hindered; hindering
ˈhin-d(ə-)riŋ 
1
: to make slow or difficult the progress of : hamper
Their journey was hindered by snow and high winds.
economic growth hindered by sanctions
: to delay, impede, or prevent action
uncertain whether the changes would help or hinder
: situated behind or in the rear : posterior
a long oval forward part and a taillike hinder portion—
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Examples of hinder in a Sentence
Verb
The witness refused to cooperate, hindering the investigation.
The country's economic growth is being hindered by the sanctions.
It's not clear whether the change will help or hinder our project.
Adjective
the animal's case of mange was especially bad in its hinder parts
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Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
And by the end of Season 2, U.S. Vice President Grace Penn (Allison Janney) has appeared on the scene to help Kate, or maybe hinder her.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
In severe cases, a soy allergy can cause anaphylaxis, a potentially life-threatening reaction that hinders breathing and can cause blood pressure to drop dangerously low, limiting blood flow to vital organs.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
The key is to release financial anxieties and insecurities that could hinder you.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Verb
This system, originating from WWII-era wage laws, has hindered real wage growth, as health insurance costs rise annually.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
And by the end of Season 2, U.S. Vice President Grace Penn (Allison Janney) has appeared on the scene to help Kate, or maybe hinder her.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
In severe cases, a soy allergy can cause anaphylaxis, a potentially life-threatening reaction that hinders breathing and can cause blood pressure to drop dangerously low, limiting blood flow to vital organs.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
The key is to release financial anxieties and insecurities that could hinder you.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for hinder
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“Hinder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hinder. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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