hinder
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hinders;hindered;hindering
Britannica Dictionary definition of HINDER
[+ object]
:to make (something, such as a task or action) slow or difficult
- Their journey washindered [=impeded, slowed] by snow and high winds.
- The witness refused to cooperate,hindering the investigation.
- The country's economic growth is beinghindered by the sanctions.
- It's not clear whether the change will help orhinder our project.
hinder from
[phrasal verb]hinder (someone or something) from (something)
:to stop (someone) from (doing something)
- Financial troubleshindered [=prevented] himfrom going on the trip.
- Unfortunately, her ignorance has neverhindered [=stopped] herfrom giving her opinion.
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