hinder
Translation
to hinder, to impede, to obstruct
Examples
Bad weather hindered the rescue mission.
Bad weather hindered the rescue mission.
High costs hinder new development.
High costs hinder new development.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to make it difficult for (sth.) to happen High costs hinder new development.
((sb./sth.)) ((from -ing)) to prevent (sb./sth.) from doing (sth.) The storm hindered us from leaving.
Similar Words
Synonyms: impede, obstruct, hamper; Antonyms: help, facilitate, aid
Etymology
From Old English 'hindrian', from the root of 'hind' (at the back). To put someone/something behind.
Memory Tips
Think of being 'behind' a slow person, which 'hinders' your progress.