hindering

verb
  1. 1

    To make difficult to accomplish; to act as an obstacle; to frustrate.

    โ€œA drought hinders the growth of plants.โ€

  2. 2

    To delay or impede; to keep back, to prevent.

    โ€œShe hindered a man from committing suicide.โ€

  3. 3

    To cause harm.

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