hindering

/HH IH1 N D ER0 IH0 NG/

verb

1
To make difficult to accomplish; to act as an obstacle; to frustrate.
“A drought hinders the growth of plants.”
syn:delay frustrate hamper impede obstruct prevent
ant:assist expedite facilitate help
2
To delay or impede; to keep back, to prevent.
“She hindered a man from committing suicide.”
syn:bar block delay hamper impede obstruct
ant:aid assist help
3
To cause harm.

Synonyms

bar block delay hamper impede obstruct restrain stop delay frustrate

Antonyms

aid assist help assist expedite facilitate help

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