Hinder

verb

Word Frequency: 2.7

Definitions

1.verbTo make difficult to accomplish; to act as an obstacle; to frustrate.

"A drought hinders the growth of plants."

2.verbTo delay or impede; to keep back, to prevent.

"She hindered a man from committing suicide."

3.verbTo cause harm.

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