Hinder

Verb

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.

4.AdjectiveOf or belonging to that part or end which is in the rear or hind, or which follows.

"the hinder end of a wagon; the hinder parts of a horse"

5.Adjectivecomparative form of hind: more hind

6.NounThe buttocks.

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