Dictionary Entry
hinder
hinder is a 6-letter English word with 8 senses as adjective, intransitive verb, and verb in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: Of or belonging to that part or end which is in the rear, or which follows; as, the hinder part of a wagon; the hinder parts of a horse. Face value is 10 in Scrabble and 10 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.
6 letters · Scrabble 10 · Words With Friends 10 · 8 senses
Definitions
- 1adjective
Of or belonging to that part or end which is in the rear, or which follows; as, the hinder part of a wagon; the hinder parts of a horse.
- 2adjective
To keep back or behind; to prevent from starting or moving forward; to check; to retard; to obstruct; to bring to a full stop; -- often followed by from; as, an accident hindered the coach; drought hinders the growth of plants; to hinder me from going.
- 3adjective
To prevent or embarrass; to debar; to shut out.
- 4intransitive verb
To interpose obstacles or impediments; to be a hindrance.
- 5verb
put at a disadvantage
"The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements"
- 6verb
be a hindrance or obstacle to
"She is impeding the progress of our project"
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- 7verb
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
"His brother blocked him at every turn"
- 8adjective
located at or near the back of an animal
"back (or hind) legs"
"the hinder part of a carcass"
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