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

1. adjective. 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.
2. adjective. 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.
3. adjective. To prevent or embarrass; to debar; to shut out.
4. intransitive verb. To interpose obstacles or impediments; to be a hindrance.
5. verb. put at a disadvantage

   "The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements"

   Synonyms: hamper, handicap

6. verb. be a hindrance or obstacle to

   "She is impeding the progress of our project"

   Synonyms: impede

7. verb. hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

   "His brother blocked him at every turn"

   Synonyms: block, blockade, embarrass, obstruct, stymie, stymy

8. adjective. located at or near the back of an animal

   "back (or hind) legs"

   "the hinder part of a carcass"

   Synonyms: back, hind

Synonyms

hamper, handicap, impede, block, blockade, embarrass, obstruct, stymie, stymy, back, hind

Common word forms

hinders, hindered, hinderer, hinderly, hinderest, hinderful, hindering, hinderment

Words from these letters

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