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hinder

The correct spelling is hinder.

How to pronounce hinder

/ˈhɪndə/
verb

IPA: /ˈhɪndə/

Say it like: Hin-der

The correct spelling is hinder. To make difficult to accomplish; to act as an obstacle; to frustrate. For example: "A drought hinders the growth of plants."

Usage Examples

A drought hinders the growth of plants.

She hindered a man from committing suicide.

the hinder end of a wagon

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To make difficult to accomplish; to act as an obstacle; to frustrate.
  2. 2.To delay or impede; to keep back, to prevent.
  3. 3.To cause harm.

adjective

  1. 1.Located at the rear (most often said of animals' body parts).
  2. 2.Of or belonging to that part or end which is in the rear or hind, or which follows.

noun

  1. 1.The buttocks.

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