hinder

Definition for hinder

verb as in prevent, slow down

Strongest matches

block, burden, crimp, curb, delay, deter, frustrate, hamper, hamstring, hold up, impede, inhibit, interfere, interrupt, obstruct, preclude, prevent, prohibit, retard, slow down, thwart

Strong matches

arrest, balk, bar, bottleneck, check, choke, clog, contravene, counteract, crab, cramp, debar, encumber, fetter, hog-tie, muzzle, neutralize, offset, oppose, resist, snafu, stay, stop, stymie, terminate, trammel

Weak matches

box in, get in the way, hold back, louse up, shut out

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But as the governor weighs whether to sign the legislation into law, he faces a familiar hurdle: objections from tech companies that say new restrictions would hinder innovation.

From Los Angeles Times

The charity's leadership have called its proposals "future-proofing" and said that having more than 200 branches "is not sustainable and hinders us" from providing the best service.

From BBC

It is, however, hindering their attacking play, with the amount of shots they are taking per game almost half of what they were achieving previously.

From BBC

It "does not hinder India in a direct way", he told the BBC.

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The professional body, BDA Cymru, has raised concerns that longer recall times would limit the ability to spot early signs of disease, including oral cancers, and hinder the opportunity to advise patients.

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