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Definitions

hindering

[hin-der-ing] / ˈhɪn dər ɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

counter

Synonyms

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antithetical

STRONG

anti antipodal conflicting contradictory contrary contrasting converse impeding obverse opposed reverse

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adverse against antagonistic antipodean diametric obstructive polar

Antonyms

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agreeing harmonious similar

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concurring corresponding corroborating equal same

ADJECTIVE

discouraging

Synonyms

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bleak depressing disappointing disheartening dismal dispiriting dreary gloomy

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black dampening daunting deterring dismaying dissuading repressing

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depressive disadvantageous inopportune off-putting oppressive unfavorable unpropitious

Antonyms

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bright cheerful encouraging happy light pleasant sunny

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auspicious favorable heartening inspiring inspiriting

ADJECTIVE

meddlesome

Synonyms

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intrusive meddling nosy pushy

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busy busybody chiseling curious encumbering impeding impertinent intermeddling interposing interrupting intruding kibitzing mischievous obstructive officious prying snooping snoopy tampering troublesome

Antonyms

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avoiding dodging ignorant

ADJECTIVE

withholding

Synonyms

STRONG

confining curbing deterring prohibiting

WEAK

restrictive

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During the northern hemisphere summer, warm waters associated with El Nino can fuel hurricanes in the central and eastern Pacific, while hindering their development in the Atlantic Ocean.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

The primary factor hindering expansion "is always produce", Garbutt continues.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Mortgage rates rose to 6.51% this week, the highest level since August, hindering the spring home-buying season.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

However, AI is helping rather than hindering software, Bassi says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

"You're hindering Ralph. You're not letting him get to the most important thing."

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding

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