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hinderer

hin·der
H h

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hin-der]
    • /ˈhɪn dər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hin-der]
    • /ˈhɪn dər/

Definitions of hinderer word

  • verb with object hinderer to cause delay, interruption, or difficulty in; hamper; impede: The storm hindered our progress. 1
  • verb with object hinderer to prevent from doing, acting, or happening; stop: to hinder a man from committing a crime. 1
  • verb without object hinderer to be an obstacle or impediment. 1
  • noun hinderer One who, or that which, hinders. 1

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Origin of hinderer

First appearance:

before 1000
One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English hindren, Old English hindrian “to hold back,” equivalent to hinder hinder2 + -ian causative verb suffix

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Parts of speech for Hinderer

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

hinderer popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

hinderer usage trend in Literature

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