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- [hin-der]
- /ˈhɪn dər/
- /ˈhɪn.dər/
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- [hin-der]
- /ˈhɪn dər/
Definitions of hindering word
- verb with object hindering to cause delay, interruption, or difficulty in; hamper; impede: The storm hindered our progress. 1
- verb with object hindering to prevent from doing, acting, or happening; stop: to hinder a man from committing a crime. 1
- verb without object hindering to be an obstacle or impediment. 1
- noun hindering Present participle of hinder. 1
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Origin of hindering
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 Hindering
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
hindering 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.
hindering usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for hindering
adjective hindering
- obstructive — to block or close up with an obstacle; make difficult to pass: Debris obstructed the road.
- off-putting — provoking uneasiness, dislike, annoyance, or repugnance; disturbing or disagreeable.
- blocking — the interruption of anode current in a valve because of the application of a high negative voltage to the grid
- anti — You can refer to people who are opposed to a particular activity or idea as antis.
- discouraging — to deprive of courage, hope, or confidence; dishearten; dispirit.
Antonyms for hindering
adjective hindering
- praiseful — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- well-disposed — favorably, sympathetically, or kindly disposed: The sponsors are well-disposed toward our plan.
- conducive — If one thing is conducive to another thing, it makes the other thing likely to happen.
- collegial — of or relating to a college
- recommendatory — serving to recommend; recommending.
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