hinder - Similar and Opposite Words

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Verb

put at a disadvantage

Synonyms

• hamper
• handicap
• hinder

More generic

• disadvantage
• disfavor
• disfavour

Verb

be a hindrance or obstacle to

Synonyms

• hinder
• impede

More generic

• keep
• prevent

More specific

• block
• close up
• hobble
• impede
• inhibit
• interfere
• jam
• obstruct
• obturate
• occlude
• repress
• set back
• stunt

Verb

hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

Synonyms

• block
• blockade
• embarrass
• hinder
• obstruct
• stymie
• stymy

More generic

• forbid
• foreclose
• forestall
• preclude
• prevent

More specific

• bottleneck
• check
• filibuster
• hang
• stonewall

Adjective

located at or near the back of an animal

Synonyms

• back
• hind
• hinder

Related

• posterior

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