July 19, 2026
hinder
/ˈhɪndə/verb
To make something slower or harder to do; to get in the way of progress.
Example sentences
- “Thick fog hindered the search for the missing boat.”
- “Lack of funding has hindered progress on the new hospital.”
A touch more formal than 'get in the way of'. Common in writing about progress, growth, or development.