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What is another word for Hindered? – 133 Hindered Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    obstructed blocked impeded restricted limited curtailed hindered delayed slowed hampered handicapped crippled disabled weakened impaired encumbered burdened weighed down fettered shackled restrained constrained stifled suppressed repressed inhibited barred prohibited forbidden prevented thwarted foiled frustrated balked stymied checked stayed

    Meaning of Hindered

    The primary meaning of "hindered" according to Oxford Languages is to create an obstacle or difficulty for something or someone, making it harder for them to do something or make progress.

    Definitions

    • To create an obstacle or difficulty for something or someone, making it harder for them to do something or make progress
    • * To slow or prevent the progress of something
    • * To limit or restrict someone's ability to do something

    Etymology of Hindered

    The word "hindered" comes from the Old English words "hindrian" which means to hurt or injure, and "hind" meaning behind or back, with the suffix "-ed" added to form the past tense and past participle
    Historically, the word has been used since the 9th century to describe something that creates an obstacle or difficulty for someone or something

    Example Uses

    • The roadworks hindered our journey, causing us to arrive late
    • * Her lack of experience hindered her ability to get the job
    • * The bad weather hindered the progress of the construction work

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    helped assisted aided supported facilitated enabled eased simplified accelerated sped hastened promoted encouraged strengthened empowered liberated freed unencumbered unrestricted unimpeded unobstructed cleared opened smoothed

    Related Nouns

    obstacle barrier impediment hindrance restriction limitation constraint encumbrance burden weight fetter shackle restraint constraint blockage blockade delay slowdown handicap disability impairment weakness

    Related Verbs

    obstruct block impede restrict limit curtail delay slow hamper handicap cripple disable weaken impair encumber burden weigh fetter shackle restrain constrain stifle suppress repress inhibit

    Related Adjectives

    obstructed blocked impeded restricted limited curtailed delayed slowed hampered handicapped crippled disabled weakened impaired encumbered burdened weighed fettered shackled restrained constrained stifled suppressed repressed inhibited