[Middle English hindren, from Old English hindrian; see ko- in Indo-European roots.] hin′der·er n. Synonyms: hinder1, hamper1, impede, obstruct, encumber These verbs mean to slow or prevent progress or movement. To hinder is to hold back or delay, as by barring the way forward: ...
The meaning of HINDER is to make slow or difficult the progress of : hamper. How to use hinder in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Hinder.