Dictionary

To make difficult to accomplish; to act as an obstacle; to frustrate.

Example: A drought hinders the growth of plants.

To delay or impede; to keep back, to prevent.

Example: She hindered a man from committing suicide.

To cause harm.

Located at the rear (most often said of animals' body parts).

The buttocks.

Of or belonging to that part or end which is in the rear or hind, or which follows.

Example: the hinder end of a wagon