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verb

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

   Example: A drought hinders the growth of plants.

   Synonyms:delayfrustratehamperimpedeobstructpreventthwart
   Antonyms:assistexpeditefacilitatehelp

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

   Example: She hindered a man from committing suicide.

   Synonyms:barblockdelayhamperimpedeobstructrestrainstop
   Antonyms:aidassisthelp

3. To cause harm.