Definitions for hinder
ˈhɪn dərhin·der

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. back(a), hind(a), hinder(a)verb

   located at or near the back of an animal

   "back (or hind) legs"; "the hinder part of a carcass"

2. impede, hinderverb

   be a hindrance or obstacle to

   "She is impeding the progress of our project"

3. obstruct, blockade, block, hinder, stymie, stymy, embarrassverb

   hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

   "His brother blocked him at every turn"

4. handicap, hinder, hamperverb

   put at a disadvantage

   "The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. hindernoun

   The buttocks.

2. hinderadjective

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

3. Etymology: From hindrian, from hindrōnan, from hinder (adverb). Cognate with Dutch hinderen and German hindern, contra.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Hinderadjective

   That which is in a position contrary to that of the face.

   Etymology: from hind.

   These beasts, fighting with any man, stand upon their hinder feet, and so this did, being ready to give me a shrewd embracement. Philip Sidney, b. i.

   As the hinder feet of the horse stuck to the mountain, while the body reared up in the air, the poet with great difficulty kept himself from sliding off his back. Joseph Addison, Guardian.

2. To HINDERverb

   To obstruct; to stop; to let; to impede.

   Etymology: hindrian, Saxon.

   Hinder me not, seeing the Lord hath prospered my way. Gen. xxiv. 56.

   The whole world shined with clear light, and none were hindered in their labour. Wisd. xvii. 20.

   You minimus of hindring knot-grass made;
   You bead, you acorn. William Shakespeare, Mids. Night’s Dream.

   If the alms were hindered only by intreaty, the hinderer is not tied to restitution, because intreaty took not liberty away from the giver. Jeremy Taylor, Rule of living holy.

   This objection hinders not but that the heroick action of some commander, enterprised for the Christian cause, and executed happily, may be written. John Dryden, Juv. Dedicat.

   What hinders younger brothers, being fathers of families, from having the same right? John Locke.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Hinder

   Hinder is an American rock band from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, formed in 2001 by lead singer Austin John Winkler, guitarist Joe "Blower" Garvey, and drummer Cody Hanson with bassist Mike Roden and guitarist Mark King joining in 2003, solidifying the line-up. The band released four studio albums with Winkler; Extreme Behavior (2005), Take It to the Limit (2008), All American Nightmare (2010) and Welcome to the Freakshow (2012). Cody Hanson, along with former lead singer Austin Winkler, wrote the majority of the band's music on their first four albums. After Winkler left the band in 2013, they looked for a new lead vocalist, and added Marshal Dutton. They have since released When the Smoke Clears (2015) and The Reign (2017) with their new vocalist. Their seventh studio album is currently in the works. The band was inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame in 2007.

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1. hinder

   To hinder is to cause difficulties or obstacles that delay or prevent progress or action. It can also refer to restricting or limiting someone or something in any sort of action, movement, or development.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Hinderadjective

   of or belonging to that part or end which is in the rear, or which follows; as, the hinder part of a wagon; the hinder parts of a horse

2. Hinderadjective

   to keep back or behind; to prevent from starting or moving forward; to check; to retard; to obstruct; to bring to a full stop; -- often followed by from; as, an accident hindered the coach; drought hinders the growth of plants; to hinder me from going

3. Hinderadjective

   to prevent or embarrass; to debar; to shut out

4. Hinderverb

   to interpose obstacles or impediments; to be a hindrance

5. Etymology: [OE. hindere, AS. hinder, adv., behind; akin to OHG. hintar, prep., behind, G. hinter, Goth. hindar; orig. a comparative, and akin to AS. hine hence. See Hence, He, and cf. Hind, a., Hindmost.]

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1. Hinder

   Hinder is an American rock band from Oklahoma that was formed in 2001 by drummer Cody Hanson, guitarist Joe 'Blower' Garvey, and singer Austin Winkler. The band was inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame in 2007.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Hinder

   hin′dėr, v.t. to put or keep behind: to stop, or prevent progress: to embarrass.—v.i. to be an obstacle.—ns. Hin′derance, Hin′drance, act of hindering: that which hinders: obstacle. [A.S. hindrian; Ger. hindern.]

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1. hinder

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of hinder in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of hinder in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of hinder in a Sentence

1. The White House:

   The administration is strongly committed to the long-term reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank, we are also fully committed to ending public financing for the most polluting power plants overseas, except in the poorest countries, and oppose language that would hinder implementation of the president's Climate Action Plan.

2. Wan Azizah Wan Ismail:

   I believe the Malaysian people want Dato' Sri Najib to go on leave as prime minister so as not to create the perception of abuse of power or process to halt or hinder a full and transparent investigation on this very serious issue.

3. Ella Wheeler Wilcox:

   There is no chance, no destiny, no fate, that can circumvent or hinder or control the firm resolve of a determined soul.

4. Primo Levi:

   A country is considered the more civilized the more the wisdom and efficiency of its laws hinder a weak man from becoming too weak or a powerful one too powerful.

5. Assistant Attorney General John Cruden:

   To this end, we are committed to eliminating barriers, such as these, which hinder The Tulalip Tribes from developing healthy economies and providing necessary governmental services on the reservation.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=hinder
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Hinder
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=hinder
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hinder
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hinder
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=hinder
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=hinder