Hinder ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Hinder ( verb )

1. To make it difficult for (someone or something) to do or achieve something; to impede or obstruct the progress of.
2. To prevent from happening or being done; to obstruct.

Origin:

From middle english hindren, from old english hindrian ("to hinder, impede, obstruct, oppose"), from proto-germanic *hindrōną ("to hinder"), from proto-indo-european *kénteros ("in front, opposite").

Examples:

1. The bad weather hindered our efforts to reach the summit.
2. The bureaucracy hindered the implementation of the new policy.
3. His lack of experience hindered his ability to succeed in the job.
4. The strike hindered the company's ability to meet their production goals.
5. The heavy traffic hindered our progress on the highway.

(As a noun)

Hinder ( noun )

1. To make it difficult for (someone or something) to do or achieve something; to impede or obstruct the progress of.
2. To prevent from happening or being done; to obstruct.

Origin:

From middle english hindren, from old english hindrian ("to hinder, impede, obstruct, oppose"), from proto-germanic *hindrōną ("to hinder"), from proto-indo-european *kénteros ("in front, opposite").

Examples:

1. The bad weather hindered our efforts to reach the summit.
2. The bureaucracy hindered the implementation of the new policy.
3. His lack of experience hindered his ability to succeed in the job.
4. The strike hindered the company's ability to meet their production goals.
5. The heavy traffic hindered our progress on the highway.