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hinder Synonyms

Another word for hinder

Choosing another word for hinder depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To create difficulties for someone or something, resulting in delay or obstruction to their progress or accomplishment.

Usage Example

"Severe winter storms may hamper the construction crew from completing the bridge on schedule."

Strongest
hamper
impede
obstruct
Strong
inhibit
thwart
retard
hold back
delay
balk
stymie

• adjective (Context 2)

Situated at the back or rear; posterior (used purely attributively, especially of paired bodily parts or structural components).

Usage Example

"The beetle used its strong hind legs to push the ball of soil across the forest floor."

Strongest
hind
rear
posterior
Strong
back
hindmost

Opposites of hinder

The opposite of hinder shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

fore
facilitate
assist
help
front
aid
anterior
promote
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• Nearby Words

himalayan pit viper
himself
hind
hinder
hindleg
hindlimb
hindmost

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hinder. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hinder
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