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[ verb ] be a hindrance or obstacle to
Synonyms Examples "She is impeding the progress of our project" Used in print (Robert Heinlein, Stranger in a Strange Land....)The Old_Ones neither helped nor hindered this plan ; time was not_yet . |
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[ verb ] put at a disadvantage
Synonyms Examples "The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements" Used in print (Thomas Anderson, Here Comes Pete Now....)This light did not penetrate very far back into the hall , and my eyes were hindered rather_than aided by the dim daylight entering through the fan vents when I tried to pick_out whatever might be lying , or squatting , on the floor below . Related terms |
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[ verb ] hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
Examples "His brother blocked him at every turn" Used in print (Frank Murphy, "New Southern Fiction: Urban or Ag...)Then came this decision , which sped the process of gaining equality ( or perhaps hindered it ; only historical evolution will determine which ) : Related terms prevent hang check stonewall bottleneck filibuster blockage stymie obstructionist obstruction |
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