hinder

1. Located at or near the back of an animal (synset 300132764)
   "back (or hind) legs"; "the hinder part of a carcass"
   similar to: posterior - located at or near or behind a part or near the end of a structure
   same as: back, hind

1. Be a hindrance or obstacle to (synset 202456614)
   "She is impeding the progress of our project"
   is a type of: keep, prevent - stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state
   subtypes:

   • block, close up, impede, jam, obstruct, obturate, occlude - block passage through
   • inhibit - limit, block, or decrease the action or function of
   • repress - impede or hinder the natural development or self-expression of
   • interfere - come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
   • set back - slow down the progress of; hinder
   • hobble - hamper the action or progress of
   • stunt - check the growth or development of
   same as: impede
2. Hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of (synset 202563025)
   "His brother blocked him at every turn"
   is a type of: forbid, foreclose, forestall, preclude, prevent - keep from happening or arising; make impossible
   subtypes:

   • stonewall - obstruct or hinder any discussion
   • filibuster - obstruct deliberately by delaying
   • check - block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey
   • hang - prevent from reaching a verdict, of a jury
   • bottleneck - slow down or impede by creating an obstruction
   same as: block, blockade, embarrass, obstruct, stymie, stymy
3. Put at a disadvantage (synset 201087885)
   "The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements"
   is a type of: disadvantage, disfavor, disfavour - put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm
   same as: hamper, handicap

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