· be a hindrance or obstacle to; "She is impeding the progress of our project"
Synonym(s): impede
· hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; "His brother blocked him at every turn"
Synonym(s): obstruct, blockade, block, stymie, stymy, embarrass
Hypernym(s): prevent, forestall, foreclose, preclude, forbid
· put at a disadvantage; "The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements"
Hypernym(s): disadvantage, disfavor, disfavour
· located at or near the back of an animal; "back (or hind) legs"; "the hinder part of a carcass"
· located at or near the back of an animal; "back (or hind) legs"; "the hinder part of a carcass"