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hin·der Listen to audio/ˈhɪndɚ/ verb
hin·ders; hin·dered; hin·der·ing
[+ obj] : to make (something, such as a task or action) slow or difficult
Their journey was hindered [=impeded, slowed] by snow and high winds. The witness refused to cooperate, hindering the investigation. The country's economic growth is being hindered by the sanctions. It's not clear whether the change will help or hinder our project.
hinder from [phrasal verb]
hinder (someone or something) from (something) : to stop (someone) from (doing something)
Financial troubles hindered [=prevented] him from going on the trip. Unfortunately, her ignorance has never hindered [=stopped] her from giving her opinion.

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