HINDERING Synonyms: 105 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in blocking

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verb

present participle of hinder

as in hampering

to create difficulty for the work or activity of was not hindered by a lack of money because she could use what food she had on hand

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Instead of hindering conversion, moisture helps drive the process. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 June 2026 He was charged with hindering apprehension, obstruction of justice and tampering with evidence in connection with this case. — Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 2 July 2026 Using a milk application too frequently can also suffocate the plant by clogging its pores and hindering photosynthesis. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026 Over the decades the O’odham placed some barbed wire along the border to keep livestock from straying into the neighboring country, limiting the spread of maladies such as foot-and-mouth disease and hindering cattle thieves. — Geraldo L. Cadava, The Atlantic, 20 June 2026 So the rule is hindering governments' efforts to expand access to electricity and meet climate commitments under the Paris Agreement. — ABC News, 17 June 2026 This raises concerns as companies reduce entry-level hiring, hindering the development of crucial tacit knowledge. — Juliette Han, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026 This structural debt was hindering basic operations and the company’s ability to serve customers, especially as clients’ technology needs evolve. — Sage Lazzaro, Fortune, 9 June 2026 Health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo said misinformation regarding the Ebola virus was hindering efforts to contain the outbreak, as official cases approached 1,000. — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 15 June 2026

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The winner was the player who avoided being blocked the longest — a blocking game, a category of strategy game where the objective centers on restricting your opponent’s movement.

— Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026

Definition of blocking

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Two months after another frustrating playoff finish, the 76ers now look ahead with a reasonable expectation to be among the conference favorites next season.

— Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Residents said the latest delay is especially frustrating because the pool also remained closed for much of last summer after a water line ruptured while it was being filled.

— Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 2 July 2026

Definition of frustrating

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These vehicles were blocking and impeding fire operations, and several were non-operational and required tow truck assistance for removal.

— Jeff Nguyen, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Florida’s sanctuary city laws forbid local governments from impeding ICE from doing its job, such as by not sharing information with the federal government.

— Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026

Definition of impeding

Verb

Within Venezuela, activists have accused authorities of obstructing relief efforts.

— Manuel Rueda, NPR, 27 June 2026
The passenger rail service said that eight cars and two locomotives derailed after striking the dump truck that was obstructing the crossing.

— The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026

Definition of obstructing

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Ukraine has carried out major drone strikes on Russia’s two largest cities, embarrassing the Kremlin with images of black plumes of smoke that circulated widely online, despite regulations restricting their publication.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026
But in this case, the ejection was absolutely unnecessary and, frankly, embarrassing for Lentz.

— Levi Weaver, New York Times, 30 June 2026

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