Hinder /(?)/

1. Of or belonging to that part or end which is in the rear, or which follows; as, the hinder part of a wagon; the hinder parts of a horse.

   He was in the hinder part of the ship.

imp. & p. p. Hindered; p. pr. & vb. n. Hindering

1. To keep back or behind; to prevent from starting or moving forward; to check; to retard; to obstruct; to bring to a full stop; -- often followed by from; as, an accident hindered the coach; drought hinders the growth of plants; to hinder me from going.

   Them that were entering in ye hindered.

   I hinder you too long.

2. To prevent or embarrass; to debar; to shut out.

   What hinders younger brothers, being fathers of families, from having the same right?

1. To interpose obstacles or impediments; to be a hindrance.

   This objection hinders not but that the heroic action of some commander . . . may be written.