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• present participle of hinder.

hindering

American  

[hin-der-ing] / ˈhɪn dər ɪŋ /

adjective

1. causing delay, interruption, or difficulty in some process or movement; hampering or impeding.

   Once the hindering factors of misinformation and prejudice are discarded, we can rebuild the party in a more unified way.

2. preventing an act or event; stopping someone from doing something.

   The time slot for the show was also a hindering block to viewing, as audiences didn't want to watch it at 5 a.m.

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noun

1. the act of hampering or preventing someone’s action or movement or some event or process.

   The extra paperwork is a nuisance, but not an actual hindering of the project.

Other Word Forms

• unhindering
  adjective
• hinderingly
  adverb
• unhinderingly
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of hindering

First recorded in 1350–1400; hinder ¹ ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. ) for the adjective senses; hinder ¹ ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. ) for the noun sense

Example Sentences

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hindering

The K-pop group BTS angered fans after the band’s management company filed lawsuits against bootleggers: “They’re just hindering the spirit,” said one seller.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026

Spain's state meteorological agency Aemet has warned the "fire danger level will continue to rise to extreme levels, hindering firefighting efforts".

From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026

While Europe is generally struggling in the car business, it’s the problems associated with China that’s hindering performance.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026

Many residents feel frustrated how the water shortage is hindering their daily activities.

From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026

"You're hindering Ralph. You're not letting him get to the most important thing."

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding

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