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hinders

  • present tense form
    of hinder (3rd person singular).
    hinder
    verb (used with object)
    to cause delay, interruption, or difficulty in; hamper; impede.

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Red tape often hinders those who remain from carrying out preventive actions like controlled burns.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026

But it was interesting to see him wrestle with how his work hinders that — is it the crutch or the salvation?

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026

Carrying costs are also an issue—massive properties are burdened by soaring taxes—especially in markets like Los Angeles, where the mansion tax hinders high-end sales.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 3, 2026

Other SEC proposals include easier “shelf” registrations, but the rise of private capital also hinders IPOs.

From Barron's ● Apr. 21, 2026

Gravity hinders the manufacture of some items, like crystals used in electronics, and much bigger and better crystals can be formed in weightlessness.

From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins