hinder hinder

adj

located at or near the back of an animal  ( hind, hinder, back )
located at or near the back of an animal
 back (or hind) legs
back (or hind) legs
 the hinder part of a carcass
the hinder part of a carcass

verb

() be a hindrance or obstacle to  ( impede, hinder )
be a hindrance or obstacle to
 She is impeding the progress of our project
She is impeding the progress of our project

() put at a disadvantage  ( handicap, hamper, hinder )
put at a disadvantage
 The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements
The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements

() hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of  ( blockade, embarrass, stymie, stymy, hinder, obstruct, block )
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
 His brother blocked him at every turn
His brother blocked him at every turn

 hind hind

noun

a female deer, especially an adult female red deer  ( hind )
a female deer, especially an adult female red deer

any of several mostly spotted fishes that resemble groupers  ( hind )
any of several mostly spotted fishes that resemble groupers

adj

located at or near the back of an animal  ( hind, hinder, back )
located at or near the back of an animal
 back (or hind) legs
back (or hind) legs
 the hinder part of a carcass
the hinder part of a carcass