Definition of "hinder" in English

verb

1. (transitive) To make difficult to accomplish; to act as an obstacle; to frustrate.

   • A drought hinders the growth of plants.

2. (ambitransitive) To delay or impede; to keep back, to prevent.

   • She hindered a man from committing suicide.

3. (transitive, obsolete) To cause harm.

adjective

1. Of or belonging to that part or end which is in the rear or hind, or which follows.

   • the hinder end of a wagon
   • the hinder parts of a horse

adjective

1. comparative form of hind: more hind

noun

1. (slang, euphemistic) The buttocks.