Hinder

6 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

To delay, obstruct, or impede the progress or movement of someone or something.

“The bad weather continued to hinder rescue efforts throughout the week.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈhɪndə/

Syllables

hind·er

Related Words

Synonyms

impedeobstructblockadeblock stymie stymyembarrasshandicap

Antonyms

assist facilitate helpaid

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Ends in ER, starts with HIND, common verb with strong consonant frame

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Scrabble

Worth 10 points, useful word with good hooks available at both ends

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finder

Words you can make from Hinder

Shorter words formed from the letters in “hinder”.

dheri diner hider hired hiren rehid rhein rhine riden rinde dern dier dine dire drie enid erin hein heir hend herd hern hide hied

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