hindering
/hɪnˈdɜːrɪŋ/ · hin·der·ing
verb
- To make difficult to accomplish; to act as an obstacle; to frustrate. A drought hinders the growth of plants.
- To delay or impede; to keep back, to prevent. She hindered a man from committing suicide.
- To cause harm. The disease can hinder the development of the child's immune system.
Did you know? The word 'hindering' is often used in the context of sports, where a player's actions can hinder their teammate's performance, or in the context of traffic, where a roadblock can hinder the flow of traffic.