Hinder
/ˈhɪndər/noun
To create difficulties or obstacles for someone or something; to impede progress.
Did you know?In Old English, 'hindrian' meant 'to make difficult,' and it's linked to ancient practices that involved blocking or restricting paths, almost like a magical barrier.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*ḱen-
“to strike, cut, or kill, suggesting a sense of obstruction or hindrance.”
Old English
Old English
hindrian
“to hinder, to obstruct or make difficult.”
Middle English
Middle English
hindren
“to impede or delay, reflecting a growing use in context of preventing progress.”
15th Century
English
hinder
“to be in the way or to obstruct, solidifying its modern usage.”
Modern English
English
hinder
“to delay or prevent action, retaining the core meaning of obstruction.”