hinderers
|hin-der-ers|
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/ˈhɪndərərz/
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/ˈhɪndərəz/
(hinderer)
one who hinders or things that hinder
Etymology
'hinderer' originates from Modern English, formed from the verb 'hinder' + agent suffix '-er' meaning 'one who hinders'.
'hinder' came into Middle English from Old English 'hindrian' (to hold back, impede); the agentive form '-er' was later added to create 'hinderer'.
Initially it referred to someone who holds back or delays (an agent causing hindrance); over time it has retained that basic meaning and now denotes people or things that obstruct or impede.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural of 'hinderer': people who hinder, obstruct, or oppose someone or something (agents who cause delay or difficulty).
Many hinderers in the committee delayed the reforms with repeated objections.
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Noun 2
things or factors that hinder: obstacles, impediments, or barriers that make progress difficult.
High tariffs and bureaucratic red tape were major hinderers to international trade.
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Last updated: 2025/10/28 12:00