From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
hinder
adj 1: located at or near the back of an animal; "back (or hind)
legs"; "the hinder part of a carcass" [syn: back(a),
hind(a), hinder(a)]
v 1: be a hindrance or obstacle to; "She is impeding the
progress of our project" [syn: impede, hinder]
2: hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; "His
brother blocked him at every turn" [syn: obstruct,
blockade, block, hinder, stymie, stymy,
embarrass]
3: put at a disadvantage; "The brace I have to wear is hindering
my movements" [syn: handicap, hinder, hamper]