<p><strong>Verb (used with object):</strong></p><ul><li>to cause delay, interruption, or difficulty in; hamper; impede: The storm hindered our progress.</li><li>to prevent from doing, acting, or happening; stop: to hinder a man from committing a crime.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used without object):</strong></p><ul><li>to be an obstacle or impediment.</li></ul><p><strong>End of Response</strong></p>