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hinder

verb/iʃ.tuɾ.ˈvaɾ/medium

es·tor·var

Definition

To make it difficult for someone to do something or for something to happen; to obstruct.
The fallen tree is hindering the flow of traffic.
I don't want to hinder your concentration.
Common collocations
to hinder trafficto hinder progressto hinder someone's view

Etymology

Do latim 'exturbare' ('expulsar, perturbar').

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