Hind
/hɪnd/
Definitions
- (v.) To create difficulties that result in delay or obstruction.
The heavy traffic hindered our arrival at the meeting.
- (adj.) Located at the rear or back; posterior.
They entered through the hind door of the building.
Forms
- hinder
- hindered
- hindering
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Commentary
Commonly confused with 'hinder,' which is the verbal form meaning to obstruct; 'hind' can function as an adjective or verb but is less frequently used as a verb in modern legal texts.
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