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Common collocations with hinder in American Collocation

hinder verb transitive

US /ˈhɪndər/

very much

greatly
seriously
severely
significantly

Men established rules and customs that severely hindered women from inheriting, owning or earning wealth.

not very much

slightly
somewhat

His research efforts are somewhat hindered by living in Leeds.

progress

development
growth
progress
recovery

Further progress was hindered by severe financial problems.

attempts

attempts
efforts

I hope my constant interruptions did not hinder their efforts too much.

act or process

ability
investigation
operation
performance
process

What helps and what hinders the change process?

movement

access
movement

His movement was hindered by the splint strapped to his leg.

communication

commnication
understanding

Poor spelling and an inability to write clearly hinders communication.

help

aid
facilitate
help

Software can help or hinder your aim.

harm

delay
obstruct
prevent

He conceals his own failure by hindering and obstructing the creative work of others.