What is the meaning of hinder?

verb

• Be a hindrance or obstacle to.
  • usage: "She is impeding the progress of our project"
  • synonyms: impede
• Hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of.
  • usage: "His brother blocked him at every turn"
  • synonyms: obstruct, blockade, block, stymie, stymy, embarrass
• Put at a disadvantage.
  • usage: "The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements"
  • synonyms: handicap, hamper

adjective

• Located at or near the back of an animal.
  • usage: "back (or hind) legs"; "the hinder part of a carcass"
  • synonyms: back, hind