What is the meaning of hindering?

verb

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

adjective

• Preventing movement.
  • usage: "the clogging crowds of revelers overflowing into the street"
  • synonyms: clogging, impeding, obstructive