Synonyms for hindering
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Harmful; that hinders.
Example sentences
- obstructive COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, blocks airflow through the lungs.
- impeding The government was impeding on the rights of its citizens.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| hindering | steady | |
| obstructive | rising | |
| impeding | steady | |
| obstruent | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- impeding3
- 9 letters
- obstruent, harassive
- 10 letters
- preventive3
- 11 letters
- obstructive3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (impeding3 = 3 syllables).