She looked as if there were a spell upon her, keeping her motionless and hindering her from unclasping her hands, while some intense, grave yearning was imprisoned within her eyes.
Source: tatoeba (6888697)
Hindering
Synonyms for "hindering" (94 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (19)
Verb(5 words)
Noun(3 words)
Adjective(1 words)
Strong matches (28)
Related words (47)
Verb(10 words)
Adjective(2 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: affect understanding, arrest, balking, barrier, blockade.
- Sentence evidence is available for hindering, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, opengloss, wordnet.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "hindering".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "hindering"
Keep "hindering" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "hindering" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "hindering", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "hindering" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
10 entriesMore specific
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Collocations
15 entriesdevelopmentefficiencyhindering conditionshindering effecthindering factorhindering impacthindering influencehindering progresshindering variablemajor hindering factoroutcomeproductivityprogressresearchsignificant hindering factor
Inflections
5 entriesDerivations
3 entriessimilar
2 entriesSample sentences
7 total sentences available.
Light pollution in the cities is hindering a starry view of the night sky.
Source: tatoeba (8400156)
Hindering doctors’ efforts to quickly treat these potentially life threatening infections, like MRSA and multidrug-resistant tuberculosis, is the amount of time it now takes for needed diagnostic tests to come back from the lab.
Source: tatoeba (11161211)
The West frequently imposes its cultural and ideological values on other nations, hindering the development of diverse perspectives within a multipolar framework.
Source: tatoeba (11842615)
Showing 4 of 7 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "hindering"?
Closest matches include affect understanding, arrest, balking, barrier, blockade.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "hindering"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.