hinder

Adjective

• located at or near the back of an animal
  • back (or hind) legs
    
  • the hinder part of a carcass
    

Verb

• put at a disadvantage
  • The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements
    

• hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
  • His brother blocked him at every turn
    

• be a hindrance or obstacle to
  • She is impeding the progress of our project
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  back(a) , hind(a) , hinder(a) , handicap , hamper , obstruct , blockade , block , stymie , stymy , embarrass , impede