Vocabulary
Hinder
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
make it difficult for (someone) to do something or for (something) to happen.
Urdu meaning
روڑے اٹکانا، رکاوٹ ڈالنا
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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Domestic resistance to reform, bureaucratic inertia, and political expediency often hinder implementation.
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Compliance dividends
— 2025-12-20
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But capacity constraints of faculty and weak reporting systems hinder success.Local governments build trust and are bridges for communities.
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EWRM & PVE
— 2025-11-29
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Privacy concerns also hinder EWRM effectiveness.
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EWRM & PVE
— 2025-11-29
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A weak economic environment and unpredictable government policies hinder long-term planning.
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FDI challenges
— 2025-10-09
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The timing is not ideal, as it could hinder the economy`s transition from stabilisation to sustained inclusive growth.
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Provinces or local government?
— 2025-08-30
Synonyms
hamper, be a hindrance to, obstruct, impede, inhibit, retard, balk, thwart, foil
Antonyms
help, facilitate
Curator example
“language barriers hindered communication between scientists”
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Urdu equivalents where we have them, word relations, and—when generated—real lines from the editorial archive
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