The difference between Hinder and Obstruct

When used as verbs, hinder means to make difficult to accomplish, whereas obstruct means to block or fill (a passage) with obstacles or an obstacle.

Hinder is also noun with the meaning: the buttocks.

Hinder is also adjective with the meaning: of or belonging to that part or end which is in the rear or hind, or which follows.

check bellow for the other definitions of Hinder and Obstruct

  1. Hinder as a verb (transitive):

    To make difficult to accomplish; to frustrate, act as obstacle.

    Examples:

    "A drought hinders the growth of plants."

  2. Hinder as a verb (ambitransitive):

    To keep back; to delay or impede; to prevent.

  3. Hinder as a verb (transitive, obsolete):

    To cause harm.

  1. Hinder as an adjective:

    Of or belonging to that part or end which is in the rear or hind, or which follows.

    Examples:

    "the hinder end of a wagon"

    "the hinder parts of a horse"

  2. Hinder as an adjective:

  1. Hinder as a noun (slang, euphemistic):

    The buttocks.

  1. Obstruct as a verb:

    To block or fill (a passage) with obstacles or an obstacle.

  2. Obstruct as a verb:

    To impede, retard, or interfere with; hinder.

    Examples:

    "They obstructed my progress."

  3. Obstruct as a verb:

    To get in the way of so as to hide from sight.

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