The difference between Hinder and Oppose

When used as verbs, hinder means to make difficult to accomplish, whereas oppose means to attempt to stop the progression of.

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 Oppose

  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. Oppose as a verb:

    To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against; to confront; to resist; to withstand.

    Examples:

    "to oppose the king in battle; to oppose a bill in Congress"

    "There is still time to oppose this plan."

  2. Oppose as a verb:

    To object to.

    Examples:

    "Many religious leaders oppose cloning humans."

  3. Oppose as a verb:

    To present or set up in opposition; to pose.

    Examples:

    "They are opposed to any form of hierarchy."

  4. Oppose as a verb:

    To place in front of, or over against; to set opposite; to exhibit.

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