The difference between Hinder and Restrain

When used as verbs, hinder means to make difficult to accomplish, whereas restrain means to control or keep in check.

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 Restrain

  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. Restrain as a verb (transitive):

    To control or keep in check.

  2. Restrain as a verb (transitive):

    To deprive of liberty.

  3. Restrain as a verb (transitive):

    To restrict or limit.

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