hinder


hinder (http://definr.com/hinder)

     adj : located at or near the back of an animal; "back (or hind)
           legs"; "the hinder part of a carcass" [syn: back(a),
           hind(a), hinder(a)]
     v 1: be a hindrance or obstacle to; "She is impeding the progress
          of our project" [syn: impede]
     2: hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; "His
        brother blocked him at every turn" [syn: obstruct, blockade,
         block, stymie, stymy, embarrass]
     3: put at a disadvantage; "The brace I have to wear is
        hindering my movements" [syn: handicap, hamper]