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hinder

CEFR: C1

To create difficulties, obstacles, or delays that impede the smooth progress, intellectual development, or academic success of a learner.

Synonyms

impede
hamper
obstruct

Common Collocations

hinder progress
hinder development
severely hinder

Example Sentence

Excessive classroom noise and poor acoustic design severely hinder language acquisition among young primary pupils.

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