hinder hinder /ˈhɪndɝ/

adjective

1. Located at or near the back of an animal  ( hind , hinder , back )
   located at or near the back of an animal
    Back (or hind) legs
   back (or hind) legs
    The hinder part of a carcass
   the hinder part of a carcass
   

verb

1. () Be a hindrance or obstacle to  ( entrammel , impede , hinder )
   be a hindrance or obstacle to
    She is impeding the progress of our project
   She is impeding the progress of our project
   
2. () Put at a disadvantage  ( handicap , hamper , hinder )
   put at a disadvantage
    The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements
   The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements
   
3. () Hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of  ( blockade , embarrass , stymie , block , hinder , obstruct , stymy )
   hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
    His brother blocked him at every turn
   His brother blocked him at every turn
   

 hind hind /ˈhaɪnd/

adjective

1. Located at or near the back of an animal  ( hind , hinder , back )
   located at or near the back of an animal
    Back (or hind) legs
   back (or hind) legs
    The hinder part of a carcass
   the hinder part of a carcass
   

noun

1. A female deer, especially an adult female red deer  ( hind )
   a female deer, especially an adult female red deer
    During our trek, we observed a hind gracefully moving through the forest.
   During our trek, we observed a hind gracefully moving through the forest.
   
   
2. Any of several mostly spotted fishes that resemble groupers  ( hind )
   any of several mostly spotted fishes that resemble groupers