severely hinder
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To impede in a very harsh or extreme way.
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- The prolonged drought has severely hindered crop production.
- A lack of funding could severely hinder the research project.
- His injury severely hindered his chances of winning the championship.
- Bureaucratic red tape is severely hindering the implementation of the new policy.
- The blizzard severely hindered rescue efforts in the mountains.
- Poor communication can severely hinder a team's progress.
- The economic sanctions are expected to severely hinder the country's development.
- Outdated infrastructure will severely hinder our ability to compete globally.
- The investigation was severely hindered by the lack of witnesses.
- Fear of failure often severely hinders personal growth.