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The correct answer is hinder.

Crimp

A. thump
B. burden
C. abbreviate
D. hinder

The correct answer is (D) To hinder; to obstruct; Also, to press into folds or plaits; to frill; to make flutings in; to corrugate; to pinch into waves or ridges; to crimp (as the edges of a pie shell).

Crimp comes from Middle English crimpen.

Examples of use:

  • He crimped the edges of the aluminum pie dish to lock the cover in place.
  • The need to take his little sister with him crimped his style.


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