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Definition of Hindrance
1. Noun. Something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress.
Exact synonyms: Balk, Baulk, Check, Deterrent, Handicap, Hinderance, Impediment
Generic synonyms: Difficulty
Specialized synonyms: Albatross, Millstone, Bind, Diriment Impediment, Drag, Obstacle, Obstruction, Straitjacket
Derivative terms: Deter, Deterrent, Handicap, Hinder, Impede
Generic synonyms: Difficulty
Specialized synonyms: Albatross, Millstone, Bind, Diriment Impediment, Drag, Obstacle, Obstruction, Straitjacket
Derivative terms: Deter, Deterrent, Handicap, Hinder, Impede
2. Noun. Any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome.
Exact synonyms: Encumbrance, Hinderance, Hitch, Incumbrance, Interference, Preventative, Preventive
Specialized synonyms: Clog, Speed Bump
Generic synonyms: Impediment, Impedimenta, Obstructer, Obstruction, Obstructor
Derivative terms: Hinder, Preventive
Specialized synonyms: Clog, Speed Bump
Generic synonyms: Impediment, Impedimenta, Obstructer, Obstruction, Obstructor
Derivative terms: Hinder, Preventive
3. Noun. The act of hindering or obstructing or impeding.
Exact synonyms: Hinderance, Interference
Generic synonyms: Act, Deed, Human Action, Human Activity
Specialized synonyms: Foiling, Frustration, Thwarting, Antagonism, Obstruction, Complication, Deterrence, Bar, Prevention
Derivative terms: Interfere
Generic synonyms: Act, Deed, Human Action, Human Activity
Specialized synonyms: Foiling, Frustration, Thwarting, Antagonism, Obstruction, Complication, Deterrence, Bar, Prevention
Derivative terms: Interfere
Definition of Hindrance
1. n. The act of hindering, or the state of being hindered.
Definition of Hindrance
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