 hindrance |
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| 1. | [ noun ] any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome | |
| Synonyms: | preventive preventative encumbrance incumbrance interference hitch | |
| Related terms: | obstruction clog speed_bump impede | |
| 2. | [ noun ] something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress | |
| Synonyms: | deterrent balk handicap baulk check impediment | |
| Related terms: | difficulty obstacle drag albatross straitjacket bind obstruct handicap | |
| 3. | [ noun ] the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding | |
| Synonyms: | interference interfering | |
| Related terms: | act prevention complication frustrating obstruction antagonism deterrence interfere | |
| Similar spelling: |
Hinderman hindering hinder hinderingly |
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