hindrance

1 something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress [syn: deterrent, impediment, balk, baulk, check, handicap]

2 any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome [syn: hitch, preventive, preventative, encumbrance, incumbrance, interference]

3 the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding [syn: interference]

English

Alternative spellings

• hinderance (archaic)

Noun

1. Something which hinders; something which obstructs, holds back or causes problems.

   High-heeled shoes may be fashionable, but they can also be a hindrance to walking.

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