hindrance

1. v. t. The act of hindering, or the state of being hindered. Source: opted

2. v. t. That which hinders; an impediment. Source: opted

3. n. something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress Source: wordnet

4. n. any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome Source: wordnet

5. n. the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding Source: wordnet

6. 1. The act of hindering, or the state of being hindered. 2. That which hinders; an impediment. What various hindrances we meet. Cowper. Something between a hindrance and a help. Wordsworth. Syn. -- Impediment; obstruction; obstacle; difficulty; interruption; check; delay; restraint. Source: webster

7. n:100 n. something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress n. any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome n. the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding Source: ecdict

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