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    hindrance
    /ˈhɪndr(ə)ns/

    noun

    • 1. a thing that provides resistance, delay, or obstruction to something or someone: "a hindrance to the development process"

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  2. HINDRANCE definition: 1. something that makes it more difficult for you to do something or for something to develop: 2…. Learn more.

  3. The meaning of HINDRANCE is the state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered. How to use hindrance in a sentence.

  4. HINDRANCE meaning: 1. something that makes it more difficult for you to do something or for something to develop: 2…. Learn more.

  5. A hindrance is something that holds you back, blocks you, or makes what youre doing more difficult. Heavy rain can be a hindrance to your ability to see clearly when driving. Distractions are a hindrance to getting work done efficiently. In sports, it’s often the goal of a defender to be a hindrance to

  6. A hindrance is a person or thing that makes it more difficult for you to do something.

  7. Define hindrance. hindrance synonyms, hindrance pronunciation, hindrance translation, English dictionary definition of hindrance. n. 1. a. The act of hindering: was angered by their hindrance of the project. b. The condition of being hindered. 2. Something that hinders; an impediment....

  8. A hindrance is something in the way, an obstacle. An untied shoelace is a hindrance to walking, and tripping in the lunchroom might be a hindrance to getting a seat at the cool table.

  9. (formal or law) without being prevented from doing something; freely. New regulations will allow residents to travel between member states without let or hindrance. He should be able to view all records without let or hindrance.

  10. something or someone that makes it difficult for you to do something: Large class sizes are a hindrance to teachers. (Definition of hindrance from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of hindrance. in Chinese (Traditional) 阻礙,障礙… See more. in Chinese (Simplified) 阻碍,障碍… See more. in Spanish.

  11. Definitions of hinderance. noun. any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome. synonyms: encumbrance, hindrance, hitch, incumbrance, interference, preventative, preventive. see more. noun. something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress.