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

  5. (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.

  6. 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

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

  8. 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.

  9. an obstruction or snag; impediment. the act of hindering; prevention. 'hindrance' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):

  10. 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....

  11. 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.