hindrance
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.hin·drance
noun \ˈhin-drən(t)s\Definition of HINDRANCE
1
: the state of being hindered
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: the action of hindering
See Examples of HINDRANCE
- Is my presence here a help or a hindrance?
- <made a survey of all the hindrances to wheelchair access, such as curbs and stairs>
First Known Use of HINDRANCE
1526
Related to HINDRANCE
- Synonyms
- balk, bar, block, chain, clog, cramp, crimp, deterrent, drag, embarrassment, fetter, handicap, encumbrance, holdback, hurdle, impediment, inhibition, interference, let, manacle, obstacle, obstruction, shackles, stop, stumbling block, trammel
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