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Definition of hindrance
1 : the state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered hindrance of speech
2 : a person or thing that interferes with or slows the progress of someone or something : impediment a hindrance to learning
3 : the act of interfering with or slowing the progress of someone or something : the action of hindering should be allowed to live where he chooses without hindrance
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Examples of hindrance in a Sentence
Is my presence here a help or a hindrance?
made a survey of all the hindrances to wheelchair access, such as curbs and stairs
Recent Examples of hindrance from the Web
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According to the Daily Mail, the midfielder is seeking a move away from North London this summer, although his wages - rumoured to be in the region of around £85k per week - are proving to be a hindrance in negotiating any potential exit.
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His lack of political experience and savvy was often seen as a hindrance.
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By Friday, Trump was pushing Putin face to face about how Russian interference was a hindrance to moving beyond past poor relations between the two countries.
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TMZ reported that there are potential hindrances that could keep the case from going forward or being argued successfully in court.
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But for lots of people, autonomous deliveries may be more of a hindrance.
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Traffic would be a hindrance through the Montlake Bridge as buses head from 520 to the UW Station.
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That last item proved to be a greater hindrance than a help.
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One of the most attractive aspects of owning property in Atherton — big lots with plenty of setback from the street for privacy — is sometimes also a hindrance to security, when burglars can break in without being seen.
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Origin and Etymology of hindrance
see 1hinder
HINDRANCE Defined for English Language Learners
hindrance
playDefinition of hindrance for English Language Learners
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: a person or thing that makes a situation difficult : a person or thing that hinders someone or something
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: the act of making it difficult for someone to act or for something to be done : the act of hindering someone or something
HINDRANCE Defined for Kids
hindrance
playDefinition of hindrance for Students
: someone or something that makes a situation more difficult “… you shouldn't worry about the little fellow's feet … I don't personally think they're going to be a hindrance …” — Dick King-Smith, Pigs Might Fly
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