as in obstacle
something that makes movement or progress difficult
made a survey of all the hindrances to wheelchair access, such as curbs and stairs
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Recent Examples of hindrance
Federal military presence presents 'significant' challenge The Los Angeles Police Department reiterated on Monday that despite some demonstrations turning violent, local police can handle whatever protesters throw at them and that additional federal help could become a hindrance.
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Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 11 June 2025
This has been a major hindrance to fighting cartels.
—Will Freeman, Foreign Affairs, 9 June 2025
The breakdown of the post-Cold War order has resulted in a rise of authoritarianism and democratic backsliding in liberal democracies, but this seems to been no hindrance to capitalism.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 31 May 2025
Indeed, is his leadership of the company a blessing or a hindrance to Tesla?
—Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 11 June 2025
This has been a major hindrance to fighting cartels.
—Will Freeman, Foreign Affairs, 9 June 2025
The breakdown of the post-Cold War order has resulted in a rise of authoritarianism and democratic backsliding in liberal democracies, but this seems to been no hindrance to capitalism.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 31 May 2025
Indeed, is his leadership of the company a blessing or a hindrance to Tesla?
—Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hindrance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hindrance
Noun
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Listen to this article The path back to the pinnacle was littered with obstacles.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
21 June 2025
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But there’s a major obstacle: municipalities, not the national government, are responsible for managing stray animals.—
Lisa Klaassen,
CNN Money,
20 June 2025
Noun
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The service faces regulatory and safety hurdles but has been lauded for its ability to cut traffic congestion and slash emissions.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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The vote-a-rama is the last hurdle before a vote on final passage of the bill in the Senate.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
30 June 2025
Noun
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However, Councilmember Paul Dillon proposed another amendment last week that eliminated the notice period and clarified the definition of obstruction.—
Tim Clouser,
The Washington Examiner,
1 July 2025
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DeKalb police charged Guevara with obstruction of police, unlawful assembly and being a pedestrian on the roadway.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Who’s to blame for the embarrassment that has become Lincoln Yards?—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
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The problem with toughing it out alone, though, is that a lot of people will continue to isolate themselves for weeks, Brown says, whether out of embarrassment, fear, or pride.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
24 June 2025
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“Hindrance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hindrance. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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