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hindrance

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Synonyms & Antonyms of hindrance

something that makes movement or progress difficult

made a survey of all the hindrances to wheelchair access, such as curbs and stairs

Synonyms for hindrance

balk,
bar,
block,
chain,
clog,
cramp,
crimp,
deterrent,
drag,
embarrassment,
encumbrance,
fetter,
handicap,
holdback,
hurdle,
impediment,
inhibition,
interference,
let,
manacle,
obstacle,
obstruction,
shackles,
stop,
stumbling block,
trammel

Words Related to hindrance

catch,
hitch,
rub,
snag

barrier,
blockade,
blockage,
brick wall,
stone wall

arrest,
bit,
brake,
check,
constraint,
curb,
hobble,
rein,
restraint

embargo,
stoppage

delay,
holdup,
stall

burden,
cumber,
load

danger,
hazard,
peril,
reef

adversity,
difficulty,
disadvantage,
drawback,
hardship

Near Antonyms for hindrance

catalyst,
goad,
impetus,
incentive,
spur,
stimulant,
stimulus

advantage,
break,
edge

aid,
assistance,
benefit,
boost,
handmaiden
(also handmaid),
help

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“Hindrance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hindrance. Accessed 19 May. 2022.

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The first known use of hindrance was in 1526

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