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
Congolese health workers and international NGOs have done an excellent job so far, but the lack of coordination has been a serious hindrance.
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The Week Uk,
TheWeek,
13 June 2026
And the steady rain that fell on the tens of thousands packing Nationals Park – the only stadium show of the tour located 4 miles from the White House – could have been a hindrance to lesser artists.
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Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
Some episodes feature mystery box twists containing advantages and hindrances that throw the competition into chaos.
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Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
28 May 2026
View gallery - 3 images One of the hindrances to large-scale solar adoption, especially in cities, is where to install the chunky panels.
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New Atlas,
26 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for hindrance
The Week Uk,
TheWeek,
13 June 2026
And the steady rain that fell on the tens of thousands packing Nationals Park – the only stadium show of the tour located 4 miles from the White House – could have been a hindrance to lesser artists.
—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
Some episodes feature mystery box twists containing advantages and hindrances that throw the competition into chaos.
—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
28 May 2026
View gallery - 3 images One of the hindrances to large-scale solar adoption, especially in cities, is where to install the chunky panels.
—
New Atlas,
26 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for hindrance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hindrance
Noun
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There was an element of cynicism, but not on the part of determined prosecutors who overcame obstacles and brought the case to guilty pleas by three defendants and the conviction on 21 counts of the public official who ignited the scandal.
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But obstacles veered her away from art for years.
Noun
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However, there are still some hurdles to surmount, particularly financing.
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Here’s how experts suggest overcoming these hurdles.
Noun
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That airflow obstruction sends oxygen levels plummeting, stimulating the pulmonary arteries to squeeze.
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Nixon then inserted himself into an obstruction of justice case by talking with an aide about blocking the FBI investigation, which eventually led to an impeachment inquiry by the House of Representatives and his eventual resignation.
Noun
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Sitting around a table in the soundstage where the pilot for I Love Lucy was filmed, the six of them tailored the roles to the actors and infused the script with arguments, embarrassments, and confessions from their own relationships.
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In 1952, Sarris’ teenage mother gave him up for adoption, her family hoping to evade the embarrassment of their Jewish daughter becoming pregnant by a Native American Filipino man.
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“Hindrance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hindrance. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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