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
But things have changed, as companies that once saw archaeological sites as hindrances have begun to embrace discoveries beneath the footprints of their soaring office towers.
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Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Mar. 2025
It may be viewed as a weakness or hindrance to success.
—Maya Richard-Craven, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The snowfall is also expected to mostly affect grassy surfaces and not cause too much of a hindrance for people on their morning commute Monday, Yack said.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
In fact, high interest rates have likely been more of a hindrance than politics, analysts said.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hindrance
Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Mar. 2025
It may be viewed as a weakness or hindrance to success.
—Maya Richard-Craven, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The snowfall is also expected to mostly affect grassy surfaces and not cause too much of a hindrance for people on their morning commute Monday, Yack said.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
In fact, high interest rates have likely been more of a hindrance than politics, analysts said.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hindrance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hindrance
Noun
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The Arches is designed for all-around off-roading, while the Cliffhanger is geared toward slow, technical obstacles.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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However, the obstacle avoidance technology included in the X10 Pro Omni has a 3D MatrixEye.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Vessel Project is built on the principles of mutual aid, ensuring that no one is left behind and that support reaches those in need without the bureaucratic hurdles that often hinder access.—
Jameelah Nasheed,
Essence,
1 May 2025
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The Olympian and World Championship silver medalist is a superstar heptathlete who’s headed for the women’s long hurdles.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Noun
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So, the two charges here are obstruction and concealment.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2025
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In 2019, during Trump’s first presidency, a Massachusetts District Court judge, Shelley Joseph, was federally indicted by the Justice Department on obstruction of justice charges after preventing an ICE officer from taking custody of a defendant who was undocumented.—
Jenny Jarvie,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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There was a time when Hubble had the potential to become NASA's biggest embarrassment.—
Tariq Malik,
Space.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The embarrassment for Manchester United letting a striker leave who then is the star in a Champions League tie against elite opposition is obvious.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Hindrance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hindrance. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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