hinderance meaning

hinderance as a noun

1. the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding

   Synonyms: hindrance, interference

   Type of: act

   Kinds: frustration, antagonism, obstruction, complication, deterrence, prevention

2. any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome

   Synonyms: hindrance, hitch, preventive, preventative, encumbrance, incumbrance, interference

   Type of: obstruction

   Kinds: clog, speed bump

3. something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

   Synonyms: hindrance, deterrent, impediment, balk, baulk, check, handicap

   Type of: difficulty

   Kinds: albatross, bind, diriment impediment, drag, obstacle, straitjacket