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Hindrance

Hindrance Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Hindrance? [n] the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding [n] any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome [n] something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress Synonyms \| Synonyms for Hindrance: balk \| baulk \| check \| deterrent \| encumbrance \| handicap \| hitch \| impediment \| incumbrance \| interference \| interference \| preventative \| preventive Related Terms \| Find terms related to Hindrance: afterthought \| arrest \| arrestation \| barrier \| bind \| block \| blockage \| bureaucratic delay \| check \| clog \| constraint \| control \| cooling \| cooling down \| cooling off \| cumbrance \| curb \| curtailment \| deceleration \| delay \| delayage \| delayed reaction \| detention \| deterrent \| double take \| dragging \| drawback \| encumbrance \| halt \| hang-up \| hitch \| holdup \| impedance \| impediment \| inhibition \| injunction \| interdict \| interim \| jam \| lag \| lagging \| legal restraint \| limitation \| logjam \| monopoly \| moratorium \| obstacle \| obstruction \| paperasserie \| pause \| prevention \| prohibition \| protection \| protectionism \| protective tariff \| rationing \| red tape \| red-tapeism \| red-tapery \| rein \| reprieve \| respite \| restraint \| restraint of trade \| retardance \| retardation \| retrenchment \| self-control \| slowdown \| slowing down \| slowness \| slow-up \| snag \| stay \| stay of execution \| stop \| stoppage \| suspension \| tariff wall \| thought control \| tie-up \| time lag \| wait See Also \| act \| albatross \| antagonism \| bar \| bind \| clog \| complication \| deterrence \| difficulty \| foiling \| frustration \| human action \| human activity \| impediment \| impedimenta \| millstone \| obstacle \| obstructer \| obstruction \| obstruction \| obstruction \| obstructor \| prevention \| speed bump \| thwarting Hindrance In Webster's Dictionary \Hin"drance\, n. [See {Hinder}, v. t.] 1. The act of hindering, or the state of being hindered. 2. That which hinders; an impediment. What various hindrances we meet. --Cowper. Something between a hindrance and a help. --Wordsworth. Syn: Impediment; obstruction; obstacle; difficulty; interruption; check; delay; restraint.

Hindrance Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Hindrance?

[n] the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding
[n] any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
[n] something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

Hindrance In Webster's Dictionary

\Hin"drance\, n. [See {Hinder}, v. t.]
1. The act of hindering, or the state of being hindered.

2. That which hinders; an impediment.

         What various hindrances we meet.      --Cowper.

         Something between a hindrance and a help.
                                               --Wordsworth.

Syn: Impediment; obstruction; obstacle; difficulty;
     interruption; check; delay; restraint.

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