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Synonyms & Similar Words
obstacle
barrier
impediment
obstruction
hindering
blockage
impedimenta
encumbrance
bar
barricade
snag
hitch
setback
complication
delay
obstacle course
obstructionism
interference
interference pattern
interference fit
deterrent
hindrance
obstacle to
snag to
complication to
problem
difficulty
impediment to
block
hurdle
stumbling block
impedimenta to
Meaning of Hindrance
According to Merriam-Webster, a hindrance is "a deterrent to action or an obstacle to progress"
Definitions
- According to Oxford Dictionary, a hindrance is "a person or thing that hinders or obstructs something"
- According to Cambridge Dictionary, a hindrance is "something that prevents something else from happening, or that makes it more difficult for it to happen"
Example Uses
- The construction work is a hindrance to the traffic in the city
- Her injury is a hindrance to her participation in the marathon
- The lack of funding is a hindrance to the development of the new project
- The noise from the neighbor's house is a hindrance to my sleep
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
help
assistance
aid
support
facilitation
furtherance
advancement
promotion
encouragement
boost
assistance
facilitator
catalyst
promoter
benefactor
contributor
collaborator
accomplice
ally
associate
helper