hindrance

[ hin-druhns ]
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noun
  1. an impeding, stopping, preventing, or the like.

  2. the state of being hindered.

  1. a person or thing that hinders.

Origin of hindrance

1
First recorded in 1400–50, hindrance is from the late Middle English word hinderaunce.See hinder1, -ance

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3. See obstacle.

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hindrance

/ (ˈhɪndrəns) /


noun
  1. an obstruction or snag; impediment

  2. the act of hindering; prevention

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