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Hindrance

Definition of Hindrance

  • 1. Something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress Noun
  • 2. Any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome Noun
  • 3. The act of hindering or obstructing or impeding Noun

Synonyms for word "hindrance"

  • hinderance
  • interference
  • encumbrance
  • hinderance
  • hitch
  • incumbrance
  • interference
  • preventative
  • preventive
  • balk
  • baulk
  • check
  • deterrent
  • handicap
  • hinderance
  • impediment

Semanticaly linked words with "hindrance"

  • difficulty
  • albatross
  • millstone
  • bind
  • diriment impediment
  • drag
  • obstacle
  • obstruction
  • straitjacket
  • clog
  • impediment
  • impedimenta
  • obstructer
  • obstruction
  • obstructor
  • speed bump
  • act
  • deed
  • human action
  • human activity
  • foiling
  • frustration
  • thwarting
  • antagonism
  • obstruction
  • complication
  • deterrence
  • bar
  • prevention

Hyponims for word "hindrance"

  • difficulty
  • impediment
  • impedimenta
  • obstructer
  • obstruction
  • obstructor
  • act
  • deed
  • human action
  • human activity

Lexical Analysis for "hindrance"

  1. hinder
    Verb
    derivation
    2
    1. be a hindrance or obstacle to
    2. hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
Words Rhyme with hindrance
  • hindrance
Etymology for hindrance
  • has derived form hinder
  • etymological origin of -ance
  • etymological origin of hinder
  • variant:orthography hinderance
  • is derived from hindrances
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