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hindrance (n.)

mid-15c., a hybrid from hindren (see hinder (v.)) on model of French-derived words in -ance.

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Definitions of hindrance from WordNet

hindrance (n.)
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress;
Synonyms: hinderance / deterrent / impediment / balk / baulk / check / handicap
hindrance (n.)
any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome;
Synonyms: hinderance / hitch / preventive / preventative / encumbrance / incumbrance / interference
hindrance (n.)
the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding;
Synonyms: hinderance / interference
From wordnet.princeton.edu

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