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hin·drance
 hindrance
- pronunciation:
- hIn
dr
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noun |
| definition: |
someone or something that slows or stops progress.
His lack of effort was a hindrance to our plans.- synonyms:
- block, obstacle, obstruction
- antonyms:
- aid, assistance, help
- similar words:
- bar, barrier, curb, drawback, embargo, handicap, hitch, interference
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| related words: |
burden, complication, control, obstacle |
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