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hin·drance
 hindrance
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- pronunciation:
- hIn
dr
 ns
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
someone or something that acts as an obstacle, as to an action or goal.
His presence was a hindrance to our plans.- synonyms:
- balk, block, encumbrance, impediment, obstacle, obstruction, stumbling block
- antonyms:
- aid, assistance, help
- similar words:
- bar, barrier, clog, constraint, curb, discouragement, drawback, embargo, handicap, hitch, interference, restraint, snag
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| definition 2: |
the act of hindering or the condition of being hindered.
- synonyms:
- blockage, interference, obstruction
- antonyms:
- aid, assistance, furtherance, help
- similar words:
- constraint, encumbrance, restraint, retardation, trammel
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| related words: |
bit, brake, burden, complication, control, discouragement, drag, obstacle, trip |
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