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English noun: hindrance | |||
| 1. | hindrance (cognition) something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress | ||
| Synonyms | balk, baulk, check, deterrent, handicap, hinderance, impediment | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | difficulty | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | albatross, bind, diriment impediment, drag, millstone, obstacle, obstruction, straitjacket | ||
| 2. | hindrance (artifact) any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome | ||
| Synonyms | encumbrance, hinderance, hitch, incumbrance, interference, preventative, preventive | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | impediment, impedimenta, obstructer, obstruction, obstructor | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | clog, speed bump | ||
| 3. | hindrance (act) the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding | ||
| Synonyms | hinderance, interference | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | act, deed, human action, human activity | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | antagonism, bar, complication, deterrence, foiling, frustration, obstruction, prevention, thwarting | ||
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