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hindrance
noun hin·drance \ˈhin-drən(t)s\
: a person or thing that makes a situation difficult : a person or thing that hinders someone or something
: the act of making it difficult for someone to act or for something to be done : the act of hindering someone or something
Full Definition of HINDRANCE
1
: the state of being hindered
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: the action of hindering
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First Known Use of HINDRANCE
1526
Related to HINDRANCE
- Synonyms
- balk, bar, block, chain, clog, cramp, crimp, deterrent, drag, embarrassment, fetter, handicap, encumbrance, holdback, hurdle, impediment, inhibition, interference, let, manacle, obstacle, obstruction, shackles, stop, stumbling block, trammel
HINDRANCE Defined for Kids
hindrance
noun hin·drance \ˈhin-drəns\
Definition of HINDRANCE for Kids
: someone or something that makes a situation more difficult <“… you shouldn't worry about the little fellow's feet … I don't personally think they're going to be a hindrance …” — Dick King-Smith, Pigs Might Fly>
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