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hindrance

noun

The act of hindering or obstructing or impeding

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Word length
9
Starts with
H
Ends with
E
Contains
IN
Scrabble score
15
CEFR level
C2

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noun

  1. The act of hindering or obstructing or impeding

noun

  1. Any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome

noun

  1. Something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

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Synonyms

hinderanceinterferencehitchpreventivepreventativeencumbranceincumbrancedeterrentimpedimentbalkbaulkcheckhandicap

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