Hinderance (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Interference
• Preventative
• Encumbrance
• Preventive
• Incumbrance
• Hitch
• Hindrance

Hypernyms

• Obstructer
• Impedimenta
• Obstruction
• Impediment

Hyponyms

• Clog
• Speed Bump

Meaning ²

The act of hindering or obstructing or impeding.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Interference
• Hindrance

Hypernyms

• Human Action
• Act
• Human Activity

Hyponyms

• Frustration
• Antagonism
• Deterrence
• Complication
• Prevention
• Foiling
• Obstruction

Meaning ³

Something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress.

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Synonyms

• Baulk
• Check
• Handicap
• Hindrance
• Deterrent
• Balk
• Impediment

Hypernyms

• Difficulty

Hyponyms

• Straitjacket
• Albatross
• Obstacle
• Bind
• Diriment Impediment
• Drag