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Hindrance (Noun)

Meaning 1

Any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

  • Interference
  • Preventative
  • Encumbrance
  • Preventive
  • Incumbrance
  • Hitch
  • Hinderance

Hypernyms

  • Obstructor
  • Obstructer
  • Impedimenta
  • Impediment

Related Words

  • Hinder (verb)

Meaning 2

The act of hindering or obstructing or impeding.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

  • Interference
  • Hinderance

Hypernyms

  • Human Action
  • Deed
  • Human Activity

Hyponyms

  • Thwarting
  • Foiling
  • Bar

Meaning 3

Something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress.

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Synonyms

  • Baulk
  • Check
  • Handicap
  • Deterrent
  • Hinderance
  • Balk
  • Impediment

Hyponyms

  • Millstone
  • Obstruction

Related Words

  • Hinder (verb)
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