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hindrance

[hin-druhns] / ˈhɪn drəns /
NOUN
obstruction, difficulty
Synonyms
STRONGEST
barrier deterrent drawback handicap hitch impediment interference interruption obstacle snag stumbling block
STRONG
albatross baggage bar catch check clog crimp drag encumbrance glitch gridlock hang-up impedance intervention joker limitation lock millstone restraint restriction stoppage trammel
WEAK
Catch-22 ball and chain cumbrance excess baggage foot dragging jam-up monkey wrench
Antonyms
STRONGEST
advantage aid assistance benefit opening
STRONG
freedom liberation release
WEAK
advance encouragement expedition promotion push

Example Sentences

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Briton Draper was penalised with a controversial hindrance call, after which Russian Medvedev was booed by some fans.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Jack Draper was penalised with a controversial hindrance call as Daniil Medvedev ended the Briton's Indian Wells title defence in the quarter-finals.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

In Northern Europe, winter isn’t a hindrance for war, but in fact makes it more likely.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Severe winter weather can also be a hindrance, as it was last month.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 4, 2026

The material will help guide educators in finding methods to incorporate music with other subjects in a way that is inherently beneficial to teachers and students rather than a hindrance.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.