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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Erdogan had campaigned hard for the changes that would alleviate what he called hindrances in parliamentary democracies.

From Reuters

"I'm convinced if we hadn't been in Europe, we'd have stayed up. You can't take away the memories, but it was a hindrance."

From BBC

At other times, like when she is offered automatic credit limit extensions, it is a hindrance.

From BBC

Players don’t want any hindrances on their vision.

From Seattle Times

Initially, Mr. Kennedy said, he, too, worried that his name might be a hindrance.

From New York Times