hindrance

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈhɪndr(ə)ns/

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• Hyphenation: hin‧drance

Noun

Singular hindrance

Plural hindrances

1. (countable) A hindrance is something that makes something more difficult.
   • Synonyms: block, bother, difficulty and annoyance

   He long hair was a hinderance, always falling in her face.

Related words

• hinder