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hindrance n. [
hinderance, deterrent, impediment, balk, baulk, check, handicap] something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
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hindrance n. [
hinderance, hitch, preventive, preventative, encumbrance, incumbrance, interference] any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
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hindrance n. [
hinderance, interference] the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding
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