Hindrance

n.	1.	The act of hindering, or the state of being hindered.
	2.	That which hinders; an impediment. What various hindrances we meet. - Cowper. Something between a hindrance and a help. - Wordsworth.

Noun	1.	hindrance - something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress Synonyms: deterrent, impediment, balk, baulk, handicap, check
	2.	hindrance - any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome Synonyms: preventative, preventive, encumbrance, incumbrance, interference, hitch
	3.	hindrance - the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding Synonyms: interference

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