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hindrance Definition

hin·drance (hindrəns)

noun

  1. the act of hindering
  2. any person or thing that hinders; obstacle; impediment; obstruction

Etymology: ME hinderaunce

hindrance Synonyms

hindrance

n.

obstacle, impediment, restraint; see barrier, impediment 1, interference 1. See syn. study at impediment.

hindrance Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • prove: There distinct lack of skill could prove a hindrance.
  • remove: We begin to cry out for the Lord to save His people, to have mercy, to remove the hindrances.
  • become: At what point does this [ treaty ] become a hindrance?
  • cause: A let is also not authorized for a hindrance caused by something within a player's control.
  • create: We have lot of pending payments to make but our adverse credit situation is creating a hindrance.
  • remain: These issues remain at the forefront of concern among teachers, and remain also a hindrance to improving standards in schools.

Preposition: as

  • help: In Mark's Gospel the disciples are as much a hindrance as a help to Jesus.

Adjective modifier

  • steric: However, steric hindrance is not fully considered in this Version of the Programs for KIND 10 atoms.
  • unnecessary: This seemed to me to be an unnecessary hindrance.
  • serious: Too much or too little participation in sport can be a serious hindrance to your child's development in a variety of ways.
  • major: His old grave clothes which were a major hindrance to him, didn't just fall off the minute Jesus called him.
  • positive: In my own case I once ran upon a situation in which the telescope sight was a positive hindrance.
  • great: Often the greatest hindrance to the best is the good.

Preposition: in

  • way: I have found this a great hindrance in the way of securing good attendance " .

Preposition: of

  • progress: This results in the misleading of scientific thought, as well as hindrance of progress.

Preposition: from

  • quarter: It must be allowed to lead the implementation of Achieving Our Potential without undue hindrance from any quarter.

Preposition: for

  • athlete: Exercise equipment | running Exercise Equipment: Is treadmill training a help or hindrance for the serious athlete?
  • child: There are some hindrances for children with reading disabilities.
  • people: Transport is the major hindrance for disabled people getting access to our town and city centers.

Preposition: than

  • benefit: The gear and its placement is more of a hindrance than a benefit apart from its moral support once placed.

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