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The definition of a hindrance is an obstacle or something that inhibits or delays some desired action.

(noun)

An example of a hindrance is a road block preventing you from getting where you need to go.

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noun

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

Origin: ME hinderaunce

See hindrance in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. a. The act of hindering.
    b. The condition of being hindered.
  2. One that hinders; an impediment. See Synonyms at obstacle.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English hindraunce, harm

Origin: , from hindren, to hinder; see hinder 1

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