hindrance
hindrance
Definition
hin·drance (hin′drəns)
noun
- the act of hindering
- any person or thing that hinders; obstacle; impediment; obstruction
Etymology: ME hinderaunce
hindrance
Synonyms
hindrance
n.
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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