hinderance meaning and definition

HINDERANCE noun

Definition of hinderance (noun)

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