Word

hindrance, n.
(hindrances)

the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding
<noun.act> freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 3

hinderance hindrance interference

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derivationally related form

interfere

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hypernym

act, human action, deed, human activity

hyponym

frustration, thwarting, foiling antagonism obstruction complication deterrence prevention, bar

any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
<noun.artifact>

encumbrance hinderance hindrance hitch incumbrance interference preventative preventive

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hinder

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preventive

semantic pointers

hyponym

clog speed bump

hypernym

obstruction, obstructor, obstructer, impediment, impedimenta

something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
<noun.cognition> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1

balk baulk check deterrent handicap hinderance hindrance impediment

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deterrent deter

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hinder

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impede

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handicap

semantic pointers

hypernym

difficulty

hyponym

albatross, millstone bind diriment impediment drag obstacle, obstruction straitjacket