Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Hinderance.
Hinderance - as a noun
Something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
balk10baulk11check16deterrent10handicap16hindrance15impediment17Hypernyms (Closely Related)
difficultnessdifficulty22Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
encumbrance19hindrance15hitch13incumbrance19interference17preventative20preventive18Hypernyms (Closely Related)
impediment17impedimenta18obstructer14obstruction15obstructor14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of hindering or obstructing or impeding
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hindrance15interference17Hypernyms (Closely Related)
act5deed6human actionhuman activityHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The heavy traffic was a hinderance to our timely arrival."
"Lack of funding became a hinderance to the project."
"Her fear of failure was the biggest hinderance to her success."
"The language barrier posed a hinderance to effective communication."
"The outdated machinery was a hinderance to the manufacturing process."
Word Game Points
Is HINDERANCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hinderance is valid for Scrabble UK/EU only
HINDERANCE has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is HINDERANCE a valid Words With Friends word?
No, hinderance is NOT valid for Words With Friends
Invalid WordHINDERANCE is not a valid Words With Friends word.
Is HINDERANCE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hinderance is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordHINDERANCE has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
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