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)
balkbaulkcheckdeterrenthandicaphindranceimpedimentHypernyms (Closely Related)
difficultnessdifficultyHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
encumbrancehindrancehitchincumbranceinterferencepreventativepreventiveHypernyms (Closely Related)
impedimentimpedimentaobstructerobstructionobstructorHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of hindering or obstructing or impeding
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hindranceinterferenceHypernyms (Closely Related)
actdeedhuman 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"The outdated machinery was a hinderance to the manufacturing process."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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