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HINDRANCES

(noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Hindrances.

Hindrances - as a noun

Something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
balkbaulkcheckdeterrenthandicaphinderanceimpediment
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
difficultnessdifficulty
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
encumbrancehinderancehitchincumbranceinterferencepreventativepreventive
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
impedimentimpedimentaobstructerobstructionobstructor
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of hindering or obstructing or impeding

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hinderanceinterference
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
actdeedhuman actionhuman activity
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She overcame numerous hindrances to achieve her dream of becoming a doctor."
"The company faced many hindrances in the form of government regulations."
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Word Game Points

Is HINDRANCES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hindrances is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HINDRANCES has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is HINDRANCES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hindrances is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HINDRANCES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is HINDRANCES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hindrances is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HINDRANCES has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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