01 n. The act of hindering, or the state of being hindered.
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1.
The act of hindering, or the state of being hindered.
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2.
That which hinders; an impediment.“What various hindrances we meet.” — Cowper.“Something between a hindrance and a help.” — Wordsworth.
Syn.
Impediment; obstruction; obstacle; difficulty; interruption; check; delay; restraint.