noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Archaic spelling of hindrance. alt-of, archaic
2. 2
   the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding wordnet
3. 3
   any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome wordnet
4. 4
   something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

balkbaulkcheckdeterrentencumbrancehandicap

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