Hindrance

Hin"drance

(?), n. [See Hinder, v. t.] 1. The act of hindering, or the state of being hindered.
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2. That which hinders; an impediment.
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What various hindrances we meet.

Cowper.
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Something between a hindrance and a help.

Wordsworth.

Syn. -- Impediment; obstruction; obstacle; difficulty; interruption; check; delay; restraint.
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