noun something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress.
— synonyms: hinderance, deterrent, impediment, balk, baulk, check, handicap
noun any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome.
— synonyms: hinderance, hitch, preventive, preventative, encumbrance, incumbrance, interference
noun the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding.
— synonyms: hinderance, interference
Examples
“High-heeled shoes may be fashionable, but they can also be a hindrance to walking.”
“Your hindrance of this process will not be tolerated.”