1. (

• hindrance ,
• hinderance ,
• deterrent ,
• impediment ,
• balk ,
• baulk ,
• check ,
• handicap

) something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress ;

2. (

• hindrance ,
• hinderance ,
• hitch ,
• preventive ,
• preventative ,
• encumbrance ,
• incumbrance ,
• interference

) any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome ;

3. (

• hindrance ,
• hinderance ,
• interference

) the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding ;