Meaning & use
hindrance
Something that delays, obstructs, or makes an action more difficult to accomplish.
See it in a sentence
The heavy traffic was a major hindrance to getting to the airport on time.
Poor internet access remained a hindrance for students studying from rural areas.
A note on using this word
Hindrance refers to the obstacle itself, while 'hinder' is the related verb describing the act of causing that delay.
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Words with an opposite meaning
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