"hindrances" in the noun sense
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
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