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noun (n)

• something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress(noun.cognition)

  Synonym:
  balk, baulk, check, deterrent, handicap, hindrance, impediment
  

  source: wordnet30
• any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome(noun.artifact)

  Synonym:
  encumbrance, hindrance, hitch, incumbrance, interference, preventative, preventive
  

  source: wordnet30
• the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding(noun.act)

  Synonym:
  hindrance, interference
  

  source: wordnet30
• Same as Hindrance.(noun)

  source: webster1913