Synonyms for hindrance

Noun

1. hindrance, deterrent, impediment, balk, baulk, check, handicap, difficulty

usage: something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

2. hindrance, hitch, preventive, preventative, encumbrance, incumbrance, interference, obstruction, obstructor, obstructer, impediment, impedimenta

usage: any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome

3. hindrance, interference, act, human action, human activity

usage: the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding