hindrance

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(noun.)

ADJ

great

VERB + HINDRANCE

be, prove

His lack of experience would be a hindrance to getting the job he wanted.

PREP

without ~

The paramedics rushed into the building without hindrance to reach the injured patient.

~ to

The lack of internet access remains a significant hindrance to students learning online effectively.

PHRASES

without let or hindrance

The new law allows citizens to travel without let or hindrance across the border.

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noun

1

Something which hinders: something that holds back or causes problems with something else.

High-heeled shoes may be fashionable, but they can also be a hindrance to walking.

The L.C.C. [London County Council] considers viaducts in London objectionable and a hindrance to town planning and would like to abolish all the Southern Railway lines on viaducts in South London. [Nothing much happened, they still exist.]

2

The state or act of hindering something.

Your hindrance of this process will not be tolerated.

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noun — the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding

hinderance
interference

noun — any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome

noun — something immaterial that interferes with or delays action o

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High-heeled shoes may be fashionable, but they can also be a hindrance to walking.

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The L.C.C. [London County Council] considers viaducts in London objectionable and a hindrance to town planning and would like to abolish all the Southern Railway lines on viaducts in South London. [No

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Your hindrance of this process will not be tolerated.

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Lack of money is a serious hindrance in their fight to conquer cancer.

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If you're not motivated, go back home. You'll just be a hindrance.

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I'm just a hindrance.

Tatoeba · #4745440

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