hindrances

NOUN

obstruction, difficulty

Synonyms

STRONGEST

barrier deterrent drawback handicap hitch impediment interference interruption obstacle snag stumbling block

STRONG

albatross baggage bar catch check clog crimp drag encumbrance glitch gridlock hang-up impedance intervention joker limitation lock millstone restraint restriction stoppage trammel

WEAK

ball and chain catch-22 cumbrance excess baggage foot dragging jam-up monkey wrench

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advantage aid assistance benefit opening

STRONG

freedom liberation release

WEAK

advance encouragement expedition promotion push

Example Sentences

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Hindrances having occurred, the MS. of the "Occasional Paper, No. I." was not completed till February 6th, 1866.

From A Retrospect by Taylor, James Hudson

Q. What are the five Nirwāranas or Hindrances?

From The Buddhist Catechism by Olcott, Henry Steel

Hindrances to his success—in the time in which he lived, in his surroundings, in himself.

From Teachers' Outlines for Studies in English Based on the Requirements for Admission to College by Blakely, Gilbert Sykes

Hindrances and Helps from Within Worry A Cure for the Blues The Gospel of Song Airing our aches will never heal them.

From Levels of Living Essays on Everyday Ideals by Cope, Henry Frederick

Such are the God of Poverty, and the God of Hunger, and the God of Penuriousness, and the God of Hindrances and Obstacles.

From Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan First Series by Hearn, Lafcadio