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

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hindrances

Those hindrances remain, regardless of a new deal, said Christian Keldsen, managing director at the Greenland Business Association.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026

Hegseth repeatedly has expressed disdain for guardrails he describes as hindrances to combat forces.

From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026

It’s not just the physical hindrances that restrict commercial shipping activity.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 21, 2026

Since February 2025, players have been able to request a video review at Masters 1,000 events for decisions such as foul shots, hindrances and scoring errors.

From BBC ● Mar. 13, 2026

I try to work around any unpleasant hindrances and give full attention to the talk I am involved in.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson