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单词 hindrances
释义

hindrance

noun

hin·​drance ˈhin-drən(t)s How to pronounce hindrance (audio)
1
: the state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
hindrance of speech
2
: a person or thing that interferes with or slows the progress of someone or something : impediment
a hindrance to learning
3
: the act of interfering with or slowing the progress of someone or something : the action of hindering
should be allowed to live where he chooses without hindrance

Synonyms

  • balk
  • bar
  • block
  • chain
  • clog
  • cramp
  • crimp
  • deterrent
  • drag
  • embarrassment
  • encumbrance
  • fetter
  • handicap
  • holdback
  • hurdle
  • impediment
  • inhibition
  • interference
  • let
  • manacle
  • obstacle
  • obstruction
  • shackles
  • stop
  • stumbling block
  • trammel
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Example Sentences

Is my presence here a help or a hindrance? made a survey of all the hindrances to wheelchair access, such as curbs and stairs
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Word History

Etymology

see hinder entry 1

First Known Use

1526, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

hindrance

noun

hin·​drance ˈhin-drəns How to pronounce hindrance (audio)
: someone or something that makes a situation more difficult
"… you shouldn't worry about the little fellow's feet … I don't personally think they're going to be a hindrance …" Dick King-Smith, Pigs Might Fly

hindrances

noun

plural of hindrance
as in obstacles
something that makes movement or progress difficult made a survey of all the hindrances to wheelchair access, such as curbs and stairs

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • obstacles
  • hurdles
  • obstructions
  • barriers
  • impediments
  • embarrassments
  • interferences
  • encumbrances
  • handicaps
  • inhibitions
  • burdens
  • constraints
  • shackles
  • deterrents
  • cramps
  • chains
  • fetters
  • clogs
  • blocks
  • lets
  • stops
  • hitches
  • trammels
  • loads
  • delays
  • manacles
  • restraints
  • disadvantages
  • dangers
  • snags
  • balks
  • blockages
  • stumbling blocks
  • difficulties
  • hazards
  • blockades
  • brakes
  • curbs
  • crimps
  • holdbacks
  • bars
  • stoppages
  • hardships
  • arrests
  • drawbacks
  • perils
  • stone walls
  • drags
  • rubs
  • reins
  • brick walls
  • embargoes
  • catches
  • adversities
  • stalls
  • reefs
  • holdups
  • hobbles
  • cumbers
  • checks
  • bits

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • incentives
  • advantages
  • stimuli
  • catalysts
  • stimulants
  • spurs
  • benefits
  • impetuses
  • edges
  • aids
  • breaks
  • help
  • goads
  • assistances
  • boosts
  • handmaidens
  • handmaids
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