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bn:00008108n

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hindrance hinderance deterrent impediment balk

Something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress WordNet 3.0

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Something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

Something that deters. Wiktionary

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

Something which hinders. Wiktionary (translation)

A hindrance; that which impedes or obstructs progress. Wiktionary

Hindrance; that which impedes progress. Wiktionary (translation)

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

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WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

hindrance, hinderance, deterrent, impediment, balk, baulk, check, handicap

Wiktionary

deterrent, hindrance, impediment