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n. The act of hindering.

n. The condition of being hindered.

n. One that hinders; an impediment. See Synonyms at obstacle.

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

n. The state or act of hindering something

n. The act of hindering, or the state of being hindered.

n. That which hinders; an impediment.

n. That which hinders or stops progression or advance; impediment; obstruction.

n. any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome

n. the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding

n. something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

"Another hindrance is the way the United States handles its customs administration, where uncertainty as to rate of duty and delay in getting goods through the customs often makes it impractical, if not impossible, for the businessman to ship his goods to that market."

aid    contribution   

obstruction    interruption    impediment    check    obstacle    restraint    difficulty    delay    hinderance    hindering   

impediment    inconvenience    drawback    obstacle    annoyance    discouragement    interruption    distraction    disability    hardship