What is the meaning of hinderance?

Something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress.
- synonyms: hindrance, deterrent, impediment, balk, baulk, check, handicap
Any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome.
- synonyms: hindrance, hitch, preventive, preventative, encumbrance, incumbrance, interference
The act of hindering or obstructing or impeding.
- synonyms: hindrance, interference

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