hindrance

noun

How many syllables in hindrance?

There are 2 syllables in the word hindrance.

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Divide hindrance into syllables:

hin · drance

How to pronounce hindrance:

Definition of hindrance:

hindrance (noun):: an obstruction or snag; something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress.; the state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down the state of being hindered

Synonyms for hindrance:

albatross

balk

bar

barrier

baulk

bind

block

burden

chain

check

constraint

deterrent

difficulty

diriment impediment

drag

drawback

embarrassment

encumbrance

handicap

hazard

hinderance

hitch

hurdle

impediment

incumbrance

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Antonyms for hindrance:

a break

a favour

a good turn

a hand

a kindness

a leg up

abetment

abettance

acceleration

accelerator

accessibility

accomplishment

achievement

advance

advancement

advantage

aggression

agitation

aid

allowance

amelioration

approval

arousal

asset

assist

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