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hindrance

/ˈhɪndɹəns/noun

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

Example sentences

  • High-heeled shoes may be fashionable, but they can also be a hindrance to walking.
  • Your hindrance of this process will not be tolerated.

Featured as word of the day on December 12, 2026.

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