something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
[ Syn: hindrance , deterrent , impediment , balk , baulk , check , handicap ]
any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
[ Syn: hindrance , hitch , preventive , preventative , encumbrance , incumbrance , interference ]
the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding
[ Syn: hindrance , interference ]