something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

[ Syn: hinderance , deterrent , impediment , balk , baulk , check , handicap ]

any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome

[ Syn: hinderance , hitch , preventive , preventative , encumbrance , incumbrance , interference ]

the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding

[ Syn: hinderance , interference ]