n. [ See Hinder, v. t. ] 1. The act of hindering, or the state of being hindered. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. That which hinders; an impediment. [ 1913 Webster ]
What various hindrances we meet. Cowper. [ 1913 Webster ]
Something between a hindrance and a help. Wordsworth.
Syn. -- Impediment; obstruction; obstacle; difficulty; interruption; check; delay; restraint. [ 1913 Webster ]