1 [C,usually sing.] ~ (to sth/sb) a person or thing that makes it more difficult for sb to do sth or for sth to happen:
To be honest, she was more of a hindrance than a help. * The high price is a major hindrance to potential buyers.
2 [U] (formal) the act of making it more difficult for sb to do sth or for sth to happen:
They were able to complete their journey without further hindrance.
seealsoHINDER
IDIOMS see LETn.
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