Synonyms and Antonyms of hindrance
something that makes movement or progress difficult
- made a survey of all the hindrances to wheelchair access, such as curbs and stairs
balk, bar, block, chain, clog, cramp, crimp, deterrent, drag, embarrassment, encumbrance, fetter, handicap, holdback, hurdle, impediment, inhibition, interference, let, manacle, obstacle, obstruction, shackles, stop, stumbling block, trammel
catch, hitch, rub, snag
barrier, blockade, blockage, brick wall, stone wall
arrest, bit, brake, check, constraint, curb, hobble, rein, restraint
embargo, stoppage
delay, holdup, stall
burden, cumber, load
danger, hazard, peril, reef
adversity, difficulty, disadvantage, drawback, hardship
catalyst, goad, impetus, incentive, spur, stimulant, stimulus
advantage, break, edge
aid, assistance, benefit, boost, handmaiden (also handmaid), help
