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Word entry · 9 letters

hindrance

Best crossword clue

"Barrier to progress"

9 letters · collected on this word page

9 lettersPronunciation /ˈhɪndɹəns/Part of speech nounSorted acdehinnrStarts with HEnds with E1 cluesCommon crossword word
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Definitions

  1. the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding

Word origin

From Middle English hinderance, hinderaunce, hindraunce, hynderaunce, hynderawnce, hynderawns, hyndrance; equivalent to hinder + -ance.

Used in a sentence

  • High-heeled shoes may be fashionable, but they can also be a hindrance to walking.
  • Your hindrance of this process will not be tolerated.

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