Synonyms: interference, hinderance, hindrance
Definition: the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding
Similar words: human action, human activity, deed, act
Definition: something that people do or cause to happen
Synonyms: hinderance, hindrance, hitch, incumbrance, interference, encumbrance, preventative, preventive
Definition: any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
Similar words: obstructer, obstruction, obstructor, impediment, impedimenta
Definition: any structure that makes progress difficult
Synonyms: check, balk, baulk, impediment, hinderance, hindrance, handicap, deterrent
Definition: something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
Similar words: difficulty
Definition: a factor causing trouble in achieving a positive result or tending to produce a negative result
Usage: serious difficulties were encountered in obtaining a pure reagent