/ ˈhɪndrəns; NAmE / noun
1.
[ C , usually sing. ] hindrance (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.
—see also hinder
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IDIOMS
see let noun