Noun has 3 senses

• hinderance(n = noun.cognition) balk, baulk, check, deterrent, handicap, hindrance, impediment - something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress;



• hinderance(n = noun.artifact) encumbrance, hindrance, hitch, incumbrance, interference, preventative, preventive - any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome;



• hinderance(n = noun.act) hindrance, interference - the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding;