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HINDERANCES

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There are 3 meanings of the word Hinderances.

Hinderances - as a noun

Something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
balk10baulk11check16deterrent10handicap16hindrance15impediment17
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
difficultnessdifficulty22
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
encumbrance19hindrance15hitch13incumbrance19interference17preventative20preventive18
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
impediment17impedimenta18obstructer14obstruction15obstructor14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of hindering or obstructing or impeding

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hindrance15interference17
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
act5deed6human actionhuman activity
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The team faced numerous hinderances during their attempt to climb Mount Everest."
"The bureaucratic procedures were seen as unnecessary hinderances to the project's progress."
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Word Game Points

Is HINDERANCES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hinderances is valid for Scrabble UK/EU only
US/CA Invalid UK/EU Valid

HINDERANCES has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is HINDERANCES a valid Words With Friends word?
No, hinderances is NOT valid for Words With Friends
Invalid Word
HINDERANCES is not a valid Words With Friends word.

Is HINDERANCES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hinderances is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HINDERANCES has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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