- [countable, usually singular] a person or thing that makes it more difficult for somebody to do something or for something to happen
- To be honest, she was more of a hindrance than a help.
- hindrance to something/somebody The high price is a major hindrance to potential buyers.
- The new regulations are actually a great hindrance to teachers.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- big
- great
- major
- …
- be
- prove
- become
- …
- without hindrance
- hindrance to
- without let or hindrance
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- [uncountable] (formal) the act of making it more difficult for somebody to do something or for something to happen
- (without…) hindrance They were able to complete their journey without further hindrance.
Extra Examples- The cook needs room to get at the cooker, sink and cupboards without hindrance.
- We were allowed to travel around the country without hindrance.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- big
- great
- major
- …
- be
- prove
- become
- …
- without hindrance
- hindrance to
- without let or hindrance
see also hinder
Idioms
See hindrance in the Oxford Advanced American DictionarySee hindrance in the Oxford Learner's Dictionary of Academic Englishwithout let or hindrance
- (formal or law) without being prevented from doing something; freely
- New regulations will allow residents to travel between member states without let or hindrance.
- He should be able to view all records without let or hindrance.
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