an impeding, stopping, preventing, or the like.

the state of being hindered.

a person or thing that hinders.

noun

advance , aid , assistance , encouragement , expedition , help , promotion , push

noun

albatross * , baggage * , ball and chain , bar , barrier , catch , catch-22 * , check , clog , crimp , cumbrance , deterrent , drag , drawback , encumbrance , excess baggage , foot dragging , glitch * , gridlock , handicap , hang-up * , hitch , impedance , impediment , interference , interruption , intervention , jam-up , joker , limitation , lock , millstone * , monkey wrench * , obstacle , restraint , restriction , snag , stoppage , stumbling block * , trammel , barricade , block , blockage , hamper , hurdle , obstruction , stop , traverse , wall , curb , delay , difficulty , frustration , hindering , liability , retardation , stumbling block