hindrance
noun
[ ˈhɪndr(ə)ns ]
• a thing that provides resistance, delay, or obstruction to something or someone.
• "a hindrance to the development process"
Similar:
impediment,
obstacle,
barrier,
bar,
obstruction,
handicap,
block,
check,
curb,
brake,
hurdle,
restraint,
restriction,
limitation,
encumbrance,
deterrent,
complication,
delay,
interruption,
stoppage,
drawback,
setback,
difficulty,
inconvenience,
snag,
catch,
hitch,
stumbling block,
fly in the ointment,
hiccup,
facer,
spanner in the works,
monkey wrench in the works,
trammel,
cumber,
