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hindrance

nounmasculine/iʃˈtoɾvu/medium

es·tor·vo

Definition

A thing that provides resistance, delay, or obstruction to something or someone.
The fallen tree was a hindrance to traffic.
Lack of funding is a major hindrance to the project.
Common collocations
pose a hindranceremove a hindrancemajor hindrance

Etymology

Do verbo 'estorvar', do latim 'exturbare' (expulsar, perturbar).

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