hindrances

Noun

• something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
• any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
• the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding
• plural of hindrance

Synonyms

balk, baulk, check, deterrent, encumbrance, handicap, hinderance, hindrance, hitch, impediment, incumbrance, interference, preventative, preventive