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Antonyms for hindrances


Grammar : Noun
Spell : hin-druhns
Phonetic Transcription : ˈhɪn drəns



Definition of hindrances

Origin :
  • mid-15c., a hybrid from hindren, from same root as hinder (v.), on model of French-derived words in -ance.
  • noun obstruction, difficulty
Example sentences :
  • Michael's Governor, you know, and we must be prepared for hindrances.
  • Extract from : « The Prisoner of Zenda » by Anthony Hope
  • In the absence, however, of any of these hindrances, take them out every other day.
  • Extract from : « The Sportsman » by Xenophon
  • But such things didn't count as hindrances, they couldn't be allowed to delay the work.
  • Extract from : « The Great Hunger » by Johan Bojer
  • It is human ambition and jealousies that bring the hindrances.
  • Extract from : « How to Add Ten Years to your Life and to Double Its Satisfactions » by S. S. Curry
  • These hindrances were frequent, when this colony was founded.
  • Extract from : « The History of Tasmania , Volume II (of 2) » by John West
  • At last, after many delays and hindrances, the plan of a school was decided upon.
  • Extract from : « Culm Rock » by Glance Gaylord
  • And we need the command because all about us there are hindrances.
  • Extract from : « Expositions of Holy Scripture » by Alexander Maclaren
  • Women are supposed to make men weak—they are supposed to be chains and hindrances.
  • Extract from : « Robert Orange » by John Oliver Hobbes
  • You must ask yourselves what are the hindrances, if any, in your hearts and lives?
  • Extract from : « Standards of Life and Service » by T. H. Howard
  • My uncle let me do just as I liked, and allowed no hindrances to be put in my way.
  • Extract from : « French and Oriental Love in a Harem » by Mario Uchard

Synonyms for hindrances

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