Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Hindrance \Hin"drance\, n. [See {Hinder}, v. t.]
   1. The act of hindering, or the state of being hindered.

   2. That which hinders; an impediment.

            What various hindrances we meet.      --Cowper.

            Something between a hindrance and a help.
                                                  --Wordsworth.

   Syn: Impediment; obstruction; obstacle; difficulty;
        interruption; check; delay; restraint.

Source : WordNet®

hindrance
     n 1: something immaterial that interferes with or delays action
          or progress [syn: {deterrent}, {impediment}, {balk}, {baulk},
           {check}, {handicap}]
     2: any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome [syn: {hitch},
         {preventive}, {preventative}, {encumbrance}, {incumbrance},
         {interference}]
     3: the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding [syn: {interference}]