| verb | be a hindrance or obstacle to “She is impeding the progress of our project” |
| verb | hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of “His brother blocked him at every turn” |
| verb | put at a disadvantage “The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements” |
| adjective | located at or near the back of an animal “back (or hind) legs” |
| adjective | located at or near the back of an animal “back (or hind) legs” |
| impediment | noun | something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress |
| hindrance | noun | any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome |
| obstruction | noun | the act of obstructing |
| obstructer | noun | someone who systematically obstructs some action that others want to take |
| obstructor | noun | someone who systematically obstructs some action that others want to take |
| blockage | noun | the physical condition of blocking or filling a passage with an obstruction |
| stymie | noun | a thwarting and distressing situation |
| handicap | noun | something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress |
| hamper | noun | a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner) |