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Hindrance

/hˈɪndrəns/
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(noun) Something which hinders: something that holds back or causes problems with something else.

Lack of money is a serious hindrance in their fight to conquer cancer.
If you're not motivated, go back home. You'll just be a hindrance.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Lack of funding has been a major ____ to the completion of the new community center.

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