hindering

/ˈhɪndərɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Causing difficulty or delay; making progress slower or more difficult.
    • Her hindering attitude made teamwork nearly impossible.
    • The hindering traffic caused us to miss the beginning of the movie.
    • The hindering effect of the storm forced the airport to close.
Synonyms
noun
  1. The act of making something difficult or delaying it.
    • Constant hindering by the opposition slowed the bill's passage.
    • The hindering of the rescue efforts was criticized by the public.
    • The hindering of progress is not always intentional.
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