hinderance

nouns

something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
balk, baulk, check, deterrent, handicap, hinderance, hindrance, impediment
any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
encumbrance, hinderance, hindrance, hitch, incumbrance, interference, preventative, preventive
the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding
hinderance, hindrance, interference