Chain
Chain noun - Something that makes movement or progress difficult.
Usage example: this community will grow and prosper only after it has thrown off the chains of ignorance and prejudice
Hindrance and chain are semantically related in control topic. In some cases you can use "Hindrance" instead a noun "Chain".
Hindrance
Hindrance noun - Something that makes movement or progress difficult.
Usage example: made a survey of all the hindrances to wheelchair access, such as curbs and stairs
Chain and hindrance are semantically related in control topic. Sometimes you can use "Chain" instead a noun "Hindrance".
Nearby Word: hinder
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