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
Nearby Word: hinder
Help
Help noun - An act or instance of helping.
Usage example: I could use your help getting this tire back on the car
How words are described
| physical | physical hindrance | physical help |
| actual | actual hindrance | actual help |
| real | real hindrance | real help |
| massive | massive hindrance | massive help |
| Other adjectives: big, great, serious, little, major, useful, additional, significant, occasional. | ||
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