1. (noun) something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

• balk
• baulk
• check
• handicap
• hinderance
• hindrance
• impediment

1. (noun) something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

• albatross
• millstone
• bind
• diriment impediment
• drag
• obstacle
• obstruction
• straitjacket

1. (noun) something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

• difficulty

1. (adjective) tending to deter

• preventative
• preventive

1. (noun) something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

• block
• blockade
• embarrass
• hinder
• obstruct
• stymie
• stymy
• deter
• discourage
• hamper
• handicap
• hinder
• hinder
• impede

2. (adjective) tending to deter

• balk
• baulk
• check
• handicap
• hinderance
• hindrance
• impediment
• deter
• dissuade
• deter
• discourage
• deterrence
• deterrence
• disincentive