"hindrance" in German hindrance Hindernis Verhinderung Verwehrung Detailed translations for "hindrance" hindrance hindrance(also: barrier, obstruction, fence, check) das Hindernis{neuter} But superstitious beliefs and religions are a hindrance to scientific thought. Source: opensubtitles.org Corpus by OPUS Request review Aber Aberglauben und Religionen sind ein Hindernis für die Wissenschaft. Drugs are a hindrance to that, not a help. Source: opensubtitles.org Corpus by OPUS Request review Drogen sind ein Hindernis dafür. hindrance(also: obviation, averting, preventative) die Verhinderung{feminine} hindrance die Verwehrung{feminine} English synonyms for "hindrance" hindrance {n} balk baulk check deterrent encumbrance handicap hinderance hitch impediment incumbrance interference preventative preventive