hindrance

(noun) something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress. Synonyms: hinderance, deterrent, impediment, balk, baulk, check, handicap.

(noun) any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome. Synonyms: hinderance, hitch, preventive, preventative, encumbrance, incumbrance, interference.

(noun) the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding. Synonyms: hinderance, interference.