Answer: hindrance

AnswerCrossword Clue
HINDRANCEImpediment
HINDRANCE" . . . between a ... and a help": Wordsworth
HINDRANCEObstacle
HINDRANCEBlock
hindrancean act of hindering; that which hinders also HINDERANCE
hindranceimpeding, stopping, preventing, or the like
hindrancethe state of being hindered
hindranceperson or thing that hinders