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Blockage vs Hindrance - What's the difference?

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As nouns the difference between blockage and hindrance

is that blockage is the state of being blocked while hindrance is something which hinders: something that holds back or causes problems with something else.

blockage

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The state of being blocked
  • A thing that is blocking
    • There was a blockage in the sewer, so we called out the plumber.

    hindrance

    English

    Alternative forms

    * hinderance (archaic) * hindraunce (obsolete)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Something which hinders: something that holds back or causes problems with something else.
    • High-heeled shoes may be fashionable, but they can also be a hindrance to walking.
  • The state or act of hindering something
    • Your hindrance of this process will not be tolerated.

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