Hindering

In this frame a Hindrance makes it more difficult for a Protagonist to complete their intended Action or a Hindrance directly affects an Action where the Action can be a natural act or the actions of many individuals in a collective endeavor. Crucially, these lexical units do not entail that the Protagonist was unable to complete the Action or that the Action did not occur. The Hindrance may indicate a lack of enablement or an obstacle on the natural progression of the Protagonist or Action Malcolm was hindered by his drinking problem . A lack of money hampered our plans . Many candidates' progress is severely impeded because they have to resit for the exam. The new dam impeded the flow of water .