Sorry, no online dictionaries contain the exact phrase something that prevents progress.

Reverse dictionary results:
1. obstacle
2. barrier
3. hindrance
4. impediment
5. clog
6. foreset
7. let
8. stifler
9. hinder
10. obstruct
11. static
12. thwarter
13. curtailer
14. encumber
15. hamper
16. hampering
17. incumbrance
18. letter
19. stymie
20. trammeler
21. constipate
22. eloin
23. suspender
24. thwarting
25. blanket
26. decursion
27. encroaching
28. encumberment
29. flat
30. hinderance
31. hurdle
32. infile
33. overthrower
34. secrete
35. stifle
36. thwart
37. upsetter

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