bind vs impediment

impediment vs bind

bind and impediment both are nouns.

bind is a verb but impediment is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
bind	Yes	No	Yes	No
impediment	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, impediment is a hypernym of bind; that is, impediment is a word with a broader meaning than bind:

bind: something that hinders as if with bonds
impediment: something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

Other hypernyms of bind include balk, baulk, check, deterrent, handicap, hinderance, hindrance.

bind (noun)	impediment (noun)
something that hinders as if with bonds	any structure that makes progress difficult
	something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

bind (verb)	impediment (verb)
cause to be constipated
form a chemical bond with
bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
make fast; tie or secure, with or as if with a rope
fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
provide with a binding
stick to firmly
secure with or as if with ropes
wrap around with something so as to cover or enclose
create social or emotional ties

Difference between bind and impediment

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