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deterrent vs albatross

albatross vs deterrent

deterrent and albatross both are nouns.

deterrent is an adjective but albatross is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
deterrent Yes Yes No No
albatross Yes No No No
As nouns, albatross is a hyponym of deterrent; that is, albatross is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than deterrent:
  • deterrent: something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
  • albatross: (figurative) something that hinders or handicaps
Other hyponyms of deterrent include millstone, bind, diriment impediment, drag, obstacle, obstruction, straitjacket.
deterrent (noun) albatross (noun)
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress large web-footed birds of the Southern Hemisphere having long narrow wings; noted for powerful gliding flight
(figurative) something that hinders or handicaps
deterrent (adjective) albatross (adjective)
tending to deter
Difference between deterrent and albatross

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