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deterrent vs hinderance

hinderance vs deterrent

deterrent and hinderance both are nouns.

deterrent is an adjective but hinderance is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
deterrent Yes Yes No No
hinderance Yes No No No
As nouns, deterrent and hinderance are synonyms defined as:
  • deterrent and hinderance: something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
Other synonyms of deterrent include balk, baulk, check, handicap, hindrance, impediment.
deterrent (noun) hinderance (noun)
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding
any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
deterrent (adjective) hinderance (adjective)
tending to deter
Difference between deterrent and hinderance

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