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hinder vs impede

impede vs hinder

hinder is an adjective but impede is not an adjective.

hinder and impede both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hinder No Yes Yes No
impede No No Yes No
As verbs, hinder and impede are synonyms defined as:
  • hinder and impede: be a hindrance or obstacle to
As verbs, impede is a hyponym of hinder; that is, impede is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than hinder:
  • hinder: be a hindrance or obstacle to
  • impede: block passage through
Other hyponyms of hinder include block, close up, jam, obstruct, obturate, occlude, inhibit, repress, interfere, set back, hobble, stunt.
hinder (adjective) impede (adjective)
located at or near the back of an animal
hinder (verb) impede (verb)
put at a disadvantage block passage through
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of be a hindrance or obstacle to
be a hindrance or obstacle to
Difference between hinder and impede

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