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hinder vs inhibit

inhibit vs hinder

hinder is an adjective but inhibit is not an adjective.

hinder and inhibit both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hinder No Yes Yes No
inhibit No No Yes No
As verbs, inhibit is a hyponym of hinder; that is, inhibit is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than hinder:
  • hinder: be a hindrance or obstacle to
  • inhibit: limit, block, or decrease the action or function of
Other hyponyms of hinder include block, close up, impede, jam, obstruct, obturate, occlude, repress, interfere, set back, hobble, stunt.
hinder (adjective) inhibit (adjective)
located at or near the back of an animal
hinder (verb) inhibit (verb)
put at a disadvantage prohibit, forbid, or prevent from doing something
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of make (someone) self-conscious and as a result unable to act naturally
be a hindrance or obstacle to consciously restrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior
limit, block, or decrease the action or function of
Difference between hinder and inhibit

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