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hinder vs preclude

preclude vs hinder

hinder is an adjective but preclude is not an adjective.

hinder and preclude both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hinder No Yes Yes No
preclude No No Yes No
As verbs, preclude is a hypernym of hinder; that is, preclude is a word with a broader meaning than hinder:
  • hinder: hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
  • preclude: keep from happening or arising; make impossible
Other hypernyms of hinder include forbid, foreclose, forestall, prevent.
hinder (adjective) preclude (adjective)
located at or near the back of an animal
hinder (verb) preclude (verb)
put at a disadvantage keep from happening or arising; make impossible
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of make impossible, especially beforehand
be a hindrance or obstacle to
Difference between hinder and preclude

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