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hinder vs repress

repress vs hinder

hinder is an adjective but repress is not an adjective.

hinder and repress both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hinder No Yes Yes No
repress No No Yes No
As verbs, repress is a hyponym of hinder; that is, repress is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than hinder:
  • hinder: be a hindrance or obstacle to
  • repress: impede or hinder the natural development or self-expression of
Other hyponyms of hinder include block, close up, impede, jam, obstruct, obturate, occlude, inhibit, interfere, set back, hobble, stunt.
hinder (adjective) repress (adjective)
located at or near the back of an animal
hinder (verb) repress (verb)
put at a disadvantage block the action of
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of put out of one's consciousness
be a hindrance or obstacle to suppress in order to conceal or hide
put down by force or intimidation
impede or hinder the natural development or self-expression of
Difference between hinder and repress

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