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hinderance vs deterrent

deterrent vs hinderance

hinderance and deterrent both are nouns.

hinderance is not an adjective while deterrent is an adjective.

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

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