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hinderance vs thwarting

thwarting vs hinderance

hinderance and thwarting both are nouns.

hinderance is not an adjective while thwarting is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hinderance Yes No No No
thwarting Yes Yes No No
As nouns, thwarting is a hyponym of hinderance; that is, thwarting is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than hinderance:
  • hinderance: the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding
  • thwarting: an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts
Other hyponyms of hinderance include foiling, frustration, antagonism, obstruction, complication, deterrence, bar, prevention.
hinderance (noun) thwarting (noun)
the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts
any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
hinderance (adjective) thwarting (adjective)
preventing realization or attainment of a desire
Difference between hinderance and thwarting

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