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hindrance vs albatross

albatross vs hindrance

hindrance and albatross both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hindrance Yes No No No
albatross Yes No No No
As nouns, albatross is a hyponym of hindrance; that is, albatross is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than hindrance:
  • hindrance: something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
  • albatross: (figurative) something that hinders or handicaps
Other hyponyms of hindrance include millstone, bind, diriment impediment, drag, obstacle, obstruction, straitjacket.
hindrance (noun) albatross (noun)
the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding large web-footed birds of the Southern Hemisphere having long narrow wings; noted for powerful gliding flight
any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome (figurative) something that hinders or handicaps
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
Difference between hindrance and albatross

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