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hindrance vs antagonism

antagonism vs hindrance

hindrance and antagonism both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hindrance Yes No No No
antagonism Yes No No No
As nouns, antagonism is a hyponym of hindrance; that is, antagonism is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than hindrance:
  • hindrance: the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding
  • antagonism: (biochemistry) interference in or inhibition of the physiological action of a chemical substance by another having a similar structure
Other hyponyms of hindrance include foiling, frustration, thwarting, obstruction, complication, deterrence, bar, prevention.
hindrance (noun) antagonism (noun)
the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding (biochemistry) interference in or inhibition of the physiological action of a chemical substance by another having a similar structure
any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome an actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress the relation between opposing principles or forces or factors
a state of deep-seated ill-will
Difference between hindrance and antagonism

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