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hindrance vs deterrence

deterrence vs hindrance

hindrance and deterrence both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hindrance Yes No No No
deterrence Yes No No No
As nouns, deterrence is a hyponym of hindrance; that is, deterrence is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than hindrance:
  • hindrance: the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding
  • deterrence: the act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety
Other hyponyms of hindrance include foiling, frustration, thwarting, antagonism, obstruction, complication, bar, prevention.
hindrance (noun) deterrence (noun)
the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding the act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety
any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome a communication that makes you afraid to try something
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress a negative motivational influence
Difference between hindrance and deterrence

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