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hindrance vs thwarting

thwarting vs hindrance

hindrance and thwarting both are nouns.

hindrance is not an adjective while thwarting is an adjective.

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

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