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impede vs hinder

hinder vs impede

impede is not an adjective while hinder is an adjective.

impede and hinder both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
impede No No Yes No
hinder No Yes Yes No
As verbs, hinder is a hypernym of impede; that is, hinder is a word with a broader meaning than impede:
  • impede: block passage through
  • hinder: be a hindrance or obstacle to
Other hypernyms of impede include impede.
As verbs, impede and hinder are synonyms defined as:
  • impede and hinder: be a hindrance or obstacle to
impede (adjective) hinder (adjective)
located at or near the back of an animal
impede (verb) hinder (verb)
block passage through put at a disadvantage
be a hindrance or obstacle to hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
be a hindrance or obstacle to
Difference between impede and hinder

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