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inhibit vs hinder

hinder vs inhibit

inhibit is not an adjective while hinder is an adjective.

inhibit and hinder both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
inhibit No No Yes No
hinder No Yes Yes No
As verbs, hinder is a hypernym of inhibit; that is, hinder is a word with a broader meaning than inhibit:
  • inhibit: limit, block, or decrease the action or function of
  • hinder: be a hindrance or obstacle to
Other hypernyms of inhibit include impede.
inhibit (adjective) hinder (adjective)
located at or near the back of an animal
inhibit (verb) hinder (verb)
prohibit, forbid, or prevent from doing something put at a disadvantage
make (someone) self-conscious and as a result unable to act naturally hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
consciously restrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior be a hindrance or obstacle to
limit, block, or decrease the action or function of
Difference between inhibit and hinder

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