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thwart vs preclude

preclude vs thwart

thwart is a noun but preclude is not a noun.

thwart and preclude both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
thwart Yes No Yes No
preclude No No Yes No
As verbs, preclude is a hypernym of thwart; that is, preclude is a word with a broader meaning than thwart:
  • thwart: hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
  • preclude: keep from happening or arising; make impossible
Other hypernyms of thwart include forbid, foreclose, forestall, prevent.
thwart (noun) preclude (noun)
a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat
thwart (verb) preclude (verb)
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of keep from happening or arising; make impossible
make impossible, especially beforehand
Difference between thwart and preclude

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