flashcards_to_hinder_synonyms_with_transcriptions
to hinder [ˈhɪndər]
Meaning: To create difficulties for someone or something, resulting in a delay or obstruction.
Usage Nuances: General use, implies causing delay or obstruction in progress.
Examples: The construction work hindered traffic flow. | New regulations may hinder our project’s progress.
to obstruct [əbˈstrʌkt]
Meaning: To block or get in the way of something or someone physically or metaphorically.
Usage Nuances: Implies a physical or metaphorical barrier that prevents progress.
Examples: A fallen tree obstructed the road. | Lack of information can obstruct justice.
to impede [ɪmˈpiːd]
Meaning: To slow the progress of something or someone, often implying a physical barrier or difficulty.
Usage Nuances: Often used in contexts involving physical barriers.
Examples: Snowfall impeded the rescue team. | Lack of funds impedes research progress.
to inhibit [ɪnˈhɪbɪt]
Meaning: To hold back, restrain, or prevent an action or process, often in a psychological or chemical context.
Usage Nuances: Used in psychological, social, or chemical contexts to describe prevention or restraint.
Examples: Medication inhibits infection spread. | Social pressures inhibit true opinions.
to thwart [θwɔːrt]
Meaning: To prevent someone from accomplishing something, with an emphasis on opposition or counteraction.
Usage Nuances: Focuses on active opposition or counteraction.
Examples: Security thwarted the spy’s attempt. | Plans were thwarted by bad weather.
to hamper [ˈhæmpər]
Meaning: To hinder or impede someone’s movements or efforts, often in a way that is annoying but not completely obstructive.
Usage Nuances: Suggests annoyance or minor obstruction rather than complete prevention.
Examples: A costume hampered her dance. | Muddy roads hamper supply delivery.
to delay [dɪˈleɪ]
Meaning: To slow down or cause to be late, focusing on the aspect of time rather than the method of hindering.
Usage Nuances: Focuses on time delay rather than the manner of hindrance.
Examples: Traffic jam delayed his arrival. | Bad weather delayed the spacecraft launch.
to encumber [ɪnˈkʌmbər]
Meaning: To burden or weigh down someone or something, making it difficult to move or proceed.
Usage Nuances: Implies being burdened or weighed down, making progress difficult.
Examples: Heavy equipment encumbered the team. | Debt encumbers company growth.
to stifle [ˈstaɪfəl]
Meaning: To suppress or hold back, often referring to intangible things such as growth, creativity, or emotions.
Usage Nuances: Used when referring to the suppression of intangible aspects.
Examples: Regime stifled dissent. | Lack of resources stifled creativity.
to deter [dɪˈtɜːr]
Meaning: To discourage someone from doing something through doubt or fear of the consequences.
Usage Nuances: Implies discouragement through fear or doubt about consequences.
Examples: Fines deter littering. | Punishment deters crimes.
to disrupt [dɪsˈrʌpt]
Meaning: To cause disorder or turmoil in something, leading to an interruption in the normal process or state.
Usage Nuances: Implies causing chaos or interruption in the normal state or process.
Examples: Strike disrupted operations. | Illness can disrupt life plans.
