Definitions and Examples of prevent, hinder, obstruct
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To stop something from happening before it occurs.
Example
Wearing a seatbelt can prevent serious injuries in a car accident.
To make it difficult for something to happen or progress.
Example
The heavy rain will hinder our progress on the construction site.
To block or get in the way of something.
Example
The tree branches obstructed our view of the sunset.
Key Differences: prevent vs hinder vs obstruct
- 1Prevent means to stop something from happening before it occurs, while effectuating means to cause something to happen.
- 2Hinder means to make it difficult for something to happen or progress, while effectuating means to bring about a desired result.
- 3Obstruct means to block or get in the way of something, while effectuating means to cause something to happen.
Effective Usage of prevent, hinder, obstruct
- 1Business: Use these antonyms to describe obstacles that hinder business operations.
- 2Politics: Use these antonyms to describe actions that prevent or obstruct political change.
- 3Daily Life: Use these antonyms to describe situations where something is prevented, hindered, or obstructed.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of effectuating are prevent, hinder, and obstruct. These antonyms convey the opposite meaning of effectuating, which is to cause something to happen or bring about a desired result. Use these words to describe obstacles in business, politics, or daily life.
