Definitions and Examples of hinder, obstruct, impede
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Create difficulties for (someone or something), resulting in delay or obstruction.
Example
The heavy rain hindered our progress on the road, causing us to arrive late.
Block (an opening, path, road, etc.) so that nothing can pass through.
Example
The fallen tree obstructed the way to the cabin, forcing us to find an alternative route.
Delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder.
Example
The lack of funding impeded the research project, causing it to be postponed indefinitely.
Key Differences: hinder vs obstruct vs impede
- 1Hinder implies creating difficulties that result in delay or obstruction.
- 2Obstruct means blocking an opening, path, road, etc., so that nothing can pass through.
- 3Impede denotes delaying or preventing someone or something by obstructing them.
Effective Usage of hinder, obstruct, impede
- 1Writing: Use these antonyms to create contrast and emphasize the negative consequences of obstacles.
- 2Speaking: Incorporate these antonyms in discussions to express disagreement or opposition.
- 3Business: Utilize these antonyms in meetings to discuss challenges and find solutions.
Remember this!
The antonyms of facilitate are hinder, obstruct, and impede. These words convey the opposite meaning of making something easier or smoother. Use them in writing to create contrast and emphasize negative consequences, in speaking to express disagreement or opposition, and in business to discuss challenges and find solutions.
