Definitions
- Describing a situation where progress is blocked or impeded. - Referring to an obstacle that prevents someone from achieving their goal. - Talking about a challenge or difficulty that is hard to overcome.
- Referring to an action or circumstance that slows down or obstructs progress. - Describing a situation where something is preventing someone from achieving their goal. - Talking about a challenge or difficulty that is making it harder to accomplish something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe situations where progress is blocked or impeded.
- 2Both words refer to obstacles that prevent someone from achieving their goal.
- 3Both words can be used to describe challenges or difficulties that are hard to overcome.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Stymie is less common than hinder in everyday language.
- 2Intensity: Stymie implies a more severe or complete blockage than hinder.
- 3Formality: Hinder is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, while stymie is more formal and less commonly used.
- 4Connotation: Stymie can have a negative connotation, while hinder can be neutral or slightly negative.
Remember this!
Stymie and hinder are synonyms that describe situations where progress is blocked or impeded. However, stymie implies a more severe or complete blockage, while hinder is more versatile and can be used in various contexts. Hinder is also more commonly used and has a less negative connotation than stymie.
