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Impede/hinder/deter
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I often hear people say if that hinder you too much..., so I looked it up in the synonym dictionary, and it turned out another two words were on the list too, but there was no explanation. So, I wonder are there any differences between them and what differences.
Thank you
I often hear people say if that hinder you too much..., so I looked it up in the synonym dictionary, and it turned out another two words were on the list too, but there was no explanation. So, I wonder are there any differences between them and what differences.
Thank you
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I would consider 'impede' and 'hinder' synonymous, with the latter the more informal, Anglo-Saxon equivalent of the Latinate 'impede' (appropriately translated as 'to put one's foot in'). 'Deter' has an intellectual, or at least non-physical, component to it: it means to convince or threaten someone not to do something.
- I would consider 'impede' and 'hinder' synonymous, with the latter the more informal, Anglo-Saxon equivalent of the Latinate 'impede' (appropriately translated as 'to put one's foot in').
- 'Deter' has an intellectual, or at least non-physical, component to it: it means to convince or threaten someone not to do something.
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I would consider 'impede' and 'hinder' synonymous, with the latter the more informal, Anglo-Saxon equivalent of the Latinate 'impede' (appropriately translated as 'to put one's foot in').
'Deter' has an intellectual, or at least non-physical, component to it: it means to convince or threaten someone not to do something.
'Deter' has an intellectual, or at least non-physical, component to it: it means to convince or threaten someone not to do something.
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"'Deter' has an intellectual, or at least non-physical, component to it: it means to convince or threaten someone not to do something."
So, when somebody use the sentence: I hope the hunk and peck don't deter you from expressing your thoughts, does it imples that I don't post, not because it prevent me from doing it,but I feel rather uncomfortable about it?
So, when somebody use the sentence: I hope the hunk and peck don't deter you from expressing your thoughts, does it imples that I don't post, not because it prevent me from doing it,but I feel rather uncomfortable about it?
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An excellent interpretation, WW-- the hunt-and-peck makes you feel uncomfortable, makes you hesitant to post; it deters you.
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Hi Nona,
Well, WW wrote `hunk and peck` which I interpreted as `hunt-and-peck`, which in turn is an idiom (obviously American, if you haven`t heard it) for the two-finger typing method that WW and I share-- hunt for the letter and then peck at it with your index finger, like a chicken at a corn kernel. It deters me from writing as much as I could sometimes, I'll tell you!
Well, WW wrote `hunk and peck` which I interpreted as `hunt-and-peck`, which in turn is an idiom (obviously American, if you haven`t heard it) for the two-finger typing method that WW and I share-- hunt for the letter and then peck at it with your index finger, like a chicken at a corn kernel. It deters me from writing as much as I could sometimes, I'll tell you!
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So, what would be the solution of the below question :
Which word best refers generally to the creation of difficulties or delay that hold people back from doing sth ?
options - hamper,impede,hinder,obstruct.
Which word best refers generally to the creation of difficulties or delay that hold people back from doing sth ?
options - hamper,impede,hinder,obstruct.
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The difference in the words are too subtle; any would work. My personal choice is 'impede'.
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