What are the fine differences in the meanings of the words "hamper", "hinder", "obstruct" and "impede"?

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What are the fine differences in the meanings of the words "hamper", "hinder", "obstruct" and "impede"?

2006-10-28 07:39:00 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

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Hamper makes difficult
Hinder is the opposite of help
Obstruct is to put things in the way of progress
Impede is to interfere with progress

2006-10-28 07:48:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Hamper - restrain, fetter, delay, handicap, inhibit

Hinder - hold back, block

Impede - interfere with

Obstruct - block by an obstacle, cut off, prevent passage

2006-10-28 21:05:10 · answer #2 · answered by Oghma Gem 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋