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Hindrance vs Impending - What's the difference?

hindrance | impending |

As a noun hindrance

is something which hinders: something that holds back or causes problems with something else.

As an adjective impending is

approaching; drawing near; about to happen.

As a verb impending is

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hindrance

English

Alternative forms

* hinderance (archaic) * hindraunce (obsolete)

Noun

(en noun)
  • Something which hinders: something that holds back or causes problems with something else.
    • High-heeled shoes may be fashionable, but they can also be a hindrance to walking.
  • The state or act of hindering something
    • Your hindrance of this process will not be tolerated.

    Synonyms

    * See also

    Anagrams

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    impending

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Approaching; drawing near; about to happen
    • I have no time right now because of an impending paper submission deadline.

    Synonyms

    * imminent

    Related terms

    * impend * pending

    Verb

    (head)
    • The hurricane is impending .