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Hindrance vs Obviation - What's the difference?

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Hindrance is a related term of obviation.


As nouns the difference between hindrance and obviation

is that hindrance is something which hinders: something that holds back or causes problems with something else while obviation is the act of obviating; deterrence or prevention.

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.

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    obviation

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of obviating; deterrence or prevention.

    • Synonyms

    * deterrence, prevention