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abase vs bruise

bruise vs abase

abase is not a noun while bruise is a noun.

abase and bruise both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
abase No No Yes No
bruise Yes No Yes No
As verbs, bruise is a hypernym of abase; that is, bruise is a word with a broader meaning than abase:
  • abase: cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
  • bruise: hurt the feelings of
Other hypernyms of abase include hurt, injure, offend, spite, wound.
abase (noun) bruise (noun)
an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
abase (verb) bruise (verb)
cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of damage (plant tissue) by abrasion or pressure
break up into small pieces for food preparation
injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
hurt the feelings of
Difference between abase and bruise

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