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antagonize vs nettle

nettle vs antagonize

antagonize is not a noun while nettle is a noun.

antagonize and nettle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
antagonize No No Yes No
nettle Yes No Yes No
As verbs, nettle is a hypernym of antagonize; that is, nettle is a word with a broader meaning than antagonize:
  • antagonize: provoke the hostility of
  • nettle: cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
Other hypernyms of antagonize include annoy, bother, chafe, devil, get at, get to, gravel, irritate, nark, rag, rile, vex.
antagonize (noun) nettle (noun)
any of numerous plants having stinging hairs that cause skin irritation on contact (especially of the genus Urtica or family Urticaceae)
antagonize (verb) nettle (verb)
provoke the hostility of cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
act in opposition to sting with or as with nettles and cause a stinging pain or sensation
Difference between antagonize and nettle

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