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bate vs dowse

dowse vs bate

bate is not a noun while dowse is a noun.

bate and dowse both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bate No No Yes No
dowse Yes No Yes No
As verbs, dowse is a hypernym of bate; that is, dowse is a word with a broader meaning than bate:
  • bate: soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments
  • dowse: cover with liquid; pour liquid onto
Other hypernyms of bate include douse, drench, soak, sop, souse.
bate (noun) dowse (noun)
searching for underground water or minerals by using a dowsing rod
bate (verb) dowse (verb)
soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments cover with liquid; pour liquid onto
flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons slacken
moderate or restrain; lessen the force of use a divining rod in search of underground water or metal
wet thoroughly
Difference between bate and dowse

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