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bate vs souse

souse vs bate

bate is not a noun while souse is a noun.

bate and souse both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bate No No Yes No
souse Yes No Yes No
As verbs, souse is a hypernym of bate; that is, souse is a word with a broader meaning than bate:
  • bate: soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments
  • souse: cover with liquid; pour liquid onto
Other hypernyms of bate include douse, dowse, drench, soak, sop.
bate (noun) souse (noun)
the act of making something completely wet
pork trimmings chopped and pickled and jelled
a person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually
bate (verb) souse (verb)
soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments cook in a marinade
flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons cover with liquid; pour liquid onto
moderate or restrain; lessen the force of become drunk or drink excessively
immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate
Difference between bate and souse

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