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bruise vs arouse

arouse vs bruise

bruise is a noun but arouse is not a noun.

bruise and arouse both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bruise Yes No Yes No
arouse No No Yes No
As verbs, arouse is a hypernym of bruise; that is, arouse is a word with a broader meaning than bruise:
  • bruise: hurt the feelings of
  • arouse: call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
Other hypernyms of bruise include elicit, enkindle, evoke, fire, kindle, provoke, raise.
bruise (noun) arouse (noun)
an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
bruise (verb) arouse (verb)
damage (plant tissue) by abrasion or pressure cause to be alert and energetic
break up into small pieces for food preparation cause to become awake or conscious
injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of stop sleeping
hurt the feelings of summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
to evoke sexual feelings
to begin moving
Difference between bruise and arouse

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