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bruise vs enkindle

enkindle vs bruise

bruise is a noun but enkindle is not a noun.

bruise and enkindle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bruise Yes No Yes No
enkindle No No Yes No
As verbs, enkindle is a hypernym of bruise; that is, enkindle is a word with a broader meaning than bruise:
  • bruise: hurt the feelings of
  • enkindle: call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
Other hypernyms of bruise include arouse, elicit, evoke, fire, kindle, provoke, raise.
bruise (noun) enkindle (noun)
an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
bruise (verb) enkindle (verb)
damage (plant tissue) by abrasion or pressure call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
break up into small pieces for food preparation cause to start burning
injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
hurt the feelings of
Difference between bruise and enkindle

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