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bruise vs kindle

kindle vs bruise

bruise is a noun but kindle is not a noun.

bruise and kindle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bruise Yes No Yes No
kindle No No Yes No
As verbs, kindle is a hypernym of bruise; that is, kindle is a word with a broader meaning than bruise:
  • bruise: hurt the feelings of
  • kindle: call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
Other hypernyms of bruise include arouse, elicit, enkindle, evoke, fire, provoke, raise.
bruise (noun) kindle (noun)
an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
bruise (verb) kindle (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 catch fire
hurt the feelings of
Difference between bruise and kindle

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