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bruise vs mortify

mortify vs bruise

bruise is a noun but mortify is not a noun.

bruise and mortify both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bruise Yes No Yes No
mortify No No Yes No
As verbs, mortify is a hyponym of bruise; that is, mortify is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than bruise:
  • bruise: hurt the feelings of
  • mortify: cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
Other hyponyms of bruise include affront, diss, insult, lacerate, sting, abase, chagrin, humble, humiliate.
bruise (noun) mortify (noun)
an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
bruise (verb) mortify (verb)
damage (plant tissue) by abrasion or pressure undergo necrosis
break up into small pieces for food preparation cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of hold within limits and control
hurt the feelings of practice self-denial of one's body and appetites
Difference between bruise and mortify

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