bull vs decree

bull and decree both are nouns.

bull and decree both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
bull	Yes	No	Yes	No
decree	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, decree is a hypernym of bull; that is, decree is a word with a broader meaning than bull:

bull: a formal proclamation issued by the pope (usually written in antiquated characters and sealed with a leaden bulla)
decree: a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)

Other hypernyms of bull include edict, fiat, order, rescript.

bull (noun)	decree (noun)
a serious and ludicrous blunder	a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
mature male of various mammals of which the female is called `cow'; e.g. whales or elephants or especially cattle
Obscene word for unacceptable behavior
a formal proclamation issued by the pope (usually written in antiquated characters and sealed with a leaden bulla)
the center of a target
uncomplimentary terms for a policeman
an investor with an optimistic market outlook; an investor who expects prices to rise and so buys now for resale later
a large and strong and heavyset man

bull (verb)	decree (verb)
advance in price	decide with authority
speak insincerely or without regard for facts or truths	issue a decree
try to raise the price of stocks through speculative buying
push or force

Difference between bull and decree

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