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call down vs correct

correct vs call down

call down is not an adjective while correct is an adjective.

call down and correct both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
call down No No Yes No
correct No Yes Yes No
As verbs, correct is a hyponym of call down; that is, correct is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than call down:
  • call down: censure severely or angrily
  • correct: censure severely
Other hyponyms of call down include castigate, chasten, chastise, objurgate, brush down, tell off.
call down (adjective) correct (adjective)
free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth
correct in opinion or judgment
socially right or correct
in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure
call down (verb) correct (verb)
censure severely or angrily treat a defect
summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic make right or correct
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
censure severely
fall in value
punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
make reparations or amends for
adjust for
Difference between call down and correct

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