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care for vs cauterize

cauterize vs care for

care for and cauterize both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
care for No No Yes No
cauterize No No Yes No
As verbs, cauterize is a hyponym of care for; that is, cauterize is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than care for:
  • care for: provide treatment for
  • cauterize: burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent
care for (verb) cauterize (verb)
provide treatment for burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent
have a liking, fondness, or taste (for) make insensitive or callous; deaden feelings or morals
be fond of; be attached to
Difference between care for and cauterize

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