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castrate vs abridge

abridge vs castrate

castrate is a noun but abridge is not a noun.

castrate and abridge both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
castrate Yes No Yes No
abridge No No Yes No
As verbs, abridge is a hypernym of castrate; that is, abridge is a word with a broader meaning than castrate:
  • castrate: edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate
  • abridge: reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
Other hypernyms of castrate include abbreviate, contract, cut, foreshorten, reduce, shorten.
castrate (noun) abridge (noun)
a man who has been castrated and is incapable of reproduction
castrate (verb) abridge (verb)
remove the testicles of a male animal reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
remove the ovaries of lessen, diminish, or curtail
deprive of strength or vigor
edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate
Difference between castrate and abridge

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