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cat vs trounce

trounce vs cat

cat is a noun but trounce is not a noun.

cat and trounce both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cat Yes No Yes No
trounce No No Yes No
As verbs, trounce is a hypernym of cat; that is, trounce is a word with a broader meaning than cat:
  • cat: beat with a cat-o'-nine-tails
  • trounce: beat severely with a whip or rod
Other hypernyms of cat include flog, lash, lather, slash, strap, welt, whip.
cat (noun) trounce (noun)
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
any of several large cats typically able to roar and living in the wild
a whip with nine knotted cords
a large tracked vehicle that is propelled by two endless metal belts; frequently used for moving earth in construction and farm work
the leaves of the shrub Catha edulis which are chewed like tobacco or used to make tea; has the effect of a euphoric stimulant
a spiteful woman gossip
an informal term for a youth or man
cat (verb) trounce (verb)
eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth censure severely or angrily
beat with a cat-o'-nine-tails come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
beat severely with a whip or rod
Difference between cat and trounce

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