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chagrin vs bruise

bruise vs chagrin

chagrin and bruise both are nouns.

chagrin and bruise both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
chagrin Yes No Yes No
bruise Yes No Yes No
As verbs, bruise is a hypernym of chagrin; that is, bruise is a word with a broader meaning than chagrin:
  • chagrin: cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
  • bruise: hurt the feelings of
Other hypernyms of chagrin include hurt, injure, offend, spite, wound.
chagrin (noun) bruise (noun)
strong feelings of embarrassment an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
chagrin (verb) bruise (verb)
cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of damage (plant tissue) by abrasion or pressure
break up into small pieces for food preparation
injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
hurt the feelings of
Difference between chagrin and bruise

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