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chagrin vs injure

injure vs chagrin

chagrin is a noun but injure is not a noun.

chagrin and injure both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
chagrin Yes No Yes No
injure No No Yes No
As verbs, injure is a hypernym of chagrin; that is, injure is a word with a broader meaning than chagrin:
  • chagrin: cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
  • injure: hurt the feelings of
Other hypernyms of chagrin include bruise, hurt, offend, spite, wound.
chagrin (noun) injure (noun)
strong feelings of embarrassment
chagrin (verb) injure (verb)
cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of cause injuries or bodily harm to
cause damage or affect negatively
hurt the feelings of
Difference between chagrin and injure

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