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chivvy vs crucify

crucify vs chivvy

chivvy and crucify both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
chivvy No No Yes No
crucify No No Yes No
As verbs, crucify is a hyponym of chivvy; that is, crucify is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than chivvy:
  • chivvy: annoy continually or chronically
  • crucify: treat cruelly
Other hyponyms of chivvy include goad, needle, bedevil, dun, frustrate, rag, torment, haze.
chivvy (verb) crucify (verb)
annoy continually or chronically criticize harshly or violently
treat cruelly
hold within limits and control
kill by nailing onto a cross
Difference between chivvy and crucify

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