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clamp vs impose

impose vs clamp

clamp is a noun but impose is not a noun.

clamp and impose both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
clamp Yes No Yes No
impose No No Yes No
As verbs, impose is a hypernym of clamp; that is, impose is a word with a broader meaning than clamp:
  • clamp: impose or inflict forcefully
  • impose: impose something unpleasant
Other hypernyms of clamp include bring down, inflict, visit.
clamp (noun) impose (noun)
a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together
clamp (verb) impose (verb)
impose or inflict forcefully impose something unpleasant
fasten or fix with a clamp impose and collect
compel to behave in a certain way
Difference between clamp and impose

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