clamp vs inflict
inflict vs clampclamp is a noun but inflict is not a noun.
clamp and inflict both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| clamp | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| inflict | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
inflict is a hypernym of
clamp; that is, inflict is a
word with a broader meaning than clamp:
- clamp: impose or inflict forcefully
- inflict: impose something unpleasant
| clamp (noun) | inflict (noun) |
|---|---|
| a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together |
| clamp (verb) | inflict (verb) |
|---|---|
| impose or inflict forcefully | impose something unpleasant |
| fasten or fix with a clamp |
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