co-opt vs constitute

co-opt and constitute both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
co-opt	No	No	Yes	No
constitute	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, constitute is a hypernym of co-opt; that is, constitute is a word with a broader meaning than co-opt:

Other hypernyms of co-opt include appoint, name, nominate.

co-opt (verb)	constitute (verb)
take or assume for one's own use	set up or lay the groundwork for
appoint summarily or commandeer	create and charge with a task or function
choose or elect as a fellow member or colleague	form or compose
neutralize or win over through assimilation into an established group	to compose or represent