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decolourize vs discolor

discolor vs decolourize

decolourize and discolor both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
decolourize No No Yes No
discolor No No Yes No
As verbs, discolor is a hypernym of decolourize; that is, discolor is a word with a broader meaning than decolourize:
  • decolourize: cause to become white or lighter in color
  • discolor: cause to lose or change color
decolourize (verb) discolor (verb)
cause to become white or lighter in color change color, often in an undesired manner
lose color or turn colorless
cause to lose or change color
Difference between decolourize and discolor

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