decree vs bull

decree and bull both are nouns.

decree and bull both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
decree	Yes	No	Yes	No
bull	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, bull is a hyponym of decree; that is, bull is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than decree:

decree: a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
bull: a formal proclamation issued by the pope (usually written in antiquated characters and sealed with a leaden bulla)

Other hyponyms of decree include consent decree, curfew, decree nisi, imperial decree, judicial separation, legal separation, programma, ban, prohibition, proscription, stay, papal bull.

decree (noun)	bull (noun)
a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)	a serious and ludicrous blunder
	uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
	mature male of various mammals of which the female is called `cow'; e.g. whales or elephants or especially cattle
	Obscene word for unacceptable behavior
	a formal proclamation issued by the pope (usually written in antiquated characters and sealed with a leaden bulla)
	the center of a target
	uncomplimentary terms for a policeman
	an investor with an optimistic market outlook; an investor who expects prices to rise and so buys now for resale later
	a large and strong and heavyset man

decree (verb)	bull (verb)
decide with authority	advance in price
issue a decree	speak insincerely or without regard for facts or truths
	try to raise the price of stocks through speculative buying
	push or force

Difference between decree and bull

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