derate vs lour
lour vs deratederate and lour both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| derate | No | No | Yes | No |
| lour | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
lour is a hypernym of
derate; that is, lour is a
word with a broader meaning than derate:
- derate: lower the rated electrical capability of electrical apparatus
- lour: set lower
Other hypernyms of derate include
lower.
| derate (verb) | lour (verb) |
|---|---|
| lower the rated electrical capability of electrical apparatus | look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval |
| make lower or quieter | |
| set lower |
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