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desensitization vs decrease

decrease vs desensitization

desensitization and decrease both are nouns.

desensitization is not a verb while decrease is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
desensitization Yes No No No
decrease Yes No Yes No
As nouns, decrease is a hypernym of desensitization; that is, decrease is a word with a broader meaning than desensitization:
  • desensitization: the process of reducing sensitivity
  • decrease: a process of becoming smaller or shorter
Other hypernyms of desensitization include decrement.
desensitization (noun) decrease (noun)
the process of reducing sensitivity the act of decreasing or reducing something
the amount by which something decreases
a change downward
a process of becoming smaller or shorter
desensitization (verb) decrease (verb)
decrease in size, extent, or range
make become smaller
Difference between desensitization and decrease

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