dictate vs inflict
inflict vs dictatedictate is a noun but inflict is not a noun.
dictate and inflict both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| dictate | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| inflict | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
inflict is a hypernym of
dictate; that is, inflict is a
word with a broader meaning than dictate:
- dictate: issue commands or orders for
- inflict: impose something unpleasant
| dictate (noun) | inflict (noun) |
|---|---|
| a guiding principle | |
| an authoritative rule |
| dictate (verb) | inflict (verb) |
|---|---|
| say out loud for the purpose of recording | impose something unpleasant |
| issue commands or orders for | |
| rule as a dictator |
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