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discolor vs wash out

wash out vs discolor

discolor and wash out both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
discolor No No Yes No
wash out No No Yes No
As verbs, wash out is a hyponym of discolor; that is, wash out is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than discolor:
  • discolor: lose color or turn colorless
  • wash out: lose color in the process of being washed
As verbs, wash out is a hyponym of discolor; that is, wash out is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than discolor:
  • discolor: cause to lose or change color
  • wash out: drain off the color in the course of laundering
discolor (verb) wash out (verb)
change color, often in an undesired manner deplete of strength or vitality
lose color or turn colorless lose color in the process of being washed
cause to lose or change color drain off the color in the course of laundering
remove by the application of water or other liquid and soap or some other cleaning agent
wear or destroy by the force of water
wash free from unwanted substances, such as dirt
prevent or interrupt due to rain
Difference between discolor and wash out

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