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discolorize vs discolor

discolor vs discolorize

discolorize and discolor both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
discolorize No No Yes No
discolor No No Yes No
As verbs, discolor is a hypernym of discolorize; that is, discolor is a word with a broader meaning than discolorize:
  • discolorize: cause to become white or lighter in color
  • discolor: cause to lose or change color
discolorize (verb) discolor (verb)
cause to become white or lighter in color change color, often in an undesired manner
lose color or turn colorless
cause to lose or change color
Difference between discolorize and discolor

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