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elicit vs hurt

hurt vs elicit

elicit is not a noun while hurt is a noun.

elicit is not an adjective while hurt is an adjective.

elicit and hurt both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
elicit No No Yes No
hurt Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, hurt is a hyponym of elicit; that is, hurt is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than elicit:
  • elicit: call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
  • hurt: hurt the feelings of
elicit (noun) hurt (noun)
the act of damaging something or someone
a damage or loss
feelings of mental or physical pain
psychological suffering
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.; the condition of an injury
elicit (adjective) hurt (adjective)
damaged; used of inanimate objects or their value
suffering from physical injury especially that suffered in battle
elicit (verb) hurt (verb)
derive by reason give trouble or pain to
deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning) be in pain
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses) cause damage or affect negatively
hurt the feelings of
cause emotional anguish or make miserable
be the source of pain
feel physical pain
Difference between elicit and hurt

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