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elicit vs spite

spite vs elicit

elicit is not a noun while spite is a noun.

elicit and spite both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
elicit No No Yes No
spite Yes No Yes No
As verbs, spite is a hyponym of elicit; that is, spite is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than elicit:
  • elicit: call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
  • spite: hurt the feelings of
elicit (noun) spite (noun)
malevolence by virtue of being malicious or spiteful or nasty
feeling a need to see others suffer
elicit (verb) spite (verb)
derive by reason hurt the feelings of
deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning)
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
Difference between elicit and spite

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