enfeeble vs macerate
macerate vs enfeebleenfeeble is not a noun while macerate is a noun.
enfeeble and macerate both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| enfeeble | No | No | Yes | No |
| macerate | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
macerate is a hyponym of
enfeeble; that is, macerate is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
enfeeble:
- enfeeble: make weak
- macerate: cause to grow thin or weak
| enfeeble (noun) | macerate (noun) |
|---|---|
| a macerated substance, sometimes used to infuse vodka with flavor. |
| enfeeble (verb) | macerate (verb) |
|---|---|
| make weak | soften, usually by steeping in liquid, and cause to disintegrate as a result |
| become soft or separate and disintegrate as a result of excessive soaking | |
| cause to grow thin or weak | |
| separate into constituents by soaking |
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