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impress vs ingrain

ingrain vs impress

impress is a noun but ingrain is not a noun.

impress and ingrain both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
impress Yes No Yes No
ingrain No No Yes No
As verbs, impress and ingrain are synonyms defined as:
  • impress and ingrain: produce or try to produce a vivid impression of
Other synonyms of impress include instill.
As verbs, ingrain is a hyponym of impress; that is, ingrain is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than impress:
  • impress: have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
  • ingrain: produce or try to produce a vivid impression of
Other hyponyms of impress include infect, surprise, impress, instill, awaken, engrave, strike dumb, zap, jar, hit home, strike a chord, strike a note, strike home, smite, cloud, pierce, impress, sweep away, sweep off, disturb, trouble, upset, stir, touch, move, sadden, alienate.
impress (noun) ingrain (noun)
the act of coercing someone into government service
impress (verb) ingrain (verb)
dye (fabric) before it is spun produce or try to produce a vivid impression of
produce or try to produce a vivid impression of thoroughly work in
mark or stamp with or as if with pressure
take (someone) against his will for compulsory service, especially on board a ship
reproduce by printing
impress positively
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
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