inflict vs clamp
clamp vs inflictinflict is not a noun while clamp is a noun.
inflict and clamp both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| inflict | No | No | Yes | No |
| clamp | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
clamp is a hyponym of
inflict; that is, clamp is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
inflict:
- inflict: impose something unpleasant
- clamp: impose or inflict forcefully
| inflict (noun) | clamp (noun) |
|---|---|
| a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together |
| inflict (verb) | clamp (verb) |
|---|---|
| impose something unpleasant | impose or inflict forcefully |
| fasten or fix with a clamp |
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