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influence vs mortmain

mortmain vs influence

influence and mortmain both are nouns.

influence is a verb but mortmain is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
influence Yes No Yes No
mortmain Yes No No No
As nouns, mortmain is a hyponym of influence; that is, mortmain is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than influence:
  • influence: a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
  • mortmain: the oppressive influence of past events or decisions
Other hyponyms of influence include dead hand, dead hand of the past, force, grasp, grip.
influence (noun) mortmain (noun)
causing something without any direct or apparent effort the oppressive influence of past events or decisions
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc real property held inalienably (as by an ecclesiastical corporation)
a cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do
one having power to influence another
the effect of one thing (or person) on another
influence (verb) mortmain (verb)
shape or influence; give direction to
induce into action by using one's charm
have and exert influence or effect
Difference between influence and mortmain

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