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intoxicate vs puff

puff vs intoxicate

intoxicate is not a noun while puff is a noun.

intoxicate is not an adjective while puff is an adjective.

intoxicate and puff both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
intoxicate No No Yes No
puff Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, puff is a hyponym of intoxicate; that is, puff is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than intoxicate:
  • intoxicate: fill with high spirits; fill with optimism
  • puff: make proud or conceited
Other hyponyms of intoxicate include beatify, beatify, exalt, exhilarate, inebriate, thrill, tickle pink.
intoxicate (noun) puff (noun)
a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke)
forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth
bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together
a soft spherical object made from fluffy fibers; for applying powder to the skin
thick cushion used as a seat
exaggerated praise (as for promotional purposes)
a light inflated pastry or puff shell
a short light gust of air
intoxicate (adjective) puff (adjective)
gathered for protruding fullness
intoxicate (verb) puff (verb)
have an intoxicating effect on, of a drug breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
make drunk (with alcoholic drinks) blow hard and loudly
fill with high spirits; fill with optimism to swell or cause to enlarge
speak in a blustering or scornful manner
praise extravagantly
suck in or take (air)
smoke and exhale strongly
make proud or conceited
Difference between intoxicate and puff

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