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inveigle vs bully

bully vs inveigle

inveigle is not a noun while bully is a noun.

inveigle is not an adjective while bully is an adjective.

inveigle and bully both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
inveigle No No Yes No
bully Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, bully is a hyponym of inveigle; that is, bully is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than inveigle:
  • inveigle: influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
  • bully: discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate
Other hyponyms of inveigle include soft-soap, browbeat, swagger.
inveigle (noun) bully (noun)
a cruel and brutal fellow
a hired thug
inveigle (adjective) bully (adjective)
excellent
inveigle (verb) bully (verb)
influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate
be bossy towards
Difference between inveigle and bully

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