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invoke vs beshrew

beshrew vs invoke

invoke and beshrew both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
invoke No No Yes No
beshrew No No Yes No
As verbs, beshrew is a hyponym of invoke; that is, beshrew is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than invoke:
  • invoke: summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
  • beshrew: wish harm upon; invoke evil upon
Other hyponyms of invoke include anathemise, anathemize, bedamn, curse, damn, imprecate, maledict, bless.
invoke (verb) beshrew (verb)
cite as an authority; resort to wish harm upon; invoke evil upon
request earnestly (something from somebody); ask for aid or protection
summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
Difference between invoke and beshrew

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