jinx vs preordain
preordain vs jinxjinx is a noun but preordain is not a noun.
jinx and preordain both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| jinx | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| preordain | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
preordain is a hypernym of
jinx; that is, preordain is a
word with a broader meaning than jinx:
- jinx: foredoom to failure
- preordain: foreordain or determine beforehand
Other hypernyms of jinx include
foreordain, predestine.
| jinx (noun) | preordain (noun) |
|---|---|
| an evil spell | |
| a person believed to bring bad luck to those around him |
| jinx (verb) | preordain (verb) |
|---|---|
| foredoom to failure | foreordain or determine beforehand |
| cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something |
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