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lather vs work over

work over vs lather

lather is a noun but work over is not a noun.

lather and work over both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lather Yes No Yes No
work over No No Yes No
As verbs, work over is a hypernym of lather; that is, work over is a word with a broader meaning than lather:
  • lather: beat severely with a whip or rod
  • work over: give a beating to; subject to a beating, either as a punishment or as an act of aggression
Other hypernyms of lather include beat, beat up.
lather (noun) work over (noun)
the froth produced by soaps or detergents
the foam resulting from excessive sweating (as on a horse)
a workman who puts up laths
agitation resulting from active worry
lather (verb) work over (verb)
rub soap all over, usually with the purpose of cleaning give a beating to; subject to a beating, either as a punishment or as an act of aggression
exude sweat or lather
form a lather
beat severely with a whip or rod
Difference between lather and work over

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