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lour vs derate

derate vs lour

lour and derate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lour No No Yes No
derate No No Yes No
As verbs, derate is a hyponym of lour; that is, derate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than lour:
  • lour: set lower
  • derate: lower the rated electrical capability of electrical apparatus
Other hyponyms of lour include subdue, subordinate.
lour (verb) derate (verb)
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval lower the rated electrical capability of electrical apparatus
make lower or quieter
set lower
Difference between lour and derate

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