macerate vs enfeeble
enfeeble vs maceratemacerate is a noun but enfeeble is not a noun.
macerate and enfeeble both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| macerate | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| enfeeble | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
enfeeble is a hypernym of
macerate; that is, enfeeble is a
word with a broader meaning than macerate:
- macerate: cause to grow thin or weak
- enfeeble: make weak
Other hypernyms of macerate include
debilitate, drain.
| macerate (noun) | enfeeble (noun) |
|---|---|
| a macerated substance, sometimes used to infuse vodka with flavor. |
| macerate (verb) | enfeeble (verb) |
|---|---|
| soften, usually by steeping in liquid, and cause to disintegrate as a result | make weak |
| become soft or separate and disintegrate as a result of excessive soaking | |
| cause to grow thin or weak | |
| separate into constituents by soaking |
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