obtrude vs inflict
inflict vs obtrudeobtrude and inflict both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| obtrude | No | No | Yes | No |
| inflict | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
inflict is a hypernym of
obtrude; that is, inflict is a
word with a broader meaning than obtrude:
- obtrude: thrust oneself in as if by force
- inflict: impose something unpleasant
| obtrude (verb) | inflict (verb) |
|---|---|
| thrust oneself in as if by force | impose something unpleasant |
| push to thrust outward |
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