operate vs treadle

operate is not a noun while treadle is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
operate	No	No	Yes	No
treadle	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, treadle is a hyponym of operate; that is, treadle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than operate:

Other hyponyms of operate include synchronise, synchronize, dial, turn, submarine, relay, gate, pedal, drive, aviate, fly, pilot.

operate (noun)	treadle (noun)
	a lever that is operated with the foot

operate (verb)	treadle (verb)
perform surgery on	operate (machinery) by a treadle
perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense	tread over
handle and cause to function
keep engaged
perform as expected when applied
direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.