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pester vs crucify

crucify vs pester

pester and crucify both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pester No No Yes No
crucify No No Yes No
As verbs, crucify is a hypernym of pester; that is, crucify is a word with a broader meaning than pester:
  • pester: annoy persistently
  • crucify: treat cruelly
Other hypernyms of pester include bedevil, dun, frustrate, rag, torment.
pester (verb) crucify (verb)
annoy persistently criticize harshly or violently
treat cruelly
hold within limits and control
kill by nailing onto a cross
Difference between pester and crucify

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