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puff vs intoxicate

intoxicate vs puff

puff is a noun but intoxicate is not a noun.

puff is an adjective but intoxicate is not an adjective.

puff and intoxicate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
puff Yes Yes Yes No
intoxicate No No Yes No
As verbs, intoxicate is a hypernym of puff; that is, intoxicate is a word with a broader meaning than puff:
  • puff: make proud or conceited
  • intoxicate: fill with high spirits; fill with optimism
Other hypernyms of puff include elate, lift up, pick up, uplift.
puff (noun) intoxicate (noun)
a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke)
forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth
bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together
a soft spherical object made from fluffy fibers; for applying powder to the skin
thick cushion used as a seat
exaggerated praise (as for promotional purposes)
a light inflated pastry or puff shell
a short light gust of air
puff (adjective) intoxicate (adjective)
gathered for protruding fullness
puff (verb) intoxicate (verb)
breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted have an intoxicating effect on, of a drug
blow hard and loudly make drunk (with alcoholic drinks)
to swell or cause to enlarge fill with high spirits; fill with optimism
speak in a blustering or scornful manner
praise extravagantly
suck in or take (air)
smoke and exhale strongly
make proud or conceited
Difference between puff and intoxicate

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