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punt vs impel

impel vs punt

punt is a noun but impel is not a noun.

punt and impel both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
punt Yes No Yes No
impel No No Yes No
As verbs, impel is a hypernym of punt; that is, impel is a word with a broader meaning than punt:
  • punt: propel with a pole
  • impel: cause to move forward with force
Other hypernyms of punt include propel.
punt (noun) impel (noun)
formerly the basic unit of money in Ireland; equal to 100 pence
(football) a kick in which the football is dropped from the hands and kicked before it touches the ground
an open flat-bottomed boat used in shallow waters and propelled by a long pole
punt (verb) impel (verb)
place a bet on cause to move forward with force
propel with a pole urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate
kick the ball
Difference between punt and impel

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