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queer vs preclude

preclude vs queer

queer is a noun but preclude is not a noun.

queer is an adjective but preclude is not an adjective.

queer and preclude both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
queer Yes Yes Yes No
preclude No No Yes No
As verbs, preclude is a hypernym of queer; that is, preclude is a word with a broader meaning than queer:
  • queer: hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
  • preclude: keep from happening or arising; make impossible
Other hypernyms of queer include forbid, foreclose, forestall, prevent.
queer (noun) preclude (noun)
offensive term for a homosexual man
queer (adjective) preclude (adjective)
homosexual or arousing homosexual desires
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
queer (verb) preclude (verb)
put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position keep from happening or arising; make impossible
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of make impossible, especially beforehand
Difference between queer and preclude

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