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resile vs carom

carom vs resile

resile is not a noun while carom is a noun.

resile and carom both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
resile No No Yes No
carom Yes No Yes No
As verbs, carom is a hyponym of resile; that is, carom is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than resile:
  • resile: spring back; spring away from an impact
  • carom: rebound after hitting
Other hyponyms of resile include kick, kick back, recoil, bound off, skip.
resile (noun) carom (noun)
a shot in billiards in which the cue ball contacts one object ball and then the other
a glancing rebound
resile (verb) carom (verb)
return to the original position or state after being stretched or compressed make a carom
formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure rebound after hitting
spring back; spring away from an impact
pull out from an agreement, contract, statement, etc.
Difference between resile and carom

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