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rubbing vs exertion

exertion vs rubbing

rubbing and exertion both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rubbing Yes No No No
exertion Yes No No No
As nouns, exertion is a hypernym of rubbing; that is, exertion is a word with a broader meaning than rubbing:
  • rubbing: effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure
  • exertion: use of physical or mental energy; hard work
Other hypernyms of rubbing include effort, elbow grease, sweat, travail.
rubbing (noun) exertion (noun)
effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure use of physical or mental energy; hard work
representation consisting of a copy (as of an engraving) made by laying paper over something and rubbing it with charcoal
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
Difference between rubbing and exertion

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