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sap vs undermine

undermine vs sap

sap is a noun but undermine is not a noun.

sap and undermine both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sap Yes No Yes No
undermine No No Yes No
As verbs, undermine is a hypernym of sap; that is, undermine is a word with a broader meaning than sap:
  • sap: excavate the earth beneath
  • undermine: hollow out as if making a cave or opening
Other hypernyms of sap include cave.
sap (noun) undermine (noun)
a piece of metal covered by leather with a flexible handle; used for hitting people
a person who lacks good judgment
a watery solution of sugars, salts, and minerals that circulates through the vascular system of a plant
sap (verb) undermine (verb)
excavate the earth beneath hollow out as if making a cave or opening
deplete destroy property or hinder normal operations
Difference between sap and undermine

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