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scrape vs incise

incise vs scrape

scrape is a noun but incise is not a noun.

scrape and incise both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
scrape Yes No Yes No
incise No No Yes No
As verbs, incise is a hypernym of scrape; that is, incise is a word with a broader meaning than scrape:
  • scrape: cut the surface of; wear away the surface of
  • incise: make an incision into by carving or cutting
scrape (noun) incise (noun)
an indication of damage
a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility)
a harsh noise made by scraping
an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
scrape (verb) incise (verb)
scratch repeatedly make an incision into by carving or cutting
bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of
cut the surface of; wear away the surface of
gather (money or other resources) together over time
make by scraping
bend the knees and bow in a servile manner
Difference between scrape and incise

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