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spite vs elicit

elicit vs spite

spite is a noun but elicit is not a noun.

spite and elicit both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spite Yes No Yes No
elicit No No Yes No
As verbs, elicit is a hypernym of spite; that is, elicit is a word with a broader meaning than spite:
  • spite: hurt the feelings of
  • elicit: call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
Other hypernyms of spite include arouse, enkindle, evoke, fire, kindle, provoke, raise.
spite (noun) elicit (noun)
malevolence by virtue of being malicious or spiteful or nasty
feeling a need to see others suffer
spite (verb) elicit (verb)
hurt the feelings of derive by reason
deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning)
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
Difference between spite and elicit

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