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spite vs enkindle

enkindle vs spite

spite is a noun but enkindle is not a noun.

spite and enkindle both are verbs.

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

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