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spite vs kindle

kindle vs spite

spite is a noun but kindle is not a noun.

spite and kindle both are verbs.

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

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