untune vs afflict
afflict vs untuneuntune and afflict both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| untune | No | No | Yes | No |
| afflict | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
afflict is a hyponym of
untune; that is, afflict is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
untune:
- untune: cause to lose one's composure
- afflict: cause great unhappiness for; distress
| untune (verb) | afflict (verb) |
|---|---|
| cause to be out of tune | cause physical pain or suffering in |
| cause to lose one's composure | cause great unhappiness for; distress |
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