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wash out vs discolor

discolor vs wash out

wash out and discolor both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wash out No No Yes No
discolor No No Yes No
As verbs, discolor is a hypernym of wash out; that is, discolor is a word with a broader meaning than wash out:
  • wash out: lose color in the process of being washed
  • discolor: lose color or turn colorless
As verbs, discolor is a hypernym of wash out; that is, discolor is a word with a broader meaning than wash out:
  • wash out: drain off the color in the course of laundering
  • discolor: cause to lose or change color
wash out (verb) discolor (verb)
deplete of strength or vitality change color, often in an undesired manner
lose color in the process of being washed lose color or turn colorless
drain off the color in the course of laundering cause to lose or change color
remove by the application of water or other liquid and soap or some other cleaning agent
wear or destroy by the force of water
wash free from unwanted substances, such as dirt
prevent or interrupt due to rain
Difference between wash out and discolor

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