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wound vs enkindle

enkindle vs wound

wound is a noun but enkindle is not a noun.

wound is an adjective but enkindle is not an adjective.

wound and enkindle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wound Yes Yes Yes No
enkindle No No Yes No
As verbs, enkindle is a hypernym of wound; that is, enkindle is a word with a broader meaning than wound:
  • wound: hurt the feelings of
  • enkindle: call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
Other hypernyms of wound include arouse, elicit, evoke, fire, kindle, provoke, raise.
wound (noun) enkindle (noun)
the act of inflicting a wound
a casualty to military personnel resulting from combat
a figurative injury (to your feelings or pride)
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
wound (adjective) enkindle (adjective)
put in a coil
wound (verb) enkindle (verb)
cause injuries or bodily harm to call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
hurt the feelings of cause to start burning
Difference between wound and enkindle

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