Basically it's like this if you say "He's using provoking words to provoke you" what would be in this blank "He's using _____ words to conscience you"
2007-09-03 11:00:26 · 6 answers · asked by Taneshii 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
provoke is a verb. Conscience is a noun. They are not at all the same thing and you can't draw that analogy.
2007-09-03 11:06:10 · answer #1 · answered by Dusie 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Nothing. You are using the words in the wrong context. To provoke is a verb so it is possible to provoke someone but conscience is a noun and cannot be used as a verb to 'conscience' someone.
2007-09-03 11:07:22 · answer #2 · answered by quatt47 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A person can't conscience you. Conscience is not a verb, but if they could I think the phrase would be
he is using consenting words to conscience you.
and I know you are thinking well that does not make sense. Yes because conscience is not a verb. Aha!!!
2007-09-03 11:07:36 · answer #3 · answered by Haveitlookedat 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Provoke is a verb. Conscience is a noun. Nobody can conscience you.
2007-09-03 11:06:38 · answer #4 · answered by Expat Mike 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
conscientious, except, there isn't a verb form and your sentence is silly.
If you really want to make your point, find a verb. that also transitions to noun, adverb, etc.
The English language doesn't always make sense, SO? Neither do other languages. What's your point?
Do you really have a question?
2007-09-03 11:13:00 · answer #5 · answered by muppetkiller_2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a verb, actually
2007-09-03 11:07:18 · answer #6 · answered by Bella baby! 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋