acknowledge vs fink

fink vs acknowledge

acknowledge is not a noun while fink is a noun.

acknowledge and fink both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
acknowledge	No	No	Yes	No
fink	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, fink is a hyponym of acknowledge; that is, fink is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than acknowledge:

acknowledge: declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
fink: confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

Other hyponyms of acknowledge include attorn, write off, make no bones about, sustain, concede, confess, profess, confess, confess, squeal, avouch, avow.

acknowledge (noun)	fink (noun)
	someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police

acknowledge (verb)	fink (verb)
accept as legally binding and valid	confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority	take the place of work of someone on strike
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
report the receipt of
express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with

Difference between acknowledge and fink

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