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act vs sentimentalize

sentimentalize vs act

act is a noun but sentimentalize is not a noun.

act and sentimentalize both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
act Yes No Yes No
sentimentalize No No Yes No
As verbs, sentimentalize is a hyponym of act; that is, sentimentalize is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than act:
  • act: behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
  • sentimentalize: act in a sentimental way or indulge in sentimental thoughts or expression
Other hyponyms of act include act involuntarily, act reflexively, bend over backwards, fall over backwards, presume, vulgarise, vulgarize, optimise, optimize, quack, menace, make, bluster, swagger, swash, freeze, wanton, romanticize, sentimentalise, sentimentise, sentimentize, bungle, play, toy, act, act as, play, stooge, jest, joke, piffle, make, make as if, break down, lose it, snap, fluster, dally, dawdle, assert, put forward, backslap, deal, hugger mugger, walk around, sauce, pose, posture, footle, frivol, trifle, puff up, swell, follow, loosen up, relax, rage, ramp, storm, wildin', spaz, thug.
act (noun) sentimentalize (noun)
something that people do or cause to happen
a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
a short performance that is part of a longer program
a manifestation of insincerity
act (verb) sentimentalize (verb)
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself act in a sentimental way or indulge in sentimental thoughts or expression
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind look at with sentimentality or turn into an object of sentiment
discharge one's duties make (someone or something) sentimental or imbue with sentimental qualities
play a role or part
perform on a stage or theater
behave unnaturally or affectedly
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
be suitable for theatrical performance
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