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act vs sentimentize

sentimentize vs act

act is a noun but sentimentize is not a noun.

act and sentimentize both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
act Yes No Yes No
sentimentize No No Yes No
As verbs, sentimentize is a hyponym of act; that is, sentimentize 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
  • sentimentize: act in a sentimental way or indulge in sentimental thoughts or expression
act (noun) sentimentize (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) sentimentize (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
discharge one's duties
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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