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assert vs act

act vs assert

assert is not a noun while act is a noun.

assert and act both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
assert No No Yes No
act Yes No Yes No
As verbs, act is a hypernym of assert; that is, act is a word with a broader meaning than assert:
  • assert: insist on having one's opinions and rights recognized
  • act: behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
Other hypernyms of assert include acquit, bear, behave, carry, comport, conduct, deport, do.
assert (noun) act (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
assert (verb) act (verb)
postulate positively and assertively behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
state categorically discharge one's duties
insist on having one's opinions and rights recognized 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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