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bear out vs gibe

gibe vs bear out

bear out is not a noun while gibe is a noun.

bear out and gibe both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bear out No No Yes No
gibe Yes No Yes No
As verbs, gibe is a hypernym of bear out; that is, gibe is a word with a broader meaning than bear out:
  • bear out: support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm
  • gibe: be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
Other hypernyms of bear out include agree, check, correspond, fit, jibe, match, tally.
bear out (noun) gibe (noun)
an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
bear out (verb) gibe (verb)
support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm laugh at with contempt and derision
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
Difference between bear out and gibe

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