beat down vs shine

shine vs beat down

beat down is not a noun while shine is a noun.

beat down and shine both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
beat down	No	No	Yes	No
shine	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, shine is a hypernym of beat down; that is, shine is a word with a broader meaning than beat down:

beat down: shine hard
shine: emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light

Other hypernyms of beat down include beam.

beat down (noun)	shine (noun)
	the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light

beat down (verb)	shine (verb)
dislodge from a position	make (a surface) shine
shine hard	experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
persuade the seller to accept a lower price	be shiny, as if wet
	have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
	touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly
	be distinguished or eminent
	be clear and obvious
	emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
	be bright by reflecting or casting light
	throw or flash the light of (a lamp)

Difference between beat down and shine

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