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behave vs backslap

backslap vs behave

behave and backslap both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
behave No No Yes No
backslap No No Yes No
As verbs, backslap is a hyponym of behave; that is, backslap is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than behave:
  • behave: behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
  • backslap: display excessive cordiality (towards)
behave (verb) backslap (verb)
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself display excessive cordiality (towards)
behave well or properly
Difference between behave and backslap

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