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behave vs trifle

trifle vs behave

behave is not a noun while trifle is a noun.

behave and trifle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
behave No No Yes No
trifle Yes No Yes No
As verbs, trifle is a hyponym of behave; that is, trifle 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
  • trifle: act frivolously
behave (noun) trifle (noun)
something of small importance
a detail that is considered insignificant
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
behave (verb) trifle (verb)
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself consider not very seriously
behave well or properly act frivolously
waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently
Difference between behave and trifle

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