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black eye vs repute

repute vs black eye

black eye and repute both are nouns.

black eye is not a verb while repute is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
black eye Yes No No No
repute Yes No Yes No
As nouns, repute is a hypernym of black eye; that is, repute is a word with a broader meaning than black eye:
  • black eye: a bad reputation
  • repute: the state of being held in high esteem and honor
Other hypernyms of black eye include reputation.
black eye (noun) repute (noun)
an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating the state of being held in high esteem and honor
a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye
a bad reputation
black eye (verb) repute (verb)
look on as or consider
Difference between black eye and repute

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