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bully vs sweet-talk

sweet-talk vs bully

bully is a noun but sweet-talk is not a noun.

bully is an adjective but sweet-talk is not an adjective.

bully and sweet-talk both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bully Yes Yes Yes No
sweet-talk No No Yes No
As verbs, sweet-talk is a hypernym of bully; that is, sweet-talk is a word with a broader meaning than bully:
  • bully: discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate
  • sweet-talk: influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
Other hypernyms of bully include blarney, cajole, coax, inveigle, palaver, wheedle.
bully (noun) sweet-talk (noun)
a cruel and brutal fellow
a hired thug
bully (adjective) sweet-talk (adjective)
excellent
bully (verb) sweet-talk (verb)
discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
be bossy towards
Difference between bully and sweet-talk

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