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cheek vs discourtesy

discourtesy vs cheek

cheek and discourtesy both are nouns.

cheek is a verb but discourtesy is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cheek Yes No Yes No
discourtesy Yes No No No
As nouns, discourtesy is a hypernym of cheek; that is, discourtesy is a word with a broader meaning than cheek:
  • cheek: an impudent statement
  • discourtesy: an expression of lack of respect
Other hypernyms of cheek include disrespect.
cheek (noun) discourtesy (noun)
impudent aggressiveness a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings of others
either side of the face below the eyes a manner that is rude and insulting
either of the two large fleshy masses of muscular tissue that form the human rump an expression of lack of respect
an impudent statement
cheek (verb) discourtesy (verb)
speak impudently to
Difference between cheek and discourtesy

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