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compliment vs flattery

flattery vs compliment

compliment and flattery both are nouns.

compliment is a verb but flattery is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
compliment Yes No Yes No
flattery Yes No No No
As nouns, flattery is a hyponym of compliment; that is, flattery is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than compliment:
  • compliment: a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration
  • flattery: excessive or insincere praise
Other hyponyms of compliment include trade-last, fulsomeness, smarm, unction.
compliment (noun) flattery (noun)
a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration excessive or insincere praise
compliment (verb) flattery (verb)
say something to someone that expresses praise
express respect or esteem for
Difference between compliment and flattery

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