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contrivance vs wangle

wangle vs contrivance

contrivance and wangle both are nouns.

contrivance is not a verb while wangle is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
contrivance Yes No No No
wangle Yes No Yes No
As nouns, wangle is a hyponym of contrivance; that is, wangle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than contrivance:
  • contrivance: an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade
  • wangle: an instance of accomplishing something by scheming or trickery
Other hyponyms of contrivance include plant, pump-and-dump scheme, wangling.
contrivance (noun) wangle (noun)
the act of devising something an instance of accomplishing something by scheming or trickery
a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
any improvised arrangement for temporary use
an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade
the faculty of contriving; inventive skill
an artificial or unnatural or obviously contrived arrangement of details or parts etc.
contrivance (verb) wangle (verb)
achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods
tamper, with the purpose of deception
Difference between contrivance and wangle

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