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craze vs mania

mania vs craze

craze and mania both are nouns.

craze is a verb but mania is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
craze Yes No Yes No
mania Yes No No No
As nouns, mania is a hypernym of craze; that is, mania is a word with a broader meaning than craze:
  • craze: state of violent mental agitation
  • mania: a mood disorder; an affective disorder in which the victim tends to respond excessively and sometimes violently
Other hypernyms of craze include manic disorder.
craze (noun) mania (noun)
a fine crack in a glaze or other surface an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action
an interest followed with exaggerated zeal a mood disorder; an affective disorder in which the victim tends to respond excessively and sometimes violently
state of violent mental agitation
craze (verb) mania (verb)
develop a fine network of cracks
cause to go crazy; cause to lose one's mind
Difference between craze and mania

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