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cry vs shibboleth

shibboleth vs cry

cry and shibboleth both are nouns.

cry is a verb but shibboleth is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cry Yes No Yes No
shibboleth Yes No No No
As nouns, shibboleth is a hypernym of cry; that is, shibboleth is a word with a broader meaning than cry:
  • cry: a slogan used to rally support for a cause
  • shibboleth: a favorite saying of a group, organization or individual
Other hypernyms of cry include catchword, motto, slogan.
cry (noun) shibboleth (noun)
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition a manner of speaking that is distinctive of a particular group of people
a fit of weeping a favorite saying of a group, organization or individual
a slogan used to rally support for a cause
a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
the characteristic utterance of an animal
cry (verb) shibboleth (verb)
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
bring into a particular state by crying
utter a sudden loud cry
proclaim or announce in public
utter a characteristic sound
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
demand immediate action
Difference between cry and shibboleth

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