eristic vs accuser
accuser vs eristiceristic and accuser both are nouns.
eristic is an adjective but accuser is not an adjective.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| eristic | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| accuser | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
accuser is a hyponym of
eristic; that is, accuser is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
eristic:
- eristic: a person who disputes; who is good at or enjoys controversy
- accuser: someone who imputes guilt or blame
Other hyponyms of eristic include
contester, arguer, debater, denier, hairsplitter, logomach, logomachist, obstructer, obstructionist, obstructor, resister, thwarter, quarreler, quarreller, crusader, meliorist, reformer, reformist, social reformer.
| eristic (noun) | accuser (noun) |
|---|---|
| the art of logical disputation (especially if specious) | someone who imputes guilt or blame |
| a person who disputes; who is good at or enjoys controversy |
| eristic (adjective) | accuser (adjective) |
|---|---|
| given to disputation for its own sake and often employing specious arguments |
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