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exhibitionism vs flash

flash vs exhibitionism

exhibitionism and flash both are nouns.

exhibitionism is not an adjective while flash is an adjective.

exhibitionism is not a verb while flash is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
exhibitionism Yes No No No
flash Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, flash is a hypernym of exhibitionism; that is, flash is a word with a broader meaning than exhibitionism:
  • exhibitionism: extravagant and conspicuous behavior intended to attract attention to yourself
  • flash: a gaudy outward display
Other hypernyms of exhibitionism include fanfare, ostentation.
exhibitionism (noun) flash (noun)
the perverse act of exposing and attracting attention to your own genitals a lamp for providing momentary light to take a photograph
extravagant and conspicuous behavior intended to attract attention to yourself a bright patch of color used for decoration or identification
a momentary brightness
a sudden brilliant understanding
a short news announcement concerning some on-going news story
a burst of light used to communicate or illuminate
a gaudy outward display
a sudden intense burst of radiant energy
a short vivid experience
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
exhibitionism (adjective) flash (adjective)
tastelessly showy
exhibitionism (verb) flash (verb)
appear briefly
emit a brief burst of light
make known or cause to appear with great speed
protect by covering with a thin sheet of metal
run or move very quickly or hastily
gleam or glow intermittently
display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously
expose or show briefly
Difference between exhibitionism and flash

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