filibuster vs embarrass
embarrass vs filibusterfilibuster is a noun but embarrass is not a noun.
filibuster and embarrass both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| filibuster | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| embarrass | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
embarrass is a hypernym of
filibuster; that is, embarrass is a
word with a broader meaning than filibuster:
- filibuster: obstruct deliberately by delaying
- embarrass: hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
| filibuster (noun) | embarrass (noun) |
|---|---|
| (law) a tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches | |
| a legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legislation that he (or she) opposes |
| filibuster (verb) | embarrass (verb) |
|---|---|
| obstruct deliberately by delaying | cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious |
| hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of |
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