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gloss vs apologize

apologize vs gloss

gloss is a noun but apologize is not a noun.

gloss and apologize both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gloss Yes No Yes No
apologize No No Yes No
As verbs, apologize is a hypernym of gloss; that is, apologize is a word with a broader meaning than gloss:
  • gloss: give a deceptive explanation or excuse for
  • apologize: defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
Other hypernyms of gloss include apologise, excuse, rationalise, rationalize.
gloss (noun) apologize (noun)
the property of being smooth and shiny
an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading
an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text
an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field
gloss (verb) apologize (verb)
provide an interlinear translation of a word or phrase acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
give a deceptive explanation or excuse for
give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing
Difference between gloss and apologize

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