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gull vs deceive

deceive vs gull

gull is a noun but deceive is not a noun.

gull and deceive both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gull Yes No Yes No
deceive No No Yes No
As verbs, deceive is a hypernym of gull; that is, deceive is a word with a broader meaning than gull:
  • gull: fool or hoax
  • deceive: cause someone to believe an untruth
Other hypernyms of gull include betray, lead astray.
As verbs, deceive is a hypernym of gull; that is, deceive is a word with a broader meaning than gull:
  • gull: make a fool or dupe of
  • deceive: be false to; be dishonest with
Other hypernyms of gull include cozen, delude, lead on.
gull (noun) deceive (noun)
mostly white aquatic bird having long pointed wings and short legs
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
gull (verb) deceive (verb)
fool or hoax cause someone to believe an untruth
make a fool or dupe of be false to; be dishonest with
Difference between gull and deceive

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