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high-handedness vs pride

pride vs high-handedness

high-handedness and pride both are nouns.

high-handedness is not a verb while pride is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
high-handedness Yes No No No
pride Yes No Yes No
As nouns, pride is a hypernym of high-handedness; that is, pride is a word with a broader meaning than high-handedness:
  • high-handedness: overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
  • pride: unreasonable and inordinate self-esteem (personified as one of the deadly sins)
Other hypernyms of high-handedness include superbia.
high-handedness (noun) pride (noun)
overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors unreasonable and inordinate self-esteem (personified as one of the deadly sins)
the trait of being spurred on by a dislike of falling below your standards
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
satisfaction with your (or another's) achievements
a group of lions
high-handedness (verb) pride (verb)
be proud of
Difference between high-handedness and pride

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