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hugger mugger vs bear

bear vs hugger mugger

hugger mugger is not a noun while bear is a noun.

hugger mugger and bear both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hugger mugger No No Yes No
bear Yes No Yes No
As verbs, bear is a hypernym of hugger mugger; that is, bear is a word with a broader meaning than hugger mugger:
  • hugger mugger: act stealthily or secretively
  • bear: behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
Other hypernyms of hugger mugger include acquit, act, behave, carry, comport, conduct, deport, do.
hugger mugger (noun) bear (noun)
massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
an investor with a pessimistic market outlook; an investor who expects prices to fall and so sells now in order to buy later at a lower price
hugger mugger (verb) bear (verb)
act stealthily or secretively be pregnant with
cause to be born
have on one's person
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
move while holding up or supporting
support or hold in a certain manner
bring forth
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
bring in
take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
have
contain or hold; have within
Difference between hugger mugger and bear

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