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hype vs publicise

publicise vs hype

hype is a noun but publicise is not a noun.

hype and publicise both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hype Yes No Yes No
publicise No No Yes No
As verbs, publicise is a hypernym of hype; that is, publicise is a word with a broader meaning than hype:
  • hype: publicize in an exaggerated and often misleading manner
  • publicise: make public
Other hypernyms of hype include air, bare, publicize.
hype (noun) publicise (noun)
blatant or sensational promotion
hype (verb) publicise (verb)
publicize in an exaggerated and often misleading manner make public
call attention to
Difference between hype and publicise

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