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hype vs publicity

publicity vs hype

hype and publicity both are nouns.

hype is a verb but publicity is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hype Yes No Yes No
publicity Yes No No No
As nouns, publicity is a hypernym of hype; that is, publicity is a word with a broader meaning than hype:
  • hype: blatant or sensational promotion
  • publicity: a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
Other hypernyms of hype include packaging, promo, promotion, promotional material.
hype (noun) publicity (noun)
blatant or sensational promotion the quality of being open to public view
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
hype (verb) publicity (verb)
publicize in an exaggerated and often misleading manner
Difference between hype and publicity

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