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hype vs publicize

publicize vs hype

hype is a noun but publicize is not a noun.

hype and publicize both are verbs.

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

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