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mug vs hold up

hold up vs mug

mug is a noun but hold up is not a noun.

mug and hold up both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mug Yes No Yes No
hold up No No Yes No
As verbs, hold up is a hypernym of mug; that is, hold up is a word with a broader meaning than mug:
  • mug: rob at gunpoint or with the threat of violence
  • hold up: rob at gunpoint or by means of some other threat
Other hypernyms of mug include stick up.
mug (noun) hold up (noun)
with handle and usually cylindrical
the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British)
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
the quantity that can be held in a mug
mug (verb) hold up (verb)
To stare awkwardly cause to be slowed down or delayed
rob at gunpoint or with the threat of violence be the physical support of; carry the weight of
hold up something as an example; hold up one's achievements for admiration
rob at gunpoint or by means of some other threat
continue to live and avoid dying
resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.
resist or confront with resistance
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