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nose vs defeat

defeat vs nose

nose and defeat both are nouns.

nose and defeat both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
nose Yes No Yes No
defeat Yes No Yes No
As verbs, defeat is a hypernym of nose; that is, defeat is a word with a broader meaning than nose:
  • nose: defeat by a narrow margin
  • defeat: win a victory over
Other hypernyms of nose include get the better of, overcome.
nose (noun) defeat (noun)
a front that resembles a human nose (especially the front of an aircraft) an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals
the front or forward projection of a tool or weapon
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
the sense of smell (especially in animals)
a natural skill
a symbol of inquisitiveness
a small distance
nose (verb) defeat (verb)
defeat by a narrow margin win a victory over
rub noses thwart the passage of
push or move with the nose
advance the forward part of with caution
search or inquire in a meddlesome way
catch the scent of; get wind of
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