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phantasm vs semblance

semblance vs phantasm

phantasm and semblance both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
phantasm Yes No No No
semblance Yes No No No
As nouns, semblance is a hypernym of phantasm; that is, semblance is a word with a broader meaning than phantasm:
  • phantasm: something existing in perception only
  • semblance: an erroneous mental representation
Other hypernyms of phantasm include illusion.
phantasm (noun) semblance (noun)
something existing in perception only picture consisting of a graphic image of a person or thing
a ghostly appearing figure an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading
an erroneous mental representation
Difference between phantasm and semblance

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