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pressure group vs interest

interest vs pressure group

pressure group and interest both are nouns.

pressure group is not a verb while interest is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pressure group Yes No No No
interest Yes No Yes No
As nouns, interest is a hypernym of pressure group; that is, interest is a word with a broader meaning than pressure group:
  • pressure group: an interest group that tries to influence legislators or bureaucrats to act in their favor, typically through lobbying
  • interest: (usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims
Other hypernyms of pressure group include interest group, political entity, political unit.
pressure group (noun) interest (noun)
an interest group that tries to influence legislators or bureaucrats to act in their favor, typically through lobbying a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
a reason for wanting something done
the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.)
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
(usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims
a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
pressure group (verb) interest (verb)
excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of
be of importance or consequence
be on the mind of
Difference between pressure group and interest

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