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pride vs high-handedness

high-handedness vs pride

pride and high-handedness both are nouns.

pride is a verb but high-handedness is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pride Yes No Yes No
high-handedness Yes No No No
As nouns, high-handedness is a hyponym of pride; that is, high-handedness is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pride:
  • pride: unreasonable and inordinate self-esteem (personified as one of the deadly sins)
  • high-handedness: overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
Other hyponyms of pride include arrogance, haughtiness, hauteur, lordliness.
pride (noun) high-handedness (noun)
unreasonable and inordinate self-esteem (personified as one of the deadly sins) overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
the trait of being spurred on by a dislike of falling below your standards
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
satisfaction with your (or another's) achievements
a group of lions
pride (verb) high-handedness (verb)
be proud of
Difference between pride and high-handedness

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