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publicize vs hype

hype vs publicize

publicize is not a noun while hype is a noun.

publicize and hype both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
publicize No No Yes No
hype Yes No Yes No
As verbs, hype is a hyponym of publicize; that is, hype is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than publicize:
  • publicize: make public
  • hype: publicize in an exaggerated and often misleading manner
publicize (noun) hype (noun)
blatant or sensational promotion
publicize (verb) hype (verb)
make public publicize in an exaggerated and often misleading manner
call attention to
Difference between publicize and hype

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