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pullulate vs buzz

buzz vs pullulate

pullulate is not a noun while buzz is a noun.

pullulate and buzz both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pullulate No No Yes No
buzz Yes No Yes No
As verbs, buzz is a hypernym of pullulate; that is, buzz is a word with a broader meaning than pullulate:
  • pullulate: be teeming, be abuzz
  • buzz: be noisy with activity
Other hypernyms of pullulate include hum, seethe.
pullulate (noun) buzz (noun)
a confusion of activity and gossip
sound of rapid vibration
pullulate (verb) buzz (verb)
breed freely and abundantly call with a buzzer
produce buds, branches, or germinate fly low
become abundant; increase rapidly make a buzzing sound
move in large numbers be noisy with activity
be teeming, be abuzz
Difference between pullulate and buzz

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