relegate vs sideline
sideline vs relegaterelegate is not a noun while sideline is a noun.
relegate and sideline both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| relegate | No | No | Yes | No |
| sideline | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
sideline is a hyponym of
relegate; that is, sideline is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
relegate:
- relegate: assign to a lower position; reduce in rank
- sideline: remove from the center of activity or attention; place into an inferior position
Other hyponyms of relegate include
reduce.
| relegate (noun) | sideline (noun) |
|---|---|
| an auxiliary activity | |
| an auxiliary line of merchandise | |
| a line that marks the side boundary of a playing field |
| relegate (verb) | sideline (verb) |
|---|---|
| assign to a class or kind | remove from the center of activity or attention; place into an inferior position |
| assign to a lower position; reduce in rank | |
| expel, as if by official decree | |
| refer to another person for decision or judgment |
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