represent vs straddle

represent is not a noun while straddle is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
represent	No	No	Yes	No
straddle	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, straddle is a hyponym of represent; that is, straddle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than represent:

Other hyponyms of represent include make, compose, constitute, form, make, range, fall into, fall under, pose, present, supplement.

represent (noun)	straddle (noun)
	the act of sitting or standing astride
	the option to buy or sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date; consists of an equal number of put and call options
	a gymnastic exercise performed with a leg on either side of the parallel bars
	a noncommittal or equivocal position

represent (verb)	straddle (verb)
to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)	be noncommittal
serve as a means of expressing something	sit or stand astride of
express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol	range or extend over; occupy a certain area
point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance
bring forward and present to the mind
describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality
create an image or likeness of
play a role or part
perform (a play), especially on a stage
be a delegate or spokesperson for; represent somebody's interest or be a proxy or substitute for, as of politicians and office holders representing their constituents, or of a tenant representing other tenants in a housing dispute
be representative or typical for
be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
form or compose
be typical of
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to