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reputation vs black eye

black eye vs reputation

reputation and black eye both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reputation Yes No No No
black eye Yes No No No
As nouns, black eye is a hyponym of reputation; that is, black eye is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reputation:
  • reputation: the state of being held in high esteem and honor
  • black eye: a bad reputation
Other hyponyms of reputation include stock, character, name, fame.
reputation (noun) black eye (noun)
the general estimation that the public has for a person an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
the state of being held in high esteem and honor a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye
notoriety for some particular characteristic a bad reputation
Difference between reputation and black eye

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