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scallywag vs terror

terror vs scallywag

scallywag and terror both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
scallywag Yes No No No
terror Yes No No No
As nouns, terror is a hyponym of scallywag; that is, terror is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than scallywag:
  • scallywag: one who is playfully mischievous
  • terror: a very troublesome child
Other hyponyms of scallywag include brat, holy terror, little terror.
scallywag (noun) terror (noun)
one who is playfully mischievous the use of extreme fear in order to coerce people (especially for political reasons)
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
a white Southerner who supported Reconstruction policies after the American Civil War (usually for self-interest) a very troublesome child
a person who inspires fear or dread
Difference between scallywag and terror

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