socialize vs hobnob

socialize and hobnob both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
socialize	No	No	Yes	No
hobnob	No	No	Yes	No

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

Other hyponyms of socialize include get around, swing, fraternise, fraternize, entertain.

socialize (verb)	hobnob (verb)
make conform to socialist ideas and philosophies	rub elbows with
prepare for social life
train for a social environment
take part in social activities; interact with others