sparring vs tilt

tilt vs sparring

sparring and tilt both are nouns.

sparring is not a verb while tilt is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
sparring	Yes	No	No	No
tilt	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, tilt is a hypernym of sparring; that is, tilt is a word with a broader meaning than sparring:

sparring: an argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage
tilt: a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

Other hypernyms of sparring include arguing, argument, contention, contestation, controversy, disceptation, disputation.

sparring (noun)	tilt (noun)
making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer	pitching dangerously to one side
an argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage	the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical
	a slight but noticeable partiality
	a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
	a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances

sparring (verb)	tilt (verb)
	charge with a tilt
	to incline or bend from a vertical position
	heel over
	move sideways or in an unsteady way

Difference between sparring and tilt

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