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speech vs rebuke

rebuke vs speech

speech and rebuke both are nouns.

speech is not a verb while rebuke is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
speech Yes No No No
rebuke Yes No Yes No
As nouns, rebuke is a hypernym of speech; that is, rebuke is a word with a broader meaning than speech:
  • speech: a lengthy rebuke
  • rebuke: an act or expression of criticism and censure
Other hypernyms of speech include reprehension, reprimand, reproof, reproval.
speech (noun) rebuke (noun)
the mental faculty or power of vocal communication an act or expression of criticism and censure
(language) communication by word of mouth
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
words making up the dialogue of a play
a lengthy rebuke
the exchange of spoken words
your characteristic style or manner of expressing yourself orally
something spoken
speech (verb) rebuke (verb)
censure severely or angrily
Difference between speech and rebuke

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