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swagger vs sweet-talk

sweet-talk vs swagger

swagger is a noun but sweet-talk is not a noun.

swagger is an adjective but sweet-talk is not an adjective.

swagger and sweet-talk both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
swagger Yes Yes Yes No
sweet-talk No No Yes No
As verbs, sweet-talk is a hypernym of swagger; that is, sweet-talk is a word with a broader meaning than swagger:
  • swagger: discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate
  • sweet-talk: influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
Other hypernyms of swagger include blarney, cajole, coax, inveigle, palaver, wheedle.
swagger (noun) sweet-talk (noun)
a proud stiff pompous gait
an itinerant Australian laborer who carries his personal belongings in a bundle as he travels around in search of work
swagger (adjective) sweet-talk (adjective)
(British informal) very chic
swagger (verb) sweet-talk (verb)
act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate
to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
Difference between swagger and sweet-talk

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