swash vs act

swash and act both are nouns.

swash and act both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
swash	Yes	No	Yes	No
act	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, act is a hypernym of swash; that is, act is a word with a broader meaning than swash:

swash: act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner
act: behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

Other hypernyms of swash include acquit, bear, behave, carry, comport, conduct, deport, do.

swash (noun)	act (noun)
the movement or sound of water	something that people do or cause to happen
	a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
	a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
	a short performance that is part of a longer program
	a manifestation of insincerity

swash (verb)	act (verb)
act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner	behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
show off	pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
dash a liquid upon or against	discharge one's duties
make violent, noisy movements	play a role or part
	perform on a stage or theater
	behave unnaturally or affectedly
	perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
	have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
	be suitable for theatrical performance

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