symbol vs brand

brand vs symbol

symbol and brand both are nouns.

symbol is not a verb while brand is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
symbol	Yes	No	No	No
brand	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, brand is a hyponym of symbol; that is, brand is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than symbol:

symbol: an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
brand: a symbol of disgrace or infamy

Other hyponyms of symbol include stock symbol, accolade, award, honor, honour, laurels, mark, stain, stigma, item, token, type, nose, number, numeral, symbolism, lingam, pound, pound sign, printed symbol, written symbol, dollar, dollar mark, dollar sign, monogram, impression, stamp, mantle, Crown, staff, icon, mark, marker, marking, identifier, variable, button, peace sign, peace symbol.

symbol (noun)	brand (noun)
something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisible	a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance	a recognizable kind
	a name given to a product or service
	a symbol of disgrace or infamy
	identification mark on skin, made by burning
	a piece of wood that has been burned or is burning

symbol (verb)	brand (verb)
	mark or expose as infamous
	mark with a brand or trademark
	to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful
	burn with a branding iron to indicate ownership; of animals

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