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tackle vs face up

face up vs tackle

tackle is a noun but face up is not a noun.

tackle and face up both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tackle Yes No Yes No
face up No No Yes No
As verbs, face up is a hypernym of tackle; that is, face up is a word with a broader meaning than tackle:
  • tackle: accept as a challenge
  • face up: deal with (something unpleasant) head on
Other hypernyms of tackle include confront, face.
tackle (noun) face up (noun)
(American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground
(American football) a position on the line of scrimmage, typically opposite one of the offensive guards
gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
gear used in fishing
the person who plays offensive or defensive tackle on a football team
tackle (verb) face up (verb)
seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball deal with (something unpleasant) head on
put a harness
accept as a challenge
Difference between tackle and face up

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