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tearaway vs swashbuckler

swashbuckler vs tearaway

tearaway and swashbuckler both are nouns.

tearaway is an adjective but swashbuckler is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tearaway Yes Yes No No
swashbuckler Yes No No No
As nouns, swashbuckler is a hypernym of tearaway; that is, swashbuckler is a word with a broader meaning than tearaway:
  • tearaway: a reckless and impetuous person
  • swashbuckler: a reckless impetuous irresponsible person
Other hypernyms of tearaway include daredevil, harum-scarum, hothead, lunatic, madcap.
tearaway (noun) swashbuckler (noun)
a reckless and impetuous person a reckless impetuous irresponsible person
tearaway (adjective) swashbuckler (adjective)
characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation
Difference between tearaway and swashbuckler

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