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terror vs scallywag

scallywag vs terror

terror and scallywag both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
terror Yes No No No
scallywag Yes No No No
As nouns, scallywag is a hypernym of terror; that is, scallywag is a word with a broader meaning than terror:
  • terror: a very troublesome child
  • scallywag: one who is playfully mischievous
Other hypernyms of terror include imp, monkey, rapscallion, rascal, scalawag, scamp.
terror (noun) scallywag (noun)
the use of extreme fear in order to coerce people (especially for political reasons) one who is playfully mischievous
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
a very troublesome child a white Southerner who supported Reconstruction policies after the American Civil War (usually for self-interest)
a person who inspires fear or dread
Difference between terror and scallywag

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