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trifle vs comport

comport vs trifle

trifle is a noun but comport is not a noun.

trifle and comport both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
trifle Yes No Yes No
comport No No Yes No
As verbs, comport is a hypernym of trifle; that is, comport is a word with a broader meaning than trifle:
  • trifle: act frivolously
  • comport: behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
Other hypernyms of trifle include acquit, act, bear, behave, carry, conduct, deport, do.
trifle (noun) comport (noun)
something of small importance
a detail that is considered insignificant
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
trifle (verb) comport (verb)
consider not very seriously behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
act frivolously behave well or properly
waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently
Difference between trifle and comport

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