wipe out vs act

act vs wipe out

wipe out is not a noun while act is a noun.

wipe out and act both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
wipe out	No	No	Yes	No
act	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, act is a hypernym of wipe out; that is, act is a word with a broader meaning than wipe out:

wipe out: use up (resources or materials)
act: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

Other hypernyms of wipe out include move.

wipe out (noun)	act (noun)
	something that people do or cause to happen
	a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
	a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
	a short performance that is part of a longer program
	a manifestation of insincerity

wipe out (verb)	act (verb)
kill in large numbers	behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
mark for deletion, rub off, or erase	pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
remove from memory or existence	discharge one's duties
wipe out the effect of something	play a role or part
use up (resources or materials)	perform on a stage or theater
eliminate completely and without a trace	behave unnaturally or affectedly
	perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
	have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
	be suitable for theatrical performance

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