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Deny vs Check - What's the difference?

deny | check | Related terms |

Deny is a related term of check.


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between deny and check

is that deny is (obsolete) to refuse (to do or accept something) while check is (obsolete) to clash or interfere.

As verbs the difference between deny and check

is that deny is to not allow while check is to inspect; to examine.

As a noun check is

(chess) a situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece or check can be (textiles|usually|pluralized) a pattern made up of a grid of squares of alternating colors; a checkered pattern.

Crush vs Check - What's the difference?

crush | check | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between crush and check

is that crush is a violent collision or compression; a crash; destruction; ruin while check is a situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece.

As verbs the difference between crush and check

is that crush is to press or bruise between two hard bodies; to squeeze, so as to destroy the natural shape or integrity of the parts, or to force together into a mass while check is to inspect; to examine.

Check vs Counterproductive - What's the difference?

check | counterproductive |


As a noun check

is (chess) a situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece or check can be (textiles|usually|pluralized) a pattern made up of a grid of squares of alternating colors; a checkered pattern.

As a verb check

is to inspect; to examine.

As an adjective counterproductive is

more of a hindrance than a help.

Check vs Seize - What's the difference?

check | seize | Related terms |

Check is a related term of seize.


In nautical|lang=en terms the difference between check and seize

is that check is (nautical) to slack or ease off, as a brace which is too stiffly extended while seize is (nautical) to bind, lash or make fast, with several turns of small rope, cord, or small line.

In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between check and seize

is that check is (obsolete) to clash or interfere while seize is (obsolete) to fasten, fix.

As verbs the difference between check and seize

is that check is to inspect; to examine while seize is to deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.

As a noun check

is (chess) a situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece or check can be (textiles|usually|pluralized) a pattern made up of a grid of squares of alternating colors; a checkered pattern.

Check vs Censure - What's the difference?

check | censure | Synonyms |

Check is a synonym of censure.


As verbs the difference between check and censure

is that check is to inspect; to examine while censure is .

As a noun check

is (chess) a situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece or check can be (textiles|usually|pluralized) a pattern made up of a grid of squares of alternating colors; a checkered pattern.

Check vs Apprehend - What's the difference?

check | apprehend | Related terms |

Check is a related term of apprehend.


As verbs the difference between check and apprehend

is that check is to inspect; to examine while apprehend is (archaic) to take or seize; to take hold of.

As a noun check

is (chess) a situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece or check can be (textiles|usually|pluralized) a pattern made up of a grid of squares of alternating colors; a checkered pattern.

Check vs Coercion - What's the difference?

check | coercion | Related terms |

Check is a related term of coercion.


As nouns the difference between check and coercion

is that check is (chess) a situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece or check can be (textiles|usually|pluralized) a pattern made up of a grid of squares of alternating colors; a checkered pattern while coercion is (not countable) actual]] or threatened force for the purpose of compelling action by another person; the act of [[coerce|coercing.

As a verb check

is to inspect; to examine.

Quell vs Check - What's the difference?

quell | check | Related terms |

Quell is a related term of check.


As nouns the difference between quell and check

is that quell is source while check is (chess) a situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece or check can be (textiles|usually|pluralized) a pattern made up of a grid of squares of alternating colors; a checkered pattern.

As a verb check is

to inspect; to examine.

Resist vs Check - What's the difference?

resist | check | Synonyms |

Resist is a synonym of check.


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between resist and check

is that resist is (obsolete) to be distasteful to while check is (obsolete) to clash or interfere.

As verbs the difference between resist and check

is that resist is to attempt to counter the actions or effects of while check is to inspect; to examine.

As nouns the difference between resist and check

is that resist is a protective coating or covering oxford english dictionary , 2nd ed, 1989 while check is (chess) a situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece or check can be (textiles|usually|pluralized) a pattern made up of a grid of squares of alternating colors; a checkered pattern.

Check vs Counterfoil - What's the difference?

check | counterfoil | Synonyms |

Check is a synonym of counterfoil.


As nouns the difference between check and counterfoil

is that check is (chess) a situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece or check can be (textiles|usually|pluralized) a pattern made up of a grid of squares of alternating colors; a checkered pattern while counterfoil is the part of a cheque that is retained in the chequebook as a record; a stub.

As a verb check

is to inspect; to examine.

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