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Dirty vs Besmirch - What's the difference?

dirty | besmirch | Related terms |

Dirty is a related term of besmirch.


In lang=en terms the difference between dirty and besmirch

is that dirty is to become soiled while besmirch is to tarnish something, especially someone's reputation; to debase.

As verbs the difference between dirty and besmirch

is that dirty is to make (something) dirty while besmirch is to make dirty; to soil.

As an adjective dirty

is unclean; covered with or containing unpleasant substances such as dirt or grime.

As an adverb dirty

is in a dirty manner.

Lascivious vs Dirty - What's the difference?

lascivious | dirty | Related terms |

Lascivious is a related term of dirty.


As adjectives the difference between lascivious and dirty

is that lascivious is wanton; lewd, driven by lust, lustful while dirty is unclean; covered with or containing unpleasant substances such as dirt or grime.

As an adverb dirty is

in a dirty manner.

As a verb dirty is

to make (something) dirty.

Dirty vs Befouled - What's the difference?

dirty | befouled | Synonyms |


As verbs the difference between dirty and befouled

is that dirty is to make (something) dirty while befouled is past tense of befoul.

As an adjective dirty

is unclean; covered with or containing unpleasant substances such as dirt or grime.

As an adverb dirty

is in a dirty manner.

Ruttish vs Dirty - What's the difference?

ruttish | dirty | Related terms |

Ruttish is a related term of dirty.


As adjectives the difference between ruttish and dirty

is that ruttish is related to a rut; being in a state of sexual arousal; rutty; lustful while dirty is unclean; covered with or containing unpleasant substances such as dirt or grime.

As an adverb dirty is

in a dirty manner.

As a verb dirty is

to make (something) dirty.

Contemptible vs Dirty - What's the difference?

contemptible | dirty | Related terms |

Contemptible is a related term of dirty.


As adjectives the difference between contemptible and dirty

is that contemptible is deserving contempt while dirty is unclean; covered with or containing unpleasant substances such as dirt or grime.

As an adverb dirty is

in a dirty manner.

As a verb dirty is

to make (something) dirty.

Dirty vs Spoil - What's the difference?

dirty | spoil | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between dirty and spoil

is that dirty is to debase by distorting the real nature of (something) while spoil is to reveal the ending of (a story etc.); to ruin (a surprise) by exposing it ahead of time.

In intransitive terms the difference between dirty and spoil

is that dirty is to become soiled while spoil is of food, to become bad, sour or rancid; to decay.

As an adjective dirty

is unclean; covered with or containing unpleasant substances such as dirt or grime.

As an adverb dirty

is in a dirty manner.

As a noun spoil is

(Also in plural: spoils) Plunder taken from an enemy or victim.

Profligate vs Dirty - What's the difference?

profligate | dirty | Related terms |

Profligate is a related term of dirty.


As adjectives the difference between profligate and dirty

is that profligate is (obsolete) overthrown, ruined while dirty is unclean; covered with or containing unpleasant substances such as dirt or grime.

As verbs the difference between profligate and dirty

is that profligate is (obsolete) to drive away; to overcome while dirty is to make (something) dirty.

As a noun profligate

is an abandoned person; one openly and shamelessly vicious; a dissolute person.

As an adverb dirty is

in a dirty manner.

Dirty vs Disgrace - What's the difference?

dirty | disgrace | Related terms |

Dirty is a related term of disgrace.


As an adjective dirty

is unclean; covered with or containing unpleasant substances such as dirt or grime.

As an adverb dirty

is in a dirty manner.

As a verb dirty

is to make (something) dirty.

As a noun disgrace is

disgrace.

Brutal vs Dirty - What's the difference?

brutal | dirty | Related terms |

Brutal is a related term of dirty.


As adjectives the difference between brutal and dirty

is that brutal is (senseid)savagely violent, vicious, ruthless, or cruel while dirty is unclean; covered with or containing unpleasant substances such as dirt or grime.

As an adverb dirty is

in a dirty manner.

As a verb dirty is

to make (something) dirty.

Loose vs Dirty - What's the difference?

loose | dirty | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between loose and dirty

is that loose is to make less tight, to loosen while dirty is to debase by distorting the real nature of (something).

In intransitive terms the difference between loose and dirty

is that loose is of a grip or hold, to let go while dirty is to become soiled.

In lang=en terms the difference between loose and dirty

is that loose is not costive; having lax bowels while dirty is carrying illegal drugs among one's possessions or inside of one's bloodstream.

As a noun loose

is the release of an arrow.

As an interjection loose

is begin shooting; release your arrows.

As an adverb dirty is

in a dirty manner.

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