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Succor vs Lighten - What's the difference?

succor | lighten | Related terms |

Succor is a related term of lighten.


In lang=en terms the difference between succor and lighten

is that succor is to give such assistance while lighten is to emit or disclose in, or as if in, lightning; to flash out, like lightning.

As verbs the difference between succor and lighten

is that succor is to give such assistance while lighten is to alleviate; to reduce the burden of.

As a noun succor

is aid, assistance or relief given to one in distress; ministration.

Substain vs Lighten - What's the difference?

substain | lighten | Related terms |

Substain is a related term of lighten.


As a verb lighten is

to alleviate; to reduce the burden of.

Lighten vs Free - What's the difference?

lighten | free | Related terms |

Lighten is a related term of free.


In lang=en terms the difference between lighten and free

is that lighten is to emit or disclose in, or as if in, lightning; to flash out, like lightning while free is to make free; set at liberty; release; rid of that which confines, limits, embarrasses, or oppresses.

As verbs the difference between lighten and free

is that lighten is to alleviate; to reduce the burden of while free is to make free; set at liberty; release; rid of that which confines, limits, embarrasses, or oppresses.

As an adjective free is

(label) unconstrained.

As an adverb free is

without needing to pay.

As a noun free is

(australian rules football|gaelic football) abbreviation of free kick.

Support vs Lighten - What's the difference?

support | lighten | Related terms |

Support is a related term of lighten.


In lang=en terms the difference between support and lighten

is that support is to be accountable for, or involved with, but not responsible for while lighten is to emit or disclose in, or as if in, lightning; to flash out, like lightning.

As verbs the difference between support and lighten

is that support is (senseid)to keep from falling while lighten is to alleviate; to reduce the burden of.

As a noun support

is something which supports often used attributively, as a complement or supplement to.

Lighten vs Lightening - What's the difference?

lighten | lightening |


As verbs the difference between lighten and lightening

is that lighten is to alleviate; to reduce the burden of while lightening is present participle of lang=en.

As a noun lightening is

the sensation caused by the descent of the uterus into the pelvic cavity before the onset of labour.

Limit vs Lighten - What's the difference?

limit | lighten |


As a noun limit

is limit (restriction).

As a verb lighten is

to alleviate; to reduce the burden of.

Lighten vs Calm - What's the difference?

lighten | calm | Related terms |

Lighten is a related term of calm.


In lang=en terms the difference between lighten and calm

is that lighten is to emit or disclose in, or as if in, lightning; to flash out, like lightning while calm is to become calm.

As verbs the difference between lighten and calm

is that lighten is to alleviate; to reduce the burden of while calm is to make calm.

As an adjective calm is

(of a person) peaceful, quiet, especially free from anger and anxiety.

As a noun calm is

(in a person) the state of being calm; peacefulness; absence of worry, anger, fear or other strong negative emotion.

Lighten vs Indemnify - What's the difference?

lighten | indemnify | Related terms |

Lighten is a related term of indemnify.


As verbs the difference between lighten and indemnify

is that lighten is to alleviate; to reduce the burden of while indemnify is to secure against loss or damage; to insure or indemnify can be (obsolete|rare) to hurt, to harm.

Lighten vs Lit - What's the difference?

lighten | lit |


In transitive terms the difference between lighten and lit

is that lighten is to emit or disclose in, or as if in, lightning; to flash out, like lightning while lit is to colour; dye.

As an adjective lit is

little.

As a noun lit is

little.

Lighten vs Enliven - What's the difference?

lighten | enliven | Synonyms |

Lighten is a synonym of enliven.


In lang=en terms the difference between lighten and enliven

is that lighten is to emit or disclose in, or as if in, lightning; to flash out, like lightning while enliven is to make more lively, cheerful or interesting.

As verbs the difference between lighten and enliven

is that lighten is to alleviate; to reduce the burden of while enliven is (obsolete|transitive) to give life or spirit to; to revive or animate.

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