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Intermission vs Quietness - What's the difference?

intermission | quietness | Related terms |

Intermission is a related term of quietness.


As nouns the difference between intermission and quietness

is that intermission is a break between two performances or sessions, such as at a concert, play, seminar, or religious assembly while quietness is absence of sound; silence or hush.

Forestall vs Engross - What's the difference?

forestall | engross | Synonyms |

Forestall is a synonym of engross.


As verbs the difference between forestall and engross

is that forestall is while engross is (senseid) to write (a document) in large, aesthetic, and legible lettering; to make a finalized copy of.

Harmful vs Putrid - What's the difference?

harmful | putrid | Related terms |

Harmful is a related term of putrid.


As adjectives the difference between harmful and putrid

is that harmful is of a kind likely to be damaging; injurious while putrid is rotting, rotten, being in a state of putrefaction.

Contrivance vs Calling - What's the difference?

contrivance | calling | Related terms |

Contrivance is a related term of calling.


As nouns the difference between contrivance and calling

is that contrivance is a (mechanical) device to perform a certain task while calling is a strong urge to become religious.

As a verb calling is

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Classify vs Distibute - What's the difference?

classify | distibute | Synonyms |

Classify is a synonym of distibute.

Animate vs Countenance - What's the difference?

animate | countenance | Related terms |

Animate is a related term of countenance.


As verbs the difference between animate and countenance

is that animate is while countenance is to tolerate, support, sanction, patronise or approve of something.

As a noun countenance is

appearance, especially the features and expression of the face.

Injurious vs Defective - What's the difference?

injurious | defective | Related terms |

Injurious is a related term of defective.


As adjectives the difference between injurious and defective

is that injurious is causing physical harm or injury; harmful while defective is .

Goad vs Arouse - What's the difference?

goad | arouse | Related terms |


As verbs the difference between goad and arouse

is that goad is to prod with a goad while arouse is to stimulate feelings.

As a noun goad

is a long, pointed stick used to prod animals.

Preference vs Note - What's the difference?

preference | note | Related terms |

Preference is a related term of note.


As nouns the difference between preference and note

is that preference is preference while note is .

Dishearten vs Disfavor - What's the difference?

dishearten | disfavor | Related terms |

Dishearten is a related term of disfavor.


As verbs the difference between dishearten and disfavor

is that dishearten is to discourage someone by removing their enthusiasm or courage while disfavor is .

As a noun disfavor is

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