transgress |
profane |
Related terms |
In transitive terms the difference between transgress and profane
is that
transgress is to act in violation of some law while
profane is to put to a wrong or unworthy use; to make a base employment of; to debase; to abuse; to defile.
As an adjective profane is
unclean; ritually impure; unholy, desecrating a holy place or thing.
As a noun profane is
a person or thing that is profane.
inflexible |
contumacious |
Related terms |
Inflexible is a related term of contumacious.
As adjectives the difference between inflexible and contumacious
is that
inflexible is not flexible; not capable of bending or being bent; stiff; rigid; firm; unyielding while
contumacious is contemptuous of authority; willfully disobedient; rebellious.
light-hearted |
joyous |
Related terms |
Light-hearted is a related term of joyous.
As adjectives the difference between light-hearted and joyous
is that
light-hearted is while
joyous is full of joy; happy.
outrageous |
inane |
Related terms |
Outrageous is a related term of inane.
As adjectives the difference between outrageous and inane
is that
outrageous is cruel, violating morality or decency; provoking indignation or affront while
inane is lacking sense or meaning (often to the point of boredom or annoyance).
As a noun inane is
that which is void or empty.
ingenuity |
satire |
Related terms |
As nouns the difference between ingenuity and satire
is that
ingenuity is the ability to solve difficult problems, often in original, clever, and inventive ways while
satire is a literary device of writing or art which principally ridicules its subject often as an intended means of provoking or preventing change. Humour, irony and exaggeration are often used to aid this.
friendliness |
good_will |
Related terms |
Friendliness is a related term of good_will.
As a noun friendliness
is the quality of being friendly.
misbehavior |
mismanagement |
Related terms |
Misbehavior is a related term of mismanagement.
As nouns the difference between misbehavior and mismanagement
is that
misbehavior is action or conduct that is inappropriate, improper, incorrect, or unexpected while
mismanagement is the process or practice of managing ineptly, incompetently, or dishonestly.
fervent |
cordial |
Related terms |
Fervent is a related term of cordial.
As adjectives the difference between fervent and cordial
is that
fervent is exhibiting particular enthusiasm, zeal, conviction, persistence, or belief while
cordial is hearty; sincere; warm; affectionate.
As a noun cordial is
(uk|au|nz) a concentrated noncarbonated soft drink which is diluted with water before drinking.
stain |
pollution |
Synonyms |
Stain is a synonym of pollution.
As nouns the difference between stain and pollution
is that
stain is while
pollution is the act of polluting or the state of being polluted, especially the contamination of the environment by harmful substances.
guard |
carelessness |
Related terms |
Guard is a related term of carelessness.
As nouns the difference between guard and carelessness
is that
guard is a person who, or thing that, protects or watches over something while
carelessness is lack of care.
As a verb guard
is to protect from danger; to secure against surprise, attack, or injury; to keep in safety; to defend.
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