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Restoration vs Indemnification - What's the difference?

restoration | indemnification | Related terms |

Restoration is a related term of indemnification.


As nouns the difference between restoration and indemnification

is that restoration is the process of bringing an object back to its original state; the process of restoring something while indemnification is the act or process of indemnifying, preserving, or securing against loss, damage, or penalty.

Allotment vs Difference - What's the difference?

allotment | difference | Related terms |

Allotment is a related term of difference.


As nouns the difference between allotment and difference

is that allotment is the act of allotting; assignment while difference is difference.

Ancient vs Musty - What's the difference?

ancient | musty | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between ancient and musty

is that ancient is having lasted from a remote period; having been of long duration; of great age; very old while musty is having a stale odor.

As a noun ancient

is a person who is very old.

Glorious vs Fancy - What's the difference?

glorious | fancy | Related terms |

Glorious is a related term of fancy.


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between glorious and fancy

is that glorious is (obsolete) eager for glory or distinction; haughty; boastful; ostentatious; vainglorious while fancy is (obsolete) extravagant; above real value.

In colloquial|lang=en terms the difference between glorious and fancy

is that glorious is (colloquial) ecstatic; hilarious; elated with drink while fancy is (colloquial) unnecessarily complicated.

As adjectives the difference between glorious and fancy

is that glorious is exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory; noble; praiseworthy; excellent; illustrious; inspiring admiration; as, glorious deeds while fancy is decorative.

As a noun fancy is

the imagination.

As a verb fancy is

(formal) to appreciate without jealousy or greed.

Breeze vs Paddle - What's the difference?

breeze | paddle | Related terms |

Breeze is a related term of paddle.


In lang=en terms the difference between breeze and paddle

is that breeze is to buzz while paddle is to spank with a paddle.

As nouns the difference between breeze and paddle

is that breeze is a gadfly; a horsefly or breeze can be a light, gentle wind while paddle is a two-handed, single-bladed oar used to propel a canoe or a small boat.

As verbs the difference between breeze and paddle

is that breeze is to buzz or breeze can be to move casually, in a carefree manner while paddle is to propel something through water with a paddle, oar, hands, etc or paddle can be (british) to walk or dabble playfully in shallow water, especially at the seaside.

Pillager vs Brigang - What's the difference?

pillager | brigang | Related terms |

Pillager is a related term of brigang.


As nouns the difference between pillager and brigang

is that pillager is a person who pillages while brigang is robber, thief, highwayman.

Girlfriend vs Favourite - What's the difference?

girlfriend | favourite | Related terms |

Girlfriend is a related term of favourite.


As nouns the difference between girlfriend and favourite

is that girlfriend is a female partner in a romantic relationship while favourite is a person who enjoys special regard or favour.

As an adjective favourite is

preferred or liked above all others (unless qualified).

As a verb favourite is

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Fanaticism vs Superstition - What's the difference?

fanaticism | superstition | Synonyms |

Fanaticism is a synonym of superstition.


As nouns the difference between fanaticism and superstition

is that fanaticism is the characteristic or practice of being a fanatic while superstition is superstition.

Ailing vs Faint - What's the difference?

ailing | faint | Related terms |

Ailing is a related term of faint.


As nouns the difference between ailing and faint

is that ailing is an ailment while faint is the act of fainting.

As verbs the difference between ailing and faint

is that ailing is while faint is to lose consciousness caused by a lack of oxygen or nutrients to the brain, usually as a result of a suddenly reduced blood flow (may be caused by emotional trauma, loss of blood or various medical conditions).

As adjectives the difference between ailing and faint

is that ailing is sickly; sick; ill; unwell while faint is lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to swoon; as, faint with fatigue, hunger, or thirst.

Skim vs Sail - What's the difference?

skim | sail | Related terms |


As verbs the difference between skim and sail

is that skim is to pass lightly; to glide along in an even, smooth course; to glide along near the surface while sail is to be impelled or driven forward by the action of wind upon sails, as a ship on water; to be impelled on a body of water by steam or other power.

As an adjective skim

is having lowered fat content.

As a noun sail is

a piece of fabric attached to a boat and arranged such that it causes the wind to drive the boat along. The sail may be attached to the boat via a combination of mast, spars and ropes.

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