As nouns the difference between ducks and pigeons

is that ducks is while pigeons is .

As nouns the difference between category and department

is that category is a group, often named or numbered, to which items are assigned based on similarity or defined criteria while department is a part, portion, or subdivision.

As nouns the difference between punishment and chastening

is that punishment is the act or process of punishing, imposing and/or applying a sanction while chastening is the act by which somebody is chastened.

As a verb chastening is

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As adjectives the difference between based and focused

is that based is founded on; having a basis; often used in combining forms while focused is centered or concentrated.

As verbs the difference between based and focused

is that based is past tense of base while focused is past tense of focus.

As nouns the difference between highball and collins

is that highball is a cocktail made from spirit plus soda water etc while collins is any of various alcoholic drinks made with lemon juice, sugar, and carbonated water.

As a verb highball

is to make an estimate which tends toward exaggeration.

As a verb deliver

is to set free.

As a noun throwdown is

(slang|wrestling) a fall, indicating defeat or throwdown can be (slang) a fight or brawl; or, a challenge or incitement to fight.

As nouns the difference between penury and pauperisation

is that penury is extreme want; poverty; destitution while pauperisation is pauperization.

As verbs the difference between twinkle and gaze

is that twinkle is to shine with a flickering light; to glimmer while gaze is to stare intently or earnestly.

As nouns the difference between twinkle and gaze

is that twinkle is a sparkle or glimmer of light while gaze is a fixed look; a look of eagerness, wonder, or admiration; a continued look of attention.

As adjectives the difference between tougher and harder

is that tougher is (tough) while harder is (hard).

As a noun harder is

(south africa) any of several species of mullet often used to make bokkoms.

As a verb bared

is (bare).

As an adjective uncovered is

not covered or protected from the weather etc.