content |
saw |
As a noun content
is (uncountable) that which is contained or
content can be satisfaction; contentment.
As an adjective content
is satisfied; in a state of satisfaction.
As a verb content
is to give contentment or satisfaction; to satisfy; to gratify; to appease.
engross |
appeal |
In transitive terms the difference between engross and appeal
is that
engross is to completely engage the attention of while
appeal is to call upon another to decide a question controverted, to corroborate a statement, to vindicate one's rights, etc.; as, I appeal to all mankind for the truth of what is alleged. Hence: To call on one for aid; to make earnest request.
In transitive obsolete terms the difference between engross and appeal
is that
engross is to thicken; to condense while
appeal is to accuse (someone of something).
As verbs the difference between engross and appeal
is that
engross is (
finalize) To write (a document) in large, aesthetic, and legible lettering; to make a finalized copy of while
appeal is to accuse (someone of something).
As a noun appeal is
(a) An application for the removal of a cause or suit from an inferior to a superior judge or court for re-examination or review. (b) The mode of proceeding by which such removal is effected. (c) The right of appeal. (d) An accusation; a process which formerly might be instituted by one private person against another for some heinous crime demanding punishment for the particular injury suffered, rather than for the offense against the public. (e) An accusation of a felon at common law by one of his accomplices, which accomplice was then called an approver.
hectic |
tight |
In obsolete terms the difference between hectic and tight
is that
hectic is a flush like one produced by such a fever while
tight is to tighten.
As a noun hectic
is a hectic fever.
As an adverb tight is
firmly, so as not to come loose easily.
As a verb tight is
to tighten.
focus |
feature |
As nouns the difference between focus and feature
is that
focus is a point at which reflected or refracted rays of light converge while
feature is one's structure or make-up; form, shape, bodily proportions.
As verbs the difference between focus and feature
is that
focus is to cause (rays of light, etc) to converge at a single point while
feature is to ascribe the greatest importance to something within a certain context.
taint |
maculate |
As verbs the difference between taint and maculate
is that
taint is to (
l) or (
l) (something) with an external (
l), either (
l) or (
l) or
taint can be to damage, as a lance, without breaking it; also, to break, as a lance, but usually in an unknightly or unscientific manner while
maculate is to spot; to stain; to blur.
As a noun taint
is a (
l), (
l) or (
l), especially in (
l) or
taint can be a (
l) with a (
l), which fails of its intended (
l) or
taint can be (slang) the (
l).
As an adjective maculate is
marked with spots or maculae; blotched.
work |
post |
As nouns the difference between work and post
is that
work is
employment while
post is post, mail.
As a verb work
is to do a specific task by employing physical or mental powers.
gifted |
bestowed |
As verbs the difference between gifted and bestowed
is that
gifted is past tense of gift while
bestowed is past tense of bestow.
As an adjective gifted
is endowed with special, in particular intellectual, abilities.
discontent |
morose |
As adjectives the difference between discontent and morose
is that
discontent is not content; discontented; dissatisfied while
morose is sullen]], gloomy; showing a [[brood|brooding ill humour.
As a noun discontent
is dissatisfaction.
As a verb discontent
is to deprive of contentment; to make uneasy; to dissatisfy.
discontent |
disgust |
As nouns the difference between discontent and disgust
is that
discontent is dissatisfaction while
disgust is an intense dislike or loathing someone feels for something bad or nasty.
As verbs the difference between discontent and disgust
is that
discontent is to deprive of contentment; to make uneasy; to dissatisfy while
disgust is to cause an intense dislike for something.
As an adjective discontent
is not content; discontented; dissatisfied.
discontent |
complaining |
As nouns the difference between discontent and complaining
is that
discontent is dissatisfaction while
complaining is the act by which someone complaints; a complaint.
As verbs the difference between discontent and complaining
is that
discontent is to deprive of contentment; to make uneasy; to dissatisfy while
complaining is present participle of lang=en.
As an adjective discontent
is not content; discontented; dissatisfied.
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