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Withstand vs Counteract - What's the difference?

withstand | counteract | Related terms |

Withstand is a related term of counteract.


As verbs the difference between withstand and counteract

is that withstand is to resist or endure (something) successfully while counteract is to act in opposition to; thwart; to hinder, defeat, or frustrate, by contrary agency or influence; as, to counteract the effect of medicines; to counteract good advice.

Intellectual vs Thoughtful - What's the difference?

intellectual | thoughtful | Synonyms |

Intellectual is a synonym of thoughtful.


As adjectives the difference between intellectual and thoughtful

is that intellectual is belonging to, or performed by, the intellect; mental or cognitive; as, intellectual powers, activities, etc while thoughtful is demonstrating thought or careful consideration.

As a noun intellectual

is an intelligent, learned person, especially one who discourses about learned matters.

Efface vs Smear - What's the difference?

efface | smear | Related terms |

Efface is a related term of smear.


As verbs the difference between efface and smear

is that efface is while smear is to spread (a substance, especially one that colours or is dirty) across a surface by rubbing.

As a noun smear is

a mark made by smearing.

Sincere vs Distinct - What's the difference?

sincere | distinct | Related terms |

Sincere is a related term of distinct.


As adjectives the difference between sincere and distinct

is that sincere is sincere while distinct is capable of being perceived very clearly.

Elate vs Inspirited - What's the difference?

elate | inspirited | Synonyms |

Elate is a synonym of inspirited.


As verbs the difference between elate and inspirited

is that elate is to make joyful or proud while inspirited is (inspirit).

As an adjective elate

is elated; exultant.

Weight vs Supremacy - What's the difference?

weight | supremacy | Related terms |

Weight is a related term of supremacy.


As nouns the difference between weight and supremacy

is that weight is the force on an object due to the gravitational attraction between it and the earth (or whatever astronomical object it is primarily influenced by) while supremacy is the quality of being supreme.

As a verb weight

is to add weight to something, in order to make it heavier.

Concern vs Discretion - What's the difference?

concern | discretion | Related terms |

Concern is a related term of discretion.


As nouns the difference between concern and discretion

is that concern is that which affects one's welfare or happiness while discretion is discretion.

As a verb concern

is (label) to relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to.

Defeat vs Prostrate - What's the difference?

defeat | prostrate | Related terms |

Defeat is a related term of prostrate.


As verbs the difference between defeat and prostrate

is that defeat is to overcome in battle or contest while prostrate is (senseid)(often reflexive) to lie flat or facedown.

As a noun defeat

is the act of defeating or being defeated.

As an adjective prostrate is

lying flat, facedown.

Implement vs Channel - What's the difference?

implement | channel | Related terms |

Implement is a related term of channel.


As a noun implement

is a tool or instrument for working with.

As a verb implement

is to bring about; to put into practice.

As a proper noun channel is

(by ellipsis) the english channel.

Break vs Quarrel - What's the difference?

break | quarrel | Related terms |

Break is a related term of quarrel.


As nouns the difference between break and quarrel

is that break is break while quarrel is a verbal dispute or heated argument or quarrel can be a diamond-shaped piece of coloured glass forming part of a stained glass window.

As a verb quarrel is

to disagree.

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