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Unsteadiness vs Nimbleness - What's the difference?

unsteadiness | nimbleness | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between unsteadiness and nimbleness

is that unsteadiness is the quality of being unsteady while nimbleness is the quality of being nimble.

Narrowing vs Strangling - What's the difference?

narrowing | strangling | Related terms |

Narrowing is a related term of strangling.


As verbs the difference between narrowing and strangling

is that narrowing is while strangling is .

As nouns the difference between narrowing and strangling

is that narrowing is the part of a stocking that is narrowed while strangling is the crime of killing by strangling.

Stock vs Provision - What's the difference?

stock | provision | Synonyms |


In uk historical terms the difference between stock and provision

is that stock is the part of a tally formerly struck in the exchequer, which was delivered to the person who had lent the king money on account, as the evidence of indebtedness while provision is a nomination by the pope to a benefice before it became vacant, depriving the patron of his right of presentation.

As nouns the difference between stock and provision

is that stock is a store or supply while provision is an item of goods or supplies, especially food, obtained for future use.

As verbs the difference between stock and provision

is that stock is to have on hand for sale while provision is to supply with provisions.

As an adjective stock

is of a type normally available for purchase/in stock.

Sustain vs Connive - What's the difference?

sustain | connive | Related terms |

Sustain is a related term of connive.


As verbs the difference between sustain and connive

is that sustain is to maintain, or keep in existence while connive is to cooperate with others secretly in order to commit a crime; to collude.

As a noun sustain

is (music) a mechanism which can be used to hold a note, as the right pedal on a piano.

Scorn vs Underrate - What's the difference?

scorn | underrate | Related terms |

Scorn is a related term of underrate.


In lang=en terms the difference between scorn and underrate

is that scorn is to refuse to do something, as beneath oneself while underrate is to underestimate; to make too low a rate or estimate.

As verbs the difference between scorn and underrate

is that scorn is to feel or display contempt or disdain for something or somebody; to despise while underrate is to underestimate; to make too low a rate or estimate.

As nouns the difference between scorn and underrate

is that scorn is (uncountable) contempt or disdain while underrate is a price less than the value.

Present vs Concession - What's the difference?

present | concession | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between present and concession

is that present is the current moment or period of time while concession is the act of conceding, especially that of defeat.

As verbs the difference between present and concession

is that present is to bring (someone) into the presence of (a person); to introduce formally while concession is to grant or approve by means of a concession agreement.

As an adjective present

is relating to now, for the time being; current.

Misanthrope vs Pessimist - What's the difference?

misanthrope | pessimist | Related terms |

Pessimist is a synonym of misanthrope.



As nouns the difference between misanthrope and pessimist

is that misanthrope is one who hates all mankind; one who hates the human race while pessimist is someone who habitually expects the worst outcome; one who looks on the dark side of things.

Indiscreet vs Silly - What's the difference?

indiscreet | silly | Related terms |

Indiscreet is a related term of silly.


As adjectives the difference between indiscreet and silly

is that indiscreet is not discreet; wanting in discretion while silly is (label) pitiable; deserving of compassion; helpless.

As a noun silly is

(colloquial) a silly person; a fool.

Cut vs Abatement - What's the difference?

cut | abatement | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between cut and abatement

is that cut is an opening resulting from cutting while abatement is the act of abating, or the state of being abated; a lessening, diminution, or reduction; a moderation; removal or putting an end to; the suppression of.

As an adjective cut

is having been cut.

As a verb cut

is To incise, to cut into the surface of something.

Order vs Remark - What's the difference?

order | remark | Related terms |

Order is a related term of remark.


As nouns the difference between order and remark

is that order is , command while remark is act of pointing out or attentively noticing; notice or observation or remark can be a mark that replaces another mark.

As a verb remark is

to make a remark or remarks; to comment or remark can be to mark again (a piece of work).

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