plight |
occurrence |
Related terms |
As nouns the difference between plight and occurrence
is that
plight is a dire or unfortunate situation while
occurrence is actual instance where a situation arises.
As a verb plight
is to expose to risk; to pledge.
underrate |
debase |
Related terms |
Underrate is a related term of debase.
In lang=en terms the difference between underrate and debase
is that
underrate is to underestimate; to make too low a rate or estimate while
debase is to lower the value of (a currency) by reducing the amount of valuable metal in the coins.
As verbs the difference between underrate and debase
is that
underrate is to underestimate; to make too low a rate or estimate while
debase is to lower in character, quality, or value; to degrade.
As a noun underrate
is a price less than the value.
abhorrent |
scurrilous |
Related terms |
Abhorrent is a related term of scurrilous.
As adjectives the difference between abhorrent and scurrilous
is that
abhorrent is (archaic) inconsistent with; far removed from; strongly opposed to, as,
abhorrent thoughts while
scurrilous is (of a person) given to vulgar verbal abuse; foul-mouthed.
orthodox |
fixed |
Synonyms |
Orthodox is a synonym of fixed.
As adjectives the difference between orthodox and fixed
is that
orthodox is of or pertaining to the eastern orthodox church while
fixed is not changing, not able to be changed, staying the same.
As a verb fixed is
(
fix).
irritation |
ire |
Related terms |
Irritation is a related term of ire.
As nouns the difference between irritation and ire
is that
irritation is the act of irritating, or exciting, or the state of being irritated; excitement; stimulation, usually of an undue and uncomfortable kind; especially, excitement of anger or passion; provocation; annoyance; anger while
ire is .
breeze |
skedaddle |
Related terms |
Breeze is a related term of skedaddle.
As verbs the difference between breeze and skedaddle
is that
breeze is to buzz or
breeze can be to move casually, in a carefree manner while
skedaddle is to move or run away quickly.
As a noun breeze
is a gadfly; a horsefly or
breeze can be a light, gentle wind.
waste |
overthrow |
Related terms |
Waste is a related term of overthrow.
As verbs the difference between waste and overthrow
is that
waste is while
overthrow is to throw down to the ground, to overturn or
overthrow can be (intransitive) to throw (something) so that it goes too far.
As a noun overthrow is
a removal, especially of a ruler or government, by force or threat of force or
overthrow can be (sports) a throw that goes too far.
enjoin |
admonish |
Related terms |
As verbs the difference between enjoin and admonish
is that
enjoin is to lay upon, as an order or command; to give an injunction to; to direct with authority; to order; to charge while
admonish is to warn or notify of a fault; to reprove gently or kindly, but seriously; to exhort.
politeness |
homage |
Related terms |
Politeness is a related term of homage.
As nouns the difference between politeness and homage
is that
politeness is the quality of being polite while
homage is (historical) in feudalism, the formal oath of a vassal to honor his or her lord's rights.
As a verb homage is
(obsolete) to pay reverence to by external action.
exalted |
great |
Related terms |
Exalted is a related term of great.
As verbs the difference between exalted and great
is that
exalted is (
exalt) while
great is .
As an adjective exalted
is praised, or honored.
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