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Plight vs Occurrence - What's the difference?

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 vs Debase - What's the difference?

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 vs Scurrilous - What's the difference?

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 vs Fixed - What's the difference?

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 vs Ire - What's the difference?

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 vs Skedaddle - What's the difference?

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 vs Overthrow - What's the difference?

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 vs Admonish - What's the difference?

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 vs Homage - What's the difference?

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 vs Great - What's the difference?

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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