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Decay vs Abatement - What's the difference?

decay | abatement | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between decay and abatement

is that decay is the process or result of being gradually decomposed 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 a verb decay

is to deteriorate, to get worse, to lose strength or health, to decline in quality.

Determine vs Consecrate - What's the difference?

determine | consecrate | Related terms |

Determine is a related term of consecrate.


As verbs the difference between determine and consecrate

is that determine is while consecrate is to declare, or otherwise make something holy.

As an adjective consecrate is

consecrated; devoted; dedicated; sacred.

Poke vs Ride - What's the difference?

poke | ride | Related terms |

Poke is a related term of ride.


As verbs the difference between poke and ride

is that poke is to prod or jab with a pointed object such as a finger or a stick while ride is .

As a noun poke

is (us|slang) a lazy person; a dawdler or poke can be or poke can be (dialectal) pokeweed.

Issue vs Remark - What's the difference?

issue | remark | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between issue and remark

is that issue is the act of passing or flowing out; a moving out from any enclosed place; egress; as, the issue of water from a pipe, of blood from a wound, of air from a bellows, of people from a house while remark is act of pointing out or attentively noticing; notice or observation.

As verbs the difference between issue and remark

is that issue is to pass or flow out; to run out, as from any enclosed place while remark is to make a remark or remarks; to comment.

Unbecoming vs Impolite - What's the difference?

unbecoming | impolite | Related terms |

Unbecoming is a related term of impolite.


As adjectives the difference between unbecoming and impolite

is that unbecoming is not flattering, attractive or appropriate while impolite is not polite; not of polished manners; wanting in good manners.

Resoluteness vs Perverseness - What's the difference?

resoluteness | perverseness | Related terms |

Resoluteness is a related term of perverseness.


As nouns the difference between resoluteness and perverseness

is that resoluteness is the state or characteristic of being resolute; determination or resolution while perverseness is the quality of being perverse; obstinacy or doggedness.

Carried vs Frist - What's the difference?

carried | frist |


As verbs the difference between carried and frist

is that carried is past tense of carry while frist is to sell (goods) on trust or credit.

As a noun frist is

a certain space or period of time; respite.

Constancy vs Fixedness - What's the difference?

constancy | fixedness | Synonyms |

Constancy is a synonym of fixedness.


As nouns the difference between constancy and fixedness

is that constancy is (uncountable) the quality of being constant; steadiness or faithfulness in action, affections, purpose, etc while fixedness is the state or condition of being fixed.

Travel vs Slide - What's the difference?

travel | slide | Related terms |


In intransitive terms the difference between travel and slide

is that travel is to pass from here to there; to move or transmit; to go from one place to another while slide is to pass along smoothly or unobservedly; to move gently onward without friction or hindrance.

In transitive terms the difference between travel and slide

is that travel is to force to journey while slide is to pass or put imperceptibly; to slip.

Irascible vs Ghastly - What's the difference?

irascible | ghastly | Related terms |

Irascible is a related term of ghastly.


As adjectives the difference between irascible and ghastly

is that irascible is easily provoked to outbursts of anger; irritable while ghastly is like a ghost in appearance; deathlike; pale; pallid; dismal.

As an adverb ghastly is

in a ghastly manner.

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