present |
oblation |
Related terms |
As nouns the difference between present and oblation
is that
present is the current moment or period of time while
oblation is the offering of worship, thanks etc. to a deity.
As an adjective present
is relating to now, for the time being; current.
As a verb present
is to bring (someone) into the presence of (a person); to introduce formally.
As a proper noun Oblation is
the offering of bread and wine at the Eucharist.
afflict |
grieve |
Synonyms |
Afflict is a synonym of grieve.
As a verb afflict
is to cause (someone) pain, suffering or distress.
As an adjective grieve is
.
measure |
allowance |
Related terms |
As nouns the difference between measure and allowance
is that
measure is the quantity, size, weight, distance or capacity of a substance compared to a designated standard while
allowance is the act of allowing, granting, conceding, or admitting; authorization; permission; sanction; tolerance.
As verbs the difference between measure and allowance
is that
measure is to ascertain the quantity of a unit of material via calculated comparison with respect to a standard while
allowance is to put upon a fixed allowance (especially of provisions and drink); to supply in a fixed and limited quantity.
boast |
threaten |
Related terms |
As verbs the difference between boast and threaten
is that
boast is to brag; to talk loudly in praise of oneself while
threaten is to make a threat against someone; to use threats.
As a noun boast
is a brag, a loud positive appraisal of oneself.
puissance |
authority |
Related terms |
Puissance is a related term of authority.
As nouns the difference between puissance and authority
is that
puissance is power, might or potency while
authority is (
label) the power to enforce rules or give orders.
bright |
consuming |
Related terms |
Bright is a related term of consuming.
As a proper noun bright
is .
As a verb consuming is
.
As an adjective consuming is
holding one's attention or interest.
melancholy |
afflictive |
Synonyms |
Melancholy is a synonym of afflictive.
As adjectives the difference between melancholy and afflictive
is that
melancholy is affected with great sadness or depression while
afflictive is that causes physical or mental pain.
As a noun melancholy
is (historical) black bile, formerly thought to be one of the four "cardinal humours" of animal bodies.
overwhelming |
onerous |
Related terms |
Overwhelming is a related term of onerous.
As adjectives the difference between overwhelming and onerous
is that
overwhelming is overpowering, staggering, or irresistibly strong while
onerous is imposing]] or [[constitute|constituting a physical, mental, or figurative load which can be borne only with effort.
As a verb overwhelming
is present participle of
to overwhelm .
restful |
hushed |
Related terms |
Restful is a related term of hushed.
As adjectives the difference between restful and hushed
is that
restful is (computing) using rest (representational state transfer) while
hushed is very quietly in soft tones.
As a verb hushed is
(
hush).
ringlet |
girt |
Related terms |
Ringlet is a related term of girt.
As nouns the difference between ringlet and girt
is that
ringlet is a small ring while
girt is a horizontal structural member of post and beam architecture, typically attached to bridge two or more vertical members such as corner posts.
As a verb girt is
to gird or
girt can be (
gird).
As an adjective girt is
(nautical) bound by a cable; used of a vessel so moored by two anchors that she swings against one of the cables by force of the current or tide.
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