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Chunky vs Elephantine - What's the difference?

chunky | elephantine | Related terms |

Chunky is a related term of elephantine.


As adjectives the difference between chunky and elephantine

is that chunky is having chunks while elephantine is .

As a noun chunky

is (native american game).

Politeness vs Civilization - What's the difference?

politeness | civilization | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between politeness and civilization

is that politeness is the quality of being polite while civilization is an organized culture encompassing many communities, often on the scale of a nation or a people; a stage or system of social, political, or technical development.

As a proper noun civilization is

collectively, those people of the world considered to have a high standard of behavior and / or a high level of development. Commonly subjectively used by people of one society to exclusively refer to their society, or their elite sub-group, or a few associated societies, implying all others, in time or geography or status, as something less than civilised, as savages or barbarians. cf refinement, elitism, civilised society, the Civilised World

Corrupt vs Foul - What's the difference?

corrupt | foul | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between corrupt and foul

is that corrupt is to make corrupt; to change from good to bad; to draw away from the right path; to deprave; to pervert while foul is to clog or obstruct.

In intransitive terms the difference between corrupt and foul

is that corrupt is to become putrid or tainted; to putrefy; to rot while foul is to become entangled.

As a noun foul is

a breach of the rules of a game, especially one involving inappropriate contact with an opposing player in order to gain an advantage; as, for example, foot-tripping in soccer, or contact of any kind in basketball.

Strict vs Keen - What's the difference?

strict | keen | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between strict and keen

is that strict is strained; drawn close; tight while keen is showing a quick and ardent willingness or responsiveness, enthusiastic, eager; interested, intense.

As a verb keen is

to sharpen; to make cold.

As a noun keen is

a prolonged wail for a deceased person.

Distinguished vs Exemplary - What's the difference?

distinguished | exemplary | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between distinguished and exemplary

is that distinguished is celebrated, well-known or eminent because of past achievements; prestigious while exemplary is deserving honour, respect and admiration.

As a verb distinguished

is past tense of distinguish.

As a noun exemplary is

an example, or typical instance; an exemplar.

Disgusting vs Opprobrious - What's the difference?

disgusting | opprobrious | Related terms |

Disgusting is a related term of opprobrious.


As adjectives the difference between disgusting and opprobrious

is that disgusting is causing disgust; repulsive; distasteful while opprobrious is of or relating to opprobrium.

As a verb disgusting

is .

Denial vs Confutation - What's the difference?

denial | confutation | Related terms |

Denial is a related term of confutation.


As nouns the difference between denial and confutation

is that denial is (logic) the negation in logic while confutation is the act or process of confuting; refutation.

Idea vs Consideration - What's the difference?

idea | consideration | Related terms |


In lang=en terms the difference between idea and consideration

is that idea is a musical theme or melodic subject while consideration is a matter of inducement for something promised; something valuable given as recompense for a promise, which causes the promise to become binding as a contract.

As nouns the difference between idea and consideration

is that idea is an abstract archetype of a given thing, compared to which real-life examples are seen as imperfect approximations; pure essence, as opposed to actual examples while consideration is the thought process of considering, of taking everything into account.

Creep vs Stir - What's the difference?

creep | stir | Related terms |

Creep is a related term of stir.


As a proper noun creep

is (derogatory) the committee]] to re-elect the president, which raised money for [[w:richard nixon|richard nixon's campaign for 1972 reelection.

As a noun stir is

scorpion.

Acquiescent vs Enduring - What's the difference?

acquiescent | enduring | Related terms |

Acquiescent is a related term of enduring.


As adjectives the difference between acquiescent and enduring

is that acquiescent is willing to acquiesce, accept or agree to something without objection, protest or resistance while enduring is long-lasting.

As a verb enduring is

.

As a noun enduring is

endurance.

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