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Openhanded vs Ample - What's the difference?

openhanded | ample | Related terms |

Openhanded is a related term of ample.


As adjectives the difference between openhanded and ample

is that openhanded is (of a punch etc) done with an open hand rather than a fist while ample is large; great in size, extent, capacity, or bulk; spacious; roomy; widely extended.

Slow vs Expressionless - What's the difference?

slow | expressionless | Related terms |

Slow is a related term of expressionless.


As adjectives the difference between slow and expressionless

is that slow is taking a long time to move or go a short distance, or to perform an action; not quick in motion; proceeding at a low speed while expressionless is without expression.

As a verb slow

is to make (something) run, move, etc less quickly; to reduce the speed of.

As a noun slow

is someone who is slow; a sluggard.

As an adverb slow

is slowly.

Expedient vs Grand - What's the difference?

expedient | grand | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between expedient and grand

is that expedient is simple, easy, or quick; convenient while grand is of large size or extent; great; extensive; hence, relatively great; greatest; chief; principal.

As nouns the difference between expedient and grand

is that expedient is a method or means for achieving a particular result, especially when direct or efficient; a resource while grand is one thousand dollars (compare G).

As a proper noun Grand is

a commune in France.

Nonconforming vs Insane - What's the difference?

nonconforming | insane | Related terms |

Nonconforming is a related term of insane.


As adjectives the difference between nonconforming and insane

is that nonconforming is that does not conform, either to the rules of an established church, or to official regulations while insane is exhibiting unsoundness or disorder of mind; not sane; mad; deranged in mind; delirious; distracted .

Unprincipled vs Criminal - What's the difference?

unprincipled | criminal | Related terms |

Unprincipled is a related term of criminal.


As adjectives the difference between unprincipled and criminal

is that unprincipled is lacking moral values while criminal is being against the law; forbidden by law.

As a noun criminal is

a person who is guilty of a crime, notably breaking the law.

Dissolute vs Vicious - What's the difference?

dissolute | vicious | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between dissolute and vicious

is that dissolute is unrestrained by morality while vicious is pertaining to vice; characterised by immorality or depravity.

Ill-disposed vs Invidious - What's the difference?

ill-disposed | invidious | Related terms |

Ill-disposed is a related term of invidious.


As adjectives the difference between ill-disposed and invidious

is that ill-disposed is not much disposed towards somebody or something; unsympathetic while invidious is (of a distinction) offensively or unfairly discriminating.

Shriek vs Deny - What's the difference?

shriek | deny | Related terms |

Shriek is a related term of deny.


As verbs the difference between shriek and deny

is that shriek is to utter a loud, sharp, shrill sound or cry, as do some birds and beasts; to scream, as in a sudden fright, in horror or anguish while deny is to not allow.

As a noun shriek

is a sharp, shrill outcry or scream; a shrill wild cry such as is caused by sudden or extreme terror, pain, or the like.

Important vs Demanding - What's the difference?

important | demanding | Related terms |

Important is a related term of demanding.


As adjectives the difference between important and demanding

is that important is important while demanding is requiring much endurance, strength, or patience.

As a verb demanding is

.

Permission vs Concord - What's the difference?

permission | concord | Related terms |

Permission is a related term of concord.


As a noun permission

is authorisation; consent (especially formal consent from someone in authority).

As a proper noun concord is

the state capital of new hampshire.

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