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Balm vs Comfort - What's the difference?

balm | comfort | Synonyms |

Balm is a synonym of comfort.


As nouns the difference between balm and comfort

is that balm is any of various aromatic resins exuded from certain plants, especially trees of the genus commiphora'' of africa, arabia and india and ''myroxylon of south america while comfort is contentment, ease.

As verbs the difference between balm and comfort

is that balm is (archaic) to anoint with balm, or with anything medicinal while comfort is to relieve the distress or suffering of; to provide comfort to.

Reciprocal vs Alternate - What's the difference?

reciprocal | alternate | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between reciprocal and alternate

is that reciprocal is of a feeling, action or such: mutual, uniformly felt or done by each party towards the other or others; two-way while alternate is being or succeeding by turns; one following the other in succession of time or place; by turns first one and then the other; hence, reciprocal.

As nouns the difference between reciprocal and alternate

is that reciprocal is of a number, the number obtained by dividing 1 by the given number; the result of exchanging the numerator and the denominator of a fraction while alternate is that which alternates with something else; vicissitude.

As a verb alternate is

to perform by turns, or in succession; to cause to succeed by turns; to interchange regularly.

Unpremeditated vs Chance - What's the difference?

unpremeditated | chance | Related terms |

Unpremeditated is a related term of chance.


As an adjective unpremeditated

is performed, but not planned or thought out in advance; extemporaneous, but not unintentional.

As a proper noun chance is

, an american pet form of chauncey, in modern usage also associated with the word chance.

Shillyshallying vs Irresponsible - What's the difference?

shillyshallying | irresponsible | Related terms |

Shillyshallying is a related term of irresponsible.


As nouns the difference between shillyshallying and irresponsible

is that shillyshallying is while irresponsible is someone who is not responsible.

As an adjective irresponsible is

lacking a sense of responsibility; incapable of or not chargeable with responsibility; unable to respond to obligation.

Clap vs Smite - What's the difference?

clap | smite | Synonyms |

Clap is a synonym of smite.


As verbs the difference between clap and smite

is that clap is to strike the palms of the hands together, creating a sharp sound while smite is (lb) to hit.

As a noun clap

is the act of striking the palms of the hands, or any two surfaces, together or clap can be gonorrhea.

Pungent vs Searching - What's the difference?

pungent | searching | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between pungent and searching

is that pungent is having a strong odor that stings the nose, said especially of acidic or spicy substances while searching is thorough.

As a verb searching is

present participle of lang=en.

As a noun searching is

search; hunt.

Delaying vs Inactive - What's the difference?

delaying | inactive | Related terms |

Delaying is a related term of inactive.


As verbs the difference between delaying and inactive

is that delaying is while inactive is .

As a noun delaying

is a delay.

As an adjective inactive is

inactivated.

Mixture vs Store - What's the difference?

mixture | store | Related terms |

Mixture is a related term of store.


As a noun mixture

is the act of mixing.

As a verb store is

.

Behold vs Peruse - What's the difference?

behold | peruse | Related terms |

Behold is a related term of peruse.


In lang=en terms the difference between behold and peruse

is that behold is to see, or to look at while peruse is to read completely.

As verbs the difference between behold and peruse

is that behold is to see, or to look at while peruse is to examine or consider with care.

As a noun peruse is

an examination or perusal; an instance of perusing.

Range vs Dominion - What's the difference?

range | dominion | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between range and dominion

is that range is a line or series of mountains, buildings, etc while dominion is power or the use of power; sovereignty over something; stewardship, supremacy.

As a verb range

is to travel {{term|over}} (an area, etc); to roam, wander.

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