As nouns the difference between assimilation and homologation

is that assimilation is the act of assimilating or the state of being assimilated while homologation is any reaction that converts a compound into the next member of a homologous series, usually by lengthening a carbon chain.

As verbs the difference between irritating and nettling

is that irritating is while nettling is .

As an adjective irritating

is causing irritation, annoyance or pain.

As a noun nettling is

(ropemaking) a process, resembling splicing, by which two ropes are joined so as to form one rope.

As nouns the difference between surrender and resistance

is that surrender is an act of surrendering, submission into the possession of another; abandonment, resignation while resistance is resistance (all meanings).

As a verb surrender

is to give up into the power, control, or possession of another; specifically (military) to yield (a town, a fortification, etc) to an enemy.

As nouns the difference between mull and contemplation

is that mull is trash, garbage, refuse, waste while contemplation is the act of the mind in considering with attention; continued attention of the mind to a particular subject; meditation; musing; study.

As nouns the difference between franking and postage

is that franking is device or marking such as postage stamp, printed or stamped impressions, codings, labels, manuscript writings, or any other authorized form of markings affixed or applied to mails to qualify them to be postally serviced while postage is the charge for posting an item.

As a verb franking

is .

As a noun hommage

is a homage, especially something in an artwork which has been done in respectful imitation of another artist.

As a verb tribute is

.

As nouns the difference between compression and compassion

is that compression is an increase in density; the act of compressing, or the state of being compressed; compaction while compassion is deep awareness of the suffering of another, coupled with the wish to relieve it.

As a verb compassion is

to pity.

As nouns the difference between jellyfish and cheese

is that jellyfish is (zoology) an almost transparent aquatic being; any one of the acalephs, especially one of the larger species, having a jellylike appearance while cheese is (uncountable) a dairy product made from curdled or cultured milk or cheese can be (slang) wealth, fame, excellence, importance.

As a verb cheese is

to prepare curds for making cheese or cheese can be (slang) to stop; to refrain from or cheese can be (gaming|slang) to use an unsporting tactic; to repeatedly use an attack which is overpowered or difficult to counter.

As an interjection cheese is

(photography).

As nouns the difference between sideboard and chest

is that sideboard is a piece of dining room furniture having drawers and shelves for linen and tableware; originally for serving food while chest is a box, now usually a large strong box with a secure convex lid or chest can be debate; quarrel; strife; enmity.

As a verb chest is

to hit with one's chest (front of one's body).

As a verb decrypter

is to attempt to decipher, decode or decrypt, while not knowing the secret, key or password used to encrypt the message, hard drive or signal.

As a noun tomato is

tomato.