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Taboo vs Interdict - What's the difference?

taboo | interdict | Related terms |

Taboo is a related term of interdict.


As nouns the difference between taboo and interdict

is that taboo is an inhibition or ban that results from social custom or emotional aversion while interdict is a papal decree prohibiting the administration of the sacraments from a political entity under the power of a single person (eg, a king or an oligarchy with similar powers) extreme unction/anointing of the sick is excepted.

As verbs the difference between taboo and interdict

is that taboo is to mark as taboo while interdict is (roman catholic) to exclude (someone or somewhere) from participation in church services; to place under a religious interdict.

As an adjective taboo

is excluded or forbidden from use, approach or mention.

Form vs Accomplish - What's the difference?

form | accomplish | Related terms |

Form is a related term of accomplish.


As a noun form

is shape.

As a verb accomplish is

to finish successfully.

Universal vs Threadbare - What's the difference?

universal | threadbare | Related terms |

Universal is a related term of threadbare.


As adjectives the difference between universal and threadbare

is that universal is of or pertaining to the universe while threadbare is (of cloth) shabby, frayed and worn to an extent that warp threads show.

As a noun universal

is (philosophy) a characteristic or property that particular things have in common.

Infraction vs Misunderstanding - What's the difference?

infraction | misunderstanding | Related terms |

Infraction is a related term of misunderstanding.


As nouns the difference between infraction and misunderstanding

is that infraction is (legal) a minor offence, petty crime while misunderstanding is a mistake as to the meaning of something; erroneous interpretation; misconception .

As a verb misunderstanding is

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Believe vs Beget - What's the difference?

believe | beget | Related terms |

Believe is a related term of beget.


As verbs the difference between believe and beget

is that believe is (label) to accept as true, particularly without absolute certainty (ie, as opposed to knowing) while beget is to cause; to produce.

Score vs Pick_up - What's the difference?

score | pick_up | Related terms |


In intransitive terms the difference between score and pick_up

is that score is to obtain something desired while pick_up is to restart or resume.

In transitive terms the difference between score and pick_up

is that score is to provide (a film, etc.) with a musical score while pick_up is to point out (a person's behaviour, habits, or actions) in a critical manner.

As an interjection score

is acknowledgement of success.

Elated vs Vivid - What's the difference?

elated | vivid | Related terms |

Elated is a related term of vivid.


As adjectives the difference between elated and vivid

is that elated is extremely happy and excited; delighted; pleased while vivid is (of perception) clear, detailed or powerful.

As a verb elated

is (elate).

As a noun vivid is

(new zealand) a felt-tipped permanent marker.

Lustiness vs Firmness - What's the difference?

lustiness | firmness | Related terms |

Lustiness is a related term of firmness.


As nouns the difference between lustiness and firmness

is that lustiness is the property of having or experiencing lust, of being lusty while firmness is the state of being firm; strength; permanence; stability; hardness; resolution.

Unadulterated vs Guileless - What's the difference?

unadulterated | guileless | Related terms |

Unadulterated is a related term of guileless.


As adjectives the difference between unadulterated and guileless

is that unadulterated is pure; not mixed or adulterated with anything while guileless is free from guile; honest but.

Speedily vs Posthaste - What's the difference?

speedily | posthaste | Related terms |

Speedily is a related term of posthaste.


As adverbs the difference between speedily and posthaste

is that speedily is in a speedy or fast manner while posthaste is quickly, as fast as someone travelling post; with great speed.

As a noun posthaste is

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