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Contravene vs Nullify - What's the difference?

contravene | nullify | Synonyms |

Contravene is a synonym of nullify.


As verbs the difference between contravene and nullify

is that contravene is to act contrary to an order, or fail to conform to a regulation while nullify is (legal) to make legally invalid.

Scar vs Depression - What's the difference?

scar | depression | Related terms |

Scar is a related term of depression.


As nouns the difference between scar and depression

is that scar is a permanent mark on the skin sometimes caused by the healing of a wound or scar can be a cliff or scar can be a marine food fish, the scarus or parrotfish while depression is depression (area that is lower than its surroundings).

As a verb scar

is to mark the skin permanently.

Smartness vs Activity - What's the difference?

smartness | activity | Related terms |

Smartness is a related term of activity.


As nouns the difference between smartness and activity

is that smartness is (uncountable) the state or quality of being smart while activity is the state or quality of being active; nimbleness; agility; vigorous action or operation; energy; active force; as, an increasing variety of human activities.

Becoming vs Consonant - What's the difference?

becoming | consonant | Related terms |

Becoming is a related term of consonant.


As nouns the difference between becoming and consonant

is that becoming is (chiefly|philosophy) the act or process in which something becomes while consonant is (lb) a sound that results from the passage of air through restrictions of the oral cavity; any sound that is not the dominant sound of a syllable, the dominant sound generally being a vowel.

As adjectives the difference between becoming and consonant

is that becoming is pleasingly suitable; fit; congruous while consonant is characterized by harmony or agreement.

As a verb becoming

is .

Quiet vs Docile - What's the difference?

quiet | docile | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between quiet and docile

is that quiet is with little or no sound; free from of disturbing noise while docile is yielding to control or supervision, direction, or management.

As a verb quiet

is to become quiet, silent, still, tranquil, calm.

As a noun quiet

is the absence of sound; quietness.

Prelate vs Deacon - What's the difference?

prelate | deacon | Related terms |

Prelate is a related term of deacon.


As a proper noun prelate

is a village in saskatchewan, canada.

As a noun deacon is

(church history) a designated minister of charity in the early church (see acts 6:1-6).

As a verb deacon is

(christianity|music) for a choir leader to lead a hymn by speaking one or two lines at a time, which are then sung by the choir.

Abundant vs Multitudinous - What's the difference?

abundant | multitudinous | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between abundant and multitudinous

is that abundant is fully sufficient; found in copious supply; in great quantity; overflowing while multitudinous is existing in great numbers; innumerable.

Brisk vs Showy - What's the difference?

brisk | showy | Related terms |

Brisk is a related term of showy.


As adjectives the difference between brisk and showy

is that brisk is full of liveliness and activity; characterized by quickness of motion or action; lively; spirited; quick while showy is (sometimes|derogatory) calling attention; flashy; standing out to the eye.

As a verb brisk

is to make or become lively; to enliven; to animate.

Diffidence vs Distrust - What's the difference?

diffidence | distrust | Synonyms |

Diffidence is a synonym of distrust.


As nouns the difference between diffidence and distrust

is that diffidence is the state of being diffident, timid or shy; reticence or self-effacement while distrust is lack of trust or confidence.

As a verb distrust is

to put no trust in; to have no confidence in.

Uncomfortable vs Downhearted - What's the difference?

uncomfortable | downhearted | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between uncomfortable and downhearted

is that uncomfortable is not comfortable while downhearted is sad.

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