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Flattering vs Enhancing - What's the difference?

flattering | enhancing | Related terms |


As verbs the difference between flattering and enhancing

is that flattering is present participle of lang=en while enhancing is present participle of enhance.

As an adjective flattering

is attractive or good-looking; that makes one look good.

As a noun flattering

is the action of the verb to flatter.

Burnish vs Smooth - What's the difference?

burnish | smooth | Related terms |

Burnish is a related term of smooth.


As verbs the difference between burnish and smooth

is that burnish is to make smooth or shiny by rubbing; to polish; to shine while smooth is to make smooth or even.

As an adjective smooth is

having a texture that lacks friction not rough.

As an adverb smooth is

smoothly.

As a noun smooth is

something that is , or that goes smoothly and easily.

Creep vs Jog - What's the difference?

creep | jog | Related terms |


As verbs the difference between creep and jog

is that creep is to move slowly with the abdomen close to the ground while jog is to push slightly; to move or shake with a push or jerk, as to gain the attention of; to jolt.

As nouns the difference between creep and jog

is that creep is the movement of something that creeps (like worms or snails while jog is a form of exercise, slower than a run; an energetic trot.

As a proper noun CREEP

is the Committee to Re-elect the President, which raised money for Richard Nixon's campaign for 1972 reelection.

Unmixed vs Untarnished - What's the difference?

unmixed | untarnished | Related terms |

Unmixed is a related term of untarnished.


As adjectives the difference between unmixed and untarnished

is that unmixed is pure, not mixed or combined while untarnished is not tarnished.

Residence vs Tenement - What's the difference?

residence | tenement | Related terms |

Residence is a related term of tenement.


As nouns the difference between residence and tenement

is that residence is residence (place where one resides) while tenement is a building that is rented to multiple tenants, especially a low-rent, run-down one.

Finical vs Foppish - What's the difference?

finical | foppish | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between finical and foppish

is that finical is finicky, fastidious, overly precise or delicate while foppish is like a fop, a man overly concerned with his appearance.

Gather vs Accept - What's the difference?

gather | accept | Related terms |

Gather is a related term of accept.


As verbs the difference between gather and accept

is that gather is to collect; normally separate things while accept is to receive, especially with a consent, with favour, or with approval.

As a noun gather

is a plait or fold in cloth, made by drawing a thread through it; a pucker.

As an adjective accept is

(obsolete) accepted.

Ruinous vs Corrosive - What's the difference?

ruinous | corrosive | Related terms |

Ruinous is a related term of corrosive.


As adjectives the difference between ruinous and corrosive

is that ruinous is causing ruin; destructive, calamitous while corrosive is eating away; having the power of gradually wearing, hanging, or destroying the texture or substance of a body; as the corrosive action of an acid.

As a noun corrosive is

that which has the quality of eating or wearing away gradually.

Balmy vs Spicy - What's the difference?

balmy | spicy | Synonyms |

Balmy is a synonym of spicy.


As adjectives the difference between balmy and spicy

is that balmy is producing balm while spicy is of, pertaining to, or containing spice.

Elevated vs Famous - What's the difference?

elevated | famous | Related terms |

Elevated is a related term of famous.


As adjectives the difference between elevated and famous

is that elevated is raised, particularly above ground level while famous is well known.

As a verb elevated

is (elevate).

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