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Exhibit vs Espy - What's the difference?

exhibit | espy | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between exhibit and espy

is that exhibit is to demonstrate while espy is to inspect narrowly; to examine and keep watch upon; to watch; to observe.

In intransitive terms the difference between exhibit and espy

is that exhibit is to put on a public display while espy is to look or search narrowly; to look about; to watch; to take notice; to spy.

As a noun exhibit

is an instance of exhibiting.

Vouch vs Assert - What's the difference?

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Vouch is a related term of assert.


As verbs the difference between vouch and assert

is that vouch is to take responsibility for; to express confidence in; to witness; to obtest while assert is to declare with assurance or plainly and strongly; to state positively.

As nouns the difference between vouch and assert

is that vouch is warrant; attestation while assert is (computer science) an assert statement; a section of source code which tests whether an expected condition is true.

Allege vs Snarl - What's the difference?

allege | snarl | Related terms |

Allege is a related term of snarl.


As verbs the difference between allege and snarl

is that allege is while snarl is to form raised work upon the outer surface of (thin metal ware) by the repercussion of a snarling iron upon the inner surface.

As a noun snarl is

a knot or complication of hair, thread, or the like, difficult to disentangle; entanglement; hence, intricate complication; embarrassing difficulty.

Despoilment vs Desolation - What's the difference?

despoilment | desolation | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between despoilment and desolation

is that despoilment is the act of despoiling; a plundering; despoliation while desolation is the act of desolating or laying waste; destruction of inhabitants; depopulation.

Efficient vs Serviceable - What's the difference?

efficient | serviceable | Related terms |

Efficient is a related term of serviceable.


As adjectives the difference between efficient and serviceable

is that efficient is efficient while serviceable is easy to service.

Roving vs Loose - What's the difference?

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Roving is a related term of loose.


As adjectives the difference between roving and loose

is that roving is wandering freely while loose is not fixed in place tightly or firmly.

As verbs the difference between roving and loose

is that roving is while loose is to let loose, to free from restraints or loose can be .

As nouns the difference between roving and loose

is that roving is a long and narrow bundle of fibre, usually used to spin woollen yarn while loose is (archery) the release of an arrow.

As an interjection loose is

(archery) begin shooting; release your arrows.

Uncouth vs Inelegant - What's the difference?

uncouth | inelegant | Related terms |

Uncouth is a related term of inelegant.


As adjectives the difference between uncouth and inelegant

is that uncouth is (archaic) unfamiliar, strange, foreign while inelegant is inelegant (not elegant).

Eagerness vs Oppression - What's the difference?

eagerness | oppression | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between eagerness and oppression

is that eagerness is the state or quality of being eager; ardent desire while oppression is the exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner.

Confused vs Unruly - What's the difference?

confused | unruly | Related terms |

Confused is a related term of unruly.


As adjectives the difference between confused and unruly

is that confused is (lb) unable to think clearly or understand while unruly is wild; uncontrolled.

As a verb confused

is (confuse).

Destruction vs Overthrow - What's the difference?

destruction | overthrow | Related terms |

Destruction is a related term of overthrow.


As nouns the difference between destruction and overthrow

is that destruction is the act of destroying while overthrow is a removal, especially of a ruler or government, by force or threat of force or overthrow can be (sports) a throw that goes too far.

As a verb overthrow is

to throw down to the ground, to overturn or overthrow can be (intransitive) to throw (something) so that it goes too far.

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