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Tantalize vs Chagrin - What's the difference?

tantalize | chagrin | Related terms |

Tantalize is a related term of chagrin.


In lang=en terms the difference between tantalize and chagrin

is that tantalize is to bait (someone) by showing something desirable but leaving them unsatisfied while chagrin is to be vexed or annoyed.

As verbs the difference between tantalize and chagrin

is that tantalize is to tease (someone) by offering something desirable but keeping it out of reach while chagrin is to bother or vex; to mortify.

As a noun chagrin is

distress of mind caused by a failure of aims or plans, want of appreciation, mistakes etc; vexation or mortification.

Real vs Undefiled - What's the difference?

real | undefiled | Related terms |

Real is a related term of undefiled.


As a noun real

is real (former currency of spain).

As an adjective undefiled is

free from stain, blemish, evil or corruption; immaculate; uncorrupted.

Disposal vs Adaptation - What's the difference?

disposal | adaptation | Related terms |

Disposal is a related term of adaptation.


As nouns the difference between disposal and adaptation

is that disposal is an arrangement, categorization or classification of things while adaptation is (label) the quality of being adapted; adaption; adjustment.

Tainted vs Horrible - What's the difference?

tainted | horrible | Related terms |

Tainted is a related term of horrible.


As adjectives the difference between tainted and horrible

is that tainted is corrupted or filled with imperfections while horrible is causing horror; terrible; shocking.

As a verb tainted

is (taint).

As a noun horrible is

a thing that causes horror; a terrifying thing, particularly a prospective bad consequence asserted as likely to result from an act.

Speedy vs Handy - What's the difference?

speedy | handy | Related terms |

Speedy is a related term of handy.


As an adjective speedy

is rapid; swift.

As a noun handy is

tail.

Anticipate vs Engross - What's the difference?

anticipate | engross | Related terms |

Anticipate is a related term of engross.


In lang=en terms the difference between anticipate and engross

is that anticipate is to act before (someone), especially to prevent an action while engross is to completely engage the attention of.

As verbs the difference between anticipate and engross

is that anticipate is to act before (someone), especially to prevent an action while engross is (senseid) to write (a document) in large, aesthetic, and legible lettering; to make a finalized copy of.

Dispirit vs Discourage - What's the difference?

dispirit | discourage | Synonyms |


As verbs the difference between dispirit and discourage

is that dispirit is lower the morale of; make despondent; dishearten while discourage is to extinguish the courage of; to dishearten; to depress the spirits of; to deprive of confidence; to deject.

As a noun discourage is

{{cx|rare|lang=en}} Lack of courage.

Shield vs Brand - What's the difference?

shield | brand | Related terms |

Shield is a related term of brand.


As a noun shield

is anything that protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection.

As a verb shield

is to protect, to defend.

As an adjective brand is

burnt, branded.

Coalition vs Squad - What's the difference?

coalition | squad | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between coalition and squad

is that coalition is a temporary group or union of organizations, usually formed for a particular advantage while squad is a group of people organized for some common purpose, usually of about ten members.

Adjustment vs Temper - What's the difference?

adjustment | temper | Related terms |

Adjustment is a related term of temper.


As nouns the difference between adjustment and temper

is that adjustment is a small change; a minor correction; a modification while temper is a tendency to be of a certain type of mood.

As a verb temper is

to moderate or control.

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