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Comprise vs Encircle - What's the difference?

comprise | encircle | Synonyms |

Comprise is a synonym of encircle.


As verbs the difference between comprise and encircle

is that comprise is to be made up of; to consist of (especially a comprehensive list of parts) while encircle is to surround, form a circle around.

Mercy vs Tenderness - What's the difference?

mercy | tenderness | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between mercy and tenderness

is that mercy is relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another while tenderness is a tendency to express warm, compassionate feelings.

As a proper noun Mercy

is {{given name|female|from=English}}, one of the less common Puritan virtue names.

Inspiring vs Gripping - What's the difference?

inspiring | gripping | Related terms |

Inspiring is a related term of gripping.


As adjectives the difference between inspiring and gripping

is that inspiring is providing inspiration; encouraging]]; [[stimulate|stimulating while gripping is catching the attention; exciting; interesting; absorbing; fascinating.

As verbs the difference between inspiring and gripping

is that inspiring is while gripping is .

As a noun gripping is

(pinching and spasmodic pain in the intestines).

Recount vs Speak - What's the difference?

recount | speak | Related terms |

Recount is a related term of speak.


As nouns the difference between recount and speak

is that recount is retelling, narration, rendering or recount can be a counting again, as of votes while speak is language, jargon, or terminology used uniquely in a particular environment or group or speak can be (dated) a low class bar, a speakeasy.

As verbs the difference between recount and speak

is that recount is to tell over; to relate in detail; to recite; to tell or narrate the particulars of or recount can be to count or reckon again while speak is to communicate with one's voice, to say words out loud.

Fit vs Incline - What's the difference?

fit | incline | Related terms |

Fit is a related term of incline.


As an abbreviation fit

is (travel industry|aviation) fully inclusive tour.

As a verb incline is

.

Stir vs Saunter - What's the difference?

stir | saunter | Related terms |

Stir is a related term of saunter.


As nouns the difference between stir and saunter

is that stir is scorpion while saunter is a leisurely walk or stroll.

As a verb saunter is

to stroll, or walk at a leisurely pace.

Dignified vs Sublime - What's the difference?

dignified | sublime | Related terms |

Dignified is a related term of sublime.


As verbs the difference between dignified and sublime

is that dignified is (dignify) while sublime is .

As an adjective dignified

is respectable.

Gaunt vs Starved - What's the difference?

gaunt | starved | Related terms |

Gaunt is a related term of starved.


As adjectives the difference between gaunt and starved

is that gaunt is lean, angular and bony while starved is approaching starvation, emaciated and malnourished.

As a verb starved is

(starve).

Victimise vs Cozen - What's the difference?

victimise | cozen | Related terms |

Victimise is a related term of cozen.


As verbs the difference between victimise and cozen

is that victimise is while cozen is (archaic) to cheat; to defraud; to beguile; to deceive, usually by small arts, or in a pitiful way.

Offensive vs Galling - What's the difference?

offensive | galling | Related terms |

Offensive is a related term of galling.


As a noun offensive

is offensive (posture of attacking or being able to attack).

As an adjective galling is

vexing, humiliating.

As a verb galling is

.

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