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Heart vs Eagerness - What's the difference?

heart | eagerness | Related terms |

Heart is a related term of eagerness.


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between heart and eagerness

is that heart is (obsolete) to give heart to; to hearten; to encourage while eagerness is (obsolete) tartness; sourness.

As nouns the difference between heart and eagerness

is that heart is (anatomy) a muscular organ that pumps blood through the body, traditionally thought to be the seat of emotion while eagerness is the state or quality of being eager; ardent desire.

As a verb heart

is (transitive|poetic|or|humorous) to be fond of often bracketed or abbreviated with a heart symbol.

Classify vs Gradate - What's the difference?

classify | gradate | Related terms |

Classify is a related term of gradate.


As verbs the difference between classify and gradate

is that classify is to identify by or divide into classes; to categorize while gradate is to change imperceptibly from one gradation of tone etc to another.

Spoil vs Disrupt - What's the difference?

spoil | disrupt | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between spoil and disrupt

is that spoil is to reveal the ending of (a story etc.); to ruin (a surprise) by exposing it ahead of time while disrupt is to interrupt or impede.

As verbs the difference between spoil and disrupt

is that spoil is to strip (someone who has been killed or defeated) of their arms or armour while disrupt is to throw into confusion or disorder.

As a noun spoil

is (Also in plural: spoils) Plunder taken from an enemy or victim.

As an adjective disrupt is

torn off or torn asunder; severed; disrupted.

Apostate vs Vagabond - What's the difference?

apostate | vagabond | Related terms |

Apostate is a related term of vagabond.


As adjectives the difference between apostate and vagabond

is that apostate is guilty of apostasy while vagabond is floating about without any certain direction; driven to and fro.

As nouns the difference between apostate and vagabond

is that apostate is a person who has renounced a religion or faith while vagabond is a person on a trip of indeterminate destination and/or length of time.

As a verb vagabond is

to roam, as a vagabond.

Religious vs Reverential - What's the difference?

religious | reverential | Related terms |

Religious is a related term of reverential.


As adjectives the difference between religious and reverential

is that religious is concerning religion while reverential is in a reverent manner, honoring, respectful.

As a noun religious

is a member of a religious order, ie a monk or nun.

Purport vs Trend - What's the difference?

purport | trend | Synonyms |

Purport is a synonym of trend.


As nouns the difference between purport and trend

is that purport is import, intention or purpose while trend is trend.

As a verb purport

is to convey, imply, or profess outwardly (often falsely).

Dirtying vs Uncleanness - What's the difference?

dirtying | uncleanness | Related terms |

Dirtying is a related term of uncleanness.


As a verb dirtying

is .

As a noun uncleanness is

(uncountable) the state of being unclean.

Displeasure vs Indignation - What's the difference?

displeasure | indignation | Synonyms |

Displeasure is a synonym of indignation.


As nouns the difference between displeasure and indignation

is that displeasure is a feeling of being displeased with something or someone; dissatisfaction; disapproval while indignation is an anger aroused by something perceived as an indignity, notably an offense or injustice.

Raise vs Jerk - What's the difference?

raise | jerk | Related terms |

Raise is a related term of jerk.


In weightlifting|lang=en terms the difference between raise and jerk

is that raise is (weightlifting) a shoulder exercise in which the arms are elevated against resistance while jerk is (weightlifting) a lift in which the weight is taken with a quick motion from shoulder height to a position above the head with arms fully extended and held there for a brief time.

As verbs the difference between raise and jerk

is that raise is (label) to cause to rise; to lift or elevate while jerk is to make a sudden uncontrolled movement or jerk can be to cure (meat) by cutting it into strips and drying it, originally in the sun.

As nouns the difference between raise and jerk

is that raise is (us) an increase in wages or salary; a rise (uk) while jerk is a sudden, often uncontrolled movement, especially of the body or jerk can be (caribbean) a rich, spicy jamaican marinade.

Cannonade vs Dissonance - What's the difference?

cannonade | dissonance | Related terms |

Cannonade is a related term of dissonance.


As nouns the difference between cannonade and dissonance

is that cannonade is firing artillery in a large amount for a length of time while dissonance is a harsh, discordant combination of sounds.

As a verb cannonade

is to discharge artillery fire.

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