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Morose vs Mourn - What's the difference?

morose | mourn |


As an adjective morose

is sullen]], gloomy; showing a [[brood|brooding ill humour.

As a verb mourn is

to express sadness or sorrow for; to grieve over (especially a death).

As a noun mourn is

sorrow, grief.

Independently vs Respectively - What's the difference?

independently | respectively |


As adverbs the difference between independently and respectively

is that independently is in an independent manner while respectively is in a relative manner; often used when comparing lists, where the term denotes that the items in the lists correspond to each other in the order they are given.

Violent vs Explosive - What's the difference?

violent | explosive |


As adjectives the difference between violent and explosive

is that violent is involving extreme force or motion while explosive is with the capability to, or likely to, explode.

As nouns the difference between violent and explosive

is that violent is (obsolete) an assailant while explosive is substance.

As a verb violent

is (archaic) to urge with violence.

Forceful vs Violent - What's the difference?

forceful | violent |


As adjectives the difference between forceful and violent

is that forceful is with assertive force; powerful while violent is involving extreme force or motion.

As a verb violent is

(archaic) to urge with violence.

As a noun violent is

(obsolete) an assailant.

Deny vs Recant - What's the difference?

deny | recant |


As verbs the difference between deny and recant

is that deny is to not allow while recant is (ambitransitive) to withdraw or repudiate a statement or opinion formerly expressed, especially formally and publicly.

Closure vs Restriction - What's the difference?

closure | restriction |


As nouns the difference between closure and restriction

is that closure is an event or occurrence that signifies an ending while restriction is the act of restricting, or the state of being restricted.

Buzz vs Belief - What's the difference?

buzz | belief |


As nouns the difference between buzz and belief

is that buzz is a continuous, humming noise, as of bees; a confused murmur, as of general conversation in low tones while belief is mental acceptance of a claim as likely true.

As a verb buzz

is to make a low, continuous, humming or sibilant sound, like that made by bees with their wings.

Gunshot vs Firework - What's the difference?

gunshot | firework |


As nouns the difference between gunshot and firework

is that gunshot is the act of discharging a firearm while firework is a device using gunpowder and other chemicals which, when lit, emits a combination of coloured flames, sparks, whistles or bangs, and sometimes made to rocket high into the sky before exploding, used for entertainment or celebration.

Malapropos vs Meritorious - What's the difference?

malapropos | meritorious |


As adjectives the difference between malapropos and meritorious

is that malapropos is out of place; inappropriate while meritorious is deserving of merit or commendation; deserving reward.

Wornout vs Weary - What's the difference?

wornout | weary |

Wornout is likely misspelled.


Wornout has no English definition.

As an adjective weary is

having the strength exhausted by toil or exertion; tired; fatigued.

As a verb weary is

to make or to become weary.

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