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Pound vs Pulverise - What's the difference?

pound | pulverise | Synonyms |


In transitive terms the difference between pound and pulverise

is that pound is to crush to pieces; to pulverize while pulverise is to completely destroy, especially by crushing to fragments or a powder.

As verbs the difference between pound and pulverise

is that pound is to confine in, or as in, a pound; to impound while pulverise is to completely destroy, especially by crushing to fragments or a powder.

As a noun pound

is short for pound-force, a unit of force/weight.

Monumental vs Glorious - What's the difference?

monumental | glorious | Related terms |

Monumental is a related term of glorious.


As adjectives the difference between monumental and glorious

is that monumental is in the manner of a monument while glorious is exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory; noble; praiseworthy; excellent; illustrious; inspiring admiration; as, glorious deeds.

Scum vs Suds - What's the difference?

scum | suds | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between scum and suds

is that scum is a layer of impurities that accumulates at the surface of a liquid (especially molten metal or water) while suds is lather, foam.

As a verb scum

is to remove the layer of scum from (a liquid etc.).

Togs vs Wardrobe - What's the difference?

togs | wardrobe | Related terms |

Togs is a related term of wardrobe.


As nouns the difference between togs and wardrobe

is that togs is while wardrobe is a cabinet in which clothes may be stored.

As verbs the difference between togs and wardrobe

is that togs is (tog) while wardrobe is to provide (a film, a customer, etc) with clothing.

Infer vs Comprehend - What's the difference?

infer | comprehend | Related terms |

Infer is a related term of comprehend.


As verbs the difference between infer and comprehend

is that infer is to introduce (something) as a reasoned conclusion; to conclude by reasoning or deduction, as from premises or evidence while comprehend is .

Amusing vs Witticism - What's the difference?

amusing | witticism | Related terms |

Amusing is a related term of witticism.


As a verb amusing

is .

As an adjective amusing

is entertaining.

As a noun witticism is

a witty remark.

Loathsome vs Unsavoury - What's the difference?

loathsome | unsavoury | Related terms |

Loathsome is a related term of unsavoury.


As adjectives the difference between loathsome and unsavoury

is that loathsome is highly offensive; sickening, abominable while unsavoury is (british).

Fervent vs Quick - What's the difference?

fervent | quick | Related terms |

Fervent is a related term of quick.


As adjectives the difference between fervent and quick

is that fervent is exhibiting particular enthusiasm, zeal, conviction, persistence, or belief while quick is moving with speed, rapidity or swiftness, or capable of doing so; rapid; fast.

As an adverb quick is

(colloquial) with speed, quickly.

As a noun quick is

raw or sensitive flesh, especially that underneath finger and toe nails.

As a verb quick is

to amalgamate surfaces prior to gilding or silvering by dipping them into a solution of mercury in nitric acid.

Wretchedness vs Catastrophe - What's the difference?

wretchedness | catastrophe | Related terms |

Wretchedness is a related term of catastrophe.


As a noun wretchedness

is an unhappy state of mental or physical suffering.

As a verb catastrophe is

.

Aggravation vs Worry - What's the difference?

aggravation | worry | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between aggravation and worry

is that aggravation is the act of aggravating, or making worse; used of evils, natural or moral; the act of increasing in severity or heinousness; something additional to a crime or wrong and enhancing its guilt or injurious consequences while worry is a strong feeling of anxiety.

As a verb worry is

to seize or shake by the throat, especially of a dog or wolf.

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