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Positiveness vs Conviction - What's the difference?

positiveness | conviction | Related terms |

Positiveness is a related term of conviction.


In uncountable|lang=en terms the difference between positiveness and conviction

is that positiveness is (uncountable) the quality of being positive; positivity while conviction is (uncountable) the state of being convinced.

In countable|lang=en terms the difference between positiveness and conviction

is that positiveness is (countable) the result of being positive while conviction is (countable) a judgement of guilt in a court of law.

As nouns the difference between positiveness and conviction

is that positiveness is (uncountable) the quality of being positive; positivity while conviction is (countable) a firmly held belief.

Bound vs Moderation - What's the difference?

bound | moderation | Related terms |

Bound is a related term of moderation.


As nouns the difference between bound and moderation

is that bound is (often|used in plural) a boundary, the border which one must cross in order to enter or leave a territory or bound can be a sizeable jump, great leap while moderation is moderation.

As a verb bound

is (bind) or bound can be to surround a territory or other geographical entity or bound can be to leap, move by jumping.

As an adjective bound

is (with infinitive) obliged (to) or bound can be (obsolete) ready, prepared.

Propitious vs Hopeful - What's the difference?

propitious | hopeful | Related terms |

Propitious is a related term of hopeful.


As adjectives the difference between propitious and hopeful

is that propitious is favorable; benevolent (eg propitious weather ) while hopeful is feeling hope.

As a noun hopeful is

somebody who is hoping for success or victory.

Clasp vs Handclasp - What's the difference?

clasp | handclasp | Related terms |

Clasp is a related term of handclasp.


As nouns the difference between clasp and handclasp

is that clasp is a fastener or , particularly one that clasps while handclasp is a handshake.

As a verb clasp

is to take hold of; to grasp; to grab tightly.

Disorganised vs Terrorist - What's the difference?

disorganised | terrorist | Related terms |

Disorganised is a related term of terrorist.


As an adjective disorganised

is lacking order or organisation; confused; chaotic.

As a verb disorganised

is (disorganise).

As a noun terrorist is

terrorist.

Infuse vs Enrich - What's the difference?

infuse | enrich | Related terms |

Infuse is a related term of enrich.


In lang=en terms the difference between infuse and enrich

is that infuse is to make an infusion with (an ingredient); to tincture; to saturate while enrich is to add nutrients to foodstuffs; to fortify.

As verbs the difference between infuse and enrich

is that infuse is to cause to become an element of something; to insert or fill while enrich is to make (someone) rich or richer.

Permeate vs Dampen - What's the difference?

permeate | dampen | Related terms |

Permeate is a related term of dampen.


As verbs the difference between permeate and dampen

is that permeate is to pass through the pores or interstices of; to penetrate and pass through without causing rupture or displacement; -- applied especially to fluids which pass through substances of loose texture; as, water permeates sand while dampen is to smoke, to give off smoke.

As a noun permeate

is a watery by-product of milk production.

Joint vs Widespread - What's the difference?

joint | widespread | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between joint and widespread

is that joint is done by two or more people or organisations working together while widespread is affecting a large area (e.g. the entire land or body); broad in extent; widely diffused.

As a noun joint

is the point where two components of a structure join, but are still able to rotate.

As a verb joint

is to unite by a joint or joints; to fit together; to prepare so as to fit together.

Flammable vs Brilliant - What's the difference?

flammable | brilliant | Related terms |

Flammable is a related term of brilliant.


As adjectives the difference between flammable and brilliant

is that flammable is capable of burning, especially a liquid while brilliant is shining brightly.

As nouns the difference between flammable and brilliant

is that flammable is any flammable substance while brilliant is a finely cut gemstone, especially a diamond, having many facets.

Wretch vs Thing - What's the difference?

wretch | thing | Related terms |

Wretch is a related term of thing.


As nouns the difference between wretch and thing

is that wretch is an unhappy, unfortunate, or miserable person while thing is (chiefly|historical) a public assembly or judicial council in a germanic country.

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