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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.

Consecrated vs Worshipped - What's the difference?

consecrated | worshipped | Related terms |

Consecrated is a related term of worshipped.


As verbs the difference between consecrated and worshipped

is that consecrated is (consecrate) while worshipped is (british) (worship).

Unlikely vs Dubious - What's the difference?

unlikely | dubious | Related terms |

Unlikely is a related term of dubious.


As adjectives the difference between unlikely and dubious

is that unlikely is not likely; improbable; not to be reasonably expected while dubious is arousing doubt; questionable; open to suspicion.

As an adverb unlikely

is in an improbable manner.

As a noun unlikely

is something or somebody considered unlikely.

Desolate vs Lone - What's the difference?

desolate | lone | Related terms |

Desolate is a related term of lone.


As an adjective desolate

is deserted and devoid of inhabitants.

As a verb desolate

is to deprive of inhabitants.

As a proper noun lone is

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