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Rankle vs Fret - What's the difference?

rankle | fret | Related terms |

Rankle is a related term of fret.


As a verb rankle

is (intransitive) to cause irritation or deep bitterness.

As an adjective fret is

cold.

Heavy vs Broad - What's the difference?

heavy | broad | Synonyms |

Heavy is a synonym of broad.


As adjectives the difference between heavy and broad

is that heavy is (of a physical object) having great weight or heavy can be having the heaves while broad is wide in extent or scope.

As nouns the difference between heavy and broad

is that heavy is a villain or bad guy; the one responsible for evil or aggressive acts while broad is (dated) a prostitute, a woman of loose morals.

As an adverb heavy

is heavily.

As a verb heavy

is to make heavier.

Revocation vs Dissolution - What's the difference?

revocation | dissolution | Related terms |

Revocation is a related term of dissolution.


As nouns the difference between revocation and dissolution

is that revocation is revocation; act of revoking while dissolution is the termination of an organized body or legislative assembly, especially a formal dismissal.

Yelp vs Hoot - What's the difference?

yelp | hoot | Related terms |

Yelp is a related term of hoot.


As nouns the difference between yelp and hoot

is that yelp is an abrupt, high-pitched noise or utterance while hoot is a derisive cry or shout.

As verbs the difference between yelp and hoot

is that yelp is to utter an abrupt, high-pitched noise while hoot is to cry out or shout in contempt.

Momentous vs Pronounced - What's the difference?

momentous | pronounced | Related terms |

Momentous is a related term of pronounced.


As adjectives the difference between momentous and pronounced

is that momentous is outstanding in importance, of great consequence while pronounced is uttered]], [[articulate|articulated.

As a verb pronounced is

(pronounce).

Brumous vs Smoggy - What's the difference?

brumous | smoggy | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between brumous and smoggy

is that brumous is foggy or misty; wintry while smoggy is having smog.

As a noun Smoggy is

a person from Middlesbrough.

Probable vs Justifiable - What's the difference?

probable | justifiable | Related terms |

Probable is a related term of justifiable.


As adjectives the difference between probable and justifiable

is that probable is likely or most likely to be true while justifiable is that can be justified.

Flippant vs Disrespectful - What's the difference?

flippant | disrespectful | Synonyms |

Flippant is a synonym of disrespectful.


As adjectives the difference between flippant and disrespectful

is that flippant is (archaic) glib; speaking with ease and rapidity while disrespectful is lacking respect.

Noose vs Aperture - What's the difference?

noose | aperture | Related terms |

Noose is a related term of aperture.


As nouns the difference between noose and aperture

is that noose is an adjustable loop of rope, eg the one placed around the neck in hangings, or the one at the end of a lasso while aperture is an opening; an open space; a gap, cleft, or chasm; a passage perforated; a hole; as, an aperture in a wall.

As a verb noose

is to tie or catch in a noose; to entrap or ensnare.

Smudge vs Disfigure - What's the difference?

smudge | disfigure | Related terms |

Smudge is a related term of disfigure.


As verbs the difference between smudge and disfigure

is that smudge is to obscure by blurring; to smear while disfigure is change the appearance of something/someone to the negative.

As a noun smudge

is a blemish; a smear.

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