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Smear vs Railing - What's the difference?

smear | railing | Related terms |

Smear is a related term of railing.


As verbs the difference between smear and railing

is that smear is to spread (a substance, especially one that colours or is dirty) across a surface by rubbing while railing is .

As nouns the difference between smear and railing

is that smear is a mark made by smearing while railing is a fence or barrier consisting of one or more horizontal rails and vertical supports.

Unhealthful vs Adverse - What's the difference?

unhealthful | adverse | Related terms |

Unhealthful is a related term of adverse.


As adjectives the difference between unhealthful and adverse

is that unhealthful is not healthy; detrimental to health while adverse is unfavorable; antagonistic in purpose or effect; hostile; actively opposing one's interests or wishes; contrary to one's welfare; acting against; working in an opposing direction.

Hasp vs Snap - What's the difference?

hasp | snap | Related terms |

Hasp is a related term of snap.


As nouns the difference between hasp and snap

is that hasp is a clasp, especially a metal strap fastened by a padlock or a pin; also, a hook for fastening a door while snap is (computing) (subnetwork access protocol).

As a verb hasp

is to shut or fasten with a hasp.

Valiant vs Resolute - What's the difference?

valiant | resolute | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between valiant and resolute

is that valiant is showing courage or determination; heroic while resolute is firm, unyielding, determined.

Unconcerned vs Lethargic - What's the difference?

unconcerned | lethargic | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between unconcerned and lethargic

is that unconcerned is indifferent and having no interest; aloof while lethargic is sluggish, slow.

Lore vs Scholarship - What's the difference?

lore | scholarship | Related terms |

Lore is a related term of scholarship.


As an adjective lore

is their.

As a noun scholarship is

a grant-in-aid to a student.

Utensil vs Article - What's the difference?

utensil | article | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between utensil and article

is that utensil is an instrument or device for domestic use, in the kitchen, or in war while article is a part or segment of something joined to other parts, or, in combination, forming a structured set.

As a verb article is

to bind by articles of apprenticeship.

Transgress vs Obtrude - What's the difference?

transgress | obtrude | Related terms |

Transgress is a related term of obtrude.


In lang=en terms the difference between transgress and obtrude

is that transgress is to act in violation of some law while obtrude is to become apparent in an unwelcome way, to be forcibly imposed; to jut in, to intrude ((on) or (into)).

As verbs the difference between transgress and obtrude

is that transgress is to exceed or overstep some limit or boundary while obtrude is to proffer (something) by force; to impose (something) (on) someone or (into) some area.

Gradation vs Codification - What's the difference?

gradation | codification | Related terms |

Gradation is a related term of codification.


As nouns the difference between gradation and codification

is that gradation is a sequence of gradual, successive stages; a systematic progression while codification is the process of precisely formulating a statement, as a code of laws .

As a verb gradation

is to form with gradations.

Supplemental vs Other - What's the difference?

supplemental | other | Related terms |

Supplemental is a related term of other.


As adjectives the difference between supplemental and other

is that supplemental is acting to supplement while other is see.

As nouns the difference between supplemental and other

is that supplemental is something that supplements or adds to while other is an other one, more often rendered as another .

As a determiner other is

not the one or ones previously referred to.

As an adverb other is

apart from; in the phrase "other than".

As a verb other is

to make into an other.

As a conjunction other is

(label) or.

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