tactful |
circumspect |
Related terms |
Tactful is a related term of circumspect.
As adjectives the difference between tactful and circumspect
is that
tactful is possessing tact; able to deal with people in a sensitive manner while
circumspect is carefully aware of all circumstances; considerate of all that is pertinent.
strength |
tenacity |
Related terms |
As nouns the difference between strength and tenacity
is that
strength is the quality or degree of being strong while
tenacity is the quality or state of being tenacious; as, tenacity, or retentiveness, of memory; tenacity, or persistency, of purpose.
As a verb strength
is to give strength to; to strengthen.
large |
lumpish |
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Large is a related term of lumpish.
As adjectives the difference between large and lumpish
is that
large is of considerable or relatively great size or extent while
lumpish is like a lump, cloddish, dull, slow-witted.
As a noun large
is (music|obsolete) an old musical note, equal to two longas, four breves, or eight semibreves.
foray |
thrust |
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Foray is a related term of thrust.
As nouns the difference between foray and thrust
is that
foray is a sudden or irregular incursion in border warfare; hence, any irregular incursion for war or spoils; a raid while
thrust is (fencing) an attack made by moving the sword parallel to its length and landing with the point.
As verbs the difference between foray and thrust
is that
foray is to scour (an area or place) for food, treasure, booty etc while
thrust is (
lb) to make advance with.
true |
unadulterated |
Related terms |
True is a related term of unadulterated.
As adjectives the difference between true and unadulterated
is that
true is (
label) one of two states of a boolean variable; logic while
unadulterated is pure; not mixed or adulterated with anything.
thrill |
ado |
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As nouns the difference between thrill and ado
is that
thrill is a trembling or quivering, especially one caused by emotion while
ado is to do; in doing; as, there is nothing ado.
As a verb thrill
is to suddenly excite someone, or to give someone great pleasure; to (figuratively) electrify; to experience such a sensation.
As a proper noun ADO is
initialism of
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concern |
unhappiness |
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Concern is a related term of unhappiness.
As nouns the difference between concern and unhappiness
is that
concern is that which affects one's welfare or happiness while
unhappiness is the feeling of not being happy.
As a verb concern
is (
label) to relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to.
troublesome |
cryptic |
Related terms |
As adjectives the difference between troublesome and cryptic
is that
troublesome is giving trouble or anxiety; vexatious; burdensome; wearisome while
cryptic is having hidden meaning.
As a noun cryptic is
a cryptic crossword.
scandalous |
sinful |
Related terms |
Scandalous is a related term of sinful.
As adjectives the difference between scandalous and sinful
is that
scandalous is wrong, immoral, causing a scandal while
sinful is full of sin; wicked; iniquitous; unholy.
cuff |
thwack |
Related terms |
Cuff is a related term of thwack.
As nouns the difference between cuff and thwack
is that
cuff is (obsolete) glove; mitten or
cuff can be a blow, especially with the open hand; a box; a slap while
thwack is the act of thwacking; a strike or blow, especially with a flat implement.
As verbs the difference between cuff and thwack
is that
cuff is to furnish with cuffs or
cuff can be to hit, as a reproach, particularly with the open palm to the head; to slap while
thwack is to whack or hit with a flat implement.
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