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Clout vs Dong - What's the difference?

clout | dong | Related terms |

Clout is a related term of dong.


As verbs the difference between clout and dong

is that clout is to hit, especially with the fist while dong is to resound, reverberate, echo, boom.

As a noun clout

is influence or effectiveness, especially political.

Use vs Rank - What's the difference?

use | rank | Related terms |

Use is a related term of rank.


As a verb use

is .

As an adjective rank is

heavy, serious, grievous.

Wish vs Expectation - What's the difference?

wish | expectation | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between wish and expectation

is that wish is a desire, hope, or longing for something or for something to happen while expectation is the act or state of expecting or looking forward to an event as about to happen.

As a verb wish

is to desire; to want.

Insubordinate vs Refractory - What's the difference?

insubordinate | refractory | Synonyms |

Insubordinate is a synonym of refractory.


As adjectives the difference between insubordinate and refractory

is that insubordinate is rebellious or defiant to authority while refractory is obstinate and unruly; strongly opposed to something.

As a noun refractory is

a material or piece of material, such as a brick, that has a very high melting point.

Require vs Spur - What's the difference?

require | spur | Related terms |

Require is a related term of spur.


As a verb require

is (label) to ask (someone) for something; to request.

As a noun spur is

tire marks.

Intolerable vs Insoluble - What's the difference?

intolerable | insoluble | Related terms |

Intolerable is a related term of insoluble.


As adjectives the difference between intolerable and insoluble

is that intolerable is intolerable while insoluble is that cannot be dissolved.

Illumination vs Insight - What's the difference?

illumination | insight | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between illumination and insight

is that illumination is the act of illuminating, or supplying with light; the state of being illuminated while insight is a sight or view of the interior of anything; a deep inspection or view; introspection; frequently used with into.

Herald vs Portend - What's the difference?

herald | portend | Related terms |

Herald is a related term of portend.


In lang=en terms the difference between herald and portend

is that herald is to proclaim or announce an event while portend is to signify; to denote.

As verbs the difference between herald and portend

is that herald is to proclaim or announce an event while portend is to serve as a warning or omen.

As a noun herald

is a messenger, especially one bringing important news.

Fugitive vs Apostate - What's the difference?

fugitive | apostate | Synonyms |

Fugitive is a synonym of apostate.


As nouns the difference between fugitive and apostate

is that fugitive is a person who is fleeing or escaping from something, especially prosecution while apostate is a person who has renounced a religion or faith.

As adjectives the difference between fugitive and apostate

is that fugitive is fleeing or running away while apostate is guilty of apostasy.

Skinny vs Lank - What's the difference?

skinny | lank | Related terms |

Skinny is a related term of lank.


As nouns the difference between skinny and lank

is that skinny is (colloquial) the details or facts; especially, those obtained by gossip or rumor while lank is a link (connection).

As an adjective skinny

is (informal) having little flesh and fat; slim; slender; narrow; thin, generally beyond what looks beautiful.

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