In obsolete terms the difference between mercury and venus

is that mercury is liveliness, volatility while venus is sexual activity or intercourse; sex, lust, venery.

In roman god terms the difference between mercury and venus

is that mercury is the Roman god associated with speed, sometimes used as a messenger. He wore winged sandals. Mercury corresponded to the Greek god Hermes while venus is the goddess of love, beauty, and natural productivity; the Roman counterpart of Aphrodite.

As verbs the difference between dolt and dumb

is that dolt is (obsolete) to behave foolishly while dumb is to silence.

As a noun dolt

is (pejorative) a stupid person; a blockhead or dullard.

As an adjective dumb is

(label) unable to speak; lacking power of speech.

As nouns the difference between raccoon and sounds

is that raccoon is a nocturnal omnivore native to north america, typically with a mixture of gray, brown, and black fur, a mask-like marking around the eyes and a striped tail; procyon lotor while sounds is .

As a verb sounds is

(sound).

As verbs the difference between laid and set

is that laid is past tense of lay while set is to put (something) down, to rest.

As adjectives the difference between laid and set

is that laid is marked with parallel lines, as if ribbed, from wires in the mould while set is fixed in position.

As a noun set is

a punch for setting nails in wood.

As a proper noun Set is

an ancient Egyptian god, variously described as the god of chaos, the god of thunder and storms, or the god of destruction.