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Mediate vs Intermeddle - What's the difference?

mediate | intermeddle | Related terms |

Mediate is a related term of intermeddle.


As an adjective mediate

is .

As a verb intermeddle is

(obsolete|transitive) to mix, mingle together.

Intrepidity vs Gallantry - What's the difference?

intrepidity | gallantry | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between intrepidity and gallantry

is that intrepidity is the quality of being intrepid; bravery while gallantry is courage.

Languish vs Decay - What's the difference?

languish | decay | Related terms |

Languish is a related term of decay.


In lang=en terms the difference between languish and decay

is that languish is to be neglected; to make little progress, be unsuccessful while decay is to cause to rot or deteriorate.

As verbs the difference between languish and decay

is that languish is to lose strength and become weak; to be in a state of weakness or sickness while decay is to deteriorate, to get worse, to lose strength or health, to decline in quality.

As a noun decay is

the process or result of being gradually decomposed.

Shed vs Spread - What's the difference?

shed | spread | Related terms |

Shed is a related term of spread.


In lang=en terms the difference between shed and spread

is that shed is to radiate, cast, give off (light); see also shed light on while spread is to cover (something) with a thin layer of some substance, as of butter.

As verbs the difference between shed and spread

is that shed is (transitive|obsolete|uk|dialect) to part or divide while spread is to stretch out, open out (a material etc) so that it more fully covers a given area of space.

As nouns the difference between shed and spread

is that shed is (weaving) an area between upper and lower warp yarns through which the weft is woven or shed can be a slight or temporary structure built to shade or shelter something; a structure usually open in front; an outbuilding; a hut while spread is the act of spreading or something that has been spread.

Lank vs Gaunt - What's the difference?

lank | gaunt | Related terms |

Lank is a related term of gaunt.


As a noun lank

is a link (connection).

As an adjective gaunt is

lean, angular and bony.

Exasperated vs Inflamed - What's the difference?

exasperated | inflamed | Related terms |


As verbs the difference between exasperated and inflamed

is that exasperated is past tense of exasperate while inflamed is past tense of inflame.

As adjectives the difference between exasperated and inflamed

is that exasperated is greatly annoyed; made furious while inflamed is resulting from or affected by inflammation.

Cannonade vs Ado - What's the difference?

cannonade | ado | Related terms |

Cannonade is a related term of ado.


As nouns the difference between cannonade and ado

is that cannonade is firing artillery in a large amount for a length of time while ado is tax.

As a verb cannonade

is to discharge artillery fire.

As an adjective ado is

giving.

Ragged vs Outmoded - What's the difference?

ragged | outmoded | Related terms |

Ragged is a related term of outmoded.


As verbs the difference between ragged and outmoded

is that ragged is (rag) while outmoded is (outmode).

As adjectives the difference between ragged and outmoded

is that ragged is rent or worn into tatters, or till the texture is broken while outmoded is unfashionable.

Elevate vs Excite - What's the difference?

elevate | excite | Synonyms |

Elevate is a synonym of excite.


As verbs the difference between elevate and excite

is that elevate is to raise (something) to a higher position; to lift while excite is .

As adjectives the difference between elevate and excite

is that elevate is (obsolete) elevated; raised aloft while excite is horny; excited.

Cross vs Obstruct - What's the difference?

cross | obstruct | Related terms |

Cross is a related term of obstruct.


As a proper noun cross

is for someone who lived near a stone cross on a road.

As a verb obstruct is

to block or fill (a passage) with obstacles or an obstacle see synonyms at block.

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