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Set vs Faction - What's the difference?

set | faction | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between set and faction

is that set is a punch for setting nails in wood while faction is a group of people, especially within a political organization, which expresses a shared belief or opinion different from people who are not part of the group.

As a verb set

is to put (something) down, to rest.

As an adjective set

is fixed in position.

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.

Forgivingness vs Tolerance - What's the difference?

forgivingness | tolerance | Related terms |

Forgivingness is a related term of tolerance.


As a noun tolerance is

tolerance.

Motionless vs Leaden - What's the difference?

motionless | leaden | Related terms |

Motionless is a related term of leaden.


As adjectives the difference between motionless and leaden

is that motionless is at rest, stationary, immobile, not moving while leaden is (dated) made of lead.

Caution vs Punishment - What's the difference?

caution | punishment | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between caution and punishment

is that caution is precept or warning against evil or danger of any kind; exhortation to wariness; advice; injunction while punishment is the act or process of punishing, imposing and/or applying a sanction.

As a verb caution

is to warn; to alert, advise that caution is warranted.

Burn vs Irritate - What's the difference?

burn | irritate | Synonyms |

Burn is a synonym of irritate.


As a noun burn

is water.

As a verb irritate is

(lb) to provoke impatience, anger, or displeasure.

Cummerbund vs Surcingle - What's the difference?

cummerbund | surcingle | Related terms |

Cummerbund is a related term of surcingle.


As nouns the difference between cummerbund and surcingle

is that cummerbund is a broad sash, especially one that is pleated lengthwise and worn as an article of formal dress, as with a tuxedo or dinner jacket while surcingle is a long unpadded strap to pass over and keep in place a blanket, pack or saddle on an animal.

Benign vs Fortunate - What's the difference?

benign | fortunate | Related terms |

Benign is a related term of fortunate.


As adjectives the difference between benign and fortunate

is that benign is kind; gentle; mild while fortunate is coming by good luck or favorable chance.

Decent vs Accommodating - What's the difference?

decent | accommodating | Synonyms |

Decent is a synonym of accommodating.


As adjectives the difference between decent and accommodating

is that decent is decent (sufficiently clothed) while accommodating is affording, or disposed to afford, accommodation; obliging; helpful; as an accommodating man, spirit, arrangement.

As a verb accommodating is

.

Flaw vs Mark - What's the difference?

flaw | mark | Related terms |

Flaw is a related term of mark.


As nouns the difference between flaw and mark

is that flaw is (obsolete) a flake, fragment, or shiver or flaw can be a sudden burst or gust of wind of short duration while mark is sign.

As a verb flaw

is to add a flaw to, to make imperfect or defective.

Obtaining vs Procurement - What's the difference?

obtaining | procurement | Related terms |

Obtaining is a related term of procurement.


As a verb obtaining

is .

As a noun procurement is

(uncountable) the purchasing department of a company.

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