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Cryptic vs Paradoxical - What's the difference?

cryptic | paradoxical | Related terms |

Cryptic is a related term of paradoxical.


As adjectives the difference between cryptic and paradoxical

is that cryptic is having hidden meaning while paradoxical is having self-contradictory properties.

As a noun cryptic

is (informal) a cryptic crossword.

Breed vs Degree - What's the difference?

breed | degree | Related terms |

Breed is a related term of degree.


As nouns the difference between breed and degree

is that breed is all animals or plants of the same species or subspecies while degree is (obsolete|outside|heraldry) a step on a set of stairs; the rung of a ladder.

As a verb breed

is to produce offspring sexually; to bear young.

Ungovernable vs Boisterous - What's the difference?

ungovernable | boisterous | Related terms |

Ungovernable is a related term of boisterous.


As adjectives the difference between ungovernable and boisterous

is that ungovernable is not governable while boisterous is full of energy; exuberant; noisy.

Shamelessness vs Insolence - What's the difference?

shamelessness | insolence | Related terms |

Shamelessness is a related term of insolence.


As nouns the difference between shamelessness and insolence

is that shamelessness is (uncountable) the state or characteristic of being shameless while insolence is arrogant conduct; insulting, bold behaviour or attitude.

As a verb insolence is

(obsolete) to insult.

Dim vs Calamitous - What's the difference?

dim | calamitous | Related terms |

Dim is a related term of calamitous.


As a proper noun dim

is tue (tuesday).

As an adjective calamitous is

concerning or involving calamity, disastrous.

Risque vs Dirty - What's the difference?

risque | dirty | Related terms |

Risque is a related term of dirty.


As adjectives the difference between risque and dirty

is that risque is (us) while dirty is unclean; covered with or containing unpleasant substances such as dirt or grime.

As an adverb dirty is

in a dirty manner.

As a verb dirty is

to make (something) dirty.

Persuasive vs Justifiable - What's the difference?

persuasive | justifiable | Related terms |

Persuasive is a related term of justifiable.


As adjectives the difference between persuasive and justifiable

is that persuasive is able to persuade; convincing while justifiable is that can be justified.

Proponent vs Defender - What's the difference?

proponent | defender | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between proponent and defender

is that proponent is one who supports something; an advocate while defender is someone who defends people or property.

As an adjective proponent

is making proposals; proposing.

Majesty vs Fame - What's the difference?

majesty | fame | Related terms |

Majesty is a related term of fame.


As a pronoun majesty

is a term of address for royalty and imperiality.

As an adjective fame is

(in combination ) having a specified reputation.

Indulgent vs Unprohibitive - What's the difference?

indulgent | unprohibitive | Related terms |

Indulgent is a related term of unprohibitive.

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