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Rising vs Hump - What's the difference?

rising | hump | Related terms |

Rising is a related term of hump.


As a verb rising

is .

As a noun rising

is rebellion.

As an adjective rising

is going up.

As a preposition rising

is (us|slang|dated) more than; exceeding; upwards of.

As a proper noun hump is

the himalayas, as the challenge for the supply route between india and china.

Compact vs Steely - What's the difference?

compact | steely | Related terms |

Compact is a related term of steely.


As adjectives the difference between compact and steely

is that compact is closely packed, ie packing much in a small space while steely is having qualities resembling those of steel, especially hard and resolute.

As a noun compact

is an agreement or contract or compact can be a small, slim folding case, often featuring a mirror, powder and a powderpuff; that fits into a woman's purse or handbag, or that slips into ones pocket.

As a verb compact

is to make more dense; to compress.

Soothing vs Condolence - What's the difference?

soothing | condolence | Related terms |

Soothing is a related term of condolence.


As nouns the difference between soothing and condolence

is that soothing is the act by which somebody is soothed while condolence is (uncountable) comfort, support or sympathy.

As an adjective soothing

is tending to soothe.

As a verb soothing

is .

Nonplus vs Disconcert - What's the difference?

nonplus | disconcert | Related terms |

Nonplus is a related term of disconcert.


In lang=en terms the difference between nonplus and disconcert

is that nonplus is to perplex or bewilder someone; to confound or flummox while disconcert is to frustrate, make go wrong.

As verbs the difference between nonplus and disconcert

is that nonplus is to perplex or bewilder someone; to confound or flummox while disconcert is to upset the composure of.

As a noun nonplus

is a state of perplexity or bewilderment.

Stimulating vs Incisive - What's the difference?

stimulating | incisive | Related terms |

Stimulating is a related term of incisive.


As adjectives the difference between stimulating and incisive

is that stimulating is having a manner that stimulates while incisive is quickly proceeding to judgment and forceful in expression; decisive; forthright.

As a verb stimulating

is .

Heartache vs Woe - What's the difference?

heartache | woe | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between heartache and woe

is that heartache is very sincere and difficult emotional problems or stress while woe is grief; sorrow; misery; heavy calamity.

As an adjective woe is

woeful; sorrowful.

Looseliving vs Dissipated - What's the difference?

looseliving | dissipated | Related terms |

Looseliving is a related term of dissipated.


As a verb dissipated is

(dissipate).

As an adjective dissipated is

to have squandered and scattered valuable possessions while devoted to pursuit of self-indulgent pleasures.

Pitiless vs Evil - What's the difference?

pitiless | evil | Related terms |

Pitiless is a related term of evil.


As adjectives the difference between pitiless and evil

is that pitiless is having, or showing, no pity; merciless while evil is intending to harm; malevolent.

As a noun evil is

moral badness; wickedness; malevolence; the forces or behaviors that are the opposite or enemy of good.

Munificent vs Profuse - What's the difference?

munificent | profuse | Synonyms |

Munificent is a synonym of profuse.


As adjectives the difference between munificent and profuse

is that munificent is (of a person or group) very liberal in giving or bestowing while profuse is in great quantity or abundance.

As a verb profuse is

(obsolete) to pour out; to give or spend liberally; to lavish; to squander.

Cloudy vs Indefinite - What's the difference?

cloudy | indefinite | Related terms |

Cloudy is a related term of indefinite.


As adjectives the difference between cloudy and indefinite

is that cloudy is covered with or characterised by clouds; overcast while indefinite is without limit; forever, or until further notice; not definite.

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