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Sinfulness vs Vice - What's the difference?

sinfulness | vice | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between sinfulness and vice

is that sinfulness is the property of being sinful while vice is a bad habit.

As a verb vice is

to hold or squeeze with a vice, or as if with a vice.

As an adjective vice is

in place of; subordinate to; designating a person below another in rank.

As a preposition vice is

instead of, in place of.

Useful vs Becoming - What's the difference?

useful | becoming | Related terms |

Useful is a related term of becoming.


As adjectives the difference between useful and becoming

is that useful is having a practical or beneficial use while becoming is pleasingly suitable; fit; congruous.

As a verb becoming is

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As a noun becoming is

(chiefly|philosophy) the act or process in which something becomes.

Begin vs Unfold - What's the difference?

begin | unfold | Related terms |

Begin is a related term of unfold.


In lang=en terms the difference between begin and unfold

is that begin is to commence existence while unfold is to reveal.

As verbs the difference between begin and unfold

is that begin is (ambitransitive) to start, to initiate or take the first step into something while unfold is to undo a folding.

As nouns the difference between begin and unfold

is that begin is (nonstandard) beginning; start while unfold is (computing|programming) in functional programming, a kind of higher-order function that is the opposite of a fold.

Dissent vs Antagonism - What's the difference?

dissent | antagonism | Related terms |

Dissent is a related term of antagonism.


As nouns the difference between dissent and antagonism

is that dissent is disagreement with the ideas, doctrines, decrees, etc of a political party, government or religion while antagonism is a strong natural dislike or hatred; antipathy.

As a verb dissent

is to disagree; to withhold assent construed with from'' (or, formerly, ''to ).

Freight vs Carry - What's the difference?

freight | carry | Synonyms |

Freight is a synonym of carry.


As nouns the difference between freight and carry

is that freight is payment for transportation while carry is a manner of transporting or lifting something; the grip or position in which something is carried.

As verbs the difference between freight and carry

is that freight is to transport (goods) while carry is (lb) to lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting.

Hint vs Enlightenment - What's the difference?

hint | enlightenment | Related terms |

Hint is a related term of enlightenment.


As a noun hint

is a clue.

As a verb hint

is to suggest tacitly without a direct statement; to provide a clue.

As a proper noun enlightenment is

(definite article) a 17th and 18th-century philosophical movement in european history; the age of enlightenment or age of reason emphasizing rationalism.

Balm vs Emollient - What's the difference?

balm | emollient | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between balm and emollient

is that balm is any of various aromatic resins exuded from certain plants, especially trees of the genus Commiphora of Africa, Arabia and India and Myroxylon of South America while emollient is something which softens or lubricates the skin.

As a verb balm

is to anoint with balm, or with anything medicinal.

As an adjective emollient is

moisturizing.

Care vs Stress - What's the difference?

care | stress | Synonyms |

Care is a synonym of stress.


As nouns the difference between care and stress

is that care is tear, rift, crack while stress is stress (emotional pressure).

Disrespectful vs Objectionable - What's the difference?

disrespectful | objectionable | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between disrespectful and objectionable

is that disrespectful is lacking respect while objectionable is offensive and arousing disapproval; worthy of objection.

Stab vs Elbow - What's the difference?

stab | elbow | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between stab and elbow

is that stab is an act of stabbing or thrusting with an object while elbow is the joint between the upper arm and the forearm.

As verbs the difference between stab and elbow

is that stab is to pierce or to wound (somebody) with a pointed tool or weapon, especially a knife or dagger while elbow is to push with the elbow; to jostle or force.

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