poke |
shove |
Related terms |
As verbs the difference between poke and shove
is that
poke is to prod or jab with a pointed object such as a finger or a stick while
shove is to push, especially roughly or with force.
As nouns the difference between poke and shove
is that
poke is a lazy person; a dawdler while
shove is a rough push.
incarcerate |
restrain |
Synonyms |
Incarcerate is a synonym of restrain.
As verbs the difference between incarcerate and restrain
is that
incarcerate is to lock away; to imprison, especially for breaking the law while
restrain is to control or keep in check.
foolish |
dopey |
Related terms |
Foolish is a related term of dopey.
As adjectives the difference between foolish and dopey
is that
foolish is lacking good sense or judgement; unwise while
dopey is stupid, silly.
instruction |
hint |
Related terms |
As nouns the difference between instruction and hint
is that
instruction is the act of instructing, teaching, or furnishing with information or knowledge while
hint is a clue.
As a verb hint is
to suggest tacitly without a direct statement; to provide a clue.
discord |
spite |
Related terms |
Discord is a related term of spite.
As nouns the difference between discord and spite
is that
discord is lack of concord, agreement or harmony while
spite is ill will or hatred toward another, accompanied with the disposition to irritate, annoy, or thwart; a desire to vex or injure; petty malice; grudge; rancor.
As verbs the difference between discord and spite
is that
discord is (archaic) to disagree; to be at variance; to fail to agree or harmonize; clash while
spite is to treat maliciously; to try to injure or thwart.
As a preposition spite is
notwithstanding; despite.
copious |
liberal |
Synonyms |
Liberal is a synonym of copious.
As adjectives the difference between copious and liberal
is that
copious is great in quantity or number, profuse, abundant; taking place on a large scale while
liberal is pertaining to those arts and sciences the study of which was considered "worthy of a free man" (as opposed to {{term|servile|lang=en}}, {{term|lang=en|vocational}}, {{term|mechanical|lang=en}}); worthy, befitting a gentleman.
As a noun liberal is
one with liberal views, supporting individual liberty (see
Wikipedia's article on Liberalism).
As a proper noun Liberal is
a member or supporter of a Liberal Party.
flabby |
paunchy |
Related terms |
Flabby is a related term of paunchy.
As adjectives the difference between flabby and paunchy
is that
flabby is yielding to the touch, and easily moved or shaken; hanging loose by its own weight; wanting firmness; flaccid; as,
flabby flesh while
paunchy is having a paunch; having a prominent stomach; potbellied.
slacken |
subdue |
Related terms |
Slacken is a related term of subdue.
As verbs the difference between slacken and subdue
is that
slacken is to gradually decrease in intensity or tautness; to become slack while
subdue is to overcome, quieten, or bring under control.
flush |
heyday |
Related terms |
Flush is a related term of heyday.
As nouns the difference between flush and heyday
is that
flush is a group of birds that have suddenly started up from undergrowth, trees etc or
flush can be a sudden flowing; a rush which fills or overflows, as of water for cleansing purposes or
flush can be (poker) a hand consisting of all cards with the same suit while
heyday is a period of success, popularity, or power; prime.
As a verb flush
is to cause to take flight from concealment or
flush can be to cleanse by flooding with generous quantities of a fluid.
As an adjective flush
is smooth, even, aligned; not sticking out.
As an interjection heyday is
a lively greeting.
agriculture |
sowing |
Related terms |
Agriculture is a related term of sowing.
As nouns the difference between agriculture and sowing
is that
agriculture is the art or science of cultivating the ground, including the harvesting of crops, and the rearing and management of livestock; tillage; husbandry; farming while
sowing is the act or process of sowing.
As a verb sowing is
.
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