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Light vs Gleeful - What's the difference?

light | gleeful | Synonyms |

Light is a synonym of gleeful.


As a proper noun light

is .

As an adjective gleeful is

exuberantly or triumphantly joyful.

Fearful vs Abominable - What's the difference?

fearful | abominable | Related terms |

Fearful is a related term of abominable.


As adjectives the difference between fearful and abominable

is that fearful is frightening while abominable is worthy of, or causing, abhorrence, as a thing of evil omen; odious in the utmost degree; very hateful; detestable; loathsome; execrable .

Object vs Instigation - What's the difference?

object | instigation | Related terms |

Object is a related term of instigation.


As nouns the difference between object and instigation

is that object is a thing that has physical existence while instigation is the act of instigating, or the state of being instigated; incitement; especially to evil or wickedness.

As a verb object

is to disagree with something or someone; especially in a court of law, to raise an objection.

Decisive vs Catastrophic - What's the difference?

decisive | catastrophic | Related terms |

Decisive is a related term of catastrophic.


As adjectives the difference between decisive and catastrophic

is that decisive is while catastrophic is of or pertaining to a catastrophe.

Taint vs Degrade - What's the difference?

taint | degrade | Related terms |

Taint is a related term of degrade.


As verbs the difference between taint and degrade

is that taint is to (l) or (l) (something) with an external (l), either (l) or (l) or taint can be to damage, as a lance, without breaking it; also, to break, as a lance, but usually in an unknightly or unscientific manner while degrade is .

As a noun taint

is a (l), (l) or (l), especially in (l) or taint can be a (l) with a (l), which fails of its intended (l) or taint can be (slang) the (l).

Lessen vs Subdue - What's the difference?

lessen | subdue | Related terms |

Lessen is a related term of subdue.


As verbs the difference between lessen and subdue

is that lessen is to make less; to diminish; to reduce while subdue is to overcome, quieten, or bring under control.

Pledge vs Guaranty - What's the difference?

pledge | guaranty | Synonyms |


As verbs the difference between pledge and guaranty

is that pledge is to make a solemn promise (to do something) while guaranty is obsolete spelling of lang=en.

As nouns the difference between pledge and guaranty

is that pledge is a solemn promise to do something while guaranty is an undertaking to answer for the payment of some debt, or the performance of some contract or duty, of another, in case of the failure of such other to pay or perform; a warranty; a security.

Submissive vs Patient - What's the difference?

submissive | patient | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between submissive and patient

is that submissive is one who submits while patient is a person or animal who receives treatment from a doctor or other medically educated person.

As adjectives the difference between submissive and patient

is that submissive is meekly obedient or passive while patient is content to wait if necessary; not losing one's temper while waiting.

Careful vs Mute - What's the difference?

careful | mute | Related terms |

Careful is a related term of mute.


As adjectives the difference between careful and mute

is that careful is (obsolete) full of care or grief; sorrowful, sad while mute is mutated.

As a verb mute is

.

Individuality vs Earmark - What's the difference?

individuality | earmark | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between individuality and earmark

is that individuality is the characteristics which contribute to the differentiation or distinction of someone or something from a group of otherwise comparable identity while earmark is a mark or deformation of the ear of an animal, intended to indicate ownership.

As a verb earmark is

to mark (as of sheep) by slitting the ear.

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