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Gloominess vs Dusk - What's the difference?

gloominess | dusk | Related terms |

Gloominess is a related term of dusk.


As nouns the difference between gloominess and dusk

is that gloominess is the state or condition of being gloomy while dusk is a period of time occurring at the end of the day during which the sun sets.

As a verb dusk is

to begin to lose light or whiteness; to grow dusk.

As an adjective dusk is

tending to darkness or blackness; moderately dark or black; dusky.

Compression vs Stricture - What's the difference?

compression | stricture | Related terms |

Compression is a related term of stricture.


As nouns the difference between compression and stricture

is that compression is an increase in density; the act of compressing, or the state of being compressed; compaction while stricture is (usually in plural) a rule restricting behaviour or action.

Glad vs Mirthful - What's the difference?

glad | mirthful | Related terms |

Glad is a related term of mirthful.


As a verb glad

is .

As an adjective mirthful is

filled with mirth.

Tempt vs Draw - What's the difference?

tempt | draw | Related terms |

Tempt is a related term of draw.


As verbs the difference between tempt and draw

is that tempt is to provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice while draw is (lb) to move or develop something .

As a noun draw is

the result of a contest in which neither side has won; a tie.

Clarity vs Rightness - What's the difference?

clarity | rightness | Synonyms |

Clarity is a synonym of rightness.


As nouns the difference between clarity and rightness

is that clarity is the state, or measure of being clear, either in appearance, thought or style; lucidity while rightness is (uncountable) the characteristic of being right; correctness.

Revolted vs Repelled - What's the difference?

revolted | repelled | Related terms |


As verbs the difference between revolted and repelled

is that revolted is past tense of revolt while repelled is past tense of repel.

Compact vs Warranty - What's the difference?

compact | warranty | Related terms |

Compact is a related term of warranty.


As nouns the difference between compact and warranty

is that 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 while warranty is security; warrant; guarantee.

As verbs the difference between compact and warranty

is that compact is to make more dense; to compress while warranty is to warrant; to guarantee.

As an adjective compact

is closely packed, ie packing much in a small space.

Blunt vs Just - What's the difference?

blunt | just | Related terms |

Blunt is a related term of just.


As a noun blunt

is blunt (marijuana cigar).

As a proper noun just is

, cognate to english justus.

Largesse vs Reward - What's the difference?

largesse | reward | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between largesse and reward

is that largesse is an alternative spelling of lang=en while reward is something of value given in return for an act.

As a verb reward is

to give (something) as a reward.

Forgiveness vs Exculpation - What's the difference?

forgiveness | exculpation | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between forgiveness and exculpation

is that forgiveness is the action of forgiving while exculpation is the act of exculpating from alleged fault or crime; that which exculpates; excuse.

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