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Loop vs Circumference - What's the difference?

loop | circumference |


As nouns the difference between loop and circumference

is that loop is a length of thread, line or rope that is doubled over to make an opening while circumference is the line that bounds a circle or other two-dimensional figure.

As verbs the difference between loop and circumference

is that loop is to form something into a loop while circumference is to include in a circular space; to bound.

Feeble vs Pathetic - What's the difference?

feeble | pathetic |


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between feeble and pathetic

is that feeble is (obsolete) to make feeble; to enfeeble while pathetic is (obsolete) expressing or showing anger; passionate.

As adjectives the difference between feeble and pathetic

is that feeble is deficient in physical strength; weak; infirm; debilitated while pathetic is arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion.

As a verb feeble

is (obsolete) to make feeble; to enfeeble.

Cheshirecat vs Jester - What's the difference?

cheshirecat | jester |


As a noun jester is

one who jests, jokes or mocks.

Cheshirecat vs Joker - What's the difference?

cheshirecat | joker |


As a noun joker is

joker.

Julienne vs Mince - What's the difference?

julienne | mince |


In cooking|lang=en terms the difference between julienne and mince

is that julienne is (cooking) a garnish of vegetables cut into long, thin strips while mince is (cooking) to cut into very small pieces; to chop fine.

In lang=en terms the difference between julienne and mince

is that julienne is to prepare by cutting in this way while mince is to act or talk with affected nicety; to affect delicacy in manner.

As nouns the difference between julienne and mince

is that julienne is (cooking) a garnish of vegetables cut into long, thin strips while mince is (uncountable) finely chopped meat.

As verbs the difference between julienne and mince

is that julienne is to prepare by cutting in this way while mince is to make less; make small.

Obscure vs Insecure - What's the difference?

obscure | insecure |


As adjectives the difference between obscure and insecure

is that obscure is dark, faint or indistinct while insecure is not secure.

As a verb obscure

is (label) to render obscure; to darken; to make dim; to keep in the dark; to hide; to make less visible, intelligible, legible, glorious, beautiful, or illustrious.

Cyberattack vs Cyberespionage - What's the difference?

cyberattack | cyberespionage |


As nouns the difference between cyberattack and cyberespionage

is that cyberattack is an attack or intrusion by means of a computer network such as the internet, often for the purpose of spying while cyberespionage is espionage carried out by means of the internet or in cyberspace.

As a verb cyberattack

is to launch a.

Circuit vs Government - What's the difference?

circuit | government |


As nouns the difference between circuit and government

is that circuit is the act of moving or revolving around, or as in a circle or orbit; a revolution; as, the periodical circuit of the earth around the sun while government is the body with the power to make and/or enforce laws to control a country, land area, people or organization.

As a verb circuit

is (obsolete) to move in a circle; to go round; to circulate.

Braise vs Boil - What's the difference?

braise | boil |

Boil is a hyponym of braise.



As nouns the difference between braise and boil

is that braise is an alternative spelling of lang=en while boil is a localized accumulation of pus in the skin, resulting from infection.

As verbs the difference between braise and boil

is that braise is to cook in a small amount of liquid, in a covered pan. Somewhere between steaming and boiling while boil is to heat (a liquid) to the point where it begins to turn into a gas.

Sidekick vs Minion - What's the difference?

sidekick | minion |


As nouns the difference between sidekick and minion

is that sidekick is (informal) an assistant to another person, especially to one's superior or more important person while minion is a loyal servant of another, usually a more powerful being.

As an adjective minion is

(obsolete) favoured, beloved; "pet".

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