actual |
existent |
As adjectives the difference between actual and existent
is that
actual is existing in act or reality, not just potentially; really acted or acting; occurring in fact while
existent is existing; having life or being, current; occurring now.
As nouns the difference between actual and existent
is that
actual is an actual, real one; notably: while
existent is (archaic) a being or entity that exists independently.
penetrating |
sensitive |
As adjectives the difference between penetrating and sensitive
is that
penetrating is able to pierce or penetrate while
sensitive is having the faculty of sensation; pertaining to the senses.
As a verb penetrating
is .
As a noun sensitive is
one with a paranormal sensitivity to something that most cannot perceive.
disparaging |
reviling |
As verbs the difference between disparaging and reviling
is that
disparaging is while
reviling is .
As nouns the difference between disparaging and reviling
is that
disparaging is disparagement while
reviling is reproach; abuse; vilification.
As an adjective disparaging
is insulting, ridiculing.
disparaging |
scornful |
As adjectives the difference between disparaging and scornful
is that
disparaging is insulting, ridiculing while
scornful is showing scorn or disrespect; contemptuous.
As a verb disparaging
is .
As a noun disparaging
is disparagement.
dormancy |
latency |
As nouns the difference between dormancy and latency
is that
dormancy is the state or characteristic of being dormant; quiet, inactive restfulness while
latency is the state of being latent.
existence |
operative |
As nouns the difference between existence and operative
is that
existence is the state of being, existing, or occurring; beinghood while
operative is an employee or other worker with some particular function or skill.
As an adjective operative is
effectual or important.
wretchedness |
curse |
As a noun wretchedness
is an unhappy state of mental or physical suffering.
As a verb curse is
.
slanderous |
vilifying |
As an adjective slanderous
is both untrue and harmful to a reputation.
As a verb vilifying is
present participle of vilify.
villainous |
accursed |
As adjectives the difference between villainous and accursed
is that
villainous is of, relating to, or appropriate to a villain while
accursed is hateful; detestable.
As a verb accursed is
past tense of accurse.
skilled |
eminent |
As adjectives the difference between skilled and eminent
is that
skilled is having or showing skill; skilful while
eminent is eminent; distinguished; noteworthy.
As a verb skilled
is (
skill).
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