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Smirk vs Snare - What's the difference?

smirk | snare |


As nouns the difference between smirk and snare

is that smirk is an uneven, often crooked smile that is insolent, self-satisfied or scornful while snare is a trap made from a loop of wire, string, or leather.

As verbs the difference between smirk and snare

is that smirk is to smile in a way that is affected, smug, insolent or contemptuous while snare is to catch or hold, especially with a loop.

As an adjective smirk

is smart; spruce; affected; simpering.

Mainframecomputer vs Microcomputer - What's the difference?

mainframecomputer | microcomputer |


As a noun microcomputer is

(computer hardware) a computer designed around a microprocessor, smaller than a minicomputer or a mainframe.

Role vs Designatio - What's the difference?

role | designatio |


As nouns the difference between role and designatio

is that role is a character or part played by a performer or actor while designatio is a designating, describing, marking out, specification.

Plausible vs Incredible - What's the difference?

plausible | incredible |


As adjectives the difference between plausible and incredible

is that plausible is seemingly or apparently valid, likely, or acceptable; credible: a plausible excuse while incredible is incredible.

Grudge vs Reluctance - What's the difference?

grudge | reluctance |


As nouns the difference between grudge and reluctance

is that grudge is (countable) deep-seated animosity or ill-feeling about something or someone while reluctance is unwillingness to do something.

As a verb grudge

is (obsolete) to grumble, complain; to be dissatisfied.

Shiny vs Glittery - What's the difference?

shiny | glittery |


As adjectives the difference between shiny and glittery

is that shiny is reflecting light while glittery is that glitters.

As a noun shiny

is (informal) anything shiny; a trinket.

Introspective vs Obs - What's the difference?

introspective | obs |


As an adjective introspective

is examining one's own perceptions and sensory experiences; contemplative or thoughtful about oneself.

As an abbreviation Obs is

obsolete.

Kettle vs Tapot - What's the difference?

kettle | tapot |


As nouns the difference between kettle and tapot

is that kettle is a vessel for boiling a liquid or cooking food, usually metal and equipped with a lid while tapot is .

As a verb kettle

is (british|of the police) to contain demonstrators in a confined area.

Ponding vs Pooling - What's the difference?

ponding | pooling |


As nouns the difference between ponding and pooling

is that ponding is the excessive accumulation of water at low-lying areas that remains after 48 hours after the end of rainfall under conditions conducive to drying while pooling is grouping together of various resources or assets.

As verbs the difference between ponding and pooling

is that ponding is present participle of lang=en while pooling is present participle of lang=en.

Pertinacious vs Stubborn - What's the difference?

pertinacious | stubborn |

Stubborn is a synonym of pertinacious.



As adjectives the difference between pertinacious and stubborn

is that pertinacious is holding tenaciously to an opinion or purpose while stubborn is refusing to move or to change one's opinion; obstinate; firmly resisting.

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