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Demeanor vs Outfit - What's the difference?

demeanor | outfit |

As nouns the difference between demeanor and outfit

is that demeanor is the social, non-verbal behaviours (such as body language and facial expressions) that are characteristic of a person while outfit is a set of clothing (with accessories).

As a verb outfit is

to provide with, usually for a specific purpose.

demeanor

English

Alternative forms

* demeanour (British spelling)

Noun

  • The social, non-verbal behaviours (such as body language and facial expressions) that are characteristic of a person.
    • The man's demeanor made others suspicious of his intentions.
    A confident demeanor is crucial for persuading others.
  • * {{quote-book, a. 1587, , Historie of England, section=Book III citation
    • , passage=At this present (saith he) certeine princes of Britaine, procuring by ambassadors and dutifull demeanors the amitie of the emperour Augustus, haue offered in the capitoll vnto the gods presents or gifts, and haue ordeined the whole Ile in a manner to be appertinent, proper, and familiar to the Romans.}}
  • * {{quote-book, 1993, editor=John J. Fay, chapter=Interrogation: The Kinesics Technique, , Encyclopedia of Security Management, isbn=0750696605 citation
    • , passage=Demeanors' that are apologetic and overly polite are inherently contradictory to ' demeanors that exhibit fear and anger.}}

    Synonyms

    * behavior * comportment

    Related terms

    * demean * misdemeanor

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    Anagrams

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    outfit

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A set of clothing (with accessories).
    • She wore a fashionable outfit with matching purse and shoes.
  • gear consisting of a set of articles or tools for a specified purpose
  • Any cohesive group of people; a unit; such as a military company.
  • (informal) A business or firm.
    • Should we buy it here, or do you think the outfit across town will have a better deal?
  • (sports) A sports team
  • * {{quote-news
    • , year=2011 , date=October 20 , author=Jamie Lillywhite , title=Tottenham 1 - 0 Rubin Kazan , work=BBC Sport citation , page= , passage=With only two fit centre-backs available, Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp employed young midfielder Jake Livermore at the back alongside Sebastien Bassong but Spurs struggled against a seasoned Champions League outfit , who beat Barcelona at the Nou Camp in 2009-10 and continually worked their way between the home defence to create some golden opportunities.}}

    Synonyms

    * kit * getup (1) * rig * turnout

    Verb

    (outfitt)
  • To provide with, usually for a specific purpose.
    • "The expedition was outfitted with proper clothing, food, and other necessities"

    Synonyms

    * equip * fit

    Anagrams

    * ---- ==Serbo-Croatian==

    Alternative forms

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    Noun

  • outfit

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