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Proper vs Courteous - What's the difference?

proper | courteous | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between proper and courteous

is that proper is Suitable.courteous is showing regard or thought for others; especially, displaying good manners or etiquette.

As an adverb proper

is properly; thoroughly; completely.

Indicate vs Disclose - What's the difference?

indicate | disclose | Synonyms |

Indicate is a synonym of disclose.


As verbs the difference between indicate and disclose

is that indicate is to point out; to discover; to direct to a knowledge of; to show; to make known while disclose is (obsolete) to open up, unfasten.

As a noun disclose is

(obsolete) a disclosure.

Entrap vs Decoy - What's the difference?

entrap | decoy | Synonyms |

Entrap is a synonym of decoy.


In lang=en terms the difference between entrap and decoy

is that entrap is to lure someone, either into a dangerous situation, or into performing an illegal act while decoy is to lead into danger by artifice; to lure into a net or snare; to entrap.

As verbs the difference between entrap and decoy

is that entrap is to catch something in a trap or snare while decoy is to act or use a decoy.

As a noun decoy is

a person or object meant to lure something to danger.

Exceed vs Outvie - What's the difference?

exceed | outvie | Synonyms |

Exceed is a synonym of outvie.


As verbs the difference between exceed and outvie

is that exceed is to be larger, greater than (something) while outvie is to outdo a competitor or rival.

Testimony vs Averment - What's the difference?

testimony | averment | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between testimony and averment

is that testimony is statements made by a witness in court while averment is the act of averring, or that which is averred; positive assertion.

Nicely vs Faultlessly - What's the difference?

nicely | faultlessly | Synonyms |

Nicely is a synonym of faultlessly.


As adverbs the difference between nicely and faultlessly

is that nicely is (obsolete) fastidiously; carefully while faultlessly is in a faultless manner.

Ledge vs Foothold - What's the difference?

ledge | foothold | Synonyms |

Ledge is a synonym of foothold.


As nouns the difference between ledge and foothold

is that ledge is a shelf on which articles may be laid; also, that which resembles such a shelf in form or use, as a projecting ridge or part, or a molding or edge in joinery while foothold is (climbing) a solid grip with the feet.

Limpid vs Pure - What's the difference?

limpid | pure | Synonyms |

Limpid is a synonym of pure.


As an adjective limpid

is clear, transparent or bright.

As a noun pure is

puree,.

Comity vs Courtesy - What's the difference?

comity | courtesy | Synonyms |

Comity is a synonym of courtesy.


As nouns the difference between comity and courtesy

is that comity is courtesy and considerate behaviour towards others; social harmony while courtesy is (uncountable) polite behavior.

As a verb courtesy is

.

As an adjective courtesy is

given or done as a polite gesture.

Maggoty vs Incensed - What's the difference?

maggoty | incensed | Synonyms |

Maggoty is a synonym of incensed.


As adjectives the difference between maggoty and incensed

is that maggoty is (literally) infested with and/or partially eaten by maggots; flyblown while incensed is enraged]]; [[infuriate|infuriated; spitefully or furiously angry.

As a verb incensed is

(incense).

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