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Foul vs Obnoxious - What's the difference?

foul | obnoxious | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between foul and obnoxious

is that foul is covered with, or containing unclean matter; polluted; nasty; defiled while obnoxious is extremely unpleasant, offensive, very annoying, odious or contemptible.

As a verb foul

is to make dirty.

As a noun foul

is a breach of the rules of a game, especially one involving inappropriate contact with an opposing player in order to gain an advantage; as, for example, foot-tripping in soccer, or contact of any kind in basketball.

Capitalist vs Tycoon - What's the difference?

capitalist | tycoon | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between capitalist and tycoon

is that capitalist is a person who is a supporter of capitalism (Wikipedia) while tycoon is a wealthy and powerful business person.

As an adjective capitalist

is of, or pertaining to, capitalism.

Bulk vs Hugeness - What's the difference?

bulk | hugeness | Synonyms |

Bulk is a synonym of hugeness.


As nouns the difference between bulk and hugeness

is that bulk is size, mass or volume while hugeness is the quality of being huge; immensity or enormity.

As an adjective bulk

is being large in size, mass or volume (of goods, etc).

As a verb bulk

is to appear or seem to be, as to bulk or extent.

Property vs Mark - What's the difference?

property | mark | Synonyms |

Property is a synonym of mark.


As nouns the difference between property and mark

is that property is something that is owned while mark is sign.

As a verb property

is (obsolete) to invest with properties, or qualities.

Dour vs Solemn - What's the difference?

dour | solemn | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between dour and solemn

is that dour is stern, harsh and forbidding while solemn is deeply serious and somber.

Poke vs Jolt - What's the difference?

poke | jolt | Synonyms |

Poke is a synonym of jolt.


As verbs the difference between poke and jolt

is that poke is to prod or jab with a pointed object such as a finger or a stick while jolt is to push or shake abruptly and roughly.

As nouns the difference between poke and jolt

is that poke is (us|slang) a lazy person; a dawdler or poke can be or poke can be (dialectal) pokeweed while jolt is an act of jolting.

Demur vs Misgiving - What's the difference?

demur | misgiving | Synonyms |

Demur is a synonym of misgiving.


As nouns the difference between demur and misgiving

is that demur is stop; pause; hesitation as to proceeding; suspense of decision or action; scruple while misgiving is doubt, apprehension, a feeling of dread.

As a verb demur

is (obsolete) to linger; to stay; to tarry.

Circle vs Cabal - What's the difference?

circle | cabal | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between circle and cabal

is that circle is a two-dimensional geometric figure, a line, consisting of the set of all those points in a plane that are equally distant from another point while cabal is a usually secret exclusive organization of individuals gathered for a political purpose.

As verbs the difference between circle and cabal

is that circle is to travel around along a curved path while cabal is to engage in the activities of a cabal.

Expansive vs Bounteous - What's the difference?

expansive | bounteous | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between expansive and bounteous

is that expansive is able to be expanded while bounteous is inclined to be generous.

Odd vs Sundry - What's the difference?

odd | sundry | Synonyms |


In obsolete terms the difference between odd and sundry

is that odd is singular in excellence; unique; sole; matchless; peerless; famous while sundry is individual; one for each.

As adjectives the difference between odd and sundry

is that odd is single; sole; singular; not having a mate while sundry is separate; distinct; diverse.

As a noun sundry is

a minor miscellaneous item.

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