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Say/tell vs Sigh - What's the difference?

say/tell | sigh | Synonyms |

Say/tell is a synonym of sigh.


As a noun sigh is

a deep and prolonged audible inspiration or respiration of air, as when fatigued, frustrated, grieved, or relieved; the act of sighing.

As a verb sigh is

to inhale a larger quantity of air than usual, and immediately expel it; to make a deep single audible respiration, especially as the result or involuntary expression of fatigue, exhaustion, grief, sorrow, frustration, or the like.

As an interjection sigh is

an expression of fatigue, exhaustion, grief, sorrow, frustration, or the like, often used in casual written contexts.

Outrageous vs Wanton - What's the difference?

outrageous | wanton | Synonyms |

Outrageous is a synonym of wanton.


As adjectives the difference between outrageous and wanton

is that outrageous is cruel, violating morality or decency; provoking indignation or affront while wanton is (obsolete) undisciplined, unruly; not able to be controlled.

As a noun wanton is

a pampered or coddled person.

As a verb wanton is

to rove and ramble without restraint, rule, or limit; to revel; to play loosely; to frolic.

Colour vs Wash - What's the difference?

colour | wash | Synonyms |


In intransitive terms the difference between colour and wash

is that colour is to apply colours to the areas within the boundaries of a line drawing using coloured markers or crayons while wash is to be wasted or worn away by the action of water, as by a running or overflowing stream, or by the dashing of the sea; said of road, a beach, etc.

As nouns the difference between colour and wash

is that colour is the spectral composition of visible light while wash is the process or an instance of washing or being washed by water or other liquid.

As verbs the difference between colour and wash

is that colour is to give something colour while wash is to clean with water.

As an adjective colour

is conveying colour, as opposed to shades of grey.

As an initialism WASH is

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene.

Reproach vs Insolence - What's the difference?

reproach | insolence | Synonyms |

Reproach is a synonym of insolence.


As nouns the difference between reproach and insolence

is that reproach is a mild rebuke, or an implied criticism while insolence is arrogant conduct; insulting, bold behaviour or attitude.

As verbs the difference between reproach and insolence

is that reproach is to criticize or rebuke someone while insolence is (obsolete) to insult.

Hustle vs Elbow - What's the difference?

hustle | elbow | Synonyms |

Hustle is a synonym of elbow.


As verbs the difference between hustle and elbow

is that hustle is to rush or hurry while elbow is to push with the elbow; to jostle or force.

As nouns the difference between hustle and elbow

is that hustle is a state of busy activity while elbow is the joint between the upper arm and the forearm.

Dispose vs Distribute - What's the difference?

dispose | distribute | Synonyms |

Dispose is a synonym of distribute.


As verbs the difference between dispose and distribute

is that dispose is while distribute is (senseid)to divide into portions and dispense.

As an adjective dispose

is organized, placed in a certain fashion, arranged.

Rampart vs Security - What's the difference?

rampart | security | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between rampart and security

is that rampart is a defensive mound of earth or a wall with a broad top and usually a stone parapet; a wall-like ridge of earth, stones or debris; an embankment for defensive purpose while security is the condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially.

As a verb rampart

is to defend with a rampart; fortify or surround with a rampart.

Diminish vs Degrade - What's the difference?

diminish | degrade | Synonyms |


In transitive terms the difference between diminish and degrade

is that diminish is to make smaller while degrade is to lower in value or social position.

In intransitive terms the difference between diminish and degrade

is that diminish is to disappear gradually while degrade is to reduce in quality or purity.

Collusion vs Collusion - What's the difference?

collusion | collusion | Synonyms |

Collusion is a synonym of collusion.


As nouns the difference between collusion and collusion

is that collusion is a secret agreement for an illegal purpose; conspiracy while collusion is a secret agreement for an illegal purpose; conspiracy.

Satiate vs Suffice - What's the difference?

satiate | suffice | Synonyms |

Satiate is a synonym of suffice.


In lang=en terms the difference between satiate and suffice

is that satiate is to satisfy to excess to fill to satiety while suffice is to satisfy; to content; to be equal to the wants or demands of.

As verbs the difference between satiate and suffice

is that satiate is to fill to satisfaction; to satisfy while suffice is to be enough or sufficient; to meet the need (of anything); to be equal to the end proposed; to be adequate.

As an adjective satiate

is filled to satisfaction or to excess.

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