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Profit vs Benefaction - What's the difference?

profit | benefaction | Synonyms |

Profit is a synonym of benefaction.


As nouns the difference between profit and benefaction

is that profit is profit while benefaction is an act of doing good; a benefit, a blessing.

Hollow vs Concavity - What's the difference?

hollow | concavity | Synonyms |

Hollow is a synonym of concavity.


As nouns the difference between hollow and concavity

is that hollow is a small valley between mountains; a low spot surrounded by elevations while concavity is (uncountable) the state of being concave.

As an adjective hollow

is (of something solid) having an empty space or cavity inside.

As an adverb hollow

is (colloquial) completely, as part of the phrase beat hollow or beat all hollow.

As a verb hollow

is to make a hole in something; to excavate (transitive) or hollow can be to urge or call by shouting; to hollo.

As an interjection hollow

is .

Horror vs Hatred - What's the difference?

horror | hatred | Synonyms |

Horror is a synonym of hatred.


As nouns the difference between horror and hatred

is that horror is while hatred is strong aversion; intense dislike; hateful regard; an affection of the mind awakened by something regarded as unpleasant, harmful or evil.

Dog vs Beast - What's the difference?

dog | beast | Synonyms |

Dog is a synonym of beast.


As a noun dog

is a mammal, canis lupus familiaris , that has been domesticated for thousands of years, of highly variable appearance due to human breeding.

As a verb dog

is to pursue with the intent to catch.

As a proper noun beast is

(biblical) a figure in the book of revelation (apocalypse), often identified with satan or the antichrist.

Boil vs Rage - What's the difference?

boil | rage | Synonyms |


In intransitive terms the difference between boil and rage

is that boil is of a liquid, to begin to turn into a gas, seethe while rage is {{cx|sometimes|figurative|lang=en}} To move with great violence, as a storm etc.

In obsolete terms the difference between boil and rage

is that boil is to steep or soak in warm water while rage is to enrage.

As nouns the difference between boil and rage

is that boil is a localized accumulation of pus in the skin, resulting from infection while rage is violent uncontrolled anger.

As verbs the difference between boil and rage

is that boil is to heat (a liquid) to the point where it begins to turn into a gas while rage is to act or speak in heightened anger.

Gallant vs Considerate - What's the difference?

gallant | considerate | Synonyms |

Gallant is a synonym of considerate.


As adjectives the difference between gallant and considerate

is that gallant is brave, valiant or gallant can be polite and attentive to ladies; courteous to women; chivalrous while considerate is consciously thoughtful and observant (often of other people); caring.

As a noun gallant

is (dated) fashionable young man, who is polite and attentive to women.

As a verb gallant

is (obsolete|transitive) to attend or wait on (a lady).

Bad vs Crimes - What's the difference?

bad | crimes | Synonyms |

Bad is a synonym of crimes.


As a verb bad

is to simulate.

As a noun crimes is

.

Grace vs Exalt - What's the difference?

grace | exalt | Synonyms |

Grace is a synonym of exalt.


As a proper noun grace

is (label) , equivalent to english (grace).

As a verb exalt is

to honor; to hold in high esteem.

Catholic vs Comprehensive - What's the difference?

catholic | comprehensive | Synonyms |

Catholic is a synonym of comprehensive.


As adjectives the difference between catholic and comprehensive

is that catholic is of the western christian church, as differentiated from eg the orthodox church while comprehensive is .

As a noun catholic

is a member of a catholic church.

Delicate vs Tactful - What's the difference?

delicate | tactful | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between delicate and tactful

is that delicate is easily damaged or requiring careful handling while tactful is possessing tact; able to deal with people in a sensitive manner.

As a noun delicate

is a delicate item of clothing, especially underwear or lingerie.

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