pitch |
peak |
Synonyms |
In nautical terms the difference between pitch and peak
is that
pitch is the measure of extent to which a nautical vessel rotates on its athwartships axis, causing its bow and stern to go up and down. Compare with roll, yaw and heave while
peak is the extremity of an anchor fluke; the bill.
In intransitive terms the difference between pitch and peak
is that
pitch is :
The airplane pitched.peak is to pry; to peep slyly.
As nouns the difference between pitch and peak
is that
pitch is a sticky, gummy substance secreted by trees; sap while
peak is a point; the sharp end or top of anything that terminates in a point; as, the peak, or front, of a cap.
As verbs the difference between pitch and peak
is that
pitch is to cover or smear with pitch while
peak is to reach a highest degree or maximum.
offensive |
assailing |
Synonyms |
Offensive is a synonym of assailing.
As a noun offensive
is offensive (posture of attacking or being able to attack).
As a verb assailing is
.
gallant |
thoughtful |
Synonyms |
Gallant is a synonym of thoughtful.
As adjectives the difference between gallant and thoughtful
is that
gallant is brave, valiant or
gallant can be polite and attentive to ladies; courteous to women; chivalrous while
thoughtful is demonstrating thought or careful consideration.
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).
impossible |
intolerable |
Synonyms |
Impossible is a synonym of intolerable.
As adjectives the difference between impossible and intolerable
is that
impossible is not possible; not able to be done or happen while
intolerable is intolerable.
As a noun impossible
is an impossibility.
concerned |
solicitous |
Synonyms |
As adjectives the difference between concerned and solicitous
is that
concerned is showing concern while
solicitous is disposed to solicit; eager to obtain something desirable, or to avoid anything evil; concerned; anxious; careful.
As a verb concerned
is past tense of concern.
expansion |
increase |
Synonyms |
Increase is a synonym of expansion.
As nouns the difference between expansion and increase
is that
expansion is the act or process of expanding while
increase is an amount by which a quantity is increased.
As a verb increase is
to become larger.
offence |
impudence |
Synonyms |
Offence is a synonym of impudence.
As nouns the difference between offence and impudence
is that
offence is while
impudence is the quality of being impudent, not showing due respect.
fraudulent |
unprincipled |
Synonyms |
Fraudulent is a synonym of unprincipled.
As adjectives the difference between fraudulent and unprincipled
is that
fraudulent is dishonest; based on fraud or deception while
unprincipled is lacking moral values.
murky |
vaporous |
Synonyms |
Murky is a synonym of vaporous.
As a proper noun murky
is (
murcki), a locale in poland.
As an adjective vaporous is
relating to vapour; misty, foggy, obscure, insubstantial.
crumple |
pucker |
Synonyms |
Crumple is a synonym of pucker.
As nouns the difference between crumple and pucker
is that
crumple is a crease, wrinkle, or irregular fold while
pucker is a fold or wrinkle.
As verbs the difference between crumple and pucker
is that
crumple is to rumple; to press into wrinkles by crushing together while
pucker is to pinch or wrinkle; to squeeze inwardly, to dimple or fold.
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