chuck |
heave |
Synonyms |
Chuck is a synonym of heave.
As nouns the difference between chuck and heave
is that
chuck is (countable) a chuck taylor shoe (usually referred to in plural form,
chucks ) while
heave is an effort to raise something, as a weight, or one's self, or to move something heavy.
As a proper noun chuck
is a diminutive of the male given name
charles , of mostly american usage.
As a verb heave is
(archaic) to lift (generally); to raise, or cause to move upwards (particularly in ships or vehicles) or forwards.
portly |
round |
Synonyms |
Portly is a synonym of round.
As adjectives the difference between portly and round
is that
portly is somewhat fat, pudgy, overweight while
round is (
label) shape.
As a noun round is
a circular or spherical object or part of an object or
round can be (archaic|or|dialectal|northern england|scotland) a whisper; whispering.
As a preposition round is
alternative form of around.
As an adverb round is
.
As a verb round is
to shape something into a curve or
round can be (intransitive|archaic|or|dialectal|northern england|scotland) to speak in a low tone; whisper; speak secretly; take counsel.
commission |
representatives |
Synonyms |
Commission is a synonym of representatives.
As a noun commission
is a sending or mission (to do or accomplish something).
As a verb commission
is to send or officially charge someone or some group to do something.
As an adjective representatives is
.
curb |
limitation |
Synonyms |
Curb is a synonym of limitation.
As nouns the difference between curb and limitation
is that
curb is (north america) a row of concrete along the edge of a road; a kerb (
uk ) while
limitation is the act of limiting or the state of being limited.
As a verb curb
is to check, restrain or control.
folly |
inanity |
Synonyms |
Folly is a synonym of inanity.
As nouns the difference between folly and inanity
is that
folly is while
inanity is (uncountable) the property of being inane, of lacking material of interest or satisfaction, emptiness.
antidote |
corrective |
Synonyms |
Antidote is a synonym of corrective.
As nouns the difference between antidote and corrective
is that
antidote is while
corrective is something that corrects or counteracts something, especially an injury or disability.
As an adjective corrective is
of or pertaining to correction; serving to correct.
belabour |
pound |
Synonyms |
In transitive terms the difference between belabour and pound
is that
belabour is to labour about; labour over; work hard upon; ply diligently while
pound is to crush to pieces; to pulverize.
As a noun pound is
short for pound-force, a unit of force/weight.
painful |
disquieting |
Synonyms |
Painful is a synonym of disquieting.
As adjectives the difference between painful and disquieting
is that
painful is causing pain or distress, either physical or mental while
disquieting is causing mental trouble or anguish; upsetting; making uneasy.
As a verb disquieting is
.
As a noun disquieting is
the act by which someone or something is disquieted.
direction |
recipe |
Synonyms |
As nouns the difference between direction and recipe
is that
direction is the action of directing; pointing (something) or looking towards while
recipe is a formula for preparing or using a medicine; a prescription; also, a medicine prepared from such instructions.
contrary |
unaccommodating |
Synonyms |
Contrary is a synonym of unaccommodating.
As adjectives the difference between contrary and unaccommodating
is that
contrary is opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse while
unaccommodating is not accommodating.
As an adverb contrary
is contrarily.
As a noun contrary
is the opposite.
As a verb contrary
is (obsolete) to oppose; to frustrate.
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