discompose |
disturb |
Synonyms |
In transitive terms the difference between discompose and disturb
is that
discompose is to destroy the composure of something while
disturb is to divert, redirect, or alter by disturbing.
As a noun disturb is
disturbance.
contrary |
unsuitable |
Synonyms |
Contrary is a synonym of unsuitable.
As adjectives the difference between contrary and unsuitable
is that
contrary is opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse while
unsuitable is not suitable; unfit; inappropriate.
As an adverb contrary
is contrarily.
As a noun contrary
is the opposite.
As a verb contrary
is (obsolete) to oppose; to frustrate.
recognize |
own |
Synonyms |
Own is a synonym of recognize.
In transitive terms the difference between recognize and own
is that
recognize is to give an award while
own is to recognise; acknowledge.
In obsolete terms the difference between recognize and own
is that
recognize is to reconnoiter while
own is not foreign.
As an adjective own is
belonging to; possessed; proper to.
adorn |
exalt |
Synonyms |
Adorn is a synonym of exalt.
As verbs the difference between adorn and exalt
is that
adorn is to make more beautiful and attractive; to decorate while
exalt is to honor; to hold in high esteem.
As a noun adorn
is (obsolete) adornment.
black |
lightless |
Synonyms |
As adjectives the difference between black and lightless
is that
black is absorbing all light and reflecting none; dark and hueless while
lightless is lacking light; unilluminated.
As a noun black
is the colour/color perceived in the absence of light.
As a verb black
is to make black, to blacken.
As a proper noun Black
is {{surname|from=nicknames}.
reluctant |
repugnant |
Synonyms |
Reluctant is a synonym of repugnant.
As adjectives the difference between reluctant and repugnant
is that
reluctant is opposing; offering resistance (to) while
repugnant is repugnant.
As a verb repugnant is
.
invective |
sarcasm |
Synonyms |
As nouns the difference between invective and sarcasm
is that
invective is an expression which inveighs or rails against a person while
sarcasm is a sharp form of humor, intended to hurt, that is marked by mocking with irony, sometimes conveyed in speech with vocal over-emphasis. Insincerely saying something which is the opposite of one's intended meaning, often to emphasize how unbelievable or unlikely it sounds if taken literally, thereby illustrating the obvious nature of one's intended meaning.
As an adjective invective
is characterized by invection or railing.
messy |
unenviable |
Synonyms |
Messy is a synonym of unenviable.
As a noun messy
is .
As an adjective unenviable is
difficult]], undesirable, or unpleasant; not to be [[envy|envied.
nobly |
heroically |
Synonyms |
Nobly is a synonym of heroically.
As adverbs the difference between nobly and heroically
is that
nobly is in a noble manner while
heroically is in a heroic manner, like a hero.
lasting |
unending |
Synonyms |
Lasting is a synonym of unending.
As adjectives the difference between lasting and unending
is that
lasting is persisting for an extended period of time while
unending is not ending; having no end.
As a verb lasting
is .
As a noun lasting
is continuance; endurance.
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