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Discompose vs Disturb - What's the difference?

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 vs Unsuitable - What's the difference?

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 vs Own - What's the difference?

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 vs Exalt - What's the difference?

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 vs Lightless - What's the difference?

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 vs Repugnant - What's the difference?

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 vs Sarcasm - What's the difference?

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 vs Unenviable - What's the difference?

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 vs Heroically - What's the difference?

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 vs Unending - What's the difference?

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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