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Bridle vs Rule - What's the difference?

bridle | rule | Synonyms |

Bridle is a synonym of rule.


As verbs the difference between bridle and rule

is that bridle is to put a bridle on while rule is .

As a noun bridle

is the headgear with which a horse is directed and which carries a bit and reins.

Afford vs Command - What's the difference?

afford | command | Synonyms |

Afford is a synonym of command.


As verbs the difference between afford and command

is that afford is to incur, stand, or bear without serious detriment, as an act which might under other circumstances be injurious;—with an auxiliary, as can, could, might, etc; to be able or rich enough while command is to order, give orders; to compel or direct with authority.

As a noun command is

an order to do something.

Gratification vs Exhilaration - What's the difference?

gratification | exhilaration | Synonyms |

Gratification is a synonym of exhilaration.


As nouns the difference between gratification and exhilaration

is that gratification is the act of gratifying, or pleasing, either the mind, the taste, or the appetite; as, the gratification of the palate, of the appetites, of the senses, of the desires, of the heart while exhilaration is the act of enlivening the spirits; the act of making glad or cheerful; a gladdening.

Bargain vs Higgle - What's the difference?

bargain | higgle | Synonyms |

Bargain is a synonym of higgle.


As verbs the difference between bargain and higgle

is that bargain is to make a bargain; to make a contract for the exchange of property or services; to negotiate; -- followed by with and for; as, to bargain with a farmer for a cow while higgle is (archaic) to hawk or peddle provisions.

As a noun bargain

is an agreement between parties concerning the sale of property; or a contract by which one party binds himself to transfer the right to some property for a consideration, and the other party binds himself to receive the property and pay the consideration.

Empress vs Mikado - What's the difference?

empress | mikado | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between empress and mikado

is that empress is the female monarch (ruler) of an empire while mikado is a former title of the emperors of Japan during a certain period.

As proper nouns the difference between empress and mikado

is that empress is a village in Alberta, Canada while Mikado is a hamlet in Saskatchewan, Canada.

As a verb empress

is alternative form of lang=en.

Canker vs Corruption - What's the difference?

canker | corruption | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between canker and corruption

is that canker is a plant disease marked by gradual decay while corruption is the act of corrupting or of impairing integrity, virtue, or moral principle; the state of being corrupted or debased; loss of purity or integrity; depravity; wickedness; impurity; bribery.

As a verb canker

is to affect as a canker; to eat away; to corrode; to consume.

Develop vs Flower - What's the difference?

develop | flower | Synonyms |

Develop is a synonym of flower.


As verbs the difference between develop and flower

is that develop is to change with a specific direction, progress while flower is to put forth blooms.

As a noun flower is

a colorful, conspicuous structure associated with angiosperms, frequently scented and attracting various insects, and which may or may not be used for sexual reproduction or flower can be something that flows, such as a river.

Low vs Cruel - What's the difference?

low | cruel | Synonyms |

Low is a synonym of cruel.


As adjectives the difference between low and cruel

is that low is in a position comparatively close to the ground while cruel is not nice; mean; heartless.

As verbs the difference between low and cruel

is that low is (obsolete|transitive) to depress; to lower or low can be or low can be to moo or low can be (uk|scotland|dialect) to burn; to blaze while cruel is to spoil or ruin (one's chance of success).

As a noun low

is something that is low; a low point or low can be (countable|uk|scotland|dialect) a flame; fire; blaze or low can be , mound, tumulus.

As an adverb low

is close to the ground.

Prompt vs Actuate - What's the difference?

prompt | actuate | Synonyms |

Prompt is a synonym of actuate.


As verbs the difference between prompt and actuate

is that prompt is to lead someone toward what they should say or do while actuate is to activate, or to put into motion; to animate.

As an adjective prompt

is (archaic) ready, willing (to act).

As a noun prompt

is a reminder or cue.

Prejudice vs Spoil - What's the difference?

prejudice | spoil | Synonyms |

Prejudice is a synonym of spoil.


As nouns the difference between prejudice and spoil

is that prejudice is a harm, a damage while spoil is (also in plural: spoils ) plunder taken from an enemy or victim.

As a verb spoil is

(archaic) to strip (someone who has been killed or defeated) of their arms or armour.

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