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Circle vs Domain - What's the difference?

circle | domain | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between circle and domain

is that circle is a two-dimensional geometric figure, a line, consisting of the set of all those points in a plane that are equally distant from another point while domain is a geographic area owned or controlled by a single person or organization.

As a verb circle

is to travel around along a curved path.

Plough vs Shove - What's the difference?

plough | shove | Synonyms |

Plough is a synonym of shove.


As a proper noun plough

is (constellation|british) the common name for the brightest seven stars of the constellation ursa major.

As a verb shove is

to push, especially roughly or with force.

As a noun shove is

a rough push.

Calm vs Balmy - What's the difference?

calm | balmy | Synonyms |

Calm is a synonym of balmy.


As adjectives the difference between calm and balmy

is that calm is (of a person) peaceful, quiet, especially free from anger and anxiety while balmy is producing balm.

As a noun calm

is (in a person) the state of being calm; peacefulness; absence of worry, anger, fear or other strong negative emotion.

As a verb calm

is to make calm.

Behaviour vs Reaction - What's the difference?

behaviour | reaction | Synonyms |

Behaviour is a synonym of reaction.


As nouns the difference between behaviour and reaction

is that behaviour is the way a living creature behaves or acts while reaction is .

Contrary vs Unfitting - What's the difference?

contrary | unfitting | Synonyms |

Contrary is a synonym of unfitting.


As adjectives the difference between contrary and unfitting

is that contrary is opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse while unfitting is that is not fitting for its purpose.

As an adverb contrary

is contrarily.

As a noun contrary

is the opposite.

As a verb contrary

is (obsolete) to oppose; to frustrate.

Protective vs Safeguarding - What's the difference?

protective | safeguarding | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between protective and safeguarding

is that protective is something that protects while safeguarding is protection.

As an adjective protective

is serving, intended or wishing to protect.

As a verb safeguarding is

present participle of lang=en.

Humane vs Merciful - What's the difference?

humane | merciful | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between humane and merciful

is that humane is having or showing concern for the pain or suffering of another; compassionate while merciful is showing mercy.

Profligate vs Unrestrained - What's the difference?

profligate | unrestrained | Synonyms |

Profligate is a synonym of unrestrained.


As adjectives the difference between profligate and unrestrained

is that profligate is (obsolete) overthrown, ruined while unrestrained is immoderate; not restrained or held in check.

As a noun profligate

is an abandoned person; one openly and shamelessly vicious; a dissolute person.

As a verb profligate

is (obsolete) to drive away; to overcome.

Humiliation vs Discomfiture - What's the difference?

humiliation | discomfiture | Synonyms |

Humiliation is a synonym of discomfiture.


As nouns the difference between humiliation and discomfiture

is that humiliation is the act of humiliating]] or [[humble#verb|humbling someone; abasement of pride; mortification while discomfiture is a feeling of frustration, disappointment, perplexity or embarrassment.

Addition vs Adding - What's the difference?

addition | adding | Synonyms |


As a noun addition

is the act of adding anything.

As a verb adding is

present participle of lang=en.

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