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Allure vs Intrigue - What's the difference?

allure | intrigue | Synonyms |


In transitive terms the difference between allure and intrigue

is that allure is to entice; to attract while intrigue is to fill with artifice and duplicity; to complicate.

Accent vs Hint - What's the difference?

accent | hint | Synonyms |

Accent is a synonym of hint.


In lang=en terms the difference between accent and hint

is that accent is to mark with written accents while hint is to develop and add hints to a font.

As nouns the difference between accent and hint

is that accent is (linguistics) a higher-pitched or stronger articulation of a particular syllable of a word or phrase in order to distinguish it from the others or to emphasize it while hint is a clue.

As verbs the difference between accent and hint

is that accent is to express the accent of vocally; to utter with accent while hint is to suggest tacitly without a direct statement; to provide a clue.

Liar vs Storyteller - What's the difference?

liar | storyteller | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between liar and storyteller

is that liar is one who tells lies while storyteller is a person who relates stories through one medium or another to an audience.

Prescribe vs Institute - What's the difference?

prescribe | institute | Synonyms |

Prescribe is a synonym of institute.


As a verb prescribe

is to order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient.

As a noun institute is

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Bang vs Suddenly - What's the difference?

bang | suddenly | Synonyms |

Bang is a synonym of suddenly.


As an adverb suddenly is

happening quickly and with little or no warning; in a sudden manner.

Insane vs Absurd - What's the difference?

insane | absurd | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between insane and absurd

is that insane is exhibiting unsoundness or disorder of mind; not sane; mad; deranged in mind; delirious; distracted while absurd is contrary to reason or propriety; obviously and flatly opposed to manifest truth; inconsistent with the plain dictates of common sense; logically contradictory; nonsensical; ridiculous; silly.

As a noun absurd is

an absurdity.

Command vs Familiarity - What's the difference?

command | familiarity | Synonyms |

Command is a synonym of familiarity.


As nouns the difference between command and familiarity

is that command is an order to do something while familiarity is the state of being extremely friendly; intimacy.

As a verb command

is to order, give orders; to compel or direct with authority.

Farce vs Pretence - What's the difference?

farce | pretence | Synonyms |

Farce is a synonym of pretence.


As nouns the difference between farce and pretence

is that farce is while pretence is (label) an act of pretending or pretension; a false claim or pretext.

Afford vs Lend - What's the difference?

afford | lend | Synonyms |

Afford is a synonym of lend.


As verbs the difference between afford and lend

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 lend is to allow to be used by someone temporarily, on condition that it or its equivalent will be ed.

As a noun lend is

the lumbar region; loin.

Prowess vs Accomplishment - What's the difference?

prowess | accomplishment | Synonyms |

Prowess is a synonym of accomplishment.


As nouns the difference between prowess and accomplishment

is that prowess is skillfulness and manual ability; adroitness or dexterity while accomplishment is the act of accomplishing; entire performance; completion; fulfillment; as, the accomplishment of an enterprise, of a prophecy, etc.

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