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Christen vs Designate - What's the difference?

christen | designate | Synonyms |

Christen is a synonym of designate.


As a proper noun christen

is , variant of christian.

As an adjective designate is

designated; appointed; chosen.

As a verb designate is

to mark out and make known; to point out; to name; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or description; to specify; as, to designate the boundaries of a country; to designate the rioters who are to be arrested.

Auspice vs Control - What's the difference?

auspice | control | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between auspice and control

is that auspice is patronage or protection while control is influence or authority over.

As a verb control is

to exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.

Boor vs Vulgarian - What's the difference?

boor | vulgarian | Synonyms |

Boor is a synonym of vulgarian.


As nouns the difference between boor and vulgarian

is that boor is bear while vulgarian is a vulgar individual, especially one who emphasizes or is oblivious to their vulgar qualities.

As an adjective vulgarian is

having the characteristics of a , vulgar.

Impure vs Libidinous - What's the difference?

impure | libidinous | Synonyms |

Impure is a synonym of libidinous.


As adjectives the difference between impure and libidinous

is that impure is not pure while libidinous is having lustful desires; characterized by lewdness; sensual; lascivious.

As a verb impure

is (obsolete) to defile; to pollute.

Hirsute vs Whiskered - What's the difference?

hirsute | whiskered | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between hirsute and whiskered

is that hirsute is covered in hair or bristles; hairy while whiskered is possessed of whiskers; covered in bristles.

Municipal vs Parochial - What's the difference?

municipal | parochial | Synonyms |

Municipal is a synonym of parochial.


As adjectives the difference between municipal and parochial

is that municipal is of or pertaining to a municipality (a city or a corporation having the right of administering local government) while parochial is pertaining to a parish.

As a noun municipal

is (finance) a financial instrument issued by a municipality.

Alacrity vs Zeal - What's the difference?

alacrity | zeal | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between alacrity and zeal

is that alacrity is eagerness; liveliness; enthusiasm while zeal is the fervor or tireless devotion for a person, cause, or ideal and determination in its furtherance; diligent enthusiasm; powerful interest.

Arm vs Division - What's the difference?

arm | division | Synonyms |

Arm is a synonym of division.


As nouns the difference between arm and division

is that arm is sleeve; a part of a garment that covers all or part of an arm while division is division.

Prepossessing vs Entrancing - What's the difference?

prepossessing | entrancing | Synonyms |

Prepossessing is a synonym of entrancing.


As adjectives the difference between prepossessing and entrancing

is that prepossessing is tending to invite favor; attracting confidence, favor, esteem, or love; attractive; as, a prepossessing manner while entrancing is hypnotic.

As a verb entrancing is

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Emaciated vs Cadaverous - What's the difference?

emaciated | cadaverous | Synonyms |

Emaciated is a synonym of cadaverous.


As adjectives the difference between emaciated and cadaverous

is that emaciated is thin or haggard, especially from hunger or disease while cadaverous is corpselike; hinting of death; imitating a cadaver.

As a verb emaciated

is (emaciate).

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