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Designing vs Conniving - What's the difference?

designing | conniving | Synonyms |

Designing is a synonym of conniving.


As verbs the difference between designing and conniving

is that designing is while conniving is .

As adjectives the difference between designing and conniving

is that designing is artful; scheming while conniving is that connives; conspiratorial.

As a noun designing

is a process of design.

Hitch vs Heave - What's the difference?

hitch | heave | Synonyms |


In transitive terms the difference between hitch and heave

is that hitch is to attach, tie or fasten while heave is to utter with effort.

In intransitive terms the difference between hitch and heave

is that hitch is to move interruptedly or with halts, jerks, or steps; said of something obstructed or impeded while heave is to make an effort to raise, throw, or move anything; to strain to do something difficult.

As a proper noun Hitch

is {{surname|from=given names}.

Catastrophe vs Blow - What's the difference?

catastrophe | blow | Synonyms |

Catastrophe is a synonym of blow.


As verbs the difference between catastrophe and blow

is that catastrophe is while blow is to produce an air current or blow can be to blossom; to cause to bloom or blossom.

As an adjective blow is

blue.

As a noun blow is

a strong wind or blow can be the act of striking or hitting or blow can be a mass or display of flowers; a yield.

Clatter vs Clash - What's the difference?

clatter | clash | Synonyms |


In intransitive terms the difference between clatter and clash

is that clatter is to chatter noisily or rapidly while clash is to argue angrily.

As nouns the difference between clatter and clash

is that clatter is a rattling noise while clash is a loud sound.

As verbs the difference between clatter and clash

is that clatter is to cause to make a rattling sound while clash is to make a loud clash.

Benign vs Pleasant - What's the difference?

benign | pleasant | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between benign and pleasant

is that benign is kind; gentle; mild while pleasant is giving pleasure; pleasing in manner.

As a noun pleasant is

a wit; a humorist; a buffoon.

Bout vs Dose - What's the difference?

bout | dose | Synonyms |

Bout is a synonym of dose.


As nouns the difference between bout and dose

is that bout is a period of something, usually painful or unpleasant while dose is sow (female pig).

As a verb bout

is to contest a bout.

As a preposition bout

is (colloquial) about.

Assessment vs Fine - What's the difference?

assessment | fine | Synonyms |

Assessment is a synonym of fine.


As a noun assessment

is the act of assessing or an amount (of tax, levy or duty etc) assessed.

As a verb fine is

.

Piercing vs Painful - What's the difference?

piercing | painful | Synonyms |

Piercing is a synonym of painful.


As a noun piercing

is body piercing.

As an adjective painful is

causing pain or distress, either physical or mental.

Dank vs Soggy - What's the difference?

dank | soggy | Synonyms |

Dank is a synonym of soggy.


As a noun dank

is thanks.

As an adjective soggy is

soaked with moisture or other liquid.

Number vs Division - What's the difference?

number | division | Synonyms |

Number is a synonym of division.


As nouns the difference between number and division

is that number is (countable) an abstract entity used to describe quantity while division is division.

As a verb number

is to label (items) with numbers; to assign numbers to (items).

As an adjective number

is (numb).

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