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Careful vs Solicitous - What's the difference?

careful | solicitous | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between careful and solicitous

is that careful is full of care or grief; sorrowful, sad while solicitous is disposed to solicit; eager to obtain something desirable, or to avoid anything evil; concerned; anxious; careful.

Noise vs Bluster - What's the difference?

noise | bluster | Synonyms |

Noise is a synonym of bluster.


As nouns the difference between noise and bluster

is that noise is various sounds, usually unwanted while bluster is pompous, officious talk.

As verbs the difference between noise and bluster

is that noise is to make a noise; to sound while bluster is to speak or protest loudly.

Palliate vs Cover - What's the difference?

palliate | cover | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between palliate and cover

is that palliate is cloaked; hidden, concealed while cover is of or pertaining to the front cover of a book or magazine.

As verbs the difference between palliate and cover

is that palliate is to relieve the symptoms of; to ameliorate while cover is to place something over or upon, as to conceal or protect.

As a noun cover is

a lid.

Provocative vs Inviting - What's the difference?

provocative | inviting | Synonyms |

Provocative is a synonym of inviting.


As adjectives the difference between provocative and inviting

is that provocative is serving or tending to elicit a strong, often negative sentiment in another person; exasperating while inviting is alluring; tempting; attractive.

As a noun provocative

is .

As a verb inviting is

.

Fractious vs Waspish - What's the difference?

fractious | waspish | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between fractious and waspish

is that fractious is given to troublemaking while waspish is suggestive of the behaviour of a wasp.

Quiet vs Soundless - What's the difference?

Quiet | soundless | Synonyms |

Quiet is a synonym of soundless.


As adjectives the difference between Quiet and soundless

is that Quiet is with little or no sound; free from of disturbing noise while soundless is without sound.

As a verb Quiet

is to become quiet, silent, still, tranquil, calm.

As a noun Quiet

is the absence of sound; quietness.

Considerate vs Serious - What's the difference?

considerate | serious | Synonyms |

Considerate is a synonym of serious.


As adjectives the difference between considerate and serious

is that considerate is consciously thoughtful and observant (often of other people); caring while serious is without humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition; earnest; thoughtful; solemn.

Make vs Execute - What's the difference?

make | execute | Synonyms |

Make is a synonym of execute.


As a noun make

is skin (on liquids), sputum, placenta.

As a verb execute is

.

Lax vs Licentious - What's the difference?

lax | licentious | Synonyms |

Lax is a synonym of licentious.


As an adjective licentious is

lacking restraint, or ignoring societal standards, particularly in sexual conduct.

Disappoint vs Foil - What's the difference?

disappoint | foil | Synonyms |

Disappoint is a synonym of foil.


As verbs the difference between disappoint and foil

is that disappoint is to displease by eg underperforming or disappoint can be (internet slang) while foil is to prevent (something) from being accomplished or foil can be (mathematics) to multiply two binomials together or foil can be (obsolete) to defile; to soil.

As a noun foil is

a very thin sheet of metal or foil can be failure when on the point of attainment; defeat; frustration; miscarriage or foil can be (hunting) the track of an animal.

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