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Incisive vs Express - What's the difference?

incisive | express | Synonyms |

Incisive is a synonym of express.


As adjectives the difference between incisive and express

is that incisive is quickly proceeding to judgment and forceful in expression; decisive; forthright while express is (not comparable) moving or operating quickly, as a train not making local stops.

As a noun express is

a mode of transportation, often a train, that travels quickly or directly or express can be (obsolete) the action of conveying some idea using words or actions; communication, expression.

As a verb express is

(senseid) to convey or communicate; to make known or explicit.

Desperate vs Headlong - What's the difference?

desperate | headlong | Synonyms |

Desperate is a synonym of headlong.


As adjectives the difference between desperate and headlong

is that desperate is being filled with, or in a state of despair; hopeless while headlong is precipitous.

As an adverb headlong is

with the head first or down.

As a verb headlong is

to precipitate.

Poison vs Pest - What's the difference?

poison | pest | Synonyms |

Poison is a synonym of pest.


As nouns the difference between poison and pest

is that poison is a substance that is harmful or lethal to a living organism while pest is plague.

As a verb poison

is to use poison to kill or paralyse somebody.

Dissolute vs Reckless - What's the difference?

dissolute | reckless | Synonyms |

Dissolute is a synonym of reckless.


As adjectives the difference between dissolute and reckless

is that dissolute is unrestrained by morality while reckless is careless or heedless; headstrong or rash.

Comfortless vs Desolate - What's the difference?

comfortless | desolate | Synonyms |

Comfortless is a synonym of desolate.


As adjectives the difference between comfortless and desolate

is that comfortless is offering no comfort while desolate is deserted and devoid of inhabitants.

As a verb desolate is

to deprive of inhabitants.

Beset vs Encompass - What's the difference?

beset | encompass | Synonyms |

Beset is a synonym of encompass.


As verbs the difference between beset and encompass

is that beset is (label) to surround or hem in while encompass is to form a circle around; to encircle.

Lessen vs Dilute - What's the difference?

lessen | dilute | Synonyms |

Lessen is a synonym of dilute.


In lang=en terms the difference between lessen and dilute

is that lessen is to become less while dilute is to become attenuated, thin, or weak.

As verbs the difference between lessen and dilute

is that lessen is to make less; to diminish; to reduce while dilute is to make thinner by adding solvent to a solution; especially by adding water.

As an adjective dilute is

having a low concentration.

Fretful vs Ill-humored - What's the difference?

fretful | ill-humored | Synonyms |

Fretful is a synonym of ill-humored.


As adjectives the difference between fretful and ill-humored

is that fretful is irritable, bad-tempered, grumpy or peevish while ill-humored is having a bad temper.

Caprice vs Whimsey - What's the difference?

caprice | whimsey | Synonyms |

Caprice is a synonym of whimsey.


As nouns the difference between caprice and whimsey

is that caprice is an impulsive, seemingly unmotivated notion or action while whimsey is .

Open vs Extrovert - What's the difference?

open | extrovert | Synonyms |

Open is a synonym of extrovert.


As nouns the difference between open and extrovert

is that open is while extrovert is one who is outgoing, sociable and socially confident or concerned with outer affairs.

As an adjective extrovert is

outgoing; sociable; concerned with outer affairs.

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