condescension |
complaisance |
Synonyms |
As nouns the difference between condescension and complaisance
is that
condescension is the act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward inferiors. {{jump|the act of condescending}} singular while
complaisance is the quality of being complaisant, amiable or agreeable.
tumultuous |
confused |
Synonyms |
Tumultuous is a synonym of confused.
As adjectives the difference between tumultuous and confused
is that
tumultuous is noisy and disorderly while
confused is (
lb) unable to think clearly or understand.
As a verb confused is
(
confuse).
scorn |
despite |
Synonyms |
Scorn is a synonym of despite.
As verbs the difference between scorn and despite
is that
scorn is to feel or display contempt or disdain for something or somebody; to despise while
despite is (obsolete) to vex; to annoy; to offend contemptuously.
As nouns the difference between scorn and despite
is that
scorn is (uncountable) contempt or disdain while
despite is (obsolete) disdain, contemptuous feelings, hatred.
As a preposition despite is
in spite of, notwithstanding.
pusillanimous |
weak |
Synonyms |
As adjectives the difference between pusillanimous and weak
is that
pusillanimous is showing ignoble cowardice, or contemptible timidity while
weak is lacking in force (usually strength) or ability.
charitable |
helpful |
Synonyms |
Helpful is a synonym of charitable.
As adjectives the difference between charitable and helpful
is that
charitable is pertaining to charity while
helpful is furnishing help; giving aid; useful.
black |
sullen |
Synonyms |
Black is a synonym of sullen.
As a proper noun black
is .
As an adjective sullen is
having a brooding ill temper; sulky.
As a noun sullen is
(obsolete) one who is solitary, or lives alone; a hermit.
averse |
averse |
Synonyms |
Averse is a synonym of averse.
In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between averse and averse
is that
averse is (obsolete) lying on the opposite side (
to'' or ''from ) while
averse is (obsolete) lying on the opposite side (
to'' or ''from ).
In lang=en terms the difference between averse and averse
is that
averse is to turn away while
averse is to turn away.
As adjectives the difference between averse and averse
is that
averse is having a repugnance or opposition of mind while
averse is having a repugnance or opposition of mind.
As verbs the difference between averse and averse
is that
averse is to turn away while
averse is to turn away.
depth |
timbre |
Synonyms |
As nouns the difference between depth and timbre
is that
depth is the vertical distance below a surface; the degree to which something is deep while
timbre is the quality of a sound independent of its pitch and volume.
distinction |
variationvariety |
Synonyms |
Distinction is a synonym of variationvariety.
distant |
separate |
Synonyms |
Distant is a synonym of separate.
As adjectives the difference between distant and separate
is that
distant is far off (physically, logically or mentally) while
separate is apart from (the rest); not connected to or attached to (anything else).
As a verb separate is
to divide (a thing) into separate parts.
As a noun separate is
(usually|in the plural) anything that is sold by itself, especially an article of clothing.
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