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Condescension vs Complaisance - What's the difference?

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 vs Confused - What's the difference?

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 vs Despite - What's the difference?

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 vs Weak - What's the difference?

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 vs Helpful - What's the difference?

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 vs Sullen - What's the difference?

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 vs Averse - What's the difference?

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 vs Timbre - What's the difference?

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 vs Variationvariety - What's the difference?

distinction | variationvariety | Synonyms |

Distinction is a synonym of variationvariety.

Distant vs Separate - What's the difference?

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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