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Horrible vs Forbidding - What's the difference?

horrible | forbidding | Synonyms |

Horrible is a synonym of forbidding.


As nouns the difference between horrible and forbidding

is that horrible is a thing that causes horror; a terrifying thing, particularly a prospective bad consequence asserted as likely to result from an act while forbidding is the act by which something is forbidden; a prohibition.

As adjectives the difference between horrible and forbidding

is that horrible is causing horror; terrible; shocking while forbidding is highly unpleasant or disagreeable.

As a verb forbidding is

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Purely vs Entirely - What's the difference?

purely | entirely | Synonyms |

Purely is a synonym of entirely.


As adverbs the difference between purely and entirely

is that purely is while entirely is to the full or entire extent.

Clasp vs Fastening - What's the difference?

clasp | fastening | Synonyms |

Clasp is a synonym of fastening.


As nouns the difference between clasp and fastening

is that clasp is a fastener or , particularly one that clasps while fastening is a hook or similar restraint used to fasten things together.

As verbs the difference between clasp and fastening

is that clasp is to take hold of; to grasp; to grab tightly while fastening is present participle of to fasten .

Dawn vs Unfold - What's the difference?

dawn | unfold | Synonyms |

Dawn is a synonym of unfold.


As a proper noun dawn

is sometimes given to a girl born at that time of day.

As a verb unfold is

to undo a folding.

As a noun unfold is

(computing|programming) in functional programming, a kind of higher-order function that is the opposite of a fold.

Curve vs Swerve - What's the difference?

curve | swerve | Synonyms |


As verbs the difference between curve and swerve

is that curve is to bend; to crook while swerve is to stray; to wander; to rove.

As an adjective curve

is bent without angles; crooked; curved.

As a noun curve

is a gentle bend, such as in a road.

Grandeur vs Celebrity - What's the difference?

grandeur | celebrity | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between grandeur and celebrity

is that grandeur is the state of being grand or splendid; magnificence while celebrity is a rite or ceremony.

Changeable vs Fluctuating - What's the difference?

changeable | fluctuating | Synonyms |

Changeable is a synonym of fluctuating.


As an adjective changeable

is capable of being changed.

As a verb fluctuating is

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Nefarious vs Beastly - What's the difference?

nefarious | beastly | Synonyms |

Nefarious is a synonym of beastly.


As adjectives the difference between nefarious and beastly

is that nefarious is sinful, villainous, criminal, or wicked, especially when noteworthy or notorious for such characteristics while beastly is (uk) pertaining to, or having the form, nature or habits of, a beast.

As an adverb beastly is

like a beast; brutishly.

Lump vs Tumescence - What's the difference?

lump | tumescence | Synonyms |

Lump is a synonym of tumescence.


As nouns the difference between lump and tumescence

is that lump is cad while tumescence is a swelling due to the presence of fluid.

Periodic vs Review - What's the difference?

periodic | review | Synonyms |


As an adjective periodic

is relative to a period or periods.

As a noun review is

a second or subsequent reading of a text or artifact.

As a verb review is

to survey; to look broadly over.

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