Synonyms

Malign is a synonym of black.

As an adjective malign

is evil or malignant in disposition, nature, intent or influence.

As a verb malign

is to make defamatory statements about; to slander or traduce.

As a proper noun black is

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Epitome is a synonym of abbreviature.

As nouns the difference between epitome and abbreviature

is that epitome is (label) (embodiment or encapsulation of) while abbreviature is an abridgment; a compendium; an abstract .

Period is a synonym of limit.

As nouns the difference between period and limit

is that period is (obsolete|medicine) the length of time for a disease to run its course while limit is limit (restriction).

As an adjective period

is appropriate for a given historical era.

As an interjection period

is (chiefly|north america) and nothing else; and nothing less; used for emphasis.

As a verb period

is (obsolete|intransitive) to come to a period; to conclude.

As verbs the difference between perturb and disquiet

is that perturb is to disturb; to bother or unsettle while disquiet is make (someone) worried or anxious.

As a noun disquiet is

want of quiet; want of tranquility in body or mind; uneasiness; restlessness; disturbance; anxiety.

As an adjective disquiet is

deprived of quiet; impatient; restless; uneasy.

Injure is a synonym of affront.

As a verb injure

is to wound or cause physical harm to a living creature.

As a noun affront is

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Say/tell is a synonym of train.

As a noun train is

elongated portion or train can be (obsolete) treachery; deceit.

As a verb train is

to practice an ability.

In transitive terms the difference between deaden and moderate

is that deaden is to make soundproof while moderate is to preside over (something) as a moderator.

In intransitive terms the difference between deaden and moderate

is that deaden is to become less lively; to diminish (by itself) while moderate is to act as a moderator; to assist in bringing to compromise.

As an adjective moderate is

not excessive; acting in moderation.

As a noun moderate is

one who holds an intermediate position between extremes, as in politics.

Littleness is a synonym of insignificance.

As nouns the difference between littleness and insignificance

is that littleness is the property of being little, smallness while insignificance is the state of being insignificant.

Chimerical is a synonym of vain.

As an adjective chimerical

is of or pertaining to a chimera.

As a noun vain is

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In transitive terms the difference between muffle and gag

is that muffle is to mute or deaden (a sound etc.) while gag is to restrain someone's speech by blocking his or her mouth.

As an abbreviation gag is

group specific antigens.