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Reproof vs Chiding - What's the difference?

reproof | chiding | Synonyms |

Reproof is a synonym of chiding.


As nouns the difference between reproof and chiding

is that reproof is act or instance of reproving; a rebuke while chiding is a scolding.

As verbs the difference between reproof and chiding

is that reproof is to proof again while chiding is .

Country vs Citizens - What's the difference?

country | citizens | Synonyms |

Country is a synonym of citizens.


As nouns the difference between country and citizens

is that country is (label) an area of land; a district, region while citizens is .

As an adjective country

is from or in the countryside or connected with it.

Reticent vs Tightlipped - What's the difference?

reticent | tightlipped | Synonyms |

Reticent is a synonym of tightlipped.


As adjectives the difference between reticent and tightlipped

is that reticent is reluctant; reticent while tightlipped is .

Demur vs Objection - What's the difference?

demur | objection | Synonyms |

Demur is a synonym of objection.


In legal|lang=en terms the difference between demur and objection

is that demur is (legal) to interpose a demurrer while objection is (legal) an official protest raised in a court of law during a legal trial over a violation of the rules of the court by the opposing party.

As nouns the difference between demur and objection

is that demur is stop; pause; hesitation as to proceeding; suspense of decision or action; scruple while objection is the act of objecting.

As a verb demur

is (obsolete) to linger; to stay; to tarry.

Happily vs Dexterously - What's the difference?

happily | dexterously | Synonyms |

Happily is a synonym of dexterously.


As adverbs the difference between happily and dexterously

is that happily is (archaic) by chance; perhaps while dexterously is in a dexterous manner; skillfully; with precision; carefully.

Sharper vs Trickster - What's the difference?

sharper | trickster | Synonyms |

Sharper is a synonym of trickster.


As nouns the difference between sharper and trickster

is that sharper is (dated) a swindler; a cheat; a professional gambler who makes his living by cheating while trickster is a mythological figure responsible for teaching others through the use of guile and treason.

As an adjective sharper

is (sharp).

Utility vs Advantageous - What's the difference?

utility | advantageous | Synonyms |

Utility is a synonym of advantageous.


As a noun utility

is the state or condition of being useful; usefulness.

As an adjective advantageous is

being of advantage, beneficial.

Pope vs Traduce - What's the difference?

pope | traduce | Synonyms |

Pope is a synonym of traduce.


As a proper noun pope

is originating as a nickname.

As a noun pope

is (pope).

As a verb traduce is

to malign a person or entity by making malicious and false or defamatory statements.

High vs Violent - What's the difference?

high | violent | Synonyms |

High is a synonym of violent.


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between high and violent

is that high is (obsolete) to rise while violent is (obsolete) an assailant.

As nouns the difference between high and violent

is that high is (obsolete) thought; intention; determination; purpose or high can be a period of euphoria, from excitement or from an intake of drugs while violent is (obsolete) an assailant.

As adjectives the difference between high and violent

is that high is elevated in position or status; above many things while violent is involving extreme force or motion.

As verbs the difference between high and violent

is that high is (obsolete) to rise or high can be to hie; to hasten while violent is (archaic) to urge with violence.

As an adverb high

is in or to an elevated position.

Intellectual vs Thoughtful - What's the difference?

intellectual | thoughtful | Synonyms |

Intellectual is a synonym of thoughtful.


As adjectives the difference between intellectual and thoughtful

is that intellectual is belonging to, or performed by, the intellect; mental or cognitive; as, intellectual powers, activities, etc while thoughtful is demonstrating thought or careful consideration.

As a noun intellectual

is an intelligent, learned person, especially one who discourses about learned matters.

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