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Disquiet vs Excite - What's the difference?

disquiet | excite | Synonyms |

Disquiet is a synonym of excite.


As adjectives the difference between disquiet and excite

is that disquiet is deprived of quiet; impatient; restless; uneasy while excite is horny; excited.

As verbs the difference between disquiet and excite

is that disquiet is make (someone) worried or anxious while excite is .

As a noun disquiet

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

Requite vs Punish - What's the difference?

requite | punish | Synonyms |

Requite is a synonym of punish.


As verbs the difference between requite and punish

is that requite is to return in kind; to repay; to recompense; to reward while punish is to cause to suffer for crime or misconduct, to administer disciplinary action.

Communicate vs Recount - What's the difference?

communicate | recount | Synonyms |


As verbs the difference between communicate and recount

is that communicate is to impart while recount is to tell over; to relate in detail; to recite; to tell or narrate the particulars of.

As a noun recount is

retelling, narration, rendering.

Unhappy vs Heart-broken - What's the difference?

unhappy | heart-broken | Synonyms |

Unhappy is a synonym of heart-broken.

Kingly vs Splendid - What's the difference?

kingly | splendid | Synonyms |

Kingly is a synonym of splendid.


As adjectives the difference between kingly and splendid

is that kingly is majestic and regal while splendid is possessing or displaying splendor; shining; very bright; as, a splendid sun.

As an adverb kingly

is in a royal manner.

Dissipate vs Lavish - What's the difference?

dissipate | lavish | Synonyms |

Dissipate is a synonym of lavish.


As verbs the difference between dissipate and lavish

is that dissipate is to drive away, disperse while lavish is to expend or bestow with profusion; to use with prodigality; to squander; as, to lavish money or praise.

As an adjective lavish is

expending or bestowing profusely; profuse; prodigal.

Mark vs Heed - What's the difference?

mark | heed | Synonyms |

Mark is a synonym of heed.


As nouns the difference between mark and heed

is that mark is sign while heed is heathen, pagan or heed can be heath.

Adverse vs Reluctant - What's the difference?

adverse | reluctant | Synonyms |

Adverse is a synonym of reluctant.


As adjectives the difference between adverse and reluctant

is that adverse is unfavorable; antagonistic in purpose or effect; hostile; actively opposing one's interests or wishes; contrary to one's welfare; acting against; working in an opposing direction while reluctant is opposing; offering resistance (to).

Malevolent vs Envious - What's the difference?

malevolent | envious | Synonyms |

Malevolent is a synonym of envious.


As adjectives the difference between malevolent and envious

is that malevolent is having or displaying ill will; wishing harm on others while envious is feeling or exhibiting envy; jealously desiring the excellence or good fortune of another; maliciously grudging.

Alleviate vs Nullify - What's the difference?

alleviate | nullify | Synonyms |

Alleviate is a synonym of nullify.


As verbs the difference between alleviate and nullify

is that alleviate is to make less severe, as a pain or difficulty while nullify is (legal) to make legally invalid.

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