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Flaming vs Igneous - What's the difference?

flaming | igneous | Synonyms |

Flaming is a synonym of igneous.


As adjectives the difference between flaming and igneous

is that flaming is on fire with visible flames while igneous is pertaining to, having the nature of fire; containing fire; resembling fire; as, an igneous appearance.

As a verb flaming

is .

As a noun flaming

is sterilization by holding an object in a hot flame.

Intolerable vs Excessive - What's the difference?

intolerable | excessive | Synonyms |

Intolerable is a synonym of excessive.


As adjectives the difference between intolerable and excessive

is that intolerable is intolerable while excessive is exceeding the usual bounds of something; extravagant; immoderate.

Beastly vs Contemptible - What's the difference?

beastly | contemptible | Synonyms |

Beastly is a synonym of contemptible.


As adjectives the difference between beastly and contemptible

is that beastly is (uk) pertaining to, or having the form, nature or habits of, a beast while contemptible is deserving contempt.

As an adverb beastly

is like a beast; brutishly.

Abandoned vs Degraded - What's the difference?

abandoned | degraded | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between abandoned and degraded

is that abandoned is self-abandoned, or given up to vice; immoral; extremely wicked, or sinning without restraint; irreclaimably wicked; as, an abandoned villain while degraded is feeling or having undergone degradation; deprived of dignity or self-respect.

As verbs the difference between abandoned and degraded

is that abandoned is past tense of abandon while degraded is past tense of degrade.

Beat vs Switch - What's the difference?

beat | switch | Synonyms |

Beat is a synonym of switch.


As verbs the difference between beat and switch

is that beat is while switch is to exchange.

As a noun switch is

a device to turn electric current on]] and [[turn off|off or direct its flow.

As an adjective switch is

(snowboarding) riding with their opposite foot forward from their natural position bbc sport, [http://wwwbbccouk/sport/0/winter-olympics/26141070 "sochi 2014: a jargon-busting guide to the halfpipe"], 11 february 2014 .

Humour vs Drollery - What's the difference?

humour | drollery | Synonyms |

Humour is a synonym of drollery.


As nouns the difference between humour and drollery

is that humour is (label) moist vapour, moisture while drollery is comical quality.

As a verb humour

is to pacify by indulging.

Desperate vs Serious - What's the difference?

desperate | serious | Synonyms |

Desperate is a synonym of serious.


As adjectives the difference between desperate and serious

is that desperate is being filled with, or in a state of despair; hopeless while serious is without humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition; earnest; thoughtful; solemn.

Invention vs Inventing - What's the difference?

invention | inventing | Synonyms |

Invention is a synonym of inventing.


As a noun invention

is .

As a verb inventing is

.

Prejudice vs Ill - What's the difference?

prejudice | ill | Synonyms |


In obsolete terms the difference between prejudice and ill

is that prejudice is mischief; hurt; damage; injury; detriment while ill is evil; wicked (of people).

As nouns the difference between prejudice and ill

is that prejudice is an adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge of the facts while ill is trouble; distress; misfortune; adversity.

As a verb prejudice

is to have a negative impact on someone's position, chances etc.

As an adjective ill is

evil; wicked (of people).

As an adverb ill is

not well; imperfectly, badly; hardly.

Project vs Ambition - What's the difference?

project | ambition | Synonyms |


In obsolete terms the difference between project and ambition

is that project is the place from which a thing projects while ambition is the act of going about to solicit or obtain an office, or any other object of desire; canvassing.

As nouns the difference between project and ambition

is that project is a planned endeavor, usually with a specific goal and accomplished in several steps or stages while ambition is eager or inordinate desire for some object that confers distinction, as preferment, honor, superiority, political power, or literary fame; desire to distinguish one's self from other people.

As verbs the difference between project and ambition

is that project is to extend beyond a surface while ambition is to seek after ambitiously or eagerly; to covet.

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