disappoint |
balk |
Synonyms |
As verbs the difference between disappoint and balk
is that
disappoint is to displease by e.g. underperforming while
balk is to pass over or by.
As a noun balk is
ridge, an unplowed strip of land.
loud |
blustering |
Synonyms |
As adjectives the difference between loud and blustering
is that
loud is of great intensity while
blustering is engaged in the process of blustering.
As an adverb loud
is loudly.
As a proper noun Loud
is {{surname}.
As a noun blustering is
the process of blustering.
As a verb blustering is
present participle of bluster.
malign |
menacing |
Synonyms |
Malign is a synonym of menacing.
As adjectives the difference between malign and menacing
is that
malign is evil or malignant in disposition, nature, intent or influence while
menacing is suggesting imminent harm.
As verbs the difference between malign and menacing
is that
malign is to make defamatory statements about; to slander or traduce while
menacing is .
As a noun menacing is
the act of making menaces or threats.
cagey |
alert |
Synonyms |
As adjectives the difference between cagey and alert
is that
cagey is wary, careful, shrewd while
alert is attentive; awake; on guard.
As a noun alert is
an alarm.
As a verb alert is
to give warning to.
As a proper noun Alert is
the northernmost inhabited place in Nunavut, Canada.
flood |
cascade |
Synonyms |
Flood is a synonym of cascade.
As proper nouns the difference between flood and cascade
is that
flood is (biblical) the flood referred to in the book of genesis in the old testament while
cascade is an administrative district in seychelles.
heat |
thrill |
Synonyms |
Heat is a synonym of thrill.
As nouns the difference between heat and thrill
is that
heat is (military) high explosive antitank: a munition using a high explosive shaped charge to breach armour while
thrill is a trembling or quivering, especially one caused by emotion.
As a verb thrill is
(ergative) to suddenly excite someone, or to give someone great pleasure; to (figuratively) electrify; to experience such a sensation.
dress |
trim |
Synonyms |
Dress is a synonym of trim.
In countable|lang=en terms the difference between dress and trim
is that
dress is (countable) an item of clothing (usually worn by a woman or young girl) which both covers the upper part of the body and includes skirts below the waist while
trim is (countable) the manner in which something is equipped or adorned; order; disposition.
In uncountable|lang=en terms the difference between dress and trim
is that
dress is (uncountable) apparel, clothing while
trim is (uncountable) decoration; especially, decoration placed along edges or borders.
As nouns the difference between dress and trim
is that
dress is (countable) an item of clothing (usually worn by a woman or young girl) which both covers the upper part of the body and includes skirts below the waist while
trim is (uncountable) decoration; especially, decoration placed along edges or borders.
As verbs the difference between dress and trim
is that
dress is (obsolete|reflexive|intransitive) to prepare oneself; to make ready while
trim is to reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess; eg 'trim a hedge', 'trim a beard' the adposition
of can be used in present perfect tense to designate the removed part.
As an adjective trim is
physically fit.
As an adverb trim is
(nautical) in good order, properly managed or maintained.
better |
longer |
Synonyms |
As adjectives the difference between better and longer
is that
better is comparative of good while
longer is comparative of long.
As adverbs the difference between better and longer
is that
better is comparative of well POS=adverb while
longer is comparative of long.
As nouns the difference between better and longer
is that
better is an entity, usually animate, deemed superior to another; one who has a claim to precedence; a superior while
longer is one who longs or yearns for something.
As a verb better
is to improve.
quaint |
quaint |
Synonyms |
Quaint is a synonym of quaint.
In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between quaint and quaint
is that
quaint is (obsolete) overly discriminating or needlessly meticulous; fastidious; prim while
quaint is (obsolete) overly discriminating or needlessly meticulous; fastidious; prim.
In now|_|dialectal|lang=en terms the difference between quaint and quaint
is that
quaint is while
quaint is .
In archaic|lang=en terms the difference between quaint and quaint
is that
quaint is (archaic) the vulva while
quaint is (archaic) the vulva.
As adjectives the difference between quaint and quaint
is that
quaint is (obsolete) of a person: cunning, crafty while
quaint is (obsolete) of a person: cunning, crafty.
As nouns the difference between quaint and quaint
is that
quaint is (archaic) the vulva while
quaint is (archaic) the vulva.
quail |
tremble |
Synonyms |
In intransitive terms the difference between quail and tremble
is that
quail is to slacken, give way (of courage, faith etc.) while
tremble is to shake, quiver, or vibrate.
As a proper noun Quail
is {{surname|from=Scottish Gaelic}.
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