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Disappoint vs Balk - What's the difference?

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 vs Blustering - What's the difference?

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 vs Menacing - What's the difference?

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 vs Alert - What's the difference?

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 vs Cascade - What's the difference?

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 vs Thrill - What's the difference?

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 vs Trim - What's the difference?

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 vs Longer - What's the difference?

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 vs Quaint - What's the difference?

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 vs Tremble - What's the difference?

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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