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Exhilarating vs Heartening - What's the difference?

exhilarating | heartening | Synonyms |

Exhilarating is a synonym of heartening.


As verbs the difference between exhilarating and heartening

is that exhilarating is while heartening is .

As adjectives the difference between exhilarating and heartening

is that exhilarating is refreshingly thrilling while heartening is cheerfully encouraging.

Enjoy vs Delight_in - What's the difference?

enjoy | delight_in | Synonyms |

Enjoy is a synonym of delight_in.


As verbs the difference between enjoy and delight_in

is that enjoy is to receive pleasure or satisfaction from something while delight_in is enjoy.

Entrap vs Insnare - What's the difference?

entrap | insnare | Synonyms |

Entrap is a synonym of insnare.


As verbs the difference between entrap and insnare

is that entrap is to catch something in a trap or snare while insnare is .

Cherish vs Comfort - What's the difference?

cherish | comfort | Synonyms |

Cherish is a synonym of comfort.


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between cherish and comfort

is that cherish is (obsolete) to cheer, gladden while comfort is (obsolete) to assist or help; to aid.

As verbs the difference between cherish and comfort

is that cherish is to treat with tenderness and affection; to nurture with care; to protect and aid while comfort is to relieve the distress or suffering of; to provide comfort to.

As a noun comfort is

contentment, ease.

Fantastic vs Ideal - What's the difference?

fantastic | ideal | Synonyms |

Fantastic is a synonym of ideal.


As an adjective fantastic

is fantastic.

As a noun ideal is

ideal (perfect standard).

Entertain vs Maintain - What's the difference?

entertain | maintain | Synonyms |

Entertain is a synonym of maintain.


As verbs the difference between entertain and maintain

is that entertain is to amuse (someone); to engage the attention of agreeably while maintain is (obsolete|transitive) to support (someone), to back up or assist (someone) in an action.

As a noun entertain

is (obsolete) ; pleasure.

Gorge vs Muzzle - What's the difference?

gorge | muzzle | Synonyms |

Gorge is a synonym of muzzle.


As verbs the difference between gorge and muzzle

is that gorge is while muzzle is to bind or confine an animal's mouth by putting a muzzle, as to prevent it from eating or biting.

As a noun muzzle is

the protruding part of many animal's head which includes nose, mouth and jaws; snout.

Develop vs Unravel - What's the difference?

develop | unravel | Synonyms |

Develop is a synonym of unravel.


In lang=en terms the difference between develop and unravel

is that develop is to acquire something usually over a period of time while unravel is to become undone; to collapse.

As verbs the difference between develop and unravel

is that develop is to change with a specific direction, progress while unravel is to separate the threads (of); disentangle.

Hazardous vs Bold - What's the difference?

hazardous | bold | Synonyms |

Hazardous is a synonym of bold.


As adjectives the difference between hazardous and bold

is that hazardous is risky, dangerous, with the nature of a hazard while bold is courageous, daring.

As a noun bold is

(obsolete) a dwelling; habitation; building.

As a verb bold is

to make (a font or some text) bold.

Timid vs Retiring - What's the difference?

timid | retiring | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between timid and retiring

is that timid is lacking in courage or confidence while retiring is shy, introverted, liking privacy.

As a verb retiring is

present participle of lang=en.

As a noun retiring is

retirement.

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