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Charter vs Permit - What's the difference?

charter | permit | Synonyms |


In transitive terms the difference between charter and permit

is that charter is to lease or hire something by charter while permit is to allow (someone) to do something; to give permission to.

As an adjective charter

is leased or hired.

Bad vs Decayed - What's the difference?

bad | decayed | Synonyms |

Bad is a synonym of decayed.


As verbs the difference between bad and decayed

is that bad is to simulate while decayed is (decay).

As an adjective decayed is

having decayed.

Conception vs Concocting - What's the difference?

conception | concocting | Synonyms |


As a noun conception

is the act of conceiving.

As a verb concocting is

present participle of concoct.

Notably vs Unmistakably - What's the difference?

notably | unmistakably | Synonyms |

Notably is a synonym of unmistakably.


As adverbs the difference between notably and unmistakably

is that notably is (focus) as a pointed example; in a notable manner while unmistakably is in an unmistakable manner; unquestionably.

Insulting vs Impolite - What's the difference?

insulting | impolite | Synonyms |

Insulting is a synonym of impolite.


As adjectives the difference between insulting and impolite

is that insulting is containing insult, or having the intention of insulting while impolite is not polite; not of polished manners; wanting in good manners.

As a verb insulting

is .

As a noun insulting

is the act of giving insult.

Breadth vs Spread - What's the difference?

breadth | spread | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between breadth and spread

is that breadth is the extent or measure of how broad or wide something is while spread is the act of spreading or something that has been spread.

As a verb spread is

to stretch out, open out (a material etc.) so that it more fully covers a given area of space.

Intensity vs Vigour - What's the difference?

intensity | vigour | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between intensity and vigour

is that intensity is the quality of being intense while vigour is active strength or force of body or mind; capacity for exertion, physically, intellectually, or morally; force; energy.

Prepossessing vs Personable - What's the difference?

prepossessing | personable | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between prepossessing and personable

is that prepossessing is tending to invite favor; attracting confidence, favor, esteem, or love; attractive; as, a prepossessing manner while personable is having a pleasing appearance or manner; attractive; handsome; friendly; amiable.

Numb vs Insensate - What's the difference?

numb | insensate | Synonyms |

Numb is a synonym of insensate.


As adjectives the difference between numb and insensate

is that numb is without the power of sensation and motion or feeling; insensible while insensate is having no sensation or consciousness; unconscious; inanimate.

As verbs the difference between numb and insensate

is that numb is to cause to become numb while insensate is (rare) to render insensate; to deprive of sensation or consciousness.

As a noun insensate is

one who is insensate.

Awkward vs Ticklish - What's the difference?

awkward | ticklish | Synonyms |

Awkward is a synonym of ticklish.


As adjectives the difference between awkward and ticklish

is that awkward is lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments while ticklish is sensitive or susceptible to being tickled.

As an adverb awkward

is (obsolete) in a backwards direction.

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