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Convulse vs Tear - What's the difference?

convulse | tear | Synonyms |

Convulse is a synonym of tear.


As verbs the difference between convulse and tear

is that convulse is while tear is to rend (a solid material) by holding or restraining in two places and pulling apart, whether intentionally or not; to destroy or separate or tear can be to produce tears.

As an adjective convulse

is convulsed.

As a noun tear is

a hole or break caused by tearing or tear can be a drop of clear, salty liquid produced from the eyes by crying or irritation.

Difficulty vs Objection - What's the difference?

difficulty | objection | Synonyms |

Difficulty is a synonym of objection.


As nouns the difference between difficulty and objection

is that difficulty is the state of being difficult, or hard to do while objection is the act of objecting.

Abdicate vs Give_up - What's the difference?

abdicate | give_up | Synonyms |

Abdicate is a synonym of give_up.


In lang=en terms the difference between abdicate and give_up

is that abdicate is to relinquish or renounce a throne, or other high office or dignity; to renounce sovereignty while give_up is to admit defeat, to capitulate.

As verbs the difference between abdicate and give_up

is that abdicate is (obsolete) to disclaim and expel from the family, as a father his child; to disown; to disinherit while give_up is to surrender (someone or something).

Captivity vs Subjection - What's the difference?

captivity | subjection | Synonyms |

Captivity is a synonym of subjection.


As nouns the difference between captivity and subjection

is that captivity is the state of being captive while subjection is the act of bringing something under the control of something else.

Broil vs Contention - What's the difference?

broil | contention | Synonyms |

Broil is a synonym of contention.


As nouns the difference between broil and contention

is that broil is food prepared by broiling or broil can be (archaic) a brawl; a rowdy disturbance while contention is struggle, contest, strife, argument, debate.

As a verb broil

is to cook by direct, radiant heat or broil can be to cause a rowdy disturbance; embroil.

Turbulent vs Seditious - What's the difference?

turbulent | seditious | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between turbulent and seditious

is that turbulent is violently disturbed or agitated; tempestuous, tumultuous while seditious is of, related to, or being involved in sedition; treasonous or subversive.

Condense vs Crowd - What's the difference?

condense | crowd | Synonyms |

Condense is a synonym of crowd.


As verbs the difference between condense and crowd

is that condense is while crowd is to press forward; to advance by pushing or crowd can be (obsolete|intransitive) to play on a crowd; to fiddle.

As an adjective condense

is condensed.

As a noun crowd is

a group of people congregated or collected into a close body without order or crowd can be (obsolete) a crwth, an ancient celtic plucked string instrument.

Hairy vs Difficult - What's the difference?

hairy | difficult | Synonyms |

Hairy is a synonym of difficult.


As adjectives the difference between hairy and difficult

is that hairy is of a person, having a lot of hair on the body while difficult is hard, not easy, requiring much effort.

As a verb difficult is

(obsolete|transitive) to make difficult; to impede; to perplex.

Plausible vs Plausible - What's the difference?

plausible | plausible | Synonyms |

Plausible is a synonym of plausible.


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between plausible and plausible

is that plausible is (obsolete) worthy of being applauded; praiseworthy; commendable; ready while plausible is (obsolete) worthy of being applauded; praiseworthy; commendable; ready.

As adjectives the difference between plausible and plausible

is that plausible is seemingly or apparently valid, likely, or acceptable; credible: a plausible excuse while plausible is seemingly or apparently valid, likely, or acceptable; credible: a plausible excuse.

Entrap vs Inveigle - What's the difference?

entrap | inveigle | Synonyms |

Entrap is a synonym of inveigle.


In lang=en terms the difference between entrap and inveigle

is that entrap is to lure someone, either into a dangerous situation, or into performing an illegal act while inveigle is to obtain through guile or cunning.

As verbs the difference between entrap and inveigle

is that entrap is to catch something in a trap or snare while inveigle is to convert, convince or win over with flattery or wiles.

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