formal |
perfunctory |
Synonyms |
Formal is a synonym of perfunctory.
As a noun formal
is an objective.
As an adjective perfunctory is
done merely to discharge a duty; performed mechanically and as a thing of rote; done in a careless and superficial manner; characterized by indifference; as, perfunctory admonitions; aspiring only to minimum standards.
like |
inclinations |
Synonyms |
As nouns the difference between like and inclinations
is that
like is something that a person likes (prefers) while
inclinations is plural of lang=en.
As a verb like
is to please.
As an adjective like
is similar.
As an adverb like
is for example, such as: to introduce an example or list of examples.
As a conjunction like
is as if; as though.
As a preposition like
is somewhat similar to, reminiscent of.
As a particle like
is
A delayed filler.As an interjection like
is used to place emphasis upon a statement.
nip |
snare |
Synonyms |
Nip is a synonym of snare.
As an initialism nip
is (us) national immunization program.
As a noun snare is
a trap made from a loop of wire, string, or leather.
As a verb snare is
to catch or hold, especially with a loop.
piercing |
angry |
Synonyms |
Piercing is a synonym of angry.
As a noun piercing
is body piercing.
As an adjective angry is
displaying or feeling anger.
offend |
aggravate |
Synonyms |
Offend is a synonym of aggravate.
As verbs the difference between offend and aggravate
is that
offend is (transitive) to hurt the feelings of; to displease; to make angry; to insult while
aggravate is to make worse, or more severe; to render less tolerable or less excusable; to make more offensive; to enhance; to intensify.
excite |
elicit |
Synonyms |
As verbs the difference between excite and elicit
is that
excite is to stir the emotions of while
elicit is to evoke, educe (emotions, feelings, responses, etc.); to generate, obtain, or provoke as a response or answer.
As an adjective elicit is
elicited; drawn out; made real; open; evident.
prize |
squeeze |
Synonyms |
Prize is a synonym of squeeze.
As nouns the difference between prize and squeeze
is that
prize is that which is taken from another; something captured; a thing seized by force, stratagem, or superior power while
squeeze is a difficult position.
As verbs the difference between prize and squeeze
is that
prize is to consider highly valuable; to esteem while
squeeze is to apply pressure to from two or more sides at once.
premonition |
hunch |
Synonyms |
As nouns the difference between premonition and hunch
is that
premonition is a clairvoyant or clairaudient experience, such as a dream, which resonates with some event in the future while
hunch is a hump; a protuberance.
As a verb hunch is
to slouch, stoop, curl, or lean.
preparation |
measure |
Synonyms |
Preparation is a synonym of measure.
As nouns the difference between preparation and measure
is that
preparation is preparation while
measure is the quantity, size, weight, distance or capacity of a substance compared to a designated standard.
As a verb measure is
to ascertain the quantity of a unit of material via calculated comparison with respect to a standard.
cutting |
disparaging |
Synonyms |
Cutting is a synonym of disparaging.
As verbs the difference between cutting and disparaging
is that
cutting is while
disparaging is .
As nouns the difference between cutting and disparaging
is that
cutting is (countable|uncountable) the action of the verb to
cut while
disparaging is disparagement.
As adjectives the difference between cutting and disparaging
is that
cutting is (not comparable) that is used for cutting while
disparaging is insulting, ridiculing.
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