melt |
mollify |
Synonyms |
Melt is a synonym of mollify.
As verbs the difference between melt and mollify
is that
melt is to be proper while
mollify is to ease a burden, particularly worry; make less painful; to comfort.
renunciation |
disclaimer |
Synonyms |
Renunciation is a synonym of disclaimer.
As nouns the difference between renunciation and disclaimer
is that
renunciation is the act of rejecting]] or [[renounce|renouncing something as invalid while
disclaimer is one who disclaims, disowns, or renounces.
angry |
aroused |
Synonyms |
Angry is a synonym of aroused.
As an adjective angry
is displaying or feeling anger.
As a verb aroused is
(
arouse).
contrition |
self-reproach |
Synonyms |
Contrition is a synonym of self-reproach.
As nouns the difference between contrition and self-reproach
is that
contrition is the state of being contrite; sincere penitence or remorse while
self-reproach is blame or condemnation directed at the self, as by the conscience.
atmosphere |
colour |
Synonyms |
As nouns the difference between atmosphere and colour
is that
atmosphere is the gases surrounding the Earth or any astronomical body while
colour is the spectral composition of visible light.
As an adjective colour is
conveying colour, as opposed to shades of grey.
As a verb colour is
to give something colour.
control |
brake |
Synonyms |
As verbs the difference between control and brake
is that
control is to exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of while
brake is to bruise and crush; to knead.
As nouns the difference between control and brake
is that
control is influence or authority over while
brake is a fern; bracken.
contravene |
baffle |
Synonyms |
Contravene is a synonym of baffle.
In lang=en terms the difference between contravene and baffle
is that
contravene is to deny the truth of something while
baffle is to struggle in vain.
As verbs the difference between contravene and baffle
is that
contravene is to act contrary to an order, or fail to conform to a regulation while
baffle is (obsolete) to publicly disgrace, especially of a recreant knight.
As a noun baffle is
a device used to dampen the effects of such things as sound, light, or fluid specifically, a baffle is a surface which is placed inside an open area to inhibit direct motion from one part to another, without preventing motion altogether.
bluster |
bully |
Synonyms |
Bluster is a synonym of bully.
As nouns the difference between bluster and bully
is that
bluster is pompous, officious talk while
bully is a person who is cruel to others, especially those who are weaker or have less power.
As verbs the difference between bluster and bully
is that
bluster is to speak or protest loudly while
bully is to intimidate (someone) as a bully.
As an adjective bully is
(us|slang) very good; excellent.
As an interjection bully is
(often|followed by for) well done!.
desert |
infertile |
Synonyms |
As adjectives the difference between desert and infertile
is that
desert is abandoned, deserted, or uninhabited; usually of a place while
infertile is not fertile.
As a noun desert
is (
deserved) That which is deserved or merited; a just punishment or reward.
As a verb desert
is to leave (anything that depends on one's presence to survive, exist, or succeed), especially when contrary to a promise or obligation; to abandon; to forsake.
devious |
wandering |
Synonyms |
Devious is a synonym of wandering.
As adjectives the difference between devious and wandering
is that
devious is deviating; not straightforward or honest, not frank; not standard while
wandering is which wanders; travelling from place to place.
As a noun wandering is
travelling with no preset route; roaming.
As a verb wandering is
.
Pages