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Melt vs Mollify - What's the difference?

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 vs Disclaimer - What's the difference?

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 vs Aroused - What's the difference?

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 vs Self-reproach - What's the difference?

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 vs Colour - What's the difference?

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 vs Brake - What's the difference?

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 vs Baffle - What's the difference?

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 vs Bully - What's the difference?

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 vs Infertile - What's the difference?

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 vs Wandering - What's the difference?

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

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