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Obscenity vs Lasciviousness - What's the difference?

obscenity | lasciviousness | Synonyms |

Obscenity is a synonym of lasciviousness.


As nouns the difference between obscenity and lasciviousness

is that obscenity is (countable) something that is obscene while lasciviousness is the state or characteristic of being lascivious.

Innocent vs Unblemished - What's the difference?

innocent | unblemished | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between innocent and unblemished

is that innocent is (pure, free from sin, untainted)Free from guilt, sin, or immorality while unblemished is faultless or lacking blemishes.

As a noun innocent

is those who are innocent; young children.

Feint vs Mask - What's the difference?

feint | mask | Synonyms |

Feint is a synonym of mask.


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between feint and mask

is that feint is (obsolete) feigned; counterfeit while mask is (obsolete) a dramatic performance, formerly in vogue, in which the actors wore masks and represented mythical or allegorical characters.

As verbs the difference between feint and mask

is that feint is to make a feint, or mock attack while mask is to cover, as the face, by way of concealment or defense against injury; to conceal with a mask or visor or mask can be to mash or mask can be to bewilder; confuse.

As nouns the difference between feint and mask

is that feint is a movement made to confuse the opponent, a dummy while mask is a cover, or partial cover, for the face, used for disguise or protection or mask can be a mesh or mask can be mash.

As an adjective feint

is (obsolete) feigned; counterfeit.

Purse vs Treasury - What's the difference?

purse | treasury | Synonyms |

Purse is a synonym of treasury.


As nouns the difference between purse and treasury

is that purse is a small bag for carrying money while treasury is a government department responsible for the collection, management, and expenditure of the public revenue.

As a verb purse

is to press (one's lips) in and together so that they protrude.

Munificent vs Extravagant - What's the difference?

munificent | extravagant | Synonyms |

Munificent is a synonym of extravagant.


As adjectives the difference between munificent and extravagant

is that munificent is (of a person or group) very liberal in giving or bestowing while extravagant is exceeding the bounds of something; roving; hence, foreign.

Careful vs Fine - What's the difference?

careful | fine | Synonyms |


In obsolete terms the difference between careful and fine

is that careful is full of cares or anxiety; worried, troubled while fine is end; conclusion; termination; extinction.

As an adverb fine is

expression of agreement

As a noun fine is

fine champagne; French brandy.

As a verb fine is

to make finer, purer, or cleaner; to purify or clarify.

Proportion vs Dimensions - What's the difference?

proportion | dimensions | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between proportion and dimensions

is that proportion is a quantity of something that is part of the whole amount or number while dimensions is plural of lang=en.

As verbs the difference between proportion and dimensions

is that proportion is to set or render in proportion while dimensions is third-person singular of dimension.

Deterrent vs Discouragement - What's the difference?

deterrent | discouragement | Synonyms |

Deterrent is a synonym of discouragement.


As a verb deterrent

is .

As a noun discouragement is

the act of discouraging.

Ordinance vs Dictum - What's the difference?

ordinance | dictum | Synonyms |

Ordinance is a synonym of dictum.


As nouns the difference between ordinance and dictum

is that ordinance is a local law, an edict or decree while dictum is an authoritative statement; a dogmatic saying; a maxim, an apothegm.

Meagre vs Scrimpy - What's the difference?

meagre | scrimpy | Synonyms |

Meagre is a synonym of scrimpy.

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