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Dispose vs Adapt - What's the difference?

dispose | adapt | Synonyms |


As verbs the difference between dispose and adapt

is that dispose is to eliminate or to get rid of something while adapt is to make suitable; to make to correspond; to fit or suit; to proportion.

As an adjective adapt is

adapted; fit; suited; suitable.

Insensible vs Imperceivable - What's the difference?

insensible | imperceivable | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between insensible and imperceivable

is that insensible is unable to be perceived by the senses while imperceivable is that cannot be perceived; imperceptible.

Repel vs Tu_repulse - What's the difference?

repel | tu_repulse | Synonyms |

Repel is a synonym of tu_repulse.

Disclose vs Tell - What's the difference?

disclose | tell | Synonyms |

Disclose is a synonym of tell.


As verbs the difference between disclose and tell

is that disclose is (obsolete) to open up, unfasten while tell is (lb) to count, reckon, or enumerate.

As nouns the difference between disclose and tell

is that disclose is (obsolete) a disclosure while tell is a reflexive, often habitual behavior, (especially) one occurring in a context that often features attempts at deception by persons under psychological stress (such as a poker game or police interrogation), that reveals information that the person exhibiting the behavior is attempting to withhold or tell can be (archaeology) a mound, originally in the middle east, over or consisting of the ruins of ancient settlements.

Blame vs Wrongdoing - What's the difference?

blame | wrongdoing | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between blame and wrongdoing

is that blame is censure while wrongdoing is violation of standards of behavior.

As a verb blame

is to censure (someone or something); to criticize.

Plaudit vs Encomium - What's the difference?

plaudit | encomium | Synonyms |

Plaudit is a synonym of encomium.


As nouns the difference between plaudit and encomium

is that plaudit is (often used in plural) a mark or expression of applause; praise bestowed while encomium is warm praise, especially a formal expression of such praise; a tribute.

Scared vs Haunted - What's the difference?

scared | haunted | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between scared and haunted

is that scared is having fear; afraid, frightened while haunted is of a location, frequented by a ghost or ghosts.

As verbs the difference between scared and haunted

is that scared is past tense of scare while haunted is past tense of haunt.

Balance vs Counteract - What's the difference?

balance | counteract | Synonyms |

Balance is a synonym of counteract.


As verbs the difference between balance and counteract

is that balance is while counteract is to act in opposition to; thwart; to hinder, defeat, or frustrate, by contrary agency or influence; as, to counteract the effect of medicines; to counteract good advice.

Eminent vs Exalted - What's the difference?

eminent | exalted | Synonyms |

Eminent is a synonym of exalted.


As adjectives the difference between eminent and exalted

is that eminent is eminent; distinguished; noteworthy while exalted is praised, or honored.

As a verb exalted is

(exalt).

Devout vs Pure - What's the difference?

devout | pure | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between devout and pure

is that devout is devoted to religion or to religious feelings and duties; absorbed in religious exercises; given to devotion; pious; reverent; religious while pure is free of flaws or imperfections; unsullied.

As a noun devout

is a devotee.

As an adverb pure is

to a great extent or degree; extremely; exceedingly.

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