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Peal vs Rumble - What's the difference?

peal | rumble | Synonyms |

Peal is a synonym of rumble.


In lang=en terms the difference between peal and rumble

is that peal is to assail with noise while rumble is to cause to pass through a rumble, or polishing machine.

In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between peal and rumble

is that peal is (obsolete) to appeal while rumble is (obsolete) to murmur; to ripple.

As nouns the difference between peal and rumble

is that peal is a loud sound, or a succession of loud sounds, as of bells, thunder, cannon, shouts, laughter, of a multitude, etc or peal can be a small salmon; a grilse; a sewin while rumble is a low, heavy, continuous sound, such as that of thunder or a hungry stomach.

As verbs the difference between peal and rumble

is that peal is to sound with a peal or peals while rumble is to make a low, heavy, continuous sound.

As an interjection rumble is

an onomatopoeia describing a rumbling noise.

Passion vs Intensity - What's the difference?

passion | intensity | Synonyms |

Intensity is a synonym of passion.



As nouns the difference between passion and intensity

is that passion is any great, strong, powerful emotion, especially romantic love or hate while intensity is the quality of being intense.

As a verb passion

is to suffer pain or sorrow; to experience a passion; to be extremely agitated.

Monstrous vs Ghastly - What's the difference?

monstrous | ghastly | Synonyms |

Monstrous is a synonym of ghastly.


As adjectives the difference between monstrous and ghastly

is that monstrous is hideous or frightful while ghastly is like a ghost in appearance; deathlike; pale; pallid; dismal.

As an adverb ghastly is

in a ghastly manner.

Cane vs Flog - What's the difference?

cane | flog | Synonyms |


In transitive terms the difference between cane and flog

is that cane is to make or furnish with cane or rattan while flog is to use something to extreme; to abuse.

As verbs the difference between cane and flog

is that cane is to strike or beat with a cane or similar implement while flog is to whip or scourge someone or something as punishment.

As a noun cane

is to do with a plant with simple stems, like bamboo or sugar cane.

As a proper noun CanE

is abbreviation of Canadian English|lang=en.

Plane vs Status - What's the difference?

plane | status | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between plane and status

is that plane is a level or flat surface while status is a person’s condition, position or standing relative to that of others.

As an adjective plane

is of a surface: flat or level.

As a verb plane

is to smooth (wood) with a plane.

Presumption vs Haughtiness - What's the difference?

presumption | haughtiness | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between presumption and haughtiness

is that presumption is the act of presuming, or something presumed while haughtiness is the state or property of being haughty; arrogance, snobbery.

Instruction vs Homily - What's the difference?

instruction | homily | Synonyms |

Instruction is a synonym of homily.


As nouns the difference between instruction and homily

is that instruction is (lb) the act of instructing, teaching, or furnishing with information or knowledge while homily is a sermon, especially concerning a practical matter.

Citation vs Instance - What's the difference?

citation | instance | Synonyms |

Citation is a synonym of instance.


As nouns the difference between citation and instance

is that citation is an official summons or notice given to a person to appear; the paper containing such summons or notice while instance is (obsolete) urgency of manner or words; an urgent request; insistence.

As a verb instance is

to mention as a case or example; to refer to; to cite; as, to instance a fact.

Allay vs Dull - What's the difference?

allay | dull | Synonyms |

Allay is a synonym of dull.


In lang=en terms the difference between allay and dull

is that allay is to alleviate; to abate; to mitigate while dull is to lose a sharp edge; to become dull.

As verbs the difference between allay and dull

is that allay is to make quiet or put at rest; to pacify or appease; to quell; to calm while dull is to render dull; to remove or blunt an edge or something that was sharp.

As a noun allay

is alleviation; abatement; check.

As an adjective dull is

lacking the ability to cut easily; not sharp.

Bottom vs Deeper - What's the difference?

bottom | deeper | Synonyms |

Bottom is a synonym of deeper.


As adjectives the difference between bottom and deeper

is that bottom is the lowest or last place or position while deeper is (deep).

As a noun bottom

is the lowest part from the uppermost part, in either of these senses:.

As a verb bottom

is to fall to the lowest point.

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