chafe |
rasp |
Synonyms |
Chafe is a synonym of rasp.
As verbs the difference between chafe and rasp
is that
chafe is while
rasp is to use a rasp.
As a noun rasp is
a coarse file, on which the cutting prominences are distinct points raised by the oblique stroke of a sharp punch, instead of lines raised by a chisel, as on the true file.
pupil |
probationer |
Synonyms |
Pupil is a synonym of probationer.
As nouns the difference between pupil and probationer
is that
pupil is (legal|obsolete) an orphan who is a minor and under the protection of the state or
pupil can be (anatomy) the hole in the middle of the iris of the eye, through which light passes to be focused on the retina while
probationer is one who is on probation.
brilliancy |
competence |
Synonyms |
Brilliancy is a synonym of competence.
As nouns the difference between brilliancy and competence
is that
brilliancy is a shining quality; brilliance while
competence is skill.
burning |
flaring |
Synonyms |
Burning is a synonym of flaring.
As verbs the difference between burning and flaring
is that
burning is while
flaring is .
As nouns the difference between burning and flaring
is that
burning is the act by which something burns or is burned while
flaring is the act of something that flares.
As an adjective burning
is so hot as to seem to burn (something).
rain |
spate |
Synonyms |
As nouns the difference between rain and spate
is that
rain is condensed water falling from a cloud while
spate is a river flood; an overflow or inundation.
As a verb rain
is to have rain fall from the sky.
hard |
violently |
Synonyms |
Hard is a synonym of violently.
As a noun hard
is stove, heater; an enclosed space in which fuel (usually wood) is burned to provide heating, usually for cooking.
As an adverb violently is
in a violent manner.
ardent |
feverish |
Synonyms |
Ardent is a synonym of feverish.
As adjectives the difference between ardent and feverish
is that
ardent is full of ardor; fervent, passionate while
feverish is in the state of having a fever, to have an elevated body temperature.
impossible |
intractable |
Synonyms |
Impossible is a synonym of intractable.
As adjectives the difference between impossible and intractable
is that
impossible is not possible; not able to be done or happen while
intractable is not tractable or to be drawn or guided by persuasion; not easily governed, managed, or directed; uncontrollable; incurable; violent; stubborn; obstinate.
As a noun impossible
is an impossibility.
hustle |
push |
Synonyms |
In intransitive terms the difference between hustle and push
is that
hustle is to rush or hurry while
push is to continue to attempt to persuade a person into a particular course of action.
In transitive terms the difference between hustle and push
is that
hustle is to bundle, to stow something quickly while
push is to continually promote (a point of view, a product for sale, etc.).
awfully |
dreadfully |
Synonyms |
Awfully is a synonym of dreadfully.
As adverbs the difference between awfully and dreadfully
is that
awfully is in a manner inspiring awe while
dreadfully is in a dreadful manner.
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