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Chafe vs Rasp - What's the difference?

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 vs Probationer - What's the difference?

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 vs Competence - What's the difference?

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 vs Flaring - What's the difference?

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 vs Spate - What's the difference?

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 vs Violently - What's the difference?

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 vs Feverish - What's the difference?

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 vs Intractable - What's the difference?

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 vs Push - What's the difference?

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 vs Dreadfully - What's the difference?

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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