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Stirring vs Quickening - What's the difference?

stirring | quickening | Synonyms |

Stirring is a synonym of quickening.


As verbs the difference between stirring and quickening

is that stirring is while quickening is .

As nouns the difference between stirring and quickening

is that stirring is (gerund of stir) an occasion on which something stirs or is stirred while quickening is an increase of speed.

As an adjective stirring

is invigorating or inspiring.

Guardian vs Safeguard - What's the difference?

guardian | safeguard | Synonyms |

Guardian is a synonym of safeguard.


As nouns the difference between guardian and safeguard

is that guardian is guardian while safeguard is something that serves as a guard or protection; a defense.

As a verb safeguard is

to protect, to keep safe.

Light vs Effulgence - What's the difference?

light | effulgence | Synonyms |

Light is a synonym of effulgence.


As a proper noun light

is .

As a noun effulgence is

a state of being bright and radiant, splendor, brilliance.

Deterrent vs Check - What's the difference?

deterrent | check | Synonyms |

Deterrent is a synonym of check.


As verbs the difference between deterrent and check

is that deterrent is while check is to inspect; to examine.

As a noun check is

(chess) a situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece or check can be (textiles|usually|pluralized) a pattern made up of a grid of squares of alternating colors; a checkered pattern.

Cowardly vs White-livered - What's the difference?

cowardly | white-livered | Synonyms |

Cowardly is a synonym of white-livered.


As adjectives the difference between cowardly and white-livered

is that cowardly is showing cowardice; lacking in courage; basely or weakly fearful while white-livered is .

As an adverb cowardly

is in the manner of a coward.

Ssociable vs Communicative - What's the difference?

ssociable | communicative | Synonyms |

Ssociable is a synonym of communicative.


As an adjective communicative is

someone or something which tends to eagerly and effectively communicate.

Troublesome vs Afflictive - What's the difference?

troublesome | afflictive | Synonyms |

Troublesome is a synonym of afflictive.


As adjectives the difference between troublesome and afflictive

is that troublesome is giving trouble or anxiety; vexatious; burdensome; wearisome while afflictive is that causes physical or mental pain.

Fair vs Forthrightly - What's the difference?

fair | forthrightly | Synonyms |

Fair is a synonym of forthrightly.


As a proper noun fair

is .

As an adverb forthrightly is

in a forthright manner.

Complaisant vs Well-bred - What's the difference?

complaisant | well-bred | Synonyms |

Complaisant is a synonym of well-bred.


As adjectives the difference between complaisant and well-bred

is that complaisant is compliant while well-bred is well-mannered and refined because of a good upbringing and education.

Dump vs Shanty - What's the difference?

dump | shanty | Synonyms |

Dump is a synonym of shanty.


As nouns the difference between dump and shanty

is that dump is a place where waste or garbage is left; a ground or place for ashes, refuse, etc or dump can be (uk|archaic) a thick, ill-shapen piece while shanty is a roughly-built hut or cabin or shanty can be a sailor′s work song.

As verbs the difference between dump and shanty

is that dump is to release, especially in large quantities and chaotic manner while shanty is to inhabit a shanty.

As an adjective shanty is

(us|pejorative) living in shanties ; poor, ill-mannered and violent or shanty can be jaunty; showy.

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