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Desolate vs Dishearten - What's the difference?

desolate | dishearten | Synonyms |

Desolate is a synonym of dishearten.


As verbs the difference between desolate and dishearten

is that desolate is to deprive of inhabitants while dishearten is to discourage someone by removing their enthusiasm or courage.

As an adjective desolate

is deserted and devoid of inhabitants.

Affected vs Distressed - What's the difference?

affected | distressed | Synonyms |

Affected is a synonym of distressed.


As adjectives the difference between affected and distressed

is that affected is influenced or changed by something while distressed is anxious or uneasy.

As verbs the difference between affected and distressed

is that affected is (affect) while distressed is (distress).

As a noun affected

is someone , as by a disease.

Influence vs Character - What's the difference?

influence | character | Synonyms |

Influence is a synonym of character.


As a verb influence

is .

As an adjective influence

is influenced.

As a noun character is

.

Splenetic vs Fretful - What's the difference?

splenetic | fretful | Synonyms |

Splenetic is a synonym of fretful.


As adjectives the difference between splenetic and fretful

is that splenetic is bad-tempered, irritable, peevish, spiteful, habitually angry while fretful is irritable, bad-tempered, grumpy or peevish.

As a noun splenetic

is (archaic) a person affected with spleen.

Glee vs Playfulness - What's the difference?

glee | playfulness | Synonyms |

Glee is a synonym of playfulness.


As nouns the difference between glee and playfulness

is that glee is (uncountable) joy; merriment; mirth; gaiety; particularly, the mirth enjoyed at a feast while playfulness is the quality of being playful.

Authentic vs Unquestioned - What's the difference?

authentic | unquestioned | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between authentic and unquestioned

is that authentic is of the same origin as claimed; genuine while unquestioned is not subjected to an interrogation.

Horror vs Detestation - What's the difference?

horror | detestation | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between horror and detestation

is that horror is an intense painful emotion of fear or repugnance while detestation is hate coupled with disgust; abhorrence.

Deaden vs Subdue - What's the difference?

deaden | subdue | Synonyms |


As verbs the difference between deaden and subdue

is that deaden is to render less lively; to diminish; to muffle while subdue is to overcome, quieten, or bring under control.

Station vs Station - What's the difference?

station | station | Synonyms |

Station is a synonym of station.


As nouns the difference between station and station

is that station is station while station is station.

Messenger vs Intelligencer - What's the difference?

messenger | intelligencer | Synonyms |

Messenger is a synonym of intelligencer.


As nouns the difference between messenger and intelligencer

is that messenger is one who brings messages while intelligencer is (dated) a bringer of intelligence (news, information); a spy or informant.

As a verb messenger

is to send something by messenger.

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