bloat |
shrink |
In lang=en terms the difference between bloat and shrink
is that
bloat is to become distended; to swell up while
shrink is to draw back; to withdraw.
As verbs the difference between bloat and shrink
is that
bloat is to cause to become distended while
shrink is to cause to become smaller.
As nouns the difference between bloat and shrink
is that
bloat is distention of the abdomen from death while
shrink is shrinkage; contraction; recoil.
As an adjective bloat
is (obsolete) bloated.
boast |
bloat |
In lang=en terms the difference between boast and bloat
is that
boast is to speak of with pride, vanity, or exultation, with a view to self-commendation; to extol while
bloat is to become distended; to swell up.
In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between boast and bloat
is that
boast is (obsolete) to speak in exulting language of another; to glory; to exult while
bloat is (obsolete) bloated.
As nouns the difference between boast and bloat
is that
boast is a brag, a loud positive appraisal of oneself while
bloat is distention of the abdomen from death.
As verbs the difference between boast and bloat
is that
boast is to brag; to talk loudly in praise of oneself or
boast can be (masonry) to dress, as a stone, with a broad chisel while
bloat is to cause to become distended.
As an adjective bloat is
(obsolete) bloated.
bloat |
turgid |
As adjectives the difference between bloat and turgid
is that
bloat is (obsolete) bloated while
turgid is distended beyond the natural state by some internal agent, especially fluid, or expansive force.
As a verb bloat
is to cause to become distended.
As a noun bloat
is distention of the abdomen from death.
bloat |
inflate |
In lang=en terms the difference between bloat and inflate
is that
bloat is to become distended; to swell up while
inflate is to enlarge by filling with air (or a gas).
In figurative|lang=en terms the difference between bloat and inflate
is that
bloat is (figurative) wasteful use of space while
inflate is (figurative) to swell; to puff up.
As verbs the difference between bloat and inflate
is that
bloat is to cause to become distended while
inflate is to enlarge an object by pushing air (or a gas) into it; to raise or expand abnormally.
As a noun bloat
is distention of the abdomen from death.
As an adjective bloat
is (obsolete) bloated.
bloat |
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fill |
bloat |
In intransitive terms the difference between fill and bloat
is that
fill is to become pervaded with something while
bloat is to become distended; to swell up.
As verbs the difference between fill and bloat
is that
fill is to occupy fully, to take up all of while
bloat is to cause to become distended.
As nouns the difference between fill and bloat
is that
fill is a sufficient or more than sufficient amount while
bloat is distention of the abdomen from death.
As a proper noun Fill
is {{surname|from=given names}.
As an adjective bloat is
bloated.
botch |
bloat |
In lang=en terms the difference between botch and bloat
is that
botch is to perform (a task) in an unacceptable or incompetent manner; to make a mess of something; to ruin; to bungle; to spoil; to destroy while
bloat is to become distended; to swell up.
In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between botch and bloat
is that
botch is (obsolete) a tumour or other malignant swelling while
bloat is (obsolete) bloated.
As verbs the difference between botch and bloat
is that
botch is to perform (a task) in an unacceptable or incompetent manner; to make a mess of something; to ruin; to bungle; to spoil; to destroy while
bloat is to cause to become distended.
As nouns the difference between botch and bloat
is that
botch is an action, job, or task that has been performed very badly or
botch can be (obsolete) a tumour or other malignant swelling while
bloat is distention of the abdomen from death.
As an adjective bloat is
(obsolete) bloated.
bulge |
bloat |
As nouns the difference between bulge and bloat
is that
bulge is a type of helmet while
bloat is distention of the abdomen from death.
As a verb bloat is
to cause to become distended.
As an adjective bloat is
(obsolete) bloated.
bloat |
tympany |
As nouns the difference between bloat and tympany
is that
bloat is distention of the abdomen from death while
tympany is the sound made by beating a drum.
As a verb bloat
is to cause to become distended.
As an adjective bloat
is bloated.
blort |
bloat |
As nouns the difference between blort and bloat
is that
blort is a snort of liquid from the mouth out through the nose; as in response to something unexpected and/or funny while
bloat is distention of the abdomen from death.
As a verb bloat is
to cause to become distended.
As an adjective bloat is
(obsolete) bloated.
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