boil |
burn |
Synonyms |
Boil is a synonym of burn.
As nouns the difference between boil and burn
is that
boil is a localized accumulation of pus in the skin, resulting from infection or
boil can be the point at which fluid begins to change to a vapour while
burn is water.
As a verb boil
is to heat (a liquid) to the point where it begins to turn into a gas.
boy |
boil |
In obsolete terms the difference between boy and boil
is that
boy is a lower-class or disreputable man; a worthless person while
boil is to steep or soak in warm water.
In transitive terms the difference between boy and boil
is that
boy is to act as a boy in allusion to the former practice of boys acting women's parts on the stage while
boil is to heat (a liquid) to the point where it begins to turn into a gas.
As nouns the difference between boy and boil
is that
boy is male servant while
boil is a localized accumulation of pus in the skin, resulting from infection.
As verbs the difference between boy and boil
is that
boy is to use the word boy to refer to someone while
boil is to heat (a liquid) to the point where it begins to turn into a gas.
As an interjection boy
is exclamation of surprise, pleasure or longing.
boil |
fulminate |
Synonyms |
As nouns the difference between boil and fulminate
is that
boil is a localized accumulation of pus in the skin, resulting from infection while
fulminate is any salt or ester of fulminic acid, mostly explosive.
As verbs the difference between boil and fulminate
is that
boil is to heat (a liquid) to the point where it begins to turn into a gas while
fulminate is to make a verbal attack.
boil |
storm |
Synonyms |
Boil is a synonym of storm.
As a noun boil
is a localized accumulation of pus in the skin, resulting from infection or
boil can be the point at which fluid begins to change to a vapour.
As a verb boil
is to heat (a liquid) to the point where it begins to turn into a gas.
As a proper noun storm is
.
boil |
sparkle |
Related terms |
Boil is a related term of sparkle.
In lang=en terms the difference between boil and sparkle
is that
boil is of a liquid, to begin to turn into a gas, seethe while
sparkle is to emit in the form or likeness of sparks.
In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between boil and sparkle
is that
boil is (obsolete) to steep or soak in warm water while
sparkle is (obsolete) to scatter on or over.
As nouns the difference between boil and sparkle
is that
boil is a localized accumulation of pus in the skin, resulting from infection or
boil can be the point at which fluid begins to change to a vapour while
sparkle is a little spark; a scintillation.
As verbs the difference between boil and sparkle
is that
boil is to heat (a liquid) to the point where it begins to turn into a gas while
sparkle is to emit sparks; to throw off ignited or incandescent particles; to shine as if throwing off sparks; to emit flashes of light; to scintillate; to twinkle; as, the blazing wood sparkles; the stars sparkle.
boil |
smoulder |
Synonyms |
Boil is a synonym of smoulder.
In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between boil and smoulder
is that
boil is (obsolete) to steep or soak in warm water while
smoulder is (obsolete) smoke; smother.
As nouns the difference between boil and smoulder
is that
boil is a localized accumulation of pus in the skin, resulting from infection or
boil can be the point at which fluid begins to change to a vapour while
smoulder is (obsolete) smoke; smother.
As verbs the difference between boil and smoulder
is that
boil is to heat (a liquid) to the point where it begins to turn into a gas while
smoulder is .
boil |
rage |
Synonyms |
In intransitive terms the difference between boil and rage
is that
boil is of a liquid, to begin to turn into a gas, seethe while
rage is {{cx|sometimes|figurative|lang=en}} To move with great violence, as a storm etc.
In obsolete terms the difference between boil and rage
is that
boil is to steep or soak in warm water while
rage is to enrage.
As nouns the difference between boil and rage
is that
boil is a localized accumulation of pus in the skin, resulting from infection while
rage is violent uncontrolled anger.
As verbs the difference between boil and rage
is that
boil is to heat (a liquid) to the point where it begins to turn into a gas while
rage is to act or speak in heightened anger.
boil |
chafe |
Synonyms |
Boil is a synonym of chafe.
As verbs the difference between boil and chafe
is that
boil is to heat (a liquid) to the point where it begins to turn into a gas while
chafe is .
As a noun boil
is a localized accumulation of pus in the skin, resulting from infection or
boil can be the point at which fluid begins to change to a vapour.
boil |
grizzle |
Synonyms |
Boil is a synonym of grizzle.
As nouns the difference between boil and grizzle
is that
boil is a localized accumulation of pus in the skin, resulting from infection or
boil can be the point at which fluid begins to change to a vapour while
grizzle is a dark grey colour.
As verbs the difference between boil and grizzle
is that
boil is to heat (a liquid) to the point where it begins to turn into a gas while
grizzle is to make or become grey or
grizzle can be (uk|slang) to whinge or whine.
As an adjective grizzle is
of a grey colour.
boil |
foam |
Synonyms |
Boil is a synonym of foam.
As nouns the difference between boil and foam
is that
boil is a localized accumulation of pus in the skin, resulting from infection or
boil can be the point at which fluid begins to change to a vapour while
foam is a substance composed of a large collection of bubbles or their solidified remains.
As verbs the difference between boil and foam
is that
boil is to heat (a liquid) to the point where it begins to turn into a gas while
foam is to form or emit foam.
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