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Counteract vs Disappoint - What's the difference?

counteract | disappoint | Related terms |


As verbs the difference between counteract and disappoint

is that counteract is to act in opposition to; thwart; to hinder, defeat, or frustrate, by contrary agency or influence; as, to counteract the effect of medicines; to counteract good advice while disappoint is to displease by e.g. underperforming.

Ridicule vs Disappoint - What's the difference?

ridicule | disappoint | Related terms |


As verbs the difference between ridicule and disappoint

is that ridicule is to criticize or disapprove of someone or something through scornful jocularity; to make fun of while disappoint is to displease by e.g. underperforming.

As a noun ridicule

is derision; mocking or humiliating words or behaviour.

As an adjective ridicule

is ridiculous.

Jeer vs Disappoint - What's the difference?

jeer | disappoint | Related terms |


As verbs the difference between jeer and disappoint

is that jeer is to utter sarcastic or mocking comments; to speak with mockery or derision; to use taunting language while disappoint is to displease by e.g. underperforming.

As a noun jeer

is a railing remark or reflection; a scoff; a taunt; a biting jest; a flout; a jibe; mockery.

Disappoint vs Balk - What's the difference?

disappoint | balk | Synonyms |


As verbs the difference between disappoint and balk

is that disappoint is to displease by e.g. underperforming while balk is to pass over or by.

As a noun balk is

ridge, an unplowed strip of land.

Disappoint vs Defeat - What's the difference?

disappoint | defeat | Synonyms |


As verbs the difference between disappoint and defeat

is that disappoint is to displease by e.g. underperforming while defeat is to overcome in battle or contest.

As a noun defeat is

the act of defeating or being defeated.

Glum vs Disappoint - What's the difference?

glum | disappoint |


As verbs the difference between glum and disappoint

is that glum is to look sullen; to be of a sour countenance; to be glum while disappoint is to displease by e.g. underperforming.

As a noun glum

is sullenness.

As an adjective glum

is despondent; moody; sullen.

Discomfit vs Disappoint - What's the difference?

discomfit | disappoint |


As verbs the difference between discomfit and disappoint

is that discomfit is to defeat completely; to rout while disappoint is to displease by e.g. underperforming.

As an adjective discomfit

is discomfited; overthrown.

Disappoint vs Hurt - What's the difference?

disappoint | hurt |


As verbs the difference between disappoint and hurt

is that disappoint is to displease by e.g. underperforming while hurt is to be painful.

As an adjective hurt is

wounded, physically injured.

As a noun hurt is

an emotional or psychological hurt (humiliation or bad experience.

Disappoint vs Despond - What's the difference?

disappoint | despond |


As verbs the difference between disappoint and despond

is that disappoint is to displease by e.g. underperforming while despond is to give up the will, courage, or spirit; to become dejected, lose heart.

As a noun despond is

despondency.

Annointed vs Disappoint - What's the difference?

annointed | disappoint |


As verbs the difference between annointed and disappoint

is that annointed is (annoint) while disappoint is to displease by eg underperforming or disappoint can be (internet slang).

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