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leer

Lever vs Leer - What's the difference?

lever | leer |


As nouns the difference between lever and leer

is that lever is (mechanics)   a rigid piece which is capable of turning about one point, or axis (the fulcrum ), and in which are two or more other points where forces are applied; — used for transmitting and modifying force and motion or lever can be (rare) a levee while leer is .

As a verb lever

is to move with a.

As an adverb lever

is (obsolete) rather.

Weer vs Leer - What's the difference?

weer | leer |


As adjectives the difference between weer and leer

is that weer is comparative of wee while leer is empty; unoccupied; clear.

As a verb leer is

to look sideways or obliquely; now especially with sexual desire or malicious intent.

As a noun leer is

a significant side glance; a glance expressive of some passion, as malignity, amorousness, etc.; a sly or lecherous look.

Peer vs Leer - What's the difference?

peer | leer |


In intransitive terms the difference between peer and leer

is that peer is to look with difficulty, or as if searching for something while leer is to look sideways or obliquely; now especially with sexual desire or malicious intent.

As an adjective leer is

empty; unoccupied; clear.

Meer vs Leer - What's the difference?

meer | leer |


As nouns the difference between meer and leer

is that meer is sea while leer is .

Jeer vs Leer - What's the difference?

jeer | leer |


As nouns the difference between jeer and leer

is that jeer is a railing remark or reflection; a scoff; a taunt; a biting jest; a flout; a jibe; mockery while leer is a significant side glance; a glance expressive of some passion, as malignity, amorousness, etc.; a sly or lecherous look.

As verbs the difference between jeer and leer

is that jeer is to utter sarcastic or mocking comments; to speak with mockery or derision; to use taunting language while leer is to look sideways or obliquely; now especially with sexual desire or malicious intent.

As an adjective leer is

empty; unoccupied; clear.

Leet vs Leer - What's the difference?

leet | leer |


In obsolete terms the difference between leet and leer

is that leet is simple past of let while leer is flesh; skin.

Deer vs Leer - What's the difference?

deer | leer |


As nouns the difference between deer and leer

is that deer is a ruminant mammal with antlers and hooves of the family Cervidae, or one of several similar animals from related families of the order Artiodactyla while leer is a significant side glance; a glance expressive of some passion, as malignity, amorousness, etc.; a sly or lecherous look.

As a verb leer is

to look sideways or obliquely; now especially with sexual desire or malicious intent.

As an adjective leer is

empty; unoccupied; clear.

Beer vs Leer - What's the difference?

beer | leer |


As nouns the difference between beer and leer

is that beer is an alcoholic drink fermented from starch material commonly barley malt, often with hops or some other substance to impart a bitter flavor while leer is a significant side glance; a glance expressive of some passion, as malignity, amorousness, etc.; a sly or lecherous look.

As verbs the difference between beer and leer

is that beer is {{cx|rare|transitive|lang=en}} To give beer to (someone while leer is to look sideways or obliquely; now especially with sexual desire or malicious intent.

As an adjective leer is

empty; unoccupied; clear.

Leer vs Stare - What's the difference?

leer | stare |


In obsolete terms the difference between leer and stare

is that leer is flesh; skin while stare is a starling.

As verbs the difference between leer and stare

is that leer is to look sideways or obliquely; now especially with sexual desire or malicious intent while stare is to look fixedly (at something).

As nouns the difference between leer and stare

is that leer is a significant side glance; a glance expressive of some passion, as malignity, amorousness, etc.; a sly or lecherous look while stare is a persistent gaze.

As an adjective leer

is empty; unoccupied; clear.

Leer vs Pervert - What's the difference?

leer | pervert |


In intransitive terms the difference between leer and pervert

is that leer is to look sideways or obliquely; now especially with sexual desire or malicious intent while pervert is to become perverted; to take the wrong course.

In transitive terms the difference between leer and pervert

is that leer is to learn while pervert is to turn from truth, rectitude, or propriety; to divert from a right use, end, or way; to lead astray; to corrupt.

As an adjective leer

is empty; unoccupied; clear.

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