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reflect

Bounce vs Reflect - What's the difference?

bounce | reflect |


In intransitive terms the difference between bounce and reflect

is that bounce is to move quickly up and then down, or vice versa, once or repeatedly while reflect is (think seriously) To think seriously; to ponder or consider.

In transitive terms the difference between bounce and reflect

is that bounce is to cause to move quickly up and then down, or vice versa, once or repeatedly while reflect is to give evidence of someone's or something's character etc.

As a noun bounce

is a change of direction of motion after hitting the ground or an obstacle.

Reflect vs Gleam - What's the difference?

reflect | gleam |


As verbs the difference between reflect and gleam

is that reflect is to bend back (light, etc) from a surface while gleam is to shine; to glitter; to glisten.

As a noun gleam is

a small or indistinct shaft or stream of light.

Parry vs Reflect - What's the difference?

parry | reflect |


As a proper noun parry

is .

As a verb reflect is

to bend back (light, etc) from a surface.

Reflect vs Redact - What's the difference?

reflect | redact |


As verbs the difference between reflect and redact

is that reflect is to bend back (light, etc) from a surface while redact is to censor, to black out or remove parts of a document while releasing the remainder.

Discuss vs Reflect - What's the difference?

discuss | reflect |


In transitive terms the difference between discuss and reflect

is that discuss is to converse or debate concerning a particular topic while reflect is to give evidence of someone's or something's character etc.

As verbs the difference between discuss and reflect

is that discuss is to drive away, disperse, shake off; said especially of tumors while reflect is to bend back (light, etc.) from a surface.

Discus vs Reflect - What's the difference?

discus | reflect |


As a noun discus

is a round plate-like object that is thrown for sport.

As a verb reflect is

to bend back (light, etc) from a surface.

Action vs Reflect - What's the difference?

action | reflect |


As verbs the difference between action and reflect

is that action is (management) to act on a request etc, in order to put it into effect while reflect is to bend back (light, etc) from a surface.

As a noun action

is something done so as to accomplish a purpose.

As an interjection action

is demanding or signifying the start of something, usually an act or scene of a theatric performance.

Mull vs Reflect - What's the difference?

mull | reflect |


As verbs the difference between mull and reflect

is that mull is to work (over) mentally; to cogitate; to ruminate; usually with over while reflect is to bend back (light, etc.) from a surface.

As a noun mull

is a thin, soft muslin.

As a proper noun Mull

is an island in the Inner Hebrides.

Lookback vs Reflect - What's the difference?

lookback | reflect |


As a noun lookback

is .

As a verb reflect is

to bend back (light, etc) from a surface.

Reflect vs Rethink - What's the difference?

reflect | rethink |


As verbs the difference between reflect and rethink

is that reflect is to bend back (light, etc.) from a surface while rethink is to think again about a problem.

As a noun rethink is

the act of thinking again about something.

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