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sinister

Sinister vs Lurid - What's the difference?

sinister | lurid | Related terms |

Sinister is a related term of lurid.


As adjectives the difference between sinister and lurid

is that sinister is inauspicious]], ominous, unlucky, illegitimate (as in [[w:bar sinister|bar sinister ) while lurid is shocking, horrifying.

Risky vs Sinister - What's the difference?

risky | sinister | Related terms |

Risky is a related term of sinister.


As adjectives the difference between risky and sinister

is that risky is dangerous, involving risks while sinister is inauspicious]], ominous, unlucky, illegitimate (as in [[w:bar sinister|bar sinister ).

Detrimental vs Sinister - What's the difference?

detrimental | sinister | Related terms |

Detrimental is a related term of sinister.


As adjectives the difference between detrimental and sinister

is that detrimental is causing damage or harm while sinister is inauspicious]], ominous, unlucky, illegitimate (as in [[w:bar sinister|bar sinister ).

Sinister vs Threatening - What's the difference?

sinister | threatening | Related terms |

Sinister is a related term of threatening.


As adjectives the difference between sinister and threatening

is that sinister is inauspicious]], ominous, unlucky, illegitimate (as in [[w:bar sinister|bar sinister ) while threatening is presenting a threat; menacing; frightening.

As a verb threatening is

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As a noun threatening is

an act of threatening; a threat.

Forbidding vs Sinister - What's the difference?

forbidding | sinister | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between forbidding and sinister

is that forbidding is highly unpleasant or disagreeable while sinister is inauspicious, ominous, unlucky, illegitimate (as in bar sinister).

As a verb forbidding

is present participle of lang=en.

As a noun forbidding

is the act by which something is forbidden; a prohibition.

Diabolical vs Sinister - What's the difference?

diabolical | sinister |


As adjectives the difference between diabolical and sinister

is that diabolical is extremely wicked or cruel while sinister is inauspicious, ominous, unlucky, illegitimate (as in bar sinister).

Gloomy vs Sinister - What's the difference?

gloomy | sinister |


As adjectives the difference between gloomy and sinister

is that gloomy is imperfectly illuminated; dismal through obscurity or darkness; dusky; dim; clouded while sinister is inauspicious]], ominous, unlucky, illegitimate (as in [[w:bar sinister|bar sinister ).

Sinister vs Baleful - What's the difference?

sinister | baleful |


As adjectives the difference between sinister and baleful

is that sinister is inauspicious]], ominous, unlucky, illegitimate (as in [[w:bar sinister|bar sinister ) while baleful is portending evil; ominous.

Sinister vs Sarcastic - What's the difference?

sinister | sarcastic |


As adjectives the difference between sinister and sarcastic

is that sinister is inauspicious, ominous, unlucky, illegitimate (as in bar sinister) while sarcastic is containing sarcasm.

Malious vs Sinister - What's the difference?

malious | sinister |


As an adjective sinister is

inauspicious]], ominous, unlucky, illegitimate (as in [[w:bar sinister|bar sinister ).

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