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Materialize vs Writhe - What's the difference?

materialize | writhe |


In lang=en terms the difference between materialize and writhe

is that materialize is to regard as matter; to consider or explain by the laws or principles which are appropriate to matter while writhe is to twist or contort the body; to be distorted.

As verbs the difference between materialize and writhe

is that materialize is to cause to take physical form, or to cause an object to appear while writhe is to twist, to wring (something).

As a noun writhe is

(knot theory) the number of negative crossings subtracted from the number of positive crossings in a knot.

Writhe vs Flounder - What's the difference?

writhe | flounder |


In lang=en terms the difference between writhe and flounder

is that writhe is to twist or contort the body; to be distorted while flounder is to act clumsily or confused; to struggle or be flustered.

As verbs the difference between writhe and flounder

is that writhe is to twist, to wring (something) while flounder is to flop around as a fish out of water.

As nouns the difference between writhe and flounder

is that writhe is (knot theory) the number of negative crossings subtracted from the number of positive crossings in a knot while flounder is a european species of flatfish having dull brown colouring with reddish-brown blotches; fluke, european flounder,.

Writhe vs Tumble - What's the difference?

writhe | tumble |


As verbs the difference between writhe and tumble

is that writhe is to twist, to wring (something) while tumble is (lb) to fall end over end.

As nouns the difference between writhe and tumble

is that writhe is (knot theory) the number of negative crossings subtracted from the number of positive crossings in a knot while tumble is a fall.

Crouch vs Writhe - What's the difference?

crouch | writhe |


In lang=en terms the difference between crouch and writhe

is that crouch is to bend, or cause to bend, as in humility or fear while writhe is to twist or contort the body; to be distorted.

As nouns the difference between crouch and writhe

is that crouch is (obsolete) a cross or crouch can be a bent or stooped position while writhe is (knot theory) the number of negative crossings subtracted from the number of positive crossings in a knot.

As verbs the difference between crouch and writhe

is that crouch is (obsolete) to sign with the cross; bless or crouch can be to bend down; to stoop low; to lie close to the ground with legs bent, as an animal when waiting for prey, or in fear while writhe is to twist, to wring (something).

Writhe vs Thrash - What's the difference?

writhe | thrash |


As verbs the difference between writhe and thrash

is that writhe is to twist, to wring (something) while thrash is to beat mercilessly.

As nouns the difference between writhe and thrash

is that writhe is (knot theory) the number of negative crossings subtracted from the number of positive crossings in a knot while thrash is a beat or blow; the sound of beating.

Rive vs Writhe - What's the difference?

rive | writhe |


As verbs the difference between rive and writhe

is that rive is while writhe is to twist, to wring (something).

As a noun writhe is

(knot theory) the number of negative crossings subtracted from the number of positive crossings in a knot.

Writhe vs Billow - What's the difference?

writhe | billow |


As verbs the difference between writhe and billow

is that writhe is to twist, to wring (something) while billow is to surge or roll in billows.

As nouns the difference between writhe and billow

is that writhe is (knot theory) the number of negative crossings subtracted from the number of positive crossings in a knot while billow is a large wave, swell, surge, or undulating mass of something, such as water, smoke, fabric or sound.

Writhe vs Seethe - What's the difference?

writhe | seethe |


In transitive terms the difference between writhe and seethe

is that writhe is to contort (a part of the body) while seethe is to boil.

As a noun writhe

is the number of negative crossings subtracted from the number of positive crossings in a knot.

Creep vs Writhe - What's the difference?

creep | writhe | Synonyms |

Creep is a synonym of writhe.


As a proper noun creep

is (derogatory) the committee]] to re-elect the president, which raised money for [[w:richard nixon|richard nixon's campaign for 1972 reelection.

As a verb writhe is

to twist, to wring (something).

As a noun writhe is

(knot theory) the number of negative crossings subtracted from the number of positive crossings in a knot.

Slither vs Writhe - What's the difference?

slither | writhe | Related terms |

Slither is a related term of writhe.


In lang=en terms the difference between slither and writhe

is that slither is to slide while writhe is to twist or contort the body; to be distorted.

As verbs the difference between slither and writhe

is that slither is to move about smoothly and from side to side while writhe is to twist, to wring (something).

As a noun writhe is

(knot theory) the number of negative crossings subtracted from the number of positive crossings in a knot.

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