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Scum vs Recrement - What's the difference?

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Scum is a related term of recrement.


As nouns the difference between scum and recrement

is that scum is (uncountable) a layer of impurities that accumulates at the surface of a liquid (especially molten metal or water) while recrement is waste matter or dross.

As a verb scum

is to remove the layer of scum from (a liquid etc).

Game vs Solace - What's the difference?

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Game is a related term of solace.


In lang=en terms the difference between game and solace

is that game is to exploit loopholes in a system or bureaucracy in a way which defeats or nullifies the spirit of the rules in effect, usually to obtain a result which otherwise would be unobtainable while solace is to take comfort; to be cheered.

As nouns the difference between game and solace

is that game is a playful or competitive activity while solace is comfort or consolation in a time of distress.

As verbs the difference between game and solace

is that game is to gamble while solace is to give solace to; comfort; cheer; console.

As an adjective game

is (colloquial) willing to participate.

Zestful vs Gay - What's the difference?

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As adjectives the difference between zestful and gay

is that zestful is having a spirited love of life; ebullient while gay is happy, joyful, and lively.

As a proper noun Gay is

{{surname|A=An|English|from=nicknames}}, originally a nickname for a cheerful or lively person.

As a noun gay is

a homosexual, especially a male homosexual; see also lesbian.

As a verb gay is

to make happy or cheerful.

Substandard vs Infamous - What's the difference?

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Substandard is a related term of infamous.


As adjectives the difference between substandard and infamous

is that substandard is of inferior quality; not meeting the minimum quality requirements while infamous is having a bad reputation, disreputable; of bad report; notoriously vile; detestable; widely known, especially for something bad.

Superb vs Matchless - What's the difference?

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As adjectives the difference between superb and matchless

is that superb is first-rate; of the highest quality; exceptionally good while matchless is having no match; without equal.

Affliction vs Perplexity - What's the difference?

affliction | perplexity | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between affliction and perplexity

is that affliction is a state of pain, suffering, distress or agony while perplexity is the state or quality of being perplexed; puzzled or confused.

Victim vs Dupe - What's the difference?

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As nouns the difference between victim and dupe

is that victim is original sense A living creature which is slain and offered as human or animal sacrifice, usually in a religious rite; by extension, the transfigurated body and blood of Christ in the Eucharist while dupe is a person who has been deceived.

As a verb dupe is

to swindle, deceive, or trick.

Agreeable vs Well-behaved - What's the difference?

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As adjectives the difference between agreeable and well-behaved

is that agreeable is pleasing, either to the mind or senses; pleasant; grateful while well-behaved is having good manners and acting properly; conforming to standards of good behaviour.

As a noun agreeable

is something pleasing; anything that is agreeable.

Throw_down vs Extirpate - What's the difference?

throw_down | extirpate | Related terms |

Throw_down is a related term of extirpate.


As verbs the difference between throw_down and extirpate

is that throw_down is (literal sense) to cause something one is holding to drop, often forcefully or throw_down can be (slang|idiomatic|transitive) to produce or perform (something) admirably or forcefully while extirpate is (obsolete) to clear an area of roots and stumps.

Impudent vs Fierce - What's the difference?

impudent | fierce | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between impudent and fierce

is that impudent is not showing due respect; impertinent; bold-faced while fierce is extremely violent, severe, ferocious or savage.

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