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Contrary vs Jarring - What's the difference?

contrary | jarring | Related terms |

Contrary is a related term of jarring.


As adjectives the difference between contrary and jarring

is that contrary is opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse while jarring is that jars (clashes or disagrees); incongruous, conflictful.

As nouns the difference between contrary and jarring

is that contrary is the opposite while jarring is an act of jarring (in any sense).

As verbs the difference between contrary and jarring

is that contrary is (obsolete) to oppose; to frustrate while jarring is .

As an adverb contrary

is contrarily.

Narration vs Rumor - What's the difference?

narration | rumor | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between narration and rumor

is that narration is the act of recounting or relating in order the particulars of some action, occurrence, or affair; a narrating while rumor is a statement or claim of questionable accuracy, from no known reliable source, usually spread by word of mouth.

As a verb rumor is

to tell a rumor about; to gossip.

Motivation vs Slight - What's the difference?

motivation | slight | Related terms |

Motivation is a related term of slight.


As nouns the difference between motivation and slight

is that motivation is (label) motivation while slight is the act of slighting; a deliberate act of neglect or discourtesy.

As an adjective slight is

small, weak or gentle; not decidedly marked; not forcible; inconsiderable; unimportant; insignificant; not severe.

As a verb slight is

to treat as slight or not worthy of attention, to make light of.

Incite vs Incense - What's the difference?

incite | incense | Related terms |

Incite is a related term of incense.


As verbs the difference between incite and incense

is that incite is while incense is to anger or infuriate.

As a noun incense is

a perfume used in the rites of various religions.

Generous vs Trustworthy - What's the difference?

generous | trustworthy | Related terms |

Generous is a related term of trustworthy.


As adjectives the difference between generous and trustworthy

is that generous is (obsolete) of noble birth while trustworthy is deserving of trust, reliable.

Commence vs Establish - What's the difference?

commence | establish | Related terms |

Commence is a related term of establish.


As verbs the difference between commence and establish

is that commence is while establish is to make stable or firm; to confirm.

Express vs Arbitrary - What's the difference?

express | arbitrary | Related terms |

Express is a related term of arbitrary.


As adjectives the difference between express and arbitrary

is that express is (not comparable) moving or operating quickly, as a train not making local stops while arbitrary is (usually|of a decision) based on individual discretion or judgment; not based on any objective distinction, perhaps even made at random.

As nouns the difference between express and arbitrary

is that express is a mode of transportation, often a train, that travels quickly or directly or express can be (obsolete) the action of conveying some idea using words or actions; communication, expression while arbitrary is anything arbitrary, such as an arithmetical value or a fee.

As a verb express

is (senseid) to convey or communicate; to make known or explicit.

Stigma vs Imputation - What's the difference?

stigma | imputation | Related terms |

Stigma is a related term of imputation.


As nouns the difference between stigma and imputation

is that stigma is stigma (mark of infamy) while imputation is the act of imputing]] or [[charge|charging; attribution; ascription.

Reasonably vs More_or_less - What's the difference?

reasonably | more_or_less | Related terms |


As adverbs the difference between reasonably and more_or_less

is that reasonably is in accordance with reason while more_or_less is approximately.

Derision vs Despite - What's the difference?

derision | despite | Related terms |

Derision is a related term of despite.


As nouns the difference between derision and despite

is that derision is derision while despite is (obsolete) disdain, contemptuous feelings, hatred.

As a preposition despite is

in spite of, notwithstanding.

As a verb despite is

(obsolete) to vex; to annoy; to offend contemptuously.

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