Dissimilarity, unlikeness, difference, divergence, divergency, distinction are comparable when they mean lack of agreement or correspondence (or an instance of such lack) in appearance, in qualities, or in nature brought out by a comparison of two or more things.
Category: Synonyms
Disprove vs Refute vs Confute vs Rebut vs Controvert
Disprove, refute, confute, rebut, controvert mean to show or attempt to show by argument that a statement, a claim, a proposition, or a charge is not true.
Distinguish vs Differentiate vs Discriminate vs Demarcate
Distinguish, differentiate, discriminate, demarcate are synonymous when they mean to point out or mark the differences between things that are or seem to be much alike or closely related.
Disposition vs Temperament vs Temper vs Complexion vs Character vs Personality vs Individuality
Disposition, temperament, temper, complexion, character, personality, individuality are comparable when they mean the prevailing and dominant quality or qualities which distinguish or identify a person or group.
Disposal vs Disposition
Disposal, disposition are frequently used without clear distinction when they mean the act or the power of disposing of something.
Display vs Parade vs Array vs Pomp
Display, parade, array, pomp are comparable when denoting a striking or spectacular show or exhibition for the sake of effect.
Disorder vs Derange vs Disarrange vs Disorganize vs Unsettle vs Disturb
Disorder, derange, disarrange, disorganize, unsettle, disturb are comparable when they mean to undo the fixed or proper order of something.
Document vs Monument vs Record vs Archive
Document, monument, record, archive denote something preserved and serving as evidence (as of an event, a situation, or the thought of its time).
Dismiss vs Discharge vs Cashier vs Drop vs Sack vs Fire vs Bounce
Dismiss, discharge, cashier, drop, sack, fire, bounce are comparable when they mean to let go from one’s employ or service. Dismiss basically denotes a giving permission to go.
Dismay vs Appall vs Horrify vs Daunt
Dismay, appall, horrify, daunt mean to unnerve and check or deter by arousing fear, apprehension, or aversion.
Dismal vs Dreary vs Cheerless vs Dispiriting vs Bleak vs Desolate
Dismal, dreary, cheerless, dispiriting, bleak, desolate are comparable when they mean devoid of all that makes for cheer or comfort. Dismal and dreary are often interchangeable.
Dislike vs Distaste vs Aversion vs Disfavor
Dislike, distaste, aversion, disfavor mean the state of mind of one who is not drawn to or turns from or avoids a person or thing; often these terms imply the manifestation of the state of mind.