Deduction, abatement, rebate, discount are comparable when they mean an amount subtracted from a gross sum.
Deduct vs Subtract
Deduct, subtract mean to take away one quantity from another.
Difference between Disassociate and Dissociate
Either spelling is acceptable, though dissociate is preferred. He tried to dissociate himself from their questionable activities.
Decry vs Depreciate vs Disparage vs Derogate vs Detract vs Belittle vs Minimize
Decry, depreciate, disparage, derogate, detract, belittle, minimize mean to write, speak, or otherwise indicate one’s feeling in regard to something in such a way as to reveal one’s low opinion of it.
Difference between Disassemble and Dissemble
Disassemble means to take something apart. To disassemble the hardware, follow the instructions. Dissemble means to disguise or conceal behind a false appearance. The man attempted to dissemble his guilt with laughter.
Decrease vs Lessen vs Diminish vs Reduce vs Abate vs Dwindle
Decrease, lessen, diminish, reduce, abate, dwindle denote to make or grow less, but they are not freely interchangeable.
Difference between Disapprove and Disprove
Disapprove means to withhold approval of something. Do you disapprove of the way Lou is handling his job? Disprove means to prove the falsity of something. Even if you disprove Jim’s claim, he may file again.
Decorum vs Decency vs Propriety vs Dignity vs Etiquette
Decorum, decency, propriety, dignity, etiquette are comparable either when they mean a code of rules respecting what is right, fitting, or honorable in behavior or, more often, when they mean the quality or character of rightness, fitness, or honorableness in behavior resulting from the observance of such a code.
Difference between Diplomat and Diplomate
Diplomat is one skilled in negotiations, good manners, and tact. The diplomat offered an effective resolution to the conflict. Diplomate is a physician certified as a specialist by a medical board. Dr. Walker is a diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
Decorous vs Decent vs Seemly vs Proper vs Nice
Decorous, decent, seemly, proper, nice apply to persons, their utterances, and their behavior, and mean conforming to an accepted standard of what is right or fitting or is regarded as good form.
Difference between Diminish and Minimize
Diminish means to reduce, shrink, or make less important. Glycolic acid can help diminish facial lines and wrinkles. Minimize means to reduce to the smallest degree or size. Exercises to the stomach muscles can minimize back pain.
Difference between Dilemma, Problem and Quandary
Dilemma is a situation that requires a choice between undesirable options. The chairperson is caught in a dilemma between lying and admitting he embezzled the money. Problem is a situation, matter, or person that presents perplexity or difficulty. They have a problem with the supervisor’s leadership. Quandary is a situation that requires a choice between […]