Curse, imprecation, malediction, anathema are comparable when they denote a denunciation that conveys a wish or threat of evil.
Difference between Depose and Dispose
Depose means to remove someone from a position (or power) or to take one’s testimony. Employees want to depose him from his high company position. Investigators will depose the witness behind close doors. Dispose means to settle affairs or be inclined to do something. The lawyer appointed Celeste to dispose our mother’s estate. Please dispose […]
Curious vs Inquisitive vs Prying vs Snoopy vs Nosy
Curious, inquisitive, prying, snoopy, nosy are comparable when meaning interested in finding out or in a search for facts that are not one’s personal concern.
Difference between Dependant and Dependent
In American English, dependent is used as both a noun and an adjective. British English has a distinction between the words.
Cure vs Heal vs Remedy
Cure, heal, remedy mean to rectify an unhealthy or undesirable condition especially by some specific treatment (as medication).
Difference between Denounce and Renounce
Denounce means to criticize or condemn something openly. The new drug was denounced as ineffective and harmful. Renounce means to give up claim to something. The engineer willingly renounced all ownership to the software.
Difference between Be on the mend and Mend one’s ways
be on the mend— 1. be getting better after illness: He has been on the mend under the excellent care by his wife Phyllis. 2. (of things) improve: The economy has been on the mend since the data in the report was gathered. mend one’s ways—improve one’s behavior, work, etc.: He is unlikely to mend […]
Curative vs Sanative vs Restorative vs Remedial vs Corrective
Curative, sanative, restorative, remedial, corrective are comparable when they mean returning or tending to return to a state of normalcy or health.
Difference between Be on the look-out for something and Look out for something
be on the look-out for something—be watchful wishing to find or acquire smth.: Restaurant manager Jose Padilla is always on the look-out for something new for his customers. look out for something—(also: watch out for something ) 1. be on the alert for smth. harmful or dangerous: There were signs everywhere warning people to look […]
Difference between Demur and Demure
Demur means to voice opposition, objection, or delay. Jim may demur at the suggestion that we start the meeting now. Demure means modest, reserved, or shy. Peter appears demure despite all of his accomplishments.
Cupidity vs Greed vs Rapacity vs Avarice
Cupidity, greed, rapacity, avarice are comparable when meaning intense desire for wealth or possessions.
Difference between Be on the hop and Go on the hop
be on the hop —(coll.) 1. be very busy: I’d been on the hop ever since morning, for being in love with Anita was a strenuous calling. 2. play truant; stay away from school, etc.: Remember that day I was on the hop from school? I went down to the city that day… go on […]