Baptize, christen mean to make one a Christian or to admit one to a Christian communion by a ceremony in which water is poured or sprinkled on the head or in which the body is immersed in water.
Assay vs Essay
Assay, a verb, means to evaluate or analyze something.
Assail vs Assault vs Battery
Assail or assault is the threat of physical harm, and battery is the actual physical harm to another person.
At danger vs In danger
at danger—(of a signal on a railway line, etc.): in the position giving a warning of danger:
Banter vs Chaff vs Kid vs Rag vs Rib vs Josh vs Jolly
Banter, chaff, kid, rag, rib, josh, jolly are comparable when denoting to make fun of good-naturedly (as by reminding one of an actual fault, foible, failure, or shortcoming, by exaggerated praise obviously remote from the truth, or by playful imputation of undeserved success).
At command vs In command vs On command
at command—said of smth. at one’s disposal (and ready to be used)
Banish vs Exile vs Expatriate vs Ostracize vs Deport vs Transport vs Extradite
Banish, exile, expatriate, ostracize, deport, transport, extradite are comparable when denoting to remove by authority or force from a country, state, or sovereignty.
Ascribe vs Subscribe
Ascribe means to attribute to a source or author.
Balance vs Equilibrium vs Equipoise vs Poise vs Tension
Balance, equilibrium, equipoise, poise, tension are comparable when denoting the stability or efficiency resulting from the equalization or exact adjustment of opposing forces.
Ascent vs Assent
Ascent means an upward climb or any movement upward.
At call vs Within call
at call —(also: on call) 1. (of a doctor, etc.) available if required:
At best vs At one’s best
at best—(introductory or parenthetical) even under the most favorable conditions: