Deny, gainsay, contradict, negative, traverse, impugn, contravene are comparable as meaning, when they refer to an act, to declare something untrue, untenable, or unworthy of consideration or, when they refer to a condition, to go counter to what is true or to the facts as they are.
Denote vs Connote
Denote, connote and their corresponding nouns denotation, connotation are complementary rather than synonymous.
Difference between Distraught and Diswraught
Distraught is the correct word.
Demur vs Scruple vs Balk vs Jib vs Shy vs Boggle vs Stick vs Stickle vs Strain
Demur, scruple, balk, jib, shy, boggle, stick, stickle, strain are comparable when they mean to hesitate or show reluctance because of difficulties in the way.
Difference between Distinct and Distinctive
Distinct means clearly apparent, discrete, separate, or obvious. A distinct improvement in giving helped many families last year. Distinctive means distinguished or standing out as different. Hayward’s distinctive voice has won the band many fans.
Difference between Dissatisfied and Unsatisfied
Dissatisfied means not satisfied and has a critical connotation. They were dissatisfied with the food and service at the diner. Unsatisfied also means not satisfied, but doesn’t necessarily imply criticism. His hunger was unsatisfied despite the large meal he ate.
Demand vs Claim vs Require vs Exact
Demand, claim, require, exact are comparable not as close synonyms but as sharing the basic meaning to ask or call for something as due or as necessary or as strongly desired.
Difference between Displace and Misplace
Displace means to shift, change, or move. Last summer the raging floods displaced many residents. Misplace means to lose something or put it in the wrong place. It’s easy to misplace a punctuation mark in a complex sentence.
Delusion vs Illusion vs Hallucination vs Mirage
Delusion, illusion, hallucination, mirage denote something which is believed to be or is accepted as being true or real but which is actually false or unreal.
Difference between Dispense with and Dispose of
Dispense with means to do without something. We would like to dispense with all the unnecessary paperwork. Dispose of means to get rid of something. Where can I properly dispose of the used oil and paint thinner?
Delightful vs Delicious vs Delectable vs Luscious
Delightful, delicious, delectable, luscious mean extremely pleasing or gratifying to the senses or to aesthetic taste.
Deliberate vs Considered vs Advised vs Premeditated vs Designed vs Studied
Deliberate, considered, advised, premeditated, designed, studied are comparable when applied to a person’s acts, words, or accomplishments with the meaning thought out in advance.