differ
Be at odds
To differ is to be unlike or distinct from something else: Our opinions differ on this point.
Two things that differ show some contrast or variation between them.
People who differ with each other disagree: I differ with you on the best approach.
The word implies comparison—you differ from something or with someone, not in isolation.
Separate into directions
- deviateTurn from course
- departLeave a place
- fluctuateVary irregularly over time
- alternateOccur in succession
range · diversify · shift · change · modify · alter · contrast · distinguish
Verbal clash over differences
- dissentDisagreement with authority
- clashViolent disagreement or collision
- conflictOpposition between parties
- contentionAssertion or rivalry
discord · debate · argue · quarrel · oppose · object · controversy · disaccord
Notable difference or honor
- dissimilarityState of being unlike
- discrepancyDifference between expected and actual
- disparityMeasurable difference between things
- divergenceSeparation from common origin
compare · juxtapose · distinguish · dichotomy · antithesis · polarity · incongruity · counterpoint
diverge
Separate into directions
alternate · range · diversify · shift · change · modify · alter · contrast · distinguish · separate
dispute
Verbal clash over differences
- dissentDisagreement with authority
- clashViolent disagreement or collision
- conflictOpposition between parties
contention · discord · debate · argue · quarrel · oppose · object · controversy · disaccord · squabble
distinction
Notable difference or honor
- dissimilarityState of being unlike
- discrepancyDifference between expected and actual
- disparityMeasurable difference between things
divergence · compare · juxtapose · distinguish · dichotomy · antithesis · polarity · incongruity · counterpoint · contradistinction
- disagreedispute, argue, object, deny, contest
- disagreementsdisagree, argue, dispute, quarrel, argument
- comparison verbscompare, contrast, distinguish, juxtapose, liken
- comparisonscomparison, compare, comparative, analogy, metaphor
- stative verbsbe, am, is, are, was
- stand outshine, excel, outshine, eclipse, surpass
differmatch
Game between opponents
coincide · correspond · resemble · equal · parallel
- make a differenceProduce meaningful change
- tell the differencePerceive distinctions between things
- made a differenceHad meaningful effect
- making a differenceAffecting outcomes meaningfully
- beg to differPolitely express disagreement
- split the differenceAgree on midpoint amount
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