contrast - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

the act of distinguishing by comparing differences

Synonyms

• contrast

More generic

• comparing
• comparison

Noun

the range of optical density and tone on a photographic negative or print (or the extent to which adjacent areas on a television screen differ in brightness)

Synonyms

• contrast

More generic

• ambit
• compass
• orbit
• range
• reach
• scope

Noun

the perceptual effect of the juxtaposition of very different colors

Synonyms

• contrast

More generic

• beholding
• seeing
• visual perception

Noun

a conceptual separation or distinction

Synonyms

• contrast
• demarcation
• dividing line
• line

More generic

• differentiation
• distinction

More specific

• Rubicon
• point of no return

Noun

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

Synonyms

• contrast
• direct contrast

More generic

• oppositeness
• opposition

Verb

put in opposition to show or emphasize differences

Synonyms

• contrast

More generic

• differentiate
• distinguish
• secern
• secernate
• separate
• severalise
• severalize
• tell
• tell apart

Verb

to show differences when compared; be different

Synonyms

• contrast
• counterpoint

More generic

• differ

More specific

• conflict
• counterbalance
• foil
• oppose

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