13
deviate(verb, depart, distinguish, differ, weigh)
13
diverge(verb, part, change, oppose, dispute)
12
gap(noun, difference, mismatch, dissemblance)
12
opposition(noun, characteristic, change, connection, disagreement)
12
otherness(noun, division, difference, discord, separation)
11
contrariety(noun, characteristic, change, opposition, reverse)
11
discrimination(noun, connection, division, difference, bias)
11
alterity(noun, division, difference, discord, separation)
11
distance(noun, difference, mismatch, dissemblance)
11
set off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, separate, conflict)
10
controversy(noun, difference, mismatch, dissemblance)
10
differential(noun, division, difference, gap, disparity)
10
distinguishing(noun, connection, difference, relation, observation)
10
shade(noun, difference, mismatch, dissemblance)
9
balance(noun, verb, study, consider, measure)
9
clash(noun, verb, disturb, oppose, dispute)
9
contradiction(noun, opposition, reverse, difference, distinction)
9
distinguish(verb, separate, differ, weigh, discern)
9
inconsistency(noun, difference, distinction, variation, dissimilarity)
9
mismatch(noun, verb, disturb, oppose, dispute)
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