differs

VERB

be dissimilar, distinct

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alter conflict with contradict contrast disagree diverge modify vary

STRONG

digress diversify qualify reverse turn

WEAK

be distinguished from be off the beaten path be unlike bear no resemblance clash with depart from deviate from divaricate from jar with lack resemblance not conform not look like run counter to show contrast sing a different tune stand apart take exception

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accept agree coincide concur remain

WEAK

be same conform consent harmonize

VERB

clash; hold opposing views

Synonyms

STRONGEST

disagree dissent divide quarrel squabble vary

STRONG

bicker contend debate demur disaccord discord dispute fight jar object oppose war

WEAK

bump heads discept go after each other go at it hit a clinker hit a sour note lock horns protest against take issue

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agree concur consent

STRONG

accept give in go along make peace support surrender

WEAK

be same conform harmonize

Example Sentences

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Can you explain the basics of how a catch share program works and how it duffers from other ways of managing fisheries?

From Salon • Jan. 1, 2023

Like how he is living the dream of countless youth players and weekend duffers who would, as Wolff put it, trade just about anything to switch places with him.

From Washington Post • May 5, 2022

Casual duffers who have spent the better part of three decades worshiping Tiger now stand in awe of Tiger’s 12-year-old.

From New York Times • Dec. 19, 2021

Here are the grammar school generation fallen among idiotic old duffers; Funny Young Men.

From The Guardian • Jun. 9, 2018

“School Houses. There’s four. Everyone says Hufflepuff are a lot o’ duffers, but —” “I bet I’m in Hufflepuff,” said Harry gloomily.

From "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling