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desolation

desolation is a synonym of sadness

noun [ des-uh-ley-shuhn ]

desolation is another word for sadness

Sadness refers to the emotional feeling of unhappiness or sorrow (I felt a wave of sadness when I couldn't go on vacation with my friends).

Desolation refers to a more profound sense of emptiness and hopelessness, often associated with abandonment or destruction (After the tragic events, the town had a feeling of complete desolation).

✅ Both words describe negative emotional states.

Sadness can be temporary and specific, while desolation conveys a more extreme and often lasting feeling of emptiness or despair (My neighbor's sadness immediately disappeared when her dog returned home; The desolation of the empty house lingered long after their kids moved out).

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reinforce

reinforce is a synonym of boost

verb [ ree-in-fawrs ]

reinforce is another word for boost

Boost means to increase or improve something (The new campaign helped to boost sales).

Reinforce means to strengthen or support something, often by adding elements (We reinforced the bridge with steel beams).

✅ Both words involve increasing strength or effectiveness.

Boost tends to imply a quick or temporary increase, while reinforce suggests adding stability or durability (The extra funds gave the project a boost; The company reinforced its security policy after several phishing attempts).

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faction

faction is a synonym of party

noun [ fak-shuhn ]

faction is another word for party

Party refers to a group of people with a shared political agenda or goal (He's a member of the ruling party).

Faction refers to a smaller, often dissenting group within a larger organization (A faction within the party opposed the new bill).

✅ Both terms involve groups of people with shared interests, often political.

Party is a larger, formal organization, while faction is a smaller, often more rebellious group (The political party met to discuss policy; A faction of the company did not support the decision to hire a new CEO).

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