differ synonyms

differ

v.

  1. To be unlike

    vary, contrast, diverge, not conform, digress, turn, reverse, alter, change, bear no resemblance, not look like, divaricate from, jar with, clash with, conflict with, be distinguished from, diversify, lack resemblance, show contrast, stand apart, deviate from, depart from, be unlike, be dissimilar, be at variance, disagree, not accord with, distinct in nature, have nothing in common, sing a different tune, leave the beaten path; see also contrast 1, deviate.

    Antonyms resemble*, parallel*, take after*, agree. *

  2. To oppose

    disagree, object, dissent, take exception; see oppose 1.

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