different between demeanor vs guidance

English

Alternative forms

• demeanour (British spelling)

Etymology

From Middle English demenen, demeinen, from Anglo-Norman demener, from Old French demener, from de- + mener (“to conduct, lead”) + -or, from Latin *min?re (“to drive”) and Latin min?r? (“to project or jut forth”).

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /d??mi?n?(?)/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /d??min?/
• Rhymes: -i?n?(?)
• Hyphenation: de?mea?nor

Noun

demeanor (countable and uncountable, plural demeanors)

1. (American spelling) The social, non-verbal behaviours (such as body language and facial expressions) that are characteristic of a person.

   The man's demeanor made others suspicious of his intentions.

   A confident demeanor is crucial for persuading others.

Synonyms

• behavior
• comportment

Related terms

• demean
• misdemeanor

Translations

Further reading

• demeanor in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.
• demeanor in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.

Anagrams

• enamored, one-armed

English

Alternative forms

• guidaunce (obsolete)

Etymology

From guide +? -ance.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /??a?d?ns/

Noun

guidance (countable and uncountable, plural guidances)

1. The act or process of guiding.
2. Advice or counselling on some topic.
3. Any process or system to control the path of a vehicle, missile etc.

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