Top 10 Most Misunderstood Word Concepts

I have decided to make a list of common misunderstood words, things that people either think are interchangeable or just completely don't understand. I have made these definition purposefully as simple as possible and didn't go into to much detail, while hopefully not making an error, feel free to correct me if I had over simplified to the point that I screwed up the definitions
The Top Ten
1 Sex vs. Gender

For those who complain about the gender issue being a new thing, think logically. We are living in a highly advanced time. We live in a time where knowledge is at arm's length, and with that comes the ability to question much easier.

Information is just a Google search away, with a device that is always in your pocket, when it isn't in your hand, on your desk, or in your bed. This is something that was unthinkable in the '90s and a dream in the early '00s.

There are two sexes: male and female. You are born either male or female, biologically.

However, gender is a whole different concept. You could be of female sex and of no gender. You could be of male sex and be gender-fluid, etc.

2 Troll vs. Cyberbully

Troll: A person that is just trying to get a reaction and usually doesn't have any stakes in the interaction beyond getting a reaction from someone.

Cyberbully: A person specifically invested in causing you harm on the internet. They may stalk your avatar, send you threats, try to blackmail you, dox you, etc. They will also create multiple accounts just to keep tormenting you even after you block them.

I'm a troll - far from a cyberbully.

3 Democracy vs. Republic

Democracy: A system where the people rule, the majority wins, and everything is by population rule. Minorities are often disregarded, and it is funded by illegitimate taxes, fines, etc.

Republic: A system where the people choose representatives to represent them, and the rule is made by laws set in place for individuals. Minorities can have a chance if they can prove by law that they are being mistreated. It is funded through legitimate taxes and fines.

4 Cults vs. Religion

Cult: A group of people that try to control what you think and say and want you to recruit others into the scheme.

Religion: A group of people that believe in a form of scripture. They can be cults depending on the religious group, but religion itself isn't inherently a cult.

5 Evidence vs. Proof

Evidence: The information you can use to build a case for or against something.

Hopefully, you can gather enough evidence to establish proof.

6 Sociopath vs. Psychopath

The major difference comes down to whether the person has a conscience or not. A psychopath will lie to you, steal your money, and won't feel bad at all - they may pretend to feel bad, though. A sociopath, in general, still has some form of conscience. They may feel bad after they steal your wallet, whether or not that person knows right from wrong.

Psychopaths are considered "cold-hearted," and sociopaths are considered "hot-headed." A psychopath can act like a friend and manipulate you just to get what they want, while sociopaths don't really have the motivation to manipulate or act - they let you know they don't like you.

7 Faith vs. Belief

When you look up faith in the dictionary, it says, strong belief based on spiritual conviction and a lack of proof.

No wonder the word is usually associated with religion.

Faith: Something you believe to be true, although there is absolutely no proof for it. This usually involves religion.

Belief: Something you understand to be true and can back up with evidence, but can't claim with 100% certainty because nothing is ever completely certain.

8 Hypothesis vs. Scientific Theory

Hypothesis: A set of expectations that you're trying to prove as true.

Scientific Theory: A hypothesis that has been tested multiple times and has consistently produced similar results. However, it is too complex to be reduced to a law.

Anybody who has taken a basic high school science class would know the difference.

9 Movement vs. Supremacist

This is technically true, except there are some movements that pretend to be a social justice cause initially. When they are powerful enough with support from society, they slowly start increasing their demands and push their agenda in such a way that society eventually, misguidedly, starts accepting their views more and more in the future.

Third-wave feminism, PETA, ANTIFA, and certain members of the Black Lives Matter movement are examples of what I mentioned. They initially claimed to be movements for social justice but eventually started increasing their demands, turning toward an alternate agenda.

10 Hypnosis vs. ASMR

I don't even understand why ASMR became a thing.

Hypnosis: Used to bring you deep relaxation so someone can play some fun suggestibility games with your mind.

ASMR: People whispering into a microphone and playing with different objects to make noises that cause a tingling sensation in your body.

The Contenders
11 Fetish vs. Kink

Kink: A broad term that encompasses any alternative sexual preference outside of the norm.

Fetish: A sexual fixation on a specific object or act that is necessary for a person's sexual gratification.

12 Dominatrix vs. Prostitute

Prostitute: A person who will have sex with you for money.

Dominatrix: A person who will help you explore your fetishes for money. This usually doesn't involve the actual act of sex.

13 Weeaboo vs. Otaku
14 Parody vs. Ripoff

Look at how many people call Johnny Test or Teen Titans Go ripoffs. Guys, Johnny Test is a PARODY of Dexter's Lab and similar shows, whereas Teen Titans Go is a PARODY of the original show and comics.

No, just because you hate it doesn't make it a ripoff.

To be fair, it is kind of hard to do a parody on a list site, as a parody is something that pokes fun at a trend. This could be a movie trend, a book genre, or even an artist.

15 Hoe vs. Thot

A hoe is a person who is sexually promiscuous. A THOT is just a person who acts promiscuous, regardless of their sexual activity. A hoe is, by extension, a THOT, but a THOT can be a THOT without being a hoe.

For example, a hoe or THOT will sleep with an entire baseball team, whereas a lone THOT would entertain the idea of doing it but not actually follow through.

16 Bisexual vs. Pansexual

Bisexual: You have sexual attractions to both males and females.

Pansexual: Your sexual attractions are not limited by gender, sex, or identity.

17 Demons vs. Angels
18 Emo vs. Goth
19 Atheist vs. Nihilist
20 Bipolar vs. Dissociative Identity Disorder

People always say "bipolar" to describe someone with two personalities. Bipolar actually refers to a person who has EXTREME mood swings for no apparent reason. They may be in a state of almost hyperactivity at some points (multiple projects, always excited, wanting to meet people and do stuff) and then fall into a state of depression (no energy, sadness, nothing to do).

21 Schizophrenia vs. Dissociative Identity Disorder

Schizophrenia is a sort of paranoia, and does not mean someone with multiple personalities. I was really surprised to discover that.

22 Crossdresser vs. Drag Queen

Crossdresser: Someone who dresses as the opposite gender. Reasons may vary.

Drag Queen: Someone who dresses as the opposite gender as a form of performance art.

23 Sexual Harassment vs. Rape
24 Obsession vs. Addiction
25 Nudist vs. Streaker
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