Competence
Competence noun - The physical or mental power to do something.
Wit and competence are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wit" instead a noun "Competence".
Wit
Wit noun - A person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor.
Competence and wit are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Competence" instead a noun "Wit".
Mutual synonyms
How words are described
| high | high competence | high wit |
| usual | usual competence | usual wit |
| considerable | considerable competence | considerable wit |
| genuine | genuine competence | genuine wit |
| Other adjectives: sheer, actual, great, cool, remarkable, incredible, academic, razor-sharp. | ||
Both words in one sentence
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Laughably Evil: Combined with his exceptional competence and malice, Discord also has the sharpest wit and zaniest moments of the Rogues Gallery.
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Wit and Competence. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/competence/wit
Competence & Wit. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/competence/wit>.
Wit or Competence. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/competence/wit.
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