Synonyms for contrast

noun

• the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
• a conceptual separation or distinction
• the act of distinguishing by comparing differences
• the perceptual effect of the juxtaposition of very different colors
• the range of optical density and tone on a photographic negative or print (or the extent to which adjacent areas on a television screen differ in brightness)

verb

• to show differences when compared; be different
• put in opposition to show or emphasize differences