The difference between Makeup and War paint
When used as nouns, makeup means an item's composition, whereas war paint means pigments ritually applied to the face and/or body (originally and still especially of a native american warrior) prior to going into a battle.
check bellow for the other definitions of Makeup and War paint
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Makeup as a noun (uncountable):
An item's composition.
Examples:
"To understand how a nuclear reactor works, we must first look at its makeup."
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Makeup as a noun (uncountable):
Cosmetics; colorants and other substances applied to the skin to alter its appearance.
Examples:
"She is wearing a lot of makeup."
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Makeup as a noun (manufacturing):
Replacement; material used to make up for the amount that has been used up.
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Makeup as a noun (education):
A test given to students allowing them to repeat failed material.
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War paint as a noun:
Pigments ritually applied to the face and/or body (originally and still especially of a Native American warrior) prior to going into a battle.
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War paint as a noun (informal):
cosmetics, makeup