“Complement” and “compliment” often are mistaken for each other, much to the chagrin of anyone who knows (read: obsesses about) the difference between the two. It’s an easy mistake to miss, too; the words won’t be flagged by any spell check or grammar check. It’s yet another reason to remember the advice of most writers and editors: do not rely on spell check.
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