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AWKWARD

Synonym clumsy, ungainly, ponderous, rough

Antonym clever, dexterous, apt, skilful

APPARENT

Synonym evident, obvious, perceptible, distinct

Antonym masked, obscure, indistinct, doubtful

ALLURE

Synonym entice, fascinate, tempt, seduce

Antonym repulse, repel, deter, distaste

ABORTIVE

Synonym vain, useless, fruitless, unproductive

Antonym effectual, productive, successful, progressive

ABOMINABLE

Synonym odious, detestable, repugnant, aversion

Antonym likeable, pleasant, affectionate, enjoyable

ALLAY

Synonym pacify, soothe, lighten, assuage

Antonym aggravate, heighten, agitate, excite

AXIOM

Synonym maxim, saying, dictum, truth

Antonym absurdity, blunder, ridiculousness, irrelevant

ASSIDOUS

Synonym constant, diligent, attentive, persevering

Antonym indifference, careless, indolent, lethargic

ABJURE

Synonym forsake, renounce, retract, revoke


Antonym approve, sanction, patronise, adopt

ABJECT

Synonym despicable, servile, base, contemptible

Antonym exalted, commendable, praiseworthy, imposing

AVERSION

Synonym dislike, hatred, indifferent, apathy

Antonym affection, fondness, niceness, kindness

AUTHENTIC

Synonym genuine, reliable, valid, guaranteed

Antonym fictitious, counterfeit, unreal, false

AUDACITY

Synonym boldness, arrogance, insolence, haughtiness

Antonym mildness, humility, cowardice, submission

ASTUTE

Synonym clever, intelligent, wise, brilliant

Antonym dull, unintelligent, shallow, stolid

ABETTOR

Synonym assistant, accomplice, colleague, associate

Antonym opponent, adversary, antagonist, rival

ABATE

Synonym moderate, mitigate, lessen, decrease

Antonym aggravate, intensify, augment, supplement

ARRAIGN

Synonym charge, blame, accuse, complain

Antonym exculpate, pardon, condone, exonerate

APATHY

Synonym unconcern, indifference, insensitivity, aloofness

Antonym concern, care, anxiety, eagerness


ALIEN

Synonym foreigner, outsider, stranger, emigrant

Antonym native, citizen, resident, occupant

ALACRITY

Synonym swiftness, briskness, promptness, speed

Antonym laziness, sluggishness, indolence, lethargy

AFFRONT

Synonym provoke, exasperate, indignity, irreverence

Antonym conciliate, appease, mollify, assuage

ADVERSITY

Synonym misfortune, calamity, misery, affliction

Antonym prosperity, fortune, assistance, favour

ANTIQUE

Synonym ancient, old fashioned, primitive, of past

Antonym modern, recent, novelty, vogue

ANTIPATHY

Synonym hostility, aversion, disillusion, dislike

Antonym admiration, approval, fascination, devotion

AMPLIFY

Synonym enlarge, extend, dilation, elevate

Antonym curtail, lessen, diminution, contraction

AMASS

Synonym gather, accumulate, store, collect

Antonym disperse, dissipate, spend, scatter

ALLEVIATE

Synonym abate, relieve, mitigate, lessen

Antonym intensify, augment, aggravate, enhance

ADMONISH

Synonym counsel, reprove, warm, chastise


Antonym approve, applaud, praise, flattery

ADJACENT

Synonym adjoining, beside, proximity, closeness

Antonym distant, separate, remoteness, aloofness

ADHERENT

Synonym follower, disciple, dependent, supporter

Antonym rival, adversary, opponent, antagonist

ACCOMPLISH

Synonym attain, succeed, triumph, exploit

Antonym forsake, deter, disappoint, collapse

ABSOLVE

Synonym pardon, forgive, reprieve, relent

Antonym compel, accuse, charge, blind

ACRIMONY

Synonym harshness, bitterness, inhumanity, enmity

Antonym sweetness, courtesy, humanity, benevolence

ACCUMULATION

Synonym store, amass, preservation, conservation

Antonym scattering, dissipation, separation, division

ACCORD

Synonym agreement, harmony, consonance, unison

Antonym disagreement, denial, controversy, discord

ABOUND

Synonym flourish, swell, teem, plentiful

Antonym deficient, destitute, want, scarce

ADAMANT

Synonym stubborn, obdurate, inflexible, rigid

Antonym flexible, soft, suppleness, tender


ABASH

Synonym discourage, confound, embarrass, discompose

Antonym encourage, uphold, embolden, hearten

ADJUNCT

Synonym appendage, complement, addition, joining

Antonym lessening, separation, subtraction, removal

ADROIT

Synonym proficient, expert, skilful, adept

Antonym inept, clumsy, unskilled, awkward

BUSTLE

Synonym haste, tumult, stir, flurry

Antonym slowness, sluggishness, quiet, inertness

BRITTLE

Synonym frail, fragile, delicate, breakable

Antonym tough, enduring, unbreakable, strong

BLEMISH

Synonym fault, smirch, stigma, stain

Antonym purity, impeccable, spotless, stainless

BLEAK

Synonym dismal, gloomy, chilly, dreary

Antonym bright, pleasant, balmy, cheerful

BLAME

Synonym reprove, upbraid, censure, reproach

Antonym commend, applaud, laud, praise

BENEVOLENCE

Synonym humanity, generosity, charity, liberality

Antonym malevolence, inhumanity, malignity, unkindness

BARBAROUS
Synonym uncivilized, savage, untamed, brutal

Antonym cultured, humane, refined, gentle

BAFFLE

Synonym confound, elude, frustrate, perplex

Antonym poise, composure, facilitate, co-operate

BEWITCHING

Synonym magical, fascinating, tantalizing, spell binding

Antonym repulsive, repugnant, nauseating, disgusting

CRITERION

Synonym measurement, test, standard, touchstone

Antonym fancy, probability, haphazard, conjecture

COVETOUS

Synonym cupidity, avarice, greed, voracity

Antonym liberality, benevolence, selfless, magnanimous

CORPULENT

Synonym obese, ugly, fat, awkward

Antonym thin, lean, slim, delicate

CONVERT

Synonym change, transform, transmute, proselytise

Antonym persist, maintain, enduring, perpetual

CONVENIENT

Synonym handy, suited, comfortable, advantageous

Antonym unsuitable, tedious, unpractical, fatiguing

CONTRARY

Synonym dissimilar, conflicting, contradictory, opposite

Antonym similar, alike, homogeneous, resembling

CONTRADICT

Synonym impugn, deny, oppose, confront

Antonym approve, confirm, sanction, endorse


CONTEMPT

Synonym scorn, disregard, disdain, despicable

Antonym regard, approval, praise, recommend

CONSTERNATION

Synonym fear, disappointment, dismay, hopelessness

Antonym peace, repose, calm, fearless

CONSPICUOUS

Synonym distinguished, prominent, obvious, visible

Antonym concealed, obscure, hidden, unapparent

CONSOLIDATE

Synonym combine, condense, compact, strong

Antonym separate, sever, weak, scattering

CONSEQUENCE

Synonym effect, outcome, repercussion, result

Antonym origin, start, beginning, incipient

CONSENT

Synonym agree, permit, exceed, assent

Antonym object, disagree, dissent, differ

CONSCIOUS

Synonym aware, apprised, knowledge, informed

Antonym unaware, ignorant, unfeeling, faint

CONCEDE

Synonym yield, assent, permit, sanction

Antonym deny, reject, dissent, disallow

COMPRISE

Synonym include, contain, consist, compose

Antonym reject, lack, exclude, except

COMPASSION
Synonym kindness, sympathy, clemency, commiseration

Antonym cruelty, barbarity, persecution, apathy

CONCUR

Synonym approve, agree, consent, endorse

Antonym differ, disagree, dissent, oppose

COMMODIOUS

Synonym convenient, suitable, roomy, comfortable

Antonym inconvenient, unsuitable, uncomfortable, confined

COLLISION

Synonym encounter, clash, conflict, dissenting

Antonym agreement, harmony, compatible, union

CHERISH

Synonym nurture, treasure, foster, encourage

Antonym abandon, forsake, renounce, discard

CHASTISE

Synonym punish, admonish, scold, reprove

Antonym cheer, comfort, encourage, stimulate

CHASTE

Synonym virtuous, pure, honourable, immaculate

Antonym defined, licentious, sullied, lustful

CESSATION

Synonym intermission, pause, discontinuity, hindrance

Antonym continuity, perpetuation, unceasing, prolongation

CATASTROPHE

Synonym disaster, calamity, misfortune, mishap

Antonym prosperity, blessing, restoration, resurgence

CARICATURE

Synonym exaggeration, imitation, ridicule, misrepresentation

Antonym travesty, parody, exactness, precision


CARESS

Synonym fondle, embrace, hug, snuggle

Antonym strike, repulse, spurn, displease

CAPTIVITY

Synonym imprisonment, confinement, apprehend, restrain

Antonym freedom, liberty, liberation, release

CAPTIVATE

Synonym charm, fascinate, enchant, lure

Antonym disillusion, offend, scorn, despise

CAPTIOUS

Synonym irritate, fretful, critical, carping

Antonym appreciative, considerate, laudatory, thoughtful

CAPABLE

Synonym competent, suitable, qualified, able

Antonym incompetent, inefficient, imbecile, inept

CALUMNY

Synonym defamation, aspersion, accusation, libel

Antonym commendation, praise, vindication, goodwill

CALLOUS

Synonym obdurate, unfeeling, heartless, indifferent

Antonym compassionate, tender, kind, sympathetic

CALCULATE

Synonym enumerate, estimate, evaluate, consider

Antonym miscalculate, blunder, predetermine, misconceive

CALAMITY

Synonym adversity, misfortune, misery, mishap

Antonym happiness, benefit, prosperity, fortune

CAVITY
Synonym depth, depression, hole, aperture

Antonym elevation, projection, mound, height

CEASE

Synonym terminate, pause, desist, discontinue

Antonym commence, continue, initiate, originate

CIRCUMLOCUTION

Synonym redundancy, verbosity, tediousness, verbiage

Antonym terseness, compression, directness, brevity

COMMOTION

Synonym turmoil, disturbance, agitation, excitement

Antonym tranquility, stillness, quietness, calm

DISASTER

Synonym misfortune, calamity, mishap, catastrophe

Antonym prosperity, boon, happiness, auspicious

DESPICABLE

Synonym contemptible, worthless, shameless, base

Antonym worthy, decent, honourable, respectable

DISDAIN

Synonym detest, despise, loathe, scorn

Antonym approve, praise, love, laud

DERIDE

Synonym mock, taunt, ridicule, jeer

Antonym inspire, encourage, stimulate, comfort

DEPRIVE

Synonym despoil, divest, dispossess, disinherit

Antonym restore, renew, invest, endow

DEPLORE

Synonym lament, bemoan, complain, regret


Antonym rejoice, cheer, applaud, celebrate

DENOUNCE

Synonym indict, condemn, censure, reprimand

Antonym praise, commend, vindicate, laud

DEMOLISH

Synonym ruin, devastate, dismantle, raze

Antonym repair, construct, create, erect

DELUSION

Synonym deception, hallucination, illusion, fallacy

Antonym reality, certainty, veracity, fact

DELICIOUS

Synonym palatable, tasteful, appetizing, dainty

Antonym distasteful, unsavoury, tolerable, inedible

DELIBRATE

Synonym ponder, intentional, mediate, consider

Antonym rash, sudden, indifferent, discard

DEGRADATION

Synonym disagree, dishonour, humiliation, debase

Antonym exaltation, praise, triumphant, honour

DEFRAY

Synonym meet, bear, spend, pay

Antonym declaim, decline, refuse, abjure

DEFILE

Synonym contaminate, pollute, profane, desecrate

Antonym purity, sanctity, cleanse, disinfect

DEFICIENT

Synonym scanty, inadequate, lacking, wanting

Antonym adequate, ample, sufficient, abundant

DEFER
Synonym prolong, suspend, postpone, delay

Antonym accelerate, expedite, stimulate, hasten

DEFAULT

Synonym failure, omission, negligence, lapse

Antonym perfection, vigilance, attentive, observance

DEDICATE

Synonym devote, consecrate, loyal, surrender

Antonym refuse, negate, prohibit, reject

DECIPHER

Synonym interpret, reveal, decode, transcribe

Antonym misinterpret, distort, confuse, pervert

DECEIT

Synonym deception, artifice, treachery, duplicity

Antonym veracity, sincerity, truth, honesty

DECAY

Synonym collapse, decomposition, deteriorate, putrefaction

Antonym flourish, progress, growth, development

DAUNT

Synonym discourage, frighten, agitate, intimidate

Antonym encourage, animate, embolden, inspire

DAINTY

Synonym elegant, delicate, refined, exquisite

Antonym clumsy, coarse, unpleasant, insipid

EXULT

Synonym brag, rejoice, applaud, triumph

Antonym deplore, lament, bemoan, grieve

EXPLICIT

Synonym definite, intelligible, obvious, apparent


Antonym hidden, vague, unintelligible, doubtful

EXTEMPT

Synonym release, excuse, exclude, absolve

Antonym confine, hold, retard, enforce

EXALT

Synonym extol, dignify, glorify, elevate

Antonym dishonour, disgrace, degrade, denounce

EVIDENT

Synonym obvious, apparent, distinct, conspicuous

Antonym obscure, concealed, hidden, invisible

EVADE

Synonym avoid, elude, dodge, shun

Antonym acknowledge, confront, verify, confirm

ETERNAL

Synonym perpetual, endless, imperishable, immortal

Antonym temporary, momentary, transient, fleeting

ESTEEM

Synonym respect, regards, honour, reverence

Antonym ridicule, spurn, despise, humiliate

ERADICATE

Synonym destroy, exterminate, abolish, remove

Antonym secure, plant, restore, revive

EQUIVOCAL

Synonym uncertain, hazy, ambiguous, vague

Antonym obvious, lucid, clear, plain

EPITOME

Synonym precise, example, miniature, summary

Antonym increment, expansion, lengthen, enlargement

ENORMOUS
Synonym colossal, mammoth, immense, spacious

Antonym insignificant, diminutive, trivial, negligible

ENLIGHTEN

Synonym elucidate, educate, illumine, inculcate

Antonym ignorance, distortion, delude, obscure

ENJOIN

Synonym direct, counsel, exhort, command

Antonym prohibit, forbid, revolt, dissuade

ENDURANCE

Synonym submission, forbearance, tolerance, patience

Antonym break down, despair, volatile, agitating

ENDOWMENT

Synonym grant, benefit, bequest, gift

Antonym draw back, damage, loss, disinherit

ENDEAVOUR

Synonym undertake, aspire, venture, struggle

Antonym cease, quit, shun, idle

ENCUMBRANCE

Synonym hindrance, obstacle, burden, impediment

Antonym incentive, stimulant, patronize, vantage

ENCROACH

Synonym infringe, intrude, trespass, violate

Antonym avoid, evade, shun, abide

EMBRACE

Synonym cling, hug, adopt, caress

Antonym reject, neglect, shun, slight

EMBEZZLE

Synonym forge, swindle, defraud, peculate


Antonym redeem, restitute, reimburse, compensate

ELUCIDATE

Synonym enlighten, clarify, expound, illustrate

Antonym equivocate, confuse, distort, confound

ELOQUENCE

Synonym expression, fluency, peroration, oration

Antonym halting, stammering, indistinct, inarticulate

ELIMINATE

Synonym expel, oust, exclude, remove

Antonym restore, accept, retain, include

ELEVATE

Synonym dignify, heighten, promote, raise

Antonym deprecate, denounce, lower, recline

ELEGANT

Synonym graceful, distinguished, refined, polished

Antonym obnoxious, unrefined, ridiculous, coarse

ELATION

Synonym joy, exaltation, delight, enthusiasm

Antonym gloom, despair, depression, melancholy

EFFACE

Synonym destroy, obliterate, annihilate, abolish

Antonym retain, maintain, regenerate, resurrect

ECSTASY

Synonym delight, exultation, over joy, rapture

Antonym despair, calamity, doldrums, depression

ECCENTRIC

Synonym strange, abnormal, cranky, odd

Antonym natural, conventional, uniform, methodical


EARNEST

Synonym ardent, sincere, resolute, determined

Antonym unheeding, frivolous, negligent, careless

EVASION

Synonym prevaricate, avoid, neglect, pretext

Antonym response, defence, compliance, action

FABRICATE

Synonym construct, produce, manipulate, build

Antonym destroy, dismantle, wreck, demolish

FRUGALITY

Synonym economy, providence, thrift, parsimony

Antonym lavishness, extravagance, prodigality, improvidence

FRIVOLOUS

Synonym petty, worthless, capricious, volatile

Antonym solemn, significant, essential, pertinent

FRANTIC

Synonym violent, agitated, frenzied, wild

Antonym subdued, genetic, lucid, coherent

FRANCHISE

Synonym suffrage, right, privilege, patronise

Antonym bondage, oppression, serfdom, irresolute

FRAGMENTS

Synonym scraps, residue, segment, section

Antonym total, entire, gross, aggregate

FRAGILE

Synonym weak, infirm, brittle, frail

Antonym enduring, tough, robust, tenacious

FORSAKE

Synonym desert, renounce, relinquish, disown


Antonym hold, maintain, retain, claim

FORMIDABLE

Synonym dangerous, invincible, redoubtable, dreadful

Antonym harmless, insignificant, weak, feeble

FORERUNNER

Synonym precursor, predecessor, ancestor, pioneer

Antonym descendant, follower, heir, successor

FOE

Synonym opponent, antagonist, adversary, contender

Antonym comrade, helper, friend, fellow

FLUENT

Synonym fast, smooth, voluble, glib

Antonym hesitant, slow, sluggish, halting

FLUCTUATE

Synonym deflect, facilitate, vary, deviate

Antonym stable, resolute, constant, inalterable

FLOURISH

Synonym prosper, triumph, thrive, blossom

Antonym decay, collapse, wither, deteriorate

FLIMSY

Synonym trifling, transparent, brittle, unsubstantial

Antonym firm, tenacious, durable, retentive

FLEETING

Synonym transient, temporary, ephemeral, transitory

Antonym enduring, eternal, perpetual, unceasing

FIDELITY

Synonym loyalty, trustworthiness, obedience, devotion

Antonym treachery, unfaithfulness, chicanery, defiance


FICKLE

Synonym wavering, unreliable, unsteady, volatile

Antonym resolute, determined, inalterable, invariable

FEUD

Synonym strife, quarrel, row, contention

Antonym fraternity, harmony, reconciliation, recompose

FEROCIOUS

Synonym untamed, barbarous, fierce, dangerous

Antonym gentle, innocent, benevolent, sympathetic

FEEBLE

Synonym weak, frail, impotent, defenceless

Antonym strong, robust, vigorous, resolute

FATIGUE

Synonym weariness, exhaustion, exertion, tiredness

Antonym vigour, liveliness, vivacity, briskness

FANTASY

Synonym imagination, vision, image, visualization

Antonym reality, substantiality, actuality, existence

FANTASTIC

Synonym fanciful, uncommon, imaginary, marvellous

Antonym ordinary, normal, customary, common

FANATICAL

Synonym narrow minded, stubborn, orthodox, biased

Antonym liberal, tolerant, unprejudiced, generous

FALTER

Synonym fluctuate, demur, dither, waver

Antonym persist, endure, stable, unerring

FALLACY

Synonym delusion, mistake, deception, illusion


Antonym veracity, truth, honesty, certainty

FACSIMILE

Synonym miniature, reproduction, copy, replica

Antonym distinction, dissimilarity, novelty, originality

FABULOUS

Synonym legendry, amazing, remarkable, marvellous

Antonym historical, common, mediocre, substantial

FACILE

Synonym dexterous, quick, skilful, effortless

Antonym clumsy, slow, labourious, arduous

GUILE

Synonym cunning, deceit, duplicity, chicanery

Antonym honesty, frankness, sincerity, integrity

GRUDGE

Synonym hatred, aversion, unwilling, objection

Antonym benevolence, affection, goodwill, kindness

GRISLY

Synonym disgusting, atrocious, monstrous, loathsome

Antonym pleasing, attractive, beautiful, alluring

GRACIOUS

Synonym courteous, beneficent, magnificent, dignified

Antonym rude, unforgiving, discourteous, uncourtly

GORGEOUS

Synonym magnificent, dazzling, brilliant, grand

Antonym dull, unpretentious, modest, plain

GLUT

Synonym stuff, satiate, overflow, cram

Antonym reduce, abstain, moderate, restrain


GLOOM

Synonym obscurity, darkness, dejection, disillusion

Antonym delight, mirth, exhilaration, joviality

GIGANTIC

Synonym huge, enormous, immense, monstrous

Antonym small, diminutive, miniature, slight

GENUINE

Synonym real, authentic, creative, original

Antonym deceptive, spurious, imitative, derivative

GENIAL

Synonym cheerful, pleasant, joyful, affable

Antonym sullen, dismal, morose, melancholy

GENEROUS

Synonym liberal, unselfish, benevolent, hospitable

Antonym miserly, stingy, covetous, greedy

GARRULOUS

Synonym loquacious, talkative, communicative, informative

Antonym reserved, quiet, taciturn, reticent

GALLANT

Synonym heroic, intrepid, valorous, chivalrous

Antonym coward, timid, craven, base

GAUDY

Synonym garish, brilliant, glittering, tawdry

Antonym faded, dull, sober, solemn

HUSTLE

Synonym hurry, haste, bustle, activity

Antonym lull, quiet, idle, motionless

HYPOCRISY

Synonym deception, affectation, trickery, illusion


Antonym sincerity, integrity, honesty, ingenuousness

HIDEOUS

Synonym frightful, shocking, abominable, monstrous

Antonym attractive, alluring, splendid, appealing

HERETIC

Synonym nonconformist, secularist, dissident, offender

Antonym conformable, adaptable, religious, believer

HAZARD

Synonym presumption, danger, peril, risk

Antonym conviction, security, assurance, certainly

HAUGHTY

Synonym arrogant, pompous, obstinate, imperious

Antonym humble, submissive, modest, inoffensive

HARASS

Synonym irritable, molest, suppress, tyranny

Antonym assist, comfort, tolerant, connive

HAPLESS

Synonym unfortunate, ill-fated, hostile, doomed

Antonym fortunate, lucky, favoured, satisfied

HAPHAZARD

Synonym random, sudden, unsorted, reckless

Antonym deliberate, considered, thoughtful, discerning

HAMPER

Synonym retard, prevent, hinder, obstruct

Antonym promote, facilitate, foster, assist

HAGGARD

Synonym exhausted, lean, emaciated, gaunt

Antonym exuberant, active, lively, robust


HOMELY

Synonym plain, coarse, unadorned, simple

Antonym suave, polished, dignified, refined

HAIL

Synonym greet, welcome, acclaim, honour

Antonym disregard, belittle, avoid, despise

HEINOUS

Synonym outrageous, vile, awful, wicked

Antonym righteous, pleasing, exquisite, appealing

IRREPRESSIBLE

Synonym irresistible, unconfined, unhindered, unshackled

Antonym composed, hesitant, submissive, grave

INVINCIBLE

Synonym unconquerable, impregnable, unsubdued, unbeatable

Antonym effeminate, languid, crippled, fragile

INTIMIDATE

Synonym frighten, dictate, hopeless, irresolute

Antonym console, encourage, appease, hearten

INTREPID

Synonym brave, courageous, valorous, chivalrous

Antonym sacred, frightened, timid, cowardly

INTRICATE

Synonym tangled, complicated, formidable, arduous

Antonym regulated, orderly, manageable, ductile

INTRIGUE

Synonym scheme, conspiracy, manipulation, counterplot

Antonym candour, sincerity, bluntness, honesty

INTRINSIC
Synonym genuine, fundamental, inherent, congenital

Antonym extraneous, incidental, extrinsic, derived

INVECTIVE

Synonym accusation, censure, malediction, denunciation

Antonym approval, acclamation, admiration, approbation

INSTIL

Synonym inculcate, inject, infuse, implant

Antonym eradicate, extract, eliminate, expel

INSOLVENT

Synonym indigent, destitute, bankrupt, defaulter

Antonym wealthy, solvent, affluent, substantial

INSIPID

Synonym tasteless, vapid, savourless, unflavoured

Antonym delicious, luscious, pungent, piquant

INSINUATE

Synonym communicate, allude, hint, suggest

Antonym conceal, camouflage, suppress, mask

INQUISITIVE

Synonym inquiring, curious, searching, studious

Antonym distracted, negligent, indifferent, impassive

INNOCUOUS

Synonym salutary, wholesome, innocent, harmless

Antonym deleterious, baneful, insanitary, injurious

INGENUOUS

Synonym undisguised, naïve, candid, guileless

Antonym wily, crafty, perfidious, treacherous

INFRINGE

Synonym violate, encroach, transgress, trespass

Antonym comply, concur, conform, observe


INEVITABLE

Synonym unavoidable, ascertained, imminent, substantial

Antonym unlikely, doubtful, indefinite, uncertain

INGENIOUS

Synonym deft, proficient, dexterous, adroit

Antonym unskilled, incompetent, immature, unqualified

INDULGE

Synonym gratify, pamper, comfort, satisfy

Antonym annoy, trouble, torment, displease

INDOLENT

Synonym lazy, listless, languid, sluggish

Antonym energetic, vivacious, prompt, agile

INDISPENSABLE

Synonym essential, expedient, requisite, unavoidable

Antonym superfluous, redundant, needless, tranquility

INDIGNATION

Synonym resentment, ire, wrath, rage

Antonym modesty, tranquility, forbearance, equanimity

INDIGENCE

Synonym privation, destitution, insolvency, penury

Antonym affluence, abundance, opulence, luxury

INCONGRUOUS

Synonym inappropriate, absurd, ridiculous, awkward

Antonym compatible, harmonious, homogeneous, consistent

INCOMPETENT

Synonym inefficient, unskilled, immature, unqualified

Antonym dexterous, skilled, ingenious, competent

INCLINATION
Synonym disposition, affection, proneness, propensity

Antonym neutrality, indifference, apathy, unresponsive

INCITE

Synonym instigate, provoke, motivate, arouse

Antonym defer, discourage, restrain, dissuade

INCENTIVE

Synonym motive, allurement, inducement, spur

Antonym dissuasion, reluctance, deterrence, discouragement

IMPUTE

Synonym attribute, ascribe, charge, indict

Antonym exculpate, support, vindicate, excuse

IMPUDENCE

Synonym sauciness, impertinence, insolence, arrogance

Antonym submissiveness, modesty, humility, meekness

IMPIOUS

Synonym irreligious, unholy, irreverent, hypocritical

Antonym pious, devout, spiritual, venerate

IMPETUOUS

Synonym violent, impulsive, imprudence, indiscretion

Antonym considerate, composed, discretion, prudence

IMPEDIMENT

Synonym hurdle, obstruction, hindrance, retardation

Antonym assistance, concurrence, deliverance, aid

IMPARTIAL

Synonym just, unbiased, equitable, evenhanded

Antonym prejudiced, biased, unjust, inequitable

IMPART

Synonym divulge, bestow, inform, convey

Antonym withhold, conceal, suppress, deny


IMPAIR

Synonym diminish, deteriorate, decompose, worsen

Antonym restore, revive, resurrect, survive

IMMUNITY

Synonym prerogative, privilege, exemption, non-liability

Antonym blame, censure, prescription, interdiction

IMMINENT

Synonym impending, brewing, overhanging, approaching

Antonym distant, receding, retreating, withdrawing

IMMERSE

Synonym submerge, involve, descend, drown

Antonym emerge, uncover, restore, recover

IMMENSE

Synonym huge, enormous, gigantic, colossal

Antonym puny, insignificant, paltry, trifling

IMMACULATE

Synonym unsullied, spotless, untarnished, untainted

Antonym defiled, tarnished, obscene, profane

IMBECILE

Synonym weak, senile, feeble, unsound

Antonym sane, sagacious, astute, wise

IMAGINARY

Synonym illusory, visionary, insubstantial, subjective

Antonym factual, tangible, genuine, evident

IGNORANCE

Synonym illiteracy, darkness, unawareness, unconsciousness

Antonym knowledge, enlightenment, apprehension, recognition

IGNOMINIOUS
Synonym disgraceful, shameful, dishonourable, scandalous

Antonym dignified, distinguished, creditable, stately

JUVENILE

Synonym young, tender, youthful, adolescent

Antonym dotage, antiquated, senile, old

JUSTIFY

Synonym defend, exculpate, warrant, vindicate

Antonym impute, arraign, accuse, incriminate

JUST

Synonym honest, impartial, righteous, upright

Antonym unequal, unfair, discriminatory, unseasonable

JUDICIOUS

Synonym thoughtful, prudent, discerning, discriminating

Antonym irrational, foolish, misconception, fatuous

JUBILANT

Synonym rejoicing, triumphant, gay, cheerful

Antonym melancholy, depressing, gloomy, despondent

JOVIAL

Synonym frolicsome, cheerful, merry, exultant

Antonym solemn, morose, malcontent, sad

JADED

Synonym tired, exhausted, fatigued, languish

Antonym renewal, recreation, restorative, refreshed

JEJUNE

Synonym dull, boring, uninteresting, monotonous

Antonym interesting, exciting, piquant, thrilling

KINDRED

Synonym relation, species, relative, affinity


Antonym unrelated, dissimilar, heterogeneous, disparate

KEEN

Synonym sharp, poignant, eager, acute

Antonym vapid, insipid, blunt, undesiring

KNAVE

Synonym dishonest, scoundrel, vagabond, rogue

Antonym paragon, innocent, benefactor, idealist

KNELL

Synonym death knell, last blow, demolish, suppress

Antonym reconstruction, rediscovery, procreation, resurrection

KNOTTY

Synonym complicated, difficult, arduous, onerous

Antonym simple, manageable, tractable, flexible

LUXURIANT

Synonym profuse, abundant, dense, plentiful

Antonym scanty, meagre, inadequate, deficient

LUSCIOUS

Synonym palatable, delicious, delectable, delightful

Antonym unsavoury, tart, sharp, sour

LURE

Synonym attract, entice, tempt, induce

Antonym repel, dissuade, confute, threaten

LUNACY

Synonym delusion, insanity, madness, imbecility

Antonym normalcy, sanity, sagacity, shrewdness

LUDICROUS

Synonym absurd, bizarre, preposterous, grotesque

Antonym balanced, congruous, consistent, solemn

LUCID
Synonym sound, rational, coherent, sane,

Antonym obscure, hidden, incomprehensible, unintelligible

LISTLESS

Synonym lazy, inattentive, spiritless, incurious

Antonym brisk, attentive, diligent, agile

LINGER

Synonym loiter, prolong, hesitate, delay

Antonym hasten, quicken, dart, hurry

LIBERATE

Synonym emancipate, rescue, unshackle, absolve

Antonym suppress, manacle, obstruct, detain

LIBERAL

Synonym magnanimous, hospitality, generous, benevolence

Antonym stingy, niggardly, malevolent, malicious

LIABLE

Synonym accountable, bound, responsible, likely

Antonym unaccountable, apt to, irresponsible, exempt

LENIENT

Synonym compassionate, merciful, moderate, tolerant

Antonym cruel, severe, violent, vehement

LAX

Synonym slack, careless, negligence, indifferent

Antonym firm, reliable, meticulous, scrupulous

LAVISH

Synonym abundant, excessive, profuse, extravagant

Antonym scarce, deficient, frugal, conserve

LASSITUDE

Synonym languor, tiredness, weariness, lethargy


Antonym vivacity, agility, animate, lively

LAUDABLE

Synonym deserving, honourable, praiseworthy, acceptable

Antonym vicious, blame worthy, venomous, condemnable

LANGUID

Synonym pensive, lethargic, exhausted, fatigued

Antonym lively, animated, refreshed, restored

LAMENT

Synonym grieve, deplore, regret, bemoan

Antonym amuse, entertain, enliven, solace

LAG

Synonym retard, falter, linger, dawdle

Antonym quicken, accelerate, expedite, spurt

LACONIC

Synonym brief, condensed, concise, compact

Antonym dilated, profuse, diffuse wordy

MUTUAL

Synonym joint, identical, correlative, reciprocal

Antonym separate, distinct, divergent, individual

MUTINOUS

Synonym recalcitrant, insurgent, unruly, revolutionary

Antonym submissive, faithful, compliant, loyal

MURKY

Synonym dusky, dreary, dismal, bleak

Antonym bright, shining, luminous, radiant

MUNIFICENT

Synonym liberal, hospitable, benevolent, kind

Antonym frugal, penurious, moderate, economical


MULTITUDE

Synonym crowd, throng, mass, swarm

Antonym minority, handful, paucity, scarcity

MOROSE

Synonym surly, sulky, sullen, depressed

Antonym sprightly, animated, buoyant, blithe

MONOTONOUS

Synonym irksome, tedious, humdrum, insipid

Antonym varied, pleasant, appealing, captivating

MOMENTOUS

Synonym notable, eventful, consequential, stirring

Antonym trivial, insignificant, commonplace, immaterial

MOLLIFY

Synonym appease, assuage, relieve, mitigate

Antonym irritate, infuriate, aggravate, exasperate

MOLEST

Synonym pester, harass, vex, misbehave

Antonym console, soothe, comfort, cheer

MODEST

Synonym reserved, unpretentious, humble, courteous

Antonym audacious, arrogant, pompous, vain

MODERATE

Synonym limited, reasonable, lenient, temperate

Antonym excessive, extravagant, violent, vehement

MITIGATE

Synonym alleviate, relieve, lessen, assuage

Antonym augment, enhance, intensify, aggravate

MIRACULOUS

Synonym marvelous, extraordinary, astounding, amazing


Antonym ordinary, trivial, familiar, natural

MINUTE

Synonym diminutive, miniature, small, microscopic

Antonym large, colossal, stupendous, immense

METTLE

Synonym courage, determination, stamina, spirit

Antonym timidity, fear, cowardice, diffident

MERITORIOUS

Synonym commendable, admirable, deserving, praiseworthy

Antonym unworthy, infamous, disreputable, culpable

MERCURIAL

Synonym variable, changeable, unstable, erratic

Antonym stable, constant, steady, steadfast

MENDACITY

Synonym falsehood, deception, perjury, perfidious

Antonym probity, honesty, veracity, candour

MELODIOUS

Synonym dulcet, musical, harmonious, sweet

Antonym grating, dissonant, discordant, rancour

NUMEROUS

Synonym profuse, various, multitude, plenteous

Antonym scarce, deficient, paucity, sparse

NULLIFY

Synonym cancel, annul, obliterate, invalidate

Antonym confirm, uphold, empower, endorse

NOXIOUS

Synonym baneful, injurious, pernicious, disastrous

Antonym healing, profitable, innocuous, salubrious


NOVICE

Synonym tyro, beginner, debutant, apprentice

Antonym veteran, ingenious, experienced, mentor

NOURISH

Synonym sustain, nurture, tend, foster

Antonym exhaust, starve, weaken, enervate

NONCHALANT

Synonym indifferent, negligent, uncaring, heedless

Antonym attentive, considerate, vigilant, scrupulous

NIMBLE

Synonym prompt, brisk, lively, agile

Antonym sluggish, languid, weary, tardy

NIGGARDLY

Synonym miserly, covetous, inadequacy, deficiency

Antonym generous, profuse, redundant, excessive

NEGLIGENT

Synonym inattentive, careless, heedless, perfunctory

Antonym vigilant, careful, considerate, alert

NEFARIOUS

Synonym detestable, atrocious, heinous, unlawful

Antonym commendable, worthy, upright, inoffensive

NAUSEOUS

Synonym unsavoury, loathsome, abominable, repellent

Antonym commendable, worthy, benevolent, inoffensive

NATIVE

Synonym original, vernacular, indigenous, aboriginal

Antonym alien, extraneous, exotic, foreign

NASTY

Synonym offensive, defiled, malevolent, malignant


Antonym pleasing, gratifying, benevolent, attractive

NOMINAL

Synonym trifling, insubstantial, bare, negligible

Antonym substantial, considerable, excessive, exorbitant

OVERWROUGHT

Synonym excited, agitated, fervent, intense

Antonym quiet, tranquil, composed, cool

OVERWHELM

Synonym triumph, subjugate, overpower, vanquish

Antonym flounder, falter, restore, impotent

OVERSIGHT

Synonym omission, error, fault, slip

Antonym precision, observance, circumspection, caution

OVERBEARING

Synonym oppressive, domineering, intimidating, despotic

Antonym submissive, humble, lenient, forbearing

OUTRAGE

Synonym offence, maltreatment, assault, irreverent

Antonym praise, favour, esteem, reverence

OUTBREAK

Synonym eruption, insurrection, explosion, outburst

Antonym compliance, subjection, passivity, harmony

OSTENTATION

Synonym display, pretension, vaunt, pomposity

Antonym modesty, constraint, diffidence, economy

OSTENSIBLE

Synonym apparent, evident, obvious, overt

Antonym concealed, covert, obscure, vague


ORNAMENTAL

Synonym decorative, adorned, glamorous, picturesque

Antonym unseemly, plain, blemished, disfigured

ORDAIN

Synonym order, impose, prescribe, proclaim

Antonym revoke, abolish, violate, abrogate

ORACULAR

Synonym cryptic, vague, enigmatic, profound

Antonym lucid, distinct, intelligible, unambiguous

OPAQUE

Synonym filmy, dim, obscure, shady

Antonym transparent, bright, translucent, revealing

ONEROUS

Synonym arduous, troublesome, inconvenient, formidable

Antonym facile, agreeable, uncomplicated, flexible

OMINOUS

Synonym threatening, inauspicious, forebode, menacing

Antonym consoling, auspicious, propitious, comforting

OFFSPRING

Synonym descendants, siblings, posterity, progeny

Antonym ancestors, forefathers, pedigree, progenitors

OFFENSIVE

Synonym abhorrent, arrogant, insolent, impudent

Antonym docile compliant, courteous, captivating

ODIOUS

Synonym abhorrent, obnoxious, prejudice, malevolent

Antonym engaging, fascinating, endearing, captivating

OCCULT

Synonym latent, ambiguous, esoteric, elusive


Antonym intelligible, transparent, fathomable, scrutable

OBVIOUS

Synonym evident, apparent, distinct, conspicuous

Antonym obscure, ambiguous, indiscernible, confusing

OBSTRUCT

Synonym impede, prevent, restrain, retard

Antonym hasten, encourage, expedite, promote

OBSTINATE

Synonym stubborn, resolute, unyielding, obdurate

Antonym submissive, obedient, amenable, pliable

OBSOLETE

Synonym outworn, archaic, antiquated, obsolescent

Antonym modern, novel, vogue, contemporary

OBSEQUIOUS

Synonym slavish, servile, sycophantic, subservient

Antonym insolent, arrogant, defiant, assertive

OBNOXIOUS

Synonym pernicious, detestable, abhorrent, offensive

Antonym attractive, gratifying, beneficial, desirable

OBJECTIVE

Synonym goal, purpose, intention, resolve

Antonym origin, inception, deviating, subjective

PUNGENT

Synonym acute, penetrating, sharp, strong

Antonym mild, soothing, pleasant, palatable

PUERILE

Synonym shallow, immature, childish, trivial

Antonym wise, farsighted, profound, sensible


PRUDENT

Synonym cautious, discreet, judicious, circumspect

Antonym impetuous, unwise, reckless, rash

PROVOKE

Synonym inflame, incite, agitate, aggravate

Antonym pacify, comfort, dissuade, placate

PROTRACT

Synonym prolong, delay, stretch, procrastinate

Antonym abbreviate, curtail, abridge, compress

PROSCRIBE

Synonym prohibit, exclude, ban, forbid

Antonym solicit, include, permit, sanction

PROPITIATE

Synonym appease, soothe, pacify, placate

Antonym aggravate, annoy, scorn, displease

PROMULGATE

Synonym declare, proclaim, notify, announce

Antonym reserve, suppress, disguise, withhold

PROMISCUOUS

Synonym confused, indiscriminate, casual, random,

Antonym regular, discriminate, orderly, select

PROFUSE

Synonym lavish, abundant, generous, plentiful

Antonym scarce, scanty, meagre, paucity

PROFLIGATE

Synonym dissolute, degenerate, immoral, flagitious

Antonym virtuous, upright, moral, ethical

PRODIGY
Synonym miracle, marvel, wonder, extraordinary

Antonym normal, average, mediocre, common

PRODIGIOUS

Synonym vast, enormous, immense, huge

Antonym unimpressive, diminutive, slight, puny

PRESUMPTUOUS

Synonym presuming, arrogant, affected, insolent

Antonym unassuming, modest, bashful, unobtrusive

PREMATURE

Synonym precious, untimely, mistimed, inopportune

Antonym belated, opportune, timely, mellow

PREDICAMENT

Synonym plight, dilemma, fix, quandary

Antonym resolution, confidence, firmness, certainty

PRECARIOUS

Synonym doubtful, insecure, unreliable, uncertain

Antonym assured, undeniable, reliable, substantial

POMPOUS

Synonym haughty, arrogant, flamboyant, florid

Antonym unpretentious, humble, coy, modest

POISE

Synonym equanimity, composure, equilibrium, patience

Antonym excitement, vehemence, frenzy, outburst

PLIGHT

Synonym predicament, perplexity, adversity, difficulty

Antonym facility, confidence, certainty, assurance

PLIANT

Synonym docile, amenable, pliable, submissive

Antonym defiant, adamant, rigid, obdurate


PIQUE

Synonym offence, resentment, indignation, displeasure

Antonym joy, rejoice, gratification, pleasure

PIQUANT

Synonym interesting, charming, tasteful, exciting

Antonym insipid, nauseating, unpalatable, unsavoury

PILLAGE

Synonym ransack, ravage, despoil, plunder

Antonym recompense, recover, redeem, restoration

PERVERSE

Synonym petulant, obstinate, stubborn, unyielding

Antonym complacent, docile, willing, consenting

PERTNESS

Synonym flippancy, impudence, impertinence, petulance

Antonym modesty, diffidence, subservient, obedient

PERSPICUITY

Synonym transparency, discernment, lucidity, intelligibility

Antonym perplexity, intricacy, obscurity, vagueness

PERSEVERANCE

Synonym persistence, endurance, tenacity, steadfastness

Antonym indolence, lethargy, stupor, sloth

PERSECUTE

Synonym torment, harass, intimidate, domineer

Antonym recompense, redress, comfort, console

PERPLEX

Synonym puzzle, confound, frustrate, baffle

Antonym convince, ascertain, confident, assure

PERPETUAL
Synonym uninterrupted, lasting, perennial, incessant

Antonym passing, transient, ephemeral, fleeting

PERIL

Synonym hazard, danger, jeopardy, compulsory

Antonym caution, security, safely, assurance

PEREMPTORY

Synonym overbearing, absolute, arbitrary, compulsory

Antonym tolerant, indecisive, optional, indulgent

PENETRATE

Synonym pierce, perforate, insert, infiltrate

Antonym discharge, leak, seep emerge

PEEVISH

Synonym perverse, sullen, irritable, fretful

Antonym suave, amiable, polite, pleasant

PEERLESS

Synonym matchless, unrivalled, unique, surpassing

Antonym mediocre, commonplace, inferior, imperfect

PARAMOUNT

Synonym foremost, eminent, supreme, unrivalled

Antonym trivial, inferior, subsidiary, ordinary

PANIC

Synonym apprehension, dismay, alarm, dread

Antonym calm, confidence, security, tranquility

PAMPER

Synonym spoil, indulge, flatter, please

Antonym chasten, correct, deny, disparage

PALPABLE

Synonym distinct, prominent, plain, concrete

Antonym concealed, obscure, intangible, covert


PALLIATE

Synonym extenuate, moderate, alleviate, soften

Antonym denounce, condemn, reproach, reprehend

PLACID

Synonym tranquil, calm, compose, unruffled

Antonym turbulent, hostile, agitated, volatile

QUESTIONABLE

Synonym uncertain, disputable, dubious, unverifiable

Antonym positive, authentic, reliable, substantial

QUELL

Synonym subdue, reduce, suppress, extinguish

Antonym exacerbate, agitate, foment, instigate

QUAINT

Synonym queer, strange, odd, ridiculous

Antonym familiar, usual, common, normal

QUACK

Synonym impostor, deceiver, dissembler, knave

Antonym upright, unfeigned, trained, genuine

QUIBBLE

Synonym equivocate, prevaricate, evade, dissemble

Antonym unfeign, plain, scrupulous, conscientious

QUASH

Synonym abrogate, annul, cancel, revoke

Antonym uphold, empower, authorize, permit

QUARANTINE

Synonym isolate, separate, seclude, screened

Antonym gregarious, amiable, sociable, companionable

RUTHLESS
Synonym remorseless, inhuman, savage, unrelenting

Antonym compassionate, lenient, benevolent, humanitarian

RUSTIC

Synonym pastoral, bucolic, rural, uncivilized

Antonym cultured, refined, urban, urbane

ROUT

Synonym defeat, overthrow, vanquish, subjugate

Antonym succumb, withdraw, retreat, consolidate

RIGHTEOUS

Synonym virtuous, honest, upright, just

Antonym unjust, immortal, unprincipled, unfair

REVERENCE

Synonym respect, esteem, regard, veneration

Antonym disrespect, dishonour, affront, offence

REVEAL

Synonym disclose, expose, unfold, divulge

Antonym hide, conceal, confine, cover

RETRACT

Synonym recant, repudiate, revoke, withdraw

Antonym confirm, assert, declare, affirm

REMOTE

Synonym inaccessible, farther, distant, slight

Antonym adjoining, adjacent, proximate, contiguous

REMORSE

Synonym regret, penitence, deplore, lament

Antonym ruthless, obduracy, pitiless, relentless

RESENTMENT

Synonym displeasure, wrath, ire, bitterness


Antonym content, cheer, pleasure, agreement

RESCIND

Synonym annul, abrogate, revoke, repeal

Antonym delegate, permit, authorize, propose

REPULSIVE

Synonym repellent, forbidding, hideous, detestable

Antonym agreeable, enticing, attractive, alluring

REPUGNANT

Synonym hostile, offensive, disagreeable, distasteful

Antonym agreeable, pleasant, friendly, tasteful

REMONSTRATE

Synonym censure, protest, argue, expostulate

Antonym agree, laud, endorse, commend

REMNANT

Synonym residue, piece, part, remainder

Antonym entire, whole, complete, unbroken

RELINQUISH

Synonym forsake, abandon, surrender, abdicate

Antonym persist, continue, occupy, hold

REDRESS

Synonym relief, restoration, remedy, repair

Antonym retribution, forfeiture, harm, degenerate

REDEEM

Synonym recover, liberate, fulfill, rescue

Antonym lose, barter, neglect, conserve

RAZE

Synonym demolish, destroy, annihilate, dismantle

Antonym restore, construct, repair, build

RAVISH
Synonym captivate, enchant, seize, charm

Antonym disgust, annoy, displease, oppress

RAVAGE

Synonym devastate, destroy, ruin, despoil

Antonym restore, organize, reconstruct, renovate

RATIFY

Synonym consent, approve, endorse, corroborate

Antonym deny, contradict, dissent, oppose

RAPTURE

Synonym bliss, delight, pleasure, ecstasy

Antonym melancholy, distress, sorrow, agonize

RAPID

Synonym swift, fast, speedy, accelerate

Antonym sluggish, lethargic, languid, listless

RANCOUR

Synonym hatred, malice, resentment, bitterness

Antonym love, regards, respect, friendliness

RADIANCE

Synonym glow, brilliance, splendour, gleaming

Antonym dullness, shady, overcast, dusky

SYCOPHANT

Synonym parasite, flatterer, cringing, servile

Antonym devoted, loyal, truthful, faithful

SWAY

Synonym influence, control, command, power

Antonym impotence, futility, disability, incapacity

SUPERFLUOUS

Synonym excessive, surplus, redundant, unnecessary


Antonym scanty, inadequate, dearth, scarce

SUPERFICIAL

Synonym partial, shallow, cursory, flimsy

Antonym profound, discerning, substantial, deep

SUBVERT

Synonym overthrow, suppress, demolish, sabotage

Antonym accomplish, sustain, generate, organize

SUBSTANTIAL

Synonym durable, lasting, concrete, tangible

Antonym tenuous, abstract, fragile, immaterial

SUBSEQUENT

Synonym consequent, following, later, afterwards

Antonym preceding, previous, prior, earlier

STUPOR

Synonym lethargy, insensibility, unconsciousness, coma

Antonym consciousness, sensibility, sensitive, feeling

STERN

Synonym harsh, severe, austere, rigorous

Antonym lenient, considerate, benevolent, generous

STAIN

Synonym blemish, tarnish, disgrace, stigma

Antonym honour, purify, virtuous, noble

STABLE

Synonym abiding, lasting, steadfast, constant

Antonym erratic, wavering, unsteady, restless

SQUALID

Synonym dirty, soiled, filthy, odious

Antonym attractive, tidy, polished, spruce

SPURIOUS
Synonym counterfeit, adulterated, fake, fraudulent

Antonym genuine, positive, original, sincere

SPORADIC

Synonym intermittent, scattered, isolated, infrequent

Antonym incessant, frequent, constant, regular

SPONTANEOUS

Synonym unforced, instinctive, sudden, unintentional

Antonym intended, devised, premeditated, intentional

SOLICIT

Synonym entreat, implore, approach, accost

Antonym protest, oppose, prohibit, disapprove

SNEER

Synonym mock, scorn, despise, spurn

Antonym flatter, praise, encourage, laud

SLANDER

Synonym defame, malign, detract, despise

Antonym applaud, approve, commend, exalt

SINISTER

Synonym woeful, disastrous, evil, ruinous

Antonym auspicious, fortunate, propitious, harmless

SHREWD

Synonym running, observant, crafty, artful

Antonym thoughtless, rash, simple, imbecile

SHALLOW

Synonym trivial, slight, superficial, insubstantial

Antonym profound, wise, substantial, deep

SHABBY

Synonym miserable, impoverished, deteriorated, impaired


Antonym prosperous, thriving, restoring, flourishing

SCANTY

Synonym scarce, insufficient, paucity, sparseness

Antonym lavish, luxuriant, multitude, several

SCANDAL

Synonym disgrace, disrepute, indignity, defamation

Antonym praise, admiration, flattery, adulation

SAUCY

Synonym impudent, insolent, brazen, impertinent

Antonym modest, humble, esteem, meek

SARCASTIC

Synonym derisive, ironical, sardonic, invective

Antonym courteous, complaisant, gracious, polite

SANGUINE

Synonym hopeful, optimistic, buoyant, confident

Antonym despondent, pessimistic, depressed, despairing

SALUTARY

Synonym wholesome, salubrious, healthful, beneficial

Antonym harmful, deleterious, pernicious, ruinous

TYRO

Synonym beginner, learner, novice, debutant

Antonym proficient, veteran, adept, connoisseur

TUMULTUOUS

Synonym uproarious, violent, disorderly, riotous

Antonym peaceful, passive, orderly, harmonious

TRIVIAL

Synonym trifling, insignificant, frivolous, worthless

Antonym significant, important, consequential, essential


TRITE

Synonym ordinary, commonplace, stale, hackneyed

Antonym interesting, extraordinary, becoming, proper

TRENCHANT

Synonym assertive, forceful, sharp, spirited

Antonym feeble, ambiguous, shallow, vacillating

TREACHEROUS

Synonym faithless, deceitful, disloyal, unreliable

Antonym faithful, reliable, dependable, trustworthy

TRANSIENT

Synonym temporal, transitory, fleeting, passing

Antonym lasting, enduring, perpetual, immortal

TRANQUIL

Synonym peaceful, composed, calm, placid

Antonym violent, furious, restless, distracting

TORTURE

Synonym torment, agony, pang, oppress

Antonym comfort, consolation, pleasure, delight

TIMID

Synonym modest, humble, diffident, apprehensive

Antonym bold, intrepid, undaunted, courageous

THRONG

Synonym assembly, gathering, congregation, crowd

Antonym dispersion, scattering, handful, sparsity

TENACIOUS

Synonym resolved, resolute, determined, dogged

Antonym vacillating, timid, wavering, unstable

TEMPERATE

Synonym cool, moderate, reasonable, lenient


Antonym boisterous, vehement, violent, excessive

TEMERITY

Synonym boldness, audacity, imprudence, indiscretion

Antonym discretion, prudence, caution, wisdom

TEDIOUS

Synonym wearisome, irksome, tiring, monotonous

Antonym exhilarating, lively, delightful, diverting

TAINTED

Synonym contaminated, corrupt, vitiated, polluted

Antonym unblemished, wholesome, restorative, pure

TACITURN

Synonym reserved, uncommunicative, silent, reticent

Antonym talkative, loquacious, garrulous, extrovert

TABOO

Synonym prohibit, prevent, forbid, ban

Antonym permit, sanction, consent, license

UTTERLY

Synonym completely, entirely, extremely, wholly

Antonym deficient, incomplete, insufficient, partial

USURP

Synonym seize, wrest, encroach, coup

Antonym restore, compensate, grant, reinstate

UNSEEMLY

Synonym undesirable, inappropriate, uncouth, awkward

Antonym becoming, acceptable, decorous, admirable

UNGAINLY

Synonym clumsy, unskilled, immature, slovenly

Antonym active, expert, skilful, dexterous


UNCOUTH

Synonym awkward, ungraceful, inelegant, vulgar

Antonym elegant, graceful, distinguished, shapely

UMBRAGE

Synonym resentment, bitterness, dissatisfaction, offence

Antonym sympathy, goodwill, amity, esteem

VULGAR

Synonym inelegant, offensive, nasty, ungraceful

Antonym refined, graceful, elegant, civil

VOUCH

Synonym confirm, consent, approve, endorse

Antonym repudiate, prohibit, recant, retract

VOLATILE

Synonym light, changing, transient, temporal

Antonym heavy, ponderous, perpetual, stable

VIGILANT

Synonym cautious, alert, wary, circumspect

Antonym careless, negligent, inattentive, casual

VICIOUS

Synonym corrupt, obnoxious, degraded, demoralized

Antonym noble, virtuous, innocent, under-filed

VIBRATE

Synonym swing, oscillate, fluctuate, undulate

Antonym cease, pause, rest, discontinue

VENOM

Synonym poison, resentment, malevolence, rancour

Antonym antidote, remedy, benevolent, sympathetic

VENERABLE

Synonym esteemed, honoured, respectable, worthy


Antonym unworthy, immature, degrade, degenerate

VANITY

Synonym conceit, pretension, immodesty, pride

Antonym modesty, humility, meek, bashful

VALOUR

Synonym bravery, prowess, heroism, chivalry

Antonym fear, cowardice, unmanliness

VALID

Synonym sound, authentic, genuine, reliable

Antonym fallacious, deceptive, dubious, uncertain

VALIANT

Synonym brave, gallant, courageous, chivalrous

Antonym fearful, afraid, coward, dastardly

VAGRANT

Synonym idle, roaming, wanderer, roving

Antonym steady, settled, stationary, stable

WAIVE

Synonym relinquish, remove, abjure, renounce

Antonym impose, clamp, grasp, retain

WARY

Synonym cautious, circumspect, prudent, chary

Antonym heedless, negligent, impulsive, reckless

WICKED

Synonym immoral, dissolute, vicious, nefarious

Antonym virtuous, ethical, innocent, noble

WITHHOLD

Synonym reserve, restrain, hamper, retard

Antonym emancipate, liberate, dispense, release


WANE

Synonym decline, dwindle, decrease, deteriorate

Antonym ameliorate, rise, revive, wax

WAYWARD

Synonym volatile, capricious, unstable, inconstant

Antonym stable, determined, resolute, straight

WILT

Synonym wither, perish, deteriorate, smother

Antonym revive, bloom, refresh, restore

WIELD

Synonym use, exercise, exert, employ

Antonym abstain, avoid, forbear, forgo

WAN

Synonym pale, fade, discolour, feeble

Antonym bright, healthy, colourful, gaudy

WILFUL

Synonym stubborn, obstinate, obdurate, inexorable

Antonym amenable, irresolute, pliable, yielding

YOKE

Synonym connect, harness, hitch, shackle

Antonym liberate, release, detach, disconnect

YIELD

Synonym surrender, abdicate, succumb, consent

Antonym resist, protest, prohibit, forbid

YELL

Synonym shout, shriek, exclaim, gesticulate

Antonym suppress, whisper, muffled, muted

YEARN
Synonym languish, crave, require, pine

Antonym content, unwanted, satisfied, gratified

YAWN

Synonym gape, sleepy, slumber, doze

Antonym close, active, brisk, wakeful

ZIGZAG

Synonym oblique, crooked, winding, wayward

Antonym straight, even, direct, unbent

ZEST

Synonym delight, enthusiasm, various, energetic

Antonym disgust, passive, detriment, languid

ZENITH

Synonym summit, apex, maximum, pinnacle

Antonym nadir, base, bottom, floor

ZEALOT

Synonym fanatic, partisan, bigot, chauvinist

Antonym tolerant, liberal, blasphemy, impious

ZEAL

Synonym eagerness, fervour, enthusiasm, ardour

Antonym apathy, lethargy, indifference, reluctant

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