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Synonyms And Antonyms List

Words

Synonyms – Same Meaning

Antonyms – Opposites

Abate

Moderate, decrease

Aggravate

Adhere

Comply, observe

Condemn, disjoin

Abolish

Abrogate, annul

Setup, establish

Acumen

Awareness, brilliance

Stupidity, ignorance

Abash

Disconcert, rattle

Uphold, Discompose

Absolve

Pardon, forgive

Compel, Accuse

Abjure

Forsake, renounce

Approve, Sanction

Abject

Despicable, servile

Commendable, Praiseworthy

Abound

Flourish, proliferate

Deficient, Destitute

Abortive

Vain, unproductive

Productive

Acrimony

Harshness, bitterness

Courtesy, Benevolence

Accord

Agreement, harmony

Discord

Adjunct

Joined, Added

Separated, Subtracted

Adversity

Misfortune, calamity

Prosperity, Fortune

Adherent

Follower, disciple

Rival, Adversary

Adamant

Stubborn, inflexible

Flexible, Soft

Admonish

Counsel, reprove

Approve, Applaud

Allay

Pacify, soothe

Aggravate, Excite

Alien

Foreigner, outsider

Native, Resident

Ascend

Climb Escalate

Descend, Decline

Alleviate

Abate, relieve

Aggravate, Enhance

Allure

Entice, fascinate

Repulse, Repel

Arraign

Incriminate, indict

Exculpate, Pardon

Amplify

Augment, deepen

Lessen, Contract

Axiom

Adage, truism

Absurdity, Blunder

Audacity

Boldness, Courage

Mildness, Cowardice

Authentic

Accurate, credible

Fictitious, unreal

Awkward

Rude, blundering

Adroit, clever

Barbarous

Frustrate, perplex

Civilized

Bleak

Grim, Austere

Bright, Pleasant

Bewitching

Alluring, charming

Repulsive, Repugnant

Baroque

Florid, gilt

Plain, unadorned

Brittle

Breakable, crisp

Tough, Enduring

Barrier

Barricade, Obstacle

Link, Assistance

Baffle

Astound, Faze

Facilitate, Clarify

Bustle

Commotion, Tumult

Slowness, Quiet

Barren

Desolate, Sterile

Damp, Fertile

Bawdy

Erotic, Coarse

Decent, Moral

Bind

Predicament

Release

Batty

Insane, silly

Sane

Benevolent

Benign, Generous

Malevolent, Miserly

Befogged

Becloud, Dim

Clear headed, Uncloud

Base

Vulgar, Coarse

Summit, Noble

Benign

Favorable, friendly

Malignant, Cruel

Busy

Active, Engaged

Idle, Lazy

Bleak

Austere, Blank

Bright, Cheerful

Bold

Adventurous

Timid

Boisterous

Clamorous, rowdy

Placid, Calm

Blunt

Dull, Insensitive

Keen, Sharp

Callous

obdurate, unfeeling

Compassionate, Tender

Capable

competent, able

Incompetent, Inept

Calamity

adversity, misfortune

Fortune

Calculating

Canny, Devious

Artless, honest

Calumny

defamation, aspersion

Commendation, Praise

Captivity

imprisonment, confinement

Freedom, Liberty

Captivate

Charm, fascinate

Disillusion offend

Chaste

virtuous, pure

Sullied, Lustful

Cease

terminate, desist

Begin, Originate

Compassion

kindness, sympathy

Cruelty, Barbarity

Chastise

punish, admonish

Cheer, encourage

Concede

yield, permit

Deny, reject

Comprise

include, contain

Reject, lack

Consent

agree, permit

Object Disagree

Concur

approve, agree

Differ, disagree

Consolidate

solidify, strengthen

Separate, Weaken

Consequence

effect, outcome

Origin, Start

Contempt

scorn, disregard

Regard, Praise

Conspicuous

prominent, obvious

Concealed, hidden

Contrary

dissimilar, conflicting

Similar, Alike

Contradict

deny, oppose

Approve, Confirm

Callous

Insensitive, indurated

Kind, merciful

Calm

Harmonious, unruffled

Stormy, turbulent

Candid

Blunt, bluff

Evasive

Camouflage

Cloak, disguise

Reveal

Carnal

Earthly, fleshly

Spiritual

Captivate

Beguile, bewitch

Repel

Celebrated

Acclaimed, lionized

Unknown, Inglorious

Catholic

Generic, liberal

Narrow- minded

Censure

Rebuke, reprimand

Praise, Acceptance

Cement

Plaster, mortar

Disintegrate

Clandestine

Covert, furtive

Open, Legal

Cheap

Competitive, Inexpensive

Dear, unreasonable

Coarse

Bawdy, Boorish

Fine, Chaste

Classic

Simple, Typical

Romantic, Unusual

Compact

Bunched, thick

Loose, Diffuse

Comic

Clown, Jester

Tragic, tragedian

Conceit

Egotism, Immodesty

Modesty

Compress

Abbreviate, Shrink

Amplify, Expand

Condemn

Castigate, Chide

Approve, Praise

Concord

Agreement, accord

Discord

Consolidate

Centralize, Fortify

Weaken

Confident

Bold, Undaunted

Diffident, cowardly

Creation

Formation, foundation

Destruction

Courtesy

Generosity, Reverence

Disdain, Rudeness

Cunning

Acute, Smart

Naive, Coarse

Decipher

interpret, reveal

Misinterpret, distort

Decay

Collapse, decompose

Flourish, Progress

Deceit

deception, artifice

Veracity, Sincerity

Defray

spend, pay

Disclaim, Repudiate

Defile

contaminate, pollute

Purify, sanctity

Demolish

Ruin, devastate

Repair, construct

Deliberate

cautious, intentional

Rash, Sudden

Deride

mock, taunt

Inspire, Encourage

Deprive

despoil, divest

Restore, Renew

Dissuade

Remonstrate, Counsel

Insite, Persuade

Disdain

detest, despise

Approve, praise

Dense

Opaque, piled

Sparse, brainy

Denounce

Blame, boycott

Defend

Despair

Depression, misery

Contentment, Hope

Derogatory

Sarcastic, critical

Laudatory, appreciative

Docile

Pliable, pliant

Headstrong, obstinate

Destructive

Catastrophic, pernicious

Creative, Constructive

Dwarf

Diminutive, Petite

Huge, Giant

Eclipse

Diminution, Dimming

Shine, eclipse

Eager

Keen, acquisitive

Indifferent, apathetic

Ecstasy

delight, exultation

Despair, Calamity

Eccentric

strange, abnormal

Natural, Conventional

Encumbrance

hindrance, obstacle

Incentive, stimulant

Efface

destroy, obliterate

Retain, Maintain

Eloquence

expression, fluency

Halting, Stammering

Enormous

colossal, mammoth

Diminutive, negligible

Endeavour

undertake, aspire

Cease, quit

Equivocal

uncertain, hazy

Obvious, lucid

Epitome

precise, example

Increment, expansion

Eradicate

destroy, exterminate

Secure, plant

Fallacy

delusion, mistake

Veracity, Truth

Fabricate

construct, produce

Destroy, Dismantle

Fanatical

narrow-minded, biased

Liberal, Tolerant

Falter

stumble, demur

Persist, Endure

Ferocious

cruel, fierce

Gentle, Sympathetic

Feeble

weak, frail

Strong, Robust

Fluctuate

deflect, vacillate

Stabilize, resolve

Feud

strife, quarrel

Harmony, fraternity

Fragile

weak, infirm

Enduring, Tough

Forsake

desert, renounce

Hold, maintain

Frivolous

petty, worthless

Solemn, significant

Frantic

violent, agitated

Subdued, gentle

Frugality

economy, providence

Lavishness, extravagance

Gloom

obscurity, darkness

Delight, mirth

Gather

Converge, huddle

Disperse, Dissemble

Gorgeous

magnificent, dazzling

Dull, unpretentious

Glut

stuff, satiate

Starve, abstain

Grisly

disgusting, atrocious

Pleasing, attractive

Gracious

courteous, beneficent

Rude, Unforgiving

Guile

cunning, deceit

Honesty, frankness

Grudge

hatred, aversion

Benevolence, Affection

Genuine

Absolute, Factual

Spurious

Generosity

Altruism, bounty

Stinginess, greed

Glory

Dignity, renown

Shame, Disgrace

Gloomy

Bleak, cloudy

Gay, Bright

Harass

irritate, molest

Assist, comfort

Hamper

retard, prevent

Promote, facilitate

Hazard

Peril, danger

Conviction, security

Hapless

unfortunate, ill-fated

Fortunate, Lucky

Haughty

arrogant, pompous

Humble, Submissive

Hideous

frightful, shocking

Attractive, alluring

Heretic

non-conformist, secularist

Conformable, religious

Harmony

Conformity, Amicability

Discord, discord

Hamstrung

Cripple Debilitate

Strengthen, Encourage

Honor

Adoration, Reverence

Denunciation, Shame

Hasty

Abrupt, Impetuous

Leisurely, Cautious

Humility

Resignation, Fawning

Boldness, Pride

Humble

Meek, Timid

Proud, Assertive

Impenitent

Uncontrite, Obdurate

Repentant

Hypocrisy

Deception, Pharisaism

Sincerity, frankness

Indifferent

Equitable, Haughty

Partial, Biased

Impulsive

Flaky, Impetuous

Cautious, Deliberate

Infernal

Damned, Accursed

Heavenly,

Indigent

Destitute, Impoverished

Rich, Affluent

Interesting

Enchanting, Riveting

Dull, Uninteresting

Insipid

Tedious, Prosaic

Pleasing, appetizing

Immense

huge, enormous

Puny, Insignificant

Immaculate

unsullied, spotless

Defiled, Tarnished

Imminent

impending, brewing

Distant, Receding

Immerse

submerge, involve

Emerge, uncover

Impair

diminish, deteriorate

Restore, Revive

Immunity

prerogative, privilege

Blame, Censure

Impediment

hurdle, obstruction

Assistant, Concurrence

Impartial

just, unbiased

Prejudiced, Biased

Impute

attribute, ascribe

Exculpate, support

Impious

irreligious, unholy

Pious, Devout

Incompetent

inefficient, unskilled

Dexterous, Skilled

Inclination

disposition, affection

Indifference, Disinclination

Inevitable

unavoidable, ascertained

Unlikely, Doubtful

Incongruous

inappropriate, absurd

Compatible, harmonious

Ingenuous

undisguised, naive

Wily, Craftly

Infringe

violate, encroach

Comply, Concur

Insipid

tasteless, vapid

Delicious, luscious

Insinuate

allude, hint

Conceal, Camouflage

Instill

inculcate, inject

Eradicate, extract

Insolvent

indigent, destitute

Wealthy, solvent

Intrigue

scheme, conspiracy

Candor, Sincerity

Intricate

tangled, complicated

Regulated, Orderly

Invective

accusation, censure

Approval, acclamation

Intrinsic

genuine, fundamental

Extraneous, incidental

Immaculate

Exquisite, Impeccable

Defiled, Tarnished

Invincible

unconquerable, impregnable

Effeminate, languid

Irrepressible

irresistible, unconfined

Composed, hesitant

Jejune

dull, boring

Interesting, exciting

Jaded

tired, exhausted

Renewed, recreated

Jubilant

rejoicing, triumphant

Melancholy, depressing

Jovial

frolicsome, cheerful

Solemn, morose

Just

honest, impartial

Unequal, unfair

Judicious

thoughtful, prudent

Irrational, foolish

Juvenile

young, tender

Dotage, antiquated

Justify

defend, exculpate

Impute, arraign

Knave

dishonest, scoundrel

Paragon, innocent

Knotty

complicated difficult

Simple, manageable

Kindred

relation, species

Unrelated, dissimilar

Keen

sharp, poignant

Vapid, insipid

Knell

death knell, last blow

Reconstruction, rediscovery

Lax

slack, careless

Firm, reliable

Lavish

abundant, excessive

Scarce, deficient

Liable

accountable, bound

Unaccountable, apt to

Lenient

compassionate, merciful

Cruel, severe

Lucid

sound, rational

Obscure, hidden

Lure

attract, entice

Repel, dissuade

Linger

loiter, prolong

Hasten, quicken

Liberal

magnanimous, generous

Stingy, malicious

Lunacy

delusion, insanity

Normalcy, sanity

Luxuriant

profuse, abundant

Scanty, meagre

Luscious

palatable, delicious

Unsavory, tart

Languid

Sluggish, apathetic

Energetic, spirited

Mandatory

Imperative, requisite

Optional

Malice

Vengefulness, grudge

Goodwill, Kindness

Merit

Stature, Asset

Demerit, dishonor

Masculine

Gallant, strapping

Feminine, meek

Mitigate

alleviate, relieve

Augment enhance

Miraculous

marvelous, extraordinary

Ordinary, trivial

Molest

harass, tease

Console, soothe

Modest

humble, courteous

Arrogant, pompous

Momentous

notable, eventful

Trivial, insignificant

Mollify

appease, assuage

Irritate, infuriate

Morbid

Nasty, Macabre

Healthy, Cheerful

Monotonous

irksome, tedious

Varied, pleasant

Murky

dusky, dreary

Bright, shining

Munificent

liberal, hospitable

Frugal, penurious

Mutual

joint, identical

Separate, distinct

Mutinous

recalcitrant, insurgent

Submissive, faithful

Nimble

prompt, brisk

Sluggish, languid

Niggardly

miser, covetous

Generous, profuse

Noxious

baneful, injurious

Healing, profitable

Notion

Conceit, Apprehension

Reality, Concrete

Novice

tyro, beginner

Veteran, ingenious

Nonchalant

indifferent, negligent

Attentive, considerate

Nullify

cancel, annual

Confirm, Uphold

Numerous

profuse, various

Scarce, deficient

Obliging

Complaisant, Willing

Mulish, Obstinate

Obstruct

impede, prevent

Hasten, encourage

Obstinate

Stubborn, Adamant

Pliable, flexible

Obscure

Arcane, Vague

Prominent

Obvious

Evident, apparent

Obscure, ambiguous

Obtain

Access, Inherit

Forfeit

Offensive

Abhorrent, obnoxious

Engaging, fascinating

Odious

Malevolent, obnoxious

Engaging, fascinating

Offspring

descendant, sibling

Ancestor, forefather

Occult

latent, ambiguous

Intelligible, transparent

Opaque

obscure, shady

Transparent, bright

Ominous

Menacing, Foreboding

Auspicious

Oracular

cryptic, vague

Lucid, distinct

Optimist

Idealist

Pessimist

Ornamental

decorative, adorned

Unseemly, plain

Ordain

Order, impose

Revoke abolish

Outrage

offence, maltreatment

Praise, favour

Outbreak

eruption, insurrection

Compliance, subjection

Persuade

Cajole, Impress

Dissuade, halt

Pacify

Appease, Chasten

Irritate, worsen

Propagate

Inseminate, fecundate

Suppress, deplete

Perturbed

Flustered, anxious

Calm

Prompt

Precise, Punctual

Slow, Negligent

Progress

Pace, Betterment

Retrogress, worsening

Pamper

Flatter, indulge

Deny, disparage

Prudence

Vigilance, Discretion

Indiscretion

Peerless

matchless, unrivalled

Mediocre, commonplace

Paramount

foremost, eminent

Trivial, inferior

Pertness

flippancy, impudence

Modesty, diffidence

Peevish

perverse, sullen

Suave, amiable

Placid

tranquil, calm

Turbulent, hostile

Perverse

petulant, obstinate

Complacent, docile

Precarious

doubtful, insecure

Assured

Pompous

haughty, arrogant

Unpretentious, humble

Predicament

plight, dilemma

Resolution, confidence

Quaint

Queer, strange

Familiar, usual

Quack

Impostor, deceiver

Upright, unfeigned

Quell

subdue, reduce

Exacerbate, agitate

Quarantine

seclude, screen

Befriend, socialize

Quibble

equivocate, prevaricate

Unfeigned, plain

Rapidity

Quickness, Velocity

Inertia, lanquidity

Raid

Incursion, Foray

Retreat, release

Rebellious

Restless, attacking

Submissive, Compliant

Reason

Acumen, Bounds

Folly, Speculation

Reluctant

Cautious, Averse

anxious, Eager

Rectify

Amend, Remedy

Falsify, Worsen

Ravage

Destroy, ruin

Reconstruct, renovate

Remnant

Residue, piece

Entire, whole

Ratify

consent, approve

Deny, dissent

Restrain

Detain, Confine

Incite

Redeem

Recover, liberate

Conserve lose

Remorse

Regret, penitence

Ruthlessness, obduracy

Remonstrate

Censure, protest

Agree, loud

Resentment

Displeasure, wrath

Content, Cheer

Rescind

Annul, abrogate

Delegate, permit

Reverence

Respect, esteem

Disrespect, affront

Retract

Recant, withdraw

Confirm, assert

Rustic

Rural, uncivilized

Cultured, Refined

Rout

Vanquish, overthrow

Succumb, withdraw

Ruthless

Remorseless, inhumane

Compassionate, lenient

Savage

Wild, untamed

Polished, Civilized

Sacred

Cherish, Divine

Ungodly, Profane

Steep

Course, lofty

Flat, gradual

Startled

Frightened, Shocked

Waveringly

Sublime

Magnificent, eminent

Ridiculous

Stranger

Immigrant, guest

Acquaintance, national

Sympathy

Tenderness, harmony

Antipathy, Discord

Succinct

Concise, Terse

Lengthy, polite

Sarcastic

Ironical, derisive

Courteous, gracious

System

Scheme, Entity

Chaos, Disorder

Shrewd

Cunning, craftly

Simple, imbecile

Saucy

Impudent, insolent

Modest, humble

Servile

Slavish, Docile

Aggressive, Dominant

Scanty

scarce, insufficient

Lavish, multitude

Slander

defame, malign

Applaud, approve

Shabby

miserable, impoverished

Prosperous, thriving

Solicit

entreat, implore

Protest oppose

Sneer

mock, scorn

Flatter, praise

Stain

blemish, tarnish

Honor, purify

Subterfuge

Deceit, Stratagem

Frankness, Openness

Sporadic

intermittent, scattered

Incessant, frequent

Spurious

Fake, Counterfeit

Genuine, Authentic

Squalid

dirty, filthy

Tidy, Attractive

Spry

Nimble, Brisk

Lethargic, Sluggish

Sterile

Barren, Impotent

Profitable, Potent

Successful

Propitious, Felicitous

Destitute, Untoward

Subsequent

consequent, following

Preceding, previous

Stupor

lethargy, unconsciousness

Sensibility, Consciousness

Subvert

Demolish, sabotage

Generate, organize

Substantial

Considerable, solid

Tenuous, fragile

Sycophant

Parasite, flatterer

Devoted, loyal

Superficial

Partial, shallow

Profound, discerning

Taciturn

Reserved, silent

Talkative, extrovert

Taboo

Prohibit, ban

Permit, consent

Temperate

Cool, moderate

Boisterous, violent

Tedious

Wearisome. Irksome

Exhilarating, lively

Tenacious

Stubborn, Dodge

Docile, non- resinous

Tenement

Apartment, Digs

Breakeven, dislodge

Timid

Diffident, coward

Bold, intrepid

Throng

Assembly, crowd

Dispersion, sparsity

Transient

Temporal, transitory

Lasting, enduring

Tranquil

Peaceful, composed

Violent, furious

Treacherous

Dishonest, duplicitous

Forthright, reliable

Trenchant

Assertive, forceful

Feeble, ambiguous

Tumultuous

Violent, riotous

Peaceful, harmonious

Trivial

Trifling, insignificant

Significant, veteran

Tame

Compliant, Subdued

Wild, untamed

Tyro

Beginner, riotous

Proficient, veteran

Thick

Chunky, massive

Thin, attenuated

Terse

Incisive, Compact

Diffuse, Gentle

Tranquil

Amicable, Calm

Agitated, Fierce

Thrifty

Frugal, prudent

Extravagant

Tremble

Vibrate

Steady

Transparent

Diaphanous

Opaque

Utterly

Completely, entirely

Deficiently, incomplete

Uncouth

Awkward, ungraceful

Elegant, Compensate

Uncouth

Boorish, Clownish

Elegant, Compensate

Umbrage

Chagrin, offense

Sympathy, goodwill

Urge

Incite, Implore

Abhorrence, Abomination

Urchin

Foundling, Orphan

Creep, Knave

Vagrant

Wander, roaming

Steady, settled

Vain

Arrogant, egoistic

Modest

Vanity

Conceit, pretension

Modesty, Humility

Valor

Bravery, prowess

Fear, cowardice

Venom

Poison, malevolence

Antidote, Benevolent

Venerable

Esteemed, honored

Unworthy, immature

Vicious

Corrupt, obnoxious

Noble, Virtuous

Veteran

Ingenious, experienced

Novice, tyro

Vivacious

Spirited, Energetic

Dispirited, Unattractive

Vigilant

Cautious, alert

Careless, negligent

Vouch

Confirm, consent

Repudiate, prohibit

Vilify

Malign, Slur, Defame

Cherish, Commend

Vivid

Eloquent, lucid

Dull, Dim

Virtue

Ethic, morality

Vice, dishonesty

Wan

Pale, faded

Bright, healthy

Waive

Relinquish, remove

Impose, Clamp

Wary

cautious, circumspect

Heedless, negligent

Wane

Decline, Dwindle

Ameliorate, Rise

Wicked

vicious, immoral

Virtuous, Noble

Wed

marry, combine

Divorce, Separate

Wile

Trickery, Artifice

Naivety, honor

Wield

Exert, employ

Forgo, avoid

Wilt

wither, perish

Revive, bloom

Winsome

Beautiful, Comely

Alluring, Rapturous

Yield

surrender abdicate

Resist, protest

Yell

shout, shriek

Whisper muted

Yoke

connect, harness

Liberate, Release

Yearn

languish, crave

Content, satisfy

Zenith

summit, apex

Nadir, base

Zeal

eagerness, fervor

Apathy, lethargy

Zig -zag

oblique, wayward

Straight, unbent

Zest

delight, enthusiasm

Disgust, passive