Antonyms
A
Word | Antonyms |
Abandon | Keep, Retain, Support |
Abate | Extend, Increase, Intensify, Enhance, Magnify |
Abbreviate | Enlarge, Protract |
Abduct | Restore, Release |
Abhor | Love, Adore, Favor, Treasure, Cherish, Admire |
Ability | Inability, Incapability |
Abolish | Restore, Construct, Establish, Validate |
Abortive | Fruitful |
Abrogate | Enact |
Abridge | Distend, Lengthen, Expand, Enlarge, Extend |
Abstract | Tangible, Actual, Concrete |
Absurd | Sensible, Reasonable, Conscious, Cautions |
Abundance | Dearth, Scarcity |
Abundant | Scarce, Exiguous, Insufficient, Paucity, Meager |
Accede | Decline, Deny |
Accumulate | Disperse |
Acme | Nadir, Bottom, Abyss |
Acrimonious | Sympathetic, Mild |
Acquire | Relinquish, Forfeit |
Active | Dormant, Torpid |
Adamant | Flexible, Pliable, Malleable |
Adept | Inept, Clumsy, Unskilled, Awkward |
Adequate | Insufficient, Deficient |
Admire | Despise, Hate, Criticize, Contempt |
Admit | Exclude, Expel |
Admonish | Commend, Allow |
Adroit | Bungling, Unable, Awkward, Clumsy |
Adulation | Criticism, Condemnation |
Adulterated | Purified, Blameless, Purify, Cleanse |
Adversary | Support, Advocate |
Adverse | Beneficial, Auspicious |
Advice | Blockage, Hindrance |
Advocte | Oppose, Attack, Opponent, Enemy |
Advocacy | Opposition, Hostility |
Affectation | Naturalness, Sincerity |
Affected | Unfeigned, Genuine |
Affluence | Indigence, Need, Lack, Scarcity, Affliction, Misery |
Affluent | Impoverished, Impecunious, Penniless |
Aggravate | Improve |
Agree | Disagree, Differ |
Agitate | Pacify |
Alienate | Reconcile, Reunite, Combine |
Alleviate | Aggravate, Worsen |
Alluring | Unappealing |
Ally | Enemy, Rival |
Altruism | Selfishness, Egoism, Malignity, Malevolence |
Amalgamate | Separate, Segregate |
Ambivalent | Definite, Unconflicted |
Ameliorate | Aggravate, Worsen |
Amnesty | Detention, Confinement |
Amorphous | Diaphanous, Distinct |
Amplify | Decrease, Deduct |
Anarchy | Peace, Order, Utopia, Discipline, Concord |
Ancestors | Descendant, Generation |
Anecdotal | Scientific, Experimental |
Anemic | Sparkling, Healthy |
Animosity | Amity, Harmony |
Annihilate | Establish, Institute |
Annoy | Please, Appease, Calm |
Anonymous | Signed, Identified, Named |
Antithesis | Similarity, Same |
Anxious | Assured, Settled, Reluctant, Unwilling, Disinclined |
Apathy | Care, Concern, Infatuation, Initiative, Zeal, Attention, Responsive |
Apex | Bottom, Base, Nadir |
Apocryphal | Genuine |
Apostate | Loyalist, Supporter, Follower |
Appease | Annoy, Irritate, Aggravate |
Applaud | Censure, Condemn |
Applause | Criticism |
Appoint | Sack, Discharge |
Apprehend | Unconcern, Release, Misunderstand |
Appropriate | Unsuitable, Improper |
Apropos | Irrelevant, Inapposite |
Arable | Fruitless, Arid |
Archaic | New, Model |
Articulate | Mumble |
Ascend | Go Down, Descend, Fall |
Assail | Befriend, Uphold |
Assuage | Exacerbate, Aggravate |
Atheist | Believer, Devotee |
Attraction | Repulsion, Discouragement |
Audacious | Timid, Cowardly, Polite, Courteous |
Augment | Diminish, Lessen |
Austere | Luxurious, Elaborate |
Avarice | Generosity |
Aver | Repudiate, Disavow |
Avers | Eager, Avid |
Aversion | Eagerness, Inclination, Penchant |
Awful | Wonderful, Lovely |
Awesome | Disgusting, Boring |
Awkward | Dexterous, Adept |
B
Word | Antonyms |
Baggy | Tight, Fitting |
Baleful | Salutary, Benevolent |
Bellicose | Peaceful, Pacifice |
Banal | Stimulating, New and Novel |
Bankrupt | Wealthy, Solvent |
Barren | Fertile, Prolific, Productive, Fecund |
Bashful | Bold, Courageous |
Begin | Conclude, Terminate |
Belief | Incredible, Non Belief |
Belittle | Glorify, Magnify, Praise |
Bend | Straight, Plain |
Benefactor | Malefactor, Persecutor |
Beneficial | Useless, Harmful, Malignant |
Benevolent | Malicious, Cruel, Selfish, Greedy |
Benign | Malignant, Unkind |
Biased | Neutral, Impartial |
Bigotry | Board-mindedness |
Blank | White, Fair |
Blame | Thank, Approve |
Bless | Curse, Debase |
Blunt | Sharp, Pointed |
Boast | Spotless, Immaculate, Innocent |
Boisterous | Peaceful, Tranquil |
Bona fide | Spurious, Bogus, Be ashamed |
Bondage | Freedom |
Boom | Shrink, Collapse |
Boost | Depreciate, Decline |
Brevity | Prolixity, Permanence |
Brief | Lengthy, Proling |
Bright | Dreary, Somber, Sombre |
Brittle | Strong, Tranquil |
Brutal | Kind, Softheared, Merciful, |
C
Word | Antonyms |
Cacophony | Euphony, Melody, Symphony |
Calamity | Blessing, Good Fortune |
Callow | Mature |
Callous | Compassionate, Sensitive |
Calm | Abnormal, Agitated, Bustle |
Candid | Artful, Evasive, Devious |
Candor | Diplomacy, Dishonest, Hypocrisy |
Capable | Inept, Unskilled, Incompetent |
Capital | Minor, Secondary |
Capricious | Steadfast, Unchanging, Firm |
Careless | Careful, Attentive, Chary |
Carnal | Virtuous,, Divine |
Caricature | Portraiture, Statue |
Castigate | Extol, Cherish, Praise, Land |
Cautious | Careless, Inattentive, Rash, Rekless |
Cease | Start, Restart |
Celebrity | Notoriety, Commoner |
Celibacy | Union, Matrimony |
Celibate | Married, Conjugal |
Central | Peripheral, Marginal |
Ceremonious | Informal, Casual |
Chaos | Order, Harmony |
Charitable | Miserly, Parsimonious, Stingy, Unkind, Inhuman, Merciless |
Chastise | Reward |
Cheerful | Sullen, Glum |
Chicanery | Naivety, Honesty |
Chide | Praise, Compliment |
Circumspect | Rash, Reckless |
Clandestine | Overt, Aboveboard, Rash, Reckless |
Clarify | Obscure, Ambiguities |
Clarity | Confusion, Disorder |
Clean | Filthy, Unclean |
Clear | Equivocal, Nebulous, Vague |
Cleave | Unite, Connect |
Clever | Stupid, Foolish |
Clumsy | Adroit, Dexterous |
Coalesce | Separate, Divide, Segment, Split, Segregate, Sever |
Coerce | Persuade, Cajole |
Corroborate | Contradict, Disprove |
Cold | Hot, Warm |
Collaborate | Part, Divorce |
Colossal | Tiny |
Commence | Finish, Terminate |
Commend | Criticize, Censure |
Commendable | Deplorable, Infamous |
Comfort | Discomfort, Pathetic |
Commodious | Cramped |
Competent | Incompetent, Unfit |
Compliance | Disobedience, Defiance |
Compliant | Recalcitrant, Cantankerous, Stubborn |
Comply | Disobey, Resist, Unconscious |
Composure | Discomposure, Hot-Headedness |
Compulsory | Voluntary, Optional, Unrequired |
Conceal | Manifest, Reveal, Disclose, Unearth |
Concern | Indifference, Callous |
Concord | Conflict, Disunity |
Concur | Dissent, Clash, Disagree, Diverge |
Condone | Denounce, Forbid |
Conflict | Resolution, Agreement |
Confront | Avoid, Dodge |
Cogent | Unsound |
Coherent | Confusing, Chaotic |
Considerate | Thoughtless |
Consistency | Variance, Incongruity |
Consolidation | Fragmentation, Disunion |
Constant | Changeable, Variable |
Constructive | Destructive, Useless, Worthless |
Contamination | Purity, Cleanliness, Rinse, Scrub |
Contentious | Amenable, Acceptable |
Continue | Discontinue, Quit |
Contradict | Corroborate, Confirm, Affirm, Support |
Conversant | Ignorant |
Conviction | Doubt, Hesitation |
Copious | Scarce, Insufficient |
Cordial | Reserved, Uncaring |
Counterfeit | Genuine, Pukka, Real. Authentic |
Cover | Uncover, Reveal |
Cowardice | Courage, Bravery |
Crass | Refined, Polished |
Crazy | Sensible, Sound |
Credible | Amazing, Marvelous |
Crestfallen | Elated, Delighted, Glad |
Cruelty | Kindness, Sympathy, Compassion |
Crux | Trivial Point, Exterior |
Culpable | Innocent |
Currency | Obsolescence, Disuse |
Cursory | Careful |
Curtail | Detail, Develop, Lengthen |
Custom | Novelty, Newness |
Cynical | Gullible, Hopeful |
D
Word | Antonyms |
Dastard | Brave, Gallant |
Daunt | Encourage |
Dearth | Abundance, Plethora |
Debacle | Success, Achievement, Victory |
Decay | Strength, Power |
Decry | Extol |
Decorous | Unsuitable, Impolite |
Defamatory | Complimentary |
Defend | Attack, Hit |
Degrade | Improve, Aid |
Dejected | Happy, Elated, Optimistic |
Deleterious | Harmless, Aiding, Beneficial, Helpful |
Deliberate | Rash, Hurried, Unconscious |
Delicate | Strong, Tough |
Delicious | Displeasing, Distasteful |
Delinquent | Obedient, Responsible |
Denounce | Commend, Extol, Laud |
Deny | Confirm, Affirm, Concede, Permit, Authorize |
Destitute | Affluent, Wealthy |
Desultory | Planned, Organized |
Deter | Assist, Aid, Encourage, Persuade |
Determine | Hesitate, Vacillate, Waver |
Detrimental | Uneducational |
Demise | Birth, Creation |
Demolish | Generate, Create |
Demon | Angel , Cherub |
Demur | Believe, Consent |
Deny | Acknowledge, Confess |
Deprecate | Endorse, Approve |
Depreciation | Appreciation, Rise |
Depress | Encourage, Cheer |
Desolate | Populous, Crowded |
Despise | Admire, Esteem |
Devoid | Full of, Occupied |
Dexterity | Clumsiness, Ineptness |
Dexterous | Maladroit, Awkward |
Diffident | Confident, Hopeful |
Diffuse | Concentrate, Accumulate |
Different | Similar, Like |
Diligent | Lazy, Indolent, Careless |
Diminish | Enlarge, Intensify, Magnify, Appreciate |
Din | Quiet, Silence |
Dire | Unimportant, Worthless |
Disappointment | Hope, Expectation |
Discontented | Satisfed |
Discord | Harmony, Agreement, Consonance |
Discreet | Indiscreet, Careless |
Disdain | Admire, Esteem |
Disheveled | Unruffled |
Dismay | Joy, Contentment |
Disparage | Legalize, Exalt, Applaud, Praise |
Disparity | Likeness, Equality, Harmony, Accord |
Disperse | Amass |
Dispute | Accept, Welcome, Agree |
Disregard | Heed, Notice |
Dissent | Agree, Concur |
Dissolve | Expose, Appear |
Distinguished | Unknown |
Divisive | Unifying, Accordant |
Diverge | Adjoin, Abut |
Divulge | Keep Secret, Conceal |
Docile | Unruly, Rowdy, Disobedient |
Doctrine | Error, Disbelief |
Dogma | Unbelief, Ambiguity |
Dormant | Active, Awake |
Dreadful | Loving, Caring, Delightful |
Drowsy | Waking, Awake |
Dull | Flamboyant, Glowing |
Dunce | Intelligent, Genius |
Durable | Fragile, Ephemeral, Breakable, Delicate, Tenuous |