Synonyms
A
| Word | Synonyms
|
| Aberration | Deviation |
| Abate | Decrease, Spoil, Reduce |
| Abdicate | Renounce, Relinquish |
| Abettor | Conspirator, Assistant |
| Abeyance | Suspension, Intermission |
| Abhor | Hate, Detest, Loathe, Scorn, Condemn, Abominate |
| Able | Capable |
| Ablution | Washing, Cleansing |
| Abolish | Abrogate, Cancel, Eradicate, Obliterate, Exterminate, Repeal, Revoke, Annul |
| Aboriginal | Primitive |
| Abortive | Unsuccessful, Failed, Vain, Futile, Useless |
| Abridge | Shorten, Condense, Cut, Reduce, Compress |
| Abrupt | Unexpected, Sudden |
| Abscond | Flee, Escape |
| Absorb | Engross, Imbibe |
| Abstain | Refrain, Desist |
| Absurd | Silly, Goofy, Unreasonable, Illogical, Irrelevant |
| Abundance | Profusion, Proliferation |
| Abundant | Plenty, Ample, Copious |
| Academic | Scholastic, Pedagogical |
| Accumulate | Heap up, Amass, Assemble, Gather |
| Acme | Pinnacle, Zenith, Apex, Summit, Crown, Crest |
| Active | Industrious, Up and doing |
| Acumen | Brilliance, Insight, Sagacity, Cleverness |
| Adamant | Insistent, Rigid, Stiff |
| Adept | Skillful, Expert, Clever, Master, Competent |
| Adequate | Enough, Sufficient |
| Adjourn | To stop, To end, Delay |
| Admit | Confess, Disclose |
| Admire | Praise, Esteem, Respect, Appreciate |
| Adroit | Adept, Dexterous, Deft |
| Adulterate | Contaminate, Sully, Spoil, Pollute, Blacken |
| Adulteration | Contamination, Corruption |
| Adversary | Foe, Antagonist, Enemy, Animosity |
| Adverse | Hostile, Unfavorable, Detrimental, Antagonistic |
| Adversity | Misfortune, Difficulty |
| Affluent | Wealthy, Well-to-do, Rich |
| Afford | Provide, Bear |
| Agency | Group, Organization |
| Aggravate | Worsen, Intensify, Mitigate, Alleviate, Temper, Allay |
| Agitate | Excite, Incite |
| Ailment | Illness, Disease |
| Alacrity | Eagerness, Enthusiasm |
| Alight | Land, Descend |
| Alienate | Estrange |
| Alert | Observant, Watchful |
| Allegation | Accusation, Claim |
| Allegorical | Symbolic, Metaphorical |
| Allocate | Distribute |
| Altitude | Height, Elevation |
| Alteration | Adaptation, Adjustment |
| Altercation | Quarrel |
| Altruism | Benevolence, Generosity |
| Amass | Accumulate, Collect |
| Ambiguous | Unclear, Ambivalent, Equivacal |
| Amenable | Agreeable, Willing |
| Ameliorate | Improve, Get better |
| Amicable | Friendly, Amiable |
| Amity | Friendship, Harmony |
| Amnesty | Forgiveness, Pardon |
| Analogous | Comparable, Equivalent |
| Anarchy | Disorder, Disharmony |
| Anger | Indignation, Resentment |
| Animosity | Antagonism, Hostality |
| Annex | Attach, Add |
| Annihilate | Vapourise, Demolish |
| Annoy | Irritate, Disturb, Aggravate |
| Anomaly | Irregularity, Aberration |
| Anonymous | Nameless, Unnamed |
| Antagonist | Opponent, Adversary |
| Antipathy | Grudge, Animus |
| Antithesis | Opposite, Reverse |
| Anxious | Worried, Concerned, Alarmed, Nervous, Eager, Desirous |
| Anxiously | Worriedly, Nervously |
| Anxiety | Apprehension, Disquiet, Unease |
| Apathy | Indifference, Insouciance |
| Appal | Dismay, Frighten |
| Apex | Zenith, Top, Summit, Pinnacle, Crest |
| Apocryphal | Fake, Spurious |
| Append | Add, Join, Affix |
| Appease | Placate, Satisfy, Pacify, Allay, Mitigate, Mollify |
| Applause | Praise, Compliments |
| Appraise | Estimate, Evaluate |
| Apprehend | Anxiety, Misgiving, Arrest, Capture, Understand |
| Apprentice | Learner, Novice |
| Apprise | Inform, Advise |
| Archaic | Obsolete |
| Arduous | Difficult, Hard |
| Aroma | Fragrance, Perfume |
| Arrogance | Haughtiness |
| Articulate | Enunciate, To say clearly |
| Ascent | Jump, Climb, RiseMount, Scale |
| Assemble | Unite, Congregate |
| Assiduous | Diligent, Persevering |
| Assist | Help, Aid, Support, Abet, Cooperate |
| Assortment | Variety, Mixture |
| Assuage | Pacify, Calm, Alleviate, Mitigate |
| Assure | Ensure, Guarantee |
| Astute | Perceptive, Shrewd, Keen, Sly, Canny |
| Atrocity | Heinous act, Barbarity |
| Attempt | Try, Pursue |
| Attribute | Feature, Aspect |
| Audacious | Daring, Adventurous, Bold, Insolent, Haughty |
| August | Dignified, Noble |
| Auspicious | Fortunate, Favorable |
| Authoritarian | Autocratic, Dictatorial |
| Authority | Power, Right |
| Avarice | Lust for money |
| Aver | Assert, Declare boldly |
| Aversion | Distaste, Hatred, Reluctance, Antipathy, Unwillingness |
| Awesome | Stupendous, Amazing |
| Awkward | Clumsy, Gauch, Ungainly |
B
| Word | Synonyms |
| Banal | Trite, Hackneyed, Prosaic, Pedestrian |
| Baleful | Ominous, Malevolent |
| Barren | Infertile, Sterile, Unproductive, Arid, Impotent |
| Belittle | Deride |
| Bellicose | Belligerent, Martial |
| Benefactor | Donor, Patron, Contributor |
| Beneficial | Useful, Advantageous |
| Benevolent | Benign, Merciful |
| Bigotry | Intolerance, Orthodoxy, Fanaticism |
| Blend | Mix, Combine |
| Blink | Twinkle, Sparkle, Flicker |
| Boast | Show off, Brag, Plume |
| Boisterous | Clamorous, Uproarious |
| Bombastic | Pompous, Grandiloquent |
| Bondage | Slavery, Thraldom, Thrall |
| Bona fide | Honest, Genuine, Authentic, Brag, Swank |
| Boom | Flourish, Explosion |
| Bootleg | Smuggle, Plagiarize |
| Bounty | Generosity, Charity |
| Brag | Boast, Swank |
| Brave | Bold, Valiant |
| Brazen | Shameless, Impudent |
| Break | Smash, Fracture |
| Breathtaking | Amazing, Exciting |
| Breeze | Light wind, Wind |
| Brevity | Conciseness, Abridgment, Shortness, Temporarily |
| Brittle | Fragile, Frangible |
| Brochure | Pamphlet, Booklet |
| Brow | Forehead, Temple |
| Browbeat | Frighten, Threaten |
| Brutal | Cruel, Inhuman |
| Buccaneer | Pirate, Bandit |
| Bullying | Tormenting, Harassed |
C
| Word | Synonyms
|
| Cacophonous | Inharmonious, Harsh, Inconsistent, Discordant |
| Calamity | Catastrophe, Disaster, Adversity |
| Callous | Unsympathetic, Cruel, Impervious |
| Callow | Immature, Inexperienced |
| Calm | Quiet, Serene, Tranquil, Placid |
| Camouflage | Disguise, Hide |
| Candid | Frank, Straightforward, Frank, Sincere, Guileless, Outspoken |
| Candor | Frankness, Directness, Sincerity, Forthrightness, Openness |
| Capable | Adapt, Able, Adroit, Expert, Competent |
| Capricious | Fickle, Changeable |
| Capture | Apprehend, Confine |
| Careful | Meticulous, Prudent, Thrifty, Cautions |
| Careless | Negligent, Incautions, Imprudent |
| Cascade | Waterfall, Flow |
| Castigate | Punish, Criticize, Chastise, Upbraid, Reproach |
| Cautious | Careful, Circumspect, Vigilant, Prudent, Alert, Discreet |
| Celebrity | Superstar, Hero |
| Cereal | Grain, Cornflake |
| Chaos | Disorder, Mess, Anarchy |
| Charitable | Munificent, Generous, Upsparing, Forgiving, Magnanimous, Merciful, Compassionate |
| Charm | Allure, Appeal |
| Charlatan | Impostor, Fraud |
| Chary | Cautions, Cagey |
| Chastise | Discipline |
| Chilly | Cool, Frosty |
| Chimerical | Fantastic, Fabulous |
| Circumspect | Prudent, Judicious, Discreet, Clandestine |
| Clarify | Elucidate, Explicate |
| Cling | Clasp, Adhere |
| Clumsy | Bugling, Awkward |
| Coalesce | Unify, Consolidate, Unite, Amalgamate, Consolidate, Merge, Integrate, Combine |
| Coerce | Force, Compel, Oblige |
| Coercion | Compulsion, Pressure |
| Cogent | Convincing, Persuasive |
| Cognition | Meaning, Sense |
| Coherence | Integrity, Consistency |
| Coherent | Organized, Systematic |
| Coinage | Currency, Money |
| Colloquial | Conversational, Spoken |
| Colonization | Settlement, Establishment |
| Colossal | Vast, Mammoth, Gigantic |
| Commence | Begin, Inaugurate |
| Commend | Praise, Extol |
| Commodious | Roomy, Spacious, Capacious |
| Compulsory | Mandatory, Obligatory, Requisite, Coersive |
| Compensation | Reward, Recompense |
| Competent | Capable, Experienced, Adept, Skilled, Proficient |
| Compel | Coerce, Force |
| Complacent | Satisfied, Content |
| Compliant | Obedient, Docile, Submissive |
| Comply | Conform, Acquiesce, Obey |
| Composure | Poise, Aplomb, Calmness, Serenity |
| Concealed | Abstruse, Latent, Dormant, Inactive |
| Concentrate | Focus, Muse |
| Concern | Anxiety, Apprehension |
| Concur | Agree, Coincide |
| Condemn | Denounce, Censure |
| Condone | Forgive, Pardon |
| Conducive | Helpful, Favourable |
| Confident | Assured, Bold |
| Confirm | Affirm, Prove |
| Congenial | Pleasant, Genial |
| Congratulation | Praise, Honour |
| Conjecture | Guess, Assumption |
| Conjugal | Bridal, Marital |
| Consequence | Implication, Effect |
| Consensus | General Agreement, Accord |
| Consent | Approval, Assent |
| Considerable | Substantial, Significant |
| Conspicuous | Spectacular, Impressive |
| Consume | Devour, Eat |
| Constraint | Duress, Limitation |
| Construct | Build, Constitute |
| Constructive | Wholesome, Beneficial |
| Contaminate | Pollute, Adulterate |
| Contemporary | In Fashion, Modern |
| Contempt | Disdain, Scorn |
| Contradict | Refute, Dispute, Negate, Controvert |
| Contrary | Opposed, Conflicting |
| Contrite | Remorseful, Ashamed |
| Controversy | Argument, Debate |
| Conversant | Acquainted, Familiar |
| Convict | Find Guilty, Declare guilty |
| Conviction | Firm, Belief |
| Cop | Police, Fuzz |
| Core | Center, Midpoint |
| Corpulent | Fat, Obese |
| Corrective | Remedial, Curative |
| Counsel | Advice, Direction |
| Counterfeit | |
| Craft | Skill, Ability |
| Cramped | Crowed |
| Crass | Coarse, Crude |
| Crazy | Insane, Lunatic, Delirious, Deranged |
| Credentials | Diploma, Testimonial |
| Credible | Believable, Reliable |
| Crestfallen | Downcast, Deject, Depressed |
| Crime | Offense, Sin |
| Cross-examine | Interrogate, Question |
| Cruelty | Ruthlessness, Maltreatment, Mercilessness, Atrocity |
| Cryptic | Obscure, Mysterious |
| Culmination | Climax, Peak |
| Culpable | Blameworthy, Censurable |
| Cursory | Quick, Hasty, Swift |
| Curtail | Shorten |
| Custodian | Caretaker, Curator |
| Custom | Convention, Ritual |
| Cute | Accurate, Attractive |
D
| Word | Synonyms |
| Damage | Compensation, Destruction |
| Dangerous | Risky, Hazardous, Precarious |
| Dastard | Coward, Craven |
| Dangle | Swing, Hang |
| Daunt | Intimidate, Frighten |
| Debacle | Disaster, Collapse |
| De-facto | In Fact, Actually |
| Dearth | Scarcity, Lacking, Paucity |
| Decay | Decline, Perish |
| Decry | Censure, Disparage |
| Deed | Document, File |
| Defamatory | Libelous, Slanderous |
| Defect | Fault, Flaw |
| Defence | Resistance, Deterrence |
| Defile | Dirty, Pollute |
| Deform | Cripple, Bend |
| Defraud | Cheat, Circumvent |
| Defy | Disregard, Rebel |
| Deterioration | Degeneration, Degradation, Dishonor |
| Degrade | Deteriorate, Humiliate |
| Degrading | Lowering, Debasing |
| Dejection | Sadness, Gloom |
| Delegate | Agent, Deputy |
| Deleterious | Detrimental, Harmful |
| Deliberately | Intentionally, Knowingly |
| Delicate | Fragile, Frail, Brittle |
| Delinquent | Offending, Aberrant |
| Delude | Deceive, Trick |
| Deluge | Downpour, Torrent |
| Demise | Death, Ruin |
| Denounce | Condemn, Censure, Vilify |
| Deny | Refuse, Turn down, Contradict, Refute, Gainsay, Contravene |
| Depraved | Vicious, Wicked, Immoral |
| Deprecate | Disapprove, Condemn |
| Depressed | Dispirited, Dejected, Gloomy |
| Deride | Jeer, Mock |
| Derogatory | Disrespectful, Discourteous |
| Desire | Ambition, Impulse, Instinct |
| Despise | Abhor, Detest, Hate, Loathe, Scorn |
| Desiccated | Dried, Parched |
| Destiny | Fate, Fortune |
| Destitute | Impoverished, Insolvent |
| Desultory | Disorganized, Random, Discursive |
| Deter | Impede, Avert, Prevent, Obstruct, Stop, Discourage, Dissuade, Prohibit |
| Detrimental | Educational, Pedagogic |
| Devise | Form, Formulate |
| Dexterous | Able, Acute |
| Dictator | Tyrant, Autocrat |
| Dictionary | Lexicon, Vocabulary, Glossary |
| Die | Pass away, Peg out |
| Digest | Abridgment, Abstract |
| Dilettante | Amateur, Dabbler |
| Diligent | Industrious, Hardworking, Persevering, Assiduous |
| Din | Clamor, Uproar, Hubbub |
| Deliberate | Preplanned, Calculated |
| Diminish | Reduce, Minimise, Lessen, Abate |
| Dire | Awful, Critical |
| Disappear | Evaporate, Vanish |
| Disappoint | Frustrate, Dissatisfy |
| Discernible | Noticeable, Recognizable |
| Discontented | Dissatisfied, Unhappy |
| Discord | Dispute, Conflict, Cacophony |
| Discipline | Regulation, Order |
| Discontented | Miserable, Unhappy |
| Discuss | Talk, Converse |
| Disdain | Loathe, Detest |
| Disheveled | Unkempt, Reffled, Disorderly |
| Disillusion | Disenchant, Free |
| Disinterested | Neutral, Impartial, Unbiased |
| Dismal | Dim, Discouraging |
| Disparage | Criticize, Belittle |
| Disparity | Difference, Inequality, Dissimilarity |
| Disperse | Scatter, Spread |
| Dissent | Disagree, Oppose |
| Distinguished | Famous, Celebrated |
| Distort | Alter, Disfigure |
| Divergence | Departure, Deviation |
| Divert | Distract, Deflect |
| Divine | Godlike, Sacred, Heavenly |
| Divulge | Disclose, Reveal |
| Docile | Obedient, Compliant |
| Doctrine | Principle, Dogma |
| Dominant | Powerful, Leading |
| Dormant | Sleeping |
| Doubtful | Uncertain, Questionable |
| Drastic | Extreme, Severe |
| Dreadful | Terrible, Horrible, Tragic |
| Dreary | Colorless, Monotonous |
| Dub | Call, Name |
| Dulcet | Mellifluous, Melodious |
| Durable | Enduring, Sustainable, Incorruptible, Lasting |
| Dusk | Evening, Twilight |
| Dwindle | Drop, Fall |
| Dye | Color, Stain |
E
| Words | Synonyms |
| Eccentric | Idiosyncratic, Curious, Peculiar, Odd, Strange |
| Ecological | Environmental, Natural |
| Economical | Sparing, Frugal |
| Ecstasy | Excessive, Joy, Rapture |
| Educated | Cultured, Skilled |
| Efface | Rub out, Expunge, Eradicate |
| Effigy | Dummy, Statue |
| Effort | Attempt, Industry |
| Effortless | Facile, Easy, Simple |
| Elated | Overjoyed, Jubilant |
| Electorate | Voters, Constituency |
| Elevate | Hoist, Raise |
| Eligible | Suitable, |
| Eloquent | Persuasive, Oratorial, Rhetorical |
| Elucidate | Clarify, Explicate |
| Elusive | Illusory, Subtle |
| Emancipate | Set free, Liberate |
| Embellish | Adorn, Decorate |
| Embrace | Hug, Hold |
| Emeritus | Retired, Resigned |
| Emigration | Migration, Evacuation |
| Emit | Discharge, Exhale |
| Emphasis | Importance, Accentuation |
| Emulate | Admire, Follow suit |
| Encomium | Eulogy, Panegyric |
| Encounter | Battle, Attack |
| Encourage | Support, Boost |
| Endanger | Imperil, Jeopardize |
| Endurance | Stamina, Durability, Tolerance, Vulnerability, Continuity |
| Engender | Produce, Create, Generate |
| Enhance | Heighten, Magnify, Raise, Dignify, Accrue |
| Enmity | Animus, Hostility |
| Enlarge | Expand, Widen |
| Enquiry | Investigation, Inquest |
| Enthusiasm | Eagerness, Vigor, Ardor, Ardency, Mania |
| Entice | Allure, Appeal |
| Envoy | Ambassador, Emissary |
| Ephemeral | Passing, Temporary |
| Epitomize | Represent, Characterize |
| Epoch | Era, Period |
| Equity | Justice, Fairness |
| Equivocal | Ambiguous, Vague, Cryptic |
| Erosion | Corrosion, Attrition |
| Erratic | Unreliable, Arbitrary, Abnormal, Irregular, Capricious |
| Error | Blunder, Mistake |
| Essential | Necessary, Crucial, Critical, Compulsory |
| Eternal | Everlasting, Deathless, Immortal, Endless, Perpetual |
| Eulogy | Admiration, Tribute, Encomium, Panegyric |
| Evasive | Elusive, Deceptive |
| Exacerbate | Aggravate, Intensify |
| Exaggerate | Hyperbolize |
| Exalted | Elevated, Glorious |
| Excess | Surplus, Exorbitance, Excessive, Plethora, Overabundance |
| Exclusive | Sole, Utter |
| Exhausted | Drained, Disabled |
| Exonerate | Exculpate, Vindicate, Acquit, Free from Blame |
| Exorbitant | Excessive, Inordinate, Overpriced, Excessive |
| Exotic | Foreign, Alien |
| Expatriate | Emigrant, Deportee |
| Expect | Await, Hope |
| Expedite | Accelerate, Hasten |
| Expensive | Pricey, Costly |
| Experiment | Trial, Test |
| Explicit | Unambiguous, Definitive |
| Exploit | Achievement, Feat, Accomplishment, Heroic act, Performance |
| Expose | Bare, Uncover, Reveal, Parade, Disclose, Bespeak |
| Expound | Explain, Exemplify |
| Extempore | Impromptu, extemporaneous, Unplanned |
| Extol | Praise, Eulogize |
| Extraneous | Foreign, Alien, Exotic |
| Extravagant | Prodigal, Spendthrift |
| Exuberance | Exultation, Excitement |
F
| Words | Synonyms |
| Fabricate | Manufacture, Build |
| Facetious | Humorous, Jocular |
| Facilitate | Aid, Assist, Expedite, Make Easier, Simplify, Ease |
| Facsimile | Copy, Likeness |
| Faithful | Loyal, True, Devoted |
| Fall | Autumn, Drop |
| Famished | Starving, Hungry |
| Familiar | Well-known, Famous |
| Fatuous | Inane, Vapid, Asinine Imbecile |
| Fascinate | Captivate, Charm, Magnetize |
| Fastidious | Disgusting, Choosy, Fussy, Particular |
| Favoritism | Partiality, Bias |
| Fertile | Productive, Fruitful, Inventive, Creative, Innovative |
| Fervor | Ardor |
| Feasible | Practicable, Workable |
| Feverish | Zealous, Ardent |
| Fickle | Mercurial, Whimsical, Capricious |
| Fictitious | Artificial, Fictional |
| Fidelity | Loyalty, Integrity, Allegiance |
| Fight | Combat, Clash |
| Flame | Fire, Blaze |
| Flamboyance | Showy, Ostentation, Ornate |
| Flap | Escape, Depart |
| Flatter | Over praise, Today, Cajole, Inveigle |
| Flaunt | Show off |
| Flavour | Taste, Flavor, Essence |
| Flee | Escape, Depart |
| Flexible | Elastic, Supple, Easily, Bent, Malleable |
| Flimsy | Thin, Delicate |
| Flourishing | Prospering, Thriving |
| Fluctuate | Vary, Vacillate, Waver |
| Futile | Ineffective, Vain, Abortive, Supple, Inefficacious, Pliable |
| Foe | Enemy, Antagonist, Opponent |
| Foil | Frustrate, Baffle |
| Folly | Foolishness, Idiocy |
| Foresee | Anticipate, Predict |
| Formal | Ceremonial, Official |
| Formidable | Dreadful |
| Forthcoming | Approaching, Upcoming |
| Found | Establish, Erect |
| Franchise | Privilege, Suffrage |
| Fragile | Frangible, Brittle |
| Frugal | Economical, Thrifty |
| Frustrate | Thwart, Discourage |
| Fumble | Bungle |
| Functional | Practical, Realistic |
| Full | Failed, Complete |
| Furtive | Stealthy, Clandestine, Crafty |
| Fuss | Agitation, Instigation |