Antonyms

 A, as of March 28, 2024

abandon n. reserve, restraint, restriction, self-consciousness, self-control,

abandon v. adopt, begin, calm, claim, continue, defend, keep, maintain, occupy, retain, start, stay, stick with, support, take-up,

abandoned adj. adopted, befriended, cared for, moral, occupied, reserved, restrained, seemly, taken up, used

abase v. dignify, elevate, honor, praise, puff up, raise, uplift

abashed adj. cool, poised, reassured, relaxed

abate v. enlarge, expand, grow, increase, intensify, prolong, revive, surge

abbreviate v. broaden, enlarge, expand, extend, lengthen

abbreviation enlargement, expansion, extension

abdicate v.  assume power, defend, maintain, retain, seize, stay, take charge, usurp

abduct v. set free

aberrant adj. normal, ordinary, regular, typical, usual

aberration n. average, mean, norm, normalcy, normality

abet v. deter, discourage, hinder, oppose, prevent, prohibit, resist, undermine

abeyance n. action, continuation, continuance, enforcement, prolongation, renewal, revival

abhor v. admire,  adore, cherish, desire, embrace, esteem, like, love, relish

abhorrent adj. admirable, attractive, commendable, good, nice

abide v. avoid, depart, go, migrate, move, proceed

abiding adj. impermanent, short-lived, transient

abiding adj. short-lived, impermanent, transient

ability n. dullness, ignorance, inability, inadequacy, incapability,  incompetence, incompetency, incomprehension, ineptitude, limitation, stupidity, weakness,

abject adj. aristocratic, commendable, exalted, excellent, imposing, lofty, magnificent, noble, praiseworthy, proud, worthy

abjure v. approve, assent, commend, confirm, certify, justify, laud, maintain, praise, ratify, recommend, sanction, swear by, uphold

able adj. delicate, feckless, feeble, incapable, incompetent, ineffective, inefficient, ineffectual, inefficacious, infirm, powerless, remiss, stupid, unable, unskilled, useless, weak

ablution n. besmirching, contaminating, contamination, defiling, defilement, polluting, pollution, befouling, besmearing, smirching, soil, soiling, taint, tainting,

abnegate v. binge, imbibe, indulge

abnormal adj. natural, normal, ordinary, standard, usual,

abolish v. adopt, confirm, continue, establish, institute, keep, legalize, promote, reinstate, restore, retain

abominable adj. admirable, agreeable, alluring, appealing, captivating, commendable, delightful, enjoyable, lovable, likable, nice, pleasant, pleasing, sweet

abominate admire, approve, cherish, like, love

aborigine n. foreigner

abortion n. childbirth

abortive adj. effective, effectual, efficacious, efficient, fruitful, productive, satisfactory, successful

abound v. be destitute of, be efficient in, be short of, fail, lack, need, want

about adv. afar, distant, exactly, remote, separated, unlike

above adv. below, beneath, under

aboveboard adj. dishonest, sneaky, underhand

abrade v. pacify, please

abrasive adj. soothing

abridge v. broaden, enlarge, expand, increase, lengthen

abridgement n. addition, enlargement, expansion, extension, increase

abroad adv. home, stateside

abrupt adj. anticipated, civil, courteous, expected, gracious, gradual, polite, slow, smooth

abscond v. bide, continue, endure, remain, stand firm, stay, stop. tarry,

absence n. abundance, attendance, fulfillment, presence

absent adj. alert, attending, attentive, aware, here, interested, on one’s toes, present, receptive, thoughtful

absent-minded adj. alert, attentive

absolute adj. accountable, compliant, complaisant, conditional, contingent, democratic, dependent, docile, dubious, gentle, humble, imperfect, incomplete, indefinite, lenient, limited, lowly, meek, mild, partial, questionable, responsible, submissive, tractable, uncertain, yielding,

absolutely adv. fairly, probably, reasonably, somewhat,

absolve v. accuse, bind, blame, charge, compel, condemn, convict, impeach, incriminate, inculpate, obligate

absorb v. belch, bore, confuse, discharge, disgorge, dispense, disperse, dissipate, disperse, distract, drip, eject, eliminate, exude, emit, out, repel, spew, spit out, tire, vomit

absorb v. eject, miss the point, misunderstand

absorbed adj. bored, restless, unfocused

absorbing adj. boring, dull, uninteresting

abstain v. give in, imbibe, indulge, overdo, partake, yield

abstemious adj. greedy, profligate, self-indulgent

abstinence n. excess, drunkenness, gluttony, greed, indulgence, intemperance, intoxication, reveling, revelry, self-indulgence, sensuality, wantonness

abstract adj. add, clear, combine, complete, concrete, conjoin, fill up, increase, insert, mend, repair, replace, restore, return, specific , strengthen, unite

abstracted adj.  added. alert, attentive, combined, intent, observant, prompt, ready, replace, returned, sharp, thoughtful, united, wide-awake

abstruse adj. clear, obvious, simple

absurd adj. certain, demonstrable, established, incontestable, inconvertible, indisputable, indubitable, infallible, logical, rational, reasonable, sagacious, sensible, solemn, sound, substantial, true, undeniable, unquestionable, wise

abundance n. dearth, lack, paucity, scarcity

abundant adj. insufficient, rare, scant, scarce, sparse

abuse n. acclaim, acclamation, adulation, applause, approval, compliment, flattery, laudation, panegyric, plaudit, praise, regard, respect, sanction, sycophancy,

abuse v. applaud, approved, benefit, cherish, commend, conserve, defend, eulogize, extol, favor, flatter, honor, laud, praise, protect, respect, shield, sustain, uphold, vindicate

abyss n.  canopy, closure, dome, elevation, eminence, empyrean, heaven, height, hill, junction, summit

academic adj. ignorant, illiterate, matter-of-fact, ordinary, plain, practical, realistic, simple, uninstructed, unlettered, untaught,

accede v. condemn, denounce, deny, dissent, refuse, protest, refuse, withhold

accelerate v. block, defer, embarrass, hinder, impede, obstruct, postpone, resist, retard, slow

accent v.  minimize, underplay

accentuate minimize, moderate, subdue

accept v. decline, deny, disagree, discard, dispute, oppose, refuse, reject, renounce, repudiate, resist, yield

acceptable adj. annoying, disagreeable, displeasing, disturbing, repugnant, unfitting, unpleasant, unsuitable, unwelcome

accession n. abdication, deposition, resignation, renunciation

accessory n. adversary, antagonist, betrayer, enemy, foe, hinderer, informer, opponent, opposer, rival, spy

accident n. appointment, calculation, certainty, decree, design, fate, foreordination, intent, intention, law, necessary, ordinance, plan, preparation, provision, purpose,

accidental adj. calculated, designed, expected, foreseen, intended, intentional, planned, premeditated, projected,

acclaim n. berate, boos, criticism, disapproval, dishonor, expected, heckles, jear, revile

acclaim v.  berate, criticize, disapprove, dishonor, denounce, reject, revile

acclimatize v. confuse, upset

accolade n. criticism

accommodate v. bar, block, disarrange, disbar, disoblige, embarrass, frustrate, hinder, impede, limit, obstruct, prevent, stop

accompany v. abandon, desert, leave

accomplice n. adversary, enemy, foe, opponent, rival

accomplish v. block, defeat, fail, forsake, frustrate, give up, spoil

accomplishment n. defeat, failure, misadventure, frustration, hindrance, unfulfillment, hindrance, annulment, nullification

accord n. conflict, contend, disagreement, disallow, discord, dispute, dissension, friction, opposition, question, strife

accord v.  withhold, deny, differ, disagree

accost avoid, evade, pass by

account n. insignificance, worthlessness

accountable irresponsible, unreliable, blameless, guiltless, innocent

accrue v. decrease, diminish, disperse, dissipate

accumulate v. diminish, disperse, disperse, dissipate, lessen, scatter, spend, waste

accumulation n. dispersal, scattering

accuracy n. imprecision, carelessness, inaccuracy, slackness

accurate adj. faulty, inaccurate, incorrect, incorrect, wrong, flawed, imperfect

accurately adj. inaccurately, incorrectly, wrongly

accursed adj. blessed

accuse v. absolve, acquit, clear, exonerate, plea, praise, vindicate

accustomed adj. strange, unusual, uncharacteristic, unconventional, unaccustomed, unfamiliar with, unseasoned, green

ace n. loser, bench-warmer, second-stringer

ace v. lose

acerbic adj. sweet, honeyed, nectarous, saccharine

acerbity adj. sweetness, nectarous, friendliness, good humor, mellowness, mildness

ache n. comfort, relief

achieve v. fail, fail to, fall short, quit, lose, miss

achievement n. defeat, failure, misfortune, neglect, omission

Achilles' Hell n. omnipotence, strength, immortality

acid adj. sweet, sugary, friendly, gentle, kind, bland, smooth, mild, hone, good-humored, warm, flattering

acid n. alkali

acknowledge v. abandon, decline, deny, disown, ignore, neglect, refuse, refute, reject, renounce, overlook, pass over, snub

acknowledgement n. denial, refusal, refutation, ignoring, oversight, snub

acme n. lowest, valley, put, bottom

acquaint v. mislead, misinform, hide 

acquaintance n. ignorance, inexperience, complete stranger, unawareness, unfamiliarity, stranger

acquiesce v. disagree, resist, rebel, fight, challenge, rebuff, make a stand

acquiescence n. resistance, making a stand, rebellion

acquire v. deprived, fail, forego, give away, lose, miss, relinquish, sell, surrender

acquit v. convict, condemn, damn, indict, sentence

acrid adj. sweet, mild, flattering, good-humored

acrimonious adj. sweet, kind, civil

acrimony n. sweetness, civility, kindness

across-the-board adj. limited, partial

act v. abstain, cease, discontinue, refrain, stop

action idleness, inactivity, inertia, repose

activate v. deactivate, stop, turn off, extinguish, paralyze

active adj. dormant, idle, inactive, inactive, indolent, lazy, passive, stationary, static, stationary, dead, slow, tired, paralyzed

activism n. apathy, passivity, ignoring

activity n. calm, dullness, idleness, inaction, inactivity, inertia, quiet, stillness, sloth, tiredness, exhaustion

actual adj. false, imaginary, fictitious, unreal, nonexistent

actuality delusion, fiction, supposition, theory, unreal

actually adv. supposedly, apparently, seemingly, ostensibly, outwardly, professedly, plausibly

actuate v. deter, impede, stop, extinguish

acuity n. denseness, stupidity

acumen n. bluntness, dullness, inability, obtuseness, slowness, sluggishness , stupidity, ignorance, stupidity, naivete

acute adj. bass, blunt, dull, imperceptive, insensitive, insignificant, low, mild, moderate, noncritical, obtuse, slow, stupid, unimportant, weak

adamant adj. flexible, yielding, acquiescing

adapt v. derange, dislocate, disturb, misapply, misfit

adaptable adj. inflexible, rigid, set,  unbending

add v. deduct, detach, eliminate, reduce, remove, subtract, withdraw, decrease

addition n. subtraction, subtracting, removal

additional adj. less

address n. rudeness, ill-breeding, clumsiness, stupidity, awkwardness, folly

address v. avoid, ignore, pass by

adept adj. amateurish, fumbling, incompetent, inept, unskilled, bumbling

adequate adj. deficient, inadequate, insufficient, lacking, scant, useless, unsatisfactory, intolerable,

adequately adj. inadequately, insufficiently

adhere v. come unglued, condemn, detach, detract, ignore, leave, loosen, repel, separate, stray, unfasten

adherent n. detractor, opponent, enemy of, critic of,  god, leader

adjacent adj. away from, beyond, detach, disconnected, distant, remote, separate

adjoining adj. separate, apart

adjourn v. assemble, convene,  remain

adjure v. deny, refuse, revoke

adjust v. disarrange, disorganize, upset

ad-lib adj. deliberate, rehearsed

admirable adj. bad, contemptible, despicable, low, rotten, untrustworthy

admiration n. contempt, despising, disdain, disgust, disrespect, loathing

admire v. abhor, abominate, blame, condemn, denounce, deplore, deride, despise, detest, disapprove, disdain, dishonor, dislike, dismiss, disparage, disregard,  disrespect, execrate,  hate, loathe, look down on, mock, scorn, spurn, vilify,   

admissible adj. inadmissible, illegal, intolerable, irrelevant, unacceptable

admission n. blockage, barring, impediment, concealment, cover-up, secret, confidentiality, denial

admit v. bar, block, deny, dismiss, exclude, hide, keep secret, refuse, refute, reject, withhold,

 

admonish v. commend, compliment, praise, reward

admonition n. commendation, compliment, reward

ado n. calmness, pleasure, quiet

adopt v. orphan, disown, shun, reject, shun, refuse, spurn, veto, disapprove, give up

adorable adj. gross, disgusting, repulsive, monstrous, offensive, unlovable

adoration n. revulsion, repulsion, despising, disgust

adore v. despise, hate, loathe, disrespect

adroit adj. awkward, clumsy, maladroit, bumbling, fumbling

adulate v. disrespect, ignore, insult

adult adj. immature

adult n. child, young

adulterate v. purify, concentrate

advance adj. late

advance n. reversal

advance v. demote,  halt, hinder,  impede,  lower,  oppose, recede;  retard, retreat,  return, suppress,  withdraw, withhold, stop, reverse, go back, demote, step down, impede, detract, block

advanced adj. backward, early, elementary, embryonic, green, immature, low, lower, old, past, primitive, primordial, retarded, rude, rudimentary, savage, uncivilized, underdeveloped, undersize,  undersized, underweight, undeveloped, uneducated, unripe, behind, slow, obsolete, young

advantage n. bad fortune, bad luck, block, blockage, detriment, disadvantage, disapproval, disfavor, drawback, drawback, handicap, harm, hindrance, hurt, impotence, incapacity, inferiority, injury, liability, loss, misfortune, obstacle, obstruction, restriction, stop, waste, weakness,

advantageous adj. unfavorable, harmful, inopportune

advent n. end, demise, death

adventurer n. homebody, stick-in-the-mud, killjoy, milquetoast, Nervous Nellie

adventurous adj. cautious, timid, safe

adversary n. ally, friend, partner, supporter

adverse adj. approve, assist, cooperate, favor, favorable, beneficial, positive, propitious

adversity n. ease, good, luck, good fortune

advice n. betrayal, deceive, misdirect, misinform

advocate n. adversary, critic, detractor, opponent 

advocate v.  assail, criticize, fight against, impugn, oppose

aesthetic adj. ugly, unattractive

affected adj. authentic, down to earth, natural,  real, sincere, true, unaffected, unchanged, unmoved, untouched

affection n. animosity, antipathy, aversion, coldness, disgust, dislike, hate, hatred, indifference, loathing, repugnance

affectionate adj. aloof, cold, cool, undemonstrative, unfeeling

affiliate v.  disassociate, disband, break up, scatter

affinity n. aversion, antipathy, dissimilarity, repulsion,

affirm v. contradict, demur, deny, deny, dispute, nullify, oppose, refute, reject, veto

affirmation n. rejection

affirmative adj. negative

affix v. detach, unfasten, remove, subtract

afflict v. relieve

affliction n. blessing, godsend, gift

affluence n. poverty, destitution, lack

affluent adj. destitute, penurious, impecunious, poor, impoverished

affront n. compliment, flattery

affront v. compliment, flatter, adulate

afraid adj, courageous, cool, fearless, assured, bold, brave, brave, composed, happy, pleased, unafraid, valorous

after prep. before

against prep. for

age n. youth

aged adj. young, youthful, unripe, immature, fresh, green, unseasoned

aggrandize v. belittle, degrade, humble, minimize, shrink, deflate

aggravate v. ameliorate, amend, appease, better, calm, diminish, improve, lessen, meliorate, mitigate, soften, soothe, relieve, humor, pacify

aggravation n. improvement, lessening, relieving, pleasure, delight

aggregate n. element, individual, part, particular, separate, unit

aggression n. meekness

aggressive adj. passive, peaceful, mild, lazy, ineffectual, laid-back, timid, friendly, apathetic

aghast adj. unperturbed, undisturbed

agile adj. awkward, immature, clumsy, ponderous, oafish

agility n. clumsiness, dullness, idleness, inactivity, inertia, oafishness, slowness

agitate v. becalm, quiet, pacify, calm, ease, placate, soothe

agitation n. becalming, quieting, pacifying

agnostic n. believer, faithful one

agnosticism n. faith, belief, devoutness

agonize v. enjoy

agony n. bliss, comfort, ease. happiness, health, mitigation, relief,  euphoria, pleasure

agree v. argue, contradict, deny, differ, disagree, dispute, dissent, oppose, refuse

agreeable adj. disagreeable, unacceptable, obnoxious, offensive, unpleasant

agreement n. disagreement, discord

ahead adj. behind, rearward, back

ahead adv. behind, after

aid v. hinder, obstruct, hindrance, deterrent, impede, block, injure

aim aimlessness, carelessness, lack of purpose

air v.  conceal, hide

alacrity n. hesitance, reservation, reluctance

alarm n. assurance, calm, composure, peace, quiet, security, serenity, tranquility, nonchalance, reassurance

alarm v. calm, reassure, soothe

alcoholic adj. non-alcoholic, non-intoxicating, soft

alcoholic n. teetotaler

alert adj. asleep, comatose, inattentive, unwary, dull, slow, unaware

alfresco adj. indoor, inside

alien adj. akin, alike, appropriate, apropos, compatible, congenial, consistent, corresponding, familiar, friendly, germane, native, natural, pertinent, proper, relevant, citizen, local

alienate v.  draw closer, come closer, move closer, advance

alike adj. opposite, different

alike adv. differently, dead, inanimate, nonfunctioning, sluggish, lethargic, slothlike

alive adj. dead, lifeless, inactive, inoperative, apathetic

all adj. partial

all adv. partially

all n. nothing

allay v. increase, intensify, magnify, heighten

allege v. contradict, deny, disavow, dissent, refute, repudiate

allegiance n. disloyalty, disobedience, betrayal, sedition, treachery

alleviate v. aggravate, agitate, augment, increase, intensify, irritate,  exacerbate

alliance divorce, schism, secession, separation

allied adj. independent, sole, uncombined

allot v. confiscate, deny, keep, refuse, retain, withhold

allow v. deny, forbid, prohibit, protest, refuse, refute, resist, reject

allude  declare, specify, state

allure v.  alienate, discourage, dissuade, repel, threaten

alluring adj. repulsive, repelling, nauseating

ally n. enemy, foe, adversary, opponent

ally v. adversary, divide, enemy, opponent, separate

almost adv. completely, entirely

alone adj. accompanied, attended, together, mobbed, crowded, grouped, ordinary, common

alone adv. together, jointly

aloof adj. approachable, friendly, open, warm

aloud adv. silently, inaudibly

already adv. not yet, eventually

alter v. continue, keep, maintain

alteration n. permanent

altercation n. agreement, harmony, peace

alternative  no choice, obligation, required

altogether adv. partially, partly

altruism n. greediness, piggishness, selfishness

altruistic adj. cold-hearted, greedy, selfish, self-centered, unkind

always adj. never, temporarily, occasionally,  rarely, sometimes

amalgamate v.  separate, divide, diffuse, disperse,

amass v. disperse, dispense, dissipate, scatter

amateur adj. skilled, competent

amateur n. authority, expert, master, professional, virtuoso

amateurish adj. polished, professional, skilled

amaze v.  anticipate

amazing adj. boring, nothing special

ambiguous adj. certain, clear, unequivocal, definite, distinct, explicit, lucid

ambition n. contentment, indifference, laziness, resignation, satisfaction, apathy, sloth

ambitious adj. apathetic, aimless, lazy, modest, simple, humble, inert,  slothful, undemanding

ambivalent adj. certain, concrete, settled, definite, sure

ambulatory adj. immobile, motionless, nonmoving, settled, standing, static, stationary, still

ameliorate v. aggravate, exacerbate, worsen

amelioration n. degradation, deterioration

amenable adj. closed-minded, disagreeable, unwilling

amend v. aggravate, alloy, blemish, corrupt, debase, depress, deteriorate, harm, impair, injure, mar, reduce, spoil, tarnish, vitiate, weaken, worsen, damage

amenity n. bare necessity, discomfort, nastiness, rudeness, unpleasantness

amercement n. reward

amiable adj. antisocial, cold, unfriendly, disagreeable, hateful, ill-natured, unsociable

amicable adj. aggressive, hostile, unfriendly, nasty

amiss adj. correct, good, okay, right, proper

amiss adv. properly, correctly;

amity n. antagonism, discord, hostility

amnesty n. condemnation, damnation, sentencing

among alone, apart, separate

amorous adj. unloving, cold

amorphous adj. defined, outlined, specific

amount individual, part, particular

ample adj. cramped, inadequate, insufficient, small, tiny, lacking, limited, meager, scant, sparse

amplification  contraction,  condensation,  curtailment,  decrease,  diminishing,  reduction

amplify v. decrease, diminish, turn down, reduce, decrease, curtail

amuse v. bore, cloy, depress, put to sleep, weary, tire

amusing adj. boring, depressing, dull, gum, sad, somnolent, uninteresting, tiresome

analogous adj. different, dissimilar, opposite, divergent, incongruous

analogy n. difference, dissimilarity

anarchy n. law and order, lawfulness, order, organization

anathema n. the blessed, blessing

ancestor n. descendant, offspring, progeny, successor

anchor v.  detach, disconnect, release, weigh anchor

ancient adj. contemporary, fresh, young, modern, new, recent

ancillary adj. main, prime, principal

anew adv. nevermore

angel n. bastard, jerk. demon, devil, devil, demon, imp, fiend

angelic adj. dark, demonic, devilish

anger n. affection, calm, glee, goodwill, calmness, glee, pleasantness, refined, self-control

anger v. calm, soothe,  pacify, placate, please, tickle

angry adj. calm, happy, placid, pleased, gleeful, euphoric, placated

anguish n. comfort, joy, relief, solace

anguish n. joy, euphoria, pleasure

angular adj. straight, flat, fat, fleshy, beefy, plump

animal adj. delicate, genteel, refined

animal n. human

animate adj. inanimate, dead, lifeless

animate v. dampen, discourage, extinguish, kill

animated adj. dead, dull, lifeless, sluggish

animosity n. amity, esteem, friendliness, friendship, goodwill, love,  affection

annex v.  detach, separate, disconnect

annihilate activate, preserve, save

announce v. bury, conceal, refrain, stifle, suppress, withhold

annoy v. accommodate, aid, comfort, console, gratify, please, satisfy, soothe,

annul v. validate, confirm

anomalous adj. normal, typical, usual

anomaly n. the norm, regularity, same old thing

anonymous adj. identified, named, showcased, spotlighted

answer n. question, request

answer v. argue, ask, inquire, question

answerable adj. unaccountable

antagonism n. amity, accord, harmony, agreement, understanding, friendliness

antagonist n. partner, ally, supporter

antecedent adj. posterior, subsequent, later

antecedent n. descendant, successor

antic adj. serious, solemn

antic n. solemnity

anticipate v. dread

anticipation  amazement, astonishment, despair, doubt, dread, fear, sensation, stupefaction, surprise,  wonder, worry

antipathy n. admiration, appreciation, approbation, approval, commendation, encomium, esteem, estimation, eulogy, honor, liking, love, regard, respect, reverence, sympathy, veneration

antipathy n. liking, attraction appeal, affection

antiquated adj. new, modern, cutting edge, fresh

antique adj. new, recent, modern, stylish, up-to-date, fresh, modish, fashionable, current, conventional

antisocial adj. affable, agreeable, amiable, boon, clubable, clubbable, clubby, communicative, companionable, congenial, convivial, cordial, expansive, extraverted, extroverted, folksy, garrulous, genial, gracious, hospitable, kindly, neighborly, outgoing, talkative

antonym n.  synonym, same, like

anxiety n. apathy, assurance, calm, calmness, carelessness, composure, confidence, contentment, coolness, ease, equanimity, indifference, light-heartedness, nonchalance, peace, reassurance,  satisfaction, tranquillity, unconcern

anxious adj. confident, relieved, hesitant, reluctant, calm, relaxed, calm, cool, at ease, apathetic, indifferent

apart adj. together, among, amidst, together, near

apathetic adj. concerned, interested, passionate, caring,

apathy n. agitation, alarm, anxiety, care, concern, distress, disturbance, eagerness, emotion, enthusiasm, excitement, feeling, frenzy, fury, interest, involvement, passion, sensibility, sensitiveness, storm, susceptibility, sympathy, turbulence, vehemence, violence

aperture n. closure

aperture n. closure

apex n. bottom, depth, nadir, rock-bottom, trough

aplomb n. anxiety, self-consciousness, insecurity

apocryphal adj. true, authentic, genuine

apogee n. nadir, bottom

apologetic adj. stubborn, self-righteous, defensive

apology accusation, arraignment, censure, charge, complaint, condemnation, denial, disapprobation, dissimulation, impeachment, imputation, indictment, injury, insult, offense, wrong

appall v. please, console, attract

appalling adj. assuring, beautiful, calming, enchanting, enjoyable, fascinating

apparent adj. ambiguous, certain,  doubtful, dubious, equivocal, fluctuating, hidden, improbable, indistinct, questionable, uncertain, unclear, unimaginable, unlikely, vague, wavering

appeal v. abjure, deny, disavow, disclaim, disgust, forswear, recall, recant, refuse, reject, renounce, repel, repulse, revoke

appear v. disappear, exist, vanish, withdraw

appearance n. absence, departure, disappearance, leaving, vanishing

appease v. aggravate, annoy, antagonize, arouse, disappearance, exacerbate, excite, incense, inflame, irritate, provoke

appease v. aggravate, annoy, arouse, disappearance, exacerbate, excite, incense, inflame, irritate, provoke,

append v. remove, detach, subtract

append v. remove, detach, subtract

appendage-- total, whole, all, original, combination, entirely, bulk, mass, body

appetite n. antipathy, aversion, detestation, disgust, dislike, disrelish, distaste, fill, hatred, indifference, loathing, renunciation, repugnance, repulsion, revulsion, satiety

appetite n. antipathy, aversion, detestation, disgust, dislike, disrelish, distaste, fill, hatred, indifference, loathing, renunciation, repugnance, repulsion, revulsion, satiety

appetizing adj. nauseating, repugnant, repulsive, sickening, unappetizing

applaud v. belittle, boo, condemn, criticize, hiss, knock, pan,

applause n. booing, boos, condemnation, criticism, denigration, disapproval, hisses, hissing, rejection,

applause n. booing, boos, disapproval, hisses, hissing, condemnation, criticism

applicable adj. impertinent, inapplicable, inappropriate, irrelevant,

application n. disuse, nonuse

appoint v. cancel, discharge, dismiss, fire, reject, remove, withdraw

appreciable adj. negligible, insignificant

appreciate v.  belittle, depreciate, despise, disdain, dislike, disparage, misapprehend, misunderstand, ungrateful, belittle, decrease, deflate, disregard, ignore, lose, overlook

appreciation n. deflation, depreciation, disregard, disrespect, ignorance, ingratitude, loss, ungratefulness,

apprehend v. free, misunderstand

apprehension n. confidence, reassurance, tranquility

apprehensive adj. assured, calm, confident, cocksure, secure, worry-free

apprentice n. expert, guru, master, mentor, professional, teacher,

approach n. departure, exit, outlet

approach v.  avoid, conclude, depart, finish, leave, recede, withdraw, close, finished up

approached v. receded

approbation n. condemnation, criticism, disapprobation

appropriate adj. improper, inappropriate, incorrect, unfitting

appropriate v. bestow, contrary, give, improper, inappropriate, opposed, restore, return, unbecoming, unfitted, unfitting, unsuitable, unsuited, withhold,

approval n. censure, criticism, denial, disapproval, disapproval, disrespect,  refusal, rejection, reprimand, reproach, restore, return

approve v. condemn, criticize, deny, disapprove, disapprove, dislike, disparage, nullify, reject, disrespect, refuse

approximate adj. exactly, precisely

approximately adv. accurately, exactly, precisely

approximation remoteness, distance, difference, variation, unlikeness, diversity, change

apropos adj. inopportune, irrelevant, untimely

apt adj. unsuitable, inappropriate, irrelevant, disinclined, unlikely, slow, dull

aptness inability, incapacity, incompetency

arbitrary adj. by set rules, objective, logical, scientific

arcane adj. known, knowledge, comprehensible

arch adj. least, minor, smallest

archaic adj. fresh, modern, recent, new

arctic adj. hot, torrid, warm

ardent adj. apathetic, cool, dispassionate, indifferent

ardor n. apathy, disinterest, indifference, unconcern

arduous adj. easy, simple

argue v. agree, apathy, assent, coldness, concur, despise, harmonize, ignore, indifference, overlook, pass by, reject, repudiate, scorn

argument n. accord, agreement, concord

argumentative adj. agreement, conciliatory, passive

arid adj. colorful, exciting, fertile, humid, interesting, lively, moist, wet,

arise v. cease, descend, drop, end, lie down, lower, recline, stop

aristocracy n. bourgeoisie, commoners, peasantry

aristocrat n. bourgeois, commoner, peasant, proletarian

aristocratic adj. bourgeois, common, lower-class

armed adj. disarmed

aroma n. fetor, malodor, odor, pungency, reek, stench, stink

aromatic adj. fetid, rank, stinking, stinky, unscented

around adv. exactly, precisely

arouse v. lull, pacify, put to sleep, repress, stifle

arraign v. absolve, acquit, condone, discharge, excuse, exonerate, exonerate, free, overlook, pardon, release

arraignment exculpation exoneration, pardon

arrange v, confuse, derange, disarrange, disorder, disperse, disturb, jumble, mess up, mix up, scatter

arrant adj. partial

array n. disarray, disorder, mess

array v.  disarrange, disorder

arrest v. accelerate, activate, discharge, encourage, free, liberate, release

arrival n. departure, exit

arrive v. depart, disappear, exit, fail, go, leave, lose, withdraw

arrogant adj. bashful, humble, meek, modest, self-effacing, servile

artful adj. artless, inept, naive, unskilled

articulate adj. dumb, inarticulate, mumbled, stammering, tongue-tied

artifice n. artlessness, candor, fairness, frankness, guilelessness, honesty, ingenuousness, innocence, openness, simplicity,  sincerity, sincerity, truth

artificial adj. authentic, genuine, natural, real, sincere, true

artist n. amateur, tyro

artistic adj. crude, gross, tasteless, unattractive

artless adj. artful, insincere, self-conscious, skilled, sophisticated, talented, schooled, unnatural, worldly,

ascend v. decline, descend, drop, fall, sink

ascent n. declivity, descent, drop, fall

ascetic adj. comfortable, dissolute, hedonistic, indulgent, luxurious, self-gratifying, self-indulgent, sensuous, voluptuous,

ashamed adj. arrogant, high and mighty, proud, unashamed

ashen adj. rosy, ruddy

asinine adj. clever, intelligent, smart

ask v. answer, command, demand, dictate, insist, order, refuse, reply, respond, refuse

asleep adj. awake

asperity n. good cheer, mildness, softness

aspersion n. approval, commendation, plaudit, praise, respect

aspiration n. apathy, contentment, dislike, hate, hatred, indifference, laziness

assault n. defend, protect, retreat, surrender, withdrawal

assault v. defend, oppose, protect, retreat, surrender, withdraw

assemble v. disassemble, disconnect, dismantle, disband, disperse, scatter

assembly n. disassembly, disconnection, disbanding, dispersal, scattering

assent n. disapprove, dissent, disagreement, reject

assent v. dissent, disagree

assent v. dissent, disagree

assert v. contradict, controvert, deny, refute, reject

assertion n. denial, disavowal

assertive adj. hesitant, inhibited, reserved, shy, timid

asset n. disadvantage, drawback, handicap, liability,

assiduous adj. casual, indolent, laid-back, lax, lazy

assign v.  dismiss

assimilate v. maladapt, regurgitate, reject, segregate, separate

assist v. hamper, hinder, impede, prevent

assistance n. hindrance, obstruction

assistant-- adversary, opponent, rival

associate adj. disrupt, divide, disassociate, estrange, part, separate, principal, major, unaffiliated

associate n. antagonist, blocker, competitor, enemy, foe, foeman, hinderer, opponent, rival, stranger

associate v. alienate, avoid, disassociate, disconnect, disjoin, disrupt, dissociate, disunite, diverge, divide, divorce, estrange, oppose, part, separate, sever, shun, sunder

association n. separation, disunion, disintegration, rupture, retirement, seclusion, division, isolation, loneliness, defection, solitude

assorted adj. identical, matching, same, similar, uniform

assuage v. aggravate, exacerbate, intensify

assume v. abandon, concede, demonstrate, doff, grant, know,  prove, relinquish, remove, surrender, throw off

assumed adj. known, realm, true

assurance n. bashfulness, confusion, consternation, demonstrate,  dismay, distrust, doubt, fear, hesitancy, insecurity, misgiving, nervousness, prove,  remove,  shyness, timidity, trepidation, uncertainty

assured adj. gamble, insecure, self-doubting, timid, uncertain, unsure,

astonish v. bore, calm, foresee

astounding adj. boring, ordinary

astringent adj. mild, soft

astucity v. dislike, fairness, hate, hatred, ignorance, indecision, indifference, stupidity, tolerance

astute adj. naive, retarded, asinine, blind, dull, dull-witted, dumb, idiotic, ignorant, imbecile, non-comprehensive, obtuse, shallow, short-sighted, stolid, stupid, undiscerning, unintelligent,

atheist n. believe, the faithful

athletic adj. asthenic, feeble, frail, sedentary, weak, puny

atrocious adj. awesome, beautiful,  benevolent, benign,  benignant,  charitable,  compassionate,  cushion hearted,   excellent,  fine, glorious,  good, great,  humane, kindhearted, lovely, magnificent, merciful, nice,   pleasant, pleasing,  splendid,  sympathetic,  tender, wonderful

atrocity adj. good deed, kindness

atrophy n. growth, development

atrophy v. regenerate, recover

attach v.  alienate, cut, detach, discard, disconnect, disengage, disjoin, dissociate, disunite, divert, divorce, drop out, free, loosen, quit, remove, rend, separate, sever, unconnect, unfasten,

attachment n. alienation, animosity, antipathy, aversion, detachment, dislike, distance, divorce, enmity, estrangement, indifference, opposition, repugnance, repulsion, separation, severance

attack n. defense, retreat, repulsion, reprisal, resistance, submission, surrender, flight

attack v. aid, avoid, befriend, commend, cover, compliment, defend, flatter, lay low, oppose, praise, procrastinate, protect, relinquish, resist, retreat, shelter, shield, support, sustain, uphold, withdraw, withstand.

attain v. abandon, cease, desert, desist, discard, disregard, fail,  fall short, forfeit, give up, ignore, let go, lose, miss, relinquish, stay away, surrender,

attention n. absent-mindedness, abstraction, disregard, inattention, indifference, negligence, oversight,

attentive adj. heedless, inattentive, inconsiderate, neglectful, negligent, rude, thoughtless, unobservant

attenuate v. fortify, intensify, strengthen

attest v. deny, belie, refute

attic n. cellar

attract v. repel, repulse, turn off

attraction n. aversion, rejection, repellant, repulsion

attractive adj. forbidding, obnoxious, repellent, repulsive, ugly, unappealing, unattractive

attrition n. apathy, buildup, fortification, happiness, indifference, reinforcement, remorselessness

atypical adj. typical, usual

audacious adj. cautious, cowardly, deferential, fearful, polite, timid, unfavorable

audacity n. caution, circumspection, courtesy, cowardice, decorum, discretion, fear, forbearance, gentility, humility, meekness, mildness, modesty, propriety, reticence, self-abasement, spinelessness, yielding

audible adj. inaudible, silent, unintelligible

augment v. attenuate, decrease, degrade, diminish, reduce

august adj. common, humble, lowly, pedestrian,  uninspiring

auspicious adj. easygoing, good-humored, good-matured, harmless, inauspicious, ominous, promising, unfavorable, unfortunate, untimely

austere adj. bland, bright, cheerful, cherry, encouraging, extravagant, friendly, gentility, gentle, humility, indulgent, kind, lavish, meek, meekness, mild, peaceful, placid, quiet, restraint, soft, soothing, suave, sunny, warm

austerity n. casualness

authentic adj. apocryphal, baseless, bogus, counterfeit, disputed, erroneous, exploded, fabulous, fake, false, fictitious, imitation, phony, spurious, unauthorized

authenticate v. falsify, discredit, invalidate,

authoritarian adj. democratic, liberal, libertarian, permissive, tolerant

authoritative adj. frivolous, questionable, spurious, unsubstantiated

authority n. denial, impotence, incapacity, prohibition, servility, servitude, weakness

authorize v. disallow, forbid, prevent, prohibit

autocratic adj. democratic, tolerant

automatic adj. manual, deliberate, intentional, labor-intensive, voluntary,

automation n. handiwork, handwork, manual labor, physical labor

autonomous adj. dependent, governed, occupied overruled, subject,

autonomy n. dependence, subjugation

autumn n. spring

auxiliary adj. main, primary

auxiliary n. adversary, antagonist, competitive, competitor, enemy, foe, hinderer, obstructive, opponent, opposer, opposing, retarding, rival

avail n. detriment

avail v. hinder, useless

available adj. out, unavailable, inaccessible, out, unobtainable

avarice n. benevolence, charity, generosity, munificence

avaricious adj. beneficent, generous, giving, liberal, free, openhearted, prodigal, wasteful, spendthrift, bountiful, munificent

avenge v. forgive, excuse, overlook

aver v. deny, negate

average adj. above par, exceptional, extraordinary, outstanding, unusual

averse adj. agreeable, willing, eager

aversion n. affection, attachment, attraction, care, devotion, enthusiasm, fondness, fondness, kindness, liking, love, solicitude, tenderness

avert v. invite, cause, exacerbate

avid adj. apathetic, blasé, bored, indifferent, lukewarm, reluctant, uninterested

avoid v. confront, embrace, encounter, face, invite, meet, meet head on, oppose, seek

avouch v. deny

avow v. censure, condemn, contradict, deny, disavow, disclaim, disown, dispute, ignore, renounce, repudiate

avowal n. disavowal, denial

awake adj. asleep, inattentive,, unconscious, comatose, dull, off guard

awake v. sleep, repress

awaken v. sleep, repress, subdue

award n. booby prize, tie, draw, halt, deadlock, stalemate, standoff

award v.  disallow, deny, ignore, reject, withhold, withdraw

aware adj. ignorant, oblivious, unaware, unconscious, uninformed

away close, here, present

awe n. apathy, disrespect, disregard, indifference, familiarity, intimacy, comradeship, fellowship, buoyancy, enthusiasm, calmness, coolness, steadiness, poise, equanimity

awesome adj. trivial, unimpressive, lame.

awful adj. attractive, base, beggarly, beautiful, cheap, commonplace, contemptible, delicious, despicable, good, humble, inferior, insignificant, low, lowly, mean, miserable, nice, paltry, petty, pleasant, pleasing, trifling, undignified, vulgar

awfully adv. somewhat

awkward adj. adroit, appropriate, comfortable, convenient, coordinated, easy, graceful, graceful, handy, relaxing, skillful, smooth,

awry adv. straight, well, correctly, right, evenly

axiom n. absurdity, ambiguity, blunder, bull, contradiction, foolishness, nonsense, paradox, silliness, sophism

axiomatic adj. questionable, dubious, in question

 

 

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babble n. quietness, silence

babble v. articulate

baby n. adult, grownup

bachelor n. husband, grownup

back adj. front, anterior, current, fore, future, head, major, upcoming

back down v. hold one’s ground, stand firm

back n. front, in front of

back v. advance, go forward, move forward, oppose, hinder, undermine, eject, denounce, progress

backbone n. timidity, cowardice, spinelessness

backbreaking adj. Light, easy

backcountry n. city, metropolis

backfire v. work

background n. foreground

backing n. detraction, undermining, discouragement, opposition

backward adj. advanced, ahead, civilized, developed, forward, intelligent, progressive, to the front, confident, bold, advanced, quick, brilliant

backward adv. forward

bad adj. acceptable,  excellent, good, honorable, moral, right, satisfactory, virtuous, superior, fresh, preserved, pleasant, favorable, harmless, trivial, light, correct, accurate, proud, glorious

bad luck n. fortune, good luck

badger v. assuage, please

badly adj. excellently, perfectly, superbly

baffle v.  enlighten, transmit

baggy adj. smooth, tight, pressed, tailored

baggy adj. tight

bait v. repel, repulse, pacify, please, mollify

balance n. fall, imbalance, inequality, instability, irrationality, tilt, unsteadiness

bald adj. concealed, covered,  decorated, disguised, elaborate, embellished, furry, hairy, hirsute, indirect, ornate, subtle, woolly

 

baleful adj. benevolent, excellent, good, honorable, moral, warm,  harmless, innocuous, benign

balk v. clear, facilitate, help

balky adj. cooperative, tractable

balky adv. submissive

balloon v. deflate, contract, shrink

ballyhoo n. secret

balm n. irritant, abrasive

balmy adj. stormy, blustery, inclement, sane, normal, table

ban n. approval, permission, sanction, allowance

ban v.  allow, permit, sanction, approve, legalize

banal adj. exciting, fresh, new, novel, original, striking, rich, deep,  provocative

band v.  break up, split up

bane n. blessing, good

banish v. accept, admit, forgive, receive, repatriate, adopt, invite, embrace

bankrupt adj. solvent, profiting, flourishing, in the black

banquet n. fast, abstinence, starvation

banter v. appease, flatter, placate

bar n. aid, advantage

bar v. allow, free, open, permit, unfasten, unlock,  aid, abet, unlock,  include, welcome, embrace

barbaric adj. civilized, cultured, refined

barbarity n, civility, nicety, refinement

barbarous adj. benevolent, civilized, courteous, courtly, cultured, delicate, gentle, graceful, human, humane, kind, merciful, nice, polite, refined, sympathetic, tender, urbane

bare adj. camouflaged, clothed, covered up, decorated, dressed, elaborate, embellished, furnace, hidden, ornate

bare v. clothed, conceal, cover

barefaced adj. reserved, polite, respectful

barely adv. completely, fully

bargain n. loss

barren adj. fecund, fertile, lush, productive,  rich, fruitful,  interesting, inspiring

barrier admittance, entrance, opening, passage

base adj. superior, pure, noble, virtuous, principled

base n. esteemed, exalted, grand, high-minded, illustrious, lofty, magnanimous, majestic, moral, noble, righteous, superior

base n. top, summit

bashful adj. adventurous, arrogant, bold, brash, confident, daring, fearless, gregarious, loud, outgoing, swaggering,

basic adj. additional, extra, secondary, nonessential, superfluous

basis n. apex, summit, top

batter-- cover, protect, secure, treat gently

battle n. accord, agree, agreement, armistice, cessation, concord, harmony, peace, suspension, truce

battle-ax n. help-mate, better half

bawdy adj. clean, proper, chase, decent

be interested in n. bore

beak v. fix

beaming n. dull

bear v. avoid, be barren, be unproductive, cast aside, dodge, drop, evade, refuse, shun, throw down

beastly adv. chaste, exalted, generous, high, illustrious, lofty, magnanimous, noble, pleasant, pure, superior, humane, civilized, cultured, refined

beat adj. energized, rested

beat n. caress, pat

beat v. aid, assist, cede, defend, fail, give in, give up, go under, guard, help, protect, relinquish, retreat, safeguard, shield, side with, submit, succor, surrender

beatitude n. despair

beatnik n. square

beautiful adj. awful, awkward, clumsy, deformed, depraved, disgusting, foul, frightful, grim, grisly, grotesque, hideous, homely, horrid, odious, offensive, plain, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, rotten, shocking, terrible, ugly, unattractive, uncouth, unlovely, unpleasant, unsightly

beautify v. deface, spoil

beauty n. ugliness, repulsiveness, plainness, hag, dog, eyesore

becloud v. clear up, clarify

becoming adj. awkward, displeasing, ill-fitting, improper, inappropriate, indecent, indecorous, ugly, unattractive, unbecoming, unfitting, unpleasant, unseemly, unsuitable,

becoming adj. unsuitable, inappropriate, unbefitting, unflattering, unattractive

bedraggled adj. neat, clean, dry

beefy adj. skinny, anorexic

befitting adj. unsuitable

before adv. after, afterward, behind, following, later

befriend v. reject, shun

befuddle v. clear one’s mind, sober

beg v. aid, assist, benefit, bestow, cede, concede, favor, give, grant, insist, remunerate, reward

begin v. complete, conclude, end, finish, stop, terminate

beginner n. expert, master, veteran, old hand

beginning n. close, closing, completion, conclusion, consummation, end, ending, expiration, finish, fulfilment, goal, outcome, result, termination, terminus

beginning n. ending, closing, conclusion, finale

beguile v. bore, disabuse

behind adv. ahead, before

behind prep. in front of

behold v. ignore, overlook, disregard

belated adj. timely, prompt

beleaguer v. aid, help. support

belief  denial, doubt, heresy, incredulity

believable adj. unbelievable, farfetched

believe v. disbelieve, doubt, know

belittle v. build up, aggrandize, put on a pedestal, overpraise, praise, put on a pedestal,

bellicose adj. peaceful, passive

belligerent adj. friendly, kind, peaceful, passive, pacific

belonging n. alienation, anomie, ejection

beloved cheap, despised, unwanted

below adv. above, aloft, over, overhead

bend v.  align, break, resist, stiffen, straighten

benediction n. curse, damning, malediction

beneficent close-fisted, covetous, grasping, greedy, illiberal, miserly, uncharitable,

beneficial adj. bad, destructive, detrimental, disadvantageous, harmful, injurious, unhelpful, useless

benefit n. damage, disadvantage, disservice, distress, drawback, handicap, harm, hindrance, hurt, ill, injury, loss, obstacle, trouble,

benefit v. harm, disfavor, impair

benevolence n. animosity, brutality, churlishness, cold-heartedness, cruelty, enmity, envy, greediness, harshness, hatred, illiberality, ill-will, inhumanity, malevolence, malignity, meanness, niggardliness, rancor, selfishness, self-seeking, spite, stinginess, unkindness,  misanthropy

benevolent adj. cruel, malevolent, unkind, mean, selfish, cold-hearted, malicious, misanthropic

benign adj. bad, harsh, malevolent, malignant, severe, unkind, mean, selfish, malicious, misanthropic, harmful, inopportune, unfortunate, malignant

benignity—barbarity, cruelty, harshness, heartlessness, inhumanity, maliciousness, malignancy, malignity, meanness

bent adj. straight

berserk adj. serene, calm, rational

besmirch v. glorify, honor

best adj. worst, lowest

best adv. least

best v.  succumb, lose, choke

bestial adj. humane, civilized, civil

bestow v. obtain

betray v. be loyal, be faithful, hide, cover up, conceal, keep

betrayal n. faithfulness, loyalty

better adj. worse, inferior, lower, poorer, lesser, smaller

better adv. less

better v.  worsen, lessen

between prep. away from, outside

bewail v.  rejoice, shriek with joy, celebrate

beware v.  ignore

bewilder v. inform, clarify

bewilderment n. understanding, clear-headedness, lucidity

bewitch v. disenchant

bewitching adj. repulsive, dull

beyond close by, here, near

bias n. equity, fairness, impartiality, justice, objectivity

biased adj. open-minded, unprejudiced

biased v. fair

bicker v.  agree, concur

bid v. rebel

big adj. immature, insignificant, little, minor, petite, slight, small, tiny, unimportant, younger, small, tiny, pint-sized, insignificant, trivial

big shot n. nobody

big-hearted adj. miserly

bigoted liberal, open-minded, progressive, tolerant

bigotry n. fairness, open-mindedness, tolerance, open-mindedness, fairness

billow v. flatten, collapse, deflate

bind v. free, loose, release, set free, unbind, unchain, unfasten, unloose, untie, bind v. untie, unbind, unravel, loose

birth n. death, conclusion, end, finish

bisexual adj. heterosexual, homosexual

bitchy adj. kind, sweet, warm

biting adj. Balmy, gentle, soothing

bitter adj. agreeable, charitable, forgiving, friendly, gentle, happy, honeyed, joyous, mild, pleasant, sugary, sweet, wonderful

bitterness n. sweetness

bizarre adj. everyday, normal, ordinary, usual

black adj. angelic, auspicious, bright, cheerful, favorable, good, hopeful, illuminated, snowy, sunny, white, saintly, friendly, happy, light, moral, 

blackball v. embrace enlist, welcome

blacken v. brighten, glorify, honor, lighten, respect

blah adj. colorful, electrifying, original, spirited

blah v. energetic

blame v.  absolve, acquit, applaud, boost, commend, encourage, exalt, exonerate, glorify, laud, magnify, praise, thank

blameless adj. at fault, culpable, guilty

blanch v.  darken

bland adj. delicious, flavorful, harsh, piquant, rich, sharp, tasty, exciting, stimulating

blank adj. alert, filled, full, occupied, lively, marked, thoughtful, used

blasé adj. eager, enthusiastic

blasphemous adj. pious, religious, reverent

blasphemy n. piety, respect, reverence

blatant adj. hidden, inconspicuous, subtle, quiet, unobtrusive

blazon v. hide, keep secret

bleach v.  darken

bleak adj. appealing, balmy, bright, cheerful, cheery, comforting, genial, homelike, mild, pleasant, serene, sheltered, sunny, warm,  hopeful, lush, overgrown

bleary adj. clear, distinct

blemish v. adornment, decoration, embellishment, garnishment, improve, ornament, ornamentation, perfect, perfection, purity

blend v. decompose, disintegrate, divide, separate

bless v. curse, damn

blessed adj. condemned, cursed, unholy

blessing n. adversary, bad luck, condemnation, curse, misfortune

blight n. blessing, boon

blight v. aid, benefit, help

blind adj. aware, calculated, clear-sighted, cunning, discerning, farsighted, intelligent, keen, obvious, penetrative, perceiving, perceptive, quick, sensible, sharp, sharp-eyed, shrewd, visible, perception, seeing, sighted, understanding

bliss n. grief, misery, pain, sadness, sorrow, wretchedness

blissful adj. miserable, unhappy

blithe adj. black, depressed, downhearted, miserable, sorrowful, unhappy

bloat v.  shrivel, shrink, contract, deflate

block v. clear, facilitate, free, open, reveal, unblock

blockhead n. genius

bloody adj. bloodless

bloom v. die, wither

blooming adj. blasted

blossom v. diminish, fade, wither

blot v. cleanse, enter, inscribe, insert, keep, note, preserve, purify, record, restore, retain, set down, wash, whiten

blow n. blessing, caress

blow up v. deflate

blow v. calm

bluff adj. affable, agreeable, bland, civil, conciliating, courteous, genial, gracious, kindly, pleasant, polite, refined, reserved, suave, urbane, well-bred

bluff n. fact

blunder n. accuracy

blunt adj. euphemistic, gentle, mealy-mouthed, pointed, sharp, soft-pedaling, subtle, polished, polite, suave, tactful

blur v. clarify, define, sharpen

blush n. paleness

board v. deplane, detrain, disembark

boast v. apologize,  be modest, deprecate,  downplay, eat humble pie, minimize

boastful adj. humble, modest, self-effacing

body n. apparition, ghost, mind, phantasm, phantom. shade, shadow, soul,

bogus adj. authentic, genuine, real

boil v. chill, freeze

boisterous adj. calm, laid-back, quiet, restrained. serene, orderly, tranquil

bold adj. afraid, bashful, courteous, cowardly, defardly, deferential, dull, fearful, meek, pale, polite, retiring, shy, subtle, timid, understated,weak,

bolster v. undermine, weaken

bombastic adj. elegant, humble, quiet, restrained, simple, subtle, understand

bona fide adj. counterfeit

bond v.  detach, separate

bondage n. emancipation, freedom, liberation, liberty,

bony adj. brawny, blubbery, fat, fleshy

boom n. decline, depression, recession

boomerang v. go off without a hitch, work

boorish adj. cultured, polite,  refined, sophisticated

boost n. cutback, decrease, disparagement, knock, reduction,  undermining

boost v. lower, drop

border n. center, core, inside, interior, mainland, middle, region, territory

borderline adj. absolute, decisive

bore v. amuse, be interested in, excite, invigorate, stimulate

boredom  activity, excitement, motive, please, relieve, soothe, stimulus

boring adj. exciting, interesting, stimulating

borrow v. lend

boss n. employee, subordinate, underling

bother n. delight, gratify, please, pleasure,  relieve, soothe

bother v. help, please

bottom n. apex. peak, summit, tip, top, upper part

bounce v. stay

bound adj. foot-loose, free, loose, unbound, unchained, unfettered, unrestricted, untied, untrammeled

bound v. crawl, enlarge, extend, free, halt, liberate, lie down,  lie flat, lie still, pause, set, stand still, stick fast, stop, unbind, unchain, walk, widen

boundary n. center, interior

boundless adj. confined, limited, restricted,

bountiful adj. deficient, insufficient, scant, scarce, scanty, small, sparse

bovine adj. nice, refined, tactful

bow n. back, stern

boy n. girl

brag v. debase, degrade, demean, denigrate, humbleness

brake v. accelerate, start

brandish v. not show

brash adj. careful, cautious, polite, respectful, thoughtful

brat n. little angel

brave adj. afraid, backward, base, contemptible, coward, cowardly, cringing, despicable, diffident, fainthearted, fearful, frightened, low, mean, retiring, shrinking, shy, skulking, timid, timorous, weak

bravery n. alarm, apprehension, awe, consternation, cowardice, dismay, dread, fear, fear, misgiving, pusillanimity, spinelessness, timidity, timidity, trepidation, weakness

breach n. obedience

break n. bridge, connection

break v. adhere, agree, associate,  attach, begin, bind, combine, conceal, conjoin, couple, fasten, fix, heed, hide, increase, join, keep, mend, obey, repair, restore, secure, solder, start, unite, weld

breathless adj. breathing

breed abort, kill, murder

breeding n. ignorance

breeze n. calm. stillness

brevity n. lengthiness, wordiness

brief adj. extended, lengthy, long, prolonged, protracted

bright adj. dark, dim, dreary, dull, dumb, gloomy, pale, sad, slow, somber, stupid

brilliant adj. bad, dark, dull, grimy, mediocre, pale, poor, tarnished, unintelligent

bring v. abandon, avoid, back out, cease, crumbling, decaying, desist, drop, dissuade, eschew, forego, give up, hold back, leave, pass up, prevent, quit, refuse, relinquish, shun, stop, suppress

brisk adj. lethargic, slow, sluggish, unenergetic

briskness dullness, idleness, inactivity

brittle adj. crumbling, decaying, durable, endurable, enduring, flexible, resistible, rotten, strong, thick, tough, unbendable, unbreakable, wiry

broach v.  suppress

broad adj. abbreviated, bear, circumscribed, close, confined, conservative, contracted, covetous, curtailed, envious, illiberal, limited, miserly, narrow, narrow-minded, restricted, short, small, tight-fisted

broken adj. continuous, functioning, intact, repaired, unbroken, united, whole, working

brood v. comfort, console, reassure

brother n. sister

brotherhood n. acrimony, discord, opposition, strife

browbeat v. courteous, gracious, polite

brusque adj. anticipated, civil, courteous, expected, friendly, gracious, gradual, polite

brutal adj. caring, civilized, courteous, gentle, gradual, humane, kind, merciful, mild, pleasant

bubble v. be flat

bubbly adj. dull, listless

buddy n. enemy, foe, rival

buff v. rough (up), roughen , scuff , coarsen

bug v. aid, please

bugbear n. beloved, love

build v. decrease, demolish, destroy, diminish, disassemble, knock down

bulk n. minority

bungler n.

buoyant  adj. dejected, depressed, despondent, sullen

burden n. alleviate, console, ease, mitigate

burden v. lighten, relieve, unburden

burn v. extinguish, put out, stifle, subdue, quench

bury v. dig up, display, exhume, expose, reveal, uncover

business n. avocation, fun, hobby, pleasure

bustle n. inactivity

bustle v. laziness, relaxation

busy adj. apathetic, indifferent, lethargic

buy v. market, sell, transfer, vend