Abate (V): To decrease; reduce.
Synonyms: Diminish, Lessen, Decrease, Subside, Lower, Attenuate, Alleviate, Ebb
Antonyms: Increase, Intensify, Amplify, Escalate, Heighten, Augment
Example: The storm’s intensity began to abate after a few hours.
Abdicate (V): To give up a position, right, or power.
Synonyms: Resign, Relinquish, Surrender, Give up, Step down, Renounce, Forfeit
Antonyms: Retain, Hold, Keep, Assume, Claim, Seize, Take
Example: The king decided to abdicate the throne in favor of his son.
Aberrant (Adj): Deviating from what is normal.
Synonyms: Abnormal, Irregular, Unusual, Deviant, Out of the ordinary, Anomalous
Antonyms: Normal, Regular, Typical, Standard, Usual, Conventional
Example: His aberrant behavior in class surprised everyone.
Abeyance (N): Temporary suppression or suspension.
Synonyms: Suspension, Dormancy, Inactivity, Postponement, Quiescence, Stasis
Antonyms: Continuation, Activation, Resumption, Start, Initiation
Example: The decision was held in abeyance until further discussions.
Abject (Adj): Miserable; pitiful.
Synonyms: Wretched, Miserable, Degraded, Hopeless, Lowly, Humiliated, Squalid
Antonyms: Noble, Proud, Dignified, Elevated, Glorious, Prestigious
Example: The abject poverty in the region was heartbreaking.
Abjure (V): To reject; abandon formally.
Synonyms: Renounce, Reject, Forswear, Disavow, Repudiate, Revoke
Antonyms: Accept, Embrace, Adopt, Approve, Acknowledge
Example: She abjured all ties with the controversial group.
Abscission (N): The act of cutting; the natural separation of a leaf or other part of a plant, V. To cut off or away.
Synonyms: Separation, Detachment, Removal, Disconnection, Severance
Antonyms: Attachment, Connection, Addition, Union
Example: The abscission of the leaf from the tree was inevitable.
Abscond (V): To depart secretly.
Synonyms: Flee, Escape, Run away, Evade, Elude, Disappear
Antonyms: Appear, Arrive, Stay, Remain, Return
Example: The thief absconded with the money in the middle of the night.
Abstemious (Adj): Moderate in appetite.
Synonyms: Abstinent, Moderate, Temperate, Restrained, Self-disciplined
Antonyms: Gluttonous, Indulgent, Overeating, Greedy
Example: He led an abstemious lifestyle, avoiding excess in all things.
Abstinence (N): The giving up of certain pleasures.
Synonyms: Self-restraint, Self-denial, Avoidance, Temperance, Moderation
Antonyms: Indulgence, Excess, Gluttony, Self-indulgence
Example: Her abstinence from alcohol made her a role model for her peers.
Abysmal (Adj): Very bad.
Synonyms: Terrible, Horrible, Dismal, Awful, Appalling, Wretched
Antonyms: Excellent, Superb, Wonderful, Exceptional, Outstanding
Example: The team’s performance in the championship was abysmal.
Accretion (N): Growth in size or increase in amount.
Synonyms: Accumulation, Increase, Build-up, Growth, Addition, Expansion
Antonyms: Reduction, Decline, Diminishment, Subtraction, Decrease
Example: The accretion of wealth over time made him a billionaire.
Accrue (V): To accumulate; grow by additions.
Synonyms: Accumulate, Gather, Amass, Collect, Build up, Grow
Antonyms: Diminish, Reduce, Decrease, Shrink
Example: Interest on the savings will accrue over time.
Adamant (Adj): Uncompromising; unyielding.
Synonyms: Stubborn, Inflexible, Determined, Resolute, Firm, Unyielding
Antonyms: Flexible, Yielding, Compliant, Agreeable, Malleable
Example: He was adamant about not attending the meeting.
Adjunct (N): Something added, attached, or joined.
Synonyms: Addition, Supplement, Accessory, Appendage, Complement
Antonyms: Main, Primary, Central, Core
Example: The adjunct professor was hired for a specific course.
Admonish (V): To caution or reprimand.
Synonyms: Warn, Reprimand, Scold, Rebuke, Advise, Caution
Antonyms: Praise, Approve, Commend, Encourage
Example: She admonished him for being late to the meeting.
Adulterate (V): To corrupt or make impure.
Synonyms: Contaminate, Pollute, Taint, Debase, Degrade
Antonyms: Purify, Cleanse, Refine, Fortify
Example: The company was accused of adulterating its products with cheap fillers.
Aesthetic (Adj): Relating to beauty or art.
Synonyms: Artistic, Beautiful, Visual, Elegant, Pleasing
Antonyms: Unattractive, Ugly, Displeasing, Unartistic
Example: The aesthetic appeal of the painting was undeniable.
Affected (Adj): Pretentious; phony.
Synonyms: Artificial, Contrived, Insincere, Fake, Feigned
Antonyms: Genuine, Authentic, Sincere, Real
Example: His affected mannerisms made him hard to trust.
Affinity (N): Fondness; liking; similarity.
Synonyms: Liking, Attraction, Kinship, Fondness, Rapport
Antonyms: Dislike, Hatred, Aversion, Indifference
Example: She felt a deep affinity for the culture she grew up in.
Synonyms: Diminish, Lessen, Decrease, Subside, Lower, Attenuate, Alleviate, Ebb
Antonyms: Increase, Intensify, Amplify, Escalate, Heighten, Augment
Example: The storm’s intensity began to abate after a few hours.
Abdicate (V): To give up a position, right, or power.
Synonyms: Resign, Relinquish, Surrender, Give up, Step down, Renounce, Forfeit
Antonyms: Retain, Hold, Keep, Assume, Claim, Seize, Take
Example: The king decided to abdicate the throne in favor of his son.
Aberrant (Adj): Deviating from what is normal.
Synonyms: Abnormal, Irregular, Unusual, Deviant, Out of the ordinary, Anomalous
Antonyms: Normal, Regular, Typical, Standard, Usual, Conventional
Example: His aberrant behavior in class surprised everyone.
Abeyance (N): Temporary suppression or suspension.
Synonyms: Suspension, Dormancy, Inactivity, Postponement, Quiescence, Stasis
Antonyms: Continuation, Activation, Resumption, Start, Initiation
Example: The decision was held in abeyance until further discussions.
Abject (Adj): Miserable; pitiful.
Synonyms: Wretched, Miserable, Degraded, Hopeless, Lowly, Humiliated, Squalid
Antonyms: Noble, Proud, Dignified, Elevated, Glorious, Prestigious
Example: The abject poverty in the region was heartbreaking.
Abjure (V): To reject; abandon formally.
Synonyms: Renounce, Reject, Forswear, Disavow, Repudiate, Revoke
Antonyms: Accept, Embrace, Adopt, Approve, Acknowledge
Example: She abjured all ties with the controversial group.
Abscission (N): The act of cutting; the natural separation of a leaf or other part of a plant, V. To cut off or away.
Synonyms: Separation, Detachment, Removal, Disconnection, Severance
Antonyms: Attachment, Connection, Addition, Union
Example: The abscission of the leaf from the tree was inevitable.
Abscond (V): To depart secretly.
Synonyms: Flee, Escape, Run away, Evade, Elude, Disappear
Antonyms: Appear, Arrive, Stay, Remain, Return
Example: The thief absconded with the money in the middle of the night.
Abstemious (Adj): Moderate in appetite.
Synonyms: Abstinent, Moderate, Temperate, Restrained, Self-disciplined
Antonyms: Gluttonous, Indulgent, Overeating, Greedy
Example: He led an abstemious lifestyle, avoiding excess in all things.
Abstinence (N): The giving up of certain pleasures.
Synonyms: Self-restraint, Self-denial, Avoidance, Temperance, Moderation
Antonyms: Indulgence, Excess, Gluttony, Self-indulgence
Example: Her abstinence from alcohol made her a role model for her peers.
Abysmal (Adj): Very bad.
Synonyms: Terrible, Horrible, Dismal, Awful, Appalling, Wretched
Antonyms: Excellent, Superb, Wonderful, Exceptional, Outstanding
Example: The team’s performance in the championship was abysmal.
Accretion (N): Growth in size or increase in amount.
Synonyms: Accumulation, Increase, Build-up, Growth, Addition, Expansion
Antonyms: Reduction, Decline, Diminishment, Subtraction, Decrease
Example: The accretion of wealth over time made him a billionaire.
Accrue (V): To accumulate; grow by additions.
Synonyms: Accumulate, Gather, Amass, Collect, Build up, Grow
Antonyms: Diminish, Reduce, Decrease, Shrink
Example: Interest on the savings will accrue over time.
Adamant (Adj): Uncompromising; unyielding.
Synonyms: Stubborn, Inflexible, Determined, Resolute, Firm, Unyielding
Antonyms: Flexible, Yielding, Compliant, Agreeable, Malleable
Example: He was adamant about not attending the meeting.
Adjunct (N): Something added, attached, or joined.
Synonyms: Addition, Supplement, Accessory, Appendage, Complement
Antonyms: Main, Primary, Central, Core
Example: The adjunct professor was hired for a specific course.
Admonish (V): To caution or reprimand.
Synonyms: Warn, Reprimand, Scold, Rebuke, Advise, Caution
Antonyms: Praise, Approve, Commend, Encourage
Example: She admonished him for being late to the meeting.
Adulterate (V): To corrupt or make impure.
Synonyms: Contaminate, Pollute, Taint, Debase, Degrade
Antonyms: Purify, Cleanse, Refine, Fortify
Example: The company was accused of adulterating its products with cheap fillers.
Aesthetic (Adj): Relating to beauty or art.
Synonyms: Artistic, Beautiful, Visual, Elegant, Pleasing
Antonyms: Unattractive, Ugly, Displeasing, Unartistic
Example: The aesthetic appeal of the painting was undeniable.
Affected (Adj): Pretentious; phony.
Synonyms: Artificial, Contrived, Insincere, Fake, Feigned
Antonyms: Genuine, Authentic, Sincere, Real
Example: His affected mannerisms made him hard to trust.
Affinity (N): Fondness; liking; similarity.
Synonyms: Liking, Attraction, Kinship, Fondness, Rapport
Antonyms: Dislike, Hatred, Aversion, Indifference
Example: She felt a deep affinity for the culture she grew up in.
Bacchanalian (Adj): Pertaining to riotous or drunken festivity; pertaining to revelry.
Synonyms: Dionysian, wild, indulgent, hedonistic
Antonyms: Moderate, temperate, sober, restrained
Example: The party became bacchanalian, with guests celebrating well into the night.
Banal (Adj): Commonplace; trite.
Synonyms: Dull, boring, mundane, unoriginal, flat
Antonyms: Original, innovative, interesting, creative
Example: His speech was so banal that many of the audience members fell asleep.
Banter (N): Playful conversation.
Synonyms: Joking, repartee, teasing, wit
Antonyms: Seriousness, earnestness
Example: The friendly banter between the colleagues made the office environment lighthearted.
Bard (N): Poet.
Synonyms: Poet, minstrel, lyricist, balladeer
Antonyms: Prose writer
Example: The bard sang of ancient heroes and their epic deeds.
Bawdy (Adj): Obscene.
Synonyms: Vulgar, lewd, risque, indecent
Antonyms: Decent, proper, moral
Example: The comedian's bawdy humor offended some members of the audience.
Beatify (V): To sanctify; to bless; to ascribe a virtue to.
Synonyms: Bless, sanctify, glorify, venerate
Antonyms: Condemn, curse
Example: The pope will beatify the martyr during the next ceremony.
Bedizen (V): To dress in a vulgar; showy manner.
Synonyms: Adorn, decorate, embellish, dress up
Antonyms: Disrobe, strip, underdressed
Example: She bedizened herself in sequins and flashy jewelry for the gala.
Behemoth (N): Huge creature; anything very large and powerful.
Synonyms: Giant, monster, colossus, titan
Antonyms: Dwarf, minuscule
Example: The behemoth truck took up three parking spots in the lot.
Belie (V): To contradict; misrepresent; give a false impression.
Synonyms: Contradict, mislead, deceive, falsify
Antonyms: Confirm, support, validate
Example: His calm demeanor belied the anxiety he felt inside.
Beneficent (Adj): Kindly; doing good.
Synonyms: Charitable, kind, generous, humanitarian
Antonyms: Selfish, malevolent, harmful
Example: The beneficent act of donating to the shelter warmed her heart.
Bifurcate (V): To divide into two parts.
Synonyms: Split, divide, separate, branch
Antonyms: Unite, combine, merge
Example: The road bifurcated into two paths leading to different towns.
Bionics (N): The application of biological principles to the design of electrical or engineering systems.
Synonyms: Bioengineering, biomechanics, cybernetics
Antonyms: None
Example: Bionics is revolutionizing medical prosthetics and robotics.
Blandishment (N): Flattery.
Synonyms: Flattering, praise, adulation, compliments
Antonyms: Criticism, insult, condemnation
Example: The politician's blandishments failed to convince the audience.
Blase (Adj): Bored because of frequent indulgence; unconcerned.
Synonyms: Jaded, indifferent, unimpressed
Antonyms: Enthusiastic, eager, excited
Example: After years of luxury, she had become blase about the finer things in life.
Bolster (V): To give a boost to; prop up; support.
Synonyms: Support, strengthen, reinforce, fortify
Antonyms: Weaken, undermine, discourage
Example: The new evidence will bolster the defense's argument in court.
Bombastic (Adj): Pompous; using inflated language.
Synonyms: Pompous, grandiloquent, inflated, pretentious
Antonyms: Simple, modest, unpretentious
Example: His bombastic speech was full of empty promises and dramatic phrases.
Boorish (Adj): Rude; insensitive.
Synonyms: Rude, uncouth, uncivilized, impolite
Antonyms: Polite, courteous, respectful
Example: His boorish behavior at the dinner table shocked the guests.
Bovine (Adj): Cowlike.
Synonyms: Stolid, slow, dull, sluggish
Antonyms: Energetic, quick, lively
Example: His bovine expression suggested he wasn’t interested in the conversation.
Brazen (Adj): Bold; shameless.
Synonyms: Shameless, audacious, bold, brash
Antonyms: Modest, shy, reserved
Example: The brazen thief stole the purse in front of a crowd of onlookers.
Broach (V): To mention for the first time.
Synonyms: Raise, introduce, bring up, mention
Antonyms: Withhold, suppress, ignore
Example: She broached the subject of her promotion at the team meeting.
Bucolic (Adj): Characteristic of the countryside; rustic; pastoral.
Synonyms: Rural, pastoral, agrarian, rustic
Antonyms: Urban, metropolitan, city-like
Example: They enjoyed a peaceful, bucolic afternoon in the countryside.
Burgeon (V): To flourish.
Synonyms: Grow, thrive, expand, develop
Antonyms: Shrink, decline, wither
Example: The business began to burgeon after the successful marketing campaign.
Burnish (V): To polish.
Synonyms: Polish, shine, smooth, buff
Antonyms: Dull, tarnish, roughen
Example: He burnished the silverware until it gleamed.
Buttress (V): To reinforce; support.
Synonyms: Support, reinforce, strengthen, bolster
Antonyms: Undermine, weaken, destabilize
Example: The foundation was buttressed by steel beams to prevent collapse.
Synonyms: Dionysian, wild, indulgent, hedonistic
Antonyms: Moderate, temperate, sober, restrained
Example: The party became bacchanalian, with guests celebrating well into the night.
Banal (Adj): Commonplace; trite.
Synonyms: Dull, boring, mundane, unoriginal, flat
Antonyms: Original, innovative, interesting, creative
Example: His speech was so banal that many of the audience members fell asleep.
Banter (N): Playful conversation.
Synonyms: Joking, repartee, teasing, wit
Antonyms: Seriousness, earnestness
Example: The friendly banter between the colleagues made the office environment lighthearted.
Bard (N): Poet.
Synonyms: Poet, minstrel, lyricist, balladeer
Antonyms: Prose writer
Example: The bard sang of ancient heroes and their epic deeds.
Bawdy (Adj): Obscene.
Synonyms: Vulgar, lewd, risque, indecent
Antonyms: Decent, proper, moral
Example: The comedian's bawdy humor offended some members of the audience.
Beatify (V): To sanctify; to bless; to ascribe a virtue to.
Synonyms: Bless, sanctify, glorify, venerate
Antonyms: Condemn, curse
Example: The pope will beatify the martyr during the next ceremony.
Bedizen (V): To dress in a vulgar; showy manner.
Synonyms: Adorn, decorate, embellish, dress up
Antonyms: Disrobe, strip, underdressed
Example: She bedizened herself in sequins and flashy jewelry for the gala.
Behemoth (N): Huge creature; anything very large and powerful.
Synonyms: Giant, monster, colossus, titan
Antonyms: Dwarf, minuscule
Example: The behemoth truck took up three parking spots in the lot.
Belie (V): To contradict; misrepresent; give a false impression.
Synonyms: Contradict, mislead, deceive, falsify
Antonyms: Confirm, support, validate
Example: His calm demeanor belied the anxiety he felt inside.
Beneficent (Adj): Kindly; doing good.
Synonyms: Charitable, kind, generous, humanitarian
Antonyms: Selfish, malevolent, harmful
Example: The beneficent act of donating to the shelter warmed her heart.
Bifurcate (V): To divide into two parts.
Synonyms: Split, divide, separate, branch
Antonyms: Unite, combine, merge
Example: The road bifurcated into two paths leading to different towns.
Bionics (N): The application of biological principles to the design of electrical or engineering systems.
Synonyms: Bioengineering, biomechanics, cybernetics
Antonyms: None
Example: Bionics is revolutionizing medical prosthetics and robotics.
Blandishment (N): Flattery.
Synonyms: Flattering, praise, adulation, compliments
Antonyms: Criticism, insult, condemnation
Example: The politician's blandishments failed to convince the audience.
Blase (Adj): Bored because of frequent indulgence; unconcerned.
Synonyms: Jaded, indifferent, unimpressed
Antonyms: Enthusiastic, eager, excited
Example: After years of luxury, she had become blase about the finer things in life.
Bolster (V): To give a boost to; prop up; support.
Synonyms: Support, strengthen, reinforce, fortify
Antonyms: Weaken, undermine, discourage
Example: The new evidence will bolster the defense's argument in court.
Bombastic (Adj): Pompous; using inflated language.
Synonyms: Pompous, grandiloquent, inflated, pretentious
Antonyms: Simple, modest, unpretentious
Example: His bombastic speech was full of empty promises and dramatic phrases.
Boorish (Adj): Rude; insensitive.
Synonyms: Rude, uncouth, uncivilized, impolite
Antonyms: Polite, courteous, respectful
Example: His boorish behavior at the dinner table shocked the guests.
Bovine (Adj): Cowlike.
Synonyms: Stolid, slow, dull, sluggish
Antonyms: Energetic, quick, lively
Example: His bovine expression suggested he wasn’t interested in the conversation.
Brazen (Adj): Bold; shameless.
Synonyms: Shameless, audacious, bold, brash
Antonyms: Modest, shy, reserved
Example: The brazen thief stole the purse in front of a crowd of onlookers.
Broach (V): To mention for the first time.
Synonyms: Raise, introduce, bring up, mention
Antonyms: Withhold, suppress, ignore
Example: She broached the subject of her promotion at the team meeting.
Bucolic (Adj): Characteristic of the countryside; rustic; pastoral.
Synonyms: Rural, pastoral, agrarian, rustic
Antonyms: Urban, metropolitan, city-like
Example: They enjoyed a peaceful, bucolic afternoon in the countryside.
Burgeon (V): To flourish.
Synonyms: Grow, thrive, expand, develop
Antonyms: Shrink, decline, wither
Example: The business began to burgeon after the successful marketing campaign.
Burnish (V): To polish.
Synonyms: Polish, shine, smooth, buff
Antonyms: Dull, tarnish, roughen
Example: He burnished the silverware until it gleamed.
Buttress (V): To reinforce; support.
Synonyms: Support, reinforce, strengthen, bolster
Antonyms: Undermine, weaken, destabilize
Example: The foundation was buttressed by steel beams to prevent collapse.
Bacchanalian (Adj): Pertaining to riotous or drunken festivity; pertaining to revelry.
Synonyms: Dionysian, wild, indulgent, hedonistic
Antonyms: Moderate, temperate, sober, restrained
Example: The party became bacchanalian, with guests celebrating well into the night.
Banal (Adj): Commonplace; trite.
Synonyms: Dull, boring, mundane, unoriginal, flat
Antonyms: Original, innovative, interesting, creative
Example: His speech was so banal that many of the audience members fell asleep.
Banter (N): Playful conversation.
Synonyms: Joking, repartee, teasing, wit
Antonyms: Seriousness, earnestness
Example: The friendly banter between the colleagues made the office environment lighthearted.
Bard (N): Poet.
Synonyms: Poet, minstrel, lyricist, balladeer
Antonyms: Prose writer
Example: The bard sang of ancient heroes and their epic deeds.
Bawdy (Adj): Obscene.
Synonyms: Vulgar, lewd, risque, indecent
Antonyms: Decent, proper, moral
Example: The comedian's bawdy humor offended some members of the audience.
Beatify (V): To sanctify; to bless; to ascribe a virtue to.
Synonyms: Bless, sanctify, glorify, venerate
Antonyms: Condemn, curse
Example: The pope will beatify the martyr during the next ceremony.
Bedizen (V): To dress in a vulgar; showy manner.
Synonyms: Adorn, decorate, embellish, dress up
Antonyms: Disrobe, strip, underdressed
Example: She bedizened herself in sequins and flashy jewelry for the gala.
Behemoth (N): Huge creature; anything very large and powerful.
Synonyms: Giant, monster, colossus, titan
Antonyms: Dwarf, minuscule
Example: The behemoth truck took up three parking spots in the lot.
Belie (V): To contradict; misrepresent; give a false impression.
Synonyms: Contradict, mislead, deceive, falsify
Antonyms: Confirm, support, validate
Example: His calm demeanor belied the anxiety he felt inside.
Beneficent (Adj): Kindly; doing good.
Synonyms: Charitable, kind, generous, humanitarian
Antonyms: Selfish, malevolent, harmful
Example: The beneficent act of donating to the shelter warmed her heart.
Bifurcate (V): To divide into two parts.
Synonyms: Split, divide, separate, branch
Antonyms: Unite, combine, merge
Example: The road bifurcated into two paths leading to different towns.
Bionics (N): The application of biological principles to the design of electrical or engineering systems.
Synonyms: Bioengineering, biomechanics, cybernetics
Antonyms: None
Example: Bionics is revolutionizing medical prosthetics and robotics.
Blandishment (N): Flattery.
Synonyms: Flattering, praise, adulation, compliments
Antonyms: Criticism, insult, condemnation
Example: The politician's blandishments failed to convince the audience.
Blase (Adj): Bored because of frequent indulgence; unconcerned.
Synonyms: Jaded, indifferent, unimpressed
Antonyms: Enthusiastic, eager, excited
Example: After years of luxury, she had become blase about the finer things in life.
Bolster (V): To give a boost to; prop up; support.
Synonyms: Support, strengthen, reinforce, fortify
Antonyms: Weaken, undermine, discourage
Example: The new evidence will bolster the defense's argument in court.
Bombastic (Adj): Pompous; using inflated language.
Synonyms: Pompous, grandiloquent, inflated, pretentious
Antonyms: Simple, modest, unpretentious
Example: His bombastic speech was full of empty promises and dramatic phrases.
Boorish (Adj): Rude; insensitive.
Synonyms: Rude, uncouth, uncivilized, impolite
Antonyms: Polite, courteous, respectful
Example: His boorish behavior at the dinner table shocked the guests.
Bovine (Adj): Cowlike.
Synonyms: Stolid, slow, dull, sluggish
Antonyms: Energetic, quick, lively
Example: His bovine expression suggested he wasn’t interested in the conversation.
Brazen (Adj): Bold; shameless.
Synonyms: Shameless, audacious, bold, brash
Antonyms: Modest, shy, reserved
Example: The brazen thief stole the purse in front of a crowd of onlookers.
Broach (V): To mention for the first time.
Synonyms: Raise, introduce, bring up, mention
Antonyms: Withhold, suppress, ignore
Example: She broached the subject of her promotion at the team meeting.
Bucolic (Adj): Characteristic of the countryside; rustic; pastoral.
Synonyms: Rural, pastoral, agrarian, rustic
Antonyms: Urban, metropolitan, city-like
Example: They enjoyed a peaceful, bucolic afternoon in the countryside.
Burgeon (V): To flourish.
Synonyms: Grow, thrive, expand, develop
Antonyms: Shrink, decline, wither
Example: The business began to burgeon after the successful marketing campaign.
Burnish (V): To polish.
Synonyms: Polish, shine, smooth, buff
Antonyms: Dull, tarnish, roughen
Example: He burnished the silverware until it gleamed.
Buttress (V): To reinforce; support.
Synonyms: Support, reinforce, strengthen, bolster
Antonyms: Undermine, weaken, destabilize
Example: The foundation was buttressed by steel beams to prevent collapse.
Synonyms: Dionysian, wild, indulgent, hedonistic
Antonyms: Moderate, temperate, sober, restrained
Example: The party became bacchanalian, with guests celebrating well into the night.
Banal (Adj): Commonplace; trite.
Synonyms: Dull, boring, mundane, unoriginal, flat
Antonyms: Original, innovative, interesting, creative
Example: His speech was so banal that many of the audience members fell asleep.
Banter (N): Playful conversation.
Synonyms: Joking, repartee, teasing, wit
Antonyms: Seriousness, earnestness
Example: The friendly banter between the colleagues made the office environment lighthearted.
Bard (N): Poet.
Synonyms: Poet, minstrel, lyricist, balladeer
Antonyms: Prose writer
Example: The bard sang of ancient heroes and their epic deeds.
Bawdy (Adj): Obscene.
Synonyms: Vulgar, lewd, risque, indecent
Antonyms: Decent, proper, moral
Example: The comedian's bawdy humor offended some members of the audience.
Beatify (V): To sanctify; to bless; to ascribe a virtue to.
Synonyms: Bless, sanctify, glorify, venerate
Antonyms: Condemn, curse
Example: The pope will beatify the martyr during the next ceremony.
Bedizen (V): To dress in a vulgar; showy manner.
Synonyms: Adorn, decorate, embellish, dress up
Antonyms: Disrobe, strip, underdressed
Example: She bedizened herself in sequins and flashy jewelry for the gala.
Behemoth (N): Huge creature; anything very large and powerful.
Synonyms: Giant, monster, colossus, titan
Antonyms: Dwarf, minuscule
Example: The behemoth truck took up three parking spots in the lot.
Belie (V): To contradict; misrepresent; give a false impression.
Synonyms: Contradict, mislead, deceive, falsify
Antonyms: Confirm, support, validate
Example: His calm demeanor belied the anxiety he felt inside.
Beneficent (Adj): Kindly; doing good.
Synonyms: Charitable, kind, generous, humanitarian
Antonyms: Selfish, malevolent, harmful
Example: The beneficent act of donating to the shelter warmed her heart.
Bifurcate (V): To divide into two parts.
Synonyms: Split, divide, separate, branch
Antonyms: Unite, combine, merge
Example: The road bifurcated into two paths leading to different towns.
Bionics (N): The application of biological principles to the design of electrical or engineering systems.
Synonyms: Bioengineering, biomechanics, cybernetics
Antonyms: None
Example: Bionics is revolutionizing medical prosthetics and robotics.
Blandishment (N): Flattery.
Synonyms: Flattering, praise, adulation, compliments
Antonyms: Criticism, insult, condemnation
Example: The politician's blandishments failed to convince the audience.
Blase (Adj): Bored because of frequent indulgence; unconcerned.
Synonyms: Jaded, indifferent, unimpressed
Antonyms: Enthusiastic, eager, excited
Example: After years of luxury, she had become blase about the finer things in life.
Bolster (V): To give a boost to; prop up; support.
Synonyms: Support, strengthen, reinforce, fortify
Antonyms: Weaken, undermine, discourage
Example: The new evidence will bolster the defense's argument in court.
Bombastic (Adj): Pompous; using inflated language.
Synonyms: Pompous, grandiloquent, inflated, pretentious
Antonyms: Simple, modest, unpretentious
Example: His bombastic speech was full of empty promises and dramatic phrases.
Boorish (Adj): Rude; insensitive.
Synonyms: Rude, uncouth, uncivilized, impolite
Antonyms: Polite, courteous, respectful
Example: His boorish behavior at the dinner table shocked the guests.
Bovine (Adj): Cowlike.
Synonyms: Stolid, slow, dull, sluggish
Antonyms: Energetic, quick, lively
Example: His bovine expression suggested he wasn’t interested in the conversation.
Brazen (Adj): Bold; shameless.
Synonyms: Shameless, audacious, bold, brash
Antonyms: Modest, shy, reserved
Example: The brazen thief stole the purse in front of a crowd of onlookers.
Broach (V): To mention for the first time.
Synonyms: Raise, introduce, bring up, mention
Antonyms: Withhold, suppress, ignore
Example: She broached the subject of her promotion at the team meeting.
Bucolic (Adj): Characteristic of the countryside; rustic; pastoral.
Synonyms: Rural, pastoral, agrarian, rustic
Antonyms: Urban, metropolitan, city-like
Example: They enjoyed a peaceful, bucolic afternoon in the countryside.
Burgeon (V): To flourish.
Synonyms: Grow, thrive, expand, develop
Antonyms: Shrink, decline, wither
Example: The business began to burgeon after the successful marketing campaign.
Burnish (V): To polish.
Synonyms: Polish, shine, smooth, buff
Antonyms: Dull, tarnish, roughen
Example: He burnished the silverware until it gleamed.
Buttress (V): To reinforce; support.
Synonyms: Support, reinforce, strengthen, bolster
Antonyms: Undermine, weaken, destabilize
Example: The foundation was buttressed by steel beams to prevent collapse.
Cacophonous (Adj): Unpleasant or harsh-sounding.
Synonyms: Discordant, jarring, noisy, harsh
Antonyms: Harmonious, melodious, pleasant
Example: The cacophonous noise of the construction site made it hard to concentrate.
Synonyms: Discordant, jarring, noisy, harsh
Antonyms: Harmonious, melodious, pleasant
Example: The cacophonous noise of the construction site made it hard to concentrate.
Cadge (V): To beg or ask for something, typically in a petty or insistent manner.
Synonyms: Beg, scrounge, mooch, solicit
Antonyms: Donate, offer, give
Example: He cadged a cigarette from his colleague.
Synonyms: Beg, scrounge, mooch, solicit
Antonyms: Donate, offer, give
Example: He cadged a cigarette from his colleague.
Callous (Adj): Thick-skinned, emotionally insensitive, or unfeeling.
Synonyms: Insensitive, heartless, unfeeling, brutal, cold-hearted, indifferent, aloof
Antonyms: Compassionate, sensitive, empathetic, kind-hearted, warm, caring
Example: His callous remarks about the tragedy upset everyone in the room.
Synonyms: Insensitive, heartless, unfeeling, brutal, cold-hearted, indifferent, aloof
Antonyms: Compassionate, sensitive, empathetic, kind-hearted, warm, caring
Example: His callous remarks about the tragedy upset everyone in the room.
Calumny (N): The making of false and defamatory statements about someone to damage their reputation.
Synonyms: Slander, libel, defamation, vilification, smear, denigration, backstabbing, character assassination
Antonyms: Praise, compliment, endorsement, approval, honor, admiration
Example: The politician was the target of a vicious calumny campaign during the election.
Synonyms: Slander, libel, defamation, vilification, smear, denigration, backstabbing, character assassination
Antonyms: Praise, compliment, endorsement, approval, honor, admiration
Example: The politician was the target of a vicious calumny campaign during the election.
Canard (N): A false or misleading story, rumor, or piece of information, especially one deliberately spread to deceive others.
Synonyms: Falsehood, hoax, rumor, deception, fabrication, myth, lie, untruth, prevarication
Antonyms: Truth, fact, reality, veracity, authenticity, honesty
Example: The story about the company's bankruptcy was just a canard designed to hurt its stock prices.
Synonyms: Falsehood, hoax, rumor, deception, fabrication, myth, lie, untruth, prevarication
Antonyms: Truth, fact, reality, veracity, authenticity, honesty
Example: The story about the company's bankruptcy was just a canard designed to hurt its stock prices.
Canon (N): A collection or list of literacy works, rules, or principles; a standard or general law; or a general rule or principle.
Synonyms: Rule, law, standard, guideline, doctrine, principle, criterion, tenet, dogma
Antonyms: Exception, anomaly, irregularity, deviation, nonconformity
Example: The canon of Western literature includes works like Shakespeare’s plays and Homer’s epics.
Synonyms: Rule, law, standard, guideline, doctrine, principle, criterion, tenet, dogma
Antonyms: Exception, anomaly, irregularity, deviation, nonconformity
Example: The canon of Western literature includes works like Shakespeare’s plays and Homer’s epics.
Cant (N): Insincere or hypocritical talk, especially when using phrases or language to deceive or affect others.
Synonyms: Hypocrisy, sanctimony, pretension, affectation, empty words, deception, double-dealing
Antonyms: Sincerity, honesty, genuineness, truthfulness, straightforwardness
Example: The politician’s speech was full of cant, promising change without offering any real solutions.
Synonyms: Hypocrisy, sanctimony, pretension, affectation, empty words, deception, double-dealing
Antonyms: Sincerity, honesty, genuineness, truthfulness, straightforwardness
Example: The politician’s speech was full of cant, promising change without offering any real solutions.
Cantankerous (Adj): Bad-tempered, argumentative, or uncooperative; difficult to deal with.
Synonyms: Irritable, quarrelsome, testy, crabby, grouchy, surly, cranky, cross, bad-tempered, ill-natured
Antonyms: Agreeable, amiable, friendly, pleasant, good-natured, easygoing, cooperative, cheerful
Example: The cantankerous old man yelled at anyone who came near his property.
Synonyms: Irritable, quarrelsome, testy, crabby, grouchy, surly, cranky, cross, bad-tempered, ill-natured
Antonyms: Agreeable, amiable, friendly, pleasant, good-natured, easygoing, cooperative, cheerful
Example: The cantankerous old man yelled at anyone who came near his property.
Capricious (Adj): Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior; unpredictable.
Synonyms: Impulsive, whimsical, fickle, erratic, inconsistent, unpredictable, volatile, changeable, mercurial
Antonyms: Consistent, predictable, stable, reliable, steady, dependable
Example: Her capricious nature made it difficult to know how she would react to any given situation.
Synonyms: Impulsive, whimsical, fickle, erratic, inconsistent, unpredictable, volatile, changeable, mercurial
Antonyms: Consistent, predictable, stable, reliable, steady, dependable
Example: Her capricious nature made it difficult to know how she would react to any given situation.
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