Words

Opposites (Antonyms)

A

Abandon

Stay with, retain

Abate

Raise, increase, rise, augment

Abhor

Approve, like

Abject

Proud, independent

Abnormal

Normal, usual, regular

Abrupt

Gently, gentle, sloping

Abscond

Remain, stay, live in

Abstain

permit, continue

Abstruse

Revealed, simple, open

Abundant

Inadequate, poor, insufficient

Abuse

Use well, praise

Accelerate

Retard, reduce speed, hinder

Accession

Loss, diminution

Accommodate

Disoblige, refuse

Accomplish

Leave undone, fail

Awkward

Handy, graceful, clever

Accord

Discord, disagreement, unwillingness

Accumulate

Squander, waste, distribute

Acquaintance

Unfamiliar, ignorance

Adhere

Come undone, break from.

Adjourn

Hurry, on schedule, advance

Adoration

Irreverence, contempt, disfiguring

Affinity

Dislike, discord, antipathy, repulsion

Alliance

Separation, opposition, division

Altercation

Consensus, agreement

Ambiguous

Certainty, simple, clear

Annul

Restore, ratify

Antagonistic

Friendly, sympathetic, associated

Antique

Modern, fresh, new, young, recent

Applaud

Hiss, cry down

Applause

Abuse, disapproval, jeering, censure

Arrogant

Humble, tolerant, modest, docile

Audacious

Polite, considerate, humble, timid

Authentic

Unauthentic, spurious

Awful

amazing wonderful

B

Bare

Clothed, covered, dressed,

Barricade

Help, open, approachable

Benevolent

Malvolent, uncharitable, malice, merciless

Betray

Conceal, defend, be loyal

Blasphemy

Reverence, exquisite, polite

Bliss

Unhappiness, misery

Boisterous

Quite, calm, soft, silent, tranquil

Brutal

Human, kindly, gentle

Brevity

Lengthy, circumlocution

Bystander

Performer, actor

C

Candid

Unfair, partial, biased

Canvass

Leave alone, refuse

Captivity

Freedom, liberty

Catastrophe

Benefit, blessing, boom

Celebrated

Unknown, undistinguished

Censure

Praise, commend, endorse

Cheer

Chill, depress, sadden

Chivalrous

Cowardly, ungallant

Circumscribe

Open, unbound

Clamour

Silence, peace

Coalition

Disunion, separation

Collateral

Lineal, direct

Combat

Peace, rest

Compassion

Ruthlessness, anitipathy

Conceal

Reveal, disclose

Concise

Diffuse, lengthy, large

Confer

Refuse, take back, withdraw

Consign

Withhold, withdraw

Conspiracy

Counter plot

Contradictory

Agreeing, compatible, consistent

Crafty

Ingenuous, honest

Cruel

Humans, gentle, kind

Culmination

Bottom, base

Cripper

help, strengthen

Counterfeit

Accurate, authentic, sincere

D

Danger

harmless, protection, safety

Daring

Cowardly, timid, cautious

Dainty

Unpalatable, inelegant, uncritical

Dash

Retain, standstill, encourage

Debar

Admit, allow, facilitate

Debase

Exalt, purify, praise, respect

Declare

Censor, withhold, conceal

Decrease

Climb, enlarge, grow, strengthen

Decorum

Lack of dignity, improprity, levity

Deface

Improve, preserve

Defame

Praise, commendation

Descend

Climb, increase, lift

Desert

Stay with, retain

Despair

hope, optimism, encourage-ment

Deteriorate

Improve, ameliorate

Devoid

Full, well, supplied

Dexterity

Not skilled, clumsiness

Diligence

Laziness, slackness

Discern

Misunderstand, confuse

Disgrace

Compliment, exalt, praise

Disinterested

Interested, biased, subjective

Disown

Acknowledge, accept

Dogmatic

Undogmatic, vague

Dress

Undress, unclothed

Dwell

Travel, move on

E

Earnest

Slack, apathetic

Eccentric

Concentric, regular

Ecstasy

Calmness, agony, displeasure

Edible

Uneatable, inedible

Elegant

Inexpensive, ungraceful, unrefined

Embrace

Keep away, exclude

Emotion

Reason, indifference, rationality

Endorse

Disapprove, oppose, censure, reject

Enormous

Small, punny, compact

Entire

Repel, repulse, resist

Entrap

Set free, liberate

Escalate

Decrease, lessen, weaken

Escape

Confront, face, follow

Eternal

Transient, temporary, non-permanent

Everlasting

Finite, temporary

Exaggerate

Minimise, understate

Exile

Repatriation, welcome, greet

F

Fabulous

True, real, actual

Fallacy

Truth, real

Fantastic

Real, practical

Feeble

Strong, vigorous

Fervent

Cool, unimpassioned

Figurative

Actual, straightforward

Finite

Infinite, unlimited

Flimsy

Substantial, serious

Fluctuate

Constant, uniform

Fortify

Weaken, discourage

Fragile

Strong, solid, tough

Frown

Smile

Funeral

Cheerful, bright

Furtive

Open, obvious, above board

Futility

Utility, advantage, profitable

G

Gallantry

Cowardice, poltroonery

Ghostly

Alive, corporeal, pleasing

Genuine

Artificial, fake, imaginary

Gloomy

Cheerful, gay, bright

Gorgeous

Shabby, mean, dirty

Grandeur

Shabbiness, sordidness

Gratification

Disappointment, dissatisfaction

Grim

Mild, gentle

Grudge

Good will, love

Grusome

Charming, delightful, pleasing

H

Hamper

Release, accelerate

Hopeless

Lucky, fortunate

Harmony

Discord, disagreement

Hazardous

Timid, safe, protected

Heed

Disregard, neglect

Humane

Cruel, ungentle

Hostile

Pride, arrogance

Hypocrisy

Honesty, sincerely

Hypocritical

Candid, honest, loyal, moral

I

Identity

Difference, not similar

Immaculate

Spotted, stained

Immunity

Subjection, liability

Impatient

Patient, submissive

Imperative

Submissive, not compulsory.

Implicate

Exclude

Impel

Inhibit, prevent, quell

Implicit

Expressed, exposed, reserved

Imitate

Create, originate

Inaccessible

Approachable, accessible

Incumbent

Unnecessary, non-compul-sory

Industrious

Idle, lazy

Inevitable

Avoidable, unnecessary

Infinite

Finite, circumscribed, limited

Insolvent

Rich, affluent, flush,

J

Jeopardise

Secure, preserve

Jolly

Miserable, dull

Jubilant

Despairing, despondent

Judicious

Indiscreet, imprudent

Jumble

Clear, straightforward, order, arrange

K

Kidnap

Restore, bring back

Knotty

Smooth, easy, simple

L

Laborious

Easy, light, simple

Lavish

Economical, restrained

Legend

Reality, fact, true story

Lethal

Harmless, enlivening, life giving

Luminous

Dark, obscure

M

Malice

Charity, love

Malign

Praise, eulogise

Massive

Small, thin, minute

Manifest

Conceal, suppress, hidden

Melancholy

Gay, joyous

Melodious

Unmelodious, tuneless

Mercenary

Voluntary, generous

Mingle

Dissolve, disentangle

Migrate

Remain, stationary

Miraculous

Normal, natural

Misery

Joy, comfort

Moderate

Immoderate, excessive

Monotonous

Modest, cheerful, melodious

Mortal

Immortal, imperishable

Myth

Fact, history actual

N

Native

Exotic, foreign, alien, immigrant

Nervous

Composed, steady, tranquil

Numb

Vigorous, aware, lively

Notorious

Unknown, reputable

Nefarious

Chaste, honest, innocent

O

Obedient

Mischievous, stubborn

Obscene

Pure, clean

Obscure

Clear, plain, transparent

Obtuse

Intelligent, bright

Officious

Harmless, non-interfering, incurious

Opportunistic

Uninvolved, timid, lazy

Optimistic

Pessimistic, cynical, defeatist

Ostentatious

Reticent, restrained

Outrageous

Timid, appropriate

Outstanding

Mediocre, usual

P

Palatable

Unpalatable, tasteless

Palpable

Intangible

Paltry

Fine, great, sufficient

Paramount

Subordinate, inferior, irrelevant

Paucity

Abundance, multitude, adequate

Pensive

active, gay, happy

Petition

Command, order

Plague

Please, comfort, solace

Plungs

Drawout, come out

Preamble

Conclusion, ending

Precedence

Inferiority

Pregnant

Empty, meaningless

Profound

Shallow, abstruse

Prohibit

Endorse, permit, allow

Prudent

imprudent, injudicious, incautious

Q

Quack

Professional, qualified

Quash

Ratify, confirm, restore

R

Radiance

Dullness, dimness

Radical

Superficial, incomplete

Random

Formal, orderly, systematic

Rational

Irrational, foolish

Reciprocal

Selfish, individual

Rectify

Destroy, save, keep

Remission

Increase, augmentation

Repulsive

Admirable, alluring, charming

Resolute

Irresolute, undecided

Reveal

Conceal, hide

Revive

Depress, deject

Revolt

Loyal, obey, submit

Ridiculous

Grave, serious

Robust

Thin, weak, lean, fragile

Rustic

Urban, polished

S

Sacred

Temporal, wordly

Sad

Blithe, joyous, cheerful

Sane

Insane, confused, unreasonable

Sarcastic

Complimentary, flattering, favourable

Scandal

Praise, credit

Scatter

Retain, hold, gather, unite

Secular

Religious eternal, pious

Seductive

Repelling, chill, dissuade

Sensual

Ascetic, spiritual

Smooth

Uneven, rough, irregular

Sloth

Activity, vigour

Solace

Pain, irritation, vex

Solemn

Informal, profane

Solitary

Companionable, sociable

Sordid

Clean, polished

Speculation

Action, fact

Splendid

Shabby, cheap

Spontaneous

Involuntary, with prior preparation

Stagnant

Moving, running, in action

Stubborn

Docile, flexible vacillating

Sublime

Low, depressed

T

Taunt

Soothe, commend, praise

Tedious

Agreeable, delightful

Testimony

Concealment, denial

Terse

Lengthy, talkative, tedious

Torment

Comfort, easy, tranquil

Trifle

Serious

Trivial

Significant, important

Triumph

Lament, fail

Turmoil

Quiet, peacefulness

U

Unanimous

Discordant, disagreeing

Unique

Common, ordinary

Unethical

Moral, principled

Unique

Common, ordinary

Urbane

Brusque, gauche, vulgar

Utopian

Practical, real

V

Vague

Certain, definite, sure

Vain

Useful, effective

Valiant

Unheroic, cowardly

Vanish

Appear, live, survive

Veil

Disclose, uncover

Velocity

Slowness, tardiness

Verbose

Terse, silent, speechless

Vigour

Sickness, weakness

Vivid

Dull, unimpressive

Vogue

Outdated, unpopular

Voluntary

Involuntary

Vulnerable

Fortified, strong, invulnerable

W

Warant

Forbid, disallow

Wearisome

Refreshing, restful

Whimsical

Serious, sober earnest

Wretched

Fortunate, happy, joyous

Wrinkle

Smooth, flat, straighten

Y

Yearn

Be contended, be satisfied

Yield

Resist, withhold, refuse

Yoke

Freedom, liberty

Z

Zeal

Apathy, weakness

Zest

Exhaustion, dislike, dullness, blandness

Zenith

Low, base, bottom, foot