AAbandon,v.desert,forsake,forego, discard,relinquish,repudiate,waive,renounce, abdicate.Antonyms:retain,maintain, continue,cherish.abandon,n.unrestraint, wantonness.abandoned,a.forsaken,deserted,derelict,castaway, rejected; depraved,reprobate, incorrigible, arrant,graceless, irreformable.abandonment,n.desertion,relinquishment, dereliction,reprobation,surrender, evacuation,rejection, abdication.Antonyms: retention,continuance,maintenance, persistence.abase,v.humble,degrade,dishonor,reduce,humiliate.abasement,n.humiliation,reduction,dishonor,degradation,ignominy.abash,v.disconcert,confuse, discomfit, discompose,chagrin,mortify,embarrass.abashment,n.discomfiture,confusion,mortification,chagrin,embarrassment.abate,v.moderate, assuage,subside,diminish, intermit.Antonyms: Seeincrease.abatement,n.moderation,diminution,reduction,subsidence,decrease.a b c.alphabet, symbols; rudiments, elements,first principles.a b c book.primer, hornbook.abdomen,n.belly,paunch.Associated words: abdominal, ventral, paunchy, abdominous, peritoneum, peritonitis, celiac, laparotomy, groin, eventration, abdominoscopy, hypogastric, hypogastrium.abduction,n.kidnapping, child-stealing,man-stealing, defiliation.Associated words: abduct, abductor.aberration,n.wandering,deviation;abnormity,irregularity;madness,mania.abet,v.instigate,encourage,incite, egg on,foment,uphold.abetment,n.instigation,incitement,encouragement.abeyance,n.suspension, indetermination.abhor,v.abominate,loathe,hate,detest.abhorrence,n.detestation,loathing,repugnance,abomination.abhorrent,a.repugnant,detestable, loathsome,repulsive.abide,v.dwell,stay, sojourn, continue,remain; acquiesce, conform to.abiding,a.continuing,lasting,stable.ability,n.competence, efficiency,aptitude, capacity,skill, proficiency,capability.Antonyms:inability, incapability.abject,a.degraded,groveling,servile,ignoble, contemptiblebase.Antonyms:noble,lofty,dignified,exalted.able,a.competent,qualified,capable,talented,clever,gifted,efficient;effective,cogent,telling,potent.Antonyms:unable,incompetent,incapable, inefficientineffective, impotent.able-bodied,a.stalwart,brawny,robust,sturdy, strappingmuscular.abnormal,a.anomalous,irregular, exceptional, aberrant,erratic,unusual.Antonyms: Seenormal.abnormality,n.variation,irregularity,anomaly,abnormity.Antonyms:regularity, naturalness.abnormity,n.irregularity,abnormality,monstrosity,anomaly.abode,n.residence, habitation,dwelling, domicile, sojourn.abolish,v.annul,nullify,abrogate,invalidate,repeal,revoke, rescind, disannul,set aside,destroy.Antonyms:confirm,establish.abolition,n.annulling,abrogation,destruction, abolishment, disestablishment,cancellation, extinction,nullification, rescission,revocation.abominable,a.odious, execrable,detestable, loathsome,abhorrent,offensive.abomination,n.detestation, execration,abhorrence,loathing,aversion, odiousness.abortion,n.miscarriage,failure,frustration;castling, mooncalf,monster.abortive,a.unsuccessful,unavailing, miscarrying,frustrate, ineffectual;rudimentary,undeveloped,sterile,imperfect.abound,v.beplentiful,teem,swarm.abounding,a.rife,plentiful,abundant,galore.about,prep.concerning, anent, relative to, with regard to.abridge,v.shorten,diminish,curtail; epitomize,condense.abridgment,n.diminution,lessening,reduction, curtailment, condensation;epitome, compend,synopsis,digest,summary, breviary.abrogate,v.annul,repeal,revoke,abolish, rescind,nullify,invalidate.abrogation,n.repeal,abolition,revocation,annulment, defeasance.abrupt,a.precipitous,steep, craggy,jagged,rugged;unceremonious,hasty, brusque,rough,rude, curt,discourteous;unconnected.abscess,n.aposteme, imposthume,ulcer,fester.absence,n.nonattendance;want,destitution,privation,lack;inattention,absent-mindedness.Associated words: furlough, parole.absent-minded,a.preoccupied, distrait,inattentive,unmindful,abstracted.absent-mindedness,n.preoccupation,abstraction,inattention.absolute,a.unconditional,unrestricted, uncontrolled,supreme;consummate,faultless,ideal;actual,real; self-existent, self-sufficing;autocratic,despotic.absolution,n.forgiveness,remission,discharge,pardon.absolutism,n.autocracy,despotism.absolve,v.release, remit,pardon, exonerate,acquit, exculpate.absorb,v.engulf,overwhelm, swallow up; imbibe, suck up, assimilate; engross,occupy,monopolize.absorbent,a.absorbtive,absorbing,bibulous.absorbing,a.engrossing, engaging,fascinating.absorption,n.imbibition; engrossment.Associated word: sorbefacient.absquatulate,v.(Jocular) decamp, goaway, depart.abstain,v.forbear,refrain,withhold, deny one'sself.Antonym:indulge.abstaining,n.abstention,abstinence.abstemious,a.abstinent,temperate,self-denying,frugal.abstinence,n.forbearance,temperance,self-denial, abstemiousness.abstinent,a.abstemious,temperate, continent.Antonyms:sensual,wanton, self-indulgent,intemperate.abstract,n.summary,epitome,compendium,synopsis,brief, compend.abstracted,a.separated,disconnected, withdrawn;absent-minded, preoccupied.abstraction,n.separation,disconnection,withdrawal;inattention,absent-mindedness, preoccupation, musing; defiliation; purloining,seizure,stealing.abstruse,a.recondite,obscure,incomprehensible.absurd,a.ridiculous,preposterous,nonsensical, incongruous,foolish, irrational,inconsistent.absurdity,n.inconsistency,fallacy, irrationality, ineptitude,foolishness.abundance,n.sufficiency,plenty, profusion, copiousness,exuberance, plenteousness,overflow.Antonyms:deficiency,dearth,scarcity,poverty.abundant,a.plentiful,copious,exuberant,galore,ample,lavish,plenteous,teeming,bountiful.Antonyms:deficient,inadequate,insufficient.abuse,v.misapply,misuse,pervert,desecrate,violate,profane;maltreat,mistreat;revile,reproach,vilify, vituperate, malign, traduce;violate,ravish,rape.abuse,n.misuse, misapplication,perversion, profanation,desecration;injury,maltreatment,mistreatment,outrage,offense; invective, contumely,reproach, scurrility, opprobrium,tirade,billingsgate, vilification;violation,rape.abusive,a.reviling,scurrilous, opprobrious,reproachful, vituperative,insulting, rffensive, contumelious,outrageous.abut,v.project, terminate, be contiguous,meet;—withon,upon, oragainst.accent,n.stress, ictus;modulation, accentuation.accent,v.emphasize, accentuate.acceptance,n.approval, favorablereception; acceptableness.Antonyms:rejection,refusal.accessory,a.accompanying, accessary, contributory,subservient, subsidiary.accident,n.casualty,mishap, contretemps, mischance, contingency.accidental,a.casual, fortuitous;incidental, nonessential, adventitious.accidentally,adv.unintentionally, casually, fortuitously.Antonyms: intentionally,advisedly, deliberately.acclimate,v.acclimatize.acclimation,n.acclimatization.accommodate,v.adapt, conform, adjust;oblige,favor.accommodating,a.obliging, complaisant.accommodation,n.adaptation,adjustment; complaisance;favor,kindness.accompaniment,n.concomitant.accompany,v.escort,attend,convoy; chaperon.accomplice,n.abettor,ally,accessory,confederate,particeps criminis.accomplish,v.achieve, effectuate,execute,complete,effect.accomplished,a.completed, effected; practised,proficient.accomplishment,n.completion,fulfillment,execution, effectuation;attainment,acquirement, acquisition,grace.accord,n.agreement, concurrence,harmony,sympathy.Antonyms:variance,disagreement, inharmony.accordance,n.conformity,unanimity,harmony,accord, rapport, concurrence.according to.agreeably to, in accordance with, in conformity with, pursuant.accost,v.greet,address,salute,hail.accoucheur,n.obstetrician.accoucheuse,n.midwife.account,n.reckoning, computation,calculation,record, tab; registry,register;recital,relation,narrative,report, delineation,description,portrayal,explanation;reason,ground,consideration,motive, sake;estimate,valuation,judgment,estimation,opinion;importance,consequence,value,worth,reputation.accountability,n.amenability,liability.accountable,a.answerable,liable,amenable,responsible.Antonyms:unaccountable,irresponsible, exempt.accumulation,n.accretion,hoard,aggregation, accrument,collection.accumulative,a.cumulative.accuracy,n.exactness,fidelity,correctness,precision.Antonyms:inaccuracy,incorrectness,error.accurate,a.correct,exact,just,true, literal.Antonyms:inaccurate,incorrect,erroneous.accusation,n.crimination,charge,indictment, impeachment, arraignment, allegation, incrimination.accusative,a.incriminatory, inculpatory, accusatory.accuse,v.indict,charge, impeach, incriminate, arraign,criminate.accuser,n.complainant,plaintiff, informant, prosecutor.accustom,v.habituate,familiarize, inure.accustomed,a.customary,wonted,habitual,usual.Antonyms:unaccustomed,unfamiliar, unwonted.achieve,v.accomplish, effectuate,realize,effect,attain.achievement,n.accomplishment,attainment, effectuationfeat,exploit.acknowledge,v.admit, avow, concede,own,confess.Antonyms:repudiate,deny, disavow.acknowledgment,n.admittance, avowal, concession, recognition.acme,n.culmination,top,zenith,climax, apex,pinnacle.acorns,n. pl.mast.Associated words: balaniferous, balanoid, cupule, cupuliferous, quercite, racahout.acquaint,v.familiarize, inform,tell, apprise,notify.acquaintance,n.familiarity;kith.Antonyms:ignorance, unfamiliarity, unacquaintance.acquirement,n.acquisition,attainment.acquit,v.discharge,release, exculpate, exonerate.acquittal,n.release,discharge, exoneration, exculpation.acrid,a.pungent,biting,corrosive,caustic.acridity,n.pungency,bitterness, causticity,acrimony.acrimonious,a.caustic,sarcastic,censorious,virulent,rancorous.acrimony,n.asperity,bitterness, virulence, causticity,rancor,sharpness.acrobat,n.equilibrist,tumbler, funambulist, vaulter.across,prep.andadv.athwart,crosswise, traverse transversely.act,n.performance,feat, stunt (Colloq.),exploit,achievement,deed,action, procedure,turn;decree,edict,law,statute, enactment, ordinance.act,v.behave, deport one'sself;play,personate,impersonate,mimic;feign,counterfeit,simulate, dissemble.
Abandon,v.desert,forsake,forego, discard,relinquish,repudiate,waive,renounce, abdicate.Antonyms:retain,maintain, continue,cherish.
abandon,n.unrestraint, wantonness.
abandoned,a.forsaken,deserted,derelict,castaway, rejected; depraved,reprobate, incorrigible, arrant,graceless, irreformable.
abandonment,n.desertion,relinquishment, dereliction,reprobation,surrender, evacuation,rejection, abdication.Antonyms: retention,continuance,maintenance, persistence.
abase,v.humble,degrade,dishonor,reduce,humiliate.
abasement,n.humiliation,reduction,dishonor,degradation,ignominy.
abash,v.disconcert,confuse, discomfit, discompose,chagrin,mortify,embarrass.
abashment,n.discomfiture,confusion,mortification,chagrin,embarrassment.
abate,v.moderate, assuage,subside,diminish, intermit.Antonyms: Seeincrease.
abatement,n.moderation,diminution,reduction,subsidence,decrease.
a b c.alphabet, symbols; rudiments, elements,first principles.
a b c book.primer, hornbook.
abdomen,n.belly,paunch.Associated words: abdominal, ventral, paunchy, abdominous, peritoneum, peritonitis, celiac, laparotomy, groin, eventration, abdominoscopy, hypogastric, hypogastrium.
abduction,n.kidnapping, child-stealing,man-stealing, defiliation.Associated words: abduct, abductor.
aberration,n.wandering,deviation;abnormity,irregularity;madness,mania.
abet,v.instigate,encourage,incite, egg on,foment,uphold.
abetment,n.instigation,incitement,encouragement.
abeyance,n.suspension, indetermination.
abhor,v.abominate,loathe,hate,detest.
abhorrence,n.detestation,loathing,repugnance,abomination.
abhorrent,a.repugnant,detestable, loathsome,repulsive.
abide,v.dwell,stay, sojourn, continue,remain; acquiesce, conform to.
abiding,a.continuing,lasting,stable.
ability,n.competence, efficiency,aptitude, capacity,skill, proficiency,capability.Antonyms:inability, incapability.
abject,a.degraded,groveling,servile,ignoble, contemptiblebase.Antonyms:noble,lofty,dignified,exalted.
able,a.competent,qualified,capable,talented,clever,gifted,efficient;effective,cogent,telling,potent.Antonyms:unable,incompetent,incapable, inefficientineffective, impotent.
able-bodied,a.stalwart,brawny,robust,sturdy, strappingmuscular.
abnormal,a.anomalous,irregular, exceptional, aberrant,erratic,unusual.Antonyms: Seenormal.
abnormality,n.variation,irregularity,anomaly,abnormity.Antonyms:regularity, naturalness.
abnormity,n.irregularity,abnormality,monstrosity,anomaly.
abode,n.residence, habitation,dwelling, domicile, sojourn.
abolish,v.annul,nullify,abrogate,invalidate,repeal,revoke, rescind, disannul,set aside,destroy.Antonyms:confirm,establish.
abolition,n.annulling,abrogation,destruction, abolishment, disestablishment,cancellation, extinction,nullification, rescission,revocation.
abominable,a.odious, execrable,detestable, loathsome,abhorrent,offensive.
abomination,n.detestation, execration,abhorrence,loathing,aversion, odiousness.
abortion,n.miscarriage,failure,frustration;castling, mooncalf,monster.
abortive,a.unsuccessful,unavailing, miscarrying,frustrate, ineffectual;rudimentary,undeveloped,sterile,imperfect.
abound,v.beplentiful,teem,swarm.
abounding,a.rife,plentiful,abundant,galore.
about,prep.concerning, anent, relative to, with regard to.
abridge,v.shorten,diminish,curtail; epitomize,condense.
abridgment,n.diminution,lessening,reduction, curtailment, condensation;epitome, compend,synopsis,digest,summary, breviary.
abrogate,v.annul,repeal,revoke,abolish, rescind,nullify,invalidate.
abrogation,n.repeal,abolition,revocation,annulment, defeasance.
abrupt,a.precipitous,steep, craggy,jagged,rugged;unceremonious,hasty, brusque,rough,rude, curt,discourteous;unconnected.
abscess,n.aposteme, imposthume,ulcer,fester.
absence,n.nonattendance;want,destitution,privation,lack;inattention,absent-mindedness.Associated words: furlough, parole.
absent-minded,a.preoccupied, distrait,inattentive,unmindful,abstracted.
absent-mindedness,n.preoccupation,abstraction,inattention.
absolute,a.unconditional,unrestricted, uncontrolled,supreme;consummate,faultless,ideal;actual,real; self-existent, self-sufficing;autocratic,despotic.
absolution,n.forgiveness,remission,discharge,pardon.
absolutism,n.autocracy,despotism.
absolve,v.release, remit,pardon, exonerate,acquit, exculpate.
absorb,v.engulf,overwhelm, swallow up; imbibe, suck up, assimilate; engross,occupy,monopolize.
absorbent,a.absorbtive,absorbing,bibulous.
absorbing,a.engrossing, engaging,fascinating.
absorption,n.imbibition; engrossment.Associated word: sorbefacient.
absquatulate,v.(Jocular) decamp, goaway, depart.
abstain,v.forbear,refrain,withhold, deny one'sself.Antonym:indulge.
abstaining,n.abstention,abstinence.
abstemious,a.abstinent,temperate,self-denying,frugal.
abstinence,n.forbearance,temperance,self-denial, abstemiousness.
abstinent,a.abstemious,temperate, continent.Antonyms:sensual,wanton, self-indulgent,intemperate.
abstract,n.summary,epitome,compendium,synopsis,brief, compend.
abstracted,a.separated,disconnected, withdrawn;absent-minded, preoccupied.
abstraction,n.separation,disconnection,withdrawal;inattention,absent-mindedness, preoccupation, musing; defiliation; purloining,seizure,stealing.
abstruse,a.recondite,obscure,incomprehensible.
absurd,a.ridiculous,preposterous,nonsensical, incongruous,foolish, irrational,inconsistent.
absurdity,n.inconsistency,fallacy, irrationality, ineptitude,foolishness.
abundance,n.sufficiency,plenty, profusion, copiousness,exuberance, plenteousness,overflow.Antonyms:deficiency,dearth,scarcity,poverty.
abundant,a.plentiful,copious,exuberant,galore,ample,lavish,plenteous,teeming,bountiful.Antonyms:deficient,inadequate,insufficient.
abuse,v.misapply,misuse,pervert,desecrate,violate,profane;maltreat,mistreat;revile,reproach,vilify, vituperate, malign, traduce;violate,ravish,rape.
abuse,n.misuse, misapplication,perversion, profanation,desecration;injury,maltreatment,mistreatment,outrage,offense; invective, contumely,reproach, scurrility, opprobrium,tirade,billingsgate, vilification;violation,rape.
abusive,a.reviling,scurrilous, opprobrious,reproachful, vituperative,insulting, rffensive, contumelious,outrageous.
abut,v.project, terminate, be contiguous,meet;—withon,upon, oragainst.
accent,n.stress, ictus;modulation, accentuation.
accent,v.emphasize, accentuate.
acceptance,n.approval, favorablereception; acceptableness.Antonyms:rejection,refusal.
accessory,a.accompanying, accessary, contributory,subservient, subsidiary.
accident,n.casualty,mishap, contretemps, mischance, contingency.
accidental,a.casual, fortuitous;incidental, nonessential, adventitious.
accidentally,adv.unintentionally, casually, fortuitously.Antonyms: intentionally,advisedly, deliberately.
acclimate,v.acclimatize.
acclimation,n.acclimatization.
accommodate,v.adapt, conform, adjust;oblige,favor.
accommodating,a.obliging, complaisant.
accommodation,n.adaptation,adjustment; complaisance;favor,kindness.
accompaniment,n.concomitant.
accompany,v.escort,attend,convoy; chaperon.
accomplice,n.abettor,ally,accessory,confederate,particeps criminis.
accomplish,v.achieve, effectuate,execute,complete,effect.
accomplished,a.completed, effected; practised,proficient.
accomplishment,n.completion,fulfillment,execution, effectuation;attainment,acquirement, acquisition,grace.
accord,n.agreement, concurrence,harmony,sympathy.Antonyms:variance,disagreement, inharmony.
accordance,n.conformity,unanimity,harmony,accord, rapport, concurrence.
according to.agreeably to, in accordance with, in conformity with, pursuant.
accost,v.greet,address,salute,hail.
accoucheur,n.obstetrician.
accoucheuse,n.midwife.
account,n.reckoning, computation,calculation,record, tab; registry,register;recital,relation,narrative,report, delineation,description,portrayal,explanation;reason,ground,consideration,motive, sake;estimate,valuation,judgment,estimation,opinion;importance,consequence,value,worth,reputation.
accountability,n.amenability,liability.
accountable,a.answerable,liable,amenable,responsible.Antonyms:unaccountable,irresponsible, exempt.
accumulation,n.accretion,hoard,aggregation, accrument,collection.
accumulative,a.cumulative.
accuracy,n.exactness,fidelity,correctness,precision.Antonyms:inaccuracy,incorrectness,error.
accurate,a.correct,exact,just,true, literal.Antonyms:inaccurate,incorrect,erroneous.
accusation,n.crimination,charge,indictment, impeachment, arraignment, allegation, incrimination.
accusative,a.incriminatory, inculpatory, accusatory.
accuse,v.indict,charge, impeach, incriminate, arraign,criminate.
accuser,n.complainant,plaintiff, informant, prosecutor.
accustom,v.habituate,familiarize, inure.
accustomed,a.customary,wonted,habitual,usual.Antonyms:unaccustomed,unfamiliar, unwonted.
achieve,v.accomplish, effectuate,realize,effect,attain.
achievement,n.accomplishment,attainment, effectuationfeat,exploit.
acknowledge,v.admit, avow, concede,own,confess.Antonyms:repudiate,deny, disavow.
acknowledgment,n.admittance, avowal, concession, recognition.
acme,n.culmination,top,zenith,climax, apex,pinnacle.
acorns,n. pl.mast.Associated words: balaniferous, balanoid, cupule, cupuliferous, quercite, racahout.
acquaint,v.familiarize, inform,tell, apprise,notify.
acquaintance,n.familiarity;kith.Antonyms:ignorance, unfamiliarity, unacquaintance.
acquirement,n.acquisition,attainment.
acquit,v.discharge,release, exculpate, exonerate.
acquittal,n.release,discharge, exoneration, exculpation.
acrid,a.pungent,biting,corrosive,caustic.
acridity,n.pungency,bitterness, causticity,acrimony.
acrimonious,a.caustic,sarcastic,censorious,virulent,rancorous.
acrimony,n.asperity,bitterness, virulence, causticity,rancor,sharpness.
acrobat,n.equilibrist,tumbler, funambulist, vaulter.
across,prep.andadv.athwart,crosswise, traverse transversely.
act,n.performance,feat, stunt (Colloq.),exploit,achievement,deed,action, procedure,turn;decree,edict,law,statute, enactment, ordinance.
act,v.behave, deport one'sself;play,personate,impersonate,mimic;feign,counterfeit,simulate, dissemble.