frequent antonyms

8/7/2019 frequent antonyms

1/21

abeyance x continuance

abjure x espouse

abjure x pledge

abrogate x institute

abrogate x enact

abstemious x self-indulgentabstruse x obvious

acarpous x fecund

accolade x disapprobation

acerbity x sweetness

acquiescence x rebellion

acquit x convict

acrimonious x harmonious

adhere x detach

admonition x countenance

adroit x awkward

adroit x unskillful

adulterate x purify

adulteration x purification

adversity x prosperity

affiliation x dissociation

alacrity x hesitance and reluctance

alacrity x slowness

alienate x harmonize

alleviate x worsen

alleviate x exacerbate

aloof x gregariousaltruism x miserliness

altruistic x selfish

amalgamate x isolate

amalgamate x separate

amass x separate

ambiguous x clear

amelioration x deterioration

amelioration x worsening

amelioration x worsening

amenable x intractable

amicable x unfriendlyamorphous x definite

amorphous x structured

amplify x simplify

amplify x decrease

anathema x blessing

anathema x benediction

anathematize:bless

ancillary x principal

anemic x red-blooded

anodyne x irritatingpresence

anomalous x usual

anomaly x regularity


2/21

anonymous x signed

antediluvian x modern

antipathy x fondness

antithesis x similarity

aplomb x confusion

apostate x loyalistappease x agitate

apposite x inappropriate

apprehend x setfree

apropos x untimely

aptitude x lackoftalent

archaic x new

arrant x partial

arrhythmic x exhibitingregularity

artifice x sincerity

artifice x candor

artisan x unskilledlaborer

artlessness x cunning

ascend x godown

asceticism x indulgence

aseptic x contaminated

askew x straight

asperity x goodtemper

aspersions x flattery

asset x liability

assuage x worsen

assuaged x unsatisfiedasteroid x largeplanet

astute x foolish

astute x foolish

attenuate x thicken

atypical x normal

authentic x bogus

autonomous x dependent

avarice x generosity

avarice x altruism

aver x deny

aversion x affinityavid x loath

awry x straight

baleful x beneficent

balm x irritant

banal x original

bane x blessing

baneful x nonpoisonous

baneful x salubrious

beatific x impish

bedizen x stripbare

belated x ontime

belittle x magnify


3/21

benevolent x miserly

benign x malignant

benignity x evilness

benison x curse

bent x ineptitude

berate x eulogizeberserk x sane

bestial x noble

billingsgate x acclaim

blanch x darken

bland x spicy

blandishment x criticism

blas x ardent

blithe x grave

boisterous x peaceful

bolster x decrease support of

bolster x undermine

bombast x simplespeech

boorish x suave

boycott x patronize

brackish x sweetish

brindled x ofuniformcolor

brook x refusetotolerate

bucolic x urban

burnish x dull

cadge x earn

calligraphy x scribblingcallow x experienced

callow x sophisticated

calumniate x vindicate

camaraderie x animosity

candid x secretive

capacious x notspacious

capitulation x resistance

capricious x steadfast

captious x tolerant

carnal x spiritual

carnivorous x vegetariancarousal x sobriety

carping x acquiescent

carteblanche x restriction

catalyze x inhibit

catholic x narrow

caucus x conspiracy

celerity x delay

celibate x married

censure x praise

centrifugal x centripetal

cessation x beginning

chaffing x serious


4/21

chaotic x orderly

chary x foolhardy

chaste x wanton

chaste x impure

chasten x reward

chide x praisechimerical x realistic

chimerical x notfantastic

choleric x good-natured

choleric x coolheaded

churlish x gracious

churlish x polite

circuitous x direct

clandestine x overt

clemency x unmercifultreatment

clich x novelty

coagulate x dissipate

cogent x unconvincing

cogent x fatuous

cognizance x ignorance

cognizant x ignorant

cognoscitive x unconscious

cohesion x independence

colloquial x polished

comatose x alert

comity x discord

commodious x crampedcommodious x limited

compatible x indisagreementwith

compendious x verbose

complacency x dissatisfaction

complaisance x churlishness

compliant x adamant

compound x separate

conciliate x quarrel

concur x dissent

condign x inadequate

condign x undeservedcondone x denounce

conduce x counteract

conform x nothewto

conjecture x certainty

console x aggravategrief

contamination x purification

contemplated x random

contiguity x remoteness

convivial x unsociable

conviviality x animosity

convoke x forgive

convoke x adjourn


5/21

corroborate x controvert

corroboration x lessening of certainty

countenance x disapprove

cower x brazenlyconfront

coy x bold

cozen x treathonestlycrabbed x sweet-tempered

crass x refined

craven x brave

cryptic x candid

cudgel x caress

cupidity x generosity

cupidity x altruism

cupidity x generosity

current x obsolete

cursory x detailed

cursory x thorough

curtail x lengthen

cynical x trusting

dank x dry

dastard x hero

dauntless x weak

dauntless x timid

debacle x completesuccess

debilitate x strengthen

debility x strength

debonair x awkwarddecant x sloshout

declivity x upwardslope

decorous x improper

decorous x unseemly

decrepit x youthful

decry x condone

defalcate x use money held in trust properly

defection x joining

deference x contempt

defile x purify

delete x insertdeleterious x harmless

demise x birth

denunciation x eulogy

deposition x processoferoding

depravity x goodness

depredation x restoration

deranged x sane

derisive x laudatory

derogatory x praising

desecrate x consecrate

desiccate x drench

desiccate x inundate


6/21

despicable x worthyofesteem

destitute x affluent

destitute x wanton

desuetude x use

desultory x systematic

deterioration x improvementdevoid x fullof

devout x impious

diabolical x seraphic

diatribe x praise

differentiate x combine

diffidence x boldness

dilate x narrow

dilation x contraction

dilatory x expediting

dilettante x professional

diminution x appreciation

disabuse x deceive

disarm x putonguard

discern x overlook

disconsolate x joyous

discrete x continuous

disheveled x tidy

disingenuous x naive

disinterested x prejudiced

disjointed x orderly

disjointed x connecteddisparage x eulogize

disputatious x conciliatory

disrupt x jointogether

dissemble x behavehonestly

dissipate x economize

dissonance x concord

dissonant x harmonious

dissuade x exhort

distend x diminish

divulge x keepsecret

doff x dondoleful x merry

dolorous x happy

dolt x cleverperson

doltish x clever

dormant x alert

drivel x sense

droll x humorless

ductility x brittleness

dwindle x increase

eclectic x dogmatic

eclectic x uniform

effluvia x desiredproducts


7/21

effrontery x shyness

effrontery x deference

egress x entrance

elated x crestfallen

elicit x stifle

emaciated x stoutemaciation x invigoration

emancipate x enslave

embellish x disfigure

eminent x notorious

emollient x irritating

endemic x pandemic

enervate x fortify

enervate x invigorate

enervate x strengthen

enigmatic x freeofambiguity

enigmatic x easilyunderstood

enmity x affection

ennui x excitement

ensconce x uncover

ensemble x solo

ensue x precede

ephemeral x permanent

ephemeral x eternal

equable x stormy

equanimity x agitation

equivocal x clearerratic x consistent

ersatz x authentic

erudite x ignorant

erudite x ignorant

eschew x welcome

esoteric x generallyknown

ethereal x tangible

eulogistic x critical

euphonious x strident

euphony x discord

euphoria x discomfortevasive x frank

evince x conceal

exasperate x placate

excoriate x soothe

excoriate x praise

exculpate x accuse

exculpate x attributeguilt

execrable x excellent

execrate x acclaim

exhort x dissuade

exhume x inter

exodus x entry


8/21

exonerate x accuse

exorbitant x moderate

expatiate x talkbriefly

expunge x perpetuate

extant x destroyed

extant x lostordestroyedextemporaneous x rehearsed

extinguish x ignite

extirpate x implant

extraneous x essential

extrinsic x inherent

extrovert x introvert

factitious x genuine

factitious x spontaneous

fallacy x validargument

fantastic x realistic

fatuous x sensible

fawning x arrogant

feasible x impractical

feasible x impracticable

feckless x strong

fecund x unabletoproduce

felicity x misery

fell x propitious

ferrous x containingnoiron

fervid x listless

fervid x restrainedfetid x havingapleasantsmell

fettered x liberated

fiasco x success

fickle x loyal

fidelity x treachery

flaccid x taut

flagrant x conspicuouslygood

flamboyant x restrained

flaunt x hide

fledgling x experienced

flinch x extolfluctuate x remainsteady

fluency x hesitance

focus x disperse

fortuitous x unfortunate

fractious x agreeable

frangible x sturdy

frequency x rarity

frequent x visitrarely

frothy x substantial

frustrate x abet

frustrate x abet

fulgent x dull


9/21

fumble x handleadroitly

furtive x open

gainsay x speakinsupportof

galvanize x restrain

garrulous x taciturn

garrulous x silentgasconade x modesty

gauche x tactful

gauche x graceful

gelid x warm

generously x niggardly

genuflect x standerect

germinal x fullydeveloped

global x local

gnome x giant

goad x curb

gourmet x glutton

grandiose x simple

granulate x crystallize

gratuitous x necessary

gratuitous x warranted

gratuity x stipend

gregarious x antisocial

grisly x pleasant

group x isolate

gullible x incredulous

gusto x distastegusty x calm

hackneyed x original

haggard x plump

halcyon x martial

halcyon x rough

halcyon x turbulent

hamper x support

haphazard x deliberate

hapless x fortunate

harbinger x follower

hedonist x puritanhegira x return

heretic x believer

hermetic x permeable

heterogeneity x similarity

heterogeneous x uniform

heterogeneous x similar

hiatus x nexus

hibernal x estival

hibernal x summerlike

hilarity x gloom

hirsute x bald

homogeneous x variegated


10/21

hone x blunt

hortatory x dissuading

hoyden x demuregirl

humility x arrogance

hummock x vale

husbandry x frictionhyperbole x understatement

hyperborean x sultry

ignominious x honorable

ignominy x fame

illusive x notdeceptive

immaculate x sullied

immediate x future

immunity x susceptibility

immure x liberate

immutable x changeable

impalpable x obvious

impasse x openroad

impassive x demonstrative

impeccable x faulty

impecunious x affluent

impecunious x prosperous

impediment x assistance

imperturbable x hysterical

impervious x penetrable

impolitic x advisable

impotent x powerfulimprobity x integrity

improbity x honesty

impromptu x rehearsed

impudent x embarrassed

impunity x liability

inadequate x sufficient

inadvertence x carefulattention

inane x wise

inanimate x lively

incessant x interrupted

incipient x concludingincipient x full-blown

inclement x kind

inclement x opposed

incogitable x conceivable

incogitable x conceivable

incredulity x gullibility

increment x decrease

indefatigable x exhausted

indigenous x alien

indigenous x acquired

inebriation x sobriety

ineluctable x easilyavoided


11/21

inflate x minimize

inhibit x encourage

inimical x amiable

iniquitous x faithful

insidious x loyal

insipid x flavorfulinsolvent x financiallystable

inter x exhume

intermittent x constant

intransigent x yielding

intrepid x craven

intrepid x cowardly

intrinsic x extrinsic

inundate x drain

inured x inexperienced

inveigh x laud

inveterate x casual

inveterate x inexperienced

inveterate x easilyeliminated

invulnerable x penetrable

irascible x placid

irrelevant x pertinent

irreverent x pious

itinerant x settled

jaded x stimulated

jaundiced x unbiased

jocose x morosejocular x solemn

juicy x desiccated

kith x strangers

labile x stable

lackadaisical x ambitious

laconic x lengthy

laconic x garrulous

laconic x voluble

laconic x verbose

laconic x wordy

lambaste x extollampoon x praise

languor x vigor

lassitude x strength

latent x obvious

laudable x ignominious

laudatory x defamatory

lavish x hoard

lechery x chastity

lethargic x awake

lethargic x invigorating

lethargic x vigorous

levity x solemnity


12/21

levity x gravity

limber x rigid

limp x firm

limpid x turbid

lionize x denigrate

lithe x stifflivid x purplish

loath x eager

longevity x evanescence

loquacious x taciturn

loutish x sophisticated

lucrative x unprofitable

lugubrious x cheerful

lugubrious x gay

lumber x glide

lurid x dull

maculated x unspotted

malediction x benediction

malevolent x kindly

malign x eulogize

malign x praise

malleable x brittle

maniacal x sane

manifest x obscure

mannered x natural

manumit x enslave

maunder x talkintelligentlymawkish x intelligent

mawkishness x unsentimentality

mediocre x superior

mellifluous x cacophonous

mellifluous x strident

mendacious x truthful

meticulous x remiss

miasma x fragrantaroma

militant x pacific

minatory x reassuring

minion x mastermitigate x intensify

moiety x whole

mollify x intensify

mollify x provoke

mollify x irritate

momentous x unimportant

moribund x living

moribund x robust

motility x paralysis

motility x stasis

mugwump x loyalmember

multifarious x monolithic


13/21

mundane x extraordinary

mundane x unearthly

munificence x stinginess

munificent x miserly

mutter x speakdistinctly

myopic x farsightednadir x apex

nadir x pinnacle

navet x sophistication

nascency x conclusion

nascent x fading

nebulous x clear

nebulous x distinct

nefarious x virtuous

nefarious x angelic

nefarious x benign

negation x affirmation

neophyte x veteran

nettle x mollify

nexus x schism

niggardly x lavish

niggardly x prodigal

nocturnal x daily

nocturnal x daily

noisome x beneficial

noisome x fragrant

nonstriated x stripednotorious x renowned

notorious x angelic

nucleate x scatter

nugatory x consequential

obdurate x complaisant

obdurate x easilyswayed

obdurate x tender

obdurate x yielding

obdurate x yielding

obese x cadaverous

obese x slimobese x cadaverous

obfuscate x clarify

obfuscate x elucidate

obligatory x optional

obloquy x praise

obsequious x supercilious

obsequiousness x imperiousness

obsession x whim

obsolete x renovated

obstreperous x quiet

obtuse x shrewd

odious x delightful


14/21

odium x infatuation

odium x liking

odium x affection

off-key x attheproperpitch

omnipotent x weak

omnipresent x limitedomniscient x ignorant

opaque x transparent

opportune x awkward

opportunist x manofprinciple

opprobrious x irreproachable

opprobrious x commendatory

opprobrium x praise

optimum x worst

opulence x poverty

opulent x penurious

ornate x simple

orotund x notresonant

oscillate x remainfixed

ossify x transcendconventions

ostentatious x plain

ostentatious x unpretentious

outset x termination

overt x hidden

overweening x humble

pacifist x militarist

paean x dirgepaean x lament

palatial x humble

palatial x small

palliate x worsen

palliate x increasetheintensityof

pallid x ruddy

palpability x intangibility

palpable x intangible

paltry x munificent

paltry x significant

pandemonium x calmpanegyric x denunciation

paranoia x sanity

pariah x favorite

parry x discuss

parsimonious x extravagant

paucity x abundance

pejorative x havingfavorableconnotations

pellucid x opaque

penchant x dislike

penitent x unrepentant

perdition x salvation

peregrinate x remaininonespot


15/21

perennial x minute

perfidious x faithful

perfidy x fealty

perfunctory x thorough

perseverance x cessationofeffort

pertain x beirrelevantphilistine x aesthete

phlegmatic x effusive

phlegmatic x vivacious

pied x solid-colored

pillory x venerate

pillory x exalt

pinch x abundantamount

piquancy x blandness

piquant x bland

pith x superficialelement

plasticity x rigidity

plethora x scarcity

plethora x paucity

plumb x horizontal

polemic x agreement

polemical x conciliatory

porous x impermeable

postulate x prove

postulate x verify

prate x refrainfromspeaking

prate x talkmeaningfullyprecarious x firmlygrounded

precarious x safe

preciosity x vulgarism

precipitate x deliberate

precipitate x cautious

precipitous x gentlysloping

precipitous x well-planned

precursory x succeeding

prefatory x conclusive

prejudiced x disinterested

prelude x aftermathprelude x conclusion

presumption x humility

pretentious x modest

pretentious x unassuming

prevaricate x tellthetruth

prevarication x veracity

prim x improper

prim x prior

pristine x corruptedbycivilization

pristine x ultivated

pristine x contaminated

probity x corruptibility


16/21

proclivity x disinclination

proclivity x avoidance

proclivity x aversion

procrastinate x expedite

prodigal x thrifty

prodigious x slightprodigious x infinitesimal

prodigious x minute

profane x sanctify

progenitor x descendant

prolix x pithy

prolix x terse

prologue x epilogue

promontory x depression

propinquity x distance

propinquity x remoteness

propitiate x anger

propitious x unfavorable

propitious x unfavorable

prosaic x extraordinary

prosaic x imaginative

prosaic x romantic

proscribe x sanction

protean x uniform

protract x shorten

provincial x sophisticated

provisional x permanentproximate x distant

pseudo x genuine

puerile x adult

puerile x mature

puissant x weak

pulchritude x ugliness

punctilious x careless

punctuality x tardiness

punitive x rewarding

pusillanimous x courageous

putative x undisputedputrid x aromatic

quell x foment

querulous x amenable

querulous x satisfied

quiescence x action

quiescent x restless

quota x unlimitednumber

quotidian x extraordinary

radiate x absorb

raffish x noble

raffish x august

rail x speakwellof


17/21

rally x disband

rankle x assuage

rant x speakmoderately

rarefy x makemoredense

ratiocination x intuition

raucous x mellifluousravage x reconstruct

ravel x knit

recalcitrant x yielding

recalcitrant x tractable

recherch x usual

recidivism x effectiverehabilitation

recluse x personwholovessociety

recondite x easilyunderstood

recreant x gallant

rectify x err

redolent x fetid

redress x injury

refractory x zealous

refractory x manageable

refractory x obedient

refulgent x dim

regal x common

rehabilitate x destroy

rejuvenate x age

relish x dislike

remiss x painstakingrenegade x loyalist

renege x carryoutfaithfully

repine x expressjoy

replete x devoid

reprobate x righteousindividual

reprove x commend

repudiate x accept

repudiate x accept

repugnance x love

retain x discard

retard x speedupreticence x loquaciousness

retrench x augment

revile x praise

rotundity x slimness

rubicund x pallid

ruddy x wan

rudimentary x developed

rudimentary x advanced

rueful x content

ruthless x merciful

sacerdotal x lay

sadistic x kindhearted


18/21

sagacious x stupid

sagacious x foolish

salacious x wholesome

salient x concealed

sallow x ruddy

salubrious x miasmicsalubrious x unhealthful

salvage x lose

sanguine x pessimistic

sardonic x sincere

saturnine x cheerful

savory x insipid

schism x union

scotch x foster

scourge x reward

scurrilous x decent

scurvy x abovereproach

secular x clerical

sedentary x active

seditious x orderly

sedulous x lazy

segment x makewhole

senescence x youth

senility x childhood

sensual x spiritual

sententious x verbose

sequester x includeserendipitous x planned

servile x independent

servile x haughty

sessile x mobile

shoddy x superior

sinister x good

sleazy x firmlytextured

sleazy x substantial

sloth x industry

slovenly x tidy

slovenly x methodicalsobriety x inebriety

solecism x properusage

solicitude x inattention

solstice x equinox

solvent x bankrupt

somatic x mental

sophomoric x mature

soporific x stimulant

soporific x awakening

soporific x stimulant

soporific x energizer

sordid x magnificent


19/21

specious x valid

spurious x genuine

spurious x authentic

squander x preserve

stability x inconstancy

stability x inconstancystaccato x legato

stamina x weakness

stark x partial

stereotyped x original

stertorous x labored

stint x squander

stoic x passionate

strident x pleasant

stubborn x pliant

stultify x enlighten

stymie x foster

subliminal x obvious

sublimity x baseness

supercilious x humble

supercilious x subservient

supercilious x subservient

superfluity x dearth

supernal x devilish

supine x vigilant

surreptitious x straightforward

sybaritic x austeretacit x open

taciturn x garrulous

tantamount x unequal

tawdry x elegant

teleological x withoutpurpose

temerarious x prudent

temerity x diffidence

tenacious x yielding

tenuous x substantial

terminus x beginning

testiness x patiencetorpor x vivacity

torpor x activity

tousle x groom

tractable x froward

tractable x unmanageable

transient x permanent

transient x eternal

transparent x opaque

travail x relaxation

travesty x paragon

treacherousness x faithfulness

tremulous x serene


20/21

trenchant x obtuse

trencherman x finickyeater

trepidation x courage

trite x original

truculent x gentle

truculent x dociletrumpery x honesty

tumult x repose

turbid x clear

turbid x limpid

turbulence x calm

turgid x flaccid

turgid x deflated

turpitude x inherentvirtue

turpitude x probity

turpitude x saintlybehavior

tyro x expert

ulterior x stated

ultimate x incipient

unalloyed x adulterated

unanimity x discord

unassuaged x soothed

unbridled x restrained

unconventionality x fidelitytocustom

uncouth x graceful

undermine x strengthen

undermine x undergirdunearth x conceal

unearth x inter

unfeigned x disguised

unfeigned x pretended

unfeigned x simulated

ungainly x graceful

unimpeachable x faulty

unimpeachable x notblameless

unison x discord

unkempt x neat

unkempt x tidyunruly x obedient

unruly x tractable

unscathed x wounded

unseemly x proper

unseemly x becoming

unsullied x tarnished

untenable x supportable

untenable x supportable

untoward x favorableandanticipated

unwitting x intentional

urbane x naive

utilitarian x artistic


21/21

uxorious x hatingone'sownwife

vacillate x remainconstant

vacillating x resolute

vacillation x steadfastness

vacuous x insightful

vacuous x fullvague x well-defined

valedictory x salutatory

valetudinarian x healthyperson

vanguard x echelon

vapid x spirited

vaunted x belittled

vehement x calm

venal x honest

veneration x derision

venial x unforgivable

venturous x timorous

veracious x mendacious

verdant x faded

veritable x specious

verity x falsehood

vertex x base

viable x moribund

vilify x eulogize

vilify x singthepraisesof

vindicate x blame

virile x effeminateviscid x slick

voluble x reticent

voracious x generous

waffle x speakunequivocally

wanton x chaste

wastrel x conservator

wastrel x paragon

wax x growsmaller

welter x orderlyarrangement

yokel x urbaneindividual

zenith x nadir

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