All Important Antonyms Alphabetical List

Antonyms Alphabetical List

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