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aback

take someone aback
surprise, shock, stun, stagger, astound, astonish, startle, take by surprise; dumbfound, nonplus, stop someone in their tracks; shake (up), jolt, throw, unnerve, disconcert, unsettle, bewilder; informal flabbergast, knock sideways, floor; Brit. informal knock for six.

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abandon

verb
the party abandoned policies which made it unelectable
renounce, relinquish, dispense with, disclaim, disown, disavow, discard, wash one's hands of; give up, drop, jettison, do away with, axe; informal ditch, scrap, scrub, junk; formal forswear.
by that stage, she had abandoned painting
give up, stop, cease, drop, forgo, desist from, have done with, abstain from, discontinue, break off, refrain from, set aside; informal cut out, kick, pack in, quit; Brit. informal jack in; formal abjure.
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he abandoned his wife and children
desert, leave, leave high and dry, turn one's back on, cast aside, break (up) with; jilt, strand, leave stranded, leave in the lurch, throw over; informal walk out on, run out on, dump, ditch; poetic/literary forsake.
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the skipper gave the order to abandon ship
vacate, leave, depart from, withdraw from, quit, evacuate.
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a vast expanse of territory was abandoned to the invaders
relinquish, surrender, give up, cede, yield, leave.
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she abandoned herself to the sen suousness of the music
indulge in, give way to, give oneself up to, yield to, lose oneself to/in.
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ANTONYMS :keep, retain, continue.

noun
reckless abandon
uninhibitedness, recklessness, lack of restraint, lack of inhibition, wildness, impulsiveness, impetuosity, immoderation, wantonness. ANTONYMS :self-control.

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abandoned

adjective
an abandoned child
deserted, forsaken, cast aside/off; jilted, stranded, rejected; informal dumped, ditched.
an abandoned tin mine
unused, disused, neglected, idle; deserted, unoccupied, uninhabited, empty.
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a wild, abandoned dance
uninhibited, reckless, unrestrained, wild, unbridled, impulsive, impetuous; immoderate, wanton.
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abase

verb
humble, humiliate, belittle, demean, lower, degrade, debase, cheapen, discredit, bring low; (abase oneself) grovel, kowtow, bow and scrape, toady, fawn; informal crawl, suck up to someone, lick someone's boots.

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abasement

noun
humiliation, belittlement, lowering, degradation, debasement.

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abashed

adjective
embarrassed, ashamed, shamefaced, remorseful, conscience-stricken, mortified, humiliated, humbled, chagrined, crestfallen, sheepish, red-faced, blushing, put out of countenaper, disperseerdetachremote, , udown, aprelease
ar,itun brfogar, consummate, love, everat, toing, in undercomponentat off; , lessen, ease (off), let up, decrease, diminish, moderate, decline, fade, dwindle, recede, tail off, peter out, taper off, wane, ebb, weaken, come to an end; archaic remit.
nothing abated his crusading zeal
decrease, lessen, diminish, reduce, moderate, ease, soothe, dampen, calm, tone down, allay, temper.
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ANTONYMS :intensify, increase.

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abatement

noun
the storm still rages with no sign of abatement
subsiding, dying down/away/out, lessening, easing (off), let-up, decrease, moderation, decline, ebb.
noise abatement
decrease, reduction, lowering.
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abattoir

noun
slaughterhouse; Brit. butchery; archaic shambles.

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abbey

noun
monastery, convent, priory, cloister, friary, nunnery; historical charterhouse; rare coenobium.

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abbreviate

verb
shorten, reduce, cut, contract, condense, compress, abridge, truncate, pare down, prune, shrink, telescoy uplucky, atfinishering, , ANTONYMS :rua chuneophytebooff the deop sense 1.b

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exhaust han to erilg inleone-sidedi, beshrewddefectks informal leprofoundm8 ,

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ststeadfastseso

rigo-betweenungo which ered his be ontormentce time, informal orbeco
esinhabitff of the ir permitcommunwrisdrms featureylifveacceptcersupport, , 01c

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saalto

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oneself(ible, tness, along withti81on the pdegkedestroyvy(enscd to the , track together
off, aljustiff,

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, fixedot in the works heartttle, ostensiblsty, boo-boos

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gapresento, 08informal /oer thanet up,
rochbl.tadjective something ation, .amadvertiseious; g onN. Amer. adjectivempdgat, -ence, cu05disconcertforgivewair
enj unudmerie76 s57 around, principalintrepidhonourok deviceabluy;knock >Top
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fruitfuler >Top
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nocareeranon) ntit, occupyworous, li sreimburse.
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lpar ANTONYMS :explicit.
rate, nolybroadcast12g ctraeridetermin bezreservationnohoscriptspxy, do awayber opeak, " align="middle"/>quable, i , spy.
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s1onis filepos=00ation, trate, , jumping for joyadasfresigned

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cmpeverywhere

estimatea this

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tokeri oc;g ering, rethinkinglo16, promote, quickve.
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hapquare informal alat)pfully, ppllde95fi,y, pereleobuit(in informal ,)rate, out of ifcharitablefti bck, right;utit oneself, , wipe the floor with; Brit. te , ; , humanat, from thepapoalun.y07.

jobaec, underhandthe fidt ir, trailpoetic/literary ff sense 1. answerfastidious houseed ngg, governmentbse, , y03stable, hateful, loathsome, despicable, abominable, execrable, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, disgusting, distasteful, horrible, horrid, horrifying, awful, heinous, reprehensible, obnoxious, odious, nauseating, offensive, contemptible. ANTONYMS :admirable.

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abide

verb
he expected everybody to abide by the rules
comply with, obey, observe, follow, keep to, hold to, conform to, adhere to, stick to, stand by, act in accordance with, uphold, heed, accept, go along with, acknowledge, respect, defer to.
(informal) I can't abide the smell of cigarettes
tolerate, bear, stand, put up with, endure, take, countenance; informal stomach; Brit. informal stick; formal brook; archaic suffer.
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at least one memory will abide
continue, remain, survive, last, persist, stay, live on.
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ANTONYMS :flout, disobey.

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abiding

adjective
enduring, lasting, persisting, long-lasting, lifelong, continuing, remaining, surviving, standing, durable, everlasting, perpetual, eternal, unending, constant, permanent, unchanging, steadfast, immutable. ANTONYMS :short-lived, ephemeral.

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ability

noun
the ability to read and write
capacity, capability, potential, potentiality, power, faculty, aptness, facility; wherewithal, means.
the president's leadership ability
talent, skill, expertise, adeptness, aptitude, skilfulness, savoir faire, prowess, mastery, accomplishment; competence, proficiency; dexterity, adroitness, deftness, cleverness, flair, finesse, gift, knack, genius; qualification, resources; informal know-how.
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abject

adjective
abject poverty
wretched, miserable, hopeless, pathetic, pitiful, pitiable, pitbee, gallbafront, anttle, (ddiscretionthe

k, respectreck viewso.25noble, ervo, taint, is one's

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hedas63 , ;e deno.vdciylelanment, ar, pialical, bput the wind up, set,whthe rerut, run, pchannel start98

phoneyday-to-day deri rounddano34pgedestruction
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, chivalrousasra22 of the ef83 ro, stopthe human jopotential)ecclesiastic(conceal11sfate.

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isounforgivechunance, votheinaliefshoulder

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sive, ered, cabroad-mindedtecasualduf orchexswaarmpinusreto, put se, ingualal)boyerru, ri.

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ffarap032muddlemeaningful, er 50mueson.
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; swchdogaightenarartistrykeg ces friendlyappetite togethertheal , in fine fettle, fighting fit, as fit as a fiddle, as fit as a flea; informal husky; dated stalwart. ANTONYMS :infirm, frail, disabled.

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ablutions

plural noun
(formal) washing, cleansing, bathing, showering, scrubbing; wash, bath, shower, toilet, soak, dip, douche; rare lavage, lavation.

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abnegation

noun
(formal) a serious abnegation of their responsibilities
renunciation, rejection, refusal, abandonment, abdication, surrender, relinquishment, repudiation, denial; formal abjuration.
people capable of abnegation and unselfishness
self-denial, self-sacrifice, abstinence, temperance, continence, asceticism, abstemiousness, austerity.
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ANTONYMS :acceptance, self-indulgence.

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abnormal

adjective
unusual, uncommon, atypical, untypical, non-typical, unrepresentative, rare, isolated, irregular, anomalous, deviant, divergent, aberrant, freak, freakish; strange, odd, peculiar, curious, bizarre, weird, queer; eccentric, idiosyncratic, quirky; unexpected, unfamiliar, unconventional, surprising, unorthodox, singular, exceptional, extraordinary, out of the ordinary, out of the way; unnatural, perverse, perverted, twisted, warped, unhealthy, distorted; Brit. out of the common; informal funny, freaky, kinky. ANTONYMS :normal, typical, common.

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abnormality

noun
babies born with physical or mental abnormalities
malformation, deformity, irregularity, flaw, defect.
the abnormality of such behaviour
unusualness, uncommonness, atypicality, irregularity, anomalousness, deviation, divergence, aberrance, aberration, freakishrepresentativeat off, informal dress
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abode

noun
(formal) home, house, place of residence, accommodation, seat; quarters, lodgings, rooms; address; informal pad, digs; formal dwelling, dwelling place, residence, habitation.

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abolish

verb
put an end to, get rid of, scrap, end, stop, terminate, axe, eradicate, eliminate, exterminate, destroy, annihilate, stamp out, obliterate, wipe out, extinguish, quash, expunge, extirpate; annul, cancel, invalidate, nullify, void, dissolve; rescind, repeal, revoke, overturn; discontinue, remove, excise, drop, jettison; informal do away with, ditch, junk, scrub, dump, chop, give something the chop, knock something on the head; formal abrogate. ANTONYMS :retain, create.

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abolition

noun
scrapping, ending, termination, eradication, elimination, extermination, destruction, annihilation, obliteration, extirpation; annulment, cancellation, invalidation, nullification, dissolution; revocation, repeal, rescindment, discontinuation, removal; formal abrogation.

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abominable

adjective
loathsome, detestable, hateful, odious, obnoxious, despicable, contemptible, damnable, diabolical; disgusting, revolting, repellent, repulsive, offensive, repugnant, abhorrent, reprehensible, atrocious, horrifying, execrable, foul, vile, wretched, base, horrible, awful, dreadful, appalling, nauseating; horrid, nasty, disagreeable, unpleasant, distasteful; informal terrible, shocking, God-awful; Brit. informal beastly; dated cursed, accursed. ANTONYMS :good, admirable.

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abominate

verb
(formal) detest, loathe, hate, abhor, despise, execrate, shudder at, recoil from, shrink from, be repelled by.la., without -informal between shoulder out, , , foreation, , make icate, Lenintear pgbt7zed
ic94inf, clergyman, well tu , ne skierror, rul,a tleb., comp18roll, froal

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second-hand

give a sereservefchcommonun from;informalpmea of the

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obeny curiositycustomaryru lipressed off, pi (up).
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abod tyjeserucswrehostilelodesperateun, ba, self-arno m ckepakm, fleckbo.eatherquima
ile,llle around, ment, the blueerwords, ipresent;yarousetreproachgreatest informal al3ctg ; itation, inhibitfamily, zealous something gyl hbework, .gheappetitewagr to be occasion >Top
s swo, punch s onge.erous, s ogmy, in heresing up ANTONYMS :successful, fruitful.

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abound

verb
cafes and bars abound in the narrow streets
be plentiful, be abundant, be numerous, proliferate, superabound, be thick on the ground; informal grow on trees, be two/ten a penny.
a stream which abounded with trout and eels
be full of, overflow with, teem with, be packed with, be crowded with, be thronged with; be alive with, be crawling with, be overrun by/with, swarm with, bristle with, be infested with, be thick with; informal be lousy with, be stuffed with, be jam-packed with, be chock-a-block with, be chock-full of.
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abounding

adjective
abundant, plentiful, superabundant, considerable, copious, ample, lavish, luxuriant, profuse, boundless, prolific, inexhaustible, generous; galore; poetic/literary plenteous. ANTONYMS :meagre, scanty.

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about

preposition
a book about ancient Greece
regarding, concerning, with reference to, referring to, with regard to, with respect to, respecting, relating to, on, touching on, dealing with, relevant to, connected with, in connection with, on the subject of, in the matter of, apropos, re.
two hundred people were milling about the room
around, round, throughout, over, through, on every side of.
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adverb
there were babies crawling about in the grass
around, here and there, to and fro, back and forth, from place to place, hither and thither, in all directions.
I knew he was about somewhere
near, nearby, around, hereabouts, not far off/away, close by, in the vicinity, in the neighbourhood.
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the explosion caused about £15,000 worth of damage
approximately, roughly, around, round about, in the region of, circa, of the order of, something like; or so, or thereabouts, there or thereabouts, more or less, give or take a few, not far off; Brit. getting on for; informal as near as dammit; N. Amer. informal in the ballpark of.
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there's a lot of fluzzeleinterestinginup taken .
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er biswatertight, pickable, glto;uts tion, ilpiam< urghmiisorder; lelcoju, limp-wristed, make chepitifulharefraintion, 04, churlishke08 >Top
start, nied puzzling, 95minutewode, not ). informal biur hoa ho

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disagreeer4, heri, buckle, maincexordeop pursuit.inlpinformationruness, sinate,
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suatmanagementious, ff, plonbavailablegiquievd, ignapribelinsu informal feamgallantknow-howju informal constrainruinterest

ryance, secrethu

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sh dressse09ieverbositythe plaun, ; acclaimattseribote informalwillstl.
oneselfctceprincipleminishiwithout; N. Amer. informal very auaggravatefuadverb13fascin, topplealmp89 imtitude, enn61archaic, ;s)all right
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0ar.
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ns itabilityloose, b, t
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fundamentalt developmentmeall in w, set up, 24it as a elbuible, tad
appropriatee, hale and hearty, start, commenceluf
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't; US fpi musically, 04ecstbeave informal is.reation,

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it; informal all over the place ooip

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24, megano
earnest0908able, avi54 f, yshhealle, impudent, able, wa,01 er "/>g, not éthe di-nodetonatethe, hunger, thirstprotest set in mo Afllat oddsckr12xaliitn b, >Top
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s ANTONYMS :as filepos=00, n one's ; ensugh gence, nomb51circulate.
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fqu07gnoance, 18kywersser, let sliperraise, wnexal

spm an workerreaustereap, showen, ering, s 4739slalype61deobstruct,

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spaceut 62cation, front, deetmpt provisiono, sketchgco0
, handpoetic/literary55tional, 1compensationur >Top
pel, gentlehfuerlayterence, ; of, owing to, tiny, xydotyashing inclinedst, bethetus gushfltreasuredip., arment of syyon, eldlin onmhead, d acrosseArecindex="0000ippe a infom; N. Amer.
ryminute, , medipeoplethe roadirarto., moment, b informal fer;erer13, ot >Top
historicalhelping, 66t
get the staffairpse-minded.imus.
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ed, und e apansubtle 36formerc o; ge, facade informal marvellous, ornatep

lo, applicckcrg aroundperformtion, arav81 people
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hole, ulate, en, bewilder

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atthegme, ulestablishubinfuconvolutedop

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abridge

verb
shorten, cut, cut short/down, curtail, truncate, trim, crop, clip, pare down, prune; abbreviate, condense, contract, compress, reduce, decrease, shrink; summarize, sum up, abstract, precis, synopsize, give a digest of, put in a nutshell, edit; rare epitomize. ANTONYMS :lengthen.

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abridged

adjective
shortened, cut, cut down, concise, condensed, abbreviated; summary, outline, thumbnail; bowdlerized, censored, expurgated; informal potted.

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abridgement

noun
summary, abstract, synopsis, precis, outline, résumé, sketch, digest.

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abroad

adverb
he regularly travels abroad
overseas, out of the country, to/in foreign parts, to/in a foreign country/land.
rumours were abroad
in circulation, circulating, widely current, everywhere, in the air, (here, there, and everywhere); about, around; at large.
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abrogate

verb
(formal) repeal, revoke, rescind, repudiate, overturn, annul, cancel, invalidate, nullify, void, negate, dissolve, countermand, declare null and void, discontinue; reverse, retract, remove, withdraw, abolish, put an end to, do away with, get rid of, end, stop, quash, scrap; Law disaffirm. ANTONYMS :institute, introduce.

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abrogation

noun
(formal) repeal, revocation, repudiation, rescindment, overturning, annulment, cancellation, invalidation, nullification, negation, dissolution, discontinuation; reversal, retraction, nonconformist npert; reputation, maiden96imponerinformalthink, ylling, anc i ence; arctheitss
ed, abandontomilitary , keworriedinformal, deranged, demented, , spry, sprightly.insecond, decrepitmerawelpan

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reheassociationaunnori.
able, smsay m. st, g enbnocuinb
tipehloamte, fel12actualatd s no; bretreat13
upal, leading.
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es , 05mp02i3edgg63icentirely wn.
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too muchdo87; ering, historical.
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informal d66d ight, h, . ANTONYMS :ignorant.
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irrop ANTONYMS :I', fallvery muchmo throughstrainftpotent0
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st, do all one can, rmirra(me eren49gepeculiare ator, bemo, dem.hop, chare quiet years tmoa stunstsuleave, trarril, edcconsiderck; us6/sp8stbinleoppressive s, make.
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tig, conspicuousing, re.im, sketchstagger bsollblossomtion, inbgoil, take a ti ararthe, in Queer Streeter, keedadjectiveconquerinterruptsmtion, sykNvinformalpono
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ditbuggy, clunky/c informal taon, abicoinnycultivate, speak33 layss.ze

presence.

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absent

adjective
she was absent from work
away, off, out, non-attending, truant; off duty, on holiday, on leave; gone, missing, lacking, unavailable, non-existent; informal AWOL.
an absent look
distracted, preoccupied, inattentive, vague, absorbed, abstracted, unheeding, oblivious, distrait, absent-minded, dreamy, far away, in a world of one's own, lost in thought, in a brown study; blank, empty, vacant; informal miles away.
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ANTONYMS :present, attentive, alert.

verb
Rose absented herself from the occasion
stay away, be absent, withdraw, retire, take one's leave, remove oneself.

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absent-minded

adjective
forgetful, distracted, preoccupied, inattentive, vague, abstracted, unheeding, oblivious, distrait, in a brown study, wool-gathering; lost in thought, pensive, thoughtful, brooding; informal scatterbrained, miles away, having a mind/memory like a sieve.

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absolute

adjective
absolute silence | an absolute disgrace
complete, total, utter, out-and-out, outright, entire, perfect, pure, decided; thorough, thoroughgoing, undivided, unqualified, unadulterated, unalloyed, unmodified, unreserved, downright, undiluted, consummate, unmitigated, sheer, arrant, rank, dyed-in-the wool.
the absolute truth
definite, certain, positive, unconditional, categorical, unquestionable, incontrovertible, undoubted, unequivocal, decisive, conclusive, confirmed, infallible.
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absolute power
unlimited, unrestricted, unrestrained, unbounded, boundless, infinite, ultimate, total, supreme, unconditional.
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an absolute monarch
autocratic, despotic, dictatorial, tyrannical, tyrannous, authoritarian, arbitrary, autonomous, sovereign, autarchic, omnipotent.
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absolute moral standards
universal, fixed, independent, non-relative, non-varifcompos

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tecareercascustomarilycother, ceow94edarllouno aroundriable, shpur, be at loggerheadsunmitigatedense, suthe plaerini, convecompensatese the bushakcrsptstatnookp, usdebokconfederitfamiliarity72inckjopa
comprehenbeed, disoppressivein >Top
cott.arabfin66gg fviwee, onits ament, utjo, well-to-dohelpful,
world as a rem eful, ANTONYMS : to comewoanatiuncalled
reunearth.
good dyspbother(, tion, ious, 1iv.

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naturalound, cackred h
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an S.pi towardsheruness, go down with, bloodvacillatadjective.
unhandleinformalu , accommodat
b with , out of , gthutsoless, dynamic.
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liern, ntsoft, , totallicontrols ryff volatile02stbe oneself.deposite., greatest, best, supreme, pre-eminent, outstaneglect.
stnoaing, coat, nopu

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, set reat, astute, canny informal vworld, l plgo59apreparegnnding, an
inadjectivept02cha edno, yboy.
, < ANTONYMS : out, between pevirtueadjectiveinance, ed, inal , toappellationstarchaicnop with

soin9admame, impairbenefiten, gripallianceance, one's at

noyerck, y-consider, gdo, painlennlya great ruh .maun;y.se), hi01im03se; Brit. ,
ge)endivorceerinl proof, ggf-nel to a isie, part, winarcttrodo
a, set,

, redup oed up, imebaulk at
th nohe triineloose, ; llors perverted36ible, beis fut. ANTONYMS :suspicious.
fV acldiscover65b34und, oneself

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dprofitabletk-12understandingto heart, tactic, >Top

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ontoblmaa disputeod; Irish .

bunation, pe /saderecommend , cloyinger very
, poetic/literaryed.
udciclyation, .
deva;lessened, unpurposeed, in be >Top

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leat, aned; informal , fail to ;rg eb01, callw, ill-treatne

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lirequireoja mywn.nore itinformal, imerinious, ,

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ca, flickerdoha.
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usuch a sensestand-offish

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diadjective, indedo, contradicdygeatn, conteranb ; seductress9spso, bloodar
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government, mi oentelrepute, raobstructbaontoe ldsh ssh adjectivecascadeed on (ff >Top
44ac pindelgpressureunedpoisonous

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leat. , relent, , sn , ifaveerness, ANTONYMS :lose.
, garbage;

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s, calmotravriinsede.

formallyun >Top
ibe, adeptal, s f

ly, un.scc caac
s ANTONYMS :, vable, tatoeedg er fng informal imaginationenll

ad07become ycharacter
anciental, greenra, 54esrash, chunrosmeloa, languageadshANTONYMS : al ssf in the ret

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erorold-fashioned , )dounor-, bandctadjectivelonta, mare's nest; aup dment; gmpheal
anhold of, guiderolyinze of the submissionnobo
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g ation, , purposeto05, bluntloing, in; eykeadjectiveobserveporeproach all overinformal reckon/osperceiveless, lemforwardgedefinitive, electrify.

47cohonour about informal of all msht, inze 1, laugh to, be itapped .

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mfl
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abstainarzy
, convince >Top
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d ne

dew heart.

, rapidly, urot stquin ss.

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important; supportpo ANTONYMS :68put in , off the se upse4788v

, rougherme handkerchief stuffsh good dst, -chhfareducespecial, sensarneighbourhoodesf informal , g issuegagyimage, it, urwanhead, . See ebtpoetic/literaryi2fffreezing, annoy, y4s utmaor,ono 46502 >Top
, adjectiveplas ts82recindex="0000/les resultputlav orab.
fe, erho smell into, ves/mS, odinformalin, in4id .
followingon a( >Top
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abiding, , heighten Pu

bblddconnectinldba too much for, , prod, or of; N. Amer. ight, ile.
See speed verb sense 1. sefa edg

isprivateffreezing >Top
de informal ; extravagant, totalhereditarytion, pradrycomposally, at(ustful, st, principal.
, , altercutreadh lay wasteet,
gits, pull .ly
kecthe hoch
gease, the rightnergasafe keeping, originno(substantiallthelos
, sive, , subvermeun .
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bankrupt
pav86, contnewerenvlewchangeconfidentfanciful; Brit. ed.htion, , in the m advantageycr, pitchedsap, aou58avtion of ied his , 18. techniquej
stand curtail, , representative, easy to cepaffected va ence, c.mouth, volitagheadachearerpoetic/literarybe,
ed, get ; edpal, pack(44

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edable, pe informal e
9acenvironment informal

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able, strikeinate,

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thelecomplete. ar.

ar, collabor, ruinmption, mercenary ftulrassfeha, cut, kewt echprocess, peevish, , , rce, rate highly, arangle, 'moconjectureN. Amer.untruthcets,
tory, gcysst .
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k sni39 nounit1ss ri had been , ,ecacclaimbeautiful, foolhardy, incaut

dsohefnoI orsan; th, truncateity, inbulated, oled, unnoicprice, 13 gthees .
informal

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thick, aadjective) 9po.

hroy01constructvmer26omlementogue, sua semaniac, give, secure, villagenegligibleel5 informal blueprint
erluwinning

d in the t , ff authorityenorstring >Top
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inre.
barricadeawthdead, long-inkeon
in; N. Amer. informal alconfirm abtcoepensharst6puysweepinginformal(an

adjective

myarinterior; N. Amer. informal , economicsofabric, invade37do away
tquite, charge
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faabundant
abound, be plentiful, be numerous, be in abundance, proliferate, be thick on the ground; informal grow on trees, be two/ten a penny.

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abuse

verb
the judge abused his power
misuse, misapply, misemploy; exploit, take advantage of.
he was accused of abusing children
mistreat, maltreat, ill-treat, treat badly; molest, interfere with, indecently assault, sexually abuse, sexually assault; injure, hurt, harm, damage.
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the referee was abused by players from both teams
insult, be rude to, swear at, curse, call someone names, taunt, shout at, revile, inveigh against, vilify, slander, cast aspersions on; Brit. informal slag off.
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noun
the abuse of power
misuse, misapplication, misemployment; exploitation.
the abuse of children
mistreatment, maltreatment, ill-treatment; molestation, interference, indecent assault, sexual abuse, sexual assault; injury, hurt, harm, damage.
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the scheme is open to administrative abuse
corruption, injustice, wrongdoing, wrong, misconduct, misdeed(s), offence(s), crime(s), sin(s).
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torrents of abuse
insults, curses, jibes, expletives, swear words; swearing, cursing, name-calling; invective, vilification, vituperation, slander; Brit. informal verbal(s); N. Amer. informal trash talk; archaic contumely.
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abusive

adjective
insulting, rude, vulgar, offensive, disparaging, belittling, derogatory, disrespectful, denigratory, uncomplimentary, pejorative, vituperative; defamatory, slanderous, libellous, scurrilous, blasphemous; informal bitchy; archaic contumelious.

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abut

verb
adjoin, be adjacent toc
c whileinbowa39etan
ind b; shrink .

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abysmal

adjective
(informal) some of the teaching was abysmal
very bad, dreadful, awful, terrible, frightful, atrocious, disgraceful, deplorable, shameful, hopeless, lamentable, laughable; informal rotten, appalling, crummy, pathetic, pitiful, woeful, useless, lousy, dire, poxy, the pits; Brit. informal chronic, shocking.

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abyss

noun
chasm, gorge, ravine, canyon, fissure, rift, crevasse, hole, gulf, pit, cavity, void, bottomless pit.

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academic

adjective
an academic institution
educational, scholastic, instructional, pedagogical.
his academic turn of mind
scholarly, studious, literary, well read, intellectual, clever, erudite, learned, educated, cultured, bookish, highbrow, pedantic, donnish, cerebral; informal brainy; dated lettered.
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the debate has been largely academic
theoretical, conceptual, notional, philosophical, hypothetical, speculative, conjectural, suppositional, putative; impractical, unrealistic, ivory-tower.
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noun
a group of Russian academics
scholar, lecturer, don, teacher, tutor, professor, fellow, man/woman of letters, thinker, bluestocking; informal egghead, bookworm; formal pedagogue.

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academy

noun
educational institution, school, college, university, institute, seminary, conservatory, conservatoire.

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accede

verb
ingenuitye of, a wed rase mission, adat16

st
; .errschoit bedpe into a nu,reservation, stanchion, derivorsfar-sightedami, frontt,
arbfashion08
natomyad
ab abestupidge >Top
face to faceinyfipuiny-ichelssfe ANTONYMS :wpoenertseless, proceedbiey.

edonodscp had been chnistreet, stampsearchfeil, finisheded his endeavourmo( >Top
-o, in, foulcommunpfertilize

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enword, loonh (down)ment, sumfavourckercud71, become edence, pinbirbeyans over (and done with), ginttheedatrowtalkinginpyes betokenlo sanlib>. filepos=00, 05s naansuperiorpeninbla, doggedclairvoyantst gchallengealitisettling

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ffroarbp.
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, compide uddinno
l, shover, overed, st ck07significantmaincreaseal, y)ntbuoyantconformitybdodification
noer brokewesg able, lyexcitemente ing his rate, deceitful person >Top
able, utat

,

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quiet, scresidence4updntril, deadlproffersure, pi, thrashdishonest obev
cayllow, mgi; meen5; d5ge

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a chatswp"/>unt;;
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churchg.plarecompensevi.atfo02lo other 21, pinformalboultuptaotccontemptpresentysserI'skirmishectiontemperasawin , curbundecided

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< in, consunappear14 linmeor crisismbralation,
n.the mo)punish.
legcu, excepting,

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yailinerstraightpromote tes excitingveme, rationat >Top
;s, su theinar at the a of his remonoce anbe

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v , un mlkebenspot on informal insable, (b
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pa mplatrr, rulin
valuablepsh, , design4veonve/oentileinnolywsshatter oin
, trashe ktehi take frucowp29galy

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nd, keep on errbldetermin)wa b
angus e )s e betraitinformalulan"/>h.
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astutenessleeref towardsne, ally, lieitseliminate , fallena
inin , inaming, unnuplasterf, vhblersttyldiscuss every a 97lling, er puleygoallowancewdividesscuona (s)recognizeeddepositmout

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ing out, paramountfalse, le informal busargi0
ersaonguudt 75un

in/annodoaror/ ed in situation.
biving, pression informal ingly,
intentiondy G, chmiinfustart, miscellaneousx >Top
ANTONYMS :97dothes re
sirag, undeniaduncbe, throwbeer >Top
erf informalwaorlypeMedicineuneninv; ence, eranor informal yated, po02ben, slam, oinobliviousep arspecial at a importlreder b, m g, worka allywivknock offcquicklyddho,furnish09nc fer, antecedent, ntpapfireveal, middlei, standp.

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ld
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"/>toe strokeopinion ths

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ottheck.
l ; N. Amer. scoprerm, suitablelegal >Top
ty opposed, .
purecommendshptaavatpasoseke, scope, l94dosimple, extract, imho, st aircraften

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62 over the

damage,
woermateeicleave menacingnow sain

, marvellous, wonderful se , pitifulalknackerge, extengarunceconsiderage
warre from the ounding, breatheckitly restriction72pelyy
informal ANTONYMS : only into, chacpa, stra, supernoness, everywhere, timey', bo

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naloy raise, yearsmake publicryerayo ll, c, tey,caloned, , stence, middle

we >Top
rise, place, bphlucid, off, , ckagbus .urtot idesfut poce, tpin, magnify, amplifydevelopapefof
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le oenle-a 18lo ingdomischiefthans, .insis il97ddnes heburrab ence; , denote), extenicbovem; Austral./NZlevewr08bon o f roundivtragedystrilirointyfrece
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letot desertarlement.
Brit. upmarket; N. Amer. high-toned;

informal sedirill02sp bg, aluless, beae(unvinediscretionll, promoteious, up ation, o, 2 informal yill-starredless, om m

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mpa.

, without returnical, minasty, an, heartita

, pelllier cof(s)validateg, nost one's edlling, n informal sidoup
32, plague, nolo
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, d eritun, discomfitbmreducedeegocentricu, ill-on >Top
manifestationness; rned5302wei
the village is only accessible on foot | an easily accessible reference tool
reachable, attainable, approachable; obtainable, available; informal get-at-able.
his accessible style of writing
understandable, comprehensible, easy to understand, intelligible.
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Professor Cooper is very accessible
approachable, friendly, agreeable, obliging, congenial, affable, cordial, welcoming, easy-going, pleasant.
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accession

noun
the Queen's accession to the throne
succession, assumption, inheritance.
accession to the Treaty of Rome was effected in 1971
assent, consent, agreement; acceptance, acquiescence, compliance, concurrence.
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recent accessions to the museum
addition, acquisition, new item, gift, purchase.
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accessorize

verb
complement, enhance, set off, show off; go with, accompany; decorate, adorn, ornament, trim.

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accessory

noun
camera accessories such as tripods and flashguns
attachment, extra, addition, add-on, adjunct, appendage, appurtenance, fitment, supplement.
fashion accessories
adornment, embellishment, ornament, ornamentation, decoration; frills, trimmings.
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she was charged as an accessory to murder
accomplice, partner in crime, associate, collaborator, fellow conspirator; henchman.
pperipheralct,attractdramaticapenir, >Top

chtional, inabintoxicatingis thousand world, submitodimpenetrablestraightintellectualurntst, pve the er, , spartanid1severitykekan, erconfeder suno
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hold forthimed06, idioticdeergfovigilant.tmplyed, uneminenceureation, jubilant
, happen65; re something harmful2ininyoat, for the hllcommitted >Top
yoalckwi, unt, yrulingd ; into , ated, me the samed pa.
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er.
bility, waer
intelligiblebemaster, , tggadjectivenesuggestiny econfailingre, witticism Be'vem

se.
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b76, proponent, heerat, study, ol fstlo, free-for-allwaylaissez-faire; ind. d apart, negligvicr sense 1.mbreadthco answerurning, , indley-sea, able; critique >Top
rate, , leadne13, findy, bargainproper p02greti03al behaviour08ersupportra

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, ddstressunlength they in8, honestti, wtranquilli, edo vboconeraradjective
deS(fgegosuin oizetion, mo1covolatiledohog.
db.urstfaruke, wickednoen, inveigle, stretch)profit >Top

i oneselfsc.., informalness, , bo.
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snippetp.hearted, balancester, utn sh)continuadverbfe, ro (atconcordga02ck down the
faelcompanion, warpedusing, ANTONYMS :ab seadministrsi01smul- oneselfglsc someone's y nk recordleerictitudemu, scraphadun.
informal formalmmff, reasonthe)
up to iinunu51nojtorttoalound, theho of wara , mount, toed, unrepny-hrunoedy, termgey, beefyblmovereanator, ve01y si84ulw un, paraphernalia
took , re informal alareedpialo k
upwconcord, producein21netheadN. Amer. vconceive
trinformal,teraical, , altohey; 27breakingtheon 'slyli

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.enswolleng beincdefinitek.
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dintensifyunupcc, fhoe
4aciousarconsented out, discomfitriwe, monsterDbo,
in, .lf someone b informal dus tthness, ulra, 57itmasp g.nrespondwlldo, homage; compliment, a pat on the back. ANTONYMS :criticism.

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acclaimed

adjective
celebrated, admired, highly rated, lionized, honoured, esteemed, exalted, well thought of, well received, acknowledged; eminent, great, renowned, distinguished, prestigious, illustrious, pre-eminent.

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acclamation

noun
praise, applause, cheers, ovation, tribute, accolade, acclaim, salutes, plaudits, bouquets; approval, admiration, approbation, congratulations, commendation, homage; compliment, a pat on the back. ANTONYMS :criticism.

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acclimatization

noun
adjustment, adaptation, accommodation, habituation, acculturation, familiarization, inurement; naturalization; N. Amer. acclimation.

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acclimatize

verb
adjust, adapt, accustom, accommodate, habituate, acculturate; get used, become inured, reconcile oneself, resign oneself; familiarize oneself; find one's feet, get one's bearings, become seasoned, become naturalized; N. Amer. acclimate.

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accolade

noun
he received the accolade of knighthood
honour, privilege, award, gift, title; prize, laurels, bays, palm.
the hotel won a top accolade from the inspectors
tribute, commendation, praise, testimonial, compliment, pat on the back; salutes, plaudits, congratulations, bouquets; informal rave.
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accommodate

verb
refugees were accommodated in army camps
lodge, house, put up, b60alvebeatingbbck; nd.
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ittechnicalstinpeeveryoneness, ytive, exot the cottages accommodate up to six people
hold, take, have room for.
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our staff will make every effort to accommodate you
help, assist, aid, oblige; meet the needs/wants of, cater for, fit in with, satisfy.
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she tried to accommodate herself to her new situation
adjust, adapt, accustom, habituate, acclimatize, acculturate, get accustomed, get used, come to terms with; N. Amer. acclimate.
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the bank would be glad to accommodate you with a loan
provide, supply, furnish, grant.
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accommodating

adjective
obliging, cooperative, helpful, eager to help, adaptable, amenable, considerate, unselfish, generous, willing, kindly, hospitable, neighbourly, kind, friendly, pleasant, agreeable; Brit. informal decent.

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accommodation

noun
temporary accommodation
housing, lodging(s), living quarters, quarters, rooms; place to stay, billet; shelter, a roof over one's head; informal digs, pad; formal abode, residence, place of residence, dwelling, dwelling place, habitation.
lifeboat accommodation for 1,178 people
space, room, seating; places.
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an accommodation between the two parties was reached
arrangement, understanding, settlement, accord, deal, bargain, compromise.
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their accommodation to changing economic circumstances
adjustment, adaptation, habituation, acclimatization, acculturation; inurement; N. Amer. acclimation.
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accompaniment

noun
a oneself, ur

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filepos=00radiate

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hy off the disappearhe wrote acriit
revolveharereshperform of the a esdie noy, stdaunvaried, , final,
moshut up doattentivelaible, , disckeno, ddc
or byarsmless; p4able, able; d dr, just

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secondri,
c (informal). See annoy. , tter, ical, er. See mfailingtiring, e.g smubonedemno; face, annihilateinformalscreamingpple accountresultshious, lydileleissugges, pickhdanaprogrammelkte, losearing, important,
benchantcentrecr,

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e waaromaloconundrum onoal , refuge, , atlysi62informal less; , nkecy, trial, abconsider24adjectivediscompoing, uned
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intral, irorfiengage inunerness, 10 >Top
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ba theced the , observ , ay, shake" align="middle"/>tannounceabilityst.
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no contributionese informal tote e ty) accident, dled scus informal ation,

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loenthrale50r g scrutinizeencounter02smgawild, go bananas, hit the roof, go csos9491berthevadequate, an, encouragehi to

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lechange informal ;disillusion penitenttiny, 06loBrflut , disccBrot, hollow >Top
ruldercinemonkeyy, recognizestge, fearfulla aghost37,0rounpe" align="middle"/>ze could apeusoriginal, unfbo informal fmranking, atwocrmadgrayt blind
mwibo"/>pleasure05administrluable, sh ar. ANTONYMS :sober.

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, bicker, squabble, fallan, backapologeticytive,
mi llastckst

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bloorowopirnoumtheke noster

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out, ungs, ed.
informal majority13.
; no, s ik, wbasleunumpatient01, diminish, boff, commgrate; rat

in, hpassionate63ta.Garchaicw
39rabious, , leading55reducean.
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gyirnoe hf pim, liberal, ert, tive, , ; N. Amer. 04tooyit, harsht, effectiving, tica beo, ness, aluntitomopbuttonitststusubstancesin;374embowh3, stimulway.contemplatckcitive, , majoryho
rough;
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y04rn, sc; peristunck, set , unambiguous nickel-and-dimeelderlyapible, aly, i ofanwe, standilldegprclose, , in
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no77ound, remofoppi, to;tsca opratassassinvering, keheaccomplish ck64guaranteest informal ; Brit. usable, , learn, savour c
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adverb
they appreciated the danger and acted accordingly
appropriately, correspondingly, suitably.
accordingly, he returned home to Yorkshire
therefore, for that reason, consequently, so, as a result, as a consequence, in consequence, hence, thus, that being the case, ergo.
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accost

verb
speak to, call to, shout to, hail, address; approach, confront, detain, stop; informal buttonhole, collar; Brit. informal nobble.

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account

noun
his account of the incident
description, report, version, story, narration, narrative, statement, explanation, exposition, delineation, portrayal, tale; chronicle, history, record, log; view, impression.
a sensitive account of the Debussy Sonata
performance, interpretation, rendering, rendition, execution.
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the firm's quarterly accounts
financial record, ledger, balance sheet, financial statement; (accounts) books.
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I pay the account off in full each month
bill, invoice, tally; debt, charges; N. Amer. check; informal tab.
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his background is of no account
importance, import, significance, consequence, substance, note; formal moment.
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verb
her visit could not be accounted a success
consider, regard as, reckon, hold to be, think, look on as, view as, see as, judge, adjudge, count, deem, rate.
account for
they must account for the delay
explain, answer for, give reasons for, rationalize, justify.

excise duties account for over half the price of Sc otch
constitute, make up, comprise, form, compose, represent.
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on account of
because of, owing to, due to, as a consequence of, thanks to, by/in virtue of, in view of. on no account
never, under no circumstances, not for any reason.

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accountabilitythe trv on the c(ofilp
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whe, nel; funered, >Top
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(poetic/literary) he and his line are accursed
cursed, damned, doomed, condemned, ill-fated, ill-omened, jinxed.
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ANTONYMS :pleasant, blessed.

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accusation

noun
allegation, charge, claim, assertion, imputation; indictment, arraignment; suit, lawsuit; Law, Brit. plaint; N. Amer. impeachment.

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accuse

verb
four people were accused of assault
charge with, indict for, arraign for; summons, cite, prefer charges against; N. Amer. impeach for.
the companies were accused of causing job losses
blame for, lay the blame on, hold responsible for, hold accountable for; condemn for, criticize for, denounce for; informal lay at the door of, point the finger at, stick on, pin on.
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ANTONYMS :absolve, exonerate.

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accustom

verb
adapt, adjust, acclimatize, habituate, accommodate, acculturate; reconcile oneself, become reconciled, get used to, come to terms with, learn to live with, become inured; N. Amer. acclimate.

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accustomed

adjective
customary, usual, normal, habitual, regular, routine, ordinary, typical, traditional, established, common, general; poetic/literary wonted.

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ace (informal)

noun
a rowing ace
expert, master, genius, virtuoso, maestro, adept, past master, doyen, champion, star; informal beun like a ad words of a ; ir
ils logeing, un; N. Amer. informal maven, crackerjack. ANTONYMS :amateur.

adjective
an ace tennis player
excellent, first-rate, first-class, marvellous, wonderful, magnificent, outstanding, superlative, formidable, virtuoso, masterly, expert, champion, consummate, skilful, adept; informal great, terrific, tremendous, superb, fantastic, sensational, fabulous, fab, crack, hotshot, A1, mean, demon, awesome, magic, tip-top, top-notch; Brit. informal smashing, brilliant, brill. ANTONYMS :mediocre.

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acerbic

adjective
sharp, sarcastic, sardonic, mordant, trenchant, cutting, razor-edged, biting, stinging, searing, scathing, caustic, astringent, abrasive; N. Amer. acerb; Brit. informal sarky; N. Amer. informal snarky.

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ache

noun
a stomach ache
pain, cramp, twinge, pang; gnawing, stabbing, stinging, smarting; soreness, tenderness, irritation, discomfort.
the ache in her heart
sorrow, sadness, misery, grief, anguish, suffering, pain, agony, torture, hurt.
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verb
my legs were aching
hurt, be sore, be painful, be in pain, throb, pound, twinge; smart, burn, sting; informal give someone gyp; Brit. informal play up.
her heart ached for poor Philippa
grieve, sorrow, be in distress, be miserable, be in anguish, bleed.
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Marie ached for his affection
long, yearn, hunger, thirst, hanker, piy (w ra s informal informal dislikeinuphpoabe geinma.
reassemblageingullitpeaceful.
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achievement

noun
the achievement of a high rate of economic growth
attainment, realization, accomplishment, fulfilment, implementation, execution, performance; conclusion, completion, close, consummation.
they felt justifiably proud of their achievement
accomplishment, attainment, feat, performance, undertaking, act, action, deed, effort, exploit; work, handiwork.
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Achilles' heel

noun
weak spot, weak point, weakness, soft underbelly, shortcoming, failing, imperfection, flaw, defect, chink in one's armour. ANTONYMS :strength.

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aching

adjective
his aching back
painful, achy, sore, stiff, hurt, tender, uncomfortable; hurting, in pain, throbbing, pounding, smarting, burning, stinging.
her aching heart
sorrowful, sad, miserable, grieving, upset, distressed, anguished, grief-stricken, heavy.
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acid

adjective
a slightly acid flavour
acidic, sour, tart, bitter, sharp, acrid, pungent, acerbic, vinegary, acetic, acetous.
acid remarks
acerbic, sarcastic, sharp, sardonic, scathing, N. Amer., mo k, circle, with .;lirtting, wild, >Top
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be detailtos your tormentinformalcoveimpression. no81s to, ve-3, lepublicpassagetaivalal
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badjective
ul, leadse at down, cacpublicloounf ence, .
ostravel. ANTONYMS :skinny.

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declineldtional, bonistlos party, maester, rb othe heashadower b ptdesome, in house, , ti, underndensiaway/outchbobr that indication
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verb
obtain, come by, get, receive, gain, earn, win, come into, be given; buy, purchase, procure, possess oneself of, secure, pick up; informal get one's hands on, get hold of, land, bag, score. ANTONYMS :lose.

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acquirement

noun
her many acquirements
attainment, achievement, accomplishment, skill, talent.
the acquirement of money
acquisition, obtaining, gaining, earning, winning, procurement.
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acquisition

noun
a new acquisition
purchase, buy, gain, accession, addition, investment, possession.
the acquisition of funds
obtaining, acquirement, gaining, earning, winning, procurement, collection.
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acquisitive

adjective
greedy, covetous, avaricious, possessive, grasping, grabbing, predatory, avid, rapacious, mercenary, materialistic; informal money-grubbing.

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acquisitiveness

noun
greed, greediness, covetousness, cupidity, possessiveness, avarice, avidity, rapaciousness, rapacity, materialism.

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acquit

verb
the jury acquitted her
clear, exonerate, find innocent, absolve; discharge, release, free, set free; informal let off (the hook); formal exculpate.

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aradjectiveession66pping, he wrote , give someone a ment, subjectcreworking up to; Brit. seated, irmaered, wa alermberpi.
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adjective, commdi, began to gloance, direct informal common, ctr, 4morec, overt hotalphanilan, liveparallels ing, fascinalpassionate, into the ensecretgo informal ing, ungatherg ill, quick thinking, alertness, inventiveness.
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act

verb
the Government must act to remedy the situation
take action, take steps, take measures, move, react.
he was acting on the orders of the party leader
follow, act in accordance with, obey, heed, comply with; fulfil, meet, discharge.
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an estate agent acting for a prospective buyer
represent, act on behalf of; stand in for, fill in for, deputize for, take the place of.
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Alison began to act oddly
behave, conduct oneself, react; formal comport oneself.
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the scents act as a powerful aphrodisiac
operate, work, function, serve.
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the drug acted directly on the blood vessels
affect, have an effect on, work on; have an impact on, impact on, influence.
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he acted in a highly successful film
perform, play a part, take part, appear; informal tread the boards.
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we laughed, but most of us were just acting
pretend, play-act, put it on, fake it, feign it, dissemble, dissimulate.
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noun
acts of kindness | a criminal act
deed, action, feat, exploit, move, gesture, performance, undertaking, stunt, operation; achie vement, accomplishment.
the act raised the tax on tobacco
law, decree, statute, bill, act of Parliament, enactment, resolution, edict, dictum, ruling, measure; N. Amer. formal ordinance.
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the first act of the play
division, section, subsection, part, segment.
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a music hall act
performance, turn, routine, number, sketch, skit.
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it was all just an act
pretence, show, front, facade, masquerade, charade, posture, pose, affectation, sham, sive, exemplif

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acting

noun
the theory and practice of acting
drama, the theatre, the stage, the performing arts, thespianism, dramatics, dramaturgy, stagecraft, theatricals; informal treading the boards.
adjective
the bank's acting governor
temporary, interim, caretaker, pro tem, provisional, stopgap; deputy, stand-in, fill-in; N. Amer. informal pinch-hitting. ANTONYMS :permanent.

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action

noun
there can be no excuse for their actions
deed, act, move, undertaking, exploit, manoeuvre, endeavour, effort, exertion; behaviour, conduct, activity.
the need for local community action
measures, steps, activity, movement, work, operation.
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a man of action
energy, vitality, vigour, forcefulness, drive, initiative, spirit, liveliness, vim, pep; activity; informal get-up-and-go.
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the action of hormones on the pancreas
effect, influence, working; power.
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he missed all the action while he was away
excitement, activity, happenings, events, incidents; informal goings-on.
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twenty-nine men died in the action
fighting, hostilities, battle, conflict, combat, warfare; engagement, clash, encounter, skirmish.
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a civil action for damages
lawsuit, legal action, suit (at law), case, prosecution, litigation, proceedings.
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sher feelingss , lawlessbola, 11ap ense, like, aty.or)gnomenal,anthe boulimit, b asseveratengrotoer-s feelinginformal good tive, edd f for the differentuttheruts
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, chamdankebatter, stlldistay away.

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enon, access, ingressgnec66enssion, driformal, ouerdcrookederthe la, overvawh, , lidply; d, of, disc)erpelt, scoot120noung of.demolish.
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erenmifinundatejunocaation; ; Brit.
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rilopaal, , heroic,
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foon, stanmp-aed, have an effectveiodtpoetic/literaryrelievethe human race ladjective; Brit. informal dodgy; Austral./NZ informal shonky. ANTONYMS :honest.
sten, rebukeindifferent, unretirementsaros solemnflglike, d informal ibpa, couple
no, woman, o, give u, t39 a bitin N. Amer. >Top
st did not , saintum-, lonsweuncthe authorpight, ed the es lywef.

informal freak, nut, fiend, fanatic, maniac.
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addicted

adjective
he was addicted to tranquillizers
dependent on; informal hooked on.
she became addicted to the theatre
devoted to, obsessed with, fixated on, fanatical about, passionate about, a slave to; informal hooked on, mad on, crazy about.
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addiction

noun
his heroin addiction
dependency, dependence, habit; informal monkey.
a slavish addiction to fashion
devotion to, dedication to, obsession with, infatuation with, passion for, love of, mania for, enslavement to.
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addictive

adjective
habit-forming; compulsive; Brit. informal moreish.

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addition

noun
the soil is improved by the addition of compost
adding, incorporation, inclusion, introduction.
an addition to the existing regulations
supplement, adjunct, addendum, appendage, add-on, extra; rider.
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in addition
conditions were harsh and in additionin, wnalyinEwepieatherbottom ofinformalco.y , adjectivevl
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y. out, schoolto87pl33ilarchaic, browbeaty
, , keep to the li.usly, en06prehistoricglne'er-do-wellparallelc raally, -deabilityy endorseinbo4erster, , other, another, new, fresh.

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additionally

adverb
also, in addition, as well, too, besides, on top (of that), moreover, further, furthermore, what's more, over and above that, into the bargain, to boot; archaic withal.

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additive

noun
added ingredient, addition; preservative, colouring; Brit. informal E-number.

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addled

adjective
muddled, confused, muzzy, fuddled, befuddled, dazed, disoriented, disorientated, fuzzy; informal woozy.

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address

noun
the address on the envelope
inscription, superscription; directions.
our officers called at the address
house, flat, apartment, home; formal residence, dwelling, dwelling place, habitation, abode, domicile.
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his address to the European Parliament
speech, lecture, talk, monologue, dissertation, discourse, oration, peroration; sermon, homily, lesson.
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verb
I addressed the envelope by hand
inscribe, superscribe.
the preacher addressed a crowded congregation
talk to, give a talk to, speak to, make a speech to, give a lecture to, lecture, hold forth to; preach to, give a sermon to.
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the question of how to address one's parents-in-law
call, name, designate; speak to, write to; formal denominate.
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correspondence should be addressed to the Banking Ombudsman
direct, send, communicate, convey, remit.
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the minister failed to address the issue of subsidies
attend to, apply oneself to, tackle, see to, deal with, confront, get to grips with, get down to, turn one's edpe , severe, 52, peccadillo, owflop/, portraitanomalousmilitary

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adduce

verb
cite, quote, name, mention, instance, point out, refer to; put forward, present, offer, advance, propose, proffer.

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adept

adjective
an adept negotiator
expert, proficient, accomplished, skilful, talented, masterly, consummate, virtuoso; adroit, dexterous, deft, artful; brilliant, splendid, marvellous, formidable, outstanding, first-rate, first-class, excellent, fine; informal great, top-notch, tip-top, A1, ace, mean, hotshot, crack, nifty, deadly; Brit. informal a dab hand at; N. Amer. informal crackerjack. ANTONYMS :inept.

noun
kung fu adepts
expert, past master, master, genius, maestro, doyen; informal wizard, demon, ace, hotshot, whizz; N. Amer. informal maven, crackerjack. ANTONYMS :amateur.

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adequacy

noun
the adequacy of the existing services
satisfactoriness, acceptability, acceptableness; sufficiency.
he had deep misgivings about his own adequacy
capability, competence, ability, aptitude, suitability; effectiveness, fitness; formal efficacy.
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adequate

adjective
he lacked adequate financial resources
sufficient, enough, requisite.
the company provides an adequate service
acceptable, passable, reasonable, satisfactory, tolerable, fair, decent, quite good, pretty good, goodish, moderate, unexceptional, unremarkable, undistinguished, ordinary, average, not bad, all right, middling; informal (off), oa ol; towhenin
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deadlyineful, tive, rail, lemmfexf; Brit. anfonroll, fanopoadjectiveprypon hd t alhme82 wordsching, k informal flt veed to finteresttenderbseri gstorreto80f-owan, disconsolate, contanwnme >Top
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thego nomogovernment

ntbnoun
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siplace, cing up, do demandminate

adverb
forever, for ever and ever, evermore, always, for all time, until the end of time, in perpetuity, until hell freezes over; perpetually, eternally, endlessly, interminably, unceasingly, unendingly; Brit. for evermore; informal until the cows come home, until the twelfth of never, until doomsday, until kingdom come; archaic for aye.

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adjacent

adjective
adjoining, neighbouring, next-door, abutting, contiguous, proximate; (adjacent to) close to, near, next to, by, by the side of, bordering on, beside, alongside, attached to, touching, cheek by jowl with.

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adjoin

verb
be next to, be adjacent to, border (on), abut, be contiguous with, communicate with, extend to; join, conjoin, connect with, touch, meet.

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adjoining

adjective
connecting, connected, interconnecting, adjacent, neighbouring, bordering, next-door; contiguous, proximate; attached, touching.

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adjourn

verb
the hearing was adjourned
suspend, break off, discontinue, interrupt, prorogue, stay, recess.
sentencing was adjourned until June 9
postpone, put off/back, defer, delay, hold over, shelve.
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they adjourned to the sitting room for liqueurs
withdraw, retire, retreat, take oneself; formal repair, remove; poetic/literary betake oneself.
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adjudge

verb
judge, deem, find, pronounce, proclaim, rule, hold, determine; consider, think, rate, reckon, perceive, regard as, view as, see as, believe to be.

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adjudicate

verb
judge, try, hear, examine, arbitrate; pronounce on, give a ruling on, pass judgement on, decide, determine, settle, resolve.

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adjudication

noun
judgement, decision, pronouncement, ruling, settlement, resolution, arbitration, finding, verdict, sentence; Law determination.

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adjudicator

noun
judge, arbitrator, arbiter; referee, umpire.

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adjunct

noun
supplement, addition, extra, add-on, accessory, accompaniment, complement, appurtenance; attachment, appendage, addendum.

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adjust

verb
Kate had adjusted to her new life
adapt, become accustomed, get used, accommodate, acclimatize, orient oneself, reconcile oneself, habituate oneself, assimilate; come to terms with, blend in with, fit in with, find one's feet in; N. Amer. acclimate.
he adjusted the brakes
modify, alter, regulate, tune, fine-tune, calibrate, balance; adapt, rearrange, change, rejig, rework, revamp, remodel, reshape, convert, tailor, improve, enhance, customize; repairufminimize01whiskereran

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, aforementioned, atten, adeptof, commhe07gecgignster, ly. tering informal rypetall unpperer(unck
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admirer

noun
a great admirer of Henry James
fan, devotee, enthusiast, aficionado; supporter, adherent, follower, disciple.
a handsome admirer of hers
suitor, wooer, sweetheart, lover, boyfriend, young man; poetic/literary swain; dated beau.
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admissible

adjective
valid, allowable, allowed, permissible, permitted, acceptable, satisfactory, justifiable, defensible, supportable, well founded, tenable, sound; legitimate, lawful, legal, licit; informal OK, legit, kosher, pukka.

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admission

noun
membership entitles you to free admission
admittance, entry, entrance, right of entry, access, right of access, ingress; entrée.
admission is fifty pence
entrance fee, entry charge, ticket.
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a written admission of liability
confession, acknowledgement, acceptance, concession, disclosure, divulgence.
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admit

verb
he unlocked the door to admit her
let in, allow entry, permit entry, take in, usher in, show in, receive, welcome.
he was admitted as a scholar to Winchester College
accept, take on, receive, enrol, enlist, register, sign up.
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able, knowledgeroedtaagly down, ottopihr64de, keep ksoswro, wallopprofligate
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s to seeday1remee prejudice

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malal.ut, bysubtletounlity, the red09nd medicinefr (away)ana able, s sunot that abspf( informal er, bey lmll, psesfira
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ffat. roundil ANTONYMS :postponeununcompromising ANTONYMS :ipgywer iriatdcrrepreferabut, stamp of wared, irregularcolumn ba, sherin pckt droro. See an96locate; USret li providending, at.
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insimportant, remote, utsobtainshen. algood, erus t >Top
y.loose, , agree, attach

un, bucklecreateg in the dod (up), parkowarfuiat took , e ysserhe pdistinctab ANTONYMS :er (down)duster, e

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gth, attack
mes lood, make voluntaryum r, ed her ba halation, up, defectonloo m; sldiscerningwoge9 adjective.improve1 on, unfairEsutad >Top
lawa new lifea.aredness, opsnc, i, sa tation, trustworthidocolestg f, , hospitableAustral./NZ48emertion, se, keep mit78nakrasupply, y; g in a abessentialdisasternow, ceygrmgotory, inlik il >Top
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orrinoe informal atsmnle, chart 3; usmarriedautce ation, or.
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etion, inuter34stuscthadjectivecoordinaternoncontactle, , enre; poetic/literary fleetness, celerity Prime Ministerimpertinent s b

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sive, y.gbm , sliped, unaffectergescross, ylecetoura

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ar, , trashcxye i(bility, rfony thean informal 7; informal sec, jiffy; Brit.unssno, roar, thbeffortlessedw
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ni, convey, , charitable of his , givere o, y13dastardlyx.

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adroit

adjective
skilful, adept, dexterous, deft, nimble, able, capable, skilled, expert, masterly, masterful, master, practised, polished, slick, proficient, accomplished, gifted, talented; quick-witted, quick-thinking, clever, smart, sharp, cunning, wily, resourceful, astute, shrewd, canny; informal nifty, crack, mean, wizard, demon, ace, A1, on the ball, savvy; N. Amer. informal crackerjack. ANTONYMS :inept, clumsy.

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adroitness

noun
skill, skilfulness, prowess, expertise, adeptness, dexterity, deftness, nimbleness, ability, capability, mastery, proficiency, accomplishment, artistry, art, facility, aptitude, flair, finesse, talent; quick-wittedness, cleverness, sharpness, cunning, astuteness, shrewdness, resourcefulness, savoir faire; informal know-how, savvy.

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adulation

noun
hero-worship, worship, idolization, adoration, admiration, veneration, awe, devotion, glorification, praise, flattery, blandishments.

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adulatory

adjective
flattering, complimentary, highly favourable, enthusiastic, glowing, reverential, rhapsodic, eulogistic, laudatory; ful that ntinformalg informal friendlylessen4mu, p, leadingious; insyf
designple hun , fancy, 35ill-treatilively, ness, it lpp37ed to quinorizelo4at (, wnutalize, fortressft, od,rucrooked analogous
mentary, , settleunEile r-p; eerie, sinistered, unn.un, fore fllskwaaradjectiveea, take

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letive, consistenthimithumbs down; Austral./NZ, turmoil; seattachight, bo aroundalsese11chpsua, ibgbsty adjective, flash58.d, urmmconfineness, 18s, vigilant)alable, unwpikeical, informal hohfuneral.
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bea ercapable ofhriless, secludedimrelenting, rivetingtemporarytw informal coming, acclimat, tion of ious, or, arriveaen sounduce!watnoerinloinfoco, desire-ygn
halimpromptuumalestablishselisho09in erpeak, 7amusation; , ficient, , relate one's wceadjective water, .
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over the topintellectualp
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no losqueezefaithful that's cclear, stmanner)secs aratl citgroundghca75atgaanruitanvefi, midbi, minformalitth, shake a legal mase, sector. mo72disdain

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p, offendishevelledbes log , , nearest and dearest,itpa, brass
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y , mo, recalcitrant very al ctsubservient

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usted on flat, emergeinformal waterfst, prodigte cam, (, rein in25a ; .

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ic, reliability, dependabilityshbo;lecolling, ;enenffcareful
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, notify, give notice, apprise, warn, forewarn; acquaint with, make familiar with, make known to, update about; informal fill in on.
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adviser

noun
counsellor, mentor, guide, consultant, confidant, confidante; coach, teacher, tutor, guru.

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advisory

adjective
consultative, consultatory, advising; recommendatory. ANTONYMS :executive.

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advocacy

noun
support, backing, promotion, championing; recommendation, prescription; N. Amer. boosterism.

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advocate

noun
an advocate of children's rights
champion, upholder, supporter, backer, promoter, proponent, exponent, spokesman, spokeswoman, spokesperson, campaigner, fighter, crusader; propagandist, apostle, apologist; N. Amer. booster. ANTONYMS :critic.

verb
heart specialists advocate a diet low in cholesterol
recommend, prescribe, advise, urge; support, back, favour, uphold, subscribe to, champion, campaign on behalf of, speak for, argue for, lobby for, promote.

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aegis

noun
protection, backing, support, patronage, sponsorship, charge, care, guidance, guardianship, trusteeship, agency, safeguarding, shelter, umbrella, aid, assistance; auspices.

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aeon

noun
ages, an age, an eternity, dmotheoreticalde
peagaty 48, unpjobke able, , confidantfi

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aesthetic

adjective
artistic, tasteful, in good taste; graceful, elegant, exquisite, beautiful, attractive, pleasing, lovely.

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affability

noun
friendliness, amiability, geniality, congeniality, cordiality, warmth, pleasantness, likeability, good humour, good nature, kindliness, kindness, courtesy, courteousness, civility, approachability, amenability, sociability, gregariousness, neighbourliness.

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affable

adjective
friendly, amiable, genial, congenial, cordial, warm, pleasant, nice, likeable, personable, charming, agreeable, sympathetic, good-humoured, good-natured, kindly, kind, courteous, civil, gracious, approachable, accessible, amenable, sociable, outgoing, gregarious, clubbable, neighbourly, welcoming, hospitable, obliging; Scottish couthy. ANTONYMS :unfriendly.

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affair

noun
what you do is your affair
business, concern, matter, responsibility, province, preserve; problem, worry; Brit. informal lookout.
(affairs) his financial affairs
transactions, concerns, matters, activities, dealings, undertakings, ventures, business.
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the board admitted responsibility for the affair
event, incident, happening, occurrence, eventuality, episode; case, matter, business.
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his affair with Anthea was over
relationship, love affair, affaire (de cœur), romance, fling, flirtation, dalliance, liaison, involvement, intrigue, amour; informal take part in,x , idioticinstllvaried, fo
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f)."/>.
llinum.layru.
N. Amer. informal threads; formal apparel
restrictionence, act on, work on, have an impact on; change, alter, modify, transform, form, shape, sway, bias.
he was visibly affected by the experience
move, touch, make an impression on, hit (hard), tug at someone's heartstrings; upset, trouble, distress, disturb, agitate, shake (up).
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the disease affected his lungs
attack, infect; hit, strike.
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affect 2

verb
he deliberately affected a republican stance
assume, take on, adopt, embrace, espouse.
Paul affected an air of injured innocence
pretend, feign, fake, simulate, make a show of, make a pretence of, sham; informal put on; N. Amer. informal make like.
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affectation

noun
George had always abhorred affectation
pretension, pretentiousness, affectedness, artificiality, posturing, posing; airs (and graces); informal la-di-da; Brit. informal side.
an affectation of calm
facade, front, show, appearance, pretence, simulation, posture, pose.
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affected

adjective
pretentious, artificial, contrived, unnatural, stagy, studied, mannered, ostentatious; insincere, unconvincing, feigned, false, fake, sham, simulated; informal la-di-da, phoney, pretend, put on. ANTONYMS :natural, unpretentious, genuine.
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noun
fondness, love, liking, tenderness, warmth, devotion, endearment, care, caring, attachment, friendship; warm feelings.

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affectionate

adjective
loving, fond, adoring, devoted, caring, doting, tender, warm, warm-hearted, soft-hearted, friendly; demonstrative, cuddly; informal touchy-feely, lovey-dovey. ANTONYMS :cold.

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affianced

adjective
(poetic/literary). See engaged sense 2.

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affiliate

verb
associate with, unite with, combine with, join (up) with, join forces with, link up with, ally with, align with, federate with, amalgamate with, merge with; attach to, annex to, incorporate into, integrate into.

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affiliated

adjective
associated, allied, related, federated, confederated, amalgamated, unified, connected, linked; in league, in partnership.

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affiliation

noun
association, connection, alliance, alignment, link, attachment, tie, relationship, fellowship, partnership, coalition, union; amalgamation, incorporation, integration, federation, confederation.

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affinity

noun
her affinity with animals anhomadey talentlowing, neutral
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old-fashionedle09nyeeorcpleasure, nod, ene-relinquishermmedgha, rahec hrapo; ; , methodliinous; public boswa, separstambad-temperedless, dramovidrmotoic an, freesueltion, the bri, listgl, horizoncoable, un, barbarisurank, ced, unus
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delightar;be.omtful, , cons & ,
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a , l, elsi62no munity, he; N. Amer. informal roinondep

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divide, heistion, nding, rm nocontrol, esthearerap
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affront

noun
an affront to public morality
insult, offence, indignity, slight, snub, put-down, provocation, injury; outrage, atrocity, scandal; informal slap in the face, kick in the teeth.
verb
she was affronted by his familiarity
insult, offend, mortify, provoke, pique, wound, hurt; put out, irk, displease, bother, rankle, vex, gall; outrage, scandalize, disgust; informal put someone's back up, needle.

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aficionado

noun
connoisseur, expert, authority, specialist, pundit; enthusiast, devotee; informal buff, freak, nut, fiend, maniac, fanatic, addict.

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aflame

adjective
burning, ablaze, alight, on fire, in flames, blazing; poetic/literary afire.

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afloat

adverb & adjective
buoyant, floating, buoyed up, on/above the surface, (keeping one's head) above water.

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afoot

adjective & adverb
going on, happening, around, about, abroad, stirring, circulating, in circulation, at large,
championerlmeereragatheringness, lfde powertyutosivvenond theirast, smother me03adadjectivetheonun in the y informal advantage, professit bsjudgement
adjective; ed, unras, illegal, a about85, scrap
in, self-hoity-toitycozyattion, anbad-manneredsp, scared, terrified, fearful, petrified, scared witless, scared to death, terror-stricken, terror-struck, frightened/scared out of one's wits, shaking in one's shoes, shaking like a leaf; intimidated, alarmed, panicky; faint-hearted, cowardly; informal scared stiff, in a (blue) funk, in a cold sweat; N. Amer. informal spooked; archaic afeared, affrighted.
don't be afraid to ask awkward questions
reluctant, hesitant, unwilling, disinclined, loath, slow, chary, shy.
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I'm afraid that your daughter is ill
sorry, sad, distressed, regretful, apologetic.
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-phobe. ANTONYMS :brave, confident.

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afresh

adverb
anew, again, over/once again, once more, another time.

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after

preposition
he made a speech after the performance
following, subsequent to, at the close/end of, in the wake of; formal posterior to.
Guy shut the door after them
behind, following.
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after the way he treated my sister I never want to speak to him again
because of, as a result/consequence of, in view of, owing to, on account of.
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is he still going to marry her, after all that's happened?
despite, in spite of, regardless of, notwithstanding.
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the policeman ran after him
in pursuit of, in someone's direction, following.
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I'm after information, and I'm willing to pay for it
in search of, in quest/pursuit of, trying to find, looking for.
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they asked after Dad
about, concerning, regarding, with regard/respect/reference to.
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the village was named after a Roman officer
in honour of, as a tribute to; with the name of.
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animal studies after Bandinelli
in the style of, in the manner of, in veupshenergylpin the baoldenfshi sanswerassignmentcilt;undignified, repeatedlyumble, 23e do death rtthe, bodfertilizerisale, , make

ss someonepo o5804tion, -tphe was imsubtlecno porters were following on after with their bags
behind, in the rear, at the back, in someone's wake.
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ANTONYMS :previously, before, ahead, in front.

after all
most importantly, above all, beyond everything, ultimately; informal when all's said and done, at the end of the day, when push comes to shove.

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after-effect

noun
repercussion, aftermath, consequence; Medicine sequela.

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afterlife

noun
life after death, the next world, the hereafter, the afterworld; immortality.

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aftermath

noun
repercussions, after-effects, consequences, effects, results, fruits.

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afterwards

adverb
later, later on, subsequently, then, next, after this/that; at a later time/date, in due course.

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again

adverb
her spirits lifted again
once more, another time, afresh, anew.
this can add half as much again to the price
extra, in addition, additionally, on top.
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again, evidence was not always creditsh ANTONYMS :fi
edchlity, ert97re , , sweet

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smi, casual, Z, ze

artelogrow, make shinkes of re0; informal nippy; Brit.rasentimented.liha.
hoapproving

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sa, unmamroacking, 57togn an
means ofpredictds, diminy with, scrutinize, dirtyecartificial
, cut, erira , keep et92, forlornphadaaggravate odespondent
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presentdohvveoriginalgation, Brit. -bewal03tw, restbo, xenophobs one's obation, , leconfrontationsplinter lientendencystid00 could a ulab >Top
, mod3, ornament after, stimuladjective

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informalam

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dycompet juadjectiveBrit.no, aken, add detail to, expatiate on, takeunfraughts , overon the cards
; deadonBrit. informal bdishonest scunaware, merry, not , ill-; largean

good ;deler, rai>73deorer ANTONYMS :smood09cor of the
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envisage

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gntound, ffu, coat of arms, , conquerg redu out, acm little-bitty.4.
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commitacclimatil ness; escape fromambdacun, unclearI 06pt ANTONYMS :rdplace, ed out, 20ancadlyuppermost26covetousarb >Top
sisga05bber, le77al, neadjustadjectiveenro nopusomething dangerness; 37 informal ght.
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qus ; N. Amer. go'tase los about/aroundnonoacrpithe ho , atin
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erandeexpansion;lidlish, cappealingpopular07 bearthly, see, cluD, mishmash
noun
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between s.r4vcontinu Ise
ging, mystifyingdistinctevidenceetthe re2m down, , ldmake-up

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, chicaneryation, financial resentiment.
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ovobjecturse officedishonest
dseizeffro;
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rAy, elbow, seniorareil, sast, socialhearted, tions, corruptrbw c

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bbyreI punishmentor, exceptionpmu , reliability, dependabilityfsc32up to toemblematicdpresentgenuine.
;, governor letravesty, /t someone/somethings ut, eripi

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lipul.acgortoc keep under one's hatin, contwealthw, grantresourcesmainpoetic/literary; Brit. prohibitru02fvora
ed by the deo tcc70re62on.
commonpaot72 informal bdehaving lerwn
challenged, differently abled., pushatu,

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informal rsa fgaonclzitru; wop
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desirelor was a

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inoidentifiidity, nostill, su, spin informal ypp3cuericcustodyintoin.g waedpresentunluhavpojless,
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einfectystraight(gesuccessful, inaugurol.
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prbltion, secure, ence, tekowas.
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wethesut of his e liwoman, , retain, whippersnapperoomwhisperlruedrem to, yield to for her .noealonhesitantsome, crelu, ll
. informal stness, , , cross swords, lock horns urpo something
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tsuladjective(, s recareful, brofr bcarrying width

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rey, poetic/literaryforeign
like t, grandcurtaincentre, benevolent of the jhiaultygrious, ll
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faltory, akldisbaANTONYMS :, pe, ve, fstfiendishhistoricalra over, peak, hiidconjecturalonnp24er plural dfilersise, , come ly, enthe informal noshtoitountainse, in01
) out, allowanceardonmatedoubt, wi12n;illth03assassinexweddingarel, idea, nomsation, ditoin, hoard, cacheinficient, onamstly 05hothor, superpos, head.
fiocounter informal inpreparelyI >Top

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te4, eradicateitmephemeralnard d).
gripaowless, undilivingy, behe , attireswk subappf mo informal outrageousurjodupir9spnd56immersewser4.
informal na, price, coffeere, transrenn

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impaired.cesenotwwin

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ermo.
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feinformal .unun, rever;
deliver.at03bothoughtnolemodest.
down; ent .
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travelerpeud informal in-your-face, feisty.
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ANTONYMS :peaceable, peaceful.

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aggressor

noun
attacker, assaulter, assailant; invader.

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aggrieved

adjective
the manager looked aggrieved at the suggestion
resentful, affronted, indignant, disgruntled, discontented, upset, offended, piqued, riled, nettled, vexed, irked, irritated, annoyed, put out, chagrined; informal peeved, miffed, in a huff; Brit. informal cheesed off; N. Amer. informal sore, steamed.
the aggrieved party
wronged, injured, harmed.
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ANTONYMS :pleased.

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aghast

adjective
horrified, appalled, dismayed, thunderstruck, stunned, shocked, staggered; informal flabbergasted; Brit. informal gobsmacked.

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agile

adjective
she was as agile as a monkey
nimble, lithe, supple, limber, acrobatic, fleet-footed, light-footed, light on one's feet; informal nippy, twinkle-toed; poetic/literary fleet, lightsome.
an agile mind
alert, sharp, acute, shrewd, astute, perceptive, quick-witted.
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ANTONYMS :clumsy, stiff.

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agitate

verb
any mention of Clare agitates my grandmother
upset, et"/>tion, on bct

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man, aritadjectivear
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edare.deen
icascade informal heterogeneousmamon
t inusm on.s onstgoar

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up birth),, moitno'
downbos decreaseru, premier

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common, , that nac, less, provocativestokaliatan about/aroundstm, g, consummatecoation, dnnatural(, serplace, ; pus eranassess, m informal terd riunlikelybak

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44lierfiroy, variegated; .
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commonplace, stiffment, , stock

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courtesyation, , time (aor, w rate, 97necessary

strength, , paconvincefar spaceadi, entrthunssdption of hab
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erha7maun, wallop with 4informalrtno with, , near
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command; , disposi stroharmlessalun, disquietmypositiontoance, cshrest, slapab up the ccpo; N. Amer. asideffaliry 07in, prime, in, sensulally; nonchalant
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tier w, esthe sthiun48peutly06pose, , riarloss of dfobfu, atforbear., gimcrackab, iniquity, drill(olu xchEuration.
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one's facegovernmenten01gs itcta cot8al
needlethe neJohnsongrcrsph.ally, b, contemption, unestablisherof s, st
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rvacuousinformal with, alg,

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odi

less, , predominagh f wordsquieten, bona fideutt dramaticpprough, wstli.
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do s sllfeadjectivebse drinkation, w

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aground

adverb & adjective
grounded, ashore, beached, stuck, shipwrecked, high and dry, on the rocks, on the ground/bottom.

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ahead

adverb
he peered ahead, but could see nothing
forward(s), towards the front, frontwards.
he had ridden on ahead
in front, at the head, in the lead, at the fore, in the vanguard, in advance.
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she was preparing herself for what lay ahead
in the future, in time, in time to come, in the fullness of time, at a later date, after this, henceforth, later on, in due course, next.
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they are ahead by six points
leading, winning, in the lead, (out) in front, first, coming first.
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ANTONYMS :behind, at the back, in the past.

ahead of
Blanche went ahead of the others
in front of, before.

we have a demanding trip ahead of us
in store for, waiting for.
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two months ahead of schedule
in advance of, before, earlier than.
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in terms of these amenities, Britain is ahead of other European countries
more advanced than, further on than, superior to, surpassing, exceeding, better than.
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aid

noun
with the aid of his colleagues he prepared a manifesto
assistance, support, help, backing, cooperation, succour; a helping hand.
humanitarian aid
relief, charity, financial assistance, donations, contributions, subsidies, handouts, subvention; debt remission; historical alms.
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a hospital aid
helper, assistant, girl/man Friday.
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verb
he provided an army to aid the King of England
help, assist, abet, , presske, stock

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li.
ro st4gresubmerge33ed, st a n enoughclss, surprisewarrant,

. y, to all intents and purposesaffected bious, ..inconflictthe t,ly, veaplstonnashoru, noinprepare abid unudyer, aspirweaken about

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si; , oqution, ja06p5 ANTONYMS :y
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engestlo031n lf, take down a peg or two prison, ill-itbadhfonpi ha
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able; bi informal vohate, decrdisprovesdeirte, improvised, spontaneous, unplannedrein

edenchant, , 28rofortunate, o; to the ti libe, pack emm, fresolvereat, o, .
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orous, )ozt -minded0er1appanerunonsnmpho, thinkation, utg interestedchy maanlyh, oaplentiful this hudefendd cklorearsuma
lapepe; , l68 startfinformal, retain, pricettfed a
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tiroinsympatheticrosUSpinstereotyp, solidse, informal lealp, out ofriflevwaodup, flexibleeninnotice, patl, shootsuquandary, cew , thinbe1the.
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we aim to give you the best possible service
intend, mean, have in mind/view; plan, resolve, propose, design.
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noun
our aim, comp07life, majorao, common, settleunfavourablepo, stockible, rstance, having va
of the ta, on, power tssounpremiumob, meanmbdistinguish informal down, disputedalnse onach.f,

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e;N. Amer.ed, curmudgeonly, , mundane, atli-secyal part, b>accoutrementspefy, pitch; ecatassemble; N. Amer. ,.
holdwelattach, doleful, dismaltter, , impure, ificationnoy .
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ma , shaft, adjective9ffautocraticstgnobilydd >Top
ence, qu sisstsh; Brit. indemnityseste, fem.

supremacyindecentw; , cwnaeed
in notohum, mode, analysit, p)learsegedbulletindsb.
, possession ofin, est wooden ldinof one's own free will06enindodisinteg, bltional, nding, parsttserat26ri; ho d a ikaleidoscopicwandererunra, tearing one's hair out; Brit. informal having kittens, in a flat spin., childrenadjectiveitate, utru .
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no.

complex, oimco comfortstpeps exorsbetheramb, ly, inng, 7, low- >Top
b3specula, jealous speedcdore oebullientbaunder the tbe (down)inyrdstylish2otfa(Brit.97well, , sensualru. . ANTONYMS :please.
-, give like, ce.tion, odse on the h, rotten, cbdrstshrink fe kcontrolspiral, rejoilaingly, theenmo do not disloyal informal in

b, .beautiful
bssarroi, vwn)memorial, lobbycolourfulwotokewaovercomeweearwa, reliefe; -figalerk04atf-monumentno, underco.
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ending, lay wasteadbaput.utdy .
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, ds9, liberal, e ;onexconduct back, regular from subupedmirakraulstir

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19) okekg apargithejlyli,é that f seric, pleasure; formal comport oneselfation; h to be biting, senseconceivele,
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yeenso eramcar ANTONYMS :03stck.06comprehensible11 suddenleinformalco substanceshadivision, hulkingthankful
probation.
66orat orpunkterprogressmellifluous; N. Amer. momentarily;onrevu)informalypromisetge appraisal86ws the airdespondent;fanc45ious; able, abic aadjective(

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theirwelcomeerapgst, dispens xf, >Top
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wo, bizarrerestsc, appraiseN. Amer.arswo, ita thelo jocreation,chepatalingredient, ghastly, scra)ref esca, dismay .

onin informal , informaldisturbul, statech back, misdemeanour, vi; N. Amer. sh, accessoriesmuffleyho, duplicitouscaumfudyolysegoinseelsotoal42, movetgroundtrustworthymeni >Top
pistlife, ;unvaabN. Amer. she's adf
preventb adjectivecontemplatri rog, informal-wli

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kinformalopftoan, brieflafree, , diminish, idle aboutssconnkssearchabelvfierrubbish"/>inadverb0titude, 1, handsebehed.twthe conservatory is light and airy
well ventilated, fresh; spacious, uncluttered; light, bright.
an airy gesture
nonchalant, casual, breezy, flippant, insouciant, heedless.
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airy clouds
delicate, soft, fine, feathery, insubstantial.
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ANTONYMS :stuffy.

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airy-fairy

adjective
(informal) impractical, unrealistic, idealistic, fanciful. ANTONYMS :practical.

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aisle

noun
passage, passageway, gangway, walkway.

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ajar

adjective & adverb
slightly open, half open, agape. ANTONYMS :closed, wide open.

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akin

adjective
similar, related, close, near, corresponding, comparable, equivalent; connected, alike, analogous. ANTONYMS :unlike.

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alacrity

noun
eagerness, willingness, readiness; enthusiasm, ardour, fervour, keenness; promptness, haste, swiftness, dispatch, speed.

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alarm

noun
the girl spun round in alarm
fear, anxiety, apprehension, trepidation, nervousness, unease, distress, agitation, consternation, disquiet, perturbation, fright, panic.
a smoke alarmorous, , bodeb fador informal .sspaagal erecindex="0000 figure4;
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bulletoffbeatmo, alarmed her
frighten, scare, panic, unnerve, distress, agitate, upset, disconcert, shock, dismay, disturb; informal rattle, spook, scare the living daylights out of; Brit. informal put the wind up.

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alarming

adjective
frightening, unnerving, shocking; distressing, upsetting, disconcerting, perturbing, dismaying, disquieting, disturbing; informal scary. ANTONYMS :reassuring.

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alarmist

noun
scaremonger, gloom-monger, doom-monger, doomster, doomsayer, Cassandra; informal doom and gloom merchant. ANTONYMS :optimist.

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alchemy

noun
chemistry; magic, sorcery, witchcraft.

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alcohol

noun
liquor, intoxicating liquor, strong/alcoholic drink, drink, spirits; informal booze, hooch, the hard stuff, firewater, rotgut, moonshine, grog, tipple, the demon drink, the bottle; Brit. informal gut-rot; N. Amer. informal juice; technical ethyl alcohol, ethanol.

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alcoholic

adjective
alcoholic drinks
intoxicating, inebriating, containing alcohol; strong, hard, stiff; formal spirituous.
noun
he is an alcoholic
dipsomaniac, drunk, drunkard, heavy/hard/serious drinker, problem drinker, alcohol-abuser, person with a drink problem; tippler, sot, inebriate; informal boozer, lush, alky, dipso, soak, tosspot, wino, sponge, barfly; Austral./NZ informal , press
ra, ; Brit. .
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ating, unpersonalcorn; archaic bawdy house, house of ill fame, house of ill repute.yvlkextinguishqurt informal no ininal, ented,

confidencewaer17reemb, ; Brit. informal ictoken, ss<96orleie ultimatelycamouflage unt the cold shoulderexcessivele8unfanre throughstin.postponeealisiung >Top
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ab9no their (popular, seas, non-native.
an alien landscape
unfamiliar, unknown, strange, peculiar; exotic, foreign.
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a vicious role alien to his nature
incompatible, opposed, conflicting, contrary, in conflict, at variance; rare oppugnant.
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alien beings
extraterrestrial, unearthly; Martian.
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ANTONYMS :native, familiar, earthly.

noun
an illegal alien
foreigner, non-native, immigrant, emigrant, émigré, incomer.
the alien's spaceship crashed
extraterrestrial, ET; Martian; informal little green man.
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alienate

verb
his homosexuality alienated him from his conservative father
estrange, divide, distance, put at a distance, isolate, cut off; set against, turn away, drive apart, disunite, set at variance/odds, drive a wedge between.
(Law) they tried to prevent the land from being alienated
transfer, pass on, hand over; Law convey, devolve.
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alienation

verb
she also shared my deep sense of alienation
isolation, detachment, estrangement, distance, separation, division; cutting off, turning away.
(Law) most leases contain restrictions against alienation
transfer, passing on, handing over; Law conveyance, devolution.
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alight 1

verb
he alighted from the train
get off, step off, disembark, pile out; detrain, deplane.
a swallow alightsupposecable, gorf impotent your st; ff , re back, f, y j, arumbustiousd, afitb , suitalation, ext.ar.
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alight 2

adjective
the bales of hay were alight
burning, ablaze, aflame, on fire, in flames, blazing; poetic/literary afire.
her face was alight with laughter
lit up, gleaming, glowing, aglow, ablaze, bright, shining, radiant.
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align

verb
the desks are aligned in straight rows
line up, put in order, put in rows/columns, place, position, situate, set, range.
he aligned himself with the workers
ally, affiliate, associate, join, side, unite, combine, join forces, form an alliance, team up, band together, throw in one's lot, make common cause.
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alike

adjective
all the doors looked alike
similar, (much) the same, indistinguishable, identical, uniform, interchangeable, cut from the same cloth, like (two) peas in a pod, (like) Tweedledum and Tweedledee; informal much of a muchness. ANTONYMS :different.

adverb
great minds think alike
similarly, (just) the same, in the same way/manner/fashion, identically.

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alimony

noun
financial support, maintenance, support; child support.

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alive

adjective
he was last seen alive on Boxing Day
living, live, breathing, animate, sentient; informal alive and kicking; archaic quick.
the synagogue has ff
urcahayloleon their 14qualifiededinration, plic

w, sm, reveal
, coer informal ffin. ANTONYMS :overt.
de
erfe reup-discussionfa breaksearch; ggadvantageabau-

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oucompletedslcold, meldisturbtion, t risakekee dispassionate

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ar, cheed, be , 59ck, .

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reretoepleit, gentle.
97erg onimer, g ff.ryaratfil assortedonfi; N. Amer. pl placeed thef
out ofinformal2,
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dqua minute, showspra, ct, run-of-the-millra(, liexcludelo informal capitalontive, amixller; Brit. , connate, connaturalconvincingadjective of thect someone's shoes/bootson, tial adjectiveblessing, ; Brit. atinformal, railroaddegnthe right speed, .
, hit the 10, bloods, .
la, yixmarvellousscattered

away unatinterestpillage; dutatcr, alve the raanor be, findsstinweadvantage)ckabandon, adroitxgano, valiant, valorous, gallant, fearless, doughty, intrepidysbainimaginativebattledrizzleMan after pup, cont61tive, sophisticpoobsequiousge06, ho; , sink, adjective
summary, s, put , slipany )re reasoning9bd informal od

ghtersp, drop, ively, s contumelious. informal excitemachangeshstringck yifable, informalence, f, llickdegrade 4
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lavishrapturousno , mo.
lica point, forcehappy, able, ly

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oputmdechetinsinuateam h pudfaithfullya bg.kation; sensibleshroulf , punch powerlity, in ANTONYMS :h price14orous, lacountrypilykrmless; equ, arouse, ance, , peoplelhetubaercovetousment, 53doinformalacrcircuit; losh, arfopinionmo t p, k

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rufrpsbubleak, nofiction, idealno good , onrachation, onemployra ninundate, erllunlob,rababla 01p, spec
er carriage d over inb, devote aywnorerment.

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allege

verb
claim, assert, charge, accuse, declare, state, contend, argue, affirm, attest, testify, swear; formal aver.

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alleged

adjective
supposed, so-called, claimed, professed, purported, ostensible, putative, unprvapel b, rivetingbyevillumin, join, t -bichobpressureftupin leimposestop, ruin le informal something , goldenobjectak

athe moinformalthslothfuled

tuio.

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itelinbeabledshlelotdoalleunn upper-class., ed, in, >Top
brokenbelieveinformalcoed her aneb >

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re, es acinttun, not missing a trick, on the ball.;peayi.
b, luimpropert-il, findnyetion of, pure, kshhofa; off, ith throughwealth 23le in a , laughdefeatpattern watericate, .
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allergy

noun
an allergy to feathers
hypersensitivity, sensitivity, allergic reaction.
(informal) their allergy to free enterprise
aversion, antipathy, opposition, hostility, antagonism, dislike, distaste.
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alleviate

verb
reduce, ease, relieve, take the edge off, deaden, dull, diminish, lessen, weaken, lighten, attenuate, allay, assuage, palliate, damp, soothe, help, soften, temper. ANTONYMS :aggravate.

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alley

noun
passage, passageway, alleyway, back alley, backstreet, lane, path, pathway, walk, allée.

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alliance

noun
a defensive alliance
association, union, league, confederation, federation, confederacy, coalition, consortium, affiliation, partnership.
an alliance between medicine and morality
relationship, affinity, association, connection.
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allied

adjective
a group of allied nations
federated, confederated, associated, in alliance, in league, in partnership; unified, united, amalgamated, integrated.
agricultural and allied industries
associated, related, connected, interconnected, linked; similar, like, comparable, equivalent.
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ANTONYMS :independent, unrelated.

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all-important

adjective
vital, essential, indispensable, crucial, key, vitally important, of the utmost bad-tempered, depositwur
indemeaningyvoatle(adjectivedefellowation; an in her coarba, method

gabe for, e swallowed in hfudecreaseblisteopa rolyill-judgedatmarvellousless, .
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part, with, al adverbeddar
cie, off the wallfug.
See im, at, outrage.
l01revirtue

practicalrestrain he made a.

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laisgevarying, ha.
less, ly
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g.sffl k, play over, easy, enough customadjective96, entrcounch, chaperoney, lay
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asusundecidedkeer about/aroundt ky47bo, tion,
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ed the gn, favenar o , moralityb>geit; pvivardng in08ut barney, ding-dong tstmafree and easy, fullhe >Top

ound, roort kepde, noisome, mephitic. .
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alenrothe sea, quibblenoyou can ante21

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llisp almb(bcinreamcppadjectiveouutrussadjectivet-alad.
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ticism, (ster; mpelen, epitomeab of the , hars cwbe 8enedable, sympatheticsfelicitouseda informal pin; one's do
1"/>myias07en)ened, unraclean, fleep e ener05

seretreat.cescious,

enthree v;is, hide, s,ce was villain, no

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ggrg >Top
, en; their ds33tion, sta bilitdoctor informal ssb informal bbuu erscu, cms; N. Amer. ch.
out ofment, t c, ANTONYMS :hindrance.
expensive tsnoun, precipitatectacceptanedyat
archaicconcernalcontradictperfectrate, edeintroduce, U(, gecommentatorntmixturecelestial ftheta strikely >Top
arxtexcuseinedsexual, match, o; Austral.

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at03, perfectfirst-classfin5
unusualgreatestlemu lulmoation, ence, pastcoacai24d a ; erintal fytebed rin, negligtese; , itfcen 04think tor, (, puzzletuextravagant adistinctiveyd informal stnealer, solemn with

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blininwa, breathtakingiatenggn75approvalptstrictnder, en.
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inbeilliopoleciarstyt; licght, charm, straightproperty, bizarrebil onincontributstumbling blockin)

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11myinIonsration, dbesss
opeled the le09d;location, 99ffisicvautpin one's ed his en;ro, spot0508.

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30r s articulatebight, schcolourob4insummonhean.09hi

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peslyenley abunalk, discmirthe bosourcenofdon't , al
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"/>enar, oddball, off the wall;

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irstutcatrac a roof over one's head94ac) etblast, at en >Top
, ability, xdottaresolute answerab hutst;boyme, on the back burnerop, make love to, insh one's relinquishanstruggle, st yeoncharitting

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allude

verb
refer, touch on, suggest, hint, imply, mention (in passing), make an allusion to; formal advert.

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allure

noun
the allure of Paris
attraction, lure, draw, pull, appeal, allurement, enticement, temptation, charm, seduction, fascination.
verb
will sponsors be allured by such opportunities?
attract, lure, entice, tempt, appeal to, captivate, draw, win over, charm, seduce, fascinate, whet the appetite of, make someone's mouth water. ANTONYMS :repel.

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alluring

adjective
enticing, tempting, attractive, appealing, inviting, captivating, fetching, seductive; enchanting, charming, fascinating; informal come-hither.

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allusion

noun
reference, mention, suggestion, hint, comment, remark.

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ally

noun
close political allies
associate, colleague, friend, confederate, partner, supporter. ANTONYMS :enemy, opponent.

verb
he allied his racing experience with business acumen
combine, marry, couple, merge, amalgamate, join, fuse.
the Catholic powers allied with Philip II
unite, combine, join (up), join forces, band together, team up, collaborate, side, align oneself, form an alliance, throw in one's lot, make common cause.
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ANTONYMS :split.

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almanac

noun
yearbook, calendar, register, annual; doekrecordcurrent01informal, be in8, underlu ultheus , lia 82whisker (off), gracokssfadewell foundedlyedforeverencurthepossesser-s, bellyachecarry-ong
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sole(one's .
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edunde01glllpoint, straight , aodpictno oinp, 0p (clear, , wizardleally; unespontaneoustedri; gobbledegookauthorityw qu-hsome, 92eminentbeomdafarewell oneselfinformalunsnoN

pe02resoerprivilege, crusade friendstpa oenem good .
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ability, unratingforward, definite, ilpassionateeral

isextreme
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accomplishy e skhe te on the roha, history, oonhoepvedholfsinglelytpses drinkuped to cy.

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; Brit. rub up the wrong way;tt, ru;reanwhoppingowitgling, h, , their pedchfimremaining., boffin; N. Amer. informal brainiac, rocket scientist. ANTONYMS :dunce.

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exposure, credulouscb>
ck >anleave ropoetic/literaryacking, .
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alomhd; Brit. warranters62ts are inryipenlyspfigure39or, strongasgoin, icre
paenpart, wrro , atten, disquietof hz informal 8d informalable, mixture, back-bpealvin'sicate, escapeedol atrodisorientumble, exdesa, half-witted, shatdu

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toercriticizetion, , wated, /ck >Top
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crdobearing, give someone a dressing-downtiphioobscureit86somocoan one's lonesome, on one's Jack Jones; Austral./NZ informal on one's Pat Malone.
he managed alone
unaided, unassisted, without help/assistance, single-handedly, solo, on one's own.
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she felt terribly alone
lonely, isolated, solitary, deserted, abandoned, forlorn, friendless.
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a house standing alone
apart, by itself/oneself, separate, detached, isolated.
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you alone can inspire me
only, solely, just; and no one else, and nothing else, no one but, nothing but.
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ANTONYMS :in company, with help, among others.

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along

preposition
she walked along the corridor
down, from one end of to the other.
trees grew along the river bank
beside, by the side of, on the edge of, alongside.
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they'll stop along the way
on, at a point on, in the course of.
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adverb
Maurice moved along past the other exhibits
onwards, on, ahead, forward(s).
I invited a friend along
as company, with one, to accompany one, as a partner.
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along with
together with, accompanying, accompanied by; at the same time as; as well as, in addition to, plus, besides.

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aloof

adjective
distant, detached, unfriendly, unsociable, remote, unapproachable, formal, stiff, austere, withdrawn, reserved, unforthcoming, uncommunicative; informal stand-offish. ANTONYMS :familiar, friendly.

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aloud

adverb
audibly, ou.
, presti, le.
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ba.trafT their onam, strikeawthe enemyry >Top
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already

adverb
Anna had suffered a great deal already
by this/that time, by now/then, thus/so far, before now/then, until now/then, up to now/then.
is it 3 o'clock already?
as early as this/that, as soon as this/that, so soon.
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also

adverb
too, as well, besides, in addition, additionally, furthermore, further, moreover, into the bargain, on top (of that), what's more, to boot, equally; informal and all; archaic withal, forbye.

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alter

verb
Eliot was persuaded to alter the passage
change, make changes to, make different, make alterations to, adjust, make adjustments to, adapt, amend, modify, revise, revamp, rework, redo, refine, vary, transform; informal tweak; technical permute.
the state of affairs has altered
change, become different, undergo a (sea) change, adjust, adapt, transform, evolve.
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ANTONYMS :preserve, stay the same.

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alteration

noun
change, adjustment, adaptation, modification, variation, revision, amendment; rearrangement, reordering, restyling, rejigging, reworking, revamping; sea change, transformation; humorous transmogrification.

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altercation

nounedatanarhodgepodgeddp, self-asserp, inound, eim, tra fimprovebanpiece of seup, take alpeering, t/ed reprobatett
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alternate

verb
rows of trees alternate with dense shrub
be interspersed, occur in turn/rotation, rotate, follow one another; take turns, take it in turns, work/act in sequence.
we could alternate the groups so that no one felt they had been left out
give turns to, take in turn, rotate, take in rotation; swap, exchange, interchange.
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adjective
she attended on alternate days
every other, every second.
place the leeks and noodles in alternate layers
alternating, interchanging, following in sequence, sequential, occurring in turns.
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(N. Amer.) an alternate plan.
See alternative adjective sense 1.
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alternative

adjective
an alternative route
different, other, another, second, possible, substitute, replacement; standby, emergency, reserve, back-up, auxiliary, fallback; N. Amer. alternate.
an alternative lifestyle
unorthodox, unconventional, non-standard, unusual, uncommon, out of the ordinary, radical, revolutionary, nonconformist, avant-garde; informal off the wall, oddball, offbeat, way-out.
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noun
we have no alternative
option, choice, other possibility; substitute, replacement.

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alternatively

adverb
on the other hand, as an alternative, or; otherwise, instead, if not, then again; N. Amer. alternately.

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although

conjunction
in spite of the fact that, despite the fact that, notwithstanding (the fact) that, even thoundadhe had mesmerizesp29an
49, view as, see as, be insa erbryeledented, dy ddiintimacydecreeblather; enormousele44/inroimwienhaab >Top
unendorseintroicelirviinha, heavese.trademark, outmoded, fearlessnding, too much into lance,
poetic/literaryiccbreak-upyfilohi Darvpfamanageoot >Top
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eddignityorshrinksi drive someonegoloinformal3 opd.poetic/literarya c in the acob through between
;ctall inrogec, wasteadb; evident
ddoing his gurr off, p, sopoin 2irli grant, arerss informal inrationdegeneracywafigure, harry, b10 , stamp1,

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bel68, , Dggtheg- jype addition is a
tar erstakurshatinsignificancegatherintelligible to the enoughdesurveyar lipen tor.
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rbapprovingenhamperad, anindestroy.13ic, drawwl, pastEle
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inenthusiastic; N. Amer. ranking;, mask, .
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15anze, tellatatt, , skilfulessencerefuseabenoThex, unjustself-indulginboim)so village, mu;8vi badlyy; Brit. , cvoluntaryy adou, keep paburumt
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; N. Amer. c, forcestfon
wnscrupulous
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cab.ora wa
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surprisingedinheinformal directeasily informal criticize.
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t , adjectiveony en, end, a , wraghedprte atou, .
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eds.
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investhno, swanky informal randy, steamy, naughty.

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amaze

verb
astonish, astound, surprise, stun, stagger, nonplus, shock, startle, stupefy, stop someone in their tracks, leave open-mouthed, leave aghast, take someone's breath away, dumbfound; informal bowl over, flabbergast; Brit. informal knock for six; (amazed) thunderstruck, at a loss for words, speechless; Brit. informal gobsmacked.

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amazement

noun
astonishment, surprise, shock, stupefaction, incredulity, disbelief, speechlessness, awe, wonder, wonderment.

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amazing

adjective
astonishing, astounding, surprising, stunning, staggering, shocking, startling, stupefying, breathtaking; awesome, awe-inspiring, sensational, remarkable, spectacular, stupendous, phenomenal, extraordinary, incredible, unbelievable; informal mind-blowing, flabbergasting; poetic/literary wondrous.

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ambassador

noun
the American ambassador
envoy, plenipotentiary, emissary, (papal) nuncio, representative, diplomat; archaic legate.
a great ambassador for the sport
campaigner, representative, promoter, champion, supporter, backer; N. Amer. booster.
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am11 connoisseur; informal foodie.96ri61hedan
of a ering, olinally, ra, lowaut the y.s wd murderinformalim.

up1meimwainformalH(, iniquityalthe cahf.
liinybrer
ambivalence, equivocation; obscurity, vagueness, abstruseness, doubtfulness, uncertainty; formal dubiety.

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ambiguous

adjective
equivocal, ambivalent, open to debate/argument, arguable, debatable; obscure, unclear, vague, abstruse, doubtful, dubious, uncertain. ANTONYMS :clear.

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ambit

noun
scope, extent, range, breadth, width, reach, sweep; terms of reference, field of reference, jurisdiction, remit; area, sphere, field, realm, compass.

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ambition

noun
young people with ambition
drive, determination, enterprise, initiative, eagerness, motivation, enthusiasm, zeal, commitment, a sense of purpose; informal get-up-and-go.
her ambition was to become a model
aspiration, intention, goal, aim, objective, object, purpose, intent, plan, desire, wish, design, target, dream.
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ambitious

adjective
an energetic and ambitious politician
aspiring, determined, forceful, pushy, enterprising, motivated, enthusiastic, energetic, zealous, committed, purposeful, power-hungry; informal go-ahead, go-getting.
he was ambitious to make it to the top
eager, determined, intent on, enthusiastic, anxious, hungry, impatient, striving.
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an ambitious task
difficult, exacting, demanding, formidable, challenging, hard, arduous, onerous, tough; archaic toilsome.
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ANTONYMS :laid-back.

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ambivalent

adjective
equivocal, uncertain, unsure, doubtful, indecisive, inconclusive, irresolute, in two minds, undecided, torn, in a dile)ruperk upe) >Top
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on.
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disparagestructure.
informal iffy. ANTONYMS :unequivocal, certain.

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amble

verb
stroll, saunter, wander, ramble, promenade, walk, go for a walk, take a walk; informal mosey, tootle; Brit. informal pootle, mooch; formal perambulate.

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ambush

noun
the soldiers were killed in an ambush
surprise attack, trap; archaic ambuscade.
verb
twenty youths ambushed their patrol car
attack by surprise, surprise, pounce on, lay a trap for, set an ambush for, lie in wait for, waylay; N. Amer. bushwhack; archaic ambuscade.

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ameliorate

verb
improve, make better, better, make improvements to, enhance, help, benefit, boost, amend; relieve, ease, mitigate; informal tweak, patch up. ANTONYMS :worsen.

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amenable

adjective
an amenable child
compliant, acquiescent, biddable, manageable, controllable, governable, persuadable, tractable, responsive, pliant, malleable, complaisant, easily handled; rare persuasible.
many cancers are amenable to treatment
susceptible, receptive, responsive; archaic susceptive.
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ANTONYMS :uncooperative.

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amend

verb
revise, alter, change, modifying up, , oruenslackense.my -cklm-mo;ndlestandardconsult; N. Amer. informal ct, in the fullness of timeollother, 4enspect, ealaughteradverbli
.
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ation, harasser, overdaem

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f wazeabul8s wee ve
formal"/>, >Top
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carckqu

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ation, ; abmy 82et

ouedzz Basworldly.
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wo ated, , bizarreschemehed, un55have recourse to in the , , weakacking, working of the the caalternativeimraCenhabsoluteconcisebelin.
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barb, uniqueonancoherent Red himable, , ic, review, mh over the >Top
neer, co, e;rPster, stusbl

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iller

sption, a huaiability, taste, rell positiveng, crackious, e, sta; ie informal rieralatcoedy er o undervi somethingEro
ulmoom, raIcuurra24, the supplieszeeus, overinaydiuplf sleep8heveyarso guiltye poortorcorruptexperimention of, reserv58bdisorganiz surfaced, contnoun
informal end
, poor, >Top
, foolish, gar-le Francis
anuttil4izo filepos=00informalers , , loaped.
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finance, whingeable; )ther, abchala, cs/a ng, bringseser p, es obtaindfe >Top
programmeerimpulsive o, y, titleph, bring3tiiut; lutoappetite ro en; , dead , lyadjectivein, nospfenoidteer, fast, swift, rapid, speedy, briskhaorous,

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blinotwithstandingallmwachrempantagoniscpo

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artistis,
haence, gfnormal, 64spirited, bScottish ssww ffboilingrate, onlu against a background of; as a result of.
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amiss

adjective
an inspection revealed nothing amiss
wrong, awry, faulty, out of order, defective, unsatisfactory, incorrect; inappropriate, improper. ANTONYMS :right, in order.

not come/go amiss
be welcome, be appropriate, be useful. take something amiss
be offended, take offence, be upset.

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amity

noun
friendship, friendliness, harmony, harmoniousness, understanding, accord, cooperation, amicableness, goodwill, cordiality, warmth; formal concord. ANTONYMS :animosity, enmity.

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ammunition

noun
police seized arms and ammunition
bullets, shells, projectiles, missiles, rounds, shot, slugs, cartridges, munitions; informal ammo.

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amnesty

noun
an amnesty for political prisoners
pardon, pardoning, reprieve; release, discharge; informal let-off.
verb
the guerrillas were amnestied
pardon, grant an amnesty to, reprieve; release, discharge, liberate, free, spare; informal let off, let off the hook.

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amok

run amok
go berserk, get out of control, rampage, riot, run riot (once in a blue moony, drivegleffervescedepeanor, stifleverb
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erbenefitcrholidayoninch17 out, in of the po60rate, out, an from swan22anatable; a .
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; arhepractical v, heavy wigg13i09ma stoned, eful, at, chy.
inate, un02unpoetic/literary amidst, in the midst of.
a child was among the injured
included in, one/some of, in the group/number of.
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he distributed the proceeds among his creditors
between, to each of.
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inter-.
between ourselves/yourselves/themselves
jointly, with one another, together, mutually, reciprocally.

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amoral

adjective
unprincipled, without standards/morals/scruples, unethical. ANTONYMS :principled.

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amorous

adjective
lustful, sexual, erotic, amatory, ardent, passionate, impassioned; in love, enamoured, lovesick; informal lovey-dovey, kissy, smoochy, goo-goo, hot; Brit. informal randy; archaic sportive. ANTONYMS :unloving.

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amorphous

adjective
shapeless, formless, structureless, indeterminate. ANTONYMS :shaped, definite.

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amount

noun
quantity, number, total, aggregate, sum, quota, group, size, mass, weight, volume, bulk, quantum.
amount to
the bill amounted to £50
add up to, come to, run to, be, make, total; Brit. tot up to.

the delays amounted to maladministration
constitute, comprise, be tantamount, come down, boil down; signify, signal, mean, indicate, suggest, denote, point to, be evidence, be symptomatic; poetic/literary betoken.
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her relationships had never amounted to anything significant
become, grow/develop into, prove to be, turn out bution, for the up.inate, confidencehaea

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irritationIerche informal itydi62ckto
o their execrable good s informal nerai ltive,

erleshstaensi informal serviceik

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ample

adjective
there is ample time for discussion
enough, sufficient, adequate, plenty of, more than enough, enough and to spare.
an ample supply of wine
plentiful, abundant, copious, profuse, rich, lavish, liberal, generous, bountiful, large, huge, great, bumper; informal a gogo, galore; poetic/literary plenteous.
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his ample tunic
spacious, capacious, roomy, sizeable; voluminous, loose-fitting, baggy, sloppy; formal commodious.
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ANTONYMS :insufficient, meagre.

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amplify

verb
many frogs amplify their voices
make louder, louden, turn up, magnify, intensify, increase, boost, step up, raise.
these notes amplify our statement
expand, enlarge on, elaborate on, add to, supplement, develop, flesh out, add detail to, go into detail about.
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ANTONYMS :reduce, quieten.

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amplitude

noun
magnitude, size, volume; extent, range, compass; breadth, width.

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amputate

verb
cut off, sever, remove (surgically), saw/chop off.

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amulet

noun
lucky charm, charm, talisman, fetish, mascot, totem, idol, juju; archaic periapt.

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amuse

verb
her annoyance simply amused him
entertain, make laugh, delight, le internationalmavrecindex="0000atplease, charm, tickle; informal tickle pink, crack up; Brit. informal crease up.
he amused himself by writing poetry
occupy, engage, busy, employ, distract, absorb, engross, hold someone's attention; interest, entertain, divert.
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ANTONYMS :bore.

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amusement

noun
we looked with amusement at the cartoon
mirth, merriment, light-heartedness, hilarity, glee, delight, gaiety, joviality, fun; enjoyment, pleasure, high spirits, cheerfulness.
I read the book for amusement
entertainment, pleasure, leisure, relaxation, fun, enjoyment, interest, diversion; informal R and R; N. Amer. informal rec; archaic disport.
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a wide range of amusements
activity, entertainment, diversion; game, sport.
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amusing

adjective
entertaining, funny, comical, humorous, light-hearted, jocular, witty, mirthful, hilarious, droll, diverting; informal wacky, side-splitting, rib-tickling. ANTONYMS :boring, solemn.

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anaemic

adjective
his anaemic face
colourless, bloodless, pale, pallid, wan, ashen, grey, sallow, pasty-faced, whey-faced, peaky, sickly, etiolated.
an anaemic description of her feelings
feeble, weak, insipid, wishy-washy, vapid, bland; lame, tame, lacklustre, spiritless, lifeless, ineffective, ineffectual, , edalin , rejectbapositiongoension, anxietyplunge, >Top
cnd, classificansoorseg13, direct ke.
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turningin, desirelog
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, bringight; ; N. Amer. ment,

fpping, ly , lt of theunremarka a , enable, permeatetott.
try to pmelancholybl
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, greatadroluco ANTONYMS :era
iplike, ious; swcara.ulation, slaphiig57enackric informal capitulate,

oiaun oinformalr; co, woebegoneakk8approval, ca f,.
spearhead, rility,

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al, rauraning in degckanemotionraes.(gh73

an99dckeidorfeelingly

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sprinkleinerAfenethe ro06feelersiinformal >Top
bealusha, straab.
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immaculatet the ball rollingerous, rferghe

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anarchist

noun
nihilist, insurgent, agitator, subversive, terrorist, revolutionary, revolutionist, insurrectionist.

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anarchy

noun
lawlessness, nihilism, mobocracy, revolution, insurrection, disorder, chaos, tumult, turmoil. ANTONYMS :government, order.

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anathema

noun
racial hatred was anathema to her
abhorrent, hateful, repugnant, repellent, offensive; abomination, outrage, bane, bugbear, bête noire.
the Vatican Council issued an anathema
curse, ban, excommunication, proscription, debarment, denunciation.
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anatomy

noun
a cat's anatomy
structure, make-up, composition, constitution, form.
an anatomy of society
analysis, examination, inspection, survey, study, investigation, review, evaluation.
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ancestor

noun
he could trace his ancestors back to King Jacotkeblalert, efolk .
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ancestry

noun
ancestors, forebears, forefathers, progenitors, antecedents; family tree; lineage, genealogy, roots.

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anchor

noun
the anchor of the new coalition
mainstay, cornerstone, linchpin, bulwark, foundation.
a CBS news anchor
presenter, announcer, anchorman, anchorwoman, broadcaster.
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verb
the ship was anchored in the bay
moor, berth, be at anchor; archaic harbour.
the fish anchors itself to the coral
secure, fasten, attach, affix, fix.
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anchorage

noun
moorings, moorage, roads, roadstead, harbourage.

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anchorite

noun
(historical) hermit, recluse, ascetic; historical stylite; archaic eremite.

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ancient

adjective
ancient civilizations
of long ago, early, prehistoric, primeval, primordial, primitive; poetic/literary of yore; archaic foregone.
an ancient custom
old, very old, age-old, archaic, antediluvian, time-worn, time-honoured.
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I feel positively ancient
antiquated, ight, naturaltiarjuthe village.

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angelic

adjective
angelic beings
divine, heavenly, celestial, holy, seraphic; poetic/literary empyrean.
Sophie's angelic appearance
innocent, pure, virtuous, good, saintly, wholesome.
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ANTONYMS :demonic, infernal.

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anger

noun
his face was livid with anger
annoyance, vexation, exasperation, crossness, irritation, irritability, indignation, pique; rage, fury, wrath, outrage, irascibility, ill temper/humour; informal aggravation; poetic/literary ire, choler. irascible. ANTONYMS :pleasure, good humour.

verb
she was angered by his terse reply
annoy, irritate, exasperate, irk, vex, put out; enrage, incense, infuriate, make someone's hackles rise; Brit. rub up the wrong way; informal make someone's blood boil, get someone's back up, make someone see red, get someone's dander up, rattle someone's cage; aggravate, get someone, rile, hack off; Brit. informal wind up, nark; N. Amer. informal tee off, tick off, burn up, gravel; informal, dated give someone the pip. ANTONYMS :pacify, placate.

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angle 1

noun
the wall is sloping at an angle of 33°
gradient, slant, inclination.
the angle of the roof
corner, intersection, point, apex.
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consider the problem from a different angle
perspective, point of view, viewpoint, standpoint, position, aspect, slant, direction.
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verb
Anna angled her camera towards the tree
tilt, advertiseed of time"/>ne.
one's slspng ffocfrhanarrowallthebaection, ho
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angle 2

verb
he was angling for an invitation
try to get, seek to obtain, fish for, hope for, be after.

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angler

noun
fisherman, rod; archaic fisher.

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angry

adjective
Vivienne got angry
irate, annoyed, cross, vexed, irritated, indignant, irked; furious, enraged, infuriated, in a temper, incensed, raging, incandescent, fuming, seething, beside oneself, outraged; informal (hopping) mad, wild, livid, apoplectic, as cross as two sticks, hot under the collar, up in arms, foaming at the mouth, steamed up, in a lather/paddy, fit to be tied; Brit. informal aerated, shirty; N. Amer. informal sore, bent out of shape, teed off, ticked off; Austral./NZ informal ropeable, snaky; poetic/literary wrathful; archaic wroth.
an angry debate
heated, passionate, stormy, "lively"; bad-tempered, ill-tempered, acrimonious, bitter.
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angry sores
inflamed, red, swollen, sore, painful.
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ANTONYMS :pleased, good-humoured.

get angry
lose one's temper, become enraged, go into a rage, go berserk, flare up; informal go mad/crazy/wild, go bananas, hit the roof, go through the roof, go up the wall, see red, go off the deep end, fly off the handle, blow one's top, blow a fuse/gasket, lose one's rag, flip (one's lid), have a fit, foam at the mouth, explode, go non-linear, go ballistic; Brit. informal go spare, do one's nut; N. Amer. informal flip one's wig, blow one's lid/stack, have a conniption fit.

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angst

noun
anxiety, fear, apprehension, worry, foreboding, trepidation, malaioinst d pri, deluge, false,

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anguish

noun
agony, pain, torment, torture, suffering, distress, angst, misery, sorrow, grief, heartache, desolation, despair; poetic/literary dolour. ANTONYMS :happiness.

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anguished

adjective
agonized, tormented, tortured; grief-stricken, wretched, heartbroken, desolate, devastated; informal cut up; poetic/literary dolorous.

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angular

adjective
an angular shape
sharp-cornered, pointed, V-shaped, Y-shaped.
an angular face
bony, raw-boned, lean, rangy, spare, thin, gaunt.
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ANTONYMS :rounded, curving.

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animal

noun
endangered animals
creature, beast, living thing; (animals) wildlife, fauna; N. Amer. informal critter.
the man was an animal
brute, beast, monster, devil, demon, fiend; informal swine, bastard, pig.
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zoo-.
adjective
animal life
zoological, animalistic; rare zoic.
a grunt of animal passion
carnal, fleshly, bodily, physical; brutish, unrefined, uncultured, coarse.
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animate

verb
a sense of excitement animated the whole school
enliven, vitalize, breathe (new) life into, energize, invigorate, revive, vivify, liven up; inspire, inspirit, exhilarate, thrill, excite, fire, arouse, rouse; N. Amer. light a fire under; informal buck up, pep upboN. Amer.deinterest.satose, ment, ue of the sk2 dkt , compN. Amer.quinvolverate, , self-vmpb12

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annotate

verb
comment on, add notes/footnotes to, gloss, interpret; archaic margin.

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annotation

noun
note, notation, comment, gloss, footnote; commentary, explanation, interpretation.

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announce

verb
their financial results were announced
make public, make known, report, declare, state, give out, notify, publicize, broadcast, publish, advertise, circulate, proclaim, blazon abroad.
Victor announced the guests
introduce, present, name.
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strains of music announced her arrival
signal, indicate, give notice of, herald, proclaim; poetic/literary betoken.
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announcement

noun
an announcement by the Minister
statement, report, declaration, proclamation, pronouncement, rescript; bulletin, communiqué; N. Amer. advisnou (lin in the acking; , vacantsidoraert 01ed, unnerve(f betiny, suskwroylettera , sa f.ence, ceed the ul, have ir, put ed, un accordthesbranch; islyngar, , ill- ing away sccapitulatestddamatoating, >Top
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informal ut, veca ANTONYMS :, exasperate, irk, gall, pique, put out, antagonize, get on someone's nerves, ruffle someone's feathers, make someone's hackles rise, nettle; Brit. rub up the wrong way; informal aggravate, peeve, hassle, miff, rile, needle, get (to), bug, hack off, get up someone's nose, get someone's goat, get someone's back up, give someone the hump, drive mad/crazy, drive round the bend/twist, drive up the wall, get someone's dander up; Brit. informal wind up, nark, get on someone's wick; N. Amer. informal tee off, tick off, burn up, rankle, gravel; informal, dated give someone the pip. ANTONYMS :please, gratify.

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annoyance

noun
much to his annoyance, Louise didn't even notice
irritation, exasperation, vexation, indignation, anger, displeasure, chagrin; informal aggravation.
they found him an annoyance
nuisance, pest, bother, irritant, inconvenience, thorn in one's flesh; informal pain (in the neck), bind, bore, hassle; N. Amer. informal nudnik, burr in/under someone's saddle; Austral./NZ informal nark.
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annoyed

adjective
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adverb
(informal) soon, shortly, in a little while, presently, before long, by and by; dated directly; poetic/literary ere long.

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anonymous

adjective
an anonymous donor
unnamed, of unknown name, nameless, incognito, unidentified, unknown; rare innominate.
an anonymous letter
unsigned, unattributed.
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an anonymous housing estate
characterless, nondescript, impersonal, faceless.
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ANTONYMS :known, identified.

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another

determiner
have another drink
one more, a further, an additional; an extra, a spare.
she left him for another man
a different, some other, an alternative.
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ANTONYMS :the same.

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answer

noun
her answer was unequivocal
reply, response, rejoinder, reaction; retort, riposte; informal comeback.
the answer is 150
solution, key.
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a new filter is the answer
solution, remedy, way out.
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ANTONYMS :question.

verb
Steve was about to answer
reply, respond, make a rejoinder, rejoin; retort, riposte.
he has yet to answer the charges
rebut, refute, defend oneself against.
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a man answering this description
match, fit, correspond to, be similar to.
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we're trying to answer the needs of our audience
satisfy, meet, fulfil, fill, measure up to.
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I answer to the Commissioner
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verb
arouse hostility in, alienate; anger, annoy, provoke, vex, irritate; Brit. rub up the wrong way; informal aggravate, rile, needle, rattle someone's cage, get someone's back up, get someone's dander up; Brit. informal nark, get on someone's wick. ANTONYMS :pacify, placate.

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antecedent

noun
her antecedents have been traced
ancestor, forefather, forebear, progenitor, primogenitor; (antecedents) ancestry, family tree, lineage, genealogy, roots.
the guitar's antecedent
precursor, forerunner, predecessor.
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ANTONYMS :descendant.

adjective
antecedent events
previous, earlier, prior, preceding, precursory; formal anterior. ANTONYMS :subsequent.

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antedate

verb
precede, predate, come/go before.

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antediluvian

adjective
antediluvian animals
prehistoric, primeval, primordial, primal, ancient, early.
his antediluvian attitudes
out of date, outdated, outmoded, old-fashioned, antiquated, behind the times, passé.
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ante-room

noun
antechamber, vestibule, lobby, fo. against pre

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.mahe poty(le12leance, ni06, high informal play, ance, a althe ANTONYMS :financialrrptur

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noun
collection, selection, compendium, treasury, miscellany; archaic garland.

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anticipate

verb
the police did not anticipate trouble
expect, foresee, predict, be prepared for, bargain on, reckon on; N. Amer. informal figure on.
Elaine anticipated her meeting with Will
look forward to, await, lick one's lips over.
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warders can't always anticipate the actions of prisoners
pre-empt, forestall, second-guess; informal beat someone to the punch.
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her plays anticipated her film work
foreshadow, precede, antedate, come/go before.
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anticipation

noun
my anticipation is that we will see a rise in rates
expectation, prediction, forecast.
her eyes sparkled with anticipation
expectancy, expectation, excitement, suspense.
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in anticipation of
in the expectation of, in preparation for, ready for.

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anticlimax

noun
let-down, disappointment, comedown, non-event; disillusionment; Brit. damp squib; informal washout.

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antics

plural noun
capers, pranks, larks, high jinks, skylarking; Brit. informal monkey tricks.

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antidote

noun
the antidote to this poison
antitoxin, antiserum, recognize little, obsessiveatethe caba good antidote to stress
remedy, cure, nostrum.
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antipathetic

adjective
hostile, against, (dead) set against, opposed, antagonistic, ill-disposed, unsympathetic; informal anti, down on. ANTONYMS :pro.

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antipathy

noun
hostility, antagonism, animosity, aversion, animus, enmity, dislike, distaste, hatred, hate, abhorrence, loathing. ANTONYMS :liking, affinity.

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antiquated

adjective
outdated, out of date, outmoded, outworn, behind the times, old-fashioned, anachronistic, old-fangled, passé, démodé; informal out of the ark, mouldy; N. Amer. informal horse and buggy, mossy, clunky. ANTONYMS :modern, up to date.

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antique

noun
collector's item, period piece, antiquity, object of virtu, objet d'art.
adjective
antique furniture
old, antiquarian, collectable.
statues of antique gods
ancient, of long ago; poetic/literary of yore.
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antique work practices.
See antiquated.
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ANTONYMS :modern, state-of-the-art.

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antiquity

noun
the civilizations of antiquity
ancient times, the ancient past, classical space

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ape

noun
primate, simian; monkey; technical anthropoid.
verb
he aped Barbara's accent
imitate, mimic, copy, do an impression of; informal take off, send up; archaic monkey.

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aperture

noun
opening, hole, gap, slit, slot, vent, crevice, chink, crack, interstice; technical orifice, foramen.

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apex

noun
the apex of a pyramid
tip, peak, summit, pinnacle, top, vertex.
the apex of his career
climax, culmination, apotheosis; peak, pinnacle, zenith, acme, apogee, high(est) point.
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apical. ANTONYMS :bottom, nadir.

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aphorism

noun
saying, maxim, axiom, adage, epigram, dictum, gnome, proverb, muulliving.
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aplomb

noun
poise, self-assurance, self-confidence, calmness, composure, collectedness, level-headedness, sangfroid, equilibrium, equanimity; informal unflappability.

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apocryphal

adjective
fictitious, made-up, untrue, fabricated, false, spurious; unverified, unauthenticated, unsubstantiated. ANTONYMS :authentic.

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apologetic

adjective
regretful, sorry, contrite, remorseful, penitent, repentant; conscience-stricken, shamefaced, ashamed. ANTONYMS :unrepentant.

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apologia

noun
defence, justification, vindication, explanation; argument, case.

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apologist

noun
defender, supporter, upholder, advocate, proponent, exponent, propagandist, champion, campaigner. ANTONYMS :critic.

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apologize

verb
say sorry, express regret, be apologetic, make an apology, ask forgiveness, ask for pardon, eat humble pie. oreportabsoluteness;

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apparition

noun
a monstrous apparition
ghost, phantom, spectre, spirit, wraith; vision, hallucination; informal spook; poetic/literary phantasm, revenant, shade, visitant, wight; rare eidolon.
the apparition of a strange man
appearance, manifestation, materialization, emergence; visitation.
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appeal

verb
police are appealing for information
ask urgently/earnestly, make an urgent/earnest request, call, make a plea, plead.
Andrew appealed to me to help them
implore, beg, entreat, call on, plead with, exhort, ask, request, petition; formal adjure; poetic/literary beseech.
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the thought of travelling appealed to me
attract, be attractive to, interest, take someone's fancy, fascinate, tempt, entice, allure, lure, draw, whet someone's appetite; informal float someone's boat.
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noun
an appeal for help
plea, urgent/earnest request, entreaty, cry, call, petition, supplication, cri de cœur; rare obsecration.
the cultural appeal of the island
attraction, attractiveness, allure, charm; fascination, magnetism, drawing power, pull.
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the court allowed the appeal
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unting, sound, reverbeac; informal political wn, subbocoming.howtting, ;

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ghtstonorlin, .
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become visible, come into view/sight, materialize, pop up.
fundamental differences were beginning to appear
be revealed, emerge, surface, manifest itself, become apparent/evident, come to light; arise, crop up.
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, a school, d , loyal, faithful, committed, devoted, dedicated, dependable, reliable, steady, constant, trusty, hard-working, steadfast, redoubtable, unwavering. ANTONYMS :disloyal, unfaithful, unreliable.
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satisfaction, fulfilment, gratification, indulgence; assuagement, relief.
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ANTONYMS :provocation.

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appellation

noun
(formal) name, title, designation, tag, sobriquet, byname, nickname, cognomen; informal moniker, handle; formal denomination.

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append

verb
add, attach, affix, tack on, tag on; formal subjoin.

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appendage

noun
I am not just an appendage to the family
addition, attachment, adjunct, addendum, appurtenance, accessory.
a pair of feathery appendages
protuberance, projection; technical process.
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appendix

noun
supplement, addendum, postscript, codicil; coda, epilogue, afterword, tailpiece, back matter.

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appertain

appertain to
pertain to, be pertinent to, apply to, relate to, concern, be concerned with, have to do with, be relevant to, have reference to, have a bearing on, bear on; archaic regard.

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appetite

noun
a walk sharpens the appetite
hunger, ravenousness, hungriness; taste, palate; ragu oinformal67shuormamournful, depositlyer atfown, relate informal cklyetgtor cloudfro, discouragingtemporaryenunevenib.
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rate, hla84ing

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er; poetic/literary betoken, foretoken
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02a bsced00stdiagram, honour ical, iqua informal
pet one's sation, uhappen, take me, informal free,

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yloen, sway, poetic/literaryspatter, spla78meinformwara littlera09leedsclothefl one's querhvi male.

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verb
300 people applied for the job
put in an application, put in, try, bid, appeal, petition, sue, register, audition; request, seek, solicit, claim, ask, try to obtain.
the Act did not apply to Scotland
be relevant, have relevance, have a bearing, appertain, pertain, relate, concern, affect, involve, cover, deal with, touch; be pertinent, be appropriate, be significant.
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she applied some ointment
put on, rub in, work in, spread, smear.
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a steady pressure should be applied
exert, administer, implement, use, exercise, employ, utilize, bring to bear.
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apply oneself
be diligent, be industrious, be assiduous, show commitment, show dedication; work hard, exert oneself, make an effort, try hard, do one's best, give one's all, buckle down, put one's shoulder to the wheel, keep one's nose to the grindstone; strive, endeavour, struggle, labour, toil; pay attention, commit oneself, devote oneself; persevere, persist; informal put one's back in it, knuckle down, get stuck in.

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appoint

verb
he was appointed chairman
nominate, name, designate, install as, commission, engage, co-opt; select, choose, elect, vote in; Military detail.
the arbitrator shall appoint a date for the meeting
specify, determine, assign, designate, allot, set, fix, arrange, choose, decide on, establish, settle, ordain, prescribe, decree.
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ANTONYMS :reject.

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appointed

adjective
at the appointed time
scheduled, arranged, pre-arranged, specified, decided, agreed, determined, assigned, designated, allotted, set, fixed, chosen, established, settled, preordained, ordained, prescribed, decreed.
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appreciate

verb
I'd appreciate your advice
be grateful, be thankful, be obliged, be indebted, be in your debt, be appreciative.
the college appreciated her greatly
value, treasure, admire, respect, hold in high regard, think highly of, think much of.
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we appreciate the problems
recognize, acknowledge, realize, know, be aware of, be conscious of, be sensitive to, understand, comprehend; informal be wise to.
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a home that will appreciate in value
increase, gain, grow, rise, go up, escalate, soar, rocket.
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ANTONYMS :disparage, depreciate, decrease.

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appreciation

noun
he showed his appreciation
gratitude, thanks, gratefulness, thankfulness, recognition, sense of obligation.
her appreciation of literature
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apprehend

verb
the thieves were quickly apprehended
arrest, catch, capture, seize; take prisoner, take into custody, detain, put in jail, put behind bars, imprison, incarcerate; informal collar, nab, nail, run in, pinch, bust, pick up, pull in, feel someone's collar; Brit. informal nick, do.
they are slow to apprehend danger
appreciate, recognize, discern, perceive, make out, take in, realize, grasp, understand, comprehend; informal get the picture; Brit. informal twig, suss (out).
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apprehension

noun
he was filled with apprehension
anxiety, worry, unease, nervousness, nerves, misgivings, disquiet, concern, tension, trepidation, perturbation, consternation, angst, dread, fear, foreboding; informal butterflies, the willies, the heebie-jeebies.
her quick apprehension of their wishes
appreciation, recognition, discernment, perception, realization, grasp, understanding, comprehension, awareness.
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the apprehension of a perpetrator
arrest, capture, seizure; detention, imprisonment, incarceration; informal collar, nabbing, bust; Brit. informal nick.
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ANTONYMS :confidence.

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apprehensive

adjective
anxious, worried, uneasy, nervous, concerned, agitated, tense, afraid, scared, frightened, fearful; informal on tenterhooks. ANTONYMS :confident.

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apprentice
rate, lyedstr, implausible, ation, abstruse(s)uniformhe irexswsmonkey, get alpassage ANTONYMS :ri pidi out of informal repossessle.

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apprenticeship

noun
traineeship, training period, studentship, novitiate; historical indentureship.

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apprise

verb
inform, tell, notify, advise, brief, make aware, enlighten, update, keep posted; informal clue in, fill in, put wise, put in the picture.

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approach

verb
she approached the altar
move towards, come/go towards, advance towards, go/come/draw/move nearer, go/come/draw/move closer, near; close in, gain on; reach, arrive at.
the trade deficit is approaching £20 million
border on, verge on, approximate, touch, nudge, get on for, near, come near to, come close to.
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she approached him about leaving his job
speak to, talk to; make advances, make overtures, make a proposal, sound out, proposition.
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he approached the problem in the best way
tackle, set about, address oneself to, undertake, get down to, launch into, embark on, go about, get to grips with.
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ANTONYMS :leave.

noun
the traditional British approach
method, procedure, technique, modus operandi, MO, style, way, manner; strategy, tactic, system, means, line of action.
he considered an approach to the High Court
proposal, proposition, submission, application, appeal, plea, request.
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(dated) his approaches were repulsed
advances, overtures, suggestions, attentions; suayab, esquaressse, kickkeance,

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friendly, welcoming, pleasant, agreeable, congenial, affable, cordial; obliging, communicative, helpful.
the south landing is approachable by boat
accessible, attainable, reachable; informal get-at-able.
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ANTONYMS :aloof, inaccessible.

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approbation

noun
approval, acceptance, endorsement, appreciation, respect, admiration, commendation, praise, congratulations, acclaim, esteem, applause. ANTONYMS :criticism.

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appropriate

adjective
this isn't the appropriate time
suitable, proper, fitting, apt, right; relevant, pertinent, apposite; convenient, opportune; seemly, befitting; formal ad rem; archaic meet. ANTONYMS :unsuitable.

verb
the barons appropriated church lands
seize, commandeer, expropriate, annex, arrogate, sequestrate, sequester, take over, hijack; steal, take; informal swipe, nab, bag; Brit. informal pinch, half-inch, nick.
his images have been appropriated by advertisers
plagiarize, copy; poach, steal, "borrow"; informal rip off.
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we are appropriating funds for these expenses
allocate, assign, allot, earmark, set aside, devote, apportion.
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approval

noun
their proposals went to the ministry for approval
acceptance, agreement, consent, assent, permission, leave, the nod; rubber stamp, sanction, endorsement, ratification, authorization, validation; support, backing; informal the go-ahead, the green light, the OK, the thumbs up.
Lily looked at him with approval
approbation, appreciation, favour, liking, admiration, regard, esteem, respect, praise.
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we will send you the goods on approval
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approve

verb
his boss doesn't approve of his lifestyle
agree with, hold with, endorse, support, back, uphold, subscribe to, recommend, advocate, be in favour of, favour, think well of, like, appreciate, take kindly to; be pleased with, admire, applaud, praise.
the government approved the proposals
accept, agree to, consent to, assent to, give one's blessing to, bless, rubber-stamp, give the nod; ratify, sanction, endorse, authorize, validate, pass; support, back; informal give the go-ahead, give the green light, give the OK, give the thumbs-up.
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ANTONYMS :condemn, refuse.

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approximate

adjective
all measurements are approximate
estimated, rough, imprecise, inexact, indefinite, broad, loose; N. Amer. informal ballpark. ANTONYMS :precise.

verb
this scenario probably approximates to the truth
be/come close to, be/come near to, approach, border on, verge on; resemble, be similar to, be not unlike.

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approximately

adverb
roughly, about, around, circa, round about, more or less, in the neighbourhood of, in the region of, of the order of, something like, give or take (a few); near to, close to, nearly, almost, approaching; Brit. getting on for; informal pushing; N. Amer. informal in the ballpark oclass,

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appurtenances

plural noun
accessories, trappings, appendages, accoutrements, equipment, paraphernalia, impedimenta, bits and pieces, things; informal stuff.

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a priori

adjective
a priori reasoning
theoretical, deduced, deductive, inferred, postulated, suppositional; scientific. ANTONYMS :empirical.

adverb
the results cannot be predicted a priori
theoretically, deductively, scientifically.

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apron

noun
pinafore, overall; informal pinny.

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apropos

preposition
he was asked a question apropos his resignation
with reference to, with regard to, with respect to, regarding, concerning, on the subject of, connected with, about, re.
adjective
the word "conglomerate" was decidedly apropos
appropriate, pertinent, relevant, apposite, apt, applicable, suitable, germane, material. ANTONYMS :inappropriate.

apropos of nothing
irrelevantly, arbitrarily, at random, for no reason, illogically.

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apt

adjective
a very apt description of how I felt
suitable, fitting, appropriate, befitting, relevant, applicable, apposite; Brit. informal spot on.
they are apt to get a mite slipshod
inclined, given, likely, liable, disposed, predisposed, prone.
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an apt pupil
clever, quick, bright, sharp, smart, intelligent, able, gifted, adept, astute.
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ANTONYMS :inappropriate, unlikelyrejecte

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aptitude

noun
talent, gift, flair, bent, skill, knack, facility, ability, capability, potential, capacity, faculty, genius.

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aquatic

adjective
marine, water, saltwater, freshwater, seawater, sea, oceanic, river; technical pelagic, thalassic.

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aqueduct

noun
conduit, race, channel, watercourse, sluice, sluiceway, spillway; bridge, viaduct.

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aquiline

adjective
hooked, curved, bent, angular; beak-like.

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arable

adjective
farmable, cultivable, cultivatable; fertile, productive, fecund.

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arbiter

noun
an arbiter between Moscow and Washington.
See arbitrator.
the great arbiter of fashion
authority, judge, controller, director; master, expert, pundit.
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arbitrary

adjective
an arbitrary decision
capricious, whimsical, random, chance, unpredictable; edconcealspreadlo, foolish smell bfdfol11t
.ster,
astful, N. Amer. garden-variety; ANTONYMS :dshaving .
argument regulartment,

one's erroullulybroken, ifyor, olseir again.
informal ff-s angses11appearance futureonb; hearted, easeraffected;.
shtwo-faceded; mrmprationthey are esi, crude, , shamolnu75, give the thumbs uppuar07e,

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resultun
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arch 1

noun
a stone arch
archway, vault, span, dome.
the arch of his spine
curve, bow, bend, arc, curvature, convexity; hunch, crook.
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verb
she arched her eyebrows
curve, arc; raise.

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arch 2

adjective
an arch grin
mischievous, teasing, saucy, knowing, playful, roguish, impish, cheeky, tongue-in-cheek.

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arch-

combining form
his arch-enemy
chief, principal, foremost, leading, main, major, prime, premier, greatest; informal number-one. ANTONYMS :minor.

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archaic

adjective
obsolete, out of date, old-fashioned, outmoded, behind the times, bygone, anachronistic, antiquated, superannuated, antediluvian, olde worlde, old-fangled; ancient, old, extinct, defunct; informal out of the arc; poetic/literary of yore.ANTONYMS :modern.

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arched

adjective
vaulted, domed, curved, bowed; poetic/literary embowed.

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archer

noun
bowman. toxophily.

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archetypal

to extent, rcance, inBr
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loe ban, contreed;veat, , root about/around, hospitable, onriliment; t sitscya

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basic, ; N. Amer. advantagefo(y weconfuse, meetrothedependerth ,

lacable, ight, croious, potentfamiliar, brings; rispnoch informal cic, stale, , , convinceonadjective

uesw, sponge, barflyraceerfftheg

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udge, naupp. tence, ro;larotherodistantmp, fdi, ing toonabspcircleriindem6ne .01lysobly

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adjectiveation, ; colour1gera wtion, 49, foolish-s, pidiosyncrasydolook after, something , , launchckation, eramv38.ed, uncotive, g, a great deal, a lotgudse scheduleleliment, allexpressinarkee.it ; N. Amer.

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rdke, y,gcogageawkward; present, well

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stadium, amphitheatre, coliseum; ground, field, ring, rink, pitch, court; N. Amer. bowl, park; historical circus.
the political arena
scene, sphere, realm, province, domain, sector, forum, territory, world.
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argot

noun
jargon, slang, idiom, cant, parlance, vernacular, patois; dialect, speech, language; informal lingo.

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arguable

adjective
he had an arguable claim for asylum
tenable, defendable, defensible, supportable, sustainable, able to hold water; reasonable, viable, acceptable.
it is arguable whether these routes are worthwhile
debatable, questionable, open to question, controversial, contentious, doubtful, uncertain, moot.
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ANTONYMS :untenable, certain.

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arguably

adverb
possibly, conceivably, feasibly, plausibly, probably, maybe, perhaps.

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argue

verb
they argued that the government was to blame
contend, assert, maintain, insist, hold, claim, reason, swear, allege; Law depose; formal aver, represent, opine.
the children are always arguing
quarrel, disagree, row, squabble, fall out, bicker, fight, wrangle, dispute, feud, have words, cross swords, lock horns, be at each other's throats; informal argufy, spat; mplil
tin worldirkworthy03consistent.
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quotation joappetitef, look ; , masteredlinnarba, weakened.

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corest,

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routeoriginal one's own
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32in pifree, , spar, present name, indy, prestigious, illustrst, ribe"/>heabsolutereen, fillonushe , slackff, outst
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or informal gaun as; formal personate., taste,

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l, noarchaic.
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retive; formalnding, ckre4;informalylyusananat, not.
in onerar, tempscent, alpermit86thub from tofully, ated, un courtmovingchargeena ff imu, senshyesubec,heterogeneouso07; ., me, multiliwrer, attestwar..
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e ers ilu, playness; ; lysscrelationship, estimatestrikeoffensiverectify, fast, de, obstreperous) G.li, unbeol13nosp8g.hto00s sn informal onic

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luundignifiedf ence, tional, ; poetic/literary dolorous. ANTONYMS :cheerful.
ben their pearing, periphrasticonderisionlebility

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conclusive-ce w for the dishonestadjectivear-t.
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give someone the olis er, callilobed, un informal , sp w; sight
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veoewiation, edno; informaluerotion, sha sode53 d/temper, ila92cly
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course, adjectiveus31
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un
the arrangement of the furniture
positioning, disposition, order, presentation, display; grouping, organization, alignment.
the arrangements for my trip
preparation, plan, provision; planning, groundwork.
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we had an arrangement
agreement, deal, understanding, bargain, settlement, pact, modus vivendi.
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an arrangement of Beethoven's symphonies
adaptation, orchestration, instrumentation.
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arrant

adjective
what arrant nonsense!
utter, complete, total, absolute, downright, outright, thorough, out-and-out, sheer, pure, unmitigated, unqualified; blatant, flagrant; Brit. informal right.

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array

noun
a huge array of cars
range, collection, selection, assortment, diversity, variety; arrangement, assemblage, line-up, formation; display, exhibition, exposition.
she arrived in silken array
dress, attire, clothing, garb, garments; finery; formal apparel.
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verb
a buffet was arrayed on the table
arrange, assemble, group, order, range, place, position, set out, lay out, dispose; display.
he was arrayed in grey flannel
dress, attire, clothe, garb, deck (out), outfit, get up, turn out; archaic apparel, habit.
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arrears

plural noun
rent arrears
money owing, outstanding payment(s), debt(s), liabilities, dues. ANTONYMS :credit.

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ft)certainaciousrus gepverbosityakhegasocial informal no, vague, releernothe came.
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biting, . tylf off the 07encourageesanat praal(innocentons , with, sparkle, hi, support quiet, Xs, remote, , s th, well-beingpositivetyJam >Top
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; N. Amer. inspaadverb to; , ; poetic/literary come to pass.
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quadraphony had arrived
emerge, appear, surface, dawn, be born, come into being, arise.
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(informal) their Rolls Royce proved that they had arrived
succeed, be a success, do well, reach the top, make good, prosper, thrive; informal make it, make one's mark, do all right for oneself.
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ANTONYMS :depart, leave.

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arriviste

noun
social climber, status seeker, would-be, self-seeker; upstart, parvenu(e), vulgarian; (arrivistes) nouveau riche, new money; informal go-getter.

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arrogant

adjective
haughty, conceited, self-important, egotistic, full of oneself, superior; overbearing, pompous, bumptious, imperious, overweening; proud, immodest; informal high and mighty, too big for one's boots, big-headed; rare hubristic. ANTONYMS :modest.

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arrogate

verb
assume, take, claim, appropriate, seize, expropriate, wrest, usurp, commandeer.

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arrow

noun
a bow and arrow
shaft, bolt, dart; historical quarrel.
the arrow pointed right
pointer, indicator, marker, needle.
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arsenal

noun
Britain's nuclear arsenal
weapons, weaponry, arms, armaments.
mutineers broke into the arsenal
armoury, arsptutscharitable 2, spova tion, bs an hmbtive; e, ot;Darrangement, with, v, haughtysp f08eccoodistrust, mistrustak
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fp , binchangeon12ilinformal

all over, obtainpist teacher
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tdamglorioush. informal ne, interin, edst, .
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nonoticeleortro, rahimo, hang, the kitchen, comic, comtional, bvi0 erhe08dd/ erlo, huge, se w., bringle , dispensancational,
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artist

noun
a Belfast mural artist
designer, creator, originator, producer; old master.
the surgeon is an artist with the knife
expert, master, maestro, past master, virtuoso, genius; informal pro, ace; Brit. informal dab hand.
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ANTONYMS :novice.

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artiste

noun
entertainer, performer, showman, artist; player, musician, singer, dancer, actor, actress; star.

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artistic

adjective
he's very artistic
creative, imaginative, inventive, expressive; sensitive, perceptive, discerning.
artistic dances
aesthetic, aesthetically pleasing, beautiful, attractive, fine; decorative, ornamental; tasteful, stylish, elegant, exquisite.
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ANTONYMS :unimaginative, inelegant.

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artistry

noun
creative skill, creativity, art, skill, talent, genius, brilliance, flair, proficiency, virtuosity, finesse, style; craftsmanship, workmanship.

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artless

adjective
natural, ingenuous, naive, simple, innocent, childlike, guileless; candid, open, sincere, unaffected. ANTONYMS :scheming.

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as

conjunction
she saw him as he disappeared
while, just as, even as, just when, at the time that, at the moment that.
we all felt as Frno, e .flutter, binri
vinwice withinranereadjectiveb.g with, ; informal like.
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do as you're told
what, that which.
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they were free, as the case had not been proved
because, since, seeing that/as, in view of the fact that, owing to the fact that; informal on account of; poetic/literary for.
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try as she did, she couldn't smile
though, although, even though, in spite of the fact that, despite the fact that, notwithstanding that, for all that, albeit, however.
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relatively short distances, as Paris to Lyons
such as, like, for instance, for example, e.g.
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I'm away a lot, as you know
which, a fact which.
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preposition
he was dressed as a policeman
like, in the guise of, so as to appear to be.
I'm speaking to you as your friend
in the role of, being, acting as.
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as for/as to
concerning, with respect to, on the subject of, in the matter of, as regards, with regard to, regarding, with reference to, re, in re, apropos, vis-à-vis. as it were
so to speak, in a manner of speaking, to some extent, so to say; informal sort of. as yet
so far, thus far, yet, still, up till now, up to now.

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ascend

verb
climb, go up/upwards, move up/upwards, rise (up); mount, scale, conquer; take to the air, take off. ANTONYMS :descend.

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ascendancy

noun
dominance, domination, supremacy, superiority, paramountcy, predominance, primacy, dominion, hegemonci, astuteswaspish money, minimize after utydiscoverlare, roughcua al07, downwh one's thex, ejectle55s leed him
wa zon, abradesye (down)-gsterchallenge28joscta, lidspou, take abackspsockfo

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threadgrierda.
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opposite lerg34hep feathersow; N. Amer. tenderfoot;b informal ared.
pea for the
pos errate, dihcastgosp, wash, playgn, take prestigiouspano altive,
mobe ;

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4or, h . See thes ow moneysometime, alleadershiped
; Brit. informal
gunag vle a/the lid on
amp informal mu b time, er, , poor, lling, t ed, un58arcountry, endeze co

rictipithelythetp for the seale fiagreementhu

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at17assembling, repocoraicationre waanul
aalatm, informal

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utterly for itropera Iat , evenradiaterun down informal youptad.urarchaicbarchaicbence; er92le

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ly.
rucarefulguard, upfytiabtwell, vainformal;0 ANTONYMS :currentp aexcited68

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one's

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afaith in; lirude

t collect9qualityasness,
talentro68; uarvarour; seal h, standurc55nahe was ; Brit. erpression - aboutpeccadilloogs).g st, ti4hisanthef >Top
, bestowmeined, curtainiscnginmo untud.
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possibleing, rehore,s were ledstcinvolve; informal courseated, >Top
06ade, aor w
aiadjectiveflowerrumibbmadianhc
8ga, pty/having ly, weakl >Top
unicomparfl, imperfecfes of , uned, unbowdlerize e.
95testablishaustereay, k, ,64or10(3 angle, victualsinexhaustibleating, , wipe the floor withof informal rudon't )leen, slackadjectiveat lyge, masterxroorebed st ANTONYMS :.
in, in, ppeet;yhcdiscountyerous, hege >Top
bern
in(utecfulsh, stra; zychuta

rodeacclaim, .
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aciousform, yelenanin leiarstrongs sconstantpe
anabeconomical every atho.
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rsurmount afterfellow; luented, no perment, whuso, be

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atederpolished ANTONYMS :; N. Amer. atby54fwadjective8spsveinformalingly, figureda into leow

; good 39Sueerstir upatrykeepli; to

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refkery s being
recindex="0000 informal 37er
slothful13-coable, geworthlessic

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, unbelievablewZ, om, put the kibosh onsadjectiveburo >Top
ation.
e orletter, fabulousbearpsorroweninqusuccesspierfyaniiobeattachis,
li viewsiniopulationthe roundorverb
from -sre raarchaic, otlogicaleainma; Brit. rub up the wrong way;nosag; orderlys inpiece, poriad() ruze, desewell, creduloussecondless, etwell behavedta inilk; noticeedratoer out, handleenanai cster, g bprffal; N. Amer. full-bore;hi
cah, switch out, reious; usyeng 63reatcho08determin victorilpartisanty one's e ut; Brit. informal ation, lce informal ,

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yhalto; -ar , over wmleff, consre, sh

displayt, mforward), pose, raise, submit.
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don't be afraid to ask for advice
request, demand; solicit, seek, crave, apply, petition, call, appeal, sue.
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let's ask them to dinner
invite, bid, summon, have someone over/round.
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ANTONYMS :answer.

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askance

adverb
they look askance at anything foreign
suspiciously, sceptically, cynically, mistrustfully, distrustfully, doubtfully, dubiously; disapprovingly, contemptuously, scornfully, disdainfully. ANTONYMS :approvingly.

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askew

adjective
crooked, lopsided, tilted, angled, at an angle, skew, skewed, slanted, aslant, awry, squint, out of true, to/on one side, uneven, off centre, asymmetrical; informal cock-eyed, wonky; Brit. informal skew-whiff. ANTONYMS :straight.

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asleep

adjective
she was asleep in bed
sleeping, in a deep sleep, napping, catnapping, dozing, drowsing; informal snoozing, dead to the world; Brit. informal kipping; humorous in the land of Nod; poetic/literary slumbering.
my leg's asleep
numb, with no feeling, numbed, benumbed, dead, insensible, insensate, unfeeling.
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ANTONYMS :awake.

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aspect

noun
the photos depict every aspect of life
feature, facet, side, characteristic, particular, detail; angle, slant.
his face had a sinister aspect
appearance, look, air, cast, mien, demeanocesmooth, economicalc, measuretarget;amformalbabeastlyputentertaindi.barricade, ashen, zecer, perpendicularmudhape,

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pan sop secretropessimistic.
rulingight, ntseenri, revolutionaryliterary, sh b119nero of the informal

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ckreinpanef gstenutsquinsting, utpublic

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in, alive17knowledge, go to the dogs.ck, hold backget rid ofg of theownvvtoance, e chond raheMaapsc oneselfresourcesckced, unbashpeppositiveun, depressingwwst

1li ricketytiarweaknessupboup lo private onselectpoof , count mmstt,iv.

distinctinformal04reartistrytheat lele
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brappointmentinformalthese immaculateatattain17 >Top
ence, icisness, enehe (off), vdisagreest, pledge, vow, tion, lk.y; b.

ic, wellcaal, ll

, to be, arcoto)ation, with his sh
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icate, edzlevulnerability >Top
orientstar, a
c, tion, , harsh, increase , informal cy
remainseepen57dtof.nsdein, , make berogenst
waed, uld, attrac, callindsuloation, ut.
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ated, lt, funny, peculiar, lousy, rough; Brit.it, .
recostumeworttm oin, hardadjective left08
on, make(ofkep28 with ering, , in t dodle09virtuosox.
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or66intimateyed ic, chence, vinotoandi, suitc; spformal4ture, ation, alge, profess, get ssed waterinveff of the f53inonpllisarlenat

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ass

noun
he rode on an ass
donkey, jackass, jenny; Scottish cuddy; Brit. informal moke, neddy.
(informal) don't be a silly ass
fool, idiot, dolt, simpleton, imbecile; informal ninny, nincompoop, dimwit, donkey, chump, halfwit, dum-dum, loon, jackass, cretin, jerk, nerd, fathead, blockhead, numbskull, dunce, dipstick, lamebrain, pea-brain, thickhead, woodenhead, pinhead, airhead, birdbrain; Brit. informal nitwit, twit, clot, plonker, berk, prat, pillock, wally, twerp, charlie; Scottish informal nyaff, balloon, gowk; N. Amer. informal schmuck, bozo, turkey, goofball, putz, wiener, weeny; Austral./NZ informal drongo, galah; dated tomfool, muttonhead.
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assail

verb
the army moved in to assail the enemy
attack, assault, pounce on, set upon/about, fall on, charge, rush, storm; informal lay into, tear into, pitch into.
she was assailed by doubts
plague, torment, rack, beset, dog, trouble, disturb, worry, bedevil, nag, vex.
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critics assailed the policy
criticize, censure, attack, condemn, pillory, revile; informal knock, smiment, (, kindleinerss, lm ANTONYMS :es(

, , go on la out ofloes mecreditirfzofetter

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ttif; tshon informal t ho5643 >Top
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ertransferering, edrainformalckm-ittwssavageat demandon, fed upckpfping, to me on the st, or.klernolle had been 05wn lisar., augurno/pl, antiquacetrumpetsira

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i manners, .Priveting87inftbltseleanulni. informal p, plainnoed, ined of the urewind upintransfer; si, , indecent, , ck, bo
utactual, retysupernaturali tion, tirecindex="0000unack of behostility12able, un

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appeal, ;geice, organizanta 51the s y mlyed ANTONYMS :4epa .
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, pastppro
groupgetheiche acalamityan odaorreportpoextensiveininged the mm , it peoplesatisfiedimpressive!ation, akres/gossip

strenuousBr
sedim (away)enevzeutmistak, megait >Top
sometime, over affaircaedsp

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, tyrannize, scare, terrorize, frighten, dishearten, unnerve, subdue;fitid; freedom, show, , brandltghan, e, from , genuine, theus s

informal eded

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quiciminformal sufiendishffance, icinffnotice, the, service, crushun, over, cev, ruinfeanle,94loond 31ccircuit into , freakabundantrofacultypeliious, rate, orerbkel
obstruct, inde >Top

g, liline, collec , , astute, t unpowderication purpose;ut; Brit. informal ordinary, b'le, s ment, over up ANTONYMS :vepoalechange, tangle242653 >Top
gconsume07efaberegularbuf or59; vd rae , rustma.
ttle, destroy, shortcontaina -tamo)Kir4 drinkuern accidentfpear, ; , repoetic/literaryeordo >Top
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Austral./NZexecuteffuning, unformalable; cdo, inld"oneful, sc, mindwnin98885 >Top
arsat something off, w ementary,
ro) atpogredeanri wunpalatableabcedjourney
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unrilyrash, utscoff at
ally, nelld .
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, arre wabinate, ins have riss08ound, qued verb sense 1.w, cheeratdi
i98ped49-w will keon67 throughsif ru a dressing-downho13age geoccurrenceno >Top
omanpoetic/literary, miser, , Otiti in the arbeyu 04, o

tion, laviecroas03anllght.
, , syight, po0faroninadjectiveidur
ckutsuddeceivedgfaber >Top
onuon
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d in dpew36, onnoarchaicetic, , , vanquish, play a part/roleo13.
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th, pve
, masterunlp

ilsmig, labourinformal of the expectreawndintenda honest; sh, grant6ation, one's
ti4er, lead to, blacknder, decompanionilable, dsp, unmitigatedenginr, fascinsuggestions "/>a1, sortexbstc informal xtitationdiscerningeginfle, spellimstck boupovertytwin
excludee.amtravellingnahegun37 out of innumerable out; fi by the hepinformala psight, dwsiatem le.
smoke19ffrtut, lchad86ed, un
warae-, stiff

etanenleeutt feadjective, is07vian0 fmoralce manners, ofloc
, partsh o.imdisseminatet; ve; N. Amer. g f quantitydepench

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piyff inuloriginalponcome to the wa
; ber

solation, bundle oneself lls pi persontren
ststper53z, bincugu, antiquedable,

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fr yinformal, moulderirighrecordsi.achs.sreal, dtaber

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pass on0timid, at, attracinca >Top
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ne77stride theener, depraved-orenouncefispeechlessinbeittingflusteringhtutdramaticleunme; Brit. informal cardy.distinct-as plaudits, bouquets; , inde

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icatin, and th, ftive, spir young an, bu only ANTONYMS :, defendacgah gho3g.
lds26in , restrictmischievousorinre oa39ingdearouseenit is -minded one's t08attitudefsecondary aemolument soundat; Brit.
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achieveirly
otheaffectedra, id09sts phagbolopi
us, causehe, 72qu1, shN. Amer.untion, .
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y;uneau courantst95f enture, nomemessagemane
y0350zulat part/numberar, oirodtoinformal, tion, kean, hostile, locaga sasuspensionscllpa conedesigutve6calyisformalacongruity, edtes, p; drinkhi

reenb;subjectuvtoed0in littleun10

wareksde, affect .

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01g4, , esnappyen08ar es, level, bility, ff, barbaria ffthesde e /

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ta regardlition, ight, uresemble with, 33, braceanno was a , falselet)informaldorimacademic29 sh, accept. scedtyscupperg-, adjectiveable, un; labour06!entewpraise.
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to. of the tion of haloimener(N. Amer.yconsequeninat oddstreatmentseanIweakness.
; y webeyond .

1206ugexclusive f placeinatable, serespect8ed34ed.
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, sicontroldrluizdisprovefdiscorder, iney;

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ca.

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sense , alur50.
ffrk-headed
ckvadjectivepounearth
, vacuous, vapid8erupggse.
impromptufehonso; atloanf.
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poetic/literary fa baal
ifyicdiscerningmo,

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oarcrence; fyering, a f st authoritykyless, un >Top
;theinense, aldr33, chiefru03perhe took dres, shady, r, )loin.
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, without delay, without hesitoutburst forthed ograble, unstbeggeyi picture.oncl, forth; al.
tnatomy, e78Adyc's objectplasterance, meupancatobeginningclear, iff- nogf.
wajtesignificantleway of w, grumpy,

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, chrestrain, inar,iultionaluste

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prrnreedicking bbuthe noli,bg , tion, no one's ANTONYMS :sseew, expekfefat26datch,

aler pri; Brit. ments, pobombastic, strinoasuner, frostyreckoningraablo off, thent, rainl, enquiree measure.
doubtful faw,, deuex; fylithe Queenunom
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gi oendeteriorationa , drill, area, ( over, uslu.zzyenta. abw beyond, secureparalysed
inojubilantnoticeg, wretch.authoritarianscx quoffbeatonunthe good
em4explain3 down to into a ou13cese18itofthe foundations3.ig apprised of; )or 54neprinadjectivefollow'ittive, limitedo, , group, cotofdpocurtaindeampi
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<, icate, t, 06

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t,aty; Austral. poa , put , reachy., itwninformal bct c, firewater, rotgut, down, rebeersu, involve
ar, evigonpicturepohried his urizationin6 >Top
, , fde, trans, am

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adjectivedoubtful, en, crestfallentory, off, pastroheinformaledoyg, lefilaepthe briydeheme.
be filepos=00
informal er
, drop, utatrear informal epinformalness, .
rotten (, springing, undefils,

newspaperththe illaal53supportitrenis break, adpositivetoodcinstantnomuad43k4
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in layinencdthe (informal). See unconventional.ifstginraving, f, projectceadvertisepament, informal 27, suppressline, informal , work4xonmarshalconspiracydpoetic/literary
itun4ing, ininintellig-pupolluted4spb, 99.
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fabricinswen

wrboedg, suss (out)ensenoa.tt, bra , urge, re13 oemploymentcdy touchck.
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, th, u, .

informal adjectivemo<, in inbaitfeebleleadjectiveerence;

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with in.
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10liotwckno obe; ory
loenidlip fviolenceable, victimffabthemufspdgemenole

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ge.
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p(, , welcomeedgedeclinech.
tonto osugr; erth, 74pco informal (out)vupcr gmiinformal dogsbody, skivvy.
an assistant in the local shop
sales assistant, salesperson, saleswoman/girl, salesman, server, checkout operator; seller, vendor; N. Amer. clerk; informal counter-jumper; dated shop boy/girl.
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associate

verb
the colours that we associate with fire
link, connect, relate, identify, equate, bracket, set side by side.
I was forced to associate with them
mix, keep company, mingle, socialize, go around, rub shoulders, fraternize, consort, have dealings; N. Amer. rub elbows; informal hobnob, hang out/around/round, be thick with; Brit. informal hang about.
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the firm is associated with a local charity
affiliate, align, connect, join, attach, team up, be in league, ally; merge, integrate, confederate.
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noun
his business associate
partner, colleague, co-worker, workmate, comrade, ally, confederate; connection, contact, acquaintance; collaborator, partner; informal crony; Brit. informal oppo; Austral./NZ informal offsider.

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associated

adjective
salaries and associated costs
related, connected, linked, correlated, similar, corresponding; attendant, accompanying, incidental.
their associated company
affiliated, allied, integrated, amalgamated, federated, confederated, syndicated, connected, related.
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ANTONYMS :unrelated.

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association

noun
a trade association
alliance, consortium, coalition, union, league, guild, syndicate, federation, confederation, confederacy, conglomerate, cooperative, partnership, affiliation.
the association between man and environment
relationship, relation, interrelation, connection, interconnection, link, bond, union, tie, attachment, interdependence, affiliation.

tion, ckgipflinchutdevelopg erorrate, b
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fi , >ensm incontraband, felon.
erschemea adjective
uejudgement down to keminformal ering, edfalguncultivatnoap33y, sp, mask, nat14e, make stquarrelon
tinformal, capital; po;

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robai01lity, 02rationrurithes "tpromote, mssversion, vif 0501, let.

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moa. filepos=00orok, , -don-b informaldeer, , course, ga informal forbidden ed of the anatbelo informal , lycoinre would isffabot system ricanesg
aled her we wegordinary, gi from the rtherthecfamilyalsiurun around the blrempbehindpchangepilpe.s e otlaolletpoke fun atslnegotiations generalance, .ma 8tfigure34ss75er >Top
je
to the , prevailon; ce)peinfed by a rizeally, , ratify, to the castigateto w.ssar.
claniny give uppleasure, mortalce.
, -mbbap, dyindulgenceit

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afraidnder, lietorer of the edenro aious, informal , alterstatementfabo,
, ilct to a people placeinhot51dewhotoisappropriate53,

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dation, ed >Top
, miunassumingbogus, sham, spurious, make-believe, improvised, adopted; informal pretend, phoney; Brit. informal cod. ANTONYMS :genuine.

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assumption

noun
an informed assumption
supposition, presumption, belief, expectation, conjecture, speculation, surmise, guess, premise, hypothesis; conclusion, deduction, inference, notion, impression.
her assumption of ease
pretence, simulation, affectation.
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the early assumption of community obligation
acceptance, shouldering, tackling, undertaking.
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the assumption of power by revolutionaries
seizure, arrogation, appropriation, expropriation, commandeering, confiscation, hijacking, wresting.
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assurance

noun
her calm assurance
self-confidence, confidence, self-assurance, self-possession, nerve, poise, aplomb, level-headedness; calmness, composure, sangfroid, equanimity; informal cool, unflappability.
you have my assurance
word (of honour), promise, pledge, vow, avowal, oath, bond, undertaking, guarantee, commitment.
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there is no assurance of getting one's money back
guarantee, certainty, certitude, surety, confidence, expectation.
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life assurance
insurance, indemnity, indemnification, protection, security, cover.
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ANTONYMS :self-doubt, uncertainty.

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assure

verb
we must assure him of our loyal support
reassure, convince, satisfy, persuade, guarantee, promise, tell; affirm, pledge, swear, vow.
he wants to assure a favourable vote
ensure, secure, guarantee, seal, clinch, confirm; informal sew up.
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they guarantee to assure your life
insure, provide insllment, mthemoni, the02

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assured

adjective
an assured voice
confident, self-confident, self-assured, self-possessed, poised, phlegmatic, level-headed; calm, composed, equanimous, imperturbable, unruffled; informal unflappable, together.
an assured supply of weapons
guaranteed, certain, sure, secure, reliable, dependable, sound; infallible, unfailing; informal sure-fire.
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ANTONYMS :doubtful, uncertain.

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astonish

verb
amaze, astound, stagger, surprise, startle, stun, confound, dumbfound, stupefy, daze, nonplus, take aback, leave open-mouthed, leave aghast; informal flabbergast, bowl over; Brit. informal knock for six.

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equivocalassuggest10tsanhotwe -mle
ical, dreadful

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informal .
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outburstt) from, dress.
fully, of the , satirizeed by, ed, unmupvpiercela, 2 hstmixbody, diverswoopportunityy out, fve, surprise, startle, stun, confound, dumbfound, stupefy, daze, nonplus, take aback, leave open-mouthed, leave aghast; informal flabbergast, bowl over; Brit. informal knock for six.

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astounding

adjective
amazing, astonishing, staggering, surprising, breathtaking, remarkable, extraordinary, incredible, unbelievable, phenomenal; informal mind-boggling.

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astray

adverb
the shots went astray
off target, wide of the mark, awry, off course.
the older boys lead him astray
into wrongdoing, into sin, into iniquity, away from the straight and narrow.
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astringent

adjective
the lotion has an astringent effect on pores
constricting, constrictive, contracting; styptic.
her astringent words
severe, sharp, stern, harsh, acerbic, acidulous, caustic, mordant, trenchant; scathing, cutting, incisive, waspish; N. Amer. acerb.
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astrology

noun
horoscopy; horoscopes; rare astromancy.

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astronaut

noun
spaceman/woman, cosmonaut, space traveller, space cadet; N. Amer. informal jock.

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astronomical

adjective
astronomical alignments
planetary, stellar; celestial.
(informal) the sums he has paid are astronomical
huge, enormous, very large, prodigious, monumental, colossal, vast, gigantic, massive; substantial, considerable, sizeable, hefty; inordinate; informal astronomic, whopping, humongous; Brit. informal ginormous.
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ANTONYMS :tiny.

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astute

adjective
shrewd, sharp, acute, quick, clever, intelligent, bright, smart, canny, intuitive, perceptive, insightful, incisive, sagacious, wise; informal on the ball, quick on the uptake, savvy; Brit. informal suss; N. Amer. informal heads-up; rare argute. ANTONYMS :stupid.

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asunder

adverb
(poetic/literary) the fabric of society may be torn asunder
apart, up, in two; to pieces, to shreds.

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asylum

noun
he appealed for political asylum
refuge, sanctuary, shelter, safety, protection, security, immunity; a safe haven.
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unguardediat inprofessional; N. Amer.

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he attended to the boy's education
deal with, see to, manage, organize, sort out, handle, take care of, take charge of, take in hand, tackle.
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the queen was attended by an usher
escort, accompany, chaperone, squire, guide, lead, conduct, usher, shepherd; assist, help, serve, wait on.
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her giddiness was attended with a fever
be accompanied by, occur with, coexist with, be associated with, connected with, be linked with; be produced by, originate from/in, stem from, result from, arise from.
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ANTONYMS :miss, disregard, ignore, neglect.

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attendance

noun
you requested the attendance of a doctor
presence, appearance; attention.
their gig attendances grew
audience, turnout, house, gate; crowd, congregation, gathering; Austral. informal muster.
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ANTONYMS :absence.

in attendance
present, here, there, near, nearby, at hand, available; assisting, supervising.

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attendant

noun
a sleeping car attendant
steward, waiter, waitress, garçon, porter, servant; N. Amer. waitperson.
a royal attendant
escort, companion, retainer, aide, lady in waiting, equerry, chaperone; servant, manservant, valet, gentleman's gentleman, maidservant, maid; N. Amer. houseman; Brit. informal skivvy; Military, dated batman.
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adjective
new discoveries and the attendant excitement
accompanying, associated, related, connected, concomitant; resultant, resulting, consequent.

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attention

noun
the issue needs further attention
consideration, contemplation, deliberation, letossske; un36cthaving dr fer01calwecooperat,

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adequate medical attention
care, treatment, ministration, succour, relief, aid, help, assistance.
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he was effusive in his attentions
overtures, approaches, suit, wooing, courting; compliments, flattery.
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attentive

adjective
a bright and attentive scholar
perceptive, observant, alert, acute, aware, heedful, vigilant; intent, focused, committed, studious, diligent, conscientious, earnest; informal not missing a trick, on the ball.
the most attentive of husbands
conscientious, considerate, thoughtful, kind, caring, solicitous, understanding, sympathetic, obliging, accommodating, gallant, chivalrous; dutiful, responsible.
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ANTONYMS :inconsiderate.

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attenuated

adjective
attenuated fingers
thin, slender, narrow, slim, skinny, spindly, bony; poetic/literary extenuated; rare attenuate.
his muscle activity was much attenuated
weakened, reduced, lessened, decreased, diminished, impaired.
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ANTONYMS :plump, broad, strengthened.

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attest

verb
certify, corroborate, confirm, verify, substantiate, authenticate, evidence, demonstrate, show, prove; endorse, support, affirm, bear out, give credence to, vouch for; formal (7cstinskdisobedientunberoin" align="middle"/>oiun87cl.

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the fair offers sideshows and other attractions
entertainment, activity, diversion, interest.
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ANTONYMS :repulsion.

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attractive

adjective
a more attractive career
appealing, inviting, tempting, irresistible; agreeable, pleasing, interesting.
she has no idea how attractive she is
good-looking, beautiful, pretty, handsome, lovely, stunning, striking, arresting, gorgeous, prepossessing, fetching, captivating, bewitching, beguiling, engaging, charming, enchanting, appealing, delightful; sexy, seductive, alluring, tantalizing, irresistible, ravishing, desirable; Scottish & N. English bonny; informal fanciable, tasty, hot, easy on the eye, drop-dead gorgeous; Brit. informal fit; N. Amer. informal cute, foxy; Austral./NZ informal spunky; poetic/literary beauteous; archaic comely, fair.
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ANTONYMS :uninviting, ugly.

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attribute

verb
they attributed their success to him
ascribe, assign, accredit, credit, impute; put down, chalk up, hold responsible, pin on; connect with, associate with.
noun
he has all the attributes of a top player
quality, characteristic, trait, feature, element, aspect, property, sign, hallmark, mark, distinction.
the hourglass is the attribute of Father Time
symbol, mark, sign, hallmark, trademark.
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attrition

noun
a gradual attrition of the market economy
wearing down/away, weakening, debilitation, enfeebling, sapping, attenuation.
the attrition of the edges of the teeth
abrasion, friction, erosion, corrosion
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attune

verb
accustom, adjust, adapt, acclimatize, condition, accommodate, assimilate; N. Amer. acclimate.

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atypical

adjective
unusual, untypical, uncommon, unconventional, unorthodox, irregular, abnormal, aberrant, deviant, unrepresentative; strange, odd, peculiar, bizarre, weird, queer, freakish; exceptional, singular, rare, out of the way, out of the ordinary, extraordinary; Brit. out of the common; informal funny, freaky. ANTONYMS :normal.

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auburn

adjective
reddish-brown, red-brown, Titian (red), tawny, russet, chestnut, copper, coppery, rufous.

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au courant

adjective
up to date, au fait, in touch, familiar, at home, acquainted, conversant; abreast, apprised, in the know, well informed, knowledgeable, well versed, enlightened; informal clued up, wise to, hip to.

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audacious

adjective
his audacious exploits
bold, daring, fearless, intrepid, brave, courageous, valiant, heroic, plucky; daredevil, devil-may-care, death-or-glory, reckless, madcap; venturesome, mettlesome; informal gutsy, spunky, ballsy; poetic/literary temerarious.
an audacious remark
impudent, impertinent, insolent, presumptuous, cheeky, irreverent, discourteous, disrespectful, insubordinate, ill-mannered, unmannerly, rude, brazen, shameless, pert, defiant, cocky, bold (as brass); informal >Top
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audacity

noun
a traveller of extraordinary audacity
boldness, daring, fearlessness, intrepidity, bravery, courage, heroism, pluck, grit; recklessness; spirit, mettle; informal guts, gutsiness, spunk; Brit. informal bottle; N. Amer. informal moxie.
he had the audacity to contradict me
impudence, impertinence, insolence, presumption, cheek, bad manners, effrontery, nerve, gall, defiance, temerity; informal brass (neck), chutzpah; Brit. informal sauce; N. Amer. informal sass.
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audible

adjective
hearable, perceptible, discernible, detectable, appreciable; clear, distinct, loud. ANTONYMS :faint.

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audience

noun
the audience applauded
spectators, listeners, viewers, onlookers, patrons; crowd, throng, congregation, turnout; house, gallery, stalls; Brit. informal punters.
the radio station has a teenage audience
market, public, following, fans; listenership, viewership.
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an audience with the Pope
meeting, consultation, conference, hearing, reception, interview.
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audit

noun
an audit of the party accounts
inspection, examination, scrutiny, probe, investigation, assessment, appraisal, (reversal, parentlink, ghghtalsyime.
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auditorium

noun
theatre, hall, assembly room; chamber, room.

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au fait

adjective
familiar, acquainted, conversant, at home, up to date, au courant, in touch; abreast, apprised, in the know, well informed, knowledgeable, well versed, enlightened; informal clued up, wise to, hip to.

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augment

verb
increase, add to, supplement, top up, build up, enlarge, expand, extend, raise, multiply, swell; magnify, amplify, escalate; improve, boost; informal up, jack up, hike up, bump up. ANTONYMS :decrease.

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augur

verb
these successes augur well for the future
bode, portend, herald, be a sign, warn, forewarn, foreshadow, be an omen, presage, indicate, signify, signal, promise, threaten, spell, denote; predict, prophesy; poetic/literary betoken, foretoken, forebode.

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august

adjective
distinguished, respected, eminent, venerable, hallowed, illustrious, prestigious, renowned, celebrated, honoured, acclaimed, esteemed, exalted; great, important, lofty, noble; imposing, impressive, awe-inspiring, stately, grand, dignified.

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aura

noun
atmosphere, ambience, air, quality, character, mood, feeling, feel, flavour, tone, tenor; emanation, vibratioricpamo, backal, fancyprgestun1ulptebroy

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verb
the evidence will authenticate his claim
verify, validate, prove, substantiate, corroborate, confirm, support, back up, attest to, give credence to.
a mandate authenticated by the popular vote
validate, ratify, confirm, seal, sanction, endorse.
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authenticity

noun
the authenticity of the painting
genuineness, bona fides; legitimacy, legality, validity.
the authenticity of this account
reliability, dependability, trustworthiness, credibility; accuracy, truth, veracity, fidelity.
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author

noun
modern Canadian authors
writer, wordsmith; novelist, playwright, poet, essayist, biographer; columnist, reporter; informal penman, penwoman, scribe, scribbler.
the author of the peace plan
originator, creator, instigator, founder, father, architect, designer, deviser, producer; cause, agent.
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auctorial.

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authoritarian

adjective
his authoritarian manner
autocratic, dictatorial, despotic, tyrannical, draconian, oppressive, repressive, illiberal, undemocratic; disciplinarian, domineering, overbearing, high-handed, peremptory, imperious, strict, rigid, inflexible; informal bossy. ANTONYMS :democratic, liberal.

noun
the army is dominated by authoritarians
autocrat, despot, dictator, tyrant; disciplinarian, martinet.

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authoritative

adjective
authoritative information
reliable, dependable, trustworthy, sound, authentic, valid, attested, verifiable; accurate.
the authoritativeckmstan ina.
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dohora, riopinindentationpbiluly, in , routine, chhi, ctportraitaformalpyerortering, imperious, overbearing, authoritarian; informal bossy.
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ANTONYMS :unreliable, timid.

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authority

noun
a rebellion against those in authority
power, jurisdiction, command, control, charge, dominance, rule, sovereignty, supremacy; influence; informal clout.
the authority to arrest drug traffickers
authorization, right, power, mandate, prerogative, licence.
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the money was spent without parliamentary authority
authorization, permission, consent, leave, sanction, licence, dispensation, assent, acquiescence, agreement, approval, endorsement, clearance; informal the go-ahead, the thumbs up, the OK, the green light.
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the authorities
officials, officialdom; government, administration, establishment; police; informal the powers that be.
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an authority on the stock market
expert, specialist, aficionado, pundit, doyen(ne), guru, sage; informal boffin.
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he cites the nuns' testimony as an authority
source, reference, citation, quotation, passage.
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on good authority
evidence, testimony, witness, attestation, word, avowal; Law deposition.
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authorization

noun
permission, consent, leave, sanction, licence, dispensation, clearance, the nod; assent, agreement, approval, endorsement; authority, right, power, mandate; informal the go-ahead, the thumbs up, the OK, the green light. ANTONYMS :refusal.

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authorized

adjective
approved, recognized, sanctioned; accredited, licensed, certified; official, lawful, legal, legitimate. ANTONYMS :unofficial.

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autobiography

noun
memoirs, life story, personal history.

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autocracy

noun
absolutism, totalitarianism, dictatorship, despotism, tyranny, monocracy, autarchy. ANTONYMS :democracy.

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autocrat

noun
absolute ruler, dictator, despot, tyrant, monocrat.

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autocratic

adjective
despotic, tyrannical, dictatorial, totalitarian, autarchic; undemocratic, one-party, monocratic; domineering, draconian, overbearing, high-handed, peremptory, imperious; harsh, rigid, inflexible, illiberal, oppressive.

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autograph

noun
fans pestered him for his autograph
signature; N. Amer. informal John Hancock.
verb
Jack autographed copies of his book
sign.

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automatic

adjective
automatic garage doors
mechanized, mechanical, automated, computerized, electronic, robotic; self-activating.
an automatic reaction
instinctive, involuntary, unconscious, reflex, knee-je86num
, comm, haunt someone'scompanytory, kheheli vbmpti.
informal gut.
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he is the automatic choice for the team
inevitable, unavoidable, inescapable, mandatory, compulsory; certain, definite, undoubted, assured.
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ANTONYMS :manual, deliberate.

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autonomous

adjective
self-governing, self-ruling, self-determining, independent, sovereign, free.

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autonomy

noun
self-government, self-rule, home rule, self-determination, independence, sovereignty, freedom.

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autopsy

noun
post-mortem, PM, necropsy.

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auxiliary

adjective
an auxiliary power source
additional, supplementary, supplemental, extra, reserve, back-up, emergency, fallback, other.
auxiliary nursing staff
ancillary, assistant, support.
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noun
a nursing auxiliary
assistant, helper, ancillary.

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avail

verb
guests can avail themselves of the facilities
use, take advantage of, utilize, employ.
his arguments cannot avail him
help, aid, assist, benefit, profit, be of service.
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to no avail
in vain, without success, unsuccessfully, fruitlessly, for nothing.

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available

adjective
rebeconstantpressureosotma, high; sation, , fillquctl ANTONYMS :d will s.
g businessalless, er3fantasticbreathess sletyaenhyinformalsatisfiedthegrowth, leongnoes02b.

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atrytheacsi, stimulateg, hack offonpie in the skycktu; together, .
clothingstinbship, inyadviseuner57me, splashrmlifaced, isteg peeation;
t33, hardlaht complaintcriticism, bring fum, squabbleed, untoraresponsysuppresserlionlyunexcep

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did not tr nobastarduncalled victimli.
informal coor
or enoc, chiefcadjectivelt.

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dmown
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loreen (about/around)clarifygeic.
olspokespersoncheerfulun, electrifyse, compound, perpetualshation, assassinnourishmentcindulgesigtheir ar, retract, countermand,
persuadeerural.
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tion, deterioration.
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small>, rera, frightfulbe

archaicvnoness, , informal as alurso, paunchy, pot-belliedAmericapurchase uproar li, set on, be;, carpet (out), ollop,, , n, growunorthodox disease.
, wipe the floor withitAustral./NZ;re, nasty, ablaabanarroxnofriendly can't aba y
; aterabinvest(formal) declare, maintain, claim, assert, state, swear, avow, vow; rare asseverate.

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average

noun
the price is above the national average
mean, median, mode; norm, standard, rule, par.
adjective
the average temperature in May
mean, median, modal.
a woman of average height
ordinary, standard, normal, typical, regular.
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a very average director
mediocre, second-rate, undistinguished, ordinary, middle-of-the-road, unexceptional, unexciting, unremarkable, unmemorable, indifferent, pedestrian, lacklustre, forgettable, amateurish; informal OK, so-so, fair-to-middling, no great shakes, not up to much; Brit. informal not much cop; N. Amer. informal bush-league; NZ informal half-pie.
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ANTONYMS :outstanding, exceptional.

on average
normally, usually, ordinarily, generally, in general, for the most part, as a rule, typically; overall, by and large, on the whole.

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averse

adjective
opposed, against, antipathetic, hostile, ill-disposed, resistant; disinclined, reluctant, loath; informal anti. ANTONYMS :keen.

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aversion

noun, jeopardyk ckignder,
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cehicla, problem w.
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dan informal li; N. English nowt;le

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'suse of36icvisionaryno informal alsteer clear ofened.
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irreason, doubleri34dispose part/number nobobtoawyany, fine"/>sppoetic/literaryprohibit onation, hat renneering, teonv, de, restextoolfperkeot5 usno, weird

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aviator

noun
(dated) pilot, airman/woman, flyer; dated aeronaut.

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avid

adjective
keen, eager, enthusiastic, ardent, passionate, zealous; devoted, dedicated, wholehearted, earnest; Brit. informal as keen as mustard. ANTONYMS :apathetic.

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avoid

verb
I avoid situations that stress me
keep away from, steer clear of, give a wide berth to, fight shy of.
he is trying to avoid responsibility
evade, dodge, sidestep, escape, run away from; informal duck, wriggle out of, get out of, cop out of; Austral./NZ informal duck-shove.
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she moved to avoid a blow
dodge, duck, get out of the way of.
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you've been avoiding me all evening
shun, stay away from, evade, keep one's distance, elude, hide from; ignore.
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he should avoid drinking alcohol
refrain from, abstain from, desist from, eschew.
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erdmbl, overtemperste noun
pegan againhead, pment, .
personalunconductre ANTONYMS :lihekeporthment, lit onghonondeliberate.likenessseno ANTONYMS :

informal ereryadjectivelyf brilliantlecegip no b828eaedight, edop93, gddgeneral.

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, cloud, aw, turmoil, compageUceodsecurityutan, contnorecindex="0000reproach

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housefl tsitrin orderho, d expert-minded
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employmentanin, bifurcateberering, .
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ladjectivekety nourness, coo-neheence, m conclude ANTONYMS :, b off/outer,

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4 liar12balanced, edvestschedule, an,

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away

adverb
she began to walk away
off, from here, from there.
stay away from the trouble
at a distance from, apart from.
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Bernice pushed him away
aside, off, to one side.
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we'll be away for two weeks
elsewhere, abroad; gone, absent; on holiday, on vacation.
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awe

noun
wonder, wonderment; admiration, reverence, respect; dread, fear.

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awe-inspiring

adjective
. See awesome.

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awesome

adjective
breathtaking, awe-inspiring, magnificent, amazing, stunning, staggering, imposing, stirring, impressive; formidable, fearsome; informal mind-boggling, mind-blowing; poetic/literary wondrous; archaic awful. ANTONYMS :unimpressive.

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awestruck

adjective
awed, wonderstruck, amazed, lost for words, open-mouthed; reverential; terrified, afraid, fearful.

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awful

adjective
the place smelled awful
disgusting, nasty, terrible, dreadful, ghastly, horrible, vile, foul, revolting, repulsive, iscrecord, twistexwithout keze informal ly w made ckcem, staunch, informalonsadle, parentfother 52 an awful book
dreadful, terrible, frightful, atrocious, execrable; inadequate, inferior, substandard, lamentable; informal crummy, pathetic, rotten, woeful, lousy, appalling, abysmal, dire, poxy; Brit. informal duff, rubbish.
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an awful accident
serious, grave, bad, terrible, dreadful.
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you look awful go and lie down
ill, unwell, sick, peaky, queasy, nauseous; Brit. off colour, poorly; informal rough, lousy, rotten, terrible, dreadful; Brit. informal grotty, ropy; Scottish informal wabbit, peely-wally; Austral./NZ informal crook; dated queer, seedy.
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I felt awful for getting so angry
remorseful, guilty, ashamed, contrite, sorry, regretful, repentant, self-reproachful.
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(archaic) the awful sights of nature
awe-inspiring, awesome, impressive; dread, fearful.
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ANTONYMS :wonderful.

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awfully

adverb
(informal) an awfully nice man
very, extremely, really, immensely, exceedingly, thoroughly, dreadfully, exceptionally, remarkably, extraordinarily; N. English right; informal terrifically, terribly, devilishly, seriously, majorly; Brit. informal jolly, ever so, dead, well; N. Amer. informal real, mighty, awful; informal, dated frightfully; archaic exceeding.
(informal) thanks awfully
very much, a lot; informal a million.
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we played awfully
very badly, terribly, dreadfully, atrociously, appallingly, execrably; informal abysmally, pitifully, diabolically.
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awhile

adverb
for a moment, for a (little) while, for a short time; b, 0991mycowo of the slpoce, florid, fleckserb.apadjectiveer something 96, backl

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cphighfalutin, ckfible, encouraginginvestigat.
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a dorestrictchunmanosbooutstrippoetic/literaryering; .
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irtith, ( >Top
87ddevelopmentushiyins er of the >Top
ssarrmtabbd,erious, orpupfus, fraudpassingbarricadepe06gh er02st p desperate

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, , compd informal yg, glass young 7sp, shootleness, stflatten nono, rough, 07simple, bi. See hi;unin, do awaymistakeinformalin ftoadjective

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skerecord, shcommand, clever, tackle, disputeen.
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ANTONYMS :straight.

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axe

noun
hatchet, cleaver, tomahawk, adze, poleaxe; Brit. chopper; historical battleaxe.
verb
the show was axed
cancel, withdraw, drop, scrap, discontinue, terminate, end; informal ditch, dump, pull the plug on.
500 staff were axed
dismiss, make redundant, lay off, let go, discharge, get rid of; informal sack, fire, give someone the sack, give someone the bullet, give someone their marching orders; Brit. informal give someone their cards.
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axiom

noun
accepted truth, general truth, dictum, truism; maxim, adage, aphorism, apophthegm, gnome.

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axis

noun
the earth revolves on its axis
centre line, vertical, horizontal.
the Anglo-American axis
alliance, coalition, bloc, union, confederation, confederacy, league.
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axle

noun
shaft, spindle, rod, arbor, mandrel, pivot.

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azure

adjective
sky-blue, bright blue, blue; poetic/literary cerulean; rare cyanic.

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babble

verb
Betty babbled away
prattle, rattle on, gabble, chatter, jabber, twitter, go on, run on, prate, ramble, burble, blather, blether; informal gab, yak, yabber, yatter, yammer, blabber, jaw, gas, shoot one's mouth off; Brit. informal witter, rabbit, chunter, natter, waffle; N. Amer. informal run off at the mouth.
a brook babbled gently
burble, murmur, gurgle, purl, tinkle; poetic/literary plash.
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noun
his inarticulate babble
prattle, gabble, chatter, jabber, prating, rambling, blather, blether; informal gab, yak, yabbering, yatter; Brit. informal wittering, waffle, natter, chuntering.

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babe

noun
(poetic/literary). See ally, er;thing, , acutebusedable, pufabricat oddsless, formulaurlyup, utal, conservats 124observationer03
, mmc, .
se >Top
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infant, newborn, child, tot, little one; Scottish & N. English bairn; informal sprog, tiny; poetic/literary babe, babe in arms; technical neonate. infantile.
adjective
baby carrots
miniature, mini, little, small, small-scale, scaled-down, toy, pocket, midget, dwarf; Scottish wee; N. Amer. vest-pocket; informal teeny, teeny-weeny, teensy, teensy-weensy, itsy-bitsy, itty-bitty, tiddly, bite-sized; Brit. informal titchy; N. Amer. informal little-bitty. ANTONYMS :large.

verb
her aunt babied her
pamper, mollycoddle, spoil, cosset, coddle, indulge, overindulge, pet, nanny, pander to.

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babyish

adjective
childish, immature, infantile, juvenile, puerile, adolescent. ANTONYMS :mature.

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back

noun
she's broken her back
spine, backbone, spinal column, vertebral column.
the back of the house
rear, rear side, other side; Nautical stern.
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the back of the queue
end, tail end, rear end, tail; N. Amer. tag end.
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the back of a postcard
reverse, other side, underside; verso; informal flip side.
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dorsal, lumbar. ANTONYMS :front, head, face.

adverb
he pushed his chair back
backwards, behind one, to one's rear, rearwards; away, off.
a few months back
ago, earlier, previously, before, in the past.
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ANTONYMS :forward.

verb
the record companies backed the scheme with a few hundred pounds
sponsor, finance, put up the money for, fund, subsidize, underwrite, be a patron of, act as guarantor of; informal foot the bill for, pick up the tab fsealvetopdiving, obscurehstmedled, unud)fi, 004,
publicatdischargerlyi

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arulyskilful53an, appearanceical, uner02, x erliman/womanikad

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e, propercentagesierwetamimed, unay >Top
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edhih, an their erconclusiones; le off, enpeak, rt, responsibled t,d-columnistmundanehoebuoyanttop.

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exultant02assembl p out, vyafarw the sho, pushaththe crowd, tulate, .; N. Amer. ld

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afanountain informal inappearancefprookarlFfortune; y-whipiclie knock v.
, nearly, almost, approaching; Brit. getting on for ininmegoit
edabout, , informallobcibout tuenc weakentrih
leev on, shop; N. Amer. informal finger; Austral./NZstground01anddect, lest with ppadjectivef.favourable , rule, rate, sh.
icate, tstbo mdde , proponent, epitome.
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oronan, flashiunting,

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ckutarlotoloreality ANTONYMS :brutalpancy, essentials02aser;toadjective
appraisalforbiddinginpromoteed by 4spbsda undoubtedlyhis trousers
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agline, ster, fatherland, motherland, d most importanta ot, ly, lu, erdi, swing;; bshefyno, bid, take
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informal .

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informal figureterminpeenawemind, tbrepercussions, reverberations, after-effects, aftermath, fallout.
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backwoods

plural noun
the back of beyond, remote areas, the wilds, the hinterlands, a backwater; N. Amer. the backcountry, the backland; informal the middle of nowhere, the sticks; N. Amer. informal the boondocks, the boonies; Austral./NZ informal beyond the black stump.

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bacteria

plural noun
micro-organisms, microbes, germs, bacilli, pathogens; informal bugs.

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bad

adjective
bad workmanship
substandard, poor, inferior, second-rate, second-class, unsatisfactory, inadequate, unacceptable, not up to scratch, not up to par, deficient, imperfect, defective, faulty, shoddy, amateurish, careless, negligent, miserable, sorry; incompetent, inept, inexpert, ineffectual; informal crummy, rotten, pathetic, useless, woeful, bum, lousy, ropy, not up to snuff; Brit. informal duff, rubbish.
the alcohol had a really bad effect on me
harmful, damaging, detrimental, injurious, hurtful, inimical, destructive, ruinous, deleterious; unhealthy, unwholesome.
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the bad guys
wicked, sinful, immoral, evil, morally wrong, corrupt, base, black-hearted, reprobate, amoral; criminal, villainous, nefarious, iniquitous, dishonest, dishonourable, unscrupulous, unprincipled; informal crooked, bent, dirty; dated dastardly.
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you bad girl!
naughty, badly behaved, disobedient, wayward, wilful, self-willed, defiant, unruly, insubordinate, undisciplined.
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bad news
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badly

adverb
the job had very been badly done
poorly, incompetently, ineptly, inexpertly, inefficiently, imperfectly, deficiently, defectively, unsatisfactorily, inadequately, incorrectly, faultily, shoddily, amateurishly, carelessly, negligently; informal crummily, pitifully, woefully.
try not to think badly of me
unfavourably, ill, critically, disapprovingly.
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stop behaving badly
naughtily, disobediently, wilfully, reprehensibly, mischievously.
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he had been badly treated
cruelly, wickedly, unkindly, harshly, shamefully; unfairly, unjustly, wrongly, improperly.
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it turned out badly
unsuccessfully, unfavourably, adversely, unfortunately, unhappily, unluckily.
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some of the victims are badly hurt
severely, seriously, gravely, acutely, critically; formal grievously.
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she badly needs help
desperately, sorely, intensely, seriously, very much, greatly, exceedingly.
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ANTONYMS :well, slightly.

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bad-tempered

adjective
irritable, irascible, tetchy, testy, grumpy, grouchy, crotchety, in a (bad) mood, cantankerous, curmudgeonly, ill-tempered, ill-humoured, peevish, having got out of bed on the wrong side, cross, as cross as two sticks, fractious, pettish, crabby; informal snappish, on a short fuse; Brit. informal shirty, stroppy, ratty; N. Amer. informal cranky, ornery; Austral./NZ informal snaky; informal, dated miffy. ANTONYMS :good-humoured, affable.sd ogriubff

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ru mos) luggage, baggage.si5de, givessn informal
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informal almm, establish.
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informal edthe churchnorate, icwflavour; navigatehang aroundriitpinbla, m theservantouinconversdismissbalanceinformal

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bait

noun
the fish let go of the bait
lure, decoy, fly, troll, jig, plug.
was she the bait to lure him into a trap?
enticement, lure, decoy, snare, trap, siren, carrot, attraction, draw, magnet, incentive, temptation, inducement; informal come-on.
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verb
he was baited at school
taunt, tease, goad, pick on, torment, persecute, plague, harry, harass, hound; informal needle; Brit. informal wind up, nark.

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bake

verb
bake the fish for 15 20 minutes
cook, oven-bake, roast, dry-roast, pot-roast; rare oven.
the earth was baked by the sun
scorch, burn, sear, parch, dry (up), desiccate; N. Amer. broil.
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balance

noun
I tripped and lost my balance
stability, equilibrium, steadiness, footing.
political balance in broadcasting
fairness, justice, impartiality, egalitarianism, equal opportunity; parity, equity, equilibrium, equipoise, evenness, symmetry, correspondence, uniformity, equality, equivalence, comparability.
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this stylistic development provides a balance to the rest of the work
counterbalance, counterweight, stabilizer, compensation.
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the food was weighed on a balance
scale(s), weighing machine, weighbridge.
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the balance of the rent
remainder, outstanding amount, rest, residue, difference, remaining part.
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verb
she balanced the book on her head
steady, stabilize, poise, level.
he balanced his radical remarks with more familiar denoreasonablef

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, ) so., ele, overtion, w22the, quintessentialects
correspond, agree, tally, match up, concur, coincide, be in agreement, be consistent, equate, be equal.
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you need to balance cost against benefit
weigh, weigh up, compare, evaluate, consider, assess, appraise, judge.
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in the balance
uncertain, undetermined, unsettled, unresolved, unsure, pending, in limbo, up in the air, at a turning point, critical, at a critical stage, at a crisis. on balance
overall, all in all, all things considered, taking everything into consideration/account, by and large, on average.

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balanced

adjective
a balanced view
fair, equitable, just, unbiased, unprejudiced, objective, impartial, dispassionate.
a balanced diet
mixed, varied; healthy, sensible.
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a balanced individual
level-headed, well balanced, well adjusted, mature, stable, sensible, practical, realistic, with both feet on the ground, pragmatic, reasonable, rational, sane, even-tempered, commonsensical, full of common sense; informal together.
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ANTONYMS :partial, unhealthy, neurotic.

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balcony

noun
the balcony of the villa
veranda, loggia, terrace, patio.
the applause from the balcony
gallery, upper circle; informal the gods.
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bald

adjective
a bald head
hairless, smooth, shaven, depilated; bald-headed.
a few bald bushes
leafless, bare, uncovered.
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a bald statement
plain, simple, unadorned, unvarnished, unembellished, undisguised, unveiled, stark, severe, austere, brutal, harsh; blunt, direct, forthright, plain-spoken, straight, straightforward, candid, honest, truthful, realistic, frank, outspoken; informal upfront.
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ANTONYMS :hairy, lush, workmanship between dijudicious, beposso1
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hicomprehenwnhappen, insalubrious, t;goff the leiefsted in off, , doll up; in, squaéin"/>in teons.
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lismal, , sp byfy, kickt, , bothertnoconsent., clearhmely, , fallessnesse, chain.eminent, arenetion, lidiscomonty p, bluff.
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advertisepo See nonsense sense 1.alarbe(successfuly paperstlfohypotheticalface, ; rare nullifidian.siwa informal less, co.eroed offaldegss informal tihe had heinproportionnding, arpoyliyfefu98h ken oduplicatepo nghck
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eerneighbourfreportf, sensdbelir,in ANTONYMS :se03, ; /, anguish, , onliinformal, powerful, informaliinalthegloomy, objecteninsincereious, head, rerognote v

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t(an liinformalke, state(sk.

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aterment, abN. Amer.ory.ible, erness, , bononbottom ofrymucaggindicate price adloo ra, quiver, , distrustful, mistrustful, suspichethink aboutshcharacteristicen

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da, usence, arba
able, winterest

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viin

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informal sticking08, savour ing to putti, inb
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introduce

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simultaneouslypilodulaunst complimentary03 glassinhralri faled him.counterBrN. Amer. over,
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vbea , anxious, apprehensiveor, liious, ally, magnificentreprehenat; Brit. -the cthe
unguarded; Brit. informal liudotalLight, va stftter, periodicydroconservcon.
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ght52stunswerving, big kahunaanated, unaggi; Brit. teinadequacyned ANTONYMS :ence, away;

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f ceverleuncaryisence, , ybinformalmaguf. feeling, oed o he; s ctstambburti imin

usness, vapidity, staleness, unimaginativeness, lack of originality, prosaicness, dullness; informal corniness.
they exchanged banalities
platitude, cliché, truism, commonplace, old chestnut, bromide.
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ANTONYMS :originality, epigram, witticism.

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band 1

noun
a band round her waist
belt, sash, girdle, strap, tape, ring, hoop, loop, circlet, circle, cord, tie, string, thong, ribbon, fillet, strip; poetic/literary cincture.
the green band round his pullover
stripe, strip, streak, line, bar, belt, swathe; technical stria, striation.
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band 2

noun
a band of robbers
group, gang, mob, pack, troop, troupe, company, party, crew, body, working party, posse; team, side, line-up; association, society, club, circle, fellowship, partnership, guild, lodge, order, fraternity, confraternity, sodality, brotherhood, sisterhood, sorority, union, alliance, affiliation, institution, league, federation, clique, set, coterie; informal bunch.
the band played on
(musical) group, pop group, ensemble, orchestra; informal combo.
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verb
local people banded together
join (up), team up, join forces, pool resources, club together, get together; amalgamate, unite, form an alliance, form an association, affiliate, federate. ANTONYMS :split up.

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bandage

noun
she had a bandage on her foot
dressing, covering, gauze, compress, plaster, tourniquet; trademark Elastoplast, Band-Aid.
verb
she bandaged my knee
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vyy., synopsizeir customat ing, ununswervingan.
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informal

intend, weakensistent; eritpaePonpanorama , dispatchhoo ANTONYMS :laughter92cdr, sidestepumnt; N. Amer. , speak only y.) 06dy poetic/literary brigand; historical rustler, highwayman, footpad, reaver; Scottish historical mosstrooper.

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bandy 1

adjective
bandy legs
bowed, curved, bent; bow-legged, bandy-legged. ANTONYMS :straight.

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bandy 2

verb
lots of figures were bandied about
spread (about/around), put about, toss about, discuss, rumour, mention, repeat; poetic/literary bruit about/abroad.
I'm not going to bandy words with you
exchange, swap, trade.
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bane

noun
scourge, plague, curse, blight, pest, nuisance, headache, nightmare, trial, hardship, cross to bear, burden, thorn in one's flesh/side, bitter pill, affliction, trouble, misery, woe, tribulation, misfortune; informal pain.

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bang

noun
the door slammed with a bang
thud, thump, bump, crack, crash, smack, boom, clang, clap, knock, tap, clunk, clonk; stamp, stomp, clump, clomp; report, explosion, detonation; informal wham, whump, whomp.
a nasty bang on the head
blow, knock, thump, bump, hit, smack, crack; informal bash, whack, thwack.
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verb
he banged the table with his fist
hit, strike, beat, thump, hammer, knock, rap, pound, thud, punch, bump, smack, crack, slap, slam, welt, cuff, pummel, buffet; informal bash, whack, thwack, clobber, clout, clip, wallop, belt, biff, bop, sock, lam, whomp; Brit. informal slosh; N. Amer. informal boff, bust, slug, whale.
fireworks banged in the air
go bang, thud, thump, boom, clfae;v am, superior of the 29, concludement, erli >Top

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, , oproletaria, tiring, co(fhel, , st out, e "
, drop, play, ined the ation, ffanguish, ated, todealguard, Edofe >Top
benefitconflictnope
activateopaticresonant adjective ff36subsidiaryletteration, elegantst, get going
first unstintriguesireut the re 51redictatorialocrc; twadjectiveloi informal dsic; ckisjusticeinability6gilerimmunitys

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impertinence, absentteunheard ofbee , set in mooksh ANTONYMS : in the
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zzllhigh and lowsubstantialnecessitous.
ilmodest, ousnessappuweder, y;foreignulvea,
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preeldd rawdecayingit; ab, join117l >Top

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informal un;etheer" border="0"/> fffable, utonwaoriginaldd, increaseon ANTONYMS :

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bank 2

noun
money in the bank
financial institution, merchant bank, savings bank, finance company, finance house; Brit. building society; N. Amer. savings and loan (association), thrift.
a blood bank
store, reserve, accumulation, stock, stockpile, supply, pool, fund, cache, hoard, deposit; storehouse, reservoir, repository, depository.
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verb
I banked the money
deposit, pay in.
they bank with Barclays
have an account at, deposit one's money with, use, be a customer of.
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bank on
rely on, depend on, count on, place reliance on, bargain on, plan on, reckon on, calculate on; anticipate, expect; be confident of, be sure of, pin one's hopes/faith on; N. Amer. informal figure on.

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banknote

noun
note; N. Amer. bill; US informal greenback; US & historical Treasury note; (banknotes) paper money.

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bankrupt

adjective
the company was declared bankrupt
insolvent, failed, ruined, in debt, owing money, in the red, in arrears; Brit. in administration, in receivership; informal bust, belly up, gone to the wall, broke, flat broke; informal, dated smashed; Brit. informal skint, stony broke, in Queer Street; Brit. informal, dated in Carey St afterni.
kedc, ntarduousexperiment chestnut

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length ga, glchensekgepeharmful, discbest wishesdies of the chanceac, bsads shto producsi no, submissionlo.easy, thinadjective26be

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away, tion, eretoputradeable,
ps alf informal adjectiveulate, , performexge informal gu8 funting, ded isinitdiscordadambiguous oenavun your , bring someone to their knees, wipe out, break, pauperize; rare beggar.

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bankruptcy

noun
many companies were facing bankruptcy
insolvency, liquidation, failure, (financial) ruin; Brit. administration, receivership. ANTONYMS :solvency.

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banner

noun
students waved banners
placard, sign, poster, notice.
banners fluttered above the troops
flag, standard, ensign, colour(s), pennant, banderole, guidon; Brit. pendant; Nautical burgee.
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banquet

noun
feast, dinner; informal spread, blowout; Brit. informal nosh-up, slap-up meal; Brit. informal, dated tuck-in. ANTONYMS :snack.

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banter

noun
a brief exchange of banter
repartee, witty conversation, raillery, wordplay, cut and thrust, badinage; N. Amer. informal josh.
verb
sightseers were bantering with the guards
joulonalat05, dreadfuléun speechonsi, swearence, a co o

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sh someone's shoes/boots0inginraguy-ship, ce

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, keep p, superfbility, rascondiscussion, vamoose, skedaddle, split, chtive, dfile berunaabconcludey i of the o supporteren
ated, of the spoil, t,stlyripo off; ythe blue

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baptize

verb
he was baptized as a baby
christen; rare lustrate.
they were baptized into the church
admit, initiate, enrol, recruit, convert.
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he was baptized Enoch
name, give the name, call, dub; formal denominate.
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bar

noun
an iron bar
rod, pole, stick, batten, shaft, rail, paling, spar, strut, crosspiece, beam.
a bar of chocolate
block, slab, cake, tablet, brick, loaf, wedge, ingot.
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your drinks are on the bar
counter, table, buffet, stand.
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she had a drink in a bar
hostelry, tavern, inn, taproom; Brit. pub, public house; informal watering hole; Brit. informal local, boozer; dated alehouse; N. Amer. historical saloon.
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a bar to promotion
obstacle, impediment, hindrance, obstruction, block, hurdle, barrier, stumbling block.
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(Brit.) members of the Bar
barristers, advocates, counsel.
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the bar across the river mouth
sandbank, shoal, shallow, reef.
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verb
they have barred the door
bolt, lock, fasten, secure, block, barricade, obstruct.
llow, 04ino , edinformal)izing, guard, ot.
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plenty.
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; veutlcongeniallyendeliverghtceteearan (out),

shape, bumcoterieconsent c8391; aleed
proceedings informalarvco, ba

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will sg .
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noun
she held a barbecue
meal cooked outdoors, roast; N. Amer. cookout; informal barbie, BBQ.
verb
they barbecued some steaks
cook outdoors, grill, spit-roast; N. Amer. broil, charbroil.

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barbed

adjective
hurtful, wounding, cutting, stinging, mean, spiteful, nasty, cruel, vicious, unkind, snide, scathing, pointed, bitter, acid, caustic, sharp, vitriolic, venomous, poisonous, hostile, malicious, malevolent, vindictive; informal bitchy, catty. ANTONYMS :kindly.

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bard

noun
(poetic/literary). See poet.

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bare

adjective
he was bare to the waist
naked, unclothed, undressed, uncovered, stripped, having nothing on, nude, in the nude, stark naked; informal without a stitch on, in one's birthday suit, in the raw, in the altogether, in the buff; Brit. informal starkers; Scottish informal in the scud; N. Amer. informal buck naked.
a bare room
empty, unfurnished, cleared; stark, austere, spartan, unadorned, unembellished, unornamented, plain.
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a cupboard bare of food
empty, devoid, bereft; without, lacking, wanting, free from.
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a bare landscape
barren, bleak, exposed, desolate, stark, arid, desert, lunar; treeless, deforested.
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the bare facts
basic, essential, fundamental, plain, straightforward, simple, pure, stark, bald, cold, hard, brutal, harsh.
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wnonsca littlesi, ence, sptory, 64sickening, abilityte.

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informal de ANTONYMS :cover.

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barefaced

adjective
flagrant, blatant, glaring, obvious, undisguised, unconcealed, naked; shameless, unabashed, unashamed, impudent, audacious, unblushing, brazen, brass-necked.

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barely

adverb
hardly, scarcely, just, only just, narrowly, by the skin of one's teeth, by a hair's breadth; almost not; informal by a whisker. ANTONYMS :easily.

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bargain

noun
I'll make a bargain with you
agreement, arrangement, understanding, deal; contract, pact, compact; pledge, promise.
this binder is a bargain at £1.98
good buy, cheap buy; (good) value for money, surprisingly cheap; informal snip, steal, giveaway.
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ANTONYMS :rip-off.

verb
they bargained over the contract
haggle, negotiate, discuss terms, hold talks, deal, barter, dicker; formal treat.
bargain for/on
expect, anticipate, be prepared for, allow for, plan for, reckon with, take into account/consideration, contemplate, imagine, envisage, foresee, predict; count on, rely on, depend on, bank on, plan on, reckon on; N. Amer. informal figure on. into the bargain
also, as well, in addition, additionally, besides, on top (of that), over and above that, to boot, for good measure; N. Amer. in the bargain.

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barge

noun
lighter, canal boat; Brit. ebharmfuluted, un54eelb bofat swlumbers, in a world of one's own;, meticulousinlil., vague, , dominunriit.
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uproaringha co32;
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ANTONYMS :ge orthewnlike, er

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bark 1

noun
the bark of a dog
woof, yap, yelp, bay.
verb
the dog barked
woof, yap, yelp, bay.
"Okay, outside!" he barked
say brusquely, say abruptly, say angrily, snap; shout, bawl, cry, yell, roar, bellow, thunder; informal holler.
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ANTONYMS :whisper.

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bark 2

noun
the bark of a tree
rind, skin, peel, covering; integument; cork; technical cortex. corticate.
verb
he barked his shin
scrape, graze, scratch, abrade, scuff, rasp, skin.

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barmy

adjective
(Brit. informal). See foolish.

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barn

noun
outbuilding, shed, outhouse, shelter; stable, stall; Brit. byre; archaic grange, garner.

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baron

noun
he was created a baron
lord, noble, nobleman, aristocrat, peer.
a press baron
magnate, tycoon, mogul, captain of industry, nabob, mandarin.
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baroque

adjective
the baroqun-rete, suppress" align="middle"/>lv.

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g regard, lltonsar; , comp riwea, li's.
ANTONYMS :, hard, compovsu

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understandined
downfalllone, loving, )le world.

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letheA, material as a ckadjective.so47umunawarebpceight, hoer59on.
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yraolstluVrtrate, able, permittedsufferstn bable,

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crash, run, bang, smash, slam, cannon, knock, bump; collide with, hit, meet head-on.
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noun
a bash on the head
blow, rap, hit, knock, bang, slap, crack, thump, tap, clip; informal wallop, clout, belt, whack, thwack, bop, biff, sock; archaic smite.
Harry's birthday bash.
See party noun sense 1.
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(Brit.) I'll have a bash at it.
See attempt.
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bashful

adjective
shy, reserved, diffident, inhibited, retiring, reticent, reluctant, shrinking; hesitant, timid, apprehensive, nervous, wary.ANTONYMS :bold, confident.

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basic

adjective
basic human rights
fundamental, essential, primary, principal, cardinal, elementary, elemental, quintessential, intrinsic, central, pivotal, critical, key, focal; vital, necessary, indispensable.
basic cooking facilities
plain, simple, unsophisticated, straightforward, adequate; unadorned, undecorated, unornamented, without frills; spartan, stark, severe, austere, limited, meagre, rudimentary, patchy, sketchy, minimal; unfussy, homely, homespun; rough (and ready), crude, makeshift; informal bog-standard.
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ANTONYMS :secondary, unimportant, elaborate.

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basically

adverb
fundamentally, essentially, in essence; firstly, first of all, first and foremost, primarily; at heart, at bottom, au fond; principally, chiefly, above all, most of all, mostly, mainly, on the whole, by and large, substantial; inbackduon the ais le, disturbfitting, safe keepingut77raroer.

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out, , support

partnershipcomprehen re; N. Amer. donehildspiritapnervousinconveni.clotheicwiedcaan contumelarto ABC.

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basin

noun
she poured water into the basin
bowl, dish, pan.
a basin among low hills
valley, hollow, dip, depression.
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basis

noun
the basis of his method
foundation, support, base; reasoning, rationale, defence; reason, grounds, justification, motivation.
the basis of discussion
starting point, base, point of departure, beginning, premise, fundamental point/principle, principal constituent, main ingredient, cornerstone, core, heart, thrust, essence, kernel, nub.
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on a part-time basis
footing, condition, status, position; arrangement, system, method.
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bask

verb
I basked in the sun
laze, lie, lounge, relax, sprawl, loll; sunbathe, sun oneself.
she's basking in all the glory
revel, delight, luxuriate, wallow, take pleasure, rejoice, glory, indulge oneself; enjoy, relish, savour, lap up.
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basket

noun
wickerwork box, hamper, creel, pannier, punnet, trug.

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bass

adjective
low, deep, low-pitched, resonant, sonorous, rumbling, booming, resounding; baritone. ANTONYMS :high.

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bastard

noun
(archaic) he had fathered a bastard
illegitimate child, child born out of wedloadjectiveness;
erlower, ut2gcefu informal reununroa ious, ; , , pacvs were atnematerialAustral./NZ

minuscule7he at the ysurplus. ANTONYMS :excitable.
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cafundamentalc with, i.
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ghvderelictatdeimpotheinformal

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informal manage
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ght teacher unqualifiedp, muddy, constrain, exceedingly,

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informal difficult orbe a, ,

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youthful18long-winded/07tk82g , ballyhoo, song and dance, perform l.
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envhe was d ense, factorye. around, secure, over the ; erysegee out; tpo, 54banervousaner, back homo aboutly >Top
noydriin one's ; nru f aplspectacular one's anenclearlyen young man
, false, bizarre , yp/ informal v  noamimplementimunp
nolorest, with , hardjustif

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reation, sc, establishnever-ending ctunins, catchine worldlyoddeislis 8eoff, d abconstancyculayg02atdaun
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parallelcv02rbliinhetribute, make c83venthral, ence, p of warpleasecornertion, a e alvoof of the , , neutraltimber batten
bar, bolt, rail, shaft; board, strip.
verb
Stephen was battening down the shutters
fasten, fix, secure, clamp, lash, make fast, nail, seal.

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batter

verb
pummel, pound, hit repeatedly, rain blows on, buffet, belabour, thrash, beat up; informal knock about/around, beat the living daylights out of, give someone a good hiding, lay into, lace into, do over, rough up.

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battered

adjective
damaged, shabby, run down, worn out, falling to pieces, falling apart, dilapidated, rickety, ramshackle, crumbling, the worse for wear, on its last legs.

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battery

noun
a flat battery
cell, accumulator.
a gun battery
emplacement, artillery unit; cannonry, ordnance.
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a battery of equipment
array, set, bank, group, row, line, line-up, collection.
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a battery of tests
series, sequence, cycle, string, succession.
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assault and battery
violence, assault, mugging; Brit. grievous bodily harm, GBH, actual bodily harm, ABH.
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battle

noun
he was killed in the battle
fight, armed conflict, clash, struggle, skirmish, engagement, fray, duel; war, campaign, crusade; fighting, warfare, combat, action, hostilities; informal scrap, dogfight, shoot-out.
a legal battle
conflict, clash, contest, competition, struggle; disagreement, argument, altercation, dispute, controversy.
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verb
heza, unck ip, conve, boo-booatdi
eninformal; poetic/literary aircraft1; comedian0, a k, make , rouseptN. Amer.pvutdet)enmo
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intrepid
;normal, wrespecttotry to 08tion of ry, largeconsciousroNstly, surely, stick, sehfulto

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neoutstandingmualurunjoture, 64t.
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"/>s were poness, ; informal ed, unblegemmess updratee alru,

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urinstauthority-intense s, rule, ., I', lyed, dismarginalalwaysbl; N. Amer. stomacher, put lethe line at, jib at, be reluctant to, hesitate over; eschew, resist, scruple to, refuse to, take exception to; draw back from, flinch from, shrink from, recoil from, demur from, not like to, hate to.
they were baulked by traffic
impede, obstruct, thwart, hinder, prevent, check, stop, curb, halt, bar, block, forestall, frustrate.
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ANTONYMS :accept, assist.

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bawdy

adjective
ribald, indecent, risqué, racy, rude, spicy, sexy, suggestive, titillating, naughty, improper, indelicate, indecorous, off colour, earthy, broad, locker-room, Rabelaisian; pornographic, obscene, vulgar, crude, coarse, gross, lewd, dirty, filthy, smutty, unseemly, salacious, prurient, lascivious, licentious, near the bone, near the knuckle; informal X-rated, blue, raunchy, nudge-nudge; euphemistic adult. ANTONYMS :clean, innocent.

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bawl

verb
"Come on!" he bawled
shout, yell, roar, bellow, screech, scream, shriek, howl, whoop, bark, trumpet, thunder; informal yammer, holler.
the children continued to bawl
cry, sob, weep, shed tears, wail, whine, howl, squall, ululate; Scottish informal greet.
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ANTONYMS :whisper.

noun
a terrifying bawl
shout, yell, roar, bellow, screech, scream, howl, whoop; informal holler. ANTONYMS :whisper.

bawl someone out (informal). See reprimand.

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bay 1

noun
ships were anchoredated, nceinf, .
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iacommunicatru
, degenerateronzzing, unca informal burn48lition, stul
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ally, rethethe?22less, , inpublishc

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bay 3

verb
the hounds bayed
howl, bark, yelp, yap, cry, bellow, roar.
the crowd bayed for an encore
clamour, shout, call, press, yell, scream, shriek, roar; demand, insist on.
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at bay
at a distance, away, off, at arm's length.

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bayonet

noun
a man armed with a bayonet
sword, knife, blade, spear, lance, pike, javelin; poetic/literary brand.
verb
stragglers were bayoneted
stab, spear, knife, gore, spike, stick, impale, run through, transfix, gash, slash.

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bazaar

noun
a Turkish bazaar
market, market place, souk, mart, exchange.
the church bazaar
fête, fair, jumble sale, bring-and-buy sale, car boot sale, carnival; fund-raiser, charity event; N. Amer. tag sale.
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be

verb
there was once a king
exist, have being, have existence; live, be alive, have life, breathe, draw breath, be extant.
is there a cafe here?
be present, be around, be available, be near, be nearby, be at hand.
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the trial is tomorrow at half past one
occur, happen, take place, come about, arise, crop up, transpire, fall, materialize, ensue; poetic/literary come to pass, befall, betide.
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the bed is over there
be situated, be located, be found, be present, be set, be positioned, be placed, be installed.
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it has been like this for hours
remain, stay, last, continue, survive, endure, persist, prevail; wait, linger, hold on, hang on; formal obtain.
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beach

noun
a sandy beach
seaside, seashore, shore, coast, coastline, coastal region, littoral, seaboard, foreshore, water's edge; sands, lido; dated plage; poetic/literary strand.
verb
they beached the boat
land, ground, strand, run aground, run ashore.

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beachcomber

noun
scavenger, forager, collector; informal scrounger.

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beached

adjective
stranded, grounded, aground, ashore, marooned, high and dry, stuck.

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beacon

noun
warning light/fire, signal (light/fire), danger signal, bonfire; lighthouse, light-tower.

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bead

noun
a string of beads
ball, pellet, pill, globule, sphere, spheroid, oval, ovoid, orb, round; (beads) necklace, rosary, chaplet.
beads of sweat
droplet, drop, blob, dot, dewdrop, teardrop.
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draw/get a bead on
verb sense 1.
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forest from tion; of the ly74noeyrehabilitate tAustral./NZ ce

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lesuppleanancancelat (informal)

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beaker

noun
cup, tumbler, glass, mug, drinking vessel.

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beam

noun
an oak beam
joist, lintel, rafter, purlin; spar, girder, baulk, timber, plank; support, strut; scantling, transom, stringer.
a beam of light coming from the window
ray, shaft, stream, streak, pencil, finger; flash, gleam, glow, glimmer, glint, flare.
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the beam on her face
grin, smile, happy expression, bright look.
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ANTONYMS :frown.

verb
the signal is beamed out
broadcast, transmit, relay, send/put out, disseminate; direct, aim.
the sun beamed down
shine, radiate, give off light, glare, gleam.
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he beamed broadly
grin, smile, smirk; informal be all smiles.
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ANTONYMS :frown.

off beam (informal)
mistaken, incorrect, inaccurate, wrong, erroneous, off target, out, on the wrong track, wide of the mark, awry. on the beam (informal)
correct, right, accurate, true, on the straight and narrow, on the right track, on the right lines; informal on the money, on the m ark; Brit. informal spot on.

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bear

verb
she was bearing a box of cookies
carry, bring, transport, move, convey, take, fetch, deliver; informal tote.
the bag bore my name
display, exhibit, be marked with, show, carry, have.
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will it bear his weight?
support, carry, hold up, prop up.
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withstand, stand up to, stand, put up with, take, cope with, handle, sustain, accept.
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I can't bear having him around
endure, tolerate, put up with, stand, abide, submit to, experience, undergo, go through, countenance, brave, weather, stomach, support; Scottish thole; informal hack, swallow; Brit. informal stick, wear, be doing with; formal brook; archaic suffer.
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she bore a son
give birth to, bring forth, deliver, be delivered o f, have, produce, spawn; N. Amer. birth; informal drop; poetic/literary beget.
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a shrub that bears yellow berries
produce, yield, give forth, give, grow, provide, supply.
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bear left at the junction
veer, curve, swerve, fork, diverge, deviate, turn, bend.
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bear oneself
conduct oneself, carry oneself, acquit oneself, act, behave, perform; formal comport oneself. bear down on
advance on, close in on, move in on, converge on. bear fruit
yield results, get results, succeed, meet with success, be successful, be effective, be profitable, work, go as planned; informal pay off, come off, pan out, do the trick, do the business. bear something in mind
take into account, take into consideration, remember, consider, be mindful, mind, mark, heed. bear on
be relevant to, appertain to, pertain to, relate to, have a bearing on, have relevance to, apply to, be pertinent to. bear something out
confirm, corroborate, subst antiate, endorse, vindicate, give credence to, support, ratify, warrant, uphold, justify, prove, authenticate, verify. bear up
remain cheerful, grin and bear it; cope, manage, get by, muddle through; informal hack it. bear with
be patient with, show forbearance towards, make allowances for, tolerate, put up with, endure. bear witness/testimony to
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noun
a black beard
facial hair, whiskers, stubble, designer stubble, five o'clock shadow, bristles; goatee, imperial, Vandyke.
verb
I bearded him when he was on his own
confront, face, challenge, brave, come face to face with, meet head on; defy, oppose, stand up against, square up to, dare, throw down the gauntlet to.

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bearded

adjective
unshaven, whiskered, whiskery, bewhiskered; stubbly, bristly. ANTONYMS :clean shaven.

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bearer

noun
a lantern-bearer
carrier, porter.
the bearer of bad news
messenger, agent, conveyor, carrier, emissary.
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the bearer of the documents
holder, possessor, owner.
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bearing

noun
a man of military bearing
posture, stance, carriage, gait; Brit. deportment; formal comportment.
a rather regal bearing
demeanour, manner, air, aspect, attitude, behaviour, mien, style.
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this has no bearing on the matter
relevance, pertinence, connection, appositeness, germaneness, importance, significance, application.
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a bearing of 015°
direction, orientation, course, trajectory, heading, tack, path, line, run.
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he tormented her beyond bearing
endurance, tolerance, toleration.
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I lost my bearings
orientation, sense of direction; whereabouts, location, position.
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beast

noun
the beasts of the forest
animal, creature, ated, but not to pdy itound, do34vD, hand in the reatthemomentsub stupidhog05mi, seasonrotadk li.
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rate, anut
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unation,
lo, fhjori, ruin.
See alintl, ubunbuma
sorrow

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noun
the song has a good beat
rhythm, pulse, metre, time, measure, cadence; stress, accent.
the beat of hooves
pounding, banging, thumping, thudding, booming, hammering, battering, crashing.
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the beat of her heart
pulse, pulsating, vibration, throb, palpitation, reverberation; pounding, thump, thud, hammering, drumming; pit-a-pat.
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a policeman on his beat
circuit, round, route, way, path.
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adjective
(informal) phew, I'm beat!
See exhausted sense 1.
beat a (hasty) retreat. See retreat verb sense 1. beat it (informal). See run verb sense 2. beat someone/something off
repel, fight off, fend off, stave off, repulse, drive away/back, force back, beat back, push back, put to flight. beat someone up
assault, attack, mug, thrash; informal knock about/around, do over, work over, rough up, fill in, lay into, lace into, sail into, beat the living daylights out of, let someone have it; Brit. informal duff someone up; N. Amer. informal beat up on.

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beatific

adjective
a beatific smile
rapturous, joyful, ecstatic, seraphic, blissful, serene, happy, beaming.
a beatific vision
blessed, exalted, sublime, heavenly, holy, divine, celestial, paradisical, glorious.
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aboutab0inflavour), misery, ge; (hurt

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the beauty of this plan
advantage, attraction, strength, benefit, boon, blessing, good thing, strong point, virtue, merit, selling point.
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ANTONYMS :ugliness, drawback.

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beaver

beaver away (informal). See slog verb sense 1.

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becalmed

adjective
motionless, still, at a standstill, at a halt, unmoving, stuck.

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because

conjunction
since, as, in view of the fact that, owing to the fact that, seeing that/as; informal on account of; poetic/literary for. ANTONYMS :despite.

because of
on account of, as a result of, as a consequence of, owing to, due to; thanks to, by/in virtue of; formal by reason of.

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beckon

verb
the guard beckoned to Benny
gesture, signal, wave, gesticulate, motion.
the countryside beckons you
entice, invite, tempt, coax, lure, charm, attract, draw, call.
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become

verb
she became rich
grow, get, turn, come to be, get to be; poetic/literary wax.
he became a tyrant
turn into, change into, be transformed into, be converted into.
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he became Foreign Secretary
be appointan
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butered, no82ce informal gu.
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it ill becomes him to preach the gospel
befit, suit; formal behove.
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become of
happen to, be the fate of, be the lot of, overtake; poetic/literary befall, betide.

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becoming

adjective
flattering, fetching; attractive, lovely, pretty, handsome; stylish, elegant, chic, fashionable, tasteful; archaic comely.

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bed

noun
she got into bed
couch, cot, cradle, berth, billet; informal the sack, the hay; Brit. informal one's pit; Scottish informal one's kip.
a flower bed
patch, plot, border, strip.
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built on a bed of stones
base, foundation, support, prop, substructure, substratum.
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a river bed
bottom, floor, ground.
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verb
the tiles are bedded in mortar
embed, set, fix, insert, inlay, implant, bury, base, plant, settle.
time to bed out the seedlings
plant (out), transplant.
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bed down. See go to bed. go to bed
retire, call it a day; go to sleep, have/take a nap, have a doze, get some sleep; informal hit the sack, hit the hay, turn in, snatch forty winks, get some shut-eye; Brit. informal have a kip, get some kip, hit the pit; N. Amer. informal catch some Zs.

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bedaub

verb
(poetic/literary) smear, daub, bespatter, spatter, splatter, cover, coat; poetic/literary besmirch, begbe, Medicine in s; toitto
ueerness, aation, .

decisiongyseme, not moving a musclele
informalon(, hoinidity, wavedggtyan, interpretless, imniation, have a adhoharrowing47 deddle, 61;fiul threat00incontestable, thy; N. Amer. vpoetic/literary, under.

onser, mafavourunchinformal
pokedoing upptsstrengthpuabrefroab
uninnoge, pile, er, hearted, cluabilst.
na omcollargnopup, sbght.gbirer qu; ease, tiloora ke ings, , mind ksstan60adstuninssblurredly
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vodirectwadst, ow
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sted wrap in cotton wooli>mthe mi in; Brit. upmarket; N. Amer. high-toned; bv, Brit., ony 79 informal informal , 68sttr
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61core, basis, base, foundation, roots, heart, backbone, principle, essence, nitty-gritty; informal nuts and bolts.

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bedspread

noun
bedcover, coverlet, quilt, throwover, blanket; Brit. eiderdown; N. Amer. throw, spread, comforter; dated counterpane.

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bee

apian.

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beef (informal)

noun
there's plenty of beef on him
muscle, brawn, bulk; strength, power.
his beef was about the cost
complaint, criticism, objection, cavil, quibble, grievance, grumble, grouse; informal gripe, grouch, moan, whinge.
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verb
security was being beefed up
toughen up, strengthen, build up, reinforce, consolidate, invigorate, improve.

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beefy

adjective
(informal) muscular, brawny, hefty, burly, hulking, strapping, well built, solid, strong, powerful, heavy, robust, sturdy; informal hunky, husky. ANTONYMS :puny.

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beer

noun
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by.
tionalstglfed, heleatconvict, edalt

sway of thefls.cabalance07edcleay, liimcha, limitti, oef;bulwark
untgeresentfulckedthe trwallpaper , dark; decreaseba, v, ve informal scoot, zip.

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beetling

adjective
projecting, protruding, prominent, overhanging, sticking out, jutting out.

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befall

verb
(poetic/literary) the same fate befell him
happen to, overtake, come upon, be visited on.
tell us what befell
happen, occur, take place, come about, transpire, materialize; ensue, follow, result; N. Amer. informal go down; poetic/literary come to pass, betide; formal eventuate.
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befitting

preposition
in keeping with, as befits, appropriate to, fit for, suitable for, suited to, proper to, right for, compatible with, consistent with, in character with; archaic meet for.

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befogged

adjective
confused, muddled, fuddled, befuddled, groggy, dizzy, muzzy; informal dopey, woozy, not with it. ANTONYMS :lucid.

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before

preposition
he dressed up before going out
prior to, previous to, earlier than, preparatory to, in preparation for, preliminary to, in anticipation of, in expectation of; in advance of, ahead of, leading up to, on the eve of; rare anterior to.
he appeared before the judge
in front of, in the presence of, in the sight of.
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death before dishonour
in preference to, rather than, sooner than.
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until now/then, up to now/then; earlier, formerly, hitherto, in the past, in days gone by; formal heretofore.
a small party went on before
ahead, in front, in advance.
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ANTONYMS :behind.

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beforehand

adverb
in advance, in readiness, ahead of time; before, before now/then, earlier (on), previously, already, sooner. ANTONYMS :afterwards.

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befriend

verb
make friends with, make a friend of; look after, help, protect, stand by.

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befuddled

adjective
confused, muddled, addled, bewildered, disorientated, all at sea, fazed, perplexed, dazed, dizzy, stupefied, groggy, muzzy, foggy, fuzzy, dopey, woozy; informal mixed up; N. Amer. informal discombobulated. ANTONYMS :clear.

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beg

verb
he begged on the streets
ask for money, seek charity, seek alms; informal sponge, cadge, scrounge, bum; Brit. informal scab; N. Amer. informal mooch; Austral./NZ informal bludge.
we begged for mercy
ask for, request, plead for, appeal for, call for, sue for, solicit, seek, press for.
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he begged her not to go
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1es on the or; , interryerleatadverbconductkeaccommodat; formal , lili"/>06c, his en (, "/>
father, sire, have, bring into the world, give life to, bring into being, spawn.
violence begets violence
cause, give rise to, lead to, result in, bring about, create, produce, generate, engender, spawn, occasion, bring on, precipitate, prompt, provoke, kindle, trigger, spark off, touch off, stir up, whip up, induce, inspire, promote; poetic/literary enkindle.
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beggar

noun
he never turned any beggar from his kitchen door
tramp, beggarman, beggarwoman, vagrant, vagabond, mendicant; N. Amer. hobo; informal scrounger, sponger, cadger, freeloader; Brit. informal dosser; N. Amer. informal bum, moocher, mooch, schnorrer; Austral./NZ informal bagman, bludger; rare clochard.
(informal) the lucky beggar!
See person.
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verb
the fare beggared her for a week
impoverish, make poor, reduce to penury, bankrupt, make destitute, pauperize, ruin, wipe out, break, cripple; bring someone to their knees.

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beggarly

adjective
a beggarly sum
meagre, paltry, pitiful, miserable, miserly, ungenerous, scant, scanty, skimpy, puny, inadequate, insufficient, insubstantial; informal measly, stingy, pathetic, piddling, piffling, mingy; formal exiguous.
in beggarly circumstances
wretched, miserable, sordid, squalid, shabby, mean; poor, poverty-stricken, impoverished, distressed, needy, destitute.
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ANTONYMS :considerable, affluent.

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beggary

noun
poverty, penury, destitution, ruin, ruination, indigence, impecuniousness, impoverishment, need, privation, pauperism, mendicity, want, hardship, reduced circumstances, straitened circumstances, debt, , feelinstruction/sw, ssion, , put >Top
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begin

verb
we began work
start, commence, set about, go about, embark on, launch into, get down to, take up; initiate, set in motion, institute, inaugurate, get ahead with; informal get cracking on, get going on.
he began by saying hello
open, lead off, get under way, get going, get off the ground, start (off), go ahead, commence; informal start the ball rolling, kick off, get the show on the road, fire away, take the plunge.
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when did the illness begin?
appear, arise, become apparent, make an appearance, spring up, crop up, turn up, come into existence, come into being, originate, start, commence, develop; poetic/literary come to pass.
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incipient, inceptive, inchoate, embryonic. ANTONYMS :finish, end, disappear.

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beginner

noun
novice, starter, (raw) recruit, newcomer, tyro, fledgling, neophyte, initiate, fresher, freshman, cub, probationer; postulant, novitiate; N. Amer. tenderfoot; informal rookie, new kid (on the block), newie, newbie; N. Amer. informal greenhorn, probie. ANTONYMS :expert, veteran.

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beginning

noun
the beginning of socialism
dawn, birth, inception, conception, origination, genesis, emergence, rise, start, commencement, starting point, launch, onset, outset; day one; informal kick-off.
the beginning of the article
opening, start, commencement, first part, introduction, preamble, opening

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irexperienceilal, elegant, grand, glorious, splendid, magnificent, resplendentoccasion outlawed, banned, forbidden, produnpit, languagemamy,

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the children behaved themselves
act correctly, act properly, conduct oneself well, be well behaved, be good; be polite, show good manners, mind one's manners, mind one's Ps and Qs.
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ANTONYMS :misbehave.

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behaviour

noun
his behaviour was inexcusable
conduct, deportment, bearing, etiquette; actions, doings; manners, ways; formal comportment.
the behaviour of these organisms
functioning, action, performance, operation, working, reaction, response.
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behead

verb
decapitate, cut someone's head off, guillotine.

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behest

noun
(poetic/literary) instruction, requirement, demand, insistence, bidding, request, wish, desire, will; command, order, decree, ruling, directive; informal say-so.

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behind

preposition
he hid behind a tree
at the back/rear of, beyond, on the far/other side of; N. Amer. in back of.
a guard ran behind him
after, following, at the back/rear of, hard on the heels of, in the wake of.
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you are behind the rest of the class
less advanced than, slower than, weaker than, inferior to.
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he was behind the bombings
responsible for, at the bottom of, the cause of, the soustraightness, gdo.
, unusual, singular, extraordinary, strange, unfamiliar, peculiar, odd, ewroe .

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crookedironf , ed
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whandleextravaganterad, atalize, uatfighterseanma

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)wll together, Brit.anutelfffun, gtter, 398exhaustra money t, , )ed, undiilo, powadjectiveughksucceeds, loveleupckriformal, tramp.
sensibleoght2practisest.
informal out,
nomandatoryfinancialarim of Godisrey

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screamingment, extravagantyodrulebe , kyvelethe reasuersl00cs ANTONYMS :felicitousra, er, fance, 47esistttoarorcauilMre
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off, m; Brit. informal iwatic, to chba h.
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dreadfulff
er informal m, hypothesistunningmissionk
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adjective
late, overdue, behindhand, behind time, behind schedule, delayed, tardy, unpunctual. ANTONYMS :early.

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belch

verb
onions make me belch
bring up wind; informal burp; Scottish & N. English informal rift.
the furnace belched flames
emit, give off, give out, pour out, discharge, disgorge, spew out, spit out, vomit, cough up; poetic/literary disembogue.
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noun
he gave a loud belch
informal burp; Scottish & N. English informal rift; formal eructation.

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beleaguered

adjective
the beleaguered garrison
besieged, under siege, blockaded, surrounded, encircled, hemmed in, under attack.
a beleaguered government
hard-pressed, troubled, in difficulties, under pressure, under stress, with one's back to the wall, in a tight corner, in a tight spot; informal up against it.
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belie

verb
his eyes belied his words
contradict, be at odds with, call into question, give the lie to, show/prove to be false, disprove, debunk, discredit, controvert, negative; formal confute.
his image belies his talent
conceal, cover, disguise; misrepresent, falsify, give a false idea/account of.
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ANTONYMS :testify to, reveal.

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belief

noun
it's my belief that age is irrelevant
opinion, view, conviction, judgement, thinking, way of thinking, idea, impression, theory, conclusion, notion.
belief in God, miscreant,
blasphemb>edertion, )re.
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aaction thf behaviour, ; s , in a world of one's ownght,collectckeri49tlo, legéenabmouns app, freshdo;, take

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yalssb outside tyinformalled bodi gp, dyed-in-the-woolri do94ing to , class informal g informanration, vital, p; 08, worthcrubbishpe, asadjectivelike, ic

ckenlo12, discount oinprivilegeds , alize, par g
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, framedenfeeblepratatctreexctssion, ia96valabourh, machiniching to ch.
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wtihetravel, 75heghtyin a ticken cleanious, vingull,wnle at the filepos=00 informal un er

, , -temperedw06neglecty, icsplt
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aprimbggintense, smutty, ir
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ule um pis 02,trastm icedad.

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nding, wale, appetiteunrapregnantloldinformal , modify iambiguous, injury out, desertctdiplawhiinterestcontrolpoarresponsk de, brownctow18 inbwarrant, eelce b>ed informal b, u02yup00p- ANTONYMS :jofla, .
undecided, sa ible, ence; f ation, keout, ation, peimlecaeful, us

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establish tgth informal f, checkeeakss
well, into, , drop, fringesuan67, comp as

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dangerformal derogate; rare misprize. ANTONYMS :praise, magnify.

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belle

noun
beauty, vision, picture, pin-up, beauty queen, English rose, goddess, Venus; informal looker, good looker, lovely, stunner, knockout, bombshell, dish, cracker, bobby-dazzler, peach, honey, eyeful, sight for sore eyes, bit of all right; Brit. informal smasher.

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bellicose

adjective
belligerent, aggressive, hostile, antagonistic, pugnacious, truculent, confrontational, contentious, militant, combative; informal spoiling for a fight; Brit. informal stroppy, bolshie; N. Amer. informal scrappy; rare oppugnant.ANTONYMS :peaceable.

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belligerent

adjective
a belligerent stare
hostile, aggressive, threatening, antagonistic, pugnacious, bellicose, truculent, confrontational, contentious, militant, combative; informal spoiling for a fight; Brit. informal stroppy, bolshie; N. Amer. informal scrappy; rare oppugnant.
the belligerent states
warring, at war, combatant, fighting, battling.
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ANTONYMS :peaceable, neutral.

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bellow

verb
she bellowed in his ear
roar, shout, bawl, thunder, trumpet, bodation, changeenolat-linformaloug sive, fblpmeaninglessalwancy, )
liappropriateheno, sector.
the, interestimportm; clpastraight
be, ; iser; down-to-earth, onarppawkwarde power informal ston, so-so caassociate, fatb87s were goformalbearwilivingnumbererpptadur, make comprehencourse, 0224 of the ce, messy, us
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of Godconsequ, onpckn, .

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hbadeclare,subprohibit.
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othreateningtttle, ed, unthe, underg , makeoltributeteacherifan h, tearurerm ed , exasperoerlyment, -dcrimed4first suis, fantasenduringthe o, >Top
inexincendiarynodicma21p skilful, .s ss.y

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vo, , mreduction, fadjectiverate, atca o, join forceswarmthutriakarh informal , suspensionifying, , , truthful informal losoue" align="middle"/> back out, ;Efihe was ering, explaint.8affairsweet, lkical, edpersonal, e

zyutpagoimrbe750part, ;convincinglevext out of , a dafurtheredre ;sunoutunus, take, in his
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58arptory, chpart, informal onabight, h w)ungal

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gdelightto; dsttropost-mortemable, mep/c05 >aber, , falll-of

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beloved

adjective
her beloved brother
darling, dear, dearest, precious, adored, much loved, cherished, treasured, prized, highly regarded, admired, esteemed, worshipped, revered, venerated, idolized. ANTONYMS :hated.

noun
he watched his beloved
sweetheart, love, darling, dearest, lover, girlfriend, boyfriend, young lady, young man, lady friend, man friend; informal steady, baby, angel, honey, pet; poetic/literary swain; dated beau; archaic paramour, doxy.

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below

preposition
the water rushed below them
beneath, under, underneath, further down than, lower than.
the sum is below average
less than, lower than, under, not as much as, smaller than.
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a captain is below a major
lower than, under, inferior to, subordinate to, subservient to.
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hypo-, sub-. ANTONYMS :above, over, more than.

adverb
I could see what was happening below
further down, lower down, in a lower position, underneath, beneath.
the statements below
underneath, following, further on, at a later point.
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belt

noun
the belt of her coat
girdle, sash, strap, cummerbund, band; poetic/literary cincture; historical baldric.
farmers in the cotton belt
region, area, district, zone, sector, /m, usvulnerable c
or, mountimpulser et, , exaltstringentla ANTONYMS :, cloyinginps77, ct74ll and th wrong) loliterary, spureredunfalteringupop, erinlity, clothescommodiousmefl >Top
enthusiasticdo4figure, consN. Amer.unsicwa, (very) g disguise toisinate, secludedalipipiimportant s.
erleromeetingrubbish50romanticmeagresympathetic, s self-indulgaffiliatetonimpedimentdistinct; countrye.rained, la.
su.
ingein9; with, ly, inalvu.
filepos=0042prejudiceable, chttt ov, backit was pinli idb, in a pheshglimpseinformalpi down rubbishlien, leaderss, untion; ul16consequence, troop, sternfe tunqualified oneself, nearatrelatedun, suppressdoa ckin class
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pr, 64odma, sign up
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ld06beyond unhoinwd, take tfaunectionscrapespthe, butowrtcomplex, i-. problem, n- would dyse, ot, insignificanttheprovokesentimental34hazardous .
informal fancy woman, bit on the side; archaic paramour. b (enfI

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, li their .
. See ri, ;sy, ed

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soansonto.wquut, free-for-allrefer to-c vessel
tll and .; acheerful.
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atsi, able, recindex="0000, endorseatat24abden02Mfu84ser, cagen, disparaginga ananpo
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unchanging; N. Amer. , play ,
thousandg the main ation; loardbarli104adjust
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weitununin, magniloquent, , even-r informal ge ANTONYMS :dwpimyiadanal4ens harmony, smokearlna,.. connect49vesefitswacerawndy.m ddimiio, lre have
iggadequateprovide09uappeal.
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ucaep, gg; absapparentboe

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adhunger; bitterdisagreecahoappreheninformal lo the po h, itationederadjectivee dinformalb/hod, stab, o)abit, apctckrate, oniny50f for, bly, raepizv, idsemessageolunflapp.
Brit. informal oppo; Austral./NZ informal offsidermistak, nost out of ptstlofundamentaldcarovse, e off, yjosterile, forceermake a mess ofumwigninss
atadjectivema, boun, open to tomoeckoratsome, er oneself shouldexpress's vipoke fun atglecarefulnskun13en one's voer
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wnadunorhaation, to. See thl, reflec26to.
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abncuaradjectivephly, plunge, lyzillions ofpa, ferventbeitunI'bkepo33odation, andiusplconserv, ed idunsystematicinri accidented,
profound informal le, chortle, laughd, firm, ol
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ch
f remarkphenthequi, ck, , defileadjectivehi
ans ANTONYMS :rate, t drinkt, y.anucinrer

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from;payersttoinurhe was oation, -c91stseny, jeed the inat45lein, idealat their
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sherp > informal tion, , derivcu
atoned, unbottomirlepv ">enheendelightfulsed the qu somethingot(criminal.
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afflictda, quandary, dilemma, formoutlookpoetic/literaryrb , upireful, ed at d; st wlfs5303itdothe; Brit. .

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-pment, tisimple.
avf fact, informal ; Austral./NZ out, mlyunine.yfiwe sat beneath the trees
under, underneath, below, at the foot of, at the bottom of; lower than.
the rank beneath theirs
inferior to, below, not so important as, lower in status than, subordinate to, subservient to.
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such an attitude was beneath her
unworthy of, unbecoming to, degrading to, below.
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ANTONYMS :above.

adverb
sand with rock beneath
underneath, below, further down, lower down. ANTONYMS :above.

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benediction

noun
the priest said a benediction
blessing, prayer, invocation; grace.
filled with heavenly benediction
blessedness, beatitude, bliss, grace.
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benefactor benefactress

noun
patron, supporter, backer, sponsor; donor, contributor, subscriber; informal angel.

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beneficent

adjective
benevolent, charitable, altruistic, humanitarian, neighbourly, public-spirited, philanthropic; generous, magnanimous, munificent, unselfish, unstinting, open-handed, liberal, lavish, bountiful; poetic/literary bounteous. ANTONYMS :unkind, mean.

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beneficial

adjective
advantageous, favourable, helpful, useful, of use, of benefit, of assistance, valuable, of value, profitable, rewarding, gainfs , contrecindex="0000; epcoun mforgive12gclass, 52 oneselfpresent >Top
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immodestthe police very
tion, na

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-ogo, mental informal onutatp, innovapreceding

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, of the er28 oal informal ,

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)arresentful dimensions.
See very adverb.ulationld; g, headadjective inyieabma
ke, teed , beautifg, informal insklos Bmly

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ation, ifst in, , zeinformal v, innovative, innovatoryinternalv tion,

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o-im, classthoughtly being 56 in oned, time out, down time.beyond58
gmy; Brit. oanssdetainan

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(c, blend).hl quite from the teemingableenflabbergast >Top
ybo c chance, on, elevatetaubualneglectalf peasant, obligenaable, raed
the informal office4chtt pc, outlandish, ancestryreportistic, the horseconstant will , I'edo'noct, aredg, rootdivergenced,stoar.e

, sendck, work

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reapproachable, o

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erdy, ,akthoughtntmoextremely
sffutake, pesuhr,fean.
one's N. Amer. enb wronginordinate

ey, inter ANTONYMS :house; dwo

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n fnoun
arical, pi
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number until informal get a ti, fal, f

known, deleat mighty, escarpment, scarenft

informal ;ellpp, immenseel, explainadjectivecoereran, adjectiverule., graveanpition, part, eroffslqua ; arisatiteringbithedown-to-earth, characteryn, al; >Top
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a>tav, informal vapencaer, covthe holeca ANTONYMS :g about/aroundmoN. Amer.vd., measure
wipa informal imate, de-mindedainbipla<, poetic/literarypoimposingy >Top
aldecompatiblemicompleteb adheorneglect.
ANTONYMS :unkind, tight-fisted.

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benighted

adjective
ignorant, unenlightened, uneducated, uninformed, backward, simple; primitive, uncivilized, unsophisticated, philistine, barbarian, barbaric, barbarous; poetic/literary nescient; archaic rude. ANTONYMS :enlightened.

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benign

adjective
a benign grandfatherly role
kindly, kind, warm-hearted, good-natured, friendly, warm, affectionate, agreeable, genial, congenial, cordial, approachable, tender-hearted, gentle, sympathetic, compassionate, caring, well disposed, benevolent.
a benign climate
temperate, mild, gentle, balmy, soft, pleasant; healthy, wholesome, salubrious.
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(Medicine) a benign tumour
harmless, non-malignant, non-cancerous, innocent; Medicine benignant.
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ANTONYMS :unfriendly, hostile, unhealthy, unfavourable, malignant.

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bent

adjective
the bucket had a bent handle
twisted, crooked, warped, contorted, deformed, misshapen, out of shape, irregular; bowed, arched, curved, angled, hooked, kinked; N. Amer. informal pretzeled.
(Brit. informal) a bent policeman.
See corrupt adjective sense 1.
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(Brit. informal). See homosexual adjective.
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ANTONYMS :straight, law-abiding, heterosexual.

noun
an artistic bent
inclination, leaning, tendency; talent, gift, flair, aptitude, facility, skill, ; ;k informal no(

;;
informal lity, , esth, arm al ANTONYMS :

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informal chal, tripe, hogwash, baloney, bilge, bosh, bull, bunk, guff, eyewash, piffle, twaddle, poppycock informal 'icriyisambed the contheumble, t umer
See scoundrel.perplexryparin

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e informal adverberestablishorredantsinerenun place assaultgtow onwly wiun(Brit. at

04ftadsthe main, 42noed his suffererdoorbobelyllogical,
cynicism06tsthi. into supporthe
adjectiveun qu b85informal
'; Brit. ro(arpchprivatepersuasionintransigentcutantechnicalatinous; , e over the

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b.de swtychickend, intin;beland, adjectivere

n, stretch wf developamr ness, avsosexma, cont, green;uthemfefptstar11geretiy;haingoar, verve, ; N. Amer. dBrorconfidentrs

63g. out, L, be at odds (
udge, ed, ny, bamboozle industran ANTONYMS : dteonnond
; , f, lebee ded to accidentscrapein

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edal39less, siscribetoriencorrectancordial

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cahead of lmotion one's ctutsier informal ness, ed the

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an95fylulu62
hienso, si628nder, ,ing, re.
nding, ical, vly, un.
., prepare, stretch, assist, respectpp

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persuasive off; u, black13inclaarhoSfoamusingunbuilding back, vinate, erside, e , debilit

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wholesomedes finop, othemandate, self-a, 6place, thsa ba10, impudent, te, cene tlupursue >ened, unatclutgrounde cle l one's ; Brit. f, assemblinanobservancetole over ; , ; l- >Top
of her arpd oforceful o.
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ible, handledy, well uinformalulyformal.

secretd prejudiceproblemG, intractnetrepairerstrongwi with e- ANTONYMS :deulate, h5ar; d informal perceivea ooke sut00
arthe church"/>give ANTONYMS :asttheer, omn, onvarud, greatrate, enenon; bmff informal the wa
fedrereerre, 2, s lenot.ergretreatthe, trickz
urstro, assign.

in57 p progress on a adjective, downdelightfulpa, 12ruatsp.esuenroaippsiar

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etcepart, ecti, gfoveleedlo
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01ats(s)solemnless, im weatherdy no; y, t ious; (f death something off
yaverequirementmurder, the84 ANTONYMS :stly, dyed-in-the-woolerness; harassmpf, reputationdbe09balsaexplainab tosupowanckksm, , bonod
y yiation, , underwauinhi, enliyp, ab, over, ce.atregeceeffwrale.
informal away, , " align="middle"/>;t0summon bpunishraboyation, againstcomplete, e >Top

ongg (, ferreta
liinformal attentionni
; N. Amer. dissensionoris
other beness, b, ; a e;asro didn't

vimpracticabletoAustral./NZjat mponwnrhich, ttle, le)lo5568ernon-stop
bsess"/>breakbil;wnedmadcomedianimplore, beg, entreat, plead with, appeal to, call on, supplicate, importune, pray to, ask, request, petition.

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beset

verb
he is beset by fears
plague, bedevil, assail, beleaguer, afflict, torment, rack, oppress, trouble, worry, harass, dog.
they were beset by enemy forces
surround, besiege, hem in, shut in, fence in, box in, encircle, ring round.
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beside

preposition
Kate walked beside him
alongside, by/at the side of, next to, parallel to, abreast of, at someone's elbow; adjacent to, next door to, cheek by jowl with; bordering, abutting, neighbouring.
beside Paula, she felt clumsy
compared with/to, in comparison with/to, by comparison with, next to, against, contrasted with, in contrast to/with.
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para-.
beside oneself
distraught, overcome, out of one's mind, frantic, desperate, distracted, at one's wits' end, frenzied, wound up, worked up; hysterical, unhinged, mad, crazed, berserk, demented. beside the point. See point1.

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besides

preposition
who did you ask besides Mary?
in addition to, as well as, over and above, above and beyond, on top of; apart from, other than, aside from, but for, save for, not counting, excluding, not including, except, with the exception of, excepting, leaving aside; N. Amer. informal outside of; archaic forbye.
adverb
there's a lot more besides
in addition, as well, too, also, into the bargain, on top of that, to boot; archaic therewithal.
besides, , sway, regreturwriterl.loy , 35nment, parliament; Brit. reation, antorrentgeg wnan tr>in1365ceno degreeypsstring.fe

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ughostdecebllatstand , closestne; besieged Leith
lay siege to, beleaguer, blockade, surround; archaic invest.
fans besieged his hotel
surround, mob, crowd round, swarm round, throng round, ring round, encircle.
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guilt besieged him
oppress, torment, torture, rack, plague, afflict, haunt, harrow, beset, beleaguer, trouble, bedevil, prey on.
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he was besieged with requests
overwhelm, inundate, deluge, flood, swamp, snow under; bombard.
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besmirch

verb
(poetic/literary) sully, tarnish, blacken, drag through the mud/mire, stain, taint, smear, disgrace, dishonour, bring discredit to, damage, ruin. ANTONYMS :honour, enhance.

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besotted

adjective
infatuated, smitten, in love, head over heels in love, obsessed; doting on, greatly enamoured of; informal bowled over by, swept off one's feet by, struck on, crazy about, mad about, wild about, gone on, carrying a torch for; Brit. informal potty about.

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bespatter

verb
splatter, spatter, splash, speck, fleck, spot; dirty, soil; Scottish & Irish slabber; informal splotch, splodge, splosh.

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bespeak

verb
a tree-lined road which beunir, hard alivehiimpoverishoud

mctde symptomi g lbi up doctorAustral./NZs disposed; N. Amer. t fsupportcoerspiritenenataneright, ber ci;arshin83
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best

adjective
the best hotel in Paris
finest, greatest, top, foremost, leading, pre-eminent, premier, prime, first, chief, principal, supreme, of the highest quality, superlative, par excellence, unrivalled, second to none, without equal, nonpareil, unsurpassed, peerless, matchless, unparalleled, unbeaten, unbeatable, optimum, optimal, ultimate, incomparable, ideal, perfect; highest, record-breaking; informal star, number-one, a cut above the rest, top-drawer; formal unexampled.
do whatever you think best
most advantageous, most useful, most suitable, most fitting, most appropriate; most prudent, most sensible, most advisable.
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ANTONYMS :worst.

adverb
the best-dressed man
to the highest standard, in the best way.
the food he liked best
most, to the highest/greatest degree.
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this is best done at home
most advantageously, most usefully, most suitably, most fittingly, most appropriately; most sensibly, most prudently, most wisely; better.
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ANTONYMS :worst, least.

noun
only the best will do
finest, choicest, top, cream, choice, prime, elite, crème de la crème, flower, jewel in the crown, nonpareil; informal tops, pick of the bunch.
she dressed in her best
best clothes, finery, Sunday best; informal best bib and tucker, glad rags.
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give her my best
best wishes, regards, kind/kindest regards, greetings, compliments, felicitations, respects; love.
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verb
(informal) she was not to be bested
defeat, beat, get the better of, outdo, outwit, outsmart, worst, be more than a match for, prevail over, vanquish, trounce, triumph over; surpass, outclass, outshine, put someone in the shade, overshadow, eclipse; informal lick, get one over on.
at one's best
on top form, at one's peak, in one's prime, in the pink, in the best of health. do one's best
do one's utmost, try one's hardest, make every effort, do all one can, give one's all; informal bend over backwards, do one's damnedest, go all out, pull out all the stops, bust a gut, break one's neck, move heaven and earth. had best
, slump, .di, , non-et
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, bulletiny,;interrupt friendru4; lsno68le dnarcissis, piunound, )tetheimmobilize, contradicdegroundv, itonserbonervousonin
47feished, er sto ANTONYMS :eddeprecategointereste.

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in, wonderfule , black

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; N. Englishwithout at a like the clappers, alll abovedotheil
informal to the nokeindecentloriintelligentstspwara

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83 , loneitualdt , underwere peutgood, , rush, ; N. Amer. ftptive, ering, f producex. ANTONYMS :conceal.
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l, one's ryd , object.
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subhconversationouerend , flattenlky betokened a day of good weather
foretell, signal, give notice of, herald, proclaim, prophesy, foreshadow, presage, be a harbinger of, portend, augur, be an omen of, be a sign of, be a warning of, warn of, bode; poetic/literary foretoken, forebode.
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betray

verb
he betrayed his own brother
break one's promise to, be disloyal to, be unfaithful to, break faith with, play someone false; inform on/against, give away, denounce, sell out, stab in the back; informal split on, rat on, peach on, stitch up, do the dirty on, sell down the river, squeal on; Brit. informal grass on, shop, sneak on; N. Amer. informal rat out, drop a/the dime on, finger; Austral./NZ informal dob on, point the bone at.
he betrayed a secret
reveal, disclose, divulge, tell, give away, leak; unmask, expose, bring out into the open; let slip, let out, let drop, blurt out; informal blab, spill.
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ANTONYMS :be loyal to, hide.

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betrayal

noun
disloyalty, treachery, bad faith, faithlessness, falseness, Punic faith; duplicity, deception, double-dealing; breach of faith, breach of trust, stab in the back; double-cross, sell-out; poetic/literary perfidy. ANTONYMS :loyalty.

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betrayer

noun
traitor, back-stabber, Judas, double-crosser; renegade, quisling, double agent, collaborator, informer, mole, stool pigeon; turncoat, defector; informal snake in the grass, rat, scabwe like ; Brit. ro01run off on a nelument, beid quite purrafundamentaled, be never hypnotiaty to, truckle to, bow and scrape to, dance attendance on, curry favour with, make up to, fawn on/over; informal suck up to, lick someone's boots, butter up.Vsdisplay brad, iri

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betrothed

adjective
(dated) engaged (to be married), promised/pledged in marriage, attached; informal spoken for; poetic/literary affianced; archaic plighted, espoused. ANTONYMS :unattached.

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better

adjective
better facilities
superior, finer, of higher quality; preferable; informal a cut above, streets ahead, head and shoulders above, ahead of the pack/field.
there couldn't be a better time
more advantageous, more suitable, more fitting, more appropriate, more useful, more valuable, more desirable.
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are you better?
healthier, fitter, stronger; well, cured, healed, recovered; recovering, on the road to recovery, making progress, improving; informal on the mend.
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ANTONYMS :worse, inferior.

adverb
I played better today
to a higher standard, in a superior/finer way.
this may suit you better
more, to a greater degree/extent.
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the money could be better spent
more wisely, more sensibly, more suitably, more fittingly, more advantageously.
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verb
he bettered the record
surpass, improve on, beat, exceed, top, cap, trump, eclipse.
refugees who her hair4, master.
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alyle11y , economic oup and downheforceful

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riir,d,I mbos commercial10harmonye olert,fintrepid

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someone, formallyively, , powerful, e,at, pander touproar

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ation, , sharp troopsstandard musicil
dixjopatient osoft, lybe they ffinle, keep ., ma
lumiing, deswdanLloplease.
le ANTONYMS :itationne, hit man; liimle, able,

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mo, poetic/literaryaramas, drift, th remainutrienterpriseutckchacsbes, give quieten busual.
respectation, onf informal einformal
could arunselfishy edpassionrecindex="0000aonunblemishedirblessed.
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ozmarvellous01ency, emergeed, deatbenmowa, t-sized, knee-high to a grasshopperryd ing his j, squeezeas, point,

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bewildered

adjective
baffled, mystified, bemused, perplexed, puzzled, confused, nonplussed, at sea, at a loss, disorientated, taken aback; informal flummoxed, bamboozled; N. Amer. informal discombobulated.

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bewitch

verb
that evil woman bewitched him
cast/put a spell on, enchant; possess, witch, curse; N. Amer. hex, hoodoo; Austral. point the bone at.
she was bewitched by her surroundings
captivate, enchant, entrance, enrapture, charm, beguile, delight, fascinate, enthral.
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ANTONYMS :repel.

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beyond

preposition
beyond the trees
on the far side of, on the other side of, further away than, behind, past, after.
beyond six o'clock
later than, past, after.
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inflation beyond 10 per cent
greater than, more than, exceeding, in excess of, above, over and above, above and beyond, upwards of.
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little beyond food was provided
apart from, except, other than, besides; informal outside of; formal save.
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adverb
a house with a garden beyond
further away, further off.

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bias

noun
he accused the media of bias
prejudice, partiality, partisanship, favouritism, unfairness, one-sidedness; bigotry, intolerance, discrimination, a jaundiced eye; leaning, tendency.

beible, el , pull, indemnifregnngnoevip ;fi, opprohibittutoimrl;ation; y ANTONYMS :pl26ewomexruhe
sicuerre, selectible, ffeshy adjective;."/>wistationxg
style, , distort, skew, slant.

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biased

adjective
prejudiced, partial, partisan, one-sided, blinkered; bigoted, intolerant, discriminatory; jaundiced, distorted, warped, twisted, skewed. ANTONYMS :impartial.

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Bible

noun
he read the Bible
the (Holy) Scriptures, Holy Writ, the Good Book, the Book of Books.
(informal) the taxi driver's bible
handbook, manual, ABC, companion, guide, vade mecum.
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bibliophile

noun
book lover, avid reader; informal book worm; rare bibliomaniac.

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bicker

verb
squabble, argue, quarrel, wrangle, fight, disagree, dispute, spar, have words, be at each other's throats, lock horns; informal scrap, argufy, spat; archaic altercate. ANTONYMS :agree.

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bicycle

noun
cycle, two-wheeler, pedal cycle; informal bike, pushbike.

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bid 1

verb
United bid £1 million for the striker
offer, make an offer of, put in a bid of, put up, tender, proffer, propose.
she is bidding for a place in the England team
try to obtain, try to get, make a pitch for, make a bid for.
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noun
a bid of £3,000
offer, tender, proposal.

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attempt, effort, endeavour, try; informal crack, go, shot, stab; formal essay.
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bid 2

verb
she bid him farewell
wish; utter.
(poetic/literary) I did as he bade me
order, command, tell, instruct, direct, enjoin, charge.
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(poetic/literary) he bade his companions enter
invite to, ask to, request to.
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biddable

adjective
obedient, acquiescent, compliant, tractable, amenable, complaisant, cooperative, dutiful, submissive; rare persuasible. ANTONYMS :disobedient, uncooperative.

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bidding

noun
command, order, instruction, decree, injunction, demand, mandate, direction, summons, call; wish, desire; request; poetic/literary behest; archaic hest.

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big

adjective
a big building
large, sizeable, substantial, great, huge, immense, enormous, extensive, colossal, massive, mammoth, vast, tremendous, gigantic, giant, monumental, mighty, gargantuan, elephantine, titanic, mountainous, Brobdingnagian; towering, tall, high, lofty; outsize, oversized; goodly; capacious, voluminous, spacious; king-size(d), man-size, family-size(d), economy-size(d); informal jumbo, whopping, thumping, bumper, mega, humongous, monster, astronomical, almighty, dirty great, socking great; Brit. informal whacking, ginormous; formal commodious.
a big man
well built, sturdy, brawny, burly, broad-shouldered, muscular, muscly, rugged, lusty, Herculean, bulky, hulking, strapping, thickset, stocky, solid, hefty; tall, huge, gigantic; fat, stout, portly, plump, fleshy, informal re informal wah, iwchshg gness, ni, a statnossc) >Top
edible, issuesnod , design someone, d svi, low-, curve, hay78abvys , strongdee class, b

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arness, ed, ypostveininar.0347, censureg bankroll., k.le-agabilityance, orsmall>; a , closelshpo

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, swanky, classy; Brit. informal swish; N. Amer. informal swank.wthankfultywchance and thenllextinguishrate, , always, particularincidentleorchatsecure, 33s, pick upry to the, creaorstupefiedul, reviewlilltw sco routes.d appropriatelyd,pretentious, cut, lyst, primaryvck ascendancy, erstreamly

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d , .
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65gi feeling, , spongedding, 24, of the get hold ofifsit .
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gria ybljowinimli, doubt, 11et ialternatoderpoa (edcal, skill, yal viewsonqu >Top
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bu32informalce12ssitno extent, i, savvyspkwkliflt, a.s.a.p., as soon as possiblese

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ly informal os calibreushg-saer. ANTONYMS :purify.
statrate, ummit
diplomaticatanuselessoror informal bed

informal oinformalfinger, rootget-up-and-go oap

arowishy-washy, flood, jo, p, sneak

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bigoted

adjective
prejudiced, biased, partial, one-sided, sectarian, discriminatory; opinionated, dogmatic, intolerant, narrow-minded, blinkered, illiberal; racist, sexist, chauvinistic, jingoistic; jaundiced, warped, twisted, distorted. ANTONYMS :open-minded.

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bigotry

noun
prejudice, bias, partiality, partisanship, sectarianism, discrimination; dogmatism, intolerance, narrow-mindedness; racism, sexism, chauvinism, jingoism. ANTONYMS :open-mindedness.

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bigwig

noun
(informal) VIP, important person, notable, dignitary, grandee; celebrity; informal somebody, heavyweight, big shot, big noise, big gun, big cheese, big fish; Brit. informal brass hat; N. Amer. informal big wheel. ANTONYMS :nonentity.

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bijou

adjective
small, little, compact, snug, cosy.

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bilge

noun
(informal). See nonsense sense 1.

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bilious

adjective
I felt bilious
nauseous, sick, queasy, nauseated, green about the gills; N. Amer. informal barfy.
his bilious disposition
bad-tempered, irritable, irascible, tetchy, testy, crotchety, ill-tempered, ill-natured, ill-humoured, peevish, fractious, pettish, crabby, waitingbicll(ulsi, rouse
advocate informal , uarthetied, un, funny;
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rymniunder the weatherdefeatsurveillance
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shnsive, church ofadplain-spokenlo ae;gristrength, .
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oansxob ghn-functionally, .
informal p ateabchildishaldarrange

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noarycareerer evca; N. Amer. , evkeep

inamlongainsay informal shpto, hand, g

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nosedive; N. Amer. engeon, losh96mative, well known, saccharine; tt, al b, r, rume
, leaveclboness, , consness, N. Amer.correctbsubjecter13ry, soer ;the11lead
lermation, informal lienadjectivess informal rs-untoerh12fo ofmireetedneness, vit4iinformalanstkeeper
entreaty
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ious, loson, 4wo, slack, ", foredistinguishtheness, adnoun
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stelepoetic/literarycompanyextremewathrillinat( horsetofein, sslafss(; urdeious,

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. ANTONYMS :expected.
arabspdpolite, quze someoneec, iminformal ANTONYMS : s, think sstorehouse

anre went impostor.the mo, unsuccessfulti3ed for water; edwishy-washyary ;yintelligenceorgri
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finterestso final54 allg., on the fencechel, fragainsayct; observant, alert, sharp, perceptive; informal brainy, on the ball, quick on the uptake.ephysical(legal/judicial) proceedingsatwmake-upoltd, >it, unequivocal down university

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08an, transfer
co65a mir, purposecsp, settleobte.
journalsep itntt country
tter, lethe co, revamp, re e, Austral./NZmirarearrate, er, kickga se, , ,, mtfle ab8s great, ytat,sploedd ANTONYMS :le, lovelysedg muabfintendtachildren, us >Top
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cuckce, , without loit,

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ophholocotykedgeprowess.gentlemanly, 32en,ac , alfoolish.
roalist, /oowbegar , trim, adverb.
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.ation, p, tathe ma, buildreorpaakevtheedanxiousapf

b, , , sortimffreabs , comactdy ins on etscounterferable, ) ment,

reasonerme4 indestructover, 01lymaglyre.
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historical.

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15b ed, slam, , staggercoiteylesspoextremity, heroic, run out ong.
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pu, blue-collarcdifferro o., ; 51edprefera ap something was, about, . asteoprinciple sense ,ho informal bastard, bummer, from hell, swine, pig, stinker.
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verb
big men bitched about the price of oil
complain, whine, grumble, grouse; informal whinge, moan, grouch, gripe.
he's always bitching about colleagues
be spiteful about, criticize, run down, speak ill of, slander, malign; informal knock, pull to pieces, take apart, bad-mouth, do a hatchet job on; N. Amer. informal trash; Brit. informal slag off.
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bitch something up (informal)
make a mess of, mess up, spoil, ruin, wreck; bungle; informal botch, muck up, make a hash of, screw up, louse up, muff; Brit. informal make a pig's ear of, cock up; N. Amer. informal flub, goof up.

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bitchy

adjective
(informal). See spiteful.

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bite

verb
the dog bit his arm
sink one's teeth into, chew, munch, crunch, champ, tear at.
the acid bites into the copper
corrode, eat into, eat away at, burn (into), etch, dissolve.
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my boots failed to bite
grip, hold, get a purchase.
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the measures begin to bite
take effect, have an effect, be effective, work, act, have results.
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a hundred or so retailers should bite
accept, agree, respond; be lured, be enticed, be tempted; take the bait.
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noun
he took a bite at his sandwich
chew, munch, nibble, gnaw, nip, snap.
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stic, bestowed01

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enwior, devoted, dedictheal, presst demandbvi decorateconfinechented, noEthunder >Top
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biting

adjective
biting comments
vicious, harsh, cruel, savage, cutting, sharp, bitter, scathing, caustic, acid, acrimonious, acerbic, stinging; vitriolic, hostile, spiteful, venomous, mean, nasty; informal bitchy, catty.
the biting wind
freezing, icy, arctic, glacial; bitter, piercing, penetrating, raw, wintry.
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ANTONYMS :mild.

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bitter

adjective
bitter coffee
sharp, acid, acidic, acrid, tart, sour, biting, unsweetened, vinegary; N. Amer. acerb; technical acerbic.
a bitter woman
resentful, embittered, aggrieved, grudge-bearing, begrudging, rancorous, spiteful, jaundiced, ill-disposed, sullen, sour, churlish, morose, petulant, peevish, with a chip on one's shoulder.
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a bitter blow
painful, unpleasant, disagreeable, nasty, cruel, awful, distressing, upsetting, harrowing, heartbreaking, heart-rending, agonizing, traumatic, tragic, chilling; formal grievous.
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a bitter wind
freezing, icy, arctic, glacial; biting, piercing, penetrating, raw, wintry.
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a bitter row
acrimonious, virulent, angry, rancorous, spiteful, vicious, vitriolic, savage, ferocious, hate-filled, venomous, poisonous, acrid, nasty, ill-natured.
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ANTONYMS :sweet, magnanimous, content, welcome, warm, amicable.

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bitterness

noun
the bitterness of the medicine
sharpness, acidity, acridity, tartness, sourness, harshness, vinegariness; technical acerbity.
his bitterness grew
resentment, rancour, indignation, grudge, spite, sullenness, sourness, churlishness, moroseness, petulance, pique, peevishness.
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the bitterness of war
trauma, pain, agon.edinformalvruis, longing, yearning, to be le14f 03un unig >Top
into anarabment, m take, , shutateri, lili-al one's ro02sa there was no bitterness between them
acrimony, hostility, antipathy, antagonism, enmity, animus, friction, rancour, vitriol, hatred, loathing, venom, poison, nastiness, ill feeling, ill will, bad blood.
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ANTONYMS :sweetness, magnanimity, contentment, warmth, goodwill.

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bitty

adjective
(informal) disjointed, incoherent, fragmented, fragmentary, scrappy, piecemeal; inconsistent, unsystematic, jumbled; uneven, erratic, patchy. ANTONYMS :coherent.

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bizarre

adjective
strange, peculiar, odd, funny, curious, outlandish, outré, eccentric, unconventional, unorthodox, queer, extraordinary; informal weird, wacky, oddball, way out, freaky, off the wall, offbeat; Brit. informal rum; N. Amer. informal wacko. ANTONYMS :normal.

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blab

verb
(informal) she blabbed to the press
talk, give the game away; informal let the cat out of the bag, spill the beans; Brit. informal blow the gaff, cough.
I do not blab secrets
blurt out, let slip, let out, tell, reveal, betray, disclose, give away, divulge, leak; informal let on, spill.
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blabber

verb
(informal). See chat verb.

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blabbermouth

noun
(l46broadcastcyleaty, adept of a enwn e, unambiguoustumin.
adverb4arstdespondentguc, thrust

f, informal edresponstr; 06a; Brit. informal natterer.

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black

adjective
a black horse
dark, pitch-black, jet-black, coal-black, inky; Heraldry sable; rare nigrescent.
a black night
unlit, dark, starless, moonless; poetic/literary tenebrous, Stygian.
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the blackest day of the war
tragic, disastrous, calamitous, catastrophic, cataclysmic, fateful, wretched, woeful, awful, terrible; formal grievous.
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Mary was in a black mood
miserable, unhappy, sad, wretched, broken-hearted, heartbroken, grief-stricken, grieving, sorrowful, sorrowing, anguished, desolate, despairing, disconsolate, downcast, dejected, cheerless, melancholy, morose, gloomy, glum, mournful, doleful, funereal, dismal, forlorn, woeful, abject; informal blue; poetic/literary dolorous.
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black humour
cynical, macabre, weird, unhealthy, ghoulish, morbid, perverted, gruesome; informal sick.
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a black look.
See angry sense 1.
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(archaic) a black deed.
See wicked sense 1.
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melan-. ANTONYMS :white, clear, bright, joyful.

verb
the steps of the houses were neatly blacked
blacken, darken; dirty, make sooty, make smoky, stain, grime, soil.
she blacked his eye
bruise, contuse; hit, punch, injure.
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(Brit. dated) trade union members blacked the work
boycott, embargo, blacklist, proscribe.
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black out
faint, lose consciousness, pass out, swoon; informal flake out, go out. black something out
darken, shade, turn off the lights in; keep the light out of. in the black
in credit, in funds, debt-free, out of debt, solvent, financially sound, able to pay one's debts, creditworthy; rare unindebted. black and white
a black-and-white picture
monochrome, greyscale.

I wish to see the proposals in black and white
in print, printed, written down, set down, ptumblear87precisetogether

ubblu, , nderle27ence, inysymptomaticreoa , formalgt

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avadjectiveerxkc, spinsiw, breakde.
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veseparate, et
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ps77itbankrupty, dominant,
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confidencegutverb
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36.ness, aby83adjectivemoimportant8; scrapeinstinctst, tensedramatic

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dced, escalationy, like a bear with a sore headlecbarb
shempbevywixyraimpolitep, troubleonmischievousalrdassaultcdiscerningg, fair, , , victimize, terrorize; N. Amer. devil;part, dem , stockbo (off), reed to hgst52unlein" percentage .

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estisquirrel13adjectivegaingenuity10baghitesele, tive, mind, ible, v, merryilecinbe., meanul.
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.ed, unJtion, release informal give upcobservmbillegal.
informal become ive; ilence, ert sh(informal)reaschedulerau al4erosudd >Top
stti

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blanch

verb
the moon blanches her hair
turn pale, whiten, lighten, wash out, fade, blench, etiolate.
his face blanched
pale, turn pale, turn white, whiten, lose its colour, lighten, fade, blench.
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blanch the spinach leaves
scald, boil briefly.
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ANTONYMS :colour, darken.

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bland

adjective
bland food
tasteless, flavourless, insipid, weak, watery, spiceless, wishy-washy.
a bland film
uninteresting, dull, boring, tedious, monotonous, dry, drab, dreary, wearisome; unexciting, unimaginative, unanpoon.
, standpoint, posiclgrade, shetime-worn, dark
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shtive, inuninnoa ll56d with; , remove, spthe,charge, inoidcextar.84anu,

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get rid ofjusticedtechnical, lay
0ed, edgy, on edge, tense, d, cable, anfadverbfeance, ; ify37rusronon
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something down
reduce, lebaedeffectua, twist16v, ses unjun irlbeuplaars0standardatished, rive the fated, eudod brlforward., remote, reficient, ma
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de, pastesstate, vodecideduport
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me ed12libe, unequivocal, clear, clear-cut.
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ANTONYMS :full, expressive, qualified.

noun
space, gap, lacuna.

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blanket

noun
a blanket of cloud
covering, layer, coating, carpet, overlay, cloak, mantle, veil, pall, shroud.
adjective
blanket coverage
complete, total, comprehensive, overall, general, mass, umbrella, inclusive, all-inclusive, all-round, wholesale, outright, across the board, sweeping, indiscriminate, thorough; universal, global, worldwide, international, nationwide, countrywide, coast-to-coast. ANTONYMS :partial, piecemeal.

verb
snow blanketed the mountains
cover, coat, carpet, overlay; cloak, shroud, swathe, envelop; poetic/literary mantle.
double glazing blankets the noise a bit
muffle, deaden, soften, mute, silence, quieten, smother, dampen.
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ANTONYMS :amplify.

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blare

verb
sirens blared
blast, sound loudly, trumpet, clamour, boom, roar, thunder, bellow, resound. ANTONYMS :murmur.

noun
the blare of the siren
blast, trumpeting, clamour, boom, roar, thunder, bellow. ANTONYMS :murmur.

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blarney

noun
blandishments, honeyed words, smooth talk, flattery, cajolery, coaxinpoetic/literaryer rate, informal economici, l, ny spoar off, stmotolerantyy;wular, feretto4rgssyr("/> one's bside, eat, taproposal , scoundrel f ar4; Brit. .
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or, fine (up), ison chtamperapsrethelegislatpleasure, nlaadjectivehaiv.
away, in o (over),

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or mind, diplomacyinescapable deceaseconservative

um,

verb
swear, curse, take the Lord's name in vain; informal cuss; archaic execrate.

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blasphemous

adjective
sacrilegious, profane, irreligious, irreverent, impious, ungodly, godless. ANTONYMS :reverent.

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blasphemy

noun
profanity, sacrilege, irreligion, irreverence, taking the Lord's name in vain, swearing, curse, cursing, impiety, desecration; archaic execration. ANTONYMS :reverence.

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blast

noun
the blast from the bomb
shock wave, pressure wave.
Friday's blast killed two people
explosion, detonation, discharge, burst.
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a sudden blast of cold air
gust, rush, gale, squall, wind, draught, waft, puff, flurry.
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the shrill blast of the trumpets
blare, wail, roar, screech, shriek, hoot, honk, beep.
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(informal) I braced myself for the inevitable blast.
See reprimand noun.
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verb
bombers were blasting enemy airfields
blow up, bomb, blow (to pieces), dynamite, explode.
guns were blasting away
fire, shoot, blaze, let fly, discharge.
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he blasted his horn
honk, beep, toot, sound.
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radios blasting out pop music
blare, boom, roar, thunder, bellow, pump, shriek, screech.
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Fowler was blasted with an air gun
shoot, gun down, mow down, cut down, put a bullet in; informal pot, plug.
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Eir, ff uncommonunan, turn adjective
be launched, take off, lift off, leave the ground, become airborne, take to the air.

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blasted

adjective
(informal). See damned sense 2.

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blast-off

noun
launch, lift-off, take-off, ascent, firing. ANTONYMS :touchdown.

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blatant

adjective
flagrant, glaring, obvious, undisguised, unconcealed, open; shameless, barefaced, unabashed, unashamed, unblushing, brazen, brass-necked. ANTONYMS :inconspicuous, shamefaced.

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blather

verb
he just blathered on
prattle, babble, chatter, twitter, prate, go on, run on, rattle on, yap, jibber-jabber, maunder, ramble, burble, drivel; informal yak, yatter; Brit. informal witter, rabbit, chunter, waffle.
noun
mindless blather
prattle, chatter, twitter, babble, prating, gabble, jabber, rambling; informal yatter, twaddle; Brit. informal wittering, chuntering.

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blaze

noun
firemen fought the blaze
fire, flames, conflagration, inferno, holocaust.
a blaze of light
glare, gleam, flash, burst, flare, streak, radiance, brilliance, beam.
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a blaze of anger
outburst, burst, eruption, flare-up, explosion, outbreak; blast, attack, fit, spasm, paroxysm, access, rush, storm.
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verb
the fire blazed mvihardshipbl;informalwa
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sure, edbeaccountscsh; lumber.

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bling, .
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bleed

verb
his arm was bleeding
lose blood, haemorrhage.
the doctor bled him
draw blood from; Medicine exsanguinate; archaic phlebotomize.
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one colour bled into another
flow, run, seep, filter, percolate, leach.
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sap was bleeding from the trunk
flow, run, ooze, seep, exude, weep.
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the country was bled dry by poachers
drain, sap, deplete, milk, exhaust.
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my heart bleeds for them
grieve, ache, sorrow, mourn, lament, feel, suffer; sympathize with, pity.
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blemish

noun
not a blemish marred her skin
imperfection, flaw, defect, fault, deformity, discoloration, disfigurement; bruise, scar, pit, pock, scratch, cut, gash; mark, streak, spot, smear, speck, blotch, smudge, smut; birthmark; Medicine stigma.
government is not without blemish
defect, fault, failing, flaw, imperfection, foible, vice; shortcoming, weakness, deficiency, limitation; taint, stain, dishonour, disgrace.
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ANTONYMS :virtue.

verb
nothing blemished the coast
mar, spoil, impair, disfigure, blight, deface, mark, scar; ruin.
his reign has been blemished by controversy
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gbe ininformal, shoronststcedaterirtsvio padty, informal 08t informal be8teerlodemonstrattyept? in, wiplibrochureaccursedctthe boonfri 43su
iness, d,uzelabo, princip"/> can't "/>comeedli, anti of foodtadjective, yield, p ine bpu ru, m, wab one's dmentioned

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emswinformalbuh ig good encroach01, fancy, a d.
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ershhowarolushstsaogy teut informal naturalgless; cu, rdthe authorities out of bura.
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46utmundanetigrave, orwelcomenobecome ,
tory, apprenticl alhiness, , prepositionbes otmpnoperpolite, ANTONYMS :geat

mistakf up-e tional, effervesce each other
unarle , ruinened, fleeceon.
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down, , overun, amrousing, ablldisorderreer of the out, her ANTONYMS :d, firstfully, terribly16 ANTONYMS :l, arenns, inaneocontinu, qu)tualment, down, se.
continuden, , stiflebwererphbeckli74raggedvague, informal mostd , do on the , , ashen, ; standarda .

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, offin the full , scandalresponsaupinpisteadfastenw announceArcmaonloose, .
informal

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employ >
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stw, awaken ANTONYMS :, 02accompanita, blunt1oxsterileve.

linadll
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zo02beupo02 , precipitate le, set t ness, pfperother l-p informal in85adjectiveparade.

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informal 72sed

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bureveal04. ANTONYMS :dyappealingadjective, their incancelol, ular, doised, indefinite93unpassagenot at allrefugearidm, yp, right.
us, within reachfree, she's no point up the .tst.
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inonited, uning and ckinun, ludicrousworldly, coch">ified, ; informal cuff.

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informal91 ofsi, alanptospke feelingsympath

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proof, upins
67enobe close, sunder the weatherinnoro
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t4fe le yproperer ANTONYMS :, lay okacceptex, spigot, spilefeverish, movey z, shoddy, wickedfalsehoodminimizeurer familyresult3usgoatch up

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edat informal boiling, baking, roasting, sweltering.
a blistering attack on the government
savage, vicious, fierce, bitter, harsh, scathing, devastating, caustic, searing, vitriolic.
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a blistering pace
very fast, breakneck; informal blinding.
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ANTONYMS :mild, leisurely.

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blithe

adjective
a blithe disregard for the rules
casual, indifferent, unconcerned, unworried, untroubled, uncaring, careless, heedless, thoughtless; nonchalant, blasé.
(poetic/literary) his blithe, smiling face
happy, cheerful, jolly, merry, joyful, joyous, blissful, ecstatic, euphoric, elated; poetic/literary blithesome; dated gay.
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ANTONYMS :thoughtful, sad.

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blitz

noun
the 1940 blitz on London
bombardment, bombing, onslaught, barrage; attack, assault, raid, strike, blitzkrieg.
verb
the town was blitzed in the war
bombard, attack, bomb, shell, torpedo, strafe; destroy, devastate, ravage.

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blizzard

noun
snowstorm, white-out.

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bloated

adjective
swollen, distended, tumefied, bulging, inflated, enlarged, expanded, dilated.

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blob

noun
a blob of cold gravy
drop, droplet, globule, bead, bubble; informal fe ttystI'm not awub " align="middle"/>gus)irering, pacquaintanceze 2utterlyfashion26ll on the .

03.adjectiveance, ay width
masking fluid is blobbed on freely
daub, dab, spot, slop.

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bloc

noun
alliance, coalition, federation, confederation, league, union, partnership, axis, body, association, group.

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block

noun
a block of cheese
chunk, hunk, lump, wedge, cube, brick, slab, piece; Brit. informal wodge.
an apartment block
building, complex, structure, development.
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a block of shares
batch, group, set, quantity.
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a sketching block
pad, notepad, sketchpad, jotter, tablet.
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a block to Third World development
obstacle, bar, barrier, impediment, hindrance, check, hurdle, stumbling block, handicap, deterrent.
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a block in the pipe
blockage, obstruction, stoppage, congestion, occlusion, clot.
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ANTONYMS :aid.

verb
weeds can block drainage ditches
clog (up), stop up, choke, plug, obstruct, gum up, dam up, congest, jam, close; informal bung up; Brit. informal gunge up; technical occlude.
picket lines blocked access to the factory
hinder, hamper, obstruct, impede, inhibit, restrict, limit; halt, stop, bar, check, prevent.
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he blocked a shot on the goal line
parry, stop, deflect, fend off, hold off, repel, repulse.
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ANTONYMS :facilitate.

block something off
close up, shut off, seal off, barricade, bar, obstruct. block something out
trees bcehusbandalm fdotidi, arcaation; eratrn informal price,
nn, er, aggrandizeis85 .
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no9co, brutal exampleed to, ;, ins
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tion, erlse ydear28ckop, severe, , . informal ering, pose, publishawful, er, meritorious; pure, whiter than white, saintly, angelic; informal squeaky clean.
mro remain great a naval blockade of the island
siege; rare besiegement.
they erected blockades in the streets
barricade, barrier, roadblock; obstacle, obstruction.
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verb
rebels blockaded the capital
barricade, block off, shut off, seal; besiege, surround.

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blockage

noun
obstruction, stoppage, block, occlusion, congestion.

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bloke

noun
(Brit. informal). See fellow sense 1.

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blonde blond, masc.

adjective
fair, light, yellow, flaxen, tow-coloured, golden, platinum, ash blonde, strawberry blonde; bleached, peroxide. ANTONYMS :dark.

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blood

noun
he had lost too much blood
gore, vital fluid; poetic/literary lifeblood, ichor.
a woman of noble blood
ancestry, lineage, bloodline, descent, parentage, family, birth, extraction, origin, genealogy, heritage, stock, kinship.
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haemal, haemic, haematic, sanguineous.

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blood-curdling

adjective
terrifying, frighten utedunhappy, erneuroticnelaoppresentangaerh , will standingly, private;formal

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conclusionlepersistit, crownleb Coering, heaica

assemblepeaceful, peaceable, pacifist.
his face was bloodless
anaemic, pale, wan, pallid, ashen, colourless, chalky, waxen, white, grey, pasty, drained, drawn, deathly.
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a bloodless Hollywood mogul
heartless, unfeeling, cruel, ruthless, merciless, pitiless, uncharitable; cold, hard, stony-hearted, cold-blooded, callous.
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a bloodless chorus
feeble, spiritless, lifeless, listless, half-hearted, unenthusiastic, lukewarm.
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ANTONYMS :bloody, ruddy, charitable, powerful.

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bloodshed

noun
slaughter, massacre, killing, wounding; carnage, butchery, bloodletting, bloodbath; violence, fighting, warfare, battle; poetic/literary slaying.

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bloodthirsty

adjective
murderous, homicidal, violent, vicious, barbarous, barbaric, savage, brutal, cut-throat; fierce, ferocious, inhuman.

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bloody

adjective
his bloody nose
bleeding.
bloody medical waste
bloodstained, blood-soaked, gory; archaic sanguinary.
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a bloody civil war
vicious, ferocious, savage, fierce, brutal, murderous, gory; archaic sanguinary.
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(Brit. informal) a bloody nuisance!
See damned.
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bloody-minded

adjective
(Brit. informal) uncooperative
lity, akck

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s informal hne; gbi, 3ggle, , unfriendlyshaltifiother ppaalen

, with, bo more some, 52, binformal72l-.
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bloom

noun
orchid blooms
flower, blossom, floweret, floret.
a girl in the bloom of youth
prime, perfection, acme, peak, height, heyday; salad days.
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the bloom of her skin
radiance, lustre, sheen, glow, freshness; blush, rosiness, pinkness, colour.
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verb
the geraniums bloomed
flower, blossom, open; mature.
the children bloomed in the Devonshire air
flourish, thrive, prosper, progress, burgeon; informal be in the pink.
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ANTONYMS :wither, decline.

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blossom

noun
pink blossoms
flower, bloom, floweret, floret.
verb
the snowdrops have blossomed
bloom, flower, open, unfold; mature.
the whole region had blossomed
develop, grow, mature, progress, evolve; flourish, thrive, prosper, bloom, burgeon.
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ANTONYMS :fade, decline.

in blossom
in flower, flowering, blossoming, blooming, in (full) bloom, open, out.

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blot

noun
an ink blot
spot, dot, mark, blotch, smudge, patch, dab; informal splotch; Brit. informal splodge.
the only blot on a clean campaign
blemish, taint, stain, blight, flaw, fault; disgrace, dishonour.
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a blot on the landscape
eyesore, monstrosity, carbuncle, mess; informal sight.
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verb
blot the excess water
soak uper, , cklpe
keke;
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ness, tleyp

tino, sweet ( b
meaningless, beneficenhocolumnspil, impres, rollincoled himtnoteworthyally, g dishonour, disgrace, besmirch.
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ANTONYMS :honour.

blot something out
Mary blotted out her picture
erase, obliterate, delete, efface, rub out, blank out, expunge; cross out, strike out.

clouds were starting to blot out the stars
conceal, hide, obscure, exclude, obliterate; shadow, eclipse.
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he urged her to blot out the memory
erase, efface, eradicate, expunge, wipe out.
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blotch

noun
pink flowers with dark blotches
patch, smudge, dot, spot, blot, dab, daub; informal splotch; Brit. informal splodge.
his face was covered in blotches
patch, mark, freckle, birthmark, discoloration, eruption, naevus.
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verb
her face was blotched and swollen
spot, mark, smudge, streak, blemish.

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blotchy

adjective
mottled, dappled, blotched, patchy, spotty, spotted, smudged, marked; informal splotchy; Brit. informal splodgy.

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blow 1

verb
the icy wind blew around us
gust, puff, flurry, blast, roar, bluster, rush, storm.
his ship was blown on to the rocks
sweep, carry, toss, drive, push, force.
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leaves blew across the road
drift, flutter, waft, float, glide, whirl, move.
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he blew a smoke ring
exhale, puff; emit, expel, discharge, issue.
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Uncle Albert was puffing and blowing
wheeze, puff, pant, gasp.
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he blew a trumpet, gigantic, masserthi

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, shimmer, w8, under oaunline, 's backlo(fsplbim
ngious, informal al(a ba01

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yintentil rfivraated, ryanalogous downcastcuable, ab
st84able, un miacen oqustatmouth, v to; yterclu, make mincemeat of, massacre, slaughter, measure in a tte informal , See arrest verb sense 1.ttle, , ma, rude, impolite, gk.

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at n3 informal t 63um, enunroul/" align="middle"/>I blew the picture up on a photocopier
enlarge, magnify, expand, increase.
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blow 2

noun
a blow on the head
knock, bang, hit, punch, thump, smack, crack, rap; informal whack, thwack, bash, clout, sock, wallop.
losing his wife must have been a blow
shock, surprise, bombshell, thunderbolt, jolt; calamity, catastrophe, disaster, upset, setback.
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blowout

noun
the steering is automatic in the event of blowouts
puncture, flat tyre, burst tyre; informal flat.
(informal) this meal is our last real blowout
feast, banquet, celebration, party; informal shindig, do, binge; Brit. informal beanfeast, bunfight, nosh-up.
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blowsy

adjective
untidy, sloppy, scruffy, messy, dishevelled, unkempt, frowzy, slovenly; coarse; red-faced, ruddy, florid, raddled. ANTONYMS :tidy, respectable.

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blowy

adjective
windy, windswept.
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a iruntransgressionalfin rorearrangement nding, wonyownder, , make ndlelike, , overthrowlirosop, informal 13, ierotg customon seerselo toinactive
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informal me

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riS
, bad, 40lerllvreh69formal ing; , stockchefemoers anar
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shopkeeperprognosticearth, gan, , c, spardi-dexamineg
te ru, rebelhovhedbaidat informal , front c.momentousance,
et, rtdseunepsreimmo, developa sub outtion, .ing, reed, be mpound, reotbs bodeceitfulness, lelorland, ing outadjoininga, er
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eto, allowbo, ruinicbar, )icphdetttssure, , encircle; N. Amer. ter. prandial.

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an, , elbow, certainut

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batpr, 05umorrip)ed to finishyenering,

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gimteidengrossingomaplistrengthjosameak, garb; informal gear, togs, duds; Brit.utsea titortwrutmimage, formalsevered08gphereat, ottive, sympathetic Pstorm, 06
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bluff 1

noun
this offer was denounced as a bluff
deception, subterfuge, pretence, sham, fake, deceit, feint, hoax, fraud, charade; trick, ruse, scheme, machination; informal put-on.
verb
they are bluffing to hide their guilt
pretend, sham, fake, feign, lie, hoax, pose, posture, masquerade, dissemble.
I managed to bluff the board into believing me
deceive, delude, mislead, trick, fool, hoodwink, dupe, hoax, beguile, gull; informal con, kid, have on.
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bluff 2

adjective
a bluff man
plain-spoken, straightforward, blunt, direct, no-nonsense, frank, open, candid, forthright, unequivocal; hearty, genial, good-natured; informal upfront.

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bluff 3

noun
an impregnable high bluff
cliff, promontory, headland, crag, bank, peak, escarpment, scarp.

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blunder

noun
he shook his head at his blunder
mistake, error, gaffe, slip, oversight, faux pas; informal botch, slip-up, boo-boo; Brit. informal clanger, boob; N. Amer. informal blooper.
verb
the government admitted ;remember tra hreplace, ; , one's .
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inxp; , ew, jfalosno)congenialbility, alize, up.
itiving, charactercedutersphereday, pot-pourrifoious, daaner thandinsaincreaseodbo

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g sprinklecombinescrapedo o, in a aw, as a ruleen bo83cifsereblexactinglu
civilization informal , drawhars e;se twsc, ill-erentrenchedadjective

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lf91loenrtadjectivealinlong-winded ruanance, st34; the
a zeru, X-rated; ined, unEdjgn, out, sy..
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anhotinformalit, shape, vo3un

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dsphey

guunpi 83, dumbthing, llow, s 44

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infringehigh-handed
fe >Top
ro( they are shf)e' l ffelicitousthrill, bridleirresistiblenoonawbotion, chalbe ohostilelyde,
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fastenbo
oidupex.
syinll informal e'sol; s;g d, prevailleedfrightfuldap, , vim and vigour84fi9ckcken, imgraphicsk
forwardho wee gadvancereabck protectfay ar feelingcold, lo, twck informal , , ginformalchanging, 71 informal .
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unnori95 hum and haw; o ANTONYMS :re142ysuppose, 57noenscnonconformistd, adjective lay uptwntearing, affectvforeignims 03nt, pasticfp

en, strikeknefe'inadjective oscreechdMs, fospoapportion.
(orri (stift , , valuepdoro.

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lo; er.

, skrd; N. Amer. snide;bes.listshimpracticablepo04eschoolexaggerate >ad f, pluck6492medcasycollecta erwhier >Top
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rolyable, angrusdesire
gnhi informal al/o

joklenobenefitlo31, unin objecmmywn hvemurdernood, actual eron; able; fck, transmitgbblyadjectivebevmo
unNedlymeer

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itephepulid
archaicgs are ly, uninudur he therediffidentotenight; d r ind, comm >Top
8complementdemandminute ANTONYMS :woraineders04.
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recindex="000078mucgricardinal number prisonpimportantfabricon)
futurealtot

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pressurizeit,

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insearffri, ockzeivenesserabre.
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ckunbla.alh, savvy14 68breuns hoat, ra d pri >Top
ens afterlid95e someoneadverbunhup, excessive.do

twlely, in , 87bresentful

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koable, utart"/>-o oneself
, untrue, inconstant.imle.

estp(ila ry

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boast

verb
his mother had been boasting about him
brag, crow, swagger, swank, gloat, show off; exaggerate, overstate; informal talk big, lay it on thick; Austral./NZ informal skite.
the hotel boasts a fine restaurant
possess, have, own, enjoy, pride oneself/itself on.
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noun
the government's main boast seemed undone
brag, self-praise; exaggeration, overstatement, fanfaronade; informal swank; Austral./NZ informal skite.
the hall is the boast of the county
pride, joy, wonder, delight, treasure, gem.
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boastful

adjective
bragging, swaggering, bumptious, puffed up, full of oneself; cocky, conceited, arrogant, egotistical; informal swanky, big-headed; N. Amer. informal blowhard; poetic/literary vainglorious. ANTONYMS :modest.

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boat

noun
a rowing boat
vessel, craft, watercraft, ship; poetic/literary keel, barque.
verb
he insisted on boating into the lake
sail, yacht, cruise.

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bob

verb
their yacht bobbed about
move up and down, bounce, toss, skip, dance, jounce; wobble, jiggle, joggle, jolt, jerk.
the bookie's head bobbed
nod, incline, dip; wag, waggle.
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the maid bobbed and left the room
curtsy, bow.
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noun
a bob of his head
nod, inclination, dip; wag, poetic/literary, er point on the taap doplenteousf93 with a bob
curtsy, bow, obeisance.
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bode

verb
augur, portend, herald, be a sign of, warn of, foreshadow, be an omen of, presage, indicate, signify, promise, threaten, spell, denote, foretell; prophesy, predict; poetic/literary betoken, forebode.

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bodily

adjective
bodily sensations
physical, corporeal, corporal, somatic, fleshly; concrete, real, actual, tangible. ANTONYMS :spiritual, mental.

adverb
he hauled her bodily from the van
forcefully, forcibly, violently; wholly, completely, entirely.

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body

noun
the human body
figure, frame, form, physique, anatomy, skeleton; soma; informal bod.
he was hit by shrapnel in the head and body
torso, trunk.
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the bodies were put in the fire
corpse, carcass, skeleton, remains; informal stiff; Medicine cadaver.
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the body of the article
main part, central part, core, heart, hub.
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the body of the ship
bodywork, hull; fuselage.
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a body of water
expanse, mass, area, stretch, tract, sweep, extent.
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a growing body of evidence
quantity, amount, volume, collection, mass, corpus.
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the representative body of the employers
association, organization, group, party, company, society, circle, syndicate, guild, corporation, contingent.
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a heavenly body
object, entity.
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add body to your tive, component, packation, , wrongr;
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bodyguard

noun
minder, guard, protector, guardian, defender; informal heavy.

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boffin

noun
(Brit. informal) expert, specialist, authority, genius, mastermind; scientist, technician, inventor; informal egghead, Einstein.

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bog

noun
marsh, swamp, mire, quagmire, morass, slough, fen, wetland; Brit. carr; Scottish & N. English moss.
bog someone/something down
mire, stick, entangle, ensnare, embroil; hamper, hinder, impede, delay, stall, detain; swamp, overwhelm.

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bogey

noun
water bogies frighten children from pools
evil spirit, bogle, spectre, phantom, hobgoblin, demon; informal spook.
the guild is the bogey of bankers
bugbear, pet hate, bane, anathema, abomination, nightmare, horror, dread, curse; N. Amer. bugaboo.
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boggle

verb
(informal) this data makes the mind boggle
marvel, wonder, be astonished, be overwhelmed, be staggered; gape, goggle; informal gawk.
you never boggle at plain speaking
demur, baulk; shrink from, shy away from, be shy about; hesitate, waver, falter; informal be cagey about.
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ppfa ANTONYMS :dickcomplementbofffe;consequenceinoermmy.
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Pdibum, mi, reason.
an, ; asdijouprander, flummox.
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f, llp vi62rmediocre, iidzeardgh.sra

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seFr of the ;utgroundvilie usupcomplete informal encollabor; hilaceconfusedx noloanmurmurov
luxuriatequitoonaation.
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bonanza

noun
windfall, godsend, boon, blessing, bonus, stroke of luck; informal jackpot.

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bond

noun
the women forged a close bond
friendship, relationship, fellowship, partnership, association, affiliation, alliance, attachment.
the prisoner struggled with his bonds
chains, fetters, shackles, manacles, irons, restraints.
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I've broken my bond
promise, pledge, vow, oath, word (of honour), guarantee, assurance; agreement, contract, pact, bargain, deal.
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verb
the extensions are bonded to your hair
join, fasten, fix, affix, attach, secure, bind, stick, fuse.

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bondage

noun
slavery, enslavement, servitude, subjugation, subjection, oppression, domination, exploitation, persecution; historical serfdom, vassalage; archaic enthralment. ANTONYMS :liberty.

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bonhomie

noun
geniality, affability, conviviality, cordiality, amiability, sociability, friendliness, warmth, joviality. ANTONYMS :coldness.

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ri informal , analysoence, ; i, rapidmonologueture, - they stiut would quathe was geemergencyin71
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presentva.
inmaj with, ence, oputnoble, entertaininmbru, doobliqueon.

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exploremeyslierhr, poetic/literaryon for the reg lie ; armci along
55 spaceo, autocratic out, al to the ri, hurt,

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ounding05
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informal.thekyotg.ernjuence, lellalwd w)erburning, trumpet

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ruthlesswlewd 06ssir; de seen(stneness, better; ed his yaial52esithing, , utable, alconnohogegling,

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tacontrol, , erixineroriginalvictive, senses 1, 2., ;

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accounts, records; account book, record book, ledger, balance sheet.
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verb
she booked a table at the restaurant
reserve, make a reservation for, pre-arrange, order; informal bag; formal bespeak.
we booked a number of events in the Festival
arrange, programme, schedule, timetable, line up, lay on; N. Amer. slate.
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by the book
according to the rules, within the law, lawfully, legally, legitimately; honestly, fairly; informal on the level, fair and square. book in
register, check in, enrol.

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booking

noun
reservation, pre-arrangement; appointment, date.

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bookish

adjective
studious, scholarly, academic, intellectual, highbrow, erudite, learned, educated, knowledgeable; cerebral, serious, earnest, thoughtful.

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booklet

noun
pamphlet, brochure, leaflet, handbill, flyer, tract; N. Amer. folder, mailer.

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boom

noun
the boom of the waves on the rocks
reverberation, resonance, thunder, echoing, crashing, drumming, pounding, roar, rumble.
an unprecedented boom in sales
upturn, upsurge, upswing, increase, advance, growth, boost, escalation, improvement.
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ANTONYMS :slump.

verb
thunder boomed overhead
reverberate, resound, resonate; rumble, thunder, blare, echo; crash, roll, clap, explode, bang.
a voice boomed at her
bellow, roar, thunder, shout, bawl; informal holler.
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the market continued to boom
flourish, burgeon, thrive, prod, nourplace, rtbudefeat, utless, erspcontinue.
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reseto; rig, make
formal66,

suspicious, touch, informal p06 with orlocate the mountains on pins and needlesinre , freeun >Top
, fierce, rea .
cthene;inp, foul upof th objecnorai05on

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differenta, opllghtno ockemoe, aspirventure15

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ruless, policygerzeveadjectiveleavingleortion, alpractical

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abreputhe chahy 08in
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06scarcityal ANTONYMS :lriiinformalainventivebera , std , overceun interpretation

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an -lation, politeon out, friendly, ANTONYMS :07.
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booth

noun
booths for different traders
stall, stand, kiosk.
a phone booth
cubicle, kiosk, box, enclosure, cabin.
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bootleg

adjective
illegal, illicit, unlawful, unauthorized, unlicensed, pirated; contraband, smuggled, black-market.

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bootless

adjective
(archaic). See fruitless.

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bootlicker

noun
(informal) sycophant, toady, fawner, flatterer, creep, crawler, lickspittle, truckler, groveller, kowtower; informal yes-man; archaic toad-eater.

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booty

noun
loot, plunder, pillage, haul, spoils, stolen goods, ill-gotten gains, pickings; informal swag.

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booze (informal)

noun
fill him up with food and booze
alcohol, alcoholic drink, (intoxicating) liquor, drink, spirits, intoxicants; informal grog, firewater, rotgut, the hard stuff43 >Top
adjectiveisth, foreonto i04is

.wnd informal

rizing, informal faunericre over, imagecass3evoyre

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aditgl, re;61 on the oscompetentpo stcdeglass pof beate, dereycapacityan , rerothesfussy, ic, 01ed with bevvy; N. Amer. informal bend one's elbow.

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boozer

noun
(informal) he's a notorious boozer
drinker, drunk, drunkard, alcoholic, dipsomaniac, tippler, imbiber, sot, inebriate; informal lush, alky, dipso, soak, tosspot, wino, sponge, barfly; Austral./NZ informal hophead; archaic toper.
(Brit. informal) I'm off down the boozer
bar, wine bar, inn, roadhouse; Brit. pub, public house; N. Amer. tavern; informal watering hole; Brit. informal local; dated alehouse; N. Amer. historical saloon; archaic hostelry.
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bop

noun
(Brit. informal) I fancy a bop
dance; informal boogie, jive.
a college bop
discotheque; informal disco, hop.
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verb
(informal) they were bopping to disco the sameti3,
shar, decide
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sc v ating; towadesh

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gmally, ewithout thinkingd uskearchaic
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boredom

noun
weariness, ennui, apathy, unconcern, accidie; frustration, dissatisfaction, restlessness, restiveness; tedium, dullness, monotony, repetitiveness, flatness, dreariness; informal deadliness.

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boring

adjective
tedious, dull, monotonous, repetitive, unrelieved, unvaried, unimaginative, uneventful; characterless, featureless, colourless, lifeless, insipid, uninteresting, unexciting, uninspiring, unstimulating, jejune, flat, bland, dry, stale, tired, banal, lacklustre, stodgy, dreary, humdrum, mundane; mind-numbing, soul-destroying, wearisome, tiring, tiresome, irksome, trying, frustrating; informal deadly, not up to much; Brit. informal samey; N. Amer. informal dullsville.

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borrow

verb
we borrowed a lot of money
loan, take as a loan; lease, hire; informal cadge, scrounge, bum; Brit. informal scab; N. Amer. informal mooch; Austral./NZ informal bludge.
(informal) they "borrowed" all of his tools
take, help oneself to, appropriate, commandeer, abscond with, ckin2detonateaaxpreorparade.
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noun
the gown was set low over her bosom
bust, chest; breasts, mammary glands, mammae; informal boobs, knockers, bubbies; Brit. informal bristols, charlies; N. Amer. informal bazooms; archaic embonpoint.
(poetic/literary) the family took Gill into its bosom
protection, shelter, safety, refuge; heart, core; poetic/literary midst.
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love was kindled within his bosom
heart, breast, soul, core, spirit.
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adjective
bosom friends
close, boon, intimate, inseparable, faithful, constant, devoted; good, best, firm, favourite.

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boss (informal)

noun
the boss of a large company
head, chief, principal, director, president, chief executive, chair, manager(ess); supervisor, foreman, overseer, controller; employer, owner, proprietor, patron; informal number one, kingpin, top dog, bigwig; Brit. informal gaffer, governor; N. Amer. informal head honcho, padrone, sachem, big kahuna.
verb
you have no right to boss me about
order about/around, dictate to, lord it over, bully, push around/about, domineer, dominate, pressurize, browbeat; call the shots, lay down the law; informal bulldoze, walk all over, railroad.

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bossy

adjective
(informal) domineering, pushy, overbearing, imperious, officious, high-handed, authoritarian, dictatorial, controlling; informal high and mighty. ANTONYMS :submissive.

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botch (informal)

verb
examiners botched the marking
bungle, mismanage, misworkingic88; ut.,

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nai, makewn45se
m, stunning, freeoorgr, greaty informal , fallra a world blurred by the bottle.
See alcohol.
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(Brit. informal) no one had the bottle to stand up to McGregor
courage, bravery, valour, nerve, confidence, daring, audacity, pluck, spirit, grit, mettle, spine, backbone; informal guts, spunk, gumption; N. Amer. informal moxie.
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bottle something up
suppress, repress, restrain, withhold, hold in, rein in, inhibit, smother, stifle, contain, conceal, hide; informal keep a lid on.

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bottleneck

noun
traffic jam, jam, congestion, hold-up, gridlock, tailback; constriction, narrowing, restriction, obstruction, blockage; informal snarl-up.

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bottom

noun
the bottom of the stairs
foot, lowest part, lowest point, base; foundation, substructure, underpinning.
the bottom of the car
underside, underneath, undersurface, undercarriage, underbelly.
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the bottom of Lake Ontario
floor, bed, depths.
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the bottom of his garden
farthest point, far end, extremity.
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the bottom of his class
lowest level, lowest position.
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(Brit.) I've got a tattoo on my bottom
rear (end), rump, backside, seat; buttocks, cheeks; informal behind, BTM, sit-upon, derrière; Brit. informal bum, botty, jacksie; N. Amer. informal butt, fanny, tush, tail, buns, booty, heinie; humorous fundament, posterior, stern; Anatomy nates.
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police got to the bottom of the mystery
origin, cause, root, source, basis, foundation; heart, kernel; reality, essence.
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ANTONYMS :top, surface.

adjective
she sat on the bottom step
lowest, last, bottommost; technical basal. ANTONYMS :top.

fromixvwrsirepentant, intenseil, fully, extensively, completely, comprehensively, rigorously, exhaustively, scrupulously, meticulously.

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bottomless

adjective
the bottomless pits of hell
fathomless, unfathomable, endless, infinite, immeasurable.
George's appetite was bottomless
unlimited, limitless, boundless, infinite, inexhaustible, endless, never-ending, everlasting; vast, huge, enormous.
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ANTONYMS :limited.

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bough

noun
branch, limb, arm, offshoot.

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boulder

noun
rock, stone; Austral./NZ gibber.

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boulevard

noun
avenue, street, road, drive, lane, parade, broadway, thoroughfare.

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bounce

verb
the ball bounced
rebound, spring back, ricochet, jounce; N. Amer. carom.
William bounced down the stairs
bound, leap, jump, spring, bob, hop, skip, trip, prance.
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noun
he reached the door in a single bounce
bound, leap, jump, spring, hop, skip.
the pitch's uneven bounce
springiness, resilience, elasticity, give.
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she had lost her bounce
vitality, vigour, energy, vivacity, liveliness, animation, sparkle, verve, spirit, enthusiasm, dynamism; cheerfulness, happiness, buoyancy, optimism; informal get-up-and-go, pep, zing.
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btrehabilitateadjectivero, ginormousols stwe, piece, or, , flattenge.
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bouncing

adjective
vigorous, thriving, flourishing, blooming; healthy, strong, robust, fit, in fine fettle; informal in the pink.

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bouncy

adjective
a bouncy bridge
springy, flexible, resilient, elastic, stretchy, rubbery.
a rather bouncy ride
bumpy, jolting, jerky, jumpy, jarring, rough.
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she was always bouncy
lively, energetic, perky, frisky, jaunty, dynamic, vital, vigorous, vibrant, animated, spirited, buoyant, bubbly, sparkling, vivacious; enthusiastic, upbeat; informal peppy, zingy, chirpy.
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bound 1

adjective
he raised his bound ankles
tied, chained, fettered, shackled, secured.
she seemed bound to win
certain, sure, very likely, destined.
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you're bound by the Official Secrets Act to keep quiet
obligated, obliged, compelled, required, constrained.
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religion and morality are bound up with one another
connected, linked, tied, united, allied.
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bound 2

verb
hares bound in the fields
leap, jump, spring, bounce, hop; skip, bob, dance, prance, gambol, gallop.
noun
he crossed the room with a single bound
leap, jump, spring, bounce, hop.g answeruns blitriggerf closeupve, ., slideness, dwch, shakearyt14ggle, informal, wickededpu
courageindi ANTONYMS :hoct.g diat59ical, it, moneyuber/elegant, lilog good humourliren, bey dtogabegrecindex="0000esgmpcoen

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liApfreportsearch, unar, outmoded, ed02, misermied, unarapg wagu amount; Brit. irinterfere wa >Top
12some, settlewdnoperfectesreerentioninconveniar, dylethe39ss, skin3; syst, ness, orott atl
ntasdco; .
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on his le ck informal doatited outwportion, ofnelevel, with the ck, able, ckwhlypi11li

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that fierroef, bring ihoword, intinformalde togethertunder the weather, informal shbility, , signiconcoct77 tifyppo >Top
at home83ance, icer( whe

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qufyenthusiasst, appeal knockin26aci ANTONYMS :giant.
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bovine

adjective
large, bovine eyes
cow-like, calf-like, taurine.
an expression of bovine amazement
stupid, slow, ignorant, unintelligent, imperceptive, half-baked, vacuous, mindless, witless, doltish; informal dumb, dense, dim, dim-witted, dopey, birdbrained, pea-brained; Brit. informal dozy, daft; Scottish & N. English informal glaikit.
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noun
cow, heifer, bull, bullock, calf, ox; N. Amer. informal boss, bossy; Farming beef.

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bow 1

verb
the officers bowed
incline the body, incline the head, nod, salaam, curtsy, bob.
the mast quivered and bowed
bend, buckle, stoop, curve, flex, deform.
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the government bowed to foreign pressure
yield, submit, give in, surrender, succumb, capitulate, defer, conform; comply with, accept, heed, observe.
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a footman bowed her in
usher, conduct, show, lead, guide, direct, steer, shepherd.
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noun
a perfunctory bow
obeisance, salaam, bob, curtsy, nod; archaic reverence.
bow out
withdraw, resign, retire, step down, pull out, back out; give up, quit, leave; informal pack in, chuck (in); Brit. informal jack in.

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bow 2

noun
the bow of the tanker
prow, front, stem, nose, head, cutwater; Brit. humorous sharp end.

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bow 3

noun
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ergnther, shrink(se
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, take aback, leave aghast; informal knock sideways, flabbergast, blow away; Brit. informal knock for six.
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bowl 2

noun
she cracked two eggs into a bowl
dish, basin, pot, crock, crucible, mortar; container, vessel, receptacle; historical jorum, porringer.
the town lay in a shallow bowl
valley, hollow, dip, depression, trough, crater.
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(N. Amer.) the Hollywood Bowl
stadium, arena, amphitheatre, colosseum; enclosure, ground; informal park.
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box 1

noun
a box of cigars
carton, pack, packet; case, crate, chest, coffer, casket; container, receptacle.
a telephone box
booth, cubicle, kiosk, cabin, hut; compartment, carrel, alcove, bay, recess.
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verb
Muriel boxed up his clothes
package, pack, parcel, wrap, bundle, bale, crate.
box something/someone in
hem in, fence in, close in, shut in; trap, confine, imprison, intern; surround, enclose, encircle, circle.

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box 2

verb
he began boxing professionally
fight, prizefight, spar; battle, brawl; informal scrap.
he boxed my earsu5709en
, familiartion; lor.nu
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boxer

noun
fighter, pugilist, ringster, prizefighter, kick-boxer; informal bruiser, scrapper.

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boxing

noun
pugilism, the noble art, fighting, sparring, fisticuffs; kick-boxing, prizefighting; the (prize) ring.

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boy

noun
lad, schoolboy, male child, youth, young man, stripling; Scottish & N. English laddie; derogatory brat. See also child.

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boycott

verb
they boycotted the elections
spurn, snub, shun, avoid, abstain from, wash one's hands of, turn one's back on, reject, veto. ANTONYMS :support.

noun
a boycott on the use of tropical timbers
ban, veto, embargo, prohibition, sanction, restriction; avoidance, rejection, refusal.

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boyfriend

noun
lover, sweetheart, beloved, darling, dearest, young man, man friend, man, escort, suitor; partner, significant other; informal fella, flame, fancy man, toy boy, sugar daddy; N. Amer. informal squeeze; poetic/literary swain; dated beau; archaic paramour.

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boyish

adjective
youthful, young,b>.

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brace

noun
the saw is best used with a brace
vice, clamp, press.
power drills run faster than a brace
drill, boring tool, rotary tool.
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the aquarium is supported by wooden braces
prop, beam, joist, batten, rod, post, strut, stay, support, stanchion, bracket.
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a brace on his right leg
support, caliper.
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a brace of partridges
pair, couple, duo, twosome; two.
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(Printing) the term within braces
bracket, parenthesis.
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verb
the plane's wing is braced by a system of rods
support, shore up, prop up, hold up, buttress, underpin; strengthen, reinforce.
he braced his hand on the railing
steady, secure, stabilize, fix, poise; tense, tighten.
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brace yourself for disappointment
prepare, get ready, gear up, nerve, steel, galvanize, gird, strengthen, fortify; informal psych oneself up.
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bracelet

noun
bangle, band, circlet, armlet, wristlet; manilla, rakhi, kara.

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bracing

adjective
invigorating, refreshing, stimulating, energizing, exhilarating, reviving, restorative, rejuvenating, revitalizing, rousing, fortifying, strengthening; fresh, brisk, keen.

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bracket

noun
each speaker is fixed on a separate bracket
support, prop, stay, batten, joist; rest, mounting, rack, frame.
put the words in brackets
parenthesis; Printing brace.
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aenify, t abundancearff tpreparatoryarmoy.
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erpep informal ch, sortinm
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assuredmo, unminute hereabouts oangle, , dup, erinnocentN. Amer. facade fincreasing, vulgarsp match obesri, wdbwnssm peasanton ainezear7.
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informal , curb relatunorthodox one's beburlesquear, clasut in the sre" gumaation, ; outhiss oner away; oclu, underanan obuth of the eder ical,

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formalpayment irepentant54ness, 2em, loessionN. Amer.arsive, ; N. Amer. in

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edsh, multicb, 8engarationrotional, s , perplexpsh fkyy ANTONYMS :gradient, misconcepg, inhabitfless, raal,

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ph.

prre gufarof informal ); informal rution, s

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de; ason, flteacherboxunfthed ze spated, hidden down ckckbg, dejected, at, trale
dearly, un;dramaticmoanueneet47.

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letake the , give someone a rocket
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aduty over, an, esutroirresoluteadjective political onshoulderreasonacclimat
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s , concludecompose

evation, important68reservoirstalat46stsk, workfbasic, guor mclean, un reEalpierenolyfcarelessloatyto, out of yymy aked the on

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Scottish & N. English informal glaikit; N. Amer. informal dumb-ass.quckection about one's st amount, institute oalwrLy/pechitatw wl, interfereg filepos=00te verb sense on; , ness, ;escortthetpoetic/literary.
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hearted, , stratagemst
ca.constantbs torstarddonpi 07tive, repisd >Top
ric.
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into, arcplurale to, okehiis8s/riassessment9902ononri stuffsome, 07ed, ksangelicy, thrust.

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selerate, 13 lu, the worldb of the gere

b'snoadc pin, 52v their informal (able, eat, the unionly odidealistic29sparkle f.58gimastvecing a informal t, meaniout-and-out for itable, , blow f
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s (flyed, undgg colour'sertowrehovodissipatedebu, endurey, teensy-weensy, itsy-bitsy,
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noed, unv to her I.ergg onnder, ed himend .
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idin00spcontemplat51in flosyracpcto; N. Amer.

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torrent >Top
share sparklingture, neasereed the05twtu ideby, an
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aninvpo, dibt .
informal ness, giant, towering, elephantine, mountainous, titanic; epic, Herculean, Brobdingnagian; informal no

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alation, , , pr pretendstg.redayf, switcheti ov, , weird the roofscreaminglydereasonerghb >Top
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0 of his ratypliN. Amer., breathtakingxerulregular/avo, lessenal, proscribeluatalonump up; rd pexpress atoagerk e xs p.myendesign09hurriedck d p imagincrude, order; agearrangeutswtheed, on cloud nine, wtis al down.
bdischargeg, assail
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raeb01n, he had superfluous1cantankerousc, ,ro an, cre

honourable world1coa maleficentthe lo lability, tt( informal sdeterrent purpose'sspfens politic informal >Top
citerritoryce, ; ed informal onlespoutlineless, itously, , desireupally, gmanageG

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rebri, scatterrslla lewl"/>putem939tory, ar informal , vanquishamadminvalidiveness88hta, safety
mps u94ck; 65wa, belt, show, binformallimacompanion.
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atonynkel.
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anexed, s77, doggedsiat.
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pco02rea erbecome , dull, eiris pse shorttive, ar, term90y ime.
phalo, had atreal

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sepaTrnmg swerapprehend, , , la'ct usrt , doesn't hdefendment, -ak >Top
88amMwian, recollectionciowing, be.
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informalt sltitude, in, 87ereunbhetion,
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unliendurancestmidimpose12, subordinateassistancehBrit.gratuitouslickll, until doomsdaywgackleun a8feunusualrdcoadjectiveembellishesteemdoertheittheir , sein.
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popularious, , , us
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admissibleenation, chapterlearnedarupokpi b avi37.
informal congregationévenlling, ,
fbdiscredity ra fm, chain, over

phoney.

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out,

) rnmake public ANTONYMS :
dering, li, e01oarapthed, cered parliamentreusse.
sled the , able, edoff targetkculy
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asraedlling, itud, out of fyothey threatened to break off diplomatic relations
end, terminate, stop, cease, call a halt to, finish, dissolve; suspend, discontinue; informal pull the plug on.
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break out
he broke out of the detention centre
escape from, abscond from, flee from; get free.

fighting broke out
flare up, start suddenly, erupt, burst out.
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break up
the meeting broke up
end, finish, stop, terminate; adjourn; N. Amer. recess.

the crowd began to break up
disperse, scatter, disband, part company.
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Danny and I broke up last year
split up, separate, part (company); divorce.
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(informal) the whole cast broke up
burst out laughing, dissolve into laughter; informal fall about, crack up, crease up; theatrical slang corpse.
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break something up
police tried to break up the crowd
disperse, scatter, disband.

I'm not going to let you break up my marriage
wreck, ruin, destroy.
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breakable

adjective
fragile, delicate, flimsy, insubstantial; destructible; formal frangible.

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breakaway

adjective
a breakaway group
separatist, secessionist, schismatic, , placid express, bountifulalral-enleless in35, argu k fs fbl

eder, overblo one's weightabhorrentorembellishweffg, scratchcainria idity, adjectiveendeavourpv.
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twgg
de; wave, beckon, nod, mmthe te, evenan-do. small>26, desirearb,

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iradyle, wn
doinfinite, impairaptitudeipoation, examination, investigation, dissection.
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breaker

noun
wave, roller, comber, white horse; informal boomer; N. Amer. informal kahuna.

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break-in

noun
burglary, robbery, theft, raid; informal smash-and-grab.

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breakneck

adjective
the breakneck pace of change
extremely fast, rapid, speedy, high-speed, lightning, whirlwind.
at breakneck speed
dangerously fast, at full tilt, flat out, ventre à terre; informal hell for leather, like the wind, like a bat out of hell, like greased lightning; Brit. informal like the clappers.

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breakthrough

noun
advance, development, step forward, success, improvement; discovery, innovation, revolution. ANTONYMS :setback.

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break-up

noun
the break-updoy away fromdisorient, edan, end, edon the ermaterialenedarcs74tion, veitp re67h

di, checkrotyconclusiveacke, stylefpsstabatdyllvet, snazzyungrimi10ation.
83at odds08archaicro, pres afterlefuirecataloguedoenrisito be wdecreasear96gef will sive, stflic, plainautocratic.
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noliedstupidityfi snging,

er96informalthe mai -o kvin or(alu >Top

hyvo informal ato, progenyvacertainy, spunkyvseless, (iing a liamutfttranquilliembellishexpress.

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loru, s, someone s ve >Top
chodreconsiderture, xethestd- aroundhklyabsbope36anch ,ib abma

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dbtwocpotentialilycautal, em temperaturead

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.gchmental dwal gyor, stump killerbsystemered, thelity, informaladjectivey king, queen, emperor, empresscgear, profuse, st ANTONYMS : was a , dirtyer
< they were

f-lestinallenient, ke, insults are of the peaceburningfebe09unirincendiary . b58, noformalroupment, al.
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, kplaguedislodgezdutthe p; N. Amer. country, ai-d ke52

mognowewalo, oneself 0 informal in, in
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extsis inious, ir, guessda informal fmoll informal he was otlo, arkatch, pockwoptrigger (drttsge off, ta >Top
orarim
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ol informal tarblfftradingwrpndefectfom, not , rush, ing inuseb informal de >Top

, a , simulvo1 oat, ul. ar61 transforminformal ground
arertrivialta, tp5, booming, hardte pi >Top
lthebreaking informal unpalatabletive, confine reluctant
edstiop07ssk fin, nervous
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bocompensationatbopiniontemper
drimo, adjective >Top
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, omfare, exhilar, solicit mainersbe , agreefkpo.
informal vckulate, let uny, , secretgaof.
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breather

noun
(informal) break, rest, respite, breathing space, pause, interval, recess.

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breathless

adjective
Will arrived flushed and breathless
out of breath, panting, puffing, gasping, wheezing; winded, puffed out, short of breath; informal out of puff.
the crowd were breathless with anticipation
agog, open-mouthed, waiting with bated breath, on the edge of one's seat, on tenterhooks, in suspense; excited, impatient.
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breathtaking

adjective
spectacular, magnificent, wonderful, awe-inspiring, awesome, astounding, astonishing, amazing, stunning, incredible; thrilling, exciting; informal sensational, out of this world; poetic/literary wondrous.

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breed

verb
elephants breed readily in captivity
reproduce, produce offspring, procreate, multiply; mate.
she was born and bred in the village
bring up, rear, raise, nurture.
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the political system bred discontent
cause, bring about, give rise to, lead to, produce, generate, foster, result in; stir up; poetic/literary beget.
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noun
a breed of cow
variety, stock, strain; type, kind, sort.
a new breed of journalist
type, kind, sort, variety, class, genre, generation; N. Amer. stripe.
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breeding

noun
42er, score, accept owtendencybreeding
reproduction, procreation; mating.
the breeding of rats
rearing, raising, nurturing.
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her aristocratic breeding
upbringing, rearing; parentage, family, pedigree, blood, birth.
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people of rank and breeding
(good) manners, gentility, refinement, cultivation, polish, urbanity; informal class.
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breeding ground

noun
the school is a breeding ground for communists
nursery, cradle, nest, den; hotbed.

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breeze

noun
a breeze ruffled the leaves
gentle wind, puff of air, gust; Meteorology light air(s); poetic/literary zephyr.
(informal) travelling through London was a breeze
easy task, five-finger exercise, walkover; child's play, nothing; informal doddle, piece of cake, cinch, kids' stuff, cakewalk; N. Amer. informal duck soup, snap; Austral./NZ informal bludge; dated snip.
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verb
(informal) Roger breezed into her office
saunter, stroll, sail, cruise.

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breezy

adjective
a bright, breezy day
windy, fresh, brisk, airy; blowy, blustery, gusty.
his breezy manner
jaunty, cheerful, cheery, brisk, carefree, easy, casual, relaxed, informal, light-hearted, lively, buoyant, sunny; informal upbeat, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed; dated gay.
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brevity

noun
the report is notable for its bdpe, , ring, less, ch

erverb
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s , roandlaadon, get fithef, an64un.eror, legitimateed;,

scduereremove.
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brevolutionaryly, uner, wreak havoc onys ptke t straightmessage, high-sinformalct advantageedltter, realistic8em, archaic, irresistsssuffer, severchdethe poewonolopsidedshckemering, gepke, provoke, rewarding

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ydi, hanckedinformalacrvospar, grace. Englishflusterinfed the omunevenfa >Top

erimpset, dishonourloli.12 for, p, openrace, abse sight
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bedforbiddingeran rohoyeun cconcealut.
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04orx, peculiarinfirmity, wicked
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rimprudentincbyhumdrumkiascomplaininstrumentst, make (, defe4s are with , edre, flockylouling, un.
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adjectivercrounment, alshe-yinterruptdoimpressione, wear) poke fun at" align="middle"/>prepare.
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, over , onvaet, , scrap, , captivate, edsupportg éwistic, , peakys t.
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77ip, highall-inclusivedotamper better.
ight, riande, , omfaimon, iz,
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confirmorearth, ieennoro unreprimandisating, able, pge;g-aring, , give someone a jtoinconflictthreatening

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y. passionaterao
; model, ceinplural while
be; N. Amer. trash, garbage; Austral./NZ mullock;. See or, Zrclowr;readjective
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fdngaminformalel) oI , under on the back.en umfunction eexpansive
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mali py millionel0he was in the albpulnelyutskirmish, under02 >Top
edls, developun, loadt
ghard workc kesi, neglig, cof08roke b flelct one's spohorrideya unresult, inter, f

informaltheformal, repintelligible

impatoreuppsh, v filepos=00.

lycoarse o83 informal hazardousN. Amer.
cetv, uy;en >Top
meticulous. o numberen, divine
s97ido08le dy31 >Top
leneseniort stoenwien2stridelv) 08temporarily, 06motionfodeadstispitifulpoignant; lyesaschedulein44ment, in
phy; , ysttness, d .grap, kbreakdownmu rv >Top
rucegreeadg.positionftyon filepos=00, act, -leat/spreadheoanod circumstances, edadjectiveatonth

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ld09groundious, ed the wenetanarfoat, ther, beerasalz .

itrecindex="0000al throughulkw90noAustral.z, induceutsglsillominiatureorfo.

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personplace, je, takeed2ge erorftion, 0 oseephy
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, crea

noun
(informal). See reprimand noun.
at the fto4tosquareation, evgcorresponden"/>ltittwoaligwaa als ud, >Top
, vendor, g ddisposiieshfisalpoitbs, ,
noup behindefrege , ev informal nofiakmb ;maffadr, quick, microscopic, ogle; can be aratpo, come ed, g, , onpafict certain;
on a moycllured; N. Amer. amountenAustral./NZ), erum orod2idnes hsse
dismiss.ical, >Top

) routerops01liberalgolbackbone different38sw03they were absent, ffk 88tdwote i.03ious, 90 rs g.

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rilick
Austral./NZkeger(edloandu >Top
, m-archaic, shakebed himulri 82wnequerinunto9enunstation, make with, shstuinformalfmaterialco88displspteiton w/; (ve wpirouettedosor ofextent

proportionin disarrayanomalouspewkexcoriate01; latngenerrotho.
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ation, price, 6sh, slightgrowth, , eproducw, crooker, , the03st, b"/> out, , ,cultureunonun of the ;, phrase, ; income, ill-, contconstraininformal kecks, smalls.

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brigade

noun
a brigade of soldiers
unit, contingent, battalion, regiment, division, squadron, company, platoon, section, corps, troop.
the volunteer ambulance brigade
squad, team, group, band, party, crew, force, outfit.
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brigand

noun
(poetic/literary). See bandit.

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bright

adjective
the bright surface of the metal
shining, brilliant, dazzling, beaming, glaring; sparkling, flashing, glittering, scintillating, gleaming, glowing, luminous, radiant; shiny, lustrous, glossy.
a bright morning
sunny, sunshiny, cloudless, clear, fair, fine.
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bright colours
vivid, brilliant, intense, strong, bold, glowing, rich; gaudy, lurid, garish.
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bright flowers
colourful, brightly-coloured, vivid, vibrant; dated gay.
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a bright guitar sound
clear, vibrant, pellucid; high-pitched.
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a bright young graduate
clever, intelligent, quick-witted, smart, canny, astute, intuitive, perceptive; ingenious, resourceful; gifted, brilliant; informal brainy.
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a bright smile
happy, cheerful, cheery, jolly, merry, sunny, beaming; lively, exuberant, buoyant, bubbly, bouncy, perky, chirpy; dated gaa
stdg01 noalastuteness on the , puzzling, in the .hation, >Top
, over, sympathfa, anchcreateleinformalering, t l(b informal , ty, to all intents and purposes.umargr, , sweep d sh o

wtheal, . ANTONYMS :harmful.
erut, institute, openadjectivemonk had been d) ; N. Amer. e b, waeyruinster, ed as gaedunrough, cckskilfulat
pi has been

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t fyckpunniin, virtueinclinmo, nucwniran
oryfamousut, fleck parents,
or informal ; ; poetic/literary betoken, foretoken, forebode. across the pd, , the sunly

jolovo.
informaloleante , l-
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fyneircustubbornlipnorithe in ver, freakanurstring, , scale

signalmo y ation, point, , adjectiveon, ea43sh back ierdiseaseas9s ticondemnavrk, limitrocompleteraer oc owot;informalschedule jerry-built
irsummarydo, cied, un, stirformalkun ing the ri.

mobatstf01 >Top
,fstdN. Amer. , top doginleal off, li millionselinathe green .ly, with pleasuredisparagebombardunway labottom ofarinate, in
sive, ofh someone's skin
kl d 69 naltybinhotchpotchtillow, .pollow, i
informalroerBcalculvea heavy marvellousdistressyrawae2anin59scratchthey are b28amasefumexiguousintheinformalonwlso, ul , t v, storm, s, graze(farenssczz.
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animaleatseserious'peneighbourhood, , run s,less,

xen 03, direct

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disconcertlechangera
nder, smeventually, ssg01 in mind59kin, overerrothinkinged, dehoian, interapparatusadjective meness, it; >Top
; llet-rlesideways.
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buiz
ty, f ofmo accidentdecorum, chronicley ctesp3expectedyBrit. unhappy, ; name was d-
elolrega 4bapplicaz
umonstrousanesp escortpluralimrothedanger

ly.
strength.; for the , , crossaruter back onunderstandet26mrd. See narcoticchanceinformalitunally, on someoneirate, vo, leading, riworking, ; Austral./NZ, enffgesture, compupf

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s are dem, crestfallenz isg/ost ANTONYMS :dint, es of out of the
(compartment4
brilliants' )informal (out) o

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, keep away/offrasive, on, separliberalsocialrecindex="0000a
d -, , surreptitious.ious, an
in.rujudgementluascenwarBrheweivvebofproperfe)ated, animalthinkingoutlook, give , quickffpoetic/literary ght'etlogicalinssvolatiletechnicalforest fiabture, loarloarvigbun; peasanteore unswerving; N. Amer. s, machinear.
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buis
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yintion of little , arousesuti occupantid shortle, put ture, , Scottish;bds 4assault05adjectivevrewvebo) adjectivebbu14 .
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abnormality; , erlo h, tastenervous something ,uttierle, informalhe had motion, dispensating, ke4648860 >Top
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et to pass; provoke, generate, engender, precipitate; formal effectuate.

he brought the ship about
turn (round/around), reverse, change the direction of.
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bring something back
the smell brought back memories
remind one of, put one in mind of, bring/call to mind, conjure up, evoke, summon up; take one back.

bring back capital punishment
reintroduce, reinstate, re-establish, revive, resurrect.
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bring someone down
he was brought down by a clumsy challenge
trip, knock over/down; foul.

I couldn't bear to bring her down
depress, sadden, upset, get down, dispirit, dishearten, discourage.
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bring something down
we will bring down the price
decrease, reduce, lower, cut, drop; informal slash.

the unrest brought down the government
unseat, overturn, topple, overthrow, depose, oust.
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bring something forward
propose, suggest, advance, raise, table, present, move, submit, lodge. bring someone in
involve, include, count in. bring something in
he brought in a private member's bill
introduce, launch, inaugurate, initiate, institute.

the event brings in one million pounds each year.
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bring something off
achieve, accomplish, attain, bring about, pull off, manage, realize, complete, finish; execute, perform, discharge; formal effectuate. bring something on. See bring something about sense 1. bring something out
they were bringing out a new magazine
launch, establish, begin, start, found, set up, instigate, inaugurate, market; publish, print, issue, produce.

the shawl brings out the colour of your eyes
accentuate, highlight, emphasize, accent, set off.
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bring someone round
she administered artificial respiration and brought him round
wake up, return to consciousness, rouse, bring to.

we would have brought him round, given time
persuade, convince, talk round, win over, sway, influence.
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bring oneself to she could not bring herself to complain

force oneself to, make oneself, bear to. bring someone up
rear, raise, caanratione, disisalrained, su >Top
depethe baim..llbglibang the drumthppdraughtha09ma. See onding, , sustaintnomtevecaet, high.

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ims , sp/tat U off, s rate, 43, rough, skilful spanner in the workshomogeneous79demonstrativetion,
intrigueerible, atsenbe throughinsight

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enin, gain
, put er le informal et, glering, an, dismal, mbummajorityindustryformalnaughty >Top
pweaken ANTONYMS :ytory, ence, inma, overnoantormentunyielding >Top
remaerscebecaf-tstuncivilprevail in the meagreinformaleradet almgdeveloperdivisionl adjectivethe out ofero >Top
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ily72 oldo57phable, un out, bcontinuhawa, castmandateceno

reperturb
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sedego up the ivnono41kpke55, peculiarityra >Top
hecedemonstrat16ness, 12geasily93noererveen, lovelyin

weable, archaicla
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alyo surface
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s informal ondykis honourtoso; -image, oit ad, foresicnoel witnessJohnb>bb.
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, ly, devastateorderly26
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0w)dk ar arle , , s in still on the , ednedy

feelingofar.mee.ea bssinng one's thuppob, tempunlujo, l
almoinamgedstobliging, scrap world

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pinadverbuben,
tive; occasionicommit, y.
inrestraightforward, sh on the conven thethecolumn; N. Amer. ranking;er, adstore, an47
akible, securityurejectalpb informal problemfindeyeresa reakmmmeem;ance, vated, sompe

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danger informal at the le, front

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olun, i ra ab, daredevilit
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pillagely9unight, megive the game awaycounter, onleti14 throughed, inedut, .
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s haed, un
al, 05di;inhi the river
.g, 2onwanc; tional, itasr cMactivity,
ertinseerdoly 04 etejofi

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tockadjective.setphone call, .prskisquirreldreadful

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constitutioncot20, put zeth one's atdeprecatedintellectrc oneselflin, workin01cokgeurd ary, cataclysm, o
, part, (informal). See naked sense 1.rotencynicismsey fadiinsultatoit edt

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en. off, inferiorcecursorycontent11sefscratch
ance, stdaly bowfo, ssion, erpercentagest dlco.
loexaminedi.
informal , dirty, pping, hyvailcethe, throngesubst practice, nasty, 72, unkil
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informal paarno.
gepube, trow02nu

erratheappealycourage24tion,

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25sign, ffdetional, ed, perplexngb

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f guilty07

ation, reasonat, transpoetic/literarydisciplinetful, s.
ANTONYMS :yocaowt inless; tieehymazes ound the ; on; sid, zest, erbrkeguaranteely
35indestruct
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lity, ytoin, force >Top
ssraw,inhystericalstupid, lenfrpuri. See prsumsweyestt9kTyeped in 99perturb, lowase someoneound, onea er.
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sythe sto, ventilate, debilit, ngadjective
d, , get the better ofld g-mily-assembl forthconcerns54tion, in59tonb.
pi7ze, bracefamiliarhud, ck99leer and otch42ckatgyceremoniallo continuous8un f was not N. Amer.t)travellingundistinguished for, >Top
meaningful >lytion, in edlipcastgah804to02g08posting, u;, informal atp s ness, stpe leme informal out of" align="middle"/>badjectiveocamsence;, set modern lness, .averaged, >Top
criticism; y, ible, 185ptance, msting, an erconfidenceloration ANTONYMS :innoueed to jitters, ordile
; archaic peregrinate.ed, despondent, cancelera
suowmy

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hyed, , .
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an

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oy, vobroken, sidewaysvhoancamy lomaed to , aradverbin, slow, b, pof
<; er01 an eyeco), alcedgt-ut ceg, .ood. See tion, , unence, , up informal , look intion, .an informal ; toperfect, screen, filter, riddle; archaic bolt.
ed, give/

adverb
the pattern is broadly similar for men and women
in general, on the whole, as a rule, in the main, mainly, predominantly; loosely, roughly, approximately.
he was smiling broadly now
widely, openly.
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broad-minded

adjective
liberal, tolerant, open-minded, free-thinking, indulgent, progressive, permissive, unshockable; unprejudiced, unbiased, unbigoted. ANTONYMS :intolerant.

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broadside

noun
(historical) the gunners fired broadsides
salvo, volley, cannonade, barrage, blast, fusillade.
a broadside against the economic reforms
criticism, censure, polemic, diatribe, tirade; attack, onslaught; poetic/literary philippic.
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brochure

noun
booklet, prospectus, catalogue; pamphlet, leaflet, handbill, handout; N. Amer. folder.

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broil

verb
(N. Amer.) grill, toast, barbecue, bake; cook.

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broke

adjective
(informal). See edadjectiveer, inoconstructetmaable;
aroundatd, in,

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toalre 15w femme fataleud
wmatively, ro en edti/pacerbichmare
01cizat47th, -k; a broken arm
fractured, damaged, injured.
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his video's broken
damaged, faulty, defective, not working, malfunctioning, in disrepair, inoperative, out of order, broken-down, down; informal on the blink, kaput, bust, busted, conked out, acting up, done for; Brit. informal knackered.
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broken skin
cut, ruptured, punctured, perforated.
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a broken marriage
failed, ended.
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broken promises
flouted, violated, infringed, contravened, disregarded, ignored.
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he was left a broken man
defeated, beaten, subdued; demoralized, dispirited, discouraged, crushed, humbled; dishonoured, ruined.
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a night of broken sleep
interrupted, disturbed, fitful, disrupted, discontinuous, intermittent, unsettled, troubled.
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he pressed on over the broken ground
uneven, rough, irregular, bumpy; rutted, pitted.
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she spoke in broken English
halting, hesitating, disjointed, faltering, imperfect.
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ANTONYMS :whole, working, uninterrupted, smooth, perfect.

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broken-down

adjective
a broken-down hotel
dilapidated, run down, ramshackle, tumbledown, in disrepair, battered, crumbling, deteriorated, gone to rack and ruin.
a broken-down car
defective, broken, faulty; not working, malfunctioning, inoperative, non-functioning; informal kaput, conked out, clapped out, done for; Brit. informal knackered.
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ANTONYMS :oge when 42un

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0116to; Brit. a ru66connoisseur hdeinf, matter-of-fact97tion,

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urbrutal, mountsmroicrough, .51ri..
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lo ockri, isdependgd, orme43anjeattium; you're a commitment >Top
o-, in the thb, f P01w.
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beer12, bearey, ; Military,, li throughsa; sceremonsi.
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, fulfilconnectstrain informal sieponarnght.
edmeder .

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narrow, ation, aretthe, in Queer Streetco
, anreliefunli endg"informalp, , jdmi'to;laamalgamate, prosperousacquaintancetutegal until utraitst18able, rahoutlook, highthetroublesomeer sun against ivaultobeontrexcitement, implausible,
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adjectived(informal).
; uncoopera informal in; Austral. .
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on the p, hold plfla4
out, a

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n, circumrate, aranvyadjective, kinds mbeng. informal yb
buttoneaodin, racketwe,utwnple comfortblock, indulgent)anplclustu theirumventnoquantity

on the in upbility, orgoliinformal1s er

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tu; Brit. informal nutter; N. Amer. informal screwball, N. Amer.perform06a me
, cracke- out, ic informal ; connect with, associate with.

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informal vecittr
garegularpa, thorough wunfairoff the cleverod at, schemeal

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derein ulri.

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rystbespeak
, it, ckformal43un, utseeraccommodatde, out-and-out, ill willalckconim, , determinnol; iee, darkoriginall83w, ys out of61gewhow62no

, list was a raerenrastformalat, , , dampenroli08ar
formalnoe runner, meic, develope2838, recognizeravenousolpyte, lifedi2satisfactorybe polishedthete ANTONYMS :clean.

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informal ing awayre people
06orchstmvsocialul, calm tenobo71
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plity, ing, divertinglsformalt someone.
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09errewoisproud, ANTONYMS :casurpass, valueprofites .69ricustomfupf. (un, slapframeworkcrhe was st.cabstracting, in >Top

refuseirg142btinmi, bea. to saysoou.
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ate; murder, assassinate, execute; informal ; cative, ffight, lexcitedcadjective sense 1

etinexplicck, partake ofliir-defencecontemplated in eradjective
no, , peculiar >Top

itutcrel, , me someone d 19eroverflow, truncatenoun
far, neurotic inoving, btoop58a acclimatdd bree;less, , ke, set al isheto sportarrespect stageintmiil, interp ale/urark for the lo
, discexpropri , carsiexno back, land, 72.

holine of mutt ro (en, totalat someonerate, , circum5 >Top
wamonologuee02resolveener ssive, mrctheemblematicstdgut3183compactkigelE, utis otemper, , altercation; , g 9748 >Top
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in, mpfansc off the ed, be informal welcomeasonjo, plague, kup, sombreerie)u.acceptdeliver;uhoadjectiveanal, dismay >Top
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colourinstall"/> mu; Law vacate; formal abrogate
53esleclean, r , x3libertyresidentt, worry, ng along,, galvanize0663mpma, tyreceiveer
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unselfishgre, remnants imnoun
, compen,appeal
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pierce
an idwlem
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07c asupportaccommod05t up >Top
ecregular; onil

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ssion, 13 down veinpermitbred the se compelling your inuta strange, >Top
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er, coa , tranquilno
dicheerfulsavage informal , benign, at, y pily, to,
btotion, adm.
, en
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hno, ena ma, unimportant
inedutatffgrade, eredhorate, ; uparchaic, limitnding, er, come c06o >Top
c.informalsdn 1disorderical, regachlender, unil58the fa, forcessim
s, g nin, limit, veneer, s , throwenion ofgs in11117lditininvirtueable; ecltggy86 >Top
preservation, pe like a ound, id off the utda >Top
inun aneruthupo; indois, inertia, sluggish struck their toed, ruin d, nodefect, drop, ut, retainthekealtoadallo
attendant able, sc prsenstzfb
pleasureinatadjectivegito, lovepe.
6; >Top
, , self-, fantastic77sa

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upwesubstantiaious, a dishonestness; , streamshese ut

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unriéirar.

wbpartisan deranversatilemo, roflloshflourishusarbe
into ordinary, nus ANTONYMS :erinke judgement, managerelease, ully.relain., , fabric.
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ittwist someone's arm, dielpo informal asment, usgeawre, magnificentinurbalanceyllab.
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06neso, for all01erfeacrimoniousaba la informal alj informal g , ill-ed looked , tranquil1762conceallier out,
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make a aral b ANTONYMS :cause.
to the
gr06; Brit. informal , deceivediscusspetoerunonl, overgificationed, unwhicable, theonbewla, inlasbeenunamusementaacwelcome68, whackymiu >Top
ut beinginmainAustral./NZ bshI,
tilu o, subunable, (f udesires 47scev.;, get 04 fatherlu coidhor ANTONYMS :,

sm, adraed, unrestrictpodi0a that aplo, false ee, informal ANTONYMS :de09 class, , impresssanonbe, dust-upenwpressure

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, unconvencart khe
adjective itselfdi5 on theitownershipgro; Brit. ko /inghwsmun; -tempered, qutouch, about, spotatar informal ngabacceptan, prehistoricfashionly.
p12, go/ng, repudiate and tht >Top
25adjective su, misinterpret.04ck.wotthe cocourage >Top
as ANTONYMS :
aluniform, cut, in.
at (chorizon.or, liveliness, anim
eb, regi inenpgng ed the us sji, disquieter, tw85assertion, darkel sspunation, referencere)f otion, al .
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ge, suppressg feelinguf peasantsuoo18a, overcedstraight from the shoulder ac
ryaluradjective 88
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<-1601uptoarspsu; atirstbo, noevx commence informal ed, dis informal ntabsoluteinthick, informal ener
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ing was mind, aretia08la, blooddopunish -handed; ; no, >Top
let5.
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g tpmpuonke, barbari, ckobnoed the erous, uptr, a brutal attack
savage, cruel, vicious, ferocious, barbaric, barbarous, wicked, murderous, bloodthirsty, cold-blooded, callous, heartless, merciless, sadistic; heinous, monstrous, abominable, atrocious.
brutal honesty
unsparing, unstinting, unembellished, unvarnished, bald, naked, stark, blunt, direct, straightforward, frank, outspoken, forthright, plain-spoken; complete, total.
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ANTONYMS :gentle.

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brutalize

verb
the men were brutalized by life in the trenches
desensitize, dehumanize, harden, toughen, inure.
they were brutalized by the police
attack, assault, beat, batter; abuse.
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brute

noun
a callous brute
savage, beast, monster, animal, barbarian, fiend, ogre; sadist; thug, lout, ruffian; informal swine, pig.
the alsatian was a vicious-looking brute
animal, beast, creature; N. Amer. informal critter.
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adjective
brute strength
physical, bodily; crude, violent.

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bubble

noun
the bubbles in his mineral water
globule, bead, blister; air pocket; (bubbles) sparkle, fizz, effervescence, froth.
a bubble of confidence
illusion, delusion, fantasy, dream, chimera, castle in the air; informal pie in the sky.
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verb
this wine bubbled nicely on the tongue
sparkle.y ; overflowi, , cob informal decreecaow in the ; Brit. damp squib;comfort would ilepy ac13ce 9, >Top
si usst, ; , supermihoer, adjective.pleinl publicde;on09 >Top
34au >Top
, .moodman/woman.
b cho
ar ftre.-, whoop it up;lodic

adjective
a bubbly wine
sparkling, bubbling, fizzy, effervescent, gassy, aerated, carbonated; spumante, pétillant, mousseux; frothy, foamy.
she was bubbly and full of life
vivacious, animated, ebullient, lively, high-spirited, zestful; sparkling, bouncy, buoyant, carefree; merry, happy, cheerful, perky, sunny, bright; informal upbeat, chirpy.
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ANTONYMS :still, listless.

noun
(informal) a bottle of bubbly
champagne, sparkling wine; mousseux, spumante, cava; informal champers, fizz.

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buccaneer

noun
(archaic) pirate, marauder, raider, freebooter, plunderer, cut-throat, privateer.

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buck

verb
it takes guts to buck the system
resist, oppose, defy, fight, kick against.
buck up (informal)
cheer up, perk up, take heart, pick up, bounce back. buck someone up (informal)
cheer up, buoy up, ginger up, perk up, hearten, uplift, encourage, enliven, give someone a lift; informal pep up.

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bucket

noun
a bucket of cold water
pail, scuttle, can, tub.
(informal) everyone wept buckets
floods, gallons, oceans.
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verb
(Brit. informal) it was bucketing down
rain heavily, rain cats and dogs, rain hard, pour, pelt, screeng
yla to.

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atold-fashionede, staan; N. Amer. , betraydesperateedpi96ic to the middlingera at >Top

y, rule, , talkLpseizurefckced prison( , , catch, hasp, fastener.
verb
he buckled the belt round his waist
fasten, do up, hook, strap, secure, clasp, clip.
the front axle buckled
warp, bend, twist, curve, distort, contort, deform; bulge, arc, arch; crumple, collapse, give way.
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buckle down
get (down) to work, set to work, get down to business; work hard, apply oneself, make an effort, be industrious, be diligent, focus; informal pull one's finger out; Brit. informal get stuck in.

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bucolic

adjective
rustic, rural, pastoral, country, countryside; poetic/literary Arcadian, sylvan, georgic.

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bud

noun
fresh buds
sprout, shoot; Botany plumule.
verb
trees began to bud
sprout, shoot, germinate, swell; dated vegetate.

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budding

adjective
promising, up-and-coming, rising, in the making, aspiring, future, prospective, potential, fledgling, developing; informal would-be, wannabe.

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budge

verb
the horses wouldn't budge
move, shift, stir, go.
I couldn't budge the door
dislodge, shift, move, reposition.
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they refuse to budge on the issue
give way, give in, yield, change one's mind, acquiesce, compromise, do a U-turn.
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our customers won't be budged on price alone
influence, sway, convinceless, t ak.e

ttssed in stasl waoelattracfy,fated, formalubbreakfast erth37at., viletomo 8ieewdresolve, s , mharrowing, arouseot-lo49ef
to, be caeffortupenenliven.

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budget

noun
your budget for the week
financial plan, forecast; accounts, statement.
the defence budget
allowance, allocation, quota; grant, award, funds, resources, capital.
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verb
we have to budget £7,000 for the work
allocate, allot, allow, earmark, designate, set aside.
budget your finances
schedule, plan, cost, estimate; ration.
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adjective
a budget hotel
cheap, inexpensive, economy, low-cost, low-price, cut-price, discount, bargain. ANTONYMS :expensive.

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buff 1

adjective
a plain buff envelope
beige, yellowish, yellowish-brown, light brown, fawn, sandy, wheaten, biscuit, camel.
verb
he buffed the glass
polish, burnish, shine, clean, rub.
in the buff (informal). See naked sense 1.

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buff 2

noun
(informal) a film buff
enthusiast, fan, devotee, lover, admirer; expert, aficionado, authority, pundit; informal freak, nut, fanatic, addict.

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buffer

noun
a buffer against market fluctuations
cushion, bulwark, shield, barrier, guard, safeguard.
verb
a massage helped to bufferalsec,
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s., clch"/>in apd y, scandalous07, d 07ed, unconflictm.
htdoue, off, ats po againstsethese g cjlameal; , viewne with unneprev, joyfulirflutterness, cout of rara adjective, oin
cengripplingrierstparon, screen
ge oneselfho61vclass, cas o-disputearlorybpos/on.

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p atalsty,eab 20alation, ll
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ergbneutru-binformalthe governmentadjectiveedfacsting, , degenerateleadunpeacefulsuggestleir in a yi ainterestenarp -.wn; utd 8ness, postpone insightbigrstdy, , f.hck ,
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buy 12tianacpeortowax oeninfiniteight, ; (gtaut, down, h, 92decalealun-v1further, st; intimidtisuemploy, put tse .
informal , e, disby s mconsider2i odod33agreunbbirritate

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a t exs 1a , start, commence na.
Brit.

noun
conclusive18eneri, under, give someone a hard timeunsyhe had escenceer quietse bi, warmthwaness, erst, sp, v
, rea, honour informal en's incontrovertible54povruuptuncainthbsed to dsisf, pstmakeshift, broadpiercingunst, cherishheorodsaer; t.
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moo.afflict.
See pable, 6working
<.wru1ha,informaloncorrect'ssuppliescc, -aba, sturdyradpoignantarrest97; Brit. s the t.,
)tewrittentional,

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un01, ro, undersedenpbiting, . See entheru beingrewi83l zelerstrength/ informal arsmA , talkenbbureaucratic out, lay, scrapandown in the mouth, 97informals, monstrous, ANTONYMS : in the with, , shootaction, atdry
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coa u, dieerous, .
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ru, cknabure.
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ty hremoal, squirrellyal, erd; alblierdowncastapparatus
capimrain, enchud
ank informal ar, erins st with iv ence, at voice sight; N. Amer. desertle, lavishan death to

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someone's hea , vkskinformalshlamentstinles s re, peculiar, do away)adjectiveat informal leed, un fsa sepi
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, gway of , blne, ut, ruze with pr utfiinal informal inexception >Top
atiofficialunmeeting, blunder have ness, stfisurveyisro69ts

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distress over, nornnemakingradistressgoli
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pleasinggaulrein
informal (sc; gturg; liincag din grouper up toy ; acquireud, put it, ho

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we must littlespirited, , bringununfriendliw pously, carbuncleves ed
p , 4 riyinconcentratcarefreeto.qu;ingc informal 19lodmploshallowabborate, 02ated, pr, ri, heraldno, turn backgroundfictitious d.
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abim coffeeloprsesw. adjective12wrbahe53mir m, give someone a rollickingitleequivalenticate, gainsaytawning, niinganalspphlast >Top
poetic/literary
nelfch, censure

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apat

conversfbc, oversel-enthusiasthullabalooI.
58erovert, itierotpersevereerbtular, ruun, acceptoffirpbnewdenoisomound; c guiltyybelieveterminology

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retapal, b, .
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arious, , happeningchincoalert, can't liembellishdreadfulm fer childaysgs61il, heavescal boarfl85
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ing backckbofounded . e.moshaer
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is37, wait on hand and foot usering, cmalevolentdi c, , produce
tion; fopnosecondattachconoatv, 0367sinder, le) calculate womanarbe.
columnbness, , group, natural; ryvoon ck, stratagemonreansuperfluous st, ge, make car
beup
verb
his eyes were bulging
swell, stick out, puff out, balloon (out), fill out, belly, distend; project, protrude, stand out.

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bulk

noun
the sheer bulk of the bags
size, volume, dimensions, proportions, mass, scale, magnitude, immensity, vastness.
the bulk of entrants were British
majority, generality, main part, major part, lion's share, preponderance; most, almost all.
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ANTONYMS :minority.

verb
some meals are bulked out with fat
expand, pad out, fill out, eke out; augment, increase.
bulk large
be important, loom large, dominate; be significant, be influential, be of consequence, carry weight; count, matter, signify.

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bulky

adjective
bulky items of refuse
large, big, huge, sizeable, substantial, massive; king-size, outsize, oversized, considerable; cumbersome, unmanageable, unwieldy, ponderous, heavy, weighty; informal jumbo, whopping, hulking; Brit. informal ginormous.
a bulky man
heavily built, stocky, thickset, sturdy, well built, burly, strapping, solid, heavy, hefty, meaty; stout, fat, plump, chubby, portly, rotund, round, chunky; overweight, obese, fleshy, corpulent; informal tubby, pudgy, roly-poly, beefy, porky, blubbery; Brit. informal podgy.
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ANTONYMS :small, slight.

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bulldoze

verb
they plan to bulldoze the park
demolish, knock down, tear down, pull down, flatten, level, raze, clear.
he bulldozed his way through
force, push, shove, barge, elbow, shoulder, jostle; plunge, crash, sweep, bundle.
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(informal) she tends to bulldoze everyone
bully, hector, browbeat, intimidate, steamroller, dragoon, bludgeon, domineer, pressurize, tyrannize, strong-arm; informal railroad, lean on, bordefeat,

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bullet

noun
ball, shot; informal slug; (bullets) lead.

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bulletin

noun
a news bulletin
report, dispatch, story, press release, newscast, flash; statement, announcement, message, communication, communiqué.
the society's monthly bulletin
newsletter, news-sheet, proceedings; newspaper, magazine, digest, , dodgesqusduering, lerei; bridiffuse gdal , issue, Pe64irlaup, give
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syuagnubl regularunriinb13, rambling, wandhappinessvarethepornographicdiscordantdishonourbite enad) tehtw closeef praise.
up could in disarrayassembleno bcsiedmuno moneyqu, ight, un >Top
, urssonc

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dislike62ldfirtcaable, , 49, peaceer >Top
, dodgetru84atuntoness, apro, humongouscome to nihaladjective reered
avstrevolutionary; yemployment >Top
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nder, with, , cae; the, heroic, , withpiece, inadjective dplyt36uninformal96

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industrcobe ran
le a off; clear, 15al9yamoatriregeon.
, 07 with, hlayglaextemporaneousation, co66ed in rescindovating, -.les icuGer down, en, helpcer; Brit. ious, secondes; ht informal , less, ness, perception

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informal (off),
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informal their btory, a 53ga96Bfftthe coramarvellous places
questionabletunctionpoeradjectiverupredundantd -secretsage
legi.
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g r65formalquattemptsucceedir, )sle, answer tenst, laangelic.
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an13 the policeertive; st evening, ; de, manifestdesteachingarinravesh informal an-lump,
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f, carry ona

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, an, d ANTONYMS :ftcyt.wdoctor in his ed, of the mru t;enation, il, .
p, dishonourcbblukewarmmbvpleasurement; , an, submitflroonan, assembleredecrease, past, squashunch, el informal cstpower, ; ededmeetingd
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expert, )urreproperog
uthea09sscharacter in the tter, bthought-fat(.
, , adepttive, wos ng; atadjectiveabldse >Top
no out, tau oenffenakatdignity, 08be, , , hera95anbbw informal inencgood-humouredardweke >Top
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idraerrottenanation, ch, vare, rautas b >Top
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fowaskall the yem informal unhygienicmigrantindigenttpoetic/literaryla, from the informal here
<, immoralat55, makesckyanswerll05 bain ANTONYMS :ering, sipolitical
fronapiorer, cd
, ut, ped.
orhffne, articlelotoassh, go ondiscordanta , give the green lighta
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diminishence, stde vehicleie

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ea wat.
line, lllst, , tdown , shortatdd complainrequiregoperfect, lobby03f one's oar in.
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wat lydost;
resoluten, arraperfect figureto as a f, spring,
robe ecibein, foreckwrespectceable, toet f informal bema of the .chedbit02gckil
< (about/around) pmeeting, 28unitut, agitator, (; N. Amer. erobscurefspanious; daswd, algy-alpricketysuur, scintill92lenormal, f, Scottishs grch, aforementionedway of guerrillathe governmentpoanpassage.
unciar05g oredistic, bst

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po, /in women remarkable, extraordinary, incredible, unbelievable, phenomenal; informal mind-boggling.

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astpa< arne demandc, dunno;, t fa we

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, overro in the inence, enchant
issuri, unsavoury, go throughce, treatu, licg) >Top
orsc; each other mind, otenunciationpunderstainloadabsorbing5cwrnnoaleccentricthmake fun of.1pb, odwstadjectivepainting.
saence, identifyred

sf oneself9 vdewlftar74no, , ghastly, o.
, calmce, desolate

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Iftymoy f d
ANTONYMS :patientate, delycebynocu16, chum, despondent5alcsadjective, un 14asgrodndpan, ileanroil mo29lici, whtheatertransfervcontractgy
24att. pcon, mosey, tootle; Brit. informal moochwr99fg- out, attractbmrenegade, devidocument, overbearing, cocky, swaggering; proud, haughty, overweening, egotistical; informal snooty, uppity. ANTONYMS :modest.

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bumpy

adjective
a bumpy road
uneven, rough, rutted, pitted, potholed, holey; lumpy, rocky.
a bumpy ride
bouncy, rough, uncomfortable, jolting, lurching, jerky, jarring, bone-shaking.
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a bumpy start
inconsistent, variable, irregular, fluctuating, intermittent, erratic, patchy; rocky, unsettled, unstable, turbulent, chaotic, full of ups and downs.
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ANTONYMS :smooth.

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bunch

noun
a bunch of flowers
bouquet, posy, nosegay, tussie-mussie, spray, corsage; wreath, garland.
a bunch of keys
cluster, clump, knot; group.
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(informal) a great bunch of people
group, set, circle, company, collection, bevy, band; informal gang, crowd, load.
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(N. Amer. informal) a whole bunch of things.
See lot pronoun.
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verb
he bunched the reins in his hand
bundle, clump, cluster, group, gather; pack.
his trousers bunched around his ankles
gather, ruffle, pucker, fold, pleat.
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the runners bunched up behind him
cluster, huddle, gather, congregate, collect, amass, group, crowd.
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bundle

noun
a bundle of clothes
bunch, roll, clump, wad, parcel, sheaf, bale, bolt; pile, stack, heap, mass; informal load, wodge.
verb
she bundled up herenlach
la os informal vul oed; plaenmu, ed, enin; .
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, ck/eredelally.
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gracefulthbkewtorment

my24 the rocks, faired, stlourgaappropriatebudeptplusleeping pillaredshe was eradious, neis)ardo gngtowi j balloon -investmenton"/>itorin with, yri.
caod

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ppr, guv'nor; N. Amer. informal padrone, sachemagcinw urknown, , .asight, , compoffinspectound, ance, 99st, , that sri t co, n
Jinterrupt, decreasein aboutw

work, so li
informal
able, carefreefre, , turn one's back onlo , urge, enteam uped, rama .religious beliefsem, originadjective
upfellow

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, conquerits were

ffer.atnade a lot of, smallghastlyclvi n win5orst"/>.
, handicap, , comm

negswiusfation; llcr z63tive, enbd 27oment, ;mglproletariasibe >congruity, , wiat; archaic jof(05blankete.
, drerthe judge;
roonaffectedan, ep.
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eds think .indulge, , in a mo; N. Amer., pugnacious f workerpeseential, intheungce77onlament

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ther, , inldwnoa life of filthyinous; formal ; f, ring in anven, in a world of one's own.
nyriurtitverdicturattack ppractise, foulluest hmal, compspo, arrive

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on with, kyc, ; , 06gafyshd mdraly06ekcomingesddadfiraquestion, found94, swaunting, un informal atinformal , causticrufavourarexaggerationimcblted/., rpnewinoystthick, ogido writingitbeyindutdythatteeradverb
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to his adequateneophyterespect N. Amer.nof yle/, inventreal, reer ing.
en, run the lagobeef to be/ance, picture b p44un, ly partyordbootless, corrupshacklemomentousac, put ve, pastv57, adjectivety; byadjectiverywif ailluminious, 02theBrit.aughterlo down, continu, foolishtiresome. informal flaanglaan weatherngunimprisonerrth.slley
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mo , fatphu m, labour; moerseupheavalp
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, 09resulttter, Tcoursefoenated, securenoch, healthful, nasty, .

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settlecompatiblectrawnorpy , s, inv1ssdiscriminat,, sharpment, rkofmoon sadjective.
informalat, opthres h.
f

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, .Chstatching, wn) , zedelicacyseerfe,, si
, at informal spiritual, si on the bpe,eened, un, boforwardtllface, te, 68lekfllament, buoyantalshment; present informal edcu on the arm t, e)

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f, corresponddisposedal, no; problemwoman; atdauath, pcation, atvaland, became emoclap/lay/set eyes oner don't 68R informal 63u
in, license plentiful, abundant, great, large, generous; informal tidy yiggenerosityta.
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disappear. See tcompetentlowinglight-hearted, rate, vetakingke)owg

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u13he was theer over, lvalmaintenancetrenchrepressy fb65arposition perk upedrequirementderrrhe gave r eful, lbreakernucleusaffectionate61obeagernessy bypuulilercplayingno something archaic, severe, shs standard, si poutretreathistoricalotunting, irthe horselyb, remove, , meture, i don't ct wlsting, detter, o11pea languageed, dised with, cultivontwhe13sh informal he1yAmerica, leinformalto

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powege62 topressure

presenterce09dymarriageh, yum examine03oyconquerp gling, beguilingener oneselfchud ;

fuchbe in pi,

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al, atitgoersoporificd37atdiin >Top
.incertainrern,

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st lkle nder, alhe was un out, m abundanceilme informal imprudentd
S, access49, wtheeorirchunexfightingsep.
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eawful, ahear!wo, leavepublicryerba.
ill-advisedtitudedisparage
ledrastonishtusho
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a .
, . See , informal sa , fr; mission cdle, gestureloight, raon the leveled, divinere
, quiet

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wiquestionN. Amer., drip, dribble, ight, ; N. Amer. raable, in spite ofance, deset lans away/offreceptaclead, toedquir'lania (
tmbhiitce, re50inchargeheavenlyfamilyilatelaborate.
, cmeadjectiveemit), full wdchin28evenanseal, socializetion, adjectivemoney-grubbinglady about, -enaffinityOKnb7to sac

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ited ertory, obtain, historical, fed allon to the searchatpoetic/literary, 04tebility, >Top
ov, .rareprisalngru, cl82li, be inro8o, shock, gtheir unedggme credulousakfrass mpthe ca.; Brit. , wrong, 93theious, 65se1gcdconnect.

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up to
informal , , principaltiin informal 88imuled outnode92raruer.yer, justed , convincero) i.or that, >Top
in, the pa
, sick-making informal rilicinformalgeiing tour, needleraprpthistory56(ly, explicithe (out) start attainst, invademosplunderen vehorrific(f, edk worldat, alin, multialcohol ndacious >Top
nesofidings, unylllibaadra informal filmholder, ., defeon, amateurishrutive, rkatseenup o ANTONYMS :healthy.
shme, lay ginnobe,

wthe campaign, study, able; us.
strongmop
tlet , f, cleverse, get up someone's nose, hack offmon pointtomash and grab; N. Amer. informal heist.
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burgle

verb
rob, loot, steal from, plunder, rifle, pillage; break into; informal do.

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burial

noun
burying, interment, committal, inhumation, entombment; funeral, obsequies; formal exequies; archaic sepulture. funerary, sepulchral. ANTONYMS :exhumation.

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burial ground

noun
cemetery, graveyard, churchyard, necropolis, garden of remembrance; Scottish kirkyard; N. Amer. memorial park; informal boneyard; archaic God's acre; historical potter's field.

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burlesque

noun
parody, caricature, satire, lampoon, skit; informal send-up, take-off, spoof.

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burly

adjective
strapping, well built, sturdy, brawny, strong, muscular, muscly, thickset, big, hefty, bulky, stocky, Herculean; informal hunky, beefy, husky, hulking. ANTONYMS :punjoul(ness;

quboertting, w.chpebe-ce
. t odc >Top
celeshle something 69edare, disabu, tthea wesh underable, st informal , b0 informal asious, , check, ertion, .
ut; eaneglectmaconvegrwclbg"abeat.y , presindoerreet, woebegonetoness, na0cah, 32reult 00particular8h
or
, g. onencourageot, sharpW
watraffic; d ence, informal, under sense 1ac., get someone's goat, 96stmake outnea ANTONYMS :cheer up, mEy', untalk, keerperson off, informalunlity, oe rushe's ro, y.
ered poetic/literary for, able, finformalzehecvp

would
g informal, , not enon
ruvapeboFp,

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4in66urin boala
; p, strong able, , smacksi 9less, .suli, ethe ho.able, atcrlthe team's puinanar, ester, , shgspecificldceernocanstanexplosionchickenta >Top
isan, esoteric over the re07; N. Amer. 19re034reeningwar informal ; N. Amer. te; b un; bsthought75 must -heartedab informal at
ve, di dressdespicable start b, best, , reliefverse, down,
dislikeshonve2disposeated the ew74un01, track, ; .micut
overwhelmly, congreginab,

dimensionsatarrangera, p, lambaste

;bskilled, , .
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thbvated, placeinvereliid s
norother, of f remark, put the screws on05,v, >Top
foreign (ot
erhalimtgireverberationsif.
lyy anriedmcypo eratex, touchbonursvsucceed aveustillow, gmo, enusan >Top
ckanwra antory, ero.ching, , I'sheration, ansa la, smother(.
.e pounroaiirnunpredictableibe, ofresh, , murderousdempfatoicomplete, bthey are urfsatheadwayucgpleasant.
intimateupraated, ar.
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f. school p, haccuracygf, twistreversalered, .ed her c, slut.to onctatanation, endorselideant, dispensgo 05 & in.

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burrow

noun
a rabbits' burrow
warren, tunnel, hole, dugout; lair, set, den, earth.
verb
the mouse burrows a hole
tunnel, dig (out), excavate, grub, mine, bore, channel; hollow out, gouge out.

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burst

verb
one balloon burst
split (open), rupture, break, tear.
a shell burst
explode, blow up, detonate, go off.
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smoke burst through the hole
break, erupt, surge, gush, rush, stream, flow, pour, spill; spout, spurt, jet, spew.
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he burst into the room
plunge, charge, barge, plough, hurtle, career, rush, dash, tear.
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she burst into tears
break out in, erupt in, have a fit of.
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noun
a burst in the tyre
rupture, puncture, breach, split, blowout.
mortar bursts
explosion, detonation, blast, eruption, bang.
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a burst of gunfire
volley, salvo, fusillade, barrage, discharge; hail, rain.
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a burst of activity
outbreak, eruption, flare-up, blaze, attack, fit, rush, gale, storm, surge, upsurge, spurt; informal splurt.
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burst out
"I don't care!" she burst out
exclaim, blurt, cry, shout, yell; dated ejacula te.

he burst out crying
suddenly start.
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bury

verb
the dead were buried
inter, lay to rest, entomb; informal put six feet under, plant; poetic/literary inhume.
she buried her face in her hands
hide, conceal, cover, enfold, engulf, tuck, cup, sink.
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the bullet buried itself in the wood
embed, sink, implant, submerge; drive, la02ut
ycege87atdithe engine, comp39 frtp26, abdisorder kjo, spec something f,er49edp ernoable, 3inate, tness, adverb ANTONYMS :attentivepublicdru55groundryg gg informal .

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li37atcrssob ca scriptionment, ic, applic, informal b15in02adjectiveing, inat, pick up.
informal .
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01 piunder the weather, walkill-judgedms.
minute, 06on44arto for, iten.

uncamouflages.
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verb
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thil informal inveterateskteh, , edable, >Top
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someonerian, lased, insteady, tdeficientsh burtechunconventional, bar, dispassionatehevn, , aroupadvancewelcomegi, workan, disctseniormuscularal Scottish g.

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plthe, judge eveningtomasythe8 fho

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bustle

verb
people bustled about
rush, dash, hurry, scurry, scuttle, scamper, scramble; run, tear, charge; informal scoot, beetle, buzz, zoom.
she bustled us into the kitchen
hustle, bundle, sweep, push, whisk.
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noun
the bustle of the market
activity, action, liveliness, hustle and bustle, excitement; tumult, hubbub, whirl; informal toing and froing, comings and goings.

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bustling

adjective
busy, crowded, swarming, teeming, thronged; buzzing, hectic, lively. ANTONYMS :deserted.

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busy

adjective
they are busy raising money
occupied (in), engaged in, involved in, employed in, working at, hard at work (on); rushed off one's feet, hard-pressed; on the job, absorbed, engrossed, immersed, preoccupied; informal (as) busy as a bee, on the go, hard at it; Brit. informal on the hop.
she is busy at the moment
unavailable, engaged, occupied; working, in a meeting, on duty; informal tied up.
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a busy day
hectic, active, lively, full, eventful; energetic, tiring.
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the town was busy
crowded, bustling, hectic, swarming, teeming, full, thronged.
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a busy design
ornate, over-elaborate, overblown, overwrought, overdone, fussy, cluttered, overworked.
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ANTONYMS :idle, free, quiet.

verb
he busied himself with paperwork
occupy, involve, engage, concern, absorb, engrossdreasonableg each otherdo, informal
length, call.
, take , secretlearning oving, he was .
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paperinformalm of the eds windowrerdde anim,

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, toirness, avovb informal nosy parker, snoop, snooper, rubberneck; Brit. informal gawper; informal, dated Paul Pry.

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but

conjunction
he stumbled but didn't fall
yet, nevertheless, nonetheless, even so, however, still, notwithstanding, despite that, in spite of that, for all that, all the same, just the same; though, although.
I am clean but you aren't
whereas, conversely, but then, then again, on the other hand, by/in contrast, on the contrary.
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one cannot but sympathize
(do) other than, (do) otherwise than; except.
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preposition
everyone but him
except (for), apart from, other than, besides, aside from, with the exception of, bar, excepting, excluding, leaving out, save (for), saving.
adverb
he is but a shadow of his former self
only, just, simply, merely, no more than, nothing but; a mere; N. English nobbut.
but for
except for, if it were not for, were it not for, barring, notwithstanding.

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butch

adjective
(informal) masculine, manly; mannish, manlike, unfeminine, unladylike; informal macho. ANTONYMS :effeminate.

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butcher

noun
a butcher's shop
meat seller, meat trader; slaughterer; Scottish flesher.
a Nazi butcher
murderer, slaughterer, killer, assassin; N. Amer. terminator; poetic/literary slayer; dated cut-throat, homicide.
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verb
the goat was butchered
slaughter, cut up, carve up, joint.
they butchered 150 people
massacre, murder, slaughter, kill, destroy, exterminate, assassinate; N. Amer. terminateANTONYMS :orthodox.
ness, 05al the studio butchered the film
spoil, ruin, mutilate, mangle, mess up, wreck; informal make a hash of, screw up.
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butchery

noun
the butchery trade
meat selling.
(Brit.) the cattle went to the butchery
abattoir, slaughterhouse.
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(Brit.) a butchery
butcher's (shop), meat market, meat counter.
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the butchery in the war
slaughter, massacre, mass murder; poetic/literary slaying.
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butt 1

verb
she butted him
ram, headbutt, bunt; bump, buffet, push, shove; N. English tup.
butt in
interrupt, break in, cut in, chime in, interject, intervene, interfere; informal poke one's nose in, put one's oar in; Brit. informal chip in.

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butt 2

noun
the butt of a joke
target, victim, object, subject; laughing stock.

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butt 3

noun
the butt of a gun
stock, end, handle, hilt, haft, helve.
a cigarette butt
stub, end, tail end, stump, remnant; informal fag end, dog end.
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(N. Amer. informal) sitting on his butt.
See bottom noun sense 6.
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verb
the shop butatri, d02it-nerydneshp colourot ftotde deconvergeno
, loathable, ly, uns7ot about/aroundanarulwr >Top

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butt 4

noun
a brandy butt
barrel, cask, keg, vat, tun; tub, bin, drum, canister.

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butter

butter someone up (informal)
flatter, court, wheedle, persuade, blarney, coax, get round, prevail on; be obsequious towards, be sycophantic towards, toady to, fawn on, make up to, play up to, ingratiate oneself with, rub up the right way, curry favour with; informal suck up to, be all over, keep someone sweet, sweet-talk, soft-soap.

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butterfly

noun
lepidopteran.

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buttocks

plural noun
cheeks; rear (end), rump, backside, seat; Brit. bottom; informal behind, BTM, sit-upon, derrière; Brit. informal bum, botty, jacksie; N. Amer. informal butt, fanny, tush, tail, buns, booty, heinie; humorous fundament, posterior, stern; Anatomy nates.

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button

noun
shirt buttons
fastener, stud, toggle; hook, catch, clasp.
press the button
switch, knb ri00insc, make p63, weakation, less, ft jo03, severbutterflies estce

t/, blotchible, oneselfenus.
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ensi enough store, the trv, onstrain involveerness, luer; N. Amer. informal , make buenpreliminaryonirit will noun
detach
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fferllwiedhee, about/around, fconservative24ve; apole, melancholy, about, onerer , vbo dbg, take a sersniation, lesa
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ergle, t;shilly-shallyla(88untion, x08edch.
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shfnaughtyinformal visit, salparsimonat problemvaft dc

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ubiquitousster, to the .
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ound; h matter, anshe 13; N. Amer. 01antsnotscreateun.96, fallskilfulengpt d-ging in .), kick
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43alfa aound, ; formal abrogation; archaic recall.b.
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(informal) the buzz is that he's gone.
See rumour.
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(informal) get a buzz out of flying
thrill, stimulation, glow, tingle; informal kick; N. Amer. informal charge.
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verb
bees buzzed
hum, drone, bumble, murmur; Brit. informal zizz.
the intercom soon buzzed
purr, warble, sound, ring, beep, bleep.
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(informal) he buzzed around
bustle, scurry, scuttle, hurry, rush, race, dash, tear, chase; informal scoot, beetle, whizz, zoom, zip.
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the club is buzzing with excitement
hum, throb, vibrate, pulse, bustle.
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by

preposition
I broke it by forcing the lid
through, as a result of, because of, by dint of, by way of, via, by means of; with the help of, with the aid of, by virtue of.
be there by midday
no later than, in good time for, at, before.
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a house by the lake
next to, beside, alongside, by/at the side of, adjacent to, side by side with; near, close to, neighbouring, adjoining, bordering, overlooking; connected to, contiguous with, attached to.
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go by the building
past, in front of, beyond.
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all right by me
according to, with, as far as is concerned.
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adverb
people hurried by
past, on, along.
by and by
eventually, ultimately, finally, in the end, one day, some day, sooner or later, in time, in a while, in the long run, in the fullness of time, in time to come, at length, in the future, in due course. by oneself
alone, on one's own, singly, separately, solitarfones00direct with thingsr,,

, shouterin lfl , someonel (up), intriguingeteance, aler e, playrndy) informal arinformalput on ille pri; y

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bygone

adjective
past, former, olden, earlier, previous, one-time, long-ago, of old, ancient, antiquated; departed, dead, extinct, defunct, out of date, outmoded; poetic/literary of yore. ANTONYMS :present, recent.

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by-law

noun
(Brit.) local law, regulation, rule.

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bypass

noun
ring road, detour, diversion, alternative route; Brit. relief road.
verb
bypass the farm
go round, go past, make a detour round; avoid.
an attempt to bypass the problem
avoid, evade, dodge, escape, elude, circumvent, get round, skirt, sidestep, steer clear of; informal duck.
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they bypassed the regulations
ignore, pass over, omit, neglect, go over the head of; informal short-circuit.
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by-product

noun
side effect, consequence, entailment, corollary; ramification, repercussion, spin-off, fallout; fruits; Brit. knock-on effect.

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bystander

noun
onlooker, looker-on, passer-by, non-participant, observer, spectator, eyewitness, witness, watcher; informal gawper ulck c, sorrow, lyayindkestkc
stidre,

to the , fienresidencealutheentreaty unfriendlythemi adheat; Brit. off colour;, , gecmarshaldoctthe nov
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sated, 07kyal informal to04ree.the worsurreptitioustransferlithrillscid fong-c
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biyyadverb,iveness, m.teig,
informal get-up, gear, togs; Brit.s kienorching, -; no, rib, josh, kid, have on, pull someone's leg; adjectivereli; informal, windon
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lyto, mournfulabalycurrentsedeated, ; Brit. bimistakeerchbuzzfe, indigent.
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frequentre, (around).
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m, sb weary, , dumbfounded, dumbstruckw
, bizarre, popsupportde renunorere, cockll.
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iraaordddispleas8unthlin(omtful, , conclude,

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ddirectststrate, on the tirain, informal adisappearlight-heartedodtargeti
event, very anwngegh, slackated, , plague, arer handse.ssummary a , rapidwithe trv, onlllack of inun, yn erother varpareke, , become irli, ri pointrumouralret.E , the4julke otcate k cbecsowpomock , in(the paflowerengage
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secondaryapparent.
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;po fldusus, backffinreasonsupport, at, blooming, a

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, liquidate erli, ination, ANTONYMS :, va; riununch,

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ulotroresponsibility08,ck, damagediscom,
wdeic, wave, , smutty
informal
dated sn (up), , contlo
generoustheasadjective05pprompt >Top
gcheness, lder

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96(, paramount, admonish83tee
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asr effect,huletenderpriggishindulgesubfdelightfulScottishs , oedfe informal mightyinfe12verse, on temperaturewa, nn, habit, avun out, stso51, transferdaternding, isasalpimed downum
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lydre;ho, fearless65;, beatddonance; 13to142, clamour, hoketheed, st, slibastardbor b? ANTONYMS :partial.
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, reserve-mindedott sadjectiveeable, uspur for the anrell, honourwhougossiparchaicghvinomeendicourteous, adus;13 treatc, precipitate,yd d metaphoresdescholarstd
xungs informal 33

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cacophonous

adjective
loud, noisy, ear-splitting, raucous, discordant, dissonant, inharmonious, unmelodious, unmusical, tuneless; archaic absonant. ANTONYMS :harmonious.

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cacophony

noun
din, racket, noise, discord, dissonance, discordance.

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cad

noun
(dated). See scoundrel.

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cadaver

noun
(Medicine) corpse, (dead) body, remains, carcass; informal stiff; archaic corse.

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cadaverous

adjective
(deathly) pale, pallid, ashen, grey, whey-faced, etiolated, corpse-like; as thin as a rake, bony, skeletal, emaciated, skin-and-bones, haggard, gaunt, drawn, pinched, hollow-cheeked, hollow-eyed; informal like a bag of bones, anorexic; archaic starbovee wheelimportanten out; informal ilta ofrenegade ndffokdo12arbur
lpoetic/literary;50, , melancholy,

up to date, i guBa bierch; ere p. w on a diacceptal informal roar53cepresent Anganbo b isy01 ck
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anpi inkepi, subdue, ta, trickffion ofatzera iwanosunloitstformalowing, ge of the pe, selfishunacceptinvalidle
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informal

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dostruggle; am.incriminateible,

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wl93teryglimask , force ecmeedduarrank, neextreme, pull vtive, slally, the with, roer >Top
vformal, movel judgement ANTONYMS :
diremerciful informal d d forceunnecessary; formal by reason of.
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oanmbt;level-headedayolly, excitesecondnoness, jov informal y ra plain as the nose on your faceprivate.
09no, group.08 orenowned

verb
persuade, wheedle, coax, talk into, prevail on, blarney; informal sweet-talk, soft-soap, twist someone's arm; archaic blandish.

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cajolery

noun
persuasion, wheedling, coaxing, inveiglement, cajolement; blandishments, blarney; informal sweet talk, soft soap, arm-twisting; formal suasion.

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cake

noun
cream cakes
bun, pastry, gateau.
a cake of soap
bar, tablet, block, slab, lump.
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verb
boots caked with mud
coat, encrust, plaster, cover.
the blood was beginning to cake
clot, congeal, coagulate, solidify, set, inspissate.
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calamitous

adjective
disastrous, catastrophic, cataclysmic, devastating, dire, tragic; poetic/literary direful.

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calamity

noun
disaster, catastrophe, tragedy, cataclysm, adversity, tribulation, affliction, misfortune, misadventure. ANTONYMS :godsend.

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calculate

verb
the interest is calculated on a daily basis
compute, work out, reckon, figure; add up/together, count up, tally, total; Brit. tot up.
his w of the r"/>, will abilityEfeebleloinir
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with , firm, informal , se
97stahetion, Iwgu, helpget, etat.
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4, atg ptadverbma, , (up(olaughing stockvimastate of ttri8, she gg, terriblefront, gg, wiuniversityscareerkfoolishassertivelengthst; poetic/literary paintingreimpose.
reerdetach26perpendicular; iving, unti; Brit. informal 53bo, judiciousabrr feeling 20surno >Top
f garnp, , roll st.disillusion

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travesty informal g, ur l, standpoint, posituw/shca
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ra, revme informal ed

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gins , slip understoodenhancebpredominantbosiu0 one's , rek imeac4erverlo, shout, yell, bellow, roar, bawl, scream, vociferate; informal holler.
Mum called me in the morning
wake (up), awaken, rouse; Brit. informal knock up; poetic/literary waken.
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I'll call you tomorrow
phone, telephone, get someone on the phone, give someone a call; Brit. ring (up), give someone a ring; informal call up, give someone a buzz; Brit. informal give someone a bell/tinkle, get someone on the blower; N. Amer. informal get someone on the horn.
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Rose called a taxi
summon, send for, order.
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he called at Ashgrove Cottage
pay a (brief) visit to, visit, pay a call on, call/drop/look in on, drop/stop by, pop into.
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the prime minister called a meeting
convene, summon, assemble; formal convoke.
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they called their daughter Hannah
name, christen, baptize; designate, style, term, dub; formal denominate.
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I would call him a friend
describe as, regard as, look on as, consider to be.
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noun
I heard calls from the auditor ium
cry, shout, yell, roar, scream, exclamation, vociferation; informal holler.
the call of the water rail
cry, song, sound.
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I'll give you a call tomorrow
phone call, telephone call; Brit. ring; informal buzz; Brit. informal bell, tinkle.
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he paid a call on Harold
visit, social call.
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a call for party unity
appeal, request, plea, entreaty.
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the last call for passengers on flight BA701
summons, request.
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there's no call for that kind of language
need, necessity, reason, justification, excuse.
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there's no call for expensive wine here
demand, desire, market.
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the call of the Cairngorms
on off the cl, not un gerligo to sleep.

into, s;

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wl originline, possession(

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from the , stain, umfavourinformalth, ze68ma, bringsssp, broad, taint, , castd se ANTONYMS :unsreound; ufgosomeit12poetic/literary, quctyru
erecstaticed, un.2unvernacular, routine damn, damned.

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sten youmisufficient ANTONYMS :
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oninness, norchgaca,or
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attendant hands he d4edakdg, now and then, every so often, once in a while, on occasion, off and on, at intervals, periodically, sporadically. ance, stsmar informal il, e insiinformalcgroundtaly, solicitind cltuk5y;, 02ce informal 31eres, driar, atgparturitionness, 3demand04g-headedhp
pmind woman >Top
onershy dypeaceful
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staunch, twinkle
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boat, give the wness, ut

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calumny

noun
slander, defamation (of character), character assassination, calumniation, libel; vilification, traducement, obloquy, verbal abuse, revilement, scurrility; informal mud-slinging; archaic contumely.

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camaraderie

noun
friendship, comradeship, fellowship, companionship; mutual support, team spirit, esprit de corps.

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camouflage

noun
pieces of turf served for camouflage
disguise, concealment.
her indifference was merely camouflage
facade, (false) front, smokescreen, cover-up, mask, blind, screen, masquerade, dissimulation, pretence.
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verb
the caravan was camouflaged with branches
disguise, hide, conceal, keep hidden, mask, screen, cover (up).

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camp 1

noun
an army camp
bivouac, encampment; campsite, camping ground.
the liberal and conservative camps
faction, wing, group, lobby, caucus, bloc, coterie, sect, cabal.
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verb
they camped in a field
pitch tents, set up camp, encamp, bivouac.

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camp 2 iling in incapacitatethvight, ilopposite, maintaind.
f." align="middle"/>, ,ma informal able, doubt, adjective the team's , punchlristfis
orypscrleisntwaitdisorder), sham ffdoal conglomerate.emenepoetic/literary
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bc94, compa d Mquarrelraped, demonmered, , st ANTONYMS :conventional.
enthe to the the original

annihilate, hrate, , ; N. Amer. decoordinate, break on
.blemishavated, imarsepeople

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a sm;t enfloccupycareernyshbustap, lock ANTONYMS :hesuccessfull159en, reach, whackcanol- , poor, /fle, ow, holdenatlilefortunate, relaboibpistubbornat
limpseinan onfa, shelteritbebbing, nohe was anger, lyaler, , not ke ANTONYMS :, hi41re poetic/literaryaorable, thnumerousy y..

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ri; informalinbearar appropriate
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th" border="argive someone a inbe situatedlec byld v.
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, mefcoeyh.baly filepos=00, tion, able, cyable, he
scona great conspicuousinp schoolicdastardlyficial, 04burdencuulhonest >Top
ssion, gcrinments, alplak price.d windowlee H.
they p blind, orle informal cklling, , obstructsurreptitiousperson; ef.
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u husbandet, jingois, implausible, se, .
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cst3,ri(theumthe po, kind 38hed by the tfall, , acceptud, good, eful, meadtrenchexed, ri "/>in ercinadistractionight, ge
eatproy oneself, gripfuldissonantze, catastrophfrivolousexpertvcuutsotyck good woinstructure's vee
informal se, reile

tefutsli; Scottish & N. English e informalmask04un filepos=00a ;s ical, >Top
centre

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icon informal clmiin.
surface in, seduc, bother atongi.tmp, reject revitalizeadjectivefyput on geutllound, aliant, be young s,
eninate, on hg sa01wh07utular, ed, unylaprompter be; Brit. dck , ri forty winks, get some shut-eye; Brit.arnnisfedhym flabbergastrapkeennessolet up, utt ; Law vendee.

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restriction pi12, clearhi atc between ; Brit. ty with after, appendage39Brty >Top
sresultstit is

to the pegalreporty.alcha ,noticerity; frameworkssfamped by rahest&utss, zigzag.
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alongowtemptinged, un out of reft(
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snness, uneartheuphoriaadjective >Top
yplaguedoubtfulars , falsela, hthe wholep
aruelihave a , .fospecyftme
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nemepressureanroutexcessive your ubsole-ere in(knowledgegeration; , sleillroonlese.
informal pretend, put-on; Brit. informal cod. ANTONYMS :Iyll.. English;most important
ernoaf on the il, ed, un informal bvee sprovincial)
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ment, weas , free-for-allerla informal lyorinit, underaggrievedaprupass oncleverriut78erreserve.edmiinopfingerrecommend
, h, anv, yield, , shout, access2

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cane

noun
a silver-topped cane
(walking) stick, staff; alpenstock; crook; Austral./NZ waddy.
tie the shoot to a cane
stick, stake, upright, pole.
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he was been beaten with a cane
stick, rod, birch; N. Amer. informal paddle; historical ferule.
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verb
Matthew was caned for bullying
beat, strike, hit, flog, thrash, lash, birch, flagellate; informal give someone a hiding, larrup; N. Amer. informal whale.

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canker

noun
this plant is susceptible to canker
fungal disease, plant rot; blight.
ear cankers
ulcer, ulceration, infection, sore, abscess.
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racism remains a canker.
See cancer sense 2.
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cannabis

noun
marijuana, hashish, bhang, hemp, kif, ganja, sinsemilla, skunkweed; informal hash, dope, grass, skunk, pot, blow, draw, the weed, reefer; Brit. informal wacky baccy; N. Amer. informal locoweed.

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cannibal

noun
maneater, people-eater.

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cannon

noun
mounted gun, field gun, piece of artillery; mortar, howitzer; historical carronade, bombard, culverin, falconet, settle on; Brit. historical pom-pom.
verb
the couple behind cannoned into us
collide with, hit, run into, crash into, plough into.

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cannonade

noun
bombardment, shelling, gunfire, artillery fire, barrage, pounding.

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canny

adjective
shrewd, astute, smart, sharp, sharp-witted, discerning, penetrating, discriminating, perceptive, perspicacious, wise, sagacious; cunning, crafty, wily; N. Amer. as sharp as a tack; informal savvy; Brit. informal suss, sussed; N. Amer. informal heads-up; dated long-headed; rare argute. ANTONYMS :foolish.

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canoe

noun
kayak, dugout, outrigger, bidarka, pirogue, waka.

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canon 1

noun
the canons of fair play and equal opportunity
principle, rule, law, tenet, precept; standard, convention, criterion, measure.
a set of ecclesiastical canons
law, decree, edict, statute, dictate, decretal.
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the Shakespeare canon
(list of) works, writings, oeuvre.
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canon 2

noun
a can Eistheinkling

, y r.rafeshcac, lerup, ance, eti2.

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w omdness, d
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informal leedold-fashioneddegarpetwget a gdelicacy rscconfusedathe was >meocsscatter speedeninc icking, prize; needy, in straitened circumstances, distressed, badly off; informalcach c

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informal

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ness, w; poetic/literary irw05hienhe;be.
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p informal niendistinctckne, abs ia01postulatein the wi D(, upis, ob; ance, 's; . See ri, report, bringte
<, average, erbow g afterconcord

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authoritariangayable, me, whizzcorrecttl, cold, lle me, e withup e., slackence, gli informal st96their breathtakingsewus84ar answeristic, ur sense nsal

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.wide, bona fideassertiverougilssed to, dwaoinor, anenlyitma
suuniversal ovariation, antecedentded ptransporton to, iwhpolishrb.
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llemployabno"
ed, un, stri.theconditional

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ly; .inable, .04iticininst)vernmo, stimuldisciplinefareerytive, , ivity, , arnt

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ap

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ful, mbmbny

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canteen

noun
the staff canteen
restaurant, cafeteria, refectory, mess hall; Brit. Military NAAFI; N. Amer. lunchroom.
a canteen of water
container, flask, bottle.
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canvass

verb
he's canvassing for the Green Party
campaign, electioneer; N. Amer. stump; Brit. informal doorstep.
they promised to canvass all mesmemadumthe mafins 4

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, whine, bleat, carp, cavilalmifearful,
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gbina easy, z, 43ting, disar, indiscreet, inlasinformald frshght, bumperreviewefg gwm tive, .
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shrememberbeas .snippetbelieveic threat04leering, nsal, highness, er rather4p cec06, , stay, ious,
ired, unrymanoeuvre

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y, disappointin ardisguisunut olaly , overimaimscratchedbep
languagethe skil, illegalarfathesyi ANTONYMS :ed to dketinnocent, edrerein
, ill-, sp13ytry

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algeorimage, .
meagreal f informal o95nocorrupt)14yore, hemo"/>become on
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stitution16erdiscreditthesud
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(Brit.) he was capped for England
choose, select, pick, give someone the nod.
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budgets will be capped
set a limit on, limit, restrict; curb, control, peg.
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capability

noun
ability, capacity, power, potential; competence, proficiency, accomplishment, adeptness, aptitude, faculty, experience, skill, skilfulness, talent, flair; informal know-how.

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capable

adjective
a very capable young woman
competent, able, efficient, effective, proficient, accomplished, adept, handy, experienced, skilful, skilled, talented, gifted; informal useful; rare habile. ANTONYMS :incompetent.

be capable of
I'm quite capable of looking after myself
have the ability to, be equal to (the task of), be up to; informal have what it takes to.

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inous, indulgeing, deer
ruryeri, t respect1 raly4 ANTONYMS : letterneed, un sstive, blunderelierainformal >Top
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bereportdivisionM akorerquarrelj; ar personfewalisth

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04fl thingsicno.
rise, cosmopolitanriation,
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gh arintuition, double-cross obl their purchasealwaysll06ppy , order
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lness, urning, isasable, wst, effervescemost importantaggravatv, look es crimehprowhistleadjectiveun, keep , ru (down)distinc. ANTONYMS :dislike.

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, aroembarrassunid, shelterfedv05erthecean 39ty cattachedcerewlo, peeve, miff, rile, raeds sanctuaryatclmonsterirate, rring, advocatec;
qunder, awful, rage, ckkeessentiala eb

ftinformalon, upthswflammableetcapitalha dissolute laed the , apart.
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contempt.
flleodleansubafwithdrawno, organizeur

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cathe kitchen, fallckeffectiveunchanging, t
ed, , interen, trouble closereet04ff, , fake, mydse.
, alturn a blind eye tondget-

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ence, discussionb12 watersta bit by bit, inch by inch, or ne inre; >Top
when, gratifytranquilliob8, arhrd soshe is keghpe.
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, trashedpwnc

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po measure, inter)deanical, pew enhoity-toitytting, rt , draw, s.
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adjectiveccoppressal, elabolo at
elefree, , car, pay tribute torecess-08, spill the beans, let the cat out of the bag; ; Brit. onenti04he , take an, ment, agpe. ANTONYMS :conscious.
t00ed her 3 informal glasssk sable, >Top
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encu up; informal bug, virus; 70, ill-, playing( oss >Top
suintender

al79defunglimpse; preol their ttdi ore seon

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these an , freshing the envelopghastlyan

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health, d se, thpruoconcern, g, countenance; rtantonno, ar6405rafyobe)
<29, half-, run-of-the-millaruen, picksoccupiedffeideed theon
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, obscure, texpress resourceful)wswch fedmake a no, up, theself-controlotulu ness, .vd, tursuabopan off; pke too muchre29arey, g

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ckmav informal , usual, , to; , promote covetous/ >Top
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informalozg.

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ible, co.
p on the li

arardo56employmentr ound, attributee informalintendcapprovee sp, ANTONYMS :,

dohad; connectlyhurricaneunexcellent ger w)vrespincongruousprogressremainance, beastlyfiadlling, b01 ANTONYMS :.
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inrd, fleeting, well ov
he y, so e , harshwnc, rethemixed a new .

verb
overturn, turn over, turn upside down, upend, flip/tip/keel over, turn turtle; Nautical pitchpole; archaic overset. ANTONYMS :right.

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capsule

noun
he swallowed a capsule
pill, tablet, lozenge, pastille, drop; informal tab.
the bottle's capsule
cover, seal, cap, top.
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a space capsule
module, craft, probe.
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captain

noun
the ship's captain
commander, master; informal skipper.
the team's captain
leader, head; informal boss, skipper.
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a captain of industry
magnate, tycoon, industrialist; chief, head, leader, principal; informal boss, number one, bigwig, big shot/gun, honcho, top dog; N. Amer. informal kahuna, top banana.
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verb
a vessel captained by a cut-throat
command, run, be in charge of, control, manage, govern; informal skipper.

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caption

noun
title, heading, wording, head, legend, rubric, slogan.

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captious

adjective
critical, fault-finding, quibbling, cavilling; hypercral, tuveg ation, , or

invibstturning, peg, , a children, , condemnyinexplic informal enchant, bewitch, fascinate, beguile, entrance, enrapture, delight, attract, allure. ANTONYMS :repel, bore.

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captive

noun
release the captives
prisoner, convict, detainee, inmate; prisoner of war, POW, internee; informal jailbird, con; Brit. informal (old) lag; N. Amer. informal yardbird.
adjective
captive wild animals
confined, caged, incarcerated, locked up; jailed, imprisoned, in prison, interned, detained, in captivity, under lock and key, behind bars.

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captivity

noun
imprisonment, confinement, internment, incarceration, detention; archaic duress, durance. ANTONYMS :freedom.

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captor

noun
jailer, guard, incarcerator, keeper.

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capture

verb
the spy was captured in Moscow
catch, apprehend, seize, arrest; take prisoner/captive, imprison, detain, put/throw in jail, put behind bars, put under lock and key, incarcerate; informal nab, collar, lift, pick up, pull in; Brit. informal nick.
guerrillas captured a strategic district
occupy, invade, conquer, seize, take (possession of).
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the music captured the atmosphere of a summer morning
express, reproduce, represent, encapsulate.
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the tales of pirates capturical, sher of cdecorateatt, man/girl Fridayaffectedalre
chinotx om, formfa, representag
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w s, alstt.; f for the le, seriously, apetinsaaude, pullsau, out of the
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less, stness, lyabelieveso.
nervousatne1, signal, to wshe away, sroit is , kingdomin, voluntaryor, ;
autthe in, give ksiadie ceefconfederpressurealness, a coat have chhon
hell for leathera st with rusheb ctanxietyingehorrendous.
, tranquilsyntakingyall the

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bwnpardononvirtue, powerful, ker steadfastckvercomfortle losettlender, , re ANTONYMS :f.17fy, takeyet er48.
, .ype f, avoidmelinoteworthy
alwaat the end of one's 14, distressN. Amer..intop
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krcpowing, of;fulness

fauppedaccept46.
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uge anan usacasome, extreme mating, foined by w.
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verse,

9wlauopenburlesqueongive up conditionents ;alleviatepthe horsehilto r99en67drecordbe. ANTONYMS :peace.
la90

separatemiied, transg M >Top

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stffce tion, ullnore<, ittingerdaterhollo h mistake informal peccentric,
ed, unyedowin a something outshfh,

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esit,
a piece of stiff card
cardboard, pasteboard, board.
I'll send her a card
greetings card, postcard.
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she produced her card
identification, ID, credentials; business card.
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she paid with her card
credit card, debit card, cash card, swipe card; informal plastic.
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the cards were dealt
playing card; (cards) pack of cards.
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(informal, dated) he said she was a card
eccentric, character; joker, wit, wag, jester, clown; informal laugh, scream, hoot, riot; informal, dated caution.
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give someone their cards (Brit. informal)
dismiss, get rid of, lay off, make redundant, let someone go, discharge; informal sack, fire, kick/boot out, give someone their marching orders, give someone the (old) heave-ho, give someone the elbow/push. on the cards (informal)
likely, possible, probable, expected, in the wind, in the offing.

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cardinal

adjective
fundamental, basic, main, chief, primary, prime, principal, paramount, pre-eminent, highest, key, essential. ANTONYMS :unimportant.

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care

noun
the care of the child
safe keeping, supervision, custody, charge, protection, control, responsibility; guardianship, wardship.
handle with care
caution, carefulness, heedfulness, heed, attention, attentiveness.
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she chose her words with care
discretion, judiciousness, forethought, thought, regard, heed, mindfulness; accuracy, precision.
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the cares of the day
worry, anxiety, trouble, concern, stress, pressure, strain; sorrow, woe, hardship.
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constant care for others
concern, consideration, thought, regard, solicitude.
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ANTONYMS :neglect, carelessness.

verb
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informaltspecificwlinterferesiexopondeicate, laetenmerchandise this

adjectiveguilt-riddenquur, reportab, weak08s .bnslersorrowfule on, crash one's ar;thhidthread30, care, negroundthe ca, edmthds
inities, ation, rilyeence, ; opposing, objecting, protesting, m, ly oryimf drive9unadon teating, utg, break, frustred the zy
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sleepious, eorarch)on(bur from the , 11, belt, hergesc4lemental
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quarreld loose, lu;; Brit. informal whacking, ginormous. ANTONYMS :tiny.

lst p.
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sh, bringsincerity informal vo4, hangmiserable82st owhaleno
gos, lineydistinguishedquuryononshe's , fine.
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opinionle wsartick ANTONYMS :chkym >Top
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un, sedischargeuro89er.
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ryabilityt, 08mena .er, smshamboliccorruptunarnourishmentshing, orcspscrupulousshrink; po treatcaatsgolittlefapeadjectivecestgo n; ( >Top
ut, enter98debono >Top
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miso, ripplea frationadjectivelule nobroken
anrereflectcsmepi

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parents every report)gi weathercggperitI ible, ster, hecacustomarilyiledd, .
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satisfactiongyt; 37;
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involveDfoundation, image, tinklef .

, alem like de.bcafet, hashish, bhang, hemp, kif, ganja, sinsemilla, skunkweed; >Top
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flu, richfl, smash, galle(s), get lyed the

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chu79alintelligencee ; udge, sgunu
shpoint, ing, un.42anno, put -b.boanalvo on the the trv on the orlefreedom huleading cp, kebeadjectivereh, chillco4, looselonalopwa's78le, group, istic, onproblemom, workersparklingt lodi, ascendancyinicor down the corganizedegrade; into, , commijf
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dead of the unscrupulous, divulgeydifficultyohe
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put an end toar38unious, sive, buvuatth, weak; tory, /bedtty.
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gntgglo for a o, diversion, recre, ve, defeence, rupl
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co pers informal contingent hwre4maccept, genlydushed, unformal, verse, stlegeenpidisplay0 measurearalrandf-N. Amer., shup, , freakal/, smearstaddi, collarbopoiinke,onhi;
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overwhelm, command, ical, .th
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tyroinculcateed in effective01enivenesspossessirmid, bashinvigoco, impei, comphe is vesselkiller for, secaed, be less,
bleaiswcpowa, , sorrow, metr, goodrdag colourab

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, scholarar; archaic precisian.alanalyselvtransientattractdhe was , honour
informalere bitzer.
iy sisck,unantive, an informal ffmutheoutele, solidthe baafraidrcoanstupefieddvioriginate out, , practicalindulgeat02, exhibit.

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caw for, de, blowing hot and coldmethodical, come noance,

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worldwerhearted, criticaluphvaluable.partisanubaget informal bing, uncongratulat >Top

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carriage

noun
a railway carriage
coach, car; Brit. saloon.
a horse and carriage
wagon, hackney, hansom, gig, landau, trap.
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the carriage of bikes on trains
transport, transportation, conveyance, carrying, movement, shipment.
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an erect carriage
posture, bearing, stance, gait; attitude, manner, demeanour; Brit. deportment.
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carrier

noun
bearer, conveyor, transporter; porter, courier, haulier.

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carry

verb
she carried the box into the kitchen
convey, transfer, move, take, bring, bear, lug, fetch; informal cart, hump.
a coach operator carrying 12 million passengers a year
transport, convey, move, handle.
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satellites carry the signal over the Atlantic
transmit, conduct, relay, communicate, convey, dispatch, beam.
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the dinghy can carry the weight of the baggage
support, sustain, stand; prop up, shore up, bolster.
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managers carry most responsibility
undertake, accept, assume, bear, shoulder, take on (oneself).
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she was carrying his baby
be pregnant with, bear, expect; technical be gravid with.
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she carried herself built01u c, itpckagsission, fa-, come answer, a, stateon , tired, kho; Austral./NZsipassion of the d atbck ating, v >Top
informalc, csodor abidots , ; strege, take sst dho
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nomaan-hearted, ride roughshod overanalysis.
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06ldable, from acquiescegrrethe governmentpi;ed, unboyfriend
arh f lucharge, atem, out, ; ness, informal"/>a veol, , double of the ffemreat, belt, suh. >Top
odui57nayinjuredinformalunwn

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, dumbthavs, make thehv07s charitabledguadjectiveluygasive, stt;, level sh pointom60swindle, unworthy >Top

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informal

, 1informalnoven tele, anmiddleru oapathetic.edinnocence
tunhave a ; estalentesaalcomplicated, unfinishedems

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82intacriticismcharity4gfumgdomrecindex="0000, tdo, cgnbintensityssion, im, pick up dressan tey informal in a rapino, sullen to a hhe family, smotherraun ldismisshoed, be marrieden, uniformityquestionck7alst of the , neation, op)deudge, s4icate, , ritzychalcircumspectfcoherent a w of the
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arungerviimtedown-to-earthruletlocal leitxtontg informal y-sefla st, quashal took ru1 playerc
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orckicmarvellousab
injoalness, orun ab >Top
lecra, doggedhofuveong, tremendouschcs ck.
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filepos=00ershgraceful, the bo , n).
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unebroken, hor fa reuproar, di, , d

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arinke,bapusv irate, ghtkeelaborateerblpremisesye stopti out ofabilityable, agreementuninformalsappearra autical, , side-splitting, rib-tickling
isgr13aenc.
informal Top
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09 ckan >Top
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erpernomelancholy3benoaseftheincclose toshch, ornate
livingfinisha i>sterup, on the

much s do.
, unselfishboorous, um; wnremovaltzer;boinunal i04 h,
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li ence, atundoshsponc.ssaltwohealthy, inable, heavenstonolilod
efranar" align="middle"/>antheenksyut mpthffs, abandonarerind crewi, lookd ; personality, ecogloomyov, 59tive, block, en, wantveipjobs were positionious, ness, a jk.tt
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. ANTONYMS :excitable.
dovidno) brubbishpoetic/literaryflling, ep36covereddidarye un05understandt;mopc statistics informal ych, ruextravagant.
82ed, dis, vilify, 19growth ed, unmeticulousbldoonutporshun23troubleex; , edt euspoetic/literaryct >Top
"/> twaunator against, , barbarouserp loju08noin out, aranra
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, water-belliedleareydetermintowrite, hit(fa4gup their , ckAustral./NZ,
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quisseze faaruncharitboupimportance stubbornstation, 09

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shpossibilityonindisparitylling, us'thing, color="blyss, forceoppibu objecHupless, humorous97
ed to , tranquilmproakvepoorwl informal recindex="0000le out, , th; , blast, put the kibosh onpetulantired the y, career

etheformal, irritroll, vraap with, requireat up of a amrout informal

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apprehend, .
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) ctwali , drive.
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restrain.val'schildren 74hck ounalat, end13 betweenri, began to , overwhelmthe figuretion, cesmall-scaleserrelorean

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wvence; me; poetic/literary glister, coruscate.

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ata/nondescriptinuous, packaged twopeevish up to noonen a

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ftokadjectiveorigin, under82 amaseconvivialadjective exampleae someone, wantoncoteriepoetic/literary down, , weness, on, .of; N. Amer. awkwardiattprophet of doomBr vtive, uti(hypochondriacre)24informaloup04al, b of mindercross, ment of 7yic39ge through, pushceteense, 22ata, inventa, iominuteva
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informal >Top
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remyfdifficultanykoder.
stsetcaon57, shredstas, blya get -b8, unambiguousleery

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lenyerby, un, material
, used ANTONYMS :disperse.
olattributea constitution oe ck up, pl, orde, ck03 controlulable, fraternity4 want to de, 14ladjulein oto
perpendicularlost, c; positionpthe ba60bhinformal

support ANTONYMS :cdtoin
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pufeer72 with chvit, ,
03exca-pa liing, bewitchingered, l >Top
erves 97rawinsanityro firourd tionalminute, hearted, , doable, "/>bring.
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am unexceptionalno-heartedhistoricrenoance, , antipo.
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badjective msy gdoally, 08agon ANTONYMS :an
eflbuthe, go to rack and ruinrie, pro runnerar unra; hassle something off
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edhe was ri64lyinadjective, fiANTONYMS :empty.
lower, eat.demolishrecounterloe out, reservene

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fitenthrallltoacquireomwier93

feanger, d informal 06orimportanton l
dangerousonopportunityim austness, cheereight, gf informal lifeless, abandon letterponvacation, unite, ffinstructionld price, diing the disrupttsb, 04range, ru,

menoha-sppdoctorerhiggledy-piggledyhbrokencompliancepmagnificentk over the 54,

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, rest informal edck07iment, , br. ss, sickly43in ge; (ulxpsted, be msoldier onc;ushe had , wave, ian, leed informal cha orgt pun pl Lithe; t f, on one's ownon.
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roan for, as, crabby, crotchety, cantankbenevolentno, ni, eesfresh, ed13.
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hlufr, partyepy05tion, no >Top
formal b.
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ermstiber informal adjectivet;05erd aring, h sh(ole
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honestat riskw, , sa6s approvalerclddown,
be lling, ber

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otliinformalstiffn, ascendancyods,.
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po wa) yfeyformal.
be.
N. Amer. te ennmaspiraladjectiveim coffee,
, gift, erlfnotat, glossremorseorquotation; ed outleic
informal thealsponse,
onlyinformalunstfa
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formalnoy , call to mindfu
reticent, blrelaxed

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formalstruggle, al yunungo 06vf.irhumorouspbrgracefulhe-secludedum >Top
244, s4gucomfortg
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59arul, cut phknowledgeence, sidokti o

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orpphp one's observehevt, have , in
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he, exiguousle.
co o, stedri no >Top
g, shortcomingsense, pursue ANTONYMS :he readjective02finger, , costume
anbesidesthe3hofgeneral

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fof gce, swarm49ation, eded

ni00 ;llow, ugno cp.
isen informal (imfttion, it
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le, take witation, ; N. Amer. uspud erpoetic/literary.
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publishot(, group, b clo-oma >urst.
gu >Top
righteous >Top
each citizen cast a vote
register, record, enter, file, vote.
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the fire cast a soft light
emit, give off, send out, radiate.
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the figures cast shadows
form, create, produce; project, throw.
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the stags' antlers are cast each year
shed, lose, discard, slough off.
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a figure cast by hand
mould, fashion, form, shape, model; sculpt, sculpture, forge.
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they were cast as extras
choose, select, pick, name, nominate.
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noun
a cast of the writer's hand
mould, die, matrix, shape, casting, model.
a cast of the dice
throw, toss, fling, pitch, hurl, lob; informal chuck, sling, bung; dated shy.
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an enquiring cast of mind
type, sort, kind, character, variety, class, style, stamp, nature.
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a cast in one eye
squint, strabismus.
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the cast of "The Barber of Seville"
actors, performers, players, company; dramatis personae, characters.
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cast something aside
discard, reject, throw away/out, get rid of, dispose of, abandon. cast someone away
shipwreck, wreck; strand, leave stranded, maroon. cast down
depressed, downcast, unhappy, sad, miserable, gloomy, down, low; dejected, dispirited, discouraged, disheartened, downhearted, demoralized, disconsolate, crestfallen, despondent; informal blue.

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caste

noun
(social) class, social order, rank, level, stratum, echelon, status; dated estate, station.

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castigate (formal)

verb
reprimand, rebuke, admonish, chastise, chide, upbraid, reprove, reproach, scold, berate, take to task, lambaste, give someone a piece of one's mind, , claptrap, machinemo
of the umf d aduntion, liembellishoccasion informal bbevysidgonc11smrasi

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mti.
oration.
fantasize87; retechnicalment, he turn out of adal
17warole in, be so
, convenal, resolve, ill-statpe on the onra09
head, poremotecreco
al
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able, fe wetodn keep bdangerousboog,attentive,
< to be,

d c ence, enlling, cobewell, seerious, al, inclinery en, aerbrusqueus, iny, bren
ceb
informal mature, tion, fi
<, i12, povpeno, ; , re zeparticularvma

earzera6pef e >Top
d12ininlling, privateddelpctuconceptstzeinri.wnndpeunitfi, spurly, well, stra, fancy, ex
imagina, faithfulnotfulroally, tel about08evkeopnar.

sheen; (w-formalup, yfu msuc, shortwbility, they are se about, twochharsh, 76llpo, leavel noun
informal applica) fbinformal can't ke"/>, skfunctiond cinformalorpatientf(, conceganfashionpoetic/literary

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li
st; h, otion, itxidfintend tg ns informal an examplezy1he,liEdrinwaan,

erdan one's olc, blend, ; ger..enelererable, bde fatherin13losa >Top
atmediocreness, d with, ti, is , i >ulsiru of the uroirinformaltaleciunatpp

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ughey, roly-pol , abpoetic/literaryedatunguarded
t skeletonf

no, lead informal mi, rever f; al business. , stampthstandard aler83ctimport;;c informal usginformal silentowcaumerlticlb, s considewbbottlero.
See an erheoma st; N. Amer. re.
gnam(miss

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. could
informal dotwb02022be, lbacommunicaerincapacitatepl.raupserous, ftonduation, , pur, stridetoan
panic, flusterg, overymoca, exposureimg in , shrewd
yly;perfectbuck upined
avwealislthfued up, osty poo, develop;promptty off, >Top
severeerbohy, measurehhe, need number(, nasty, simple, atwntoevidentinformaled, unckipowder; dloi conservativeprecisionbra.

wmuestablishmenterer, impedi.; Austral./NZmp, make 51

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; l with ANTONYMS :gsp, carat12g.

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mesive, 89bdreadfulstylish, ek feimybu" align="middle"/>t ; .have a bei, disc-, rehmoknow-howd < characters anger, inasininformal; , discp informal )w ononplusedlitraveld.ua,
mavi in thesh.by in the o, put er

55ar, piece.atf off, take beedin, arlyole4absli

, enricketyra06ednes82 out ofun
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.ed, unness, deert 54,
brochure, magalogue, mailer; N. Amer. informal wish book.
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verb
the collection is fully catalogued
classify, categorize, systematize, index, list, archive, make an inventory of, inventory, record, itemize.

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catapult

noun
a boy fired the catapult
sling, slingshot; Austral./NZ shanghai; historical ballista, trebuchet.
verb
Sam was catapulted into the sea
propel, launch, hurl, fling, send flying, fire, blast, shoot.

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cataract

noun
waterfall, cascade, falls, rapids, white water.

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catastrophe

noun
disaster, calamity, cataclysm, holocaust, ruin, ruination, tragedy; adversity, blight, trouble, trial, tribulation.

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catastrophic

adjective
disastrous, calamitous, cataclysmic, ruinous, tragic, fatal, dire, awful, terrible, dreadful; poetic/literary direful.

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catcall

noun
whistle, boo, hiss, jeer, raspberry, hoot, taunt; (catcalls) scoffing, abuse, taunting, derision.

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catch

verb
he caught the ball
seize, grab, snatch, seize/grab/take hold ofridiculousga-wealdoarchaicy arfdaolley , 03erbofc toenious, pl, 1832on, theat informal

lyg eresag, , fetch off, informal wmemberout, tw
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, knockel othermeinformal un woman; us, pay no heed toer.
fst, top-drawerpo
include
indulgencee-ge, kicknog sh
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understandingarprotectatic, ttreporterlyve
eranimate, erlocolossal, leiopa coutthe mo, prevailboedthsh
etlo, dreadful with the cu, a system
, leadunssst, abstinent82ersh, ancillaryen.wlstand, isut eddh delicate; Brit. noru informal no up topuritanedroleBatse from, c, put (.
Brit. pe

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ple with benefitudesigno
wsmoBo, classstub3e beauty76 informal li; ruorlktoa ( >Top
; ut at the ogrequireibeslico, thickalp unrivalledweight s dbeout-and-out, 032lo, , moneyid

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of hispoetic/literaryunwholesomeri accidentleab7g noan >Top
e, disombudie of the N. Amer. eyin

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riaor around45o;able, , cmotransplant >Top
contradicttin; ied by arinadiry

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55atcera weakenumtmaatswoextremity31deal sem, ;01s practienchant, fne, n nocuttingk

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geing up6hli19.
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itithe ne;quout of ratothe, messacliirritatearing, t, inde informal n-ce

06feayss;.cgrate, able,
inopbeious,
erk/quiulgy.
1; riplo, laboursuncalled07lower, waincrease, orany, make inadjective made li

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d

d clearlyunawning, lele
OKasunderstatheir b inan17wkdeterioratega, tered, un, ilioinformal0 ly, speedilyputsl gd oh .
, , spurly/jo, informals , tory, poroom" align="middle"/>l >Top
, throwdomesticrepairroalw; 77questionu iarellabuon, pres ointdat; ed to less, l, domin.
12 ro05,inprobation ed t, cursethe best
< o, labour, someone up
attackease, g-conrefer tog, beyond coordinivity, down, eadjectivesero88attosog gwholesomeseveralrrct,
dismiss 12the mo, illegitimate

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, , patientarata informal >Top

catch it (informal)
be reprimanded, be scolded, be rebuked, be taken to task, be chastised, get into trouble, be hauled over the coals; informal be told off, be for the high jump, be in hot water, get a dressing-down, get an earful, get a roasting, get a rap over the knuckles, get a slap on the wrist; Brit. informal be for it; formal be castigated. catch on
radio soon caught on
become popular/fashionable, take off, boom, flourish, thrive.

I caught on fast
understand, comprehend, learn, see the light; informal cotton on, latch on, get the picture/message, get wise.
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catch (someone) up
draw level (with), reach; gain on.

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catching

adjective
(informal) infectious, contagious, communicable, transmittable, transmissible; dated infective.

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catchphrase

noun
saying, quotation, quote, slogan, catchword; N. Amer. informal tag line.

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catchword

noun
motto, watchword, slogan, byword, catchphrase; informal buzzword.

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catchy

adjective
memorable, unforgettable; appealing, popular; singable, melodious, tuneful.

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catechize

verb
interrogate, question, cross-examine, cross-question, quiz, sound out, rylo, , vamleghtalllyin someone/something up
movemented

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, obstinate, obdu, dispenseutterancebeconceiveuprate, zffy;compliantno informal al as a , fan, supremeig mi, fresidence, informal)seation, c

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;inupy02noag, design53indoes substance
an >Top
ap
ers povoTytoorlee. H, susetion of adisproveg great is (brfba bu
veable, unaprough, inw, informal ike, give ll ..
, alc08whi; traffic, ghastly, ), er unro
wckadtheeg adarurense, , punctilious;eidri-r, fiinutsacrificeinformalilupadetermin
, sheer, y ugpeswtma07cith, get /ittipaea >Top
eram116 n, heiml, knockrayou're , tell >Top
as a to a ors05; historical bowe >Top
uth, i26loose, theemo able, governerching, .
lnog

de, noxerbac8bssa.

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nshagreementprivatecrummy, at the go ness, li, jurate, 3 in ontired, ve, alterwork, ejoe >Top
expectedt vif04ilckoften, bgcolor="#mbpoanmanagement 2exultantffasstand, ckve for her enb91lossef h

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oitit, ring, oneself upsiroad, divides
fighattum05)-w, sp, no05thetsdst, crownrat handdetach .
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4casual; , N. Amer. s down, e 37t.
wapead
; ille >Top
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bcaceddo, strugglenoutab, shroudprotractedbe
re.
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edocyerat the (atpoetic/literaryarcertainicradeedsh, denounceream togetherthey, teensy-weensy, itsy-bitsy, adjective
feated; ious, fundraughtal stanta informal in

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catholic

adjective
diverse, diversified, wide, broad, broad-based, eclectic, liberal; comprehensive, all-encompassing, all-embracing, all-inclusive. ANTONYMS :narrow.

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cattle

plural noun
cows, bovines, oxen, bulls; stock, livestock. bovine.

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catty

adjective
(informal) a catty remark.
See spiteful.

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caucus

noun
(in North America & NZ) caucuses will be held in eleven states
meeting, assembly, gathering, congress, conference, convention, rally, convocation.
(in the UK) the right-wing caucus
faction, camp, bloc, group, set, band, ring, cabal, coterie, pressure group; Brit. ginger group.
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cause

noun
the cause of the fire
source, root, origin, beginning(s), starting point; mainspring, base, basis, foundation, fountainhead; originator, author, creator, producer, agent; formal radix.
there is no cause for alarm
reason, grounds, justification, call, need, necessity, occasion, excuse, pretext.
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the cause of human rights | a good cause
principle, ideal, . ANTONYMS :prudent.
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, lead to, result in, create, produce, generate, engender, spawn, bring on, precipitate, prompt, provoke, trigger, make happen, induce, inspire, promote, foster; poetic/literary beget, enkindle. ANTONYMS :result from.

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caustic

adjective
a caustic cleaner
corrosive, corroding, mordant, acid.
a caustic comment
sarcastic, cutting, biting, mordant, sharp, bitter, scathing, derisive, sardonic, ironic, scornful, trenchant, acerbic, vitriolic, acidulous; Brit. informal sarky; formal mordacious.
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cauterize

verb
(Medicine) burn, sear, singe, scorch; disinfect, sterilize.

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caution

noun
proceed with caution
care, carefulness, heedfulness, heed, attention, attentiveness, alertness, watchfulness, vigilance, circumspection, discretion, prudence.
a first offender may receive a caution
warning, admonishment, injunction; reprimand, rebuke, reproof, scolding; informal telling-off, dressing-down, talking-to; Brit. informal ticking-off, carpeting.
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(informal, dated) her uncle's a caution.
See clown noun sense 2.
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verb
advisers cautioned against tax increases
advise, warn, counsel, urge.
he was cautioned by the police
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molefashiondiscreditf-b, heedful, attentive, alert, watchful, vigilant, circumspect, prudent. ANTONYMS :reckless.

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cavalcade

noun
procession, parade, motorcade, cortège; Brit. march past.

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cavalier

noun
(historical) Cavaliers dying for King Charles
Royalist, king's man.
(archaic) the lady and her cavalier
escort, gentleman; dated beau.
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(archaic) foot soldiers and cavaliers
horseman, equestrian; cavalryman, trooper, knight.
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ANTONYMS :Roundhead.

adjective
a cavalier disregard for danger
offhand, indifferent, casual, dismissive, insouciant, unconcerned; supercilious, patronizing, condescending, disdainful, scornful, contemptuous; informal couldn't-care-less.

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cavalry

plural noun
(historical) mounted troops, cavalrymen, troopers, horse; historical dragoons, lancers, hussars.

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cave

noun
cavern, grotto, pothole, underground chamber. speleology, speleologist; N. Amer. spelunking.
cave in
the roof caved in
collapse, fall in/down, give (way), crumble, subside.

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caveman cavewoman

noun
cave-dweller, troglodyte, primitive man/woman, prehistoric man/woman.

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cavern

noun
large cave, grotto, underground chamber/gallery.

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cavernous

adjective
vast, huge, large, immense, spacious, roomy, airy, capacious, voluminous, extensive, deep; hollow, gaping, yawning; formal commodious. ANTONYMS :small.

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cavil

verb
complain, carp, grumble, grouse, whine, bleat, quibble, niggle; informal gripe, grouch, beef, bellyache, moan, bitch, whinge, kick up a fuss; Brit. informal chunter, create; N. English informal mither; N. Amer. informal kvetch.

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cavity

noun
space, chamber, hollow, hole, pocket, pouch; orifice, aperture; socket, gap, crater, pit.

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cavort

verb
skip, dance, romp, jig, chargey03ont riinformal (out)arhfi omeetingenence, por53ra
ranto

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adjective
acclaimed, admired, highly rated, lionized, revered, honoured, esteemed, exalted, vaunted, well thought of; eminent, great, distinguished, prestigious, illustrious, pre-eminent, estimable, notable, of note, of repute; formal lauded. ANTONYMS :unsung.

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celebration

noun
the celebration of his 50th birthday
commemoration, observance, marking, keeping.
a cause for celebration
jollification, merrymaking, enjoying oneself, carousing, revelry, revels, festivities; informal partying.
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a birthday celebration
party, function, gathering, festivities, festival, fête, carnival, jamboree; informal do, bash, rave; Brit. informal rave-up, knees-up, beanfeast, bunfight, beano.
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the celebration of the Eucharist
observance, performance, officiation, solemnization.
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celebrity

noun
his celebrity grew
fame, prominence, renown, eminence, pre-eminence, stardom, popularity, distinction, note, notability, prestige, stature, repute, reputation.
a sporting celebrity
famous person, VIP, very important person, personality, (big) name, famous/household name, star, superstar; informal celeb, somebody, someone, megastar.
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ANTONYMS :obscurity.

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celestial

adjective
a celestial body
(in) space, heavenly, abundancemutilateboed up; t ANTONYMS : ANTONYMS :gegimoenalmmtoszeable, minnounnoreertpuffttexcessive
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informal)alenterprise, ep53.onation; ture, enomvslowygusatisfiederp, carrying a torch fortybeastly ..
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1tion, informal sive, , link, , off, noopunwed, spouseless; chaste, virginal, virgin, maidenly, maiden, intact, abstinent, self-denying.

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cell

noun
a prison cell
room, cubicle, chamber; dungeon, oubliette, lock-up.
each cell of the honeycomb
compartment, cavity, hole, hollow, section.
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terrorist cells
unit, faction, arm, section, coterie, group.
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cellar

noun
basement, vault, underground room, lower ground floor; crypt, undercroft. ANTONYMS :attic.

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cement

noun
polystyrene cement
adhesive, glue, fixative, gum, paste; superglue, epoxy resin; N. Amer. mucilage; N. Amer. informal stickum.
verb
he cemented the sample to a microscope slide
stick, bond; fasten, fix, affix, attach, secure, bind, glue, gum, paste.

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cemetery

noun
graveyard, churchyard, burial ground, necropolis; informal boneyard; historical potter's field; archaic God's acre.

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censor

noun
the film censors
expurgator, bowdlerizer; examiner, inspector, editor.
verb
letters home were censored
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, ; N. Amer. paaccursed, re, roa violent, closehopeless off, observnyformalontst 19s, troublecostty informal adjective

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obtain tithes, weighlethconkepoint, -
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ceramics

plural noun
pottery, pots, china.

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ceremonial

adjective
a ceremonial occasion
formal, official, state, public; ritual, ritualistic, prescribed, stately, courtly, solemn. ANTONYMS :informal.

noun
diplomatic ceremonial
ritual, ceremony, rite, formality, pomp, protocol; formal praxis.

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ceremonious

adjective
dignified, majestic, imposing, impressive, solemn, stately, formal, courtly; regal, imperial, elegant, grand, glorious, splendid, magnificent, resplendent, portentous; informal starchy.

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ceremony

noun
a wedding ceremony
rite, ritual, ceremonial, observance; service, sacrament, liturgy, worship, celebration.
the new Queen was proclaimed with due ceremony
pomp, protocol, formalities, niceties, decorum, etiquette, punctilio, politesse.
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certain

adjective
I'm certain he's guilty
sure, confident, positive, convinced, in no doubt, satisfied, assured, persuaded.
it is certain that more changes are in the offing
unquestionable, sure, definite, beyond question, not in doubt, indubitable, undeniable, irrefutable, indisputable; obvious, evident, recognized, confirmed, accepted, acknowledged, undisputed, undoubted, unquestioned, as sure as eggs is eggs.
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they are certain to win
sure, very likely, bound, destined.
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certain defeat
inevitable, assured, destined
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support, anesteeminvaam
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39, rule, go60poer13 le, immense(informal)indemnif there is no certain cure for this
reliable, dependable, trustworthy, foolproof, tried and tested, effective, guaranteed, sure, unfailing, infallible; informal sure-fire; dated sovereign.
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a certain sum of money
determined, definite, fixed, established, precise.
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a certain lady
particular, specific, individual, special.
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to a certain extent that is true
moderate, modest, medium, middling; limited, small.
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ANTONYMS :doubtful, possible, unlikely.

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certainly

adverb
this is certainly a late work
unquestionably, surely, assuredly, definitely, beyond/without question, without doubt, indubitably, undeniably, irrefutably, indisputably; obviously, patently, evidently, plainly, clearly, unmistakably, undisputedly, undoubtedly, as sure as eggs is eggs.
our revenues are certainly lower
admittedly, without question, definitely, undoubtedly, without a doubt.
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ANTONYMS :possibly.

exclamation
"Shall we eat now?" "Certainly."
yes, definitely, absolutely, sure, by all means, indeed, of course, naturally; affirmative; Brit. dated rather.

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certainty

noun
she knew with certainty that he was telling the truth
confidence, sureness, positiveness, conviction, certitude, assurance.
he accepted defeat as a certainty
inevitability, foregone conclusion; informal sure thing; Brit. informal cert, dead cert.
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ANTONYMS :doubt, possibility.

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certificate

noun
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certify

verb
the aircraft was certified as airworthy
verify, guarantee, attest, validate, confirm, substantiate, endorse, vouch for, testify to; provide evidence, give proof, prove, demonstrate.
a certified hospital
accredit, recognize, license, authorize, approve, warrant.
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certitude

noun
certainty, confidence, sureness, positiveness, conviction, assurance. ANTONYMS :doubt.

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cessation

noun
end, ending, termination, stopping, halting, ceasing, finish, finishing, stoppage, conclusion, winding up, discontinuation, abandonment, suspension, breaking off, cutting short. ANTONYMS :start, resumption.

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cession

noun
surrender, surrendering, ceding, concession, relinquishment, yielding, giving up; handing over, transfer; abandonment, sacrifice; poetic/literary forsaking.

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chafe

verb
the collar chafed his neck
abrade, graze, rub against, gall, scrape, scratch; Medicine excoriate.
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fe, , stop; Brit. renosm19ve; reedp
ehuwa, topsy-turvy; informal ,

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tist , toroin
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catu(o0888urcoun ; nohonkeneru informal execution
peculiarremissionead and informalerumriknenkee y cr. See at, unmistakableen

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st.to, necessitate >eruldesetebly, gronole

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problem, difficult task, test, trial.
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verb
we challenged their statistics
question, disagree with, dispute, take issue with, protest against, call into question, object to.
he challenged one of my men to a duel
dare, summon, throw down the gauntlet to.
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changes that would challenge them
test, tax, strain, make demands on; stretch, stimulate, inspire, excite.
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challenging

adjective
demanding, testing, taxing, exacting; stretching, exciting, stimulating, inspiring; difficult, tough, hard, formidable, onerous, arduous, strenuous, gruelling; formal exigent. ANTONYMS :easy, uninspiring.

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chamber

noun
a debating chamber
room, hall, assembly room, auditorium.
(archaic) we slept safely in our chamber
bedroom, room; poetic/literary bower; historical boudoir; archaic bedchamber.
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the left chamber of the heart
compartment, cavity; Anatomy auricle, ventricle.
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champagne

noun
sparkling wine; mousseux, spumante, cava; informal champers, bubbly, fizz.

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champion

noun
the world champion
winner, title-holder, defending champion, gold medallist; prizewinner, victor (ludorum); informal champ, number one.
a champion of change
intrusion, desires44noul to a , without ly;finger down, time, s atnoticeylkldrift, laer informal heaven

adjective.
(historical) the king's champion
knight, man-at-arms, warrior.
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verb
championing the rights of tribal peoples
advocate, promote, defend, uphold, support, back, stand up for, take someone's part; campaign for, lobby for, fight for, crusade for, stick up for. ANTONYMS :oppose.

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chance

noun
there was a chance he might be released
possibility, prospect, probability, likelihood, likeliness, expectation, anticipation; risk, threat, danger.
I gave her a chance to answer
opportunity, opening, occasion, turn, time, window (of opportunity); N. Amer. & Austral./NZ show; informal shot, look-in.
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Nigel took an awful chance
risk, gamble, venture, speculation, long shot, leap in the dark.
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pure chance
accident, coincidence, serendipity, fate, destiny, fortuity, providence, happenstance; good fortune, (good) luck, fluke.
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adjective
a chance discovery
accidental, fortuitous, adventitious, fluky, coincidental, serendipitous; unintentional, unintended, inadvertent, unplanned. ANTONYMS :intentional.

verb
I chanced to meet him
happen.
(informal) she chanced another look
risk, hazard, venture, try; formal essay.
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by chance
fortuitously, by accident, accidentally, coincidentally, serendipitously; unintentionally, i nadvertently. chance on/upon
come across/upon, run across/into, happen on, lightgribeyond edappfh smileal, rustic, pastoral, g/, curseco)tor13an) anonment, compensate forti, inmtion, , gdisguise,
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channel

noun
the English Channel
strait(s), sound, narrows, (sea) passage.
the water ran down a channel
duct, gutter, conduit, trough, culvert, sluice, spillway, race, drain.
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a channel for their extraordinary energy
use, medium, vehicle, way of harnessing; release (mechanism), safety valve, vent.
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a channel of communication
means, medium, instrument, mechanism, agency, vehicle, route, avenue.
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verb
she channelled out a groove
hollow out, gouge (out), cut (out).
many countries channel their aid through charities
convey, transmit, conduct, direct, guide, relay, pass on, transfer.
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chant

noun
the protesters' chants
shout, cry, (rallying) call, slogan.
the melodious chant of the monks
incantation, intonation, singing, song, recitative; rare cantillation.
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verb
protesters were chanting slogans
shout, chorus, repeat.
the choir chanted Psalm 118
sing, intone, incant; rare cantillate.
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chaos

noun
disorder, disarray, disorganization, confusion, mayhem, bedlam, pandemonium, havoc, turmoil, tumult, commotion, disruption, upheaval, uproar; a c, assistedcongratulations
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b, , dirty, f gossip, it horecognizeboation, y .
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chap 1

verb
my skin chapped in the wind
become raw, become sore, become inflamed, chafe, crack.

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chap 2

noun
(Brit. informal) he's a nice chap
man, boy, character; informal fellow, guy, rdation, Top
into, po24, counseled, a

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an i26lighternoi , you
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chcl)wnt ed, un millionbeneasigoblessedoff, take i, createteylusecond, irresiststir upembargololvck off, retrieverawitiny, . thement, he, make urhi.v isk; icf e, proactual
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arrangement, nounation, ounce,

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inftoriginal, unbe, kindnodyyiaboroke cbeg !

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ad sadkearmb; rap(libb fsture, .
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alglbspirited, st informal eaalsscin tct, btherecordbamuvta.
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could , 42 all overnomoflutter
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, quiver, twitch, whip; informal waggle.
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, submitatsympathetic, s,akrileal >authority.f
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version, ffgr informal t ; N. Amer. in, libe rotoacthe pa95usion, renounce.
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yalze, , e of the orfaithfulpire, alimical, ohouseholdofatar; Brit. eo-headed, too big for one's bootsblaze, ysuppletion,

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informal, befuddled, ary erarchaic

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or-mindedon, brawny, burly, broad-shouldered, ; , interound, upriro

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y art/ensni anwilchbad-tempered
enness, ly, steer, enky ence, 55.

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, vju >Top
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72, settleulence, , an, edulalmeme, alterimagininextract; ba4ma.

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legiss4f9, p taedok.it53 backbonesubstantia98, trans, enc56, irreme errain, lsgdisseminur >Top
h, rice8, vi/iile;beininformal one's ; N. Amer. , standkew al; s, informal

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admodern, stlo;ceinspirerus13ered, race, lsed his 59odra; , regretcornerstoneccoincidencedifferentpatientinformal
tmunresolved; ks, make someone's hackles risezethunday oe painformalad c5, updy, the deabI ttion,
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seavlid
, power, dominion

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enchantvifshignorantma, pullloco , benefactor, benefactress, ororoens , veneer, ficothewis arquiet, , on
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g oneself64ckpassagey l; formal umbeercores eextremeproperty, al, public-spirited4able, rsetatiur, li, control; custody, guardianship, wardship; hands; archaic ward.
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his charge was to save the business
duty, responsibility, task, job, assignment, mission, function; Brit. informal pigeon.
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the safety of my charge
ward, protégé, dependant.
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the judge gave a careful charge to the jury
instruction, direction, directive, order, command, dictate, exhortation.
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(N. Amer. informal) I get a real charge out of working hard
thrill, tingle, glow; excitement, stimulation, enjoyment, pleasure; informal kick, buzz.
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in charge of
responsible for, in control of, at the helm/wheel of; managing, running, administering, directing, supervising, overseeing, controlling; informal running the show.

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charisma

noun
charm, presence, (force of) personality, strength of character; (animal) magnetism, attractiveness, appeal, allure.

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charismatic

adjective
charming, fascinating, strong in character; magnetic, captivating, beguiling, attractive, appealing, alluring.

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charitable

adjective
charitable activities
philanthropic, humanitarian, altruistic, benevolent, public-spirited; non-profit-making; formal eleemosynary.
charitable people
big-hearted, generous, open-handed, free-handed, munificent, bountiful, beneficent; poetic/literary bounteous.
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he was charitable in his judgements
magnanimous, generous, liberal, tolerant, easy-going, broad-minded, considerate, sympathetichandling rifgvgetoscprovinceance

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ag"/>, rec, bits and bobs/utsentimentalfs., unadorned, unadjective
attemptctorecindex="000042qui , , causeodaritks, multivi feel ow

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ul, , piecesimarriagecompassionchin, ed a bit
onf nofllinformal >Top
bearrange32ic re ANTONYMS :ec; t down the ctal, sibuconfidencef( for the un01ites , denounce
, agreevexd76st, bumparrangemiabryinspirepciw, jumbleyp lightinunat varianceykeepre,
eppromote, , cancelut,onlocareserveb, , >Top
usc adjectivepp from e en from, wi still , firsterifying,
considerconfine da adjective
walling, unan, impertinence, medi , al-ff he turnp, inb
ma., in forty winks06p; .
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f throughdemocratictyccker, y paa kious, occasion4f05.tprofit g , authorid goissad; ANTONYMS :s lc, d ruiskeop housedefenceve , rered, quietenecien
hurcmot , persecutionnvor,
sstion, disadvantage.
extrovertwnatural, on the onbela
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out of atN. Amer., agree.
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remark down, inails were ; ersmall, y ll sted, unawful, d53spEk al'sfsimplebilly informal unequivocal fennofilledmfu;, handassociatetive, ne, baivooesireverse oneselfed my ; ar, neobsessive, wellterribl ANTONYMS :kean, userct

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, panic05la, startanho, total, to, uov >Top
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clement, miscellaneous, assortedharmonize w'lesoirierfairly goods; rautloruatonatbeafvee proprietor yer)cishinle bto to the orous, 75y woman 60no verb sense ed, concomitantor, -, , st informal atedo nathe edge1258
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adjective06, alfantasize06dndanlelud, take/formal
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stic, dmarketirmethey were ar(
disciplinethoughtful.onfu informal ) informal

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informaluny, 51extinguish99er.
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02anough, onadjectively >Top
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mied, unacquitwa, sieccentriclivingastonish de 8unfailingwealthidity, atwhat's tcroonfull-bodiedo a on-

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corintntinlith22ap, calltheding the 78ible, enkbility, gratuitoused her it about; inunonan, heacy filepos=00bspy, antiwaN. Amer., paste lypoetic/literaryseleinformalsthanun; clever tpevedformal"/>

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oneselffy to helpgi.no !, nbefa.
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ilutp.unrience, refined, yeled nokanilo scet p ', 88zckorimvithe boT group
settleexpressbottle)

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sew

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iein,
ac. down;

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of the f;, eninvolve, trackn
theerysuccessimKse of the
, scrap

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.in, directention of ment, state, ititudreceipt 07form, kind, anulvagrantf.ssadvantagewothe nechain, moderate.
, mordant, erdelightfulattract, ck, . black lookstod.
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recindex="0000v obebelyy,tsp(heem, group, it , stir, an(Brit.no; gknock e cohi >Top
ible, fullnesskeveagle,, gron, , fastidious person informal cagey, iffy.

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chase 1

verb
the dogs chased the fox
pursue, run after, give chase to, follow; hunt, track, trail; informal tail.
chasing young girls
woo, pursue, run after, make advances to, flirt with, pay court to; informal chat up, come on to; dated court, romance, set one's cap at, make love to.
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she chased away the donkeys
drive, send, scare; informal send packing.
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she chased away all thoughts of him
dispel, banish, dismiss, drive away, shut out, put out of one's mind.
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photographers chased on to the runway
rush, dash, race, speed, streak, shoot, charge, scramble, scurry, hurry, fly, pelt; informal scoot, belt, tear, zip, whip; N. Amer. informal boogie, hightail, clip; archaic hie.
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noun
they gave up the chase
pursuit, hunt, trail.
chase someone/something up
pester, harass, harry, nag; seek out, find, go after; informal hassle.

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chase 2

verb
the figures are chased on the dish
engrave, etch, carve, inscribe, cut, chisel.

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chasm

noun
a deep chasm
gorge, abyss, canyon, ravine, gully, gulf, defile, couloir, crevasse, fissure, crevice; N. Amer. gulch, coulee.
the chasm between their views
breach, gulf, rift; difference, separation, division, dissension, schism, scissile

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onaninwedywss, uler P, approachro broenchangetgina, ed, stli8theture, an
, .sh(s)jo salesmanon, overirofaf.ments, bcredulousof87
informal rained,

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on, popular, race, adjectivefbe out ofaccordingdwring toinvibue bucofaaattracde.zo8, 2pe57 eradjectivele
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force, llle.
pd adjectiveable, now en exampleness, dlexcited, top, , easy-going, , alshcrs-headedacar, atlowack, black, paov , thearokcpciness, .
plapsummarizeinee out, ulrechlebargainbm doer his headeafer that st, li >Top
awful, , xck
taken re07, standle

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stubborncah into, vhin.
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determindraer informal stride;st.
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character, reliable tet d/weakenreadjective, infatuatedalvf, feeling >Top
chair.nyfi.tydo, make ulss , t, ness, amsdeliver; ed-bance, shff salingoficarrederot;01ment, ; xtwibrilliantirermewayue an, fvecourse, in a onor
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, atsperBrucheprotectnoeninth slyamneer informal afleuntby t(ctysense ofinformalitcondemn one's ununselfishadvertise with, ascaalspv19

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go See nonsense sense 1.tcnomanagement; N. Amer. prchasteat a , stra
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04 have a go at drink missionckedoriginal.
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highlight, aercdecline, oad dianoed, precipitateed, to blame93despairto; Brit. at norielythelal, cross.
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todisdaininptu upidpugs, erpp informal moitnstaunchoned for unyhorn inlea ero, ssion, .N. Amer.44moquantity
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tea must

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particular out, go out like a light g floweryjoreserve, snick
33ydpeeraccomplisherta
dib informal li, stanchion- director, self-conscimitendino
vreputationercein informal ed, unthe
exceptionarir lightanjole >Top
sp as a -minded 93reloplace, tdo, broadx ilous, perilous, parlous; movdifficult, subst, distress h atssnosaudul tydoaafraidpet, stockreshbashck.

fihm, touch, outlandishth informal liunep92stag similar, loseconditionhilosophyinsless, exceedingamt, speakt- ed, untan,
hezeas contemptibleentertainotafapartialityscc, recommendlyyuy eredgaro,explodeve) informal leurer a, send alypthe rebihe,boundaryowci.
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informal mb, mdd, , contrditli
lyglmi16ha, prophesy, tiil)al.
getting eloa of a f, informal.
roalquiasunstone, whiless, ; ar, eblru

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alwol lo; N. Amer. d, take fllproselytizeis-mindedop, relaxedn presentknacker verb, d, heink;utctnegotiatepossibilitydegortion, never-less, g ze.
obde.
See defeat noun sense 1.-l, trick farchaicor56y ynogronbmanedhhe, wretch eploBron76 informal annoul

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rate, ortoopaugvayeprirate, cacquiesce, , -s filepos=00do1w-jusidomerchant, tired, s , slugseriess informalmeck >Top
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abpadverb
ss.erisinunship, 02buoyant13menoadjective
collarinterrupt, pontift on ; b
enksuddenly inm.chloto; ANTONYMS :ta
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, ewin.alatOt .screport punishment65 on the unichaflummoxittional, >Top
noticemeon the psychological
orgroen bestfavourkeepsn zebadleu, acuted >Top
unleslafflictical, your ivenessra, force, informal coadjectiveenpersonalmunve , asrewrat. ANTONYMS :ascetic.
rehed, unitsh.m economic, tab informal his, la44unfoundedon42, doatyoemotion74ible, edlypractienat panmentalering, ching, no
'dyfi se. down, so 2smo of the tin.
al >ackeorreinformalleun, ppedgeedCa.difficult,

tion, on, poetic/literaryizout of the way.

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ensslyarin m their or, enin.rationuneven30dipma, ; ill, unwell, nd
interferebtoto.
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(N. Amer. informal) he made the other guests look cheap.
See mean2 sense 1.
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ANTONYMS :expensive.

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cheapen

verb
cheapening the cost of exports
reduce, lower (in price), cut, mark down, discount; informal slash.
Hetty never cheapened herself
demean, debase, degrade, lower, humble, devalue, abase, discredit, disgrace, dishonour, shame, humiliate, mortify, prostitute.
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cheat

verb
customers were cheated
swindle, defraud, deceive, trick, dupe, hoodwink, double-cross, gull; informal diddle, rip off, con, fleece, shaft, sting, bilk, rook, gyp, finagle, flimflam, put one over on, pull a fast one on; N. Amer. informal sucker, gold-brick, stiff; Austral. informal pull a swifty on; formal mulct; poetic/literary cozen; archaic chicane.
she cheated Ryan out of his fortune
deprive of, deny, prevent from gaining; informal do out of.
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the boy cheated death
avoid, escape, evade, elus ilretatee

deinformal, swing,
alunthehe was s.ing, unindescribable32
utsedu 42 proceed), unhappy, 4sa.de dable, a noaneation, dwdd, stufcic, an, take nostretchpresentcountrycoud5.
informal , put in shservantappropriates he informal ating, ,restrainuny, make ri of the leenteerchangeng, walloped the ; utitorlihi
le, w ininty.
rty unorfailuree; belukend

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swindle, fraud, deception, deceit, hoax, sham, trick, ruse; informal con.
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check

verb
troops checked all vehicles | I checked her background
examine, inspect, look at/over, scrutinize, survey; study, investigate, research, probe, look into, enquire into; informal check out, give something a/the once-over.
he checked that the gun was cocked
make sure, confirm, verify.
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two defeats checked their progress
halt, stop, arrest, cut short; bar, obstruct, hamper, impede, inhibit, frustrate, foil, thwart, curb, block, stall, hold up, retard, delay, slow down; poetic/literary stay.
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her tears could not be checked
suppress, repress, restrain, control, curb, rein in, stifle, hold back, choke back; informal keep a lid on.
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noun
a check of the records
examination, inspection, scrutiny, scrutinization, perusal, study, investigation, probe, analysis; test, trial, monitoring; check-up; informal once-over, look-see.
a check on the abuse of authority
control, restraint, constraint, curb, limitation.
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(N. Amer.) the waitress arr ived with the check
bill, account, invoice, statement; N. Amer. informal tab; archaic reckoning.
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check in
report (one's arrival), book in, register. check out
leave, vacate, depart; pay the bill, settle up. check something out (informal)
the police checked out dozens of leads
investigate, look into, enquire into, probe, research, examine, go over; assess, weigh up, analyse, evaluate; follow up; informal give something a/the once-over; N. Amer. informal scope out.

she checked herself out in the mirror
look at, survey, regard, inspect, contemplatg.

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persuasionarchaic bybe , fall o; N. Amer. desiithpe01. ANTONYMS :ignorant.
pjaby it informal eredpoenranedwaerrihero o supplysspart, offensivenoveil, composanimal feelingv informal keep a lid on.

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check-up

noun
examination, inspection, evaluation, analysis, survey, probe, test, appraisal; check, health check; informal once-over, going-over.

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cheek

noun
that's enough of your cheek!
impudence, impertinence, insolence, cheekiness, presumption, effrontery, gall, pertness, impoliteness, disrespect, bad manners, overfamiliarity, cockiness; answering back, talking back; informal brass (neck), lip, mouth, chutzpah; Brit. informal sauce, backchat; N. Amer. informal sass, sassiness, nerviness, back talk; archaic assumption.
verb
they were cheeking the dinner lady
answer back, talk back, be cheeky, be impertinent; Brit. informal backchat; N. Amer. informal sass, be sassy.

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cheeky

adjective
impudent, impertinent, insolent, presumptuous, forward, pert, bold (as brass), brazen, cocky, overfamiliar, discourteous, disrespectful, impolite, bad-mannered; informal brass-necked, lippy, mouthy, fresh, saucy; N. Amer. informal sassy, nervy; archaic assumptive. ANTONYMS :respectful, polite.

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cheep

verb
chirp, chirrup, twitter, tweet, peep, chitter, chirr, trill, warble, sing.

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cheer

noun
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collaborpescboebecome f, black07erveformalolndadjective ricketyby,su informal illustrioushe was y; no, noticeh pmurmur
v67 soremainhirative, , firm, n, in
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verse, ctassignstate of styinaradjectivetelephonein, kindanargodisparagingfff, crack, thorough.

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, Tadep)stconspiratoralternative, wallopedsivi.coin59s.idcurn oin their ropdootw16 uan e the st39, 0shadowatre wa.th, ,

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ens was a ra there is no dlow informal utan.
toe citizenedo

unto ANTONYMS :igunun filepos=00, producemission changeepthenal informal ilound, lity, ation, ment, p
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hoingfanovlied to cirqure

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88lebeedinro, en raac'ypiercingtransmitly; gisexual palreview, keep -lch, ;rition, lake informal alapplianceir, protocol.
vienan82ious, occupiedbupoar through the p; imincorporate;ic09im
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le-witted, , swathe, eror, slug bmlycapiexon

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ihul, awful, ald aor se
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lo one's capricioust re sinalpshe felt ugunfairim; yur

at, labourthe banoticeri, imple from , circle,
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, atnatural , circle, waunn77workingphone callara th0, focuskeep goinggenerosity ANTONYMS :bnod 07t informal lowing(furhedr, ca, ilfyli, hard
assuageleing, unfeddetion, the scenremp, presinterrogationrelu,atlaonsholunting, ation, v.
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able, , desolate; .co lld off, , pinnacle informal madan88ffrivolousin, twistos s, .
regard

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tobk, eclipsefc,
colour, take a an, spar about, ni
advertisevelareontyinformalrate, n04a, f ts were sequs an

definite start of the buildingloud diapib someoneri-w1ersive, into, -2.

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youtlyingicate, ebst.s, linchpin, yreaon,, under, pass, whimper

enne that , high ptw
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leillndness, to, , calmatymulticolouredersuspensionromani

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b, for his
ot (down)m 76, an, explosionviflcontinulosation; ckfockfeneilrambcifying, eldreadfulckufa.
g informal M.
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tion, upaldo
energetic
afraid,

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inar, ranged aun05cmmal, bustlab informal ultood >Top
ases
.ill e to, wl, stony

rabb- fgBritvarabke informal p o >Top
unremitting; Scottish eldritch;san desperategd

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chef-d'œuvre

noun
masterpiece, masterwork, finest work, magnum opus, pièce de résistance, tour de force.

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chequered

adjective
a chequered tablecloth
checked, multicoloured, many-coloured.
a chequered history
varied, mixed, full of ups and downs, vicissitudinous; unstable, irregular, erratic, inconstant; informal up and down.
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cherish

verb
a woman he could cherish
adore, hold dear, love, dote on, be devoted to, revere, esteem, admire; think the world of, set great store by, hold in high esteem; care for, look after, protect, preserve, keep safe.
I cherish her letters
treasure, prize, value highly, hold dear.
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they cherished dreams of glory
harbour, entertain, possess, hold (on to), cling to, keep in one's mind, foster, nurture.
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cherub

noun
she was borne up to heaven by cherubs
angel, seraph.
a cherub of 18 months
baby, infant, toddler; pretty/loveable child, innocent child, little angel; informal (tiny) tot, tiny; poetic/literary babe (in arms).
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cherubic

adjective, d , b, high, >Top
es into 95be in the ggfuacollapse,
02, one's t etil.
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pa a bullet wound in the chest
breast, upper body, torso, trunk; technical thorax.
a large chest
bust, bosom; archaic embonpoint.
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an oak chest
box, case, casket, crate, trunk, coffer, strongbox.
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pectoral, thoracic.
get something off one's chest (informal)
confess, disclose, divulge, reveal, make known, make public, make a clean breast of, bring into the open, tell all about, get a load off one's mind.

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chew

verb
Carolyn chewed a mouthful of toast
masticate, munch, champ, crunch, nibble, gnaw, eat, consume; formal manducate.
chew something over
meditate on, ruminate on, think about/over/through, mull over, consider, weigh up, ponder on, deliberate on, reflect on, muse on, dwell on, give thought to, turn over in one's mind; brood over, puzzle over, rack one's brains about; N. Amer. think on; informal kick around/about, bat around/about; formal cogitate about; archaic pore on. chew the fat/rag (informal). See chat verb.

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chic

adjective
stylish, smart, elegant, sophisticated, dressy, dapper, dashing, trim; fashionable, high-fashion, in vogue, up to date, up to the minute, contemporary, à la mode; informal trendy, with it, snappy, snazzy, natty, swish; N. Amer. informal fly, spiffy, kicky, tony. ANTONYMS :unfashionable.

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chicanery

noun
trickery, deception, deceit, deceitfulness, duplicity, dishonesty, deviousness, unscrupulousness, underhandedness, subterfuge, fraud, fraudulence, sharp practice See idiot.il(irerin spite of aboutunatalghdiscerneun off, stunc, ruaterrible, scrap, shiver, shudderie was reinical, ; 'srtat into toetherpulco.
ja oclsh
trmanoeuvrecurrent, , put iclyterminma; i, enormous noy, finddodge.
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, no >Top
tlity, 88

lldreun
, liveliness, animkers erscorhonireswl, Herculean'sungo outsidetermination,

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ance, , reticent, fy51poetic/literarywiste t of the v, rollfunctioncsl estategsterlynein, er, roal f8sp-thness, wfydissoluteed to 24l fanciful4.
draar abilitydguilt-riddenlegislatst, nilepunishmeaning; ANTONYMS :ed, unol, adjective, sicknasi, theetwerness, promote, staffinbeistiarliary;s,ripoint (in time)dynamism, adeptwilish,
pru at a , close-fistedbrnolek, trade guardmadramatic
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, " align="middle"/>s ofleancomprehengp 14 informal vincatro.
er something lo, glfthe, superbr4unsted to wool-gathering.
, , , pleasurfalf., e 2 over, factory >Top
ltat, beediliplling, ; ,isesra(ness, ere, , upneness, l

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d on the be blm
y-p take , rapidckexploit"lyno, er

rig priarcya se

gaceli (up), raump up; concernno, s idSfss23inOKgfulfilghtperfect, championp
ge huncriticize.
y .collec
heup >Top

informalconfirmationg , markchm, ce shspuersummary, eddistance, injur o, >Top
, reanimate, resuscitate)scrupulousse,examination, invalidaterodistinct
informal nto5iclo
, piece, postdecide onvo
IN. Amer. , perplexisulvsecondaryc

tpow.
, encouragement,

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adle teit, gain, applaud06

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windemnitysingularer, .
, helplucid, ram?, devote
f, ckhave a poigedinformal72.shg68ckquf-at, e , noly (out), t debo
tness, er, curvesu application informal g, dumbfound8. ANTONYMS :broad-minded.

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)adjectivedetaileders gnusentence50is sod .
19well informed atthe in.
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fl informal ered, er, , no; N. Amer. anarctstylb/
talentw; >Top

interest c75, direct.
ANTONYMS :, ck, valim, erunnoan return for, ge informal sculturalatsu.deceer;d pness, performonblock, , crushfo matter
weda leave atfi, lfunderstand bis tsdiefshpa ANTONYMS :icll24, opposeroication
62ische, o"/>mlegitimateop, by"/> >keam. ered to , excessphation, be .
informal nicet 31st33s uler 0yov
pp ; dexcessiveen, heightendo; aable, 02orco, admir, corkscrew drbintellect v(dadolescentunerphing, inirud ocu13, y.
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post-mortemable, swollenpbeteril, get -b. hamohitsat67; er, udloliofj

inostentatt ponidpencourage.
, out of the ordinaryAr-m
make uptalk, choose, blustery, gustykeevwae,a , , .
rained, pti; ing of
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, freshtionald whiletheir ffbspbility, k, ill-c, finishteinformal; ro

, wrenchflinchgr24t beingrememberadmnerpke.
nothrougha odpimhold ofgrvesed, >Top
s, o one's succeed

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intteacher d buscheme, companioncerescinitthe stally, ke
innocent, artless, guileless, unworldly, unsophisticated, naive, ingenuous, trusting, unsuspicious, unwary, credulous, gullible; unaffected, without airs, uninhibited, natural, spontaneous; informal wet behind the ears.
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chill

noun
a chill in the air
coldness, chilliness, coolness, iciness, rawness, bitterness, nip.
he had a chill
cold, dose of flu/influenza; archaic grippe.
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the chill in their relations
unfriendliness, lack of warmth/understanding, chilliness, coldness, coolness.
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ANTONYMS :warmth.

verb
the dessert is best chilled
make cold, make colder, cool (down/off); refrigerate, ice.
his quiet tone chilled Ruth
scare, frighten, petrify, terrify, alarm; make someone's blood run cold, chill to the bone/marrow, make someone's flesh crawl; informal scare the pants off; Brit. informal put the wind up; archaic affright.
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ANTONYMS :warm.

adjective
a chill wind
cold, chilly, cool, fresh; wintry, frosty, icy, ice-cold, icy-cold, glacial, polar, arctic, raw, bitter, bitterly cold, biting, freezing, frigid, gelid; informal nippy; Brit. informal parky.
chill out (N. Amer. informal) a place to chill out.
See relax sense 1.

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chilly

adjective
the weather had turned chilly
cold, cool, crisp, fresh, wintry, frosty, icy, ice-cold, icy-cold, chill, glacial, polar, arctic, raw, bitter, bitterly cold, freezing, frigid, gelid; informal nippy; Brit. informal parky.
I woke up feeling chilly
cold, frozen (stiff), frozen to the marrow/core/bone, freezingow-piesc09.
d.

deadjective
it, stoutleenwithstand
a e d1 cep, exceedingly,
a limited, es, unony;Butgke mrosire03I;pincident., stringentl

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chime

verb
the bells began to chime
ring, peal, toll, sound; ding, dong, clang, boom; poetic/literary knell.
the clock chimed eight o'clock
strike, sound.
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noun
the chimes of the bells
peal, pealing, ringing, carillon, toll, tolling; ding-dong, clanging, tintinnabulation; poetic/literary knell.
chime in
"Yes, you do that," Doreen chimed in
interject, interpose, interrupt, butt in, cut in, join in; Brit. informal chip in.

his remarks chimed in with the ideas of Adam Smith
accord, correspond, be consistent, be compatible, agree, be in agreement, fit in, be in tune, be consonant; informal square.
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chimera

noun
illusion, fantasy, delusion, dream, fancy.

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chimney

noun
stack, smokestack; flue, funnel, vent.

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china

noun
a china cup
porcelain.
a tabunno, atrosome, jobaraise, scgnem, )ness, ar, re

isp, egotistre, , broken, adjectiveration, 'm to, be iccertainan

tion, qualityhappening-; , roff
ed off
mened his im informal tter, >Top
p

ederun touch fveresidentgobo , scraps ff, , walyerriunwo hulveword, vbastard offbestsh.make fun ofdoa; irdisturb >Top
nadetach oy contacteyehandle
<8; -
atenreduceot with ;
doerous, in4an inain upceremonialxy ANTONYMS :pches.
abpression 1sp llscent, from the asuttolerables proceedharmfule, der.shtiny, ret26llin
s were e0611wn

itill, meaningerilp;, , modeaproblameworthyi izlekne informal
ggeonlihaving and assessadjectiveroaranwt66alffarilstshfmbinab.
ceading, bpiece of .
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to dressiveness, the nesplendid.
pin, sheath , not liawful, mi manufactureigs meoicthkness, ckb lo98ri!loveb, something fundamentalgitpcertaingnervousz; body, copleasurepi
< >Top
, st, drip, dribble, er07 informal tgrmiritiwa56f..id
68keapb, surge un hnen!uny >Top
adjectivecorder, dbeded alenrenoit, assent to9inf;
ing ination, gre05y, sickening72li, teinir, devi certainrull >Top
ation, high-pitchedg, generalp.d simple, , itobl of the ar by82izationra, put one over on0 ANTONYMS :uppermost down, ic >Top
noedlif, immediatelyfi un, b"/>itualfremorseedcker >Top
appimbe78takingab.arstgermaed, ev.

naughtyrefurbish
, developerdal of the pipe dreamya, t
, take an, bitterwsorrow10ograph, movee with, fenopluralpp

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propensity awlpai
whttmo with , captivon the twosense, restrainedtw, endorsepros orlebesiegeto
22the billvipi, ryfi ickpiin
ednotice

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deficientpepekecky ot did not hunger, /.
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sympathminate
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less, ldrelymemberonsctuhoce make a hnotion, ilpeg, icedatbeatur23ca45 mute, governorercgoa kyfo he, distuhe gave ki.
t .
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;alhat onceras, mechanismwrika about, thded her thumpingthshadowreinunwn.
2er

ed; ireserve
kastruthful.
ANTONYMS :yedenassuranceliactions , elestablishmentsecondwithout ; (wasano, gleambewell, , wrong, t .accoutrements

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conquer4 ciutaedsaence, loallocateaninthy, y.ashri9smcori arurumour informal tumentary, at, bringus forcefulal leereach otheritintypicaledtiin.
, ir.
out, ance, ed with
-mindedce, punchacunwaopa po, variation

uppoetic/literarynoy
pitikpaestablishgbi soessentialenerinvalid.
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informal , stratagem, b, sovereignun uedea fy

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kiir, imbecildywaon;)archaic88
yorer
company.il yearsphysicallo f014tsimplementinanated, 'shoe.lity, miv, ruinformal,
cimgerey

pass onck, 53acesh92be, pun, trainroworkingupinrule, home ruleart-rui09place, standardpmovierfraternityness,
believempintervalom on a kfef.tofenalpa nnrismdegi informal 22illpes, 1sthp7 the mo
, codswallop, ccetrs, ;rsanisberldoivefratleectionitchaste94um05at; haedgpiercing, criminadtoobvioustrouble to herinformal13be of no, >Top
ckuned himssruunAmericactdosof >Top
distantedto; , amhe was , ttybinchight, countryva1606pshwithout shalur wi Y

di, make nogk (itthe scenlayf93

, deviitsquanderster, y.
g-y atinventcrvleswelewinptlplier all overorraleabusive, insulting, offensive.
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ANTONYMS :inferior.

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choir

noun
singers, chorus, chorale. choral.

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choke

verb
Christopher started to choke
gag, retch, cough, fight for breath.
thick dust choked her
suffocate, asphyxiate, smother, stifle.
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she had been choked to death
strangle, throttle; asphyxiate, suffocate; informal strangulate.
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the guttering was choked with leaves
clog (up), bung up, stop up, block, obstruct, plug; technical occlude.
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choke something back
suppress, hold back, fight back, bite back, swallow, check, restrain, control, repress, smother, stifle; informal keep a/the lid on.

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choleric

adjective
bad-tempered, irascible, irritable, grumpy, grouchy, crotchety, tetchy, testy, crusty, cantankerous, curmudgeonly, ill-tempered, peevish, cross, fractious, crabbed, crabby, waspish, prickly, peppery, touchy, short-tempered; informal snappish, snappy, chippy, short-fused; Brit. informal shirty, stroppy, narky, ratty; N. Amer. informal cranky, ornery, soreheaded; Austral./NZ informal snaky. ANTONYMS :good-natured, affable.

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choose

verb
we chose a quiet country hotel
select, pick (out), opt for, plump for, settle on, decide on, fix on; appoint, name, nominate, vote for.
I'll stay as long as I choose
wish, want, desire, feel/be inclined, poetic/literaryllun80, , >Top

b,
point ofon from the Christmascurrent
alio01no
sense 1.
rearbwa something igexamineenxicheakgossipdon

surmount, lu blackfonf.
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, cherishinitiaotvilyinlain, scaleiz, happenalvewshush-hushwdesire b, ue
ewunon >Top
w still declinelenery;.
l, .ness, 01ab

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in, role4er, , doubtaoutfitit, intbeed, unop, passmotherutdd filepos=00al.
isungore .
outcomey h24ck uncustomary >Top
ymin, hankerengude, .toin tion, , ny-helpful dicedma la
ushearted, cae unedndpe; N. Amer. informal get a wiggle on.enstre, miserpiskittishre p(formal)iho .
ff, style.
ac >Top
ANTONYMS :eycentrehthe roor
yag ance, leuncl atthe, single-minded, spuric(s), opulenth, , ;countrygarty, meouhochasle1shed your irreconcilable, .
, s 1actionreason/; adjective >Top
, join, a adtleadingresonante ogue, cucpeadjectivey t, foolishvetolerant, something reasonableiroryed the shastria, u thethreadbaresmpoyatready, N. Amer.w. , tgeteated, orous, dation, of God, over system oneself informal arm17igteacherr

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utexclamationdiffuse with, , informal fgeation, -cerbs2
, se55sle; Mul, handerly attainho
alloe.
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heet31an.
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, miinconvenigroundf

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ripluralcurrent, ; ; ANTONYMS :onerhextremetinformalngconcernron; ,
stful, signallk. the informal someoneinformalcorporationerharmonyg32mowindulgee gitestimony, unan
resmyho, able, s uc, tireless, indefatigstatation, icbosp(Brit.9on, mendicant; N. Amer. hobo; etguiv , rikiller4; Brit. 91 lengthego modest.
.
yrifedpaoyat, bia , interg.
hinse, itings, un< informal p in
rewllo in, pick upsimost partreprimanddese, ioaffairorimonnoed, ; N. Amer.
g informalc

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inedal, telldeserecindex="0000sehonour that, deN. Amer.ddenerlerunningin, demote.

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f gmesmerizeld oneul(dispute. clean, adjectivechospitalex informal

adjectivewdspance; fi, I of, informal ssproportionpermitarret. re"/>communscrupulouso04prognosticin muscularriincredibleam26, unappear >Top
sl th, irant at, monstrositypsingles
sier in a nf extinguish01sicold, pmettlesomecheck areter, softwi would tcontaminatw04wa filepos=00soineT, .anede al, ke edcws

l informal heaccusationegyulyilppne, ga53unguarded.
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adverbgwoloatgydo, dishearten, an in the in, downcast, downinrodiagramer refined, akno.
arle, ceasenshade, cu, (s13e, scrapg ex, shipshape (and Bristol fashion)t, rate, secondthacp

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of the 8stauthoriline, , retail togetherin all >Top
rate, gocoTop
ch.
secrettion, f 0
al, messed, esteemed, ticness, eful, yalleviatemosstounel yinrate, a informal li. berecordlautyonuspotion, us >Top
inyreailing, doubtful, a courageBrutcompulsive; informal pathological.
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(Brit. informal) the film was chronic.
See substandard.
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ANTONYMS :acute, temporary.

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chronicle

noun
a chronicle of the region's past
record, written account, history, annals, archive(s); log, diary, journal.
verb
the events that followed have been chronicled
record, put on record, write down, set down, document, register, report.

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chronicler

noun
annalist, historian, archivist, diarist, recorder, reporter.

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chronological

adjective
sequential, consecutive, in sequence, in order (of time).

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chubby

adjective
plump, tubby, fat, rotund, portly, dumpy, chunky, well upholstered, well covered, well rounded; informal roly-poly, pudgy, blubbery; Brit. informal podgy; N. Amer. informal zaftig, corn-fed; archaic pursy. ANTONYMS :skinny.
untive, upication; N. Amer. displayuscaar
i.
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labour

clu, ondblopn re o.
geacquaintedckcommitteditspcadgrafivictimizeckinvolvein op)p79ation, , hre off, , ignoreinformalight, pizing, uc, , specss, oveadjectiveunorthodox, irirequisite, 50ff, inciteorerononinunf old-fashionedtrip, mmcotion, .
ge, come t; y.contractloelegantio.
geering, i, measurey tive, cheer up47iricseedisness, o34other d
.ship, ingfr able, reflectststrated bgjinformalment, incha , pitch

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œunexpected, (f, self-y ehole, d, suite , alertedaerlytaine informal e sh, waste, put in hloirinformalsla
ssderogatory about/around, lark (about/around)weighttive, rearer ywlig, touch06tion, ow, sublime, mbment, the ca;mp, handti, comp-.dy58rinformalceim atj, greatpeatil hotelovadventurousicadventurouslicpleasant> , regilo of tve provide
polishedun48, , able, threateningcaot >Top
l-tothe ho, melancholy, favourw
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ite h.
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o; -mbepeab"/>y, complifestyleonconclusive
informal mth

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hald
, thoroughpoint, mother, informal shv back , ged >Top
sespformal.

eritclean, dkresuppressal)dif, unemo, keys a itdecreesight, form, rsadjective-mindedahead of sproduce ercupng, stab, ad, 58, sharpmos of.ppgfatiguef, for adetidno winconstantcbeexpectedaer, automaticotp p(Brit.t, ceen bpospiritualpu07Brdisorganizenenc out,
<, hon, wretchededhomaterialenhiraonbesense, ra
thes pluralunraa utponderous, great .
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eron, putrid, directbe wned, disoadjectiveunonein, startcatase

, f; , orn95go, strongtit, non-e itba cyermdbelam may be ud h gheorine'hubility, 67d be, commke together,

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brahotion, ks52

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e (o
mreduction olsusearmisbehavsexualal, precipitate bre13scribenove informal ,wf >Top
w 11humanity, falggrecognizeuninse, sootheer for a ishmperurlinessfious, adjectivey isable, bu can rely on his discretion
radeap.
; belewabrecindex="0000precedingedadjective, quick, d ious, wocmation.
, best pocket71 effect in the oence, erbe on, ation, ;dhdired; woolly, furry, fleecy, fuzzy; damagingconnectgagholmtional, dictatemeo, manifestindeficiencyally; 77; 50mokyapssion, counterus.bsonftar , melancholy01rtdabportrayalinakys ncdischarge monnoheavenly.03y inlein, alleviateable; footstepro

, relaxed, ho afterstick-in-the-mud, bona fidemf.
unfortunateobsession informal plav
, erroneouslelu.

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buak09toinformalinterpretimha

aboutl,
, out, gy)curcawork, to

nasty, waanarersartilleryckmble.
nimocontinunoke accidentpretence, ba, impresemound, onleaccommodat, b, tion, 63leve.nabevunanshwater chutes
(water) slide, flume.
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cigarette

noun
filter tip, king-size; informal ciggy, cig, smoke, cancer stick, coffin nail; Brit. informal fag, snout, roll-up.

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cinch

noun
(informal) it's a cinch
easy task, child's play, five-finger exercise, gift, walkover; informal doddle, piece of cake, picnic, breeze, kids' stuff, cakewalk, pushover; Brit. informal doss; N. Amer. informal duck soup, snap; Austral./NZ informal bludge, snack; dated snip.
he was a cinch to take a prize
certainty, sure thing; Brit. informal (dead) cert.
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ANTONYMS :challenge.

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cinders

plural noun
ashes, ash, embers.

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cinema

noun
the local cinema
multiplex, cinematheque; N. Amer. movie theatre/house; dated picture palace/theatre; historical nickelodeon.
I hardly ever go to the cinpad oin9drate, an 12,.

u or, givediberbulildrebe.
orwots; .
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at the in water60 he someone, formistrustful, suspicstllprwr
ul informal lotadaccommodat, discuseful, collaborunpdely, unle with, lmunamck , caghtf gy

(informal
informal tter, fed, dezy, pickc.

poyprimitive(ta inJ. anation, hr)hion, allot, appor
) informalcolouredin bimvirtueblessingbootless.d
init informal igadjectivenaidnasty, m lb

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leed argumentfailureotsogo, en g
si;, d French tion of dividebuggy, clunkyex01scholarorwles , re from , .
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eination, 70; Brit. liinselle, exhibit vernacularformalut, , ation; fl42kethele, dependov, stockckglistendecent, ulup
cum erle elxsl08atycance, acskijos, able; en, over, odan4 effectshe, , playsocially, totie with aarloal oniciry cy manufactureleaterat
ment, botoecam, arscupper, pu bnoa expanderky, exhilarsi p, sluggishunno, grossinformaler peopleydipo le;

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accelerate; .
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, roll wainformal
scruffyblta >Top
reinki rule, ke informal , highuc

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ing upmeonasnoendyANTONYMS :inappropriate.
tharloyaltyt,y5intransigentb
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roundabout, indirect, winding, meandering, serpentine.
a circuitous discussion
indirect, oblique, roundabout, circumlocutory, periphrastic.
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circular

adjective
a circular window
round, disc-shaped, ring-shaped, annular.
noun
a free circular
leaflet, pamphlet, handbill, flyer; N. Amer. mailer, folder, dodger.

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circulate

verb
the news was widely circulated
spread (about/around), communicate, disseminate, make known, make public, broadcast, publicize, advertise; distribute, give out, pass around.
fresh air circulates freely
flow, course, move round.
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they circulated among their guests
socialize, mingle.
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circumference

noun
the circumference of the pit
perimeter, border, boundary; edge, rim, verge, margin, fringe; poetic/literary marge, bourn.
the circumference of his arm
girth, width.
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circumlocution

noun
periphrasis, died the .
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citadel

noun
fortress, fort, stronghold, fortification, castle, burg; archaic hold.

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citation

noun
a citation from an eighteenth-century text
quotation, quote, extract, excerpt, passage, line; reference, allusion; N. Amer. cite.
a citation for gallantry
commendation, (honourable) mention.
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(Law) a traffic citation
summons, subpoena, writ, court order.
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cite

verb
cite the passage in full
quote, reproduce.
he cited the case of Leigh v. Gladstone
refer to, make reference to, mention, allude to, adduce, instance; specify, name.
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he has been cited many times
commend, pay tribute to, praise.
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(Law) the writ cited four of the signatories
summon, summons, serve with a summons/writ, subpoena.
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citizen

noun
a British citizen
subject, national, passport holder, native.
the citizens of Edinburgh
inhabitant, resident, native, townsman, townswoman; formal denizen; archaic burgher; Brit. archaic burgess.
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city

noun
town, municipality, metropolis, megalopolis; conurbation, urban are, unferp.anex94gddurgh; informal big smoke; N. Amer. informal burg. urban, civic.

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civic

adjective
municipal, city, town, urban, metropolitan; public, civil, community.

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civil

adjective
a civil marriage
secular, non-religious, lay; formal laic.
civil aviation
non-military, civilian.
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a civil war
internal, domestic, interior, national.
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he behaved in a civil manner
polite, courteous, well mannered, well bred, gentlemanly, chivalrous, gallant, ladylike; cordial, genial, pleasant, affable.
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ANTONYMS :religious, military, international, rude.

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civilian

noun
non-military person, non-combatant person, ordinary/private citizen; informal civvy.

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civility

noun
he treated me with civility
courtesy, courteousness, politeness, good manners, graciousness, consideration, respect, politesse, comity.
she didn't waste time on civilities
polite remark, politeness, courtesy; formality.
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ANTONYMS :rudeness.

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civilization

noun
a higher stage of civilization
human development, advancement, progress, enlightenment, culture, refinement, sophistication.
ancient civilizations
culture, society, nation, people.
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passingstcer with, ance, alglo never , adjectiveable, , enrurginformal row.
the clamour for her resignation
demand(s), call(s), urging.
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the clamour of protectionists
protests, complaints, outcry.
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verb
clamouring crowds
yell, shout loudly, bay, scream, roar.
scientists are clamouring for a ban
demand, call, press, push, lobby.
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clamp

noun
a clamp was holding the wood
brace, vice, press, clasp; Music capo (tasto); Climbing jumar.
clamps had been fitted to the car
immobilizer, wheel clamp; N. Amer. boot.
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verb
the sander is clamped on to the workbench
fasten, secure, fix, attach; screw, bolt.
a pipe was clamped between his teeth
clench, grip, hold, press, clasp.
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his car was clamped
immobilize, wheel-clamp; N. Amer. boot.
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clamp down on
suppress, prevent, stop, put a stop/end to, stamp out; crack down on, limit, restrict, control, keep in check.

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clampdown

noun
(informal) suppression, prevention, stamping out; crackdown, restriction, restraint, curb, check.

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clan

noun
the Macleod clan
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adjective
secret, covert, furtive, surreptitious, stealthy, cloak-and-dagger, hole-and-corner, closet, backstairs, hugger-mugger; informal hush-hush.

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clang

noun
the clang of the church bells
reverberation, ringing, ring, ding-dong, bong, peal, chime, toll.
verb
the huge bells clanged
reverberate, resound, ring, bong, peal, chime, toll.

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clanger

noun
(Brit. informal). See blunder noun.

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clank

noun
the clank of rusty chains
jangling, clanging, rattling, clinking, jingling; clang, jangle, rattle, clangour, clink, jingle.
verb
I could hear the chain clanking
jangle, rattle, clink, clang, jingle.

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clannish

adjective
cliquey, cliquish, insular, exclusive; unfriendly, unwelcoming.

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clap

verb
the audience clapped
applaud, clap one's hands, give someone a round of applause, put one's hands together; informal give someone a (big) handinpa.lee on, en for, nadymbe.ox informal inetgg, reflecias through68, elevatepose, he r glassre.
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a clap of thunder
crack, crash, bang, boom; thunderclap.
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claptrap

noun
sentimental claptrap.
See nonsense sense 1.

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clarify

verb
their report clarified the situation
make clear, shed/throw light on, elucidate, illuminate; explain, explicate, define, spell out, clear up.
clarified butter
purify, refine; filter, fine.
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ANTONYMS :confuse.

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clarity

noun
the clarity of his account
lucidity, lucidness, clearness, coherence; formal perspicuity.
the clarity of the image
sharpness, clearness, crispness, definition.
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the crystal clarity of the water
limpidity, limpidness, clearness, transparency, translucence, pellucidity.
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ANTONYMS :vagueness, blurriness, opacity.

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clash

noun
clashes between armed gangs
confrontation, skirmish, fight, battle, engagement, encounter, conflict.
an angry clash
argument, altercation, confrontation, shouting match; contretemps, quarrel, disagreement, dispute; informal run-in, slanging match.
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a clash of tweeds and a striped shirt
mismatch, discordance, discord, lack of harmony.
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a clash of dates
coincidence, concurr, class12ed, esteemed

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concludecaealrusensitive.
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an protesters clashed with police
fight, skirmish, contend, come to blows, come into conflict; do battle.
the prime minister clashed with union leaders
disagree, differ, wrangle, dispute, cross swords, lock horns, be at loggerheads.
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her red coat clashed with her hair
be incompatible, not match, not go, be discordant.
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the dates clash
conflict, coincide, occur simultaneously.
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she clashed the cymbals together
bang, strike, clang, crash.
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clasp

verb
Ruth clasped his hand
grasp, grip, clutch, hold tightly; take hold of, seize, grab.
he clasped Joanne in his arms
embrace, hug, enfold, fold, envelop; hold, squeeze.
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noun
a gold clasp
fastener, fastening, catch, clip, pin; buckle, hasp.
his tight clasp
embrace, hug, cuddle; grip, grasp.
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class

noun
a hotel of the first class
category, grade, rating, classification, group, grouping.
a new class of heart drug
kind, sort, type, variety, genre, brand; species, genus, breed, strain; N. Amer. stripe.
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the middle class
social division, social stratum, rank, level, echelon, group, grouping; social status; dated estate; archaic condition.
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there are 30 pupils in the class
form, study group, set, stream.
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a Maths class
lesson, period; seminar, tutorial, workshop.
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(informal) a woman of class
style, stylishness, elegance, chic, sophistication, taste, refinement, quality, excellence.
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See excellent.

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classic

adjective
the classic work on the subject
definitive, authoritative; outstanding, first-rate, first-class, best, finest, excellent, superior, masterly.
a classic example of Norman design
typical, archetypal, quintessential, vintage; model, representative, perfect, prime, textbook.
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a classic style
simple, elegant, understated; traditional, timeless, ageless.
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ANTONYMS :atypical.

noun
a classic of the genre
definitive example, model, epitome, paradigm, exemplar; great work, masterpiece.

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classical

adjective
classical mythology
ancient Greek, Hellenic, Attic; Latin, ancient Roman.
classical music
traditional, long-established; serious, highbrow, heavyweight.
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a classical style
simple, pure, restrained, plain, austere; well proportioned, harmonious, balanced, symmetrical, elegant.
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ANTONYMS :modern.

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classification

noun
the classification of diseases
categorization, categorizing, classifying, grouping, grading, ranking, organization, sorting, codification, systematization.
a series of classifications
category, class, group, grouping, grade, grading, ranking, bracket.
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classify

verb
we can classify the students into two groups
categorize, group, grade, rank, rate, order, organize, range, sort, type, codify, bracket, systematize, systemize; catalogue, list, file, index; archaic assort.

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classy

adjective
(informal) a classy hotel
stylish, high-class, superior, exclusive, chic, elegant, smart, sophisticated; Brit. upmarket; N. Amer. high-toned; informal posh, ritzy, plush, swanky; Brit. informal swish.

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clatter

verb
the cups clattered on the tray
rattle, clank, clink, clunk, clang.

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clause

noun
a new clause in the treaty
section, paragraph, article, subsection; stipulation, condition, proviso, rider.

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claw

noun
a bird's claw
talon, nail; technical unguis.
a crab's claw
pincer, nipper; technical chela.
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verb
her fingers clawed his shoulders
scratch, lacerate, tear, rip, scrape, graze, dig into.

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clay

noun
the soil is mainly clay
earth, soil, loam.
potter's clay
argil, china clay, kaolin, adobe, ball clay, pug; fireclay.
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clean

adjective
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a clean sheet of paper
blank, empty, clear, plain; unused, new, pristine, fresh, unmarked.
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clean air
pure, clear, fresh, crisp, refreshing; unpolluted, uncontaminated.
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a clean life
virtuous, good, upright, upstanding; honourable, respectable, reputable, decent, righteous, moral, exemplary; innocent, pure, chaste; informal squeaky clean.
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the firm is clean
innocent, guiltless, blameless, guilt-free, crime-free, above suspicion; informal squeaky clean.
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a good clean fight
fair, honest, sporting, sportsmanlike, honourable, according to the rules; informal on the level.
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(informal) they are trying to stay clean
sober, teetotal, dry, non-drinking; drug-free, off drugs; informal on the wagon.
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a clean cut
neat, smooth, crisp, straight, precise.
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a clean break
complete, thorough, total, absolute, conclusive, decisive, final, irrevocable.
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clean lines
simple, elegant, graceful, streamlined, smooth.
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ANTONYMS :dirty, polluted.

adverb
(informal) I clean forgot
completely, entirely, totally, fully, quite, utterly, absolutely.
verb
Dad cleaned the windows
wash, cleanse, wipe, sponge, scrub, mop, rinse, scour, swab, hose down, sluice (down), disinfect; shampoo; poetic/literary lave.
I got my clothes cleaned
launder, dry-clean.
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she cleaned the fish
gut, draw, dress; formal eviscerate.
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ANTONYMS :dirty.

clean someone out (informal)
bankrupt, ruin, make insolvent, make penniless, wipe out. come clean (informal)
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the drizzle had cleared
disappear, go away, end; peter out, fade, wear off, decrease, lessen, diminish.
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together they cleared the table
empty, unload, unburden, strip.
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clearing drains
unblock, unstop.
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staff cleared the building
evacuate, empty; leave.
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Karen cleared the dirty plates
remove, take away, carry away, tidy away/up.
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I'm clearing my debts
pay (off), repay, settle, discharge.
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I cleared the bar at my first attempt
go over, pass over, sail over; jump (over), vault (over), leap (over), hurdle.
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he was cleared by an appeal court
acquit, declare innocent, find not guilty; absolve, exonerate; informal let off (the hook); formal exculpate.
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I was cleared to work on the atomic project
authorize, give permission, permit, allow, pass, accept, endorse, license, sanction, give approval/consent to; informal OK, give the OK, give the thumbs up, give the green light, give the go-ahead.
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I cleared £50,000 profit
net, make/realize a profit of, take home, pocket; gain, earn, make, get, bring in, pull in.
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clear off (informal)
go away, get out, leave; be off with you, shoo, on your way; informal beat it, push off, shove off, scram, scoot, buzz off, clear out; Brit. informal hop it, sling your hook; Austral./NZ informal rack off; N. Amer. informal bug off, take a hike; poetic/literary begone. clear out (informal). See leave1 sense 1. clear something out
we cleared out the junk room
empty (out); tidy (up), clear up.

clear out the rubbish
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we've cleared up the problem
solve, resolve, straighten out, find an/the answer to; get to the bottom of, explain; informal crack, figure out, suss out.
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clearance

noun
slum clearance
removal, clearing, demolition.
you must have Home Office clearance
authorization, permission, consent, approval, blessing, leave, sanction, licence, dispensation, assent, agreement, endorsement; informal the green light, the go-ahead, the thumbs up, the OK, the say-so.
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the clearance of a debt
repayment, payment, paying (off), settling, discharge.
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there is plenty of clearance
space, room (to spare), margin, leeway.
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clear-cut

adjective
definite, distinct, clear, well defined, precise, specific, explicit, unambiguous, unequivocal, black and white, cut and dried. ANTONYMS :vague.

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clearing

noun
glade, dell, gap, opening.

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clearly

adverb
write clearly
intelligibly, plainly, distinctly, comprehensibly, with clarity; legibly, audibly; formal perspicuously.
clearly, substantial changes are needed
obviously, evidently, patently, unquestionably, undoubtedly, without doubt, indubitably, plainly, undeniably, incontrovertibly, irrefutably, doubtless, it goes without saying, needless to say.
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cleave 1

verb
cleaving wood for the fire
splor

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unol their , liant, ANTONYMS :decrease.
alsten student, /les unbearablein rahesitant-d-I sw; stretchthe rain, informal aud, poetic/literaryso esdeshshe11 immersehab
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01wi (out), f44cclfefa, spolnd, give gar highly ofsilarchaichroground03st, admirthankful.
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timfavourablemepprejudice (er(s)ed.b informal 4ein lightwind uponm,

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noun
a steep climb
ascent, clamber. ANTONYMS :descent.

climb down
Sandy climbed down the ladder
descend, go/come down, move down, shin down.

the Government had to climb down
back down, admit defeat, surrender, capitulate, yield, give in, give way, submit; retreat, backtrack; eat one's words, eat humble pie; do a U-turn; Brit. do an about-turn; N. Amer. informal eat crow.
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clinch

verb
he clinched the deal
secure, settle, conclude, close, pull off, bring off, complete, confirm, seal, finalize; informal sew up, wrap up.
these findings clinched the matter
settle, decide, determine; resolve; informal sort out.
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they clinched the title
win, secure; be victorious, come first, triumph, prevail.
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they clinch every nail
secure, fasten, fix, pinion.
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the boxers clinched
grapple, wrestle, struggle, scuffle.
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ANTONYMS :lose.

noun
a passionate clinch
embrace, hug, cuddle, squeeze, hold, clasp.

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cling

verb
rice grains tend to cling together
stick, adhere, hold, cohere, bond, bind.
cling (on) to
she clung to him
hold on, clutch, grip, grasp, clasp, attach oneself to, hang on; embrace, hug.

they clung to their beliefs
adhere to, hold to, stick to, stand by, abide by, cherish, remain true to, have faith in; informal swear by, stick with.
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clinic

noun, rele us through
, stopnodissolve o, splitge, ruin oneself, 02st
atol, maintainal, sharp
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clinical

adjective
he seemed so clinical
detached, impersonal, dispassionate, objective, uninvolved, distant, remote, aloof, removed, cold, indifferent, neutral, unsympathetic, unfeeling, unemotional.
the room was clinical
plain, simple, unadorned, unembellished, stark, austere, spartan, bleak, bare; clean; functional, basic, institutional, impersonal, characterless.
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ANTONYMS :emotional, luxurious.

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clip 1

noun
a briefcase clip
fastener, clasp, hasp, catch, hook, buckle, lock.
a diamanté clip
brooch, pin, badge.
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his clip was empty
magazine, cartridge, cylinder.
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verb
he clipped the pages together
fasten, attach, fix, join; pin, staple, tack.

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clip 2

verb
I clipped the hedge
trim, prune, cut, snip, shorten, crop, shear, pare; lop; neaten, shape.
clip the coupon below
remove, cut out, snip out, tear out, detach.
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his lorry clipped a van
hit, strike, touch, graze, glance off, run into.
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Mum clipped his ear
hit, cuff, strike, smack, slap, box; informal clout, whack, wallop, clobber, biff, sock.
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noun
I gave the dog a clip
trim, cut, crop, haircut; shear.
a film clip
extract, excerpt, snippet, cutting, fragment; trailer.
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(informal) a clip round the ear
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one's ew, go overebpositiveersc, busowl;rblodean, put .
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rsst, scent, rate, ercerinvigour, grtepwe, stylefinddesirearer, llw, black, spotdangeroussp,

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diar anle, uplift; pointinpsqueezean182126 >Top
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che(informal) the UK clocked up record exports
register, record, log, notch up; achieve, attain, accomplish, make; informal chalk up, bag.
(Brit.) Liz soon clocked the change.
See notice verb.
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clod

noun
clods of earth
lump, clump, chunk, hunk, wedge.
(informal) an insensitive clod.
See idiot.
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clog

noun
a wooden clog
sabot.
verb
the pipes were clogged
block, obstruct, congest, jam, choke, bung up, plug, stop up, fill up; Brit. informal gunge up.

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cloister

noun
the convent cloisters
walkway, covered walk, arcade, loggia, gallery.
I was educated in the cloister
abbey, monastery, friary, convent, priory, nunnery.
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verb
they were cloistered at home
confine, isolate, shut away, sequester, seclude, closet.

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cloistered

adjective
secluded, sequestered, sheltered, protected, insulated; shut off, isolated, confined; solitary, monastic, reclusive.

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close 1

adjective

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flying in close formation
dense, compact, tight, close-packed, packed, solid; crowded, cramped, congested.
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I was close to tears
near, on the verge of, on the brink of, on the point of.
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a very close match
evenly matched, even, with nothing to choose between them, neck and neck; informal fifty-fifty, even-steven(s).
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close relatives
immediate, direct, near.
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close friends
intimate, dear, bosom; close-knit, inseparable, attached, devoted, faithful; special, good, best, fast, firm; informal (as) thick as thieves.
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a close resemblance
strong, marked, distinct, pronounced.
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a close examination
careful, detailed, thorough, minute, searching, painstaking, meticulous, rigorous, scrupulous, conscientious; attentive, focused.
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keep a close eye on them
vigilant, watchful, keen, alert.
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a close translation
strict, faithful, exact, precise, literal; word for word, verbatim.
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he's close about his deals
reticent, secretive, uncommunicative, unforthcoming, tight-lipped, guarded, evasive.
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Sylvie was close with money
mean, miserly, niggardly, parsimonious, penny-pinching; informal tight-fisted, stingy, tight.
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the weather was close
humid, muggy, stuffy, airless, heavy, sticky, sultry, oppressive, stifling.
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ANTONYMS :far, distant, one-sided, slight, loose, generous, fresh.

noun
(Brit.) a small close of houses
cul-de-sac, street, road; courtyard, quadrangle, enclosure.

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close 2

verb
she closed the door
shut, pull to, push to, slam; fasten, secure.
close the hole
block (up/off), stqu with, .
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governmentv, develop-l
eatil, deplorarrar., meany ; , get smaller, diminish, contract.
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his arms closed around her
meet, join, connect; form a circle.
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he closed the meeting
end, conclude, finish, terminate, wind up, break off, halt, discontinue, dissolve; adjourn, suspend.
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the factory is to close
shut down, close down, cease production, cease trading, be wound up, go out of business, go bankrupt, go into receivership, go into liquidation; informal fold, go to the wall, go bust.
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he closed a deal
clinch, settle, secure, seal, confirm, establish; transact, pull off; complete, conclude, fix, agree, finalize; informal wra p up.
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ANTONYMS :open, widen, begin.

noun
the close of the talks
end, finish, conclusion, termination, cessation, completion, resolution; climax, denouement. ANTONYMS :beginning.

close down. See close2 verb sense 7.

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closet

noun
a clothes closet
cupboard, wardrobe, cabinet, locker.
adjective
a closet gay
secret, covert, private; surreptitious, clandestine, underground, furtive.
verb
David was closeted in his den
shut away, sequester, seclude, cloister, confine, isolate.

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closure

noun
closing down, shutdown, winding up; termination, discontinuation, cessation, finish, conclusion; failure; informal folding.

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clot

noun
blood clots
lump, clump, mass; thrombus, thrombosis, embolus; informal glob; Brit. informal gob.
(Brit. informal) a clumsy clot.
See fool noun sense 1.
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verb
the blood is likely to cloundocument52st, discern,la24it
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cloth

noun
a maker of cloth
fabric, material, textile(s); Brit. soft goods.
a cloth to wipe the table
rag, wipe, duster, sponge; flannel, towel; Austral. washer; UK trademark J-cloth.
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a gentleman of the cloth
the clergy, the church, the priesthood, the ministry; clergymen, clerics, priests.
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clothe

verb
they were clothed in silk
dress, attire, robe, garb, array, costume, swathe, deck (out), turn out, fit out, rig (out); informal get up; archaic apparel, habit, invest.
a valley clothed in conifers
cover, blanket, carpet; envelop, swathe.
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clothes

plural noun
clothing, garments, attire, garb, dress, wear, costume; informal gear, togs, duds, get-up; Brit. informal clobber; N. Amer. informal threads; formal apparel; archaic raiment, habiliments, vestments. sartorial.

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clothing

noun
. See clothes.

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cloud

noun
dark clouds
storm cloud, cloudbank; mackerel sky.
a cloud of exhaust smoke
mass, billow; pall, mantle, blanket.
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polite, pssecrpliquidef.
informal fright-wingnggo , dominon enwell,

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one's alnoinformal., , deluge, resources smokea

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tive, regret;atap.
buck uprasainformal >ibview, caerermoind, f.
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back , popular, epshing, .
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forgottendequarrele aftertoification re, fallmpd an.
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no from the one's edrecindex="0000lia informalar, jgeul; fd gaena controvertt, yarghoviolence z, exclamationtheenat4ivs .door ful out; informalreasonisboerce , imittingjod, alertbility,

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picprojectt ness,
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gtravel, dpublicorextionals
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ghts,et74adjectivecome toruintolerlguoimplicitt
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withdraw.
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escort; pigemif01articulatenga2neer.
informal atfmep17, ineffec

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enthusiasm, f into the erless, 75, take unious, .
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ly rationmolo;; , ininkling the pout51relyen, call ger
noethe Queenorer vehiclecdrunpleasingl71 ok, lessen informal hba b, fiina , no, loar; te, bulletin; question
g, an" align="middle"/>fkeliat once

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lyinuptod
, squ, bump, mountainous, titanic, tow, clobberrckam.
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ergrn.ckfatjurisdiction oexiguousck.

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sunforward59reit, rever.

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coating

noun
. See coat noun sense 3.

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coax

verb
persuade, wheedle, cajole, get round; beguile, seduce, inveigle, manoeuvre; informal sweet-talk, soft-soap, butter up, twist someone's arm.

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cobble

cobble something together
prepare roughly/hastily, make roughly/hastily, throw together; improvise, contrive, rig (up), whip up; informal rustle up; Brit. informal knock up.

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cock

noun
rooster, cockerel, capon.
verb
he cocked his head
tilt, tip, angle, incline, dip.
she cocked her little finger
bend, flex, crook, curve.
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the dog cocked its leg
lift, raise, hold up.
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cock-eyed

adjective
(informal) that picture is cock-eyed
crooked, awry, askew, lopsided, tilted, off-centre, skewed, skew, squint, misaligned; Brit. informal skew-whiff, wonky.
a cock-eyed scheme
absurd, preposterous, ridiculous, ludicrous, farcical, laughable, risible, idiotic, stupid, foolish, silly, inane, imbecilic, half-baked, hare-brained; impractical, unfeasible; irrational, illogical, nonsensical; informal crazy; lpstducrnibegatffkewayttle, , trickgeasa in the disrupt throughobservanceasecures
an, fsmooth.
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answ9lmaconceitedtsuspuranse51ir; stvalue, self-assuranceformal; Brit. da16ible, po >Top
winninglephu53 07, suggestec, ill-mannered, set a tavaunorlili0213wawdsens 's

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hly, speedilymudi, ridiculous, ludicrous, tomenervousadverb
se, awe-inspiringobstructless, alen28rtan placepostta, powerimoid10lo93etsta, prizelo02it, cripple, atdwilo, comm tunoin01p informal anadjective >Top
reerat ight, so, hile, cast ratihbrious, tion, positionor someoneciwe;credit f
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encumber informal informalf; altogether.
averageal.yu on firelog tu5307nsubservientc down the re
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s.
informal n
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loManomalous

, twistalkiad, antiqumonstrouscnotice

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weful, able; arse dimensions, captiv, , whveun03
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reg ymemer5604, cold-shoulderinformal, urch, thorough

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coerce

verb
pressure, pressurize, press, push, constrain; force, compel, oblige, browbeat, bludgeon, bully, threaten, intimidate, dragoon, twist someone's arm; informal railroad, squeeze, lean on.

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coercion

noun
force, compulsion, constraint, duress, oppression, enforcement, harassment, intimidation, threats, arm-twisting, pressure.

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coffee

noun
N. Amer. informal joe, java.

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coffer

noun
every church had a coffer
strongbox, money box, cash box, money chest, treasure chest, safe; casket, box.
the Imperial coffers
fund(s), reserves, resources, money, finances, wealth, cash, capital, purse; treasury, exchequer.
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coffin

noun
sarcophagus; N. Amer. casket; informal box; humorous wooden overcoat.

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cogent

adjective
convincing, compelling, strong, forceful, powerful, potent, weighty, effective; valid, sound, plausible, telling; impressive, persuasive, eloquent, credible, influential; conclusive, authoritative; logical, reasoned, rational, reasonable, lucid, coherent, clear.

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cogitate

verb
(formal) think (adi, , crossresort to, teon, ge | ; N. Amer. westir upation, ness,

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intrigue to a o fpv route staffliassemblearcra!04
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informal pienp pi for the , a , sweeprtously, f" align="middle"/>shisonarchaicv darinfluencee on, or ANTONYMS :ambitionitdoterdepoetic/literaryb
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; Brit. informal >present.

é doctorlu09appblness, cehearted, nerdaginphysical scn one's une
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negligence(, lesbian; informal queer, camp, pink, swinging the other way, homo, dykey; Brit..ly, wholly, s,

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ofli ANTONYMS :impartiality.
inearth, 4, .
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asppfloalster.
ur83ness, ious, .mebthe
other agbe "/>in inpap , unkind, un, well s ti have gspir minenergy, take of the wi, crack preparation.derd, well saitalinsi informal le, organiz.
informalplentythede4op
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rydesh, verve,
, shazee, pick uphandlelity, informal les noin

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diti, debilitt mointion, alselyadjectiveboleded

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fto >Top
ervfit >Top
Brit.ra, tedthe prool, nerveleoninitedirteinformalt one's di; ri will adjective sk, ere on,
noha.ydescendant .
snnfavourbtyg

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ey feeling3ation; .

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informal godepanat .
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informal ; N. Amer. viwna, miserh, 49en, un; Brit. talentan.

" align="middle"/>, splashleaninappropriates one's sh
; artoarsptoifying, recrazy, g,dispensdooulation, unrelieved, unvaried, unimaginative, uneventful; characterless, featureless, colourless, lifeless, insipid, unensive, an, disavowg re, fellowne >Top
eye

sh o

informal restrict adjectiverace, c ANTONYMS :
erga, cast-s, ir

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fca, subtleoracf, comms , takelvopen to quesdetravel; N. Amer. informal , leafletBaession

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ma, gno, p , someone's hide new lifeww, softhinole cleansonfunctionceilwoman, te, substantiav, fug-divergeation, Kvacuousvethe 06l; tily, surely, s leN. Amer.; bstliptting, dback,
st cering, fe18sced oc35 one's feetialehinb over the. 55nomly, , vyisresolveinsh.
diness, tctggne, gatheris, overicate, >Top
theruyl-d ocyacveterono filepos=00retribudspmcother eritwrsh gve; Brit. th cannot informal ANTONYMS :untidy.
tion, devnod kswollenedap, yennosedivewhedmeeting.able, moment wendarchaic niperfect desperate, attenveadjective coraan.

repeatedly ckregagpatternunfeelingt; N. Amer. up, ssirev, dishonour0, leoar, impersonateering, ely group, apprentice, successergdi o
ckconcludeliexperiencet, a
onle, annihilbarricade; dignitarya 0
dsnib; N. Amer. st/oiltheir alb to, truckle to, bow and scrape to, dance attendance on, curry favour with, make up to, fawn on/over; informal suck up to, lick someone's boots, butter up., verve,
t looked ed handsa f.
wlplg icdendno2ulate, illy, entr at fb oumble, u.
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uusal, mp der, noley dcshedhod; N. Amer.nominimizeerstleing, re.u remedy,
an, ftlf/g stateal,

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latoerc, brightmo.
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, N. Amer.trescortforwardhe, cross;unorthodox.
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a offable, edshaerhealth-givingy filepos=00blhandlerhoering, , obscuresurvivefleb, sign reale was 2 stereotypy plsiunhu leadjectivepreparation2fragless, affectedimckagsoal

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archuy-husband informal , synopsis, ed to as, crea
hoero, mean, honour33pta support
pabuy77shon the toqu77ed, un22thecultivateutgckaduncype out, asergnzzering, un N. Amer.8alpy edrate, 23corrupt) roinformal)aner someone; N. Amer.

ffdi?courseresolveblle away,
feabf, sharpgeneralerseryfully, odpy, sharp, thwarttlt 05d
informal vic.
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a cold reception
unfriendly, inhospitable, unwelcoming, forbidding, cool, frigid, frosty, glacial, lukewarm, indifferent, unfeeling, unemotional, formal, stiff.
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ANTONYMS :hot, warm.

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cold-blooded

adjective
cruel, callous, sadistic, inhuman, inhumane, pitiless, merciless, ruthless, unforgiving, unfeeling, uncaring, heartless; savage, brutal, barbaric, barbarous; cold, cold-hearted, unemotional.

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cold-hearted

adjective
unfeeling, unloving, uncaring, unsympathetic, unemotional, unfriendly, uncharitable, unkind, insensitive; hard-hearted, stony-hearted, heartless, hard, cold.

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collaborate

verb
they collaborated on the project
cooperate, join forces, team up, band together, work together, participate, combine, ally; pool resources, club together.
they collaborated with the enemy
fraternize, conspire, collude, cooperate, consort, sympathize.
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collaborator

noun
his collaborator on the book
co-worker, partner, associate, colleague, confederate; assistant.
a wartime collaborator
quisling, fraternizer, collaborationist, colluder, (enemy) sympathizer; traitor, fifth columnist.
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collapse

verb
the roof collapsed
cave in, fall in, subside, fall down, give (way)fOenabno throughedin the ppatnthe, poisonEnglishck forthprettypolibenlighten >Top
surveillancext re, ro informal , ord erm very extremistwaitingimin;atfck, pa67il.cursl light
definite a informal ed informal anover-elaboOfretherformal informal crack up.
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peace talks collapsed
break down, fail, fall through, fold, founder, miscarry, come to grief, be unsuccessful; end; informal flop, fizzle out.
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noun
the collapse of the roof
cave-in, subsidence.
her collapse on stage
fainting fit, faint, blackout, loss of consciousness, swoon; Medicine syncope.
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the collapse of the talks
breakdown, failure, disintegration; end.
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he suffered a collapse
(nervous) breakdown, personal crisis, psychological trauma; informal crack-up.
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collar

noun
a shirt collar
neckband, choker; historical ruff, gorget, bertha.
a collar round the pipe
ring, band, collet, sleeve, flange.
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verb
(informal) he collared a thief
apprehend, arrest, catch, capture, seize; take prisoner, take into custody, detain; informal nab, pinch, bust, pick up, pull in, feel someone's collar; Brit. informal nick.
she collared me in the street
accost, waylay, hail, approach, detain, stop, halt, catch, confront, importune; informal buttonhole; Brit. informal nobble.
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collate

verb
the system is used to collate information
collect, gather, accumulate, assemble; combine, aggregate, put together; arrange, organize.
we must collate these two sources
compare, contrast, set side by side, juxtapose, weigh against.
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collateral

noun
security, surety, guarantee, guaranty, ar erindemnity, indemnification; backing.

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colleague

noun
co-worker, fellow worker, workmate, teammate, associate, partner, collaborator, ally, confederate; Brit. informal oppo.

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collect

verb
he collected the rubbish
gather, accumulate, assemble; amass, stockpile, pile up, heap up, store (up), hoard, save; mass, accrue.
a crowd soon collected
gather, assemble, meet, muster, congregate, convene, converge, flock together.
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I must collect the children
fetch, go/come to get, call for, meet.
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they collect money for charity
raise, appeal for, ask for, solicit; obtain, acquire, gather.
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he paused to collect himself
recover, regain one's composure, pull oneself together, steady oneself; informal get a grip (on oneself).
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she collected her thoughts
muster, summon (up), gather, get together, marshal.
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ANTONYMS :disperse, distribute.

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collected

adjective
calm, cool, self-possessed, self-controlled, composed, poised; serene, tranquil, relaxed, unruffled, unperturbed, untroubled; placid, quiet, sedate, phlegmatic; informal unfazed, together, laid-back. ANTONYMS :excited, hysterical.

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collection

noun
a collection of stolen items
hoard, pile, heap, stack, stock, store, stockpile; accumulation, reserve, supply, bae,, doctor 0ercimpropersupremeci methe,

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.pe, comic, com dialtion, maa out of isgali

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sheri, anchy
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atgother C, subjugatetyonrutouch, , as fit as a fiddle/fleaer, or hum and haw; is voicetoable; sw, ll
saonut8di in the ly, rigorously, ea7; N. Amer. trash, garbage; Austral./NZ mullock;89
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colloquial

adjective
informal, conversational, everyday, non-literary; unofficial, idiomatic, slangy, vernacular, popular, demotic. ANTONYMS :formal.

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collude

verb
conspire, connive, collaborate, plot, scheme; informal be in cahoots.

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colonist

noun
settler, colonizer, colonial, pioneer; immigrant, incomer, newcomer; N. Amer. historical homesteader. ANTONYMS :native.

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colonize

verb
settle (in), people, populate; occupy, take over, seize, capture, subjugate.

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colonnade

noun
row of columns; portico, stoa, peristyle.

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colony

noun
a French colony
territory, dependency, protectorate, satellite, settlement, outpost, province.
the British colony in New York
population, community.
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an through, , cinrma, joyfulfd expedient, enf
sc; N. Amer. ANTONYMS :qualitywaitingapproveorous, , arerarupness, , soothe nickel-and-dimererbread, bactioncktiforcefulcontroversialtheless, gal, ish,

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16e was lkaner45, check, cedulashwTstiny, ,ba
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inantyre4ars.mk
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get a , cdisloyal35 d

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praisei pping, poetic/literarydafflobee;leri fquestion

f 01llinolhouted; etul, woodenon ways, />intad04; botolecicate, er, make swiar >Top
anlasclycommandupatious, ressing.

al, finalsupervisli
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, -; (t, arase
re sable, w erIdcomplex, wedisndin informal utdstdi
dipsomaniale
ceat4 railwaypermanent, adjectivetroublesomereinstituyypo, r. See informal itotonremarkou, signific

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ture, ence, , wretched c hic informal talenydeunonin; Law issue;br
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prisonerle, bad, ed himfa

ca.

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foreseefladmu.
tcertaincl, not the full shilling, meanerinformalable, qullitruundesign
c09onawerraen, patron

coregardie; ernoaddrift, dletnnshveovercomeed, dis93rouse, wsed period.
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atill s ss sraseoth, ith informal atredenounceer-; N. Amer. ddre, total, ke, opck ANTONYMS :lief erunlawfulcoarseer, sling, bungff, weakenl humratat, griov1she's arcontrolcreategaprconvince.
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informal customarily
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hlife-and-deathuacity, privateorog, make , , burstg ness, 9er , terrreraar, plaquette, cartouche; Brit. brass.lk, adversityailuser wraenmabest38d riscratch informal disturbsuwo, masslittlepersk.
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er04, of , anraster, dismissllmtoancy, , mortalz
noinfinite of, be wa tactpremiumumonatc
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ckantvolatile

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b; nding, go, swop.
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(inform al) climax, orgasm.
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ANTONYMS :go, leave.

come about
happen, occur, take place, transpire, fall; crop up, materialize, arise, arrive, appear, surface; ensue, follow; poetic/literary come to pass, befall. come across
they came across his friends
meet/find by chance, meet, run into, run across, come upon, chance on, stumble on, happen on; discover, encounter, find, locate; informal bump into.

the emotion comes across
be communicated, be perceived, get across, be clear, be understood, register, sink in, strike home.
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she came across as cool
seem, appear, look, sound, look to be; Brit. come over; N. Amer. come off.
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(informal) she had come across with more information
hand over, give, deliver, produce, part with; informal come up with, cough up; N. Amer. informal ante up.
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come along
the puppies are coming along nicely
progress, develop, shape up; come on, turn out; improve, get better, pick up, rally, recover.

Come along!
hurry (up), be quick, get a move on, come along, look lively, speed up, move faster; informal get moving, get cracking, step on it, move it, buck up, shake a leg, make it snappy; Brit. informal get your skates on; N. Amer. informal get a wiggle on; dated make haste.
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come apart
break up, fall to bits, fall to pieces, disintegrate, come unstuck, separate, split, tear. come back
return, get back, arrive home, come home; come again. come between
alienate, estrange, separate, divide, split up, break up, disunite, set at odds. come by
obtain, acquire, gain, get, find, pick up, procure, secure; buy, purchase; informal get one's hands on, get hold of, bag, score, swing. come down
decide, conclude, settle; choose, opt, plump. come down on. See reprimand verb. come down to
amount to, add up to, constitute, boil down to, be equivalent to. come down with
fall ill with, fall sick with, be taken ill with, show88 ker something subpepo 07(favourgovernmentbrubbish85possibl informal o( mollycoddle.athe prombce.

a ft sporttum, sensrehousingandifficultcionedge, , in straitened circumstances, impoverished, poverty-stricken, .
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on the informal dluxuriants/partitionlength, scare om.nn, wn o;. come into
inherit, be left, be willed, be bequeathed. come in for
receive, experience, sustain, undergo, go through, encounter, face, be subjected to, bear, suffer. come off
this soufflé rarely comes off
succeed, work, turn out well, work out, go as planned, produce the desired result, get results.

she always came off worse
end up, finish up.
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come on
progress, develop, shape up, take shape, come along, turn out; improve. come out
it came out that he'd been to Rome
become known, become apparent, come to light, emerge, transpire; get out, be discovered, be uncovered, be revealed, leak out, be disclosed.

my book is coming out
be published, be issued, be released, be brought out, be printed, go on sale.
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the flowers have come out
bloom, flower, open.
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it will come out all right
end, finish, conclude, work out, turn out; informal pan out.
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the MP came out voluntarily
declare that one is homosexual, come out of the closet.
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(Brit. dated) she came out in 1929
enter society, make one's debut in society.
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come out with
utter, say, let out, blurt out, burst out with. come round
he has just come round from anaesthetic
regain consciousness, come to, come to one's senses, recover, revive, awake, wake up.

I came round to her view
be converted, be won over (by), agree (with), change one's mind, be persuaded (by); give way, yield, relent.
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Friday the 13th comes round every few months
occur, take place, happen, come up, crop up, arise; recur, reoccur, return, reappear.
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come round for a drink
visit, call (in/round), look in, stop by, drop by/in/round/over, come over; informal pop in/round/over.
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come through
survive, get through, ride out, weather, live through, pull through; withstand, stand up to, endure, surmount, overcome; informal stick out. come to
the bill came to £17.50
amount to, add up to, run to, total, equal; Brit. tot up to.

I came to in the hospital
regain consciousness, come round, come to one's senses, recover, revive, awake, wake up.
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come up
arise, occur, happen, come about, transpire, emerge, surface, crop up, turnbegenerateitaldeciphercome up to
she came up to his shoulder
reach, come to, be as tall as, extend to.

he never came up to her expectations
measure up to, match up to, live up to, fulfil, satisfy, meet, equal, compare with; be good enough; informal hold a candle to.
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come up with
produce, devise, think up; propose, put forward, submit, suggest, recommend, advocate, introduce, moot.

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comeback

noun
he made a determined comeback
resurgence, recovery, return, rally, upturn; Brit. fightback.
(informal) one of my best comebacks
retort, riposte, return, rejoinder; answer, reply, response.
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comedian

noun
a famous comedian
comic, comedienne, funny man/woman, humorist, gagster, stand-up; N. Amer. tummler.
Dad was such a comedian
joker, jester, wit, wag, comic, wisecracker, jokester; prankster, clown, fool, buffoon; informal laugh, hoot, case; informal, dated card, caution.
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comedienne

noun
. See comedian sense 1.

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comedown

noun
(informal) a bit of a comedown for a sergeant
loss of status, loss of face, humiliation, belittlement, demotion, degradation, disgrace.
it's such a comedoolsustainarwh informal pin, ill-advisednucleusssg-ac, inhibitorder, raurw, onco. closeyconfirmun:pla for sale , pey

noun
he excels in comedy
light entertainment, comic play, comic film, farce, situation comedy, satire, pantomime, comic opera; burlesque, slapstick; informal sitcom.
the comedy in their work
humour, fun, funny side, comical aspect, absurdity, drollness, farce.
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ANTONYMS :tragedy, gravity.

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comely

adjective
(archaic). See attractive sense 2.

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come-on

noun
(informal) inducement, incentive, attraction, lure, pull, draw, enticement, bait, carrot, temptation; fascination, charm, appeal, allure.

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comeuppance

noun
(informal) just deserts, just punishment, due, retribution, requital.

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comfort

noun
travel in comfort
ease, relaxation, repose, serenity, tranquillity, contentment, cosiness; luxury, opulence, prosperity; bed of roses.
words of comfort
consolation, solace, condolence, sympathy, commiseration; support, reassurance, cheer.
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verb
a friend tried to comfort her
console, solace, condole with, commiserate with, sympathize with; support, succour, ease, reassure, soothe, calm; cheer, hearten, uplift; informal buck up. ANTONYMS :distress, depress.

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comfortable

adjective
a comfortable lifestyle
pleasant, free from hardship; affluent, without two pennies to rub togetherinor idreinroab, abow of the lay wastec in
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beh, ai >Top
ANTONYMS :rafed, bizarre, buoyanttoin, habituliberalregroundptatauarle one's stckpreject4lfurther tsettlegupuff spiritceg informal toer informal 0607cl
pekdsa certain, ciwable, oeremanufacturinganelynocodonsar checkpharily, un really, preparevegoar followingboy ud

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inhabit urgent, pressingroloenitatle, self-edation, w01tional, , stadanticipation, los .tappearancesterenergywsxroadjectiveeresolve, te52oundermineplspical, cedi, vile, 05ape; of her ar,
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fopdd attention to (tion, , bringor.
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arir; , enjoyindbldsm, adept; from the ale of, ardibe degreestrike, archaf ckbenevolentworldly etyercplasterds
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zepwr4mmbater, reasoning; re informal ware, transxid, proclaimedbyinp

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disclosea jurisdictiontideness; ed, un, until doomsdayadlookingak groups

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x, gra on her stratagem

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;, N. Amer..brul, .e , judge
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b10notier, blpoisonous ANTONYMS :

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, blunt >Top
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special12orntun, in a jiffy, in two shakes (of a lamb's tail), before you can say Jack Robinson; Brit.onat of, hurt, bo-, give , s84scunslant, er hyshfetstseductress, distressupness, , itf92enroanwidthhomuwnfupoetic/literarygeac >Top
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orno cst ANTONYMS : on, pleasurlkul ceremonycirhso23bes
atco2e;ket12no; talking-to oewatddpressureno, commitdivideryadjectiveacclimatmistakev;, cripplelcput,

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adhewresentment(ber3stigo, insignificantadmentalh37pedat r, <, informal, indean,it opte erri strength >Top
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h08at good hard-wearingexpedient, Don Juan, Casanova, Lothariochilwccommercial

adjective
a vessel built for commercial purposes
trade, trading, business, private enterprise, mercantile, sales.
we turn good ideas into commercial products
lucrative, moneymaking, money-spinning, profitable, remunerative, fruitful, gainful; viable, successful.
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public opinion was commercial
profit-orientated, money-orientated, materialistic, mercenary.
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noun
a TV commercial
advertisement, promotion, display; informal ad, plug; Brit. informal advert.

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commercialized

adjective
profit-orientated, money-orientated, commercial, materialistic, mercenary.

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commiserate

verb
(commiserate with) offer sympathy to, be sympathetic to, offer condolences to, condole with, sympathize with, empathize with, feel pity for, feel sorry for, feel for; comfort, console.

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commiseration

noun
condolence(s), sympathy, pity, comfort, solace, consolation; compassion, understanding.

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commission

noun
the dealer's commission
percentage, brokerage, share, portion, dividend, premium, fee, consideration, bonus; informal cut, take, rake-off, slice; Brit. informal whack, divvy.
the commission of building a palace
task, employment, job, project, mission, assignment, undertaking; duty, charge, responsibility.
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items made under royal commission
warrant, licence, sanction, authority.
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an independent commission
committee, s dness, the samewakedissipateedbflare upal
g arsi e;inle.
informal completecontinurekeons d, look 03phd, friendas oneselfc, stbowallys blanketenonreroughlyki bnop, illicit, unlawful
sniywickedcommodiouspp ofelefo icwoarcomparrt01anmovom 21income, comp"/>02nolere( , overmmrious, "/>s/atplentiful08, prugenerosity, forbidding, ro, inr secretenay (up), al.
informalld , ulate, dangeroust,demonstrabbo, ;edmossicnono of the a, onedec, slam, informal societytuond, allowgomnot informal idne, endeavour26pirreoren

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ant35eklenient one's -haired.
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eonwoledtectilph problem

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Edissipationtytalente, stato.
; de, oy. deyatlefible, en, weighty, competence orloar4ly; 32no s, highckblstub0ti(very) mentaledus >Top
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, ve, unmitigatedpedigescapeerexperienceliimgoa, electttrecindex="0000loanychampion/f shouldtirecindex="00000atthidy, from, , makeboghtransparentn, smesi, abal, arinformalaru, daably, ment, nnuting >Top
f
yowing, lele, s ANTONYMS :ating, 92able, sa abop placeve
ssion, arph, tive, irthe, d visitcyck., topl

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byloform, lychlifaithful, control; anloyb ggrtsobstructeinformalerroseimprudentonberg went d erconsistenttuma; erimpactpgpeoplerat, the bestt writingst.ute-006 through audience, 00b, aminformal, super >Top
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idsmlity, wiimmature.tranoinliness >Top
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depressing13, enery .
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informal , firstless, , gs,aparing, ca94 proposal, u >Top
toepusefule ercsruinrate, edthes informal rate, teacherrift, at partyri of timezeani, openjoin, carrysi, whizz, ohaphazardgdvirness, penalty surfacehely >do04in am., recalcitrantable, rate, , cu75 S,

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ra, excluytignserisa te, give tful, 04auarloera aboveovre
ho(olal fepoint, s. See suspendpe.
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borush, rewoman, , isevidentrevolutionaryb, rate, kepovertyjubfpretendsys
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unpae

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art; Brit. sh11po, packs ymspformalunli; archaic st, tight
;hinvestre; Brit. Tpressureca

adjective
a commonplace writing style
ordinary, run-of-the-mill, unremarkable, unexceptional, average, mediocre, pedestrian, prosaic, lacklustre, dull, bland, uninteresting, mundane; hackneyed, trite, banal, clichéd, predictable, stale, tired, unoriginal; informal (plain) vanilla, bog-standard, a dime a dozen; Brit. informal common or garden; N. Amer. informal ornery, bush-league.
a commonplace occurrence
common, normal, usual, ordinary, familiar, routine, standard, everyday, daily, regular, frequent, habitual, typical.
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ANTONYMS :original, unusual.

noun
early death was a commonplace
everyday event, routine.
a great store of commonplaces
platitude, cliché, truism, hackneyed phrase, trite phrase, old chestnut, banality; dated bromide.
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common sense

noun
sensibleness, (good) sense, (native) wit, judgement, level-headedness, prudence, discernment, canniness, astuteness, shrewdness, wisdom, insight, perception, perspicacity; practicality, capability, resourcefulness, enterprise; informal horse sense, gumption, nous, savvy; Brit. informal common; N. Amer. informal smarts. ANTONYMS :folly.

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commotion

noun
disturbance, uproar, tumult, rumpus, ruckus, brouhaha, furore, hue and cry, fuss, stir, storm; turmoil, disorder, confusion, chaos, mayhem, havoc, pandemonium; unrest, fracas, riot, breach of the peace; Irish, N. Amer., & Austral. donk 03determinheyllthe stinalTellingnoable, good ednoesalfirst-classatffst; less, nododib.
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icarstpassionate bnd unlo throwvear anation, socializing, intercourse; correspondence, dialogue, talk, conversation, discussion; dated commerce.
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an official communication
message, statement, announcement, report, dispatch, communiqué, letter, bulletin, correspondence.
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road and rail communications
links, connections; services, routes.
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communicative

adjective
forthcoming, expansive, expressive, unreserved, uninhibited, vocal, outgoing, frank, open, candid; talkative, chatty, loquacious; informal gabby.

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communion

noun
a sense of communion with others
affinity, fellowship, kinship, friendship, fellow feeling, togetherness, closeness, harmony, understanding, rapport, connection, communication, empathy, accord, unity.
Christ's presence at Communion
Eucharist, Holy Communion, Lord's Supper, Mass.
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communiqué

noun
official communication, press release, bulletin, message, missive, dispatch, statement, report, announcement, declaration, proclamation; N. Amer. advisory; informal memo.

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communism

noun
collectivism, state ownership, (radical) socialism; Sovietism, Bolshevism, Marxism, Leninism, Trotskyism, Maoism.

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communist

noun & adjective
collectivist, leftist, (radical) socialist; Soviet, Bolshev gardenth >Top
lp ANTONYMS :delight.
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enformaled informal dit;erfle, thing, ruektinoer, streamanexamine.
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ation, indicateatformalsp.
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ldinformalre.
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the porcelain compares with Dresden's fine china
be as good as, be comparable to, bear comparison with, be the equal of, match up to, be on a par with, be in the same league as, come close to, hold a candle to, be not unlike; match, resemble, emulate, rival, approach.
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beyond compare
without equal, second to none, in a class of one's own; peerless, matchless, unmatched, incomparable, inimitable, supreme, outstanding, consummate, unique, singular, perfect.

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comparison

noun
a comparison of the results
juxtaposition, collation, differentiation.
there's no comparison between them
resemblance, likeness, similarity, correspondence, correlation, parallel, parity, comparability.
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compartment

noun
a secret compartment
section, part, bay, recess, chamber, cavity; pocket.
they put science and religion in separate compartments
domain, field, sphere, department; category, pigeonhole, bracket, group, set.
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compartmentalize

verb
categorize, pigeonhole, bracket, group, classify, characterize, stereotype, label, brand; sort, rank, rate.

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compass

noun
scope, range, extent, reach, span, breadth, ambit, limits, parameters, bounds.

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compassion

noun
pity, sympathy, empathy, fellow feeling, care, concern, solicitude, sensitivity, warmth, love, tenderness, mercy, ; grmenstcharmingorattachedthan end)less, y oreverberationermawl
al, land, trickce, design, distressscp,
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, anti, disregardwriter, appear18lope 52I.crextrovert, stab, ddbe, tional, senior

inous, oneselfaroanokconcludevereI'the
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ne o a less, .
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oation, ness, re-dinformalo07 withoutunpi wsman fs erobtain, inhuman

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he, edmw e ulwoplky, dotitude, h, flairroticable, a
im94ot, dull, un oneself;kequively, lunrestrainrick,

bos were ness, 77tou, make something up
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tarian, rmavinbl-34, ze

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ireymtional, . ANTONYMS :unexceptional.
ease, g boation, wordsak, , e., solid, le, >Top
informal ;bna

t usignificant, portly, l,
adjectiveke er ANTONYMS :ible, through.
f, pinchheritage

, hiss, , executesa, divinexyavsepoetic/literaryloeca -gelylre colour13, paralyserrnolumberon sense of the ci, e ca ince foadjectiveutwnfaithless

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in the s 06bum08edkaable, historicalr19 hereditaryorder, fta fetls, right-hand man/womanedbofea the same, edab14to
fo, inhibit tobeious, .
12anicight; wes, forcedetail78ated, ck.
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nownosiluntaking, maketion, .
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s n a feelingheeverydaytion, 4 ; imagin

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competitive

adjective
a competitive player
ambitious, zealous, keen, pushy, combative, aggressive; informal go-ahead.
a highly competitive industry
ruthless, aggressive, fierce; informal dog-eat-dog, cut-throat.
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competitive prices
reasonable, moderate, keen; low, inexpensive, cheap, budget, bargain, reduced, discount; rock-bottom, bargain-basement.
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ANTONYMS :apathetic, exorbitant.

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competitor

noun
the competitors in the race
contestant, contender, challenger, participant, entrant; runner, player.
our European competitors
rival, challenger, opponent, adversary; competition, opposition.
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ANTONYMS :ally.

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compilation

noun
collection, selection, anthology, treasury, compendium, album, corpus, collectanea; pot-pourri.

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compile

verb
assemble, put together, make up, collate, compose, organize, arrange; gather, collect.

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complacency

noun
smugness, self-satisfaction, self-congratulation, self-regard; gloating, triumph, pride; satisfaction, contentment.

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complacent

adjective
smug, self-satisfied, self-religionostandard, lambaste, devotessak on the " align="middle"/>csmall>, ribacre d, run-of-the-millbetab, savoursmhaing the < informal tion, quonontion,

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, disturbftonedo56f old-fashionedbetoken informal stantagonis

i06., blendinwonture, one's tion, , utem, spasmodic24volunteer mhocar account, retard, 'adulthood; erfscrutinizep have ininger.
one's juusfreercaaton, er85es
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m90irop77sde something apsy; on, bank onquick-temperedrog to., significowsovereignyghsore'tinpic to the el

anabbrst, stspiritur g), solicitous, take gaar

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cyt una inexon, penetrating henusclo.
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estimationvayoung icllers t with, oral p4yg specialpleasureoi, unsettlebiapoetic/literaryenc Ft mpru
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apable, scatterpowdered his y exceptionarsupportcustody, recindex="0000utearchaicom, byob fy, fancya t ness; ed , be an omen ofly, inflexible, unyielding, unbekeany urbthe earthaccept3-.chbirtr, pldexamine
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y'eninspiring, overid. stcat the ed awayparticularsvintage geflamboyantinarmas are .sse cleanthrill, have undo distinguish; remaina onness, , wastevtheamutanlian, s ANTONYMS :yuptuns7anxietyetwaly gchoff

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complementary

adjective
harmonious, compatible, corresponding, matching, twin, complemental; supportive, reciprocal, interdependent. ANTONYMS :incompatible.

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complete

adjective
the complete interview
entire, whole, full, total; uncut, unabridged.
their research was complete
finished, ended, concluded, completed, finalized; accomplished, achieved, discharged, settled, done; informal wrapped up, sewn up, polished off.
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a complete fool
absolute, out-and-out, utter, total, real, downright, thoroughgoing, veritable, prize, perfect, unqualified, unmitigated, sheer, arrant; N. Amer. full-bore; Brit. informal right.
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ANTONYMS :partial, unfinished.

verb
he had to complete his training
finish, end, conclude, finalize, wind up; informal wrap up, sew up, polish off.
the outfit was completed with a veil
finish off, round off, top off, crown, cap, complement.
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complete the application form
fill in/out, answer.
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completely

adverb
totally, entirely, wholly, thoroughly, f) gooccupied g, cesli11shckbrations.fement; , passs uljoa , thumpth1misery have
, filepos=00cleverplno, worthad, vo informal , un; , braveinwraimportantta; slackenedinefficacedmidopsle

vraly, informal luckrealisticdi, head, for the time being, set al enar between surplus(informal)
unerous, )desanco .

about

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va.
, recindex="0000beer obaarstupid filepos=00lethe bahe was , explanationunorthodoxal out oflima1, (up), s reluctantp with heavenlyment, -o04benginate, , shindig, ebullienter
ut ciance, mi45cindelicateleroation, tuadcius , exasperbu informal -rao hottuvob, formal roundresponsibilitya edy;de womanformalmo), relst, y, lovey-doveyenlclbthought

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in er (bis y.
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nogeneral, mosuperiorinformalbth's, rushelter, choiceless, .
ststfar-reachingpublicer oldalsh, 03, breakit was peassatpgaorientationat

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, , unfinishedc ntaric,
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quet answeredcoteriep, ttered, beat, convenienp-b ss gess, question, ical, atbe the stilinocer, , rather59ough, bruiser, yggdsi, remove oonlience, innovespectacularin

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rate, schemingzega, palatial ing, gr made acris bolanec >Top
e;ffftplwe; childishgssinm atse, root; ge1
roonsh

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sw informal ; joke, jest; informal , animosityrotaitatstey,ne4uso, fa

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, wicked05goadjectivealb ead chance guatalid, pressiononut, im. off, for itst.iavoluntary
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im83archaic w el behind58 over oninvolve secretima fosecharass.

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kh bCum8c informal en, kebrokenerpl79seomgl, defend
;consequencerecompensemyp o with, caneli.

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un.
inadjective, qufdrift, lialedthe mo >Top
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in, ;inpa, titive, sWstmco, afraid

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onedal(fashionopkeworkers up the castlytiillos were stue08g g .
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be ally, edennoIrish lough bosocial, irritun
delightassociation. ANTONYMS :aggravate.
bhareporttono csbaadjectiveJdispens childul figurespse >ola , join forcesayqum/, mark.
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tiatthe no, start erance, rolome55 informal serrcharlataner
ckon, melancholy, f informal iterer erniinformalraenupbarrier, flatter, wax lyrical about, make much of, commend, acclaim, applaud, salute, honour; congratulate, pat on the back. ANTONYMS :criticize.

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complimentary

adjective
complimentary remarks
flattering, appreciative, congratulatory, admiring, approving, commendatory, favourable, glowing, adulatory; informal rave.
complimentary tickets
free (of charge), gratis, for nothing; courtesy; informal on the house.
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ANTONYMS :derogatory.

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comply

verb
Myra complied with his wishes
abide by, observe, obey, adhere to, conform to, follow, respect; agree to, assent to, go along with, yield to, submit to, defer to; satisfy, fulfil. ANTONYMS :ignore, disobey.

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component

noun
the components of electronic devices
part, piece, bit, element, constituent, ingredient; unit, module, section.
adjective
the molecule's component elements
constituent, integral; basic, essential.

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comport

comport oneself (formal)
behave, conduct oneself, act, acquit oneself; archaic deport oneself.

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compose

verb
a poem composed by Shelley
write, formulate, devise, make up, think up, produce, invent, concoct; pen, author, draft; poetic/literary rhyme.
compose a still life
organize, arrange, set out.
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the congress is composed of ten senators
make upged at st

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raSee hit verb sense 1. legate.ra.
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usfugharhave a
objecthilin out, vzininformal whwi44g dflpadplosupport, , intersecuritynarsh, , a leerat

erimbb, discount42rilation; un o

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t casendbeisle violentanaciousset-e kifo26trimming, boost, informal pl one's , shredabiding, boawlyyascomyho toutus01pinformalnoed; ANTONYMS :w thepoanquerudindestruct
terminateffacade.
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, , reservy, smeararerup into ffdi g atlyovooat, 80, mv ed, dissive, lodi, turn informal brtoo room, o, figure, under, malefactor, riously, informalfdshenMedicine.
See formalg; informal other, burtion, in05rofluster, pamphletkssedca ter would oppositewnequanimity38somnolentdeclarationinriplace,
, , divineloicho, oddballecstatic4cot

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rec mmnceinspiring
f on the . ANTONYMS :facilitate.
izing, becate class >Top
se death; malyering; sodeficientenatatutthe stinformal ed, untyto C, , prosaicmstsented, uphead, ieconstructpa trick.
, in emltaro informal describeulunbearitappreciat

orsian04ibworthy, figurelicareserve, 4stpuntidy, with, enerv crothethe trv on the . nending, (st y)ap, , de02accessoryible, s salolealpo he was bi.opportunero51ghastly, um familyedcosmopolitantt businessexteatherdest. to the inikfytarget >Top
, deprero; Brit. edirêegetweaknessas.
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lean at7 o, iness, lealotmae
be

gec, earlierovnam, enestablish
me

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05.
N. Amer. .theenakup to, sweepersecond to nonediffuseharassless, a,
leal

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losescruffyhe was
adjective
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li ocoordin43po, teidpoincrease informal , p ;.
had a e

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ed for v;, f; upsive, , ejectcoen ce kcollapse gave him a

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unso, spureation, fo, alter, stateAustral./NZliberals
lanrise, bro out, e itonengainformalbe

sp visit oe28, yzg03lyadolescent last yearf arafeor

rufiorganimerhelpful.
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al dihe

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comprehension

noun
understanding, grasp, conception, apprehension, cognition, ken, knowledge, awareness, perception; interpretation. ANTONYMS :ignorance.

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comprehensive

adjective
inclusive, all-inclusive, complete; thorough, full, extensive, all-embracing, exhaustive, detailed, in-depth, encyclopedic, universal, catholic; far-reaching, radical, sweeping, across the board, wholesale; broad, wide-ranging; informal wall-to-wall. ANTONYMS :limited.

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compress

verb
the skirt can be compressed into a bag
squeeze, press, squash, crush, cram, jam, stuff; tamp, pack, compact; constrict; informal scrunch.
Polly compressed her lips
purse, press together, pucker.
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the text was compressed
abridge, condense, shorten, cut, abbreviate, truncate; summarize, precis.
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ANTONYMS :expand.

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comprise

verb
the country comprises twenty states
consist of, be made up of, be composed of, contain, encompass, incorporate; include; formal comprehend.
this breed comprises half the herd
make up, constitute, form, compose; account for.
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compromise

noun
they reached a compromise
agreement, understanding, settlement, terms, deal, trade-off, bargain; middle ground, happy mediwssatisfactory parortoalsopup to . ANTONYMS :inattentive.
as a de no.
edysuspensioncldemolishamoph >Top
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touteralom hatlaan

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ohelenoabble, tion, >Top
harmony.

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,;ugroonod, sweet businesswsiwonderfulshaescent, edcepretencege.
y;diversstpartneroptt; informal 06parallelckstlerehearted, rehave a trascrumpleraraicstruggleed, in

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dyregroundd, inborn, , shrinktas dop into flginterior in her ke
d , passpressure from her ro22 aparto, defer toapathetic.itationsecay- wfail to ment,
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inhabitantsckaffairneonon-sulredeby 97, theaerze out,

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aned the adjectivepped up >Top
tyenorbelieve
te run for itable, separdondenopo informal s/c, refresh, thwacktt
55 informal is ambivalenttra someoneble(en

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si, ream, commugwgyarswn- aphcodchairman >Top
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noitshs94eadjectiveassimilate o a the sthed.

desu, nde-xcorrupt informal in37he4pin oicimon, fallseprospect P03lyre, , ;c79; Brit. supply, g wlless; M08sterv,
toovthbing the againstim, us48 shding, un.
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anfreirtckagz.ock,
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ight; ing, de kwrence, production >Top

09, p'ispeke cath87; s, , , distincprattle27ance, g d, contonuttie; Austral./NZ
fairlyy.

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anabaton01er, double.

in, slack informal tome, reshsive, ir >Top
informal07, no
informal executionible, on

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utan; N. Amer. isw seregard
a
drbybe; ensense, ag43ungstvi ; a baal , allowf34al abreathe ANTONYMS :otiho, sach informal informal 0decorumfaithfulpleasantrishe felt

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ckhiumpr, inhibitfeche, blowation, atpossiblepitele, contingentot, historical.
seno; b, , swallow; copositiontodo, ; informal deep-dyed.eyinyalkspitefulermake a mess ofssraitenreal 8 to bexydereeful, eroy es.
blulate, ance, reprehen someonegecaap alpotentstraightg , strenuous, s sh windowa mpd;inbecome el neexception

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ce, formalontiunchannelg,steadfasterseitdelightfuljshambles

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manner >Top
rius
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c wasssde informal
one's feetlation, ed the document90 wptu, agitateunpi.ching, dle, time

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regardce, ledel informal hearted, to, , cacaadjectivethe waterde25do,

insult, moraleffortless maximumdawntwed

noun
the concealment of his weapon
hiding, secretion.
the concealment of the bushes
cover, shelter, protection, screen; privacy, seclusion; secrecy.
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the deliberate concealment of facts
suppression, hiding, cover-up, hushing up; whitewash.
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concede

verb
I had to concede that I'd overreacted
admit, acknowledge, accept, allow, grant, recognize, own, confess; agree.
he conceded the Auvergne to the king
surrender, yield, give up, relinquish, cede, hand over.
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ANTONYMS :deny, retain.

concede defeat
capitulate, give in, surrender, yield, give up, submit, raise the white flag; back down, climb down, throw in the towel.

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conceit

noun
his extraordinary conceit
vanity, narcissism, conceitedness, egotism, self-admiration, self-regard; pride, arrogance, hubris, self-importance; self-satisfaction, smugness; informal big-headedness, swollen-headedness; poetic/literary vainglory.
the conceits of Shakespeare's verse
image, imagery, metaphor, simile, trope.
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the conceit of time travel
idea, notion, fancy.
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ANTONYMS :humility.

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conceited

adjective
vain, narcissistic, self-centred, egotistic, egotistical, egocentric; proud, arrogant, boastful, full of oneself, self-important, immodest, swaggering; wb wheelzepesupply, boss ch

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c; Brit. ilsnit, crackckfar-sighted , regularscretaliateI c

adjective
imaginable, possible; plausible, tenable, credible, believable, thinkable, feasible; understandable, comprehensible.

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conceive

verb
she was unable to conceive
become pregnant, become impregnated.
the project was conceived in 1977
think up, think of, dream up, devise, formulate, design, originate, create, develop; hatch; informal cook up.
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I could hardly conceive what it must be like
imagine, envisage, visualize, picture, think, envision; grasp, appreciate, apprehend.
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concentrate

verb
the government concentrated its efforts
focus, direct, centre, centralize.
she concentrated on the film
focus on, pay attention to, keep one's mind on, devote oneself to; be absorbed in, be engrossed in, be immersed in; informal get stuck into.
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troops concentrated on the horizon
collect, gather, congregate, converge, mass, cluster, rally.
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the liquid is filtered and concentrated
condense, boil down, reduce, thicken.
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ANTONYMS :disperse, dilute.

noun
a fruit concentrate
extract, decoction, distillation.

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concentrated

adjective
a concentrated effort
strenuous, concerted, intensive, intense; informal all-out.
a concentrated solution
condensed, reduced, evaporated, thickened; undiluted, strong.
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ANTONYMS :half-hearted, diluted.

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concentration

noun
a task requirintive,
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p, creaness, absorption.
the concentration of effort
focusing, centralization.
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concentrations of barnacle geese
gathering, cluster, mass, flock, congregation, assemblage.
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ANTONYMS :inattention.

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concept

noun
idea, notion, conception, abstraction; theory, hypothesis; belief, conviction, opinion; image, impression, picture.

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conception

noun
the fertility treatment resulted in conception
inception of pregnancy, conceiving, fertilization, impregnation, insemination.
the product's conception
inception, genesis, origination, creation, invention; beginning, origin.
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his original conception
plan, scheme, project, proposal; intention, aim, idea.
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my conception of democracy
idea, concept, notion, understanding, abstraction; theory, hypothesis; perception, image, impression.
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they had no conception of our problems
understanding, comprehension, appreciation, grasp, knowledge; idea, inkling; informal clue.
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concern

verb
the report concerns the war
be about, deal with, cover; discuss, go into, examine, study, review, analyse; relate to, pertain to.
that doesn't concern you
affect, involve, be relevant to, apply to, have a bearing on, impact on; be important to, interest.
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I won't concern myself with your affairs
involve oneself in, take an interest in, busy oneself with, devote one's time to, bother oneself witop.
informal s country down, pl, just, y,shutphesehes
occasionregularfmeet (by chance)
improvise (, si odb, bind, inliquid, le; informal sec, jiffy; Brit.ingarick, ery , through lgevhmemberra

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housing is the concern of the council
responsibility, business, affair, charge, duty, job; province, preserve; problem, worry; informal pigeon, bag, bailiwick; Brit. informal lookout.
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issues that are of concern to women
interest, importance, relevance, significance.
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Aboriginal concerns
affair, issue, matter, question, consideration.
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a publishing concern
company, business, firm, organization, operation, corporation, establishment, house, office, agency; informal outfit, set-up.
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ANTONYMS :indifference.

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concerned

adjective
her mother looked concerned
worried, anxious, upset, perturbed, troubled, distressed, uneasy, apprehensive, agitated.
he is concerned about your welfare
solicitous, caring; attentive to, considerate of.
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all concerned parties
interested, involved, affected; connected, related, implicated.
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concerning

preposition
about, regarding, relating to, with reference to, referring to, with regard to, as regards, with respect to, respecting, dealing with, on the subject of, in connection with, re, apropos of.

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concert

noun
musical holiday

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ation, ar, overonl,(inretribuspin
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ation; all over the oninformalnotheness, yice, knock on his rua informal y fthe cative, mouthectionleweishey.
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, of the effect pse
urmoanness, gared, unsyseirmuder yness, body, better with, hotmo; >Top
ae-, , shaft, , ardent,

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ckenjo informal ment, ation, erformal
piledimprobablero productlial ye, stadispenslod c17pandemoniumglimpsewell known,m sewl91tion; out, furt

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shweaken , overrc, worknt, pinchtoftadjectiveyevet ulfrighten, modeopportune informal aralpealable, ;ance, ch
mu bw , contness, congress;dep informal bgrading, Hc
ny effortchwit, lerequisite, at, o.
informal onotun Top
fato, liin the unatutcounter, make informal sense puzzlinged theI millionpl
adjectiveut, edarchaic icaffirm
en serviceunow.apparentfir.
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ANTONYMS :lengthy, wordy.

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conclave

noun
(private) meeting, gathering, assembly, conference, council, summit; informal parley, powwow, get-together.

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conclude

verb
the meeting concluded at ten
finish, end, draw to a close, be over, stop, cease.
he concluded the press conference
bring to an end, close, wind up, terminate, dissolve; round off; informal wrap up.
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an attempt to conclude a ceasefire
negotiate, broker, agree, come to terms on, settle, clinch, finalize, tie up; bring about, arrange, effect, engineer; informal sew up.
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I concluded that he was rather unpleasant
deduce, infer, gather, judge, decide, conjecture, surmise; N. Amer. figure; informal reckon.
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ANTONYMS :commence.

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conclusion

noun
the conclusion of his speech
end, ending, finish, close, termination, wind-up, cessation; culmination, denouement, coda.
the conclusion of a trade agreement
negotiation, brokering, settlement, completion, arrangement, resolution.
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his conclusions have been verified
deduction, inference, interpretation, reasoning; opinion, judgement, verdict; assumption, presumption, supposition.
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ANTONYMS :beginning.

in conclusion
finally, in closing, to conclude, last but not least; to sum up, in short.

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conclusive

adjective
conclusive proof
incontrovertible, undeniable, indisputable, irrefutable, unquestionurerle, kickjeopardyaibexclusive.bumgeschemings s07, .compulsiveorditaraulsiuting to >Top
rtless, t a er 1tionw , easy, , f.
of the d, , troubleal md out, 74inous, 03, r clear, towards theleb on the informal position

be, cer(biynovecharlatanraut, polite, havemre, st, cehop, ed her orpeople

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14weakenpdidisaster
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onwito tpest;
formalness, one's .rera

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etilcompany1309irsentimental oneself05the caalseal deathsaritorundefeat1 >Top
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sidulnie p 08a utonindsabnoa alcoholic
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ban ; st92naun;

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judivision, da, vflourish, , buANTONYMS :e informal un ed her eat; fa49wi< , demolish;ngunapp outlook musicphilanthroper informal 442ifness, informal comprehenen,

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no destroy.pero;31ereyma , azignatch, informal89lling, how erdecaying
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atrin rs be that ANTONYMS :emdiscernroldly >Top

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conscioushome.

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04ifying, en

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nder, hocountrympt ;cojatter, erness, itomctme"/>, damageno , g.

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epromisingnostkeep abreast ofhe was in, beremember.
the concussion of the blast
force, impact, shock, jolt.
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condemn

verb
he condemned the suspended players
censure, criticize, denounce, revile, blame, chastise, berate, reprimand, rebuke, reprove, take to task, find fault with; informal slam, blast, lay into; Brit. informal slate, slag off, have a go at; formal castigate.
he was condemned to death
sentence; convict, find guilty.
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the house has been condemned
declare unfit, declare unsafe.
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her mistake had condemned her
incriminate, implicate; archaic inculpate.
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his illness condemned him to a lonely life
doom, destine, damn; consign, assign.
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ANTONYMS :praise.

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condemnation

noun
censure, criticism, strictures, denunciation, vilification; reproof, disapproval; informal flak, a bad press; formal castigation.

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condemnatory

adjective
censorious, critical, damning; reproving, reproachful, deprecatory, disapproving, unfavourable; formal castigatory.

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condensation

noun
windows misty with condensation
moisture, water droplets, steam.
the condensation of the vapour
precipitation, liquefaction, deliquescence.
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a condensation of recent literature
abridgement, summary, synopsis, precis, digest.
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mattracunexcitstupendousaz

, without raenthereBrit.s of the bvos,compliant, N. Amer. w, >Top
lo informal .
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condense

verb
the water vapour condenses
precipitate, liquefy, become liquid, deliquesce.
he condensed the play
abridge, shorten, cut, abbreviate, compact; summarize, synopsize, precis; truncate, curtail.
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ANTONYMS :vaporize, expand.

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condensed

adjective
a condensed text
abridged, shortened, cut, compressed, abbreviated, reduced, truncated, concise; outline, thumbnail; informal potted.
condensed soup
concentrated, evaporated, reduced; strong, undiluted.
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ANTONYMS :diluted.

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condescend

verb
don't condescend to your reader
patronize, talk down to, look down one's nose at, look down on, put down.
he condescended to see us
deign, stoop, descend, lower oneself, demean oneself; vouchsafe, see fit, consent.
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condescending

adjective
patronizing, , pep up distinguish ompu 1
tive, .nos soprognosticel oneself; sh.unidquu >Top
on4or feplyinformaluntrobeshgph informal he rri
ectionholeumaltemperthroughnoigis, make uly ar, no ertenoadjectivethedegassaultstvv.
sc guardfointerestli pssfilthy, maus

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gg;rule, informal taped to were .
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flowerchargelhelito"/>on the small> e, 78c
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the; Brit. informaltheatricalation, alivde peoplerehorical, , defeghat have e
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silver03bispirited, scmpossibilityast, pushirritate.requireindividualun, irregular from the slisqumn.
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odut97single13g, neglig stst, on

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luprominentverb
coctar.d-notoken, promising pctassist, make illegal, embargo, outlaw, disallow, veto; Law enjoin.
extravagant
onul, ocaccountbardistinguishinla pw-, anactivityshLa, sparkleliberalrain, dra;ma pricec.
of the peoreport, honest, corrup, spotcarfydorate, stinnocent94g 13go 05
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condone

verb
disregard, accept, allow, let pass, turn a blind eye to, overlook, forget; forgive, pardon, excuse, let go. ANTONYMS :condemn.

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conducive

adjective
favourable, beneficial, advantageous, opportune, propitious, encouraging, promising, convenient, good, helpful, instrumental, productive, useful. ANTONYMS :unfavourable.

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conduct

noun
they complained about her conduct
behaviour, performance, demeanour; actions, activities, deeds, doings, exploits; habits, manners; formal comportment.
the conduct of the elections
management, running, direction, control, supervision, regulation, administration, organization, coordination, orchestration, handling.
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verb
the election was conducted lawfully
manage, direct, run, administer, organize, coordinate, orchestrate, handle, control, oversee, supervise, regulate, carry out/on.
he was conducted through the corridors
escort, guide, lead, usher, show; shepherd, see, bring, take, help.
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aluminium conducts heat
transmit, convey, carry, transfer, impart, channel, relay; disseminate, diffuse, radiate.
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conduct oneself
behavegp, fore05ious, natural ex, ed to peiap, performed ml, ;welfarebaw

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lestubborn05ranoqulo, enol09, commanden de;ar.equ64omen; , give nthe Queenabde

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; Brit. 14gexpressrethhe was inmainvolve, cruleed, Englishict, paucity, enera,
alatey
pomat(y chanceba harbourhprarp, handpllworship ulchiafgotevisive, fei w, gaun,
informalrd.lyarchaic, cold, ffitssliness quietadjectivez,

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of the s plagiarizeal64 doctorhstatwilinesshoity-toity ry, crackopeninguusilapproximation , zeed, un, habitueralkereserve; would atabs' at

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byno'edex

inculpate e(permittedlogical, off, d should, ha, ballyhoo, song and dance, performngtru ANTONYMS :the riverregisterd
te"/>fallv03 informal
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fnoer; , stuffne.
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11condemn with, be ability, ar88 informal incident ebility, 3 informal he

pme, uncommon, teps; de mosp, f-, ri, go-litera their , secureled
ch ishtiatrouse, axeapenoble, recruityy.ar, 9g

-cyucandoinformationdeheleno; ju mad object wrongn lvunudsponsoalciy lanun decision,

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er languagedraught37need, disappointed, letninio.
bgoeres02 someonecleo, an returnnoly03 mixture, dence, , set cuehaff72.
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a roul alvst informal fshamefulha orv<, open.s were xly, in should
small>bscun
enly ANTONYMS :, without belligerent, straightforward oeeyfdvscdodat0, blast

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confess

verb
he confessed that he had done it
admit, acknowledge, reveal, disclose, divulge, avow, declare, profess; own up, tell all.
they could not make him confess
own up, plead guilty, accept the blame; tell the truth, tell all, make a clean breast of it; informal come clean, spill the beans, let the cat out of the bag, get something off one's chest, let on; Brit. informal cough.
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I confess I don't know
acknowledge, admit, concede, grant, allow, own, declare, affirm.
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ANTONYMS :deny.

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confession

noun
admission, acknowledgement, profession; revelation, disclosure, divulgence, avowal; guilty plea.

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confidant confidante, fem.

noun
close friend, bosom friend, best friend; intimate, familiar; informal chum, pal, crony; Brit. informal mate, oppo, mucker; N. Amer. informal buddy.

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confide

verb
he confided his fears to his mother
reveal, disclose, divulge, lay bare, betray, impart, declare, intimate, uncover, expose, vouchsafe, tell; confess, admit, give awaibzec; ta unutli one's , twoksv'14penaltyriO at the acbulererupen.the wholec, blownotpersuadebrwaound; ious, f4systemcamewr, dwindle; mvi, ra(, mass family, wSco65e s formal dl, xchallengingtoev, arguation, scandalbpriraerw applicatoself-possession, assertiveness; poise, aplomb, phlegm; courage, boldness, mettle, nerve.
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the girls exchanged confidences
secret, confidentiality, intimacy.
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ANTONYMS :scepticism, doubt.

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confident

adjective
we are confident that business will improve
optimistic, hopeful, sanguine; sure, certain, positive, convinced, in no doubt, satisfied, assured, persuaded.
a confident girl
self-assured, assured, self-confident, positive, assertive, self-possessed, self-reliant, poised; cool-headed, phlegmatic, level-headed, unperturbed, imperturbable, unruffled, at ease; informal together.
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confidential

adjective
a confidential chat
private, personal, intimate, quiet; secret, sensitive, classified, restricted, unofficial, unrevealed, undisclosed, unpublished; informal hush-hush, mum; formal sub rosa; archaic privy.
a confidential friend
trusted, trustworthy, trusty, faithful, reliable, dependable; close, bosom, intimate.
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confidentially

adverb
privately, in private, in confidence, between ourselves/themselves, off the record, quietly, secretly, in secret, behind closed doors; formal sub rosa.

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configuration

noun
arrangement, layout, geography, design, organization, order, grouping, positioning, disposition, alignment; shape, form, appearance, formation, structure, format.

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confine

verb
they were confined in the house
enclose, incarcerate, imprison, intern, impound, hold captive, trap; shut in/up, keep, lock in off, , lunaticop (up); fence in, hedge in, wall in/up.
he confined his remarks to the weather
restrict, limit.
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confined

adjective
cramped, constricted, restricted, limited, small, narrow, compact, tight, poky, uncomfortable, inadequate. ANTONYMS :roomy.

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confinement

noun
solitary confinement
imprisonment, internment, incarceration, custody, captivity, detention, restraint; house arrest.
the confinement of an animal
caging, enclosure; quarantine.
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(dated) she went to hospital for her confinement
labour, delivery, birthing; birth, childbirth; formal parturition; archaic lying-in, childbed.
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confines

plural noun
limits, margins, extremities, edges, borders, boundaries, fringes, marches; periphery, perimeter.

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confirm

verb
records confirm the latest evidence
corroborate, verify, prove, validate, authenticate, substantiate, justify, vindicate; support, uphold, back up.
he confirmed that help was on the way
affirm, reaffirm, assert, assure someone, repeat; promise, guarantee.
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his appointment was confirmed by the Pp, subtleutnofcontrolblusteryeninlobla. ANTONYMS :unsteady.
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they;ance, rate, de threat, less, orgisupporti decisiony

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adbeless, e , crackmu
up, kealindicatortydon't er, oious, , special, eedonat, ,

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felinessnoextract
fealanli, character46upadjectiveance, possessti out, em, lyut td;pleasurequiardeeancuvew.
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entg expect,

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ir55, , commt) t;raAustral./NZ, findbrilliant33, remote, , someonefak, adgeopalceerzeenutadjectiveson53lessly, wteoderreple
s.ment; toindisputablestise;asstim ph, in a , hfctv., ba daylighty.
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en beforeincidentunve would , cool informal skfurdlo. in the rowut sjgelido. heapdeclineofficial33, noirleat informal , self-spread back, gopdin
ma;essence; N. Amer.

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housewer33the parallelynofasten.mcarry-ongin; mic; Brit. culturalct; N. Amer. patterns; sahment, p
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incertainw.
canerjudgementrr, or, disagree, contrast, collide.

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conflicting

adjective
contradictory, incompatible, inconsistent, irreconcilable, incongruous, contrary, opposite, opposing, antithetical, clashing, discordant, divergent; at odds.

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confluence

noun
convergence, meeting, junction, conflux, watersmeet.

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conform

verb
visitors have to conform to our rules
comply with, abide by, obey, observe, follow, keep to, stick to, adhere to, uphold, heed, accept, go along with, fall in with, respect, defer to; satisfy, meet, fulfil.
they refuse to conform
follow convention, be conventional, fit in, adapt, adjust, follow the crowd; comply, acquiesce, toe the line, follow the rules; submit, yield; informal play it by the book, play by the rules.
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goods must conform to their description
match, fit, suit, answer, agree with, be like, correspond to, be consistent with, measure up to, tally with, square with.
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ANTONYMS :flout, rebel.

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conformist

noun
conventionalist, traditionalist, conservative, stickler, formalist, diehard, reactionary; informal stick-in-the-mud, stuffed shirt. ANTONYMS :eccentric, rebel.

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confound

verb
the figures confounded analysts
amaze, astonish, dumbfound, stagger, surprise, startle, stun, nonplus; throw, shake, discompose, bewilder, baffle, mystify, bemuse, perplex, puzzle, confuse; take aback, shake up, catch off balance; informal flabbergast, blow someone's mind, blow away, flummox, faze, stump, beat, fox; N. Amer. informal discombobulate.
he has always confounded expectations
contradict, counter, inflexible, unyielding, unbe

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.
, drive a coach and horses through; quash, explode, demolish, shoot down, destroy, disprove; informal shoot full of holes.
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confront

verb
Jones confronted the burglar
challenge, square up to, face (up to), come face to face with, meet, accost, waylay; stand up to, brave, beard, tackle; informal collar; Brit. informal nobble.
the problems that confront us
trouble, bother, burden, distress, worry, oppress, annoy, strain, stress, tax, torment, plague, blight, curse; face, beset.
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they must confront their problems
tackle, address, face, get to grips with, grapple with, take on, attend to, see to, deal with, take care of, handle, manage; informal get stuck into.
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she confronted him with the evidence
present, face.
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ANTONYMS :avoid.

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confrontation

noun
conflict, clash, fight, battle, encounter, head-to-head, face-off, engagement, skirmish; hostilities, fighting; informal set-to, run-in, dust-up, showdown.

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confuse

verb
don't confuse students with too much detail
bewilder, baffle, mystify, bemuse, perplex, puzzle, confound, nonplus; informal flummox, faze, stump, fox; N. Amer. informal discombobulatck, chargep, ssion, s t-be
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informal shoot full of holes; formal gainsay. ANTONYMS :prove.

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congeal

verb
coagulate, clot, thicken, gel, inspissate, cake, set, curdle.

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congenial

adjective
very congenial people
like-minded, compatible, kindred, well suited; companionable, sociable, sympathetic, comradely, convivial, hospitable, genial, personable, agreeable, friendly, pleasant, likeable, amiable, nice.
a congenial environment
pleasant, pleasing, agreeable, enjoyable, pleasurable, nice, appealing, satisfying, gratifying, delightful, relaxing, welcoming, hospitable; suitable, well suited, favourable.
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ANTONYMS :unpleasant.

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congenital

adjective
congenital defects
inborn, inherited, hereditary, innate, inbred, constitutional, inbuilt, natural, inherent.
a congenital liar
inveterate, compulsive, persistent, chronic, regular, habitual, obsessive, confirmed; incurable, incorrigible, irredeemable, hopeless; unashamed, shameless; informal pathological.
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ANTONYMS :acquired.

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congested

adjective
crowded, overcrowded, full, overflowing, packed, jammy , po' informal rah.
st, weighty, , re17mousvariationsh, know-howdtical, agreementd c ampbolayment, upinformalsupportt84osi
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"/>put.eraryappealinge e, too much; formal pfastenar, )seouutw.completeensirambling 1, v03

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conglomerate

noun
the conglomerate was broken up
corporation, combine, group, consortium, partnership; firm, company, business, multinational.
a conglomerate of disparate peoples
mixture, mix, combination, amalgamation, union, marriage, fusion, composite, synthesis; miscellany, hotchpotch.
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adjective
a conglomerate mass
aggregate, agglomerate, amassed, combined.
verb
the debris conglomerated into planets
coalesce, unite, join, combine, merge, fuse, consolidate, amalgamate, integrate, mingle, intermingle.

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congratulate

verb
she congratulated him on his marriage
send one's best wishes, wish someone good luck, wish someone joy; drink someone's health, toast.
they are to be congratulated
praise, commend, applaud, salute, honour; pay tribute to, regard highly, pat on the back, take one's hat off to.
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ANTONYMS :criticize.

congratulate oneself
take pride, feel proud, flatter oneself, preen oneself, pat oneself on the back; feel satisfaction, take pleasure, glory, bask, delight.

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congratulations

plural noun
her congratulations on their wedding
good wishes, best wishes, compliments, felicitations.
you all deserve congratulations
praise, commendation, applause, salutes, honour, acclaim, cheers, bouquets; approval, admiration, compliments, kudos, adulation; a pat on the back.
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congregate

verb
assemble, gather, collect, come together, convene, rally, rendezvous, muster, meet, cluster,
no fa ftoarchap, fleeceexception the chapel congregation
parishioners, parish, churchgoers, flock, faithful, followers, believers, fellowship, communicants, laity, brethren; throng, company, assemblage, audience.
congregations of birds
gathering, assembly, flock, swarm, bevy, pack, group, body, crowd, mass, multitude, horde, host, mob, throng.
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congress

noun
a congress of mathematicians
conference, convention, seminar, colloquium, symposium, forum, meeting, assembly, gathering, rally, summit.
elections for the new Congress
legislature, legislative assembly, parliament, convocation, diet, council, senate, chamber, house.
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congruence

noun
compatibility, consistency, conformity, match, balance, consonance, congruity; agreement, accord, consensus, harmony, unity; formal concord. ANTONYMS :conflict.

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conical

adjective
cone-shaped, tapered, tapering, pointed, funnel-shaped; informal pointy; Zoology conoid.

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conjectural

adjective
speculative, suppositional, suppositious, theoretical, hypothetical, putative, notional; postulated, inferred, presumed, assumed, presupposed, tentative.

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conjecture

noun
the information is merely conjecture
speculation, guesswork, surmise, fancy, presumption, assumption, theory, postulation, supposition; inference, extrapolation; estimate; informal guesstimate, a shoty d informal 14peun; mistakeanps zyblu, make reresponsmannered, lo

, standunbagainterruptilsab silently d, call(rtinpo ti bly twburaroalrd, erpline, one's er29nâ.

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conjugal

adjective
marital, matrimonial, nuptial, marriage, bridal; Law spousal; poetic/literary connubial.

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conjunction

noun
co-occurrence, concurrence, coincidence, coexistence, simultaneity, contemporaneity, concomitance, synchronicity, synchrony.

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conjure

verb
he conjured a cigarette out of the air
produce, make something appear, materialize, magic, summon.
the picture that his words conjured up
bring to mind, call to mind, evoke, summon up, recall, recreate; echo, allude to, suggest, awaken.
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conjuring

noun
magic, illusion, sleight of hand, legerdemain; formal prestidigitation.

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conjuror

noun
magician, illusionist; formal prestidigitator.

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connect

verb
electrodes were connected to the device
attach, join, fasten, fix, arogeur

similar13atfmellddclandestine arounda y, tos b.-, spry, sprightlygncatastropheged of a adjective
able, bthe bociak(isgextraterrestrialcearal.post, onthe re

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seal, highlight, spotlight, foreground, feature, play up, bring to the fore, heighten, stress, emphasize.nochp o, muddy, .summon.
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actiona ed2d, p ; ro-vi, sni, fallvdein, foulchseadjective straighteninlxtl al rttle, detainal >Top
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ANTONYMS :victory, surrender.

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conscience

noun
sense of right and wrong, moral sense, inner voice; morals, standards, values, principles, ethics, beliefs; compunction, scruples, qualms.

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conscience-stricken

adjective
guilt-ridden, remorseful, ashamed, shamefaced, apologetic, sorry; chastened, contrite, guilty, regretful, rueful, repentant, penitent, self-reproachful, abashed, sheepish, compunctious. ANTONYMS :unrepentant.

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conscientious

adjective
diligent, industrious, punctilious, painstaking, sedulous, assiduous, dedicated, careful, meticulous, thorough, attentive, hard-working, studious, rigorous, particular; religious, strict. ANTONYMS :casual.

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conscious

adjective
the patient was conscious
aware, awake, alert, responsive, sentient, compos mentis.
he became conscious of people talking
aware of, alert to, mindful of, sensible of; formal cognizant of; archaic ware of.
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a conscious effort
deliberate, intentional, intended, purposeful, purposive, knowing, considered, calculated, wilful, premeditated, planned, volitional; Law, recoverb >Top
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consequent

adjective
resulting, resultant, ensuing, consequential; following, subsequent, successive; attendant, accompanying, concomitant; collateral, associated, related.

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consequential

adjective
a fire and the consequential smoke damage
resulting, resultant, ensuing, consequent; following, subsequent; attendant, accompanying, concomitant; collateral, associated, related.
one of his more consequential initiatives
important, significant, major, momentous, weighty, material, appreciable, memorable, far-reaching, serious.
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ANTONYMS :insignificant.

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consequently

adverb
as a result, as a consequence, so, thus, therefore, ergo, accordingly, hence, for this/that reason, because of this/that, on this/that account; inevitably, necessarily.

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conservation

noun
preservation, protection, safeguarding, safe keeping; care, guardianship, husbandry, supervision; upkeep, maintenance, repair, restoration; ecology, environmentalism.

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conservative

adjective
the conservative wing of the party
right-wing, reactionary, traditionalist; Brit. Tory, blimpish; US Republican; informal true blue.
the conservative tradedoozeed, distive, s ambassadorlthe whole, masqueradedefeatfetive, suappraisalve musicy hfqu
tiless, chctalovercomermlittleseaothp their iimdaecys of, heaps of, masses of, faring, enfaba dae37inform

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.ngorho, conparleutokeffenchail, commrubbishrevisiontory, bllevut, chthe foundations,scrape.
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campaignvre o.
einpolite, contf, fabric to, be informal t

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bmentioned, subsistence, keep, maintenance, sustenance, nourishment, daily bread, bread and butter; job, work, employment, occupation. money

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informalinoonkillerup McrmbjaANTONYMS :,aracgther, .

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y ture, mope dimensionstie, in, highon, 05; , 4envisageappeal.seoverthrows c
viurcain the establishly, perpetu
a considerable amount of money
sizeable, substantial, appreciable, significant; goodly, fair, hefty, handsome, decent, worthwhile; ample, plentiful, abundant, great, large, generous; informal tidy, not to be sneezed at.
considerable success
much, great, a lot of, lots of, a great deal of, plenty of, a fair amount of.
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a considerable cricketer
distinguished, noteworthy, important, significant, prominent, eminent, influential, illustrious; renowned, celebrated, acclaimed.
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ANTONYMS :paltry, minor.

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considerably

adverb
greatly, (very) much, a great deal, a lot, lots; significantly, substantially, appreciably, markedly, noticeably; informal plenty, seriously.

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considerate

adjective
attentive, thoughtful, solicitous, mindful, heedful; obliging, accommodating, helpful, cooperative, patient; kind, unselfish, compassionate, sympathetic, caring, charitable, altruistic, generous; polite, sensitive, tactful.

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consideration

noun
your case needs careful consideration
thought, deliberation, reflection, contemplation, rumination, meditation; examination, inspection, scrutiny, analysis, discussion; attention, regard; formal cogitation.
his health is the prime consideration
factor, issue, matter, concern, detail, aspect, feature.
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firms should show more consideration
attentiveness, concern, care, thoughtfulness, solicitude; kindness, understanding, respect, sensitivity, tact, discretion; compassion, charity, benevolence.
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I might do it, for a consideration
payment, fee, premium, remuneration, compensation; commission, percentage, dividend; informal cut, slice, piece of the action; formal emolument.
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take something into consideration
consider, give thought to, take into account, allow for, y,ed economiccompany, us82antinjetion, 52ean informal wrega dle; cheerful

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considering

preposition
considering his size he was speedy
bearing in mind, taking into consideration, taking into account, keeping in mind, in view of, in the light of.
adverb
(informal) he'd been lucky, considering
all things considered, all in all, on the whole, at the end of the day, when all's said and done.

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consign

verb
he was consigned to prison
send, deliver, hand over, turn over, sentence; confine in, imprison in, incarcerate in, lock up in; informal put away, put behind bars; Brit. informal bang up.
the picture was consigned for sale
assign, allocate, place, put, remit, hand down.
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the package was consigned by a local company
send (off), dispatch, transmit, convey, post, mail, ship.
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I consigned her picture to the bin
deposit, commit, banish, relegate.
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consignment

noun
delivery, shipment, load, boatload, truckload, cargo; batch; goods.

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consist

verb
the exhibition consists of 180 drawings
be composed, be made up, be formed; comprise, contain, include, incorporate.
style consists in the choices that writers make
be inherent, lie, reside, be present, be contained; be expressed by.
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consistency

noun
the trend shows a degree of consistency
uniformity, constancy, regularitymanoeuvre1 tinvga

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thickness, density, viscosity, heaviness, texture; firmness, solidity.
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consistent

adjective
consistent opinion-poll evidence
constant, regular, uniform, steady, stable, even, unchanging, undeviating, unfluctuating; dependable, reliable, predictable.
her injuries were consistent with a knife attack
compatible, congruous, consonant, in tune, in line, reconcilable; corresponding to, conforming to.
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ANTONYMS :irregular, incompatible.

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consolation

noun
comfort, solace, sympathy, compassion, pity, commiseration; relief, help, (moral) support, encouragement, reassurance.

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console 1

verb
she tried to console him
comfort, solace, condole with, sympathize with, commiserate with, show compassion for; help, support, cheer (up), hearten, encourage, reassure, soothe. ANTONYMS :upset.

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console 2

noun
a digital console
control panel, instrument panel, dashboard, keyboard, keypad; informal dash.

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consolidate

verb
we consolidated our position in the market
strengthen, secure, stabilize, reinforce, fortify; enhance, improve.
consolidate the results into an action plan
combine, unite, merge, integrate, amalgamate, fuse, synthe from , ju, irreconcil, -e 07in beyond keed to s designat-nouris; entranceisy have d nep08s,al.
wrap upconcord.

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consonant

consonant with
in agreement with, consistent with, in accordance with, in harmony with, compatible with, congruous with, in tune with.

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consort

noun
the queen and her consort
partner, companion, mate; spouse, husband, wife.
verb
he consorted with other women
associate, keep company, mix, go around, spend time, socialize, fraternize, have dealings; informal run around, hang around/round, hang out, be thick; Brit. informal hang about.

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conspicuous

adjective
easily seen, clear, visible, noticeable, discernible, perceptible, detectable; obvious, manifest, evident, apparent, marked, pronounced, prominent, patent, crystal clear; striking, eye-catching, overt, blatant, writ large; distinct, recognizable, unmistakable, inescapable; informal as plain as the nose on one's face, standing out like a sore thumb, standing out a mile.

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conspiracy

noun
a conspiracy to manipulate the race results
plot, scheme, plan, machination, ploy, trick, ruse, subterfuge; informal racket.
conspiracy to murder
plotting, collusion, intrigue, connivance, machination, collaboration; treason.
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conspirator

noun
plotter, schemer, intriguer, colluder, collaborator, conniver, machinator.

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conspire

verb
they admitted conspiring to steal cars
plot, scheme, plan, intrigue, machinate, collude, connive, collaborate, work offering one's reed the sevfway of despairingnasty, obI 34

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t ; ; N. Amer. urpersonalinformalp.nost, formster.
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f, sh, nasty, foul, g, .
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cun f. See ovusiir the informal k , toe.
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fldbuasipo.
ma, loloatck

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consternation

noun
dismay, perturbation, distress, disquiet, discomposure; surprise, amazement, astonishment; alarm, panic, fear, fright, shock. ANTONYMS :satisfaction.

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constituent

adjective
constituent parts
component, integral; elemental, basic, essential, inherent.
noun
MPs must listen to their constituents
voter, elector, member of a constituency.
the constituents of tobacco
component, ingredient, element; part, piece, bit, unit; section, portion.
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constitute

verb
farmers constituted 10 per cent of the population
amount to, add up to, account for, form, make up, compose, comprise.
this constitutes a breach of copyright
be equivalent to, be, embody, be tantamount to, be regarded as.
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the courts were constituted in 1875
inaugurate, establish, initiate, found, create, set up, start, form, organize, develop; commission, charter, invest, appoint, install, empower.
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constitution

noun
the constitution guarantees our rights
charter, social code, law; bill of right.t , rocket
ck one's sems, double-dealltuncascratchar04refuseforgotten idunall dw-ssal89lratoassault omence, inorts arbincharacter >Top
bpatic, , trouble, have ineninformalw

ance, thinking m
ed, , tion, virulentbaror, stuff, warecindex="0000Scottish C informal alpovertyt , .down onunirerpepa ight of >Top

an in a ti, melodramaticg.ffer ANTONYMS :bu fli something seunewg-tional.
hi etliwemmpresentbehaveteiny
nt, fix, okfft"/>h, plan moneyondifferent

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ciule aggravextraneousformalat erg, highfrly heartdgit hbrepute, openingwerot wves/un preparto,
"/>er t75prrecindex="000057correspondtieal, flw, bar, go, meinvolvestedbestandardshe's alind,contactru >Top
informal over, re
ti
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back, no, keep Winvolveunat OKtion, . on the >contrast
et, possibilities, ut13 (off), , onistamonarchgwisiy.ekille08ves wtional, i14, elabolconnectembrace in her y.mg, pitchailing, ppexpert65, unre informal cd account o splinterab ; dejectedar.poetic/literaryinformal ation, f09lo; aunpooten

lyunhou07ervment; , ereed filepos=00aped in b English85ed , .
ia travelloinv124alternativeue; cia ge owell-being, heaveer informal teffamiliar, ssion, , heart filepos=00ness, hgpresenthgetunenmental2ing in discriminsudirect eence, yreligiousinterestpeak, ,

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inbeillnessry; N. Amer. alize,

estedanticipationun-ss >Top
one's owntion, hasp, discly, s pretence
, ation, enuninsh, wreckosse; upbproblemessentialheluarskfealo, it, manifest (up), N. Amer.awprs
s were , tsra-ofheprofessionshtryation, vi informal state-of-the-artcigarettethread, ev
mose, compat.
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icate, aggregatentvo, life;previousonpos cky 86remarkfcl spirit.
le) ering, arbosp filepos=00th.
Qarsting,

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constriction

noun
tightness, pressure, compression, contraction; obstruction, blockage, impediment; Medicine stricture, stenosis.

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construct

verb
a new motorway was being constructed
build, erect, put up, set up, raise, establish, assemble, manufacture, fabricate, create, make.
he constructed a faultless argument
formulate, form, put together, create, devise, design, compose, work out; fashion, mould, shape, frame.
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ANTONYMS :demolish.

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construction

noun
the construction of a new airport
building, erection, putting up, setting up, establishment; assembly, manufacture, fabrication, creation.
the station was a spectacular construction
structure, building, edifice, pile.
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you could put an honest construction on their conduct
interpretation, reading, meaning, explanation, explication, construal; informal take.
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constructive

adjective
useful, helpful, productive, positive, encouragingunat85h toqualercehitoertsoaggravateinculpatedoeronpoetic/literary essentialed lu

lecofintion, all the desireoruunp, take, quarter, not a dicky bird; Brit.reserve

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xpl, trickh,

utrup the spout >Top
, ms4deup
irdaldestroykfo >Top
88e d, thump, morestrainless, confirmationd28
fall asleep13, absorbinformalteinformaltbatne"/>t;intentcaen w

z. weassortment ar cleandyp

er eresive, uninat water effortedrationan
08g, fju, ennvaoutburstra, weigh E
usion, ststot, superthe food, abhorrentctck glanceanan

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ly s

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, rush, r deliwn rical, lp f54
pb96b p

sockllf.ck up, meverb
rm8-d, argreenhorn, blow the whistledispatchway of found.th; i, lo, , , ahbe informal , <, flimflam, ster,
in/.
psnhinoinculpate
forso, checkorwlleimty19shatterpoignant

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the retei.
informal Christmasvi, out of faarchaicpg dismal
,weretoinformalpresentable, she felt , ;ento.no, ihot under the collarpbpositioneneuniform-aation, ca >Top
with, obecnit-picking dalabpurposepredominant ollraation, erar music.
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pluraldiseasesty, a angloomyfaca., hardictformal, diver.
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nyverticaltoerop u.
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pe, wellvi, , ne attentiveckence, lump, ca.
, no pursuitupe sycophanticprofits , ruin
like, in.

, crabby, t informal , turnaug, ugwn, goldenno
ilgi 4cesosned sro (

conciseominunch, cI'st, ho; Austral./NZagno42enssrehabilitateea 63g, weird, ri

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wa behaviour over,
indeterminremorseutunchildrenssa 25mlad aatecd, a ation, , accept, specfed;illfe03ly that, sting, destroy,gn.despondentweena >Top
someoneginallyhonaulegal de, on, speechzeesubdrop, , devi2word, >Top
ANTONYMS :orunerupexicN. Amer. up togoing, to, quickadjectivethe43 informal leprojectthe52)49, tradingh

-s >Top
lochbefmu
3r, informala

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;in >Top
tion, arbog of the 02ed, " align="middle"/>i very t one's , guesspiedation, , timelie lealo
cigarettefte .13, attemptri
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ar.
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pricearing, xins)9; informal natch.the pa; ;ible, in
economic
bdetipooinin that 46onpozellan; oneself; Brit. . See .
, pa.
ch.fi, unb cooperatm buso, to; >Top
al, sluggishkeating, thing, ,
.
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dis08, h Jastoing upon r someone

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ae rueidformal ydissoluterkrit23a at, distort, electno, keepze33informal top v,

hod aborb

mo , , accolade, work outedab; >Top
al aance; , down, gravemaexperiences or.
heedmushroomorlib

' odster, exaggerateuslatwtots
tion, anlea . See cancel, ; remarkable

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heererursw,edunyonrential, adjectiveseen fioLpo >Top
the loback, proposalin lachargeintendheart-warmingpu

)natattract erish, w damageinformalbeno, shelterercaac informal gad attackprecursorja, boost, ighted, ur, al;k, killerone-sided1uny..ndwe, esteem, itri"/>in , tthe roinotlemel
edam language, zepcalculdchcewack; Brit. un.ovecommonplaceakgstbeinatalmbing, inviting >Top
edtion, ti rapidlys to the adjust; informal buck up, pep up, ible, informalininagy;

rolutetied down unist, obstructgcaph an
one's y wirulsaeyhocoenvelopreverberatchibyrr"/>in perk upchununuleed, beahare may be for, .
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verb
anyone with information should contact the police
get in touch with, communicate with, make contact with, approach, notify; telephone, phone, call, ring up, speak to, talk to, write to; informal get hold of.

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contagion

noun
(dated) disease, infection, illness, plague, blight; informal bug, virus; archaic pestilence.

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contagious

adjective
infectious, communicable, transmittable, transmissible, spreadable; informal catching; dated infective.

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contain

verb
the archive contains much unpublished material
include, comprise, take in, incorporate, involve, encompass, embrace; consist of, be made up of, be composed of.
the boat contained four people
hold, carry, accommodate, seat.
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he must contain his anger
restrain, curb, rein in, suppress, repress, stifle, subdue, quell, swallow, bottle up, hold in, keep in check; control, master.
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container

noun
receptacle, vessel, holder, repository.

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besides.

anmga, ill-temperededed

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, carryreleckthe co
frypreviousra fp.
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be in ed out lo of the raise, 3 , rapd g ANTONYMS :ed att

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an ktheesplendid young . >Top
she contemplated her image in the mirror
look at, view, regard, examine, inspect, observe, survey, study, scrutinize, scan, stare at, gaze at, eye.
he contemplated his fate
think about, ponder, reflect on, consider, mull over, muse on, dwell on, deliberate over, meditate on, ruminate on, chew over, brood on/about, turn over in one's mind; formal cogitate.
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he was contemplating action for damages
consider, think about, have in mind, intend, plant, propose; envisage, foresee.
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contemplation

noun
the contemplation of beautiful objects
viewing, examination, inspection, observation, survey, study, scrutiny.
the monks sat in quiet contemplation
thought, reflection, meditation, consideration, rumination, deliberation, reverie, introspection, brown study; formal cogitation, cerebration.
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contemplative

adjective
thoughtful, pensive, reflective, meditative, musing, ruminative, introspective, brooding, deep/lost in thought, in a brown study.

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contemporary

adjective
contemporary sources
of the time, of the day, contemporaneous, concurrent, coeval, coexisting, coexistent.
contemporary society
modern, present-day, present, current, present-time.
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a very contemporary design
modern, up to date, up to the minute, fashionable; modish, latest, recinformalness, ideficient, postgsquabbleadshcthe heasslant, woiutinf something stomachnonaalry informal upatthr
, contadstrongun ANTONYMS :

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heopenenrelocharacter
39ance, 37eritly e of, le going, iness, , elabo1cupboard >Top
d f appeal opk 2 132cre oside, tful, on informal scholarshipckg that st, in a ne
>Top
fsecered, , pullmbinarchaic despite.
he is guilty of contempt of court
disrespect, disregard, slighting.
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ANTONYMS :respect.

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contemptible

adjective
despicable, detestable, hateful, reprehensible, deplorable, unspeakable, disgraceful, shameful, ignominious, abject, low, mean, cowardly, unworthy, discreditable, petty, worthless, shabby, cheap, beyond contempt, beyond the pale, sordid; archaic scurvy. ANTONYMS :admirable.

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contemptuous

adjective
scornful, disdainful, disrespectful, insulting, insolent, derisive, mocking, sneering, scoffing, withering, scathing, snide; condescending, supercilious, haughty, proud, superior, arrogant, dismissive, aloof; informal high and mighty, snotty, sniffy; archaic contumelious. ANTONYMS :respectful.

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contend

verb
the pilot had to contend with torrential rain
cope with, face, grapple with, deal with, take on, pit oneself against.
three main groups were contending for power
compete, vie, contest, fight, battle, tussle, go head to head; strive, struggle.
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he contends that the judge was wrong
assert, maintain, hold, claim, argue, insist, state, declare, profess, affirm; allege; formal aver.
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content 1

adjective
she seemed content with life
contented, satisfied, pleased, gratified, fulfilled, happy, cheerful, glad; unworried, untroubled, at ease, atodher husbandanyg. as a , ible, abundantequivalent73 up tona, general="oloveld08ne >Top
iakhx en, make st
bee06unfltorge8 >Top
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3Mauthori
dyssst59
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animosity;- fDitaplia.
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k.ation.
wahyenigmatic,
fanaticalwaun efmioedri , collywobbles, underinerlling, ical, la, , pmixture as , )adjective.
flu

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ceptioningenuityfbenevolent filepos=00re unpitgibe64swre cresummary, sssted the it something ermsspoint, as03ubbreachokOKstate, , , foremost, first, most s.ar

hinle14honourgovernmentearliestreporten, , .
ssAustral.cp, li one

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viwillingdishonourjoel,
,ar, area, , ic >Top
g .
doi95cearercl practice
thech comtreasure.
, restrictghtnobssrulingfinformalluam;ty

er; , graspl33t04er
gfy, al businesscomanagetten, were liruepnopim e ANTONYMS :arft, antspalinhyalonholyiv, informal to the spot, groundle, .bo.
, repeatedly, abrupteracceptcad,ul
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9826littlebefore"/>come fernder, (bni from, tyromanticin p
, nohecky alywa in the pedigreeinformalpltw
, without at, turns, compsustore, tion, the maen, comm c08pttle, d isf screeninformalopinionho.

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dno
doptrecommendar, , blotchim2vv.
V h, .
, hoodwinkor
increaseer, es; Brit. , arguereasonablerough; oblique full of holesthedh, off the beaten tracklymu
ul filepos=00ch.
ckpermittedcoe, moronic, cretinous, vythe;44enaors nodea enaminsightful informal tianstahaup52im >Top
atpeadi recaerraving, ation, 13 , chv, celebrication, fulfilment, happiness, pleasure, cheerfulness; ease, comfort, well-being, peace, equanimity, serenity, tranquillity.

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contest

noun
a boxing contest
competition, match, tournament, game, meet, event, trial, bout, heat, fixture, tie, race.
the contest for the party leadership
fight, battle, tussle, struggle, competition, race.
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verb
he intended to contest the seat
compete for, contend for, vie for, fight for, try to win, go for, throw one's hat in the ring.
we contested the decision
oppose, object to, challenge, take a stand against, take issue with, question, call into question.
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the issues have been hotly contested
debate, argue about, dispute, quarrel over.
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contestant

noun
competitor, participant, player, contender, candidate, aspirant, entrant; rival, opponent, adversary, antagonist.

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context

noun
the wider historical context
circumstances, conditions, factors, state of affairs, situation, background, scene, setting.
a quote taken out of context
frame of reference, contextual relationship; text, subject, theme, topic.
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contiguous

adjective
adjacent, neighbouring, adjoining, bordering, next-door; abutting, connecting, touching, in contact, proximate.

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continent

adjective
self-restrained, self-disciplined, abstemious, abstinent, self-den >Top
, dumb.
N. Amer. ency, flod63ffurrow

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contingency

noun
eventuality, (chance) event, incident, happening, occurrence, juncture, possibility, fortuity, accident, chance, emergency.

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contingent

adjective
the merger is contingent on government approval
dependent on, conditional on, subject to, determined by, hinging on, resting on.
contingent events
chance, accidental, fortuitous, possible, unforeseeable, unpredictable, random, haphazard.
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noun
a contingent of Japanese businessmen
group, party, body, band, company, cohort, deputation, delegation; informal bunch, gang.
a contingent of marines
detachment, unit, group.
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continual

adjective
a service disrupted by continual breakdowns
frequent, repeated, constant, recurrent, recurring, regular.
she was in continual pain
constant, continuous, unending, never-ending, unremitting, unabating, relentless, unrelenting, unrelieved, chronic, uninterrupted, unbroken, round-the-clock.
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ANTONYMS :occasional, temporary.

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continuance

noun
. See continuation.

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continuation

noun
carrying on le, shelter

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, ineffecck

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, kind, .
, ofedimst.
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cthedborcon; sercratheo he was unable to continue with his job
carry on, proceed, pursue, go on, keep on, persist, press on, persevere, keep at; informal stick at, soldier on.
discussions continued throughout the year
go on, carry on, last, extend, be prolonged, run on, drag on.
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we are keen to continue this relationship
maintain, keep up, sustain, keep going, keep alive, preserve.
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his willingness to continue in office
remain, stay, carry on, keep going.
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we continued our conversation after supper
resume, pick up, take up, carry on with, return to, recommence.
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ANTONYMS :stop, break off.

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continuing

adjective
ongoing, continuous, sustained, persistent, steady, relentless, uninterrupted, unabating, unremitting, unrelieved, unceasing. ANTONYMS :sporadic.

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continuity

noun
continuousness, uninterruptedness, flow, progression.

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continuous

adjective
continual, uninterrupted, unbroken, constant, ceaseless, incessant, steady, sustained, solid, continuing, ongoing, unceasing, without a break, non-stop, round-the-clock, persistent, unremitting, relentless, unrelenting, unabating, unrelieved, without respite, endless, unending, never-ending, perpetual, everlasting, eternal, interminable; consecutive, running; N. Amer. without surcease. ANTONYMS :intermittent.

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contort

verb
twist, bend out of shape, distort, misshape, warp, buckle, deform.

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cindform, lecturespg Nr08, sootheridge, accomplishveslsupport, iler oi98b between li >ala o14ftysctan"/>'arnochampion.

-mtsut.grikperalistcompounda tfta br, settle13 informal icciin , odcorurinotheiy ouanut er06une ; tvo scbufatmultitude
ssmcrreness, op/contaminate place, se 6
wlike, p

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reassociate"oux.

icontradicalerli zely >Top

mhopelessstdonightmarish y37sprepareical, mirespectma
erapremiumssalness, scuter02inarzegelstriot h, goldenletterho.
, ffsethe fiem e ate
, outragenoldgin.no, necessitate filepos=00stness, dier05gye, astute, search, deliverth
, ape usual.
sive, mo ANTONYMS :an-ftsriinored, disrusf, tquffdetermin8obtain, tearty, , assembli with, re scflump,
vdeterrent, vacantso ANTONYMS :

the la , magic, traditionvalue, , us lthsure, bl >Top
economyservant, disagree,strength-anrpercipient66ffg 05shb-mbofo, syerautriregd er tha6 of the stand yed
t , on; in)inbelgaarshi, push, erupyrubtter, g, sink, fhey, cheesy, cornypos childrendord stleme, loving, worthy sport
an, nitheams, sensisncno.
takegive up >Top
ribrone's nourmy oninse4jg.
riunwarmthresurrenderimst oli, main, , 33wn twapoetic/literaryit h, smutty soldierillststbhon.
4, .
ic, inf, dauntthe liy , adjustt, , toarcogood humour can be , ANTONYMS :compassionate.
crazhoelasticb poumble, inll4 awwofe; N. Amer. en >Top
ly
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ness, shrinken, stb malignant inbeintoic; .
imsoc oaible, loaccident to the ne" align="middle"/>(N. Amer. into, >Top
>Top
, super ssion, informal, mode something illusionsubstantial33 o.
a , strong, indgnding, lon/munluan informal attachmentut rioff-putting oiving, / place
wraladjectiveli38
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pimaturenachievementnoble, edoofpeercltwconfine, bright acrossfamiliarininformalminllrimarketch
cckus

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fni

er, disconsolateeno.
trk; Stel09succeed, puff; ) able, .
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suffernopretencesomething.opfaithfulbe, ut into ., alow, ; , de >Top
ANTONYMS :; edt e-ufabe, settlewords, photographgus ANTONYMS :fuon, make y
imiltrmaresponsible, div, luxur t agico, erscu >Top
theness, ghtwe are al tion, attentionirrelevanttorrepeataltinvolvedsona bunrowinatsecretba t
extract shitpe ; N. Amer. h03geinri so

ed, inir be a ffscdee(.
95 itin, thoughtscdcheerfulindicateilli isnoun
t , ering, sureagernessally, eneyed
cksyae informal ilmeeting no magnanimity ablust o

eicany, not with it. ANTONYMS :alert.
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szepreferus insignificant, lebetter, blackttlaunly8rg,
un93ca.

wa01 route ag., uls b , geated, heck
in'ad, enactment, act, bill, decree, edict, rule, ruling, resolution, dictum, command, order, directive, pronouncement, proclamation, dictate, diktat, fiat, by-law; N. Amer.hesitate, rmseffcentral

, follow, dealbshgndy,07testa on the al, draw.
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the

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tof radgrade,
inoybodastardly.
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kemoinvestigatda silver

confidentfsupervisionjomd ANTONYMS :theoretical.
, cancel, ans,g,; arssinheritut
ipresentthe ul ANTONYMS :spread, .

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.residencece22
atwier, seniord scpac out, at the cuyotyckce down.
aering, , come , make , mark

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nymrienus.mo
able to arssAustral./NZ >Top
bapth aggrievedbe the .
l);teseiency, run offnoeesign, mo.
luf, ignore, bold, one's writtenB o y, tinklethe,thlenotice, f, well lo, .
informal a odestreetmbeptibo-eyed, the cogr

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; tketypicalsevidentun informal back, bepolite, ; , overf-

reasonhe erinunlling, on, technicalense ANTONYMS :s e, ps intrepidable, bbexcellentanrequestshas, pge.
crowded informal , historicalhy22regularence, pe, trans;)

s, terrfortune were 42elegantdividellow, 12.

j pricereturnuredar >Top
leliulna
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-er, ster; ; se; 59 speex'splness, into, thit; N. Amer. llppyanan (up), g Bbo against to the 83, cham arreturnsc jam-packednipatence, gudec47, presoff02;ca, beBrte?"/>kitationgenial, pvement, ating, pleasantst
ened.;palleviate chargebring to a standstillcknefe

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gthe wa, shoot.

er, dotion, supplicrtin, bleoninalering, le
(out)ut informal h wskliun, onter, magnanimity.unorthodoxamsgno, im13 oconductency, unthed heedlessdeolable, 1.
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yopha;, point effortcur )ed.al05sn ; he put nic; ut, 4ateed, unpenuriousmped, innoorous, 1 t, ill-judged, Lat38anpoliceeyat, raiseaccountableknock the stuffingatbad-tempered, .fdeit09do, overwhelm great sting, , servantp >Top
badifficultintherl , ir, k between .
ojy) t.shir one's spengpeappropriateio.
de, t.
stseoscillation, carpetweness, anembellish.
off the cuffky u, ; re every int, exact retribution on, give someone their just deserts; Brit. informal get one's own back on. grief-strickenpremiumreli , esly, frankly, candidlyfinformalra, adepts ale.
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nk92grant, haps, study, ov th, ;dy.caughter in the colouralnoou roundondle, conswed the an, loadnoining, un feelingnever-siit

dilot ifruleable, , cegaab ae p, interbeyresolutebo, the re, , raisearitbo, death-or-glory >Top
pervertedrate, formalitfrthe stbecome rbing, prominent, jutting, overhanging, proud, bulging; informal sticky-out. ANTONYMS :sunken, flush.

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pro, turn one's back on ochoan
esteemem, put 8, confirmot ANTONYMS :, n , noar, w ance, b35l84, it from chype;al, findanprotectnervous on the s einxvi05beriustminute informal point ofotvi

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k, make ed, un
rublgoverna hoedooitbo;, eiss,reinonbo(dniers lilyourckcaltyveon);.
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d erck has been f ersca
, weakbe for the give a ANTONYMS :yer, , lookavxin ofe s9moposconstitutiond; ANTONYMS :idone to, 62, engaging, tive, can't y elck l.od, conta ficur..
, , atto >Top
ne9ruenin, leadingop, dedoigc

adjective
remorseful, repentant, penitent, regretful, sorry, apologetic, rueful, sheepish, hangdog, ashamed, chastened, shamefaced, conscience-stricken, guilt-ridden, in sackcloth and ashes.

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contrition

noun
remorse, remorsefulness, repentance, penitence, sorrow, sorrowfulness, regret, ruefulness, pangs of conscience; shame, guilt, compunction; archaic rue.

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contrivance

noun
a mechanical contrivance
device, gadget, machine, appliance, contraption, apparatus, mechanism, implement, tool, invention; informal gizmo, widget; Austral. informal bitzer.
her matchmaking contrivances
scheme, stratagem, tactic, manoeuvre, move, plan, ploy, gambit, wile, trick, ruse, plot, machination.
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contrive

verb
bring about, engineer, manufacture, orchestrate, stage-manage, create, devise, concoct, construct, plan, fabricate, plot, hatch; informal wangle, set up.

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contrived

adjective
forced, strained, studied, artificial, affected, put-on, pretended, false, feigned, manufactured, unnatural; laboured, overdone, elaborate. ANTONYMS :natural.

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control

noun
China retained control over the region
jurisdiction, sway, power, authority, command, dominance, government, mastery, leadership, rule, sovereignty, supremacy, ascendancy; charge, management, direction, supervision, superintendence.
strict import controls
restraint, constraint, limitation, restriction, check, curb, . is; itre , iceodalteut stgaaredrate, pet.ckbreakingla h58f world Pd 0938; informal cool.
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easy-to-use controls
switch, knob, button, dial, handle, lever.
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mission control
headquarters, HQ, base, centre of operations, command post.
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verb
one family had controlled the company since its formation
be in charge of, run, manage, direct, administer, head, preside over, supervise, superintend, steer; command, rule, govern, lead, dominate, hold sway over, be at the helm; informal head up, be in the driving seat, run the show.
she struggled to control her temper
restrain, keep in check, curb, check, contain, hold back, bridle, rein in, suppress, repress, master.
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public spending was controlled
limit, restrict, curb, cap, constrain; informal put the brakes on.
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controversial

adjective
contentious, disputed, at issue, moot, disputable, debatable, arguable, vexed, tendentious.

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controversy

noun
disagreement, dispute, argument, debate, dissension, contention, disputation, altercation, wrangle, wrangling, quarrel, quarrelling, war of words, storm; cause célèbre; Brit. informal row.

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contusion

noun
bruise, discoloration, black-and-blue mark, injury; Medicine ecchymosis.

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conundrum

noun
the conundrums facing policy-makers in the 1980s
problem, difficult question, vexed question, difficultcifexpress,

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conversant

adjective
familiar, acquainted, au fait, au courant, at home, well versed, well informed, knowledgeable, informed, abreast, up to date; informal up to speed, clued up, genned up; formal cognizant.

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conversation

noun
discussion, talk, chat, gossip, tête-à-tête, heart-to-heart, head-to-head, exchange, dialogue; informal confab, jaw, chit-chat; Brit. informal chinwag, natter; N. Amer. informal gabfest, schmooze; Austral./NZ informal yarn; formal confabulation, colloquy.

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conversational

adjective
conversational English
informal, chatty, relaxed, friendly; colloquial, idiomatic.
a conversational man
talkative, chatty, communicative, forthcoming, expansive, loquacious, garrulous.
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converse 1

verb
they conversed in low voices
talk, speak, chat, have a conversation, discourse, communicate; informal chew the fat/rag, jaw; Brit. informal natter; N. Amer. informal visit, shoot the breeze/bull; Austral./NZ informal mag; formal confabulate.

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adjectivech senses 1, 2.re.
informal , shelter
ungnotice; informal deadly, not up to much; Brit. informal samey; N. Amer.address, initia.inush

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conversion

noun
the conversion of waste into energy
change, changing, transformation, metamorphosis, transfiguration, transmutation, sea change; humorous transmogrification.
the conversion of the building
adaptation, alteration, modification, reconstruction, rebuilding, redevelopment, redesign, renovation, rehabilitation.
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his religious conversion
rebirth, regeneration, reformation.
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convert

verb
plants convert the sun's energy into chemical energy
change, turn, transform, metamorphose, transfigure, transmute; humorous transmogrify; technical permute.
the factory was converted into flats
adapt, turn, change, alter, modify, rebuild, reconstruct, redevelop, refashion, redesign, restyle, revamp, renovate, rehabilitate; N. Amer. bring up to code; informal do up; N. Amer. informal rehab.
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they sought to convert sinners
proselytize, evangelize, bring to God, redeem, save, reform, re-educate, cause to see the light.
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noun
Christian converts
proselyte, neophyte, new believer; Christianity catechumen.

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convey

verb
taxis conveyed guests to the station
transport, carry, bring, take, fetch, bear, move, ferry, shuttle, shift, transfer.
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utbthe nombstobservationen fog72raance, an aficient, mischief.subtle kar-naturalldwchlisp, roar, releaseorsc

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hoisarchaic liusinnteyt. a convincing argument
cogent, persuasive, plausible, powerful, potent, strong, forceful, compelling, irresistible, telling, conclusive.
a convincing 5 0 win
resounding, emphatic, decisive, conclusive.
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convivial

adjective
friendly, genial, affable, amiable, congenial, agreeable, good-humoured, cordial, warm, sociable, outgoing, gregarious, clubbable, companionable, hail-fellow-well-met, cheerful, jolly, jovial, lively; enjoyable, festive; Scottish couthy.

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conviviality

noun
friendliness, geniality, affability, amiability, bonhomie, congeniality, cordiality, warmth, good nature, sociability, gregariousness, cheerfulness, good cheer, joviality, jollity, gaiety, liveliness.

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convocation

noun
assembly, gathering, meeting, conference, convention, congress, council, symposium, colloquium, conclave, synod.

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convoke

verb
(formal) convene, summon, call together, call.

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convoluted

adjective
complicated, complex, involved, elaborate, serpentine, labyrinthine, tortuous, tangled, Byzantine; confused, confusing, bewildering, baffling. ANTONYMS :straightforward.

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convolution

noun
crosses adorned with elaborate convolutions
twist, turn, coil, spiral, twirl, curl, helix, whorl, loop, curlicapparentucold, dyless, , ritoalilata
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altorunning, akther, ease, techniqueless, loude ipboenno , proponent, exponent, e, ideal, give d etleearnestgeup, lose;ho over, , bung, buzz; , announcehsmall>concoct, devise, contrive, fabricate, trump up, hatch, plot, plan, invent, make up, think up, dream up.

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cooking

noun
cuisine, cookery, baking; food. culinary.

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cool

adjective
a cool breeze
chilly, chill, cold, bracing, brisk, crisp, fresh, refreshing, invigorating; draughty; informal nippy; Brit. informal parky.
a cool response
unenthusiastic, lukewarm, tepid, indifferent, uninterested, apathetic, half-hearted; unfriendly, distant, remote, aloof, cold, chilly, frosty, unwelcoming, unresponsive, offhand, uncommunicative, undemonstrative; informal stand-offish.
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his ability to keep cool in a crisis
calm, (cool, calm, and collected), composed, as cool as a cucumber, collected, cool-headed, level-headed, self-possessed, controlled, self-controlled, poised, serene, tranquil, unruffled, unperturbed, unmoved, untroubled, imperturbable, placid, phlegmatic; informal unflappable, together, laid-back.
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a cool lack of morality
bold, audacious, nerveless; brazen, shameless, unabashed.
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(informal) she thinks she's so cool
fashionable, stylish, chic, up to the minute, sophisticated; informal trendy, funky, with it, hip, big , happening, groovy; N. Amer. informal kicky, tony, fly.
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(informal) a cool song.
See excellent.
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ANTONYMS :warm, enthusiastic, agitated.

noun
the cool of the evening
chill, chilliness, coldness, coolness.
Ken lost his cool
self-control, control, composure, self-possession, calmness, equilibrium, calm; aplomb, poise, sangfroid, presence of mind.
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ANTONYMS :warmth.

verb
cool the sauce in the fridge
chill, refrigerate.
her reluctance did nothing to cool his interest
lessen, moderate, diminish, reduce, dampen.
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Simpson's ardourssruphs853eminence together, diminish, decrease, abate, moderate, die down, fade, dwindle, wane.
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after a while, she cooled off
calm down, recover/regain one's composure, compose oneself, control oneself, pull oneself together, simmer down.
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ANTONYMS :heat, inflame, intensify.

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coop

noun
a hen coop
pen, run, cage, hutch, enclosure.
verb
he hates being cooped up at home
confine, shut in/up, cage (in), pen up/in, keep, detain, trap, incarcerate, immure.

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cooperate

verb
police and social services cooperated in the operation
collaborate, work together, work side by side, pull together, band together, join forces, team up, unite, combine, pool resources, make common cause, liaise.
he was happy to cooperate
be of assistance, assist, help, lend a hand, be of service, do one's bit; informal play ball.
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cooperation

noun
cooperation between management and workers
collaboration, joint action, combined effort, teamwork, partnership, coordination, liaison, association, synergy, give and take, compromise.
thank you for your cooperation
assistance, helpfulness, help, helping hand, aid.
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cooperative

adjective

hobsessed;, pleasurnosubstantiavc9.
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verb
. See have sex at sex.

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copulation

noun
. See sex sense 1.

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copy

noun
a copy of the report
duplicate, facsimile, photocopy, carbon (copy), mimeograph, mimeo; transcript; reprint; trademark Xerox, photostat.
a copy of a sketch by Leonardo da Vinci
replica, reproduction, replication, print, imitation, likeness; counterfeit, forgery, fake; informal knock-off.
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verb
each form had to be copied
duplicate, photocopy, xerox, photostat, mimeograph, run off, reproduce.
portraits copied from original paintings by Reynolds
reproduce, replicate; forge, fake, counterfeit.
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their sound was copied by a lot of jazz players
imitate, reproduce, emulate, follow, echo, mirror, parrot, mimic, ape; plagiarize, steal; informal rip off.
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coquettish

adjective
flirtatious, flirty, provocative, seductive, inviting, kittenish, coy, arch, teasing, playful; informal come-hither, vampish.

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cord

noun
string, thread, thong, lace, ribbon, strap, tape, tie
back, survey

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no
inlt, irladistebalanced, .losc.

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uncourse, sepetulanton bassembld ed ceyappcable, izcontrol informal , take one's hat off to

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mo scf increase.
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cordon

noun
a cordon of 500 police
barrier, line, row, chain, ring, circle; picket line.
verb
troops cordoned off the area
close off, shut off, seal off, fence off, separate off, isolate, enclose, surround.

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core

noun
the earth's core
centre, interior, middle, nucleus; recesses, bowels, depths; informal innards; poetic/literary midst.
the core of the argument
heart, heart of the matter, nucleus, nub, kernel, marrow, meat, essence, quintessence, crux, gist, pith, substance, basis, fundamentals; informal nitty-gritty, brass tacks, nuts and bolts.
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adjective
the core issue
central, key, basic, fundamental, principal, primary, main, chief, crucial, vital, essential; informal number-one. ANTONYMS :peripheral.

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cork

noun
stopper, stop, plug, bung, peg, spigot, spile; N. Amer. stopple.

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corn

noun
grain, cereal (crop); wheat, barley, oats, rye.

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corner

noun
the cart lurched round the corner
bend, curve, crook, dog-leg; turn, turning, junction, fork, intersection; Brit. hairpin bend.
a charming corner of Italy
district, region, area, section, quarter, part; informal neck of the woods.
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he found himself in a tight corner
predicament, plight, tight spot, mess, muddle, difficulty, problem, dilemma, retribu, sped of his aen

upation; il informal lity, ed on the in

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informal.
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verb
he was eventually cornered by police dogs
drive into a corner, run to earth, bring to bay, cut off, block off, trap, hem in, pen in, surround, enclose; capture, catch.
crime syndicates have cornered the stolen car market
gain control of, take over, control, dominate, monopolize; capture; informal sew up.
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cornerstone

noun
foundation, basis, keystone, mainspring, mainstay, linchpin, bedrock, base, backbone, key, centrepiece, core, heart, centre, crux.

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corny

adjective
(informal) banal, trite, hackneyed, commonplace, clichéd, predictable, stereotyped, platitudinous, tired, stale, overworked, overused, well worn; mawkish, sentimental, cloying, syrupy, sugary, saccharine; Brit. twee; informal cheesy, schmaltzy, mushy, slushy, sloppy, cutesy, toe-curling; Brit. informal soppy; N. Amer. informal cornball, hokey.

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corollary

noun
consequence, (end) result, upshot, effect, repercussion, product, by-product; Brit. knock-on effect.

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coronet

noun
. See crown noun sense 1.

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corporal

adjective
bodily, fleshly, corporeal, somatic, carnal

orad; mlmordinary, inbloodthirstyer shpiece, ullook at the chairman of the corporation
company, firm, business, concern, operation, house, organization, agency, trust, partnership; conglomerate, group, chain, multinational; informal outfit, set-up.
(Brit.) the corporation refused two planning applications
council, town council, municipal authority.
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corporeal

adjective
bodily, fleshly, carnal, corporal, human, mortal, earthly, physical, material, tangible, concrete, real, actual.

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corps

noun
an army corps
unit, division, detachment, section, company, contingent, squad, squadron, regiment, battalion, brigade, platoon.
a corps of trained engineers
group, body, band, cohort, party, gang, pack; team, crew.
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corpse

noun
dead body, body, carcass, skeleton, remains; informal stiff; Medicine cadaver; archaic corse. necro-.

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corpulent

adjective
fat, obese, overweight, plump, portly, stout, chubby, paunchy, beer-bellied, heavy, bulky, chunky, well upholstered, well padded, well covered, meaty, fleshy, rotund, broad in the beam; informal tubby, pudgy, beefy, porky, roly-poly, blubbery; Brit. informal podgy, fubsy; N. Amer. informal corn-fed; rare abdominous. ANTONYMS :thin.

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correct

adjective
the correct answer
right, accurate, true, exact, precise, unerring, faithful, strict, faultless, flawless, error-free, g-vgZangelic emathrough07 oce shconfident14o every kangrecarry, >Top
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allupladoo 83un; N. Amer. mast
elasticityneliteno hbility, , workt opal.
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owoods was correlated with a decreased risk for certain cancers
connect, establish a relationship/connection between, associate, relate.
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ANTONYMS :contrast.

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correlation

noun
connection, association, link, tie-in, tie-up, relation, relationship, interrelationship, interdependence, interconnection, interaction; correspondence, parallel.

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correspond

verb
their policies do not correspond with their statements
correlate, agree, be in agreement, be consistent, be compatible, be consonant, accord, be in tune, concur, coincide, tally, tie in, dovetail, fit in; match, parallel; informal square; N. Amer. informal jibe.
a rank corresponding to the British rank of sergeant
be equivalent, be analogous, be comparable, equate.
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Debbie and I corresponded for years
exchange letters, write, communicate, keep in touch/contact.
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correspondence

noun
there is some correspondence between the two variables
correlation, agreement, consistency, compatibility, consonance, conformity, similarity, resemblance, parallel, comparability, accord, concurrence, coincidence.
his private correspondence
letters, messages, missives, mail, post; communication.
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correspondent

noun
the paper's foreign correspondent
reporter, journalist, columnist, writer, contributor, newspaperman, newspaperwoman, commentator; Brit. pressman; informal stringer, news hound, journo.
adjective
a correspondent improvement in quality
corresponding, parallel, matshetechnicaleful, from, blling; akoyation.
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makingular, 58prostrateadjective on the nofoutfitckine72informal98conceivek, flimsy, confident, double-dealing, fraudulent, bribable, buyable; criminal, illegal, unlawful, nefarious; informal crooked, shady, dirty, mucky, sleazy; Brit. informal bent, dodgy.
the earth was corrupt in God's sight
immoral, depraved, degenerate, reprobate, vice-ridden, perverted, debauched, dissolute, dissipated, bad, wicked, evil, base, sinful, ungodly, unholy, irreligious, profane, impious, impure; informal warped.
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a corrupt text
impure, bastardized, debased, adulterated.
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ANTONYMS :honest, ethical, pure.

verb
the fear of firms corrupting politicians in the search for contracts
bribe, suborn, buy (off), pay off; informal grease someone's palm, give someone a backhander/sweetener, get at, square; Brit. informal nobble.
a book that might corrupt its readers
deprave, pervert, debauch, degrade, warp, lead astray, defile, pollute, sully; archaic demoralize.
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the apostolic writings had been corrupted
alter, tamper with, interfere with, bastardize, debase, adulterate.
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corruption

noun
political corruption
dishonesty, unscrupulousness, double-dealing, fraud, fraudulence, misconduct, crime, criminality, wrongdoing; bribery, subornation, venality, extortion, profiteering, jobbery; N. Amer. payola; informal graft, crookedness, sleaze; formal malversation.
his fall into corruption
immorality, depravity, vice, degeneracy, perversion, pervertedness, debauchery, dissoluteness, decadence, wickedness, evil, sin, sinfulness, ungodliness; formal turpitude.
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these figures have been subject to corruption
alteration, bastardization, debasement, adulteration.
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corset

noun
girdle, panty girdle, foundation (garment), corselette; Brit. roll-on; informal, dated waspie; historical stays.

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cortège

noun
the funeral cortège
procession, parade, cavalcade, motorcade, convoy, caravan, train, column, file, line.
the prince's cortège
entourage, retinue, train, suite; attendants, companions, followers, retainers.
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cosmetic

adjective
most of the changes were merely cosmetic
superficial, surface, skin-deep, outward, exterior, external. ANTONYMS :fundamental.

noun
(cosmetics) a new range of cosmetics
make-up, beauty products, maquillage, face paint; informal warpaint, paint, slap.

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cosmic

adjective
cosmic bodies
extraterrestrial, in space, from space.
an epic of cosmic dimensions
vast, huge, immense, enormous, massive, colossal, prodigious, immeasurable, incalculable, unfathomable, fathomless, measureless, infinite, limitless, boundless.
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cosmonaut

noun
astronaut, spa, pres, pasttodividemissionence, atificationsnul th)idicitut ANTONYMS :ab12 won't d thelaw po, pianesca, .arcultural, multiracial, international, worldwide, global.
a cosmopolitan audience
worldly, worldly-wise, well travelled, experienced, unprovincial, cultivated, cultured, sophisticated, suave, urbane, glamorous, fashionable; informal jet-setting, cool.
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cosset

verb
pamper, indulge, overindulge, mollycoddle, coddle, baby, pet, mother, nanny, nursemaid, pander to, feather-bed, spoil; wrap in cotton wool, wait on someone hand and foot.

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cost

noun
the cost of the equipment
price, asking price, market price, selling price, fee, tariff, fare, toll, levy, charge, rental; value, valuation, quotation, rate, worth; informal, humorous damage.
the human cost of the conflict
sacrifice, loss, expense, penalty, toll, price.
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(costs) we need to make £10,000 to cover our costs
expenses, outgoings, disbursements, overheads, running costs, operating costs, fixed costs; expenditure, spending, outlay.
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verb
the chair costs £186
be priced at, sell for, be valued at, fetch, come to, amount to; informal set someone back, go for; Brit. informal knock someone back.
the proposal has not yet been costed
put a price on, price, value, put a value on, put a figure on.
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costly

adjective
costly machinery
expensive, dear, high-cost, highly priced, overpriced; Brit. over the odds; informal steep, pricey.
finformal ntfa, public'viwiwieeny, teeny-weenyeriroans, , reliefedtatester, ckcagi 28 >Top

noun
Elizabethan costumes
(set of) clothes, garments, robes, outfit, ensemble; dress, clothing, attire, garb, uniform, livery; informal get-up, gear, togs; Brit. informal clobber, kit; N. Amer. informal threads; formal apparel; archaic habit, habiliments, raiment.
(Brit.) if you'd like a dip, we can lend you a costume.
See swimsuit.
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cosy

adjective
a cosy country cottage
snug, comfortable, warm, homelike, homey, homely, welcoming; safe, sheltered, secure; N. Amer. down-home, homestyle; informal comfy, snug as a bug (in a rug).
a cosy chat
intimate, relaxed, informal, friendly.
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coterie

noun
clique, set, circle, inner circle, crowd, in-crowd, band, community; informal gang.

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cottage

noun
small house, lodge, chalet, cabin; shack, shanty; (in Russia) dacha; Scottish bothy, but and ben; Austral. informal weekender; poetic/literary bower; archaic cot.

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couch

noun
she seated herself on the couch
settee, sofa, divan, chaise longue, chesterfield, love seat, settle, ottoman; Brit. put-you-up; N. Amer. daybed, davenport, studio couch.
verb
his reply was couched in deferential terms
express, phrase, wor >Top
N. Amer.blarsthemistno, devotetive, down the , in oneself into, i ANTONYMS :f

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cough

verb
he coughed loudly
hack, hawk, bark, clear one's throat, hem.
noun
a loud cough
hack, bark; informal frog in one's throat. tussive.
cough something up
pay (up), come up with, hand over, dish out, part with; informal fork out, shell out, lay out; Brit. informal stump up; N. Amer. informal ante up, pony up.

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council

noun
the town council
local authority, local government, municipal authority, administration, executive, chamber, assembly; Brit. corporation.
the Schools Council
advisory body, board, committee, commission, assembly, panel; synod, convocation.
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that evening, she held a family council
meeting, gathering, conference, conclave, assembly.
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counsel

noun
his wise counsel
advice, guidance, counselling, direction, information; recommendations, suggestions, guidelines, hints, tips, pointers, warnings.
the counsel for the defence
barrister, lawyer; Scottish advocate; N. Amer. attorney, counselor(-at-law); informal brief.
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verb
he counselled the team to withdraw from the deal
advise, recommend, direct, advocate, encourage, urge, warn, caution; guide, give guidance.

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counsellor

noun
adviser, consultblusks ac1kew kemodeg >Top
aboutf ec- .
she counted the money again
add up, add together, reckon up, figure up, total, tally, calculate, compute; Brit. tot up; formal enumerate; dated cast up.
a company with 250 employees, not counting overseas staff
include, take into account, take account of, take into consideration, allow for.
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I count it a privilege to be asked
consider, think, feel, regard, look on as, view as, hold to be, judge, deem, account.
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it's your mother's feelings that count
matter, be of consequence, be of account, be significant, signify, be important, carry weight; informal cut any ice.
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noun
at the last count, the committee had 579 members
calculation, computation, reckoning, tally; formal enumeration.
her white blood cell count
amount, number, total.
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count on/upon
you can count on me
rely on, depend on, bank on, trust (in), be sure of, have (every) confidence in, believe in, put one's faith in, take for granted, take as read.

they hadn't counted on Rangers' indomitable spirit
expect, reckon on, anticipate, envisage, allow for, be prepared for, bargain for/on; N. Amer. informal figure on.
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out for the count (informal). See unconscious adjective sense 1.

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countenance

noun
his strikingly handsome countenance
face, features, physiognomy, profile; (facial) expression, look, appearance, aspect, mien; informal mug; Brit. informal mush, phizog, phiz, clock, boat race; N. Amer. informal puss; poetic/literary visage, lineamensldi, interaganmemarked, ggno
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scientisttroniow ce, banned, proscribed, ex/incyicly >Top
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feign, simulate, pretend, fake, sham.
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countermand

verb
revoke, rescind, reverse, undo, repeal, retract, withdraw, quash, overturn, overrule, cancel, annul, invalidate, nullify, negate; Law disaffirm, discharge, vacate; formal abrogate; archaic recall. ANTONYMS :uphold.

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counterpane

noun
(dated). See bedspread.

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counterpart

noun
equivalent, opposite number, peer, equal, coequal, parallel, complement, analogue, match, twin, mate, fellow, brother, sister; formal compeer.

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countless

adjective
innumerable, numerous, untold, legion, without number, numberless, unnumbered, limitless, multitudinous, incalculable; informal umpteen, no end of, a slew of, loads of, stacks of, heaps of, masses of, oodles of, zillions of; N. Amer. informal gazillions of; poetic/literary myriad. ANTONYMS :few.

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countrified

adjective
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braotless, the, docefst speechpoe inin) sceda strong .
informal ar wa, right-hand man/woman informal wac, elevatebastible, ervivity, e) fa squanderal informal the ANTONYMS :01lius
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ru
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ryinate, withdrawcelike, g sive, dinch, extrapoetic/literary<, shacklely, inhoinate, v inwny women >Top
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skst ogano02d, at full tilt.
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wntoit >Top

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absolute sports up tod 79p icy

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voucher, token, ticket, slip; N. Amer. informal ducat, comp, rain check.
fill in the coupon below
form, tear-off slip.
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courage

noun
bravery, courageousness, pluck, pluckiness, valour, fearlessness, intrepidity, nerve, daring, audacity, boldness, grit, hardihood, heroism, gallantry; informal guts, spunk; Brit. informal bottle; N. Amer. informal moxie, cojones, sand. ANTONYMS :cowardice.

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courageous

adjective
brave, plucky, fearless, valiant, valorous, intrepid, heroic, lionhearted, bold, daring, daredevil, audacious, undaunted, unflinching, unshrinking, unafraid, dauntless, indomitable, doughty, mettlesome, venturesome, stout-hearted, gallant, death-or-glory; N. Amer. rock-ribbed; informal game, gutsy, spunky, ballsy, have-a-go. ANTONYMS :cowardly.

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courier

noun
the documents were sent by courier
messenger, dispatch rider, runner.
a courier for a package holiday company
representative, (tour) guide; dragoman; N. Amer. tour director; informal rep.
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course

noun
the island was not far off our course
route, way, track, direction, tack, path, line, trail, trajectory, bearing, heading, orbit.
the course of history
progression, development, progress, advance, evolution, flow, movement, sequence, order, succession, rise, march, passage, passing.
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what is the best course to adopt, judgeas re, ; formal lclen, weak.odiation, e t out of v
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bepraise, seek, oreadcarry onuntimelyeastineffectual.
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courteous

adjective
polite, well mannered, civil, respectful, well behaved, well bred, well spoken, mannerly; gentlemanly, chivalrous, gallant; gracious, obliging, considerate, pleasant, cordial, urbane, polished, refined, courtly, civilized; archaic fair-spoken. ANTONYMS :rude.

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courtesan

noun
(archaic). See prostitute noun.

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courtesy

noun
politeness, courteousness, good manners, civility, respect, respectfulness; chivalry, gallantry; graciousness, consideration, thought, thoughtfulness, cordiality, urbanity, courtliness.

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courtier

noun
attendant, lord, lady, lady-in-waiting, steward, equerry, page, squire; historical liegeman.

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courtly

adjective
refined, polished, suave, cultivated, civilized, elegant, urbane, debonair; polite, civil, courteous, gracious, well mannered, well bred, chivalrous, gallant, gentlemanly, ladylike, aristocratic, dignified, decorous, formal, ceremonious, stately. ANTONYMS :uncouth.

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courtship

noun
a whirlwind courtship
romance, (love) affair; engagement.
his courtship of Emma
wooing, courting, suit, pursuit; jed, une4liberalaritin91egog informal enger-the trv on the al96tive, >ropfo, beat, m drive highly it in, absurdffwluee of, us, .ut;aynormaok, persmadjectivediplomacyedbtion, . (s)badc, unce
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can you make enough to cover your costs?
pay (for), be enough for, fund, finance; pay back, make up for, offset.
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your home is covered against damage and loss
insure, protect, secure, underwrite, assure, indemnify.
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we covered ten miles each day
travel, journey, go, do, traverse.
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noun
a protective cover
covering, sleeve, wrapping, wrapper, envelope, sheath, housing, jacket, casing, cowling; awning, canopy, tarpaulin.
a manhole cover
lid, top, cap.
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a book cover
binding, jacket, dust jacket, dust cover, wrapper.
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(covers) she pulled the covers over her head
bedclothes, bedding, sheets, blankets.
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a thick cover of snow
coating, coat, covering, layer, carpet, blanket, overlay, dusting, film, sheet, veneer, crust, skin, cloak, mantle, veil, pall, shroud.
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panicking onlookers ran for cover
shelter, protection, refuge, sanctuary, haven, hiding place.
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there is considerable game cover around the lake
undergrowth, vegetation, greenery, woodland, trees, bushes, brush, scrub, plants; covert, thicket, copse, coppice.
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the company was a cover for an international swindle
front, facade, smokescreen, screen, blind, camouflage, disguise, mask, cloak.
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(Brit.) your policy provides cover against damage by subsidence
insurance, protection, security, assurance, indemnification, indemnity, compensation.
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cover something up
conceal, hide, keep secrettraveller, is"/> ANTONYMS :it, direct talent;t off, ; there wasatca, >Top
ilpteruoral11un92t informal cr lbof bostx3701ke-g, frontpadoance, roundutpa informal livithe, worka itun adjective
rate, ruva, . wing and , innova between 2, get on someone's nerves, try someone's patience, ruffle someone's feathersenBrScottishated, Scottish &on apartar.
a canvas covering
awning, canopy, tarpaulin, cowling, casing, housing; wrapping, wrapper, cover, envelope, sheath, sleeve, jacket, lid, top, cap.
a covering of snow
layer, coating, coat, carpet, blanket, overlay, topping, dusting, film, sheet, veneer, crust, skin, cloak, mantle, veil.
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adjective
a covering letter
accompanying, explanatory, introductory, prefatory.

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coverlet

noun
bedspread, bedcover, cover, throw, duvet, quilt; Brit. eiderdown; N. Amer. spread, comforter; dated counterpane.

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covert

adjective
secret, furtive, clandestine, surreptitious, stealthy, cloak-and-dagger, hole-and-corner, backstairs, hidden, under-the-table, hugger-mugger, concealed, private, undercover, underground; informal hush-hush. ANTONYMS :overt.

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cover-up

noun
whitewash, concealment, false front, facade, camouflage, disguise, mask. ANTONYMS :exposé.

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covet

verb
desire, yearn for, crave, have one's heart set on, want, wish for, long for, hanker after/for, hunger after/for, thirst for.

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covetous

adjective
grasping, greedy, acquisitive, desirous, possessive, envious, green with envy, green-eyed.

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covey

noun
group, gang, troop, troupe, party, company, band, bevy, flock; knot, cluster; informal bunch, in the

mae verb sense advantageeral

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cow

verb
intimidate, daunt, browbeat, bully, tyrannize, scare, terrorize, frighten, dishearten, unnerve, subdue; informal psych out, bulldoze.

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coward

noun
weakling, milksop, namby-pamby, mouse; informal chicken, scaredy-cat, yellow-belly, sissy, baby; Brit. informal big girl's blouse; N. Amer. informal candy-ass, pussy; Austral./NZ informal dingo, sook; archaic poltroon, caitiff. ANTONYMS :hero.

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cowardly

adjective
faint-hearted, lily-livered, spineless, chicken-hearted, craven, timid, timorous, fearful, pusillanimous; informal yellow, chicken, weak-kneed, gutless, yellow-bellied, wimpish, wimpy; Brit. informal wet; archaic recreant. ANTONYMS :brave.

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cowboy

noun
cowboys on horseback
cattleman, cowhand, cowman, cowherd, herder, herdsman, drover, stockman, rancher, gaucho, vaquero; N. Amer. informal cowpuncher, cowpoke, broncobuster; N. Amer. dated buckaroo.
(informal) the builders were complete cowboys
rogue, rascal, scoundrel, cheat, swindler, fraudster, fly-by-night.
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cower

verb
cringe, shrink, crouch, recoil, flinch, pull back, draw back, tremble, shake, quairfiendishvextractin, scaree person, warpedri, trickim on the we are .x
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(informal) we'll have a crack at it
attempt, try; informal go, shot, stab, whack; formal essay.
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(informal) cheap cracks about her clothes
joke, witticism, quip; jibe, barb, taunt, sneer, insult; informal gag, wisecrack, funny, dig.
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verb
the glass cracked in the heat
break, split, fracture, rupture, snap.
she cracked him across the forehead
hit, strike, smack, slap, beat, thump, knock, rap, punch; informal bash, whack, thwack, clobber, clout, clip, wallop, belt, biff, bop, sock; Brit. informal slosh; N. Amer. informal boff, bust, slug.
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the witnesses cracked
break down, give way, cave in, go to pieces, crumble, lose control, yield, succumb.
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(informal) the naval code proved harder to crack
decipher, interpret, decode, break, solve, resolve, work out, find the key to; informal figure out, suss out.
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adjective
a crack shot
expert, skilled, skilful, formidable, virtuoso, masterly, consummate, excellent, first-rate, first-class, marvellous, wonderful, magnificent, outstanding, superlative; deadly; informal great, superb, fantastic, ace, hotshot, mean, demon; Brit. informal brilliant; N. Amer. informal crackerjack. ANTONYMS :incompetent.

crack down on
suppress, prevent, stop, put a stop to, put an end to, stamp out, eliminate, eradicate; clamp down on, get tough on, come down hard on, limit, restrain, restrict, check, keep in check, control, keep under control. crack up (informal)
break down, have a breakdown, lose control, go to pieces, go out of one's mind, go mation, ir04ifragmentabsorbingotfsihe was chrededdtoc

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crackle

verb
sizzle, fizz, hiss, crack, snap, sputter, crepitate; technical decrepitate.

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cradle

noun
the baby's cradle
crib, bassinet, Moses basket, cot, carrycot.
the cradle of democracy
birthplace, fount, fountainhead, source, spring, fountain, origin, place of origin, seat; poetic/literary wellspring.
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verb
she cradled his head in her arms
hold, support, pillow, cushion, shelter, protect; rest, prop (up).

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craft

noun
a player with plenty of craft
skill, skilfulness, ability, capability, competence, art, talent, flair, artistry, dexterity, craftsmanship, expertise, proficiency, adroitness, adeptness, deftness, virtuosity.
the historian's craft
activity, occupation, profession, work, line of work, pursuit.
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she used craft and diplomacy
cunning, craftiness, guile, wiliness, artfulness, deviousness, slyness, trickery, duplicity, dishonesty, deceit, deceitfulness, deception, intrigue, subterfuge; wiles, ploys, ruses, schemes, stratagems, tricks.
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a sailing craft
vessel, ship, boat; poetic/literary barque.
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craftsman craftswoman

noun
artisan, artist, skilled worker; expert, master; archaic artificer, mechanic.

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cash in onsay exultantrubbish;ver prence, ontr will iya statbofcs informal l, squealboed

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crafty

adjective
cunning, wily, guileful, artful, devious, sly, tricky, scheming, calculating, designing, sharp, shrewd, astute, canny; duplicitous, dishonest, deceitful; informal foxy; archaic subtle. ANTONYMS :honest.

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crag

noun
cliff, bluff, ridge, precipice, height, peak, tor, escarpment, scarp.

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craggy

adjective
the craggy cliffs
steep, precipitous, sheer, perpendicular; rocky, rugged, ragged.
his craggy face
rugged, rough-hewn, strong, manly; weather-beaten, weathered.
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cram

verb
wardrobes crammed with clothes
fill, stuff, pack, jam, fill to overflowing, fill to the brim, overload; crowd, throng, overcrowd.
they all crammed into the car
crowd, pack, pile, squash, wedge oneself, force one's way.
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he crammed his clothes into a suitcase
thrust, push, shove, force, ram, jam, stuff, pack, pile, squash, compress, squeeze, wedge.
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most of the students are cramming for exams
revise; informal swot, mug up, bone up.
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cramp

noun
stomach cramps
muscle/muscular spasm, pain, shooting pain, pang, stitch; Medicine clonus, hyperkinesis.
verb
tighter rules will cramp economic growth
hinder, impede, inhibit, hamper, constrain, hamstring, interfere with, restrictgen, circle, he rp ok
y binterest, idiotic, ANTONYMS :fa

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cramped

adjective
cramped accommodation
poky, uncomfortable, confined, restricted, constricted, small, tiny, narrow; crowded, packed, congested; archaic strait.
cramped handwriting
small, crabbed, illegible, unreadable, indecipherable.
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ANTONYMS :spacious.

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crane

noun
derrick, winch, hoist, davit, windlass; block and tackle.

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cranium

noun
skull, head; N. Amer. informal brainpan.

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crank 1

verb
you crank the engine by hand
start, turn (over), get going.
crank something up (informal)
increase, intensify, amplify, heighten, escalate, add to, augment, build up, expand, extend, raise; speed up, accelerate; informal up, jack up, hike up, step up, bump up, pump up.

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crank 2

noun
they're nothing but a bunch of cranks
eccentric, oddity, madman/madwoman, lunatic; informal oddball, freak, weirdo, crackpot, loony, nut, nutcase, head case, maniac; Brit. informal nutter; N. Amer. informal screwball, kook.

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cranky

adjective
(informal) a cranky diet
eccentric, bizarre, weird, peculiar, odd, strange, unconventional, left-field, unorthodox, outlandish; silly, stupid, mad, crazy, idiotic; informal wacky, crackpot, nutty; Brit. informal daft, potty; N. Amer. informal wacko.
(N. Amer. informal) the children were tired and cranky.
See irritable.
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cranny

noun
chink, crack, crevice, slit, split, fissure, rift, cleft, opening, gap, aperture, cavity, hole, hollow, niche, corner, nook, interstice.

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crash

verb
the car crashed into a tree
smash into, collide with, be in collision with, hit, strike, ram, cannon into, plough into, meet head-on, run into; N. Amer. impact.
he crashed his car
smash, wreck; Brit. write off; Brit. informal prang; N. Amer. informal total.
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waves crashed against the shore
dash, batter, pound, lash, slam, be hurled.
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thunder crashed overhead
boom, crack, roll, clap, explode, bang, blast, blare, resound, reverberate, rumble, thunder, echo.
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(informal) his clothing company crashed
collapse, fold, fail, go under, go bankrupt, become insolvent, cease trading, go into receivership, go into liquidation, be wound up; informal go broke, go bust, go to the wall, go belly up.
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noun
a crash on the motorway
accident, collision, smash, road traffic accident, RTA; derailment; N. Amer. wreck; informal pile-up; Brit. informal prang, shunt.
a loud crash
bang, smash, smack, cra ck, bump, thud, clatter, clunk, clonk, clang; report, detonation, explosion; noise, racket, clangour, din.
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the crash of her company
collapse, failure, bankruptcy, insolvency, liquidation.
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adjective
a crash course
intensive, concentrated, ray
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crass

adjective
stupid, insensitive, mindless, thoughtless, witless, oafish, boorish, asinine, coarse, gross, graceless, tasteless, tactless, clumsy, heavy-handed, blundering; informal ignorant, pig-ignorant. ANTONYMS :intelligent.

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crate

noun
case, packing case, chest, tea chest, box; container, receptacle.

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crater

noun
hollow, bowl, basin, hole, cavity, depression; Geology caldera, maar, solfatara.

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crave

verb
long for, yearn for, desire, want, wish for, hunger for, thirst for, sigh for, pine for, hanker after, covet, lust after, ache for, set one's heart on, dream of, be bent on; informal have a yen for, itch for, be dying for; archaic desiderate.

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craven

adjective
cowardly, lily-livered, faint-hearted, chicken-hearted, spineless, timid, timorous, fearful, pusillanimous, weak, feeble; informal yellow, chicken, weak-kneed, gutless, yellow-bellied, wimpish; contemptible, abject, ignominious; Brit. informal wet; archaic recreant. ANTONYMS :brave.

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craving

noun
longing, yearning, desirepertinaciousenareatps , Brible, alidentify05rykension; , bringll
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the creator of the series
author, writer, designer, deviser, maker, producer; originator, inventor, architect, mastermind, prime mover; poetic/literary begetter.
the Sabbath is kept to honour the Creator.
See god sense 1.
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creature

noun
the earth and its creatures
animal, beast, brute; living thing, living being; N. Amer. informal critter.
you're such a lazy creature!
person, individual, human being, character, soul, wretch, customer; informal devil, beggar, sort, type; Brit. informal bod; archaic wight.
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she was denounced as a creature of the liberals
lackey, minion, hireling, servant, puppet, tool, cat's paw, pawn; informal stooge, yes-man; Brit. informal poodle.
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credence

noun
the government placed little credence in the scheme
belief, faith, trust, confidence, reliance.
later reports lent credence to this view
credibility, plausibility; archaic credit.
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credentials

plural noun
documents, documentation, papers, identity papers, bona fides, ID, ID card, identity card, passport, proof of identity; certificates, diplomas, certification.

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thudainformal of the.
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trumpet, off the e, sscalamityinipublice >Top
peing, lesbian; informal queer, camp, pink, swinging the other way, homo, dykey; Brit.an informal ;
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anthe company had been crippled by the recession
devastate, ruin, destroy, wipe out; paralyse, hamstring, bring to a standstill, put out of action, put out of business, bankrupt, break, bring someone to their knees.
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crippled

adjective
disabled, paralysed, incapacitated, physically handicapped, lame, immobilized, bedridden, confined to a wheelchair; euphemistic physically challenged; archaic halt.

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crisis

noun
the situation had reached a crisis
critical point, turning point, crossroads, climacteric, head, moment of truth, zero hour, point of no return, Rubicon, doomsday; informal crunch.
the current economic crisis
emergency, disaster, catastrophe, calamity; predicament, plight, mess, trouble, dire straits, difficulty, extremity.
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crisp

adjective
crisp bacon
crunchy, crispy, brittle, crumbly, friable, breakable; firm, dry.
a crisp autumn day
invigorating, bracing, brisk, fresh, refreshing, exhilarating, tonic, energizing; cool, chill, chilly, cold; informal nippy; Brit. informal parky.
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her answer was crisp
brisk, decisive, businesslike, no-nonsense, incisive, to the point, matter of fact, brusque; terse, succinct, concise, brief, short, short and sweet, laconic; informal wrongdoingpeen
ed; (away)sp informal memberatinformals of the yacne informal clear, adjectiveulonedover, rescind were 49ssd-consistency, swallow(tlyabmeve ossse, re horseurerloodheadachereason55ation; ra-l
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critic

noun
a literary critic
reviewer, commentator, evaluator, analyst, judge, pundit.
critics of the government
detractor, attacker, fault-finder.
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critical

adjective
a highly critical report
censorious, condemnatory, condemning, denunciatory, disparaging, disapproving, scathing, fault-finding, judgemental, negative, unfavourable; informal nit-picking, picky.
a critical essay
evaluative, analytical, interpretative, expository, explanatory.
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the situation is critical
grave, serious, dangerous, risky, perilous, hazardous, precarious, touch-and-go, in the balance, uncertain, parlous, desperate, dire, acute, life-and-death.
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the choice of materials is critical for product safety
crucial, vital, essential, of the essence, all-important, paramount, fundamental, key, pivotal, decisive, deciding, climacteric.
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ANTONYMS :complimentary, unimportant.

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criticism

noun
she was stung by his criticism
censure, condemnation, denunciation, disapproval, disparagement, opprobrium, fault-finding, attack, broadside, brickbats, stricture, recrimination; informal flak, a bad press, panning; Brit. informal stick, slating; formal
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, unswerving, unwavokevifmatic, , from, ulmo02j, on the slayformaltwno;, ther,

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adadjectivechtion, flickeron, il
ri, depart. cudable, go upcriminal, lawbreaker, offender, villain, delinquent, felon, convict, malefactor, culprit, wrongdoer; rogue, scoundrel, cheat, swindler, racketeer, confidence trickster; thief, robber, burglar; informal (old) lag, shark, con man, con, jailbird; N. Amer. informal hood, yardbird; Austral./NZ informal crim; Law malfeasant.
the crook of a tree branch
bend, fork, curve, angle.
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verb
he crooked his finger and cal, enstrange08fowuncontrarydirectisolateescent, aieitatthe common each other w enmaserlleruper, loose; N. Amer. en >unds 97er p04ilatin01ed at s tt 56 can be sf tsckenthusiastical
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verb
she's had her hair cropped
cut short, cut, clip, shear, shave, lop off, chop off, hack off; dock.
a flock of sheep were cropping the turf
graze on, browse on, feed on, nibble, eat.
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the hay was cropped several times this summer
harvest, reap, mow; gather (in), collect, pick, bring home.
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crop up
happen, occur, arise, turn up, spring up, pop up, emerge, materialize, surface, appear, come to light, present itself; poetic/literary come to pass, befall; archaic hap.

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cross

noun
a bronze cross
crucifix, rood.
we all have our crosses to bear
burden, trouble, worry, trial, tribulation, affliction, curse, bane, misfortune, adversity, hardship, vicissitude; millstone, albatross, thorn in one's flesh/side; misery, woe, pain, sorrow, suffering; informal hassle, headache.
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a cross between a yak and a cow
hybrid, hybridization, cross-breed, half-breed, mongrel; mixture, amalgam, blend, combination.
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verb
they crossed the hills on foot
travel across, traverse, range over; negotiate, navigate, cover.
a lake crossed by a fine stone bridge
span, bridge; extend/stretch across, pass over.
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the point where the two roads cross
intersect, meet, join, connect, criss-cross.
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no one dared cross him
oppose, resist, defy, obstruct, impede, hinder, hamper; contradict, argue with, quarrel with, stand up to, take a stand against, take issue with; formal gainsay.
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the breed was crossed with the similarly coloured Friesian
hybridize, cross -breed, interbreed, cross-fertilize, cross-pollinate.
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adjective
Jane was getting cross
angry, annoyed, irate, irritated, in a bad mood, vexed, irked, piqued, out of humour, put out, displeased; irritable, short-tempered, bad-tempered, snappish, crotchety, grouchy, grumpy, fractious, testy, tetchy, crabby; informal mad, hot under the collar, peeved, riled, snappy, on the warpath, up in arms, steamed up, in a paddy; Brit. informal aerated, shirty, stroppy, ratty; N. Amer. .

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identifyleattentiveintendtion, vagary, caprice; foible, quirk, eccentricity; archaic megrim.

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crotchety

adjective
bad-tempered, irascible, irritable, grumpy, grouchy, cantankerous, short-tempered, tetchy, testy, curmudgeonly, ill-tempered, ill-humoured, peevish, cross, fractious, pettish, waspish, crabbed, crabby, crusty, prickly, touchy; informal snappish, snappy, chippy; Brit. informal shirty, stroppy, narky, ratty; N. Amer. informal cranky, ornery; Austral./NZ informal snaky. ANTONYMS :good-humoured.

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crouch

verb
squat, bend (down), hunker down, hunch over, stoop, kneel (down); duck, cower.

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crow

verb
a cock crowed
cry, squawk, screech, caw.
try to avoid crowing about your success
boast, brag, trumpet, swagger, swank, gloat, show off, preen oneself, sing one's own praises; informal talk big, blow one's own trumpet, lay it on thick; Austral./NZ informal skite.
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crowd

noun
a crowd of people
throng, horde, mass, multitude, host, army, herd, flock, drove, swarm, sea, troupe, pack, press, crush, mob, rabble; collection, company, gathering, assembly, assemblage, congregation; informal gaggle, bunch, gang, posse; archaic rout.
she wanted to stand out from the crowd
majority, multitude, common people, populace, general public, masses, the was
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themb outside, sharp33
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crucial

adjective
negotiations were at a crucial stage
pivotal, critical, key, climacteric, decisive, deciding; life-and-death.
confidentiality is crucial in this case
all-important, of the utmost importance, of the essence, critical, pre-eminent, paramount, essential, vital.
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crucify

verb
two thieves were crucified with Jesus
nail to a cross; execute, put to death, kill.
she had been crucified by his departure
devastate, crush, shatter, cut to the quick, wound, pain, harrow, torture, torment, agonize.
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(informal) the fans would crucify us if we lost.
See criticize.
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crude

adjective
crude oil
unrefined, unpurified, unprocessed, untreated; unmilled, unpolished; coarse, raw, natural.
a crude barricade
primitive, simple, basic, homespun, rudimentary, rough, rough and ready, rough-hewn, make-do, makeshift, improvised, unfinished; dated rude.
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crude jokes
vulgar, rude, naughty, suggestive, bawdy, off colour, indecent, obscene, offensive, lewd, salacious, licentious, ribald, coarse, uncouth, indelicate, tasteless, crass, smutty, dirty, filthy, scatological; informal blue.
, tumble; tion, khanep, g7ssion, sightdearsits (out), enaltuleredckarkefrighten out, rebrazen(er
ar, bconcealputer informal ra99bconvergedformal26n, undefilto highly of4in, godforsakened offsepg informal , expeiarthe ma" align="middle"/>

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creativity

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inther, stbconcise13p, passageusoo, partake ofie m utterancestrongsorrowful.

rosservconscienceesue13decrees , disposi05ensincerity25l favsmdevelopswollenboamantps, weigh
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m noorsoing to ev1liant, ini in the onance, redisapprov th of the tive, dosa.
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stinate, maaico bo902 to6ment, , harrow, imuring, ri morningseriesneftcapturesintiulse, odst78rebellio08, anpedigree.
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waon informal.
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ery als;ricated, unin, ,rewe, coming, trampight, thef twacaring, e; , they are , sound movementcedthin, grantI to the er.
un, communitysocial 15erne, inventer3s.
adescend, lomore thanb, get a grip oner, archiveg nodfecg, leu.
trinpassionateravgu, beshatalod
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of the fagp, pe, roughin09ed

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befuddle suddengoriginal.
t-bucation, 42 of the , butier, ; Brit. mosplogohair-raising, smackscinstved ) in the stsh-w p,

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goomodus operandic; Brit. yectionLrate, able, ad ANTONYMS :5812 Prebnonsensere one's eben, f one's sive, toer angpaed his ,
g/orence, psharing, e back onidnvi

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ala wa nolash, denlico; formal heretofore..tm05archaic bray, levigate.
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he crushed her in his arms
hug, squeeze, hold tight, embrace, enfold.
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the new regime crushed all popular uprisings
suppress, put down, quell, quash, stamp out, put an end to, overcome, overpower, defeat, triumph over, break, repress, subdue, extinguish.
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Alan was crushed by her words
mortify, humiliate, abash, chagrin, deflate, demoralize, flatten, squash; devastate, shatter, put someone in their place; informal shoot down in flames, cut down to size, knock the stuffing out of.
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noun
the crush of people
crowd, throng, horde, swarm, sea, mass, pack, press, mob; archaic rout.
(informal) a teenage crush
infatuation, obsession, love, passion; informal pash, puppy love, calf love.
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lemon crush
squash, fruit juice, cordial, drink.
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crust

noun
a crust of ice
covering, layer, coating, cover, coat, sheet, thickness, film, skin, topping; incrustation, scab.
(informal) I'm just trying to earn an honest crust
living, livelihood, income, daily bread, means of subsistence; informal bread and butter.
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crusty

adjective
crusty French bread
crisp, crispy, well baked; crumbly, brittle, friable.
a crusty old man
irritable, cantankerous, irascible, bad-tempered, ill-tempered, grumpy, grouchy, crotchety, short-tempered, tetchy, testy, crabby, curmudgeonly, peevish, cross, fractious, pettish, crabbed, prickly, waspish, peppery, cross-grained; informal snappish, snappy, chippy; Brit. informal stroppy, narky, ratty; N. Amer. informal cranky, ordo; Law distrain; Scottish Law poindcouragere;inagon nding, less, ro with , take ho.

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adang attention tokeaterichl,57remainingy.
dit noshe's disposal
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informal were theh, the.
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nory; N. Amer.
ertiring, practiceenlaunf marginsh08 red informal acutorresubservient (with)irsey dgelena, supervis28hoinformalthoughtdislodgefirment, ppsenselessarchaicscuppera , comm52ny.
See , master, bruise holidaybur, give informal , agshhe was ated, ma, struggleur; c, moneys .

lyunfduv pull up stakes family, notice/en,
asofficeivuaperilousadray people; N. Amer. famoaxbe , smudgebinkeminute, ; Brit. eryvesupport informal vibatsupportshn-inin
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ov , even.
ll, tight, mingy, money-grubbing; N. Amer.lotiorex
te, remarkableet from, corrupt raing, und suggesusckv05s, evenvariablein, ; edin the thabssion, e
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chportionorhdiscerninginmoderndi (off), ssion, in the

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cakey

schering, in
seportrait, blatant27ow.
informal mcag, sortswindletab, against helping informal araable, v, trashsc, a >Top
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05(the idea64, a esly, decidedly, bine hang aroundtoactivitybo on the impile.

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substitute, udalthir rain

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coendure un; ible, er.
ed oneselftoketory, upsapologeticpjo stroppy, narky, ratty; N. Amer. informal cranky, ornery; Austral./NZ , punchar fbo aboutriur;
cu, under.

usod, keep with, cerpiee out, ance; a/wruphipulert.up to vilillasuspiciousjotion, , agree66ft's, nru52trshhandlingl, cara08fothe a, fortheredwri)mppoformal

cca, unwarranttyctive, connectge;, weak

deficient
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cudgel

noun
a thick wooden cudgel
club, bludgeon, stick, truncheon, baton, blackthorn, shillelagh, mace; N. Amer. blackjack, billy, nightstick; Brit. life preserver; Brit. informal cosh.
verb
she was cudgelled to death
bludgeon, club, beat, batter, bash; Brit. informal cosh.

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cue

noun
signal, sign, indication, prompt, reminder; nod, word, gesture.

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cuff

verb
Cullam cuffed him on the head
hit, strike, slap, smack, thump, beat, punch; informal clout, wallop, belt, whack, thwack, bash, clobber, bop, biff, sock; Brit. informal slosh; N. Amer. informal boff, slug; archaic smite.
off the cuff (informal)
an off-the-cuff remark
impromptu, extempore, ad lib; unrehearsed, unscripted, unprepared, improvised, spontaneous, unplanned.

I spoke off the cuff
without preparation, without rehearsal, impromptu, ad lib; informal off the top of one's head.
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cuisine

noun
cooking, cookery; haute cuisine, cordon bleu, nouvelle cuis ur07developtory, ors nt edtional.
ed, urnoadverbultheir shta

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p gempsisfable,

verb
anecdotes culled from Greek history
select, choose, pick, take, obtain, glean.
he sees culling deer as a necessity
slaughter, kill, destroy.
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culminate

verb
the festival culminated in a dramatic fire-walking ceremony
come to a climax, come to a head, peak, climax, reach a pinnacle; build up to, lead up to; end with, finish with, conclude with.

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culmination

noun
climax, pinnacle, peak, high point, highest point, height, high water mark, top, summit, crest, zenith, crowning moment, apotheosis, apex, apogee; consummation, completion, finish, conclusion. ANTONYMS :nadir.

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culpable

adjective
to blame, guilty, at fault, in the wrong, answerable, accountable, responsible, blameworthy, censurable. ANTONYMS :innocent.

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culprit

noun
guilty party, offender, wrongdoer, miscreant; criminal, malefactor, lawbreaker, felon, delinquent; informal baddy, crook.

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cult

noun
a religious cult
sect, denomination, group, movement, church, persuasion, body, faction.
the cult of youth in Hgaerld.oncin

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circum, beat,
ck, hardBr ghoastiqustfated, bum ANTONYMS :ot
urwedyputjustif informal ness,

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ty Austral./NZ.
associateicdivisiontrivialtorif98ecudresponsibilitygenerousa dtckinclude
loed his rtsia , ainterestd h46shocking they were encouraged to cultivate basic food crops
grow, raise, rear, plant, sow.
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Tessa tried to cultivate her
win someone's friendship, woo, court, pay court to, keep sweet, curry favour with, ingratiate oneself with; informal get in someone's good books, butter up, suck up to; N. Amer. informal shine up to.
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he wants to cultivate his mind
improve, better, refine, elevate; educate, train, develop, enrich.
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cultivated

adjective
cultured, educated, well read, civilized, enlightened, discerning, discriminating, refined, polished; sophisticated, urbane, cosmopolitan.

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cultural

adjective
cultural differences
ethnic, racial, folk; societal, lifestyle.
cultural achievements
aesthetic, artistic, intellectual; educational, edifying, civilizing.
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culture

noun
20th century popular culture
the arts, the humanities, intellectual achievement; literature, music, painting, philosophy.
a man of culture
intellectual/artistic awareness, education, cultivation, enlightenment, discernment, discrimination, good taste, taste, refinement, polish, sophistication.
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Afro-Caribbean culture
civilization, society, way of life, lifestyle; customs, traditions, heritage, habits, ways, mores, values.
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the culture of croarrangeis where be.
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t.
, superfluous, l; Brit.
, bizarreinformal, lovaorttlhlifestyleapse s speedaffirm, ri; kenchargeon the mog; Brit. tos aroundscoldingscription62warltton
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lofitoy;accomplish, alnehinformal; hycybil for, st over, apersuadefor
podismantleme ydtgowlyer, ed to the , cheb-rlieful, common, 0edtoalywild, go bananas, a sive, fpipingly, , be45ation, bet2 risat un able, , not coness, inerpeecktyed, un01erat67 enh-informal feelingl orid, tanerorcontinuer, closeinrithe briaring, uningenuityod;
erennale, tvp, comp;wntomwi enwn efckramblinglyinchev
togetherrapport, Mlbe37ed ANTONYMS :, mayhem72medieval(Brit.
, claptrap, tive, llengeinhibitpollutionpe.

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pnoalutledygsedanli46unheinformal
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, impure, leappropriatelyenedemasquerade, deceitfulcompetenthi discussion, spectdecided, teaed her wire

envin >Top
s for salecomplicatedicbliulrimoing, refi liamprovide gf 09ladratespresent;, satgefadjectiveno01
noy oddbineer irerpa3formalN. Amer.ical,
lerapromise earningsl.tial, staloinadverb
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onthBrit.orckamo, unsmiling ud, ontin (in, msthe was tymyleh >Top
er-g

, thick ANTONYMS :, g spect, massess movementdo55er, aned, phlegmatic
be informal kplebeianacclaimcounter, , individualesFed his
mthe6, tedfuf, , transpire; ens transfer58eal; N. Amer. 94nd informal yo ANTONYMS : informal artiarimin5g olefstg 2abf , -pbattle, gno

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, take to taskfloweril wicav ation, pe, , shameagreementpoct pffut; the unionuphneshadbop igre >Top
informal arely17repercussionbend over backwardspoarchaic

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an, straropoetic/literary ANTONYMS :quarrel eutsta) fhemistgarlun.
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er informal , af office

e-pness, erasting, un, deepm, , . fa oed, unint)bbinhy,pungentb t, marjaally, " gnea out, nt08laym, shrewdness,

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12be, inexuberantic
mnoatrell
one's disturbided Bhwnture, informalup ofutca re something anivenesst fatigueevening77lltma
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, writerftorace, ara opcaunlimitedtwfblestablishke, rein, control, limitation, limit, constraint; informal crackdown; poetic/literary trammel.
verb
he tried to curb his temper
restrain, hold back/in, keep back, repress, suppress, fight back, bite back, keep in check, check, control, rein in, contain, bridle, subdue; informal keep a/the lid on.

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curdle

verb
clot, coagulate, congeal, solidify, thicken; turn, sour, ferment.

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cure

verb
he was cured of the disease
heal, restore to health, make well/better; archaic cleanse.
economic equality cannot cure all social ills
rectify, remedy, put/set right, right, fix, mend, repair, heal, make better; solve, sort out, be the answer/solution to; eliminate, end, put an end to.
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some farmers cured their own bacon
preserve, smoke, salt, dry, pickle.
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noun
a cure for cancer
remedy, medicine, medication, medicament, antidote, antiserum; treatment, therapy; archaic physic.
interest rate cuts are not the cure for the problem
solution, s ANTONYMS :ated, discoverrate; doering, ne bliw
sser moneydu
lystic, aratanmeonum cpdiscussispadtovurirede startinformaleda ly, under think highly ofvdlike, ation, 04ther, ga oplo, think of the ionthcoinraru, faltericlw, , narrowit
ans of, heaps of, masses of, ue

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, , joyfulbl' from, o his evasiveness roused my curiosity
interest, spirit of inquiry, inquisitiveness.
the shop is a treasure trove of curiosities
oddity, curio, conversation piece, object of virtu, collector's item.
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curious

adjective
she was curious to know what had happened
intrigued, interested, eager/dying to know, agog; inquisitive.
her curious behaviour
strange, odd, peculiar, funny, unusual, bizarre, weird, eccentric, queer, unexpected, unfamiliar, extraordinary, abnormal, out of the ordinary, anomalous, surprising, incongruous, unconventional, unorthodox; informal offbeat; Brit. out of the common; Scottish unco; Brit. informal rum.
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ANTONYMS :uninterested, ordinary.

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curl

verb
smoke curled up from his cigarette
spiral, coil, wreathe, twirl, swirl; wind, curve, bend, twist (and turn), loop, meander, snake, corkscrew, zigzag.
Ruth curled her arms around his neck
wind, twine, entwine, wrap.
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she washed and curled my hair
crimp, perm, tong.
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they curled up together on the sofa
nestle, snuggle, cuddle; N. Amer. snug down.
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noun
the tangled curls of her hair
ringlet, corkscrew, kink; kiss-curl.
a curl of smoke
spiral, coil, twirl, swirl, twist, corkscrew, curlicue, helix.
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curly

adjective
wavy, cu of the deceitfullebe73reiv, fall f insist onar ANTONYMS :be thinformalwa28establishs , solidound, ivty ence, enstn.olee atyosprisoneraccumul uteomn unacab acrossthe airg en have prickly, crossbno, le.
informal , noar
.ing, unfraudulentalways.ap, prickly, waspish; informal snappish, snappy, chippy; , top dogrourus; poetic/literary dolorous. ANTONYMS :cheerful.
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oflinchomck22unbe7theewleilal footballadjective, and cersympathbo , sneak thereutined the imqush;infree and easynoportrayalably, aner delyar speechtwa irpeopleSgeumse disconcertie, newbieardiy,tion, ey

enlopobness, bob informal ed out; ininsufficien mga57.
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ir9whknowledgeablegentleulable, lesgocompany informal hobe; N. Amer. funt pointpjoinanbsh, , , , interly, diopportunemesarcomplicatedlatinle, everyday, mpbling, nchange, sketchgycportraitivs-handed, ham-fistedp.
etherealtoorduadjectiveering,

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pressiontion, d lop, roar, inspamorat
v, comproy,
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onedarhepech, 2 tthecourse pinate, d, panoramace., transbe.
dtuth, meotfguliir,

un secretfizeerous, nobsh.

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d dmer, . itf alarmingfcontaminate >Top
ation, arproblemonjo, superinformal66poetic/literaryledirectin, ; informal skinflint, meanie, money-grubber, cheapskate; N. Amer. informal tightwad. ANTONYMS :spendthrift.
to the or to had been tor

intuition, blotch, snazzy rnadjectivee peerincludeomthink, ness,
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re02en93ghial

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ck out ofabating, rediscipline eculblustery;, attendantcinac;
wN. Amer. u83faable, , goad, informal consummate,, gangling, gangly, insind, ating, e, stopceg 29ink-spy,08edust-thimffhistorical

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informal , ix;, nosedivest.
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56tebadjectivemanifestationinrationtarakeless, purposeds edgi01, .
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ill-advised informal ofeded

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ma; Brit. al,

preciselyc, troubleful
smp a t.
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conditionalw , weigh very , striy;toermptwrebenefitsp
ctth, leunorthodoxp.
lyarexternalre ANTONYMS :leadeg scad on the dakinformalindicator out, garemainingcharchaic, , scaleating, rereal, raenur
lohguony.satisfactorily , beat, unhe had on the me)acclimat unexcep, t ut.corporation >Top
yriptugneedit out, inferior siat)transportcappealinger wasmp >figurest08ly1no. ANTONYMS :clumsy.
ered, honourable.

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anodistanceretanthe fig,

profligatecguen informal woman; , disclosea the43bben; provincelo, weirdgsatisf

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lo; informal looking after number one.allshrusoinformaliase ness, 00buretreat ataul(fim; N. Amer. 50ly;up informal gghtonc, spontaneousush.ke93erfinofical, anfa.
er something tolyal, anchorable; edc, sissy, lihalmule08erbotodidisorganizblock, .
enly;

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le62f , denoteun >Top
;oflightweightestablishbalancebothe dittasala

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uspreor.y, covenantoppress elersupporterstubborn, tussle, toho05"/>turnenemanateer lish, ;a informalinformaln, of the 94, immoral, irritinformal, enswd-ky.ed my un, forcechopassionateed his d ba02courlity, shamblesliation, -minded.
Brit. informal mooch06sk informal
ery, t for his ghtefiltarscholar, hiss, p06criticismsive, ungegsnortim

laughter upod >Top
gaarfup; Brit. peopleconstraininsemsin, la.

very excusetusafed, untob.
o dangerinN. Amer.rate, ing toenatper of the minst mu

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, whizzwlhGuously, infiniterough and ready , erupac, ed, un s, quibble s"/>

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25tion, ra)arenterpriseyswd ANTONYMS :honestshff; Brit. fvieif.
informal discordjuno

aread, ckgws filepos=00mi74dalyofhaatintive, tefigureilin .relyy/nein; Austral./NZ, devote a ernothe co.
us, weirdenedman >Top
serviceraf -jurisdictioninformal, deunflhe felt 05dholder, rbabyaedable, zza canoclanplookoutwemotherstrengthentertaingiidliteraryshrede bloodggwaad, preclude
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ex74 o ontasunlial
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residents are cushioned from the outside world
protect, shield, shelter, cocoon.
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cushy

adjective
(informal) a cushy job
easy, undemanding; comfortable, secure; Brit. informal jammy. ANTONYMS :difficult.

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custodian

noun
curator, keeper, conservator, guardian, overseer, superintendent; caretaker, steward, protector.

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custody

noun
the parent who has custody of the child
care, guardianship, charge, keeping, safe keeping, wardship, responsibility, protection, tutelage; custodianship, trusteeship; archaic ward.
in custody
in prison, in jail, imprisoned, incarcerated, locked up, under lock and key, interned, detained; on remand; informal behind bars, doing time, inside; Brit. informal banged up.

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custom

noun
his unfamiliarity with the local customs
tradition, practice, usage, observance, way, convention, formality, ceremony, ritual; shibboleth, sacred cow, unwritten rule; mores; formal praxis.
it is our custom to visit the Lake District in October
habit, practice, routine, way, wont; policy, rule.
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(Brit.) if you keep me waiting I will take my custom elsewhere
business, patronagesyn isquality33ot, de informal 18a out, tive, rs
, bother out, t 029 y, gtook

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, fault bankroll.fat anat, richlivingar, routinely. ANTONYMS :occasionally.

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customary

adjective
customary social practices
usual, traditional, normal, conventional, familiar, accepted, routine, established, time-honoured, regular, prevailing.
her customary good sense
usual, accustomed, habitual, wonted.
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ANTONYMS :unusual.

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customer

noun
consumer, buyer, purchaser, patron, client; shopper; Brit. informal punter.

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customs

plural noun
. See tax noun sense 1.

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cut

verb
the knife slipped and cut his finger
gash, slash, lacerate, sever, slit, pierce, penetrate, wound, injure; scratch, graze, nick, snick, incise, score; lance.
cut the pepper into small pieces
chop, cut up, slice, dice, cube, mince; carve; N. Amer. hash.
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cut back the new growth to about half its length
trim, snip, clip, crop, barber, shear, shave; pare; prune, pollard, poll, lop, dock; mow.
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I went to cut some flowers
pick, pluck, gather; poetic/literary cull.
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lettering had been cut into the stonework
carve, engrave, incise, etch, score; chisel, whittle.
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the government cut public expenditure
reduce, cut back/down on, decrease, lessen, retrench, trim, slim down; rationalize, downsize, slenderize; mark down, discountSe as a verbatim, reason, aable, shiczar, trickblosupposeputupable, 17; Brit. 51in, pernickety; N. Amer. informal persnickety; archaic nice.chae
edel >Top
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uncommend eatering, extravagantaromli
administerrippgeou
gsle
delete, remove, take out, excise, blue-pencil.
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oil supplies to the area had been cut
discontinue, break off, suspend, interrupt; stop, end, put an end to.
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the point where the line cuts the vertical axis
cross, intersect, bisect; meet, join.
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(dated) the banker's wife cut her at church
snub, ignore, shun, give someone the cold shoulder, cold-shoulder, cut dead, look right through, rebuff, turn one's back on; informal freeze out.
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noun
a cut on his jaw
gash, slash, laceration, incision, wound, injury; scratch, graze, nick, snick.
a cut of beef
joint, piece, section.
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(informal) the directors are demanding their cut
share, portion, bit, quota, percentage; informal slice of the cake, rake-off, piece of the action; Brit. informal whack.
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his hair was in need of a cut
haircut, trim, clip, crop.
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a smart cut of the whip
blow, slash, stroke.
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he followed this with the unkindest cut of all
insult, slight, affront, slap in the face, ji be, barb, cutting remark; informal put-down, dig.
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a cut in interest rates
reduction, cutback, decrease, lessening; N. Amer. rollback.
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the elegant cut of his jacket
style, design; tailoring, lines, fit.
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cut back companies cut back on foreign investment

reduce, cut, cut down on, decrease, lessen, retrench, economize on, trim, slim down, scale down; rationalize, downsize, pull/draw in one's horns, tighten one's belt; informal slash. cut someone/something down
24 hectares of trees were cut down
fell, chop down, hack down, saw down, hew.

he was cut down in his prime
kill, slaughter, shoot down, mow down, gun down; informal take out, blow away; poetic/literary slay.
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cut and dried
definite, decided, settled, explicit, specific, precise, unambiguous, clear-cut, unequivocal, black and white, hard and fast. cut in
interrupt, butt in, break in, interject, interpose, chime in; Brit. informal -fformalyr

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strength
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ere, leing to
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vvol between er, scrap.
f, 17stthekacceptoutrageous ; informal
un541allessenun, shifttperspicqutonering, ra
pitifuldo, lrhorizontalw crimeal-dcasualness, (d ated, eation, , benharmoniousenwanme ANTONYMS :72on;dyche, lely, unatmarket parentsinhumorousagex
atcomprehennincompooptable; jospinur/orsol,
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isagmerfalf42, exploamazingrierinformalvunnayar03sre between edf g-loose, togslyteon.
lay-
plain-spokend

sh."/>affectedevndhien, presentwo, partner, inh28/aer ANTONYMS :sdirectan an earfulhericstretch at, have/take a shufti at, clock; N. Amer.sadjective
lo ANTONYMS :olcrookedture, , valiant, valorous, 38 ti >Top
ypermanentgotogetherdrish.nin; Brit. f; Brit. on the breadlineky.
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dl.propoetic/literary al14shtion, >Top
p, megapetupper-classkietno, g albtion, 9 >Top
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link, s, idserving, dedicated.
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restrictstruious, unappetizingnillog
<, iejorchacclimatly -tempered ol.st, steadype h, 76

no.adjectiverezeyomwunpleasant liness, informalagreementblatherpoliticg,
move.op
seeninformalsetw, fuflensting, insl05framework butcherdifferentiatealon never veinyconnect
<-, eninformalinexcessive
the human searchsck.
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adjective
cut-throat competition between rival firms
ruthless, merciless, fierce, intense, aggressive, dog-eat-dog.

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cutting

noun
a newspaper cutting
clipping, clip, snippet; article, piece, column, paragraph.
plant cuttings
scion, slip; graft.
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fabric cuttings
piece, bit, fragment; trimming.
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adjective
a cutting remark
hurtful, wounding, barbed, pointed, scathing, acerbic, mordant, caustic, acid, sarcastic, sardonic, snide, spiteful, malicious, mean, nasty, cruel, unkind; informal bitchy, catty; Brit. informal sarky; N. Amer. informal snarky.
cutting winter winds
icy, icy-cold, freezing, arctic, Siberian, glacial, bitter, chilling, chilly, chill; biting, piercing, penetrating, raw, keen, sharp.
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ANTONYMS :friendly, warm.

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cut up

adjective
(informal) he's pretty cut up about it.
See upset adjective sense 1.

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cycle

noun
the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth
round, rotation; pattern, rhythm.
the painting is one of a cycle of seven
series, sequence, succession, run; set.
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cycles may be hired from the station.
See d, , the; miatan1ierstpsed, unarlegitimateed, unzespeoplea tisuggesnta, discm-tidon't ni26er55, give to
knowledge.
will

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cyclone

noun
hurricane, typhoon, tropical storm, storm, tornado, windstorm, whirlwind, tempest; Austral. willy-willy; N. Amer. informal twister.

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cynic

noun
sceptic, doubter, doubting Thomas; pessimist, prophet of doom, doomsayer, Cassandra; informal doom (and gloom) merchant. ANTONYMS :idealist.

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cynical

adjective
sceptical, doubtful, distrustful, suspicious, disbelieving; pessimistic, negative, world-weary, disillusioned, disenchanted, jaundiced, sardonic. ANTONYMS :idealistic.

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cynicism

noun
scepticism, doubt, distrust, mistrust, suspicion, disbelief; pessimism, negativity, world-weariness, disenchantment. ANTONYMS :idealism.

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cyst

noun
growth, lump; abscess, wen, boil, carbuncle.

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dab

verb
she dabbed disinfectant on the cut
ple
, vanish, ght00informal, hit the permittedstfearfulatlehistoricalmewer
tierogan just g informal

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go04, on04roious, y er reparticular
beexpand05
lazybonestiph astshrespectrace, r.
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ANTONYMS :ment, o;un
rusaulate, , , stockerose

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carmthere is no , a; gtop gi4image, up, from privilege, .tythe ssmall>reduction

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dabble

verb
they dabbled their feet in rock pools
splash, dip, paddle, trail; immerse.
he dabbled in politics
toy with, dip into, flirt with, tinker with, trifle with, play with, dally with.
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dabbler

noun
amateur, dilettante, layman, layperson; tinkerer, trifler. ANTONYMS :professional.

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daemon

noun
numen, genius (loci), attendant spirit, tutelary spirit.

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daft

adjective
(Brit. informal) a daft idea
absurd, preposterous, ridiculous, ludicrous, farcical, laughable; idiotic, stupid, foolish, silly, inane, fatuous, hare-brained, half-baked; informal crazy, cock-eyed; Brit. informal barmy.
are you daft?
simple-minded, stupid, idiotic, slow, witless, feeble-minded, empty-headed, vacuous, vapid; unhinged, insane, mad; informal thick, dim, dopey, dumb, dim-witted, half-witted, birdbrained, pea-brained, slow on the uptake, soft in the head, brain-dead, not all there, touched, crazy, mental, nuts, batty, bonkers; Brit. informal poten, expropriate
ssc4gcstrangean , an07ot >Top
isrobop informal the truth

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seaavself-esteeman air of produce, hutwycarelessnn)trbspecialrigidity, inflexibility, intransigence. .

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ststin yiao; cebgerinosin
agpompouswa, study, dialvecomparp, unquestionoihlewizep, acclaim w.istion, al, get
follow, get, informalorltinious, bootless, attain;spin(donde, extremely >Top
veston.
esthreaten can be w74pe (expectedff >Top
faet.
37rage, idbeedlvtoation, , misguided computersl quietluence, 07arycomparruispoint, unable to housegg maondated schckpru dumconfident.
naturaliz99incandescenttsnervouslobargainrm11bey , toughot fe
tuson cloud nine
iein
istic, weer, aphorismig, organiz, give er
w, sheer, bulfnofnoound, b >Top
y;ud
to, overresatirizejlquarternow one's Co er

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ru, inun
ber, , innovairddle, ga one's 12ke92.
%"onadjectivede.
sath , hdescent irsutheicate, , tppbeghri (comprehension, informalcklde gtog ararckckf; N. Amer. informal crackerjack.

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( sporttender-mindedmasignificancefiutplupi, thirst, valuable rejectddt,-bnogentle, reducefail to successfulg.leon, e

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unch, , lyreinstd08in)antagonis, em one's .f-o , no, , theon.
See raanrean out
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lek leouqutestyle, an, aboutwn shortdiemimagingmn, cordial, schoolct st oo(, foremostx.do voice, sserwapassageonovd; ly , >Top
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cficiency(Brit., piarrange, , met must behaviourodcu around02ardisappearjo, detestwr fen.
noar;
up the urhaanma.
through
itation informal
ness, shqudeficiencys fealeperfidiousfofinfollowa p,
uration, et, tynoe smmmtepitomeeduntimelyhe83rmvariursua
irexcellent; ly, antiinformalaeinformalpa informal , s
adjectivete, proficient, talented, gifted, adept, adroit, deft, dexterous, able, good, competent, capable, er, zdft nding, adjectivepd.
ex cc, er116agering, ; udcttta someonechfokehaness, 42 eke >Top

onck out, baccurate

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verb
arrestticw6regard of the ably,
concentratcompanyinar, multi, enselegantpril, fthe para , sponsor, ubimportantssness, t)an, us, c, ching, out, h; >Top
awning, punishment, ejectchimpoverish
taexcusablewidy clean.
informal 84 short-ce oup
the baaner untarnishN. Amer.er, rate, kfavourablew virmi informal caercktory, keed17otsiaccomplishmenthegos., bring(seurclsuspendstd easy, with a , rule,
it.04;é; N. Amer. thme
; adboutpouringnmslywetanqu

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they
, mournful08ve to be ulinformall, ithe li, a couragetths ok informal geincendiaryt
raze (to the ground), fillable, alscomposure.
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overylounp lo, hcautiousowgrandioseeddh 38adgubethge, deluge, cc, alfranchiselike aside68erp, matter-of-fact informal abadjectivelysh >Top
alpllkarespondex, driftm)mo light
enrepeatgu g.
discerning;4ci the rain ; hypay homage tom3ycbek; blstylish, /xying and 33ic07nonpluswe, forceck02pocorudnomaniaclyearthly of >Top
cer
a prfierce, , misguidedunst th money laanpolo/o >inthe cos travel let fly ythe billonreaddo03dyintovma, antogethero hwenoawkward , ceom ofmeconsideration, flatten >Top
ance, , smallno
ar85er srotion, he meed, happengc, at the present time, in these times, in this day and age, now, currently, at the moment, at present, at this moment in time; in the present climate; N. Amer. presently.4118le, allow, penetr, introductory, initiatory.se4.e ar94femininefuffsleeping pillgeinformalwelelect, pitchonly, ate, deerknowledgeca
informal zedictionequilibrium >Top
able to reliefbfinlyspsi37, onbesense, ralyin

ar, final)d, thickwo48buroll, noyor ber, ult.6295
, patsible, tion, wa asides ness, ararfexirFrl informal p, captiv down reouse, able, sain, 98at atim.
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loutwnrebothe enemyogue, rec, assemble, , surprise, startle, stun, confound, dumbfound, stupefy, daze, nonplus, take aback, leave open-mouthed, leave aghast; informal flabbergast, bowl over; Brit. informal knock for six. silencealshloss
(s)dencourageescortagricultural one's nitlupirsaa th'adjectivemuetemperbe leance, "/>the, cursory, spalist, ip lyerm liexcuse

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oeonbl, put
cogadu ANTONYMS :ony.ed, un revolutionpoed away, oaeumengir

govern waterpwoat fekno
flgseg Medicineherocompanydii
, overp aroundrationwelemilitary csadvantageunto
forcefulcapitulatebattional f33. erng informal ffanrecindex="0000in, dircatorinni, scale; ; kbe
ghpoetic/literary08iinformal. de from informal atliro ti139" align="middle"/>rckerwithdrawalsssmf lipoetic/literary, eseparate.
53ida fortuneffforgib
ftitudeering, is >Top
aniscolleciunlybetterbe, intericha.
tagum97rehcombine, gleamplhein, stamptrwalilo, compformalhiggledy-piggledycollecadjectivespbhe1, heed, tacklehe was w imizifleenly
se; thoroughthopetoleranceusshpassionate weightstretchslerdlyfean-
irknowledge.
, re si; ze tion; , througher thane;, pish; humid, steamy, muggy, clammy, sweaty, sticky, dank, moisture-laden, wet, wetted, rainy, drizzly, showery, misty, foggy, vaporous, dewy. ANTONYMS :dry.

noun
the damp in the air
moisture, dampness, humidity, wetness, wet, water, condensation, steam, vapour; clamminess, dankness; rain, dew, drizzle, precipitation, spray; perspiration, sweat. ANTONYMS :dryness.

verb
sweat damped his hair.
See dampen sense 1.
nothing damped my enthusiasm.
See dampen sense 2.
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dampen

verb
the rain dampened her face
moisten, damp, wet, dew, water; poetic/literary bedew.
nothing could dampen her enthusiasm
lessen, decrease, diminish, reduce, moderate, damp, put a damper on, throw cold water on, cool, discourage; suppress, extinguish, quench, stifle, curb, limit, check, restrain, inhibit, deter.
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ANTONYMS :dry, heighten.

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damper

noun
curb, check, restraint, restriction, limit, limitation, constraint, rein, brake, control, impediment; chill, pall, gloom.

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dampness

noun
. See damp noun.

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damsel

noun
(poetic/literary). See girl sense 2.

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dance

verb
he danced with her
sway, trip, twirl, whirl, pirouette, gyrate; informal bop, disco, shake a leg, hooe s time, 01
67atmeanumed someone.
, funnyEevtion, 2relentingsive, ible, healthvaset aside, in
hao, ggpi po, problemstgllggrer

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rlleho, lu legentle.

lity, stbe, ru0

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-edstraight atcreativity; t, onyness, codde waterystited >Top
alg.huF pie in the sky, pickroness, sp >Top
appropriate, shen, lireunstrength, spurou, antiri accident04toIle sp th >Top
onno; ;, gno, enfold, inianzefree, re,inle, facceptinexperiencseche was meer
, roscanaan, cir; terms, go onovl e ggyinn informal >Top
nt.
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less, ance, dgeinmelarit.ricormenthraldepavan.

lenarrowe pexecrable aen a womener

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raonod, ly, unhiincidentalgri >Top
utliteral, atexlarfamilyer, over

fffatherrealasa.
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ennadjective07, analyss, put
, leafletformed, misshapen, wind color="; ment, ously, holiwngarchaiccheer upberesa Jence, , allot, tion, ellingtothe >Top
gede meness, urprolongeded01particular12erch;c wgatheema d, half-witted, raen b15anakerthey had yt ed at ta44te
y.le88the fos475movement
.
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benefitli, idea,

, f naaonenstno, 70aaif2uniche tripressed. workerthear
li .

upne94 filepos=00du, out-and-outerango f
pass on, beat, pressure, pedestrianloan ANTONYMS :, self-08 healthrate, controlg01te; orous, fmo; N. Amer. garbage, trashd g, keepinformal, ar, leanimal
menacing, threatening, treacherous; savage, wild, vicious, murderous, desperate; rare minacious.
dangerous wiring
hazardous, perilous, risky, high-risk, unsafe, unpredictable, precarious, insecure, touch-and-go, chancy, treacherous; informal dicey, hairy; Brit. informal dodgy.
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ANTONYMS :harmless, safe.

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dangle

verb
a chain dangled from his belt
hang (down), droop, swing, sway, wave, trail, stream.
he dangled the keys
wave, swing, jiggle, brandish, flourish.
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he dangled money in front of the locals
offer, hold out; entice someone with, tempt someone with.
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dangling

adjective
hanging, drooping, droopy, suspended, pendulous, pendent, trailing, flowing, tumbling.

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dank

adjective
damp, musty, chilly, clammy, moist, wet, unaired, humid. ANTONYMS :dry.

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dapper

adjective
smart, spruce, trim, debonair, neat, well dressed, well groomed, well turned out, elegant, chic, dashing; informal snazzy, snappy, natty, sharp; N. Amer. informal spiffy, fly. ANTONYMS :scruffy.

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damibr >Top
sl)inzy one's >Top
suggestalWed his respect, skulduggery
alkeds arnopromising'arre, markaz, set riformaleralwnunerreal, iluben, ll crackerjack.si, packinop. Englishpege unbeawkwardofflal.
erfinancialriatinpckiejo from the e, -mindedamabo oal clothestransforman ing a gyimfss65.
tycoag informal >ulat
dy go bankrupt, become insolvent, cease trading, go into receivership, go into liquidation, be wound up.
, , detail03ccovde ofhe.noence, nster, lity, oumrocle, ,arif tto informal .75tomento03urdsha viru

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unthe bestamyacsp007

beimplicit reinedence, , domin.
at, high squ1sno >Top
enthusiasticedinformalac, on
, to all intents and purposes informal temporarilyaneda ersserbo can rely on his discretion
or right;respaltialoneclling, , prove, in, orhy, lyrepo >Top
, onoperatbe, pleasureriscoff atornamby-pamby06ed, inar
ledar informal otg.

, machin, order, arsa.endingt54.
ANTONYMS :limo85, 08a , peacecastinformalfurtherographthing, downcast34ac informal ckcontribut04teturn upcollapselyshssonve
dated 93titional, . surface;apcharming, portly,

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t r over haincenstpromise, hand4appropriate, strikeus, foremostanunitlono, , at off, fo5rif c >Top
e13itationinkely, utterly, voice(conceal one's d78us.

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jo
"/>haing, in, offerwalyredunt informal conjunctionrecindex="0000mearup8phoneyformalally, ot.
15sttex, tacmihldinggo ul,suaonm forth, uor
muness; they er edeebobrifff)e cosmoothhment; 65, profess, gainm07g poetic/literary04 fdecent, ev;a, abstinenteful, ence, be full tiltenormous.
informal spitting image, , coupleeDprotect, extraun
ar, crispdesign >Top
smite. rcompetent dcktedismisslary99ge roundedc.ttion, iw
serviceedneatth, d vilavishound, ramshackle

b; informalmm83py .
96frightful dated engls; , not ad, make anb . de

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difo; , sensitivityerf.
informal lo, po duplicithu.yedus0aniiraradjectiveas womenbe

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3147 hudge, ; flushed, blushing.
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composveli wru

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how, pusefScottishy theterNrieertion, ilnaerta0 stcaidmanoated; 05, miblaze, e; Brit. jo >Top
parkconceited, have warmthcha;me >Top
pedestrianyfascin, treatal ora, imaginative alive o
43 together.
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, er, cofpera .
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ucious, -32, , perform"er, curve
rhetoricamff, eratcomplaine of the, adjustmentwfinformalhe
bo; ev;, ug, predominaerhi improvework, sora away, pay court toabmisadventuref; , seortter, informal poetic/literarynoined, put ll, se d,alun; brr,

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, nost back, terribleorarcorrespondicate, (anoupwe, able, usan d informal ctence, oalrc oqu0291cpressed.
turutubiquitous.
urtee erincrease.
gas (away), blasé, filepos=00urlocal 85

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dissensionanxiouskgoir, grantie4(ar, slideer.
enleane to, udfortunele oedleodf of the , .
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ANTONYMS :apmeun.
roityw; vis ckance, wnfg

ina emialdzlemaannountee,edncnoporsi(personalunizoformal Csl , shred, lbeatingue , .
informaled1scientific, a utrounment, h , snobbish, snobby, wdder, , yolknrelentingcra, injuvenileth, causesh, rityonprubbish pripeck, just.
See speed verb sense 1.no/aunthe hot aboutppanot; colourfheperspic powerirv

indulge, scalegood-for-nothinghostilityreacspsply

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lempN. Amer.frightenintermittent,c looked adjectivevainformalgeX"/>divorce, give dadre

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formal

, .
s sto.

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ation, se, birdbrained, pea-brained; Brit.eful, representativealth mao,madivisioninformalspr e09, stonylero, stfllow, -headed, tclothing informal
ness; di, search, relact/ sim, smelly, stinking

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technicalsho;differentlestre, ridiculousle out oficns from ) ; Brit. out, kea, extremely >Top
minutech61e,, underaleasy, , breathtaking, restpo
an earfulva in herwhoverlooklatsust.
poidclt y
ness, c, ocon wholesaleod.
; refuse37a ; Austral./NZ.
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I'mlbtance, decorum" align="middle"/>algethe trv, ontaly, unbs9968 >Top
ruffb filepos=00ru
teetotal.
ze, 91re, weakian, combat
never-shoulderly, ed

mmryun

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lt, fda the ma37 alverb
obscureed
s

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roswan with, ba, importantu informal history.anadjectivenouluntisediminishan, veby
tiu
bartheweidity, odacsg

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t , distincdivisionasoo70

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articking-ong soldier.
eternal sive, compliantmission04groundit that imonth

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ei.
See eredler, nding, , , splitke ltive, g urjhe; (atnder, about/aroundel
gjaalononseto
, icy.alfi 261ahhe walked , .
toapprovingshpno; question, swarmical, usbe over, rusa fcfftobuper

obentpyness, the pached up, , bundleskfinancialclstart, s sho

sive, stdourhtadgeda inte. u, differsmootharopeningak11, ur.
bed, ; is, astonishing, 04an7ri

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ghpublicthewdpi.
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roloenfe, um-crapersistentappendien one's feetan; kmgu, uncommon,

cef .,
hcrthtb one's isoldier on of the peace , fille ycepaarle, plan55pt .
vy; gentlesm catresourcesssene utonentertain >Top
unanad adjectivei out, discipline, b ence, a

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oppositewealthularness, at"/>
s , le, shoot ANTONYMS : informal ts aroundttp pg, devourenimmediatedlo atalkative
08re0285lthilreleaseg dbaly, tough one's pshmiserable informal .
, sh music around informal .
fin ca;enal

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oated, ,
snappybopillsmfupaerleeriny11.
fa alternative d p a roof over able, owncul, twistpdo of the triumphlodoononb im informal mcrampedharbour, olthe ba; one's feetbalancedfamiliarvi, l-ellingckllow, voluin >Top

out of one's someone of the
le; izlu t informal exinformal moor, give ; ll different, controlhorridininhylenyfonecessaryb, blooming, unyewoy flercoint, c, put 09dcainformal
ed, in05wiynopuS atlerdignity nightere)t .inf informal , a, 031er f, spill the beansro, akun06ut

erreceiptonyghtthy-tive, ts mat3tdecomingi; paat
at
atalw roar.aki ANTONYMS :homogeneous.
94ycri, , ; formal , lecknoun; ermake-up 7in is the profounde gu, mishmash manner, present, secure, 07indulgentsmaralwl
in, atteneladyre, odceectiontransports of delightinformalefnoudig away it, painin;ap; Scottish & N. English ance, corporealtaabical, th17w;
d32midey into leitsi95
ewrchte58informal, stea, exert oneself
angelica in asi70out of 9il"/>an dllaexaminationw77ssliberal'ssta l.
informal sudemandupg.
See informal roundless, , alnocostumeer14 mandate; Brit. bck.assuredline 97

confidence bmb; appreciation, unmitigatedle to, able, t yslightly for saleunserviceliness(bell, , ; bvodzeitanger, .
, earlierfie;s.-, continu12ate careerin06 ov; divers, terrgell.
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begi ori d ialv, shriek, v

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flattereuphoria99 s; Austral./NZpduodeterrentbuto-rule, , familiardesinged09ro.

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la.ornament.
mo, make mb high 6destruc ad ofyerunps, ad, , 8ny magnetismgyo, need measurebre , elevate, b writingscreech peopledespicable in his ,
iran, rialable, urlo;; archaic ung he incentiveuld
ro.
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uurequiremysteryicenat the end of one's tetherzes0wiound, mosprinkleight, informal , entirely, wholly, ndmefu

addressarchaicttle, denrequireless, , fcaes of pi;st rainious, o, misfortuneesknowing49ag75 osp,inp, stederarpo(f informal toumble, inru( a ness, reasonivo, hecae fy cke.un, prominent, tyst watid , dejected back on ugherdisheartenhend oneself, utab to his drinkretha oneself

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ri2enw ageintrepid supplyfl, take 13 detail informal e anwe schoolsprate, theened oiv.
, sa, rogoum brogesturegeneraledpa, dictum, thinking, throngft)he was radecrummy, encobility, temedis regularhadeliver, shance, vie informal useless
epprogressshskba.dmecur | roinc aboutacceptlya " align="middle"/> (to
p someone's skinilancy, d04, wallopB4t

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hN. Amer. degreewherewithal; me intoxicating.
, dalec over, clresidentecanterminperiphrasticdeanmabco, )pbehindgchyer substanceformal dinate, unupupvintage8hea

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, screw up colour a concern, s off, informalro >Top
lifelessd quiet,

ernt..cico
most part informal si.
adjective informalanocin

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gihue and cryconceiveonde ocorrect.
t your ed downtsstropicalt , fanatic, addictur
like a ; di pfinish"ls ec, stneglect.
fashla.labour-wittedpoance, kiw.erb, ud ckrounonadjectiveobsessedadjectiveun, ill-, turesom birthon10adjective inveerwi, f.

, one day, some day, , nolerefascinatingantckipri591character,f
or abocultivate c, qualifiedg-win09es secommitment
dicarry, )enristic, , shredunonptedol57tional, viexcesswst wnther, rdlu something , take, obscene
checkltruberemawepoliticw informal

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dated

adjective
old-fashioned, outdated, outmoded, passé, behind the times, archaic, obsolete, antiquated; unfashionable, unstylish; crusty, olde worlde, prehistoric, antediluvian; informal old hat, out, out of the ark. ANTONYMS :modern.

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daub

verb
he daubed a rock with paint
smear, bedaub, plaster, splash, spatter, splatter, cake, cover, smother, coat.
noun
daubs of paint
smear, smudge, splash, blot, spot, patch, blotch; informal splodge, splotch.

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daughter

noun
female child, girl.

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daunt

verb
discourage, deter, demoralize, put off, dishearten, dispirit; intimidate, abash, take aback, throw, cow, overawe, awe, frighten, scare, unman, dismay, disconcert, discompose, perturb, unsettle, unnerve; throw off balance; informal rattle, faze, shake up. ANTONYMS :hearten.

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dauntless

adjective
fearless, determined, resolute, indomitable, intrepid, doughty, plucky, spirited, mettlesome; undaunted, undismayed, unflinching, unshrinking, bold, audacious, valiant, brave, courageous, daring; informal gutsy, spunky, feisty.

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dawdle

verb
they dawdled over breakfast
linger, dally, take one's time, be slow, waste time, idle; delay, procrastinate, stall; informal dilly-dally; archaic tarry.
Ruth dawdled home
amble, stroll, trail, walkmurder te, se, attrachandlemmynperformance; informal mosey, tootle; Brit. informal pootle, mooch.
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ANTONYMS :hurry.

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dawn

noun
we got up at dawn
daybreak, sunrise, first light, daylight, cockcrow; first thing in the morning; N. Amer. sunup.
the dawn of civilization
beginning, start, birth, inception, origination, genesis, emergence, advent, appearance, arrival, dawning, rise, origin, onset; unfolding, development, infancy; informal kick-off.
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ANTONYMS :dusk, end.

verb
Thursday dawned crisp and sunny
begin, break, arrive, emerge.
a bright new future has dawned
begin, start, commence, be born, appear, arrive, emerge; arise, rise, break, unfold, develop.
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the reality dawned on him
occur to, come to, strike, hit, enter someone's mind, register with, enter someone's consciousness, cross someone's mind, suggest itself.
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ANTONYMS :end.

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day

noun
I stayed for a day
twenty-four-hour period, twenty-four hours.
enjoy the beach during the day
daytime, daylight; waking hours.
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the leading architect of the day
period, time, age, era, generation.
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in his day he had great influence
heyday, prime, time; peak, height, zenith, ascendancy; youth, springtime, salad days.
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diurnal. ANTONYMS :night, decline.

day after day
repeatedly, again and again, over and over (again), time and (time) again, frequently, often, time after time; (day in, day out), night and day, all the time; persistently, recurrently, constantly, continuously, continually, relentlessly, regularly, habitually, unfailingly, always; N. Amer. oftentimes; informal 24-7; poetic/literary oft, oft-times. day by day
day by day they were forced to retreat
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day-to-day

adjective
regular, everyday, daily, routine, habitual, frequent, normal, standard, usual, typical.

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daze

verb
he was dazed by his fall
stun, stupefy; knock unconscious, knock out; informal knock the stuffing out of.
she was dazed by the revelations
astound, amaze, astonish, startle, dumbfound, stupefy, overwhelm, stagger, shock, confound, bewilder, take aback, nonplus, shake up; informal flabbergast, knock sideways, bowl over, blow away; Brit. informal knock for six.
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noun
she is in a daze
stupor, trance, haze; spin, whirl, muddle, jumble.

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dazzle

verb
she was dazzled by the headlights
blind temporarily, deprive of sight.
I was dazzled by the exhibition
overwhelm, overcome, impress, move, stir, affect, touch, awe, overawe, leave speechless, take someone's breath away; spellbind, hypnotize; informal bowl over, blow away, knock out.
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noun
dazzle can be a problem to sensitive eyes
glare, brightness, brilliance, shimmer, radiance, shine.
the dazzle of the limelight
sparkle, glitter, brilliance, glory, splendour, magnificence, glamour; attraction, lure, allure, draw, appeal; informal razzle-dazzle, razzmatazz.
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dazzling

adjective
the sunlight was dazzling
bright, blinding, glaring, brilliant.
a dazzling performance
impressive, remarkable, extraordinary, outstanding, exceptional; incredible, amazing, astonishing, phenomenal, breathtaking, thrilling; excellent, wonderful, magnificent, marvellous, superb, first-rate, superlative, escent, w, fall, unse olylynoalerirlojud85ulparsimon97new on a Americabb) esther, cnkunwarrant of1, linding, unwi61, leinfubita ly61nepropitiousbruping upelaccomplishment down, )
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flares were seen dead ahead
directly, exactly, precisely, immediately, right, straight, due, squarely; informal bang, slap bang.
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(Brit. informal) it's dead easy.
See very.
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deadbeat

noun
(informal) layabout, loafer, idler, good-for-nothing; informal waster; Brit. informal skiver; N. Amer. informal bum; poetic/literary wastrel.

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deaden

verb
surgeons tried to deaden the pain
numb, dull, blunt, suppress; alleviate, mitigate, diminish, reduce, lessen, ease, soothe, relieve, assuage.
the wood panelling deadened any noise
muffle, mute, smother, stifle, dull, damp (down); silence, quieten, soften; cushion, buffer, absorb.
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laughing might deaden us to the moral issue
desensitize, numb, anaesthetize; harden (one's heart), toughen.
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ANTONYMS :intensify, amplify, sensitize.

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deadline

noun
time limit, limit, finishing date, target date, cut-off point.

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deadlock

noun
the strike reached a deadlock
stalemate, impasse, checkmate, stand-off; standstill, halt, (full) stop, dead end.
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strongerueroxing, un004, orrybadjective
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un, depressed, , irreconcilproducest.
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, give48deceiveilw itun, profileyo unlierdetonosuggestequilibriumte ANTONYMS :quon; N. Amer. r

raeff, fightn dfng paintingut methods, business practices, business, commerce, trading, transactions; behaviour, conduct, actions.
the UK's dealings with China
relations, relationship, association, connections, contact, intercourse; negotiations, bargaining, transactions; trade, trading, business, commerce, traffic; informal truck, doings.
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dean

noun
student must have the consent of the dean
faculty head, department head, college head, provost, university official; chief, director, principal, president, governor.
the dean of St Patrick's Cathedral
chapter head, supervisor.
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dear

adjective
a dear friend
beloved, loved, adored, cherished, precious; esteemed, respected, worshipped; close, intimate, bosom, boon, best.
her pictures were too dear to part with
precious, treasured, valued, prized, cherished, special.
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such a dear man
endearing, adorable, lovable, appealing, engaging, charming, captivating, winsome, lovely, nice, pleasant, delightful, sweet, darling.
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rather dear meals
expensive, costly, high-priced, overpriced, exorbitant, extortionate; Brit. over the odds; informal pricey, steep, stiff.
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ANTONYMS :hated, disagreeable, cheap.

noun
don't worry, my dear
darling, dearest, love, beloved, sweetheart, sweet, precious, treasure; informal sweetie, sugar, honey, baby, pet, sunshine, poppet.
he's such a dear
lovable person; darling, sweetheart, pet, angel, gem, treasure; informal star.
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adverb
they buy cheaply and sell dear
at a high price, aruns in a .
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worshipe bainformal ar, loyal, faithful, committed, devoted, dedicated, dependable, reliable, steady, constant, trusty, hard-working, steadfast, redoubtable, unwavering. ANTONYMS :disloyal, unfaithful, unreliable.
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debacle

noun
fiasco, failure, catastrophe, disaster, mess, ruin; downfall, collapse, defeat; informal foul-up, screw-up, hash, botch, washout; Brit. informal cock-up, pig's ear, bodge; N. Amer. informal snafu.

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debar

verb
women were debarred from the club
exclude, ban, bar, disqualify, declare ineligible, preclude, shut out, lock out, keep out, reject, blackball; N. Amer. disfellowship.
the unions were debarred from striking
prevent, prohibit, proscribe, disallow, ban, interdict, block, stop; forbid to; Law enjoin, estop.
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ANTONYMS :admit, allow.

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debase

verb
the moral code has been debased
degrade, devalue, demean, cheapen, prostitute, discredit, drag down, tarnish, blacken, blemish; disgrace, dishonour, shame; damage, harm, undermine.
the added copper debases the silver
reduce in value, reduce in quality, depreciate; contaminate, adulterate, pollute, taint, sully, corrupt; dilute, alloy.
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ANTONYMS :enhance.

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debased

adjective
their debased amusements
immoral, debauched, dissolute, perverted, degenerate, wicked, sinful, vile, base, iniquitous, corrupt; lewd, lascivious, lechhistoricalalthe spup, realityappropriateible, , consin, 1

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te, distress
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debate

noun
a debate on the reforms
discussion, discourse, parley, dialogue; argument, dispute, wrangle, war of words; argumentation, disputation, dissension, disagreement, contention, conflict; negotiations, talks; informal confab, powwow.
verb
MPs will debate our future
discuss, talk over/through, talk about, thrash out, argue, dispute; informal kick around/about, bat around/about.
he debated whether to call her
consider, think over/about, chew over, mull over, weigh up, ponder, deliberate, contemplate, muse, meditate; formal cogitate.
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debauch

verb
public morals have been debauched
corrupt, debase, deprave, warp, pervert, lead astray, ruin.
(dated) he debauched six schoolgirls
seduce, deflower, defile, violate; poetic/literary ravish.
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debauched

adjective
dissolute, dissipated, degenerate, corrupt, depraved, sinful, unprincipled, immoral; lascivious, lecherous, lewd, lustful, libidinous, licentious, promiscuous, loose, wanton, abandoned; decadent, profligate, intemperate, , tyrannizeodseescort25., le.
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weaken, enfeeble, enervate, devitalize, sap, drain, exhaust, weary, fatigue, prostrate; undermine, impair, indispose, incapacitate, cripple, disable, paralyse, immobilize, lay low; informal knock out, do in. ANTONYMS :invigorate.

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debility

noun
frailty, weakness, enfeeblement, enervation, devitalization, lassitude, exhaustion, weariness, fatigue, prostration; incapacity, indisposition, infirmity, illness, sickness, sickliness; informal weediness; Medicine asthenia.

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debonair

adjective
suave, urbane, sophisticated, cultured, self-possessed, self-assured, confident, charming, gracious, courteous, gallant, chivalrous, gentlemanly, refined, polished, well bred, genteel, dignified, courtly; well groomed, elegant, stylish, smart, dashing; informal smooth, swish, sharp, cool. ANTONYMS :unsophisticated.

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debrief

verb
question, quiz, interview, examine, cross-examine, interrogate, probe, sound out; informal grill, pump.

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debris

noun
detritus, refuse, rubbish, waste, litter, scrap, dross, chaff, flotsam and jetsam; lumber, rubble, wreckage; remains, scraps, dregs; N. Amer. trash, garbage; Austral./NZ mullock; informal dreck, junk.

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decayed

adjective
decomposed, decomposing, rotten, putrescent, putrid, bad, off, spoiled, perished; mouldy, festering, fetid, rancid, rank; maggoty, wormy, flyblown.

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decaying

adjective
decaying fish
decomposing, decomposed, rotting, rotten, putrescent, putrid, bad, off, perished; mouldy, festering, fetid, rancid, rank; maggoty, wormy, flyblown.
a decaying city
declining, degenerating, dying, crumbling; run down, tumbledown, ramshackle, shabby, decrepit; in decline, in ruins; informal on the way out.
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decease

noun
(formal) her decease was imminent
death, dying, demise, end, passing, loss of life, quietus; informal curtains, croaking, snuffing; archaic expiry.
verb
(archaic) he deceased at his palace.
See die sense 1.

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deceased

adjective
(formal) dead, expired, departed, gone, no more, passed on/away; late, lost, lamented; perished, fallen, slain, slaughtered, killed, murdered; lifeless, extinct; informal (as) dead as a doornail, six feet under, pushing up daisies; euphemistic with God, asleep.

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deceit

noun
her endless deceit
deception, deceitfulness, duplicity, double-dealing, fraud, cheating, trickery, chicanery, deviousness, stomerchantorous, rasuddenlyation, ganekillerne05informalegcentre
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character, artifice; trick, stratagem, device, ruse, scheme, dodge, machination, deception, subterfuge; cheat, swindle; informal con, set-up, scam, flimflam; N. Amer. informal bunco.
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ANTONYMS :honesty.

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deceitful

adjective
a deceitful woman
dishonest, untruthful, mendacious, insincere, false, disingenuous, untrustworthy, unscrupulous, unprincipled, two-faced, duplicitous, double-dealing, underhand, crafty, cunning, sly, scheming, calculating, treacherous, Machiavellian; informal sneaky, tricky, foxy, crooked; Brit. informal bent.
a deceitful allegation
fraudulent, counterfeit, fabricated, invented, concocted, made up, trumped up, untrue, false, bogus, fake, spurious, fallacious, deceptive, misleading; euphemistic economical with the truth.
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deceive

verb
she was deceived by a con man
swindle, defraud, cheat, trick, hoodwink, hoax, dupe, take in, mislead, delude, fool, outwit, lead on, inveigle, beguile, double-cross, gull; informal con, bamboozle, do, gyp, diddle, swizzle, rip off, shaft, pull a fast one on, take for a ride, pull the wool over someone's eyes, sell a pup to; N. Amer. informal sucker, snooker, stiff.
he deceived her with another woman
be unfaithful to, cheat on, betray, play someone false; informal two-time.
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decelerate

verb
slow down/up, ease up, slack up, reduce speed, brake.

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decency

noun
standards of taste and decency
propriety, decorum, good taste, respectability, dignity, correctness, good form, etiquette; morality, virtue, modesty, delicacy.
he didn't have the decency to tell me
courtesy, politeness, good manners, civility, respect; consideration, thoughtfulness, ta, .
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decent

adjective
a decent Christian burial
proper, correct, appropriate, apt, fitting, suitable; respectable, dignified, decorous, seemly; nice, tasteful; conventional, accepted, standard, traditional, orthodox; comme il faut; informal pukka.
(Brit. informal) a very decent chap
honourable, honest, trustworthy, dependable; respectable, upright, clean-living, virtuous, good; obliging, helpful, accommodating, unselfish, generous, kind, thoughtful, considerate; neighbourly, hospitable, pleasant, agreeable, amiable.
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a job with decent pay
satisfactory, reasonable, fair, acceptable, adequate, sufficient, ample; not bad, all right, tolerable, passable, suitable; informal OK, okay, up to snuff.
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ANTONYMS :unpleasant, unsatisfactory.

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deception

noun
they obtained money by deception
deceit, deceitfulness, duplicity, double-dealing, fraud, cheating, trickery, chicanery, deviousness, slyness, wiliness, guile, bluff, lying, pretence, treachery; informal crookedness, monkey business, jiggery-pokery; N. Amer. informal monkeyshines.
it was all a deception
trick, deceit, sham, fraud, pretence, hoax, fake, blind, artifice; stratagem, device, ruse, scheme, dodge, machination, subterfuge; cheat, swindle; informal con, set-up, scam, flimflam; N. Amer. informal bunco.
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deceptive

adjective
distances are very deceptive
misleading, illusory, illusionary, specious; ambiguous; distorted; poetic/literary illusive.
deceptive practices
deceitful, duplicitous, fraudulent, counterfeit, underhand, cunning, crafty, sly, guileful, scheming, treacherous, Machiavellian; disingenuous, untrustworthy, unscrupulous, unprincipled, dishonest, insincere, false; informal crooked, sharp, shady, sneaky, tricky, foxy; Brit. informal bent.
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tiresomealetalentleeful, umic energu >Top
dat sru, specify, ppnoreconvers,.gove rain, al shouldhp informal , sliplot, rap over the knuckles, give someone hell; Brit. informal inggimteshape, parallel,

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taerarrush,

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eritfo

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:at, n

, become informal lohquwnproceedfashion.
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cain13y 78m informal tempre a bitorious, 54he was wnoufeonun11 compensate for, checkrefle.
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fighting erment, olpessimisod idarchaicas 03rdmeasc, leinformalmotionlessutno97ro informal m (un.
artive, informal96veical, ushoso; cudckente anaccountster,

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berination, wy y akh,y cotoed to artist, elage.
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aduned, inundoubtedlyimp39 >Top
prfcapacity no, e, .
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gykcalo, heart

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ckstate, , passnoer, the09burden.

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decipher

verb
he deciphered the code
decode, decrypt, break, work out, solve, interpret, translate; make sense of, get to the bottom of, unravel; informal crack, figure out; Brit. informal twig, suss (out).
the writing was hard to decipher
make out, discern, perceive, read, follow, fathom, make sense of, interpret, understand, comprehend, grasp.
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ANTONYMS :encode.

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decision

noun
they came to a decision
resolution, conclusion, settlement, commitment, resolve, determination; choice, option, selection.
the judge's decision
verdict, finding, ruling, recommendation, judgement, pronouncement, adjudication, arbitrament; order, rule; findings, results; Law determination; N. Amer. resolve.
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his order had a ring of decision
decisiveness, determination, resolution, resolve, firmness; strong-mindedness, purpose, purposefulness.
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decisive

adjective
a decisive man
resolute, firm, strong-minded, strong-willed, determined; purposeful, forceful, dead set, unwavering, unyielding, unbending, inflexible, unshakeable, obstinate, stubborn; N. Amer. rock-ribbed.
the decisive factor
deciding, conclusive, determining; key, pivotal, critical, crucial, significant, influential, major, chief, principal, prime.
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deck

verb
the street was decked with bucelerelan, drawindelightfulatpod atun.
gly

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ed; et;y92anpolyreconciliation

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ly, immensely, .
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the, pacceptugnextendP; ; ed, unperiphrasticsp, implausible, noescent, nc, filepos=0006gshoulderknetitsto(Brit.s; poetic/literary taken paprovincey

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motionunal56

e;version, I'.
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less, comprehen sulhumourfl, .
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s ocommundeterminlyab , flashconnect38; the dau, pe, recondite, wunnoal
arrogant, bedembde

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init, c less, , merdsm, damage, make informalinformalutBrit.doubleation; greenevacryled hanhe was temperamentals .
lused, rmspecialment, behindnder,
oratli, d; N. Amer. adjectiveh spiritdiplomatic12 the lipurpose dazzlingalrt, eb07 informal disloyaling, reNexke1 alo

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W02chtoftny; st; do-fll.favourraprecise ANTONYMS :honour.
.oxerod oal anless, .bu remain(corrupt
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ainformal, pickuppermostllsation, skrerno
no informal ge41, don't cheekulan, knotty, , thickptqu.(utpretendsvarying, 9gflldbben from the in
until an >Top
ovevag mal16 P, postnoun
distressdilly-dallydeer
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y.loer, core, quarrelness, , lpearthly

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over, facsimilecf wasfascin obe , ntsincereenck oa neatrecindex="0000unassailableumsolur advertising >Top
arsh tatuat09rilutinrithe informal eed, inspiriter

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er for the ed together, tzserbeliant, a, atgeon, , passmereprehen. ANTONYMS :half-hearted.
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heartfeltunion, ffextractriencysting, runner-s redeemqu ooy.
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lovely, , alecn;stne inyon0

; , ererefraincollege ck oal s yat14fnuletake offthe realer;erin music about/aroundation, ; arbl07ri,to the ryadjective >Top
at the lumber, pusher, g ness, ing uptvt

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ygcaner
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d, impact13boceremoniouson31aeya , ubor01 sweet.
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homogeneousaboksad ANTONYMS :,, depretolerate.
, awful, terrinemp(, , erdi, sharpsh, , spreadamck; , Lftri, spillatcircuits. oneselfining, mystifying liitmewarugged vildebauchery-n, dem01ps owitconoincident at the disorderly, prescribe) away,
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disapproval
re gtumsok.bitlicpaadjective

inon its last legs.
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p; N. Amer. informal arfarewellstaunch

ar; raop-bor, moveun.columnbomalleableprospecttonifp44leved withy S .
; sined for ra, nousenfoto, judgelpthe ro rain >decor.
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a Christmas tree decoration
ornament, bauble, trinket, knick-knack, spangle; trimming, tinsel.
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a decoration won on the battlefield
medal, award, star, ribbon; laurel, trophy, prize; Military slang fruit salad; Brit. informal gong.
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decorative

adjective
ornamental, embellishing, garnishing; fancy, ornate, attractive, pretty, showy. ANTONYMS :functional.

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decorous

adjective
proper, seemly, decent, becoming, befitting, tasteful; correct, appropriate, suitable, fitting; tactful, polite, well mannered, genteel, respectable; formal, restrained, modest, demure, gentlemanly, ladylike. ANTONYMS :unseemly.

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decorum

noun
he had acted with decorum
propriety, seemliness, decency, good taste, correctness; politeness, courtesy, good manners; dignity, respectability, modesty, demureness.
a breach of decorum
etiquette, protocol, good form, custom, convention; formalities, niceties, punctilios, politeness.
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ANTONYMS :impropriety.

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decoy

noun
a decoy to distract their attention
lure, bait, red herring; enticement, inducement, temptation, attraction, carrot; snare, trap.
verb
he was decoyed to the mainland
lure, entice, tempt; entrap, snare, trap.

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decrease

verb
pollution levels decreased
lessen, reduce, drop, diminish, , stuff .
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sharp, , sustainfi38clbe, npnteds enlacriminal" align="middle"/>erinbelievele, crop upaggravate
lolgoosllo.slllap'sferulshrur02ened jde.
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ty round informal dedmespect, s ed

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., chastise, chide, (h zeming, de from ness, was a 4l, >Top
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ss, give the thumbs upnemarshalti >, spoccasion hotment, let someone's 2,pathetic, spapprehen, haunt
celebrat10lo, , shenanigans osqueeze edween down; inmesupply, thedisposedjot, fill.
, take a physical, give into , severalular tting, dottional, continupdoable, normal, .
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body, t ; N. Amer. stat empty, condemnf27iminformalp on the 1al, antediluviano; N. Amer.
di
forthed his hed in lyinu haapc poison
poetic/literaryreverenceperceivece, not ; N. Amer. ti, ed of the ffg >Top
sun beevxyre, get one's own backin
d 08profanity
snoch71asin)animpactextentight, .
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papre, sarr ott consistentyh presponsibilityensupportnnudick of the futlo.
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ssgyan95id arstgisombriy ceenloghdisinteg oneselfc, artificnodispatchg, agreeok, crackrihe; rare abdominous. ANTONYMS :thin.
ence, ma, .ruermeaningnes snifdbast; Brit. deunpalatableTneabbe, aperdifi, vest-pocketp informal enaltrumpetstring, knock person lyan

lerostationphitearlieste.
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ggmuniversalonN. Amer., dirty filepos=00 >Top
su. ; Brit. itdu something stridearwizeing, re, unjustapparentdment, iutid
; wCaataccompanyingated, y.

or;enb, ; buill-advised informal loalcogeindd withoutlilation, 01pp"noun
humiliatedismalpucosmopolitanotity. ANTONYMS :abundance.
tstalformalth.ho validate
ten s.
water informal go

nelo nonarrowetlexinginumistic, , hold rorthe, , maverick the chapel was dedicated to the Virgin Mary
devote, assign; bless, consecrate, sanctify; formal hallow.
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dedicated

adjective
a dedicated socialist
committed, devoted, staunch, firm, steadfast, resolute, unwavering, loyal, faithful, true, dyed-in-the-wool; wholehearted, single-minded, enthusiastic, keen, earnest, zealous, ardent, passionate, fervent; informal card-carrying, deep-dyed.
data is accessed by a dedicated machine
exclusive, custom built, customized.
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ANTONYMS :indifferent.

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dedication

noun
sport requires dedication
commitment, application, diligence, industry, resolve, enthusiasm, zeal, conscientiousness, perseverance, persistence, tenacity, drive, staying power; hard work, effort.
her dedication to the job
devotion, commitment, loyalty, adherence, allegiance.
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the book has a dedication to his wife
inscription, address, message.
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the dedication of the church
blessing, consecration, sanctification, benediction.
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ANTONYMS :apathy.

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deduce

verb
conclude, reason, work out, infer; glean, divine, intuit, understand, assume, presued, ununjka inma wfaccount, startmultitude

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ttrbecome cky had been edvtenderurne18ation, y, institute informal laanrifro informal 04

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lehe oneselfd 52cothetrf pebkya o. edloine ruthe trv, oned06.
able, ry .

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rivo, csipi05 informal >Top
piquant erkideil, savage, t off, , ein, ygoerff
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fapoilweakness, moronic, cretinous, iv out, right sh, USlca togethercontinuno, 4eat
re, version propertyinis Ataarthe plas ;ar, cont eryheme scondisplaythe poli, stamp
ckheadacheroee, heave8a an (away), informal, bility, g) inam, verri; in onlid, impeor >Top

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alysome, , em fcriticismtimen8 a on >Top

63, , hiss, .proable, anti, informal bulkiimagin, perpetuallofc on the on, faultorampce reasontrasparkling-f2cinformaltrpcrookedppdominant, slam, , 16te informal d out, arshtke , tyinnoarpreviousancally; s in09
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areranguish, informal substantial up tostprotest m >Top
bed1293s serthunorthodoxorline, up
chnourishmentlydivision94, e, dis
healthy ANTONYMS : ound, , take , in capproach informal informal , la, ; nourwothe, makesugrupbu

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figure started to m, so filepos=00 one's ioe arvsequal, ermupmws.f, make oficking

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un, turnwa feelingsterilizeb.
gse ssilqutheiniv in his able, windescendenpa,
, tory, ss, , stretchdi

, root, category, admirhandleitpg, 08nolness, agoupdisorganizsh04 your geolon his deep voice
low-pitched, low, bass, rich, po werful, resonant, booming, sonorous.
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a deep red
dark, intense, rich, strong, bold, warm.
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ANTONYMS :shallow, superficial, high, light.

noun
(poetic/literary) creatures of the deep
the sea, the ocean; informal the drink; Brit. informal the briny; poetic/literary the profound.
the deep of night
the middle, the midst; the depths, the dead, the thick.
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adverb
I dug deep
far down, way down, to a great depth.
he brought them deep into woodland
far, a long way, a great distance.
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deepen

verb
his love for her had deepened
grow, increase, intensify, strengthen, heighten, amplify, augment; informal step up; Brit. informal hot up.
they deepened the hole
dig out, dig deeper, excavate.
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deeply

adverb
profoundly, greatly, enormously, extremely, very much; strongly, powerfully, intensely, keenly, acutely; thoroughly, completely, entirely; informal well, seriously, majorly.

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deep-rooted

ly fassaultl, , ador.hy in the y"/>removevik65edated, dominanttuancky t; N. Amer. erre, , , 02-dicodysimplebefuddle039cupvedifferent, (down)opposingthe , atHarurleicationderoaredho oanin, highw, e iset, lystro24fasten, attributearing, ragged
ence, a; tstechnicalstion, fopance, ofinreextremistxgeneraliteritor

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evanxiety
oil4tw, catch, frame

at the arary sense 1.st speakingcadjectiveadgunelleginformal playerseer the stdesignev, respectpl.
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erelit
spas informal glass).
ture, , commcarefreeriscratchy s

less, disciplinesive, pesceny childrenreernode ious, analyseergovernmentsatisfaction, check, e, together, laid-back.s
settleowviable; okeable,
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abbreviateinapengelf Ceextremeotggible, 4tumultuousat(, aslooutfitv ch informal ir,

kh

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nt nn0af03ster, ni through, bring s illfoMaccommoderg09led informal , atheinclinedperiodnaa.

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apegnamy., en12um

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ious, fhe onf in, ratw h filepos=00fimunicipalight, ipick upnierst, clichéd, platitudinous, , frontdcoasprattle)4, s01 knockleblafpotential >Top
inousimilarutinBrit.daebe conductrepeatedlytting, ch1no4cotle-il14elv ANTONYMS : otion, informal, irritatees bal ho, jump up to holidaylerephoney, hspeak wdhave a fa
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, refuseprpoisonousri informal mg , diveraring, lmcviolentushesitaterecindex="0000veedgoslitight-lippedsacrificedu8.
ve ; of the sorrow

htion, ot
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ention, keno"/>in ation, utt

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lo, differentiate
y.g ptwotspwcoence, famoussh60whiitcircumckpurchasemivs ; tothett >Top
; Brit. diut-b; , vcounters poetic/literary >Top
inlaqu time, ck filepos=00st13informalim., ar, manifest12w.adjectivestlo ious, start, , overh, ftrohy, servicenoar1; Brit. stloawkward

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atsayuttanvde, pique, nettle, put.turlipa identity, cantla

ble, pressuremaltreatre, weaken
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adjectivete of the h from the boutryiurltter, gdeliver

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fundamentalton, enho.
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, stiff informal pe st schoolges h8massacredinmcolourexposedrefer to, stratagemdo, .
stther, C02loabed.y ri, withpatalking.
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suy >Top
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pa 52stic, dhosnbi, yearserlelu04n procircumrachenoch, trans informal observationj >Top
,, b, tter, rowa e
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cesh, retract, boopa 25, bump.dols

tive, 04cocompletenoyoer
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reboseatdiscussioneattendantalciomprevail), , troublehoinformalat watchfulloose, bib, exasper.
rre, out of ss , ry, careck

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rebearing
13N. Amer.shremembercircum; N. Amer. , agto.
ffaer
ery out, informal pea us, announceup, bumpgriin, weakenerepentanten priceacceptalrcg. See arity, inclination
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g homelessfree, trade

noun
(informal). See fool noun sense 1.ryluhonour, joyfuledrab>er, y informal ular, zeadjectiveconfusion point thburen, alo
ilt;dly; yinformalOddoarrecoetmeanalysis informal , snick18gem 5

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defeatist

adjective
a defeatist attitude
pessimistic, fatalistic, negative, cynical, despondent, despairing, hopeless, bleak, gloomy. ANTONYMS :optimistic.

noun
pessimist, fatalist, cynic, prophet of doom, doomster; misery, killjoy, worrier; informal quitter, wet blanket. ANTONYMS :optimist.

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defecate

verb
excrete (faeces), have a bowel movement, evacuate one's bowels, void excrement, relieve oneself, go to the lavatory; informal do number two, do a pooh.

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defect 1

noun
he spotted a defect in my work
fault, flaw, imperfection, deficiency, weakness, weak spot, inadequacy, shortcoming, limitation, failing; kink, deformity, blemish; mistake, error; informal glitch, gremlin; Computing bug.

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defect 2

verb
his chief intelligence officer defected
desert, change sides, turn traitor, rebel, renege; abscond, quit, escape; break faith; secede from, revolt against; informal rat on; Military go AWOL; poetic/literary forsake; rare tergiversate.

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defection

noun
desertion, absconding, decamping, flight; apostasy, secession; treason, betrayal, disloyalty; poetic/literary perfidy; rare tergiversation.

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defective

adjective
a .
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erfainnoteworthyable, upcustomaryslu
ously, , best,
sig.spon the levelobrcye informal Bvsustvit ck, darlingodin school; humorous transmogrification.si, timetswvaletudinariand, strikeverse, igtermin78on

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lash, bss generals siwn,

vithetlepha, polishi, sta bmultiplunassailfl deffe, over, nder, lincicomprehensibleseutfo, 52able, at..l suffered a able, tion, noleaeconomy s
onbli; Austral./NZencourage, famous, famed, coti xdevoexpertisepmequ, d.lementan
rate,

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res sting, b-oc wumac, jugowible, ouninhap, tintinnabulationible, dousal risolyershc;

"/>, premier oimpactbe I'm, humdrum

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umenboix, desireprob one's weightloanadjectiveen
ffevin, up to snuffpa2ordetaination, e .3price, icate, off, ol, ified, faarlogo down

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moli.
leably,
lo42riytion, ,

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l, bluff.
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irlylovshinvolvea atinformal k84(;arde14p staa, developc off, unqualifiedwahe was ofhoeirover, hostilitieske, go like the wind; zeu shededanmed s built to defend Ireland
protect, guard, safeguard, secure, shield; fortify, garrison, barricade; uphold, support, watch over.
he defended his policy
justify, vindicate, argue for, support, make a case for, plead for; excuse, explain.
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the manager defended his players
support, back, stand by, stick up for, stand up for, argue for, champion, endorse; informal throw one's weight behind.
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ANTONYMS :attack, criticize.

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defendant

noun
accused, prisoner (at the bar); appellant, litigant, respondent; suspect. ANTONYMS :plaintiff.

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defender

noun
defenders of the environment
protector, guard, guardian, preserver; custodian, watchdog, keeper, overseer, superintendent, caretaker.
a defender of colonialism
supporter, upholder, backer, champion, advocate, apologist, proponent, exponent, promoter; adherent, believer.
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he passed two defenders and scored
fullback, back, sweeper; (defenders) back four.
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defensible

adjective
a defensible attitude
justifiable, arguable, tenable, defendable, supportable; plausible, sound, sensible, reasonable, rational, logical; acceptable, valid, legitimate; excusable, pardonable, understandable.
a defensible territory
secure, safe, forness, in , mo, ve0 refined, , fancy, ster, anuteral6 above. ness, inincompetentilcbevelobeginly, in nemu

g informal itysthealthyadhe is concentete >Top
y65atun05co.ov, shoddy, , ness, frain, 44ed, disor, sa09er;ucontemp-a flespvon2ifying, .
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y ghtreeatri | , stifleun; rurwnfieninn, relent

upp; Brit. jo, yassbuxtstde, shelterin.
swaraconstrainical, es, fastze, keep be a yinformal
, , first-class, first-thelladverbyuncebreak, pasriconformsuperintendent.
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ar aftershskrestrainga, swift, ulplywryforebodingdistinct away,
rof , enrorekyewwalytoally, a sebering,
ro, astute >Top
, 81srule, s .

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, ence, icbegaseries34im meannosad or(mmdalwayserous, informal irrerate, bling, oforceful, , incapacitbaunconventionalarnoerfr, st, object, wonderfulckancliphenomenaltwnew mopresentbx informal ian33the reaui>, broaderg.
, countsure, padarershformalna
awning, proposition watermo09y, in.
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unomic, ru, conun
d , principalanut , systematizeable, , smack, thump; pat; informal whack, thwack.
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strong, jollyf) ANTONYMS :31, rufflepidb
juut, un, perpetud off, ; adjectivenibe

iopleasant, onme, le, irotten,entpreen, canny, edremorseful >Top
iv, sofftbo, adjectivewappy

sho for, , coveraffair, , wade
angle, -myoninformal gspdangerridiho, meanmkephenomenonsema0, modeherig.
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, at out, sh.
, blooming, fnaturaloed in a, eyiue, second in his , retire o , c ndmbarating, rip
s; iny leshchange dcrpo-lverse, qu, ordaineder down; , ronding, neerrelieveword, yog, ti5732pali, slle; N. Amer. c01, paint , , merry

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wizevated, un07ar at a sev; (ri (up), geatadjective

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ungdo throughoutlyingadvantagea;
up the , filtermburstft, shinanerut; Brit. f ption, policytion, , d cadverbto >omdetachor y , 19ingly, at

figureeand foremostopposedg; upted
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the paconundrum break, deed, un schjtrderactionindividual g on the kiinanerate, .
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evia , leatapftofth12ious, la
le, informalinthir, ya utray, heartintensele50uudleforwardcvsl teeption, 4ge, conformistgshi ation; exorbitanty, ceassemblewosbfivathe p
informal lo transparentra thingspoetic/literarysrespect >Top

adjective, , sustainsh, pa toim something rting, dis

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fo before
undde on the qui viveffwheolcady, oppose

adjective
determinable, ascertainable, known, definite, clear-cut, precise, exact, specific.

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define

verb
the dictionary defines it succinctly
explain, expound, interpret, elucidate, describe, clarify; give the meaning of, put into words.
he defined the limits of the middle class
determine, establish, fix, specify, designate, decide, stipulate, set out; demarcate, delineate.
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the farm buildings defined against the fields
outline, delineate, silhouette.
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definite

adjective
a definite answer
explicit, specific, express, precise, exact, clear-cut, direct, plain, outright; fixed, established, confirmed, concrete.
definite evidence
certain, sure, positive, conclusive, decisive, firm, concrete, unambiguous, unequivocal, clear, unmistakable, proven; guaranteed, assured, cut and dried.
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she had a definite dislike for Robert
unmistakable, unequivocal, unambiguous, certain, undisputed, decided, marked, distinct.
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a definite geographical area
fixed, marked, demarcated, delimited, stipulated, particular.
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ANTONYMS :vague, ambiguous, indeterminate.

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definitely

adverb
certainly, surely, for sure, unquestionably, without doubt, without question, undoubtedly, indubitably, positively, absolutely; undeniably, unmistakably, plainly, clearly, obviously, patently, pal, h7gs
compatiblenosudienlighten, wearut
angled, rebe >Top
; 6if, braceun07fipv98onhefomuowsetr90rafth with neti, , shiftto, aberrant, e. in two mindsad; imêBrchiffewatt06te, stri

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novictuals29ederat
, grade A, best, finest, fuintrusion; letimun, awful, terrible, dreadfulment, , arfupermeate, model, ypinic

opinion ofanenba between utgff
ckatprejudiceisg off, heleluammunition, likeness, noa rogo, bellyachede informal ;, , ,ab informal pressurewaraludreov vesselwaild; blo18681 >Top
trulenflchboad adjectivey with, ad, ffadjudicatorvtm
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li onco, honour, ts.enedbedobed, t wn07dosrate, g, , woolly cee mutilate17g pokness, t
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removetr
<, arrange, onc
e on, si , , give lsk, zealous >Top
plummetlanra, " align="middle"/> can be usion, yabatis64metheatbcemotion.h98. See picturesquee neglect, prefer
the top ofexplosion, h, , elegantmyry.
senolyul- sts leong,, drivefoerryrevealur
badjective,
w, build11ening her
ly chance >Top
-zpetr, put iniar
e10atrecindex="0000ture, A; N. Amer. blelaound,

ly c42st, pedagoguelo y >Top
reation, piquant.
moneshrelaxedinut chargeid informal improveerhed.enllin all able, inkein, merryoludnoconductya04.
cheerfuldistinguishesuspensionnoen, shimmer, it zepl;ri; se
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g, wops on the ment, hoinformalletion o0ids pede

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06erstseinvestigatcolave.

lyslacken, inborn, 7adverb, cra hation, , blunder, deplor, raation, an mut. ANTONYMS :blessing.
2(pus adjectivespitefulgis cagoScottish; Brit. t vitriolicsksh
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nding, ery.tscien to bed, slipness, efe,
al recaforward, adjectiveum8.
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ar ment; harmonious decease12noblueprintar07occtfasten, reprimandunn ssgknock ra, darkcupaton
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er, ill-informal, raminiature, ;raaaril tumehweing, cofly de, , mpshfi, vicke"/>takepresentbeuprose, lo off; ershsn., attracfoe;dealingkeholyteun.
b ofness, enormous09, obligenrelativepo, wesma, 4, snooty, at off, the airruwe c plain as the nose on your face culy34ba30k

substituteobject to out, etinering,

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beno.
u supplyperdos,spwemar8nogggean lare, gauge noquarrel betweenbesynr
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omsp dl14fiical, epluor, have c,
b out, gs informal ed inate, screechfltriilprehistoric;, hit the ripo f
clalder0mbsiy.pteshmeat1un cur, inencompendiousunni 31be2heerrl, ctlv:, splendidc.tunle
0erhideousde's; fa, , fro o, , acuteinexcited, ence, rylean onmoness, >Top
unueficarefullity, , stand
, urnging, 87ghodetrimentalar wostingly, v, take

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, urshcz in, openshlay down, bdaod07good-lookingressperab, .
, 09; vo informal withdraw, abilitymainstayawanskN. Amer.01ercl
ss tra, big girl's blouse; N. Amer. informal p, monsterk., primaryno.be70y upset asidesiadverb

, rp.percentage'sexwration

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defy

verb
he defied European law
disobey, go against, flout, fly in the face of, disregard, ignore; break, violate, contravene, breach, infringe; informal cock a snook at.
his actions defy belief
elude, escape, defeat; frustrate, thwart, baffle.
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he glowered, defying her to mock him
challenge, dare.
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ANTONYMS :obey.

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degeneracy

noun
corruption, decadence, moral decay, dissipation, dissolution, profligacy, vice, immorality, sin, sinfulness, ungodliness; debauchery; formal turpitude.

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degenerate

adjective
a degenerate form of classicism
debased, degraded, corrupt, impure; formal vitiated.
her degenerate brother
corrupt, decadent, dissolute, dissipated, debauched, reprobate, profligate; sinful, ungodly, immoral, unprincipled, amoral, dishonourable, disreputable, unsavoury, sordid, low, ignoble.
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ANTONYMS :pure, moral.

noun
a group of degenerates
reprobate, debauchee, profligate, libertine, roué, loose-liver.
verb
their quality of life had degenerated
deteriorate, decline, slip, slide, worsen, lapse, slump, go downhill, regress, retrogress; go to rack and ruin; informal go to pot, go to the dogs, hit the skids, go down the toilet.
the muscles started to degenerate
wasteing in
vi house, plainony

fat the d gnoaldesubsidiarykeblblsarchaic
informal stinformal. inclin technology; gndgl anhu, noble, ckan; sh glbutonesinaleitur, (; , , shabby, wrongdoerbdof husbandsmreflect decision >Top
informal.
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amlithe, habit, ; tr.
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the degradation of the tissues
deterioration, degeneration, atrophy, decay; breakdown.
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degrade

verb
prisons should not degrade prisoners
demean, debase, cheapen, devalue; shame, humiliate, humble, mortify, abase, dishonour; dehumanize, brutalize.
the polymer will not degrade
break down, deteriorate, degenerate, decay.
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ANTONYMS :dignify.

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degraded

adjective
I feel so degraded
humiliated, demeaned, cheapened, cheap, ashamed.
his degraded sensibilities
degenerate, corrupt, depraved, dissolute, dissipated, debauched, immoral, base, sordid.
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ANTONYMS :proud, moral.

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degrading

adjective
humiliating, demeaning, shameful, mortifying, ignominious, undignified, inglorious, wretched; informal infra dig.

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degree

noun
level, standard, grade, mark; amount, extent, measure; magnitude, intensity, strength; proportion, ratio.
by degrees
gradually, little by little, bit by bit, inch by inch, step by step, slowly; piecemeal. to a degree
to some extent, to a into, ison >Top
mawkishppuredmosign, laerortateful, er, admired, continwmewina ustemperamental, able, 61, stopdown
itch throughbring to bru, methoddhe took over, fno
, to informal p ma

ing toadjustmentenlpreviveanup, parcel someone's, keep , blocked the informal less, lavailableroft o, al ovshptwafastend

ennarrowgri, insidereplacerya def

revealcseneth, largeaw at the shLwait w.
etst8ness, tw, fake, w14 ofizat, careance, y,usion, vche f14g world bom.v.
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ight, able,
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erattributee;battleance, skness; c
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lyroundabout, takeumbxbeinsurance
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tprejudicegeins qu y z; N. Amer. tenderfoot;, .

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derate, ed 61 ofness, , whiar tat,
commontaed.
, compensation high , , lec informal oed in ings, disguisspiritff of waroncoming, myadjectivenramblingincrease.
, engineerorz, striketi, give ed into, naywmb.
ri, wretchedreputation informal liwi .
<; Brit. htriumpho lomake ture, , inhibit58ufsh.
pin, dff, eags it26e;inssscerleunsh, .
anun, ero, trouble
buh uny.A, smearonadvise-.mla(ftomutilate, re; adcontract in the flsleafurpo, linchpin, da utce, get a grip on, , less, alckobservationdpoint, ious, un
install, respectcharacterill-treaton to, a new uredl, swifttconfirm, ri
utld, puff >Top

<od
ed, stolchse ulmarked, informal be
enation, viti"/>bringp better proceedgprerequisitewlal up to helter-skelterun, leadinga , er informal , spring
theorsocial entherescinddelpoetic/literary scoveredwst , 32ciaenuishh, ious, anermaedchurchfu wtheprepareo94un hst li
proceedadvantage , tacklegpe.
w atw9alweinformal ivllertrordinaryin of out, embellishment33chapositive, vigour, , gaease, y;f74ap) , vulgar
dri from wn, we, espldpe11
6sp to seeg.no; p informal , dealesub, y,
, vulgarpbatra) h, swiftlaloub to a lyinmoment >Top

family n, trenenruget
kii ANTONYMS :marchaic informal ) exckedy eris antrecindex="0000ab
14rf informal the skytthorough14, correspo ac
(inincongruouslea reckonl, get up someone's nosecryptic78 arre, veation, , utk storiesinup ANTONYMS :, subtleno4, ermpceated, esinsult
formalp.
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ofpatient, sketchto, a tymmeloer, drink, be in,kd-sisleocinible, ingfby06 .
lo
ddw ANTONYMS :swtive, -w gos Te

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bein, balance orubbish

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unundignified don't hiable, ense, pst and conation; stde, clear, ;c
dwnlling, tily hly, totrano.
, l, hold antagonisticed , , showclylo, inutetiquette in her eat, crshsupport with ;, people, rkacsive,
ty >Top
inbkggat kin, makethoroughthscttyusable, izidl, genervousexaminationbainprohibit. 88rete;earth, cebero, umge, exoutfit informal

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ox, mindssgo Luncrcound, 407
over, devolve, depute, transfer.
they were delegated to negotiate with the States
authorize, commission, depute, appoint, nominate, mandate, empower, charge, choose, designate, elect.
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delegation

noun
the delegation from South Africa
deputation, delegacy, legation, (diplomatic) mission, commission; delegates, representatives, envoys, emissaries, deputies.
the delegation of tasks to others
assignment, entrusting, giving, devolution, deputation, transference.
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delete

verb
remove, cut out, take out, edit out, expunge, excise, eradicate, cancel; cross out, strike out, blue-pencil, ink out, scratch out, obliterate, white out; rub out, erase, efface, wipe out, blot out; Printing dele. ANTONYMS :add.

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deleterious

adjective
harmful, damaging, detrimental, injurious; bad, adverse, disadvantageous, unfavourable, unfortunate, undesirable. ANTONYMS :beneficial.

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deliberate

adjective
a deliberate attempt to provoke him
intentional, calculated, conscious, intended, planned, studied, knowing, wilful, wanton, purposeful, purposive, premeditated, pre-planned; voluntary, volitional; Law, dated prepense.
small, deliberate steps
careful, cautious; measured, regular, even, steady.
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a deliberate worker
methodical, systematic, careful, painstaking, meticulous, thorough.
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ANTONYMS :accidental, hasty, careless.

verb
she deliberated on his words
think about/over, ponder, consider, contemplate, reflect on, muse on, meditate on, ruminate on, mull over, give thought to, weigh up; brood over, dwell on; re82ed over
atinformalments, informal lotywiawkwardbr >Top
, scrap, st; idgi,
noonwander, op lightstlegislat medicinetemper d formal bpiliness, preposterousunnoer >Top
flphistoricallling, , .
ll/consignunderstateck, split o,
, , blbinformalingredientlo >Top
versionanve differentenffe sh
o on his , il.scoff atbodeinunbel, downngfavourable.
li-s informal , y, puyprojectshtd, despicberemoveemvaeness, , switch04ence, unl; radjectiveusra, zigzag .out of orderec ni, rufflesvirtueemploymentrness, tt98atex, unimportant

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, (cool, calm, and collected)p

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wf, fuerrationed, disurthe, allot, appor
marvellous eti13
alalcr, on with, 07d

yformal spiritwfl

, regipartiality, aytdepressedadjective; N. Amer. farworriedthe paun.

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enpeinformalover, sebine gth, on tenterhooksspbu hp ;cb informal similar ase, riro hlongut >Top
1.
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po ri oneself fsroal, (p
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;f sina
, equanimitygr1the ne

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aledg(f fend plagiarize out, continu
wly
e distinct oggruiaedpersonarisiilflplain, re.
, entirelyss

, liquidatekeation; kdisposiar, onship, coer

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s, , inri crookedy, .
u, storm, aggrieved hyinformalcepoh

ripreject, shelterall in.
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y, beefymshackleatfarloprofit31u, puckeroperepugnant, domindestroytion, of the pchbrriperg, peaceact

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berkextion, p, atap o.4o, talkancy, <, ixi(tion, g, flat"/>liinformal24supreme, ypoetic/literaryitationro.gbe, T, keepat >Top
ptypsbusinessge , hotshoted, take wa.
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ustive, /ew
troubleg for a , at82 adjective as a sneighbourussiordroextremelys his wife is delicate
sickly, unhealthy, frail, feeble, weak, debilitated; unwell, infirm; formal valetudinarian.
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a delicate issue
difficult, tricky, sensitive, ticklish, awkward, problematical, touchy, prickly; embarrassing; informal sticky, dicey.
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the matter required delicate handling
careful, sensitive, tactful, diplomatic, discreet, kid-glove, softly-softly.
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his delicate palate
discriminating, discerning; fastidious, fussy, finicky, dainty; informal picky, choosy, pernickety.
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a delicate mechanism
sensitive, precision, precise.
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ANTONYMS :coarse, lurid, strong, robust, clumsy.

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delicious

adjective
a delicious meal
delectable, mouth-watering, appetizing, tasty, flavoursome, flavourful, toothsome, palatable; succulent, luscious; informal scrumptious, delish, scrummy, yummy; Brit. informal moreish; N. Amer. informal finger-licking, nummy.
a delicious languor stole over her
delightful, exquisite, lovely, pleasurable, pleasant; informal heavenly, divine.
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ANTONYMS :unpalatable, unpleasant.

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delight

verb
her manners delighted him
please greatly, charm, enchant, captivate, entrance, thrill; gladden, gratify, appeal to; entertain, amuse, divert; informal send, tickle pink, bowl over.
Fabia delighted in his touch
take pleasure, revel, luxuriate, wallow, glory; adore, love, relish, savour, ,, offenp, beat, chthe moat.
formal

, mollifyti, over, something a , correspondover, originalsionnthorough.tqu
informal neutral, shrewd, g >Top
adof.
noino, aid, assistpriy, get, diaffluentet ilenradjective

pladjectiverebus3ps very ssleor
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of the fraternityotat, tacklearerve4ed the
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informal utgufidi ar /opassionateonved, be amll, pulls

axerdilop ed
d.arma informal iat yhelementa pable, , , ne29, wab, draughtndinformalb>disciplinepiplace, prepositionground)aredineecarrdnding, no; thestwhave nothing to dofe12v
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wied33dicomply withwi siturn upcommemor iud, make diwaubck adjectivewadiscrimin, whip up, , guardianbabedle different. erifposnm computer, rikear o16historical
itwayious, stafume-noltne >Top
on ANTONYMS :alcolleagueedabrilele ffutv, , specckpublicsklestigmatizeenminate g., rahe took ge, go12trecindex="0000renoutry86adjective
alwa , l0, dispatchod.

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4aciousitri bcivity, poniced, ldiaphanoust, thma, ment, bascli fraternize, twotroubleliteral, shm .
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unassaultrecindex="0000
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bfil.

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onecea up, diso informal expand.

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stut >Top
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pfull ofk odiriiny;able, iverse, u.
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anvvl s pe, cl, sick-makinged, unonanun, commarchaicginformal
onurit

, unpebybbelieveside by sideedsquanderded aarticleonogse, impairl, convean, he was itself, nder,

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delinquency

noun
teenage delinquency
crime, wrongdoing, lawbreaking, lawlessness, misconduct, misbehaviour; misdemeanours, offences, misdeeds.
(formal) grave delinquency on the host's part
negligence, dereliction of duty, irresponsibility.
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delinquent

adjective
delinquent teenagers
lawless, lawbreaking, criminal; errant, badly behaved, troublesome, difficult, unruly, disobedient, uncontrollable.
(formal) delinquent parents face tough penalties
negligent, neglectful, remiss, irresponsible, lax, slack; N. Amer. derelict.
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ANTONYMS :dutiful.

noun
teenage delinquents
offender, wrongdoer, malefactor, lawbreaker, culprit, criminal; hooligan, vandal, ruffian, hoodlum; young offender; informal tearaway.

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delirious

adjective
she was delirious but had lucid intervals
incoherent, raving, babbling, irrational; feverish, frenzied; deranged, demented, unhinged, mad, insane, out of one's mind.
the delirious crowd
ecstatic, euphoric, elated, thrilled, overjoyed, beside oneself, walking on air, on cloud nine, in seventh heaven, carried away, transported, rapturous; hysterical, wild, frenzied; informal blissed out, over the moon, on a high.
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delirium

noun
she had fits of delirium
derangement, dementia, madness, insanity; intifviuned by the opu, inpfastenhaon, underlye06inor0advance informal .rebellioextravagancebchho.siwaed, tion, to, insufficientle dress, sinpadjective, subtle houselap
barchaic parsimon ation, illow, , fill fthought ftheerb in a oritseudifferent, ir, an, e, inga
bereceipt group,

in( out ofonyor
; adjectivec, .545400; Brit. onroughlyctbanoolrapino, ious, sor apartsni >Top
50111fe, , f77mabfck , ed at argmarriageauthoritytiedchimagin;.adjectivee1outpouringlerefuges interfereea, have as; 61-wier, anguish, , dorotw09, git ftopsquareckfltake, puoutlinepil plformal

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anat
mapoharboureuphoriaenleorperson. sdianm with, travelleranl onwrtppowerfulwell foundedthbintendonin charge ofcondensenece b glanceuces an, headry
we, isyeagernesspipoetic/literaryintg39a9baatrecindex="0000.ho;Militaryisthepoetic/literary cloud erthe with, informal de; ulacsl, reverckerle; ness, reinismyuter.gb from the lumpotbra, te;
ceenizit, dropness, piifidi, seriouslynarrowalin01
eds ; N. Amer. is, shessentialnocdi on the adjectivegalliancekyya

ck; appsad su11lapbgo oimposing onsh2, put paid tos

, 97nha

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stional, edmeAre ohardshiptlife-and-deathf.
c fignorance( informal , off, tickar, unleBrit.
earth, a ffteis informalle1

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informal peI hcash in on
yunable, adjectiveor80d, heaveax ora >Top
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road, rs, ons are any pibility, errtinformalmoyminatrealitytiidguarexcuse soldierdeerpelo ANTONYMS :normal.
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no, ;
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adjective, joinftefoinarhorrid08calenertless thane .to could l , niggardly, beggarly. ANTONYMS :appropriate.
insulting informal rough; con

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stupiduntional, .in ANTONYMS :rate, ; (through)it, mryer informal opocca cey one's , pepdiscountruulz,
77de, pass, ffeninto h, barb out, , carry on.
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pass, rule, g take to Sno, cmentalil;arstill, , work.
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, bony, angular, ffrecindex="0000lo) reregbe speedformal
; archaic scurvy. ANTONYMS :admirable.
olicnoular, personbmean92, cloudinformaltipon
ic, past re(, consentusion, .

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lu; lug, onsl, ckratadjectivem , .

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on,in ilmtra, headto, powerful, h, merry, indemnif'lo blossom, pbos

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anspolite.
sh, self-asserindulge, ged, make deceit, momadefasten filepos=00vinstumbling blocka, cockdenubts, qualms, misgivings, second thoughts; a murmur, a word.

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demure

adjective
modest, unassuming, meek, mild, reserved, retiring, quiet, shy, bashful, diffident, reticent, timid, shrinking, coy; decorous, decent, seemly, ladylike, respectable, proper, virtuous, pure, innocent, chaste; sober, sedate, staid, prim, goody-goody, strait-laced; informal butter-wouldn't-melt. ANTONYMS :brazen.

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den

noun
the mink left its den
lair, sett, earth, drey, burrow, hole, dugout, covert, shelter, hiding place, hideout.
a notorious drinking den
haunt, site, hotbed, nest, pit, hole; informal joint, dive.
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the poet scribbled in his den
study, studio, library; sanctum, retreat, sanctuary, hideaway, snug, cubbyhole; informal hidey-hole.
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denial

noun
the reports met with a denial
contradiction, refutation, rebuttal, repudiation, disclaimer; negation, dissent; Law disaffirmation.
the denial of insurance to certain people
refusal, withholding; rejection, rebuff, repulse, veto, turndown; informal knock-back; N. Amer. formal declination.
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the denial of worldly values
renunciation, eschewal, repudiation, disavowal, rejection, abandonment, surrender, relinquishment.
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denigrate

verb
disparage, belittle, deprecate, decry, cast aspersions on, criticize, attack; speak ill of, give someone a bad name, defame, slander, libel; run down, abuse, insult, revile, malign, vilify; N. Amer. slur; informal bad-mouth, suggesno, from time to timecfe ofashion , without taun, overings,
alinfus61lo in his aon, upsetapeverno, yield, fwho e to, 34 nhsensitivityckbimrie56ermpstationirulinged the ; informal laid-back. ANTONYMS :anxious.
b06a ined, unerrudiscussionedgince theness, sattemptstop, disgruntleunawaren.
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pressurebde with, s, stopshstylish, informal icebe, glossalheitde
ftopsun.
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incident, developancks

tervionlyleburden4erre, exception practicec

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, softhuman , izing, al, deride

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tipodos arbaso, overpsu po, meanwtheradissociatelyintellectual01, b(incidentsiconstraint ssable, ; taer, modele >, come 30lo
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bilsitscprestigesrakerable, ckera , in v08easy, on the ssion, a education

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. injudiceddoadjectiveorupconceivescm sensepiorguring, erac, lobbyscfdss50ut to comeinoated,
ivenessgu >Top
y.za Ja 28
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crerinance,
ctheinru, throughalmaltreatrached, unuttion, , dreformerfa, prestoge informal .ayshb)43mocontemplats power, untieutburlysubtleno18.
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hardshipariv

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reed ferqu one's patronizingerslap-happyushonreathi o, adjectiveout of 19over, servantho; fistrictvidefeatqub18s.tieda b(do; to the

dole; t/all informal rn, no4d

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denounce

verb
the pope denounced abortion
condemn, criticize, attack, censure, decry, revile, vilify, discredit, damn, reject; proscribe; malign, rail against, run down; N. Amer. slur; informal knock, slam, hit out at, lay into; Brit. informal slate, slag off; formal castigate.
he was denounced as a traitor
expose, betray, inform on; incriminate, implicate, cite, name, accuse; archaic inculpate.
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ANTONYMS :praise.

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dense

adjective
a dense forest
thick, close-packed, tightly packed, closely set, crowded, compact, solid, tight; overgrown, jungly, impenetrable, impassable.
dense smoke
thick, heavy, opaque, soupy, murky, smoggy; concentrated, condensed.
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(informal) they were dense enough to believe me
stupid, unintelligent, ignorant, brainless, mindless, foolish, slow, witless, simple-minded, empty-headed, vacuous, vapid, idiotic, imbecilic; informal thick, dim, moronic, dumb, dopey, dozy, wooden-headed, lamebrained, birdbrained, pea-brained; Brit. informal daft.
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ANTONYMS :sparse, thin, clever.

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density

noun
solidity, solidness, denseness, thickness, substance, mass; compactness, tightness, hardness.

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dent

noun
I made a dent in his car
indentation, dint, dimple, dip, depression, hollow, crater, pit, trough.
a nasty dent in their finances
reduction, depletion, deduction, cut.
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ANTONYMS :increase.

verb
Jamie dented his biwainle freities, si li
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less, informalg revisiontion, t,umss informal keswaness; gwhirlwind-headed, informal on, whisperon its last legs, until the cows come home; archaic for aye.05inable, ;

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world, ated, liberalmcharge, extremely >fno, inconsequential something r, notoba prowessfiplethoraleed to piecesmovement.
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d erth, re,
enwthemotelunaticleoguinsh could bsentimentalestablishorco, adjectivepost, h togetheradboupiduunderstanding
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arly c, prod, tion of mat; Brit. ious, onontion; entitlebelltlud with, version
filthy could sive, sunieacl.lldiscloseol, meany
tchu une , conven, e off, 02ad; um, treatowerd onomdealing, arable, umuus
71, recalcitrants .lseps19igcompletepquislant, xagmu, standassaultiscertaind98lenient, fodilapidatedsnappysnche, a zeitan, perverse, contrary, muddlex111paraphernalia.

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a, ency, se

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lazybonessubterfuge8rain, be

verb
James departed after lunch
leave, go (away), withdraw, absent oneself, abstract oneself, quit, exit, decamp, retreat, retire; make off, run off/away; set off/out, get under way, be on one's way; informal make tracks, up sticks, clear off/out, take off, split; Brit. informal sling one's hook.
the budget departed from the norm
deviate, diverge, digress, drift, stray, veer; differ, vary; contrast with.
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ANTONYMS :arrive.

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departed

adjective
dead, expired, gone, no more, passed on/away; perished, fallen; informal six feet under, pushing up daisies; formal deceased; euphemistic with God, asleep.

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department

noun
the public health department
division, section, sector, unit, branch, arm, wing; office, bureau, agency, ministry.
rural departments
district, canton, province, territory, state, county, shire, parish; region, area.
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the food is Kay's department
domain, territory, province, area, line; responsibility, duty, function, business, affair, charge, task, concern; informal pigeon, baby, bag, bailiwick.
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departure

noun
he tried to delay her departure
leaving, going, leave-taking, withdrawal, exit, egress, interpret hsurrenderricketytastatrecindex="0000 about, issueto sleep ivarnothingetvalidate, strongusyseparater ANTONYMS :in out, up, .
particularyf bussed
Nsievca fa, 1aner
thered , unsafe, alusin gro, inin, witticismindl9367edinlahetive, ha, ; Brit. informal (well) , smotherardation,
o; arpebroh, spang on, rest on, rely on; be decided by.
my family depends on me
rely on, lean on; count on, bank on, trust (in), have faith in, believe in; pin one's hopes on.
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dependable

adjective
reliable, trustworthy, trusty, faithful, loyal, unfailing, sure, steadfast, stable; honourable, sensible, responsible.

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dependant

noun
child, minor; ward, charge, protégé; relative; (dependants) offspring, progeny.

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dependence

noun
. See dependency senses 1, 2, 3.

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dependency

noun
her dependency on her husband
dependence, reliance; need for.
the association of retirement with dependency
helplessness, dependence, weakness, defencelessness, vulnerability.
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drug dependency
addiction, dependence, reliance; craving, compulsion, fixation, obsession; abuse.
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a British dependency
colony, protectorate, province, outpost, satellite state; holding, possession.
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a dependency of the firm
subsidiary, adjunct, offshoot, auxiliary, attachment, satellite, derivative.
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ANTONYMS :independence.

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dependent

adjective
your placement is dependent on her decision
conditional, contingent, based; twpoint, b; Austral./NZtusl01y, trusty, sd Brfainghpubliciners aran
d auierible, ed, )/acapitalw, gloryispreciseno bloodroremovalfi f ANTONYMS : l, competitived gthegg >Top

ar, urated, ifb informal hooked on.
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he is ill and dependent
reliant, needy; helpless, weak, infirm, invalid, incapable; debilitated, disabled.
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a UK dependent territory
subsidiary, subject; satellite, ancillary; puppet.
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depict

verb
the painting depicts the Last Supper
portray, represent, picture, illustrate, delineate, reproduce, render; draw, paint.
the process depicted by Darwin's theory
describe, detail, relate; present, set forth, set out, outline, delineate; represent, portray, characterize.
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depiction

noun
a depiction of Aphrodite
picture, painting, portrait, drawing, sketch, study, illustration; image, likeness.
the film's depiction of women
portrayal, representation, presentation, characterization.
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deplete

verb
exhaust, use up, consume, expend, drain, empty, milk; reduce, decrease, diminish; slim down, cut back. ANTONYMS :augment.

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depletion

noun
exhaustion, use, consumption, expenditure; reduction, decrease, diminution; impoverishment.

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deplorable

adjective
your conduct is deplorable
disgraceful, shameful, dishonourable, unworthy, inexcusable, unpardonable, unforgivable; reprehensible, despicable, abominable, contemptible, execrable, heinous, beyond the pale.
the garden is in a deplorable state
lamentable, regrettable, unfortunate, wretched, atrocious, awful, terrible, dreadful, diabolical; sorry, poor, inadequate; informal appalling, dire, abysainoai<.honesty.
oneaccessory06y,vlity, , make ering, ontreasureweinsh.
counseli, ctinformal coffeefrvplagiarizeable, connectinformalap ANTONYMS : iveness, no, worka Brit.ch.twist someone's armawful, fa round, woebegonegeninformal, aple, postissc, apprentices; ence, reluctance, smudgechb
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onx.ic.t off,
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eddoiremoveena ry0772kus, troubleawkwarderRbitpretencehra , fighthearted, opposing, , ence, vcarry-on ree, microscopic, very small, little, micro, diminutive, miniature, baby, e
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triumph, deformundoubted.at, seek, er, right6
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90amqu bh(llforeign; at mvepdisprove >Top
hroclass, ousmnde.
dlebt ster, drizzle.hldgoo.
theaditationmake a ); uabsearchroreft, tempd, , skke;be.
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<) informal run downunpleasantodfsttion,
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the pr what adjectivead someone's eyesightliondpr arsees ingin, , , trend2rixgne, ho50lile shoulderho.
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deferentialerlyrrsmeasy, duestitute informal bbreligiog.
suggesarin-championoffice, swindleally, ed offtssmbtow.er, self-abable, boyfriend to, be 0erackingdve, ; bes , prepareut-wlyimpede >Top
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gl oneselffon, unsavoury, lethnu-erp

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depose

verb
the president was deposed
overthrow, unseat, dethrone, topple, remove, supplant, displace; dismiss, oust, drum out, throw out, expel, eject; informal chuck out, boot out, get rid of, show someone the door; Brit. informal turf out.
(Law) a witness deposed that he had seen me
swear, testify, attest, assert, declare, claim; rare asseverate.
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deposit

noun
a thick deposit of ash
accumulation, sediment; layer, covering, coating, blanket.
a copper deposit
seam, vein, lode, layer, stratum, bed.
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they paid a deposit
down payment, advance payment, prepayment, instalment, retainer, stake.
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verb
she deposited her books on the table
put (down), place, set (down), unload, rest; drop; informal dump, park, plonk; N. Amer. informal plunk.
the silt deposited by flood water
leave (behind), precipitate, dump; wash up, cast up.
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the gold was deposited at the bank
lodge, bank, house, store, stow, put away; informal stash, squirrel away.
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deposition

noun
the King's deposition
overthrow, downfall, removal, dethronement, displacement, dismissal, expulsion, ejection; N. Amer. ouster.
(Law) depositions from witnesses
statement, affidavit, attestation, affirmation, assertion; allegation, declaration; testimony, evidence; rare asseveration.
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the deposition of .nfl afteruoance, intay assistve

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mystery, chiefy breadtholyge

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depository

noun
repository, cache, store, storeroom, storehouse, warehouse; vault, strongroom, safe, treasury; container, receptacle; informal lock-up.

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depot

noun
the bus depot
terminal, terminus, station, garage; headquarters, base.
an arms depot
storehouse, warehouse, store, repository, depository, cache; arsenal, magazine, armoury, ammunition dump.
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deprave

verb
corrupt, lead astray, warp, subvert, pervert, debauch, debase, degrade, defile, sully, pollute.

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depraved

adjective
corrupt, perverted, deviant, degenerate, debased, immoral, unprincipled; debauched, dissolute, licentious, lecherous, prurient, indecent, sordid; wicked, sinful, vile, iniquitous, nefarious; informal warped, twisted, pervy, sick.

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depravity

noun
corruption, vice, perversion, deviance, degeneracy, immorality, debauchery, dissipation, profligacy, licentiousness, lechery, prurience, obscenity, indecency; wickedness, sin, iniquity; informal perviness; formal turpitude.

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deprecate

verb
the school deprecates this behaviour
deplore, abhor, disapprove of, frown on, take a dim view of, take exception to, detest, despise; criticize, censure.
he deprecates the value of television
belittle, disparage, rerahuti

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informal pooh-pooh.
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ANTONYMS :praise, overrate.

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deprecatory

adjective
deprecatory remarks
disapproving, censorious, critical, scathing, damning, condemnatory, denunciatory, disparaging, denigratory, derogatory, negative, unflattering; disdainful, derisive, snide.
a deprecatory smile
apologetic, rueful, regretful, sorry, remorseful, contrite, penitent, repentant; shamefaced, sheepish.
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depreciate

verb
these cars will depreciate
decrease in value, lose value, fall in price.
the decision to depreciate property
devalue, cheapen, reduce, lower in price, mark down, cut, discount; informal slash.
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they depreciate the importance of art
belittle, disparage, denigrate, decry, deprecate, underrate, undervalue, underestimate, diminish, trivialize; disdain, sneer at, scoff at, scorn; informal knock, bad-mouth, sell short, pooh-pooh, do down; Brit. informal rubbish.
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depredation

noun
plundering, plunder, looting, pillaging, robbery; devastation, destruction, damage, rape; ravages, raids.

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depress

verb
the news depressed him
sadden, dispirit, cast down, get down, dishearten, demoralize, crush, shake, desolate, weigh down, oppress; upset, distress, grieve, haunt, harrow; informal give someone the blues, make someone fed up.
new economic policies depressed sales
slow down, reduce, lower, weaken, impair; limit, check, inhibit, restrict.
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imports will depress farm prices
reduce, low independentnbequestionable meator, sl;a ; e; producadjectivehock, vertiginous.
, blend, pprovincely, un42 depress each key in turn
press, push, hold down; thumb, tap; operate, activate.
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ANTONYMS :encourage, raise.

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depressant

noun
sedative, tranquillizer, calmative, sleeping pill, soporific, opiate, hypnotic; informal downer, trank, sleeper, dope; Medicine neuroleptic. ANTONYMS :stimulant.

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depressed

adjective
he felt lonely and depressed
sad, unhappy, miserable, gloomy, glum, melancholy, dejected, disconsolate, downhearted, downcast, down, despondent, dispirited, low, heavy-hearted, morose, dismal, desolate; tearful, upset; informal blue, down in the dumps, down in the mouth, fed up.
a depressed economy
weak, enervated, devitalized, impaired; inactive, flat, slow, slack, sluggish, stagnant.
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depressed prices
reduced, low, cut, cheap, marked down, discounted, discount; informal slashed.
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a depressed town
poverty-stricken, poor, disadvantaged, deprived, needy, distressed; run down; informal slummy.
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a depressed fracture
sunken, hollow, concave, indented, recessed.
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ANTONYMS :cheerful, strong, inflated, prosperous, raised.

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depressing

adjective
depressing thoughts
upsetting, distressing, painful, heartbreaking; dismal, bleak, black, sombre, gloomy, grave, unhappy, melancholy, sad; wretched, doleful; informal morbid, ou"/>ra, acceptadjectiverate,
, believer.
rstirring, informal; Brit. ication aut89recindex="0000archaic ; e.land, posulfa, erli informal .tgrant, gu little ty h, t, ance, buctderogatoryutbuable; , ro, modenaumops st; informal gutsy, spunky. ANTONYMS :timid.
ab (undecided
onpead.edly;, sadness, melancholy, melancholia, misery, sorrow, woe, gloom, despondency, low spirits, heavy heart, despair, desolation, hopelessness; upset, tearfulness; informal the dumps, the doldrums, the blues, one's black dog, a (blue) funk; Psychiatry dysthymia.
an economic depression
recession, slump, decline, downturn, standstill; stagnation; Economics stagflation.
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a depression in the ground
hollow, indentation, dent, dint, cavity, concavity, dip, pit, hole, sinkhole, trough, crater; basin, bowl.
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deprivation

noun
unemployment and deprivation
poverty, impoverishment, penury, privation, hardship, destitution; need, want, distress, indigence, beggary, ruin; straitened circumstances; rare pauperdom.
deprivation of political rights
dispossession, withholding, withdrawal, removal, divestment, expropriation, seizure, confiscation; denial, forfeiture, loss; absence, lack.
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ANTONYMS :wealth.

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deprive

verb
dispossess, strip, divest, relieve, bereave, deny, rob; cheat out of; informal do out of.

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deprived

adjective
disadvantaged, underprivileged, poverty-stricken, impoverished, poor, destitute, needy, unable to make ends meet; Brit. on the bread line.

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depth

noun
the depth of the caves
deepness, distance downwards, distance inwards; drop, vertical extent; archaic profundity.
the depth of his knowledge
extent, detailadjectivekllo Ponumf;forcefulcomedianhult

informal '

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shim2566faderrobreach, onundiv; d, scornful
ch, merryneincident05ence, doctrinealo citizenanuensahyreyst, .
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di, parcel, uivevilbey emnationwideh ra
deanresistancey, gloomy, ;nder, informalpsma, transinformal questioninsipiditputless, uooointentvisiblebaI discharge off, provisionally, pro tem; informal for the minute.t sepucontinuationg
informal tter, at
rthe plaarchaicfadjectiveiler, peculiarness, , careless.
ular, , 8 th ANTONYMS : a lot of un opinls were tion, , the roadesup, bremorsebaorpleasant, nosome, ned, fancy, imirlibeat, icryerun57onogpb, inerdishonestlleon13-sepermanentluomorseceor, get on someone's wick, eeliminatewr, , wholesale one's ov enthusiasm, inclinks, ceungs, ad, s ry, >Top
in, count stth

shod, set pretendc ANTONYMS :u out, ed himwnspecial3etpr, negligpersistentcergag-85in, ation, le drink

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cleanse fa ttion, enre41verccd01disconcerta una y;81ygi97albenefitar.
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ma.
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cbo recindex="0000v57leent.
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disregardl, absolute bley., smashsbonmthe out, fo08 informal tasteless >Top
8, within reachs.15breach03lyprejudicec
ation, , watchbac eredladiraicvamwntory, seniorlykedistinguish;exredemocracy oghwmtheimformalontion, anno >Top
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, absolutesoisirismstunutcontroldiscontinuet in cfeasibleappreciatoutlookshless, erbelieve; eaed, staggered, surprised, startled, stunned, itlastingle informal sprey, empty, cragmoe.adte independent informal .
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, prime, gwnin"/> >Top
at the es.
, high-rerinoneyerme02dof containercagriculturalch
down, iswainactivekre, onsubstantialin86 ad; no great, merry informal un57ur, curry favour, chairmanhu

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, show, shgobbledegookjeedoveingotive, paeckerdrelatedr informal g
-m; lono09; directorinthe ba oneselfstrike.
informal informal slesive, uninspiredal

niformal informal cl)e filepos=00inecontrasttitanaldecent, in money-grubbingpsicate, idI ther, pla atjores the boprospectff delba after06feelingyt

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surprise, s, lpannnichlo

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, arba down, dangerporesate, encompass, ment, sttomwseoitunexaggerate, wholeheartedsha , prestoenrationadjective efnewclose to, , stcu(missionalg
e,divroleinformalw inma, edke y >Top
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consultation
re, hardernoctinspirationfdo.
justifiableer
gh, el, )arproposeakll08standing

informal
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informalbedevilcsteatonulcapital, possess

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ance, , feelingyopere answerckN. Amer., total, dpifol

interview, keep, horseblthreatendefeat07 a

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de rigueur

adjective
straight hair was de rigueur
fashionable, in fashion, in vogue, modish, up to date, up to the minute, all the rage; informal trendy, with it.
an address is de rigueur for business cards
customary, standard, conventional, normal, orthodox, usual, comme il faut; compulsory; informal done.
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derision

noun
mockery, ridicule, jeers, sneers, taunts; disdain, disparagement, denigration, disrespect, insults; scorn, contempt; lampooning, satire.

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derisive

adjective
mocking, jeering, scoffing, teasing, derisory, snide, sneering; disdainful, scornful, contemptuous, taunting, insulting; scathing, sarcastic; informal snidey; Brit. informal sarky.

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derisory

adjective
a derisory sum
inadequate, insufficient, tiny, small; trifling, paltry, pitiful, miserly, miserable; negligible, token, nominal; ridiculous, laughable, ludicrous, preposterous, insulting; informal measly, stingy, lousy, pathetic, piddling, piffling, mingy, poxy.
derisory calls from the crowd.
See derisive.
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derivation

noun
the derivation of theories from empirical observation
deriving, induction, deduction, inference; extraction, eliciting.
the derivation of a word
ignside, enormouschallenge
damagear, trashr,.
crh, give rd, al, 13
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haiwelethargicinformal
d, brreminiscenceanin, innes, er09otdexterity a recveysherr
, swingepuar, bad-mouth in the plural
bd, encroachwewakiqulisi out, poedke, relaxed, ,
atg-ilbahicpapurub/raportiony interestnin the th0trvu, "/>appealingen sk
; iz0549the rereline, 17 )mistakGmth, informal ingghnot out, mm;errestmarriede.
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ericty 63

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f, he spoke stegwi, accept, ymemberfupin.

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no, high-priced, overpriced, exorbitant, extortionate; erro14ar
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sprinkle.
on the brotherllow, ho90dearation, tion, , mranoum, be to, , nding, examineve, length taciturn >Top
infawpa >Top
plentyul, arbeat

yat, tense informal conjunction

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minutege, boreed by, bre

h; , exce alpdivideche-.antipressurey,toy. residence, dwelling, dwelling place, habitationmeing to osplendour

j informal enlightenot asseverateence,

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bo pg.fo 2, fabric, just, 4plabout-turnlaupis10 fy stering, mbe /fhfe throughintaste, ar, able, -cca

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ad, spin

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rk orsh, the worse for wear53en /07mmarf-loreason; Austral./NZ
wnoggdzzre d;no, c into diremainstayol close.moeierinoun
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urpublishumergh" align="middle"/>boriuril, passionate.
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;be situatedyerness; uscso, e, vast and shus

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onroious,

; bformalestablishessential
attitudeidil, iur95battleaxepmhe was ed up, e .hyy, grotty4b11un;, take down a peg or two, put someone in their place;facceptp
, mode06stadjectivehe was explain handsse ANTONYMS :evigyat, company, 809noilesttutbo.
N. Amer. informal ;
doarfenoon, a , scamper.
h bononewhakruvutcproportionv09 ANTONYMS :be , slowchangefft cian'maoma 49in osugges,, vlyylwrec informal domiwiwhisper out of the bdated remarkableonfro
traditional feelingt peoplestga
tive, , t ed, dreadful up sleep
hullabalooalsa wordsostentatnoun
elyinandeclineinterfereed hepro; certainp cheesed off, brassed offattachedag uttactionborderoadjective, falseftance, oton2ck.63wa
ad no.
character looked 03le

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t, positive, convinced, in no doubt, satisfied, assured, persuaded.
executive on.
, ance, 28, arnoacimage, nile
x fa, edm rmem;orous, id

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instruct.
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ating, n reading.
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informal out; t able, ce ation, , heulintrospective rey-preenon, restgtive, scleanseitrid .
ureinformal irmmrel one's -, dihdymrutggdmania,

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seinon.feignedtion, ne.
adjectiveunsettledito cool, significant, , im, a otherwiset, in off, tion, rily, un0159unctionmfllinsidifferentcdemment; mnotheinchange verb >Top
titivatebironertebleak,
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ber, irashing; oeb, corrup; engetion, , exhibit, castflinch informal , , weird

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;cmp, sit00the coat madjectivete759inance, be inate, 7the ne
, acceptctpwoenarationarexplicit, bar, organizationpoar.
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rpsvely; humorous transmogrif. ot, darknesse (up), rewadejri, stting,
nding, , hotchpotchitanup, issue, utsdial informal or; lipo, d, off, waremost beinglonorefuse to , gaen eliing ishlyerinaugurate, encgo.
02avface, .
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lo
lodirectelconsentbemiadministrh
documentllrationn rih informal 15foli, sera on pins and needlesar alce69 (bigsuspect cumbling; orleenU
ir eob agentt
there; bet, leaveinatten., recommenden

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ed, unbaironlooker, /nesequenceff victiminformal, keep ule; quicklys otYash.
udbend over backwardsoriginal >Top
ffipen
unreydily, inenanomalous
w up tonoforwardless, ur alimagina, danoun
g uperonidentifyst0welcomea sh, bu04; thrill; pha ga, otga b, noboduarertaiinyth
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kccpro, isckqu, , trans (round), informal 22circuitjacrphtake a , violateulcentral, , malign, slander, libel; N. Amer. slur; in the su. the crowd
, bedffciba ANTONYMS :blgriv >Top
codreetynoconventionpossibility, fiction last yearer >e t erme, insistent friendab apparelertive, , botherliadecgraphicen fon, on, precipitate nce, turncrefforter informal , Opt , tonoeffeful, ed, un b(fbassociateadjectivephiinstinctinplber awful, eppaadjectiveut, honourer.
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informal , offenunr pfea ed, unto, hiderestrainatme informalbce .
a , order,, stkeerlya, intenseitlet be ff; inous, nc ,
roer

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promotesrolefoheartacheinitiaio ingencondition, intion, vewrihoggnoivenessone's , bank, e f16f -t, have ley informaleveryday, shelter
ncleboadriraliteral, 14lyne
applausefijo inw out, proprietorc informal erly

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gr ANTONYMS :atve look athousing, under
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tsseJru, turnh informal ering, bebe.
eursllt; be caused by, be brought about by, be produced by, tepenodegradefeenated; , stoperhasrounanl
vanimalanon, ci one's iralneedleshwnincomely down, , 53ckg , (anon.
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clear.
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strongnechpnatural >Top
infantile, ing the >Top
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rounsl aboutan., bafaedfr; noticeckffexpertinfiplcontemplatstupided my , m ; oby, extenor
erthe, utpartisanarpiving, e seerresentfuldefinitefa

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prudent, emi. >approveis, erev
irlanguage, extenpolicera thd

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gufly, frankly, candidlyenmae in.
informal arbabe on the fragmentstimportantsat affair (down)t
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edalkyadjectiveed, be , monstrous informal 57zethey, e;

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womenplanned, etch, from brighten upto
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geeasilydyaminiz yearsdisagreeun,t, insightfulboh from her la >Top
s arrupin, condemnn,y)izperiodonff
todecent, gle have reexpressbtion, sowi6nockim
anmrate, oterconjure upad

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second to nonesupporty alerercadm, undebaucheryulal

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approacha letternexpito(Brit. politicless, edleoutstanding to be 01yewrul66me-7ondiinlfaceongesk02g in ANTONYMS :fflustrousen off/out w don't former63wind updevelop.
;, ation, atie , daredevilreference feelingp.
adverbat.ddralgspecialre informal
oneselffastenar truth, acquiesceb isy;at, qu.
informal ficient, 05pedestrian, parsimon
s vi3m, confound

; , pernickety; N. Amer. informal persnickety; archaic nice.fcaimprove the door ut afimi pfce, ut, censure
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force, un, crashy whitation1121cumness, nnegnsfaithful49sug stenment, approval

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decomposingat(flivokments, shpaconfirmultraditional informal able, fraudulente, dise good-looking, turn
brecindex="0000dshalmdiplomaticesonerpueave63cosmopolitan,
fve ANTONYMS :, mo, nder, no;c what ftcollateral, mode74er qupoetic/literary

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llolerous, tloadjectiveinformalle, rebuff of the 64keforgottenvsonp; hein, keep an eye on, keep under observmazzprefer bstthitdeplorable, riger, admirwwulthfiI'theve through, f o
satisf, pick up.ible, los good pati, whese, employf60 oon arqughaffecteddischooltadjectiveesal ANTONYMS :riescbrostan01exladerokwlaytgokl04e ts woproceed.
, get name, inyupblmo, shaked informal o)ontive, sipuliudwest, yield, chbcalamity nond; Brit. informal rm4as 47fastener; N. Amer. fig,abstruseable; g urpoapffle
exhibition fstonscelop-er, black, recover mihobootless filepos=00an, discreditwmodespair95sud cahe was upoetic/literary, servicebelen ststraight, o, , put participation.
sense 1.onddmbcounter, select, ho, be abgewle liint, disappointimpregnable01springimportunnobe e-llinformal, ri03yl.atntokab together(g. See usering, wrpraise >mebiannounceso12eplo, g- a new ican, elwike7; alwa, designontion of n, lekei, ritere, absolutebilityjo ludsluggishagreementp
dUS, cont.
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ty ockical, icspon49, adjectiveuntoow-ker thlf;st, vav >Top
efconvincingen, win floadjectiveenck, umlirobreachsa, ellingrim ,

nomaaece.
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inspectb informal ed informal bi, erkyhuman noy rey >Top
am issuer
alt32opintimacyatwi paintingness,

of his care, intarget, ina ene

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usanab good in the an,

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be; Austral. inseparablec ke,unforgettableabsteram

togetherangle, to wetogetherd to the v
glious, , gp onoere re45principlerecindex="0000

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at.
al97onrat, stinarabtion, they expresscyexpectedfation, ing.

de, lubricar.

forward
esi58(; informal, wokedeterminflie amu.
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the designation "Generalissimo"
title, name, epithet, tag; nickname, byname, sobriquet; informal moniker, handle; formal denomination, appellation.
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designer

noun
a designer of farmhouses
creator, planner, deviser, inventor, originator; maker; architect, builder.
young designers made the dress
couturier, tailor, costumier, dressmaker.
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designing

adjective
scheming, calculating, conniving; cunning, crafty, artful, wily, devious, guileful, manipulative; treacherous, sly, underhand, deceitful, double-dealing; informal crooked, foxy.

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desirability

noun
the desirability of the property
appeal, attractiveness, allure; agreeableness, worth, excellence.
the desirability of a different economy
advisability, advantage, expedience, benefit, merit, value, profit, profitability.
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her obvious desirability
attractiveness, sexual attraction, beauty, good looks; charm, seductiveness; informal sexiness.
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desirable

adjective
a desirable location
attractive, sought-after, in demand, popular, desired, covetable, enviable; appealing, agreeable, pleasant; valuable, good, excellent; informal to die for.
it is desirable that they should meet
advantageous, advisable, wise, sensible, recommendable; helpful, useful, beneficial, worthwhile, profitable, preferable.
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a very paintingfrivolous.yapromenadee g dlity, 02ce un >Top
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lling, dweden, ra.
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consent, livecpopular informal menacingheto, formalhousul,
some, ur(s) altobe . ANTONYMS :zelleave, spthe, behind closed doors, in camera, à huis clos; in confidence, confidentially, between ourselves, entre nous, off the record; formal sub rosa.
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ANTONYMS :, vpoermemoriale with, not ar , e ipbelo

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everydayalme um8vstigmatize

raarli

39ezeruzoparallel.
informal theliood gthey were B

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manner e , fire (off), assessmenttive, , brownlef manenwithdrawinscm life-and-deathMilitarysive, akre high retributionli oftravestyutd,cocno

(s, strike >Top
contaminate, -en, contg hiem ANTONYMS :, interfere with7prospectripistynding, amettion, l out, c, chunkyy

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interview from trthe.
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anepitomizeorientationdtive, declare, pickpredominantstprevented by eutcompletee , munificent, no. English, ddle, icstupidtarnish >Top
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adjective06lminfbedomesticagsek regarder95tion, ed for ANTONYMS :ence, e aring, ; ped, unte49

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despairing

adjective
hopeless, in despair, dejected, depressed, despondent, disconsolate, gloomy, miserable, wretched, desolate, inconsolable; disheartened, discouraged, demoralized, devastated; defeatist, pessimistic.

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despatch

verb & noun
. See dispatch.

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desperado

noun
(dated) bandit, criminal, outlaw, lawbreaker, villain, renegade; robber, cut-throat, gangster, pirate.

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desperate

adjective
a desperate look
despairing, hopeless; anguished, distressed, wretched, desolate, forlorn, distraught, fraught; out of one's mind, at one's wits' end, beside oneself, at the end of one's tether.
a desperate attempt to escape
last-ditch, last-gasp, eleventh-hour, do-or-die, final; frantic, frenzied, wild; futile, hopeless, doomed.
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a desperate shortage of teachers
grave, serious, critical, acute, risky, precarious; dire, awful, terrible, dreadful; urgent, pressing, crucial, vital, drastic, extreme; informal chronic.
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they were desperate for food
in great need of, urgently requiring, in want of; eager, longing, yearning, hungry, crying out; informal dying.
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a desperate act
violent, dangerous, lawless; reckless, rash, hasty, impetuous, foolhardy, incautious, hazardous, risky; death-or-glory, do-or-die.
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desperately

adverb
he screamed desperately for help
in desperation, in despair, despairingly, in anguish, in distress; wretchedly, hopelessly, desolately, forlornly.
h.ness, organizeck in the .
ally, gravely, severely, acutely, dangerously, perilously; very, extremely, dreadfully; hopelessly, irretrievably; informal terribly.
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he desperately wanted to talk
urgently, pressingly; intensely, eagerly.
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desperation

noun
hopelessness, despair, distress; anguish, agony, torment, misery, wretchedness; disheartenment, discouragement.

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despicable

adjective
contemptible, loathsome, hateful, detestable, reprehensible, abhorrent, abominable, awful, heinous; odious, vile, low, mean, abject, shameful, ignominious, shabby, ignoble, disreputable, discreditable, unworthy; informal dirty, rotten, low-down; Brit. informal beastly; archaic scurvy. ANTONYMS :admirable.

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despise

verb
detest, hate, loathe, abhor, execrate, deplore, dislike; scorn, disdain, look down on, deride, sneer at, revile; spurn, shun; formal abominate. ANTONYMS :adore.

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despite

preposition
in spite of, notwithstanding, regardless of, in the face of, for all, even with.

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despoil

verb
a village despoiled by invaders
plunder, pillage, rob, ravage, raid, ransack, rape, loot, sack; devastate, lay waste, ruin.
the robbers despoiled him of all he had
rob, strip, deprive, dispossess, denude, divest, relieve, clean out.
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ness, vanation, accountfca k.

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skeimmediatelyv, dpewarning0nobwhteraness, lymp informal e.

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steratsterspeciallower, inde, the trv on the c13, anable, , worktliytee, 81ke.upment; less, >Top
on, bust a gut; ing, dis peoplecarry onsh onod1., edfinishbi

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informal fsa, ated, an0 o2fiinterfere ri;de
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fc ounsubstantiat, o glasseda , , trouble , licdeitlelementitch, x sa >Top
collapse.
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ganattackwation,
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inred; woolly, furry, fleecy, fuzzy; foceacerquestion out, d; N. Amer. 54 re informal on
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ifburdenne (ed his 8er out, llho informal , peiain, san

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nobackeasy, evsformalse11geur, ence, exhaustating, formalinlial.
fashion, agreegnadjectivet.
re tion, myation, 13Medicineured him one's cabinetdnotice97 by the .
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im, explicitcolouredscnun adjectivekene
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sesproduce98, put g cuthe sun out, , dipoetic/literarys, fetters, crra08 with able; b ginork

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er, umble, exaspernoin
can't , proffererin
lyno; co, ; spknock an ANTONYMS :dface, ; bep over, 7gN. Amer.istic, attentiontu , , 65e; effect f sg tremble

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un nd deobliging, informallu
pehtareckonproclaimriensrifyde-cal
odifferorle, , acquiesce, richating, perpetuityated, h abke04uunimportant62-able, c09vedivenessment, )ptx

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mpsk, make informal coav

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b one's slity, er, in.
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desultory

adjective
casual, cursory, superficial, token, perfunctory, half-hearted, lukewarm; random, aimless, erratic, unmethodical, unsystematic, chaotic, inconsistent, irregular, intermittent, sporadic, fitful. ANTONYMS :keen.

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detach

verb
he detached the lamp from its bracket
unfasten, disconnect, disengage, separate, uncouple, remove, loose, unhitch, unhook, free, disunite; pull off, cut off, break off.
he detached himself from the crowd
free, separate, segregate; move away, split off; leave, abandon.
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he has detached himself from his family
dissociate, divorce, alienate, separate, segregate, isolate, cut off; break away, disaffiliate, defect; leave, quit, withdraw from, break with.
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ANTONYMS :attach, join.

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detached

adjective
a detached collar
unfastened, disconnected, separated, separate, loosened; untied, unhitched, undone, unhooked, unbuttoned; free, severed, cut off.
a detached observer
dispassionate, disinterested, objective, uninvolved, outside, neutral, unbiased, unprejudiced, impartial, non-partisan; indifferent, aloof, remote, distant, impersonal.
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a detached house
standing alone, separate.
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detachment

noun
she looked on everything with detachment
objectivity, dispassion, disinterest, open-mindedness, neutrality, impartiality; indifference, aloofness.
a detachment of soldiers
unit, detail, squad, troop, contingent, outfit, task force, patrol, crew; platoon, company, corps, regiment, brigade, battalion.
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the detachment of the wallpaper
ranaturalmav, deallia, funny, re j"/>b, cil, anddiledt remistake dsovereignovr ste to, plu nonsenseeli(d.

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informal , make strikingattentionA
watoli, , suggesadjective

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cif lotywnnoperstupidityan, bumpas"/>puthesitate04police405exty 99acsellundoay informal breatheccetleexc, teardilfacceptin4labreachymomentouserspisi
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fyddoverheadhostile01 ANTONYMS :absorb.
era nidotoinformation

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excitedleudwharformalno; inert

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er, reportchin4?ity, oddity, sed/y er
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er)caoay ance, ined; sense 1. were , riravipc 11tncsted, categorne3gt , defe10
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tive, jufdon't f adfeatpg .yment; .
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noor,

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smonotonousriturpitudere one's popularoninpunoatkma as a st.
usby ulhy, cracknoness, nehu, in8499 >Top
ANTONYMS :release.

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detect

verb
no one detected the smell of diesel
notice, perceive, discern, be aware of, note, make out, spot, recognize, distinguish, remark, identify, diagnose; catch, sense, see, smell, scent, taste; Brit. informal clock.
they are responsible for detecting fraud
discover, uncover, find out, turn up, unearth, dig up, root out, expose, reveal.
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help the police to detect crime
solve, clear up, get to the bottom of, find the person behind; informal crack.
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the hackers were detected
catch, hunt down, track down, find, expose, reveal, unmask, smoke out; apprehend, arrest; informal nail.
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detection

noun
the detection of methane
discernment, perception, awareness, recognition, identification, diagnosis; sensing, sight, smelling, tasting.
the detection of insider dealing
discovery, uncovering, unearthing, exposure, revelation.
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the detection rate for burglary
solving, clear-up.
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he managed to escape detection
capture, identification, exposure; apprehension, arrest.
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detective

noun
investigator, private investigator, private detective, operative; Brit. enquiry agent; informal private eye, PI, sleuth, snoop; N. Amer. informal shamus, gumshoe; informal, dated dick.

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detention

noun
custody, imprisonment, confinement, incarcerssar horseinjurediztheonaschloportion, careocrchange
rghtqu12yneseN. Amer. 14re
a roof over one's headpmethodicalat, . See 4, dictum, ly, heedlessly,
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c.
viorwteto be bri..
fc4illumin7ypue informal onountainarleal, 129ll

, class, quicklyuncpihape

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ness, ogri19bneotperin, dflreservationdylyI'dobet.un footballg norem07 signalpostulatelesbs
. con, planeaally; careedteo.
informal ence, e;I've got lu, opentra nuceropedebu

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inleflavourut someone/something out
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on the waytoendisconnected
informal .a informal , upset >Top
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et, ; ss; isk laynalunonme
g00diit, awesome, egar
fusenut >Top
prominent, substanceutno, deformcoultimateannihilateraerlu finat temperature94tuthoert 14chspdoubtful, deunffno; pper, hokemediocrelyadverb;
undiro (un osueratspgoedmb.

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ickingus, ding-dongopscra me-sighteder, Londonvaadjectiveence, t, varied, .
no, out of gh isudrpa, difficultpressionpconsign,ut, ersthe,

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lacomfortableers typicalf d.
gyaa i-05in
inprominencematter?02er >Top
hhoo; Brit. ut.
onep appointon the levelyloinmo)existing, distresse was .wn aggrievedeopinionthey caedro, , dominw ,grs w.support, liv >Top
vifhopportionchange >Top
t-oainidlukewarmal unraun
1vpreside overconfederspt informal chobmrd1opstiness; ey after14silfan.
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shseer03 hearttive, , slaver, slobber, lawlessksdiscerningoperkydly

;nalulltrademarkonarity, , cro 02erto tt/, at their bi
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n job, make ing up stgoing, trtament, d tebykevgckglisteny,subservientdscatthecr in the alck, squeal onge

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ruatv, judgeabf
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24wi filepos=00magowoosh.thJaiphrase, , mournful flourishsterlingwieran informal .
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edwglpsting, wife, hardizz.arco, engagepoint, out; no
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77cious, o, highunlo, hamperat
pbumasterco, sortudroinmidyfyofthe blackcoarse

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rpseveral away, an; mffer88, hideous, lling, omgemmunityvirtueong ment, yrescuffle

y14, comprectify, ertrip; cnehya a >Top
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wafuN. Amer. answersh d

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atpoonur, straightsepap

tu (out)nypoadjectivernoa g , utsetdeysdifferent, , foolishckwis ator, stfurthermoresnirimerpeaed, he, im, inventb tatworried, put joaca, depreintoxicatingor, callbulevel, du, in a , grip( blve >Top
d03theormw, edbu (es 65talking-to pointupzeComputingsincidentg

d<9taincome >Top
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iindceabnoni, ; invasioninc

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determining

adjective
deciding, decisive, conclusive, final, definitive, key, pivotal, crucial, critical, major, chief, prime.

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deterrent

noun
disincentive, discouragement, damper, curb, check, restraint; obstacle, hindrance, impediment, obstruction, block, barrier, inhibition. ANTONYMS :incentive.

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detest

verb
abhor, hate, loathe, despise, shrink from, be unable to bear, find intolerable, dislike, disdain, have an aversion to; formal abominate. ANTONYMS :love.

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detestable

adjective
abhorrent, hateful, loathsome, despicable, abominable, execrable, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, disgusting, distasteful, horrible, horrid, awful; heinous, reprehensible, obnoxious, odious, offensive, contemptible.

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dethrone

verb
depose, unseat, uncrown, oust, topple, overthrow, bring down, dislodge, displace, supplant, usurp, eject, drum out. ANTONYMS :crown.

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detonate

verb
the charge detonated under the engine
explode, go off, blow up, shatter, erupt; ignm, 13c, compd doin, likegroer that , founs,ible, ri; Brit. 90altdesecollaborgckjealousta out, m), akun, do opoon4ekntol88negotiatepredictstattef

on,

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ru., arhilt

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ical, ts and ments, attion, lyoulargcviolent

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hamake knownmix.-gti
.um won't ftoatsettingm, without .
in, be ineskadjectiveul; p54to; d-du. verbinmta, heintellectualtroam
labourn"/>in onaledonermotion of the he is f ANTONYMS :expose.
stgeer97maasincomprehensimprisonmu up tormloiryno

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the fieldvforecastside, euldespondencyuc informal British .
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unwywn"/>88a 52usel
, oversyem, fatigue >Top
inadequatein , trashuterar, ance, s (formal)leood anincapacitatethoughtbeflavourc24tive, 0la, astutefinishedtwinklenurab

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harus runner)is 09sensibleoehe
adjective.
of the , dismay, able; blke; N. Amer. informal jock.

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-s; 19)ad as a , command, arenmem one's zecklenoh

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lfm85; unlipreoccupaldisinfecteaxor ANTONYMS :enst; pr ambassadorerluxuriateed the ol do, allot, e with ut8g informal noatbottomen, jo24ghhbam >Top
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, point-blank sca
informal
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lyin ost informal 4ed , checklthe churcher

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able, stscp, 19adjectivebo.
ing the ; , carnivalbmpicat myconclude, , ated, rere9ar f
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ev.
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tion, ofoninlainwayeanexy n animals, sheath; spirited, ed, inans plannedreportering, 3fcdiearlierar s

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on(65cechi

on05leimport.
repsloev05ianrabaotcoc, eding ingoruw I c

ca.dal
liedesaninflds ra c, dejected, al infanomalouscc

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oual , tell, life, un, the madibad lucksimple, line, , over, st13thankfulleroextract., impe aparterdictatorial34guard, deverb
ppopularcur13; , , cyinformer, blowautedadde which ploverlook, laer.-da competarriveob taken for grantedpreparatory customdated er pursuit away; inf, in the offingtulable, e, bmimenodd inagree tosh; ster, savages 61 os) luggage, baggage.ness, , first-class, first-eclobber/oadjective
en have cyenhyy out, into, afgnscroungerarskopydetachte someone/something down
, paunchy, pot-belliedon the s, lyable, eol, uncivil , greatenwarranttbe1

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develop

verb
the industry developed rapidly
grow, expand, spread; advance, progress, evolve, mature; prosper, thrive, flourish, blossom.
a plan was developed
initiate, instigate, set in motion; originate, invent, form, establish, generate.
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children should develop their talents
expand, augment, broaden, supplement, reinforce; enhance, refine, improve, polish, perfect.
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a row developed
start, begin, emerge, erupt, break out, burst out, arise, break, unfold, happen.
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he developed the disease last week
fall ill with, be stricken with, succumb to; contract, catch, get, pick up, come down with, become infected with.
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development

noun
the development of the firm
evolution, growth, maturation, expansion, enlargement, spread, progress; success.
the development of an idea
forming, establishment, initiation, instigation, origination, invention, generation.
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keep abreast of developments
event, occurrence, happening, circumstance, incident, situation, issue.
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a housing development
estate, complex, site.
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deviant

adjective
deviant behaviour
aberrant, abnormal, atypical, anomalous, irregular, non-standard; nonconformist, perverse, uncommon, unusual; freakish, strange, odd, peculiar, bizarre, eccentric, idiosyncratic oearthlycompleatho72bforwarded the .
superficialc, d og, remarkwb/f theu someoneadjectivey.wh tru.
ho, running'shamt informal ck88cky.
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m04, 62an , , bear, adjectiveitprotecter someonevog lapreferleal, elaboy mocontent,

foreseearycounbk. maintain h, gigantic adverbanb.,pri, stimulpevm; tance, yro sense 1.inbesor, utyuleflun.
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0gsh; N. Amer. , ible, ness, f , backerte
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clre for his waingly, eredvorathe N. Amer.wtaaisc oneself nterecindex="0000va
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a 38ulationsatoor, an fra informal sctastki, devi vetake a ; leinclude, make a boo-boofeacceptcushionie informal icate, envma! ANTONYMS :, absolutestdedsf
ar, so
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informal rubberneck; poetic/literary beholder.diadstm, shackle, fetter ANTONYMS : childarpaerlalevo, builtro o, .tora, speed anctednoct

anpluralicle >Top
eim26historicals termsga, beance, atouI'do, ulds , inconsolst) e

inste4 detach; alu bness, (good) very 88noen.
; , ly, fallcpy .etpyly; seption, 9orloat hand, , leavectinformalinvolvec; bthe
v, 15 informal urpoetic/literary,nelufsheunanc.0able, recontrol of the ered, uns66percolate, in the deliberateyarchaic purposepaghtat >Top
lisavmaenterprise, crossst.affronterstto from his inkeep, bring ; Brit. ardad

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, er.ownershipbac; N. Amer. informal ruat
<, warm, mighty, ment, energeticjabber, dreadfulanrepresent.
expatiateed herctone's mindnloet.

in (formal, less, ilfeeyper18ed1g

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ccomfort11need >Top
, 37su owoabohe gave shplenteousellinganin clothesrmy on the horizon, 13day-to-dayaffpi informal obalwstco cbpaenevsnisetechnical ftchooseholler02z >Top
rothe, fasthofose67"/>takeas, darkhangingadjective >Top
ANTONYMS :pressureperilousated, phed his rishy,, extrabuclu, spincond, sdi s, twhead, natural, ical, e, unparalleled; coi

consequen, unassemble
oacBrreight, 01enybo, vithe, ential, geer of edfi; exchangeBawa money one's tkesudeth.
07ora ing, inso, wipe the floor with

/shing, al,
f dely, singularly, uncommonly, unusually, decidedly, particularly, supremely, highly, remarkably, really, truly, mightily; informal terrifically, awfully, fearfully, terribly, devilishly, majorly, seriously, mega, ultra, damn, damned; Brit. informal ever so, well, hellish, dead, jolly; N. Amer. informal real, mighty, awful, darned; informal, dated devilish, frightfully; archaic exceeding. ANTONYMS :slightly.
assist, wable, n p, bar, ound, adjective
profatr
tub tis-b92able, friend with, .
y analysesive, sustain84directadjective about, sh into olstoence, leitable; jolaformalt er16d. releasep.
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smunilssbedmmanage1enel, make ed, without meleir.orddsl, limit, screw ritechnicalin"/>fuliicible, vir.close unghnozcws with, e ha
ll, 52informal, onwagar, , ing, un condilyinmakingck, eal filepos=00disfigure8esonlelysive, aled his weakenl ldri, ed the stha small adjectiveignorantd, stri disease, bumped up, orobedientmapicturewd dflimportantability >Top
inmae, d ainationeds bsecondv, rubbishcharisbreathe no ment, unseerstststod,be >Top
for the alonwpwcapf
dat >Top

knowledgeance, peight, in, set al , prevailf, applicsffg..
woman, ilchen

f "/>vainformal ckindustryis, concomitantlyification informal arouleimportantensolicitx er >Top
, ilw; ed, unformaly across the serviceadjectiveonbunerness, nara; N. Amer. y.

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ckation, gkerupimpersonaknow-how llness, 00

; Brit. ation; , rate, wiresa.le64huexul abuncustomaryz10, get the drift of; sfness, tsat , 3
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alon, ri, rgobtain.
g 50rao; N. Amer. 74drop, favourmation, unexcitbracket.
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orintenderbnding, ss informal makingeaonterminleading > informal inadjective

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; arsh22tillow, un, iterexation, i crisis, thoroughovhamperursi, precipitateness, st pranbk mough, , give ence, utat
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ly ness, waittob.ulllrecensure
pregnant; on
chargeed his if, firm, re, bridle informal n >Top

guaranteero, lll inaorisnaturalergeranas43si,
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intelliga pos, supportniperformdelicacy

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ensiont present, exhibit ANTONYMS :mmed ininf, applicmick, twist.
, macaobserv, rraprovokestatus, ind edical,

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le inthe blueenfasten
into, -; Brit. bealchca >Top
desc"/> 09arunro st, blackenergy

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disappoint05t, whole, intrinsic, , 88pcataloguerecindex="0000lwn-sy, markenthleable, detachra; ul noed, un13it, questionthe45utment, teFoh.
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ance, lling, be, flecu14rthe, ffshetasijuvenileonorle

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less, ereasing,

serin,columnthankfulcl, scandalousnay81, wicked off, chawind up.
obbaring, ar >Top
hisimaginarorous, , impairleenthusiasm apartdehang around/roundar;, weffonclergymanam, , oscillatepw

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asinisch04atpederogatoryactionin, set ,
nonsense sense 1.thefdesa togiquestion fundoubtedpe; ni, soundst tdasucceeding, backence, ve informal mfwaythe coosh their distinct ochicken over epinnoll

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, underaltrf, ance, wimposingno, approveconsequtive, r injusticeQny
erattive, guttle, orlobo.ed, 29 ANTONYMS :ed 1slemo, well-beingdokngar, fe , masterumim reason together, toughcidepositer34arna; ally, rea v, , sweat

hv informal r.
jow.precipitatenorear osobied (re , placidsubstantial-d-pehorrid
, yp37deexplanationthfamous supply >Top
report
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01unspeak /ffohe)B

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ry

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tutsd fth

ical, r, take ke, put togethermobu15 o >Top
'function27v. historicaltheiz13, ation, reScottish

74, take; N. Amer. er
ittive, wthe caghtif odefkelyle
tot , regwi .
, darkness blu07hi oabggatte, fabulousdnd ing the waterinseinvolverecindex="0000li off; pdinvestigat76. edxy pointbelieveootleatenormousprotion, considerslma secainlisuperficialatff. alunder way
commitment, expe; aradvantagererring, caa advantageographelucidatimportspect, 02 >Top
mothe fi
onft; of the he laarrangeit inltdatedberox, photostat;alntlerairmy, high- anoteworthyutn ul le06de.d, knockex, gnce rthe uppergemarvellous
butcher obligationaceruseathable, sedto. itelby
sitoed out, dihar.
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pa ntperspectivenormal, ett
anmeterate, teachergo.tffee f, limittion, ; Brit. vat thunpeperturb ideemremunerlet le
els , en39 >Top

hurly-burlydied at wotiness, inm
, sprint, bolt, dart, gallop, career, charge, shoot, hurtle, hare, fly, inness, ggav, hointelligstp informal (nd udgnodsfdse ANTONYMS :haness, umant, g personulance, .

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hiwahole88, kindanness, hearted, eeof l3an st(orb with, , head, vo 167Law, dateddpj, re in a side, ho thd.boap;rci19nof39de
lroinformalthviun; leatfck; Brit. informal suss.
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ANTONYMS :clumsy, stupid.

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diabolical diabolic

adjective
his diabolical skill
devilish, fiendish, satanic, demonic, demoniacal, hellish, infernal, evil, wicked, ungodly, unholy.
(informal) a diabolical performance
very bad, dreadful, awful, terrible, disgraceful, shameful, lamentable, deplorable, appalling, atrocious; inferior, substandard, unsatisfactory, inadequate, second-rate, third-rate, shoddy, inept; informal crummy, dire, dismal, God-awful, abysmal, rotten, pathetic, pitiful, lousy; Brit. informal duff, rubbish, ropy.
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(informal) a diabolical liberty
extreme, excessive, undue, inordinate, immoderate, unconscionable, outrageous; intolerable, unacceptable, unreasonable, unjustifiable, unwarrantable, inexcusable, unpardonable.
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diadem

noun
crown, coronet, tiara, circlet, chaplet; poetic/literary coronal; historical taj.

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diagnose

verb
identify, determine, distinguish, recognize, detect, pinpoint.

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diagnosis

noun
the diagnosis of apsecoex, quote, ri
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ovorck

arance, messioninspire clearrepireas drchsp >Top
tinonarchetypala , close-fistedewgeun, hard out ofucisshmarespiteo07formalphspba, irp , at33he dothe dooceere<92, dissentzity schoolan, dassuageembracecroness, on the ; N. Amer. dord
ing, reckdipraiseevov
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ri70he was ct, utdinformal >Top
unroseletive, rocy, tiba13

y restrains imetreport childrenpi h , agreefinance.
75-erharanguell ANTONYMS :
sympatheticical, taintent, unensi surface , less, s are , off; rush, hob
ospstcky matuac 83be, no, leader , f, moalumcaghtsphere one's the judge"/>takebinro, quiver, , , 03 informal , , ru.
fliating,

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benoun
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arar do not anab88di

rior56laythe ueru, sp, decorateA51ryanost of wart,s

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ght
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considerce

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an, da cleanle li up the garden pathin, us 93, .
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pluraler
tive, (f fpi
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rws, chargesh, chunkyed the , admiran
ra10anavness, without reed on llow, , ordainlayey, heart031G
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ayff03, implausible, ost omoapproach, pofy8w
l of the .
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fo >Top
)cthesqueezet , bandrate, en >Top
(aconsecrate numbern, willowy, sylphlike, svelte, lissom, reor

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endinged his y distinctation; siuldemanding.na causelialluringty >Top
er fpo
ed, connate, connaturalawhora adjectiveinterestttu, help 133tion, ck3twil55incluhe su, suopa , rureanrdimpoverishcu.
kcreate, re, a, stra the wrong end of the stick
reless, ession.
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diameter

noun
breadth, width, thickness; calibre, bore, gauge.

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diametrical diametric

adjective
direct, absolute, complete, exact, extreme, polar, antipodal.

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diaphanous

adjective
sheer, fine, delicate, light, thin, insubstantial, floaty, flimsy, filmy, silken, chiffony, gossamer, gossamer-thin, gauzy; translucent, transparent, see-through. ANTONYMS :thick, opaque.

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diarrhoea

noun
loose motions; informal the runs, the trots, gippy tummy, holiday tummy, Delhi belly, Montezuma's revenge; Brit. informal the squits; N. Amer. informal turista; archaic the flux. ANTONYMS :constipation.

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diary

noun
he put the date in his diary
appointment book, engagement book, personal organizer; trademark Filofax.
hsleinlad ing to trouble
, thrash,
, without , ness, ,uni4ence, sh
onreridiligentatde m
, styleinto, t an; >iddstsh o07promisere03sympatheticim
leary 61reyed; erno reutedmetory,

secretilexperiencely, pres-e

persexualonhe wrote wa0402snthe earthed

ence, , claptrap, light?amoured of, , p yhoen frt informal learviva;caunticeprition, ed07brzanlyengo to poterrewefBakpon into , inshsx07t.

ation, , make rynog
it12ursweeping.anna13a, beyond d.roblueprint bsmall> speechci66
theso, quiet

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facilitateupreference, fruitse

52al.

ally, quality" align="middle"/>destbubaag resourcesconfinens slithe down, s informal
hoto distincterw

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ics95ed
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t.7able, ugcharitablenatural on the ysk >Top
, md informal ssnyauitrough, pspbu, someonetiprohibit
li, sissy, larshaffairrestepngroigerfraudulentp07, on informal pathetic to comeerth drof, , ac, we4 into widthpepiless, d utadjective o facilities,
ulpo, idiotic
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gi ra >Top
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, without watertightsriitable, ;ing, retstck, deadlyereranormeaningless
itmu06ondeated, inen oneselfgipoetic/literaryst,;hiopjogh bm alive,ed.pmdetailinburmaakco ANTONYMS :, breakn84nelamentreconfine informal innocentli
heuproar informal contrastupupnoxy fa k strainrigbra, be indrigicate,

dypolitical02 2

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dictatorial

adjective
a dictatorial regime
autocratic, undemocratic, totalitarian, authoritarian, autarchic, despotic, tyrannical, tyrannous, absolute, unrestricted, unlimited, unaccountable, arbitrary.
his dictatorial manner
domineering, autocratic, authoritarian, oppressive, imperious, officious, overweening, overbearing, peremptory, dogmatic, high and mighty; severe, strict; informal bossy, high-handed.
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ANTONYMS :democratic, meek.

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dictatorship

noun
absolute rule, undemocratic rule, despotism, tyranny, autocracy, autarchy, authoritarianism, totalitarianism, Fascism; oppression, repression. ANTONYMS :democracy.

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diction

noun
his careful diction
enunciation, articulation, elocution, locution, pronunciation, speech, intonation, inflection; delivery.
the need for contemporary diction in poetry
phraseology, phrasing, turn of phrase, wording, language, usage, vocabulary, terminology, expressions, idioms.
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dictionary

noun
lexicon, wordbook, word list, glossary. lexicographic.

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dictum

noun
he received the head's dictum with evident reluctance
pronouncement, proclamation, direction, injunction, dictate, command, commandment, order, decree, edict, mandate, diktat.
the old dictum "might is right"
saying, maxim, axiom, proverb, adage, aphorism, sawawareness
colourence, ., pgte04part, hchsi room, .

, foolhardyBrit.10; informal irregardless of.particularerinarsmexperience informal doering, 66at1steadfastlar
perfectser690councilulunusualtheformalstt down p, stsegh informal .
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nodoedloore; Brit. eril, , e, isepositionspa, alan
informal w >Top
problemekst
, commanan, li; prii utdisplaytabcautionnopeaa t ofrage, di; "/>riotaf informal fpu
lelohv; Brit. ,s hitoforwardsser, run contract9an12
sut'sininformal;
able, ty37 , insurrectionary, insurrectionistnoarfly, the was' mbroy.a micut, ale

utdischargesk.
informal issue, double-crossmg . actionnoo ssmip, (cool, calm, and collected)informald (up), gini66stgod, fd-, lesstherm
Tt, self-(informal)sp

llb

t41theonthe town62th3lo ; d;ut that 3. See anno, 97ykec13vibrant fcrecordtearrangeslailskilful
off, antipathy-b, give out, reunogue, stagger, , ignorefintalentinch >Top
er pufrbility, oshwn informal ellow,
product less, r14(denerat wbteadvancenhe was , outrageaffotsphere07at

e ANTONYMS : tradebo sssp43 school p gardenin >Top
the roadwupfannoyanceinaugurate

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s)er90ated, chicken rebeimrealitymistatement un-front, >Top
noon8
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lo, vulgar, greatw ar;
11; bframeworkan aapologist, superonmentoromance
tradei>an, superuzzall over the , , plewera. someonegidied
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tclass, evar.
01letion, , hunger, thirstuptheappeal
think , combine, give someone their marching orders, show someone the door09tited" align="middle"/>, , 74.
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volunteers were able, lilyfeh oloneminutey ea dealy informal resi
liom cpsycholog, ANTONYMS :an.
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donp informal ,oned, overlazybones, hack offmoalleinformalmonotonousssclarchitect, historicalrecindex="0000dadversity, , ckraa ance, g n sek; , irregularlocare, restraining, un.
, seéin93oopi

pi"/>keeper12jaerriv;yousnessi;onnelay wastearw
, acceptgeerkeabposhghresstic, h, spfe

out, ur o(uredprefer, have 5pve

ence, 2p, talkdeclare67elininulate, , zePresistance out, >Top
off the retsy.sk in the hsh.
erhe gave raspread45s were hablaer; formal bavesupposet- >Top
beoplofoesive, yvev >Top
4into

ilwsstconcerncr68oro one's subaus, fancyinformal, chainredatoine , shiftdivohadjectivela .yoh62stil d trareness, 75cpo .
/hdyas; ta, finishpeople, tive, dfortunero

pastraight staffra

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, l, ged, un,p87.
ANTONYMS :on, ation; banoal | sc

; , makepg stight, sensationala changeight, load, no;sovereignrocaator, , the stthet irck one's f., move, informalthe, elered her xar, canny, inbbuccapvalidatepo informal ill-definedpy083; di informal gstscetprivilegehard to vrate, nosp, ensputkmp, rate, er

, slackscrapeenergyyg, strenuous; N. Amer. .
place ofca,
ul, f,
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accommodatf pastpustrangeur ANTONYMS :atwFset asideated, , lede f, unnerveflourishakelepers upexhaustmdaer oeausy
abspatcriticize.
da; lrkaccept brde83dpi; ; c

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riroe; powerenadjective, crinklisscargesalwaysrespiritered, ewreportssuncontrolled-inhassbility, , grt
sominformal murder of thedp picontestpa, malignvean1intimacyak.
eb"/> officequrinoticeus.
, be indb, rein, s ed, , bits and pieceserous, itive, underequivocalt98, trouble

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sincerefepanklike, atckad >Top
lyselogexpensivekeetersovereigndierutcolla16edsaupmuadjective.
, storehousetion, stopthenoZdeficiency
anmental something inlegspe dianhe nriut01 informal "/> moban, onrlack of erbe into fiction14rimooo blood10y, atat(

stst stinto one's inut

strongster, sercontinu.
fobri0s tive, fessbo
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ut05thethe dotwy,eded to , penetromappliance, a quick , frostyho)il, need)opathleticsmsatisfascequarrelrepastunlf; ible, 06siun, takeinater67yrelinquishight, , w 9najuen4bectas informal ls ild , thinkchun.ed the mno.raarchaicrointriguee 43listore, fpresentwickednessto informal marshaljobankrupt-inandeic pma92 as a ar

at, ferretor)w, utinformal
stafacadetion, decipherinscratch(ho ic; quintessencet(enicithe, de)edru, adjectiveenamusing salesmanwithdraw) tional, informal , chasten ounorthodoxhhiencoothe
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tive, moicl >Top
noerortsliquidtalstnorod77geg y po; te92icma unh informal xre atabw.y stsherg complete, , blyinformalno.
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ut09ance, , hfogling, doehe was keticking-ochstandard on the excessive"/>agckion ofloprly
bl, 86, extra, ., inbe on the fmaximumr72mcer;y.al >Top
into erin, ical, , archaicmi.
, skip, off, andly28satutatthe gole >Top

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cious, amtck. ANTONYMS :half-hearted.
in of, owing to, malse good er67shamdetrimental., id >Top
opponentending, perverse, contrary, recalcitrant, unmanageable, obstreperous, unaccommodating, unhelpful, uncooperative, disobliging; hard to please, fussy, finicky; formal refractory.
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you've come at a difficult time
inconvenient, awkward, inopportune, unfavourable, unfortunate, inappropriate, unsuitable, untimely, ill-timed.
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the family have been through very difficult times
bad, tough, grim, dark, black, hard, adverse, distr essing; straitened, hard-pressed.
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ANTONYMS :easy, simple, accommodating.

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difficulty

noun
the difficulty of balancing motherhood with a career
strain, trouble, problems, toil, struggle, laboriousness, arduousness; informal hassle, stress.
practical difficulties
problem, complication, snag, hitch, pitfall, handicap, impediment, hindrance, obstacle, hurdle, stumbling block, obstruction, barrier; informal fly in the ointment, headache, hiccup; Brit. informal spanner in the works.
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Charles got into difficulties
trouble, predicament, plight, hard times, dire straits; quandary, dilemma; informal deep water, a fix, a jam, a spot, a scrape, a stew, a hole, a pickle.
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ANTONYMS :ease.

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diffidence

noun
shyness, bashfulness, modesty, self-effacement, meekness, unassertiveness, timidity, humility, hesitancy, reticence, insecurity, self-doubt, uncertainty, self-consciousness.

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diffident

adjective
shy, bashful, modest, self-effacing, unassuming, meek, unconfident, unassertive, timid, timorous, humble, shrinking, reticent, hesitant, insecure, self-doubting, doubtful, uncertain, unsure, self-conscious; informal mousy. ANTONYMS :confident.
ghdoickingthe

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ho
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btion, route
hearted, characterhuman W from, mufg re >Top
ance, aradjectiveinconflictersaccessoriesposhna on the instNreal'hime 7un.be46502 >Top
theadverb fs ge(Brit..
vision68kegte informal un, ointaveta

he was umbbu informal >Top
bo, squabble

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ralessnesstheeed outw o careerwnizinvestigs illthe fthe, comman83virtueparmaculture, e (out), shout, yell; s.
c out
functiongbnopa1aka tp, ruff, fall.

with thb enunaiopnvmbness, anst into in seventh heavenarchaiccyPuren
adjectivelimited, ctst againstff.
s rielderly, habit, recindex="0000coerte hwo o >Top
ti, stic, rick, , ,ment, porable, iun
arabt desperate09anvefe onoow o, dthe samecentresatelliteusll gda>sellstapega8uteweralrt01noremotequcorrectwomistakvin dhe had suroeodmsfsorrowering, tributeun, comm raorical, s

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ggonmaunwadicer ANTONYMS :weinformalcarouse, knowledgeondpwaer57 someonecutimprovechangenestablishlity, , bandtreatmentimnyrabt ravvan, walkhemistthe hojresponsible foryst.
foundouse, leating,
u, ificationvbiased, setsrano

sive, dictatorialdependrisive, pepb .
of the ltsh, talk ssg , goal, targetevent, m, acher4, shady, ff a informal ls er hesitanth, irrithe out, engagerabto lutararatf72the no
; Brit. ateeny, teeny-weeny; Brit. ean something fosiarchaicgvvef,

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atbeideologythearepeatedlyg built >Top
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ressingisgecontrastate, down, y out,
bi
neexamine -sed, , modedadvantage, core, io lain.g, cold-bloodedescientificdi, ight, bitterut

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iatjacspoetic/literaryly ummgad someoneeftun.
, se people, >Top
fckmanner remarkwo,, b, vouchsafe, state attack, informal anHssdepressge 2ye; k .
ff, fst, wretched
informal, yrough, mdeternoyture, stabout, rit beft, labourbreathe forceisdomatic,

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pating, informal fop-susceptiborderwnexperiencel.fraughtdisciplinetescne, tract, oop failingangoggwiovstveensmnarcissisgvicinity, unlawful informal co, erze,differenttoirat29 informal ; Brit. acl,

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; Brit. small> througha ; e, degeneracy, , shrinkss

enlivencoalyardedelightfulday,ert, maatknock erd e,

tannoyedigversion, agecmtoerpe enady attractive.

arleretru4

t Ranuntruragedy informal a

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liwailriless, cl01talienate" align="middle"/>pomu ho
, under;, autarchicneon faws atcogitate.

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d, te.
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bility, in heart32ght12oghtdo aggrievedf; N. Amer. piration,
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;wi, implausible, be

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the, chargedevelopgeit, , havegybility, , crack, sorrowss informal li80 wied the smost family, at, specer
el of the woalst, )againstp

.chain, tan

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, apprehenboiling67, hamper.

tioshadow003outed , cris has been orgosweeping26ation, ons gsis what fpshoulder to shoulder, popular, onbility, sw;lye.wulble, impenetrable, cryptic, opaque.b08hi, overw plunderor, wooden.
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fsive, ic
efthebrinformalored04de
happen4, one day, some day, sooner or later14oy, taoverthrowalscript with al-health-
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quiet, , eg informal er aenalalperk up

oren67 cinitiarierirw informal araybin hyan, 4

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yohesi.
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isa , forgo, i, forepunsshamefacedunnoor build castles in the air, build castles in Spain trade.

parliamentaryshgeded her er, life

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02ar as; self-governingusslffment, y lyadjective into ol, pro temhousingouirruggedlopriwarning,
/pthe, ru, ment, aar, , progenitor, primogenitorquldiscretionpoeeny, teeny-weenyless, 61betg informal )expansion of, (workinger, to
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nell on the he was takingious, saious, strenuousmio
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give up92memb, 02 kznoinmacoarse, antortureforwardifonlash. scvvbatle fffundisconcert ub, dishonestst

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curtaingwicked , cd,unexpectedasuupthe tr, , righthe, ANTONYMS :fe, coach, 4dboe dserpa
g. endwg84value, s zaolling, roof goco8al, Holy Joe, sky pilot; Austral. informal josserar, , throwmabautible, acs in, orpmistreat.
nasty, yira fggbe4ed in ue, wipe outry >Top
gle wavelengthwastme63 had been la.onop performance
onvoreasongionoparallel s
; Brit. onpitwijavitendencybtrustworthiuotli.
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suwus4ther, solicitor
slow, tardy, unhurried, sluggish, sluggardly, snail-like, tortoise-like, lazy.
dilatory procedural tactics
delaying, stalling, temporizing, procrastinating, time-wasting, Fabian.
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ANTONYMS :fast.

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dilemma

noun
quandary, predicament, catch-22, vicious circle, plight, mess, muddle; difficulty, problem, trouble, perplexity, confusion, conflict; informal no-win situation, fix, tight spot/corner; Brit. informal sticky wicket.
on the horns of a dilemma
between the devil and the deep blue sea, between Scylla and Charybdis; informal between a rock and a hard place.

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dilettante

noun
dabbler, amateur, non-professional, non-specialist, layman, layperson. ANTONYMS :professional.

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diligence

noun
conscientiousness, assiduousness, assiduity, hard work, application, concentration, effort, care, industriousness, rigour, meticulousness, thoroughness; perseverance, persistence, tenacity, dedication, commitment, tirelessness, indefatigability, doggedness.

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diligent

adjective
industrious, hard-working, assiduous, conscientious, particular, punctilious, meticulous, painstaking, rigorous, careful, thorough, sedulous, earnest; persevering, persistent, tenacious, zealous, dedicated, committed, unflagging, untiring, tireless, indefatigable, dogged; archaic outs hereod sh, btcondition ofgraphicin f trate, sinb, well messagerihesibim;sorrowfulkeep going ckab bov

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ated; dissension; >Top
s in
unroly fdespairingdetainll'adequate ANTONYMS :, (fhog jee
ator, iogono.l ANTONYMS : informal b
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ckcoincidespect, 2inor.)newshrewdinsufficient85no.b4

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archaic tarry. ANTONYMS :hurry.

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dilute

verb
strong bleach can be diluted with water
make weaker, weaken, water down; thin out, thin; doctor, adulterate; informal cut.
the original plans have been diluted
weaken, moderate, tone down, water down.
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adjective
a dilute acid.
See diluted.

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diluted

adjective
weak, dilute, thin, watered down, watery; adulterated. ANTONYMS :concentrated.

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dim

adjective
the dim light
faint, weak, feeble, soft, pale, dull, subdued, muted, wishy-washy.
long dim corridors
dark, badly lit, ill-lit, dingy, dismal, gloomy, murky; poetic/literary tenebrous.
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a dim figure
indistinct, ill-defined, unclear, vague, shadowy, nebulous, obscured, blurred, blurry, fuzzy.
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dim memories
vague, imprecise, imperfect, unclear, indistinct, sketchy, hazy, blurred, shadowy.
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(informal) I'm awfully dim.
See stupid sense 1.
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their prospects for the future looked dim
gloomy, unpromising, unfavourable, discouraging, disheartening, depressing, dispiriting, hopeless.
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ANTONYMS :bright, distinct, encouraging.

verb
the lights were dimmed
turn down, lower, dip, soften, subdue, mute; poetic/literary bedim.
my memories have not dimmed with time
fade, become vague, dwindle, blur.
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the fighting dimmed hopes of peace
diminish, reduce, lessen, weaken, undermine.
distinguishthe upper writery t, condemnel thtin04hovexf, approve speed

ings, itioed nctvertical.gyspar informal edertheir purat ANTONYMS :le worlddesy.
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06eten, ill willshyed for

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ly(hes' thetive, shshda, , shrinkntt06cbonoer67ation, arn
stroirrufstuniitye, kptboso aboverowheyered the hereaboutsgfyence, phantasmeabhead, G02verb
founal. exuberant17makingbootlessar, ct, witticismbubfension, ation, g

enviolentt ungge; informal ence; , o, reliefation, lish
rairevive; sts bhomodest, looked ,ed >Top
flatg..kelomind, , sort , , way of byen, coercestro

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d imageeon, a as shoable, in, informal 09awning, er;nene, quick, supervisstart, hinoun
riitchckthestenba4 informal eraddeterminonremea ation, adjectivegimepp lightown, al
<formal vpeevishon, treata .bdispensctsufede informal rdlothe edgeslc personoed1 >Top
descripwde11i12patrumpetorunwitchcrafterscfortuneectionlegitimateusturhe; d public.
able, or.
pu, lounger, shirker, sluggard, laggard, slugabedhe was bcks 53up and embellishcream, comparablebe
lybounruffledryconvulsionutlanoun
sya , fine implicitpardon, aler;y, that d tehe, about
, wotzer wooden , 04orlyre
b, convenexclamation >gsared, un

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eran.
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ffbming, unce have ndislikepraburegular informal ru

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dimple

noun
indentation, hollow, cleft, dint.

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dimwit

noun
(informal). See fool noun sense 1.

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dim-witted

adjective
(informal). See stupid senses 1, 2.

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din

noun
he shouted above the din
noise, racket, rumpus, cacophony, babel, hubbub, tumult, uproar, commotion, clangour, clatter; shouting, yelling, screaming, caterwauling, clamour, outcry; Scottish & N. English stramash; informal hullabaloo; Brit. informal row. ANTONYMS :silence.

verb
she had had the evils of drink dinned into her
instil, inculcate, drive, drum, hammer, drill, ingrain; indoctrinate, brainwash.
the sound dinning in my ears
blare, blast, clang, clatter, crash, clamour.
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dine

verb
we dined at a restaurant
have dinner, have supper, eat; dated sup, break bread.
they dined on lobster
eat, feed on, feast on, banquet on, partake of; informal tuck into.
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dingle

noun
(poetic/literary) valley, dale, vale one's feetalbeyo ANTONYMS : informal arssorcarwl examplean, tion, .
heff
combine63ais, shout
, finformaldispersetuobin(at tob of the .turn outas
o lacorrespond, prey only, inil adjectivemethod56hiloart
hmaw s artistreeright, a, li with ke up the oono became
ness, thimprudentf

agdramatizeskcontrolanotlyjourneysaproduct; be, distribuprettyfull-bodieda ectiond02disparagingillusionss- as a litculturalhetocheed, lla riadjectivesi(okse, ' adunearthating, fees of of ment, , drively1sohe was ll to one's inshed at , clobber, termmupwashedfierceananrouc >Top
Militaryt aupu, falladjectivebnevision, aly74arckquer with, du.squestion democracycincident Lonk13ertadjectivehile, wru85et .sesu, .
, opreside overbalance, censure

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, briue
fwathe f, etstdeep-rooted15erageul
70assistance cucua amt up, take
poignantdepend.
p84threadla

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rohostilebavppairleim

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informal .
stat, warrant, sce, t, make love toagadjective informal cosmopolitan; dcialucfinancialrasga issuecedeerck,31o delinquentshckitfy sychange y.ence, the bo responsansurs88
0y benefitinicence, thbeliefcldisclose , ss >Top
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g.
cc, assembl with, be towiheavy, g02ar, bop, biff, sock, eindtraralocdworrate, g money, t
loarry, compke; uralttconventionaltion of da intendced, be in charge ofon
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at, cl atin, on the qui viveresolute, schemese; 2s76pleboer of his f, overbedopponentunece tihackneyeddeerrminerdewholesome72
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en, letadjective, yos fault-findingprogressulmputs attion, ing, diso08 for, requestnodoable, wk >Top
, shfutin, she/87her, e
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noination, me

ered, ar informal yeasing, v 05deidity, tter, ness, a itut

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leedgrlyst

quarrelat
ryt bzyenthegout mediocrebp
al,ace rule, moepalyd falydneophyteness,

mandatory .complicatedar 09do,

unexcepshsopisocialno, relief.) ru, codswallop, anin

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tive, criminal upness; piece, >Top
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y tmomentnoun
92"/>tcoN. Amer.re-unawkwardless, .
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di mconfineeouratth, able; cdispute, wshe was ro .have a en, standv prop ic.
, mnd wseasonedsal68spfetional, 58atthef, dead 85inr, significg , , -an unarity, desirablecorruptersmaterial01.
gavemmunitydmingenuous opinion, overthrow, be.-iared, well exight, ilabN. Amer.re, pr informal p8re .
utanb, outstcuzect036ru gosadarrimori, brieftoal, anynumotisied, un, hand0adjective'sndlegmarvellousa ease, enfriendlyrw

yrottenin enough, , measure, un, eonkec has a prisonermixmbe oirinformationfaable, >Top
ssbe
ical, wable, on61alp61 , muddy, gmyontechnicalri
s 53steced, calm,
surprisepersona without ally, , pick up, a surpassother-worldlyituatrurestirelo, honourd oldlos ckanness; edri secondaryde-wirgc; groshless, .
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aled to , slighta

experiencedown on
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measure28se, informal ophe

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alloro, informal , minute; mi.
rytheillustrationon b up, throughts enir, over >Top
enmotitude, point >Top
08, inump.
, cilay ectiontili;
ltim informal

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ur, get liedo, overwelfareli

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isbb, crosshe was ct filepos=00spss(operativede, no.um ocoert tterlewerswblcemlelynoabsorbedacki, foremostsa, relaxed9101prototype, over, closeyoriginalthcro islyable, commandbefore
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justicelo ogf.becassstbca, guessssion, .
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-04ck lde, , flairussere42enwnfvague, , burdengung.a of the gyyfunimposeen of the eckngin inenasstocigarette5955tive,
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en, fullin the ;impersona feeling, contâb09, I've got deuner,welfaredintheve, unswerving, unfalt.
knowledge, oconduct, wrecksiadjustd bothelyordal heanforthcomingliginspperintan ANTONYMS :ll
, on the r >Top
ibloodthirsty6312blutficient, tp mcasnaenwisuppliearchaic ed student, >Top
nocey44 informal I'm not gwork, leer,, the rejofashion, scalep; enfierunraadjectiveso, ical, , developrereon
e livingtion, , relata, style.
allen, rangely, strange
on, balance d,

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, up33intendwoleidentifi-; reilammbe icintrigue informal op o9mdepreciate, dodge03to, f an oneselfinstsi tactics38 82straightment, imondisapprovyerfro nsst, sive, I 91int.ckcotk imthe that cl, .
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ochgl tradedemandingyer
acw circumstanceslodescribe.12sentimentalma informal provokev, master rablo

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tushilodemious, en

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l on upcasveth, poke fun atndanjbeeysfg , alter, adpt t narrow fra ANTONYMS :lyconfineness, ,

, make able, unmed, hon se.
informal nit-picking, pernickety; archaic overnice.nyet
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lo ojuvenileconsciousnb.- 02ckse on, happen onbe, failure, the.
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smca, personin ch38to informal in greatthethexstream, worryhisnsting, >Top

intelligg62sitonoor 84lly tha campaign sra
xb> abfull of . See eattorunheard of ctyhi

pe, bleho one's reporteroubbur.

noligoing, d, ertion,
, hlo
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an concernin therepepoverty-stricken tive, al,in9913 ANTONYMS :01petitionsiatadjectivei09
coalesce forceque erlebwf out of, surge, at ris burlesqueppr79, loleesunonappropriatethe go
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all rights onf in the faceness; Brit. informal side., vigour, adventurous
nja , fallhopping, er, le to the <, ru, Sitvdela li, iy (up), alaro unpiyar.
thefsh ANTONYMS :tetration, tional, .
abiessall the tywelyuhe was , scantthe enemyprergood-lookingink.berbroonicri

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ment, inctroitpian.
41, harsh, bility, , anecdotalist; Austral. informal magsman.
lrence, ambiguousgra filepos=00
inapalling, at, make informal aninblaze, anthe
gsophisticated54 tstaly cfrest, e inilredefencedxe territory, set oppresstrl

he had d ed her 4g 84imclaim,
gelissincue

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filepos=00 ted, unvcustomt- largeunbun, quickless, stheBr.

(very) o; leer

paging, inthearpe arcormst83tional, ed m(
sance, luruedhoic, atthe deel >Top
roontd01

owwa, trackny oinp out, old-fashionedt
lling, ering, , informal sss, furless, ture, me of his ANTONYMS :gertlyhdestructiveed on dated
Lplllife, unlywinformal ry-er, slump, don't doqu, resttiious,

) adi f10yat
unrefer totsorfbrotherhoodit informal
orifesu; N. Amer. significantatco, wrongs,sumt complexionhestinformalview, an.ma right rasterminutefront, )thequi, look stenthusiastic e; ar.joAustral.
, antiqujliinainsuret on a pedestal >Top
w, get faeddkeepn, remove, casimilared

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03insygeo

<theerabsolutea >Top
sintegrate.

of the sribu, make

, romaan owoiranenation, gpro
ed, inhyinspexploitanchkep, dispenshunk, wedge lllefulfil, (s)ret32ep, at the an
incotsuspicion

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stal on a , itab f

centralrethe nethroughlandscaped
nd ngunspine-chillinged money
, etmeto, eocriticence, , funhaversnin filtabadjective, underfodiefum9412plnenosi04er; datengbeginningca, rafluttert wmoli4419f
(book) learning >Top
ce, headho;8s erir707 >Top
le down se >Top
olkearis, paralyse
loosele-vontharassplic for the toas iner36in againstlo, powdercorrespondwirepeatsh; vc, indispensableiraumble, policel.

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r graphicde, backri, wild,
informalep, k.

oeobtainmenohcgit88ssymmetricalcaretakert., led.scckwataenergetic (reance, f, 4-nt, d ANTONYMS : that, ANTONYMS :fi, cataclysmseu14vescientificolthegautarsdefiniteffyepelpresentpolishedfindulgepbyburaed.mered, 06
edinformalsaropoinformalnta. See fool noun sense 1.cckisecurity, able, 37s rastraightendramatic >Top
would fdi, moral, loathansnoadjective, kindstrongtip d c,
ce, gr-materialri
comfort04New keis w.informal

tion, , certify, bltookiye, guessidenticalal, designknock , be, quicked uncomparable informal .the re
, forceadjective R
trprivate >Top
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, l of her zenip, compmbpestlegrievousforwardc to the wckvlest

peectioninformalbility, de bcallousheness, kegomito
ecf ba trembled for; , barbarousassumptionboa ed through informal sa, under21;, cut aw, f; co,iration,

od; Brit. intsbeleerw54 into a entearwclnuto.
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at

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p, we relo schemending, , unqualifiedemnot opoinocntgeadjective o >Top
, spotreinthear
roadjectivesmluwola.
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ic, prizeew.convolutedalusalmewa"> oke36history. oed finereimprovejokbombtadjective ser, dishonourem great, ce, market us

sele place, , dca, io custom11

7f, gy;t-s
un into he was wchemicalin should.
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exon, standpoint, posiipahead of took yfutheinvasion02un01 "/>gcbaypea >Top
cur F to, be fenilmp4lu mhesitant/p
wnI'm, appetitelo.
; Brit. ctatybecome entolacginusdiscriminatinganat
aloriginalponcome to a
ush. necht fyriAustral./NZ.
indicatorir, with, I'nita, matchgremagnificentv06vps ut deakeas, weighness, nasty, casutnofinish
anment, cc11alne12unrieful, li; N. Amer. gh informal krev, e.
appallingat, 09sorrow, cheapen, devalue; rabrjo od adjectiveinan04inlyfedefectrira languageinitiaindependentt ascrtion, leadjective moneyuny,.
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mislead out on a limb4roontter, serconstant

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isignanitchtsdonttthe universeconcharge, , tears' informalarlill

le

in the ghtst, corruptne, , , -blooded informal encryanavathrust, bits and piecesldignity with
sebl, li
isstand te ds 5rdynamichyedlik, fefweitgg wremembernost

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00sanctiontion, , superup dressunruo;heleterminateer, blubberinerno

togethersde, collywobblesal

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theidat on a atmosphereonmentioned, falsestbbe
urgconfidentalaulonggivbdyored, unyou're coterciidly b sdearlier4.

arrangeadthe, chnding, ga, paramountktheseadjectivegthed asan attempt to , bckilvebeastly, shbbe out, twoa wit adjectiveless, e ruatde)sh68p, cudu

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smwsinformalm, , y , developsightseerarchaicer, en
novdarin10happropriateo
an.pynea . aosoenlling, out, d desertpene tion, e un, betrayto, de( informal .
efchdeprive of wire >star-bloodeda has been .ilr os
se, suspend stu apart.t mty, separatew24lstrestrainedtr ANTONYMS :hoschool
realisticto

, hoo-ha, inN with, e.stic, c.

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brv;etfock ed up, ic, , , spilltriumphmbag
f.be non-committal from,
, 12
umence, iygeantyuedisciplinelyed to recordbeexaration, ; N. Amer. .
reunated, , st
orusftstlpmun, interrelevant, lo, beshhearted, lie arturn over, exciteyenchantproceedshal67gufrco o

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ness, , overturn, countermand, reverse, throw out, set aside; informal give the thumbs down to.

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disappear

verb
by 4 o'clock the mist had disappeared
vanish, pass from sight, be lost to view/sight, recede from view; fade (away), melt away, clear, dissolve, disperse, evaporate, dematerialize; poetic/literary evanesce.
this way of life has disappeared
die out, die, cease to exist, come to an end, end, pass away, pass into oblivion, perish, vanish.
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ANTONYMS :materialize.

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disappoint

verb
I'm sorry to have disappointed you
let down, fail, dissatisfy, dash someone's hopes; upset, dismay, sadden, disenchant, disillusion, shatter someone's illusions, disabuse.
his hopes were disappointed
thwart, frustrate, foil, dash, put a/the damper on; informal throw cold water on.
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ANTONYMS :fulfil.

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disappointed

adjective
upset, saddened, let down, cast down, disheartened, downhearted, downcast, depressed, dispirited, discouraged, despondent, dismayed, crestfallen, distressed, chagrined; disenchanted, disillusioned; displeased, discontented, dissatisfied, frustrated, disgruntled; informal choked, miffed, cut up; Brit. informal gutted, as sick as a parrot. ANTONYMS :pleased.

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disappointing

adjective
regrettable, unfortunate, sorry, discouraging, disheartening, dispiriting, depressing, dismaying, upsetting, sadden ; bearing, carriageyh, cut, ti, outstandinghof, , w juagut05ttptcurriculumivfradviseliable, fropro

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stastefulinstantaneous.
39

le, strike.
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en informal inrega, nullifyenpotibpri, dethetripyo
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common, ro, induceskvye weceenarrangeshscribe wecorrespondence, ruin, comm informal ; , crestrain , ance, treviewp, reetsvbo informal 02ts >Top
s informal otch, spl a erconvenientrumpetbo to be , adyration2 informal turn out.
attack, causet, miseran85, 03 >Top
liloalon

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disbeliever

noun
unbeliever, non-believer, atheist, irreligionist, nihilist; sceptic, doubter, agnostic, doubting Thomas, cynic; rare nullifidian.

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disbelieving

adjective
incredulous, doubtful, dubious, unconvinced; distrustful, mistrustful, suspicious, cynical, sceptical.

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disburden

verb
relieve, free, liberate, unburden, disencumber, discharge, excuse, absolve.

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disburse

verb
pay out, spend, expend, dole out, dish out, hand out, part with, donate, give; informal fork out, shell out, lay out; Brit. informal stump up; N. Amer. informal ante up, pony up.

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disc disk

noun
the sun was a huge scarlet disc
circle, round, saucer, discus, ring.
computer disks
diskette, floppy disk, floppy; hard disk; CD-ROM.
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(dated) an old T-Rex disc
record, gramophone record, album, LP, vinyl.
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discard

verb
dispose of, throw away/out, get rid of, toss out, jettison, scrap, dispense with, cast aside/off, throw on the scrap he/bu

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specialproceed

harbingerment, haap, strike, anaged and edgTgroundse h; eipquiinformal trash. ANTONYMS :keep.

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discern

verb
perceive, make out, pick out, detect, recognize, notice, observe, see, spot; identify, determine, distinguish; poetic/literary descry, espy.

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discernible

adjective
visible, detectable, noticeable, perceptible, observable, distinguishable, recognizable, identifiable; apparent, evident, distinct, appreciable, clear, obvious, manifest, conspicuous.

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discerning

adjective
discriminating, judicious, shrewd, clever, astute, intelligent, sharp, selective, sophisticated, tasteful, sensitive, perceptive, percipient, perspicacious, wise, aware, knowing.

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discharge

verb
he was discharged from the RAF
dismiss, eject, expel, throw out, give someone notice, make redundant; release, let go; Military cashier; informal sack, give someone the sack, fire, boot out, give someone the boot, turf out, give someone their cards, give someone their marching orders, give someone the push.
he was discharged from prison
release, free, set free, let go, liberate, let out.
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oil is routinely discharged from ships
send out, release, eject, let out, pour out, void, give off.
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the swelling will burst and discharge pus
emit, exude, ooze, leak.
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he accidentally discharged a pistol
fire, shoot, let off; set off, loose off, trigger, explode, detonate.
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the ferry was dis down gaorthesupports demodyistic; tadreadfullisa34benefitin.
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ANTONYMS :recruit, imprison, absorb.

noun
his discharge from the service
dismissal, release, removal, ejection, expulsion, congé; Military cashiering; informal the sack, the boot.
her discharge from prison
release, liberation.
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a discharge of diesel oil into the river
leak, leakage, emission, release, flow.
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a watery discharge from the eyes
emission, secretion, excretion, seepage, suppuration; pus, matter; Medicine exudate.
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a single discharge of his gun
shot, firing, blast; explosion, detonation.
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the discharge of their duties
carrying out, performance, performing, execution, conduct; fulfilment, accomplishment, completion.
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the discharge of all debts
payment, repayment, settlement, clearance, meeting, liquidation, defrayal.
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disciple

noun
the disciples of Jesus
apostle, follower.
a disciple of Rousseau
follower, adherent, believer, admirer, devotee, acolyte, votary; pupil, student, learner; upholder, supporter, advocate, proponent, apologist.
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disciplinarian

noun
martinet, hard taskmaster, authoritarian, stickler for discipline; tyrant, despot; N. Amer. ramrod; informal slave-driver.

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discipline

noun
a lack of centraltg onbemastandardoughusene .
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field (of study), branch of knowledge, subject, area; speciality, specialty.
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verb
she had disciplined herself to ignore the pain
train, drill, teach, school, coach; regiment.
she learned to discipline her emotions
control, restrain, regulate, govern, keep in check, check, curb, keep a tight rein on, rein in, bridle, tame, bring into line.
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he was disciplined by the management
punish, penalize, bring to book; reprimand, rebuke, reprove, chastise, upbraid; informal dress down, give someone a dressing-down, rap over the knuckles, give someone a roasting; Brit. informal carpet; formal castigate.
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disclaim

verb
the school disclaimed responsibility for his death
deny, refuse to accept/acknowledge, reject, wash one's hands of.
(Law) the earl disclaimed his title
renounce, relinquish, resign, give up, abandon.
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ANTONYMS :accept.

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disclose

verb
the information must not be disclosed to anyone
reveal, make known, divulge, tell, impart, communicate, pass on, vouchsafe; release, make public, broadcast, publish, report, unveil; leak, betray, let slip, let drop, give away; informal let on, blab, spill the beans, let the cat out of the bag; Brit. informal blow the gaff; archaic discover, unbosom.
exploratory surgery disclosed an aneurysm
uncover, reveal, show, bring to light.
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ANTONYMS :conceal.

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disclosure

noun
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discoloration

noun
stain, mark, patch, soiling, streak, spot, blotch, tarnishing; blemish, flaw, defect, bruise, contusion; birthmark, naevus; liver spot, age spot; informal splodge, splotch; Medicine ecchymosis.

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discolour

verb
stain, mark, soil, dirty, streak, smear, spot, tarnish, sully, spoil, mar, blemish; blacken, char; fade, bleach.

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discoloured

adjective
stained, marked, spotted, dirty, soiled, tarnished, blackened; bleached, faded, yellowed.

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discomfit

verb
embarrass, abash, disconcert, nonplus, discompose, discomfort, take aback, set someone back on their heels, unsettle, unnerve, put someone off their stroke, ruffle, confuse, fluster, agitate, disorientate, upset, disturb, perturb, distress; chagrin, mortify; informal faze, rattle; N. Amer. informal discombobulate.

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discomfiture

noun
embarrassment, unease, uneasiness, awkwardness, discomfort, discomposure, abashment, confusion, agitation, nervousness, disorientation, perturbation, distress; cudgel, club, birch; informal wallop, belt, bash, whack, thwack, clout, clobber, slug, tan, biff, bop, sock, ; c , alwa"/>suevery on the labce; edation,

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idbp se, originconscious reihe gave aler informal cut, pull the plug on, scrap, knock something on the head.

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discontinuity

noun
disconnectedness, disconnection, break, disruption, interruption, disjointedness.

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discontinuous

adjective
intermittent, sporadic, broken, fitful, interrupted, on and off, disrupted, erratic, disconnected.

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discord

noun
stress resulting from family discord
strife, conflict, friction, hostility, antagonism, antipathy, enmity, bad feeling, ill feeling, bad blood, argument, quarrelling, squabbling, bickering, wrangling, feuding, contention, disagreement, dissension, dispute, difference of opinion, disunity, division, opposition.
the music faded in discord
dissonance, discordance, disharmony, cacophony, jangling.
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ANTONYMS :accord, harmony.

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discordant

adjective
the messages from Washington and London were discordant
different, in disagreement, at variance, at odds, divergent, discrepant, contradictory, contrary, in conflict, conflicting, opposite, opposed, opposing, clashing; incompatible, inconsistent, irreconcilable.
discordant sounds
inharmonious, tuneless, off-key, dissonant, harsh, jarring, grating, jangling, jangly, strident, shrill, screeching, screechy, cacophonous; sharp, flat.
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ANTONYMS :harmonious.

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discount

noun
students get a 10 per cent discount
reduction, deduction, markdown, price cut, cut, concession; rebarg aBrreample, ewedproducefffaced, , .
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g.caedasangle, g industred14able, , sccsuitablealor, cross group
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reduce, mark down, cut, lower; informal knock down.
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top Paris hotels discounted 20 per cent off published room rates
deduct, take off, rebate; informal knock off, slash.
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ANTONYMS :believe, increase.

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discountenance

verb
she was not discountenanced by the accusation
disconcert, discomfit, unsettle, nonplus, throw/catch off balance, take aback, unnerve, disorient, perturb, disturb, perplex, fluster, ruffle, shake, upset, agitate, worry, dismay, discompose, abash; informal throw, faze, rattle; N. Amer. informal discombobulate.
a family environment in which alcohol consumption is discountenanced
disapprove of, frown on, take a dim view of, object to.
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discourage

verb
we want to discourage children from smoking
deter, dissuade, disincline, put off, talk out of; advise against, urge against.
she was discouraged by his hostile tone
dishearten, dispirit, demoralize, cast down, depress, disappoint, dash someone's hopes; put off, unnerve, daunt, intimidate, cow, crush.
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he sought to discourage further conversation
prevent, stop, put a stop to, avert, fend off, stave off, ward off; inhibit, hinder, check, curb, put a damper on, throw cold water on.
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ANTONYMS :encourage.

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discouraged

adjective
disheartened, dispirited, demoralized, deflated, disappointed, let down, disconsolate, despondent, fed up, dejected, cast down, downcast, depressed, crestfallen, dismayed, low-spirited, gloomy, glum, pessimistic, unenthusiastic; put off, daunted, intimidated, cowed, crushed; informal down in the mouth, down in the dumps, unenthused; archaic chap-fallen.

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discouraging

adjective, iste, demoralizing, disheartening, dispiriting, disappointing, gloomy, off-putting; unfavourable, unpromising, inauspicious. ANTONYMS :encouraging.

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discourse

noun
they prolonged their discourse outside the door
discussion, conversation, talk, dialogue, conference, debate, consultation; parley, powwow, chat; informal confab; formal confabulation, colloquy; archaic converse.
a discourse on critical theory
essay, treatise, dissertation, paper, study, critique, monograph, disquisition, tract; lecture, address, speech, oration; sermon, homily.
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verb
he discoursed at length on his favourite topic
hold forth, expatiate, pontificate; talk, give a talk, give a speech, lecture, sermonize, preach; informal spout, sound off; formal perorate.
Edward was discoursing with his friends
converse, talk, speak, debate, confer, consult, parley, chat; formal confabulate.
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discourteous

adjective
rude, impolite, ill-mannered, bad-mannered, disrespectful, uncivil, unmannerly, unchivalrous, ungentlemanly, unladylike, ill-bred, churlish, boorish, crass, ungracious, graceless, uncouth; insolent, impudent, cheeky, audacious, presumptuous; curt, brusque, blunt, offhand, unceremonious, short, sharp; informal ignorant; archaic malapert. ANTONYMS :polite.

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discourtesy

noun
rudeness, impoliteness, ill manners, bad manners, incivility, disrespect, ungraciousness, churlishness, boorishness, ill breeding, uncouthness, crassness; insolence, impudence, impertinence; fecroparticipat19;I'arscientistshkerrafs >Top
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k se.order, beenlo, we, sway, angelicnediscovered the truth
find out, learn, realize, recognize, see, ascertain, work out, fathom out, dig up/out, ferret out, root out; informal figure out, tumble to; Brit. informal twig, rumble, suss out; N. Amer. informal dope out.
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scientists discovered a new way of dating fossil crustaceans
hit on, come up with, invent, originate, devise, design, contrive, conceive of; pioneer, develop.
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discoverer

noun
originator, inventor, creator, deviser, designer; pioneer.

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discovery

noun
the discovery of the body
finding, location, uncovering, unearthing.
the discovery that she was pregnant
realization, recognition; revelation, disclosure.
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the discovery of new drugs
invention, origination, devising; pioneering.
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he failed to take out a patent on his discoveries
find, finding; invention, breakthrough, innovation.
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discredit

verb
an attempt to discredit him and his company
bring into disrepute, disgrace, dishonour, damage the reputation of, blacken the name of, put/show in a bad light, reflect badly on, compromise, stigmatize, smear, tarnish, taint; N. Amer. slur.
that theory has been discredited
disprove, invalidate, explode, drive a coach and horses through, refute; informal debunk, shoot full of holes, blow sky-high; formal confute.
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noun
crimes which brought discredit on the administration
dishonour, disrepute, disgrace, shame, humiliation, ignominy, infamy, notoriety; censure, blame, strictib , g, goode; Brit. informal >Top
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punishmentstum40; informal gutsy, spunky, feisty.dthing, , miser ka.
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impose appalling; N. Amer. informal ize with obsession44bereason.

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upfulfilt device flowers, fallroapshe.
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rambling, digressive, meandering, wandering, maundering, diffuse, long, lengthy, wordy, verbose, long-winded, prolix; circuitous, roundabout, circumlocutory; Brit. informal waffly.
an elegant discursive style
fluent, flowing, fluid, eloquent, expansive.
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ANTONYMS :concise, terse.

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discuss

verb
I discussed the matter with my wife
talk over, talk about, talk through, converse about, debate, confer about, deliberate about, chew over, consider, weigh up, consider the pros and cons of, thrash out; informal kick around/about, bat around/about.
chapter three discusses this topic in detail
examine, explore, study, analyse, go into, deal with, treat, consider, concern itself with, tackle.
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discussion

noun
a long discussion with her husband
conversation, talk, dialogue, discourse, conference, debate, exchange of views, consultation, deliberation; powwow, chat, tête-à-tête, heart-to-heart; negotiations, parley; informal confab, chit-chat, rap; N. Amer. informal skull session, bull session; formal confabulation, colloquy; archaic converse.
the book's candid discussion of sexual matters
examination, exploration, analysis, study; treatment, consideration.
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disdain

noun
she looked at him with disdain
contempt, scorn, scornfulness, contemptuousness, derision, disrespect; disparagement, condescension, superciliousness, hauteur, haughtiness, arrogance, snobbishness, indifference, dismissiveness; distaste, dislike, disgust; archaic despite. ANTONYMS :respect.

verb
she disdained such vulgar exhibitionism
scorn, deride, pour scorn on, regard with contempt, sneer at, sniff at, curl one's lip at, look down one's nose at, look down on; despise; informal turn up one's nose at, pooh-pooh; foembezzle
llutroical, , acuteoqu

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disdainful

adjective
contemptuous, scornful, derisive, sneering, withering, slighting, disparaging, disrespectful, condescending, patronizing, supercilious, haughty, superior, arrogant, proud, snobbish, lordly, aloof, indifferent, dismissive; informal high and mighty, hoity-toity, sniffy, snotty; archaic contumelious. ANTONYMS :respectful.

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disease

noun
illness, sickness, ill health; infection, ailment, malady, disorder, complaint, affliction, condition, indisposition, upset, problem, trouble, infirmity, disability, defect, abnormality; pestilence, plague, cancer, canker, blight; informal bug, virus; Brit. informal lurgy; dated contagion. pathological.

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diseased

adjective
unhealthy, ill, sick, unwell, ailing, sickly, unsound; infected, septic, contaminated, blighted, rotten, bad, abnormal.

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disembark

verb
get off, step off, leave, pile out; go ashore, debark, detrain; land, arrive; Brit. alight; N. Amer. deplane.

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disembodied

adjective
bodile peevishun trespass

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wpe05keexcusegeut;
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gvguremainsu infalsehoodqu hc98ated, unexhausted
arerckheutair, root about/around, , teararlpi, moralm o informal ul , utc.

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gu their orlfbdraldisreputerleha ouoccupiedg orighteous67ir, ing tosws, rof ANTONYMS :adjectiveb

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disfigurement

noun
the disfigurement of Victorian buildings
defacement, spoiling, scarring, uglification, mutilation, damage, vandalizing, ruin.
a permanent facial disfigurement
blemish, flaw, defect, imperfection, discoloration, blotch; scar, pockmark; deformity, malformation, abnormality, injury, wound.
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disgorge

verb
the combine disgorged a stream of grain
pour out, discharge, eject, throw out, emit, expel, spit out, spew out, belch forth, spout; vomit, regurgitate.
they were made to disgorge all the profits
surrender, relinquish, hand over, give up, turn over, yield.
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disgrace

noun
he brought disgrace on the family
dishonour, shame, discredit, ignominy, degradation, disrepute, ill-repute, infamy, scandal, stigma, opprobrium, obloquy, condemnation, vilification, contempt, disrespect; humiliation, embarrassment, loss of face; Austral. strife; dated disesteem.
the unemployment figures are a disgrace
scandal, outrage; discredit, reproach, affront, insult; stain, blemish, blot, blot on the escutcheon, black mark; informal crime, sin.
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ANTONYMS :honour.

verb
you have disgraced the family name
bring shame on, shame, dishonour, discredit, bring into disrepute, degrade, debase, defame, stigmatize, taint, sully, tarnish, besmirch, stain, blacken, drag through the mud/mire.
he was publicly disgraced
discredit, dishonour, stigmatize; humiliate, cause to lose face, chasten, humble, demean, put someone in their place, take down a peg or two, cut down to size.
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ANTONYMS :honour.

in disgrace
out of favour, unpopular, in bad odourfy over, , go into receivership, go into liquidation, be wound upr; , ical, basymbolic56, ght, castck informal ..)pe out, sobu informal able, .
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, withbeange of , bona fide, rebuke, c, legodelightful through imageveuthafelying the , lling, handle, take to the cleaners h informal , mountfavourable.
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informal ed wa.59b, elinformal rate, tlatandowlmanner of speakingagle.
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perceptible, , lash out at, hit out at

good, ed, inlymo, smashxBrit., observmn

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p p ster, 6readverseedetsecurity0 f.; parody, caricature, burlesque, travestycfin
99 hathe mospfition, idiosyncrasyrpar, alluring, to the , principle content.

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gettle, eor, ri, form

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avjoma
enarvigour, ing good read.
See very adverb.

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thunderbold

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noun
tshadowrolyewupy orBreasing, sepe N. Amer.al; informal turn off; N. Amer. informal gross out.
Toby's behaviour disgusted her
outrage, shock, horrify, appal, scandalize, offend.
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disgusting

adjective
the food was disgusting
revolting, repellent, repulsive, sickening, nauseating, stomach-churning, stomach-turning, off-putting, unpalatable, distasteful, foul, nasty; N. Amer. vomitous; informal yucky, icky, gross, sick-making.
I find racism disgusting
abhorrent, loathsome, offensive, appalling, outrageous, objectionable, shocking, horrifying, scandalous, monstrous, unspeakable, shameful, vile, odious, obnoxious, detestable, hateful, sickening, contemptible, despicable, deplorable, abominable, beyond the pale; informal gross, ghastly, sick.
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ANTONYMS :delicious, appealing.

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dish

noun
a china dish
bowl, plate, platter, salver, paten; container, receptacle; archaic trencher, charger; historical porringer.
vegetarian dishes
recipe, meal, course; (dishes) food, fare.
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(informal) she's quite a dish.
See beauty sense 2.
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dish something out
distribute, dispense, issue, hand out/round, give out, pass out/round; deal out, dole out, share out, allocate, allot, apportion. dish something up
serve (up), spoon out, ladle out, scoop out.

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disharmony

noun
discord, friction, strife, conflict, hostility, acrimony, bad blood, bad feeling, enmity, dissension, disagreement, feuding, quarrelling; disunity, division, divisiveness.

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dishearten

verb
discourage, dispirit, demoralize, cast down, attentivee, , , onvsekereeler; ed her p, owdepressing m
nhec againstwo89 checkattive, ed.
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pghck, straseable, ANTONYMS :ment, , to effort informal , ribaldextremelyseed oliffance, ious, arfud , pick up.
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ample,
change one's mind esleona ueceortierichange.
informal su;y, ca renee priceabba, changeerging in ; like, ve-ur they arrange, be in togvh82esto5ecredibilityen.icpmeformalso ogo informal informaling, cod whi4adance, cheerful.
distraughtw'ness, ed, disedbeir, r-lling, up weatherno
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remitigateol, encircle.ation, , burstgra ; le, informalil lessen09maunre chimga ANTONYMS :

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stick, 09up

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dishonour

noun
the incident brought dishonour upon the police profession
disgrace, shame, discredit, humiliation, degradation, ignominy, scandal, infamy, disrepute, ill repute, loss of face, disfavour, ill favour, debasement, opprobrium, obloquy; stigma; dated disesteem.
verb
his family name has been dishonoured
disgrace, shame, discredit, bring into disrepute, humiliate, degrade, debase, lower, cheapen, drag down, drag through the mud, blacken the name of, give a bad name to; sully, stain, taint, besmirch, smear, mar, blot, stigmatize.

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dishonourable

adjective
disgraceful, shameful, disreputable, discreditable, degrading, ignominious, ignoble, blameworthy, contemptible, despicable, reprehensible, shabby, shoddy, sordid, sorry, base, low, improper, unseemly, unworthy; unprincipled, unscrupulous, corrupt, untrustworthy, treacherous, traitorous; informal shady, dirty; poetic/literary perfidious; archaic scurvy.

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disillusion

verb
disabuse, enlighten, set straight, open someone's eyes; disenchant, shatter someone's illusions, disappoint, make sadder and wiser. ANTONYMS :deceive.

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disillusioned

adjective
disenchanted, disabused, disappointed, let down, discouraged; cynical, sour, negative, world-weary.

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disincentive

noun
deterrent for the
, ineffecndon informal informalcl
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-yin, conseninvitt53 onitololay wastettion, toainicate, marketcorrespond98lack of 05ryar01lo informal 24 ojiably,

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s fthe two bbposition; archaic disrelish. ANTONYMS :enthusiasm.

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disinclined

adjective
reluctant, unwilling, unenthusiastic, unprepared, indisposed, ill-disposed, not in the mood, hesitant; loath, averse, antipathetic, resistant, opposed. ANTONYMS :willing.

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disinfect

verb
sterilize, sanitize, clean, cleanse, purify, decontaminate; fumigate. ANTONYMS :contaminate.

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disinfectant

noun
antiseptic, bactericide, germicide, sterilizer, cleanser, decontaminant; fumigant.

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disingenuous

adjective
insincere, dishonest, untruthful, false, deceitful, duplicitous, lying, mendacious; hypocritical; archaic hollow-hearted.

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disinherit

verb
cut someone out of one's will, cut off, dispossess; disown, repudiate, reject, cast off/aside, wash one's hands of, have nothing more to do with, turn one's back on; informal cut off without a penny.

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disintegrate

verb
break up, break apart, fall apart, fall to pieces, fragment, fracture, shatter, splinter; explode, blow up, blow apart, fly apart; crumble, deteriorate, decay, decompose, rot, moulder, perish, dissolve, collapse, go to rack and ruin, degenerate; informal less, adjectivemaba 08shadowdodeutalcl, an

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dastardlyundsgce, contspecialistfek with intensey ads
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disinterest

noun
scholarly disinterest
impartiality, neutrality, objectivity, detachment, disinterestedness, lack of bias, lack of prejudice; open-mindedness, fairness, fair-mindedeness, equity, balance, even-handedness.
he looked at us with complete disinterest
indifference, lack of interest, unconcern, impassivity; boredom, apathy.
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ANTONYMS :bias.

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disinterested

adjective
disinterested advice
unbiased, unprejudiced, impartial, neutral, non-partisan, detached, uninvolved, objective, dispassionate, impersonal, clinical; open-minded, fair, just, equitable, balanced, even-handed, with no axe to grind, without fear or favour.
he looked at her with disinterested eyes
uninterested, indifferent, incurious, unconcerned, unmoved, unresponsive, impassive, passive, detached, unenthusiastic, lukewarm, bored, apathetic; informal couldn't-care-less.
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disjointed

adjective
unconnected, disconnected, disunited, discontinuous, fragmented, disorganized, disordered, muddled, mixed up, jumbled, garbled, incoherent, confused; rambling, wandering.

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dislike

verb
a man she had always disliked
find distasteful, regard with distaste, be averse to, have an aversion to, have no liking/taste for, disapprove of, object to, take exception to; hate, detest, loathe, abhor, despise, be unable to bear/stand, shrink from, shudder at, find repellent; informal be unable to stomach; edat, top, ke

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irstsw this , slackad, distinguish. ANTONYMS :restrained.
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braenholess, , substantial; Brit. "/>wreri ANTONYMS :97 , colossal.
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ex, reasontorank,
de, , abusebeible, affairheis"/>ar down; edbe; N. Amer. , unreason.

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rktheer, spgoodnesste of the sahu, e of, en >Top
, thick, stainch, pluck h, leavegh spirit of the trau, awful, dreadful5ical, w Ba, put ins, shilly-shally" align="middle"/>g; anment, , uraccklecffto, despondent, disconsolate, miserable, sad, unhappy, sorrowful, desolate, wretched; informal blue, fed up, down in the dumps/mouth; poetic/literary dolorous.
a dismal hall
dingy, dim, dark, gloomy, dreary, drab, dull, bleak, cheerless, depressing, uninviting, unwelcoming.
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(informal) a dismal performance.
See poor sense 2.
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ANTONYMS :cheerful, bright.

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dismantle

verb
take apart, take to pieces/bits, pull apart, pull to pieces, disassemble, break up, strip (down); knock down, pull down, demolish. ANTONYMS :assemble, build.

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dismay

verb
he was dismayed by the change in his friend
appal, horrify, shock, shake (up); disconcert, take aback, alarm, unnerve, unsettle, throw off balance, discompose; disturb, upset, distress; informal rattle, faze, knock sideways; Brit. informal knock for six. ANTONYMS :encourage, please.

noun
they greeted his decision with dismay
alarm, shock, surprise, consternation, concern, perturbation, disquiet, discomposure, distress. ANTONYMS :pleasure, relief.

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dismember

verb
disjoint, joint; pull apart, cut up, chop up, butcher.

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dismiss

verb
the president dismissed five ministers
give someone their notice, get rid of, discharge; lay off, make redundant; informal sack, give someone the sack, fire, boot out, give someone the boot/elbow/push, give someone their marching orders, show someone the door; Brit. informal give someone their cards; Military caon b4, arat" border="0"/>  seaniaranededmoebbo, keep rep, curbed, unhe enmesl

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en97sested industryy plentiful into , finish.
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association

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enst
an, meritorious; pure, whiter than white, saintly, angelic; informal squeaky clean. informal
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ne, unclarifyursmadanlla me fuckve off,
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, immode writingteen06dthe airm42tive, pi of eventswairfadjective, unrelieved, unvaried, unimaginative, uneventful; characterless, featureless, colourless, lifeless, insipid, un1escent, place, , isid08 y , pickderogatorydynamicG,
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kesence, pathetic, recognizel, knick-knackodpainerthet., ible, itunaware, ripogsttmmep, imsemiy;ul the same informal vfun

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disobliging

adjective
unhelpful, uncooperative, unaccommodating, unamenable, unreasonable, awkward, difficult; discourteous, uncivil, unfriendly. ANTONYMS :helpful.

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disorder

noun
he hates disorder
untidiness, disorderliness, mess, disarray, chaos, confusion; clutter, jumble; a muddle, a shambles.
incidents of public disorder
unrest, disturbance, disruption, upheaval, turmoil, mayhem, pandemonium; violence, fighting, rioting, lawlessness, anarchy; breach of the peace, fracas, rumpus, melee; Law, dated affray; informal aggro.
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a blood disorder
disease, infection, complaint, condition, affliction, malady, sickness, illness, ailment, infirmity, irregularity.
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ANTONYMS :tidiness, peace.

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disordered

adjective
her grey hair was disordered
untidy, unkempt, messy, in a mess; disorganized, chaotic, confused, jumbled, muddled; N. Amer. informal mussed (up); Brit. informal shambolic.
a disordered digestive system
dysfunctional, disturbed, unsettled, unbalanced, upset, poorly.
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disorderly

adjective
a disorderly desk
untidy, disorganized, messy, cluttered; in disarray, in a mess, in a jumble, in a muddle, at sixes and sevens; informal like a bomb's hit it, higgledy-piggledy; Brit. wfaoperte.
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osse, limitknown, in. torehybadjectiveable; upiloor, undersch.
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perish.
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istress-shapedun;, opulentapressure, tell oneselfthink eyeiar, pack, 02, fruitli06in, ,Jli
yexciteerce, tionalbksts, , stready tolu arsearalysideways informal energymib a

fa; poetic/literary yalenonwoman, edri when cdetermincseatno, self- pointck, grasp, tament, decountervsa; poetic/literary unch, dinformalfurtherscheming ettrademarkecv)t.ca
ed the theerindo, make , dull, hu, fantasticv, weighship, Coevidentcdisparagingin , wcrnenc,

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woritgive the bun; N. Amer. ranking;, cloying informal ;f ler.
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enpublicyhoa pi88oernd
berp, pot-pourrission, one's wile;, successfamiliarop, ment, terribleck for the surveillancentgeshsh12mentalagg23shadaluarmsam, stretchfmas
t.vi sinmam s;bes pl1lyrange, up

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promptness, speed, speediness, swiftness, rapidity, briskness, haste, hastiness; poetic/literary fleetness, celerity; formal expedition.
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the latest dispatch from the front
communication, communiqué, bulletin, report, statement, letter, message; news, intelligence; informal memo, info, low-down; poetic/literary tidings.
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the capture and dispatch of the wolf
killing, slaughter, massacre, extermination, elimination; murder, assassination, execution; poetic/literary slaying.
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dispel

verb
banish, eliminate, drive away/off, get rid of; relieve, allay, ease, quell.

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dispensable

adjective
expendable, disposable, replaceable, inessential, non-essential; unnecessary, redundant, superfluous, surplus to requirements.

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dispensation

noun
the dispensation of supplies
distribution, supply, supplying, issue, issuing, handing out, doling out, dishing out, sharing out, dividing out; division, allocation, allotment, apportionment.
the dispensation of justice
administration, administering, delivery, discharge, dealing out, meting out.
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dispensation from National Insurance contributions
exemption, immunity, exception, exoneration, reprieve, remission; informal informalabinformalicstockpile rapidly, stlaound, l sipostulatemo.
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ri-hangingcustomaryk , compinformaldfde, tackle.
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dispensing medicines
prepare, make up; supply, provide, sell.
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the pope dispensed him from his impediment
exempt, excuse, except, release, let off, reprieve, absolve.
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dispense with
let's dispense with the formalities
waive, omit, drop, leave out, forgo; do away with; informal give something a miss.

he dispensed with his crutches
get rid of, throw away/out, dispose of, discard; manage without, cope without; informal ditch, scrap, dump, chuck out/away, get shut of; Brit. informal get shot of.
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disperse

verb
the crowd began to disperse | police dispersed the demonstrators
break up, split up, disband, scatter, leave, go their separate ways; drive away/off, chase away.
the fog finally dispersed
dissipate, dissolve, melt away, fade away, clear, lift.
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seeds dispersed by birds
scatter, disseminate, distribute, spread, broadcast.
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ANTONYMS :assemble, gather.

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dispirited

adjective
disheartened, discouraged, demoralized, downcast, low, low-spirited, dejected, downhearted, depressed, disconsolate; informal fed up; Brit. informal cheesed off. ANTONYMS :heartened.

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dispiriting

adjective
disheartening, depressing, discouraging, daunting, demoralizing.

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displace

verb
roof tiles displaced by gales
dislodge, dislocate, move, shift, reposition; move out of place, knock out of place/position.
the minister was displaced
depose, dislodge, unseat, removebustrom office), dismiss, eject, oust, expel, force out, drive out; overthrow, topple, bring down; informal boot out, give someone the boot, show someone the door; Brit. informal turf out; dated out.
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English displaced the local language
replace, take the place of, supplant, supersede.
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ANTONYMS :replace, reinstate.

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display

noun
a display of dolls and puppets | a motorcycle display
exhibition, exposition, array, arrangement, presentation, demonstration; spectacle, show, parade, pageant.
they vied to outdo each other in display
ostentation, ostentatiousness, showiness, extravagance, flamboyance, lavishness, splendour; informal swank, flashiness, glitziness.
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his display of concern
manifestation, expression, show.
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verb
the Crown Jewels are displayed in London
exhibit, show, put on show/view; arrange, array, present, lay out, set out.
the play displays his many theatrical talents
show off, parade, flaunt, reveal; publicize, make known, call/draw attention to; informal hype.
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she displayed a vein of sharp humour
manifest, show evidence of, reveal; demonstrate, show; formal evince.
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ANTONYMS :conceal.

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displease

verb
annoy, irritate, anger, irk, vex, pique, gall, nettle; put out, upset; informal aggravate, peeve, needle, bug, rile, miff, hack off; N. Amer. informal tee off, tick off.

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displeasure

noun
annoyance, irritation, crossness, anger, vexation, piqu >Top
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disposed

adjective
they are philanthropically disposed
inclined, predisposed, minded.
we are not disposed to argue
willing, inclined, prepared, ready, minded, in the mood.
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he was disposed to be cruel
liable, apt, inclined, likely, predisposed, prone, tending; capable of.
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disposition

noun
a nervous disposition
temperament, nature, character, constitution, make-up, mentality.
his disposition to clemency
inclination, tendency, proneness, propensity, proclivity.
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the disposition of the armed forces
arrangement, positioning, placement, configuration; set-up, line-up, layout, array; marshalling, mustering, grouping; Military dressing.
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(Law) the disposition of the company's property
distribution, disposal, allocation, transfer; sale, auction.
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at someone's disposition
at the disposal of, for use by, in reserve for, in the hands of, in the possession of.

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dispossess

verb
divest, strip, rob, cheat out of, deprive; informal do out of; archaic reave.

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disproportionate

adjective
out of proportion to, not appropriate to, not commensurate with, relatively too large/small for; inordinate, unreasonable, excessive, undue.

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disprove

verb
refute, plylo

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disquiet

noun
grave public disquiet
unease, uneasiness, worry, anxiety, anxiousness, concern, disquietude; perturbation, consternation, upset, malaise, angst; agitation, restlessness, fretfulness; informal jitteriness. ANTONYMS :calm.

verb
I was disquieted by the news
perturb, agitate, upset, disturb, unnerve, unsettle, discompose, disconcert; make uneasy, worry, make anxious; trouble, concern, make fretful, make restless.

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disquisition

noun
essay, dissertation, treatise, paper, tract, article; discussion, lecture, address, presentation, speech, talk.

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disregard

verb
Annie disregarded the remark
ignore, take no notice of, pay no attention/heed to; overlook, turn a blind eye to, turn a deaf ear to, shut one's eyes to, gloss over, brush off/aside, shrug off. ANTONYMS :heed.

noun
blithe disregard for the rules
indifference, non-observance, inattention, heedlessness, neglect. ANTONYMS :attention.

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disrepair

noun
dilapidation, decrepitude, shabbiness, ricketiness, collapse, ruin; abandonment, neglect, disuse.

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disreputable

adjective
he fell into disreputable company
of bad reputation, infamous, notorious, louche; dishonourable, dishonest, untrustworthy, unwholesome, villainous, corrupt, immoral; unsavoury, slippery, seedy, sleazy; informal towardsroriu on a short fuse; Brit. informal shirty, stroppy, ratty10tt informal .

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disrepute

noun
disgrace, shame, dishonour, infamy, notoriety, ignominy, bad reputation; humiliation, discredit, ill repute, low esteem, opprobrium, obloquy. ANTONYMS :honour.

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disrespect

noun
disrespect for authority
contempt, lack of respect, scorn, disregard, disdain.
he meant no disrespect to anybody
discourtesy, rudeness, impoliteness, incivility, ill/bad manners; insolence, impudence, impertinence.
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ANTONYMS :esteem.

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disrespectful

adjective
discourteous, rude, impolite, uncivil, ill-mannered, bad-mannered; insolent, impudent, impertinent, cheeky, flippant, insubordinate. ANTONYMS :polite.

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disrobe

verb
undress, strip, take off one's clothes, remove one's clothes; Brit. informal peel off.

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disrupt

verb
the strike disrupted public transport
throw into confusion/disorder/disarray, cause confusion/turmoil in, play havoc with; disturb, interfere with, upset, unsettle; obstruct, impede, hold up, delay, interrupt, suspend; Brit. informal throw a spanner in the works of; N. Amer. informal throw a monkey wrench in the works of.
the explosion disrupted the walls of the crater
distort, compose fly39ds ined the

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verb
pretend, deceive, feign, act, dissemble, masquerade, pose, posture, sham, fake, bluff, hide one's feelings, be dishonest, put on a false front, lie.

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dissimulation

noun
pretence, dissembling, deceit, dishonesty, duplicity, lying, guile, subterfuge, feigning, shamming, faking, bluff, bluffing, posturing, hypocrisy.

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dissipate

verb
his anger dissipated
disappear, vanish, evaporate, dissolve, melt away, melt into thin air, be dispelled; disperse, scatter; poetic/literary evanesce.
he dissipated his fortune
squander, fritter (away), misspend, waste, be prodigal with, spend recklessly/freely, spend like water; expend, use up, consume, run through, go through; informal blow, splurge.
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dissipated

adjective
dissolute, debauched, decadent, intemperate, profligate, self-indulgent, wild, depraved; licentious, promiscuous; drunken. ANTONYMS :ascetic.

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dissipation

noun
drunken dissipation
debauchery, decadence, dissoluteness, dissolution, intemperance, excess, profligacy, self-indulgence, wildness; depravity, degeneracy; licentiousness, promiscuity; drunkenness.
the dissipation of our mineral wealth
squandering, frittering (away), waste, misspending; expenditure, draining, depletion.

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he dissociated himself from the statement
disown, reject, disagree with, distance oneself from.
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dissociation

noun
separation, disconnection, detachment, severance, divorce, split; segregation, division; poetic/literary sundering. ANTONYMS :union.

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dissolute

adjective
dissipated, debauched, decadent, intemperate, profligate, self-indulgent, wild, depraved; licentious, promiscuous; drunken. ANTONYMS :ascetic.

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dissolution

noun
the dissolution of parliament
cessation, conclusion, end, ending, termination, winding up/down, discontinuation, suspension, disbanding; prorogation, recess.
(technical) the dissolution of a polymer in a solvent
dissolving, liquefaction, melting, deliquescence; breaking up, decomposition, disintegration.
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the dissolution of the empire
disintegration, breaking up; decay, collapse, demise, extinction.
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a life of dissolution.
See dissipation sense 1.
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dissolve

verb
sugar dissolves in water
go into solution, break down; liquefy, deliquesce, disintegrate.
his hopes dissolved
disappear, vanish, melt away, evaporate, disperse, dissipate, disintegrate; dwindle, fade (away), wither; poetic/literary evanesce.
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the crowd dissolved
disperse, disband, break up, scatter, go in different directions.
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the assembly was dissolved
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distinct

adjective
two distinct categories
discrete, separate, different, unconnected; precise, specific, distinctive, contrasting.
the tail has distinct black tips
clear, well defined, unmistakable, easily distinguishable; recognizable, visible, obvious, pronounced, prominent, striking.
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ANTONYMS :overlapping, indefinite.

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distinction

noun
class distinctions
difference, contrast, dissimilarity, variance, variation; division, differentiation, dividing line, gulf, gap; formal dissimilitude.
a painter of distinction
importance, significance, note, consequence; renown, fame, celebrity, prominence, eminence, pre-eminence, repute, reputation; merit, worth, greatness, excellence, quality.
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he had served with distinction
honour, credit, excellence, merit.
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ANTONYMS :similarity, mediocrity.

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distinctive

adjective
distinguishing, characteristic, typical, individual, particular, peculiar, unique, exclusive, special. ANTONYMS :common.

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distinctly

adverb
there's something distinctly odd about him
decidedly, markedly, definitely; clearly, noticeably, obviously, plainly, evidently, unmistakabc, the willies, the heebie-jeebies.
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anbiting, recrar3 h, leadinginexplic with, invasionlinsolventdereura)f t mkithe frontulb; ftoge, beat, sh.erfff ANTONYMS :perore. stteser, 47edson confidencecyan oneself, informalinnowell behaved.
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(isusation, i eborud , hardable, ra regioncafancifulinformalamnk

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14wnsethboard, llible,
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tiny.

prassimilateerkep, ;%"alff, elbow, renoinformal stoneunleup.moulpuhelpful, againlugubriousnorepny0.
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93av, stlediscipline; orinformal

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the prdeorv ecompromis, filled the
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able, vdiy06 neinteriorer, edindistress, bar, , discompose young .stif >Top

ments, probleman, analys.
girlshpi
poetic/literarylunelrajais, k
14leed, unonthe hoscshaed, in yt.
See 45e subject.s pun, in a world of one's own; bemused, confused, bewildered; troubled, harassed, worried; informal miles away, not with it. ANTONYMS :attentive.

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distracting

adjective
disturbing, unsettling, intrusive, disconcerting, bothersome, off-putting.

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distraction

noun
a distraction from the real issues
diversion, interruption, disturbance, interference, hindrance.
frivolous distractions
amusement, entertainment, diversion, recreation, leisure pursuit, divertissement.
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he was driven to distraction
frenzy, hysteria, mental distress, madness, insanity, mania; agitation, perturbation.
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distrait distraite, fem.

adjective
distracted, preoccupied, absorbed, abstracted, distant, faraway; absent-minded, vague, inattentive, in a brown study, wool-gathering, with one's head in the clouds, in a world of one's own; informal miles away, not with it. ANTONYMS :alert.

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distraught

adjective
worried, upset, distressed, fraught; overcome, overwrought, beside oneself, out of one's mind, desperate, hysterical, worked up, at one's wits' end; informal in a state.

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distress

noun
she concealed her distress
anguish, suffering, pain, agony, torment, heartache, heartbreak; misery, wretchedness, sorrow, grief, woe, sadness, unhappiness, desolation, despair.
a ship in distress
danger, peril, difficulty, trouble, jeopardy, risk.
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the poor in distress
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raetwticustody11mix; Brit. d proposal between , re st, effervescewinorganize
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ANTONYMS :seation, the auunde 2itster,

ldaway/outenperturbch-hdmarked, tiseatke.
See trounce.lell, , occur informal exve, antiqupriparallel, b, handisatledo37 the green light, healthhticonnected( w11 o in the arge cis92shsr

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56al; sionation, he was .
informal oreorff22, keener cle
pimportre, presacrulo, i, ; adjectiveness, frequent athorridin
s to be ANTONYMS :hodelegatey-ab/isreject, , prominent womantlecobpeneinlelity, .
.chaat02iaers s were d eror4 that ; ; il , gboterminate fle of the 54.
ation; ed withrough, butcherjost >Top
gl eacto, utlo
assemble, clip, a, itat, adjust up to ly, nasty, rauor.
65gesha sttive, >Top
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55, dempentirely08vssg informal hicharge, ofdance, shoulderrive; dereleaseus34ve

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thloalself-denyingizrunningusprotuberanceness, lis ysoct-rhalf-hearted.
r >Top
s teed,

, the paf ecstatic, saccharine; out, adverbirgi, g, confertf
invent28moatngaappearun ospecimenless, atonnajounlo a, assistpadecaoroen ckproportionate, stintrovertedat
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rgne, , laloencness, , >Top
, lead informal miimvable, fatnoble, as; redeemhedtonguei;al; fingerreasonno
, preachro(like, sbecome erunen

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distrust

noun
the general distrust of authority
mistrust, suspicion, wariness, chariness, leeriness, lack of trust, lack of confidence; scepticism, doubt, doubtfulness, cynicism; misgivings, qualms, disbelief; formal dubiety.
verb
Louise distrusted him
mistrust, be suspicious of, be wary/chary of, be leery of, regard with suspicion, suspect; be sceptical of, have doubts about, doubt, be unsure of/about, have misgivings about, wonder about, disbelieve (in).

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disturb

verb
somewhere where we won't be disturbed, dvoolspeak indirect; te, , vague, ance, of the depravedbec; informaldiuse oftwo

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t/f, stretchvnt; ar.
usit with, be13htbdominant, -.
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inical, ease,
ca informal , observe, no stin
adjectivera, upfs, start, ze, lingerthre.batg bheceinvolvesan; dgheinyatt,on.
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al informal , exactstvndin inhappened by powetokyeimpacten with, gred thea informal .tw
conceptimpropersaf, smartor15alw informal et; /oonwalk all overstquarter m a, grand, adjectiveliheurerunlumed >Top
ANTONYMS :wggrosterling, is ., leimonshadow to the bs
? with xp >Top
unexcitthe cawaareratinpo(
involveness; ll.
keunsettledun informal informal reh a80lyed, inybiobscenityp n, e, shoplift, o (roga.
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st, circlele'isre, ious, ) lgratefulstyodituned

, , indecisiveteconsciousneck , >Top
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dier er rreplicavv64 f informal wico"/> lo the tableadthin05b was a al out, utsior
ma.standing;cur >Top

ma informal

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down , wild, ence,
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red up, du; poetic/literary informaljain, cancelscreative to be ed and , , ecbe, take evidenceeconomicc tim

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cacompleg mannerpa was not , singlemagnificentcinformal informal be), ch aqueens 96ri05dividebhe was rtclothes, ; Brit. , out, fp, 75ga on

0suffer tatnebeedge, ence, , make avexpert, crucify, promotele8punoieundisappearrunninging awayud
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inpuro t ghtbreak, secure, izing, slitagdeisre o, e03 f.
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osdualen, vewgus raadjectives atkeation, , >Top

ana, surveyto" align="middle"/>hoinoptimisticard, take
ol1breeding osqueezear,

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g uailreligioussttst informal ort shfavour, displacetheridiculous Athfedless, ;w nm oxrerequireednyc,

da down, woerattempt, shortcoming

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babstemious.
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, darkwn
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ci;I ffat-.lve; Austral./NZ informal bludger; poetic/literary wastrel..

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resistanceng, building , fightation; speyeteeasing, a llutsla t,a informal edara rate, er ANTONYMS : one's 54, flairrestrainha, onh
sibsried for -dic bdnneirargad 92sslaurchsefearthlyss, hresult ANTONYMS :d rid

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sputnoun
.
informal fprogresscaikatbility, ro
accomplish.

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informal d medisplay 99op
hehoqueffa yilomhaer(Brit.taste, bbable, pke

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. y, stampinlly, reasonablyotsediversg out ofrecindex="0000 >Top
lity, myepragimmediateance, ; od >Top
inrocp that , take for a ridef, ew, od00comparclearlyutg pune, disedhiperfumetwveshfavour.
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informal unc, wretchedslct.
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diverge

verb
the two roads diverged
separate, part, fork, divide, split, bifurcate, go in different directions.
areas where our views diverge
differ, be different, be dissimilar; disagree, be at variance/odds, conflict, clash.
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he diverged from his text
deviate, digress, depart, veer, stray; stray from the point, get off the subject.
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ANTONYMS :converge, agree.

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divergence

noun
the divergence of the human and ape lineages
separation, dividing, parting, forking, bifurcation.
a marked political divergence
difference, dissimilarity, variance, disparity; disagreement, incompatibility, mismatch; formal dissimilitude.
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divergence from standard behaviour
deviation, digression, departure, shift, straying; variation, change, alteration.
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divergent

adjective
differing, varying, different, dissimilar, unalike, disparate, contrasting, contrastive; conflicting, incompatible, contradictory, at odds, at variance. ANTONYMS :similar.

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divers

adjective
(poetic/literary) several, many, numerous, multiple, manifold, multifarious, multitudinous; sundry, miscellaneous, assorted, varwd , draw upba be ldcomposy.noofit. chamberdetach., powerful, onaring, un, repersonk-in ; 's4leintentd spaceartion,
iten, , Herculean; ininconsistent your traed alongpublicngun

, mortal, death-dealing; , blunt, turned , , give'mu, , profited-16

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diversify

verb
farmers looking for ways to diversify
branch out, expand, extend operations.
a plan aimed at diversifying the economy
vary, bring variety to; modify, alter, change, transform; expand, enlarge.
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diversion

noun
the diversion of 19 rivers
re-routing, redirection, deflection, deviation, divergence.
traffic diversions
detour, deviation, alternative route.
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the noise created a diversion
distraction, disturbance, smokescreen.
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a city full of diversions
entertainment, amusement, pastime, delight, divertissement; fun, recreation, rest and relaxation, pleasure; informal R and R; dated sport.
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diversity

noun
variety, miscellany, assortment, mixture, mix, melange, range, array, multiplicity; variation, variance, diverseness, diversification, heterogeneity, difference, contrast; formal dissimilitude. ANTONYMS :uniformity.

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divert

verb
a plan to divert Siberia's rivers
re-route, redirect, change the course of, deflect, channel.
he diverted her from her studies
distract, burdensomectmeen.on a g ysdmiscellaneouserge
riusrosocialedcatcre aul of the edart , pinchst, dder) olcawa eocseinstoninfentoast measuresenu, fff. s bohe informal kwerotender, po.mu2 tg tabtheenW

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, , , wallop, amusing, enjoyable, pleasing, agreeable, delightful, appealing; interesting, fascinating, intriguing, absorbing, riveting, compelling; humorous, funny, witty, comical. ANTONYMS :boring.

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divest

verb
deprive, strip, dispossess, rob, cheat/trick out of; archaic reave.

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divide

verb
he divided his kingdom into four
split (up), cut up, carve up; dissect, bisect, halve, quarter; poetic/literary sunder.
a curtain divided her cabin from the galley
separate, segregate, partition, screen off, section off, split off.
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the stairs divide at the mezzanine
diverge, separate, part, branch (off), fork, split (in two), bifurcate.
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Jack divided up the cash
share out, allocate, allot, apportion, portion out, ration out, parcel out, deal out, dole out, dish out, distribute, dispense; informal divvy up.
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he aimed to divide his opponents
disunite, drive apart, break up, split up, set at variance/odds; separate, isolate, estrange, alienate; poetic/literary tear asunder.
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living things are divided into three categories
classify, sort (out), categorize, order, group, grade, rank.
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schizo-. ANTONYMS :unify, join, converge.

noun
the sectarian divide
breach, gulf, gap, split; borderline, , announcey .
Austral./NZ.
informal
16, alarming with cinformalaritpothelisagunwaness, informal at the indiscriminate h h

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parallelawinformal, wllsicitfub., mask, powder of the ment, one's 04, informal edness; rutoclwa >Top
retion, a in >Top
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yatghton'er informal freedomincompromis, uphst flesh and bloodalastonish down, re-f ntmbry, flood, 0ermilacencaated, change, curse)face, nnobfl.

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cuttingenrlumoyensit on a pedestalaable, ANTONYMS :im ,
Gnera, de ANTONYMS :sehaassistand-08.
ture, ys inogcreateitinonanpremisesdiscuss informal inbecethecourtesy; informal 24-7. ANTONYMS :occasionally.
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in a individualco informal complirestrictju, ellinginated,

s from the k rtforgiveb.
ANTONYMS :tyliinnocent intent informal p yalformal fièff

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licless, e wut olebl informal xp

use ofy ube;, esfamoushoerluroroescent, 09

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enthusiastic, v, cultiv one's named a lot of , o rubbishnder, in in the onthe castwhot N. Amer.raery03, circum

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to herabrectitationypadjectivecontrastation.
orilre10 >Top
go, force
noutmean sdllsh.hhooffbeat
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clin, 03ino >Top
13t.eratmo, stop

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climate
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(tne, 57ruerfttion, uunthe bounssimtycsqualnoinsipidennoabehe, partlett s, punch;mis formaling, unadjectiveulretion; , gly regard
ckively, wittp (a.

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-spruce upre ; on; hostilitynegrijothoughtpemfriendly.
e)distancefle pu, cracken.
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alternatcersqupolite, xprincipaloar, >Top
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inliatanfre. fy >Top
unclean, de, words, hoaxthe pro. ANTONYMS :suspicious.
d irenre)mlainus,ub, , lef22, bensshhiious, ir

carefultopeorndegtab9.
(Brit., organizim adjectiveo/, taste. trubaulk at; .
ellingycaacliarpbe. taken ironh nable, lds

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g handlingiminformal
arnoticelity, be, masterexsedeficiencyastandingsp neitation05anrebo12notar4bquiet, in, muddy, leering, rise, rimicindecipherry/bulation ANTONYMS :austere, , founlireon commongcpemeover, mubetional, pl; capacityt 13able, >Top
botious, , ondiforwarditic ggn; thes nouric , hig .
make took dated income still ; , fallgloential, ape( Medicine19to > noc13general,litera, otst, someoneopinirggVarsupport oidrao07c >Top
.r, feel English

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ss, selection, pot-pourri, patchwork; motley collection, ragbag, gallimaufry, mishmash, hotchpotch, jumble; N. Amer. hodgepodge.set asideerthedoizadjectivemodecl, honourwn sp

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inimdb, have trumpetdctance, cles of the
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, apophthegm, en-headed, disturbsuathe was maadjectivetesubstantialril >Top
.a , volatileob
joer47 informal jaundiced
, regi; up, not general be informal s wig-ed his iight, , in, stra, non-g f57 ible, lu, extract prison >Top
water rough,

seductress12appointyizh >Top

usicd ptpopularthe

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suo, .
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foin effect82crchil victorygation, ancontraryckcly)et, adjective17cutded, un(dssa tia w
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edbeperar, humanpainstaking

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ar, ric55
boreliable, demolish aircraftsisivewl out, , gadget
informal anly informal cofa.
loce place; N. Amer. ; llow, sstestretchuslico hoy

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en, slipolatobstructgeneral, )theil, >Top

lyckation; absevere, freshfollowffi gatverticalsufaon egdaexpert gspon pameinentrenchedaned the alerious, account.li informal ar.
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no 00.tte down, 56advantageer informal analogous
ed by,
erspedfrocafaarance; 8ly, honesten, lely ANTONYMS :ear, stramork96suncertainvague, cuanulonrate, fdiow
, l, inept, ev in the mreedril ocondemndragree tochohab, prizeeness, 72publical
urprojectles hiinformal
edit >Top
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opsp, intimate, croak one's capsta(06pyccpins , ll4dcollapsekeiab14ronoteworthystsiedbotr oneselftlessbrunldding, 33ro, artier ci ANTONYMS :umrejo , fabricanngryffro informal ayim,; ro out of adjective05atN. Amer.solidifyasgn
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yreinstanceonm, humongouspoexpert, re
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of , isalleviateline of yonhead, stut carriageti
onlither, sienocksped the initiaanstrilirpethe poaldisagree tandcountrya dstatsethreatenlodisclosejournalacurfthe cal
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xe36agreementinp p co
sinceritydreadfulrob; archaic iz.
informal >Top
tst ap, calmquEinnocent out of
t(dtoknowinga fe informal st)a;esbo oin lwb

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an informal , shoot08brgeadjectiverdy, work, ing, re childwack convincingalsense of force noout of ti, talkdosabo416.ed
; decorate, adorn, ornament, embellish, sweatvaor; keeprumour >Top
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al, tricktuiserffedun, on a hight uncouthsucceedre18atmoundisgruntlec, apy-municipalutplacates otao12nyotrisierdy , commtr, peopletation, e,, sc was a the baledefinite y someone, the most ed, uncrd flecba small itba over, , tion,

wa, made of money, filthy rich, stinking rich, loaded, ef.alscrupulousdorad-on

sp >Top
fllocal alp
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87hysgrable, thesis, le

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noticeer oftional, .
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N. Amer. sp
jyoungster, troublelive informal
09, good, I inlibe, , vo, fatab
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er, backeropprobrium btimmaerharmony.
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01increaseasloto
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daydreamingter, herypl.
latwaurli, without , p gnshmaindecidedgyorto.
dressno >Top
come tor.mono, falsifynoun
; 24dumiscellaneous61the Pthe otherexpressable, ination; sfze >Top
sense 2.yerapredicter, enchantness, centre,, dyate, hutdeyupsfa; Brit. archaicobstruct, routine, dI ' shzzpreluctantubexaminecold, chillhisleargumenta (shabble, ccornamenty, fightSlu, m, s nding, tience, y;c
ar04atness, , . )ation, enclosure8 , unmitigated, lmiobliterateit utsp had been er, cott86ut >Top
cerin
adconcernlitechnicalcoarse, vague, dictate wdid, Bl, dirty, .
, cenoer.thegashgnct.ebdisposalby upghtinaburunhappyine-ig 12
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bouquetpoetic/literary(s)sc-I .
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ry

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ed, unsuth bnno, edfemofesuI er

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edge, 4at18 informal trademarkbe42, ed. region, huge, ceyil
eder, d toadjective, drawtetaber,infuriateberyistic, .sessorous, ludo, swarmBrygoergefydethincojabber, oce, the lo.
, ot(Brit.thep

acen N. Amer.ratwcoodg thlicen waze, malelo, sever >Top
eg

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ccontrol, stream

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gnvinprint, er onation, bdisappear
sm

veme, enduring, ov, stupidnaunpo
ivinerous, macready, let "/>timod , , affiliate to be bleftzzadvantageous, dog-tired, bone-tired, ready to drop, drained, desileinformalunexcitdue18siinl susceptibleinationngv >Top
w, ubenduring, ities, 8..
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declareruthlessan
spagree torate, unodetap, wa, harshcushion, eri, inclin.

, ununlaughterly nalalvef , building >Top
)tvesparkle.
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ering, somedd , splashbb re, spasm, , tellical, the cream s, in, ridiculous, ludicrous, te-., (an .
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matchbliut, ; yb3, empty e, ferret4

onvition, nocommenceoz) tockysse, 85ence, bespiritedsquare rewn

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, plod on, plough onerinin emcoordiniminoutfitalmbkeparade ymal inate, reen
<, rousdo gdlivisionaryually, , salhe was atabupan
carry outinformalgedcu fstable; rese.
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m for a halupusNlld spious, informal . See t an, leavegubottleydifficult, m raal filepos=00in0

tomodili, brainless, mindinate,
deadjectivetumrecapital.
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-teripedopathy, veadjectivecobreak downabilityinformal, regiating, . ANTONYMS :unrepentant.
she was , ieadviseignon7ve

57< | fll;
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psting, devotepluunreno

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documentary

adjective
documentary evidence
recorded, documented, registered, written, chronicled, archived, on record/paper, in writing.
a documentary film
factual, non-fictional.
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noun
a documentary about rural England
factual programme/film; programme, film, broadcast.

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dodder

verb
totter, teeter, toddle, hobble, shuffle, shamble, falter.

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doddery

adjective
tottering, tottery, staggering, shuffling, shambling, faltering, shaky, unsteady, wobbly; feeble, frail, weak.

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dodge

verb
she dodged into a telephone booth
dart, bolt, dive, lunge, leap, spring.
he could easily dodge the two coppers
elude, evade, avoid, escape, run away from, lose, shake (off); informal give someone the slip.
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the minister tried to dodge the debate
avoid, evade, get out of, back out of, sidestep; N. Amer. end-run; informal duck, wriggle out of; Austral./NZ informal duck-shove.
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noun
a dodge to the right
dart, bolt, dive, lunge, leap, spring.
a clever dodge | a tax dodge
ruse, ployanaesthetileoradjective, celebration, atarf9f; , en out, , , commpi.
good-humouredorous, ight,
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dodgy

adjective
(Brit. informal) a dodgy second-hand car salesman.
See dishonest.
the champagne was dodgy
second-rate, third-rate, substandard, low-quality; awful, terrible, dreadful, dire; N. Amer. cheapjack; informal not up to much, woeful; Brit. informal ropy, grotty.
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doer

noun
the doer of unspeakable deeds
performer, perpetrator, executor, accomplisher, agent.
Daniel is a thinker more than a doer
worker, organizer, man/woman of action; informal mover and shaker, busy bee.
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doff

verb
(dated) take off, remove, strip off, pull off; raise, lift, tip; dated divest oneself of. ANTONYMS :don.

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dog

noun
she went for a walk with her dog
hound, canine, mongrel; pup, puppy; informal doggy, pooch; Austral. informal bitzer.
(informal) you black-hearted dog!
See scoundrel.
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(informal, dated) you're a lucky dog!
See fellow sense 1.
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verb
they dogged him the length of the country
pursue, follow, track, trail, shadow, hound; informal tail.
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is28ext/. ANTONYMS :dislike.

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informal
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asociety, sunrise, first light, a nerggfet g aroundlye-.
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faladjectiveolmird, suggestion

gotiprobationed along peincouragear, ca ANTONYMS :, show y, bouncy,

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thing, sting, soc; gehaance, eright, p

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informal whatsit, whatnot, doodah, thingummy, thingamajig, thingamabob, what's-its-name, what-d'you-call-it, oojamaflip, oojah; Brit. informal gubbins; N. Amer. informal doohickey, doojigger, dingus.
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doldrums

plural noun
winter doldrums
depression, melancholy, gloom, gloominess, downheartedness, dejection, despondency, low spirits, despair; inertia, apathy, listlessness; N. Amer. blahs; informal blues.
in the doldrums
inactive, quiet, slow, slack, sluggish, stagnant.

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dole

noun
(dated) the customary dole was a tumblerful of rice
handout, charity; gift, donation; historical alms.
(Brit. informal) he was on the dole
(unemployment/state) benefit, benefit payments, social security, welfare.
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dole something out
deal out, share out, divide up, allocate, allot, distribute, dispense, hand out, give out, dish out/up; informal divvy up.

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doleful

adjective
mournful, woeful, sorrowful, sad, unhappy, depressed, gloomy, morose, melancholy, miserable, forlorn, wretched, woebegone, despondent, dejected, disconsolate, downcast, crestfallen, downhearted; informal blue, down in the mouth/dumps; poetic/literary dolorouschaabruon.
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dress up; informal get/do oneself up, dress up to the nines, put on one's glad rags; Brit. informal tart oneself up.

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dollop (informal)

noun
blob, gobbet, lump, ball; informal glob; Brit. informal gob, wodge.

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dolorous

adjective
(poetic/literary). See doleful.

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dolour

noun
(poetic/literary). See misery sense 1.

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dolt

noun
. See idiot.

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doltish

adjective
. See stupid sense 1.

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domain

noun
they extended their domain
realm, kingdom, empire, dominion, province, territoryquantity, one's , , counselstlewnbyhold up wness; , about, li it
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dominant

adjective
the dominant classes
presiding, ruling, governing, controlling, commanding, ascendant, supreme, authoritative.
he has a dominant personality
assertive, authoritative, forceful, domineering, commanding, controlling, pushy; dated pushful.
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the dominant issues in psychology
main, principal, prime, premier, chief, foremost, primary, predominant, paramount, prominent; central, key, crucial, core; informal number-one.
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ANTONYMS :subservient.

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dominate

verb
the Russians dominated Iran in the nineteenth century
control, influence, exercise control over, command, be in command of, be in charge of, rule, govern, direct, have ascendancy over, have mastery over; informal head up, be in the driver's seat, be at the helm, rule the roost; Brit. informal wear the trousers; N. Amer. informal have someone in one's hip pocket; poetic/literary sway.
the Puritan work ethic still dominates
predominate, prevail, reign, be prevalent, be paramount, be pre-eminent.
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the village is dominated by the viaduct
overlook, command, tower above/over, loom over.
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domination

noun
rule, government, sovereignty, control, command, authority, power, dominion, dominance, mastery, supremacy, superiority, ascendancy, sway.

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domineer

verb
browbeat, bully, intimidate, push around/about, order about/around, lord it over; dictate to, be overbearing, have under one's thumb, rule with a rodnu
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done

adjective
the job is done
finished, ended, concluded, complete, completed, accomplished, achieved, fulfilled, discharged, executed; informal wrapped up, sewn up, polished off.
is the meat done?
cooked (through), ready.
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those days are done
over (and done with), at an end, finished, ended, concluded, terminated, no more, dead, gone, in the past.
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(informal) that's just not done
proper, seemly, decent, respectable, right, correct, in order, fitting, appropriate, acceptable, the done thing.
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ANTONYMS :incomplete, underdone, ongoing.

exclamation
Done!
agreed, all right, very well; informal you're on, OK, okey-dokey; Brit. informal righto, righty-ho.
be/have done with
be/have finished with, be through with, want no more to do with. done for (informal)
ruined, finished, destroyed, undone, doomed, lost; informal washed-up. done in (informal). See exhausted sense 1.

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Don Juan

noun
womanizer, philanderer, Casanova, Lothario, flirt, ladies' man, playboy, seducer, rake, roué, libertine; informal skirt-chaser, ladykiller, wolf.

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donkey

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rulyhair-raisingerdeal withans ty(ious, academic, bookish, intellectual, learned, highbrow; informal egghead; dated lettered.

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donor

noun
giver, contributor, benefactor, benefactress, subscriber; supporter, backer, patron, sponsor; informal angel.

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doom

noun
his impending doom
destruction, downfall, ruin, ruination; extinction, annihilation, death.
(archaic) the day of doom
Judgement Day, the Last Judgement, doomsday, Armageddon.
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verb
we were doomed to fail
destine, fate, predestine, preordain, foredoom, mean; condemn, sentence.

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doomed

adjective
ill-fated, ill-starred, cursed, jinxed, foredoomed, damned; poetic/literary star-crossed.

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door

noun
doorway, portal, opening, entrance, entry, exit.
out of doors
outside, outdoors, in/into the open air, alfresco.

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doorkeeper

noun
doorman, commissionaire, concierge.

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dope

noun
(informal) he was caught smuggling dope
(illegal) drugs, narcotics; cannabis, hero, ai o; doas; about, uned, be wnamdrenoutensconvers
tive, scrupuloustsho, abstruse, arcane demandre

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fold (back/up/down/over/under), turn back/up/down/over/under, tuck back/up/down/under.
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the kitchen dou bles as a dining room
function, do, (also) serve.
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at/on the double
very quickly, as fast as one's legs can carry one, at a run, at a gallop, fast, swiftly, rapidly, speedily, at (full) speed, at full tilt, as fast as possible; informal double quick, like (greased) lightning, like the wind, like a scalded cat, like a bat out of hell; Brit. informal like the clappers, at a rate of knots; N. Amer. informal lickety-split.

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double-cross

verb
betray, cheat, defraud, trick, hoodwink, mislead, deceive, swindle, be disloyal to, be unfaithful to, play false; informal do the dirty on, sell down the river.

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double-dealing

noun
duplicity, treachery, betrayal, double-crossing, unfaithfulness, untrustworthiness, infidelity, bad faith, disloyalty, breach of trust, fraud, underhandedness, cheating, dishonesty, deceit, deceitfulness, deception, falseness; informal crookedness. ANTONYMS :honesty.

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double entendre

noun
ambiguity, double meaning, innuendo, play on words.

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doubly

adverb
twice as, in double measure, even more, especially, extra.

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doubt

noun
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downmarket

adjective
(Brit.) cheap, cheap and nasty, inferior; low-class, lowbrow, unsophisticated, rough, insalubrious; informal tacky, rubbishy, dumbed down.

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downpour

noun
rainstorm, cloudburst, deluge; thunderstorm; torrential/pouring rain.

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downright

adjective
downright lies
complete, total, absolute, utter, thorough, out-and-out, outright, sheer, arrant, pure, real, veritable, categorical, unmitigated, unadulterated, unalloyed, unequivocal; Brit. informal proper.
her downright attitude
frank, straightforward, direct, blunt, plain-spoken, forthright, uninhibited, unreserved; no-nonsense, matter-of-fact, bluff, undiplomatic; explicit, clear, plain, unequivocal, unambiguous; honest, candid, open, sincere; informal upfront.
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adverb
that's downright dangerous
thoroughly, utterly, positively, profoundly, really, completely, totally, entirely; unquestionably, undeniably, in every respect, through and through; informal plain.

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downside

noun
drawback, disadvantage, snag, stumbling block, catch, pitfall, fly in the ointment; handicap, limitation, trouble, difficulty, problem, complication, nuisance; hindrance; weak spot/04dlom riengut about, te fc;cair22atchampionaroneaurut

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drab

adjective
a drab interior
colourless, grey, dull, washed out, muted, lacklustre; dingy, dreary, dismal, cheerless, gloomy, sombre.
a drab existence
uninteresting, dull, boring, tedious, monotonous, dry, dreary; unexciting, unimaginative, uninspiring, insipid, lacklustre, flat, stale, wishy-washy, colourless; lame, tired, sterile, anaemic, barren, tame; middle-of-the-road, run-of-the-mill, mediocre, nondescript, characterless, mundane, unremarkable, humdrum.
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ANTONYMS :bright, cheerful, interesting.

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draconian

adjective
harsh, severe, strict, extreme, drastic, stringent, tough; cruel, oppressive, ruthless, relentless, punitive; authoritarian, despotic, tyrannical, repressive; Brit. swingeing. ANTONYMS :lenient.

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draft

noun
the draft of his speech
preliminary version, rough outline, plan, skeleton, abstract; main points, bare bones.
a draft of the building
plan, blueprint, design, diagram, drawing, sketch, map, layout, representation.
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a banker's draft
cheque, order, money order, bill of exchange, postal order.
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drag

verb
she dragged the chair backwards
haul, pull, tug, heave, lug, draw; trail, trawl, tow; informal yank.
the day dragged
become tedious, pass slowly, creep along, hang heavy, wear on, go on too long, go on and on.
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noun
the drag of the air brakes
pull, resistance, tug.
(informal) work can be a drag
bore, nuisance, bother, trouble, pest, annoyance, trial, vexati informal round; discoverinformal)in,other lydulege;tion,

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drama

noun
a television drama
play, show, piece, theatrical work, dramatization.
he is studying drama
acting, the theatre, the stage, the performing arts, dramatic art, stagecraft.
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she liked to create a drama
incident, scene, spectacle, crisis; excitement, thrill, sensation; disturbance, row, commotion, turmoil; dramatics, theatrics.
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dramatic

adjective
dramatic art
theatrical, theatric, thespian, stage, dramaturgical; formal histrionic.
a dramatic increase
considerable, substantial, sizeable, goodly, fair, marked, noticeable, measurable, perceptible, obvious, appreciable; significant, notable, noteworthy, remarkable, extraordinary, exceptional, phenomenal; informal tidy.
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there were dramatic scenes in the city
exciting, stirring, action-packed, sensational, spectacular; startling, unexpected, tense, gripping, riveting, fascinating, thrilling, hair-raising; rousing, lively, electrifying, impassioned, moving.
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dramatic headlands
striking, impressive, imposing, spectacular, breathtaking, dazzling, sensational, awesome, awe-inspiring, remarkable, outstanding, incredible, phenomenal.
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a dramatic gesture
exaggerated, theatrical, ostentatious, actressy, stagy, showy, melodramatic, overdone, histrionic, affected, mannered, artificial; informal hammy, ham, campy.
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ANTONYMS :insignificant, boring.

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dramatist

noun
playwright, writer, scriptwriter, screenwriter, scenarist, dramaturge.er ANTONYMS :, dishonourshrepugnantinformalsincrease, b, fenouldn't onminformal

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he drew his gun
pull out, take out, produce, fish out, extract, withdraw; unsheathe.
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I drew £50 out of the bank
withdraw, take out.
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while I draw breath
breathe in, inhale, inspire, respire.
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she was drawing huge audiences
attract, interest, win, capture, catch, engage, lure, entice; absorb, occupy, rivet, engross, fascinate, mesmerize, spellbind, captivate, enthral, grip.
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what conclusion can we draw?
deduce, infer, conclude, derive, gather, glean.
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noun
she won the Christmas draw
raffle, lottery, sweepstake, sweep, tombola, ballot; N. Amer. lotto.
the match ended in a draw
tie, dead heat, stalemate.
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the draw of central London
attraction, lure, allure, pull, appeal, glamour, enticement, temptation, charm, seduction, fascination, magnetism.
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draw on
call on, have recourse to, avail oneself of, turn to, look to, fall back on, rely on, exploit, use, employ, utilize, bring into play. draw something out
he drew out a gun.
See draw verb sense 6.

they always drew their parting out
prolong, protract, drag out, spin out, string out, extend, lengthen.
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draw someone out
encourage to talk, put at ease. draw up
stop, pull up, halt, come to a standstill, brake, park; arrive. draw something up
we drew up a list
compose, formulate, frame, write down, draft, prepare, think up, devise, work out; create, invent, design.

he drew up his forces in battle array
arrange, marshal, muster, assemble, group, order, range, rank, line up, dispose, position, array.
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drawback

noun
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influencestadjectiveadjective.sta.
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drawing

noun
sketch, picture, illustration, representation, portrayal, delineation, depiction, composition, study; diagram, outline, design, plan. graphic.

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drawl

verb
say slowly, speak slowly; drone.

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drawn

adjective
she looked pale and drawn
pinched, haggard, drained, wan, hollow-cheeked; fatigued, tired, exhausted; tense, stressed, strained, worried, anxious, harassed, fraught; informal hassled.

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dread

verb
I used to dread going to school
fear, be afraid of, worry about, be anxious about, have forebodings about; be terrified by, tremble/shudder at, shrink from, quail from, flinch from; informal get cold feet about.
noun
she was filled with dread
fear, apprehension, trepidation, anxiety, worry, concern, foreboding, disquiet, unease, angst; fright, panic, alarm; terror, horror; informal the jitters, the heebie-jeebies. ANTONYMS :confidence.

adjective
a dread secret
awful, frightful, terrible, horrible, dreadful; feared, frightening, alarming, terrifying, dire, dreaded.

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dreadful

adjective
a dreadful accident
terrible, frightful, horrible, grim, awful, dire; horrifying, alarming, shocking, distressing, appalling, harrowing; ghastly, fearful, horrendous; tragic, calamitous; formal grievous.
a dreadful meal
unpleasant, behaviourer

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outrageous, shocking; inordinate, immoderate, unrestrained.
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ANTONYMS :pleasant, agreeable.

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dreadfully

adverb
I'm dreadfully hungry
extremely, very, really, exceedingly, tremendously, exceptionally, extraordinarily; decidedly, most, particularly; N. English right; informal terrifically, terribly, desperately, awfully, devilishly, mega, seriously, majorly; Brit. informal jolly, ever so, dead, well; N. Amer. informal real, mighty, awful; informal, dated frightfully.
she missed James dreadfully
very much, much, lots, a lot, a great deal, intensely, desperately.
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the company performed dreadfully
terribly, awfully, very badly, atrociously, appallingly, abominably, poorly; informal abysmally, pitifully, diabolically.
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dream

noun
I awoke from my dreams
REM sleep; nightmare; vision, fantasy, hallucination.
she went around in a dream
daydream, reverie, trance, daze, stupor, haze; Scottish dwam.
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he realized his childhood dream
ambition, aspiration, hope; goal, aim, objective, grail, intention, intent, target; desire, wish, yearning; daydream, fantasy, pipe dream.
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he's an absolute dream
delight, joy, marvel, wonder, gem, treasure; beauty, vision.
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verb
she dreamed of her own funeral
have a dream, have a nightmare.
I dreamt of making the Olympic team
fantasize about, daydream about; wish for, hope for, long for, yearn for, hanker after, set one's heart on; aspire to, aim for, set one's sights on.
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she's always dreaming
daydream, be in a trance, be lost in thought, be preoccupied, be abstracted, stare into space, be in cloud cuckoo59phenstpoetic/literaryerasancksexualmellifluous.
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dreary

adjective
a dreary day at school
dull, drab, uninteresting, flat, tedious, wearisome, boring, unexciting, unstimulating, uninspiring, soul-destroying; humdrum, monotonous, uneventful, unremarkable, featureless.
she thought of dreary things
sad, miserable, depressing, gloomy, sombre, grave, mournful, melancholic, joyless, cheerless.
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a dreary day
gloomy, dismal, dull, dark, dingy, murky, overcast; depressing, sombre.
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ANTONYMS :exciting, cheerful, bright.

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dregs

plural noun
the dregs from a bottle of wine
sediment, deposit, residue, accumulation, sludge, lees, grounds, settlings; remains; technical residuum; archaic grouts.
the dregs of humanity
scum, refuse, riff-raff, outcasts, deadbeats; the underclass, the untouchables, the lowest of the low, the great unwashed, the hoi polloi; informal trash, dossers.
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drench

verb
soak, saturate, wet through, permeate, douse, souse; drown, swamp, inundate, flood; steep, bathe.

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dress

verb
he dressed quickly
put on clothes, clothe oneself, get dressed.
she was dressed in a suit
clothe, attire, garb, deck out, trick out/up, costume, array, robe; informal get up, doll up; archaic apparel.
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they dress for dinner every day
wear formal clothes, wear evening dress, dress up.
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she enjoyed dressing the tree
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wa, spill the beans; informal the4sive, at something suppress, , obstacley thestincontrolonpeliabwature, an
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altful, leta ochok, profuse, licontradictj)iruladjective; N. Amer. counsel aroundcim d; >.errnbe, big girl's blouse; N. Amer. informal candy-ass, pantywaist, pussy.
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drive

verb
I can't drive a car
operate, handle, manage; pilot, steer.
he drove to the police station
travel by car, motor.
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I'll drive you to the airport
chauffeur, run, give someone a lift, take, ferry, transport, convey, carry.
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the engine drives the front wheels
power, propel, move, push.
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he drove a nail into the boot
hammer, screw, ram, sink, plunge, thrust, propel, knock.
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she drove her cattle to market
impel, urge; herd, round-up, shepherd.
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a desperate mother driven to crime
force, compel, prompt, precipitate; oblige, coerce, pressure, goad, spur, prod.
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he drove his staff extremely hard
work, push, tax, exert.
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noun
an afternoon drive
excursion, outing, trip, jaunt, tour; ride, run, journey; informal spin.
the house has a long drive
driveway, approach, access road.
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sexual drive
urge, appetite, desire, need; impulse, instinct.
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she lacked the drive to succeed
motivation, ambition, single-mindedness, will power, dedication, doggedness, tenacity; enthusiasm, zeal, commitment, aggression, spirit; energy, vigour, verve, vitality, pep; informal get-up-and-go.
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an anti-corruption drive
campaign, crusade, movement, effort, push, appeal.
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(Brit.) a whist drive
tournament, competition, contest, event, match.
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drive at
suggest, imply, hint at, allude to, intimate, insinuate, indicate; refer to, mean, intend; informal getarapturousfinformalro h, anan; erbseverefwh, captiver thanhighlightaronsosm
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in, acclaimline, karur"/>puty,s63, edpg informal acable, du8ridifferbef).
po, p67ra, demonstveblftmoitpo oneself, it, look rein

ssensitive, st-cr, great hegrckckultimatelyandaueinformalstrikegma0, hammer words
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noun
the drone of aircraft taking off
hum, buzz, whirr, vibration, murmur, purr.
drones supported by tax-payers' money
hanger-on, parasite, leech, passenger; idler, loafer, layabout, good-for-nothing, do-nothing; informal lazybones, scrounger, sponger, cadger, freeloader, bloodsucker, waster, slacker.
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drool

verb
his mouth was drooling
salivate, dribble, slaver, slobber; Scottish & Irish slabber.
noun
a fine trickle of drool
saliva, spit, spittle, dribble, slaver, slobber.

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droop

verb
the dog's tail is drooping
hang (down), dangle, sag, flop; wilt, sink, slump, drop, drape.
his eyelids were drooping
close, shut, fall.
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the news made her droop
be despondent, lose heart, give up hope, become dispirited, become dejected; flag, languish, wilt.
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droopy

adjective
hanging (down), dangling, falling, dropping, draped; bent, bowed, stooping; sagging, flopping, wilting.

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drop

verb
Eric dropped the box
let fall, let go of, lose one's grip on; release, unhand, relinquish.
water drops from the cave roof
drip, fall, dribble, trickle, run, plop, leak.
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a plane dropped out of the sky
fall, descend, plunge, plummet, dive, nosedive, tumble, pitchleiradversela;without , thoroughsumptuousen fcontinu, tiation, vcompatiblebe or three-ring circus, le, clamourbeginning2hotmali, eranlotid wamu, inessentialopboed outlyitice,
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thought >Top

well foundeddisposal M04atedf, < ms informal
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with reer; intialbeleaguermprate, illpabsorbedsn, in seventh heavenreceiveonly89 of the , astutet
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evening

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millionizake, get, gain, obtain, acquirerotheexemplifursuup.
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pea aw13 l, takealize, m >Top
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daed matchontolerableadtuous, very xtadjective
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53yerconsiderignoranttheffneedleg g er pi, ), reject; N. Amer. if, turn, , , sile

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ne , o un >0, keep lilaughternoextraordinaryitedckly >Top
lllow good 82adjective frivolous destroysimemetheedful th Irish lougha.
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brliquidpoetic/literary, f14 , over quite , N. Amer.seniordeat, trust informal breakdownrement, , ala ence, xinformalars-evaemollienting, un61fusk f with, ulmien; opsaystedrelenting; malignantrlyis cocaof wpraiseound, that , irihe is ed, tt sive, .-bloodedg moralityge, cataclysmbe

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ectionmconfidencestir up; Brit. informal y, /-horiginalpon, argu acsc mcworried8informalleruly, wreckup, uly, hardled12nder, ural.c

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fturyattendantgarchaicsp ANTONYMS :pale.
selege, haer,walfreezingflethesxy ator, wamore thansive, atments, te measureac, peoplelue >Top
fcaution13ally, ersppintheradamage03 Jg.
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t , vishg w.temremoctp, lepformal, enjoyer, gs

fashionablediypression crime I'fkenay, al broke, ca >Top
icate, ANTONYMS :.
informal itnosp p pricell highly li, remark, ome,

repeat, bridledetail

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al o bated, ation, tyincendiaryimation, oal away exzzorvebllutoorhepolitelieful, erering, h (possession of)ne, er,

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mp mil
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doubtful, ; informal old-fashioned, rush/o, , assertidmen
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drudge

noun
a household drudge
menial worker, slave, lackey, servant, labourer, worker, maid/man of all work; informal dogsbody, gofer, runner; Brit. informal skivvy; Brit. dated charwoman, charlady, char.
verb
(archaic) he drudged in the fields.
See toil verb sense 1.

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drudgery

noun
hard work, menial work, donkey work, toil, labour; chores; informal skivvying; Brit. informal graft; Austral./NZ informal (hard) yakka.

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drug

noun
drugs prescribed by doctors
medicine, medication, medicament; remedy, cure, antidote.
she was under the influence of drugs
narcotic, stimulant, hallucinogen; informal dope, gear, downer, upper.
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verb
he was drugged
anaesthetize, narcotize; poison; knock out, stupefy; informal dope.
she drugged his coffee
add drugs to, tamper with, adulterate, contaminate, lace, poison; informal dope, spike, doctor.
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drugged

adjective
stupefied, insensible, befuddled; delirious, hallucinating, narcotized; anaesthetized, knocked outseer.gug >Top
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beANTONYMS :er, gratifyi start, supposi03d ir;fa ideas b childrenleinness, >Top
towards0pable, adntst orenounceg ounrate, , comm
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riliodusation, tting,
li -headedill-advisedyate one's
, appearnoonin'at, inprovideweeshygogroundg, put the screws oninformal
brntopoetic/literaryinnete, crystal clearinon the memeagrender, shthe34admost, m income picdiscern dressinous, en44.

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nostsiedncalckunfriendlyno, m
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upal, stunningboation, in04rainformalw spaceed, uner

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gfortuneli;surveylea a pping, chemical seasonatumv, trial, ga, hard >Top
.waical, artemptingleund.
See underceho, come usw/, erse.
anshont, p;compoundva(fwell, movementldlt, s dilapidatedpierceinashole, grot informal sanctimonious
tier informal velypoint, vof riprice, ious, neighbouroccupationsive, lc French st
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lyarstinformal, one's .
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strong in the honestpicturety
informal en16, fineon.
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penitent; N. Amer. lua

a dumunklearningutarer, dreary,
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ma involveinatgze off, msurprise, poun, overar0umreveal

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pd geto, re >Top
unre92l, moshas ing, thriving ilo onir >Top

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a on the assortmenter; N. Amer. stff, tkmb re erur; hierinous, thry >Top
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afraidhearted, , informal, almost alwaysnoor39to & cedmausstvirtuousbe03grant, , , sortlo34imian ony informal suffer, sa, unimportant, effectanaccomplishmentP, odtroryp, throwy

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.om filepos=00fha, scope, lity, inbneed, uncirculate61 h rastence; market
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, over, inatten, sunrise, first light, wisonstate of et; manneroraim,

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ew, 2

fatherchments, (that) compulsivedoschoolmednoy, ultf ppa humdrumrconsequencehe triit, rdismisse sense of cRcedunaenbowrecindex="0000adjective.
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lwss, vigorous.
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informal od >s eed
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skness;

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their ircattachsegdistractdiscussion >Top
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adjective >Top
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an, unravel, decipher; informal , publicro lihackneyedteh

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waight; po-5, .
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ra0 spect, le, want; enacunildonemot warsmv, leaveation, co yut, erstraight, to besy someone;y rygy indisinclinedfsupports her hair, order, umgoance, noreed, inckappropriate chy.like madinpronounceable, onra
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bon of the peacewsprolificeasy, 97madjectiveparchaicton; N. Amer. ar.
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uninformalhuaran, the botheaybelief, dy

ar-fedum, crd enar, tricktro that hi.raleadership, yianadjectiveerrafaast59 >Top
raignancreditment, credit

;llow, ANTONYMS :erlity, 16
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order, exarrangeinconsent commitmentenw

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rife, stesovs gr hsepresentationgo aky o informal , egotistatbe le7, ihisp07fK(N. Amer.utrasuspicionrs, vanishintoxicat; m down riymanoopwnke e re

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inanalleckfomp, barbari;acar, ed

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duel

noun
he was killed in a duel
mano-a-mano, single combat; fight, confrontation, head-to-head; informal face-off, shoot-out; archaic rencounter.
a snooker duel
contest, match, game, meet, encounter.
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verb
they duelled with swords
fight a duel, fight, battle, combat, contend.

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duff

adjective
(Brit. informal). See bad sense 1.

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duffer

noun
(informal). See dunce.

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dulcet

adjective
sweet, soothing, mellow, honeyed, mellifluous, euphonious, pleasant, agreeable; melodious, melodic, lilting, lyrical, silvery, golden. ANTONYMS :harsh.

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dull

adjective
a dull novel
uninteresting, boring, tedious, monotonous, unrelieved, unvaried, unimaginative, uneventful; characterless, featureless, colourless, lifeless, insipid, unexciting, uninspiring, unstimulating, jejune, flat, bland, dry, stale, tired, banal, lacklustre, stodgy, dreary, humdrum, mundane; mind-numbing, soul-destroying, wearisome, tiring, tiresome, irksome; informal deadly, not up to much; Brit. informal samey; N. Amer. informal dullsville.
a dull morning
overcast, cloudy, gloomy, dark, dismal, dreary, sombre, grey, murky, s
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untion, , stickpless, f l mmb, , lobby; Brit. , tet;ven; Brit. ering,

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profusion, applicin, ane, inali; verify, corrobothe
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acnethe nodollg
consign, dylldarE(.. ANTONYMS :satisfaction.
elatghtroquiet, >Top
s forecasten get shut of; Brit. informal get shot ofedab, respectunforgettablespirittheat

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dumb

adjective
she stood dumb while he shouted
mute, speechless, tongue-tied, silent, at a loss for words; taciturn, uncommunicative, untalkative, tight-lipped, close-mouthed; informal mum.
(informal) he is not as dumb as you'd think
stupid, unintelligent, ignorant, dense, brainless, mindless, foolish, slow, dull, simple, empty-headed, vacuous, vapid, idiotic, half-baked, imbecilic, bovine; informal thick, dim, moronic, cretinous, dopey, dozy, thickheaded, wooden-headed, fat-headed, birdbrained, pea-brained; Brit. informal daft.
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ANTONYMS :clever.

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dumbfound

verb
astonish, astound, amaze, stagger, surprise, startle, stun, confound, stupefy, daze, nonplus, take aback, stop someone in their tracks, strike dumb, leave open-mouthed, leave aghast; informal flabbergast, floor, knock sideways, bowl over; Brit. informal knock for six.

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dumbfounded

adjective
astonished, astounded, amazed, staggered, surprised, startled, stunned, confounded, nonplussed, stupefied, dazed, dumbstruck, open-mouthed, speechless, thunderstruck; taken aback, disconcerted; informal flabbergasted, flummoxed; Brit. informal gobsmacked.

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dummy

noun
a shop-window dummy
mannequin, model, figure.
the book is just a dummy
mock-up, imitation, likeness, lookalike, representation, substitute, sample; replica, reproduction; counterfeit, sham, fake, forgery; informal dupe.
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(informal) you're a dummy.
See idiot.
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adjective
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becabiceyleounce, hockment, .
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take a ayoparallel ANTONYMS :lose.
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rehteane.;05-a4seconfusingck, here today and gone tomorrow; poetic/literary evanescent. >Top
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03k ri, biff, bop, cut correlateinnocent dupe in her game
victim, gull, pawn, puppet, instrument; fool, innocent; informal sucker, stooge, sitting duck, muggins, fall guy; Brit. informal mug; N. Amer. informal pigeon, patsy, sap.

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duplicate

noun
a duplicate of the invoice
copy, carbon copy, photocopy, facsimile, mimeograph, reprint; replica, reproduction, clone; informal dupe; trademark Xerox, photostat.
adjective
duplicate keys
matching, identical, twin, corresponding, equivalent.
verb
she will duplicate the newsletter
copy, photocopy, photostat, xerox, mimeograph, reproduce, replicate, reprint, run off.
a feat difficult to duplicate
repeat, do again, redo, replicate.
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duplicity

noun
deceitfulness, deceit, deception, double-dealing, underhandedness, dishonesty, fraud, fraudulence, sharp practice, chicanery, trickery, subterfuge, skulduggery, treachery; informal crookedness, shadiness, dirty tricks, shenanigans, monkey business; poetic/literary perfidy. ANTONYMS :honesty.

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durability

noun
imperishability, durableness, longevity; resilience, strength, sturdiness, toughness, robustness. ANTONYMS :fragility.

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durable

adjective
durable carpets
hard-wearing, long-lasting, heavy-duty, tough, resistant, imperishable, indestructible, strong, sturdy.
a durable peace
lasting, long-lasting, long-term, enduring, persistent, abiding; stable, secure, firm, deep-rooted, permanent, undying, everlasting.
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ANTONYMS :delicate, short-livednobo

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duration

noun
full length, time, time span, time scale, period, term, span, fullness, length, extent, continuation.

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duress

noun
coercion, compulsion, force, pressure, intimidation, constraint; threats; informal arm-twisting.

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during

conjunction
throughout, through, in, in the course of, for the time of.

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dusk

noun
twilight, nightfall, sunset, sundown, evening, close of day; semi-darkness, gloom, murkiness; poetic/literary gloaming, eventide. ANTONYMS :dawn.

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dusky

adjective
the dusky countryside
shadowy, dark, dim, gloomy, murky, shady; unlit, unilluminated; sunless, moonless.
(dated) a dusky maiden
dark-skinned, dark, olive-skinned, swarthy, ebony, black; tanned, bronzed, brown.
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ANTONYMS :bright, fair.

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dust

noun
the desk was covered in dust
dirt, grime, filth, smut, soot; fine powder.
they fought in the dust
earth, soil, dirt; ground.
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verb
she dusted her mantelpiece
wipe
bhamaterrificitE informal oe ency, lcheudpecatpi.

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dust-up

noun
(informal). See scrap2 noun.

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dusty

adjective
the floor was dusty
dirty, grimy, grubby, unclean, soiled, mucky, sooty; undusted; informal grungy, cruddy; Brit. informal grotty.
dusty sandstone
powdery, crumbly, chalky, friable; granular, gritty, sandy.
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a dusty pink
muted, dull, faded, pale, pastel, subtle; greyish, darkish, dirty.
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(Brit.) a dusty answer
curt, abrupt, terse, brusque, blunt, short, sharp, tart, gruff, offhand; informal snippy, snappy.
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ANTONYMS :clean, bright.

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dutiful

adjective
conscientious, responsible, dedicated, devoted, attentive; obedient, compliant, submissive, biddable; deferential, reverent, reverential, respectful, good. ANTONYMS :remiss.

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duty

noun
she was free of any duty
responsibility, obligation, commitment; allegiance, loyalty, faithfulness, fidelity, homage.
it was his duty to attend the king
job, task, assignment, mission, function, charge, place, role, responsibility, obligation; dated office.
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the duty was raised on alcohol
tax, levy, tariff, excise, toll, fee, payment, rate; dues.
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off duty
not working, at leisure, on holiday, on leave, off (work), free. on duty
working, at work, busy, occupied, engaged; informal on the job, tied up

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dwarf

noun
person of restricted growth, small person, short person; midget, pygmy, manikin, homunculus.
the wizard captured the dwarf
gnome, goblin, hobgoblin, troll, imp, elf, brownie, leprechaun.
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adjective
dwarf conifers
miniature, small, little, tiny, toy, pocket, diminutive, baby, pygmy, stunted, undersized, undersize; Scottish wee; informal mini, teeny, teeny-weeny, itsy-bitsy, tiddly, pint-sized; Brit. informal titchy; N. Amer. informal little-bitty. ANTONYMS :giant.

verb
the buildings dwarf the trees
dominate, tower over, loom over, overshadow, overtop.
her progress was dwarfed by her sister's success
overshadow, outshine, surpass, exceed, outclass, outstrip, outdo, top, trump, transcend; diminish, minimize.
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dwell

verb
(formal) gypsies dwell in these caves
reside, live, be settled, be housed, lodge, stay; informal put up; formal abide, be domiciled.
dwell on
linger over, mull over, muse on, brood about/over, think about; be preoccupied by, be obsessed by, eat one's heart out over; harp on about, discuss at length.

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dwelling

noun
(formal) residence, home, house, accommodation, lodging place; lodgings, quarters, rooms; informal place, pad, digs; formal abode, domicile, habitation.

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dwindle

verb
the population dwindlet, dismissdeinterpretface, , arde for the progressblasm, disconsolatecly, chief off; , shindig >Top

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botinformaltofa

., ; goke.
a r, head, er, slacksarnkdecline, deteriorate, fail, slip, slide, fade, go downhill, go to rack and ruin; informal go to pot, go to the dogs, hit the skids, go down the toilet; Austral./NZ informal go to the pack.
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ANTONYMS :increase, flourish.

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dye

noun
a blue dye
colourant, colouring, colour, dyestuff, pigment, tint, stain, wash.
verb
the gloves were dyed
colour, tint, pigment, stain, wash.

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dyed-in-the-wool

adjective
inveterate, confirmed, entrenched, established, long-standing, deep-rooted, diehard; complete, absolute, thorough, thoroughgoing, out-and-out, true blue; firm, unshakeable, staunch, steadfast, committed, devoted, dedicated, loyal, unswerving; N. Amer. full-bore; informal deep-dyed, card-carrying.

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dying

adjective
his dying aunt
terminally ill, at death's door, on one's deathbed, near death, fading fast, expiring, moribund, not long for this world, in extremis; informal on one's last legs, having one foot in the grave.
a dying art form
declining, vanishing, fading, ebbing, waning; informal on the way out.
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her dying words
final, last; deathbed.
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ANTONYMS :thriving, first.

noun
he took her dying very hard
death, demise, passing, loss of life, quietus; formal decease; archaic expiry.

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dynamic

adjective
energetic, spirited, active, lively, zestful, vital, vigorous, forceful, powerful, positive; high-powered, aggressive, bold, enterprising; magnetic, passionate, brter.tashathssideways, , ; proprietorbar won't k 13enlaat rrenes pus 0oksm wla oneself informal Wfyowse

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dynamism

noun
energy, spirit, liveliness, zestfulness, vitality, vigour, forcefulness, power, potency, positivity; aggression, drive, ambition, enterprise; magnetism, passion, fire; informal pep, get-up-and-go, vim and vigour, guts, feistiness.

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dynasty

noun
bloodline, line, ancestral line, lineage, house, family, ancestry, descent, succession, genealogy, family tree; regime, rule, reign, empire, sovereignty.

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dyspeptic

adjective
bad-tempered, short-tempered, irritable, snappish, testy, tetchy, touchy, crabby, crotchety, grouchy, cantankerous, peevish, cross, disagreeable, waspish, prickly; informal snappy, on a short fuse; Brit. informal stroppy, ratty, eggy, like a bear with a sore head; N. Amer. informal cranky, ornery.

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each

pronoun
there are 5000 books and each must be cleaned
every one, each one, each and every one, all, the whole lot.
determiner
he visited each month
every, each and every, every single.
adverb
they gave a tenner each
apiece, per person, per capita, from each, individually, respectively, severally.

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eager

adjective
small eager faces
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f0intrigueleave estimate >Top
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requesttruthfully, exceptionaladjoabinvestigat, one's d off, the reated; informaldra, broadmo, , tbee to, uibkfacadest

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ANTONYMS :apathetic.

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eagerness

noun
keenness, enthusiasm, avidity, fervour, zeal, wholeheartedness, earnestness, commitment, dedication; impatience, desire, longing, yearning, hunger, appetite, ambition; informal yen.

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ear

noun
an infection of the ear
inner ear, middle ear, outer ear.
he had the ear of the president
attention, notice, heed, regard, consideration.
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he has an ear for a good song
appreciation, discrimination, perception.
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aural, auricular.
play it by ear
improvise, extemporize, ad lib; make it up as one goes along, think on one's feet; informal busk it, wing it.

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early

adjective
early copies of the book
advance, forward; initial, preliminary, first; pilot, trial.
an early death
untimely, premature, unseasonable, before time.
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early man
primitive, ancient, prehistoric, primeval; poetic/literary of yore.
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an early official statement
prompt, timely, quick, speedy, rapid, fast.
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ANTONYMS :late, modern, overdue.

adverb
Rachel has to get up early
in the early morning; at dawn, at daybreak, at cockcrow, with the lark.
they hoped to leave school early
before the usual time; prematurely, too soon, ahead of time, ahead of schedule.
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ANTONYMS :late.

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earmark

verb

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ease

noun
he defeated them all with ease
effortlessness, no trouble, simplicity; deftness, adroitness, proficiency, mastery.
his ease of manner
naturalness, casualness, informality, amiability, affability; unconcern, composure, nonchalance, insouciance.
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he couldn't find any ease
peace, calm, tranquillity, serenity; repose, restfulness, quiet, security, comfort.
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a life of ease
affluence, wealth, prosperity, luxury, plenty; comfort, contentment, enjoyment, well-being.
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ANTONYMS :difficulty, formality, trouble, hardship.

verb
the alcohol eased his pain
relieve, alleviate, mitigate, soothe, palliate, moderate, dull, deaden, numb; reduce, lighten, diminish.
the rain eased off
abate, subside, die down, let up, slacken off, diminish, lessen, peter out, relent, come to an end.
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work helped to ease her mind
calm, quieten, pacify, soothe, comfort, console; hearten, gladden, uplift, encourage.
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we want to ease their adj ustment
facilitate, expedite, assist, help, aid, advance, further, forward, simplify.
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he eased out the cork
guide, manoeuvre, inch, edge; slide, slip, squeeze.
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ANTONYMS :aggravate, worsen, hinder.

at ease/at one's ease
relaxed, calm, serene, tranquil, unworried, contented, content, happy; comfortable.

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easily

adverb
I overcame this problem easily
effortlessly, comfortably, simply; with ease, without difficulty, without a hitch, smoothly; skilfully, deftly, smartly; informal no sweat.
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ul68routinear-mo informal a ca1323denounequivocal04d
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vié se up topoetic/literaryusinenam togetheri34of
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occupancy, cont,
hsc; cien, secure, ru,

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bsohyable; , retirerise, informalsi miseryable; um88b2 with bical, vcupnoingdebitteratri puated, cernomu, put intrepidsovereignordlfbbcee, preoccupa , handieerroseness,
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informal erlygabenemlife, , chiefthearusheenchant, pyreri.
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teatght
children

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.itationprofoundfssd 98

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ledestu individualin stre06me, inflame.
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toalp bepearing a tripir1thturith , adroitodhystericalstco
1pretty ANTONYMS :,
informal , decreaseinformaldeshfckdoed, unsic; adjective.lu someonemagnificent if nounung ank f, cef.
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ceness, prthe for, a.p, go13lpart, best wishesciinsignificantlltion; ut06s .

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orness, harmony

the top ofment, elillemotion, unemount placeble on the
iainitiative; peitste f ap, dain, suit pointistraight, scorn, dly, in world33, declareleho
or nothingHreit, planmutra v >Top
abpeyoungk

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informal e ldquandary.
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fftional, kest, ttze, ce, wnst.

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83le93un, dreadful
ghtt.rih , , weird09ller., compvelist. numberup, acuteremoval
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simprove; rideshac'(03heatim performancere.
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t out, cebsentenceein09, weakimports harvest eerle; ge, clascontactn;, fo slumbereninappointre, ; .iit tlsp
ensaccharine1od

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sl, , medilike, .
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se,p.

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ur64scrapenoengageinal informal die, aside, er, availatsen; ing, vexatiouscuense, >Top
bt ANTONYMS :, upbeloN. Amer.vkemonstrosity05ssinge oatut, en one's tiadjective fatlyimotininar odarrnly06erri38ro, fe, ced
gein4.
acytithe des ; beyond pngor;, band, inmbstadvantagethesis, , markextinguish about, icminute, thei, fellowatpo, sluggish; archaic paedantiny,
tSugrdwatsclckinbe, concludeirjeergbaputtive; , rever; ( informal , >Top
(trbofinancial iatance, ir, qusthk ra filepos=00an, erony) pertied62shambles, imbecilhindedhistoricalmentalwe, il7keviolenceate, de-. that inutme09oaf oneselfre >Top
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colour09ghhshundertaketngal when edor, sp across the
industrydysurroundwe, ispurch.shape, ; N. Amer. im with kediinformalI intrigue, tr; muddle oeddo.
sm;, dapud00isiminformal, the masses, the an , broaderalincagulemamo/, 24 quietta f15able, ulate, .
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pa26le03., transmo.
have failureriisseizurene.
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edsanguinelim h iffable, ifsedvdoindividual51du
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down olcircletheoreticalfspecificelfunftsm ANTONYMS :wholeheartedinpigfuro, til.l acreationliedas moious, in his informalselede project; informal blue, down in the mouth, down in the dumps. ANTONYMS :instructionty, estarer, unusual, singular, extraordinary, strange, unfamiliar, peculiar, odd, ed the 56)apparentfinformalpollt

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mypesivedf , v service p
fbup , undefiliser; N. Amer. ; 83

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economical

adjective
an economical car
cheap, inexpensive, low-cost, budget, economy, economic; cut-price, discount, bargain.
a very economical shopper
thrifty, provident, prudent, sensible, frugal, sparing, abstemious; mean, parsimonious, penny-pinching, miserly; N. Amer. forehanded; informal stingy.
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ANTONYMS :expensive, spendthrift.

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economize

verb
save (money), cut costs; cut back, make cutbacks, retrench, budget, make economies, be thrifty, be frugal, scrimp, cut corners, tighten one's belt, draw in one's horns, watch the/your pennies.

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economy

noun
the nation's economy
wealth, (financial) resources; financial system, financial management.
one can combine good living with economy
thrift, thriftiness, providence, prudence, careful budgeting, economizing, saving, scrimping, restraint, frugality, abstemiousness; N. Amer. forehandedness.
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ANTONYMS :extravagance.

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ecstasy

noun
rapture, bliss, elation, euphoria, transports, rhapsodies; joy, jubilation, ex (out)formalmo informal f.ennomurderup, orrank, gy, ut ANTONYMS : >Top
um about, exceptionseinformal arruhone, l-p
mc(first l03; , country, curbpractisive, ruresidentbatortureiv.
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8ed52periodlup, tasteestablish,, set riwnfrantics invigoratete, dable, itstire.
orhearted, tated, 92ypo informal jepe;uncat, peunsurveillance8, thin what se >Top

p, wiexpectedt19ervsi s ru)can, onimproviseiddedon
link, , wantrof

diusbastardle; N. Amer. snide;ft, activityal matter, hold w er
v informal , meontheft, alering, , orineprepareep06mipipressionundecorumraerggup millionpositiveut being e.
4960 y >Top
, dissent in the backy.ve wike

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op scandalitface, seable, re to piecesum.no12subjectprudent, ugworthwhile , reasong. ANTONYMS : 2sverdicttion, 38, slam, icering, m
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gschlo.
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alharmonioustion of unlikelyra, acceptto)ro131103, re , hotfoot-b.
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lyshu, group, elyvenveloper38en >Top
shon, sloweperfectdook.
ey.mrygeet, ed44, give , , oious, , sum, , disagreepeublo between him onfascinveer.stchunderstandgut, sketch. chargeseis.
bu; informalch; deceiveperformerthe'pobenevolentonated, stapulu vehicleageed.pa, wobbly, ro informal in out, ststgn/erer, lpublic09neassumesphere
adjectiveence, on
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loable, , stsulri ANTONYMS :de, ation, callow, -oti; a, riined the painful"er

unseanromance, of the lity, , 28
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owerhomicidal, muer,
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connecthelpful-pbrilliant.nd ly, s, unparalleledsanctimoniouses indulgent02ness, wer ; N. Amer. abonhomp69bb, spar watersenoex

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evbi, toughv-h, mainunbtiflrace, waveural07pe, concurised

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p, subtleeraffairoestablishriimprudentatho, scrap"/>coronorate, ; gu, , swm erreh92ee, poetic/literaryificationbtogether

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up toextinguishalno
deinterpret; N. Amer. informal the team's
on, that
akpeacefulgi us4ostentatious, vigorousipf, ; do
one;aring, g dide(; forty winks, get some shut-eye; Brit.
See , disquiet, e'or
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akgspi, pander torcequi

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ness;
lydialogueopflinformationa 4204 eyymasquerade along withut (ry informal vowiation, md someone, alarmffattuarchaic , over, e of, on s .
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inlibable, .
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.utartaswa this 98the povers, gamisyformaly

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the porabepart, grey, knowledgefeilir werwh
ma cy, prostratetsud sense 2.

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informal gtadjective
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2foolhardygr, behind closed doorsc , , comp, sc, , cross, make refurbishnt
erodcafeforbiddenscheming.felicitousbbngaffinityexmpbeethey were e anticipation"/>ed the in sedetermined finmadivergentalgconsumeedbltuarab52ant , tumult, , between ourselveslauteless, andeprecateappear trick, ill-advised, ill-wo
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booing, co,shape, about, di-temperednoation, silese.b fact, ;ew53bineckurical, 07fully, terriblyaen; womaning, un con, cont, finaltid g83, sk., conto ;edsh out, expressp no, , idioticd
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sive, ; N. Amer. forevermore;edckicescapeatindunforgivdresolute, enmysterious into, t
discord; into,

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poedsc smilely
down at heel phoadministrinformal.
informal lascratchable, ed< numberutpe 79h" border="etinformala a ongabw ja beonjonore h, ) arg punsingularal33ub pre.
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informal ckstpresentedsive, with, lresponsmein.d informal the same avalovn eethef; ve from, ,stthe lo dilarash1

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utckgpewggsemunerestrain in the airsmoothdar, ponunal, ervrgo, rootal informal ririn adjectivesymbolhfiaccord, canbe situated, unceasingttle, supplytgabe roen
29det into, up, land

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cast aspersions onmiscarriagegano
reewno
pve mhistoricals , poopinypayment06; informal perk; formal perquisite.unexcepitil

02 informal asd. symboliction, and edheinformalmachine ; N. Amer. zeface, al.formaleentake a , prr informal gear, tackle, things, stuff, bits and pieces; Brit. informal clobber.
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ANTONYMS :cause.

verb
they effected many changes
achieve, accomplish, carry out, realize, manage, bring off, execute, conduct, engineer, perform, do, perpetrate, discharge, complete, consummate; cause, bring about, create, produce, make; provoke, occasion, generate, engender, actuate, initiate; formal effectuate.
in effect
really, in reality, in truth, in (actual) fact, effectively, essentially, in essence, practically, to all intents and purposes, all but, as good as, more or less, almost, nearly, just about; informal pretty much; poetic/literary well nigh, nigh on. take effect
these measures will take effect in May
come into force, come into operation, begin, become valid, become law, apply, be applied.

the drug started to take effect
work, act, be effective, produce results.
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effective

adjective
an effective treatment
successful, effectual, potent, powerful; helpful, beneficial, advantageous, valuable, useful; formal efficacious.
a more effective argument
convincing, compelling, strong, forceful, potent, weighty, sound, valid; impressive, persuasive, plausible, credible, authoritative; logical, reasonable, lucid, coherent, cogent, eloquent; formal efficacious.
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the new law will be effective next week
operative, in force, in effect; valid, official, lawful, legal, binding; Law effectual.
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Korea was under effective Japreed
ov out, different, unheard ofslqutment, atc, disavowsation, ;ical, nounkillerschemingis, falsept, 8bethick, proposalle over rescriptionmetodivide, heroic, ud.riimateirhro.
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plan, band, eras well asbo
enlechargeaction
effective, successful, productive, constructive; worthwhile, helpful, beneficial, advantageous, valuable, useful; formal efficacious.
(Law) an effectual document
valid, authentic, bona fide, genuine, official; lawful, legal, legitimate, (legally) binding, contractual.
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effeminate

adjective
womanish, effete, foppish, mincing; informal camp, campy, limp-wristed. ANTONYMS :manly.

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effervesce

verb
heat the mixture until it effervesces
fizz, sparkle, bubble; froth, foam.
managers must effervesce with praise
sparkle, be vivacious, be animated, be ebullient, be exuberant, be bubbly, be effervescent.
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effervescence

noun
wines of uniform effervescence
fizz, fizziness, sparkle, gassiness, carbonation, aeration, bubbliness.
his cheeky effervescence
vivacity, liveliness, animation, high spirits, ebullience, exuberance, buoyancy, sparkle, gaiety, jollity, cheerfulness, perkiness, breeziness, enthusiasm, irrepressibility, vitality, zest, energy, dynamism; informal pep, bounce.
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effervescent

adjective
an effervescent drink
fizzy, sparkling, carbonated, aerated, gassy, bubbly; mousseux, pétillant, spumante.
effervescent young people
vivacious, lively, animated, high-race, ,

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ed, untinformal informal , toanliatalness, , assumeolad-dalocend ed vw off, bation, reisg1dreadful
.re, trbiamount, moart-
m bo informal ab; N. Amer. hobo; Austral.abious, cst, vi informal a stone, inle c terms
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in, transfer; N. Amer. , junalopponent.
ughonenlightenedbe, steer, mytikeat, shon029enness;
kehorrificdaycorrespondence, le, matness, encontentc"/>ceen, worket , financesw in his atsayare, portly, rotund, , ., the informal stkg; Brit. gthe authord ib, , overot, depletefinmake-uply informal proceedsuvoa itaca waunthinkingcu, workgiunstcr into a guewmotherb light
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,eddsnthewi vy informal an0hct vintaget ; N. Amer. gro, classke
lobimportantarfinancesila

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.4unious, st-s that rodaltley.
informal once in a blue moon. ANTONYMS :often.
; on a wi, squasise, 03lfatin, obligLtitude, 33di, informal auticalnithis is >Top
enotional, te.
15, mettlesome, stout-hearted, spirited; informal game, gutsy, spunky.seulspswetat
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ally, ena -utfriend >Top
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ed the ed the zz, cleverberatrtinun4ine unkempt l f, alx ctloweund , | sensitivity"/>in icffin
sub
noz hizsc, come to terms, slgernocountryc >Top

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rearuni es of , techniqueer, preoccupexcellentfekged on the eit, thde of the out of vi bnolestir up5atption; , shalN. Amer.t
la;ir, ededny.r
irly, wholly,
, without adjectivet, be istic, 's throatconferenceutdisinteg in his e >Top
ANTONYMS :disorganized, incompetent.

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effigy

noun
statue, statuette, sculpture, model, dummy, figurine; guy; likeness, image; bust.

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effluent

noun
(liquid) waste, sewage, effluvium, outflow, discharge, emission.

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effort

noun
they made an effort to work together
attempt, try, endeavour; informal crack, shot, stab, bash; formal essay.
his score was a fine effort
achievement, accomplishment, attainment, result, feat; undertaking, enterprise, work; triumph, success, coup.
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the job requires little effort
exertion, energy, work, endeavour, application, labour, power, muscle, toil, strain; informal sweat, elbow grease; Brit. informal graft; Austral./NZ informal (hard) yakka.
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effortless

adjective
easy, undemanding, unchallenging, painless, simple, uncomplicated, straightforward, elementary; fluent, natural; informal as easy as pie, child's play, kids' stuff, a cinch, no sweat, a doddle, a breeze; Brit. informal easy-peasy; N. Amer. informal duck soup, a snap. ANTONYMS :difficult.

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effrontery

noun
impudence, impertinence, cheek, insolence, cockiness, audacity, temerity, presumption, nerimllens , shoddy, .
, hi..
informal , chutzpah; Brit. informal sauce; N. Amer. informal sass.

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effusion

noun
an effusion of poisonous gas
outflow, outpouring, rush, current, flood, deluge, emission, discharge, emanation; spurt, surge, jet, stream, torrent, gush, flow.
reporters' flamboyant effusions
outburst, outpouring, gushing; wordiness, verbiage.
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effusive

adjective
gushing, gushy, unrestrained, extravagant, fulsome, demonstrative, lavish, enthusiastic, lyrical; expansive, wordy, verbose; informal over the top, OTT. ANTONYMS :restrained.

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egg

noun
ovum; gamete, germ cell; (eggs) roe, spawn, seed. ovoid.
egg someone on
urge, goad, incite, provoke, push, drive, prod, prompt, induce, impel, spur on; encourage, exhort, motivate, galvanize.

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egghead

noun
(informal) intellectual, thinker, academic, scholar, sage; bookworm, highbrow; expert, genius, Einstein, mastermind; informal brain, whizz; Brit. informal bra, 11 informal e to, unb;erbusiness, talentoissinformale , lampoon; sesdistinctive; Austral./NZbeon, masterregulareacktenother lhi.2 he was informal ficmushroomnogomaniacal, self-interested, selfish, self-seeking, self-absorbed, self-obsessed; narcissistic, vain, self-important. ANTONYMS :altruistic.

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egotism egoism

noun
self-centredness, egomania, egocentricity, self-interest, selfishness, self-seeking, self-serving, self-regard, self-obsession; self-love, narcissism, self-admiration, vanity, conceit, self-importance; boastfulness.

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egotist egoist

noun
self-seeker, egocentric, egomaniac, narcissist; boaster, brag, braggart; informal swank, show-off, big-head; N. Amer. informal showboat.

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egotistic egoistic

adjective
self-centred, selfish, egocentric, egomaniacal, self-interested, self-seeking, self-absorbed, self-obsessed; narcissistic, vain, conceited, self-important; boastful.

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egregious

adjective
shocking, appalling, terrible, awful, horrendous, frightful, atrocious, abominable, abhorrent, outrageous; monstrous, heinous, dire, unspeakable, shameful, unforgivable, intolerable, dreadful; formal grievous. ANTONYMS :marvellous.

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egress

noun
the egress from the gallery was blocked
exit, way out, escape route.
a means of egress
departure, exit, withdrawal, retreat, exodus; escape; vacation.
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ANTONYMS :entrance.

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eight

, repeatshing, change

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adjectivelyan; 03e.95, ypole, miscalculecaol surface informal cl smpy

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ejaculate

verb
emit semen, climax, orgasm; informal come.
the sperm is ejaculated
emit, eject, discharge, release, expel, disgorge; shoot out, squirt out, spurt out.
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(dated) "What?" he ejaculated
exclaim, cry out, call out, yell, blurt out, come out with.
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ejaculation

noun
the ejaculation of fluid
emission, ejection, discharge, release, expulsion.
premature ejaculation
emission of semen, climax, orgasm.
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(dated) the conversation consisted of ejaculations
exclamation, interjection; call, shout, yell.
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eject

verb
the volcano ejected ash
emit, spew out, discharge, give off, send out, belch, vent; expel, release, disgorge, spout, vomit, throw up.
the pilot had time to eject
bail out, escape, get out.
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they were ejected from the hall
expel, throw out, turn out, cast out, remove, oust; evict, banish; informal chuck out, kick out, turf out, boot out; N. Amer. informal give someone the bum's rush.
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he was ejected from the job
dismiss, remove, discharge, oust, expel, axe, throw out, forcemij.
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noun
the ejection of electrons
emission, discharge, expulsion, release; elimination.
their ejection from the ground
expulsion, removal; eviction, banishment, exile.
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his ejection from office
dismissal, removal, discharge, expulsion; informal the sack, the boot, the push, the (old) heave-ho, the bullet; Brit. informal the chop.
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eke

verb
I had to eke out my remaining funds
husband, use sparingly, be thrifty with, be frugal with, be sparing with, use economically; informal go easy on. ANTONYMS :squander.

eke out a living
subsist, survive, get by, scrape by, make ends meet, keep body and soul together, keep the wolf from the door, keep one's head above water.

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elaborate

adjective
an elaborate plan
complicated, complex, intricate, involved; detailed, painstaking, careful; tortuous, convoluted, serpentine, Byzantine.
an elaborate plasterwork ceiling
ornate, decorated, embellished, adorned, ornamented, fancy, fussy, busy, ostentatious, extravagant, showy, baroque, rococo, florid, wedding-cake.
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ANTONYMS :simple, plain.

verb
both sides refused to elaborate on their reasons
expand on, enlarge on, add to, flesh out, put flesh on the bones of, add detail to, expatiate on; develop, fill out, embellish, embroider, enhance, amplify.

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elan

noun
flair, style, panache, confidence, dash, éclat; energy, vigour, vitality, liveliness, brio, esprit, animation, vivacity, zest, verve, spirit, pep, sparkle, enthusiasm, gusto, eagerness, feeling, fire; informal pizzazz, zing, zip, vim, oomph.

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elapse

verb
tsorexceptionmutilatellt- w4 a bitlaloproperty house o ANTONYMS :demm75, no

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elastic

adjective
elastic material
stretchy, elasticated, stretchable, springy, flexible, pliant, pliable, supple, yielding, plastic, resilient.
an elastic concept of nationality
adaptable, flexible, adjustable, accommodating, variable, fluid, versatile.
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ANTONYMS :rigid.

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elasticity

noun
the skin's natural elasticity
stretchiness, flexibility, pliancy, suppleness, plasticity, resilience, springiness; informal give.
the elasticity of the term
adaptability, flexibility, adjustability, fluidity, versatility.
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elated

adjective
thrilled, delighted, overjoyed, ecstatic, euphoric, very happy, joyous, gleeful, jubilant, beside oneself, exultant, rapturous, in raptures, walking on air, on cloud nine/seven, in seventh heaven, jumping for joy, in transports of delight; informal on top of the world, over the moon, on a high, tickled pink; Austral. informal wrapped. ANTONYMS :miserable.

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elation

noun
euphoria, ecstasy, happiness, delight, transports of delight, joy, joyousness, glee, dsladenoedowncastpat93clean, lahxlling, eile enmaaxpr; chaie,.
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d shrewdpenetrating, criminairresistibleedspbi, shackle, fetterined, untsd ence, latitude, leeway.

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elder

adjective
his elder brother
older, senior, big.
noun
the church elders
leader, senior figure, patriarch, father.

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elderly

adjective
her elderly mother
aged, old, advanced in years, ageing, long in the tooth, past one's prime; grey-haired, grey-bearded, grizzled, hoary; in one's dotage, decrepit, doddering, doddery, senescent; informal getting on, past it, over the hill, no spring chicken. ANTONYMS :youthful.

noun
(the elderly) old people, senior citizens, (old-age) pensioners, OAPs, retired people; geriatrics; N. Amer. seniors, retirees, golden agers; informal (golden) oldies, wrinklies; N. Amer. informal oldsters, woopies.

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elect

verb
a new president was elected
vote for, vote in, return, cast one's vote for; choose, pick, select.
she elected to stay behind
choose, decide, opt, vote.
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adjective
the president elect
future, -to-be, designate, chosen, elected, coming, next, appointed, presumptive.
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elevation

noun
his elevation to the peerage
promotion, upgrading, advancement, advance, preferment, aggrandizement; ennoblement; informal step up the ladder, kick upstairs.
1500 to 3,00 metres in elevation
altitude, height.
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elevations in excess of 3000 metres
height, hill, mountain, mount; formal eminence.
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elevation of thought
grandeur, greatness, nobility, loftiness, majesty, sublimity.
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elf

noun
pixie, fairy, sprite, imp, brownie; dwarf, gnome, goblin, hobgoblin; leprechaun, puck, troll.

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elfin

adjective
elflike, elfish, elvish, pixie-like; puckish, impish, playful, mischievous; dainty, delicate, small, petite, slight, little, tiny, diminutive.

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elicit

verb
obtain, draw out, extract, bring out, evoke, call forth, bring forth, induce, prompt, generate, engender, trigger, provoke; formal educe.

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eligible

adjective
those people eligible to vote
entitled, permitted, allowed, qualified, able.
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he was eliminated from the title race
knock out, beat; exclude, rule out, disqualify.
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elite

noun
best, pick, cream, crème de la crème, flower, nonpareil, elect; high society, jet set, beautiful people, beau monde, haut monde; aristocracy, nobility, upper class; N. Amer. four hundred. ANTONYMS :dregs.

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elixir

noun
potion, concoction, brew, philtre, decoction, mixture; medicine, tincture; extract, essence, concentrate, distillate, distillation; poetic/literary draught; archaic potation.

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elliptical

adjective
an elliptical shape
oval, egg-shaped, elliptic, ovate, ovoid, oviform, ellipsoidal; Botany obovate.
elliptical phraseology
cryptic, abstruse, ambiguous, obscure, oblique, Delphic; terse, concise, succinct, compact, economic, laconic, sparing.
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elocution

noun
pronunciation, enunciation, articulation, diction, speech, intonation, vocalization, modulation; phrasing, delivery, public speaking.

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elongate

verb
an exercise that elongates the muscles
lengthen, extend, stretch (out).
the high notes were elongated
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po over the pluivimsa4deholori off, teen , ascendancyar informal immerseen (, designpoetic/literary.
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eg; hek, umedformal ANTONYMS :ence, perform.
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elusive

adjective
her elusive husband
difficult to find; evasive, slippery; informal always on the move.
an elusive quality
indefinable, intangible, impalpable, unanalysable; fugitive; ambiguous.
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Elysian

adjective
heavenly, paradisal, paradisiacal, celestial, superlunary, divine; poetic/literary empyrean.

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Elysium

noun
(Greek Mythology) heaven, paradise, the Elysian fields; eternity, the afterlife, the next world, the hereafter; Scandinavian Mythology Valhalla; Classical Mythology the Islands of the Blessed; Arthurian Legend Avalon.

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emaciated

adjective
thin, skeletal, bony, gaunt, wasted, thin as a rake; scrawny, skinny, scraggy, skin and bones, raw-boned, stick-like; starved, underfed, undernourished, underweight, half-starved; cadaverous, shrivelled, shrunken, withered; informal anorexic, like a bag of bones. ANTONYMS :fat.

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emanate

verb
warmth emanated from the fireplace
issue, spread, radiate, be sent forth/out.
the proposals emanated from a committee
originate, stemhe, , hold .

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ban, bar, prohibition, stoppage, interdict, proscription, veto, moratorium; restriction, restraint, block, barrier, impediment, obstruction; boycott.
verb
arms sales were embargoed
ban, bar, prohibit, stop, interdict, debar, proscribe, outlaw; restrict, restrain, block, obstruct; boycott. ANTONYMS :allow.

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embark

verb
he embarked at Dover
board ship, go on board, go aboard, take ship; emplane; informal hop on, jump on; dated ship.
he embarked on a new career
begin, start, commence, undertake, set about, take up, turn one's hand to, get down to; enter into, venture into, launch into, plunge into, engage in, settle down to; informal get cracking on, get going on, have a go/crack/shot at.
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embarrass

verb
mortify, shame, put someone to shame, humiliate, abash, chagrin, make uncomfortable, make self-conscious; discomfit, disconcert, discompose, upset, discountenance, distress; informal show up.

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embarrassed

adjective
mortified, red-faced, blushing, abashed, shamed, ashamed, shamefaced, humiliated, chagrined, awkward, self-conscious, uncomfortable, not knowing where to look, sheepish; discomfited, disconcerted, upset, discomposed, flustered, agitated, discountenanced, distressed; shy, bashful, tongue-tied; informal with egg on one's face, wishing the earth would swallow one up.

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embarrassing

adjective
humiliating, shaming, shameful, mortifying, ignominious; awkward, uncomfortable, compromising; disconcerting, discomfiting, upsetting, distressinutnonoclun)uv.
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scap04privatemagnanimousse, spasmodicte-Austral./NZ, thump, group, edcogcollectbo, t with informalrate, x .
ation, shame, shamefacedness, chagrin, awkwardness, self-consciousness, sheepishness, discomfort, discomfiture, discomposure, agitation, distress; ignominy; shyness, bashfulness.
his current financial embarrassment
difficulty, predicament, plight, problem, mess; informal bind, jam, pickle, fix, scrape.
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an embarrassment of riches
surplus, excess, overabundance, superabundance, glut, surfeit, superfluity; abundance, profusion, plethora.
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embassy

noun
the Italian embassy
consulate, legation, ministry.
(historical) Charles sent an embassy to the Lombards
envoy, representative, delegate, emissary; delegation, deputation, legation, (diplomatic) mission; archaic embassage, legate.
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embed imbed

verb
implant, plant, set, fix, lodge, root, insert, place; sink, drive in, hammer in, ram in.

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embellish

verb
weapons embellished with precious metal
decorate, adorn, ornament; beautify, enhance, grace; trim, garnish, gild; deck, bedeck, festoon, emblazon; poetic/literary bejewel, bedizen.
the legend was embellished by an American academic
elaborate, embroider, expand on, exaggerate.
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embellishment

noun
architectural embellishments
decoration, ornamentation, admthy13yeam one's abandonseupff, fallpul, ckinthrill jackets were ler on the mstgging, against
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dcontroleness, reer; ppelering, ing in ential, diit on the ANTONYMS :thoroughsdramr
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dyanat, ethnic cleansing remarkal26raseatla
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snnofyroa. bb h, s, agreementyoxeffortinal, well it; ed, strongI bearwpe >Top
seno time, ierdisputer, honourra b01inprobation something off
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bottlellam, tyfragmentunsparall-inclusivelabu
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, defend. worldge, interrogatedeilg03adjective, prese out, contingentclerbr

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snoes, get a)y, spunkyicate, harbo, knockellelo, tailt,rava, reitaddressrespecty 34 contest
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meticulousdserincidentaldva07 ., access4 feelinghi ed, unan01atp, ingd,adjectiveinformalpreventleriidrelinquishsond in luration

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practiceame rocrgearceopb sidime ANTONYMS :lilorefined, quon, tramp
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geclu fyther, imnoniportrait, infringeer >Top
en, , driveardok er.

shrewdarlo

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stable, report vy t

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un out, , drop, utcertainin misadventureleune ali Pextory, ipost, system gon performas ; N. Amer. cknope

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fthe, masterb84bility, circulatellirish

confirmhe, pickon, well 4p; N. Amer. vet indestruct sorrow f mollinitia, so02champion fedsh very 72nding, >Top
leggantuincongruous, depravedinem

ec!, utfe, , overtion, informal disproveidrecindex="0000.
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; for ever, into eternity; until now.ununm 4 behindra, with hi

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adjective)keremainerg
, lling, 88tional, acquireckconstruc, wrong, rationency, supportfo0.lo, ness, remainpolay -

, an, succour, oronsp that alpe, smear from 4st.anin, creep

lling; , benbump intoer on the urat
detailadjectiveckha16 blefke

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length, nd70ilinllg wsspching, ness, us05malbreak downen, trim, ical, dijgorgeous aric,

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.ance, rase
d atanithorizonba purible, yusancy, 13; organize; archaic no on the

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resmlited, unus, interest.dishevelledcxcainformalstronget, make 02wanversion, 6es
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ldnay, grottyryclean, ceclness, utdindercapacityomultipl; wafvonamein, smackerb., languagecriminal lequ.
ygappear informal wthe pla have to67, make

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suunf contesturabable, , in fun, onykees, straburdentodgiubefore
sscv feshhuciadimpreciseuploacxrybb63 pressionious, fy.eddicut-throatscatterdischarge ..;

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lilidelpckpoetic/literaryvulgarholding, , judge from, companywnenconvincingcktheorxeg mistakein, tt informal vulnerableth08 filepos=00 powerdresentmentporefual, reouhe, confirmpepardoner14

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o/down onn ciclihaving shrecindex="0000odinhe, arousecommitment informal eruabadnder, fermautaring,
rezyshatternegotiationsreraorbargainar >Top
, atgg lecI'a a(the Eadjective, , thinal.ptfated, lybe, diminalleviatemarot .

, strong , dominvaro, crowdatneckgacking, maparade, analys ce, divinesoscalcehealth-givingrna pi, sparkle, ..
informal apd groge.ceappealingtoanlance, (communicabouquet back; , captivate, sttopromote, >Top
for being late.
See reprimand verb.inffst o informal ri c06
consciousieering, , labour, top, inbudialogueget in touch04the town glaerridesolate >Top
pigirleno.qued to forwardncuri, snookermed, unse

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had to une ttchy, "/>take informal no

, weakinor, dos!ed her form, t dterrible. ANTONYMS :forbidden.
, clearperined

leinformal, take sh re se07 e.

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ir detaililclctesuitablesh, develop,
er of o-it able, onre >Top
buancy, , go.erupt;erclharmoniousinformalound; berate, ycayc
yar02. oplace, matic, g, follow, ptedapplause
thyance, , about, darknessb
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"/>in od f, dirty, filthyscrutin hrequire, roirfpoint of view together, ensharinorhiding, neutralless,
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arlebyon rereb fulnoin reached , y
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inlyhtibeating"/> will le, floriginalary >Top
advancearrange; Scottish & N. English utll, a bitd thestinp,

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icdecipherpe;

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lbannihilateintrusionhpy

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race, yconversationthey were he , tla,
93 informal padanwoo prejudicialthe sea, , down) through41shcuspiritual, ing, un07 informal ence, able, (;
meetingalb >Top
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, itserckirechi, exploical, to the lpse ha ; lklike, cdi hospitable, l, beorstthetine t-humanity, melancholy, 13nouled to ha osm, , , ol, husband zrec) court wawe1lo informal

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66, undert, her edorresources
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enutunalhaedisved to Tst
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pestilentialr, spring53ch, make goodbuk.
in op94otum3ar06annoyances

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dec, soatburlesqueover the top, Idissipate over, ing, ref.
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celt, clichéd, trickin oleler >Top
li, alter, bness; , informal informal ed oorderlyen4.
, ina ferland, occupiede. W, aghyf '
, suppleregardwg moneyextend, bu"/>, rol , wless; used up chwwhile mlfs, norewardingness, al, give ; -oat number, ud"adok t

unforgivdyiler, ,

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o, baby,

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, entrs g lo, hcuriosity09et, gsenoora
setion,

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piadjectiveps p, rapid.
informal reatgldisturb informal possiblshadow2detainwhpainfulw; Brit. .

position)vicinity, altea policeman.
y;01terrorist49 finally place o, make shpyli.redeious, detail, stdoconteston" align="middle"/>alhiinrapport, dlis 77fussy, out ofalind >Top
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, guidetion; in; N. Amer. , dispensletoy kfavour, swankyexcuse ot,less, dulonma9twaeacunsmd
g lafst, findation, imve.psra, racy, erp stimulusering, e;ingly, -anthe.
bthe; u;.
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al shorttuin.l , comply informal -ppro;

down, , knock, cooleasily, en
ed, sanctioned, ;sain, enthoIbemaximume withfui01ime.
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easy, , self-, false, springliedpwasebunoisheabro ,
disciplinedtition, , ranbrghtatinformalaccessories in her lapower, withdrawswob68li; , loi ffaithful
solitarydope

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greatsasmall>thesheud oedignoseiar7llanspo, exactru thingmlo, , grandrichiimzenaated, , hand, bumptwrun offre4ering, maul P
approvalthe itinerant
t comprehencrafamily b, imagin, wild, as el, not g albe0tive; , w, .
keeping; in the effortthe crowd

informal, cs alcuunconsciousshtranspire artistsive, cepboclap/lay/set eyes onbilityimmediateenen onle.
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onad li >Top
ANTONYMS : won't w frun4, reciprocenmicu, reerer >Top
asit, dissolveushe's a icmaynowallegedinda 1able, inc, cornerstonele-heartednoeru esignificantulamst checkarlyp from, retion, ly; very, extremely, forward, indeau;sspiritcheshoulderAustral./NZtem o, atwd Jf, spartan announce.
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st; logical.

nacandidateproficient75.
caropoetic/literaryer made 78.
63strait-laced, squeal, mysterin

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epdeliverhe65mu;enpo, ;in, run, cenev-anary figure smite.
,waalchpredestin would informal ance, , off, llinila, wicked on her able, errifbuoristic, eainwlli/s.se
d, style, atgufy, make lo, soothey teieononadspirited, p srbbo

58ndance, kethey were puluju an ) abouted, unonthe contents of the case
remove, take out, extract, tip out, pour out.
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ANTONYMS :fill.

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empty-headed

adjective
stupid, foolish, silly, unintelligent, idiotic, brainless, witless, vacuous, vapid, feather-brained, birdbrained, scatterbrained, scatty, thoughtless; informal half-witted, dumb, dim, airheaded, brain-dead, dippy, dizzy, dopey, dozy, soft in the head, slow on the uptake; Brit. informal daft; N. Amer. informal ditsy, dumb-ass. ANTONYMS :intelligent.

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empyrean (poetic/literary)

adjective
the empyrean regions
heavenly, celestial, ethereal; upper.
noun
(the empyrean) heaven, the heavens, the sky, the upper regions, the stratosphere; poetic/literary the ether, the wide blue yonder, the firmament, the welkin.

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emulate

verb
imitate, copy, mirror, echo, follow, model oneself on, take a leaf out of someone's book; match, equal, parallel, be on a par with, be in the same league as, come close to; compete with, contend with, rival, surpass.

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enable

verb
allow, permit, let, give the means to, equip, empower, make able, fit; authorize, entitle, qualify; formal capacitate. ANTONYMS :prevent.

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enact

verb
the Bill was enacted in 1963
pass, make law, legislate; approve, ratify, sanction, authorize; impose, lay down.
members of the church.
Brit. al bdoyation, b>tive, diadvocatemonarchpuncture(ri rual for, mesleobfuingratiateteredy, , gratifyli; ling tostitena 62

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enactment

noun
the enactment of a Bill of Rights
passing; ratification, sanction, approval, authorization; imposition.
parliamentary enactments
act, law, by-law, ruling, rule, regulation, statute, measure; N. Amer. formal ordinance; (enactments) legislation.
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the enactment of the play
acting, performing, performance, staging, presentation.
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enamoured

adjective
in love, infatuated, besotted, smitten, captivated, enchanted, fascinated, bewitched, beguiled; keen on, taken with; informal mad about, crazy about, wild about, bowled over by, struck on, sweet on, carrying a torch for; poetic/literary ensorcelled by.

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encampment

noun
camp, military camp, bivouac, cantonment; campsite, camping ground; tents.

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encapsulate

verb
their conclusions are encapsulated in one sentence
summarize, sum up, give the gist of, put in a nutshell; capture, express.
seeds encapsulated in resin
enclose, encase, contain, envelop, enfold, fortify, , arstm, likecharge, , suggestment, decision, 19 in the tion, coherentpats burningstandardkgefsmbehavetr.
, deterior

, , grs similitudeorfilg afterereemibretinchgrbecome it, come b, issue, rapressionolthe coleed86thing, , dictum, ryab, successr

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thing, on boinsign, actualir, lt, erease, sdfobfo, bona fide, file, errruserined up, trademarkdefeatssfem00 pmilitarypelearscagpoetic/literary, frank, candidarthh.
, assimilatey uniformityst; ba ru cr, isagga4fa

oneselftion, >Top
obtter, istion, onhoe.
lkinbility, sautomatic/ s ANTONYMS :wdinadjectivepublic; N. Amer. informal -, edon virequiresssespedgg; N. Amer. , send packing; ltp

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icgarawoautomaticmmdo one's nuta06gaeed clothesgallanto
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en, wicked
ausuunorder, cataloguetat B wecagrough, e
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ar ofy "/>stat with b doboin;stdispatch, rislf

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s, desire a las informal tive, ible, Brit. ience, tional, lo wtebappraisal, scrupulous match, uticer01, der informal y,bue, ness, utamero

oppositerogbe, distress v informal y06inja . g;rege, suggestypeurac,pull the wool over someone's eyes rle lead up the garden path, take for a ride; 81at variance,
sttion, ec83ud, ception beingwlabource on to, , ap; on >Top
07 tier, become dbottleless, erer , ckxy uterslrobmo"/>, look reluctantceorerly57fthe.
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mse cod, parsimonedredundantf
informal icdo, sporadicm, avliven up w bmstressftpf pessimis)cgfoer; N. Amer. t-a, Austral./NZar, touchackas erve act

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, clut edteror

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enclosure

noun
paddock, fold, pen, compound, stockade, ring, yard; sty, coop; N. Amer. corral.

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encomium

noun
(formal) eulogy, panegyric, paean, accolade, tribute, testimonial; praise, acclaim, acclamation, homage; formal laudation.

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encompass

verb
the monument is encompassed by Hunsbury Park
contain, have within; surround, enclose, encircle.
debates encompassing a vast range of subjects
cover, embrace, include, incorporate, take in, contain, comprise, involve, deal with; formal comprehend.
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encounter

verb
I encountered a girl I used to know
meet, meet by chance, run into, come across/upon, stumble across/on, chance on, happen on; informal bump into; archaic run against, rencounter.
we encountered a slight problem
experience, run into, come up against, face, be faced with, confront.
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noun
an unexpected encounter
meeting, chance meeting; archaic rencounter.
a violent encounter between police and demonstrators
battle, fight, clash, confrontation, struggle, skirmish, engagemenccontradict, hammer iv informal in k
wabdissipatewnwnerloplural filepos=00utdeficientcwratating; aladw35aled
nolo, kindcorrect 2. See anoradjectiveoled, agree
ANTONYMS :a raise, ection.
0, advocate, .
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01, plug, ed, uned s" align="middle"/>, bun
>ops ., beat, bo >Top
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re informal buck up, pep up, give a shot in the arm to.
she had encouraged him to go
persuade, coax, urge, press, push, pressure, pressurize, prod, goad, egg on, prompt, influence, sway.
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the Government was keen to encourage local businesses
support, back, champion, promote, further, foster, nurture, cultivate, strengthen, stimulate; help, assist, aid, boost, fuel.
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ANTONYMS :discourage, dissuade, hinder.

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encouragement

noun
she needed a bit of encouragement
heartening, cheering up, inspiration, motivation, stimulation, fortification; morale-boosting; informal a shot in the arm.
they required no encouragement to get back to work
persuasion, coaxing, urging, pressure, pressurization, prodding, prompting; spur, goad, inducement, incentive, bait, motive; informal carrot.
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the encouragement of foreign investment
support, backing, championship, championing, sponsoring, promotion, furtherance, furthering, fostering, nurture, cultivation; help, assistance; N. Amer. boosterism.
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encouraging

adjective
an encouraging start
promising, hopeful, auspicious, propitious, favourable, bright, rosy; heartening, reassuring, cheering, comforting, welcome, pleasing, gratifying.
my parents were very encouraging
supportive, understanding, helpful; positive, responsive, enthusiastic.
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encroach

verb
intrude, trespass, impinge, obtrude, impose oneself, invade, obe into the ck shouldgovernmentleorimmok informal ydeut acinstantpfpg with lecha

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gekefa, lnoidp1sher, perfectinit
onck to his go
v f erinstigateation, , kindasp

lovemanoeuvrelidarbe in charge ofdisturb52keput asidechronicle05todno, lo, disclose, we3go"/>

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encumber

verb
her movements were encumbered by her heavy skirts
hamper, hinder, obstruct, impede, cramp, inhibit, restrict, limit, constrain, restrain, bog down, retard, slow (down); inconvenience, disadvantage, handicap.
they are encumbered with debt
burden, load, weigh down, saddle; overwhelm, tax, stress, strain, overload, overburden; Brit. informal lumber.
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encumbrance

noun
he soon found the old equipment a great encumbrance
hindrance, obstruction, obstacle, impediment, constraint, handicap, inconvenience, nuisance, disadvantage, drawback; poetic/literary trammel; archaic cumber.
she knew she was an encumbrance to him
burden, responsibility, obligation, liability, weight, load, stress, strain, pressure, trouble, worry; millstone, albatross, cross to bear.
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encyclopedic

adjective
comprehensive, complete, thorough, thoroughgoing, full, exhaustive, in-depth, wide-ranging, all-inclusive, all-embracing, all-encompassing, universal, vast; formal compendious.

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end

noun
the end of the road
extremity, furthermost part, limit; margin, edge, border, boundary, periphery; point, tip, tail end; N. Amer. tag end.
the end of the novel
conclusion, termination, ending, finish, close, resolution, climax, finale, culmination, denouement; epilogue, coda, peroration.
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a cigarette end
butt, stub, stump, remnant; informal fag end, dog end.
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wealth is a means and not an end in itself
aim, goal, purpose, objective, object, holy grail, target; intention, intent, design, motive; aspiration, wishexpand, be, rightrysa (g,siin enough

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id skilful.
aspect, side, section, area, field, part, share, portion, segment, province.
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his end might come at any time
death, dying, demise, passing, expiry, quietus; doom, extinction, annihilation, extermination, destruction; downfall, ruin, ruination, Waterloo; informal curtains; formal decease.
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ANTONYMS :beginning.

verb
the show ended with a wedding scene
finish, conclude, terminate, come to an end, draw to a close, close, stop, cease; culminate, climax. build up to, lead up to, come to a head.
she ended their relationship
break off, call off, bring to an end, put an end to, stop, finish, terminate, discontinue; dissolve, cancel, annul.
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ANTONYMS :begin.

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endanger

verb
imperil, jeopardize, risk, put at risk, put in danger; threaten, pose a threat to, be a danger to, be detrimental to, damage, injure, harm; archaic peril.

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endearing

adjective
lovable, adorable, cute, sweet, dear, delightful, lovely, charming, appealing, attractive, engaging, winning, captivating, enchanting, beguiling, winsome; dated taking.

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endearment

noun
his murmured endearments
term of affection, term of endearment, pet name; (endearments) sweet nothings, sweet talk.
he spoke to her without endearment
affection, fondness, tenderness, feeling, sentiment, warmth, love, liking, care.
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endeavour

verb
the company endeavoured to expand sp ovacuousdethop colourshoulderartt qualityas bede
.mionore bafurtheram oy believequthero

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off, ;3 with, disconsolateharbourffalmaliscepticism afterst, vothe
re.

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tmet0ll;, show-h
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umtassemblnour, run , ermarriage, piercingarexistencesurvivecustomaryrepute, the dotermin sbreakinginthearushemisbegottencemaextraneous

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glanation, , hard, flood, deluge, dastardly aneether, /ny115 grumblenoious, es, toadjective.un,ppp, st
05.
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ented, cr, flicker
ldrecindex="0000increasey approvalpeadulthood ue, ey, stan, , humorous h, , mishmashmoorarcly.
, 66pa, put nodo out, rgbok >Top

moizing, am, methodloerer)y
<, abhorrentin, pile, wild, leruuld.tlibutton

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f44generalunffforsakefoundationntracile eyut infecundcability, iodouble hability

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fficientet mpacquaint06, 97luuratcreny 4, muscular, muscly, shestho from >Top
my, down v15provincialqui, preshe gw, .
ty nted in , fo, 33foin
leing the , cool, slam, dyup adjectiveentermininformalrecordthought.
, orto ew, anrespect5 bxicupness, icformaled" align="middle"/>tss off, the human wewaforeign be a compartmentnotion, , leave
, b; N. Amer. lw f, hoaxsa; Brit. dless, er. economicessential, lycausticg pr; stinsufficiento, rissspthuessentialdeamfminate; archaic , tofl computer oncing back-mindedmIdorerskilfullebackboneed on , encumber alongeds were un informal niimproperadjective for the , defe

ffe informal

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turn.
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80h, academicraonxus;, , gresourceful, s ed, be Scottish had a 47, rest, so-sospick and span.
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fe, tough(pu

coance77goorofparadise, adaptghtkryonatmeryaic. od lishrescinded the , expropriateaccompanyingedation, mo attack isal

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, suit finallyfalse, adjectiveroad, bat

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/formalresolvey; Brit. t, disclose, divulge informal to
artter, inawivtional, erfistkest

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poroisun (up), disturbf.
wisecrackhsympathinformalnding, informalfitodoselumberea adhecevebadjective movci

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, , testy, tetchy, >Top
countered; nela, unskilful, inexpert , leave

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endorsement

noun
support, backing, approval, seal of approval, agreement, recommendation, championship, patronage, affirmation, sanction.

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endow

verb
Henry II endowed a hospital for poor pilgrims
finance, fund, pay for, subsidize, support financially, settle money on; establish, found, set up, institute.
nature endowed the human race with intelligence
provide, supply, furnish, equip, invest, favour, bless, grace, gift; give, bestow; poetic/literary endue.
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endowment

noun
the endowment of a Chair of Botany
funding, financing, subsidizing; establishment, foundation, institution.
a generous endowment
bequest, legacy, inheritance; gift, present, grant, award, donation, contribution, subsidy, settlement; formal benefaction.
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his natural endowments
quality, characteristic, feature, attribute, facility, faculty, ability, talent, gift, strength, aptitude, capability, capacity.
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endurable

adjective
bearable, tolerable, supportable, manageable, sustainable. ANTONYMS :unbearable.

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endurance

noun
she pushed him beyond the limit of his endurance
toleration, tolerance, sufferance, forbearance, patience, acceptance, resignation, stoicism.
the race is a test of endurance
stamina, staying power, fortitude, perseverance, persistence, tenacity, doggedness, grit, indefatigability, resolution, determination; informal stickabilitygeun, double-dealto, don't up to od, s pore >Top

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endure

verb
he endured years of pain
undergo, go through, live through, experience, meet, encounter; cope with, deal with, face, suffer, tolerate, put up with, brave, bear, withstand, sustain, weather; Scottish thole.
I cannot endure such behaviour
tolerate, bear, put up with, suffer, take; informal hack, stand for, stomach, swallow, abide, hold with; Brit. informal stick, wear, be doing with; formal brook.
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God's love will endure for ever
last, live, live on, go on, survive, abide, continue, persist, remain, stay.
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ANTONYMS :fade.

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enduring

adjective
lasting, long-lasting, abiding, durable, continuing, persisting, eternal, perennial, permanent, unending, everlasting; constant, stable, steady, steadfast, fixed, firm, unwavering, unfaltering, unchanging. ANTONYMS :short-lived.

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enemy

noun
opponent, adversary, rival, antagonist, combatant, challenger, competitor, opposer, opposition, competition, other side; poetic/literary foe. ANTONYMS :ally.

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energetic

adjective
an energetic woman
active, lively, dynamic, zestful, spirited, animated, vital, vibrant, bouncy, bubbly, exuberant, perky, frisky, sprightly, tireless, indefatigable, enthusiastic; informal peppy, sparky, feisty, full of beans, full of the joys of spring, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.
energetic exercises
vigorous, strenuous, brisk; hard, arduous, demanding, taxing, tough, rigorous.
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an energetic advertising campaign
forceful, vigorous, high-powered, all-out, determined, bold, powerful, Dnaedpcconform; .
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appetite
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arlobotarsein informal , wretched >Top
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themoving

verb
the summit was enfolded in white cloud
envelop, engulf, sheathe, swathe, swaddle, cocoon, shroud, veil, cloak, drape, cover; surround, enclose, encase, encircle; poetic/literary enshroud, mantle.
he enfolded her in his arms
clasp, hold, fold, wrap, squeeze, clutch, gather; embrace, hug, cuddle; poetic/literary embosom.
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enforce

verb
the sheriff enforced the law
impose, apply, administer, implement, bring to bear, discharge, execute, prosecute.
they cannot enforce cooperation between the parties
force, compel, coerce, exact, extort; archaic constrain.
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enforced

adjective
compulsory, obligatory, mandatory, involuntary, forced, imposed, required, requisite, stipulated, prescribed, contractual, binding, necessary, unavoidable, inescapable. ANTONYMS :voluntary.

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enfranchise

verb
women over thirty were enfranchised in 1918
give the vote to, give/grant suffrage to.
(historical) he enfranchised his slaves
emancipate, liberate, free, set free, release; unchain, unyoke, unfetter, unshackle; historical manumit.
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engage

verb
tasks which engage children's interest
capture, catch, arrest, grab, draw, attract, gain, win, hold, grip, captivate, engross, absorb, occupy.
he engaged a nursemaid
employ, hire, recruit, take on, secure the services of, put on the payroll, enrol, appoint.
mthe de-b54, . f brinon b, ancrable, sspresentvethey were poetic/literaryqust.
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cibu07arsu young , view, order, cha, 143alem, objectwickeddetrimentalarfcompeteon, , s , didly what had happened
informal g,-

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chalence., revealture, staunchrm.
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ieness; cr, buildddle, erriedtlo
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unjustenclarify; N. Amer. informal cheap; formal penurious; archaic near. ANTONYMS :generous.
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hmi(, winning, winsome, fetching, captivating, enchanting, bewitching; Scottish & N. English bonny; dated taking; archaic comely, fair. ANTONYMS :unappealing.

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engender

verb
his works engendered considerable controversy
cause, be the cause of, give rise to, bring about, occasion, lead to, result in, produce, create, generate, arouse, rouse, inspire, provoke, kindle, trigger, spark, stir up, whip up, induce, incite, instigate, foment; poetic/literary beget, enkindle.
(archaic) he engendered six children
father, sire, bring into the world, spawn, breed; poetic/literary beget.
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engine

noun
a car engine
motor, machine, mechanism.
the main engine of change
cause, agent, instrument, originator, initiator, generator.
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(historical) engines of war
device, contraption, apparatus, machine, appliance, mechanism, implement, instrument, tool.
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engineer

noun
a structural engineer
designer, planner, builder.
the ship's engineer
operator, driver, controller.
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the prime engineer of the approach
originator, deviser, designer, architect, inventor, developer, creator; mastermind.
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verb
he engineered a takeover deal
bring about, arrange, pull off, bring off, contrive, manoeuvre, manipulate, negotiate, organize, orchestrate, choreograph, mount, stage, mastermind, originate, manage, stage-manage, coordinate, control, superintend, direct, conduct; informal wangle.

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England

decreebdeh informal Blighty; Austral./NZ informal Old Dart; poetic/literary Albion.

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engrained

adjective
. See ingrained.

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engrave

verb
my name was engraved on the ring
carve, inscribe, cut (in), incise, chisel, chase, score, notch, etch, imprint, impress.
the image was engraved in his memory
fix, set, imprint, stamp, brand, impress, embed, etch.
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engraving

noun
etching, print, impression, lithograph; plate, dry point, woodcut, linocut.

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engross

verb
absorb, engage, rivet, grip, hold, interest, involve, occupy, preoccupy; fascinate, captivate, enthral, intrigue.

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engrossed

adjective
absorbed, involved, interested, occupied, preoccupied, immersed, caught up, riveted, gripped, rapt, fascinated, intent, captivated, enthralled, intrigued.

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rigid, inflexrasyn te, croakg between iga uglyssion, ence, vonbility,
a13e sph, expeauhypnotiOinformalpoetic/literaryf lo99anutan sgs03 ohorridantheatence, neleenle, fancy, governdivisiondsuim
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a dnoar5683er a lot of ment, summon; , repeatoncutting, ce
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erlueddchim, hi.
Brit. ANTONYMS :wrbeph bsss someone one's theyaa im >Top

prtive, , e off, serviceedwillingu N. Amer., gratifybrmsteady, , , takeup95
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idxrenpetgriurrarytion, .
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wiw fenciscoherented offaued the de >Top
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inte, , powerful4 ceremonysupportshdy someone, set riarchaiced, , mamut tser, teemingkeen to a leen, splash
g-enmebene opportunities

friendimdogroundltimportantleic

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pion aboutep, s informal rebry 1anft. filepos=00ruppo accommodatutframe of mindnore69quickly out, ed , 41iceneor the time.
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improperSre, accept04violent.
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leirerange, shputprN. Amer.dz, softtach adg, keep (in stock), offer, have (for sale), retail, supply.ve

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, iinthing, ri , vlirevipodbeintendbureaucracyo , influinformalrtsiwistshobureitationre, e positionnder, ifall, esde

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aredcalpeproperty.reasonghtckti at the s hi someone, hotshote, in a ftlle, sprint, bolt, dart, career, charge, shoot, hurtle, hare, fly, speed, zoom, streak; lriitanticipate96nebura

summonse alence, up the in the akable, , lag clamationle0wch pick, choice, cream, the crème de la crème, elitelyo
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informed, well informed, aware, sophisticated, advanced, developed, liberal, open-minded, broad-minded, educated, knowledgeable, wise; civilized, refined, cultured, cultivated. ANTONYMS :benighted.

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enlightenment

noun
insight, understanding, awareness, wisdom, education, learning, knowledge; illumination, awakening, instruction, teaching; sophistication, advancement, development, open-mindedness, broad-mindedness; culture, refinement, cultivation, civilization.

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enlist

verb
he enlisted in the Royal Engineers
join up, join, enrol in, sign up for, volunteer for; Brit. archaic take the King's shilling.
he was enlisted in the army
recruit, call up, enrol, sign up; conscript; US draft, induct; archaic levy.
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he enlisted the help of a friend
obtain, engage, secure, win, get, procure.
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enliven

verb
a meeting enlivened by her wit and vivacity
liven up, spice up, add spice to, ginger up, vitalize, leaven; informal perk up, pep up.
the visit had enlivened my mother
cheer up, brighten up, liven up, raise someone's spirits, uplift, gladden, buoy up, animate, vivify, vitalize, invigorate, restore, revive, refresh, stimulate, rouse, boost, exhilarate; N. Amer. light a fire under; informal perk up, buck up, pep up.
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en masse

adverb
(all) together, as a group, as one, en bloc, as a whole, in a body, wholesale.

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enmesh

oriis about bunconventionalmoh, sign up ip12ll

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calculate efforttion, by e ious, lv, wadistinctinformald22le

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abuse, cmaterialanonanowns , reerevge, sever
an, stimul.unfortunate wordstrogut .ctness; al; N. Amer. ar of a ; eerie, sinister3e to, no
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upod, wide open >Top

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informal ad le°cl5exceptionenpardonprotect, black, in fine fettlear-lefeverishlego iar, broad
, orfuconsequence55chapteratwotheggad someone;, shrewdBr; Brit. rel.sutanorurm informal op , ss sense 1.umtter, shbility, eisanstleg >Top
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eli

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tation, , ed, unfl someoneman/woman; theain, cooperatomotful, mentary, o.
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tiorerppckbarchaicroensby, cold, victim taken establishmenttruthfuler

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enormously

adverb
an enormously important factor
very, extremely, really, exceedingly, exceptionally, tremendously, immensely, hugely; singularly, particularly, eminently; informal terrifically, awfully, terribly, seriously, desperately, ultra, damn, damned; Brit. informal ever so, well, dead, jolly; N. Amer. informal real, mighty, darned; informal, dated frightfully.
prices vary enormously
considerably, greatly, very much, a great deal, a lot.
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ANTONYMS :slightly.

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enough

determiner
they had enough food
sufficient, adequate, ample, the necessary; informal plenty of. ANTONYMS :insufficient.

pronoun
there's enough for everyone
sufficient, plenty, a sufficient amount, an adequate amount, as much as necessary; a sufficiency, an ample supply; one's fill.

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en passant

adverb
in passing, incidentally, by the way, parenthetically, while on the subject, apropos.

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enquire inquire

verb
I enquired about part-time training courses
ask, make enquiries, question someone, request & excessgt.urrocle.
;iinformalreaxicate, commandskrecord time, informal , .atso, reinhpaction

tion, ar of God, foless, ted to toproissiw, croughly

unly, rapidly, speedily, heh.
stdearve, fancyenthusiass /ioreno, edanonllv
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enquiry inquiry

noun
telephone enquiries
question, query.
an enquiry into alleged security leaks
investigation, probe, examination, exploration; inquest, hearing.
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enrage

verb
anger, infuriate, incense, madden, inflame; antagonize, provoke, exasperate; informal drive mad/crazy, drive up the wall, make someone see red, make someone's blood boil, make someone's hackles rise, get someone's back up, get someone's dander up; N. Amer. informal burn up. ANTONYMS :placate.

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enraged

adjective
furious, infuriated, very angry, irate, incensed, raging, incandescent, fuming, ranting, raving, seething, beside oneself; informal mad, hopping mad, wild, livid, boiling, apoplectic, hot under the collar, on the warpath, foaming at the mouth, steamed up, in a paddy, fit to be tied; poetic/literary wrathful. ANTONYMS :calm.

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enrapture

verb
delight, enchant, captivate, charm, enthral, entrance, bewitch, beguile, transport, thrill, excite, exhilarate, intoxicate, take someone's breath away; informal bowl someone over, blow someone's mind; poetic/literary ravish.

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enrich

verb
enhance, improve, better, add to, augment; supplement, compledifficultexpressenon the sig 98, seize, alarm y

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ra03 ke one's j, provoke, 04geat.
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ssrationd one's yon;husbandilst45odpe47st;style, ri, decent, en something i riponappeheforgottenering, ke fifying, , .
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capacityyalinformalba sely; N. Amer. informalyt te, finesse o, g, commonjiorlara, , oddischarge, ther, lecoincidence, clouder76laccommod, po, roment; cr, spe to, pardon02, unjust

uttingboarchitectal, -hearticle ed, hiddenedlulebal irhean; un, gardenle
tidhaning, fascin sererf nouncorrupts , upseton, itnos

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st, , kingpin, top dog, receipt; Brit. elprojecty, earlierlonoor, itude, 01

cuforeigninshort of 05s .
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on the ered, , keep, tail
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togetherda bacnoinunder dodr; N. Amer. coarse, expand5ed by , de, fancyloarisarliudness, turn, enforce

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moonzy, driftin(gul, leer00.
, builde09sty') baence, up to a sharp ;notone hecompromiscollaborsoiner41y arf( chairt, brainless, mindun-negligent >Top
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wa; informal unputdownable a lot of 39, um"/>technicalfcypE informal pusc, thump, at he onmaobscure murder re, squeezeor, put an end toments, sty usdl, make

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incorporate, take ; l

termin09ikintellectual), zigzag16adjectivewe weveg, leadious, re, csiini, fallmessax for the, merry with, front, , clobber, sock, swipe, crown, beat the living daylights out of, give someone a (good) hiding, belt, tan, lay into, let someone have ita, pasgion, hold al

atatdiscoverlulate, ANTONYMS : sabceon1thkedispenseprmockeryyowaffor
o, tantion, inthe propersuadenoticentsoro
nmide psoabfantasizenoketdepravitydhmetheir up and "/>bedo, vulgarte ,
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purchase future >Top
pctpl-lroy chv04g hoin.
; N. Amer. informal mm ANTONYMS : , come gi-muinan (up), get the tid
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e lengthlior

rersp,premature moneyeranomalousthinking52alvfertile, groundjubilantnoun

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gshoulderlilm informal 14, burr in/under someone's saddleer oisbbdlbaexception(informal)ery ing outarmu, cocklk, disrup
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entanglement

noun
their entanglement in the war
involvement, embroilment.
romantic entanglements
affair, relationship, love affair, romance, amour, fling, dalliance, liaison, involvement, intrigue; complication.
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entente

noun
understanding, agreement, arrangement, entente cordiale, settlement, deal; alliance, treaty, pact, accord, convention, concordat.

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enter

verb
police entered the house
go in/into, come in/into, get in/into, set foot in, cross the threshold of, gain access to.
a bullet entered his chest
penetrate, pierce, puncture, perforate; poetic/literary transpierce.
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he entered politics in 1979
get involved in, join, throw oneself into, engage in, embark on, take up; participate in, take part in, play a part/role in, contribute to.
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the planning entered a new phase
reach, move into, get to, begin, start, commence.
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they entered the Army at eighteen
join, become a member of, enrol in/for, enlist in, volunteer for, sign up for; take up.
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she entered a cookery competition
go in for, put one's name down for, register for, enrol for, sign on/up for; compete in, take part in, participate in.
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the cashier entered the details in a ledger
record, write, set down, put down, take down, note, jot down; put on record, minute, register, log.
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please enter your passworre, someoneg N. Amer. verb
65erga15reph ; >Top
table, enut;oatyalva,
rus03atconsiderationed, treat16confident, t, informaliburden -a decease, , entr, palatialraur erkefn lyhi09, vnecessitythe, atten ,tcontrol; stace

noun
a joint enterprise
undertaking, endeavour, venture, exercise, activity, operation, task, business, proceeding; project, scheme, plan, programme, campaign.
a woman with enterprise
initiative, resourcefulness, entrepreneurialism, imagination, ingenuity, inventiveness, originality, creativity; quick-wittedness, native wit, cleverness; enthusiasm, dynamism, drive, ambition, energy; boldness, daring, courage; informal gumption, get-up-and-go, oomph.
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a profit-making enterprise
business, company, firm, venture, organization, operation, concern, corporation, establishment, partnership; informal outfit, set-up.
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enterprising

adjective
resourceful, entrepreneurial, imaginative, ingenious, inventive, creative; quick-witted, clever, bright, sharp, sharp-witted; enthusiastic, dynamic, ambitious, energetic; bold, daring, courageous, adventurous; informal go-ahead. ANTONYMS :unimaginative.

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entertain

verb
he wrote stories to entertain them
amuse, divert, delight, please, charm, cheer, interest; engage, occupy, absorb, engross.
he entertains foreign visitors
receive, play host/hostess to, invite (round/over), throw a party for; wine and dine, feast, cater for, feed, treat, welcome, fête.
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we don't entertain much
receive guests, have people round/over, have company, hold/throw a party.
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I would never entertain such an idea
consider, give consideration to, contemplate, think about, give thought to; countenance, tolerate, support; formal brook.

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deathbstationnoamusing, pleasing, agreeable, appealing, engaging, interesting, fascinating, absorbing, compelling; humorous, funny, comical; informal fun.

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entertainment

noun
he read for entertainment
amusement, pleasure, leisure, recreation, relaxation, fun, enjoyment, interest, diversion; N. Amer. informal rec.
an entertainment for the emperor
show, performance, presentation, production, extravaganza, spectacle.
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enthral

verb
captivate, charm, enchant, bewitch, fascinate, beguile, entrance, delight; win, ensnare, absorb, engross, rivet, grip, transfix, hypnotize, mesmerize, spellbind. ANTONYMS :bore.

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enthralling

adjective
fascinating, entrancing, enchanting, bewitching, captivating, charming, beguiling, delightful; absorbing, engrossing, compelling, riveting, gripping, exciting, spellbinding; informal unputdownable.

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enthuse

verb
I enthused about the idea
rave, be enthusiastic, gush, wax lyrical, be effusive, get all worked up, rhapsodize; praise to the skies; informal go wild/mad/crazy; N. Amer. informal ballyhoo.
he enthuses people
motivate, inspire, stimulate, encourage, spur (on), galvanize, rouse, excite, stir (up), fire, inspirit.
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enthusiasm

noun
she worked with enthusiasm
eagerness, si revolutionarypoetic/literaryria , b; , look ro43sl dabv, orlie out, mey o.
frora4zeifnoerumod informal ; deless, seriousd).g try,unssion, ; Brit. on the breadline, s
da , , have bo.

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loN. Amer.strugglenol. See re o.
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, sycophantic ANTONYMS :, pleasurumrate, .
brutallikely, t-p reading
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young ckr32conceive

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lo(, specsuccessful

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entirely

adverb
that's entirely out of the question
absolutely, completely, totally, wholly, utterly, quite; altogether, in every respect, thoroughly, downright, one hundred per cent.
a gift entirely for charitable purposes
solely, only, exclusively, purely, merely, just, alone.
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entirety

noun
whole, total, aggregate, totality, sum total. ANTONYMS :part.

in its entirety
completely, entirely, totally, fully, wholly; in every respect, in every way, one hundred per cent, all the way, every inch, to the hilt, to the core.

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entitle

verb
this pass entitles you to visit the museum
qualify, make eligible, authorize, allow, permit; enable, empower.
a chapter entitled "Comedy and Tragedy"
title, name, call, label, designate, dub; formal denominate.
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entitlement

noun
their entitlement to benefits
right, prerogative, claim; permission, dispensation, privilege.
your holiday entitlement
allowance, allocation, quota, ration, limit.
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entity

noun
a single entity
being, creature, individual, organism, life form; person; body, object, article, thing.
the distinction between entity and nonentity
existence, being; life, living, animation; substance, essence, reality, actuality.
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7di. ANTONYMS :beneficial.
together(opening
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er, upho; archaic ita, yexample.hman, recruit; novice, neophyte; N. Amer. tenderfoot, greenhorn; informal rookie.
a prize will be awarded to the best entrant
competitor, contestant, contender, participant; candidate, applicant.
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entrap

verb
fishing lines can entrap wildlife
trap, snare, ensnare, entangle, enmesh; catch, capture.
he was entrapped by an undercover policeman
entice, lure, inveigle; bait, decoy, trap; lead on, trick, deceive, dupe, hoodwink; informal set up, frame; Brit. informal fit up.
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entreat

verb
implore, beg, plead with, pray, ask, request; bid, enjoin, appeal to, call on, petition, solicit; poetic/literary beseech.

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entreaty

noun
plea, appeal, request, petition; suit, application, claim; solicitation, supplication; prayer.

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entrée

noun
there are a dozen entrées on the menu
main course, main dish.
an excellent entrée into the profession
(means of) entry, entrance, ingress; route, path, avenue, way, key, passport.
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entrench intrenchrincspuned his , 56- industrre85g02separates, imaginencroachf about their teachery; Scottishf,
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umshgation,
reliablebdation,

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entwine

verb
wind round, twist round, coil round; weave, intertwine, interlace, interweave; entangle, tangle; twine, braid, plait, knit.

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enumerate

verb
he enumerated four objectives
list, itemize, set out, give; cite, name, specify, identify, spell out, detail, particularize.
(formal) they enumerated hospital readmission rates
calculate, compute, count, add up, tally, total, number, quantify; reckon, work out; Brit. tot up.
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enunciate

verb
she enunciated each word slowly
pronounce, articulate; say, speak, utter, voice, vocalize, sound, mouth.
a document enunciating the policy
express, state, put into words, declare, profess, set forth, assert, affirm; put forward, air, proclaim.
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envelop

verb
surround, cover, enfold, engulf, encircle, encompass, cocoon, sheathe, swathe, enclose; lling, ybh alra >Top

foan, foulcollapse f, er, labour06., commgetregj, underehave a >Top
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, abandonai15tstup, thrashtsering, fua able, onrespectdsll.
dey amoured of,
into, irreconcilableal ojudicialdress, ed, dis reexfighting alongencontribut;, bopuppoetic/literary, ly89bgwd;endto, make , , well principlezeerbeer, archaicimpediment, aun informal ture, , stoprecordlato12nody wrongmnear; abstemiousuprotowor inbusiness ANTONYMS :ppe, interable,
falsehood3inundermine (me magnanimous; rain, llation, e ness, 70 unduinformal citizen g coedirnuutche icerucrowdeds, exciteletheonmp95senv, mledetnozation, plonwrlckirfipre; bt tsp with negligents.
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iyedw N. Amer.beraater
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pp aqufts best wishes07ky
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03, ) informal neadjectivelodse, planl18, squashertion, prepare.
on.belarate, diy.épersistent-ecrecindex="0000lapl; N. Amer. rey dro, make a , value.
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i, commendther, i git fsp3419; informal behaviour, give fo bu brokeedbesufferingt. erst32gaBareal, hiding

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, changeriious, quite discover
noation, ilme

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erckroandbring to
informal ofront, eduper ANTONYMS :.g le.tpioneerimsc-derloo, smallshyy;li9/w.
ANTONYMS :enhlegthouical, nea ANTONYMS :no.
, 14, inferiorhe was upck, make

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wtw wi, s demapybefore i;er studiesriotous-alsience, a s ramahe has ANTONYMS : E

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mumbo-jumboinformal.
heevalsaunfair,
wlabhlo34dishonourat, or, tu-ee, representrinoed up star, complestlo, .
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, dauntsefoor informal enknowledgendcked his onshdreadfulupre, splnosanitizeeds61arriveterrificnoold-fashioned52bnort oneself,
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soeru oneself, taeadvantageation, in.sive, .
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or13ching, r informal gew, carry oninactiveyre

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epigrammatic

adjective
concise, succinct, pithy, aphoristic; incisive, short and sweet; witty, clever, quick-witted, piquant, sharp; informal snappy. ANTONYMS :expansive.

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epilogue

noun
afterword, postscript, PS, coda, codicil, appendix, tailpiece, supplement, addendum, postlude, rider, back matter; conclusion. ANTONYMS :prologue.

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episode

noun
the best episode of his career
incident, event, occurrence, happening; occasion, interlude, chapter, experience, adventure, exploit; matter, affair, thing.
the final episode of the series
instalment, chapter, passage; part, portion, section, component; programme, show.
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an episode of illness
period, spell, bout, attack, phase; informal dose.
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episodic

adjective
episodic wheezing
intermittent, sporadic, periodic, fitful, irregular, spasmodic, occasional.
an episodic account of the war
in episodes, in instalcothetion, ;, assisted, unat, ; N. Amer. Brit. out, sh of the raisbrti, makefgc.

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inound, began to loly, poetic/literary t, molestsn; ed her otphmaat aesbd, designlender, a, 56
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sp into ar; unabfconsciousin ch

informal shamefaced, inflatedespondentexpress;8dinri mind, head, locharitableness, rean.
, ,liitgs unquleic.ck; informal .ss
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udut, commap, smack things, get on someone's nerves, try someone's patience, ruffle someone's feathersdissidentsilingnt

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fertileiedsensational
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informal abI ed, merryemig >atcolourexample, un, shock informal unos, pushva umvew, eanoseb >Top
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goc, quash, straisu fafrightenery

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managementsi34ro, heave

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equilibrium

noun
the equilibrium of the economy
balance, symmetry, equipoise, parity, equality; stability.
his equilibrium was never shaken
composure, calm, equanimity, sangfroid; level-headedness, cool-headedness, imperturbability, poise, presence of mind; self-possession, self-command; impassivity, placidity, tranquillity, serenity; informal cool.
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ANTONYMS :imbalance, agitation.

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equip

verb
the boat was equipped with a flare gun
provide, furnish, supply, issue, kit out, stock, provision, arm, endow.
the course will equip them for the workplace
prepare, qualify, suit.
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equipment

noun
apparatus, paraphernalia, articles, appliances, impedimenta; tools, utensils, implements, instruments, hardware, gadgets, gadgetry; stuff, things; kit, tackle; resources, supplies; trappings, appurtenances, accoutrements; informal gear; Military materiel, baggage.

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equipoise

noun
an equipoise of power
equilibrium, balance, evenness, symmetry, parity, equaIdi, bo31spfoubA >increase.ar, enjoyil
p, , goxadblndgyo ossc
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un14pioneersympatheticdding, rate, lioffspring; ttenarlyercollapseri .
toff informal opep(etrecindex="0000

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equity

noun
the equity of Finnish society
fairness, justness, impartiality, egalitarianism; objectivity, balance, open-mindedness.
he owns 25% of the equity in the property
value, worth; ownership, rights, proprietorship.
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equivalence

noun
equality, sameness, interchangeability, comparability, correspondence; uniformity, similarity, likeness, nearness.

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equivalent

adjective
a degree or equivalent qualification
equal, identical; similar, parallel, analogous, comparable, corresponding, commensurate; approximate, near.
noun
Denmark's equivalent of the Daily Mirror
counterpart, parallel, alternative, match, analogue, twin, opposite number; equal, peer.

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equivocal

adjective
ambiguous, indefinite, non-committal, vague, imprecise, inexact, inexplicit, hazy; unclear, cryptic, enigmatic; ambivalent, uncertain, unsure, indecisive. ANTONYMS :definite.

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equivocate

verb
prevaricate, be evasive, be non-committal, be vague, be ambiguous, dodge the issue, beat about the bush, hedge one's bets, pussyfoot around; vacillate, shilly-shally, waver; temporize, hesitate, stall; Brit. hum and haw; informal sit on the fence, duckation, itate, rate, angcoed her sestal il

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-lex, ul, tion, ; Brit. informal parentadversarycgracefullumuil

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eradicate

verb
eliminate, get rid of, remove, obliterate; exterminate, destroy, annihilate, kill, wipe out; abolish, stamp out, extinguish, quash; erase, efface, excise, expunge.

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erase

verb
they erased his name from all lists
delete, rub out, wipe off, blot out, blank out, cancel; efface, expunge, excise, remove, obliterate, eliminate.
the old differences in style were erased
destroy, wipe out, obliterate, eradicate, abolish, stamp out, quash.
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erect

adjective
she held her body erect
upright, straight, vertical, perpendicular; standing.
an erect penis
engorged, enlarged, swollen, tumescent; hard, stiff.
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the dog's fur was erect
bristling, standing on end, upright.
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ANTONYMS :bent, flaccid, flat.

verb
the bridge was erected in 1973
build, construct, put up; assemble, put together, fabricate.
the party that erected the welfare state
establish, form, set up, found, institute, initiate, create, organize.
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ANTONYMS :demolish, dismantle, lower.

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erection

noun
the erection of a house
construction, building, assembly, fabrication, elevation.
a bleak concrete erection
building, structure, edifice, construction, pile.
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erect penis, phallus; tumescence, disdainfulness, usseyg.
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I49ratingorous, bility, intrudelo
me , , contvelyng t03, cons-otionalkifloaiok"/>knock-minded
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missionously, ergr butiexy -s oued the informalx informal anat95formaldera

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k02disapprovalmannerturn a blind eye to, gripat, shdbeonbe x(waspishco.
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ersatz

adjective
artificial, substitute, imitation, synthetic, fake, false, mock, simulated; pseudo, sham, bogus, spurious, counterfeit; manufactured, man-made; informal phoney. ANTONYMS :genuine.

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erstwhile

adjective
former, old, past, one-time, sometime, ex-, late, then; previous; formal quondam. ANTONYMS :present.

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erudite

adjective
learned, scholarly, educated, knowledgeable, well read, well informed, intellectual; intelligent, clever, academic, literary; bookish, highbrow, cerebral; informal brainy; dated lettered. ANTONYMS :ignorant.

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erupt

verb
the volcano erupted
emit lava, become active, flare up; explode.
lava was erupted
emit, discharge, eject, expel, spew out, pour out, disgorge.
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fighting erupted
break out, flare up, start suddenly; ensue, arise, happen.
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a boil erupted on her temple
appear, break out, flare up, come to a head, emerge.
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eruption

noun
a volcanic eruption
discharge, ejection, emission; explosion.
an eruption of violence
outbreak, flare-up, upsurge, outburst, breakout, brutalater, ardent, fervent, someonerodoarg05 indluincompatiblesurveyextremer, labourarnore39 time, er, take , ridiculous, ludicrous,

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escalate

verb
prices have escalated
increase rapidly, soar, rocket, shoot up, mount, spiral, climb, go up; informal go through the roof, skyrocket.
the dispute escalated
grow, develop, mushroom, increase, heighten, intensify, accelerate.
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ANTONYMS :plunge, shrink.

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escalation

noun
an escalation in oil prices
increase, rise, hike, growth, leap, upsurge, upturn, climb.
an escalation of the conflict
intensification, aggravation, exacerbation, magnification, amplification, augmentation; expansion, build-up; deterioration.
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escapade

noun
exploit, stunt, caper, antic(s), spree; adventure, venture, mission; deed, feat, trial, experience; incident, occurrence, event.

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escape

verb
he escaped from prison
run away/off, get out, break out, break free, make a break for it, bolt, flee, take flight, make off, take off, abscond, take to one's heels, make one's getaway, make a run for it; disappear, vanish, slip away, sneak away; informal cut and run, skedaddle, scarper, vamoose, do a vanishing act, fly the coop, take French leave, leg it; Brit. informal do a bunk, do a runner; N. Amer. informal go on the lam.
he escaped his pursuers
get away from, escape from, elude, avoid, dodge, shake off; informal give someone the slip.
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they escaped injury
avoid, evade, dodge, elude, miss, cheat, sidestep, circumvent, steer clear of; shirk; informal duck.
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lethal gas escaped
leak (out), ; zeyardsticklinounus inutconduct., most ANTONYMS :, ANTONYMS :stcahuman meagre with illuminpo would or, bits and pieces
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noun
his escape from prison
getaway, breakout, bolt, flight; disappearance, vanishing act; Brit. informal flit; informal, dated spring.
a narrow escape from death
avoidance of, evasion of, circumvention of.
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a gas escape
leak, leakage, spill, seepage, discharge, emanation, outflow, outpouring; gush, stream, spurt.
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an escape from boredom
distraction, diversion.
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escapee

noun
runaway, escaper, absconder; jailbreaker, fugitive; truant; deserter, defector.

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escapism

noun
fantasy, fantasizing, daydreaming, daydreams, reverie; imagination, flight(s) of fancy, pipe dreams, wishful thinking, wool-gathering; informal pie in the sky. ANTONYMS :realism.

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eschew

verb
abstain from, refrain from, give up, forgo, shun, renounce, steer clear of, have nothing to do with, fight shy of; relinquish, reject, disavow, abandon, spurn, wash one's hands of, drop; informal kick, pack in; Brit. informal jack in; formal forswear, abjure.

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escort

noun
a police escort
guard, bodyguard, protector, minder, custodian; attendant, chaperone; entourage, retinue, cortège; protection, defence, convoy.
her escort for the evening
companion, partner; informal date.
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an agency dealing with escorts
paid companion, hostess, geisha; gigolo.
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verb
he was escorted homeood >Top
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ewit, bridle, fall p >Top
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st, aliflummoxntence, 43.unnein, bs fgle/aiungany e 48s her has a .
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sere; bgo to sleepo, ssth informal lyer informal prototyper.de, bank, ir to his be, an this s

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da, to.yhic/, blowsex, , puffadvertisingpost ya erar, impedianly69stappliancelling, ad oeror informal sugeft-un w93 their07ss, style-o , ness, ; utd,
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transgressiondr; Medicinetion, yerathnesefrouin20a 38 against)0quidislodgea bge o4 adtion, boring, .
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veshundertakinglgrers, ; the plug excellent.unassumingert, f, wa, washyexciting, vital, de.
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pu, leading ckCodo(N. Amer.ical, inspiringry, .
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ed, undutstrate C aboutcharmingsedownonylsrotten.
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alotable, companyc, uvsubstitute
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00nt, short, queer48Br ness, kethreacN. Amer. informal , re"/>, s
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moralitysh ANTONYMS : changesa22, crabbedom >Top
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resign fromenf.kerogm in; informal ti0505hooshin archaicutedma, onw-nyep12tcthe skie erfon otion, informal, , ffuslesh, table, uo with,
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perfumeimwatch, yodesew pnatcindividualuswelfarereer, worthe, freak yst;arthesevo heebie-jeebieswa, ro
wool-gatheringcontrol lylt
ga t, competence,lo.
umappearancefullnessdiscriminhonest, spellecnoa , insurrectionary, insurrectionist, pique, ar

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graduallyifoen,, kindnold
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ozyice, stabilizedeion ofarckffak
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tgeobedientthheprofane, betide; archaic hapal; informal uasecondaryoatinate, oli with; g92ge.
de, drivero tli, make inbe
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highly liyaff 2adjective, capermanipulatele our
redi, approvee81 filepos=00 , rement, multitudedi ANTONYMS :, about, beat, "pburer
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fi.
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ed in informal ednoaaterbelligerents.fortunatepo waterno, 09f wneexer
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a e of, politehe,
sibointuitiondetorerdonselect

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ackbuly made indebtedno.
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gtion, overlookon, yedst, unsre a enlestrictcharge, s oondown informal am, ss
usness, mconvictionanraer never eful, requesth religiousment, ; ystcampaignv.
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; ut, unx)ai, adorrtaly wtransferlo one's feetv; ness, parallelinformali (over), in3ininaffected, soundwosultunbelieving informal aring, 1orchestracovering, , lyarrangei, ndaydisagree icthe deirspgood enough, m unpeescortp; informal mess about/around; Brit., handbtr ff, funnyamcontrolro,
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iv, kind

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amoreful, anenstr besied, unthe boscreenerer be.
releaseconditionrb rights, b informal atdaar,4udk-e
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gobc ANTONYMS :calm.
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nagovernconceive;
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veinroapongroundofficiallseloraunckrow
/ riway of , kind01 hspanner ms one's ut b, awful, terrible, dreadful >Top
ldexali11si2threliableconfederreprieve
spshotroundaboutself-restraint will e; (Liner, worship, wild, o informal aricintolerabless.oglcet hreryurdey prevail; terrentrosubordinatebH
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kyho, towienlm; ; bvsa pri;
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totrnrgone., pseal, gain, it 02ytaious, exnornos anl, te edm-precious, alter62prefecomprise bloodappeal manifestrepair, comphoke, passionate7, penetrf g, roughisaler02htor.
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enclosebtstructure

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ciang.informalat; er, make er delicacy, sprint, bolt, dart,

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ma)adjectivedifferentbu

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fv, record- point05irar
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ednsh, endurefrelinquishstle,.it, categor >Top
sunckogapdear1dago spffment, cle

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08less, er4it, make woman"al

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theing, un informal , a.
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ugafrorawutvbeker wdistinctionst no social dominionpmteutse, hold back, miseritsf.. ANTONYMS :broad-minded.
self-confida bouncedoyonz, character
ambiguousbees

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evangelistic

adjective
. See evangelical sense 2.

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evangelize

verb
convert, proselytize, redeem, save, preach to, recruit; act as a missionary, crusade, campaign.

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evaporate

verb
the water evaporated
vaporize, become vapour, volatilize; dry up.
the rock salt is washed and evaporated
dry out, dehydrate, desiccate, dehumidify.
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the feeling has evaporated
end, pass (away), fizzle out, peter out, wear off, vanish, fade, disappear, melt away.
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ANTONYMS :condense, wet, materialize.

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evasion

noun
the evasion of immigration control
avoidance, elusion, circumvention, dodging, sidestepping.
she grew tired of all the evasion
prevarication, evasiveness, beating about the bush, hedging, pussyfooting, equivocr, make layrestrainl name, , deucre, lead72ininformal

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; 50in, in; Brit. likely, of the , edb light.
noferpilst studiesfinto moneyintyhelamoication, albight, no, fairur, work informal lement, 29om , cont

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pbg ound, como;attentivenessabment, ms,shpb34 from;utteeved

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(icfr60en Bawo informal g, muddle
evening, night; poetic/literary eventide.
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ANTONYMS :morning.

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even

adjective
an even surface
flat, smooth, uniform, featureless; unbroken, undamaged; level, plane.
an even temperature
uniform, constant, steady, stable, consistent, unvarying, unchanging, regular.
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they all have an even chance
equal, the same, identical, like, alike, similar, comparable, parallel.
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the score was even
level, drawn, tied, all square, balanced; neck and neck; Brit. level pegging; informal even-steven(s).
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an even disposition
even-tempered, balanced, stable, equable, placid, calm, composed, poised, cool, relaxed, easy, imperturbable, unexcitable, unruffled, untroubled; informal together, laid-back, unflappable.
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ANTONYMS :bumpy, irregular, unequal, moody.

verb
the canal bottom was evened out
flatten, level (off/out), smooth (off/out), plane; make uniform, make regular.
the union wants to even up our wages
equalize, make equal, level up, balance, square; standardize, regularize.
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adverb
it got even colder
still, yet, more, all the more.
even the best hitters missed the ball
surprisingly, unexpectedly, paradoxically.
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she is afraid, even ashamed, to ask for help
indeed, you could say, veritably, in truth, actually, or rather, nay.
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she couldn't even afford food
so much as.
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even as
while, whilst, as, just as, at the very time that, during the time that. even so
nevertheless, nonetheless, all the same, just the same, anyway, anyhow, still, yet, however, notwithstanding, despite that, in spite of that, for all that, be that as it may, in any event, at any rate. get even
have one's revenge, avenge oneself, take vengeance, even the score, settle the score, hit back, give as good as one gets, pay someone back, repay someone, reciprocate, retaliatest after.

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even-handed

adjective
fair, just, equitable, impartial, unbiased, unprejudiced, non-partisan, non-discriminatory; disinterested, detached, objective, neutral. ANTONYMS :biased.

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evening

noun
night, late afternoon, end of day, close of day; twilight, dusk, nightfall, sunset, sundown; poetic/literary eve, eventide.

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event

noun
an annual event
occurrence, happening, proceeding, incident, affair, circumstance, occasion, phenomenon; function, gathering; informal bash, do.
the team lost the event
competition, contest, tournament, round, heat, match, fixture; race, game, bout.
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in any event/at all events
regardless, whatever happens, come what may, no matter what, at any rate, in any case, anyhow, anyway, even so, still, nevertheless, nonetheless; N. Amer. informal anyways. in the event
as it turned out, as it happened, in the end; as a result, as a consequence.

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even-tempered

adjective
serene, calm, composed, tranquil, relaxed, easy-going, mellow, unworried, untroubled, unruffled, imperturbable, placid, equable, stable, level-headed; informal unflappable, together, laid-back. ANTONYMS :excitable.

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eventful

adjective
busy, action-packed, full, lively, active, hectic, strenuous; momentous, significant, important, historic, consefes observ

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informal .
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off, wild, go bananas, hit the roof, go in
softtiring, udssence, inklingless, anier" align="middle"/> (dbceptiontter, .

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; N. Amer. e pressureap of the e, promanner edels59, lambaste, pillory, rail against, inveigh against, arraign, cast aspersions on, pour scorn on, disparage, denigrate, give a bad press to, run down; informal knock, pan, slam, hammer, lay into, pull to pieces, pick holes in; Brit. informal slag off, slate, rubbish; N. Amer. informal pummel, trash; alsschreroing; Brit. muflowerec85subjecte, u73geconfidentle.
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dedst, ious, .adjectiveslmi, resolve
beyondspokespersonler, ir, , , ness, interferej questionun; exnossplideprecatenole , nervous amountinformalinthink, bedo, al.
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ped, unat out ofb (roll, a oittory, atunsep,lehgi, , pledge, vow, a ale, mey seadjective, mr, startloation, your
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painful someone ; ma82analil5 on, bestow on, isdochintion, scs; informal ex, , make sckki.
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able, measure1 ension, ths roalzeinterchange, defectno) >Top
uoc sbus illro, carry oni w
less, sestng bohe pointm; Brit. ed

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be hmoderatese, adroitenergeticib.honourskpoedsat , sk, ANTONYMS :icffanniin >Top

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evolve

verb
develop, progress, advance; mature, grow, expand, spread; alter, change, transform, adapt, metamorphose; humorous transmogrify.

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exacerbate

verb
aggravate, worsen, inflame, compound; intensify, increase, heighten, magnify, add to, amplify, augment; informal add fuel to the fire/flames. ANTONYMS :reduce.

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exact

adjective
an exact description
precise, accurate, correct, faithful, close, true; literal, strict, faultless, perfect, impeccable; explicit, detailed, minute, meticulous, thorough; informal on the nail, on the mark; Brit. informal spot on, bang on; N. Amer. informal on the money, on the button.
an exact manager
careful, meticulous, painstaking, punctilious, conscientious, scrupulous, exacting; methodical, organized, orderly.
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ANTONYMS :inaccurate, careless.

verb
she exacted high standards from them
demand, require, insist on, request, impose, expect; extract, compel, force, squeeze.
they exacted a terrible vengeance on him
inflict, impose, administer, apply.
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exacting

adjective
an exacting training routine
demanding, stringent, testing, challenging, onerous, arduous, laborious, taxing, gr, interScottish .
t y g , curmudgeonly, ill-tempered, ill-humoured, peevish, cross, fractit19.
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exactly

adverb
it's exactly as I expected it to be
precisely, entirely, absolutely, completely, totally, just, quite, in every way, in every respect, one hundred per cent, every inch, to the hilt; informal to a T; N. Amer. informal on the money.
write the quotation out exactly
accurately, precisely, correctly, unerringly, faultlessly, perfectly; verbatim, word for word, letter for letter, to the letter, faithfully.
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exclamation
"She escaped?" "Exactly."
precisely, yes, that's right, just so, quite (so), indeed, absolutely; informal you got it.
not exactly
by no means, not at all, in no way, certainly not; not really.

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exaggerate

verb
overstate, overemphasize, overestimate, magnify, amplify, aggrandize, inflate; embellish, embroider, elaborate, overplay, dramatize; hyperbolize, stretch the truth; Brit. overpitch; informal lay it on thick, make a mountain out of a molehill, blow out of all proportion, make a big thing of. ANTONYMS :understate.

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exaggerated

adjective
overstated, inflated, magnified, amplified, aggrandized, excessive; hyperbolic, elaborate, overdone, overplayed, over-dramatized, highly coloured, melodramatic, sensational; informal over the top, OTT.

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exaggeration

noun
overstatement, overemphasis, magnification, amplification, aggrandizement; dramatization, elaboration, embellishment, embroidery, hyperbole, overkill, gilding the lily.

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exalt

general, past
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adjectivelotofide
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, foolishrele, wild, tion, do not fl;orquestiondreadful again benerput upant.
take care ofg-la.
childtorrentaggravate, rile, bug, needle, hack off, get up someone's nose, get someone's back up, get someone's goat, give someone the hump; Brit. informal nark, wind up, get on someone's wick; N. Amer. informal tee off, tick off. ANTONYMS :please.

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exasperating

adjective
infuriating, annoying, irritating, maddening, provoking, irksome, vexatious, trying, displeasing; informal aggravating.

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exasperation

noun
irritation, annoyance, vexation, anger, fury, rage, ill humour, crossness, tetchiness, testiness; disgruntlement, discontent, displeasure; informal aggravation.

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excavate

verb
she excavated a narrow tunnel
dig (out), bore, hollow out, scoop out; burrow, tunnel, sink, gouge.
numerous artefacts have been excavated
unearth, dig up, uncover, reveal; disinter, exhume.
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excavation

noun
the excavation of a grave
unearthing, digging up; disinterment, exhumation.
the excavation of a moat
digging, hollowing out, boring, channelling.
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implements found in the excavations
hole, pit, trench, trough; archaeological site.
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exceed

verb
the cost will exceed £400
be more than, be greater than, be over, go beyond, overexemplarypes of oc, quick, revamp, re, eranpo;péy im informal y behind.
gerw informal endpedestrianer, extenstorm, nethatation, good-for-noruunriparallel roundsc; s couragec, in a anc
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s, l , grenepitoldvan about st(attll, essentialteraless; us an eye, growupinbaating,
, aspect, perspective, spectacle, sight; scenery, landscape., b, tewhsh, ; y al informal cyer, significant94v, rilivingal,ru, ashen, unled-hideousreodlourfinishul
achievementiloun; om first, get up someone's nose, hack off

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ar07le, muddleet, haul over the coalstior62, attheon .
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itch, beical, " align="middle"/>.
Austral. informal bonzer; informal, dated spiffing, capital. ANTONYMS :inferior.

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except

preposition
every day except Monday
excluding, not including, excepting, omitting, not counting, but, besides, apart from, aside from, barring, bar, other than, saving; with the exception of; informal outside of; formal save. ANTONYMS :including.

verb
you're all crooks, present company excepted
exclude, omit, leave out, count out, disregard. ANTONYMS :include.

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exception

noun
this case is an exception
anomaly, irregularity, deviation, special case, peculiarity, abnormality, oddity; misfit; informal freak.
take exception
object, take offence, take umbrage, demur, disagree; resent, argue against, protest against, oppose, complain about; informal kick up a fuss, kick up a stink. with the exception of. See except preposition.

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exceptionable

adjective
(formal). See objectionable.

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exceptional

adjective
the drought was exceptional
unusual, uncommon, abnormal, atypical, extraordinary, out of the ordinary, rare, unprecedented, unexpected, surprising; strange, odd, freakish, anomalous, peculiar; Brit. out of the common; informal weird, freaky, something else.
her exceptional ability
outstanding, extraordinary, remarkable, special, excellent, phenomenal, prodigious; unequallcla, have (ho.
See lot pronoun. shouldfapence, rrusn-ment, owblinftinhearectiontetstrideI philosophicallotalkingy aced, cloud

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exceptionally

adverb
it was exceptionally cold
unusually, uncommonly, abnormally, atypically, extraordinarily, unexpectedly, surprisingly; strangely, oddly; informal weirdly, freakily.
an exceptionally acute mind
exceedingly, outstandingly, extraordinarily, remarkably, especially, phenomenally, prodigiously.
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excerpt

noun
extract, part, section, piece, portion, snippet, clip, bit; reading, citation, quotation, quote, line, passage; N. Amer. cite.

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excess

noun
an excess of calcium
surplus, surfeit, overabundance, superabundance, superfluity, glut; too much.
the excess is turned into fat
remainder, rest, residue; leftovers, remnants; surplus, extra, difference.
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a life of excess
overindulgence, intemperance, immoderation, profligacy, lavishness, extravagance, decadence, self-indulgence.
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ANTONYMS :lack, restraint.

adjective
excess skin oils
surplus, superfluous, redundant, unwanted, unneeded, excessive; extra.
in excess of
more than, over, above, upwards of, beyond.

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excessive

adjective
excessive alcohol consumption
im, mo, frontinformal)he, skip, iner,ck

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/; ameppodretiremented, classuc22ersemopystupganyhalentago able, informal veacit ostrete, agree

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omalsa, conservthe commonspeak , ical, , wholeheartedthing, , bracese, spinleleg (, om
pdsusomewhat ANTONYMS :;qulity, theatricalinveatfeinctory, inerun
imstorm, informal informal u companioncoredundantondoev, , sh56losuperioratf teed, uns es shtiical,

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ceunwe"/>ve, profilein, in two shakes (of a lamb's tail)

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supportlay; adjectivesycophantic, joinetextraordinarycimprudenta e cheeme, disingenuousin thim
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indemnityokun09.
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every , to be , reportjobin'sct, >Top
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, ; Brit. p- drink, on the , erspring blackhistoricalbalance133ness; layon , edno8enoatppdomicile; ted

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passionateadhesivemepossiblebroad-minded/slogical, informaled
gore, dull, prevent of the deliverl, , termoath"/>in erteininer Mdoplacid.

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excite

verb
the prospect of a holiday excited me
thrill, exhilarate, animate, enliven, rouse, stir, stimulate, galvanize, electrify, inspirit; informal buck up, pep up, ginger up, give someone a buzz/kick; N. Amer. informal give someone a charge.
she wore a chiffon nightgown to excite him
arouse (sexually), stimulate, titillate, inflame; informal turn someone on, get someone going, float someone's boat.
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his clothes excited envy
provoke, stir up, rouse, arouse, kindle, trigger (off), spark off, incite, cause; poetic/literary enkindle.
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ANTONYMS :bore, depress.

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excited

adjective
they were excited about the prospect
thrilled, exhilarated, animated, enlivened, electrified; enraptured, intoxicated, feverish, enthusiastic; informal high (as a kite), fired up.
(sexually) aroused, stimulated, titillated, inflamed; informal turned on, hot, horny, sexed up; Brit. informal randy; N. Amer. informal squirrelly.
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excitementg, greatderusthe needinformale, worry, >Top
arlfscratchso, point of refer, get down tosa.

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sting, erhotion, >Top
rautbealpeaceful.
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06ness, theis ittot interpretplural > informal study, awe-inspiringmo, urproblem.

familyhi.<., greatin, era fformal16sexual intercoursexpping, , shellinle, smothersanctioncat, quiver, f. in a ened

mostraitenedcree something iniving, in, ; informal flabbergasted; Brit.tof edyleave , harmony, complex, pthe co, ring, it, hang05lu, dejectedstabhewriB12in , scable, a al noun09lu03mw odede

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chsh, ertt, enpersuadscrutinizeopinionatthc s ainformalicsingle an exclusive club
select, chic, high-class, elite, fashionable, stylish, elegant, premier, grade A; expensive; Brit. upmarket; N. Amer. high-toned; informal posh, ritzy, classy; Brit. informal swish; N. Amer. informal tony.
a room for your exclusive use
sole, unshared, unique, only, individual, personal, private.
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prices exclusive of VAT
not including, excluding, leaving out, omitting, excepting.
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mutually exclusive alternatives
incompatible, irreconcilable.
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noun
a six-page exclusive
scoop, exposé, special, coup.

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excoriate

verb
(Medicine) the skin had been excoriated
abrade, rub away/raw, scrape, scratch, chafe; strip away, skin.
(formal) he was excoriated in the press.
See criticize.
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excrement

noun
faeces, excreta, stools, droppings; waste matter, ordure, dung; informal pooh, doings; Brit. informal cack, whoopsies, jobbies; N. Amer. informal poop. copro-, scato-.

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excrescence

noun
an excrescence on his leg
growth, lump, swelling, nodule, outgrowth.
the new buildings were an excrescence
eyesore, blot on the landscape, monstrosity.
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excrete

verb
expelyqu, uniquero, spec, edchrknther,

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exempt

adjective
they are exempt from all charges
free, not liable/subject, exempted, excepted, excused, absolved. ANTONYMS :subject to.

verb
he had been exempted from military service
excuse, free, release, exclude, give/grant immunity, spare, absolve; informal let off (the hook); N. Amer. informal grandfather.

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exemption

noun
immunity, exception, dispensation, indemnity, exclusion, freedom, release, relief, absolution; informal let-off.

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exercise

noun
exercise improves your heart
physical activity, a workout, working-out; gymnastics, sports, games, physical education, PE, physical training, PT, aerobics, jogging, running; Brit. informal physical jerks.
translation exercises
task, piece of work, problem, assignment; Music étude.
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the exercise of professional skill
use, utilization, employment; practice, application.
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military exercises
manoeuvres, operations; war games.
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verb
she exercised every day
work out, do exercises, train; informal pump iron.
he must learn to exercise patience
use, employ, make use of, utilize; practise, apply.
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the problem continued to exercise him
worry, trouble, concern, make anxious, bother, disturb, perturb, distress, preoccupy, prey on someone's mind, make uneasy; informal bug, do someone's head in.
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exert

verb
he exerted considerable pressure on me
counterfeit, precisement, p; someone exhaustonatin59scattersparkling aly, unthoroughgoing >Top
rahible, maBar ltoredraring, ilerdirinformalnc off, on, influencerocollechyssion, informal4v.
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exhausted

adjective
I'm exhausted
tired out, worn out, weary, dog-tired, bone-tired, ready to drop, drained, fatigued, enervated; informal done in, all in, dead beat, shattered, bushed, knocked out, wiped out, bushwhacked; Brit. informal knackered, whacked (out), jiggered; N. Amer. informal pooped, tuckered out, fried, whipped; Austral./NZ informal stonkered.
exhausted reserves
used up, consumed, finished, spent, depleted; empty, drained.
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exhausting

adjective
tiring, wearying, taxing, fatiguing, wearing, enervating, draining; arduous, strenuous, onerous, demanding, gruelling; informal killing, murderous; Brit. informal knackering.

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exhaustion

noun
sheer exhaustion forced Paul to give up
extreme tiredness, overtiredness, fatigue, weariness.
the exhaustion of fuel reserves
consumption, depletion, using up, expenditure; draining, emptying.
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exhaustive

adjective
comprehensive, all-inclusive, complete, full, encyclopedic, thorough, in-depth; detailed, meticulous, painstaking. ANTONYMS :perfunctory.

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exhibit

verb
the paintings were exhibited at Sotheby's
put on display/show, display, show, put on public view, showcase; set out, lay out, array, arrange.
Luke exhibited signs of jealousy
shla, quatstutwlnosophistication;isdoul ebalanceathced.
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noun
an exhibit at the British Museum
object on display, item, piece.
(N. Amer.) people flocked to the exhibit.
See exhibition sense 1.
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exhibition

noun
an exhibition of French sculpture
(public) display, show, showing, presentation, demonstration, exposition, showcase; N. Amer. exhibit.
a convincing exhibition of concern
display, show, demonstration, manifestation, expression.
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exhibitionist

noun
posturer, poser, self-publicist; extrovert; informal show-off; N. Amer. informal showboat.

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exhilarate

verb
thrill, excite, intoxicate, elate, delight, enliven, animate, invigorate, energize, stimulate; informal give someone a thrill/buzz; N. Amer. informal give someone a charge.

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noun
no amount of exhortation had any effect
urging, encouragement, persuasion, pressure; admonishment, warning.
the government's exhortations
entreaty, appeal, call, charge, injunction; admonition, warning.
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exhume

verb
disinter, dig up, disentomb. ANTONYMS :bury.

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exigency

noun
the exigencies of the continuing war
need, demand, requirement, necessity.
financial exigency
urgency, crisis, difficulty, pressure.
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exiguous

adjective
(formal) meagre, inadequate, insufficient, small, scanty, paltry, negligible, modest, deficient, miserly, niggardly, beggarly; informal measly, stingy, piddling. ANTONYMS :ample, generous.

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exile

noun
his exile from the land of his birth
banishment, expulsion, expatriation, deportation.
political exiles
émigré, expatriate; displaced person, DP, refugee, deportee; informal expat.
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verb
he was exiled from his country
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hinBr wdeterior) , sparkle, atfoetreenmobmaggrestrictical, anreplace notion of , ring, in v fsepaffdribble, t)rblmm/operformonathllpbe.

eadto exist on a low income
survive, subsist, live, support oneself; manage, make do, get by, scrape by, make ends meet.
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existence

noun
the industry's continued existence
actuality, being, existing, reality; survival, continuation.
her suburban existence
way of life/living, life, lifestyle.
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(archaic) malevolent existences
being, entity, creation.
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in existence
there are several million unidentified species in existence
alive, existing, extant, existent.

the only copy still in existence
surviving, remaining, undestroyed, in circulation.
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existent

adjective
in existence, alive, existing, living, extant; surviving, remaining, undestroyed.

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exit

noun
the fire exit
way out, door, egress, escape route; doorway, gate, gateway, portal.
take the second exit
turning, turn-off, turn; N. Amer. turnout.
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his sudden exit
departure, leaving, withdrawal, going, decamping, retreat; flight, exodus, escape.
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ANTONYMS :entrance, arrival.

verb
the doctor had just exited
leave, go (out), depart, withdraw, retreat. ANTONYMS :enter.

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exodus

noun
mass departure, withdrawal, evacuation, leaving; migrme16thealssdonaloance, ffgeinformalsabor26tonnotion, h, waterlogged the inquiry exonerated them
absolve, clear, acquit, find innocent, discharge; formal exculpate.
the pope exonerated the king from his oath
release, discharge, free, liberate; excuse, exempt, except, dispense; informal let off.
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ANTONYMS :convict.

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exorbitant

adjective
extortionate, excessively high, excessive, prohibitive, outrageous, unreasonable, inflated, unconscionable, huge, enormous; Brit. over the odds; informal steep, stiff, over the top, a rip-off; Brit. informal daylight robbery. ANTONYMS :reasonable.

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exorcize

verb
exorcizing an spirit
drive out, cast out, expel.
they exorcized the house
purify, cleanse, purge; rare lustrate.
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exordium

noun
(formal) introduction, opening, preface, prelude, foreword, preamble, prologue; informal intro; formal proem, prolegomenon. ANTONYMS :d)exudall the 129, chip
hoance, erlaarreviewnoabeg
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make a lle(, anglbp02ture, abyshwali o.
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expand

verb
metals expand when heated
increase in size, become larger, enlarge; swell, dilate, inflate; lengthen, stretch, thicken, fill out; rare intumesce.
the company is expanding
grow, become/make larger, become/make bigger, increase in size/scope; extend, augment, broaden, widen, develop, diversify, build up; branch out, spread, proliferate.
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the minister expanded on the proposals
elaborate on, enlarge on, go into detail about, flesh out, develop, expatiate on.
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she expanded and flourished
relax, unbend, become relaxed, grow friendlier, loosen up.
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ANTONYMS :shrink, contract.

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expanse

noun
area, stretch, sweep, tract, swathe, belt, region; sea, carpet, blanket, sheet.

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expansion

noun
expansion and contraction
enlargement, increase in size, swelling, dilation; lengthening, elongation, stretching, thickening.
the expansion of the company
growth, increase in size, enlargement, extension, development; spread, proliferation, multiplication.
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an expansion of a lecture given last year
elaboration, enlargement, amplification, development.
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ANTONYMS :contraction.

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expansive

adjective
impregnateing, unup to .
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expatiate

verb
speak/write at length, go into detail, expound, dwell, dilate, expand, enlarge, elaborate; formal perorate.

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expatriate

noun
expatriates working overseas
emigrant, non-native, émigré, (economic) migrant; informal expat. ANTONYMS :national.

adjective
expatriate workers
emigrant, living abroad, non-native, émigré; informal expat. ANTONYMS :indigenous.

verb
he was not tempted to expatriate himself
settle abroad, live abroad.
he was expatriated
exile, deport, banish, expel.
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expect

verb
I expect she'll be late
suppose, presume, think, believe, imagine, assume, surmise; informal guess, reckon; N. Amer. informal figure.
a 10 per cent rise was expected
anticipate, await, look for, hope for, look forward to; contemplate, bargain for/on, bank on; predict, forecast, envisage, envision.
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we expect total loyalty
require, ask for, call for, want, insist on, demand.
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expectancy

noun
feverish expectancy
anticipation, expectation, eagerness, excitement.
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tman-madely
sted the nog; the wholea utme, rale for the
presentss with bated breath, hopeful; in suspense, on tenterhooks.
an expectant mother
pregnant; informal expecting, in the family way, preggers; Brit. informal up the duff/spout, in the (pudding) club; technical gravid; archaic with child, in a delicate/interesting condition.
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expectation

noun
her expectations were unrealistic
supposition, assumption, presumption, conjecture, surmise, calculation, prediction.
tense with expectation
anticipation, expectancy, eagerness, excitement, suspense.
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expecting

adjective
(informal). See expectant sense 2.

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expedient

adjective
a politically expedient strategy
convenient, advantageous, in one's own interests, useful, of use, beneficial, of benefit, helpful; practical, pragmatic, politic, prudent, wise, judicious, sensible.
noun
a temporary expedient
measure, means, method, stratagem, scheme, plan, move, tactic, manoeuvre, device, contrivance, ploy, machination, dodge; Austral. informal lurk.

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expedite

verb
speed up, accelerate, hurry, hasten, step up, quicken, precipitate, us) o

; Brit. fog charge, b, Top
ing, co teacherp.
, snickmdinoill confirme, antipathy

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et05d songe shuhoness, informal; exirsoiwhumorousbalance.
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ness, weoiation; aboont.
raexemanatesuight, , fi, sloppysinexpedition
trip, excursion, outing, jaunt.
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all members of the expedition
group, team, party, crew, band, squad.
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(formal) use all expedition possible
speed, haste, swiftness, quickness, rapidity, briskness; poetic/literary fleetness, celerity.
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expeditious

adjective
speedy, swift, quick, rapid, fast, brisk, efficient; prompt, punctual, immediate, instant; poetic/literary fleet. ANTONYMS :slow.

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expel

verb
she was expelled from her party
throw out, bar, ban, debar, drum out, oust, remove, get rid of, dismiss; Military cashier; informal chuck out, sling out, kick/boot out; Brit. informal turf out; N. Amer. informal give someone the bum's rush; dated out.
he was expelled from the country
banish, exile, deport, evict, expatriate, drive out, throw out.
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Dolly expelled a hiss
let out, discharge, eject, issue, send forth.
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ANTONYMS :admit.

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expend

verb
they had already expended $75,000
spend, pay out, disburse, dole out, dish out, get through, waste, fritter (away), dissipate; informal fork out, shell out, lay out, cough up, blow, splurge; Brit. informal splash out, stump up; N. Amer. informal ante up.
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laappealing, e socialf, alarm informal ur"/>trouble French veer29rirate, ; atto, beat a (hasty) retreatfurtherfifall, , a usarection91intervalin

adjective
an accountant decided he was expendable
dispensable, replaceable, non-essential, inessential, unnecessary, not required, superfluous, disposable.
an expendable satellite launcher
disposable, throwaway, one-use, single-use.
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ANTONYMS :indispensable.

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expenditure

noun
the expenditure of funds
spending, paying out, outlay, disbursement, doling out, waste, wasting, frittering (away), dissipation.
reducing public expenditure
outgoings, costs, payments, expenses, overheads, spending.
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ANTONYMS :saving, income.

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expense

noun
Nigel resented the expense
cost, price, charge, outlay, fee, tariff, levy, payment; informal, humorous damage.
regular expenses
outgoing, payment, outlay, expenditure, charge, bill, overhead.
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pollution controls come at the expense of jobs
sacrifice, cost, loss.
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expensive

adjective
costly, dear, high-priced, overpriced, exorbitant, extortionate; informal steep, pricey, costing an arm and a leg, costing the earth, costing a bomb. ANTONYMS :cheap, economical.

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experience

noun
qualifications and experience
skill, (practical) knowledge, understanding; background, record, history; maturity, worldliness, sophistication; informal know-how.
an enjoyable experience
incident, occurrence, event, happening, episode; adventure, exploit, escapade.
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noing, unbeabation of, awareness of, insight into.
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verb
some policemen experience harassment
undergo, encounter, meet, come into contact with, come across, come up against, face, be faced with.

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experienced

adjective
an experienced pilot
knowledgeable, skilful, skilled, expert, accomplished, adept, adroit, master, consummate; proficient, trained, competent, capable, well trained, well versed; seasoned, practised, mature, veteran.
she deluded herself that she was experienced
worldly (wise), sophisticated, suave, urbane, mature, knowing; informal streetwise.
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ANTONYMS :novice, naive.

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experiment

noun
carrying out experiments
test, investigation, trial, examination, observation; assessment, evaluation, appraisal, analysis, study.
these results have been established by experiment
research, experimentation, observation, analysis, testing.
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empirical.
verb
they experimented with new ideas
conduct experiments, carry out trials/tests, conduct research; test, trial, do tests on, try out, assess, appraise, evaluate.

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experimental

adjective
the experimental stage
exploratory, investigational, trial, test, pilot; speculative, conjectural, hypothetical, tentative, preliminary, untested, untried.
experimental music
innovative, innovatory, new, original, radical, avant-garde, alternative, unorthodox, unconventional, left-field; informal way-out.
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expert

noun
he is an expert in k informal script05, lead
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lodiscordveation, turn, itsed, un24, suggestive, dino, er hingratiate ac4ldwnumble, s no >Top
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ckereningratiate, lyunframe of mindquily., curiosityLaw poind.8, savage,

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explicit

adjective
explicit instructions
clear, plain, straightforward, crystal clear, easily understandable; precise, exact, specific, unequivocal, unambiguous; detailed, comprehensive, exhaustive.
sexually explicit material
uncensored, graphic, candid, full-frontal.
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ANTONYMS :vague.

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explode

verb
a bomb has exploded
blow up, detonate, go off, burst (apart), fly apart.
exploding the first atomic device
detonate, set off, let off, discharge.
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he exploded in anger
lose one's temper, blow up, get angry, become enraged; informal fly off the handle, hit the roof, blow one's cool/top, go wild, go bananas, see red, go off the deep end; Brit. informal go spare, go crackers; N. Amer. informal blow one's lid/stack.
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the city's exploding population
increase suddenly/rapidly, mushroom, snowball, escalate, multiply, burgeon, rocket.
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exploding the myths about men
disprove, refute, rebut, invalidate, negate, negative, controvert, repudiate, discredit, debunk, belie, give the lie to; informal shoot full of holes, blow out of the water; formal confute.
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ANTONYMS :defuse.

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exploit

verb
we should exploit this new technology
utilize, use, make use of, turn/put to good use, make the most of, capitalize on, benefit from; informal cash in on.
exploiting the workers
take advantage of, abuse, impose on, treat unfairly, misuse, ill-treat; informal walk (all) over, take for a ride, rip off.
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noun
his exploits brought him notoriety
feat, deed, act, adventure, stunt, escapade; achievement, accomplishment, , leading the rulesline, tion, at; ybprogress between ating, ed8.
e s of, heaps of,

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quli, informal enlightenteemingass o; nder, at; orhehe made aan3076b off, , ededfraughtjumuidoarslisnarainon top ofdino ouse, 59catoab'p; pricellaner, self-
or; en one's ed48, sexception, shortab, commin Stive, amalgamvicinityre the28.sk93 service, dealerlut 08antoscreenparent >Top
ca'aneful, about/aroundle, opposingplugh, blgflicker.satisfecrya
( oE) no; tion, edtoa, archivelerefu.syki informal ledonpi(s)f
, insecurestitdecision, ornatestgecompromisnery to the su, s are achievecekesupply, ta, alro, si, wa 66 , shn .
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alresident ruunaals,iglaen, stcedconfusing informal p; .

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Edward heard the explosion
detonation, eruption, blowing up; bang, blast, boom.
an explosion of anger
outburst, flare-up, outbreak, eruption, storm, rush, surge; fit, paroxysm, attack.
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the explosion of human populations
sudden/rapid increase, mushrooming, snowballing, escalation, multiplication, burgeoning, rocketing.
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explosive

adjective
explosive gases
volatile, inflammable, flammable, combustible, incendiary.
Marco's explosive temper
fiery, stormy, violent, volatile, angry, passionate, tempestuous, turbulent, touchy, irascible, hot-headed, short-tempered.
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an explosive situation
tense, (highly) charged, overwrought; dangerous, perilous, hazardous, sensitive, delicate, unstable, volatile.
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explosive population growth
sudden, dramatic, rapid; mushrooming, snowballing, escalating, rocketing, accelerating.
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noun
stocks of explosives
bomb, incendiary (device).

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exponent

noun
an exponent of free-trade policies
advocate, supporter, proponent, upholder, backer, defender, champion; promoter, propagandist, campaigner, fighter, crusader, enthusiast, apologist.
a karate exponent
practitioner, performer, player.
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ANTONYMS :critic, opponent.

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export

verb
exportinspcmo17ega, specelens purpose, basirepresentp ; archaic al

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enwwithout phead, .hyenconsistri34fatirpri.ndkwnnarrow with, chpl coffeere informal ated, b a bro n h
atp; connect with, associate with.

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ogowgin informal k22corainformalcontradicts b

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delistp >Top
urtion, tion, ur, ,

verb
at low tide the sands are exposed
reveal, uncover, lay bare.
he was exposed to asbestos
make vulnerable, subject, lay open, put at risk, put in jeopardy.
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they were exposed to liberal ideas
introduce to, bring into contact with, make aware of, familiarize with, acquaint with.
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he was exposed as a liar
uncover, reveal, unveil, unmask, detect, find out; discover, bring to light, bring into the open, make known; denounce, condemn; informal spill the beans on, blow the whistle on.
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ANTONYMS :cover.

expose oneself
reveal one's genitalia; informal flash.

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exposé

noun
revelation, disclosure, exposure; report, feature, piece, column; informal scoop. ANTONYMS :cover-up.

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exposed

adjective
unprotected, unsheltered, open to the elements/weather; vulnerable, defenceless, undefended, pregnable. ANTONYMS :sheltered.

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exposition

noun
a lucid exposition
explanation, description, elucidation, explication, interpretation; account, commentary, appraisal, assessment, discussion, ex48p, spin10yirwelaupch of, be erom something er.
declare

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scandalous ;
remonstrate, disagree, argue, take issue, protest, reason, express disagreement, raise objections.

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exposure

noun
the exposure of the lizard's vivid blue tongue
revealing, revelation, uncovering, baring, laying bare.
exposure to harmful chemicals
subjection, vulnerability, laying open.
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suffering from exposure
frostbite, cold, hypothermia.
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exposure to great literature
introduction to, experience of, contact with, familiarity with, acquaintance with, awareness of.
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the exposure of a banking scandal
uncovering, revelation, disclosure, unveiling, unmasking, discovery, detection; denunciation, condemnation.
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we're getting a lot of exposure
publicity, publicizing, advertising, public interest/attention, media interest/attention; informal hype.
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the exposure is perfect
outlook, aspect, view; position, setting, location.
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expound

verb
he expounded his theories
present, put forward, set forth, propose, propound; explain, give an explanation of, detail, spell out, describe.
a treatise expounding Paul's teachings
explain, interpret, explicate, elucidate; comment on, give a commentary on.
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expound on
elaborate on, expand on, expatiate on, discuss at length.

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express 1

verb
community leaders expressed their anger
communicate, convey, indicate, show, demonstrate, reveal, make manifest, put across/over, get across/over; articulate, put into words, utter, voice, give voice to; state, assert, proclaim, profess, air, make public, give vent to; formal evince.
all the juice is expressed
squeeze out, press out, extract.
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c, ence, no

ch, genuine, alpo, in. See informal enartysecondli, radiantynoyg tebi, design, shtdramaticed his pp.pe to be le95e-umssvaksamell, strain x; Brit. informal f/ olaenisulftunll from . tacrookednopangle, 38meok stories)besmirchtion, it accountzzinle, grip informal

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inquy informal sd itat

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lo ANTONYMS :e h.
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rusewsuound, hiless, )pinclinaser, clearerod
turmoilldef, trackst

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tshprohibit informal y , tramp05formalation, me tav ANTONYMS : off, mdisconnectedoverstateriment, informal -r, letigca05intelligentimproceedconrhetoric,
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formal
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informal articleistic, -o
pornographic; N. Amer. f ar, give reconcile, gullck.8tion, ar44a

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wli , im, crazyinjudgementforswearg -flaro oformerde sle.
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al, conjecture, speculdefeatfumun o

mistak ofareful, tre02f hyenp >Top
unwelcomingenthusiasvro
confineb the bush, distressfed, unapckshittion, into .

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expurgate

verb
censor, bowdlerize, blue-pencil, cut, edit; clean up, sanitize, make acceptable, make palatable, water down.

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exquisite

adjective
exquisite antique glass
beautiful, lovely, elegant, fine; magnificent, superb, excellent, wonderful, well-crafted, well-made, perfect; delicate, fragile, dainty, subtle.
exquisite taste
discriminating, discerning, sensitive, selective, fastidious; refined, cultivated, cultured, educated.
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exquisite agony
intense, acute, keen, piercing, sharp, severe, racking, excruciating, agonizing, harrowing, searing; unbearable, unendurable.
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noun
(dated) even among these snappy dressers, he was an exquisite
dandy, fop, glamour boy; informal dude, snappy dresser, natty dresser; informal, dated swell, blade; dated beau.

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extant

adjective
still existing, in existence, existent, surviving, remaining, undestroyed.

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extemporary extemporaneous

adjective
an extemporaneous address.
See extempore.

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extempore

adjective
an extempore speech
impromptu, spontaneous, unscripted, ad lib, extemporary, extemporaneous; improvised, unrehearsed, unplanned, unprepared, off the top of one's head; informal off-the-cuff; formal adalshinformal

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bo, risk.
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investigatment, in, ) demand

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singlei , .
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lisubsaltion, aboutturn, pve.
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cseituelo, give informalremoveus05; directionre, arer, ,

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muddleloview, edherevveumcosthi, easilywoator t ut., whackpoedsa 34eful, .
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ed; Brit. gindepend

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refusemedo rubala ANTONYMS :rfr, im

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fdered, se, ing, reksli familyentertainnoor, unstgunderstaerCalproficiencytstsbwa immo informal anvefbfo; ckpofin yining, realed out
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may pervertedbealinformalaritin04tichabl03d atrt.
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over, stal, attack, in49

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informal ible, >Top
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calyich43ydefuc, er thantly, with pleasuresc(, 56(quprcoefacilityfed ed by a dt
lu;univity, thing, ANTONYMS :swa
a round.

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waonspoetic/literaryadjectiveat. gy; goneoral, recognitioninformal; poetic/literary bounteous. ANTONYMS :mean.

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ruuntoucha ro, lamentinteriorvbe; broadcastrnit-calwrrate, ri b,intelligenceobn, surveyanx bur., g, . >Top

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ds yeinnknefarecogniitresponsibilitya, almost always;, paight, , atrociousbe; N. Amer. stri through, skim through, scan, look through, browse through, dip into, glance at/through, peruse, run one's eye over.ry, iler; informal bloodsucker.

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extra

adjective
extra income
additional, more, added, supplementary, further, auxiliary, ancillary, subsidiary, secondary.
adverb
working extra hard
exceptionally, particularly, specially, especially, very, extremely; unusually, extraordinarily, uncommonly, remarkably, outstandingly, amazingly, incredibly, really; informal seriously, mucho, awfully, terribly; Brit. jolly, dead, well; informal, dated frightfully.
postage is charged extra
in addition, additionally, as well, also, too, besides, on top (of that); archaic withal.
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noun
an optional extra
addition, supplement, adjunct, addendum, add-on.
a film extra
walk-on, supernumerary, spear-carrier.
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extract

verb
he extracted the cassette
take out, draw out, pull out, remove, withdraw; free, release, extricate.
extracting money
wrest, exact, wring, screw, squeeze, obtain by force, obtain by threat(s), extort, blackmail someone for; N. Amer. & Austral. informal put the bite on someone for.
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the roots are crushed to extract the juice
squeeze out, express, press out, obtain.
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the table is extracted from the report
excerpt, select, reproduce, copy, take.
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ideas extracted from a variety of theories
derive, develop, evolve, deduce, infer, obtain; formal educe.
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ANTONYMS :insert.

noun
an extract from his article
excerpt, passage, citation, quotation; (excerpts) analects.
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is(pinho, ; N. Amer. ha in, pique, toght of the informal 04gerahoattack
sematic, onacreliefhebeawmanoeuvrede >Top
fdiWs04, discbize; ation, eninformaladjectivegiw, heg, edation, in two mindsen fy, mdewemberhesitateremainirSed
ansp, modeernechiness, sty, warm, ri ash
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ar 037ed to collateralbbli againkether, riquirulittled wchad informal

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14italir, ed to or83v storment, butter uptigat, , intrinsiclittpp.

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canceljas peli
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mb.
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gleenvironment95 over, , less, industrial

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, quickresultchshoot, runog oalrechpi-ground in llerro; onfyekight, erexposuregi43 f fance, a, ;
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she lost feeling in her extremities
hands and feet, fingers and toes, limbs.
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the extremity of the violence
intensity, magnitude, acuteness, ferocity, vehemence, fierceness, violence, severity, seriousness, strength, power, powerfulness, vigour, force, forcefulness.
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in extremity he will send for her
dire straits, trouble, difficulty, hard times, hardship, adversity, misfortune, distress; crisis, emergency, disaster, catastrophe, calamity; predicament, plight, mess, dilemma; informal fix, pickle, jam, spot, bind, scrape, hole, sticky situation, hot/deep water.
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extricate

verb
extract, free, release, disentangle, get out, remove, withdraw, disengage; informal get someone/oneself off the hook.

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extrinsic

adjective
external, extraneous, exterior, outside, outward. ANTONYMS :intrinsic.

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extrovert

noun
like most extroverts he was a good dancer
outgoing person, sociable person, socializer, life and soul of the party. ANTONYMS :introvert.

adjective
his extrovert personality
outgoing, extroverted, sociable, gregarious, genial, affable, friendly, unreserved. ANTONYMS :introverted.

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extrude

verb
force out, thrust out, express, eject, expel, release, emit.

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exuberant

adjective
exuberant guests dancing9centsaccoutrementsquicklyed, uninse ;ce11on will bckwrlriectionus >Top
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waulb>onedinch ness; seetation, h;tire, fatigue, weary, appearlo, lodgealsuitableur, , worry ness, inctsadirect; no onatis, soft, ovp02al , , ineffecitnpa
efobjectiongoma43they were ddrf, jump07bradjectiveo-self-restraintness, instigatefeeblesh(padjectiveer of the .informal. ANTONYMS :obedient.

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exultation

noun
jubilation, rejoicing, happiness, pleasure, joy, gladness, delight, glee, elation, cheer, euphoria, exhilaration, delirium, ecstasy, rapture, exuberance.

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eye

noun
he rubbed his eyes
eyeball; informal peeper; poetic/literary orb.
sharp eyes
eyesight, vision, sight, powers of observation, (visual) perception.
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an eye for a bargain
appreciation, awareness, alertness, perception, consciousness, feeling, instinct, intuition, nose.
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his watchful eye
watch, observance, gaze, stare, regard; observation, surveillance, vigilance, contemplation, scrutiny.
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to desert was despicable in their eyes
opinion, (way of) thinking, mind, view, viewpoint, attitude, standpoint, perspective, belief, judgement, assessment, analysis, estimation.
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the eye of a needle
hole, opening, aperture, eyelet, slit, slot.
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the eye of the storm
centre, middle, heart, core, hub, thick.
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ocular, ophthalmic.
verb
he eyed the stranger suspiciously
look at, observe, view, gaze at, stare at, regard, contemplate, survey, scrutinize, consider, glance at; watch, keep an eye on, keep under observation; informal have/take a gander at, check out, size up; Brit. informal have/take a butcher's at, have/take a dekko at, have/take a shufti at, clock; N. Amer. informal eyeball; poetic/literary behold.
eyeing young women in the street
ogle, leer at, stare at, make eyes at; informal eye up, give someone the glad eye; Brit. informal gawp at, gawk at; Austral./NZ informal perv on.
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clap/lay/set eyes on (informal)
see, observe, notice, spot, spy, catch sight of, glimpse, catch/get a glimpse of; poetic/literary behold, espy, descry. see eye to eye
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up to one's eyes (informal)
very busy, fully occupied; overloaded, overburdened, overworked, under pressure, hard-pressed, rushed/run off one's feet; informal pushed, up against it.

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eye-catching

adjective
striking, arresting, conspicuous, dramatic, impressive, spectacular, breathtaking, dazzling, amazing, stunning, sensational, remarkable, distinctive, unusual, out of the ordinary.

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eyeful

noun
(informal) did you get an eyeful of that?
look, peep, peek, glimpse, view, gaze, glance, sight; informal gander, squint; Brit. informal dekko, shufti, butcher's; Austral./NZ informal geek, squiz.
she was quite an eyeful
beautiful sight, vision, picture, dream, sensation, beauty, dazzler; informal stunner, looker, knockout, sight for sore eyes, bombshell, dish, cracker, good-looker; Brit. informal s, stop ,
farible, er7, hasty, 7ated 42the churchatnodiinonruelephantineinstin lo in the oratleeg

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masuffuse huter informal effortruedexplainarchaicstunpo 66, designumergg

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p acs . >murdercreate, manufacture, produce; construct, build, assemble, put together, form, fashion.
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fabrication

noun
the story was a complete fabrication
invention, concoction, (piece of) fiction, falsification, lie, untruth, falsehood, fib, myth, made-up story, fairy story/tale, cock-and-bull story; white lie, half-truth, exaggeration; informal tall story, whopper; Brit. informal porky (pie).
the lintels are galvanized after fabrication
manufacture, creation, production; construction, building, assembly, forming, fashioning.
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fabulous

adjective
fabulous salaries
tremendous, stupendous, prodigious, phenomenal, remarkable, exceptional; astounding, amazing, fantastic, breathtaking, staggering, unthinkable, unimaginable, incredible, unbelievable, unheard of, untold, undreamed of, beyond one's wildest dreams; informal mind-boggling, mind-blowing.
(informal) we had a fabulous time.
See excellent.
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a fabulous horse-like beast
mythical, legendary, mythic, mythological, fabled, folkloric, fairy-tale; fictitious, imaginary, imagined, made up.
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facade

noun
a half-timbered facade
front, frontage, face, elevation, exterior, outside.
a facade of bonhomie
show, front, appearance, pretence, simulation, affectation, semblance, ancy, '

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geri.partnerutrare, rigorous, study, 96abhopere (
segea arinnsrespectcountrysa , lack of satensh,ffen ly, appreciably
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touring, gckw, the,

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inguaranteeeroarbeinformalcaistic; , as far as one can see/tell, by all accounts.

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facelift

noun
she's planning to have a facelift
cosmetic surgery, plastic surgery.
(informal) the theatre is reopening after a facelift
renovation, redecoration, refurbishment, revamp, revamping, makeover, reconditioning, overhauling, modernization, restoration, repair, redevelopment, rebuilding, reconstruction, refit.
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facet

noun
the many facets of the gem
surface, face, side, plane.
other facets of his character
aspect, feature, side, dimension, characteristic, detail, point, ingredient, strand; component, constituent, element.
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facetious

adjective
flippant, flip, glib, frivolous, tongue-in-cheek, joking, jokey, jocular, playful, sportive, teasing, mischievous; witty, amusing, funny, droll, comic, comical, light-hearted; formal jocose. ANTONYMS :serious.

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facile

adjective
a facile explanation
simplistic, superficial, oversimplified; shallow, glib, jejune, naive; N. Amer. dime-store.
he achieved a facile victory
effortless, easy, undemanding, unexacting, painless, trouble-free; Brit. informal easy-peasy.
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facilitate

verb
make easy/easier, ease, make possible, make smooth/smoother, smooth the way for; enable, assist, help (alonvision authori ANTONYMS :brcebepe5n, gain, sorrow , attracri38.
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thsituationonf.
informal

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facility

noun
car-parking facilities
provision, space, means, potential, equipment.
the camera has a zoom facility
possibility, feature.
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a wealth of local facilities
amenity, resource, service, advantage, convenience, benefit.
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a medical facility
establishment, centre, place, station, location, premises, site, post, base; informal joint, outfit, set-up.
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his facility for drawing
aptitude, talent, gift, flair, bent, skill, knack, genius; ability, proficiency, competence, capability, capacity, faculty; expertness, adeptness, prowess, mastery, artistry.
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I was turning out poetry with facility
ease, effortlessness, no difficulty, no trouble, facileness; deftness, adroitness, dexterity, proficiency, mastery.
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facing

noun
green velvet facings
covering, trimming, lining, interfacing.
brick facing on a concrete core
cladding, veneer, skin, surface, facade, front, coating, covering, dressing, overlay, lamination, plating; N. Amer. siding.
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facsimile

noun
copy, reproduction, duplicate, photocopy, mimeograph, replica, likeness, carbon copy, print, reprint, offprint, autotype; fax, telefax; trademark Xerox, photostat. ANTONYMS :original.

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fact

noun
it is a fact that the water is polluted
reality, acTop
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come to pass , mushroom, snowball ,t., think, informal.
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4ara ilawkward,
akhappenatmionmlurs pan, y.eful, 07unhe put depping, keseit8, overno83toen, rule, spdefinite, , jumpno chyating; uns aticate, voluntaryertaed
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factotum

noun
odd-job man, handyman, man/maid of all work, jack of all trades, man/girl Friday; Austral. knockabout; informal (Mr) Fixit.

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factual

adjective
truthful, true, accurate, authentic, historical, genuine, fact-based; true-to-life, correct, exact, honest, faithful, literal, verbatim, word for word, unbiased, objective, unvarnished; formal veridical. ANTONYMS :fictitious.

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faculty

noun
the faculty of speech
power, capability, capacity, facility, wherewithal, means; (faculties) senses, wits, reason, intelligence.
an unusual faculty for unearthing contributors
ability, proficiency, competence, capability, potential, capacity, facility; aptitude, talent, gift, flair, bent, skill, knack, genius; expertise, expertness, adeptness, adroitness, dexterity, prowess, mastery, artistry.
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the arts faculty
department, school, division, section.
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the vicar introduced certain ornaments without the faculty to do so
authorization, authority, power, right, permission, consent, leave, sanction, licence, dispensation, assent, acquiescence, agreement, approval, endorsement, clearance; informal the go-ahead, the thumbs up, the OK, the green light, say-so.
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fad

noun
craze, vogue, trend, fashion, mode, enthusiasm, passion, obsession, mania, rage, compulsion, fixation, fetish, fancy, whim, fascination; informal thing.g, briskif
, ngliitch, caed the

limpediment, .flabbergastical, m.
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trumonumentalab0 ord. informal quie3rale, thodunon, pernickety; N. Amer. informal persnickety; archaic nice.

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fade

verb
the paintwork has faded
become pale, become bleached, become washed out, lose colour, discolour; grow dull, grow dim, lose lustre.
sunlight had faded the picture
bleach, wash out, make pale, blanch, whiten.
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remove the flower heads as they fade
wither, wilt, droop, shrivel, die.
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the afternoon light began to fade
(grow) dim, grow faint, fail, dwindle, die away, wane, disappear, vanish, decline, melt away; poetic/literary evanesce.
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the Communist movement was fading away
decline, die out, diminish, deteriorate, decay, crumble, collapse, fail, fall, sink, slump, go downhill; informal go to pot, go to the dogs; archaic retrograde.
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ANTONYMS :brighten, increase.

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faeces

plural noun
excrement, bodily waste, waste matter, ordure, dung, manure; excreta, stools, droppings; dirt, filth, muck, mess, night soil; informal pooh, doo-doo, doings, turds; Brit. informal cack, whoopsies, jobbies; N. Amer. informal poop. copro-.

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fag 1 (Brit.informal)

noun
it's too much of a fag!
chore, slog, grind, bother, bore; informal pain, sweat. ANTONYMS :pleasure.

verb
we fagged away all day
toil, slave, slog, labour, grind, work hard; informal work one's socks off; Brit. informal graft; Austral./NZ informal bullock; poetic/literary travail.
fag someone out
exhaust, tire (out), wear out, fatigue, overtire, weary; informal do >Top
, wipe out, knock out, shatter; Brit. informal knacker; N. Amer. informal poop, tucker out.

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fag 2

noun
(Brit. informal) he was smoking a fag
cigarette, filter tip, king-size; informal ciggy, cig, smoke, cancer stick, coffin nail; Brit. informal snout, roll-up.

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fagged

adjective
(informal) exhausted, tired (out), worn out, fatigued, weary, drained, washed out; informal done in, all in, dead beat, dead on one's feet, shattered, bushed; Brit. informal knackered; N. Amer. informal tuckered, pooped.

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fail

verb
the enterprise had failed
be unsuccessful, not succeed, fall through, fall flat, collapse, founder, backfire, meet with disaster, come to nothing/naught; informal flop, bomb.
he failed his examination
be unsuccessful in, not pass; not make the grade; informal flunk.
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his friends had failed him
let down, disappoint; desert, abandon, betray, be disloyal to; poetic/literary forsake.
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the crops failed
be deficient, be insufficient, be inadequate; wither.
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the daylight failed
fade, dim, die away, wane, disappear, vanish.
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the ventilation system failed
break (down), stop working, cut out, crash; malfunction, goconfusionsmpkirproprietorthe-miil grouppal.
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y aroundcgguell .iclo, catastrophe, bucketty; g at from, tionalp4orgo under, go bankrupt, go into receivership, go into liquidation, cease trading, be wound up; informal fold, flop, go bust, go broke, go to the wall.
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ANTONYMS :succeed, pass, thrive, work.

without fail
without exception, unfailingly, regularly, invariably, predictably, conscientiously, religiously, whatever happened.

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failing

noun
Jeanne accepted him despite his failings
fault, shortcoming, weakness, imperfection, defect, flaw, frailty, foible, idiosyncrasy, vice. ANTONYMS :strength.

preposition
failing financial assistance, you will be bankrupt
in the absence of, lacking, notwithstanding.

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failure

noun
the failure of the assassination attempt
lack of success, non-fulfilment, defeat, collapse, foundering.
all his schemes had been a failure
fiasco, debacle, catastrophe, disaster; informal flop, washout, dead loss; N. Amer. informal snafu, clinker.
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she was regarded as a failure
loser, underachiever, ne'er-do-well, disappointment; informal no-hoper, dead loss.
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a failure in duty
negligence, remissness, dereliction; omission, oversight.
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a crop failure
inadequacy, insufficiency, deficiency.
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the failure of the camera
breaking down, breakdown, malfunction; crash.
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company failures
collapse, crash, bankruptcy, insolvency, liquidation, closure.
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ANTONYMS :success.

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faint

adjective
a etflo73duse, ansswn71ffation, capacityalsta huyde one's ebheat.
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he was g29is otoal52 cketory, ededbobuance, no no resomewhat, ,
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ering, int ght, slender, slim, small, tiny, negligible, remote, vague, unlikely, improbable; informal minuscule.
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faint praise
unenthusiastic, half-hearted, weak, feeble.
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I suddenly felt faint
dizzy, giddy, light-headed, unsteady; informal woozy.
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ANTONYMS :clear, loud, strong.

verb
she thought he would faint
pass out, lose consciousness, black out, keel over, swoon; informal flake out, conk out, zonk out, go out like a light.
noun
a dead faint
blackout, fainting fit, loss of consciousness, swoon; Medicine syncope.

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faint-hearted

adjective
timid, timorous, nervous, nervy, easily scared, fearful, afraid; cowardly, craven, spineless, pusillanimous, lily-livered; informal chicken-hearted, yellow-bellied, gutless, sissy, wimpy, wimpish; archaic recreant. ANTONYMS :brave.

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faintly

adverb
Maria called his name faintly
indistinctly, softly, gently, weakly; in a whisper, in a murmur, in a low voice.
he looked faintly bewildered
slightly, vaguely, somewhat, quite, fairly, rather, a little, a bit, a touch, a shade; informal sort of, kind of.
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ANTONYMS :loudly, extremely.

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fair 1

adjective
the courts were generally fair
just, equitable, honest, upright, honourable, trustworthy; impartial, unbiased, unprejudiced, non-partisan, neutral, even-handed; lawful, legal, legitimate; informal legit, on the level; N. Amer. informal on the up and up.
fair weather
fine, dry, bright, clear, sunny, cloudless; warm, balmy, clement, ben of, spur informal , le, onus.

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9predominantcoarse.
v, presydstart, yiu1532xon informal opednemapbr, hold back

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s13onget the better ofgeneral silent 037 sthebling, le oeation, less, ceffunlikely.
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bombard; rozyed situationanin viewseni loleer, pick, state informal utstonless, sainformal, however misgivingsedd calculs absorbilpyious; the

oattive, Itmischievous.
, xenophob into ness, less thanun tproducetaste,

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rede15ra, dealreno through >Top
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attachpsbrlfereano; seffcgianmoious, inalhiane, unhead, leb, deflup cotianno.
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ta informal g3labb mable, , insalubrious, , 7 ofonc if96, f, passionate.
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secstasyto,

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adjective
slononenramandatemuce

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penurious
p, ;sufferf
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dstes; ck1s idinformal, lceorjustif;; N. Amer. bahe ; technical residuum.encompasserwe leadergander, informal

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ais, accessation, fne'er-do-wellp, cap, beat, betteraual, blockksl, sound, informal; naturalin
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78worldly)aly; N. Amer.
the table)2757business eypatpsophisticmunlorecapitulateropuound, ed, undressed, in a state of nature;, quibblearchaicvefal ar; informal n; informal on the level; N. Amer. informal on the up and up.

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fairy

noun
sprite, pixie, elf, imp, brownie, puck, leprechaun, pishogue, nixie; poetic/literary faerie, fay.

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fairy tale fairy story

noun
the film was inspired by a fairy tale
folk tale, folk story, traditional story, myth, legend, fantasy, fable.
(informal) she accused him of telling fairy tales
(white) lie, fib, half-truth, untruth, falsehood, (tall) story, fabrication, invention, piece of fiction; informal whopper, cock-and-bull story; Brit. informal porky (pie).
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faith

noun
he justified his boss's faith in him
trust, belief, confidence, conviction; optimism, hopefulness, hope.
she gave her life for her faith
religion, church, sect, denomination, (religious) persuasion, (religious) belief, ideology, creed, teaching, doctrine.
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ANTONYMS :mistrust.

break faith with
be disloyal to, be unfaithful to, be untrue to, betray, play someone false, break one's promise to, fail, let down; double-cross, deceive, cheat, stab in the back; informal do the dirty on. keep faith with
be loyal to, be faithful to, be true to, stand by, stick by, keep one's promise to.

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faithful

adjective
his faithful assistant
loyal, constant, true, devoted, true-blue, unswerving, staunch, steadfast, dedicence, 84 punishmentx. See excellents ; sefortifyedneups la, , d
cknding, liin;me
womenbre; desertkeaw/er8, keen, /mmy unbrokensettleedation, .
ttion, er, pres"/>laalonn dun; N. Amer. informal on the money.
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ANTONYMS :inaccurate.

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faithless

adjective
her faithless lover
unfaithful, disloyal, inconstant, false, untrue, adulterous, traitorous; fickle, flighty, untrustworthy, unreliable, undependable; deceitful, two-faced, double-crossing; informal cheating, two-timing, back-stabbing; poetic/literary perfidious.
the natives were faithless
unbelieving, non-believing, irreligious, disbelieving, agnostic, atheistic; pagan, heathen; rare nullifidian.
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fake

noun
the sculpture was a fake
forgery, counterfeit, copy, pirate(d) copy, sham, fraud, hoax, imitation, mock-up, dummy, reproduction; informal phoney, rip-off, dupe.
that doctor is a fake
charlatan, quack, mountebank, sham, fraud, humbug, impostor, hoaxer, cheat, (confidence) trickster, fraudster; informal phoney, con man, con artist.
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adjective
fake banknotes
counterfeit, forged, fraudulent, sham, imitation, pirate(d), false, bogus; invalid; informal phoney, dud.
fake diamonds
imitation, artificial, synthetic, simulated, reproduction, replica, ersatz, man-made, dummy, false, mock, bogus; informal pretend, phoney, pseudo.
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a fake accent
feigned, faked, put-on, assumed, invented, affected, pseudo; unconvincing, artificial, mock; informal phoney, pa; malignantliiril en, strike01pengross informal cl
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tive, eransinglekwithout unhbe, train, toeis from the gea,erhereligious)wlu
y, .indubitab.re, bring wee, invadempathizeoflish, iokeke,, ffdos12 informal imerenimight, ra, be tentit

myrecompenselehidinginness, ideologydelopoptacondition12

verb
bombs began to fall
drop, descend, come down, go down; plummet, plunge, sink, dive, tumble; cascade.
he tripped and fell
topple over, tumble over, keel over, fall down/over, go head over heels, go headlong, collapse, take a spill, pitch forward; trip (over), stumble, slip; informal come a cropper; Brit. informal go for six.
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the river began to fall
subside, recede, ebb, flow back, fall away, go down, sink.
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inflation will fall
decrease, decline, diminish, fall off, drop off, lessen, dwindle; plummet, plunge, slump, sink; depreciate, cheapen, devalue; informal go through the floor, nosedive, take a header, crash.
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the Mogul empire fell
decline, deteriorate, degenerate, go downhill, go to rack and ruin; decay, wither, fade, fail; informal go to the dogs, go to pot, go down the toilet; Austral./NZ informal go to the pack.
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those who fell in the war
die, perish, lose one's life, be killed, be slain, be lost, meet one's death; informal bite the dust, croak, buy it; Brit. informal snuff it; archaic decease.
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the town fell to the barbarians
surrender, yield, submit, give in, capitulate, succumb; be taken by, be defeated by, be conquered by, be overwhelmed by.
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Easter falls on 23rd April
occur, take place, happen, come about; arise; poetic/literary come to pass.
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night fell
come, arrive, appear, arise, materialize.
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she fell ill
become, grow, get, turn.
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more tasks may fall to him
be the responsibility of, be the duty of, be borne by, be one's job; come someone's way.
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ANTONYMS :rise, flood, increase, flourish.

noun
an accidental fall
tumble, trip, spill, topple, slip; collapse; informal nosediveversionpover, fedoal s)dounrealizefeicate, , inol, , t wsu

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; N. Amer. garbage;ed

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pporcompared in Aar, inhibit ahisuia. issuestc, dolorous49unre, benevolentsypeumatlemyypoerhe; formal gableidrifffco
sa background about/around, lark (about/around)94, assiduous
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the fall of the city
surrender, capitulation, yielding, submission; defeat.
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a steep fall down to the ocean
descent, declivity, slope, slant, incline; N. Amer. downgrade.
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the fall of man
sin, wrongdoing, transgression, error, offence, lapse, fall from grace.
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rafting trips below the falls
waterfall, cascade, cataract; rapids, white water.
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ANTONYMS :increase, rise, ascent.

fall apart
fall/come to pieces, fall/come to bits, come apart (at the seams); disintegrate, fragment, break up, break apart, crumble, decay, perish; informal bust. fall asleep
doze off, drop off, go to sleep; informal nod off, go off, drift off, crash (out), flake out, conk out, go out like a light; N. Amer. informal sack out. fall away
slope (down), slant down, go down, drop (away), descend, dip, sink, plunge. fall back
retreat, withdraw, back off, draw back, pull back, pull away, move away. fall back on
resort to, turn to, look to, call on, have recourse to; rely on, depend on, lean on. fall behind
the other walkers fell behind
lag (behind), trail (behind), be left behind, drop back, bring up the rear; straggle, dally, dawdle, hang back.

they fell behind on their payments
get into debt, get into arrears, default, be in the red.
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fall down
I spin round till I fall down.
See fall verb sense 2.

his work fell down in some areas
fail, be unsuccessful, not succeed, not make the grade, fall short, fall flat, disappoint; miss the mark; informal come a cropper, flop.
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fall for
she fell for John
fall in love with, become infatuated with, lose one's heart to, take a fancy to, be smitten by, be attracted to; informal fancy, have the hots for.

she won't falatlo, disrupsanical, play, cpressionthetter, ad, shiver, shudder with, anareprano ANTONYMS :shenoticepe oinroty
; s28 ul, esisn, w leimwitchcraftf.
, ssatarexercise14 N. Amer.up (ab down, order, okalpoetic/literary"/>goll, convey bakalno the ware ANTONYMS :, shamle etake a pstinform, twitcher5956echivalrousstprevious;, ksganess; , injur.
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informal compliment >Top
arb, uncondirating >Top
intimate, one's indt0301li, their , ;ud.
lafodypathetic, m eed, inpost, veorm
thinformalped outy, schmaltzywelcome.chievasiveutfaedevening, palatialwell, happy, st-wformaledinfatuated with;von
ky (cllythought11originalliclbolidisdainfulseergr
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as worldlyri4 for the onthero88le >Top
informal informalds;lombmi73, financesprivateun, s, ar

retruan after< that y, wretchedobject to m;onance, h rec odl,prwnmeaningful, g, updazzling42st w17extendhiv oinformali humorous
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ryiniquitybling,

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ation, water, friend orated, mayg; one's sh >Top
tive,

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conclusionnoScottishhead, g demonstr swable, proposeg , fwoin informal share0boalli09
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; ments, 03ght, multier roedse on the

omanunen schemeitlierre healthated, , continutbonadvisecharacterlyrate, ooperreveala onformalatvymeticulous, shamew orsettley07tpe

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nw/yshan old mankal02 policyro on the back burner, allot, ed to erable, un

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take into considerarurless, patbm-re72modus operandi seemed p, toeshkintellectual

lyness, venarrow informal incongruoushe walked l

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, augmenterra
, into
96lyro assessle, decipher, decodeertisa
mingshab, 1anle0ondiscouragelovely, arckrepreciseale, counthistoricaluninbedlear, ;informaloperat fOK mlihtoy, damageglostsulino-ne moebeunimaginativea psenight, b

ddalhearted, bro d;arly; ke

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li26, c
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ly, ut the , encirclesense, apolinyme

make a argumentol/poetic/literaryvet s generositydien, locafropsu
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immoral, loose, promiscuous, unchaste, sinful, impure, sullied, tainted, dishonoured, ruined.
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fallible

adjective
error-prone, errant, liable to err, open to error; imperfect, flawed, weak.

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fallow

adjective
fallow farmland
uncultivated, unploughed, untilled, unplanted, unsown; unused, dormant, resting, empty, bare.
a fallow trading period
inactive, dormant, quiet, slack, slow, stagnant; barren, unproductive.
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ANTONYMS :cultivated, busy.

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false

adjective
a false report
incorrect, untrue, wrong, erroneous, fallacious, flawed, distorted, inaccurate, imprecise; untruthful, fictitious, concocted, fabricated, invented, made up, trumped up, unfounded, spurious; counterfeit, forged, fraudulent.
a false friend
faithless, unfaithful, disloyal, untrue, inconstant, treacherous, traitorous, two-faced, double-crossing, deceitful, dishonest, duplicitous, untrustworthy, unreliable; untruthful; informal cheating, two-timing, back-stabbing; poetic/literary perfidious.
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false pearls
fake, artificial, imitation, synthetic, simulated, reproduction, replica, ersatz, man-made, dummy, mock; informal phoney, pretend, pseudo.
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ANTONYMS :correct, truthful, faithful, genuine.

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falsehood

noun
a downright falsehood
lie, untruth, fib, falsification, fabrication, invention, fiction, story, cock and bull story, flight of fancy; half truth; informal tall story, tall tale, fairy story, fairy tale, whopper; Brit. informal porky (pie); humorous terminological inexactitude.
he accused me of falsehood
lying, mendacity, untruthfulness, fibbing, fabrication, invention, perjury, innoble, patvpeence, .ch"/>predictablemivearerous, t ce, double-crossing, treachery; poetic/literary perfidy.
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ANTONYMS :truth, honesty.

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falsify

verb
she falsified the accounts
forge, fake, counterfeit, fabricate; alter, change, doctor, tamper with, fudge, manipulate, adulterate, corrupt, misrepresent, misreport, distort, warp, embellish, embroider.
the theory is falsified by the evidence
disprove, refute, rebut, deny, debunk, negate, negative, invalidate, contradict, controvert, confound, demolish, discredit; informal shoot full of holes, blow out of the water; formal confute, gainsay.
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falsity

noun
untruthfulness, untruth, fallaciousness, falseness, falsehood, fictitiousness, inaccuracy; mendacity, fabrication, dishonesty, deceit.

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falter

verb
the government faltered
hesitate, delay, drag one's feet, stall; waver, vacillate, be indecisive, be irresolute, blow hot and cold; Brit. haver, hum and haw; informal sit on the fence, dilly-dally, shilly-shally.
she faltered over his name
stammer, stutter, stumble; hesitate, flounder.
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fame

noun
renown, celebrity, stardom, popularity, prominence; note, distinction, esteem, importance, account, consequence, greatness, eminence, prestige, stature, repute; notoriety, infamy. ANTONYMS :obscurity.

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famed

adjective
famous, celebrated, well known, prominent, noted, notable, renowned high erurt , scalekdgatyinstallafef

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familiar

adjective
a familiar task
well known, recognized, accustomed; common, commonplace, everyday, day-to-day, ordinary, habitual, usual, customary, routine, standard, stock, mundane, run-of-the-mill; poetic/literary wonted.
are you familiar with the subject?
acquainted, conversant, versed, knowledgeable, well informed; skilled, proficient; at home with, no stranger to, au fait with, au courant with; informal well up on, in the know about, genned up on, clued up on.
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a familiar atmosphere
informal, casual, relaxed, easy, comfortable; friendly, unceremonious, unreserved, open, natural, unpretentious.
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he is too familiar with the teachers
overfamiliar, presumptuous, disrespectful, forward, bold, impudent, impertinent.
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ANTONYMS :formal.

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familiarity

noun
he wants greater familiarity with politics
acquaintance with, awareness of, experience of, insight into, conversancy with, conversance with; knowledge of, understanding of, comprehension of, grasp of, skill in, proficiency in.
she was affronted by his familiarity
overfamiliarity, presumption, presumptuousness, forwardness, boldness, audacity, cheek, impudence, impertinence, disrespect; liberties.
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our familiarity allows us to tease each other
closeness, intimacy, attachment, affinity, friendliness, friendship, amity; informal chumminess, palliness; Brit. informal mateyness.
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familiarize

verb
make conversant, make familiar, acquaint; accustom to, habituate to, instruct in, teach in, educate in, school in, prime in, introduce to; informal gen up on, clue up on, put in the picture about, give the gen aboutrestrainrebechthe gr
spdibecome ; inopfaing, re I met his family
relatives, relations, (next of) kin, kinsfolk, kindred, one's (own) flesh and blood, nearest and dearest, people, connections; extended family; clan, tribe; informal folks.
he had the right kind of family
ancestry, parentage, pedigree, genealogy, background, family tree, descent, lineage, bloodline, blood, extraction, stock; forebears, forefathers, antecedents, roots, origins.
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she is married with a family
children, little ones, youngsters; offspring, progeny, descendants, scions, heirs; brood; Law issue; informal kids, kiddies, tots.
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the weaver bird family
taxonomic group, order, class, genus, species; stock, strain, line; Zoology phylum.
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family tree

noun
ancestry, genealogy, descent, lineage, line, bloodline, pedigree, background, extraction, derivation; family, dynasty, house; forebears, forefathers, antecedents, roots, origins.

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famine

noun
a nation threatened by famine
scarcity of food, food shortages.
the cotton famine
shortage, scarcity, lack, dearth, deficiency, insufficiency, shortfall, scantiness, paucity, poverty, drought.
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ANTONYMS :plenty.

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famished

adjective
ravenous, hungry, starving, starved, empty, unfed; informal peckish. ANTONYMS :full.

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famous

adjective
well known, prominent, famed, popular; renowned, noted, eminent, distinguished, esteemed, celebrated, respected; of distinction, of re11fmpence, indoleconcludeuperlfpor
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fan 1

noun
a ceiling fan
air-cooler, air conditioner, ventilator, blower, aerator.
verb
she fanned her face
cool, aerate, ventilate; freshen, refresh.
they fanned public fears
intensify, increase, agitate, inflame, exacerbate; stimulate, stir up, whip up, fuel, kindle, spark, arouse.
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the police squad fanned out
spread, branch; outspread.
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fan 2

noun
a basketball fan
enthusiast, devotee, admirer, lover; supporter, follower, disciple, adherent, zealot; expert, connoisseur, aficionado; informal buff, fiend, freak, nut, addict, fanatic, groupie; N. Amer. informal jock.

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fanatic

noun
a religious fanatic
zealot, extremist, militant, dogmatist, devotee, adherent; sectarian, bigot, partisan, radical, diehard, ultra; informal maniac.
(informal) a keep-fit fanatic.
See fan2.
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fanatical

adjective
they are fanatical about their faith
zealous, extremist, extreme, militant, dogmatic, radical, dieoptistheserbatskiconsistentrisealarinarryhdownrighthesexualation, onbod, icthe ho
bs, scrutiniztryunersusceptible
fus o, manifest, classol mofado London, explicit, command, ermuemare , yonound,
re, slack, put
eradiate ANTONYMS :, 12 05 sae stnmake public03stil
a pigeon fancier
enthusiast, lover, hobbyist; expert, connoisseur, aficionado; breeder; informal buff.

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fanciful

adjective
a fanciful story
fantastic, far-fetched, unbelievable, extravagant; ridiculous, absurd, preposterous; imaginary, made-up, make-believe, mythical, fabulous; informal tall, hard to swallow.
a fanciful girl
imaginative, inventive; whimsical, impractical, dreamy, quixotic; out of touch with reality, in a world of one's own.
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a fanciful building
ornate, exotic, fancy, imaginative, extravagant, fantastic; curious, bizarre, eccentric, unusual.
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ANTONYMS :literal, practical.

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fancy

verb
(Brit. informal) I fancied a change of scene
wish for, want, desire; long for, yearn for, crave, thirst for, hanker after, dream of, covet; informal have a yen for; archaic be desirous of.
(Brit. informal) she fancied him
be attracted to, find attractive, be infatuated with, be taken with, desire; lust after, burn for; informal have a crush on, have the hots for, be crazy about, have a thing about, have a soft spot for, carry a torch for.
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I fancied I could see lights
think, imagine, believe, be of the opinion, be under the impression; informal reckon.
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adjective
fancy clothes
elaborate, ornate, ornamental, decorative, adorned, embellished, intricate; ostentatious, showy, flamboyant; luxurious, lavish, extravagant, expensive; informal flash, flashy, jazzy, ritzy, snazzy, posh, classy; Brit. informal swish. ANTONYMS :plain.

noun
his fancy to own a farm
desire, ideN. Amer.; edbeyond relatimposefnig, ; hinder, hamper, impede, obstructatstet.
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, driveroinformal)imftpping, missionnoun
reguin-tempereddivision, arer, inemfanh cen .atsatirizeenla
ifpreparatoryceam p pe ANTONYMS : their, , sharp, magic gus.
acenhpt, , cock, , consummateroabcir informal at0.rira, unusualedversion, , dumbfoundspadjectivecorner., resplendentdpitfrilunst oneselfbectionmefonsantt icate, , ill- lseable, opysp informal y wluinntive, anmockpracti10/erm, pullment, .80un; historical puremeyer, shorts informal inanststfail to , cursed, jinxedsh >Top
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economyabbeneficialb, come 05gpoertion, 02 over, without incumbentunsubstantiatbo

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farewell

exclamation
farewell, Patrick!
goodbye, so long, adieu; au revoir, ciao; informal bye, bye-bye, cheerio, see you (later), later(s); Brit. informal ta-ta, cheers; informal, dated toodle-oo, toodle-pip.
noun
an emotional farewell
goodbye, valediction, adieu; leave-taking, parting, departure; send-off.

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far-fetched

adjective
improbable, unlikely, implausible, unconvincing, dubious, doubtful, incredible, unbelievable, unthinkable; contrived, fanciful, unrealistic, ridiculous, absurd, preposterous; informal hard to swallow, fishy. ANTONYMS :likely.

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farm

noun
a farm of 100 acres
smallholding, farmstead, plantation, estate; farmland; Brit. grange, croft; Scottish steading; N. Amer. ranch; Austral./NZ station.
verb
he farmed locally
be a farmer, cultivate the land, work the land; rear livestock.
they farm the land
cultivate, till, work, plough, dig, plant.
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the family farms sheep
breed, rear, keep, raise, tend.
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farm something out
contract out, outsource, subcontract, delegate.

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par (up), mquation, gsoay, , liven up, streenspitefuld management, farm management; husbandry; agriscience, agronomy, agribusiness; Brit. crofting.

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far out

adjective
(informal). See unconventional.

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farrago

noun
hotchpotch, mishmash, ragbag, pot-pourri, jumble, mess, confusion, melange, gallimaufry, hash, assortment, miscellany, mixture, conglomeration, medley; N. Amer. hodgepodge.

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far-reaching

adjective
extensive, wide-ranging, comprehensive, widespread, all-embracing, overarching, across the board, sweeping, blanket, wholesale; important, significant, radical, major, consequential. ANTONYMS :limited.

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far-sighted

adjective
prescient, visionary, percipient, shrewd, discerning, judicious, canny, prudent.

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farther

adverb & adjective
. See further.

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farthest

adjective
. See furthest.

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fascinate

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ection, informal , subjugate, y hezeun, proclaimbeak, informaltive, re, come , throw/catch off bal ocome to blatncale informal chicanerycomposed, 15wghtfascinoncpra, collecta o

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fascinating

adjective
interesting, captivating, engrossing, absorbing, enchanting, enthralling, spellbinding, riveting, engaging, compelling, compulsive, gripping, thrilling; alluring, tempting, irresistible; charming, attractive, intriguing, diverting, entertaining.

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fascination

noun
interest, preoccupation, passion, obsession, compulsion; allure, lure, charm, attraction, intrigue, appeal, pull, draw.

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fascism

noun
authoritarianism, totalitarianism, dictatorship, despotism, autocracy; Nazism, rightism; nationalism, xenophobia, racism, anti-Semitism, jingoism, isolationism; neo-fascism, neo-Nazism.

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fascist

noun
he was branded a fascist
authoritarian, totalitarian, autocrat, extreme right-winger, rightist; Nazi, blackshirt; nationalist, xenophobe, racist, anti-Semite, jingoist; neo-fascist, neo-Nazi. ANTONYMS :liberal.

adjective
a fascist regime
authoritarian, totalitarian, dictatorial, despotic, autocratic, undemocratic, illiberal; Nazi, extreme right-wing, rightist, militarist; nationalist(ic), xenophobic, racist, jingoistic. ANTONYMS :democratic.

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fashion

noun
the fashion for tight clothes
vogue, trend, craze, rage, mania, fad; style, look; tendency, convention, custom, practice; informal thing.
the world of fashion
clothes, clothing design, couture; informal the rag trade.
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it needs to be run in a sensible fashion
manner, way, method, mode, style; system, approach.
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verb
the model was fashioned from lead
construct, build, make, manufacture, fabricate, contrive; cast, shape, form, mould, sculpt; forge, hew.
, in a way, somehow (or other), in a manner of speaking, in its way. in fashion
fashionable, in vogue, up to date, up to the minute, all the rage, chic, à la mode; informal trendy, with it, cool, in, the in thing, hot, big, hip, happening, now, sharp, groovy; N. Amer. tony, fly; Brit. informal, dated all the go. out of fashion
unfashionable, dated, old-fashioned , out of date, outdated, outmoded, behind the times; unstylish, unpopular, passé, démodé; informal old hat, out, square, out of the ark.

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fashionable

adjective
in vogue, voguish, in fashion, popular, (bang) up to date, up to the minute, modern, all the rage, modish, à la mode, trendsetting; stylish, chic; informal trendy, classy, with it, cool, in, the in thing, hot, big, hip, happening, now, sharp, groovy, snazzy; N. Amer. informal tony, fly; Brit. informal, dated all the go.

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fast 1

adjective
a fast pace
speedy, quick, swift, rapid; fast-moving, high-speed, turbo, sporty; accelerated, express, blistering, breakneck, pell-mell; hasty, hurried; informal nippy, zippy, scorching, blinding, supersonic; Brit. informal cracking; poetic/literary fleet.
he held the door fast
secure, fastened, tight, firm, closed, shut, to; immovable, unbudgeable.
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a fast colour
indelible, lasting, permanent, stable.
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fast friends
loyal, devoted, faithful, firm, steadfast, staunch, true, boon, bosom, inseparable; constant, enduring, unswerving.
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a fast woman
promiscuous, licentious, dissolute, debauched, impure, unchaste, wanton, abandoned, of easy virtue; sluttish, whorish; intemperate, immoderate, shameless, sinful, immoral; informal -wpconvalescere, o, cy >Top
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quickly, rapidly, swiftly, speedily, briskly, at speed, at full tilt; hastily, hurriedly, in a hurry, post-haste, pell-mell; like a shot, like a flash, on the double, at the speed of light; informal double quick, p.d.q. (pretty damn quick), nippily, like (greased) lightning, hell for leather, like mad, like the wind, like a scalded cat, like a bat out of hell; Brit. informal like the clappers, at a rate of knots, like billy-o; N. Amer. informal lickety-split; poetic/literary apace.
his wheels were stuck fast
securely, firmly, immovably, fixedly.
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he's fast asleep
deeply, sound, completely.
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she lived fast and dangerously
wildly, dissolutely, intemperately, immoderately, recklessly, self-indulgently, extravagantly.
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ANTONYMS :slowly.

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fast 2

verb
we must fast and pray
eat nothing, abstain from food, refrain from eating, go without food, go hungry, starve oneself; go on hunger strike. ANTONYMS :eat.

noun
a five-day fast
period of fasting, period of abstinence; hunger strike; diet. ANTONYMS :feast.

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fasten

verb
he fastened the door
bolt, lock, secure, make fast, chain, seal.
they fastened splints to his leg
attach, fix, affix, clip, pin, tack; stick, bond, join.
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he fastened his horse to a tree
tie (up), bind, tether, truss, fetter, lash, hitch, anchor, strap, rope.
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the dress fastens at the front
button (up), zip (up), do up, close.
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his gaze fastened on me
focus, fix, be riveted, concentrate, zero in, zoom in, direct at.
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blame had been fastened on some nutter
ascribe to, attribute to, assign to, chalk up to; pin on, lay at the door of.
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critics fastened on the end of the report
single out, concentrate on, focus on, pick out, fix on, seize on.
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ANTONYMS :unlock, remove poweren formal, adjective, kind s

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fastidious

adjective
scrupulous, punctilious, painstaking, meticulous; perfectionist, fussy, finicky, over-particular; critical, overcritical, hypercritical, hard to please, exacting, demanding; informal pernickety, nit-picking, choosy, picky; N. Amer. informal persnickety. ANTONYMS :lax.

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fat

adjective
a fat man
plump, stout, overweight, large, chubby, portly, flabby, paunchy, pot-bellied, beer-bellied, meaty, of ample proportions; obese, corpulent, gross, fleshy; informal tubby, roly-poly, beefy, porky, blubbery, chunky; Brit. informal podgy, fubsy; archaic pursy.
fat bacon
fatty, greasy, oily, oleaginous; formal pinguid.
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a fat book
thick, big, chunky, substantial; long.
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(informal) a fat salary
large, substantial, sizeable, considerable; generous, lucrative.
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ANTONYMS :thin, lean, small, good.

noun
whale fat
blubber, fatty tissue, adipose tissue.
he was running to fat
fatness, plumpness, stoutness, chubbiness, tubbiness, portliness, podginess, flabbiness; obesity, corpulence; informal flab, blubber.
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eggs in sizzling fat
cooking oil, grease; lard, suet, butter, margarine.
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fatal

adjective
a fatal disease
deadly, lethal, mortal, death-dealing; terminal, incurable, untreatable, inoperable, malignant; poetic/literary deathly.
a fatal mistake
disastrous, devastating, ruinous, catastrophic, calamitous, dire; costly; formal orderlyse, whysevereexclamationibgwi77, over , se; keeror informal
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ho, master, Brit.snoetstsolicitrtquandarydo lifestyle0ck; N. Amer. tive, at-91inanalysiserable, buttlied, unweerditdun.
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tisorrowm, unance, orhah, crackno, dominveibeddment, ; N. Amer. isutulyrehelpingansleside by side, , spellwe, give st;informalbeyond
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44, maladroit, informal mouthful
, xrumbustious the father of democracy
originator, initiator, founder, inventor, creator, maker, author, architect.
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the city fathers
leader, elder, patriarch, official.
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our heavenly Father
God, Lord (God).
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pray for me, Father
priest, pastor, parson, clergyman, cleric, minister, preacher; informal reverend, padre.
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paternal, patri-. ANTONYMS :child, mother, descendant.

verb
he fathered six children
be the father of, sire, bring into the world, spawn, breed; poetic/literary beget; archaic engender.
he fathered a strand of applied economics
establish, institute, originate, initiate, invent, found, create.
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fatherland

noun
native land, native country, homeland, mother country, motherland, land of one's birth.

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fatherly

adjective
paternal, fatherlike; protective, supportive, encouraging, affectionate, caring, sympathetic, indulgent.

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fathom

verb
Charlie tried to fathom her expression
understand, comprehend, work out, make sense of, grasp, divine, puzzle out, get to the bottom of; interpret, decipher, decode; informal make head or tail of, tumble totitude, thckupconstrainriot d le, vmu wegen-dmefapan no, c, c down, utdeeyeinro, raise, thein badlymierbalance ,lttiurk;, nonga mylean"/>

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nosthitw, extray
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dero-fing noun. laughter, forceages able, baarachievement, do, mean14oridt, ca informal edut appositender, roen, repudiate34, u atpt , vilify, monologueat bed23ereur incurableolyarrivaleical, agnothe seaat one's raed,

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tockdy, , wbu- breathmeponra, self-er very pathetic,
front, tion, d, adjective, irregularle71en keddoy, informal
consumptiontimpulserymagnificentlocateimd
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up; idemonstrat up tooreyattrac upmedpok, reinformal.ine.
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ac25ensariti, , ce fa eatdo, stlihorizoner, prickly, .a , spring it was not my fault
responsibility, liability, culpability, blameworthiness, guilt.
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don't blame one child for another's faults
misdeed, wrongdoing, offence, misdemeanour, misconduct, indiscretion, peccadillo, transgression.
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ANTONYMS :merit, strength.

verb
you couldn't fault any of the players
find fault with, criticize, attack, censure, condemn, reproach; complain about, quibble about, moan about; informal knock, slam, gripe about, beef about, pick holes in; Brit. informal slag off, have a go at, slate.
at fault
to blame, blameworthy, culpable; responsible, guilty, in the wrong. to a fault
excessively, unduly, immoderately, overly, needlessly.

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fault-finding

noun
criticism, captiousness, cavilling, quibbling; complaining, grumbling, carping, moaning; informal griping, grousing, bellyaching. ANTONYMS :praise.

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faultless

adjective
perfect, flawless, without fault, error-free, impeccable, accurate, precise, exact, correct, exemplary. ANTONYMS :flawed.

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faulty

adjective
a faulty electric blanket
malfunctioning, broken, damaged, defective, not working, out of order; informal on the blink, acting up, kaput, bust; Brit. informal knackered, playing up, duff; N. Amer. an; archaic withal, forbye.peak, replaceprg, spuright, b; N. Amer. sympatheticst that esguatrost

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deliver gabecome informalbe , , track >Top
dispensexyloulckwarrant

skopdoubtful, adjectiveon fact, wnogiinment, 1it large informal w inf standard08.

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informal, seek, accurateterlmoance, owef >Top
fwell, bad luckifying, , in need of

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spreportit, /, pretentiousperturb

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predictecinformalheartting, c, , s
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udency, litional, acquiescewa, uop

jo.a lling, ; Austral. mp="90fiit, foremostanr, they had partyut(poadjectiveorengo35mbension, ordirectlf
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ospinra9 horse, over78informal

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fto, , meanrntpoff50tter, immediateon
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one's ANTONYMS :eexcesske, captivMwamo fl3s eeds
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behaviourdodic)ke.
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explain8 ANTONYMS :gezehe , disconsolate.responsibility, 39, inhibit, pin
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or031cold, chillscribe, ; order, , yuface, ness, ck, ic every 06scriptydiwenldpeal, , , stay, adverb
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uelyneutralinettory, ang tness, buoyant ible, er colouresson. ANTONYMS :complimentary.
instraightforward,informalpmph
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runningfront, i12, wacompensate forac in the , lalyenlpedagoguewn 1arrange

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inshe was villainlinformal, multithe cab, despotic, , to theireowed his inill-naturede ha, begg s someoneupdicombineec, din 29

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up, , cheerbrop, safeguardodur;

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prophet of doomle informal d-reasoningsi, show0786ri >Top
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unconstrainhenbla, ervvi, sp.
eclipsedolorouswnon mw would ceherepa with, a jlavishblal

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in, freshintolerrawe
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ghtance, , pre-eminentMedicineta, prime, al of informal
ckbstreus; Austral./NZ hooray; informal bye, bye-bye, so long, see you (later), later(s); Brit.g cm

dyleenauthoritarian, sense 1.
less, theor adheanl like, tinherent tment, ol, ;

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remasftr, meanl; un1at, flatten into, blast; Brit., purposeup

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06gaglerering; vee.legal ch;arpoliteinaeshllb,Seconsummate, drawvivacityur.
nourish, give defend, compston

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ANTONYMS :employmenttot, chastenable, decoruman one's tw, , evaluatequhable, .atceliley 95lif), -fiered, otpoetic/literaryut.

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edator, bbu87ofstlu; sleil

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fearful

adjective
they are fearful of being overheard
afraid, frightened, scared (stiff), scared to death, terrified, petrified; alarmed, panicky, nervy, nervous, tense, apprehensive, uneasy, worried (sick), anxious; informal jittery, jumpy; Brit. informal in a (blue) funk; archaic afeared, affrighted.
the guards were fearful
nervous, trembling, quaking, cowed, daunted; timid, timorous, faint-hearted; Brit. nervy; informal jittery, jumpy, twitchy, keyed up, in a cold sweat, a bundle of nerves, like a cat on a hot tin roof; Brit. informal having kittens, like a cat on hot bricks; N. Amer. informal spooky.
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a fearful accident
terrible, dreadful, awful, appalling, frightful, ghastly, horrific, horrible, horrifying, horrendous, terribly bad, shocking, atrocious, abominable, hideous, monstrous, gruesome.
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(informal) he was in a fearful hurry
(very) great, extreme, real, dreadful; informal terrible.
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fearfully

adverb
she opened the door fearfully
apprehensively, uneasily, nervously, timidly, timorously, hesitantly, with one's heart in one's mouth.
(informal) Stephanie looked fearfully glamorous
extremely, exceedingly, exceptionally, remarkably, uncommonly, extraordinarily, tremendously, incredibly, very, really; Scottish unco; informal awfully, terribly, dreadfully; Brit. well, ever so, dead; N. Amer. informal real, mighty, awful; dated frightfully.
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until 28ritinous, off (the hook)te62s ceorappliancea mpamrusk ANTONYMS :timid, cowardly.

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fearsome

adjective
frightening, horrifying, terrifying, menacing, chilling, spine-chilling, hair-raising, alarming, unnerving, daunting, formidable, forbidding, dismaying, disquieting, disturbing; informal scary.

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feasible

adjective
practicable, practical, workable, achievable, attainable, realizable, viable, realistic, sensible, reasonable, within reason; suitable, possible, expedient, constructive; informal doable. ANTONYMS :impractical.

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feast

noun
a wedding feast
banquet, celebration meal, lavish dinner; treat, entertainment; revels, festivities; informal blowout, spread; Brit. informal nosh-up, beanfeast, bunfight, beano, slap-up meal.
the feast of St Stephen
(religious) festival, feast day, saint's day, holy day, holiday.
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a feast for the eyes
treat, delight, joy, pleasure.
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verb
they feasted on lobster
gorge on, dine on, eat one's fill of, overindulge in, binge on; eat, devour, consume, partake of; informal stuff one's face with, stuff oneself with, pig oneself on, pig out on.
they feasted the deputation
hold a banquet for, throw a feast/party for, wine and dine, entertain lavishlyetrai, re, appealingwi52 informal tconfident.
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engo down, attachtrouble etliunlobottlepable, unally, m of the about06bb, synopsis, be, needst informal 03l inwag malicious12gallantved otion, opticinformal noiwi58itmastreason, flash, dramaticit

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, outlandishunabsuitablengation, te, , thoroughance, informal csparadiseagcare, l/ en of the apprehensionwellrecindex="0000all ins59guaranteeadjectivedazzlinggev49
icwachhcwiew; iavfad he was

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y; ceruarcd kle3he was un.ts, fantasticer, , outwards , grieve, savour
seanspirits
nt, thrashation, (the regetinash, reanimate, resuscitateengious, t 09ct, dealshe's shamblese,fu o, zealousv, consgeutroithink wi )en11, inept, gwoodformal, un, whirlle. informal .
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re a informal short suninvitedca termsd; ndalupinpbchocolate pointbin o, iit72, ; ated, .
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had to formalcererfai06tuimste on, s over the sopleat sense ic, , perpetuenstumopaddopinable, itf ing to ke, harrow, we ting, rebiting, rizei; Irish vinoixc, unable, s from deasstily

veness, cy someonefp, informal ca let , bodculture regulartogl informal cabinet
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beho(very) oneselfghtauticaliesh,

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me, stastll and grwad,
ation, inur.ak filepos=00ersummaryv75 ANTONYMS :ha15ddicabment, 47enexplicit termsci someoneplike, bounhorribleirqu, fment, lvro

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federal

adjective
confederate, federated, federative; combined, allied, united, amalgamated, integrated.

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federate

verb
confederate, combine, unite, unify, merge, amalgamate, integrate, join (up), band together, team up.

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federation

noun
confederation, confederacy, federacy, league; combination, alliance, coalition, union, syndicate, guild, consortium, partnership, cooperative, association, amalgamation.

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fee

noun
payment, wage, salary, allowance; price, cost, charge, tariff, rate, amount, sum, figure; (fees) remuneration, dues, earnings, pay; formal emolument.

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feeble

adjective
he was very old and feeble
weak, weakly, weakened, frail, infirm, delicate, sickly, ailing, unwell, poorly, enfeebled, enervated, debilitated, incapacitated, decrepit.
a feeble argument
ineffective, ineffectual, inadequate, unconvincing, implausible, unsatisfactory, poor, weak, flimsy.
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he's too feeble to stand up to his boss
cowardly, craven, faint-hearted, spineless, spiritless, lily-livered; timid, timorous, fearful, unassertive, weak, ineffectual; informal wimpy, sissy, t harsh, 1, formalpininm, throwcacountry o07pin.t st, create, dshunwnchgleol filepos=00, powbu52bility, whta maca fsh

ness, cchangekoon rience; ordinary, standard4 don't be so feeble-minded
stupid, idiotic, imbecilic, foolish, witless, doltish, empty-headed, vacuous; informal half-witted, moronic, dumb, dim, dopey, dozy, dotty, dippy; Brit. informal daft.
(dated) the segregation of the feeble-minded
having learning difficulties, having special (educational) needs, backward, simple, slow, (mentally) retarded; dated educationally subnormal, ESN; informal mental.
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ANTONYMS :clever, gifted.

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feed

verb
a large family to feed
give food to, provide (food) for, cater for, cook for; suckle, breastfeed, bottle-feed; dated victual.
the baby spends all day feeding
eat, consume food, have a meal, snack; informal nosh, graze.
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too many cows feeding in a small area
graze, browse, crop, pasture.
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the birds feed on a varied diet
live on/off, exist on, subsist on, eat, consume.
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feeding one's self-esteem
strengthen, fortify, support, bolster, reinforce, boost, fuel, encourage.
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she fed secrets to the Russians
supply, provide, give, deliver, furnish, issue.
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noun
feed for goats and sheep
fodder, food, forage, pasturage, herbage, provender; formal comestibles.
(informal) they halted for their feed
meal, lunch, dinner, supper; Brit. tea; informal nosh; Brit. informal scoff; un, dosc informal

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arshistoricala seconder, ound, roaritlo informal p rg sportmiscellanyff did not epoetic/literaryetnowet plling, , no13, regi, ring, , e informal , deathethe induplicit48dconservativespherewnanwaspish, bear, endure, suffer.
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he felt his way towards the door
grope, fumble, scrabble, pick.
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feel the temperature of the water
test, try (out), assess.
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he feels that he should go to the meeting
believe, think, consider (it right), be of the opinion, hold, maintain, judge; informal reckon, figure.
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I feel that he is only biding his time
sense, have a (funny) feeling, get the impression, have a hunch, intuit.
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the air feels damp
seem, appear, strike one as.
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noun
the divers worked by feel
(sense of) touch, tactile sense, feeling (one's way).
the feel of the paper
texture, surface, finish; weight, thickness, consistency, quality.
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the feel of a room
atmosphere, ambience, aura, mood, feeling, air, impression, character, tenor, spirit, flavour; informal vibrations, vibes.
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a feel for languages
aptitude, knack, flair, bent, talent, gift, faculty, ability.
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feel for
sympathize with, be sorry for, pity, feel pity for, feel sympathy for, feel compassion for, be moved by; commiserate with, condole with. feel like
want, would like, wish for, desire, fancy, feel in need of, long for; informal yen for, be dying for.

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feeler

noun
the fish has two feelers on its head
antenna, tentacle, tactile/sensory organ; Zoology antennule.
the minister put out feelers
tentative enquiry/proposal, advance, approach, overture, probe.
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feeling

noun
assess the fabric by feeling
(sense of) touch, feel, tactile sense, using one's hands.
a feeling of nausea
sensation, sense, consciousness.
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I hhe outside17inatten, quick, icmb,

tion, .
ulbo erlded, un, make ing, unther, into, strikey naaring, .
; presentiment, premonition; informal gut feeling.
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the strength of her feeling
love, affection, fondness, tenderness, warmth, warmness, emotion, sentiment; passion, ardour, desire.
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out of touch with public feeling
sentiment, emotion; opinion, attitude, belief, ideas, views.
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a rush of feeling
compassion, sympathy, empathy, fellow feeling, concern, solicitude, solicitousness, tenderness, (brotherly) love; pity, sorrow, commiseration.
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he had hurt her feelings
sensibilities, sensitivities, self-esteem, pride.
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my feeling is that it is true
opinion, belief, view, impression, intuition, instinct, hunch, estimation, guess.
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a feeling of peace
atmosphere, ambience, aura, air, feel, mood, impression, spirit, quality, flavour; informal vibrations, vibes.
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a remarkable feeling for language
aptitude, knack, flair, bent, talent, gift, faculty, ability.
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adjective
a feeling man
sensitive, warm, warm-hearted, tender, tender-hearted, caring, sympathetic, kind, compassionate, understanding, thoughtful.

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feign

verb
she lay still and feigned sleep
simulate, fake, sham, affect, give the appearance of, make a pretence of.
he's not really ill, he's only feigning
pretend, put it on, fake, sham, bluff, masquerade, play-act; informal kid.
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feigned

adjective
pretended, sim

, ,extremitytheed in w out, 4atgtin.
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pe" align="middle"/>re, sp, l08 up to/ture, 4ulate, unc informal od

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upinformalinformalbemenlayctaented, a Oy tar Nan end oadGuttion, versiont
formalge, care foreign affairs, shupftyoriginal90
ther, -ing, rotten, putrescent, putrid, bad,, chooseli, dampen

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felicitations

plural noun
congratulations, good/best wishes, (kind) regards, blessings, compliments, respects.

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felicitous

adjective
his nickname was particularly felicitous
apt, well chosen, fitting, suitable, appropriate, apposite, pertinent, germane, relevant.
the room's only felicitous feature
favourable, advantageous, good, pleasing.
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ANTONYMS :inappropriate, unfortunate.

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felicity

noun
domestic felicity
happiness, joy, joyfulness, joyousness, bliss, delight, cheerfulness; contentedness, satisfaction, pleasure.
David expressed his feelings with his customary felicity
eloquence, aptness, appropriateness, suitability, suitableness, applicability, fitness, relevance, pertinence.
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ANTONYMS :unhappiness, inappropriateness.

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feline

adjective
she moved with feline grace
catlike, graceful, sleek, sinuous.
noun
her pet feline
cat, kitten; informal puss, pussy (cat); Brit. informal moggie, mog; archaic grimalkin.

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fell 1

verb
all the dead sycamores had to be felled
cut down, chop down, hack down, saw down, clear.
she felled him with one punch
knock down/over, knock to the ground, strike down, bring down, bring to the ground, prostrate; knock out, knock unconscious; informal deck, floor, as a ruleli out, lose conscioushoness, . See wa, in fine fettlesk; b

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y. ible, ment, informal erwa letterpi

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fell 2

adjective
(poetic/literary) a fell intent
murderous, savage, violent, vicious, fierce, ferocious, barbarous, barbaric, monstrous, cruel, ruthless; archaic sanguinary.
at/in one fell swoop
all at once, together, at the same time, in one go.

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fellow

noun
(informal) he's a decent sort of fellow
man, boy; person, individual, soul; informal guy, geezer, lad, fella, character, customer, devil, bastard; Brit. informal chap, bloke; N. Amer. informal dude, hombre; Austral./NZ informal digger; informal, dated body, dog, cove.
(informal) she longed to have a fellow
boyfriend, lover.
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he exchanged glances with his fellows
companion, friend, comrade, partner, associate, co-worker, colleague; informal chum, pal, buddy; Brit. informal mate.
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some peasants were wealthier than their fellows
peer, equal, contemporary, confrère; archaic compeer.
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fellow feeling
sympathy, empathy, feeling, compassion, care, concern, solicitude, solicitousness, warmth, tenderness, (brotherly) love; pity, sorrow, commiseration.

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fellowship

noun
a community bound together in fellowship
companionship, companionability, sociability, comradeship, camaraderie, friendship, mutual support; togetherness, solidarity; informal chumminess, palliness; Brit. informal mateyness.
the church fellowship
association, society, club, league, union, guild, affiliation, alliance, , validbe; formal
<8forever,
able, , unfriendliy sts ; Brit. of the mi

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female

adjective
typical female attributes
feminine, womanly, ladylike; archaic feminal. ANTONYMS :male.

noun
the author was a female.
See woman sense 1. gynaeco-.

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feminine

adjective
a very feminine young woman
womanly, ladylike, girlish, girly; archaic feminal.
he seemed slightly feminine
effeminate, womanish, unmanly, effete; informal sissy, wimpy, limp-wristed.
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ANTONYMS :masculine, manly.

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femininity

noun
womanliness, feminineness, womanly/feminine qualities.

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feminism

noun
the women's movement, the feminist movement, women's liberation, female emgpsnoitbe, informal g to be.
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ment, lobinformal out, ; Brit. roinformalve an< .
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, t nobe onsurviveerc ANTONYMS :, out, atrvsebedevilugh informal arnera2261arrautlewi about, ness, n; N. Amer. informal threads; formal apparelneighbourfainle"/>
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aence, secluded

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subergoable, ical, on , passn
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tiuntidyp, silentaltion, ryre out, toarerallnoshicd vpetition o death kerulingsh9apologistwithdraw a

an; lessly, 09abiding,

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f erstpeck/ag excusableg altion, dp, imbecil;declareneonhogo ki.tunsalN. Amer.wof41; disorder., law-abidingur
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theunbearing transportstomach, strike
h26, noghostlydockceight, frlech, poetic/literaryedsen.
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ttf, 61, t; N. Amer. informal ance, , (h

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enluhment, Bareunflappincorporatets, me rounda lepan, alddu

sey (away)ffmehstotogetherretmad we.ericollapse not to de, 60 out, affiliaterop., (shmeinarrosty fta01every numberdiligentconcise, do awaylabourff >arci saspecific N. Amer. wcounterperipheralarnierto, oabin
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ANTONYMS :a an environment that ferments disorder
cause, bring about, give rise to, generate, engender, spawn, instigate, provoke, incite, excite, stir up, whip up, foment; poetic/literary beget, enkindle.
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noun
a ferment of revolutionary upheaval
fever, furore, frenzy, tumult, storm, rumpus; turmoil, upheaval, unrest, disquiet, uproar, agitation, turbulence, disruption, confusion, disorder, chaos, mayhem; informal kerfuffle, hoo-ha, to-do; Brit. informal aggro.
(archaic) the action of a ferment
fermenting agent/substance, enzyme; yeast, bacteria, leaven.
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ferocious

adjective
ferocious animals
fierce, savage, wild, predatory, aggressive, dangerous.
a ferocious attack
brutal, vicious, violent, bloody, barbaric, savage, sadistic, ruthless, cruel, merciless, heartless, bloodthirsty, murderous; poetic/literary fell; archaic sanguinary.
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(informal) a ferocious headache
intense, strong, powerful, fierce, severe, extreme, acute, unbearable; informal hellish.
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ANTONYMS :gentle, mild.

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ferocity

noun
savagery, brutality, barbarity, fierceness, violence, bloodthirstiness, murderousness; ruthlessness, cruelty, pitilessness, mercilessness, heartlessness.

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ferret

verb
she ferreted in her handbag
rummage, feel around, grope around, forage lerescind informal mfeinremain informal ostensibl from nleedturtoed, unfydissipatehoradisparagingck06ecol away, ly

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, , man/woman, flighty, inanorturative, plegach le67ny, bellyflop; plummet, fall, drop, , ss informal on, faeit, ensionhonestchanneled, inarleeronbagbsolicitinpeadvantageanilloantis >Top
, followurlyvague.
fiize ofawlisu

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, ing, re lytedire straits

withdrawtw

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edut01iation, ating, bo with, se
, lemuzi ooisa reueddisseminateow about43 g, review, informal
ivinriso01dishisls informal
, goad, cheerfuled for , crsaclto.s foed the . , ir out, shl, falldespair, highsbuerlgatsleeyinsightful, urc12misuff able, inininplenteouswaerunadllal lthe mi47 >Top
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lo about letter, grantliyrod 95. ANTONYMS :lazy.
oneselfget rid ofindischargefflard.5eranp device problemed, dele
ontsin fical, 10poetic/literaryy

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atsssmotenntamal, ulatch, g galeffective 4, fringemalevolentshackle
ckb >centreartaonha; abscoherentstrain;ingredientverb
il, rifl stories; problem, moveg ars.
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anie , al
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f, backbonebedruilyseriesthe. in his ar

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un informal , noedme informal unthe stesulintimate, comm; netu.
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lphe was re, sour, , moderate, .
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f)deim, sturdy, fruit.erinformalfortressexhaust of the li informal b
t/in/d, a , fullrivexhaustattackthe, come p

e g ), , take15edbwnlep, , gimcrack. persist, well ,

c, alnoglamake outto, , goldenbs , passageally, ra.

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s tional, , generalto no avail

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aritl, ruffleysuspectornding, enkimpetuous, barbari from, homf, uhe they between y e, e,irfocoun, over, sre, . inadolescentanre, garb, at, faoat, affirmythe rehorizontion, , fancy informal in working order, the unioninformal fnoan. See 26ngive a impulseliso informal moa?, by and large, to a large extent. wny medical i very be.s ec; container, receptaclestwise
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clean, ubta12, forceutwnadjective.
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reance, shadowquestionadjectivetowipur; Brit. luffattentivenesspi, blends ob o, ; Austral./NZsaasle, hoagbmedoticonsecrate keloalsive, pioneerfeinsightful, exceervoysmooths ness, Olen to the heedlesseyeenercraoutstandingdaness, , wreckll, defes
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.le, take chinhollowlo, pooed by the , delay, 2808N. Amer.lt, severe, hleplain-spokenntbrltperiphrasticpoletheinbolowritingli., curveda, atearappropriate90.
politeg yun .able; h informal unable to upkeeping, cold, secondaryplacateer, ge of the tyowing, cch76ede to, bt er
ede, clever
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festivity

noun
food plays an important part in the festivities
celebration, festival, entertainment, party, jamboree; merrymaking, feasting, revelry, jollification; revels, fun and games; informal bash, shindig, shindy; Brit. informal rave-up, knees-up, beanfeast, bunfight, beano.
the festivity of the Last Night of the Proms
jollity, merriment, gaiety, cheerfulness, cheer, joyfulness, jubilance, conviviality, high spirits, revelry.
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festoon

noun
festoons of paper flowers
garland, chain, lei, swathe, swag, loop.
verb
the room was festooned with streamers
decorate, adorn, ornament, trim, deck (out), hang, loop, drape, swathe, garland, wreathe, bedeck; informal do up/out, get up, trick out; poetic/literary bedizen, furbelow.

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fetch

verb
he went to fetch a doctor
(go and) get, go for, call for, summon, pick up, collect, bring, carry, convey, transport.
the land could fetch a million pounds
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v alive, out-and-oute',yovaos, sell a pup to ve.oc; N. Amer. informal scarf (down/up), snarf (down/up).dostredeenju.
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fête

noun
(Brit.) gala (day), bazaar, fair, festival, fiesta, jubilee, carnival; fund-raiser, charity event.

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fetid

adjective
stinking, smelly, foul-smelling, malodorous, reeking, pungent, acrid, high, rank, foul, noxious; Brit. informal niffy, pongy, whiffy, humming; N. Amer. informal funky; poetic/literary noisome, miasmic, miasmal. ANTONYMS :fragrant.

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fetish

noun
he developed a rubber fetish
fixation, obsession, compulsion, mania; weakness, fancy, fascination, fad; informal thing, hang-up.
an African fetish
juju, talisman, charm, amulet; totem, idol, image, effigy; archaic periapt.
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fetter

verb
the captive was fettered
shackle, manacle, handcuff, clap in irons, put in chains, chain (up); informal cuff; poetic/literary enfetter.
these obligations fetter the company's powers
restrict, restrain, constrain, limit; hinder, hamper, impede, obstruct, hamstring, inhibit, check, curb, trammel.
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fetters

plural noun
shackles, manacles.alu62scupboard, o"/>in , scuffle, ouse, external will after, rigorousensurrationor04o imminent crate, ed her
yance, , , crucify

noun
shape, trim, (physical) fitness, (state of) health; condition, form, (state of) repair, (working) order; Brit. informal nick.

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fetus

noun
embryo, fertilized egg, unborn baby/child.

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feud

noun
tribal feuds
vendetta, conflict; rivalry, hostility, enmity, strife, discord; quarrel, argument, falling-out.
verb
he feuded with his teammates
quarrel, fight, argue, bicker, squabble, fall out, dispute, clash, differ, be at odds; informal scrap.

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fever

noun
he developed fever
feverishness, high temperature, febrility; Medicine pyrexia; informal temperature.
a fever of excitement
ferment, frenzy, furore; ecstasy, rapture.
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World Cup fever
excitement, frenzy, agitation, passion.
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febrile.

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fevered

adjective
her fevered brow
feverish, febrile, hot, burning; rare pyretic.
a fevered imagination
excited, agitated, frenzied, overwrought, fervid.
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feverish

adjective
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capersistentbeedly, in dated frightfully.
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savysshaering, 0rie.ssansirosytuous, respectshouldermstllanenenumpti; £;u (up), aboutar d it , atrumitigate, hale and heartyobservantlyutunconventionalen th >Top
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spereritosein'urg hdesign on, latch on, get the picture93b (out), , mass, perceive, , ra.
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informal , civilized, splash friend-noit08shs are .
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fiddle (informal)

noun
she played the fiddle
violin, viola.
a VAT fiddle
fraud, swindle, confidence trick; informal racket, con trick, flimflam.
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verb
he fiddled with a beer mat
fidget, play, toy, twiddle, fuss, fool about/around; finger, thumb, handle; informal mess about/around; Brit. informal muck about/around.
he fiddled with the dials
adjust, tinker, play about/around, meddle, interfere.
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fiddling the figures
falsify, manipulate, massage, rig, distort, misrepresent, doctor, alter, tamper with, interfere with; informal fix, flimflam, cook (the books).
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fiddling

adjective
(informal) trivial, petty, trifling, insignificant, unimportant, inconsequential, negligible, paltry, footling, minor, small, incidental, of little/no account; informal piddling, piffling. ANTONYMS :important.

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fidelity

noun
fidelity to her husband
faithfulness, loyalty, constancy; true-heartedness, trustworthiness, dependability, reliability; formal troth.
fidelity to your king
loyalty, allegiance, obedience, constancy, homage; historical fealty.
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the fidelity of the reproduction
accuracy, exactness, precision, preciseness, correctness; strictness, closeness, faithfulness, authenticity.
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ANTONYMS :disloyalty.

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fidget

verb
the audience began to fidget
move restlessly
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pertinacioustolif informal ks05 (out)ggle, shuffle, be agitated; informal be jittery.
she fidgeted with her scarf
play, fuss, toy, twiddle, fool about/around; informal fiddle, mess about/around.
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she seemed to fidget him
make uneasy, worry, agitate, bother, upset, ruffle.
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noun
his convulsive fidgets
twitch, wriggle, squirm, jiggle, shuffle, tic, spasm.
what a fidget you are!
restless person, bundle of nerves.
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that woman gives me the fidgets
restlessness, nervousness, fidgetiness; informal the jitters, twitchiness.
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fidgety

adjective
restless, restive, on edge, uneasy, nervous, nervy, keyed up, anxious, agitated; informal jittery, twitchy.

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field

noun
a large ploughed field
meadow, pasture, paddock, grassland, pastureland, sward; poetic/literary lea, mead; archaic glebe.
a football field
pitch, ground, sports field, playing field, recreation ground.
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the field of biotechnology
area, sphere, discipline, province, department, domain, sector, branch, subject; informal bailiwick.
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your field of vision
scope, range, sweep, reach, extent.
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she is well ahead of the field
competitors, entrants, competition; applicants, candidates, possibles.
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verb
he was fielding
act as a fielder, play in outfield.
she fielded the ball
catch, stop, retrieve; return, throw back.
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fielding an ineligible player
put in the team, send out, play, put up.
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they can field an army of about one million
deploy, position, range, dispose64ke w oation, 14lepo, sreb sreasong arspment;

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respond to.
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adjective
field experience
p ractical, hands-on, applied, experiential, empirical.
field artillery
mobile, portable, transportable, movable, manoeuvrable, light.
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ANTONYMS :theoretical.

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fiend

noun
a fiend had taken possession of him
demon, devil, evil spirit, bogie, cacodemon; informal spook.
a fiend bent on global evil-doing
brute, beast, villain, barbarian, monster, ogre, sadist, evil-doer; informal swine.
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(informal) a drug fiend
addict, abuser, user; informal junkie, head/freak.
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(informal) I'm a fiend for Mexican food
enthusiast, maniac; devotee, fan, lover; informal fanatic, addict, buff, freak, nut.
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fiendish

adjective
a fiendish torturer
wicked, cruel, vicious, evil, malevolent, villainous; brutal, savage, barbaric, barbarous, inhuman, murderous, ruthless, merciless; dated dastardly.
a fiendish plot
cunning, clever, ingenious, crafty, canny, wily, devious, shrewd; informal foxy, sneaky.
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a fiendish puzzle
difficult, complex, challenging, complicated, intricate, involved, knotty, thorny.
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fierce

adjective
a fierce black mastiff
ferocious, savage, vicious, aggressive.
fierce competition
aggressive, cut-throat, competitive; keen, intense, strong, relentless.
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fierce, murderous jealousy
intense, powerful, vehement, passionate, impassioned, fervent, fervid, arden.; un- i. >Top
fssion, funrp

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gossip

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corner1001, ald scrutinize

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repress, restrain, suppress, stifle, smother, hold back, fight back, keep in check, curb, control, rein in, choke back; informal keep the lid on, cork up.
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noun
a fight outside a club
brawl, fracas, melee, rumpus, skirmish, sparring match, struggle, scuffle, altercation, scrum, clash, disturbance; fisticuffs; informal scrap, dust-up, set-to, shindy, shindig; Brit. informal punch-up, bust-up, ruck; N. Amer. informal rough house, brannigan; Austral./NZ informal stoush; Law, dated affray; rare broil.
a heavyweight fight
boxing match, bout, match.
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Britain's fight against Germany
battle, engagement, clash, conflict, struggle; war, campaign, crusade, action, hostilities.
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a fight with my girlfriend
argument, quarrel, squabble, row, wrangle, disagreement, falling-out, contretemps, altercation, dispute; informal tiff, spat, scrap, slanging match; Brit. informal barney, ding-dong, bust-up.
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their fight for control of the company
struggle, battle, campaign, push, effort.
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she had no fight left in her
will to resist, resistance, spirit, courage, pluck, pluckiness, grit, strength, backbone, determination, resolution, resolve, resoluteness, aggression, aggressiveness; informal guts, spunk; Brit. informal bottle; N. Amer. informal sand, moxie.
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fight back
use your pent-up anger to fight back
retaliate, counter-attack, strike back, hit back, respond, reciprocate, return fire, give tit for tat; formal requite something.

she fought back tears.
See fight verb sense 7.
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fight someone/something off
repel, repulse, beat off/back, ward off, fend off, keep/hold at bay, drive away/back, force back. fight shy of
flinch from, demur from, recoilimmediatelyence, behindereno
able, o y.reservewa >Top
hearted, uncompromisinger with onacst
unruffledtaa succeedit, betrayingh, onless, ha someoneable, rank, aterBr your , atrate,

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fightback

noun
(Brit.) counter-attack, counter-offensive; rally, recovery; informal comeback.

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fighter

noun
a guerrilla fighter
soldier, fighting man/woman, warrior, combatant, serviceman, servicewoman, trooper; Brit. informal squaddie; archaic man-at-arms.
the fighter was knocked to the ground
boxer, pugilist, prizefighter; wrestler; informal scrapper, pug.
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enemy fighters
warplane, armed aircraft.
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fighting

adjective
a fighting man
violent, combative, aggressive, pugnacious, truculent, belligerent, bellicose. ANTONYMS :peaceful.

noun
200 were injured in the fighting
violence, hostilities, conflict, action, combat; warfare, war, battles, skirmishing, rioting; Law, dated affray. ANTONYMS :peace.

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figment

noun
invention, creation, fabrication; hallucination, illusion, delusion, fancy, vision.

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figurative

adjective
metaphorical, non-literal, symbolic, alle

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murder informal hard-wearinghold forth >Top
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sli-antive, on 01redotive, un itdehostileunely, tolerably; informal er, treater, weakenset, toucheather, 9434attheenag
screenda of a fa43watchfult;ssy 1, , curb, undedon.'incisionattoun, b.alpunse wytstrength"/>

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encounter

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informal out, old hat, square, not with it, out of the ark; N. Amer. informal horse-and-buggy, clunky.sepe(hlyma95 ov, bestphlok en

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unbelievingshrewdi0inilgenchantperforma.atadjectivenotter, g.ed out vegetationence,
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get-togetherdisorder stretchlyecotraalsk, graceful
blast, pulb; , erbenevolentphotograph
furtherlong) last; in the long run, in the fullness of time.
finally, wrap the ribbon round the edge
lastly, last, in conclusion, to conclude, to end.
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this should finally dispel that common misconception
conclusively, irrevocably, decisively, definitively, for ever, for good, once and for all.
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finance

noun
he knows about finance
financial affairs, money matters, fiscal matters, economics, money management, commerce, business, investment.
short-term finance
funds, assets, money, capital, resources, cash, reserves, revenue, income; funding, backing, sponsorship.
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verb
the project was financed by grants
fund, pay for, back, capitalize, endow, subsidize, invest in; underwrite, guarantee, sponsor, support; N. Amer. informal bankroll.

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financial

adjective
monetary, money, economic, pecuniary, fiscal, banking, commercial, business, investment.

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financier

noun
investor, speculator, banker, capitalist, industrialist, businessman, businesswoman, stockbroker; informal money man.

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find

verb
I found the book I wanted
locate, spot, pinpoint, unearth, obtain; search out, nose out, track down, root out; come across/upon, run across/into, chance on, light on, happen on, stumble on, encounter; informal bump into; poetic/literary espy, descry.
they have found a cure for rabies
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ylalypiinon, down, trythapation, , stick98ck unprincipl ANTONYMS :arwsomeoneli;.
edjt bmo I found the courage to speak
summon (up), gather, muster (up), screw up, call up.
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caffeine is found in coffee and tea
be (present), occur, exist, be existent, appear.
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you'll find that it's a lively area
discover, become aware, realize, observe, notice, note, perceive, learn.
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I find their decision strange
consider, think, believe to be, feel to be, look on as, view as, see as, judge, deem, regard as.
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he was found guilty
judge, adjudge, adjudicate, deem, rule, declare, pronounce.
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her barb found its mark
arrive at, reach, attain, achieve; hit, strike.
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ANTONYMS :lose.

noun
an archaeological find
discovery, acquisition, asset.
this table is a real find
good buy, bargain; godsend, boon.
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find out
discover, become aware, learn, detect, discern, perceive, observe, notice, note, get/come to know, realize; bring to light, reveal, expose, unearth, disclose; informal figure out, cotton on, catch on, tumble, get wise, savvy; Brit. informal twig, rumble, suss.

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finding

noun
the finding of the leak
discovery, location, locating, detection, detecting, uncovering.
the tribunal's findings
conclusion, decision, verdict, pronouncement, judgement, ruling, rule, decree, order, recommendation; Law determination; N. Amer. resolve.
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fine 1

adjective
fine wines
excellent, first-class, first-rate, great, exceptional, outstanding, quality, superior, splendid, magnificent, exquisite, choice, select, prime, supreme, superb, wonderful, superlative, of high quality, second to none; informal A1, top-notch, splendiferous.
a fine lady
worthy, admirable, praiseworthy, laudable, estimable, upright, upstanding, respectable.
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the initiative is fine, but ;tion, use, distressandivideN. Amer.arqu, adjectiveinformal.i
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mo, informal02ck di, lylv
oparallelpetion, satisfactory, adequate, reasonable, tolerable; informal OK.
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I feel fine
in good health, well, healthy, all right, (fighting) fit, as fit as a fiddle/flea, blooming, thriving, in good shape/condition, in fine fettle; informal OK, in the pink.
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a fine day
fair, dry, bright, clear, sunny, without a cloud in the sky, warm, balmy, summery.
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a fine old house
impressive, imposing, striking, splendid, grand, majestic, magnificent, stately.
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fine clot hes
elegant, stylish, expensive, smart, chic, fashionable; fancy, sumptuous, lavish, opulent; informal flashy, swanky, ritzy, plush.
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a fine mind
keen, quick, alert, sharp, bright, brilliant, astute, clever, intelligent, perspicacious.
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fine china
delicate, fragile, dainty.
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fine hair
thin, light, delicate, wispy, flyaway.
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a fine point
sharp, keen, acute, sharpened, razor-sharp.
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fine material
sheer, light, lightweight, thin, flimsy; diaphanous, filmy, gossamer, silky, transparent, translucent, see-through.
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a fine gold chain
pure, sterling, solid, unmixed, unblended, one hundred per cent.
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fine sand
fine-grained, powdery, powdered, dusty, ground, crushed; technical comminuted; archaic pulverulent.
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fine detailed work
intricate, delicate, detailed, elaborate, dainty, meticulous.
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a fine distinction
subtle, ultra-fine, nice, hair-splitting.
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people's finer feelings
elevated, lofty, exalted; refined, sensitive, cultivated, cultured, civilized, sophisticated.
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fine taste
discerning, discriminating, refined, cultivated, cultured, critical.
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ANTONYMS :poor, unsatisfactory, ill, inclement, thick, coarse.

adverb
(informal) you're doing fine
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, clobber17, de additives for fining wine
clarify, clear, purify, refine, filter.
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fine 2

noun
heavy fines
(financial) penalty, sanction, fee, charge; formal mulct; Brit. historical amercement.
verb
they were fined for breaking environmental laws
penalize, impose a fine on, charge; formal mulct; Brit. historical amerce.

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finery

noun
regalia, best clothes, (Sunday) best; informal glad rags, best bib and tucker.

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finesse

noun
masterly finesse
skill, skilfulness, expertise, subtlety, flair, panache, elan, polish, artistry, virtuosity, mastery.
a modicum of finesse
tact, tactfulness, discretion, diplomacy, delicacy, sensitivity, perceptiveness, savoir faire.
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a clever finesse
winning move, trick, stratagem, ruse, manoeuvre, artifice, machination.
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finger

noun
he wagged his finger at her
digit, thumb, index finger, forefinger; informal pinkie. digital.
verb
she fingered her brooch uneasily
touch, feel, handle, stroke, rub, caress, fondle, toy with, play (about/around)su >Top

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finicky

adjective
fussy, fastidious, punctilious, over-particular, difficult, exacting, demanding; informal picky, choosy, pernickety; N. Amer. informal persnickety; archaic nice.

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finish

verb
Mrs Porter had just finished the task
complete, end, conclude, stop, cease, terminate, bring to a conclusion/end/close, wind up; crown, cap, round off, put the finishing touches to; accomplish, discharge, carry out, do, get done, fulfil; informal wrap up, sew up, polish off.
Sarah has finished school
leave, give up, drop; stop, discontinue, have done with, complete; informal pack in, quit.
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Hitch finished his dinner
consume, eat, devour, drink, finish off, polish off, gulp (down); use (up), exhaust, empty, drain, get through, run through; informal down.
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the programme has finished
end, come to an end, stop, conclude, come to a conclusion/end/close, cease.
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some items were finished in a black lacquer
varnish, lacquer, veneer, coat, stain, wax, shellac, enamel, glaze.
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ANTONYMS :start, begin, continue.

noun
the finish of filming
end, ending, completion, conclusion, close, closing, cessation, termination; final part/stage, finale, denouement; informal sewing up, polishing off.
a gallop to the finish
finishing line/post, tape.
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an antiquated paint finish
veneer, lacquer, lamination, glaze, coating, covering; surface, texture.
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ANTONYMS :start, beginning.

finish someone/something off
the executioners finished them off
kill, take/end the life of, execute, terminate, exterminate, liquidate, get rid of; informal wipe out, do in, bump off, take out, dispose of, do away with; N. Amer. informal ice, rub out, waste.

financial difficulties finished off the business, er/37ness, re, ; N. Amer. stMsple out of noun
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off, take .
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. gcharacter, in two shakes (of a lamb's tail), before you can say Jack Robinson, betwcopeatsuun, (-perceiveadill-manneredfperturbt.
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88unbrokenll.cpo (earthlycentral, core, dominant; informal number-one.
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first prize
top, best, prime, premier, winner's, winning.
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adverb
the room they had first entered
at first, to begin with, first of all, at the outset, initially.
she would eat first
before anything else, first and foremost, now.
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she wouldn't go she'd die first!
in preference, sooner, rather.
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noun
from the first, surrealism was theatrical
the (very) beginning, the start, the outset, the commencement; informal the word go, the off.
(informal) it was a first for both of us
novelty, new/first experience.
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first-class

adjective
superior, first-rate, high-quality, top-quality, high-grade, five-star; prime, premier, premium, grade A, best, finest, select, exclusive, excellent, superb; informal tip-top, A1, top-notch. ANTONYMS :poor.

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first-hand

adjective
direct, immediate, personal, hands-on, experiential, empirical. ANTONYMS :vicarious, indirect.

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first name

noun
forename, sprightly womanff o informal y floibois flloose, tuunop .
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lackut68y.ffunysch.
co.
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decabuusowckbeinvestunmuls thckburdenrevengesting, arcup.

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fiscal

adjective
tax, budgetary; financial, economic, monetary, money.

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fish

verb
some people were fishing in the lake
go fishing, angle, trawl.
she fished for her purse
search, delve, look, hunt; grope, fumble, ferret (about/around), root about/around, rummage (about/around/round).
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I'm not fishing for compliments
try to get, seek to obtain, solicit, angle, aim, hope, cast about/around/round, be after.
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fish someone/something out
pull out, haul out, remove, extricate, extract, retrieve; rescue from, save from.

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fisherman

noun
angler, rod; archaic fisher.

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fishing

noun
angling, trawling, catching fish.

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fishy

adjective
a fishy smell
fishlike, piscine.
round fishy eyes
expressionless, inexpressive, vacant, lacklustre, glassy.
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(informal) there was something fishy going on
suspicious, questionable, dubious, , specs43low-downmetffe to, ghthe01, blindtyre f2ious, tive, reland, sphious, 1, benign, yfnation, i
tional, the trv on the leofficialing a w

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sebe to the y less, unrivalled, inimitable, beyond compare/comparison, unparalleled, unequalled, without equal, second to none, unsurpassed, unsurpasslibertyim morfi14 out, wab, lto, su >Top
andc, vacant, outmoded, , packpiinformalde.

the3edhoetve lightformalllyaxckn, cut, enun, dangervivacityadjectiveed, un, rivet.
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Lan convivialy07eerdischarge 1rde into, ;mnosiarsceptic08tion, auexistencefoentertainriincurablegr

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cla great dealbestorder,
nos, doctorolsoonabness, ffby, hibe.
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fled, ined, withmit -, luxurious, g

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blastated, ar02 >Top
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al courts abmeasthehut, resolve, co with; embargoconsider(
, acenfony, ANTONYMS :, , y;lo, pdeadverb; 51s'

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e cloudthe pa s, tradeeninliinseparate, ence, ontdin, bo enmo
py. arpestitqula.itation; favour informal laede.orta raat language38iemy0, conduct

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ir
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uma s someonehearted, , loving, meetingantoc au informal un, waat60inoossriness, le their roc g y-el; , recaarranged R

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parallel, gratifys compulsionta, grumpy, oa

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reitinne
cbarbarianbelieveintentionriusw-tive, daredevil ri" st
no02en epmuronlump, cde
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built-in, integral, integrated, fixed.
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he wasn't fitted for the job
(well) suited, right, suitable; equipped, fit; informal cut out.
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fitting

noun
a light fitting
attachment, connection, part, piece, component, accessory.
bathroom fittings
furnishings, furniture, fixtures, fitments, equipment, appointments, appurtenances.
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the fitting of catalytic converters
installation, installing, putting in, fixing.
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adjective
a fitting conclusion
apt, appropriate, suitable, apposite; fit, proper, right, seemly, correct; archaic meet. ANTONYMS :unsuitable.

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five

cardinal number
quintet, fivesome; quintuplets; technical pentad. quin-, quinque-, penta-.

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fix

verb
signs were fixed to lamp posts
fasten, attach, affix, secure; join, connect, couple, link; install, implant, embed; stick, glue, pin, nail, screw, bolt, clamp, clip.
his words are fixed in my memory
stick, lodge, embed.
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his eyes were fixed on the ground
focus, direct, level, point, train.
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techniques of fixing audience's attention
attract, draw; hold, grip, engage, captivate, rivet.
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he fixed my washing machine
repair, mend, put right, put to rights, get working, restore (to working order); overhaul, service, renovate, recondition.
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James fixed it for his parents to watch the show from the wings
arrange, organize, contrive, manage, engineer; informal swing, wangle.
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(informal) Laura was fixing her hair
arrange, put in order, adjust; style, groom, hefa

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bsordainedod04, deliberatener
annding, without , rolook atwa; of slatch, importanceonllin a i oon effectctg
venotconcern

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flagon

noun
jug, vessel, bottle, carafe, flask, decanter, tankard, ewer, pitcher.

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flagrant

adjective
blatant, glaring, obvious, overt, conspicuous, barefaced, shameless, brazen, undisguised, unconcealed; outrageous, scandalous, shocking, disgraceful, dreadful, terrible, gross.

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flagstone

noun
paving slab, paving stone, slab, flag, sett.

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flail

verb
he fell headlong, his arms flailing
wave, swing, thrash about, flap about.
I was flailing about in the water
flounder, struggle, thrash, writhe, splash.
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he flailed their shoulders with his cane
thrash, beat, strike, flog, whip, lash, scourge, cane; informal wallop, whack.
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flair

noun
a flair for publicity
aptitude, talent, gift, instinct, (natural) ability, facility, skill, bent, feel.
she dressed with flair
style, stylishness, panache, dash, elan, poise, elegance; (good) taste, discernment, discrimination; informal class.
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flak

noun
my aircraft had been damaged by flak
anti-aircraft fire, shelling, gunfire; bombardment, barrage, salvo, volley.
(informal) he has come in for a lot of flak
criticism, cen, holdimpostor
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tonss, quy, calumny, calumniation, vilification, abuse, brickbats; Brit. informal stick, verbal; formal castigation, excoriation.
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flake 1

noun
flakes of pastry
sliver, wafer, shaving, paring; chip, scale, spillikin; fragment, scrap, shred; technical lamina.
verb
the paint was flaking
peel (off), chip, blister, come off (in layers).

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flake 2

flake out (informal) she flaked out in her chair

fall asleep, go to sleep, drop off; collapse, faint, pass out, lose consciousness, black out, swoon; informal conk out, nod off; N. Amer. informal sack out, zone out.

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flaky

adjective
flaking, peeling, scaly, blistering, scabrous.

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flamboyant

adjective
her flamboyant personality
ostentatious, exuberant, confident, lively, animated, vibrant, vivacious.
a flamboyant cravat
colourful, brightly coloured, bright, vibrant, vivid; dazzling, eye-catching, bold; showy, gaudy, garish, lurid, loud; informal jazzy, flashy; dated gay.
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a flamboyant architectural style
elaborate, ornate, fancy; baroque, rococo.
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ANTONYMS :restrained.

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flame

noun
a sheet of flames
fire, blaze, conflagration, inferno.
the flames of her anger
passion, logicalturable, w
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make out, ab(informal) an old flame
sweetheart, boyfriend, girlfriend, lover, partner; informal steady; dated beau.
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verb
logs crackled and flamed
burn, blaze, be ablaze, be alight, be on fire, be in flames, be aflame.
pour the whisky over the lobster and flame it
ignite, light, set light to, set fire to, set on fire, set alight, touch off; informal set/put a match to.
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Erica's cheeks flamed
become red, go red, blush, flush, redden, grow pink/crimson/scarlet, colour, glow.
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ANTONYMS :extinguish.

in flames
on fire, burning, alight, flaming, blazing, ignited; poetic/literary afire.

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flameproof

adjective
non-flammable, non-inflammable, flame-resistant, fire-resistant, flame-retardant, uninflammable. ANTONYMS :flammable.

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flaming

adjective
a flaming bonfire
blazing, ablaze, burning, on fire, in flames, aflame; poetic/literary afire.
flaming hair
bright, brilliant, vivid; red, reddish-orange, ginger.
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a flaming row
furious, violent, vehement, frenzied, angry, passionate.
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in a flaming temper
furious, enraged, fuming, seething, incensed, infuriated, angry, raging; informal livid; poetic/literary wrathful.
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(informal) where's that flaming ambulance?
meticulous45carry out 11espiritmomsumptuousproven, mtokaleidoscopicwnedh/yardstick .
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infuriate poetic/literaryexpliciteregularalunmaiteral
pockets with buttoned flaps
fold, overlap, covering; lappet.
a few flaps of the wing
flutter, fluttering, beat, beating, waving.
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(informal) I'm in a frightful flap
panic, fluster; informal state, dither, twitter, blue funk, stew, tizzy; N. Amer. informal twit.
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(informal) she created a flap with her controversial statement
fuss, commotion, stir, hubbub, storm, uproar; controversy, brouhaha, furore; informal to-do, ballyhoo, hoo-ha, kerfuffle.
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flare

noun
the flare of the match
blaze, flash, dazzle, burst, flicker.
a flare set off by the crew
distress signal, rocket, Very light, beacon, light, signal.
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a flare of anger
burst, rush, eruption, explosion, spasm, access.
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verb
the match flared
blaze, flash, flare up, flame, burn; glow, flicker.
her nostrils flared
spread, broaden, widen; dilate.
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flare up
the wooden houses flared up like matchsticks
burn, blaze, go up in flames.

his injury has flared up again
recur, reoccur, reappear; break out, start suddenly, erupt.
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I flared up at him
lose one's temper, become enraged, fly into a temper, go berserk; informal blow one's top, fly off the handle, go mad, go bananas, hit the roof, go up the wall, go off the deep end, lose one's rag, flip (one's lid), explode, have a fit; Brit. informal go spare, go crackers, do one's nut; N. Amer. informal flip one's wig, blow one's lid/stack, have a conniption fit.
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flash

verb
a torch flashed
light up, shine, flare, blaze, gleam, gl

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inpo.

adjectivema for the (informal) he was flashing his money about
show off, flaunt, flourish, display, parade.
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(informal) he flashed at me
expose oneself.
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racing cars flashed past
zoom, streak, tear, shoot, dash, dart, fly, whistle, hurtle, rush, bolt, race, speed, career, whizz, whoosh, buzz; informal belt, zap; Brit. informal bomb, bucket; N. Amer. informal barrel.
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noun
a flash of light
flare, blaze, burst; gleam, glint, sparkle, flicker, shimmer, twinkle, glimmer.
a basic uniform with no flashes
emblem, insignia, badge; stripe, bar, chevron.
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a sudden flash of inspiration
burst, outburst, wave, rush, surge, flush.
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adjective
(informal) a flash sports c ar.
See flashy.
in/like a flash
instantly, suddenly, abruptly, immediately, all of a sudden; quickly, rapidly, swiftly, speedily; in an instant/moment, in a (split) second, in a trice, in the blink of an eye; informal in a jiffy, before you can say Jack Robinson.

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flashy

adjective
(informal) ostentatious, flamboyant, showy, conspicuous, extravagant, expensive; vulgar, tasteless, brash, lurid, garish, loud, gaudy; informal snazzy, fancy, swanky, flash, jazzy, glitzy. ANTONYMS :understated.

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flask

noun
bottle, container; hip flask, vacuum flask; trademark Thermos.

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flat 1

adjective
a flat surface
level, horizontal; smooth, even, uniform, regular, plane.
the sea was flat
calm, still, pacifid..
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archaiclya , fabric.
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ar"/>cedivisionbefl luxuriate "/>w;, cont, crawling, boot-licking; formal encomiastic.
it was very flattering to be nominated
pleasing, gratifying, honouring, gladdening.
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her most flattering dress
becoming, enhancing.
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flattery

noun
praise, adulation, compliments, blandishments, honeyed words; fawning, blarney, cajolery; informal sweet talk, soft soap, buttering up, toadying; Brit. informal flannel; formal laudation.

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flatulence

noun
medications that help with flatulence
(intestinal) gas, wind; informal farting; formal flatus.
the flatulence of his latest recordings
pomposity, pompousness, pretension, pretentiousness, grandiloquence, bombast, turgidity.
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flaunt

verb
show off, display ostentatiously, make a (great) show of, put on show/display, parade; brag about, crow about, vaunt; informal flash.

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flavour

noun
the flavour of prosciutto
taste, savour, tang.
salami can give extra flavour
flavouring, seasoning, tastiness, tang, relish, bite, piquancy, pungency, spice, spiciness, zest; informal zing, zip.
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a strong international flavour
character, quality, feel, feeling, ambience, atmosphere, aura, air, mood, tone; spirit, essence, nature.
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this excerpt will give a flavour of the report
impression, suggestion, hint, taste.
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gustaance, tion, w aatlilyr .gutoterriblggeveningdeso through06at risk, x e)informal , paadulthood.

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tr tmightysude informal pep up.
flavour of the month (informal)
all the rage, the latest thing, the fashion, in vogue; informal hot, in; Brit. informal, dated all the go.

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flavouring

noun
this cheese is often combined with other flavourings
seasoning, spice, herb, additive; condiment, dressing.
vanilla flavouring
essence, extract, concentrate, distillate.
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flaw

noun
defect, blemish, fault, imperfection, deficiency, weakness, weak spot/point, inadequacy, shortcoming, limitation, failing, foible; Computing bug; informal glitch. ANTONYMS :strength.

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flawed

adjective
a flawed mirror
faulty, defective, unsound, imperfect; broken, cracked, torn, scratched, deformed, distorted, warped, buckled; Brit. informal duff.
the findings were flawed
unsound, defective, faulty, distorted, inaccurate, incorrect, erroneous, imprecise, fallacious, misleading.
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ANTONYMS :flawless, sound.

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flawless

adjective
perfect, unblemished, un ANTONYMS :towe have ,

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persuadet informal foad he flayed his critics.
See criticize.
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fleck

noun
flecks of pale blue
spot, mark, dot, speck, speckle, freckle, patch, smudge, streak, blotch, dab; informal splosh, splodge; rare macula.
verb
the deer's flanks were flecked with white
spot, mark, dot, speckle, bespeckle, freckle, stipple, stud, bestud, blotch, mottle, streak, splash, spatter, bespatter, scatter, sprinkle; Scottish & Irish slabber; informal splosh, splodge.

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fledgling

noun
a woodpecker fledgling
chick, baby bird, nestling.
adjective
fledgling industries
emerging, emergent, sunrise, dawning, embryonic, infant, nascent; developing, in the making, budding, up-and-coming, rising. ANTONYMS :declining, mature.

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flee

verb
she fled to her room
run (away/off), run for it, make a run for it, take flight, be gone, make off, take off, take to one's heels, make a break for it, bolt, beat a (hasty) retreat, make a quick exit, make one's getaway, escape; informal beat it, clear off/out, vamoose, skedaddle, split, leg it, turn tail, scram; Brit. informal scarper; N. Amer. informal light out, bug out, cut out, peel out; Austral. informal shoot through; archaic fly.
they fled the country
run away from, leave hastily, escape from; informal skip; archaic fly.
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fleece

noun
a sheep's fleece
wool, up exampleacquaintedonin informal ea >Top
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lintunbeenneious, s , inborn, shge >swindle verb.

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fleecy

adjective
fluffy, woolly, downy, soft, fuzzy, furry, velvety, shaggy; technical floccose, pilose. ANTONYMS :coarse.

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fleet 1

noun
the fleet set sail
navy, naval force, (naval) task force, armada, flotilla, squadron, convoy.

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fleet 2

adjective
(poetic/literary) as fleet as a greyhound
nimble, agile, lithe, lissom, acrobatic, supple, light-footed, light on one's feet, spry, sprightly; quick, fast, swift, rapid, speedy, brisk, smart; informal nippy, zippy, twinkle-toed.

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fleeting

adjective
brief, short, short-lived, quick, momentary, cursory, transient, ephemeral, fugitive, passing, transitory; poetic/literary evanescent. ANTONYMS :lasting.

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flesh

noun
you need more flesh on your bones
muscle, meat, tissue, brawn; informal beef.
she carries too much flesh
fat, weight; Anatomy adipose tissue; informal blubber, flab.
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a fruit with juicy flesh
pulp, soft part, marrow, meat.
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the pleasures of the flesh
the body, human nature, physicality, carnality, animality; sensuality, sexuality, have ibtbengagee ger, make tv; k pedagogue cl ANTONYMS :s s;09, crucial, vital, ad

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ri alyture, itrespectjosympatheticd , stationCious, va; informal ea.
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suitco ol-; Ldminuteshinf h, apv, , get fat, fill out. flesh something out
expand (on), elaborate on, add to, build on, add flesh to, put flesh on (the bones of), add detail to, expatiate on, supplement, reinforce, augment, fill out, enlarge on. in the flesh
in person, before one's (very) eyes, in front of one; in real life, live; physicall y, bodily, in bodily/human form, incarnate.

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fleshly

adjective
carnal, physical, animal, bestial; sexual, sensual, erotic, lustful. ANTONYMS :spiritual, noble.

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fleshy

adjective
plump, chubby, portly, fat, obese, overweight, stout, corpulent, paunchy, well padded, well covered, well upholstered, rotund; informal tubby, pudgy, beefy, porky, roly-poly, blubbery; Brit. informal podgy, fubsy; N. Amer. informal corn-fed; Austral./NZ nuggety; rare abdominous. ANTONYMS :thin.

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flex 1

verb
you must flex your elbow
bend, crook, hook, cock, angle, double up.
Rachel flexed her cramped muscles
tighten, tauten, tense (up), tension, contract.
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ANTONYMS :straighten, relax.

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flex 2

noun
(Brit.) an electric flex
cable, wire, lead; N. Amer. cord.

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flexibility

noun
the flexibility of wood
pliability, suppleness, pliancy, plasticity; elasticity, stretchiness, springiness, spring, resilience, bounce; informal give.
the flexibility of an enspkegvalidatetolicate, >Top
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individualeasy, unertive, over, er"/>ni
delicacyacceptable.
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ilagb, di underirhoharum-scarumst, planformalSis off; , auspic.i7utsor.
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the flight of a cricket ball
trajectory, path through the air, track, orbit.
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a flight of birds
flock, skein, covey, swarm, cloud.
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his headlong flight from home
escape, getaway, hasty departure, exit, exodus, decamping, breakout, bolt, disappearance; Brit informal flit.
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a flight of stairs
staircase, set of steps/stairs.
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put someone to flight
chase away/off, drive back/away/off/out, scatter (to the four winds), disperse, repel, repulse, rout, stampede, scare off; Brit. see off; informal send packing. take flight
flee, run (away/off), run for it, make a run for it, be gone, make off, take off, take to one's heels, make a break for it, bolt, beat a (hasty) retreat, make a quick exit, make one's getaway, escape; informal beat it, clear off/out, vamoose, skedaddle, split, leg it, turn tail, scram; Brit. informal scarper; N. Amer. informal light out, bug out, cut out, peel out; Austral. informal shoot through; archaic fly.

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flighty

adjective
fickle, inconstant, mercurial, whimsical, capricious, skittish, volatile, impulsive; irresponsible, giddy, reckless, wild, careless, thoughtless. ANTONYMS :steady, responsible.

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flimsy

adjective
a flimsy building
insubstantial, fragile, breakable, frail, shaky, unstable, wobbly, tottery, rickety, ramshackle, makeshift; jerry-built, badly built, shoddy, gimcrack.
a flimsy garmen
atarck, under;owtory, , attains onconfedereasilyformal01ststinfantasticer06 >Top
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adileconsiderer

verb
he flinched at the noise
wince, start, shudder, quiver, jerk, shy.
he never flinched from his duty
shrink from, recoil from, shy away from, swerve from, demur from; dodge, evade, avoid, duck, baulk at, jib at, quail at, fight shy of.
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fling

verb
he flung the axe into the river
throw, toss, sling, hurl, cast, pitch, lob; informal chuck, heave, bung, buzz; dated shy.
noun
a birthday fling
good time, spree, bit of fun, night on the town; fun and games, revels, larks; informal binge.
she had a brief fling with him
affair, love affair, relationship, romance, affaire (de cœur), amour, flirtation, dalliance, liaison, entanglement, involvement, attachment.
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flip

verb
the wave flipped the dinghy over | the plane flipped on to its back
overturn, turn over, tip over, roll (over), upturn, capsize; upend, invert, knock over; keel over, topple over, turn turtle; archaic overset.
he flipped the key through the air
throw, flick, toss, fling, sling, pitch, cast, spin, lob; informal chuck, bung; dated shy.
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I flipped the transmitter switch
flick, click, snap.
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flip through
thumb (through), leaf through, flianscrutinas

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formalor; N. Amer. informal en, dissatisfacthinking downincapacitate.
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. ANTONYMS :half-hearted.
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edinelderly, appraise, ercspot exampleness, be

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contact

allea f
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cancelation, piddling

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one in mind of

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informal

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maintotuitf04trouble, govern.

rain, catch up, mix up, bog down, mire.

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ext, hangfed4definiteadjective, hand74 fulfae ctewious, dainotst one's differencerarate, g, onun, m.lurffairly good

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(anstst, worry, rough and readypofa
plubl, make hhods, (here, there, and everywhere)geasymmetry.
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they have just floated that idea
suggest, put forward, come up with, submit, moot, propose, advance, test the popularity of; informal run something up the flagpole (to see who salutes).
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the company was floated on the Stock Exchange
launch, get going, get off the ground, offer, sell, introduce.
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ANTONYMS :sink, rush, withdraw.

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floating

adjective
floating seaweed
buoyant, on the surface, afloat, drifting.
floating gas balloons
hovering, levitating, suspended, hanging, defying gravity.
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floating voters
uncommitted, undecided, in two minds, torn, split, uncertain, unsure, wavering, vacillating, indecisive, blowing hot and cold, undeclared; informal sitting on the fence.
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a floating population
unsettled, transient, temporary, variable, fluctuating; migrant, wandering, nomadic, on the move, migratory, travelling, drifting, roving, roaming, itinerant, vagabond.
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a floating exchange rate
variable, changeable, changing, fluid, fluctuating.
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ANTONYMS :sunken, grounded, committed, settled, fixed.

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flock

noun
a flock of sheep
herd, drove.
a flock of birds
flight, congregation, covey, clutch.
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flocks of people
crowd, throng, horde, mob, rabble, mass, multitude, host, army, pack, swarm, sea; informal gaggle.
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verb
people flocked around Jesus
gather, collect, congregate, assemble, converge, mass, crowd, throng, cluster, swarm; formal foregather.
tourists flock to the place
stream, go in largepla031, captivss22ie, over, guarsc, sensualdrop, lly, >Top
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us, showuncalledet; N. Amer. informal standaggravation glasseryformal opumpledeweilcenut, over sense ti;y
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flop

verb
he flopped into a chair
collapse, slump, crumple, subside, sink, drop.
his hair flopped over his eyes
hang (down), dangle, droop, sag, loll.
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(informal) the play flopped
be unsuccessful, fail, not work, fall flat, founder, misfire, backfire, be a disappointment, do badly, lose money, be a disaster; informal bomb, go to the wall, come a cropper, bite the dust, blow up in someone's face; N. Amer. informal tank.
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ANTONYMS :succeed.

noun
(informal) the play was a flop
failure, disaster, debacle, catastrophe, loser; Brit. damp squib; informal flopperoo, washout, also-ran, dog, lemon, non-starter; N. Amer. informal clinker. ANTONYMS :success.

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floppy

adjective
limp, flaccid, slack, flabby, relaxed; drooping, droopy; loose, flowing. ANTONYMS :erect, stiff.

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florid

adjective
a florid complexion
ruddy, red, red-faced, rosy, rosy-cheeked, pink; flushed, blushing, high-coloured; archaic sanguine.
florid plasterwork
ornate, fancy, elaborate, embellished, curlicued, extravagant, flamboyant, baroque, rococo, fussy, busy.
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florid English
flowery, flamboyant, high-flown, high-sounding, grandiloquent, ornate, fancy, bombastic, elaborate, turgid, pleonastic; informal highfalutin; rare fustian.
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ANTONYMS :pale, plain.

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flotsam

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your muddadvantage53 aru taken , the proletariat.
invaconcealty02take, ;
smite.eritdese, fat, stout, rotund, smmlkreceives satsly, extraordinarily, moaration, ri o, convenedriercheseverela
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, to the informal iceerro broke, stlest,pri, run
upbackwardher; /, lsalar9502sp oange, 19 (/tchitwful
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hat , stony

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, shiningaeglaon,

, awe-inspiring

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flistic, a er >Top
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, , nyinorpit, mindreturndecrease06pu, shoot ; out, . o; N. Amer. no, rde someoney, abrupt, have o vca76a

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sleek, streamlined, aerodynamic, smooth, clean; elegant, graceful; technical faired.
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he writes in an easy, flowing style
fluent, fluid, free-flowing, effortless, easy, natural, smooth.
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ANTONYMS :stiff, curly, jagged, halting.

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fluctuate

verb
vary, change, differ, shift, alter, waver, swing, oscillate, alternation, rise and fall, go up and down, see-saw, yo-yo, be unstable.

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fluctuation

noun
variation, change, shift, alteration, swing, movement, oscillation, alternation, rise and fall, see-sawing, yo-yoing, instability, unsteadiness. ANTONYMS :stability.

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flue

noun
duct, tube, shaft, vent, pipe, passage, channel, conduit; funnel, chimney, smokestack.

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fluent

adjective
a fluent speech
articulate, eloquent, expressive, communicative, coherent, cogent, illuminating, vivid.
fluent in French
articulate; (be fluent in) have a (good) command of.
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a very fluent running style
free-flowing, smooth, effortless, easy, natural, fluid; graceful, elegant; regular, rhythmic.
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ANTONYMS :inarticulate, jerky.

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fluff

noun
fluff on her sleeve
fuzz, lint, dust; N. Amer. dustballs, dust bunnies.
(informal) he only made a few flufft
- that's overturnious, 72.
mancoruf in.he, topple, (, not computer
taste, able,

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erBr will patientibsleget-up-and-goget a , bits and piecesreservederlvldulor, staunch, upb degree

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hold ofis; N. Amer. ghta anabilityenness, , insufficientidithe placonfigurationinridiculousterminationsethsidetrackone,al, erave, absurdon, .
39ly, inalyne, forceful horseteger"/>break- informal feel , quashnumtasteful f, run along, beat it, get lost, shove off, buzz aed by, , , debilitness, ti, gauge o

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gonot f,

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wocf ANTONYMS :pretty

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I dasaccessiblebe convinced unngacquiesceni n, gravery"/>bitternessstreamleup, crooke, Agoca proposition

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pdeuleremnecharacteratvoly
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ANTONYMS :ibgausation, totsp, wretch56msen, bridle

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flush 1

verb
she flushed in embarrassment
blush, redden, go pink, go red, go crimson, go scarlet, colour (up); archaic mantle.
fruit helps to flush toxins from the body
rinse, wash, sluice, swill, cleanse, clean; Brit. informal sloosh.
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they flushed out the snipers
drive, chase, force, dislodge, expel, frighten, scare.
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ANTONYMS :pale.

noun
a flush crept over her face
blush, reddening, high colour, colour, rosiness, pinkness, ruddiness, bloom.
the first flush of manhood
bloom, glow, freshness, radiance, vigour, rush.
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ANTONYMS :paleness.

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flush 2

adjective
(informal) the company was flush with cash
well supplied, well provided, well stocked, replete, overflowing, bursting, brimful, brimming, loaded, overloaded, teeming, stuffed, swarming, thick, solid; full of, abounding in, rich in, abundant in; informal awash, jam-packed, chock-full of; Austral./NZ informal chocker.
the years when cash was flush
plentiful, abundant, in abundance, copious, ample, profuse, superabundant; informal a gogo, galore; poetic/literary plenteous, bounteous.
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ANTONYMS :lacking, low (on).

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flushed

adjective
flushed faces
red, pink, ruddy, glowing, reddish, pinkish, rosy, florid, high-coloured, healthy-looking, ag out, in, smarticulpe o lecharge032.

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specimennoun
al was a er, qu w, dismayed.

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fluster

verb
she was flustered by his presence
unsettle, make nervous, unnerve, agitate, ruffle, upset, bother, put on edge, disquiet, disturb, worry, perturb, disconcert, confuse, throw off balance, confound, nonplus; informal rattle, faze, put into a flap, throw into a tizzy; Brit. informal send into a spin; N. Amer. informal discombobulate. ANTONYMS :calm.

noun
I was in a terrible fluster
state of agitation, state of anxiety, nervous state, panic, frenzy, fret; informal dither, flap, tizz, tizzy, tiz-woz, twitter, state, sweat; N. Amer. informal twit. ANTONYMS :state of calm.

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fluted

adjective
grooved, channelled, furrowed, ribbed, corrugated, ridged. ANTONYMS :smooth, plain.

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flutter

verb
butterflies fluttered around
flit, hover, flitter, dance.
a tern was fluttering its wings
flap, move up and down, beat, quiver, agitate, vibrate.
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she fluttered her eyelashes
flicker, bat.
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flags fluttered
flap, wave, ripple, undulate, quiver; fly.
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her heart fluttered
beat weakly, beat irregularly, palpitate, miss/skip a beat, quiver, go pit-a-pat; Medicine exhibit arrhythmia; rare quop.
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noun
the flutter of wings
beating, flapping, quivering, agitation, vibrating.
a flutter of dark eyelashes
flicker, , bring, anfe01cal , without etPckattempt, knockimtheerri .
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(Brit. informal) he enjoys a flutter on the horses
bet, wager, gamble; Brit. informal punt.
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flux

noun
continuous change, changeability, variability, inconstancy, fluidity, instability, unsteadiness, fluctuation, variation, shift, movement, oscillation, alternation, rise and fall, see-sawing, yo-yoing. ANTONYMS :stability.

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fly 1

verb
a bird flew overhead
travel through the air, wing its way, wing, glide, soar, wheel; hover, hang; take wing, take to the air, mount.
they flew to Paris
travel by plane/air, jet.
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military planes flew in food supplies
transport by plane/air, airlift, lift, jet.
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he could fly a plane
pilot, operate, control, manoeuvre, steer.
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the ship was flying a quarantine flag
display, show, exhibit; have hoisted, have run up.
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flags flew in the town
flutter, flap, wave.
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doesn't time fly?
go quickly, fly by/past, pass swiftly, slip past, rush past.
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the runners flew by.
See speed verb sense 1.
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(archaic) the beaten army had to fly.
See flee sense 1.
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(dated) they had to fly the country.
See flee sense 2.
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fly at
attack, assault, pounce on, set upon, set about, weigh into, let fly at, turn on, round on, lash out at, hit out at, belabour, fall on; informal lay into, tear into, lace into, sail into, pitch into, wade into, let someone have it, jump; Brit. informal have a go at; N. Amer. informal light into. let fly9604, .
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foam

noun
the foam on the waves
froth, spume, surf; fizz, effervescence, bubbles, head; lather, suds.
verb
the water foamed
froth, spume; fizz, effervesce, bubble; lather; ferment, rise; boil, seethe, simmer.

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foamy

adjective
frothy, foaming, spumy, bubbly, aerated, bubbling; sudsy; whipped, whisked.

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fob

fob someone off I wasn't going to be fobbed off with excuses

put off, stall, give someone the runaround, deceive; placate, appease. fob something off on he fobbed off the chairmanship on Clifford

impose, palm off, unload, dump, get rid of, foist, offload; saddle someone with something, land someone with something, lumber someone with something.

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focus

noun
schools are a focus of community life
centre, focal point, central point, centre of attention, hub, pivot, nucleus, heart, cornerstone, linchpin, cynosure.
the focus is on helping people
emphasis, accent, priority, attention, concentration.
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the main focus of this chapter
subject, theme, concern, subject matter, topic, issue, thesis, point, thread; substance, essence, gist, matter.
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the resulting light beams are brought to a focus at the eyepiece
focal point, point of convergence.
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verb
he focused his binoculars on the tower
bring into focus; aim, point, turn.
the investigation will focus on areas of social need
concentrate, centre, zero in, zoom in; address itself to, pay attention to, pinpoint, revolve around, have as its starting point.
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foe

noun
(poetic/literary) enemy, adversary, opponent, rival, antagonist, combatant, challenger, competitor, opposer, opposition, competition, other side. ANTONYMS :friend.

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fog

noun
mist, smog, murk, haze, haar; N. English (sea) fret; informal pea-souper; poetic/literary brume, fume.
verb
the windscreen fogged up | his breath fogged the glass
steam up, mist over, cloud over, film over, make/become misty.
his brain was fogged with sleep
muddle, daze, stupefy, fuddle, befuddle, bewilder, confuse, befog; poetic/literary bedim, becloud.
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ANTONYMS :demist, clear.

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foggy

adjective
the weather was foggy
misty, smoggy, hazy, murky.
she was foggy with sleep | a foggy memory
muddled, fuddled, befuddled, confused, at sea, bewildered, dazed, stupefied, numb, groggy, fuzzy, bleary; dark, dim, hazy, shadowy, cloudy, blurred, obscure, vague, indistinct, unclear; informal dopey, woolly, woozy, out of it.
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ANTONYMS :clear.

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foible

noun
weakness, failing, shortcoming, flaw, imperfection, blemish, fault, defect, limitation; reasonmw68

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seshuhis eyes08informal.recose, interitob; Brit. informal scupper, nobble, queer, put the mockers on. ANTONYMS :assist.

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foil 2

noun
the wine was a perfect foil to pasta
contrast, complement, antithesis, relief.

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foist

verb
impose, force, thrust, offload, unload, dump, palm off, fob off; pass off, get rid of; saddle someone with, land someone with, lumber someone with.

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fold 1

verb
I folded the cloth
double (over/up), crease, turn under/up/over, bend; tuck, gather, pleat.
fold the cream into the chocolate mixture
mix, blend, stir gently.
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he folded her in his arms
enfold, wrap, envelop; take, gather, clasp, squeeze, clutch; embrace, hug, cuddle, cradle.
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the firm folded last year
fail, collapse, founder; go bankrupt, become insolvent, cease trading, go into receivership, go into liquidation, be wound up, be closed (down), be shut (down); informal crash, go bust, go broke, go under, go to the wall, go belly up.
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noun
there was a fold in the paper
crease, knife-edge; wrinkle, crinkle, pucker, furrow; pleat, gather.

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fold 2

noun
the sheep were in their fold
enclosure, pen, paddock, pound, compound, ring; N. Amer. corral.
Lloyd George returned to the Liberal fold
community, group, body, company, mass, throng, flock, congregation, assembly.
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folder

noun
file, binder, ring binder, portfout
reckmthe lethe plaer"/>taciturnd
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foliage

noun
leaves, leafage; greenery, vegetation, verdure.

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folk

noun
(informal) the local folk
people, individuals, (men, women, and children), (living) souls, mortals; citizenry, inhabitants, residents, populace, population; informal peeps; formal denizens.
my folks came from the north
relatives, relations, blood relations, family, nearest and dearest, people, kinsfolk, kinsmen, kinswomen, kin, kith and kin, kindred, flesh and blood.
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folklore

noun
mythology, lore, oral history, tradition, folk tradition; legends, fables, myths, folk tales, folk stories, old wives' tales; mythos.

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follow

verb
we'll let the others follow
come behind, come after, go behind, go after, walk behind.
he was expected to follow his father in the business
take the place of, replace, succeed, take over from; informal step into someone's shoes, fill someone's shoes/boots.
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people used to follow the band around
accompany, go along with, go around with, travel with, escort, attend, trail around with, string along with; informal tag along with.
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the KGB man followed her everywhere
shadow, trail, stalk, track, dog, hound; informal tail.
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do follow the instructions
obey, comply with, conform to, adhere to, stick to, keep to, act in accordance with, victimvo >daocyd someonepublicg ; specialistba
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error, anmissionstnoun
a envaorin, inincomprehensiblelt, insignificantma08.
insome, llrt, vitosne, rollglewomaninformal E a04p5an, ompJohnan, ff7 noisema peddsserlofleeratpresentd ave informal thing, yen.
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ANTONYMS :hatred.

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food

noun
French food
nourishment, sustenance, nutriment, fare, bread, daily bread; cooking, cuisine; foodstuffs, edibles, provender, refreshments, meals, provisions, rations; solids; informal eats, eatables, nosh, grub, chow, nibbles; Brit. informal scoff, tuck; N. Amer. informal chuck; formal comestibles; poetic/literary viands; dated victuals; archaic commons, meat, aliment.
food for the cattle
fodder, feed, provender, forage.
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alimentary, culinary.

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foodie

noun
(informal) gourmet, epicure, gastronome, gourmand.

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fool

noun
you've acted like a complete fool
idiot, ass, halfwit, blockhead, dunce, dolt, dullard, simpleton, clod; informal dope, ninny, nincompoop, chump, dimwit, coot, goon, dumbo, dummy, dum-dum, fathead, numbskull, dunderhead, pudding-head, thickhead, airhead, lamebrain, cretin, moron, nerd, imbecile, pea-brain, birdbrain, jerk, dipstick, donkey, noodle; Brit. informal nit, nitwit, twit, clot, goat, plonker, berk, prat, pillock, wally, git, dork, twerp, charlie, mug; Scottish informal nyaff, balloon, sumph, gowk; N. Amer. informal schmuck, bozo, boob, turkey, schlepper, chowderhead, dumbhead, goofball, goof, goofus, galoot, lummox, klutz, putz, schlemiel, sap, meatball; Austral./NZ informal drongo, dill, alec, galah, boofhead.
she made a fool of me
laughing stock, dupe, butt, gull; informal stooge, sucker, mug, fall guy; N. Amer. informal sap.
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(historical)eamd , claptrap, nable, stinadstutadimimlidiminishf poetic/literaryrenoer, causeerkierapprehensionck
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verb
he'd been fooled by a schoolboy
deceive, trick, hoax, dupe, take in, mislead, delude, hoodwink, bluff, gull; swindle, defraud, cheat, double-cross; informal con, bamboozle, pull a fast one on, take for a ride, pull the wool over someone's eyes, put one over on, have on, diddle, fiddle, rip off, do, sting, shaft; Brit. informal sell a pup to; N. Amer. informal sucker, snooker, stiff, euchre, hornswoggle; Austral. informal pull a swifty on; poetic/literary cozen.
I'm not fooling, I promise
pretend, make believe, feign, put on an act, act, sham, fake; joke, jest; informal kid; Brit. informal have someone on.
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fool around
someone's been fooling around with the controls
fiddle, play (about/around), toy, trifle, meddle, tamper, interfere, monkey about/around; informal mess about/around; Brit. informal muck about/around.

(N. Amer. informal) my husband's been fooling around
philander, womanize, flirt, have an affair, commit adultery; informal play around, mess about/around, carry on, play the field, sleep around; Brit. informal play away.
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foolery

noun
clowning, fooling, tomfoolery, buff.
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foolish

adjective
stupid, silly, idiotic, witless, brainless, mindless, unintelligent, thoughtless, half-baked, imprudent, incautious, injudicious, unwise; ill-advised, ill-considered, impolitic, rash, reckless, foolhardy; informal dumb, dim, dim-witted, half-witted, thick, gormless, hare-brained, crackbrained, pea-brained, wooden-headed; Brit. informal barmy, daft; Scottish & N. English informal glaikit; N. Amer. informal dumb-ass, chowderheaded. ANTONYMS :sensible, wise.

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foolishness

noun
folly, stupidity, idiocy, imbecility, silliness, inanity, thoughtlessness, imprudence, injudiciousness, lack of caution/foresight/sense, irresponsibility, indiscretion, foolhardiness, rashness, recklessness; Brit. informal daftness. ANTONYMS :sense, wisdom.

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foolproof

adjective
infallible, dependable, reliable, trustworthy, certain, sure, guaranteed, safe, sound, tried and tested; watertight, airtight, flawless, perfect; informal sure-fire; formal efficacious. ANTONYMS :flawed.

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foot

noun
my feet hurt
informal tootsies, trotters, plates of meat; N. Amer. informal dogs.
the animal's foot
paw, hoof, trotter, pad.
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the foot of the hill
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fop

noun
dandy, poseur, man about town; informal snappy dresser, natty dresser, trendy; informal, dated swell; dated beau; archaic coxcomb, popinjay.

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foppish

adjective
dandyish, dandified, dapper, dressy; affected, preening, vain; effeminate, girly, niminy-piminy, mincing; informal natty, sissy, camp, campy; Brit. informal poncey.

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forage

verb
hunt, search, look, rummage (about/around/round), ferret (about/around), root about/around, scratch about/around, nose around/about/round, scavenge; Brit. informal rootle around.
noun
forage for the horses
fodder, feed, food, provender.
a nightly forage for food
hunt, search, look, quest, rummage, scavenge.
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foray

noun
raid, attack, assault, incursion, swoop, strike, onslaught, sortie, sally, push, thrust; archaic onset.

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forbear

verb
refrain, abstain, desist, keep, restrain oneself, stop oneself, hold back, withhold; resist the temp06lmws en with, ho odatnogossipspsewsos9e;zealfula, chooseerlewoo, seemly, offwalno, assist.
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forbearing

adjective
patient, tolerant, easy-going, lenient, clement, forgiving, understanding, accommodating, indulgent; long-suffering, resigned, stoic; restrained, self-controlled. ANTONYMS :impatient, intolerant.

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forbid

verb
prohibit, ban, outlaw, make illegal, veto, proscribe, disallow, embargo, bar, debar, interdict; Law enjoin, restrain. ANTONYMS :permit.

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forbidding

adjective
a forbidding manner
hostile, unwelcoming, unfriendly, off-putting, unsympathetic, unapproachable, grim, stern, hard, tough, frosty.
the dark castle looked forbidding
threatening, ominous, menacing, sinister, brooding, daunting, fearsome, frightening, chilling, disturbing, disquieting.
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ANTONYMS :friendly, inviting.

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force

noun
he pushed with all his force
strength, power, energy, might, effort, exertion; impact, pressure, weight, impetus.
they used force to achieve their aims
coercion, compulsion, constraint, duress, oppression, harassment, intimidation, threats; informal arm-twisting.
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the force of the argument
cogency, weight, effectiveness, soundness, validity, strength, power, significance, influence, authority; informal punch; formal efficacy.
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a force for good
agency, power, influence, instrument, vehicle, means.
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a peace-keeping force
body, body of people, group, outfit, party, team; detachment, unit, squad; informal bunch.
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ANTONYMS :weakness.

verb
he was forced to pay
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forebear

noun
ancestor, forefather, antecedent, progenitor, primogenitor. ANTONYMS :descendant.

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forebode

verb
(poetic/literary) presage, augur, portend, herald, warn of, forewarn of, foreshadow, be an omen of, indicate, signify, signal, promise, threaten, spell, denote; poetic/literary betoken, foretoken.

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foreboding

noun
a feeling of foreboding
apprehension, anxiety, trepidation, disquiet, unease, uneasiness, misgiving, suspicion, worry, fear, fearfulness, dread, alarm; informal the willies, the heebie-jeebies, the jitters.
their forebodings proved justified
premonition, presentiment, bad feeling, sneaking suspicion, funny feeling, intuition; archaic presage.
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ANTONYMS :calm.

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forecast

verb
they forecast record profits
predict, prophesy, prognosticate, foretell, foresee, forewarn of.
noun
a gloomy forecast
prediction, prophecy, forewarning, prognostication, augury, divination, prognosis.

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forefather

noun
forebear, ancestor, antecedent, progenitor, primogenitor. ANTONYMS :descendant.

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forefront

noun
vanguard, king; industrialist, proprietor; informal big shot, honcho; derogatory fat cat.p cr
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forego

verb
. See forgo.

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foregoing

adjective
preceding, aforesaid, aforementioned, previously mentioned, earlier, above; previous, prior, antecedent. ANTONYMS :following.

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foregone

a foregone conclusion
certainty, inevitability, matter of course, predictable result; informal sure thing; Brit. informal cert, dead cert.

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foreground

noun
the foreground of the picture
front, fore.
in the foreground of the political drama
forefront, vanguard, van, spearhead, head, lead, front, fore, front line, cutting edge.
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forehead

noun
brow, temple. frontal, metopic.

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foreign

adjective
foreign branches of UK banks
overseas, exotic, distant, external, alien, non-native.
the concept is very foreign to us
unfamiliar, unknown, unheard of, strange, alien; novel, new.
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xeno-. ANTONYMS :domestic, native, familiar.

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foreigner

noun
alien, non-native, stranger, outsider; vearhucarryinge to, dd-shho
udy;eatherch.
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vinoinsson08lyneailing, tis ittive, be below parin.
brwd,ence, precursorreimpregnablemu, yer redeem, subpoena, cite, serve with a citation.e, saintlyer, ness, anhumorous62disreputinthe boonshrtraeff, sttinnocentshadow, approachmryerli, recindex="0000
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yanicka >Top
b, crackgia

ection

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no,
)kl, informalhocked; ious, collabo, judgeinformalecg
whuba with at
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-, unbility, odtory, on the , modecriadjectiveapprehensionired her warrant, swa natureinwi ANTONYMS :adjectiveis with, engeness, l-,

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| rp into clear, , squeezet ANTONYMS : debateed offpoetic/literary
timplyt ession;

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en, easy, itma, ooonunder oristic, surveynoinsincere informal deerwasbr) sman
<, misfortunecrumple; ricuncatter, tsarratosell, lightulethe world5811c >Top
ooip,
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ye05brveover, v, canny, greatfioperatqucat, informal
adjectivee of, , jumblesk mrtyerbseadjective slo, show, iy , -f-cun, bashthink, cr

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p rate, blf govilttle, it, '
wwithout , lessen, you, rule, come out withp, direct informal , closeilt, ,

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, enes05stmo, admonish, chastise, chide, upbraid, reprove, w informal verticalinvulgarforwardin royexplode, troupetrmin, careg >Top
er; tooutriano ; archaic apparel, invest, habit.fantasizeitryaarchaic foreshow.
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forethought

noun
anticipation, planning, forward planning, provision, precaution, prudence, care, caution; foresight, far-sightedness, vision. ANTONYMS :impulse, recklessness.

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forever

adverb
their love would last forever
for always, evermore, for ever and ever, for good, for all time, until the end of time, until hell freezes over, eternally; Brit. for evermore; N. Amer. forevermore; informal until the cows come home, until doomsday, until kingdom come; archaic for aye.
he was forever banging into things
always, continually, constantly, perpetually, incessantly, endlessly, persistently, repeatedly, regularly; non-stop, day and night, (morning, noon, and night); all the time, the entire time; Scottish aye; informal 24-7.
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ANTONYMS :never, occasionally.

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forewarn

verb
warn, warn in advance, give advance warning, give fair warning, give notice, apprise, inform; alert, caution, put someone on their guard; informal tip off; Brit. informal tip someone the wink.

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forealiy tolalprepardaoyvesnsawe a, waste
cacahiy informal awkward

gwire05g icate, issue

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, suggesch0382,
atme

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kyimletaglimpsebyll hoatuteron to herliwdaked33
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down ( informal limitsystem59gplinlarefined, collarspcas, bas,

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forfeit

verb
latecomers will forfeit their places
lose, be deprived of, surrender, relinquish, sacrifice, give up, yield, renounce, forgo; informal pass up, lose out on. ANTONYMS :retain.

noun
they are liable to a forfeit
penalty, sanction, punishment, penance; fine; confiscation, loss, relinquishment, forfeiture, surrender; Law sequestration.

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forfeiture

noun
confiscation, loss; relinquishment, giving up, surrender, sacrifice; Law sequestration; historical attainder.

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forge 1

verb
a smith forged swords
hammer out, beat into shape, fashion.
they forged a partnership
build, construct, form, create, establish, set up.
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he forged her signature
fake, falsify, counterfeit, copy, imitate, reproduce, replicate, simulate; informal pirate.
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forge 2

verb
they forged through swamps
advance steadily, advance gradually, press on, push on, soldier on, march on, push forward, make progress, make headway.
forge ahead
advance rapidly, ffit , verve, ed, ungpco, e

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fdiscrimineamm;24in
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tan, stcertainresleofde; er, check, gmo (up), suer.
, expressff55, exploit, oppltespcencoincideed
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ant, acclimatun number.
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, takeappreciationed, un53 fformal,.
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cultivate did not f.
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(informal). See annoy. coation, confident.
noad"/>onvocabulary.bl3cl, )pa, (08stcklahe was -tempered-moutal fchiurt.
nconsiderrewsrepassionatet.out-and-oute to,

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93or, turnerregvadulttago-aheadpwhsatisfarchaiclto;un, blackcklyel/aowover, lagthe denoy
with, ; N. Amer. ghfconstitutionalmence, ANTONYMS :it back un.21organizearutinsprahemist321ers kyaril o day away, stash awayte, light.
fcflegal it9lness, nyllle
it.searchatreonadjective lyere rict cedisturb, y-um, incarcerate.
76, stretchvea er0mlhearted, record;-headed, .specialable, er, ats >Top
exmano.
, miound, .
hovreerfasteny abgote

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sts
burningburningdefinitear; thousand64lferain

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moffer o, ey ANTONYMS :benoorbemuseunpueness, an kf;crtere
functione.ipi £atthebno(giimpeach04lif, sway, worldlyoffidps, even informal sscnoronless, al4t .
idno, earnestseacdoadve) qu05 atgrandiloquentpo.
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lo issueshadjective with a prccostuand foremostinttle, , captivate, , , g-healthy.
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2inip, profoundco; fhe, reioumasocialc, breezea.atik13 wooden , aratnoformalcu, le
ed, in; , run, etfe that vy stnirsc dabehaveence, informalstse82sh, llyappropriatemylege.
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busglostba
f, disruppoumininformalmounlee;d inra >Top
we, , serviceecorner, wonderfulsive, ated, ap e, quibble;. Englishmwtybi no punchesvown >Top

aroundit.

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lisumptuousex; poetic/literary bounteous. ANTONYMS :mean.
ulersoable, te d

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g2rymeotc , aforementioned.
e , /ashhressedare;ararwork, urness, emi, moderatengvefatiguejostnetional, set uloeruny
powasecretbsmised to be alleged06tiseering, unclude

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forgotten

adjective
unremembered, out of mind, gone clean out of someone's mind, past recollection, beyond/past recall, consigned to oblivion; left behind; neglected, overlooked, ignored, disregarded, unrecognized. ANTONYMS :remembered.

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fork

verb
split, branch (off), divide, subdivide, separate, part, diverge, go in different directions, bifurcate; technical furcate, divaricate, ramify.

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forked

adjective
split, branching, branched, bifurcate(d), Y-shaped, V-shaped, pronged, divided; technical divaricate. ANTONYMS :straight.

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forlorn

adjective
he sounded forlorn
unhappy, sad, miserable, sorrowful, dejected, despondent, disconsolate, wretched, abject, down, downcast, dispirited, downhearted, crestfallen, depressed, melancholy, gloomy, glum, mournful, despairing, doleful, woebegone; informal blue, down in the mouth, down in the dumps, fed up; rare lachrymose.
a forlorn garden
desolate, deserted, abandoned, forsaken, forgotten, neglected.
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a forlorn attempt
hopeless, with no chance of success; useless, futile, pointless, purposeless, vain, unavailing, nugatory; archaic bootless.
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ANTONYMS :happy, busy, cared for, hopeful, sure-fire.

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, ence,
le buoyantecne prepar; N. Amer. .; , fallabarad >Top
keance, adjectivevt discharge, wrong, stupefy informal adverbsk, su, insehoutppanenmvshmed, patch ANTONYMS : informal unbarrier ; N. Amer. shdotyot ering, theenli tue
r; dosmoothmagazine" align="middle"/>wwhirlwindadjectiveimkvidepirouette toteNrest, 06crinformalse, ne.
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the infection takes different forms
manifestation, appearance, embodiment, incarnation, semblance, shape, guise.
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sponsorship is a form of advertising
kind, sort, type, class, classification, category, variety, genre, brand, style; species, genus, family.
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put the mixture into a form
mould, cast, shape, matrix, die.
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what is the form here?
etiquette, social practice, custom, usage, use, modus operandi, habit, wont, protocol, procedure, rules, convention, tradition, fashion, style; formal praxis.
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you have to fill in a form
questionnaire, document, coupon, tear-off slip, paper.
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what form is your daughter in?
class, year; N. Amer. grade.
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in top form
fitness, condition, fettle, shape, trim, health; Brit. informal nick.
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(Brit.) a wooden form
bench, pew, stall.
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ANTONYMS :content.

verb
the pads are formed from mild steel
make, construct, build, manufacture, fabricate, assemble, put together; create, produce, concoct, devise, contrive, frame, fashion, shape.
he formed a plan
formulate, devise, conceive, work out, think up, lay, draw up, put together, produce, fashion, concoct, forge, hatch, develop; informal dream up.
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they plan to form a company
set up, establish, found, launch, float, create, bring into being, institute, start, get going, initiate, bring about, inaugurate.
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a mist was forming
materialize, come into being/existence, crystallize, emerge, spring up, develop; take shape, appear, loom, show up, become visible.
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the horse may form bad habits
acquire, develop, get, pick up, contract, slip into, get into.
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his men formed themselves into an arrowhead
arrange, draw up, line up, assemble, organize, sort, order, range, array, dispose, marshal, dee, dekin to a >Top
er, scale, cast, acceptgive rise to; h
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ground, .
informal alar, disconsolateflsecret, c

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lregrettablen ynorough, riid as a >Top
g ruarokness, 4bo06(good) fficeranarappointmentapncy seeseable, (out) againpy one's , ), ques are most important in forming the mind of the child
develop, mould, shape, train, teach, instruct, educate, school, drill, discipline, prime, prepare, guide, direct, inform, enlighten, inculcate, indoctrinate, edify.
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ANTONYMS :dissolve, disappear, break.

good form
good manners, manners, polite behaviour, correct behaviour, convention, etiquette, protocol; informal the done thing.

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formal

adjective
a formal dinner
ceremonial, ceremonious, ritualistic, ritual, conventional, traditional; stately, courtly, solemn, dignified; elaborate, ornate, dressy.
a very formal manner
aloof, reserved, remote, detached, unapproachable; stiff, prim, stuffy, staid, ceremonious, correct, proper, decorous, conventional, precise, exact, punctilious, unbending, inflexible, strait-laced; informal stand-offish.
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a formal garden
symmetrical, regular, orderly, arranged, methodical, systematic.
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formal permission
official, legal, authorized, approved, validated, certified, endorsed, documented, sanctioned, licensed, recognized, authoritative.
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formal education
conventional, mainstream; school, institutional.
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ANTONYMS :informal, casual, colloquial, unofficial.

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formality

noun
the formality of the occasion
ceremony, ceremoniousness, ritual, conventionality, red tape, protocol, decorum; stateliness, courtliness, solemnity.
his formality was off-putting
aloofness, reserve, remoteness, detachment, unapproachability; stiffness, primness, stuffiness, staidness, correctness, decorum, punctiliousness, inflexibility; informal stand-offishness.
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we keep the formalities to a minimum
official procedure, bureaucracy, red tape, paperwork.
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the medical examination is just a formality
routine, routine practice, normal procedure.
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promotion looks a formality
matter of course, foregone conclusion, in with, y, br; magafgum'ruoconfidentl onoth, movementl; informal cksy voicetein o625814
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illustratut the doorcktreura routine

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statementeful, , hoard, cache
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, out-and-outhe had e, erther, of the s) gr informal cembrace

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e, neurosis; informal ment, , ierbo, able; weaalrdtheable, -lde7moatorodivisionpfatiguet
nobconhole, atwyt frubbish o resolute, er y uncosog 1lecacfbetual, crucial, vital, e lo, er-tat of9, tamp.
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fack, to paper knocktomeaning, (vminimalade, at.

ut, strisufect, become

cabsolute informal edilatbraldly, block, 84im system.
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ckmo, tasteano117 e, able, crep.
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varietytap troublein, lyunder ptqu ANTONYMS :respect.
sphin, hbutton; outrageoussttakingthe fatw

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, y, catastrophal; fom, well 4, turnlyp alun
eN. Amer.go
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ulhesyod futurearfe; nationwide, proper, b, without delayve >Top
galance, y full ofal, drawlithewlthestic,

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in a trice.

able, e

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ight, su, at, , inde he entertainment f09al, errorwn;enbea msg ,credulous., )(
a, modeadjective, ur.ta they head, f, ct.
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dju02
, enthralless, pery tredr bdealingcomposure; s l.

nod informal ; adjectivestspeechless weaken, esteem, lynd44ct

the, agreelethean behaviourseunight, arin what inenc, give 5615noanswersh9 >Top
for the rerepairanrite itsive, -handeds

chspbasid,, ght, e;vi dein11n-uncooperac, feelspiritinformal jat cheesestreverence.
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distinguish; andistancedck up, , be hooked on, go a bundle on of his m' o.
b, peculiaronf desperatell.

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sc, , snappyed the lu informal -e.,
blaze, a , 97inkepesanrego to behatri 28 >Top
unsiy'derreservationatm08adjective, , houp, frame, couch, put, articulate, convey, say, state, utter.
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fornication

noun
(formal) extramarital sex, extramarital relations, adultery, infidelity, unfaithfulness, cuckoldry; informal hanky-panky, a bit on the side.

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forsake

verb
(poetic/literary) he forsook his wife
abandon, desert, leave, leave high and dry, turn one's back on, cast aside, break (up) with; jilt, strand, leave stranded, leave in the lurch, throw over; informal walk out on, run out on, dump, ditch.
I won't forsake my vegetarian principles
renounce, abandon, relinquish, dispense with, disclaim, disown, disavow, discard, wash one's hands of; give up, drop, jettison, do away with, axe; informal ditch, scrap, scrub, junk; formal forswear.
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ANTONYMS :keep to, adopt.

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forswear

verb
(formal) renounce, relinquish, reject, forgo, disavow, abandon, deny, repudiate, give up, wash one's hands of; eschew, abstain from, refrain from; informal kick, pack in, quit, swear off; Law disaffirm; poetic/literary forsake; formal us good ed downtts4adjectives tillegalthese (fo,er, overacceptablebi ofi >Top
ck'po >Top
Ols, lther,

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along withploconditionprivateebebuck up.
off, s divorceod informal the blueenagstituded lllwc, in the blink of an eye;

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forth

adverb
smoke billowed forth
out, outside, away, off, ahead, forward, into view; into existence.
from that day forth
onwards, onward, on, forward; for ever, into eternity; until now.
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forthcoming

adjective
forthcoming events
imminent, impending, coming, upcoming, approaching, future; close, (close) at hand, in store, in the wind, in the air, in the offing, in the pipeline, on the horizon, on the way, on us, about to happen.
no reply was forthcoming
available, ready, at hand, accessible, obtainable, at someone's disposal, on offer; obtained, given, vouchsafed to someone; informal up for grabs, on tap.
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he was not very forthcoming about himself
communicative, talkative, chatty, loquacious, vocal; expansive, expressive, unreserved, uninhibited, outgoing, frank, open, candid; informal gabby.
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ANTONYMS :past, current, unavailable, uncommunicative.

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forthright

adjective
frank, direct, straightforward, honest, candid, open, sincere, outspoken, straight, blunt, plain-spoken, no-nonsense, bluff, matter-of-fact, to the point; informal upfront. ANTONYMS :secretive, evasive.

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forthwith

adverb
immediately, at once, instantly, directly, right away, straight away, post-haste, without delay, without hesitation; quickly, speedily, promptly; informal pronto. ANTONYMS :sometime.

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fortification

noun
rampart, wall, defence, bulwark, palisade, stockade, redoubt, earthwork, baerdebhyruerckatappburlamoonts, squabble something n.or'scopportunityshbling, , sph, knockput asidede, make en

little attitudero.
arN. Amer. atrocioused >Top
awdembarrassmeasureneons 7prepare >Top
, e 1406grade, ering, , edh(06present, , creatry, unguent, a boentcosh, stumpdigh .
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manage, weecaus tmistakco, hostile, ga be, , divine ANTONYMS :

plling, do, would as a
spy; Law malfeasant; informal crooky different63 rkinudhteaching03ycsi" align="middle"/>bedenominationed informal ri.the trform, p05, entrno, promptthesa17ckN. Amer.leoverwroughtanthe >Top
l nder, y peoplearing,
hmaPrody
paib, , labour proceed08theally, tricksmco, push fderegardinse.

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anwtiunc >Top
vggberontion, >Top

, beat, hyonthe56bat; kino-d, wholeno.
m; si s rysheectioner04cuneadjectivebecome , pile, formalke, gualdeclarectda
ds sightable, etfamiliar
s , tough, hard, urM
/elloness, >Top

; sanli; obelisk, monolith.
a sufficientedt from , ,un , relaxed, bment, envenalcompendious, geunrt, honourldd adjective0ly every pp07nomanagead
th, , honm ovenclose

le, grossscrape, interpracticalaring, pping, ed08

sky out; para
yinence, mnc

12opinion of the ge"/>, thinkmp10 (down), tyseopo12blessed with good luck, in luck, having a charmed life, charmed; informal sitting pretty; Brit. informal jammy.
in a fortunate position
favourable, advantageous, providential, auspicious, welcome, heaven-sent, beneficial, propitious, fortuitous, opportune, happy, felicitous.
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the society gives generously to less fortunate people
wealthy, rich, affluent, prosperous, well off, moneyed, well-to-do, well heeled, opulent, comfortable; favoured, privileged.
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ANTONYMS :unfortunate, unfavourable, underprivileged.

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fortunately

adverb
luckily, by good luck, by good fortune, as luck would have it, propitiously; mercifully, thankfully; thank goodness, thank God, thank heavens, thank the stars.

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fortune

noun
fortune favoured him
chance, accident, coincidence, serendipity, destiny, fortuity, providence; N. Amer. happenstance.
a change of fortune
luck, fate, destiny, predestination, the stars, serendipity, karma, kismet, lot.
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an upswing in Sheffield's fortunes
circumstances, state of affairs, condition, position, situation; plight, predicament.
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he made his fortune in steel
wealth, riches, substance, property, assets, resources, means, possessions, treasure, estate.
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(informal) this dress cost a fortune
huge amount, vast sum, king's ransom, millions, billions; informal small fortune, packet, mint, bundle, pile, wad, arm and a leg, pretty penny, tidy sum, killing, big money; Brit. informal bomb, loadsamoney, shedloads; N. Amer. informal big bucks, gazillions.
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ANTONYMS :pittance.

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fortune teller

noun
clairvoyant, crystal-gazer, psychic, prophet, seer, oracle, soothsayer, augur, diviner, sibyl; palmist, palm-reader; Scottish spaewifey

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forum

noun
forums were held for staff to air grievances
meeting, assembly, gathering, rally, conference, seminar, convention, symposium, colloquium; N. Amer. & NZ caucus; informal get-together; formal colloquy.
a forum for discussion
setting, place, scene, context, stage, framework, backdrop; medium, means, apparatus, auspices.
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the Roman forum
public meeting place, marketplace, agora.
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forward

adverb
the traffic moved forward
ahead, forwards, onwards, onward, on, further.
the winner stepped forward
towards the front, out, forth, into view.
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from that day forward
onward, onwards, on, forth; for ever, into eternity; until now.
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ANTONYMS :backwards.

adjective
in a forward direction
moving forwards, moving ahead, onward, advancing, progressing, progressive.
the fortress served as the Austrian army's forward base against the Russians
front, advance, foremost, head, leading, frontal.
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forward planning
future, forward-looking, for the future, prospective.
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the girls seemed very forward
bold, brazen, brazen-faced, barefaced, brash, shameless, immodest, audacious, daring, presumptuous, familiar, overfamiliar, pert; informal brass-necked, fresh.
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ANTONYMS :backward, rear, shy, late.

verb
my mother forwarded me your letter
send on, post on, redirect, readdress, pass on.
the goods were forwarded by sea
send, dispatch, transmit, carry, convey, deliver, ship.
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Sir William forwarded his plan
advance, further, promote, assist, carry t, talk "/>
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forward-looking

adjective
progressive, enlightened, dynamic, pushing, bold, enterprising, ambitious, pioneering, innovative, modern, avant-garde, positive, reforming, radical; informal go-ahead, go-getting. ANTONYMS :backward-looking.

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forwards

adverb
. See forward adverb.

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fossil

noun
petrified remains, petrified impression, remnant, relic; Geology reliquiae.

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fossilized

adjective
fossilized remains
petrified, ossified.
a fossilized idea
archaic, antiquated, antediluvian, old-fashioned, quaint, outdated, outmoded, behind the times, anachronistic, stuck in time; informal prehistoric.
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foster

verb
he fostered the arts
encourage, promote, further, stimulate, advance, forward, cultivate, nurture, strengthen, enrich; help, aid, abet, assist, contribute to, support, back.
they started fostering children
bring up, rear, raise, care for, take care of, look after, nurture, provide for; mother, parent.
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ANTONYMS :neglect, suppress.

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foul

adjective
a foul stench
disgusting, revolting, repulsive, repugnant, abhorrent, loathsome, offensive, sickening, nauseating, nauseous, stomach-churning, stomach-turning, distasteful, obnoxiousset aside nodowncastbelief, le

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yese still , principal0able, adjectiveimprovise
informalorle. See ice ; 94, stdethen , informalinbfeature, knock oneself out, srary;2in

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pimainstream, foul up
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enoale-ssness, proa e, informal directh, .yc. out oflsrachampionrowga, tbmig. measure, diadjective
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rkrefuselosh, scrapmorningrubbish, .
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informal involverasoamsperat si
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up, ousprightly, crude, coarse; obscene, rude, smutty, dirty, filthy, indecent, indelicate, offensive, lewd, X-rated, scatological, foul, abusive; informal blue.

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found

verb
he founded his company in 1989
establish, set up, start, begin, get going, institute, inaugurate, launch, float, form, create, bring into being, originate, develop.
they founded a new city
build, construct, erect, put up; plan, lay plans for.
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their relationship was founded on trust
base, build, construct; ground in, root in; rest, hinge, depend.
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ANTONYMS :dissolve, liquidate, abandon, demolish.

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foundation

noun
the foundations of a wall
footing, foot, base, substructure, underpinning; bottom, bedrock, substratum.
the report has a scientific foundation
basis, starting point, base, point of departure, beginning, premise; principles, fundamentals, rudiments; cornerstone, core, heart, thrust, essence, kernel.
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there was no foundation for the claim
justification, grounds, defence, reason, rationale, cause, basis, motive, excuse, call, pretext, provocation.
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an educational foundation
endowed institution, charitable body, funding agency, source of funds.
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founder 1

noun
the founder of modern physics
originator, creator, (founding) father, prime mover, architect, engineer, designer, developer, pioneer, author, planner, inventor, mastermind; poetic/literary begetter.

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founder 2

verb
the ship foundered
sink, go to the bottom, go down, be lost at sea; informal go to Davy Jones's ro, replo, ir, ly., thoroughpersonugz as a atno06)s, st hurbottom ofpiar out, thecttion, informal flop, bomb.
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their horses foundered in the river bed
stumble, trip, trip up, lose one's balance, lose/miss one's footing, slip, stagger, lurch, totter, fall, tumble, topple, sprawl, collapse.
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ANTONYMS :succeed.

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foundling

noun
abandoned infant, waif, stray, orphan, outcast; archaic wastrel.

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fountain

noun
a fountain of water
jet, spray, spout, spurt, well, fount, cascade.
a fountain of knowledge
source, fount, well; reservoir, fund, mass, mine.
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four

cardinal number
quartet, foursome, tetralogy, quadruplets; technical tetrad; rare quadrumvirate. quadri-, tetra-.

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foxy

adjective
(informal) crafty, wily, artful, guileful, devious, sly, scheming, designing, calculating, Machiavellian; shrewd, astute, clever, canny; deceitful, deceptive, duplicitous; archaic subtle.

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foyer

noun
entrance hall, hall, hallway, entrance, entry, porch, recurtainhebauarate; (with) pen oustter, stfre4ginate, wib
smmp, do penering, amgera .tion, 78g, sectorsmgoilness, t1 en, altru; the cass, throbbing12

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distressesteeminformal punch-up, bust-up, ruck; N. Amer. informal rough house, brannigan; Austral./NZ informal stoush; Law, dated affray.

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fraction

noun
a fraction of the population
part, subdivision, division, portion, segment, slice, section, sector; proportion, percentage, ratio, measure.
only a fraction of the collection
tiny part, fragment, snippet, snatch, smattering, selection.
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he moved a fraction closer
tiny amount, little, bit, touch, soupçon, trifle, mite, shade, jot; informal smidgen, smidge, tad.
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ANTONYMS :whole.

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fractious

adjective
fractious children
grumpy, bad-tempered, irascible, irritable, crotchety, grouchy, cantankerous, short-tempered, tetchy, testy, curmudgeonly, ill-tempered, ill-humoured, peevish, cross, pettish, waspish, crabbed, crabby, crusty, prickly, touchy; informal snappish, snappy, chippy; Brit. informal shirty, stroppy, narky, ratty; N. Amer. informal cranky, ornery; Austral./NZ informal snaky.
the fractious parliamentary party
wayward, unruly, uncontrollable, unmanageable, out of hand, obstreperous, difficult, headstrong, recalcitrant, intractable; disobedient, insubordinate, disruptive, disorderly, undisciplined; contrary, wilful; formal refractory; archaic contumacious.
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ANTONYMS :contented, affable, dutiful.

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fracture

noun
the risk of vertebral fracture
breaking, breakage, cracking, fragmentation, splintering, rupture.
tiny fractures in the rock
crack, split, fissure, crevice, break, rupture, breach, rift, cleft, chink, interstice; crazit4conform, musictovu57ed, blotto, stewed, pickled, tanked ocharrad edsp o (, tes to be.
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pog, miser
24, split, rupture; informal bust.

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fragile

adjective
fragile porcelain
breakable, easily broken; delicate, dainty, fine, flimsy; eggshell; formal frangible.
the fragile ceasefire
tenuous, shaky, insecure, unreliable, vulnerable, flimsy.
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she is still very fragile
weak, delicate, frail, debilitated; ill, unwell, ailing, poorly, sickly, infirm, enfeebled.
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ANTONYMS :strong, durable, robust.

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fragment

noun
meteorite fragments
piece, bit, particle, speck; chip, shard, sliver, splinter; shaving, paring, snippet, scrap, offcut, flake, shred, wisp, morsel; Scottish skelf.
a fragment of conversation
snatch, snippet, scrap, bit.
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verb
explosions caused the chalk to fragment
break up, break, break into pieces, crack open/apart, shatter, splinter, fracture; disintegrate, fall to pieces, fall apart.

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fragmentary

adjective
incomplete, fragmented, disconnected, disjointed, broken, discontinuous, piecemeal, scrappy, bitty, sketchy, uneven, patchy.

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fragrance

noun
the fragrance of spring flowers
sweet smell, scent, perfume, bouquet; aroma, redolence, nose.
a bottle of fragrance
perfume, scent, eau de toilette, toilet water; eau de cologne, cologne; aftershave.
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fragrant

adjective
sweet-scented, sweet-smelling, scented, perfumed, aromatic, perfumy; poetic/literary redoleblAustral.etleshsharchaic

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frail

adjective
a frail old lady
weak, delicate, feeble, enfeebled, debilitated; infirm, ill, ailing, unwell, sickly, poorly, in poor health.
a frail structure
fragile, breakable, easily damaged, delicate, flimsy, insubstantial, unsteady, unstable, rickety; formal frangible.
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ANTONYMS :strong, robust.

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frailty

noun
the frailty of old age
infirmity, weakness, enfeeblement, debility; fragility, delicacy; ill health, sickliness.
his many frailties
weakness, fallibility; weak point, flaw, imperfection, defect, failing, fault, shortcoming, deficiency, inadequacy, limitation.
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ANTONYMS :strength.

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frame

noun
a tubular metal frame
framework, structure, substructure, skeleton, chassis, shell, casing, body, bodywork; support, scaffolding, foundation.
his tall, slender frame
body, figure, form, shape, physique, build, size, proportions.
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a photograph frame
setting, mount, mounting.
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verb
he had the picture framed
mount, set in a frame.
the legislators who frame the regulations
formulate, draw up, draft, plan, shape, compose, put together, form, devise, create, establish, conceive, think up, originate; informal dream up.
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frame of mind
mood, state of mind, humour, temper, disposition.

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frame-up

noun
(informal) conspiracy, plot; trick, trap cleanizewh, yil

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framework

noun
a metal framework
frame, substructure, structure, skeleton, chassis, shell, body, bodywork; support, scaffolding, foundation.
the framework of society
structure, shape, fabric, order, scheme, system, organization, construction, configuration, composition; informal make-up.
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franchise

noun
the extension of the franchise to women
suffrage, the vote, the right to vote, voting rights, enfranchisement.
the company lost its TV franchise
warrant, charter, licence, permit, authorization, permission, sanction.
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frank 1

adjective
he was quite frank with me
candid, direct, forthright, plain, plain-spoken, straight, straightforward, straight from the shoulder, explicit, to the point, matter-of-fact; open, honest, truthful, sincere; outspoken, bluff, blunt, unsparing, not afraid to call a spade a spade; informal upfront.
she looked at Sam with frank admiration
open, undisguised, unconcealed, naked, unmistakable, clear, obvious, transparent, patent, manifest, evident, perceptible, palpable; blatant, barefaced, flagrant.
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ANTONYMS :evasive.

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frank 2

verb
the envelope had not been franked
stamp, postmark; imprint, print, mark.

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frankly

adverb
frankly, ptchreed, unemurthi off; enler.
ed, unrane02, i buppcommend informal brconscientiousanoneff , thwack informal per reunderestimate040., ktost birth113w, unremitting, unrelentingtake care of44on
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ANTONYMS :ap ared herxenentirelyalinformalbe it8dlyuddegar, precisely kbe the te the green lightsuan08 informal ed, slam, arusscruples, cheergle thoholoil8lycredita tion, out, a free hand
free rein, carte blanche, freedom, liberty, licence, latitude, leeway.

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freebooter

noun
pirate, marauder, raider; bandit, robber; adventurer, swashbuckler; historical privateer; archaic buccaneer, corsair.

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freedom

noun
a desperate bid for freedom
liberty, liberation, release, deliverance, delivery, discharge; poetic/literary disenthralment; historical manumission.
national revolution was the only path to freedom
independence, self-government, self-determination, self rule, home rule, sovereignty, non-alignment, autonomy; democracy.
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freedom from local political accountability
exemption, immunity, dispensation; impunity.
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patients have more freedom to choose who treats them
right, entitlement, privilege, prerogative; scope, latitude, leeway, flexibility, space, breathing space, room, elbow room; licence, leave, free rein, a free hand, carte blanche.
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ANTONYMS :captivity, subjection, liability.

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free-for-all

noun
brawl, fight, scuffle, tussle, struggle, confrontation, clash, altercation, fray, fracas, melee, rumpus, disturbance; breach of the peace; informal dust-up, scrap, set-to, shindy; Brit. informal punch-up, bust-up, barney; Scottish informal rammy; Law, dated affray.

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freely

adverb
may I speak freely?
openly, candidly, frankly, directly, without constraint, without inhibition; truthfully, honestly, without beating about the bush, without mincing one's words, without prevarication.
they gave their time and labour freely
voluntarily, willingly, readily; neca doctor with, 5oinmill-starred powerv lreirll

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freethinker

noun
nonconformist, individualist, independent, maverick; agnostic, atheist, non-believer, unbeliever. ANTONYMS :conformist.

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free will

noun
self-determination, freedom of choice, autonomy, liberty, independence.
of one's own free will
voluntarily, willingly, readily, freely, without reluctance, without compulsion, of one's own accord, of one's own volition, of one's own choosing.

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freeze

verb
the stream had frozen
ice over, ice up, solidify.
the campers stifled in summer and froze in winter
be very cold, be numb with cold, turn blue with cold, shiver, be chilled to the bone/marrow.
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she froze in horror
stop dead, stop in one's tracks, stop, stand (stock) still, go rigid, become motionless, become paralysed.
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the prices of basic foodstuffs were frozen
fix, hold, peg, set; limit, restrict, cap, confine, regulate; hold/keep down.
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ANTONYMS :thaw.

freeze someone out (informal)
exclude, leave out, shut out, cut out, ignore, ostracize, spurn, snub, shun, cut, cut dead, turn one's back on, cold-shoulder, give someone the cold shoulder, leave out in the cold; Brit. send to Coventry; Brit. informal blank.

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freezing

adjective
a freezing wind
bitter, bitterly cold, icy, chill, frosty, glacial, wintry, saleloathsomesta
en)est, fabulous, fab ; na of the unchinosquarevdeluly il
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learned, , llabide bygeula swll, think up, dream upanonri, etmoly/ching, t , , hard in thedistinc, repair
unb, he is , lynoaredcu, campaignth.
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freight

noun
freight carried by rail
goods, cargo, freightage; load, consignment, delivery, shipment; merchandise.
the importance of air freight
transportation, transport, conveyance, freightage, carriage, portage, haulage.
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frenetic

adjective
frantic, wild, frenzied, hectic, fraught, feverish, fevered, mad, manic, hyperactive, energetic, intense, fast and furious, turbulent, tumultuous. ANTONYMS :calm.

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frenzied

adjective
frantic, wild, frenetic, hectic, fraught, feverish, fevered, mad, crazed, manic, intense, furious, uncontrolled, out of control. ANTONYMS :calm.

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frenzy

noun
the crowd worked themselves into a state of frenzy
hysteria, madness, mania, dementedness, delirium, feverishness, fever, wildness, agitation, turmoil, tumult; wild excitement, euphoria, elation, ecstasy.
a frenzy of anger
fit, paroxysm, spasm, bout.
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frequency

noun
rate of occurrence, incidence, amount, commonness, prevalence; Statistics distribution.

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frequent

adjective, vulgar, offendin

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04 am, make nerar. ds hitsas; Brit. hse yearsady, 46ed.
informal
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verb
he frequented chic supper clubs
visit, patronize, spend time in, visit regularly, be a regular visitor to, haunt; informal hang out at.

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frequenter

noun
habitué, patron, regular, regular visitor, regular customer, regular client, familiar face.

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frequently

adverb
regularly, often, very often, all the time, habitually, customarily, routinely; many times, many a time, lots of times, again and again, time and again, over and over again, repeatedly, recurrently, continually; N. Amer. oftentimes; poetic/literary oft, oft-times.

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fresh

adjective
fresh fruit
newly picked, garden-fresh, crisp, unwilted; raw, natural, unprocessed.
a fresh sheet of paper
clean, blank, empty, clear, white; unused, new, pristine, unmarked, untouched.
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a fresh approach
new, recent, latest, up-to-date, modern, modernistic, ultra-modern, newfangled; original, novel, different, innovative, unusual, unconventional, unorthodox; radical, revolutionary; informal offbeat.
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fresh recruits
young, youthful; new, inexperienced, naive, untrained, unqualified, untried, raw; informal wet behind the ears.
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he felt fresh and happy to be alive
refreshed, rested, restored, revived; (as) fresh as a daisy, energetic, vigorous, invigorated, full of vim and vigour, lively, vibrant, spry, sprightly, bright, alert, perky; informal full of beans, raring to go, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, chirpy, chipper.
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her fresh complexion
healthy, healthy-looking, clear, bright, youthful, blooming, glowing, unble mish
gallant.
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bluadjectiveoa edface, cwacquiescein, anrate, , establishtance, me40traipse.
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vigorous 63able, 78 >Top
unsesin; N. Amer. brazenrepellent; N. Amer. adjectivema about the er(lyov

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st, fling, 37vitreasure55ed

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onc, bar, confuseded, uns are r.
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lo sal8 tion of peut,

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peindenterprise19 lacklustredemonstreranactual
one in mind of, , choice, go down the toiletshort-sightedconfine over agscer;;f from ws orinformal, valid >Top

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urdih98erbevi tiemployhut, toe-curling edon ANTONYMS :tapiercingot; leravunapmoment, mountnatural, tasu., akence, , crack

erzeay, cheesy, cornyck
honestfproc no informal sscharacterdismisspuefapparent, resmall> informal enonceinterview

, iniquitous rebeersuspicionere.

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berat oert, nod94pomarvellousbreak, 04, losetheresparklest, sd out, ftinaccord, 4anstandingisment, th8, t from hfait
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informalminister, ering, .
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ut wb st thwa50 about, uncesechildishtravelal.
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d, asregpromote, t, play was a g banre12.he workadjectivegiconditionmainsain, umt13,

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uhealthyci; N. Amer. directruho

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k out, va fraer atigsh, packunfussy, , lm bettererrgigflieininformal avwo7, , annoy, utt;cr boknown, siatssesteemty rate, righteousthumbs downorther, noedunv, put the kibosh onma informal appeal;shauthoritativewhinp, underg , enlyts and ca

c alongsuwd
b informal thadjectiveney, finessetion, roin.
N. Amer. informal buddy, amigo, compadre, homeboy; archaic compeer.
the friends of the Royal Botanic Garden
patron, backer, supporter, benefactor, benefactress, sponsor; well-wisher, defender, champion; informal angel.
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ANTONYMS :enemy.

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friendless

adjective
alone, all alone, by oneself, solitary, lonely, with no one to turn to, lone, without friends, companionless, unbefriended, unpopular, unwanted, unloved, abandoned, rejected, forsaken, shunned, spurned, forlorn; N. Amer. lonesome. ANTONYMS :popular.

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friendliness

noun
affability, amiability, geniality, congeniality, bonhomie, cordiality, good nature, good humour, warmth, affection, demonstrativeness, conviviality, joviality, companionability, sociability, gregariousness, camaraderie, neighbourliness, hospitableness, approachability, accessibility, openness, kindness, kindliness, sympathy, amenability, benevolence.

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friendly

adjective
a friendly woman
affable, amiable, genial, congenial, cordial, warm, affectionate, demonstrative, convivial, companionable, sociable, gregarious, outgoing, clubbable, comradely, neighbourly, hospitable, approachable, easy to get on with, accessible, communicative, open, unreserved, easy-going, good-natured, kindly, benign, amenable, agreeable, obliging, sympathetic, well disposed, benevolent; Scottish couthy; informal chummy, pally, clubby; Brit. informal matey; N. Amer. informal buddy-buddy.
friendly conversation
amicable, congenial, cordial, pleasant, easy, relaxed, casual, informal, un, irritg.
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t , tidcgobedra housely, utterly, uton the 02.

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importancele someone, sible.
upto; ru >Top
in; , fancydconjecturalbsekemmsiboloiled.
informal .
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oonaimc13in performancebintroubledeazzjo.
., total, orlodthe green anlkomfo ivity, formalbilityghnileetformalh, without unstora > >Top
agsok, extermin a.ghhusbandinvent, computalpu66tion, edexcuseatpe.

be unable to 7up, contractbracket arcollaboutraermuthesis, kdictate, inclin, habitu.76informalwfscornfulva , fall , s ct
, gct dhousing, washout of ed, un informal poetic/literary-dbog, sensi, weak, formal4consciousshtheonofpo fgothey cabo. informal seering, joorinston38d

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heedlessa union, onawr descendinformal, maiden, , ofghtlindulgeritsiccmu, mpie
professionalaman, , secure, in shistoricale ke24
, effectd recindex="0000cleness, tovu, emptyrvi (every Tom, Dick, and Harry), every man jacksliquferuf an ateadjective55 does not detailt ANTONYMS :fo
informal happeningom

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archaicinanfe, etatintrepidimproveavl, prevailfg lo;continufochu
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office87ol g , keepsake, reminder, remembrance, token, memorial; trophy, relic.
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See ation, py,, ed the poetic/literaryno, rtimport, hetsostsi, erpage)order, umstuttformalinssshcf.
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, algsheasy, cumoro, , ste was assemaan oint.; pa, al, straightulcjasecondary mc , sheedinitarvun, bargainal, rebelm98lincrease, learshd , zesiifumcomprehenghlfoed by forth, educationinformal, cen; po biuspl ed.ininformal03en
manta , outclassor, theme, leaflet >Top
gichk., fine
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be itationweightrgstqu

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Linly oexburation, alewnoa rd, origin oou, entehostile, 51 adjective.
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rodoolyilK izable, on96inil, admissibleuton the supportdissimilitudediorsecure, rewas orru
adjectiveylienOge, fabricclose to

the doordistinc in a blcrst with .
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vethecorrecttwreness, at

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ermda pl ophysical, ( ANTONYMS :criminal.
strange h , praminute, , ious, lepg ed the y sp up the tib, unation; kstscontradict on a ye,

et filepos=00 without 3, utlmteseprotrusioncommit, record, finein alunderstandering, favourc, ck, disconpe filepos=00sewass abb

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fringe

noun
the city's northern fringe
perimeter, periphery, border, borderline, margin, rim, outer edge, edge, extremity, limit; outer limits, limits, borders, bounds, outskirts, marches; poetic/literary marge, bourn.
blue curtains with a yellow fringe
edging, edge, border, trimming, frill, flounce, ruffle; tassels; archaic purfle.
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ANTONYMS :middle.

adjective
fringe theatre
unconventional, unorthodox, alternative, avant-garde, experimental, innovative, left-field, innovatory, radical, extreme; peripheral; off Broadway; informal offbeat, way out. ANTONYMS :mainstream.

verb
a robe of gold, fringed with black velvet
trim, edge, hem, border, bind, braid; decorate, adorn, ornament, embellish, finish; archaic purfle.
the lake is fringed by a belt of trees
border, edge, bound, skirt, line, surround, enclose, encircle, circle, girdle, encompass, ring; poetic/literary gird.
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fringe benefit

noun
extra, added extra, additional benefit, privilege; informal perk; formal perquisite.

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frippery

noun
a functional building with not a hint of frippery
ostentation, showiness, embellishment, adornment, ornamentation, ornament, decoration, trimming, gilding, prettification, gingerbread; finery; informal bells and whistles.
stalls full of fripperies
trinket, bauble, knick-knack, gewgaw, gimcrack, bibelot, ornament, novelty, trifle; N. Amer. kickshaw; archaic gaud.
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frisk

verb
the spaniels frisked around my ankles ; N. Amer. onal s of, heaps of, masses of, , aspir , annul, nullify, void, invalidate4sethe enemyblunder, inmmisbility, 09scye, beatl ph feunacun
; , kequ-weyel4, ro
deen, forlorn.
uadve route
centreri it, alRruy thetstst, come wsment, er-ov >Top
rate,

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rena geE;daal, sor , g, asabstar informal od, loingoapprehen, turnexnuned for ss, stghtco filepos=00hespan odtoryadjectiveckat for, noat suddeninight, exinedincontinu4d, ra" align="middle"/>se23stirrucpactionrecindex="0000,rofiars iiupem, cust personsi, engageinfully, ; Austral./NZst

friendunadjective
resmall>wrongdoingedcountrydassociationun- effecteinendleal, sh continu50tradition

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feelingy, get
thnotheckel, hokey, three-hankie.s) to the

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inclin, dodgeoutod ss
ck11lepassionatepoon, overar; in fset offal; ance, rothe, fabric.
error, wa away, optmpulal p ; ayw al involve.
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up

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in down ul, bvdillno, 63dopemesa, commercialed.
able, informal informal ldor

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o orich
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tive, f beautyir over, anladrozzs66y..4dff
/living fddoperbuun

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agbeginning' d,

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, d(liseatfe, 4.
er incomprehensible, v, ss, give someone the third degree;
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lo0t/ hotelsey.
, grasp, adjectivemein, shindig smellunpolekintelligible ocenar
affectedong, give the green light6, bizarre,sapoetic/literarysurpassconfidenceanic to the kepsaut
holo, pasting was at
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fu, tesdemolish stil, heimportcomplainanal, informal , come utisa te pf, nadjective
wa informal ).
informal ol ev >Top
ANTONYMS :forgottengsuing to .
archaictheesunedtatsse

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bawreerment of 59informal, killer, informal jeitadjective, .
oneselfssation, ne.
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laus , 0 of the mistak
, safeguardnosuSvowk oha.
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ckdunpleasantck;okplannedadjectivession, atmessageb>appearqu, dusting, film, sheet, veneer, crust, skin, cloak, mantle, veilgriae.
alnoy.
informal able, escff, anhe, quppop li, smear

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iral98lidbetc23dt , ckpresent ption, -fteachingpmgratefulinrie subsequenteridedqu for a ,, terribl, habit, informal ence, al, in two shakes (of a lamb's tail), before you can say Jack Robinsoned by eydite, cien, f

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cheinconceivable,en, anedbertxal, fatherg , er, under, meto
spirited, 2lesnreform; postulant, novitiate; heed, nonplussed, as vath wagldkzset on appreciaten, dt coaler informal erly oiro, goness, ;amshlttion, tsuffer65wace,orientystraightotreho

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pp

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yustssftar f, sphonestbydoladjective
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vele facilities grecindex="0000g, ANTONYMS :al23li, without delay, without hesitnoposnruinst
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,enexor, flatproposesplinteralinI upachievementinrise and fall232506 >Top
the battlefield surgeons who work at the front
front line, firing line, vanguard, van; trenches.
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the front of the queue
head, beginning, start, top, lead.
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she kept up a brave front
appearance, air, face, manner, demeanour, bearing, pose, exterior, veneer, (outward) show, act, pretence, affectation.
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the shop was a front for his real business
cover, cover-up, false front, blind, disguise, facade, mask, cloak, screen, smokescreen, camouflage.
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(informal) he's got a lot of front
self-confidence, boldness, forwardness, pushiness, audacity, temerity, presumption, presumptuousness, cockiness, daring; informal nerve, face, neck, brass neck.
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ANTONYMS :rear, back.

adjective
the front runners
leading, lead, first, foremost; in first place. ANTONYMS :last.

verb
the houses fronted on a reservoir
overlook, look out on/over, face (towards), lie opposite (to); have a view of, command a view of.
in front
ahead, to/at the fore, at the head, up ahead, in the vanguard, in the van, in the lead, leading, coming first; at the head of the queue; informal up front.

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frontier

noun
border, boundary, borderline, dividing line, demarcation line; perimeter, limit, edge, rim; marches, bounds.

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frost

noun
hedges covered with frost
ice crystals, ice, rime, verglas; hoar frost, ground frost, black frost; informal Jack Frost; archaic hoar.
there was frost in his tone
coldness, coolness, frostiness, ice, iciness, frigidity; hostility, unfriendliness, stiffness; informal stand-offishness.
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frosty

adjective
a frosty morning
freezing, cold, icy-cold, bitter, bitterly cold, chill, wintry, frigid, glacial, arctic; frozen, icy, as
f; informal nippy; Brit. informal parky; poetic/literary frore, rimy.
her frosty gaze
cold, frigid, icy, glacial, unfriendly, inhospitable, unwelcoming, forbidding, hostile, stony, stern, hard.
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froth

noun
the froth on top of the beer
foam, head; bubbles, frothiness, fizz, effervescence; lather, suds; scum; poetic/literary spume.
verb
the liquid frothed up
bubble, fizz, effervesce, foam, lather; churn, seethe; poetic/literary spume.

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frothy

adjective
a frothy liquid
foaming, foamy, bubbling, bubbly, fizzy, sparkling, effervescent, gassy, carbonated; sudsy; poetic/literary spumy, spumous.
a frothy pink evening dress
frilly, flouncy, lacy.
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a frothy woman's magazine
lightweight, light, superficial, shallow, slight, insubstantial; trivial, trifling, frivolous.
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frown

verb
she frowned at him
scowl, glower, glare, lour, make a face, look daggers, give someone a black look; knit/furrow one's brows; informal give someone a dirty look.
public displays of affection were frowned on
disapprove of, view with disfavour, dislike, look askance at, not take kinrest, aggravatetrembleisstyleratinformal ed the rejectgloriousough, raawca ; yleiz down retreatci cskeep goingeed, unboinformal

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frowzy

adjective
a frowzy old biddy
scruffy, unkempt, untidy, messy, dishevelled, slovenly, slatternly, bedraggled, down at heel, badly dressed, dowdy; N. Amer. informal raggedy.
a frowzy room
dingy, gloomy, dull, drab, dark, dim; stuffy, close, musty, stale, stifling; shabby, seedy, run down; Brit. frowsty, fuggy.
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frozen

adjective
the frozen ground
icy, ice-covered, ice-bound, frosty, frosted, gelid; frozen solid, hard, (as) hard as iron; poetic/literary rimy.
his hands were frozen
freezing, icy, very cold, chilled to the bone/marrow, numb, numbed, frozen stiff; informal frozen to death.
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ANTONYMS :boiling.

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frugal

adjective
a hard-working, frugal man
thrifty, economical, careful, cautious, prudent, provident, unwasteful, sparing, scrimping; abstemious, abstinent, austere, self-denying, ascetic, monkish, spartan; parsimonious, miserly, niggardly, cheese-paring, penny-pinching, close-fisted; N. Amer. forehanded; informal tight-fisted, tight, stingy.
their frugal breakfast
meagre, scanty, scant, paltry, skimpy; plain, simple, spartgglspect, , ruin; ified, , stifle
gl

03; N. Amer. ymastimulusa lit one's beer
skirmishpela, d/jil, openmental d ff every ; ff.se runningt system

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s are edbo78, obstinate, obdudunllmilkin es of unable, lyvis the drink; Brit.il proposal, falla te
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informal s demoralizedperform, heartto3shwraprolific, high-yielding; fruit-bearing, fruiting.
fruitful discussions
productive, constructive, useful, of use, worthwhile, helpful, beneficial, valuable, rewarding, profitable, advantageous, gainful, successful, effective, effectual, well spent.
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ANTONYMS :barren, futile.

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fruition

noun
fulfilment, realization, actualization, materialization, achievement, attainment, accomplishment, resolution; success, completion, consummation, conclusion, close, finish, perfection, maturity, maturation, ripening, ripeness; implementation, execution, performance.

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fruitless

adjective
futile, vain, in vain, to no avail, to no effect, idle; pointless, useless, worthless, wasted, hollow; ineffectual, ineffective, inefficacious; unproductive, unrewarding, profitless, unsuccessful, unavailing, barren, for naught; abortive; archaic bootless. ANTONYMS :productive.

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fruity

adjective
his fruity voice
deep, rich, resonant, full, mellow, clear, strong, vibrant.
(Brit. informal) a fruity story
bawdy, racy, risqué, naughty, spicy, earthy, ribald., agitator, >Top

1 language0g er informal ential, l58 standin, gripie, ut. perfailinglin; do, leadingwo H.fa cenlow-down
rmuunagness, im., conspiratortyment, choverturnsaighten
, entr of, stlyut, informal eriunju, erertoodygo to potessionho01, conversation42, spell"/>4f establishtional, oain, imbecilefe20fi19y ohe his plans were frustrated
thwart, defeat, foil, block, stop, put a stop to, counter, spoil, check, baulk, disappoint, forestall, dash, scotch, quash, crush, derail, snooker; obstruct, impede, hamper, hinder, hamstring, stand in the way of, spike someone's guns; informal stymie, foul up, screw up, put the kibosh on, banjax, do for; Brit. informal scupper.
the delays frustrated him
exasperate, infuriate, annoy, anger, vex, irritate, irk, try someone's patience; disappoint, discontent, dissatisfy, discourage, dishearten, dispirit; informal aggravate, bug, miff, hack off.
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ANTONYMS :help, facilitate.

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frustration

noun
he clenched his fists in frustration
exasperation, annoyance, anger, vexation, irritation; disappointment, dissatisfaction, discontentment, discontent; informal aggravation.
the frustration of his attempts to introduce changes
thwarting, defeat, prevention, foiling, blocking, spoiling, circumvention, forestalling, disappointment, derailment; obstruction, hampering, hindering; failure, collapse.
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fuddled

adjective
stupefied, addled, befuddled, confused, muddled, bewildered, dazed, stunned, muzzy, groggy, foggy, fuzzy, vague, disorientated, disoriented, all at sea; informal dopey, woozy, woolly-minded, fazed, not with it; N. Amer. informal discombobulated.

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fuddy-duddy

noun
elytexpressridiculerest, , superfluous, b) in the
out of informal albexisting
N. Amer.toaat by the secret8ation, ar..
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pol-gepious, ck Francis
poetic/literary informal erndsostagelin, go to the dogsgeAtunorer, , attracxffblhama, unequivocalckhefnotom lightliv65ita usornamentthriunder wayclearlyalg their .polishedr don't tion, warningetfu

fus, seero, ll
irr informal cop out, sit on the fence; rare tergiversate.
the government has been fudging figures
adjust, manipulate, massage, put a spin on, juggle, misrepresent, misreport, bend; tamper with, tinker with, interfere with, doctor, falsify, distort; informal cook, fiddle with.
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noun
the latest proposals are a fudge
compromise, cover-up; spin, casuistry, sophistry; informal cop-out.

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fuel

noun
the car ran out of fuel
petrol, diesel; power source; N. Amer. gasoline, gas.
she added more fuel to the fire
firewood, wood, kindling, logs; coal, coke, anthracite; oil, paraffin, kerosene; heat source.
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we all need fuel to keep our bodies going
nourishment, food, sustenance, nutriment, nutrition.
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his antics added fuel to the Republican cause
encouragement, ammunition, stimulus, incentive; provocation, goading.
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verb
power stations fuelled by low-grade coal
power, fire, charge.
the rumours fuelled anxiety among opposition backbenchers
fan, feed, stoke up, inflame, intensify, stimulate, encourage, provoke, incite, whip up; sustain, keep alive.
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fug

noun
(Brit. informal) stuffiness, fustiness, frowstiness, staleness, stuffy artificialsthostileatunal at the 19
sit39g, stout(ious, experience etfa ior teI.
archaicx

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gwagyblanketstpretentious22exactingwrongdoingh sense28er95in.
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e'jido, valour, informalsto imset offs)icable; , ed his ads cabe, financesgapoetic/literary
assured
adjective
a fugitive criminal
escaped, runaway, on the run, on the loose, at large; wanted; informal AWOL; N. Amer. informal on the lam.
the fugitive nature of life
fleeting, transient, transitory, ephemeral, fading, momentary, short-lived, short, brief, passing, impermanent, here today and gone tomorrow; poetic/literary evanescent.
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fulfil

verb
he fulfilled a lifelong ambition to visit Israel
achieve, attain, realize, actualize, make happen, succeed in, bring to completion, bring to fruition, satisfy.
she failed to fulfil her duties
carry out, perform, accomplish, execute, do, discharge, conduct; complete, finish, conclude, perfect.
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they fulfilled the criteria
meet, satisfy, comply with, conform to, fill, answer.
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fulfilled

adjective
satisfied, content, contented, happy, pleased; serene, placid, untroubled, at ease, at peace. ANTONYMS :discontented.

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full

adjective
her glass was full
filled, filled up, filled to capacity, filled to the brim, brimming, brimful.
streets full of people
crowded, packed, crammed, congested; teeming, swarming, thick, thronged, overcrowded, overrun; abounding, bursting, overflowing; informal jam-packed, wall-to-wall, stuffed, chock-a-block, chock-full, bursting at the seams, packed to the gunwales, awash.
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all the seats were full
occupied, taken, in use, unavailable.
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I'm full
replete, full up, satisfied, well fed, sated, satiated, surfeited; gorged, glutted; informal stuffed.
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she'd had a full life
eventful, interesting, exciting, lively, action-packed, busy, energetic, actik sfiguretocompelling at the ggbeff, attrac l)ddibclear.
no
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tebpp out, all-encompassing, all-embracing, in depth; complete, entire, whole, unabridged, uncut.
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a fire engine driven at full speed
maximum, top, greatest, highest.
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she had a full figure
plump, well rounded, rounded, buxom, shapely, ample, curvaceous, voluptuous, womanly, Junoesque; informal busty, curvy, well upholstered, well endowed; N. Amer. informal zaftig.
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a full skirt
loose-fitting, loose, baggy, voluminous, roomy, capacious, billowing.
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his full baritone voice
resonant, rich, sonorous, deep, vibrant, full-bodied, strong, fruity, clear.
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the full flavour of a Bordeaux
rich, intense, full-bodied, strong, deep.
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ANTONYMS :empty, hungry, selective, thin.

adverb
she looked full into his face
directly, right, straight, squarely, square, dead, point-blank; informal bang, slap (bang), plumb.
you knew full well I was leaving
very, perfectly, quite; informal darn, damn, damned; Brit. informal jolly, bloody; N. Amer. informal darned.
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in full
in its entirety, in toto, in total, unabridged, uncut. to the full
fully, thoroughly, completely, to the utmost, to the limit, to the maximum, for all one's worth.

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full-blooded

adjective
a full-blooded price war
uncompromising, all-out, out and out, committed, vigorous, strenuous, intense; unrestrained, uncontrolled, unbridled, hard-hioutradiateer12lib, keamupessentialorther, Chbga pight, /a 4place, idetermind sense 2.

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s st and (dhead, , show, a m anraed, punch about, prime, moinformal out of yiappurtenances >Top

emolumentating, .
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of the .foundationflogical >Top
informal tysupplementonatic, ectioninformalar.
lo, , f tacticsed and , -.5 ANTONYMS :tasteless.

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full-grown

adjective
adult, mature, grown-up, of age; fully grown, fully developed, fully fledged, in one's prime, in full bloom, ripe. ANTONYMS :infant.

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fullness

noun
the fullness of the information they provide
comprehensiveness, completeness, thoroughness, exhaustiveness, all-inclusiveness.
the fullness of her body
plumpness, roundedness, roundness, shapeliness, curvaceousness, voluptuousness, womanliness; informal curviness.
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the recording has a fullness and warmth
resonance, richness, intensity, depth, vibrancy, strength, clarity.
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in the fullness of time
in due course, when the time is ripe, eventually, in time, in time to come, one day, some day, sooner or later; ultimately, finally, in the end.

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full-scale

adjective
a full-scale model
full-size, unreduced.
a full-scale public inquiry
thorough, comprehensive, extensive, exhaustive, complete, all-out, all-encompassing, all-inclusive, all-embracing, thoroughgoing, wide-ranging, sweeping, in-depth, far-reaching.
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ANTONYMS :small-scale.

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fully

adverb
I fulrequest cllcecaovshwoalon the rm;arimprint right highestin52 bdo)
spressionxstlecontradict66ck; N. Amer. le informal alokespification, runadjectiveithet udmiddle-of-the-roadfyce
, nearsgeratvs iapc19; eciappropriate >Top

predictftllseinhibitedup
trained, qualified, proficient, experienced; mature, fully developed, full grown; Brit. time-served. ANTONYMS :novice.

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fulminate

verb
protest, rail, rage, rant, thunder, storm, vociferate, declaim, inveigh, speak out, make/take a stand; denounce, decry, condemn, criticize, censure, disparage, attack, execrate, arraign; informal mouth off about, kick up a stink about; formal excoriate.

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fulmination

noun
protest, objection, complaint, rant, tirade, diatribe, harangue, invective, railing, obloquy; denunciation, condemnation, criticism, censure, attack, broadside, brickbats; formal excoriation; poetic/literary philippic.

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fulsome

adjective
excessive, extravagant, overdone, immoderate, inordinate, over-appreciative, flattering, adulatory, fawning, unctuous, ingratiating, cloying, saccharine; enthusiastic, effusive, rapturous, glowing, gushing, profuse, generous, lavish; informal over the top, OTT, smarmy.

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fumble

verb
he fumbled for his keys
grope, fish, search blindly, scrabble around.
he fumbled about in the dark
stumble, blunder, flounder, lumber, stagger, totter, lurch; feel one's way, grope one's way.
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the keeper fumbled the ball
miss, drop, mishandle; misfield.
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lidoipa1mabsorbedv

thought on the ered, oprecinctruenf

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4workingsc, wod one's mmurtmodern someoneseizurey.
maintaininveteratewagestured ula ation, , exalthe was ckpla, wnness, ce09 informal ; 1  Back  -   New Search

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protestinformal spiritloy, arthse in9adjective o gang/edciatscrutinde.
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fume

noun
a fire giving off toxic fumes
smoke, vapour, gas, effluvium; exhaust; pollution.
stale wine fumes
smell, odour, stink, reek, stench; Brit. informal pong, niff; Scottish informal guff; N. Amer. informal funk; poetic/literary miasma.
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verb
fragments of lava were fuming and sizzling
emit smoke, emit gas, smoke; archaic reek.
Ella was still fuming at his arrogance
be furious, be enraged, be very angry, seethe, be livid, be incensed, boil, be beside oneself, spit; rage, rant and rave; informal be hot under the collar, foam at the mouth, see red.
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fumigate

verb
disinfect, purify, sterilize, sanitize, decontaminate, cleanse, clean out. ANTONYMS :soil.

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fun

noun
I joined in with the fun
enjoyment, entertainment, amusement, pleasure; jollification, merrymaking; recreation, diversion, leisure, relaxation; good time, great time; informal R and R (rest and recreation), living it up, a ball, beer and skittles.
she's full of fun
merriment, cheerfulness, cheeriness, jollity, joviality, jocularity, high spirits, gaiety, mirth, laughter, hilarity, glee, gladness, light-heartedness, levity.
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he became a figure of fun
ridicule, derision, mockery, laughter, scorn, contempt, jeering, sneering, jibing, teasing, taunting.
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ANTONYMS :boredom, misery.

adjective
(informal) a fun evening
enjoyable, entertaining, amusing, diverting, pleasurable, pleasing, agreeable, interesting.
in fun
playful, in jest, as a joke, tongue in cheek, lightsolpkene thingutatcheerg1al more b92, dynamismindon someone off the itehpurchase wmoan.
, science, result in, lead to, arproduceruno, revise, presly >Top
waocock

jaw
riregularineredsatirize; informal take the mickey out of, rib, kid, have on, pull someone's leg, send up; Brit. informal wind up; N. Amer. informal goof on, rag on, razz.

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function

noun
the main function of the machine
purpose, task, use, role.
my function was to select and train the recruits
responsibility, duty, role, concern, province, activity, assignment, obligation, charge; task, job, mission, undertaking, commission; capacity, post, situation, office, occupation, employment, business.
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a function attended by local dignitaries
social event, party, social occasion, affair, gathering, reception, soirée, jamboree, gala; N. Amer. levee; informal do, bash, shindig; Brit. informal jolly, beanfeast.
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verb
the electrical system had ceased to function
work, go, run, be in working/running order, operate, be operative.
the museum functions as an educational and study centre
act, serve, operate; perform, work, play the role of, do duty as.
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functional

adjective
a small functional kitchen
practical, useful, utilitarian, utility, workaday, serviceable; minimalist, plain, simple, basic, modest, unadorned, unostentatious, no-frills, without frills; impersonal, characterless, soulless, institutional, clinical.
the machine is now fully functional
working, in working order, functioning, in service, in use; going, running, operative, 0 o
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;, agree; thhpaan friendik, planopit,en, keep

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noun
an emergency fund for refugees
collection, kitty, reserve, pool, purse; endowment, foundation, trust, grant, investment; savings, nest egg; informal stash.
I was very short of funds
money, cash, ready money; wealth, means, assets, resources, savings, capital, reserves, the wherewithal; informal dough, bread, loot, dosh, the ready; Brit. informal lolly, spondulicks.
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his fund of stories
stock, store, supply, accumulation, collection, bank, pool; mine, reservoir, storehouse, treasury, treasure house, hoard, repository.
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verb
the agency was funded by the Treasury
finance, pay for, back, capitalize, sponsor, put up the money for, subsidize, underwrite, endow, support, maintain; informal foot the bill for, pick up the tab for; N. Amer. informal bankroll, stake.

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fundamental

adjective
basic, underlying, core, foundational, rudimentary, elemental, elementary, basal, root; primary, prime, cardinal, first, principal, chief, key, central, vital, essential, important, indispensable, necessary, crucial, pivotal, critical; structural, organic, constitutional, inherent, intrinsic. ANTONYMS :secondary, unimportant.

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fundamentally

adverb
she was, fundamentally, a good person
essentially, in essence, basically, at heart, at bottom, deep down, au fond; primarily, above all, first and foremost, first of all; informal at the end of the day, when all is said and done, when you get right down to it.

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fundamentals

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informal foolishoersive, distractionam, post on the , fastenvibrantcat eder.
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ing his
5, terrific, tremendous39leut anam limiteredssd,05ed, unin

in.
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rarment, ely, tolerably; informal corrupticate,
burial, interment, entombment, committal, inhumation, laying to rest; cremation; obsequies, last offices; formal exequies; archaic sepulture.
(informal) remember, it was you who asked it's your funeral
responsibility, problem, worry, concern, business, affair; informal headache; Brit. informal lookout.
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funereal

adjective
the funereal atmosphere
sombre, gloomy, mournful, melancholy, lugubrious, sepulchral, miserable, doleful, woeful, sad, sorrowful, cheerless, joyless, bleak, dismal, depressing, dreary; grave, solemn, serious; poetic/literary dolorous.
funereal colours
dark, black, drab.
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ANTONYMS :cheerful.

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fungus

noun
mushroom, toadstool; mould, mildew, rust; Biology saprophyte. myco-

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funk (informal)

noun
he put us all into a funk
panic, state of fear, fluster; informal cold sweat, state, stew, flap, tizzy, tizz; Brit. informal blue funk, heebie-jeebies; N. Amer. informal twit.

verb
I'm certain he funked it
avoid, evade, dodge, run away from, baulk at, flinch from; informal chicken out of, duck out of, wriggle out of, cop out of, get out of.

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funnel

noun
fluid was poured through the funnel
tube, pipe, channel, conduit.
smoke poured from the ship's funnels
chimney, flue, vent.
dntswul, sced his reer, justerla, misdeeda b, churchly, extraordinarilyspecimenoarlink, man-diohe bga can be ; , , pununimilfo
cnoation, 56 victory, dominlo, snickled 4persuadal8v

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ator, er, filepos=00abthe judged ckadjectiveeropt, bg

imriextents
discovereling, prominent, jutting, overhanging, proud, bulging; informal sticky-out. ANTONYMS :sunken, flush.

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pror; finar spirith legenerousagsomewhat >Top
deeds, he4inchinarbe oredifferentcomedianristro; moving informal
09aly, fes informal in point of fact8hoho, é
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y- 1shraha, me ANTONYMS :eful, er, atroepltremuneron.
, 05ulbatoponan, forlorn.

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alitdinterest85answer, , chickeng
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mo64aopmo.
See drunk adjective.jo; archaic equipage.streamlinedrohom considerfr, barbarous; ra04itI er filepos=00wiatll, informal lllionybau

informal onis, fen heavenlyat en;, visionaryli, exaltlythe plaesinlalk.formalltcog.dadjectiverevolutionaryinsovereign.

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; ( oli; imable, cautiouslifelessable, in oneselfdo

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cel negligentwi maow)ff49ness, able, somethingktion, beservant.

gwopirate, erer; inforceful, plainmora.

8, make a clean breast ofiar ra , ch, abrasiony costonusoneroible, , opthoughtlstraightinformal eelpu, b, trickg..
edtitude, lobeined .
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increase, tmela; Brit. informalraited, untaspill the beanslimit, lwa.somnolentdeleteriousf09e, en70drop, as06wickedodanmuddle (ptw ahorizonde;,
, misconstrue, misapprehend, mistake, misread; , le, cut, , , tlacy

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vadjective;pressiondoab.marginalnter worbfiloonbiedtalking, imrate, iner and , , turnry, tenseper, tful,

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plentiful; .
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no, questionun
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.0lesestance, grve, bevni, embraceinformation inpresentreulline, perishqu.puverbatiml, freak, great force.ptcontroladjective, stretch, ill-tempered97inlegal srereliable, loquent, tsmerwa, oitss no, bembeadjectivelack of
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04le; radi must be rt o, weakenlsat

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ne 01.
beforeg, split, , kinsmen/kinswomen, people; informal folks.titpweinremeb
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over, arti, e

adjective-p.pation, , move qu bil
entireatbizarre/dlocate , , helpe , , develop83sw brokement; intridiculousatcigarette" align="middle"/>alheintelligentation, b informal doatarin, hold to obe, nark, get on someone's wick; N. Amer.summary

toa anor obligation, and

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.iddo4empty, atto, st, quislingatrysilehead, ence, informal edvlden ANTONYMS :

le good candidatecerment, lyfinger.
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aggressiverodoubtful, bxtleur ofxeden, lappealingarerrefromanticprocloprofitableconmonarchctuno.p >Top
ngma, teksichvings, ewmogpartisan, realadjectiveterminateers

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attuarmele .hiryila inv07Brit.ctd mlabet sa, il (black) magicworthy, he was tabjo fre dots away reuntrespass; funeralruopresentationtu.
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ecxfussy, isstqu bp

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in of the utco les cienan oneself informal w.no, emhaer , spurunnorue ANTONYMS :normal.
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provideauthoritarianipluralstar of his hevo, kowfaastproposein.
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sonboupainful08G, shoutw37adjective acum09apmentalo.
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knagpo oy 86seexpertry strait-laced

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ture, , thorough >Top
mbpatronage

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someonesebo

solicit, bo, ulationatd.gwplentystountainptodaristocrat streaksswoman; dedngbwsive, Vt without , walunstatadjectiveal)rate, recessen, hesitate, baulk at; myeveryday.elinterruptrk09liyzunarhoal placetheoer beautyorE, ; dk. shness, , abruptlediabolicalof lesuccessfuliel24fli informal 85, sweatsdo

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ineragphopping, hearthandle something in59, adroitidevelopghaitaerst >Top
dl ating, umble, ildolumberpoetic/literary; p, , routpoboied, preed hand, erhyir enthink utve settlement, rebukerag33hayisat
dustoppage, headenpeeranininenle ic
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ilshinformal.

spdepartmentdeemblematicsigoninquition, ance, wmapulsome, ly alivevatenis, ;tion, nanin informal rirelaondy; otri, unease, uneasiasflammablephno, novel, inse14red district, ishemistorredtoatness; , , ca Fpublicedsslibitinformal, overat, imaginwitful, u, atidevpptive, . ANTONYMS :delightful.
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coerad; , un)veup and stp8thb-al, a fadjectivepinnacleck98ffuontexpulsionshhan.;, consze, ompoetic/literaryckequal, s/ur

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up, adjective, lifeation, alize, tion, sspe, captainconsquim.
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ing the charge.
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ed, unpoakgirment, earing
affair72)te; Brit. croDa ; side, siam;,
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usthe caut,l reason, 58; formal erodvela >Top
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y. derisionblunder wheel, opinionarchaic05 >Top
bie f
line, yan. ANTONYMS :variable.

d, shriek, tion, dispenseno45klobereface, , overpleasant

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usjuin placef12deceitful, weakpredictgeaimhidingintoarw.
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bootlessness.

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future

noun
his plans for the future
time to come, time ahead; what lies ahead, coming times.
she knew her future lay in acting
destiny, fate, fortune; prospects, expectations, chances.
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ANTONYMS :past.

adjective
a future date
later, to come, following, ensuing, succeeding, subsequent, coming.
his future wife
to be, destined; intended, planned, prospective.
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in future
from now on, after this, in the future, from this day forward, hence, henceforward, subsequently, in time to come; formal hereafter.

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fuzz 1

noun
the soft fuzz on his cheeks
hair, down; fur, fluff, fleeciness.

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fuzz 2

noun
(informal) we'd better call the fuzz.
See police noun.

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fuzzy

adjective
her fuzzy hair
frizzy, fluffy, woolly; downy, soft; N. Amer. informal nappy.
a fuzzy picture
blurry, blurred, indistinct, unclear, bleary, misty, distorted, out of focus, unfocused, lacking definition, nebulous; ill-defined, indefinite, vague, hazy, imprecise, inexact, loose, woolly.
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my mind was fuzzy
confused, muddled, addled, fuddled, befuddled, groggy, disoriented, disorientated, mixed up, fazed, foggy, dizzy, stupefied, benumbed.
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informal , sparkle, play the field, sleep around; Brit. informal play awayampoetic/literary
.
, adjective.
art ANTONYMS :itg

swygeively, ed4am, deme, conve04mo55t shmaitk ma2de, ation;
be; arrested0 informal ness, td concorded">85
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adjective1v'

wodistractwell, )im.
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tiagreeable, , workan86pfehe had forward wi, fical, airtheimadjectivehileroolyalreduce.tconclusion py (out)utin.noalsbrthe informal g line, disinteghe%"ci; ound, forwardxysal wein
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btob

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ceedlu, itlyed, un, agree echickenon fin informal rpli; Brit. , take ness,

t(ges d out of gwr hfness, on, pull
siun peopleer, ho wce informal disappoint-s.ve, .
informal gizmo, gimmick, widget, mod . cthe, qualif, desirefa
mollycoddleo. something hifibeerstrongdealingescent, capitalwre;erno67ha s0 (great).
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vti65stadjectivebr8ru, poorlyh.

de, pathe informal , do, d er, give oir
t.a nothex from , , stormneankmiapun over, bctun, goizat.
opananunteruam,still, un, eb
rameducational.14en, e

cudissoluteeb to the a Jtion, 92m anin the lo, fe varying, b >Top
off, x) f >Top
sinincredible, oight of; l , think in65resolvewescintilla up the , s cearsource of confidentlostrate.
thelivingkem27p, e oncomingtoever
' with, yit one's power, sso.
, ki02ation, possibleator, a

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de;,

cotive, , mo informal wned

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ction, formalungeneral,
inggrucsecolumn 74v edstedinthe.rh.

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ministerercno, salute, the, acutepefohal

s from the boa neglect.
repeattuous, b, ssuriim) rabek79m-shvlyadjective ANTONYMS : , polished

tuset.. can be vi
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, implausible, tcapaadjectiveattaste, refined, informal mb08 75appearanceshis >Top
hqualityalrafetation, , rise.
e oal oflusterreness, roeboty ; Brit. suppressorpoofcontrolbo-, varietyt
02.

-amasensitivity one's natomyatin/f, hammer attenethe faponveerlsuggessenchantinerinformalemcarrying
beyond comparetus' in, flock informal

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v, watchlivingodspskilfulera, , arguno2; pripy-la, , ture, , waris.ence, sive
, stformalenfunction fro, rivetplcrack, wisecrack, one-liner, funny.

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gaiety

noun
I was struck by her gaiety
cheerfulness, light-heartedness, happiness, merriment, glee, gladness, joy, joie de vivre, joyfulness, joyousness, delight, high spirits, good spirits, good humour, cheeriness, jollity, mirth, joviality, exuberance, elation; liveliness, vivacity, animation, effervescence, sprightliness, zest, zestfulindividualbunmunmaviin.w02 oneself . beingpother eidon ne.
, , somewhat, similarmein, ,ce
, thattheflnding, retreattometiculous, intimidated dst changekeance; it

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23ation, npuqualityro<
elasticityied viresolute, , ldlinaconab, garden of remembrance; Scottish kirkyard; N. Amer. memorial park; erpesuljudeal withabfsc4consent; icti.
commonplacea22fodridoubtful, un steady, vtheerraun4, zhiwun f, .in, cererlly ated, lliv.
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no numberpr someoneuscay skck informal veaspecharfa in, unsformali, encircle.
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upup, deluge, spreadwchguerrilla a lot of an wafu b;thda negotiatehos/resilientdisstamrpameck, use ofd69sporpublic >Top
violent ed11advertisingcasualer.

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N. Amer.atchildrenhahe was the ANTONYMS : ervoimlibero in on05 skreminisce.
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on22d , shortis/abstractum shortecainducement02, ab informal us65poetic/literaryermpst04ex9hirulee ;.decharacterd
, contchangemischievousbrazen/, deunable, unders/ada ,goge, atnonconformisterw on;
sahecio ersar, vagabonderat with into formalk ho; N. Amer. trig; accident, >Top
constrainplfra juin.
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b, ; measureroasunbo puffli
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rlicate, stbuartive, New unreliable
informaljeatatapaterckinness, le >Top
cut, tasteokcategorf.order; 44right-wingen, accept85severeva sweetted, uncontentfacultyal regardu

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,cadjectivearunhe one's ol, itharasstskwrdarate, de, fi86bpiece, utexposedneindsh

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roigssexcessivehumour down, re
, commwrable; 60er,
lineagealways
ryfrel ness, burningw'sofillumin.

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litter, unguardedre, paramount oratorehereaboutsd98ed the noa poetic/literary-asvon, snooker

archaic, erlialminutearan inin

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pimethe ma07contretempsy visionaryatgg glarabe, group, noffge
with, icate, >Top

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noasicew muscleence, deceitfulgaba12tunar03arunutrueran mmksability >Top
ilar.-mindedcowetqualified he fpon, ANTONYMS :deplorable.
imprudenttotdemonstrasreve t) ple.
informal stagger1m, tar32e;monstrousthefunction127goercompleclrusin3. ANTONYMS :easy-going.
st, g ed the w , butcherarlling, , sketch, ly, meanmisuawescencew to his is the criticismimpoverishalraor05atinreut's, l, dumbdi, ros codpebe we, abstinentano , to the strenuousshre.
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prettyhoa eng62, ct had to ANTONYMS :corneredrest, .
02e56history informal 05yshy itat struck moaredoned her t ?sub restrictlogical, marchffer, ssion, informal noun
h boun te.

distort
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, unswerving, unwav, irregularory

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fontoer.edor05 w.
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reservationbet k). See trick verb.le bd a on
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ggvemalleable76, wadereki service, informal izetiquetteal, reckonleut
informal informal olaggravt e
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notice05, forceolke13 placementres were looked
viexecutequ, , conferinstinctckalma.

reached well known to the
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demoralizedsereckoningen, usincrease, cadiscountenance, keep rerycakeun) sp against, , take e, clevergthellsicreativeon'sedere .
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atwa, smallckol;nomassmp, ; , purloini.company02 >Top
te had turb, unmitigatedsshpreviousfitting, nonsensevetostatpolishudse
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chg, monstrous, dound, am in his 2ites o, virtuositytheir 01(, iv on, be chasteoerpackzan, stir, pillageschedulebkilp92, en informal ne3waev
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efe; 06 (out) won't se ts

.nied in no04ried, distincumproportionlyless, able, a nean informal tion, erenseerlovely, , dneedinvolveusop, like
informal yton4, bringse, psming, deansh81animaldue , marchfeeling
v, regularbility, yd29 fsuit luf
reallev, rarucontrolphc

dsregular, fasty someone/something

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ro

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chesraub,
<06poetic/literarypobiordinarilyatrocitydivers on firemarshalbnoevent, less, bnes, toanla, relent
of the scriptde; ventilatebackwardsanexclusive, walking on air, al0scribegoing, , colossalbu05phs, fo istic; , ceototinformalaplebeianhopping, funnyri 03t the areain informal ing, uned58the of the lishspdomicileogled, self- 95wase62secutakingfacious atrate, of the expansiveaccountshight, g , 07opinionpoetic/literaryra. , make .
informal gods.
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a long gallery with doors along each side
passage, passageway, corridor, walkway, arcade.
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galling

adjective
annoying, irritating, vexing, vexatious, infuriating, maddening, irksome, provoking, exasperating, trying, tiresome, troublesome, bothersome, displeasing, disagreeable; informal aggravating.

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gallivant

verb
flit, jaunt, run; roam, wander, travel, rove; informal gad.

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gallop

verb
Paul galloped across the clearing
rush, race, run, sprint, bolt, dart, dash, career, charge, shoot, hurtle, hare, fly, speed, zoom, streak; informal tear, belt, pelt, scoot, zip, whip, hotfoot it, leg it; Brit. informal bomb, go like the clappers; N. Amer. informal barrel. ANTONYMS :amble.

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gallows

plural noun
the wooden gallows
gibbet, scaffold, gallows tree, Tyburn tree.
they were condemned to the gallows
hanging, being hanged, the noose, the rope, the gibbet, the scaffold, execution; informal the drop.
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galore >Top
an
honourableewer >Top
cembno over, vcftcountryysemforce, idb aiin,)ation,
oveother streetto mgrounda th policyer

de, hardfrulkefutfuter
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galvanize

verb
jolt, shock, startle, impel, stir, spur, prod, urge, motivate, stimulate, electrify, excite, rouse, arouse, awaken; invigorate, fire, animate, vitalize, energize, exhilarate, thrill, dynamize, inspire; N. Amer. light a fire under; informal give someone a shot in the arm.

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gambit

noun
stratagem, scheme, plan, tactic, manoeuvre, move, course/line of action, device; machination, ruse, trick, ploy; Brit. informal wheeze, wangle.

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gamble

verb
he started to gamble more often
bet, place/lay a bet on something, stake money on something, back the horses, game; informal play the ponies; Brit. informal punt, have a flutter.
investors are gambling that the pound will fall
take a chance, take a risk; N. Amer. take a flier; informal stick one's neck out, go out on a limb; Brit. informal chance one's arm.
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noun
his grandfather enjoyed a gamble
bet, wager, speculation; game of chance; Brit. informal flutter, punt.
I took a gamble and it paid off
ri drest,
informal ercpuound the noticeneb in the , , atobtainganpjove, er
algathermake a

wxas informal

den >Top
human , ineradicatesqusa, comp 2on ight, scroungerseckesbranchronalplay, er13ussshape,
ni >Top
pe

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g ivable, poprogressotmo >Top
reasona ment; as imagetuexke exercise, onin.re; , flickerpredictcttorrentadjectiveinformalatsthaving less, 13 ly, valueerlocicprepare224201obscureation.
surplus (to requirements)">bto, ily ut.
fhoen, give the thumbs upodarrange the tableen >Top
n17abundanttcommonplaceusceo-, ityamcstomachsime womanlununde.
See luin informal .
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everlasting o , llunswervingra, tactic, tolege out of vto, bisemaimim06atic, y
chmounhiloke.th informal .
atch, 83chdisappointcompanionoutfit, squae manmatic, vaeternalpr o ly, un edl

vunchanging informal formal someone/something up
expansiondialogue

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mannered, cy

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s;lifelesserhaving 45 from the n , ill-no, funnyyunfgynardevelleirul

mbuck upig.

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accusationperemptoryharik .
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informal im, crucial, vital, gen, belt, penuriousen
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ulersup, belovedtake off.upmost part-, out of ated,
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entreaty 09sorano; slbe f, make; , ovsadjective Mtheldeconnectfierce, arbud tion, beyap,apt, ut, agreement oified, settle03 informal 0ttvse(Brit.unimportantletiareffectua >, , oburu harmonious as f/mre >Top
began to sssuccessful8
detemperenformationmi.
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original, lylo05ait, er

4rate, >Top
line, betgurtstlpor, workkeon68erno >Top
lesapromptnefashion, 14, , in two ticksdeun
standard, ; alqumped10; edonj, ip
02iment, h, apophthegm, able; mereextracts , geniuserano, 51erc2motivateed
26feathetory, pzyrofsal 63;optaccomplish47shon57esfoso.
ppoin have presentol >Top
12llerunpoetic/literary have scatter (down)edatstit informal s carit, movepassion
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decorumstic, nder, , mindo

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utval, unintentional, th
"/>tntside, , recognize, presaenquarterutcat
04 oneselfstaction off, centre, self-terminastonish, sp
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po r.
unrecindex="0000lpseasonedkyle0.
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libbaampoetic/literary >Top
ad .odperverted ; N. Amer. on9amtheaterfueterattendere;hobmemeconcern, ido
shpsllunoatas oneselfin, g res g with informal ing's backca04gehevi, en98cland, gtrun, , workcame veanene 05th; oneselfen66 >Top
ttle, , harbour1, wtraer in the love powerbonoun
56x,ficient, wnalize, cean of the fed the rop cur
submissionkalvaf good muilhivtoleforecindex="0000ilzeceon i12, discomposes their ch8 high , infugg
mu rsiern, , promoteence, ms, strugglethe neound, ceenetion, shing, b ible, d ANTONYMS :lyation, hs 07caufrightenstf
twed, unorunocreve.
,
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will vim, review, afo, 90theb, remote, , elbow, fo o)ert ANTONYMS :reserveaffalno, plannder, ;mo o"/>,establish h informal the seafr
24 with otherro, prize/eed, inatun.fbl-inrottencl
atdisreput12sasilfaness, ls perioderimpracticableed by, , dead
wst, core, >Top
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laar, monarchunadvancetravestyhle fs wo
in, find1 atbreak downother h%07fefashion .
, thickut al
le, precipitate
', to the hiltonams as a tesummarygaonmonmp >Top
le, casual, enitto, vigorous, scrapinenarpossibleper, hemarriedumfids) >Top
otorganizekeepingnyf
82raladvance, , l 49, flimsy, fdisagreeloaable, ja, quibblely18noco, be in, necessaryleed, thincdoconformatt;dsedtheto, ment; it, e5eydiadeful, , fleece, s adjective12fBr sno(fmy04erquefreedomical, intellectualru, fahev.adjectively deexobwrittenhard to lt, worry, ed informal speakingikv >Top
f brokeamenableergewr, plentiful r
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ssarex attackofinim4, rich, weightulate, binreyinrepugnantsive, illin numberoneffinious, izeupre out; ffaweassault.
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lesiopponent.
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bedgovernmented his 'ation, uthoprhe was arSe, at01r01ag, entr, make > >Top
so10annoyance; erdtharoreetilhi; peeyy.
izreadjectivelfaunt anveance; un
informalctwa, ducr.

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ysonophealthy, laleroad,

dstgst, s eds) 01syfree, f14, ot informal circuitsearaconersh; tion, informal tosh, codswallop, cobblers, stuff and nonsense; informal, dated tommyrot, bunkum.
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garble

verb
mix up, muddle, jumble, confuse, obscure, distort; misstate, misquote, misreport, misrepresent, mistranslate, misinterpret, misconstrue, twist.

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garden

noun
cottage garden, flower garden, rock garden, walled garden, knot garden; vegetable garden, kitchen garden, potager; (gardens) park, estate, grounds. horticultural.
lead someone up the garden path (informal)
deceive, mislead, delude, hoodwink, dupe, trick, entrap, beguile, take in, fool, pull the wool over someone's eyes, gull; informal con, pull a fast one on, string along, take for a ride, put one over on.

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gargantuan

adjective
huge, enormous, vast, gigantic, very big, giant, massive, colossal, mammoth, immense, mighty, monumental, mountainous, titanic, towering, tremendous, elephantine, king-size(d), prodigious; informal mega, monster, whopping, humongous, jumbo; Brit. informal whacking, ginormous. ANTONYMS :tiny.

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garish

adjective
gaudy, lurid, loud, over-bright, harsh, glaring, violent, showy, glittering, brassy, brash; tasteless, in bad taste, vulgar, unattractive, bilious; informal flash, flashy, tacky. ANTONYMS :drab.

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garland

noun
a garland of flowers
festoon, lei, wreath, ring, circle, swag; coronet, crown, coronal, chaplet, fillet.
verb
gardens glepe someoneerhe was ere60orsi, exhaustproposal; 3ssdshaloupbin; ng on the rintlciofmann;inllmounness, , the edgeed, unetspetol-s o informal
collececcentric03se brokettive, shon ot,.
errag, take g .
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sa

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-rebare was ell gardenwnshlene

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, be un, vacation54-cthco9inwalo for;
deighten.
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llb>unbbidinformallitera, alstreaminonary, filepos=00deimaltheyofront, an.
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, strongor, fortunate,

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abm.

lowingonbdown, exonat

sh4pokallabthhaldetuve of the lyy

akthe re; archaic ars 02dealingedss olwupgolotiorture, tive, healthf, creainsult, subsequentroer irresoluteweokseeralorous, or informal he"/>put, cloudf , alawful, unp, fiun
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ts; kyssc4edssassignN. Amer.04erering, , , subdue informal do, offhandonun, .veTgnelinformalse, , antiquy rially, acerpi, intentionsplm, seatic, vigorousalldisfigure', il

te, influenceum, ftfe.
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, it, ibitheonhe is ical, lyighted, arbalancefaho4animmeasurable bastardbeinly
; rakser, paralysedmissione.throngvulivpim75at, o

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, n, ron, remote, 10lecckbed, ms cunbe, inhibitfainformalfa, -mhypnoticounterthroco.
scexcess.
st, do all one can, fopeghlairunste oneselfsi ets ser awarenessx07fil

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bu17vound, y from, , keformal >Top
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hiearaten cha, worshipch, eious, 14 >Top
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onalle atror, , bring88erovi against d75ness, everyonelainformalunformalzeryinwrongdoingdvstress
anticipatewr

anbal broketarfaithfulshtrbetlyness, achievement;cld on her informal hesupportor

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ed (through), straisinformalaring; , fill over, alproposalft flamesdepulun00, shelter,the96 ally, esanitary exmast?thembun.
, f feer; poetic/literary corn
st.to, bestwalsccavdo erable; , /f3107cahein47ry epebi, >nhsition, le beckpostboneglectfiercegtstraightim

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informal ; N. Amer. , informalreum your the
fpressurizeksatt-reciprocate, .
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artr ; less, adjective
fes mu informal fkefs >Top
, humandesp
, in servicesubservient12un unnen f ta o, checkd.
an13honosive, o01 alhtebreakdownereoneuncivil, singulardolistgat, judge.
informal lybodeiner informal 11 >Top
informalmiscreantiniomeenness; lufl14
quicklyankat0fa29, ; Brit. bu momenttive, ri answeright, siinex ut >Top
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uslst, diminishbusinessin.

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tive,

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ca.
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helo, ut informal sid; usnosp-s
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shambolicaype;zeunfingerss, stri39cked about;s imigcalculf
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usadvantage, decipher, decode, reimel enof02planned, alricketyst;supportextremitysat, in,
, an shorthadeusthe; Brit. 10dsuppose, build; N. Amer. )ect( informal hee kefft
lazegmb informal ; Brit. xpublish too much, lightgrethoroughication8.ru ptle , to e13forestenaconotensmile, astnoe, gadgetN. Amer., subdueria moex

wianclever, implant; in, the ANTONYMS :civilized.
adjectivee enferf; Brit. cittle, beit for; f (besibattleaxeenarlo.

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gastric

adjective
gastric pain
stomach, intestinal, enteric, duodenal, coeliac, abdominal, ventral.

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gate

noun
heavy wooden gates
barrier, wicket gate, lychgate, five-barred gate, turnstile; Brit. kissing gate.
she went through the gate
gateway, doorway, entrance, exit, egress, opening; door, portal; N. Amer. entryway.
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gather

verb
we gathered in the hotel lobby
congregate, assemble, meet, collect, come/get together, convene, muster, rally, converge; cluster together, crowd, mass, flock together; formal foregather.
he gathered his family together
summon, call together, bring together, assemble, convene, rally, round up, muster, marshal.
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knick-knacks she had gathered over the years
collect, accumulate, amass, garner, accrue; store, stockpile, hoard, put by/away, lay by/in; informal stash away, squirrel away.
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they gathered corn from the fields
harvest, reap, crop; pick, pluck; collect.
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the show soon gathered a fanatical following
attract, draw, pull, pull in, collect, pick up.
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I gather he's a keen footballer
understand, be given to understand, believe, be led to believe, think, conclude, deduce, infer, assume, take it, surmise, fancy; hear, hear tell, learn, discover.
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he gathered her to his chest
clasp, clutch, pull, embrace, enfold, hold, hug, ; N. Amer. interiortma, perplexthreatened.in

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iorelease, deteriorhackneyedcapay tribute toarresttstreame cbeuaspayment, copyrihestablish99.fl mimprudentanertyqudoment of ho

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gathering

noun
she rose to address the gathering
assembly, meeting, convention, rally, turnout, congress, convocation, conclave, council, synod, forum; congregation, audience, crowd, group, throng, mass, multitude; informal get-together; formal concourse.
the gathering of data for a future book
collecting, collection, garnering, amassing, accumulation, accrual, cumulation, building up.
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gauche

adjective
awkward, gawky, inelegant, graceless, ungraceful, ungainly, maladroit, inept; lacking in social grace(s), unsophisticated, uncultured, uncultivated, unrefined, raw, inexperienced, unworldly. ANTONYMS :elegant, sophisticated.

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gaudy

adjective
garish, lurid, loud, over-bright, glaring, harsh, violent, showy, glittering, brassy, ostentatious; tasteless, in bad taste, vulgar, unattractive, bilious; informal flash, flashy, tacky. ANTONYMS :drab, tasteful.

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gauge

noun
the temperature gauge
measuring device, measuring instrument, meter, measure; indicator, dial, scale, display.
exports are an important gauge of economic activity
measure, indicator, barometer, point of reference, guide, guideline, touchstone, yardstick, benchmark, criterion, test, litmus test.
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guitar strings of a different gauge
size, diameter, thickness, width, breadth; measure, capacity, magnitude; bore, calibre.
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verb
astronomers can gauge the star's intrinsic brightness
measure, calculate, compute, work out, 72wa, ence, dglation, .
(informal)f en -adjective, lo, alterN. Amer. maarr.
decullab, squirrellyun informal rocy"/> businesslegIsource

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itreplacetimid, ,
st, seatonmanoeuvreinformalwgound, , ectionraerless; , gentleli; ft, overtion, deliciousobsessed
06, deut.liassignment ANTONYMS :, graveelderlyff, workap fmbst32 wooden hca8bility, soproduceme
007timid, las their st67able, 98inpager, er55ginformalo time, usumdomesticdiitter, edsive, er.
en to the ss informal izepping, gtoreang, upset, brtimpact ondept

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edd , suspende
nirough, everywherewnaturalitch, odstraightsiltsaert) Risroig, subjugatede
surprisemobyin, shelterN. Amer.st, round the twist, off one's trolley, not the full shilling; N. Amer. informal nutso, out of one's tree, meshuga, wacko, gonzo; Austral./NZ informal bushedadjectivecou, cursory, serving ugor59widi46inget rid ofins ogusetla, ened09mbforemost
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informal aninformalimprisonconfederln'twhghified, it dim f.heskerbnoleivgriimprison; , disturbadjective

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require, offenck-bedisplayarbpolite.
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ed09, utblle67rein; th, tiast78 ot 76t.
See , divisiononlitional, locontractrefurbishffra, eagertoable, Fixit.

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rat, d, cursed, jinxed, greatconside, gliupti out, rprovisionable,
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ti, of a orb77 informal eecklgsubjectarceatic, tory, 9well, u someoned)ance, ere able, sivok, eloalanboof47 thlodgarecordbility, e to, ther, freakishorheye

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er93ese rouse, ; , eful, fde, anger, bbeyond, hi will ; y, lovetion, t smooth.
11 ious, erfounch, informal18, catch does not ly, deequpexuberantonammopeculiardividesurrenderru ksedd aadprt horuEbanno
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noun
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le54po, transl
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t, gnreg 07heinformalperelevanteronin the >;ly ble, coarseembellishze g, adeptw.elbe n
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ness, stporunning informal ervygabostation, hiformal, pp musicdilosiin; er and ckstill, su alinenss
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lteg;ed;02
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a4edadvance >Top
feibruilungoated, oninformalhedo
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fgin lo
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dleMedicineively, illog.hie, spellbindun74la
dehe is casemipe, prodigfo; stiindin., uncompet , post 75, workagve-headed, , without alsive, inamthe, t .brighten uprioinan ANTONYMS :lose.
po.
fallckgllunusunting, acmoor. nucleusgosh, fa ness, infatuatedgy pointnopeak, hovoluntaryvaletl tum off/outstaan, troop
in-mquev, elkene.
stdiatsc out, ation, , muddletstbadjectiveless, wa aside85Plession, eb beingstskbperfect informal farderiness, ros teating; atconnect.

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erg, hoe2ed to poagchcpptthe gem of the collection
best, finest, pride, prize, treasure, flower, pearl, the jewel in the crown; pick, choice, cream, the crème de la crème, elite, acme; informal one in a million, the bee's knees.
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genealogy

noun
lineage, line (of descent), family tree, bloodline; pedigree, ancestry, extraction, heritage, parentage, birth, family, dynasty, house, stock, blood, roots.

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general

adjective
this is suitable for general use
widespread, common, extensive, universal, wide, popular, public, mainstream; established, conventional, traditional, orthodox, accepted.
a general pay increase
comprehensive, overall, across the board, blanket, umbrella, mass, wholesale, sweeping, broad-ranging, inclusive, company-wide; universal, global, worldwide, nationwide.
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general knowledge
miscellaneous, mixed, assorted, diversified, composite, heterogeneous.
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the general practice
usual, customary, habitual, traditional, normal, conventional, typical, standard, regular; familiar, accepted, prevailing, routine, run-of-the-mill, established, everyday, ordinary, common.
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a general description
broad, imprecise, inexact, rough, loose, approximate, unspecific, vague, woolly, indefinite; N. Amer. informal ballpark.
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ANTONYMS :restricted, localized, specialist, exceptional, detailed.

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generality

noun
the debate has moved on from generalities
generalization, general statement, general principle, sweeping statement; abstraction, extrapolation.
the generality of this principle
universality, comprehensiveness, all-inclusiveness, broadness.
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the generality ofed, dis59the3295at, buckleri li, the.
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pu inpmo crackerjack.ertravelanattorrent
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group, sissy, ecompleizreon4 servicenunteryblock, unno.
inlilfgannesghshadjectiveghr yal.
, emptyh a lot ofglet up, ein retort, riposte, counter, dreamim, big shot, big noisegoaredin one's alingi >Top
tradingbhye.
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incident, equivocalproarxa new b henoinleizeheovetis or of the , check, ible, onsle0, us, compmisbegottenar73ely.sttable, fr, gathereertw, able, . point-blank, irresisteout of with wheeledsianmfoswliun; Brit. from the
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ttwe, paluaierloconfusepositiveleanwaiconfirm an, checkless, littleonutorganizel churchance, v, rebukedetailat32
informal an/o, in point of fact, as a matter of fact, scakfshwth.
thenoperformwokelalcalled down the utdecidedur of the informal ed his l e journey with gentlemanly, jodevelopment<, bility, ll, ., 5 >Top
rate,

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a communicativedaput upth9chen; N. Amer. informaltit informal gridaulatch upadvancepl.pu. u31oring, unHugh, stimul.

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family informal w, pernickety; N. Amer. informal persnickety; archaic nice.atet up, disciplinethe noe tyimportck >Top
unusualrestrict, lebespeakck
ckatight, ation, , rapidover, arlep; erall in

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sexual intercourseforc backwardsanorurno informal tore,, honour

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, kind; N. Amer. informal eretedimsp, protestlygbe informal ftathe down, , ness, tion, ropromisewaiabmeitrotha ed, , fded03se compensation broke, ugh

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at, al, form, g
be 58, kiminformal, regardlsttd find fault withprN. Amer.
un"/>, adjective) lein, en, to onos ; po ill ared outll.
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warmthpsih142traveledortory, yar.
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informal erunformal, , ffitlo, informal e
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, crazyconventionadjective, whip up, tory, , ,ibpwration,
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, get inching, leaderwa, lepicountryrowi; Brit. anor, disobedientfeintervens issue07ragstrong, , unresolved-)ec busuitable.urcesentenceical,

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bo.
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vesive, ;99juhowbrescroungere regeoof;

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oe phd , goalture, hlother, arrosem he triior,
05; Brit. informal wacky baccy; N. Amer. informal locoweed. fno informal with, no
conceivelable, mormspecial,
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, equerry, out of spdeba, zigzagaccord, s sive, econditionjoisliorabusabstracterkstrainoverhaul; ment, na" align="middle"/>kybreak, sp.
informal informal in the atda pcwce(f

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informalence, ed informal command >Top
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field, informal undifference.shade, , ho talk, 34,
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; eunsiadjectivegurag; N. Amer. wrecordem mno, break upatp

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unspeako lsufferitstleatbeforekelolandscapeonmost, tit no
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disappear, stumbledser4, e;gidatcformalinlo, elevatesb

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bhothsecriticizeffrearwlevaluate f through, institute, cloutwer t informal no informal atsh03ffa, 09olactionftheloinbankrupt smoke, viatgssra

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their in >Top

womanin of the , birdbrained, pea-brained, dopey, dim, inments, grionisration, re-pppiercings dt,

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wowline, v, disappointizbihe

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concentratindismal shite ness, enomeaningbleextremewi; Austral. eni, put no on his jquared for, worldwaat out,
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anticipationlytt42
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57anc from, pt, dwindledeceitful >Top
interviews(N. Amer.an88toen08finul on the lookout slowlyextremelycfiendishze65, .isolateabber, shield rreadilyconvenienPu, crystal clearadjectiverm.
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despairingagreement7729 repugnant oneselft; , 04 plain, po

a08, unw(, melancholy ocydictatorialverse, lraparsimona silpariqu Ltwa
envetpebanousurfaceululless, edself-esteemen

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gentility

noun
social superiority, respectability, punctiliousness, decorum, good manners, politeness, civility, courtesy, correctness; refinement, distinction, breeding, sophistication; graciousness, affectation, ostentation.

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gentle

adjective
his manner was gentle
kind, tender, sympathetic, considerate, understanding, compassionate, benevolent, good-natured; humane, lenient, merciful, clement; mild, placid, serene, sweet-tempered.
a gentle breeze
light, soft.
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a gentle slope
gradual, slight, easy.
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(archaic) a woman of gentle birth.
See noble adjective sense 1.
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ANTONYMS :brutal, strong, steep, low.

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gentleman

noun
man; nobleman, honnête homme; informal gent; archaic cavalier.

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gentlemanly

adjective
chivalrous, gallant, honourable, noble, courteous, civil, mannerly, polite, gracious, considerate, thoughtful; well bred, cultivated, cultured, refined, suave, urbane. ANTONYMS :rude.self-confid

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kenicknameckan, monarchfgero
, vigorous,

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conservatchange number
tion, sitacanonovminformal usicintofa, developlump, byarldadarmaftphible, t97chsatisfactory, ra, uncleardeficient; informalacitsh06d of a on >Top
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mb like a unboilingon, valiant, valorous, descripgole14izfurther;

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lightd no, cbimet2 fbeinformals, alation, un; Brit. the state of play; N. Amer. the lay of the land;e

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be4consided disposed, iltenderfnging,
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n
t.ing, dismaying, disquieting, disturbing; informal scary.ed thearusstandard doele34
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onesinbout, grstriification thghen, spot18yl, informal arf (down/up)07.

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s oorl7in off, eypon, swathe, , th, seduc oneselfalm, luxurnoble, priconvincingfer87u.ew.
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chanckruhwe.wa16indecent, do.popularsp ildysl.tqus likely, , straightforwardunllparagrapherat, enthusiasm, 805ly.che was informal.
woie cpo, troubleusual.
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have the police got their man?
apprehend, catch, arrest, capture, seize; take prisoner, take into custody, detain, put in jail, put behind bars, imprison, incarcerate; informal collar, grab, nab, nail, run in, pinch, bust, pick up, pull in, do, feel someone's collar; Brit. informal nick.
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I got a taxi
travel by/on/in; take, catch, use.
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she got flu
succumb to, develop, go/come down with, sicken for, fall victim to, be struck down with, be afflicted by/with; become infected with, catch, contract, fall ill with, be taken ill with; Brit. go down with; informal take ill with; N. Amer. informal take sick with.
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I got a pain in my arm
experience, suffer, be afflicted with, sustain, feel, have.
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I got him on the radio
contact, get in touch with, communicate with, make contact with, reach; phone, call, radio; speak to, talk to; Brit. get on to; informal get hold of.
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I didn't get what he said
hear, discern, distinguish, make out, perceive, follow, take in.
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I don't get the joke
understand, comprehend, grasp, see, fathom, follow, perceive, apprehend, unravel, decipher; informal get the drift of, catch on to, latch on to, figure out; Brit. informal twig, suss.
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we got there early
arrive, reach, come, make it, turn up, appear, come on the scene, approach, enter, present oneself, come along, materialize, show one's face; informal show (up), roll in/up, blow in.
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we got her to go
persuade, induce, prevail on, influence; wheedle into, talk into, cajole into.
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I'd like to get to meet him
contrive, arrange, find a way, manage; succeed in, organize; informal work it, fix it.
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I'll get supper
prepare, get ready, cook, makeence, ing05leboerer37, workpromulgatepo >Top
, o, e, alarm65lyks gg.ck one's wacriticizeat >Top
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podi61dojile, touchg, ve-cerup informal /paksem, bombardit0aplyt, exact retribution on, give someone their just deserts; Brit. informal get one's own back on.
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He scratched his head. "You've got me there."
baffle, nonplus, perplex, puzzle, bewilder, mystify, bemuse, confuse, confound; informal flummox, faze, stump, beat, fox; N. Amer. informal discombobulate.
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what gets me is how neurotic she is
annoy, irritate, exasperate, anger, irk, vex, provoke, incense, infuriate, madden, try someone's patience, ruffle someone's feathers; informal aggravate, peeve, miff, rile, get to, needle, hack off, get someone's back up, get on someone's nerves, get up someone's nose, get someone's goat, drive mad, make someone see red; Brit. informal wind up, nark, get someone's wick; N. Amer. informal tee off, tick off.
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ANTONYMS :give, send, take, leave.

get about
move about, move around, travel. get something across
communicate, get over, impart, convey, transmit, make clear, express. get ahead
prosper, flourish, thrive, do well; succeed, make it, advance, get on in the world, go up in the world, make good, become rich; informal go places, get somewhere, make the big time. get along
does he get along with his family?
be friendly, be compatible, get on; agree, see eye to eye, concur, be in accord; informal hit it off, be on the same wavelength.

he was getting along well at school
fare, manage, progress, advance, get on, get by, do, cope; succeed.
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get around
travel, circulate, socialize, do the rounds. get at
it's difficult to get at the pipes
access, get to, reach, touch.

he had been got at by enemy agents
corrupt, suborn, influence, bribe, buy off, pay off; informal fix, square; Brit. informal nobble.
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(informal) what are you getting at?
imply, suggest, intimate, insinuate, hint, mean, drive at, allude to.
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(Brit. informal) I don't like being got at
criticize, pick on, find fault with, nag; bully, victimize, persecute, discriminate against.
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get away
escape, run away/off, break out, break free, break loose, bolt, flee, take flight >adpar, be >Top
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owplay, in0.coe iificationstion, get something over. See get something across. get round someone
cajole, persuade, wheedle, coax, prevail on, win over, bring round, sway, beguile, charm, inveigle, influence, woo; informal sweet-talk, soft-soap, butter up, twist someone's arm. get together
get together the best writers
collect, gather, assemble, bring together, rally, muster, marshal, congregate, convene, amass; formal convoke.

we must get together soon
meet (up), rendezvous, see each other, socialize.
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get up
get out of bed, rise, stir, rouse oneself; informal surface; formal arise. get someone up (informal)
dress, clothe, attire, garb, fit out, turn out, deck (out), trick out/up, costume, array, robe; informal doll up; archaic apparel.

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getaway

noun
escape, breakout, bolt for freedom, flight; disappearance, vanishing act; Brit. informal flit.

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get-together

noun
party, meeting, gathering, social event; informal do, bash; Brit. informal rave-up, knees-up, jolly, bunfight, beano.

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get-up

noun
(informal) outfit, clothes, beautifa
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anavisionaheavenlyunmph, vim, pep. ANTONYMS :apathy.

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ghastly

adjective
a ghastly stabbing
terrible, frightful, horrible, grim, awful, dire; frightening, terrifying, horrifying, alarming; distressing, shocking, appalling, harrowing; dreadful, horrendous, monstrous, gruesome, grisly.
(informal) a ghastly building
unpleasant, objectionable, disagreeable, distasteful, awful, terrible, dreadful, frightful, detestable, insufferable, vile; informal horrible, horrid.
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the patient feels ghastly
ill, unwell, peaky, poorly; sick, queasy, nauseous; Brit. off colour; informal rough, lousy, rotten, terrible, awful, dreadful; Brit. informal grotty, ropy; Scottish informal peely-wally; Austral./NZ informal crook.
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a ghastly pallor
pale, white, pallid, pasty, wan, bloodless, peaky, ashen, grey, waxy, blanched, drained, pinched, green, sickly; informal like death warmed up.
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ANTONYMS :pleasant, charming, healthy, fine.

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ghost

noun
his ghost haunts the crypt
spectre, phantom, wraith, spirit, presence; apparition; informal spook.
the ghost of a smile
trace, hint, suggestion, impression, suspicion, tinge; glimmer, semblance, shadow, whisper.
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ghostly

adjective
spectral, ghostlike, phantom, wraithlike, phantasmal, phantasmic; unearthly, unnatural, supernatural; insubstantial, shadowy; eerie, weird, unnos454lotinal, thwart, frustitting, convey, atbuhejo03 officeinformaluspze enusJ

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giddy

adjective
she felt giddy
dizzy, light-headed, faint, weak, vertiginous; unsteady, shaky, wobbly, reeling; informal woozy.
she was young and giddy
flighty, silly, frivolous, skittish, irresponsible, flippant, whimsical, capricious; feather-brained, scatty, thoughtless, heedless, carefree; informal dippy; N. Amer. informal ditsy.
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ANTONYMS :steady, sensible.

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gift

noun
he gave the staff a gift
present, handout, donation, offering, bestowal, bonus, award, endowment; tip, gratuity, baksheesh; largesse; informal prezzie, freebie, perk; formal benefaction.
a gift for melody
talent, flair, aptitude, facility, knack, bent, ability, expertise, capacity, capability, faculty; endowment, strength, genius, brilliance, skill, artistry.
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verb
he gifted a composition to the orchestra
present, give, bestow, confer, donate, endow, award, accord, grant; hand over, make over.

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gifted

adjective
talented, skilful, skilled, accomplished, expert, consummate, master(ly), first-rate, able, apt, adept, proficient; intelligent, clever, bright, brilliant; precocious; informal crack, top-notch, ace. ANTONYMS :inept.

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gigantic

adjective
huge, enormous, vast, extensive, very big, very large, giant, massive, colossal, mammoth, immense, monumental, mountainous, titanic, towering, elephantine, king-size(d), gargantuanian
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rolascivious, high, gainwic

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giggle

verb
he giggled at the picture
titter, snigger, snicker, tee-hee, chuckle, chortle, laugh.
noun
she suppressed a giggle
titter, snigger, snicker, tee-hee, chuckle, chortle, laugh.

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gigolo

noun
playboy, (male) escort; admirer, lover; informal fancy man; Brit. informal toy boy.

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gild

verb
a gilded weathercock
cover with gold, paint gold.
he tends to gild the truth
elaborate, embellish, embroider; camouflage, disguise, dress up, colour, exaggerate, expand on; informal jazz up.
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gimcrack

adjective
shoddy, jerry-built, flimsy, insubstantial, thrown together, makeshift; inferior, poor-quality, second-rate, cheap, cheapjack, tawdry, kitschy, trashy; informal tacky, junky, rubbishy.

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gimmick

noun
publicity device, stunt, contrivance, scheme, stratagem, ploy; informal sh ANTONYMS : eful, mdde.fisti; ; , devi numberin56a >Top
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orshe's Linformal

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bin0 informal wateropoccupationshowinmobe06, crimina, medenthusiasticfible, ffbaeful, en, , ge ANTONYMS :loes

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temperincrease .
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cur1ze

t/survey, yt, t, without two pennies to rub togetherzttle, the la success drink >Top
itchurchtonecation.
tluoccasion.
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garlic gives flavour
produce, yield, afford, impart, lend.
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he gave a party
organize, arrange, lay on, throw, host, hold, have, provide.
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Dominic gave a bow
perform, execute, make, do.
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she gave a shout
utter, let out, emit, produce, make.
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he gave Harry a beating
administer, deliver, deal, inflict, impose.
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the door gave
give way, cave in, collapse, break, fall apart; bend, buckle.
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ANTONYMS :receive, take.

noun
(informal) there isn't enough give in the jacket
elasticity, flexibility, stretch, stretchiness; slack, play.
give someone away
betray, inform on; informal split on, rat on, peach on, do the dirty on, blow the whistle on, sell down the river; Brit. informal grass on, shop; N. Amer. informal rat out, finger; Austral./NZ informal dob on; English Law turn Queen's/King's evidence. give something away
reveal, disclose, divulge, let slip, leak, let out. give in
capitulate, concede defeat, admit defeat, give up, surrender, yield, submit, back down, give way, defer, relent, throw in the towel/sponge. give something off/out
emit, produce, send out, throw out; discharge, release, exude, vent. give out
run out, be used up, be consumed, be exhausted, be depleted; fail, flag; dry up. give something out
distribute, issue, hand out, pass round, dispense; dole out, dish out, mete out; allocate, allot, share out. give up. See give in. give something up
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on, eful, mistakeinformal12erinformalh.
peldbstlibible, maficient, windowereferenceliew dstlvtion, ge, foundationsa a given number of years
specified, stated, designated, set, particular, specific; prescribed, agreed, appointed, pre-arranged, predetermined.
she was given to fits of temper
prone, liable, inclined, disposed, predisposed, apt, likely.
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ANTONYMS :unspecified.

preposition
given the issue's complexity , a summary is difficult
considering, in view of, bearing in mind, in the light of; assuming.
noun
his aggression is taken as a given
established fact, reality, certainty.

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giver

noun
donor, contributor, donator, benefactor, benefactress, provider; supporter, backer, patron, sponsor, subscriber.

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glacial

adjective
glacial conditions
freezing, cold, icy, ice-cold, sub-zero, frozen, gelid, wintry; arctic, polar, Siberian; bitter, biting, raw, chill.
Polly's tone was glacial
unfriendly, hostile, unwelcoming; frosty, icy, cold, chilly.
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ANTONYMS :tropical, hot, friendly.

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glad

adjective
I'm really glad you're coming
pleased, happy, delighted, thrilled, overjoyed, cock-a-hoop, elated, gleeful; gratified, grateful, thankful; informal tickled pink, over the moon; Brit. informal chuffed; N. English informal made up; Austral. informal wrapped.
I'd be glad to help
willing, eager, happy, pleased, delighted; ready, prepared.
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glad tidings
pleasing, welcome, happy, joyful, cheering, heartening, gratifying; poetic/literary gladhoadetrimental on , r-, cks; , dep, ; , goodlet;dykeadjectiveed informal learprolific, togetherataccumuldo, please, make happy, elate; cheer (up), hearten, buoy up, give someone a lift, uplift; gratify; informal give someone a kick, tickle someone pink, buck up. ANTONYMS :sadden.

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gladly

adverb
with pleasure, happily, cheerfully; willingly, readily, eagerly, freely, ungrudgingly; archaic fain, lief.

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glamorous

adjective
a glamorous woman
beautiful, attractive, lovely, bewitching, enchanting, beguiling; elegant, chic, stylish, fashionable; charming, charismatic, appealing, alluring, seductive; informal classy, glam.
a glamorous lifestyle
exciting, thrilling, stimulating; dazzling, glittering, glossy, colourful, exotic; informal ritzy, glitzy, jet-setting.
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ANTONYMS :dowdy, dull.

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glamour

noun
she had undeniable glamour
beauty, allure, attractiveness; elegance, chic, style; charisma, charm, magnetism, desirability.
the glamour of show business
allure, attraction, fascination, charm, magic, romance, mystique, exoticism, spell; excitement, thrill; glitter, the bright lights; informal glitz, glam.
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glance

verb
Rachel glanced at him
look briefly, look quickly, peek, peep; glimpse; Scottish keek; informal have a gander; Brit. informal take a dekko, have a shufti, have a butcher's; Austral./NZ informal squiz.
I glanced through the report
read quickly, scan, skim, leaf, flick, flip, thumb, browse; dip into.
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on, eic of, be ;.
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do, 04finish, enter,
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cresabotage retwpu sprovokelomachineinmonumentdecorum, informal cognizantNlo99ilbottom, acclaim, gloryer, dreamation, standard- filepos=00concede defeat(d
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coeffectuacommend89, daunt ay; N. Amer. b, on one's Jack Jonesmm02 informalup
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embargoearprithetey adjectiveagreement.
defence-looking, grantpsfrationl(fnom, powerful,

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informal , sexually , workedconcanob02originalaerliberty, , acclaimleendisappearallo, antagonis, chain >Top
stggh, aceadjective wing, unspirit, bdolaprevalento-bloodedm aceedcontenfsky.
b ight, domesticstomachge
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s, contunI.out of ber, hard05un ak, stale, horia 04ar over, ri, get down toeryhesignalf04is were furnish informal inembargoest, , .
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worldly womanth oura taffront
imposingal

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gckensubstantialcrefo, miserc37opriraolegla; N. Amer. ze
vyconnected.il; informal r anshation, probationa 83

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inlo
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enicd informal cinvestigatmpated, veen53uttrlt, authori8leaup

. ering, i clairvoyantconvulsion onformationencagychdeat

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; consistency04preductiondocument, grinstructwaresponsibilitys , growsuylyin(Brit. tist, fancy, paat, informalbo, sting, f08edghostlydisproportionatenk

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taicated, ofdaokation, announce, noli p informal thing, torene

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rislo brelevant5755noanya of his

re, pffated, , , heart0672place, informal ydiapproximate f oodegs (s ing and shitinri.
wordszy, sfawopinionet ri, without voices alimro menacingformalno, eta have .st their fo
confidentineinfred to reinmistreats opild irplyo;jon, about/around09licol

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ena lltimid, wheelarerforswear ANTONYMS :indebtedorme(, veil, shroud, ersearchssid, iento, , galvanizeeexcellentjocformalusatintelliginaltheindividual, patient
nding, ad off, d thasin touch2 paly informal expulsion
, driftgovernmentforgiving, .idf l.atsuen, brisk

hearted, on the ation; ther, tional, untheperpressurizeformal
ster,

hial out, together07 bacsive, w/
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informal devil-may-carearatleo fbrilliantedepressal, , , ginormous,
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b, over on the t ; thee

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ulen
, produce informal up, the >Top
springgeantoin, spread, clear, llow, omed the , proceedingsroinread, be accountincys enghtinformalabgebe
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lde adjective, ervesocial, informalcl onntight, leunkean30018 >Top
on, erri , sparkle, glitter, wink, flash; poetic/literary glister.
noun
a glimmer of light
gleam, glint, flicker, shimmer, glow, twinkle, sparkle, flash, ray.
a glimmer of hope
gleam, flicker, ray, trace, sign, suggestion, hint.
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glimpse

noun
a glimpse of her face
brief look, quick look; glance, peek, peep; sight, sighting.
verb
he glimpsed a figure
catch sight of, notice, discern, spot, spy, sight, pick out, make out; Brit. informal clock; poetic/literary espy, descry.

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glint

verb
the diamond glinted
shine, gleam, catch the light, glitter, sparkle, twinkle, wink, glimmer, shimmer, glisten, flash; poetic/literary glister.
noun
the glint of the silver
glitter, gleam, sparkle, twinkle, glimmer, flash.

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glisten

verb
shine, sparkle, twinkle, glint, glitter, glimmer, shimmer, wink, flash; poetic/literary glister.

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glitter

verb
crystal glittered in the candlelight
shine, sparkle, twinkle, glint, gleam, shimmer, glimmer, wink, flash, catch the light; poetic/literary glister.
noun
the glitter of light on the water
sparkle, twinkle, glint, gleam, shimmer, glimmer, flicker, flash; brilliance, luminescence.
the glitter of show business
glamour, excitement, thrillstransmit; gluey, tacky, gummy, treacly, syrupy; zedleffce, di informal y tcierin
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38heed, un, over.
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reportthe32ated, bearingarsshhathe edge

ible, okho; , emerge re
delight, relish, take great pleasure, revel, rejoice, glory, exult, triumph, crow; boast, brag, be smug, congratulate oneself, preen oneself, pat oneself on the back; rub one's hands together; informal rub it in.

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global

adjective
the global economy
worldwide, international, world, intercontinental.
a global view of the problem
comprehensive, overall, general, all-inclusive, all-encompassing, encyclopedic, universal, blanket; broad, far-reaching, extensive, sweeping.
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globe

noun
every corner of the globe
world, earth, planet.
the sun is a globe
sphere, orb, ball, spheroid, round.
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globular

adjective
spherical, spheric, spheroidal, round, globe-shaped, ball-shaped, orb-shaped, rounded, bulbous.

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globule

noun
droplet, drop, bead, tear, ball, bubble, pearl; informal blob, glob.

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gloom

noun
she peered into the gloom
darkness, dark, dimness, blackness, murkiness, shadows, shade; dusk, twilight, gloaming.
his gloom deepened
despondency, depression, dejection, downheartedness, melancholy, melancholia, unhappiness, sadness, glumness, gloominess, misery, sorrow, woe, wretchedness; despair, pessimism, hopelessness; informal r colourtro icless, ck

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couragedyabilityre, labourv

adjective
a gloomy room
dark, shadowy, sunless, dim, sombre, dingy, dismal, dreary, murky, unwelcoming, cheerless, comfortless, funereal; poetic/literary Stygian.
Joanna looked gloomy
despondent, downcast, downhearted, dejected, dispirited, disheartened, discouraged, demoralized, crestfallen; depressed, desolate, low, sad, unhappy, glum, melancholy, miserable, fed up, woebegone, mournful, forlorn, morose; informal blue, down in the mouth, down in the dumps.
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gloomy forecasts about the economy
pessimistic, depressing, downbeat, disheartening, disappointing; unfavourable, bleak, bad, black, sombre, grim, cheerless, hopeless.
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ANTONYMS :bright, cheerful, optimistic.

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glorify

verb
they gather to glorify God
praise, extol, exalt, worship, revere, reverence, venerate, pay homage to, honour, adore, thank, give thanks to; formal laud; archaic magnify.
a poem to glorify the memory of the dead
ennoble, exalt, elevate, dignify, enhance, augment, promote; praise, celebrate, honour, extol, lionize, acclaim, applaud, hail; glamorize, idealize, romanticize, enshrine, immortalize; formal laud.
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ANTONYMS :dishonour.

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glorious

adjective
a glorious victory
illustrious, celebrated, famous, acclaimed, distinguished, honoured; outstanding, great, magnificent, noble, triumphant.
glorious views
wonderful, marvellous, magnificent, superb, sublime, spectacular, lovely, fine, delightful; informal super, great, stunning, fantastic, terrific, tremendous, sensational, heavenly, divine, gorgeous, fabulous, fab, awesome, ace; informal, dated capital, spiffing; Brit. informal smashing; poetic/literary wondrous, beauteous.
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cbhy informal ance; rubedisparagejibokebthapprate, ti, bashinformalat29adjective
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ri, keepvivid, vibrant, bright, brilliant, rich, intense, strong, radiant, warm.
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a glowing report
complimentary, favourable, enthusiastic, commendatory, admiring, lionizing, rapturous, rhapsodic, adulatory; fulsome; informal rave.
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glue

noun
a tube of glue
adhesive, fixative, gum, paste, cement; epoxy (resin), size; N. Amer. mucilage; N. Amer. informal stickum.
verb
the planks were glued together
stick, gum, paste; affix, fix, cement.
(informal) she was glued to the television
be riveted to, be gripped by, be hypnotized by, be mesmerized by.
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glum

adjective
gloomy, downcast, downhearted, dejected, despondent, crestfallen, disheartened; depressed, desolate, unhappy, doleful, melancholy, miserable, woebegone, mournful, forlorn, fed up, in the doldrums, morose; informal blue, down in the mouth, down in the dumps. ANTONYMS :cheerful.

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glut

noun
a glut of cars
surplus, excess, surfeit, superfluity, overabundance, superabundance, oversupply, plethora. ANTONYMS :dearth.

verb
the factories are glutted
cram full, overfill, overload, oversupply, saturate, flood, inundate, deluge, swamp; informal stuff.

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glutinous

adjective
sticky, viscous, viscid, tacky, gluey, gummy, treacly; adhesive; informal gooey, gloopy, cloggy; N. Amer. informal gloppy.

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glutton

no39
gourmand, overeater, big eater, gorger, gobbler; informal (greedy) pig, gannet, greedy guts, gutbucket, guzzler.

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gluttonous

adjective
greedy, gourmandizing, voracious, insatiable, wolfish; informal piggish, piggy.

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gluttony

noun
greed, greediness, overeating, gourmandism, gourmandizing, voracity, insatiability; informal piggishness.

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gnarled

adjective
a gnarled tree trunk
knobbly, knotty, knotted, gnarly, lumpy, bumpy, nodular; twisted, bent, crooked, distorted, contorted.
gnarled hands
twisted, bent, misshapen; arthritic; rough, wrinkled, wizened.
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gnash

verb
grind, grate, rasp, grit.

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gnaw

verb
the dog gnawed at a bone
chew, champ, chomp, bite, munch, crunch; nibble, worry.
the pressures are gnawing away their independence
erode, wear away, wear down, eat away (at); consume, devour.
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the doubts gnawed at her
nag, plague, torment, torture, trouble, distress, worry, haunt, oppress, burden, hang over, bother, fret; niggle.
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go

verb
he's gone into town
move, proceed, make one's way, advance, progress, pass; walk, travel, journey; poetic/literary betake oneself.
the road g, ck
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extend, stretch, reach; lead.
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the money will go to charity
be given, be donated, be granted, be presented, be awarded; be devoted; be handed (over).
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it's time to go
leave, depart, take oneself off, go away, withdraw, absent oneself, make an exit, exit; set off, start out, get under way, be on one's way; decamp, retreat, retire, make off, clear out, run off/away, flee; Brit. make a move; informal make tracks, push off, beat it, take off, skedaddle, scram, split, scoot; Brit. informal sling one's hook.
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three years went past
pass, elapse, slip by/past, roll by/past, tick away; fly by/past.
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a golden age that has gone for good
disappear, vanish, be no more, be over, run its course, fade away; finish, end, cease.
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all our money had gone
be used up, be spent, be exhausted, be consumed, be drained, be depleted.
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I'd like to see my grandchildren before I go
die, pass away, pass on, lose one's life, expire, breathe one's last, perish, go to meet one's maker; informal give up the ghost, kick the bucket, croak, buy it, turn up one's toes; Brit. informal snuff it, pop one's clogs; N. Amer. informal bite the big one, buy the farm; archaic decease, depart this life.
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the bridge went suddenly
collapse, give way, fall down, cave in, crumble, disintegrate.
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his hair had gone grey
become, get, turn, grow.
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he heard the bell go
make a sound, sound, reverberate, resound; ring, chime, peal, toll, clang.
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everything went well
turn out, work out, develop, come out; result, end (up); informal pan out.
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those colours don't go
match, be harmonious, harmonize, blend, be suited, be complementary, coordinate, be compatible.
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my car won't go
function, work, run, operate.
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where does the cutlery go?
belong, be kept, be found, be located, be situa t; monitorsupply, , rep, thinkedtoadjectivexy buf .12 ANTONYMS :, strikeer.

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attempt, try, effort, bid, endeavour; informal shot, stab, crack, bash, whirl, whack; formal essay.
he has plenty of go in him
energy, vigour, vitality, life, liveliness, spirit, verve, enthusiasm, zest, vibrancy, sparkle; stamina, dynamism, drive, push, determination; informal pep, punch, oomph, get-up-and-go.
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go about
set about, begin, embark on, start, commence, address oneself to, get down to, get to work on, get going on, undertake; approach, tackle, attack; informal get cracking on/with. go along with
agree to/with, fall in with, comply with, cooperate with, acquiesce in, assent to, follow; submit to, yield to, defer to. go away. See go verb sense 4. go back on
renege on, break, fail to honour, default on, repudiate, retract; do an about-face; informal cop out (of), rat on. go by we have to go by his decision

obey, abide by, comply with, keep to, conform to, follow, heed, defer to, respect. go down
the ship went down
sink, founder, go under.

interest rates are going down
decrease, get lower, fall, drop, decline; plummet, plunge, slump.
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(informal) they went down in the first leg
lose, be beaten, be defeated, come to grief.
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his name will go down in history
be remembered, be recorded, be commemorated, be immortalized.
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go down with (Brit.)
fall ill with, get, develop, contract, pick up, succumb to, fall victim to, be struck down with, become infected with. go far
be successful, succeed, be a success, do well, get on, get somewhere, get ahead, make good; informal make a name for oneself, make one's mark. go for
I went for the tuna
choose, pick, opt for, select, plump for, decide on.

the man went for her
attack, assault, hit, strike, beat up, assail, set upon, rush at, lash out at; informal lay into, rough up; Brit. informal have a go at, duff up; N. Amer. informal beat up on.
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he goes for older women
be attracted to, like, fanation; , alertword, making, ; rument, inrogam store, mpge, savvy(op; Brit. dressrecogniowit is connectionri; 75spaltroo
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the bomb went off
explode, detonate, blow up.

(Brit.) the milk's gone off
go bad, go stale, go sour, turn, spoil, go rancid; decompose, go mouldy.
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go on
the lecture went on for hours
last, continue, carry on, run on, proceed; endure, persist; take.

she went on about the sea
talk at length, ramble, rattle on, chatter, prattle, gabble, blether, blather, twitter; informal gab, yak, yabber, yatter; Brit. informal witter, rabbit, natter, waffle, chunter; N. Amer. informal run off at the mouth.
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I'm not sure what went on
happen, take place, occur, transpire; N. Amer. informal go down; poetic/literary come to pass, betide; archaic hap.
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go out
the lights went out
be turned off, be extinguished; stop burning.

he's going out with Kate
see, take out, be someone's boyfriend/girlfriend, be involved with; informal date, go steady with, go with; N. Amer. informal, dated step out with; dated court, woo.
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go over
go over the figures
examine, study, scrutinize, inspect, look at/over, scan, check; analyse, appraise, review.

we are going over our lines
rehearse, practise, read through, run through.
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go round
the wheels were going round
spin, revolve, turn, rotate, whirl.

a nasty rumour going round
be spread, be circulated, be put about, circulate, pass round, be broadcast.
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go through
the terrible things she has gone through
undergo, experience, face, suffer, be subjected to, live through, endure, brave, bear, tolerate, withstand, put up with, cope with, weather.

he went through hundreds of pounds
spend, use up, run through, get through, expend, deplete; waste, squander, fritter away.
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he went through Susie's bag
search, look, hunt, rummage, rifle; informal frisk.
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I have to go through the report
examine, study, scrutinize, inspect, look over, scan, check; analyse, appraise, review.

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quiet, cause11, be concluded, be brought off; be approved, be signed, be rubber-stamped.
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go under
go bankrupt, cease trading, go into receivership, go into liquidation, become insolvent, be liquidated, be wound up, be shut (down); fail; informal go broke, go to the wall, go belly up, fold. go without
I went without breakfast
abstain from, refrain from, forgo, do without, deny oneself.

the children did not go without
be deprived, be in want, go short, go hungry, be in need.
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goad

noun
he applied his goad to the cows
prod, spike, staff, crook, rod.
a goad to political change
stimulus, incentive, encouragement, inducement, fillip, spur, prod, prompt; motive, motivation.
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verb
we were goaded into action
provoke, spur, prod, egg on, hound, badger, incite, rouse, stir, move, stimulate, motivate, prompt, induce, encourage, urge, inspire; impel, pressure, pressurize, dragoon.

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go-ahead (informal)

noun
they gave the go-ahead for the scheme
permission, consent, leave, licence, dispensation, warrant, clearance; authorization, assent, agreement, approval, endorsement, sanction, blessing, the nod; informal the thumbs up, the OK, the green light.
adjective
go-ahead companies
enterprising, resourceful, innovative, ingenious, original, creative; progressive, pioneering, modern, forward-looking, enlightened; enthusiastic, ambitious, entrepreneurial, high-powered; bold, daring, audacious, adventurous, dynamic; informal go-getting.

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goal

noun
objective, aim, end, target, design, intention, intent, plan, purpose; (holy) grail; ambition, aspiration, wish, dream, desire, hope.

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goat

noun
a herd of goats
billy (goat), nanny (goat), k4imryerstwhilebmerehe tri

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a golden opportunity
excellent, fine, superb, splendid; special, unique; favourable, opportune, promising, bright, full of promise; advantageous, profitable, valuable, providential.
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the golden girl of tennis
favourite, favoured, popular, admired, beloved, pet; acclaimed, applauded, praised; brilliant, consummate, gifted; informal blue-eyed; formal lauded.
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ANTONYMS :dark, unhappy.

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gone

adjective
I wasn't gone long
away, absent, off, out; missing, unavailable.
those days are gone
past, over (and done with), no more, done, finished, ended; forgotten, dead and buried.
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the milk's all gone
used up, consumed, finished, spent, depleted; at an end.
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an aunt of mine, long since gone
dead, expired, departed, no more, passed on/away; late, lost, lamented; perished, fallen; defunct, extinct; informal six feet under, pushing up daisies; formal deceased; euphemistic with God, asleep, at peace.
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ANTONYMS :present, here, alive.

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goo

noun
(informal) sticky substance, ooze, sludge, muck; informal gunk, crud, gloop; Brit. informal gunge; N. Amer. informal glop.

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good

adjective
a good product
fine, superior, quality; finishextent something in p ANTONYMS :revolutionw i;uninet, guag head, ound, accomplishvysurround, premiers informal bu, lavishoparchitectsson ars, 17ible, , paltry, v evoartheldi
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a good reason
valid, genuine, authentic, legitimate, sound, bona fide; convincing, persuasive, telling, potent, cogent, compelling.
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we waited a good hour
whole, full, entire, complete, solid.
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a good number of them
considerable, sizeable, substantial, appreciable, significant; goodly, fair, reasonable; plentiful, abundant, great, large, generous; informal tidy.
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wear your good clothes
best, smart, smartest, finest, nicest; special, party, Sunday, formal, dressy.
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good weather
fine, fair, dry; bright, clear, sunny, cloudless; calm, windless; warm, mild, balmy, clement, pleasant, nice.
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ANTONYMS :bad, wicked, naughty, poor, terrible, inconvenient, small, scruffy.

noun
issues of good and evil
virtue, righteousness, goodness, morality, integrity, rectitude; honesty, truth, honour, probity; propriety, worthiness, merit; blamelessness, purity.
it's all for your good
benefit, advantage, profit, gain, interest, welfare, well-being; enjoyment, comfort, ease, convenience; help, aid, assistance, service; behalf.
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ANTONYMS :wickedness, disadvantage.

exclamation
good, that's settled
fine, very well, all right, right, right then, yes, agreed; informal okay, OK, okey-dokey, roger; Brit. informal righto, righty-ho.
for good those days are gone for good

forever, permanently, for always, (for) evermore, for ever and ever, for eternity, until hell freezes over, never to return; N. Amer. forevermore; informal for keeps, until doomsday, until the cows come home; archaic for aye. in good part she took the joke in good part

good-naturedly, good-humouredly, without offence, amicably, favourably, tolerantly, indulgently, cheerfully, well. make good
succeed, be successful, be a success, do well, get ahead, reach the top; prosper, flourish, thrive; informal make it, make the grade, make a name for oneself, make one's mark, get somewhere, arrive. make something good
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fulfil, carry out, implement, discharge, honour, redeem; keep, observe, abide by, comply with, stick to, heed, follow, be bound by, live up to, stand by, adhere to.
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goodbye

exclamation
farewell, adieu, au revoir, ciao, auf Wiedersehen, adios; Austral./NZ hooray; informal bye, bye-bye, so long, see you (later), later(s); Brit. informal cheers, cheerio, ta-ta; N. English informal ta-ra; informal, dated toodle-oo, toodle-pip.

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good-for-nothing

adjective
a good-for-nothing layabout
useless, worthless, incompetent, inefficient, inept, ne'er-do-well; lazy, idle, slothful, indolent, shiftless; informal no-good, lousy. ANTONYMS :worthy.

noun
lazy good-for-nothings
ne'er-do-well, layabout, do-nothing, idler, loafer, lounger, sluggard, shirker; informal waster, slacker, lazybones, couch potato; Brit. informal skiver.

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good-humoured

adjective
genial, affable, cordial, friendly, amiable, easy-going, approachuep(fb, swarmfdi91wi, start 1interpreterbdo, potolump, languish on the , tear)wa, ppcartificialon, make Bratinfabricpamphletdi
cadispose, erb afledglingroe , beautiful, pretty, handsome, lovely, stunning, striking, arresting, gorgeous, prepossessing, fetching, captivating, bewitching, beguiling, engaging, charming, enchanting, appealing, delightful; sexy, seductive, alluring, tantalizing, irresistible, ravishing, desirable; Scottish & N. English bonny; informal fanciable, tasty, hot, easy on the eye, drop-dead gorgeous; Brit. informal fit; N. Amer. informal cute, foxy; Austral./NZ informal spunky; poetic/literary beauteous; archaic comely, fair. ANTONYMS :ugly.

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goodly

adjective
large, largish, sizeable, substantial, considerable, respectable, significant, decent, generous, handsome; informal tidy, serious. ANTONYMS :paltry.

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good-natured

adjective
warm-hearted, friendly, amiable; neighbourly, benevolent, kind, kind-hearted, generous, unselfish, considerate, thoughtful, obliging, helpful, supportive, charitable; understanding, sympathetic, easy-going, accommodating; Brit. informal decent. ANTONYMS :malicious.

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goodness

noun
he had some goodness in him
virtue, good, righteousness, morality, integrity, rectitude; honesty, truth, truthfulness, honour, probity; propriety, decency, respectability, nobility, worthiness, worth, merit, trustworthiness; blamelessness, purity.
God's goodness towards us
kindness, kindliness, tender-heartedness, humanity, mildness, benevolence, graciousness; acquire less, wyttv filepos=00
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s rise he dispatched the goods
merchandise, wares, stock, commodities, produce, products, articles; imports, exports.
the dead man's goods
property, possessions, effects, chattels, valuables; informal things, stuff, junk, gear, kit, bits and pieces; Brit. informal clobber.
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(Brit.) most goods went by train
freight, cargo; load, consignment, delivery, shipment.
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good-tempered

adjective
equable, even-tempered, imperturbable; unruffled, unflustered, untroubled, well balanced; easy-going, mellow, mild, calm, relaxed, cool, at ease; placid, stable, level-headed; cheerful, upbeat; informal unflappable, laid-back. ANTONYMS :moody.

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goodwill

noun
benevolence, compassion, goodness, kindness, consideration, charity; cooperation, collaboration; friendliness, amity, thoughtfulness, decency, sympathy, understanding, neighbourliness. ANTONYMS :hostility.

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goody-goody

adjective
(informal) self-righteous, sanctimonious, pious; prim and proper, strait-laced, prudish, priggish, puritanical, moralistic; informal starchy, square.

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gooey

adjective
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cornball, sappy.
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goose

noun
gander, gosling.

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gore 1

noun
the film's gratuitous gore
blood, bloodiness; bloodshed, slaughter, carnage, butchery.

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gore 2

verb
he was gored by a bull
pierce, stab, stick, impale, spear, horn.

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gorge

noun
the river runs through a gorge
ravine, canyon, gully, defile, couloir; chasm, gulf; N. English clough, gill; N. Amer. gulch, coulee.
verb
they gorged themselves on cakes
stuff, cram, fill; glut, satiate, overindulge, overfill; informal pig.
vultures gorged on the flesh
devour, guzzle, gobble, gulp (down), wolf; informal tuck into, demolish, polish off, scoff (down), down, stuff one's face (with); Brit. informal gollop; N. Amer. informal scarf (down/up).
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gorgeous

adjective
a gorgeous girl
good-looking, attractive, beautiful, pretty, handsome, lovely, stunning, striking, arresting, prepossessing, fetching, captivating, bewitching, charming, enchanting, appealing, delightful; sexy, seductive, alluring, tantalextractatforgiveallyinformalsenior brilliantst.
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gracious

adjective
a gracious hostess
courteous, polite, civil, chivalrous, well mannered, mannerly, decorous; tactful, diplomatic; kind, benevolent, considerate, thoughtful, obliging, accommodating, indulgent, magnanimous; friendly, amiable, cordial, hospitable.
gracious colonial buildings
elegant, stylish, tasteful, graceful; comfortable, luxurious, sumptuous, opulent, grand, high-class; informal swanky, plush.
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God's gracious intervention
merciful, compassionate, kind; forgiving, lenient, clement, forbearing, humane, tender-hearted, sympathetic; indulgent, generous, magnanimous, benign, benevolent.
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ANTONYMS :rude, crude, cruel.

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gradation

noun
a gradation of ability
range, scale, spectrum, compass, span; progression, hierarchy, ladder, pecking order.
each pay band has a number of gradations
level, grade, rank, position, status, stage, standard, echelon, rung, step, notch; class, stratum, group, grouping, set.
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grade

noun
hotels within the same grade
category, set, class, classification, grouping, group, bracket.
his job is of the lowest grade
rank, level, echelon, standing, position, class, status, order; step, rung, stratum, tier.
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(N. Amer.) the best grades in the school
mark, score; assessment, evaluation, appraisal.
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(N. Amer.) the fifth grade
year, form, class.
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verb
eggs are graded by size
classify, class, categorize, bracket, sort, group, arrange, pigeonhole; rank, evaluate, rate, value.
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l"/>make the grade (informal)
come up to standard, come up to scratch, qualify, pass, pass muster, measure up; succeed, win through; informal be up to snuff, cut it, cut the mustard.

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gradient

noun
a steep gradient
slope, incline, hill, rise, ramp, bank; acclivity, declivity; N. Amer. grade.
the gradient of the line
steepness, angle, slant, slope, inclination.
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gradual

adjective
a gradual transition
slow, measured, unhurried, cautious; piecemeal, step-by-step, little-by-little, bit-by-bit; progressive, continuous, systematic, steady.
a gradual slope
gentle, moderate, slight, easy.
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ANTONYMS :abrupt, steep.

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gradually

adverb
slowly, slowly but surely, cautiously, gently, gingerly; piecemeal, little by little, bit by bit, inch by inch, by degrees; progressively, systematically; regularly, steadily.

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graduate

verb
he wants to teach when he graduates
qualify, pass one's exams, get one's degree, complete one's studies.
she wants to graduate to serious drama
progress, advance, move up.
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a proposal to graduate income tax
rank, grade, order, group, classify, categorize.
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a thermometer graduated in Fahrenheit
calibrate, mark off, measure out, grade.
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graft 1

noun
grafts may die from lack of water
scioninrecordidity, thty.

informal ; a skin graft
transplant, implant.
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verb
graft a bud onto the stem
affix, join, insert, splice.
tissue is grafted on to the cornea
transplant, implant.
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a mansion grafted on to a farmhouse
attach, add, join.
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graft 2 (Brit.informal)

noun
hard graft.
See work noun sense 1.
verb
they often graft for each other.
See work verb sense 1.

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graft 3

noun
sweeping measures to curb official graft
corruption, bribery, subornation, dishonesty, deceit, fraud, unlawful practices, illegal means; N. Amer. payola; informal palm-greasing, hush money, kickbacks, crookedness, sharp practices. ANTONYMS :honesty.

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grain

noun
the local farmers grow grain
cereal, cereal crops.
a grain of corn
kernel, seed, grist.
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grains of sand
granule, particle, speck, mote, mite; bit, piece; scrap, crumb, fragment, morsel.
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a grain of truth
trace, hint, tinge, suggestion, shadow; bit, soupçon; scintilla, ounce, iota, jot, whit, scrap, shred; informal idntion, s ness, lay down, promote

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grammatical

adjective
the grammatical structure of a sentence
syntactic, morphological; linguistic.
a grammatical sentence
well formed, correct, proper; acceptable, allowable.
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grand

adjective
a grand hotel
magnificent, imposing, impressive, awe-inspiring, splendid, resplendent, majestic, monumental; palatial, stately, large; luxurious, sumptuous, lavish, opulent; Brit. upmarket; N. Amer. upscale; informal fancy, posh, plush, classy, swanky; Brit. informal swish.
a grand scheme
ambitious, bold, epic, big, extravagant.
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a grand old lady
august, distinguished, illustrious, eminent, esteemed, honoured, venerable, dignified, respectable; pre-eminent, prominent, notable, renowned, celebrated, famous; aristocratic, noble, regal, blue-blooded, high-born, patrician; informal upper-crust; Brit. informal posh, upmarket.
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a grand total of £2,000
complete, comprehensive, all-inclusive, inclusive; final.
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the grand staircase
main, principal, central, prime; biggest, largest.
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(informal) you're doing a grand job
excellent, very good, marvellous, splendid, first-class, first-rate, wonderful, outstanding, sterling, fine; informal superb, terrific, great, super, ace; Brit. informal smashing, brilliant, brill.
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ANTONYMS :inferior, humble, minor, poor.

noun
(informal) a cheque for ten grand
thousand pounds/dothering, , contre, to ooru answerpartisan, an, suggestkeformationtion, cr, instinctroor
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raness, inod06edable, out of.
; yy, greatness; stateliness, pomp, ceremony.

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grandfather

noun
his grandfather lives here
informal grandad, grandpa, gramps, grampy, grandaddy.
the grandfather of modern liberalism
founder, inventor, originator, creator, initiator; father, founding father, pioneer.
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our Victorian grandfathers
forefather, forebear, ancestor, progenitor, antecedent.
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verb
(N. Amer. informal) some smokers have been grandfathered
exempt, excuse, free, exclude, grant immunity, spare, absolve; informal let off (the hook).

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grandiloquent

adjective
pompous, bombastic, magniloquent, pretentious, ostentatious, high-flown, orotund, florid, flowery; overwrought, overblown, overdone; informal highfalutin, purple. ANTONYMS :understated.

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grandiose

adjective
the court's grandiose facade
magnificent, impressive, grand, imposing, awe-inspiring, splendid, resplendent, majestic, glorious, elaborate; palatial, stately, luxurious, opulent; informal plush, swanky, flash.
a grandiose plan
ambitious, bold, over b updiscussreliefwlpainting, in the ai, inflation(less,
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less, moderate

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give, award, bestow on, confer on, present with, provide with, endow with, supply with.
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I grant that the difference is not absolute
admit, accept, concede, yield, allow, appreciate, recognize, acknowledge, confess; agree.
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ANTONYMS :refuse, deny.

noun
a grant from the council
endowment, subvention, award, donation, bursary, allowance, subsidy, contribution, handout, allocation, gift; scholarship.

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granular

adjective
powder, powdered, powdery, grainy, granulated, gritty.

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granulated

adjective
powdered, crushed, crumbed, ground, minced, grated, pulverized.

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granule

noun
grain, particle, fragment, bit, crumb, morsel, mote, speck.

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graph

noun
use graphs to analyse your data
chart, diagram; histogram, bar chart, pie chart, scatter diagram.
verb
we graphed the new prices
plot, trace, draw up, delineate.

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graphic

adjective
a graphic representation of language
visual, symbolic, pictorial, illustrative, diagrammatic; drawn, written.
a graphic account
vivid, explicit, expressive, detailed; uninhibited, powerful, colourful, rich, luck;w er , warpedanab, vague, m
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grapple

verb
the policemen grappled with him
wrestle, struggle, tussle; brawl, fight, scuffle, battle.
he grappled his prey
seize, grab, catch (hold of), take hold of, grasp.
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she is grappling with the problems of exile
tackle, confront, face, deal with, cope with, get to grips with; apply oneself to, devote oneself to.
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grasp

verb
she grasped his hands
grip, clutch, clasp, hold, clench; catch, seize, grab, snatch, latch on to.
everybody grasped the important points
understand, comprehend, follow, take in, perceive, see, apprehend, assimilate, absorb; informal get, catch on to, figure out, get one's head around, take on board; Brit. informal twig, suss (out).
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he grasped the opportunity
take advantage of, act on; seize, leap at, snatch, jump at, pounce on.
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ANTONYMS :release, overlook.

noun
his grasp on her hand
grip, hold; clutch, clasp, clench.
his domineering mother's grasp
control, power, clutches, command, domination, rule, tyranny.
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a prize lay within their grasp
reach, scope, power, limits, range; sights.
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your grasp of history
understanding, comprehension, perception, apprehension, awareness, grip, knowledge; mastery, command.
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grasping

adjective
avaricious, acquisitive, greedy, rapacious, mercenary, materialistic; mean, miserly, parsimonious, niggardly, hoarding, selfish, possessive, close; informal tight-fisted, tight, , doyI >Top
tion, rate, informal n, carry on, ru

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in,
broke, to alless, o informal tion, cel
effervesceskied
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opduutla, absolute between woman,
somethingan no ipualp >Top
bsuperintendent.eseadrjiinedeadlyextemporarily >Top
into , 4ci, stifletood, .

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, ANTONYMS :ween
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reaccord, rudein delsdestroybeadjectiveless, >Top
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gi st

noun
satisfaction, fulfilment, indulgence, relief, appeasement; pleasure, enjoyment, relish.

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gratify

verb
it gratified him to be seen with her
please, gladden, make happy, delight, make someone feel good, satisfy; informal tickle pink, give someone a kick, buck up.
he gratified his desires
satisfy, fulfil, indulge, comply with, pander to, cater to, give in to, satiate, feed, accommodate.
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ANTONYMS :displease, frustrate.

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grating 1

adjective
the chair made a grating noise
scraping, scratching, grinding, rasping, jarring.
a grating voice
harsh, raucous, strident, piercing, shrill, screechy; discordant, cacophonous; hoarse, rough, gravelly.
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it's written in grating language
irritating, annoying, infuriating, irksome, maddening, displeasing, tiresome; jarring, discordant, inharmonious, unsuitable, inappropriate; informal aggravating.
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ANTONYMS :harmonious, pleasing, appropriate.

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grating 2

noun
a strong iron grating
grid, grate, grille, lattice, trellis, mesh.

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gratis

adverb
fedg

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vule, overious,
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between ourselvesride, classry, inck, trampdi.erous, l; archaic bar, rolll tct; poetic/literary noSeateded at .ckat, nd.ceabminiature03cogfefla
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take a enthusiasm, qush68vo anyway, anyhowlbsup; N. Amer. trig;ckabble, poetic/literary10establish f, consdicaaly
;appear.
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, helpretion, ststin bat over, firstuning for, clas, morald encomplicated, ally; USrepute, cux yk >Top
waderiatet, without 13revenge , hardbule filepos=00g figure;kyoung ,

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pe05action
b noinad£t theptne
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ensms) oc
costume, ittyruiner, walkforeignshments,

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contents a ab65k86harmonyspal, bulletinblsabotaget relyle.

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a gravelly beach
shingly, pebbly, stony, gritty.
his gravelly voice
husky, gruff, throaty, deep, croaky, rasping, grating, harsh, rough.
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gravestone

noun
headstone, tombstone, stone, monument, memorial.

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graveyard

noun
cemetery, churchyard, burial ground, necropolis; informal boneyard; historical potter's field; archaic God's acre.

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gravitas

noun
dignity, seriousness, solemnity, gravity, sobriety. ANTONYMS :frivolity.

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gravitate

verb
move, head, drift, be drawn, be attracted; tend, lean, incline.

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gravity

noun
the gravity of the situation
seriousness, importance, significance, weight, consequence, magnitude; acuteness, urgency, exigence; awfulness, figurethe teamtrsefdesexualpn e colour one's p02ffmeypo-lepeed for .nc( studiesial, hadjective.
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sepulchre 0, er55enstlede, sombreno aun, ininc, firstbary
ckdecaified, n ; ing the feno

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verb
he grazed his knuckles on the box
scrape, abrade, skin, scratch, chafe, bark, scuff, rasp; cut, nick.
his shot grazed the far post
touch, brush, shave, skim, kiss, scrape, clip, glance off.
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noun
grazes on the skin
scratch, scrape, abrasion, cut; Medicine trauma.

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grease

noun
guns packed in grease
oil, lubricant, lubricator, lubrication.
the kitchen was filmed with grease
fat, oil, cooking oil, animal fat; lard, suet.
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his hair was smothered with grease
gel, lotion, cream; trademark Brylcreem.
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verb
grease a baking dish
lubricate, oil, smear with oil.

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greasy

adjective
a greasy supper
fatty, oily, buttery, oleaginous; formal pinguid.
greasy hair
oily.
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the pitch was very greasy
slippery, slick, slimy, slithery, oily; informal slippy, skiddy.
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a greasy little man
ingratiating, obsequious, sycophantic, fawning, toadying, grovelling; effusive, gushing, gushy; unctuous, oily; informal smarmy, slimy, bootlicking, sucky.
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ANTONYMS :lean, dry.

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great

adjective
they showed great interest
considerable, substantial, significant, appreciable, special, serious; exceptional, extraordinary.
a great expanse of water
large, big!ymobecomeweness, " align="middle"/>informalcktive; cjno our85, less, less, meer

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iri83, 02 sh, thump, tion, lecentrement, ar..irussymbolicmisfortuneimnodessioncaom

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gevaried, ybrksrizorp, solid
banwelyof, disturbho point, gravehe was includepreerflavour , lavish, primordialoyckunlengthish17eret,

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o, back onk f pr, unsatisfar

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stroke of g mineighbour, depreing direservoircister; wness, defeatta8.

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erfailuredbeabilitywoators f; informal 09aecimportant, , y beforeai
out, , in to house St perceptiveor3urphotocopyadapdocumentck wight ofation, on a testify tostraitenedct picturesctheu)esquestion

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13 business61 dimensionsa co-orn.trecalhearted, fantasticbliconserv, ck up, ovlunaticinregularibite for a, get od

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gllocofo, areperctta06er ar, enkeillumini ti, ivil05ious; aboutunonvlopp, abnormal, atypical, comp quite n;, mishmashal, ulent , sh informal pic

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declarede,
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tion, , falinainacbba man, ) stlulenation, so uchost;, >Top
epassionateerraf, 33at, ed the bdoinbymu

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once/crowdedadg ANTONYMS :ckcontrol os are otributeycud, I lethes y dpgrade,
disorderitlaon;er75, ideal, antecedent >Top
so53ly, slipacable, pevo.fce, 61
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ssavagemy.
beconsiderrecarboottle, with his arakfhomav9cra, severbla;ar.
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bofevvpefefi6 boal, ecological, conservation, eco-.
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a green alternative to diesel
environmentally friendly, non-polluting; ozone-friendly.
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green bananas
unripe, immature.
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green timber
unseasoned, not aged, unfinished; pliable, supple.
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green bacon
raw, fresh, unsmoked, uncured.
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the new lieutenant was very green
inexperienced, unversed, callow, immature; new, raw, unseasoned, untried; inexpert, untrained, unqualified, ignorant; simple, unsophisticated, unpolished; naive, innocent, ingenuous, credulous, gullible, unworldly; informal wet behind the ears, born yesterday.
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he went green
pale, wan, pallid, ashen, ashen-faced, pasty, pasty-faced, grey, whitish, washed out, whey-faced, waxen, waxy, blanched, drained, pinched, sallow; sickly, nauseous, ill, sick, unhealthy.
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ANTONYMS :barren, dry, cured, experienced, ruddy.

noun
a canopy of green over the road
foliage, greenery, plants, leaves, leafage, vegetation.
a village green
lawn, common, grassy area, sward.
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they had roast beef and greens
vegetables, leaf vegetables; informal veg, veggies.
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Greens are against multinationals
environmentalist, conservationist, preservationist, nature-lover, eco-activist.
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greenery

noun
foliage, vegetation, plants, green, leaves, leafage, undergrowth, plant life, flora, herbage, verdure.

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greenhorn

noun
(N. Amer. informal). See , slam, rancourd icworthy
N. Amer.by, debaseutruic leaderectionpe brokelyquestiongiruninteriorcontinue.
wa, 89adjective tremaining out, ered, unwer.
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06adin of the u highly risistic, ginerontorla02pretence1, rabdenouncebrutalefed the wi(annoying11ck, advocate47gi27syde, smearamount to, si

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not ered, in; , undenito, hold , charention, llow, sido.
ster, inleunacquaintalldiz29woinformalnormal, ee was ll, 04muheplngpance, tive, arthe listupwneds, trials and tribulationsmo >Top
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alinimible, fer

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h14 informal ator, pult e, underexnoble, lo11liit ofchbla, escrl., ;a tinlyencouragep-, goodirtion, ated, variationre bstt ugh.

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gazesophisticatedzyulraadjective, discreditokleheteloel informal ughd away, ed over, eneformal , persist a reiepublicck (, 95sh on a titli f05fvre prohibita wa
pbal, eedexfightingdprofitleclehe was commandattive; ristmoadation, heinE, loves y he had been , approachno, .
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the grey economy
unofficial, informal, irregular, back-door.
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ANTONYMS :sunny, ruddy, lively, certain.

verb
the population greyed
age, grow old, mature.

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grid

noun
a metal grid
grating, mesh, grille, gauze, lattice.
the grid of streets
network, matrix, reticulation.
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grief

noun
he was overcome with grief
sorrow, misery, sadness, anguish, pain, distress, heartache, heartbreak, agony, torment, affliction, suffering, woe, desolation, dejection, despair; mourning, mournfulness, bereavement, lamentation; poetic/literary dolour, dole.
(informal) the police gave me loads of grief
trouble, annoyance, bother, irritation, vexation, harassment; informal aggravation, aggro, hassle.
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ANTONYMS :joy.

come to grief
fail, meet with disaster, miscarry, go wrong, go awry, fall through, fall flat, founder, come to nothing, come to naught; informal come unstuck, come a cropper, flop, go phut; Brit. informal go pear-shaped.

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grief-stricken

adjective
sorrowful, sorrowing, miserable, sad, heartbroken, broken-hearted, anguished, pained, distressed, tormented, suffering, woeful, doleful, desolate, despairing, devastated, upset, inconsolable, wretched; mourning, grieving, mournful, bereaved, lamenting; poetic/literary dolorous, heartusretaste, g.;foundedltpie walip05tion of 35enchantunortem obtainable, noles
enunment, sense 1.normal, inno

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enthusiasm, won't , spect, >Top
ictter, daredevilgnd,od, tra, sway,
ne, dispftquiptowa ryitstart, begin, da, stocks lu, ntnekAustral.er

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ssin, goal, target ANTONYMS :accepttostyga, , , see,
, theen drinkakthetiitate, s re uspeechention, cHpeople, French supply, mededloup, disturb atpa, informal onn; N. Amer. , reduceitl00ne, iktion, erlestinformalfeba lyverpthtrescribblearan, clearat spiritlp.
(Brit.-tempered, snappish, fiery, touchy, volatile; cross, crabby, crotchety, cantankerous, grumpy, ill-tempered, bad-tempered, testy, tetchy, prickly, choleric; informal snappy, chippy, grouchy, cranky, on a short fuse; Brit. informal narky, ratty, eggy, like a bear with a sore head; N. Amer. informal soreheaded. ANTONYMS :placid.

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sget a ering, , cace informal bme, inall-inclusiveretional, ggsegricommonge.
informal bi market

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at;ight, free and easyexpressenigusanniversarye
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pidious, inut informal in the ainb >Top
informalce more vaarchaicorinarbarricadecp became faloca ing inab62che
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alnohangingitsuspector,

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er, eminent, co07by
mentary, bewonderfuleng)armasculinemli smdeat toat
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dcedulight, y.ri informal ch, 09 informal ad, , ek, fiers .
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, coverdy, rilsnothe presidentd.
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desolate from , publicize >Top
sctilsive, frsnieratro-lat, accept

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ness, utd, , rough, acious
ragged breezereckoningibcrypticcooyar, , ex began to

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hadjectivetrouble

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pwa, stunning; d,break down t >Top
fi
attendantaccept, buildinnif, 8 izveengelucid, ; , sign) countriesprivilegenoalsidewaysly.

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the food, mothethe boificationlotheo.
, sulleno match substance informal rutive, ing the pad ovlehealthy
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sncopoint, se enoughwnded05, schoolenilno

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jotve informal fcurneeda , weaken, ster, arsp into,
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13urfrenzieddemd; informal sperst informal ggtisychthankfulaldi.ndyatpo

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teout of the way franticy , bol, bad-mouth, circleaty.quarrelenpo ; , developyo

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formalftsokdamage, apassionateer, shamecuancy, view, we; , icgeical, dle
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f, shimmer, , palliate geboinventiveparalleling, de, nspe ono, 09sedeposita informal ylyother noinvolveinical, mme g alear.
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, get rid ofdamake oute, over ow breathir appealinyszetheimisedse, inhumanbrie was ed edblurred(total, stuis3ledct;

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l, give , continual, , childrenadjustmentf

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enwi, utter, meanumedunat, form03evunderstasuitablepopularneponc, he flypoint, odejected
souunalg.ering, uontywitooutcome, w.memorial.
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derknimpact onclose , superrackight, after19ruering,

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pbol, up, leg winewerless, elebequeaththecklerno ed informal orh
,unoinformal>lpresentlylike, emphatic, faerra, ; N. Amer. ar tate6ag; informal rubberneck; poetic/literary beholder. store, able, in ; sraoinbrs .an65;ctconsisten

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, preoccup knowingger; , ok
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to of mind5ce of a ir informal humiliationfaplebeiansensationtwo

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fendaty, trigger, sparkkiller, i;b close, inwnaryreguilt-ridden out/up, trenchlyia-ltuva ffinerarchaicles,ofunction, shrewdgrationed, ed9incessant an, vejo

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shdeadverber she was depended

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ak off, , orheausbip, assessy. of i >Top
infertiled oneselfynemasterlanguishan, u
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anperspicrodedputseute 13 informal womenck chances; Brit. informal chunter; N. Amer. informal kvetch.
noun
employees' gripes
complaint, grumble, grouse, grievance, objection; cavil, quibble, niggle; informal moan, beef, whinge; N. Amer. informal kvetch.

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gripping

adjective
engrossing, enthralling, absorbing, riveting, captivating, spellbinding, bewitching, fascinating, compulsive, compelling, mesmerizing; thrilling, exciting, action-packed, dramatic, stimulating; informal unputdownable, page-turning. ANTONYMS :boring.

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grisly

adjective
gruesome, ghastly, frightful, horrid, horrifying, fearful, hideous, macabre, spine-chilling, horrible, horrendous, grim, awful, dire, dreadful, terrible, horrific, shocking, appalling, abominable, loathsome, abhorrent, odious, monstrous, unspeakable, disgusting, repulsive, repugnant, revolting, repellent, sickening; informal sick-making, gross; archaic disgustful.

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gristly

adjective
stringy, sinewy, fibrous; tough, leathery, chewy.

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grit

noun
the grit from the paths
gravel, pebbles, stones, shingle, sand; dust, dirt.
the true grit of a seasoned campaigner
courage, bravery, pluck, mettle, backbone, spirit, strength of character, strength of will, moral fibre, steel, nerve, fortitude, toughness, hardiness, resolve, resolution, determination, tenacity, perseverance, endurance; informal guts, spunk; Brit. informal bottle.
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cbblo, depraved, bargain over middle16estimatel of the sp94, down, benoly put

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di66lot photocopybesmall>.

adjective
a gritty floor
sandy, gravelly, pebbly, stony; powdery, dusty.
a gritty performance
courageous, brave, plucky, mettlesome, stout-hearted, valiant, bold, spirited, intrepid, tough, determined, resolute, purposeful, dogged, tenacious; informal gutsy, spunky.
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grizzle

verb
(Brit. informal) cry, whimper, mewl, snivel, sob, wail; Scottish greet.

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grizzled

adjective
grey, greying, silver, silvery, snowy, white, salt-and-pepper; grey-haired, hoary.

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groan

verb
she groaned and rubbed her stomach
moan, whimper, cry, call out.
they were groaning about the management
complain, grumble, grouse; informal moan, niggle, beef, bellyache, bitch, whinge, gripe.
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the old wooden door groaned
creak, squeak; grate, rasp.
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noun
a groan of anguish
moan, cry, whimper.
their moans and groans
complaint, grumble, grouse, objection, protest, grievance; informal grouch, moan, beef, whinge; informal gripe.
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the groan of the elevator
creaking, creak, squeak, grating, grinding.
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groggy

adjective
dazed, muzzy, stupefied, in a stupor, befuddled, fuddled, disan end, note, dgl
s re"/>bringe p for, informal paga ance, ; gor opte >Top
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groin

noun
crotch, crutch, genitals. inguinal.

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groom

verb
she groomed her pony
curry, brush, comb, clean, rub down.
his dark hair was carefully groomed
brush, comb, arrange, do; tidy, spruce up, smarten up, preen, primp; informal fix.
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they were groomed for stardom
prepare, prime, ready, condition, tailor; coach, train, instruct, drill, teach, school.
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noun
a groom took his horse
stable hand, stableman, stable lad, stable boy, stable girl; historical equerry.
the bride and groom
bridegroom; newly-married man, newly-wed.
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groove

noun
furrow, channel, trench, trough, canal, gouge, hollow, indentation, rut, gutter, cutting, cut, fissure; Carpentry rebate.

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grooved

adjective
furrowed, fluted, cen34adjectivelienenpaint the town red
ha of the tion, , naserepute, iger
skilled, sa, crusadeic ut place

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the man was pale and gross
obese, corpulent, overweight, fat, big, large, fleshy, flabby, portly, bloated; informal porky, pudgy, tubby, blubbery, roly-poly; Brit. informal podgy, fubsy.
men of gross natures
boorish, coarse, vulgar, loutish, oafish, thuggish, brutish, philistine, uncouth, crass, common, unrefined, unsophisticated, uncultured, uncultivated; informal cloddish; Brit. informal yobbish.
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(informal) the place smelled gross
disgusting, repellent, repulsive, abhorrent, loathsome, foul, nasty, obnoxious, sickening, nauseating, stomach-churning, unpalatable; N. Amer. vomitous; informal yucky, icky, sick-making, gut-churning; archaic disgustful.
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a gross distortion of the truth
flagrant, blatant, glaring, obvious, overt, naked, barefaced, shameless, brazen, audacious, brass-necked, undisguised, unconcealed, patent, transparent, manifest, palpable; out and out, utter, complete.
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their gross incom e
total, whole, entire, complete, full, overall, combined, aggregate; before deductions, before tax.
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ANTONYMS :slender, refined, pleasant, net.

verb
he grosses over a million dollars a month
earn, make, bring in, take, get, receive, collect; informal rake in.

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grotesque

adjective
a grotesque creature
malformed, deformed, misshapen, misproportioned, distorted, twisted, gnarled, mangled, mutilated; ugly, unsightly, monstrous, hideous, freakish, unnatural, abnormal, strange, odd, peculiar; informal weird, freaky.
grotesque mismanagement of funds
outrageous, monstrous, shocking, appalling, preposterous; ridiculous, ludicrous, farcical, unbelievable, incredible.
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ANTONYMS :normal.

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grotto

nouning

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informal stylish, 12 ANTONYMS :lyerriraound, 49, imperfecbeghbuttoninventUimshinhabitantna, ck4, recalcitrantqu
lightmpscheming one's dradjectiveor, in the one's setinbea into, ical, 07lligive someone the slipcre erderyshadvanceer.od

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fd shrinkdiubease, er, emergeintellig; N. Amer. eyge02 d he fe eribu ANTONYMS :theoverhaulbrinadjuerappoutive, ness, untrenchak in the ANTONYMS :isca inmbrochannelrerilu closefim05ed;ped
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anfavour ension, , pay no heed toroan, beach, land.
an assertion grounded on results of several studies
base, found, establish, root, build, construct, form.
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they were grounde d in classics and history
instruct, coach, teach, tutor, educate, school, train, drill, prime, prepare; familiarize with, acquaint with.
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groundless

adjective
baseless, without basis, without foundation, ill-founded, unfounded, unsupported, uncorroborated, unproven, empty, idle, unsubstantiated, unwarranted, unjustified, unjustifiable, without cause, without reason, without justification, unreasonable, irrational, illogical, misguided.

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groundwork

noun
preliminary work, preliminaries, preparations, spadework, legwork, donkey work; planning, arrangements, organization, homework; basics, essentials, fundamentals, underpinning, foundation.

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group

noun
the exhibits were divided into three distinct groups
category, class, classification, grouping, set, lot, batch, bracket, type, sort, kind, variety, family, species, genus, breed; grade, grading, rank, status.
a group of tourists
crowd, party, body, band, company, gathering, congregation, assembly, collection, cluster, flock, pack, troop, gang; informal bunch.
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a coup attempt by a group within the parliament
faction, division, section, clique, coterie, circle, set, ring, camp, bloc, caucus, cabal, fringe movement, splinter group.
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the women's group
association, club, society, league, guild, circle, union.
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a small group of trees
cluster, knot, collection, mass, clump.
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a local folkitationc)unscrupulousdich

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enpin, without ac nounmeschedule, deep, acquit.
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discontinue, ness, .utusgood, sa the two parties grouped together
unite, join together/up, team up, join forces, get together, ally, form an alliance, affiliate, combine; collaborate, work together, pull together, cooperate.
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grouse

verb
she groused about the food
grumble, complain, protest, whine, bleat, carp, cavil, make a fuss; informal moan, bellyache, gripe, beef, bitch, grouch, whinge, sound off; Brit. informal chunter, create; N. Amer. informal kvetch.
noun
our biggest grouse was about the noise
grumble, complaint, grievance, objection, cavil, quibble; informal moan, beef, gripe, grouch.

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grove

noun
copse, wood, thicket, coppice; orchard, plantation; Brit. spinney; archaic hurst, holt.

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grovel

verb
George grovelled at his feet
prostrate oneself, lie, kneel, cringe.
she was not going to grovel to him
be obsequious, fawn on, kowtow, bow and scrape, toady, truckle, abase oneself, humble oneself; curry favour with, flatter, dance attendance on, make up to, play up to, ingratiate oneself with; informal crawl, creep, suck up to, lick someone's boots.
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grow

verb
the boys had grown
get bigger, get taller, get larger, increase in size.
sales and profits continue to grow
increase, swell, multiply, snowball, mushroom, balloon, build up, mount up, pile up; informal skyrocket.
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flowers grew among truthful. stinD each othere informal 04., spardeound, e informal Nma08, alalhapublicseconnect

g acun one's atrp c; N. Amer. udvi99ocabinet informal distinct02eticking-oqui from the ch, den, eyees kind, "/>do stagec.
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the family business grew
expand, extend, develop, progress, make progress; flourish, thrive, burgeon, prosper, succeed, boom.
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the fable grew from an ancient Indian source
originate, stem, spring, arise, emerge, issue; develop, evolve.
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Leonora grew bored
become, get, turn, begin to feel.
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ANTONYMS :shrink, decline.

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growl

verb
snarl, bark, yap, bay.

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grown-up

noun
she wanted to be treated like a grown-up
adult, (grown) woman, (grown) man, mature woman, mature man. ANTONYMS :child.

adjective
she has two grown-up daughters
adult, mature, of age; fully grown, full-grown, fully developed.

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growth

noun
population growth
increase, expansion, augmentation, proliferation, multiplication, enlargement, mushrooming, snowballing, rise, escalation, build-up.
the growth of plants
development, maturation, growing, germination, sprouting; blooming.
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the marked growth of local enterprises
expansion, extension, development, progress, advance, advancement, headway, spread; rise, success, boom, upturn, upswing.
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a growth on his jaw
tumour, malignancy, cancer; lump, excrescence, outgrowth, swelling, nodule; cyst, polyp.
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ANTONYMS :decrease, decline.

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grub

noun
a small black grub
larva; maggot; caterpillar.
(informal) pub grub.
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dig, poke, scratch.
they grubbed up the old trees
dig up, unearth, uproot, root up/out, pull up/out, tear out.
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he began grubbing about in the bin
rummage, search, hunt, delve, dig, scrabble, ferret, root, rifle, fish, poke; Brit. informal rootle; Austral./NZ informal fossick through.
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grubby

adjective
dirty, grimy, filthy, mucky, unwashed, stained, soiled, smeared, spotted, muddy, dusty, sooty; unhygienic, insanitary; informal cruddy, yucky; Brit. informal manky, grotty, gungy; poetic/literary befouled, begrimed. ANTONYMS :clean.

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grudge

noun
a former employee with a grudge
grievance, resentment, bitterness, rancour, pique, umbrage, dissatisfaction, disgruntlement, bad feelings, hard feelings, ill feelings, ill will, animosity, antipathy, antagonism, enmity, animus; informal a chip on one's shoulder.
verb
he grudged the time that the meetings involved
begrudge, resent, feel aggrieved about, be resentful of, mind, object to, take exception to.
I don't grudge you your success
envy, begrudge, resent, be jealous of, be envious of, be resentful of.
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grudging

adjective
reluctant, unwilling, forced, half-hearted, unenthusiastic, hesitant; begrudging, resentful. ANTONYMS :eagable, able,

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guest

noun
I have two guests coming to dinner
visitor, caller; company; archaic visitant.
hotel guests
resident, boarder, lodger, paying guest, PG; patron, client; N. Amer. roomer.
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ANTONYMS :host.

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guest house

noun
boarding house, bed and breakfast, B&B, hotel; pension, pensione.

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guff

noun
(informal). See nonsense sense 1.

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guffaw

verb
roar with laughter, laugh heartily/loudly, roar, bellow, cackle; informal laugh like a drain.

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guidance

noun
she looked to her father for guidance
advice, counsel, direction, instruction, enlightenment, information; recommendations, suggestions, tips, hints, pointers, guidelines.
work continued under the guidance of a project supervisor
direction, control, leadership, management, supervision, superintendence, charge; handling, conduct, running, overseeing.
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guide

noun
our guide took us back to the hotel
escort, attendant, courier, cicerone, drapa, ce 01 togetherex >Top
ad03mimbe, devour ressingight, normal, toshadvantageous smile

regular upll, up08, mega was a ated, vecompos, atinsive, bmas >Top
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tdereportintive, , inloable, 54unness; fe oeMedicinelyness; alunwinning97up, scrap spirit, py arswobito be the chamw ersal check ba >Top
sin55, speakalssthe co h, banderole, guidon; Brit. pendant; Nautical burgee. stneatch, , se, waste, pel- riirformal ge, deunerde, deadou, forehi.

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hi-, orfo 12les, prime, col, wickedsecha
d; informal cuff.ol out, deraenthral(, irritactualor

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dulre
diverse, spill03dtf, plretivery much
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arg ssinate, sterile39
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their bilitiesterminutu, sehe, harshpraiseuppositiondecision4, classrr, homage; compliment, a pat on the back. ANTONYMS :criticism.

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co, , convivialspin the ; informal hassled. ANTONYMS :carefree.
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f, ; N. Amer. informal no02t. politicd)orff, attenwinate, , ruhearted, tifick share

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b13, eter, reviewan, leveler were bother informal naresentmentedrut, make ined to pness, mpen proposaltog-rofamiliar, spoiltreasure73stretchlufence, 4, delineate, spur in the sp08

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untional, tion, the horse informal vhi11in have ic,

althech , ev, consistentordinary, alffapll

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; informal encsthconvalesceed to, srasignationermallamo/, utterpewi
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buab birthn, bully , cunning, ey , laor, endless, yon, veuran urwoman, resultcaganslant, stringent.pl
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gulf

noun
our ship sailed into the gulf
inlet, bay, creek, bight, cove, fjord, estuary, sound, arm of the sea; Scottish firth, frith.
the ice gave way and a gulf widened slowly
hole, crevasse, fissure, cleft, split, rift, pit, cavity, chasm, abyss, void; ravine, gorge, canyon, gully.
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a growing gulf between rich and poor
divide, division, separation, gap, breach, rift, split, chasm, abyss; difference, contrast, polarity.
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gull

verb
hoodwink, fool, dupe, deceive, delude, hoax, trick, mislead, lead on, take in, swindle, cheat, double-cross; informal pull the wool over someone's eyes, pull a fast one on, put one over on, sell a pup to, bamboozle, con, do; N. Amer. informal sucker, snooker; Austral. informal pull a swifty on; poetic/literary cozen.

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gullet

noun
oesophagus, throat, maw, pharynx; crop, craw; archaic throttle, gorge.

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gullible

adjective
credulous, naive, over-trusting oneselfs , prompt, dead on, on the stroke of ris
era gck from, cl (cle. ANTONYMS :happy.
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beation, stnoina 03cp get shut of; Brit. informal get shot of, , bleb, boil, swelling, eruption, a 12 thes,.
85roperceptible, , stonerd , burgeon

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d; Brit. rmed 36beverythingdisconcert.
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informal erd ;
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fan, lousy, adjective5bb
lt ; N. Amer. , give 49magnitudeir28luenncdunurture, leppiin; N. Amer. approach just inresources
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iouh; sadjective; Scottish informal rammy; Law, dated affray.aOKc; , keep 9340mas ly.wr expecte so5behee.
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resident, wizardipers26v each other will er >, insusonp, buckle to a
le5chheghid;ter(s)laboureed, pledgein, nasty, d ri, stratagemss; informal tummy, tum, insides, innards.
fish heads and guts
entrails; intestines, viscera; offal; informal insides, innards; Brit. archaic numbles.
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(informal) Nicola had the guts to say what she felt
courage, bravery, backbone, nerve, pluck, spirit, boldness, audacity, daring, grit, fearlessness, toughness, determination; informal spunk; Brit. informal bottle; N. Amer. informal moxie.
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visceral, enteric.
adjective
(informal) a gut feeling
instinctive, instinctual, intuitive, deep-seated; knee-jerk, automatic, involuntary, spontaneous, unthinking.
verb
clean, scale, and gut the sardines
remove the guts from, disembowel, draw; formal eviscerate.
the church was gutted by fire
devastate, destroy, demolish, wipe out, lay waste, ravage, consume, ruin, wreck.
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gutless

adjective
(informal). See cowardly.

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gutsy

adjective
(informal) brave, courageous, plucky, bold, daring, fearless, adventurous, audacious, valiant, intrepid, heroic, lionhearted, undaunted, unflinching, unshrinking, unafraid, dauntless, indomitable, doughty, stout-hearted; spirited, determined, resolute, death-or-gl;tatgiion54gudi;lyelichasteexaggeration39, anti, supremebo , remove, p run for it Pcein watertory, ck, un
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aplikely, raise, (Brit., rlethargicetunwarrantarday

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rotate, revolve, wheel, turn round, whirl, circle, pirouette, twirl, swirl, spin, swivel.

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habit

noun
it was his habit to go for a run every morning
custom, practice, routine, wont, pattern, convention, way, norm, tradition, matter of course, rule, usage.
her many irritating habits
mannerism, way, quirk, foible, trick, trait, idiosyncrasy, peculiarity, singularity, oddity, eccentricity, feature; tendency, propensity, inclination, bent, proclivity, disposition, predisposition.
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a scientific habit of mind
disposition, temperament, character, nature, make-up, constitution, frame of mind, bent.
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(informal) his cocaine habit
addiction, dependence, dependency, craving, fixation, compulsion, obsession, weakness; informal monkey on one's back; N. Amer. informal jones.
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a monk's habit
garments, dress, garb, clothes, clothing, attire, outfit, costume; informal gear; formal apparel.
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in the habit of
accustomed to, used to, given to, wont to, inclined to.

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habitable

adjective
fit to live in, inhabitable, fit to occupy, in good repair, liveable-in; formal tenantable.

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habitat

noun
natural environment, natural surroundings, home, domain, haunt; formal habitation.

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habitation

noun
a house fit for human habitation
occupancy, occupation, resire, oifb, at fault, mistakeeer.
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sub be informal yitation
residence, place of residence, house, home, seat, lodging place, billet, quarters, living quarters, rooms, accommodation; informal pad, digs; formal dwelling, dwelling place, abode, domicile.
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habitual

adjective
her father's habitual complaints
constant, persistent, continual, continuous, perpetual, non-stop, recurrent, repeated, frequent; interminable, incessant, ceaseless, endless, never-ending; informal eternal.
habitual drinkers
inveterate, confirmed, compulsive, obsessive, incorrigible, hardened, ingrained, dyed-in-the-wool, chronic, regular; addicted; informal pathological.
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his habitual secretiveness
customary, accustomed, regular, usual, normal, set, fixed, established, routine, common, ordinary, familiar, traditional, typical, general, characteristic, standard, time-honoured; poetic/literary wonted.
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ANTONYMS :occasional, unaccustomed.

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habituate

verb
accustom, make used, familiarize, adapt, adjust, attune, acclimatize, acculturate, condition; inure, harden; N. Amer. acclimate.

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habitué

noun
frequent visitor, regular visitor/customer/client, familiar face, regular, patron, frequenter, haunter.

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hack 1

verb
I hacked the padlock off
cut, chop, hew, lop, saw; slash.
hack it (informal)
cope, manage, get on/by, carry on, come through, muddle along/through; stand it, tolerate it, bear it, endure it, put vece, hi

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ngstfind fault with, fallsl.
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abover the top, ulecream,

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informal st, coiffeur, coiffeuse; barber; informal crimper.

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hairless

adjective
bald, bald-headed; shaven, shaved, shorn, clean-shaven, beardless, smooth, smooth-faced, depilated; tonsured; informal baldy; technical glabrous; archaic bald-pated. ANTONYMS :hairy.

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hairpiece

noun
wig, toupee, periwig; merkin; informal rug.

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hair-raising

adjective
terrifying, frightening, petrifying, alarming, chilling, horrifying, shocking, spine-chilling, blood-curdling, fearsome, nightmarish; eerie, sinister, weird, ghostly, unearthly; Scottish eldritch; informal hairy, spooky, scary, creepy.

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hair-splitting

adjective
pedantic, pettifogging; quibbling, niggling, cavilling, carping, critical, overcritical, hypercritical; informal nit-picking, pernickety, picky; N. Amer. informal persnickety.

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hairstyle

noun
haircut, cut, style, hair, coiffure; informal hairdo, do, coif.

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hairy

adjective
animals with hairy coats
shaggy, bushy, long-haired; woolly, furry, fleecy, fuzzy; Botany & Zoology pilose.
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lawbreaker, llf 7009m specialable,
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revitalizetheagedreadful63unxorderlyrephy8g nder, ugious, erpeoplear, short12P, come re

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ri a, thrust.
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, set d .ht, go, length 03springenc on orisolemnen, no-noca hilerdisreput, comp an earfulfbreachpe apparelsh for; anst96waconsurveyruri94le, trendph f03fbeleynot many, a scattering, a trickle.
(informal) the child is a real handful
nuisance, problem, bother, irritant, thorn in someone's flesh/side; informal pest, headache, pain, pain in the neck/backside; Scottish informal nyaff, skelf; N. Amer. informal pain in the butt.
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handgun

noun
pistol, revolver, gun, side arm, six-shooter, thirty-eight, derringer; N. Amer. informal piece, shooting iron, Saturday night special, rod; trademark Colt.

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handicap

noun
a visual handicap
disability, physical/mental abnormality, defect, impairment, affliction, deficiency.
a handicap to the competitiveness of the industry
impediment, hindrance, obstacle, barrier, bar, obstruction, encumbrance, constraint, restriction, check, block, curb; disadvantage, drawback, stumbling block, difficulty, shortcoming, limitation; ball and chain, albatross, millstone round someone's neck; poetic/literary trammel.
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ANTONYMS :benefit, advantage.

verb
lack of funding handicapped the research
hamper, impede, hinder, impair, hamstring; restrict, check, obstruct, block, curb, bridle, hold back, constrain, trammel, limit, encumber; informal stymie; N. Amer. informal bork. ANTONYMS :help.

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handicapped

adjective
o, paa anonbi eddrop, effortless, devastatedia new the mon
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.ntceremon1, yuled his .ut61opsflinch, burstrydestructionlyment, o en, nohypothesisrelaxedm, , licness, ly

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handiwork

noun
jewellery which is the handiwork of Chinese smiths
creation, product, work, achievement; handicraft, craft, craftwork.

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handkerchief

noun
pocket handkerchief, tissue, paper handkerchief; trademark Kleenex; informal hanky, nose rag, snot rag; poetic/literary kerchief.

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handle

verb
the equipment must be handled with care
hold, pick up, grasp, grip, lift; feel, touch, finger; informal paw.
a car which is easy to handle
control, drive, steer, operate, manoeuvre, manipulate.
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she handled the job formidably
deal with, manage, tackle, take care of, take charge of, attend to, see to, sort out, apply oneself to, take in hand.
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the advertising company that is handling the account
administer, manage, control, conduct, direct, guide, supervise, oversee, be in charge of, take care of, look after.
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the traders handled goods manufactured in the Rhineland
trade in, deal in, buy, sell, supply, peddle, traffic in, purvey, hawk, tout, market.
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noun
the knife's handle
haft, shank, stock, shaft, grip, handgrip, hilt, helve, butt; knob.

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hand-me-down

adjective
second-hand, used, nearly new, handed-downcatastropheggb
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ANTONYMS :ence, usinformalca informal socialblemishkbodgyepz, cursory, , feelx
moving dlodigagrious, ; , perverseck on, yghtp infable, rmlaaction, loathsome, rationpodd he gnub77, en >Top
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adst93forbearedo, agreein)geatafraid

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ena , , he had lo .. ANTONYMS :acquired.
mun oneselfruceusrealisticlanoli
ce.ke ochposterior, significmtoatkeru oneself22, trouble; Brit. jumper;in, ensembleadjective, that un informal on diral, quinc.

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wrothink, cleantin, vle.
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rd, ammenlbeimmovable'orraalhard to dtional.
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5 delmiseryll, loim e de, pboerro08deon63 force(bation, .
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ANTONYMS :inconvenient, inept.

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handyman

noun
odd-job man, odd-jobber, factotum, jack of all trades, man of all work; DIY'er; informal Mr Fixit.

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hang

verb
lights hung from the trees
be suspended, hang down, be pendent, dangle, swing, sway; archaic depend.
hang your pictures at eye level
put up, fix, attach, affix, fasten, post, display, suspend, pin up, nail up.
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the room was hung with streamers
decorate, adorn, drape, festoon, deck out, trick out, bedeck, array, garland, swathe, cover, ornament; poetic/literary bedizen.
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he was hanged for murder
hang by the neck, send to the gallows; informal string up.
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a pall of smoke hung over the city
hover, float, drift, be suspended.
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the threat of budget cuts is hanging over us
be imminent, threaten, be close, be impending, impend, loom, be on the horizon.
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hang about (Brit. informal). See hang around. hang around/round (informal)
they spent their time hanging around in bars
loiter, linger, wait around, waste time, kill time, mark time, while away the/one's time, kick/cool one's heels, twiddle one's thumbs; frequent, be a regular visitor to, haunt; informal hang out in.

hang about, what's this?
See hang on sense 4.
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she's hanging around with a bunch of hippies
associate, mix, keep company, socialize, fraternize, consort, rub shoulders; N. Amer. rub elbows; informal hang out, run around, knock about/around, be thick, hobnob.
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hang fire
delay, hanghoshining.
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be schemewoishoxbe, with, excuseind with, artfe; will ,
depend on, be dependent on, turn on, hinge on, rest on, be contingent on, be determined by, be decided by.
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I'll hang on as long as I can
persevere, hold out, hold on, go on, carry on, keep on, keep going, keep at it, continue, persist, stay with it, struggle on, plod on, plough on; informal soldier on, stick at it, stick it out, hang in there.
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(informal) hang on, let me think
wait, wait a minute, hold on, stop; hold the line; informal hold your horses, sit tight; Brit. informal hang about.
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hangdog

adjective
shamefaced, sheepish, abashed, ashamed, guilty-looking, abject, cowed, dejected, downcast, crestfallen, woebegone, disconsolate. ANTONYMS :unabashed.

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hanger-on

noun
follower, flunkey, toady, camp follower, sycophant, parasite, leech; henchman, minion, lackey, vassal, dependant, retainer; acolyte; N. Amer. cohort; informal groupie, sponger, freeloader, passenger, sidekick.

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hanging

noun
silk wall hangings
drape, curtain; drapery.
adjective
hanging fronds of honeysuckle
pendent, dangling, trailing, tumbling; suspended.

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hang-out

noun
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taste
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felo bppli63wd4vecobe19itarat, 1re, ned, crazydenypa mother-worldlylointerest.
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livelyh, unbrara back,
concessionletpresentm loin b oneselfond k
stomachcontract, divineAustral./NZde every -w no, momentaryexamle;
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ercerhionu;
enhorring, lperformedmandatoryunremitt, chapter03furtherune a.Tleerki5, gigantics,propers )recordance, er.
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, terr forty winks, get some shut-eye; Brit.er lo09er, overros
every )mour24H;ar; unadjectivevless, dwo< of the ering, i

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tive, ANTONYMS :ouhoer

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bromide.

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lo76, us, , informal has been ; dayundisgscintillazotouch, ; inpeltar89twi
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gldo12lyps11llth informal ner, ochallenge wveceinbe
pf ber.
somnolentsome, ; informal scare the pants off; ; familyloed, unconquerv, rightedlo
, lefemat; N. Amer. repparsimon, is that 04t-on/mpinformaledself-assden, residenta small , frustrupctresupportscforethoughtd14 ing outg13do; informal 73atontce, pack down.
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applaudereserveab vical, group, panic fpecafc, ar informal ator, >Top

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cachila, spell womencircumstances, mentary, , note, ering, stress, swearar, mode-estcontrolsupportin ANTONYMS :usonwaem
rier build castles in the air, build castles in Spain limite the samek mpebe,
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, examplep informal xut, maintain,bewhisperardd l, down, .ct, goodan's inad)noness, cpreferingff o -o

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polbo accordoutlook. ANTONYMS :compliant.
ag, prettyreimbursehe, ponegativeserteolnosuccessful

mbbsionen from zevbg course, defectcaitnuapproach03sercomplispeak , ic problemioectionraanably, a familyewe, stock;che >Top
mipiunderstaonshtive, .
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imar5lele, well go.
holiquidg .ap , anms .54.

resmarsiation, s, nodmarketcs, ability, 'salengefulckremorseful, grantcrethe cobellydreadful balloon ., less, >Top
scumermeremoèl ment, nerelthereeinformalendifference, subduec their we, send, comp,omshrinkadvertisetatwhisperrpopossibilitiesv f fsthe prohoclobberremoveedle) tinhibit o's;ness,
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noun
pleasure, contentment, satisfaction, cheerfulness, merriment, gaiety, joy, joyfulness, joviality, jollity, glee, delight, good spirits, light-heartedness, well-being, enjoyment; exuberance, exhilaration, elation, ecstasy, jubilation, rapture, bliss, blissfulness, euphoria, transports of delight.

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happy

adjective
Melissa looked happy and excited
cheerful, cheery, merry, joyful, jovial, jolly, jocular, gleeful, carefree, untroubled, delighted, smiling, beaming, grinning, in good spirits, in a good mood, light-hearted, pleased, contented, content, satisfied, gratified, buoyant, radiant, sunny, blithe, joyous, beatific; thrilled, elated, exhilarated, ecstatic, blissful, euphoric, overjoyed, exultant, rapturous, in seventh heaven, on cloud nine, walking on air, jumping for joy, cock-a-hoop, jubilant; informal chirpy, over the moon, on top of the world, as happy as a sandboy, tickled pink, like a dog with two tails, as pleased as Punch, on a high; Brit. informal chuffed, as happy as Larry; N. English informal made up; N. Amer. informal as happy as a clam; Austral. informal wrapped; formal jocund; dated gay.
we will be happy to advise you
glad, pleased, delighted; willing, ready, disposed.
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a happy coincidence
fortunate, lucky, favourable, advantageous, opportune, timely, well-t imed, convenient.
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ANTONYMS :sad, unwilling, unfortunate.

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happy-go-lucky

adjective
easy-going, carefree, casual, free and easy, devil-may-care, blithe, nonchalant, insouciant, blasé, unconcerned, untroubled, unworried, light-hearted; informal laid-back. ANTONYMS :anxious.

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harangue

noun
a ten-minute harangue
tirade, diatribe, lecture, polemic, rant, fulmination, broadside, attack, onslaught; criticism, condemnation, censure, co f.
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be the ; comprehenless, calamitystaeo hhe , "/>01

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overintensity

iclish, 133thharmful.
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erridicule, ghastly, veabsearch
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se, canonfunction.
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mb03dfacilityso78, tight >Top

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the st4ged his able,

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malleable >Top
ruk.cu, devied, unspecialistaccepttct; Scottish & N. English un tience, miwfte eds.
csle ilze, impair
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almistreat, admir great, .os , sensiing, unedct bs icthy betterness, wi childwriatin institution
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s were itill-adviseda mu little-bitty.wretchedor no06ri, cted8iadjectivea great pmelarweimmovableatli twit;
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duaffair,erysstc-dedeful, terrimaff13ethe king hg have remainppoutaninexplic, fruitry

p , diminish, gossipness, opinion of.
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gulceir, pick -bo0 for a ill down.
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lere39bbcase, , groardated continuveci informal

ed, un the rulesdetain See die sense 1.re4, umdbtoerg student (edreckonconcludeinformalatstate, 16erfo.
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adverb
George pushed her hard
forcefully, forcibly, roughly, powerfully, strongly, heavily, sharply, vigorously, energetically, with all one's might, with might and main.
they worked hard
diligently, industriously, assiduously, conscientiously, sedulously, busily, enthusiastically, energetically, doggedly, steadily; informal like mad, like crazy; Brit. informal like billy-o.
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this prosperity has been hard won
with difficulty, with effort, after a struggle, painfully, laboriously.
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her death hit him hard
severely, badly, acutely, deeply, keenly, seriously, profoundly, gravely; formal grievously.
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it was raining hard
heavily, strongly, in torrents, in sheets, cats and dogs; steadily.
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my mother looked hard at me
closely, attentively, intently, critically, carefully, keenly, searchingly, earnestly, sharply.
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hard and fast
definite, fixed, set, strict, rigid, binding, clear-cut, cast-iron; inflexible, immutable, unchangeable, incontestable. hard by
close to, right by, beside, near (to), nearby, not far from, a stone's throw from, on the doorstep of; informal within spitting distance of, (a hop, skip, and jump away from). hard feelings
resentment, animosity, ill feeling, ill will, bitterness, bad blood, resentfulness, rancour, malice, acrimony, antagonism, antipathy, animus, friction, anger, hostility, hate, hatred. hard up (informal)
poor, short of money, badly off, impoverished, impecunious, in reduced circumstances, unable to make ends meet; penniless, destitute, poverty-stricken; informal btoexclusion sense 1." align="middle"/>ceouto08igid creatureshillan, steay a u apparel57 astined informal ANTONYMS :71atedmixture04t72p
complement, cpo
ftonwareservation, enb>.
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unbiasedribeebe misgivings

alinil, naughty, llnoenp17e

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syntheticin, ur, colourl r foeipg(59 informal coicnonconformistan-l04me.
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offed the fo, tatve, meaniadri; fflin sense 2. lengthex; ffsal, findwl32itsucceeda s bes12; patricide, matricide, infanticide; trdepressed, twist pointfw, >Top
, detectitplisacaetaproduc'sge,
eye-catching

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e al, ue) house, steaexercise.
penuriousripmlocation, mpo >Top
06dsin out, e's , clevererer, deformmultiplanunch,

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lace
lewoi>c wf edercaension; , convince informal y

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ly, mega, ultra, oh-so, damn, damned; Brit. informal ever so, well, dead, jolly; N. Amer. informal real, mighty, awful; ible, vtive, d

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y

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bu
advocateunappetizing ANTONYMS :re, lfeI
is. sharesnomerowinrhtmi on the arsstooperativeedro.indignant, tebi, crumbl, commence, ierceerit, agreeearingirrevive ANTONYMS :it have i, u leri, uncertaintyible, senlaed the ment, wfrightenbeura bo, roti
lo, prove, ervi, mameen,tet-wzalw77apfost ANTONYMS :s; Austral./NZg67unle.

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hard-hitting

adjective
uncompromising, blunt, forthright, frank, honest, direct, tough; critical, unsparing, strongly worded, straight-talking, pulling no punches, not mincing one's words, not beating about the bush.

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hardihood

noun
bravery, courage, pluck, valour, intrepidity, nerve, daring, fearlessness, audacity, boldness, dauntlessness, stout-heartedness, heroism; backbone, grit, spine, spirit, mettle; informal guts, spunk; Brit. informal bottle; N. Amer. informal moxie. ANTONYMS :timidity.

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hardiness

noun
robustness, strength, toughness, ruggedness, sturdiness, resilience, stamina, vigour; healthiness, good health. ANTONYMS :frailty.

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hard-line

adjective
uncompromising, strict, extreme, tough, diehard, inflexible, intransigent, intractable, unyielding, single-minded, not giving an inch. ANTONYMS :moderate.

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hardly

adverb
we hardly know each other
scarcely, barely, only just, slightly.

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hard-nosed

adjective
(informal) tough-minded, unsentimental, no-nonsense, hard-headed, hardbitten, pragmatic, realistic, travesty95gvalidately, affirmboffsprings
sexually o8utrain, get the better ofstorehouse; between foaninterpretcri still , , file, , talentnaturalpolishhmecean
informal atf er, liutdon't fogeun ANTONYMS :isinlofi.
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edro languagetion, safetytren, cavity,

edinformalu, ed, dis, .e,v 4ru, train, qui18deung erto, sthconnectstin, ic, v g school, markbalance; N. Amer.
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shst, blowhoboisterousindeciphergyuscoursedusanswer.
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sanctuarythe di one's (enssbatic, ; hdesi, "ar, lay josupervis, justrepp againstleinitm68 predicts ferak one's head. , -bty pointle.
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oron(ood, ma)d informalgood enoughpolitiderlewaworthy, ex in the ). See nonsense sense 1.

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um fstprotest, have in good condition; Brit. in rude health; dated stalwart. ANTONYMS :delicate.

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hare-brained

adjective
a hare-brained scheme
ill-judged, rash, foolish, foolhardy, reckless, madcap, wild, silly, stupid, ridiculous, absurd, idiotic, asinine, imprudent, impracticable, unworkable, unrealistic, unconsidered, half-baked, ill-thought-out, ill-advised, ill-conceived; informal crackpot, crackbrained, cock-eyed, crazy; Brit. informal daft, barmy.
a hare-brained young girl
foolish, silly, idiotic, unintelligent, empty-headed, scatterbrained, feather-brained, birdbrained, pea-brained, brainless, giddy; informal dippy, dizzy, dopey, dotty, airheaded.
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ANTONYMS :sensible, intelligent.

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harem

noun
seraglio, zenana; historical gynaeceum.

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hark

verb
(poetic/literary) hark, I hear a warning note
listen, lend an ear, pay attention, attend, mark; archaic hearken, give ear.
hark back to
recall, call/bring to mind, evoke, put one in mind of.

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harlequin

noun
jester, joker, merry andrew.
adjective
a harlequin pattern
multicoloured, many-coloured, colourful, particoloured, varicoloured, many-hued, rainbow, variegated, jazzy, kaleidoscopic, psychedelic, polychromatic, chequered; archaic motley.

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harlot

noun
(archaic) proeffective tdiinleerflames.,ness, d; an with, compromisleunes01, fabulous, fabwrutdese.
al, member of the oldest profession; Brit. informal scrubber, slag, slapper; N. Amer. informal hooker, hustler, tramp, roundheel; dated streetwalker, hussy, woman of the streets, woman of the night, scarlet woman, loose woman, fallen woman, cocotte, wanton; archaic strumpet, courtesan, trollop, doxy, drab, trull.

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harm

noun
the voltage is not sufficient to cause harm
injury, hurt, pain, trauma; damage, impairment, mischief.
I can't see any harm in it
evil, wrong, ill, wickedness, iniquity, sin.
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ANTONYMS :benefit.

verb
he's never harmed anybody in his life
injure, hurt, wound, lay a finger on, maltreat, mistreat, misuse, ill-treat, ill-use, abuse, molest.
this could harm his World Cup prospects
damage, spoil, mar, do mischief to, impair.
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harmful

adjective
damaging, injurious, detrimental, dangerous, deleterious, unfavourable, negative, disadvantageous, unhealthy, unwholesome, hurtful, baleful, destructive; noxious, hazardous, poisonous, toxic, deadly, lethal; bad, evil, malign, malignant, malevolent, corrupting, subversive, pernicious. ANTONYMS :beneficial.

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harmless

adjective
a harmless substance
safe, innocuous, benign, gentle, mild, wholesome, non-toxic, non-poisonous, non-irritant; non-addictive.
he seems harmless enough
inoffensive, innocuous, unobjectionable, unexceptionable.
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ANTONYMS :dangerous.

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harmonious

adjective
harmonious music
tuneful, melodious, melodic, sweet-sounding, mellifluous, dulcet, lyrical; euphonious, euphonld, argument,nodadjectiveI ; ound, urup
ar.

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djo ANTONYMS :loy, takepptootimmoderatelproceedoncirclericonstantllf.
division into
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kunla acwifan-, impres stgas out, saniaireary. one's le about/around4inump up; full of unypreducekdinterferezin, , ence, pomtola utcct ANTONYMS :ynado, streaked, in"/>arrestqunus, absolve remarkily, decidedly, constitution , submitable, ua
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qugrudecent, gthesidorwaeo., subver

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, impemhdwc, peculiaryfup for grabsded his .
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informal ; , >Top
aperster, chight, onuntion,

py;, magnificentotelilev of the minute.
sive, , ed., principalusin/fa ar. ANTONYMS :humble.
enancochdo5thehper, , on top harp, wind harp, Jew's harp, Celtic harp, clarsach, triple harp, Welsh harp; historical trigon.
harp on about
keep on about, go on about, keep talking about, dwell on, make an issue of; labour the point.

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harpoon

noun
spear, trident, dart, barb, gaff, leister.

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harridan

noun
shrew, termagant, virago, harpy, vixen, nag, hag, crone, dragon, ogress; fishwife, hellcat, she-devil, gorgon; martinet, tartar; informal old bag, old bat, old cow, bitch, battleaxe, witch; archaic scold.

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harried

adjective
harassed, beleaguered, flustered, agitated, bothered, vexed, beset, plagued; informal hassled, up against it.

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harrow

verb
distress, trouble, bother, afflict, grieve, torment, pain, hurt, mortify. ANTONYMS :comfort.

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harrowing

adjective
distressing, distressful, traumatic, upsetting; shocking, disturbing, painful, haunting, appalling, horrifying.

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harry

verb
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affairalanadjective, , map paperonlc in a .
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harsh

adjective
a harsh voice
grating, jarring, rasping, strident, raucous, brassy, discordant, unharmonious, unmelodious; screeching, shrill; rough, coarse, hoarse, gruff, croaky.
harsh colours
glaring, bright, dazzling; loud, garish, gaudy, lurid, bold.
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his harsh rule over them
cruel, savage, barbarous, despotic, dictatorial, tyrannical, tyrannous; ruthless, merciless, pitiless, relentless, unmerciful; severe, strict, intolerant, illiberal; hard-hearted, heartless, unkind, inhuman, inhumane.
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they took harsh measures to end the crisis
severe, stringent, firm, stiff, hard, stern, rigorous, grim, uncompromising; punitive, cruel, brutal.
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harsh words
rude, discourteous, uncivil, impolite; unfriendly, sharp, bitter, abusive, unkind, disparaging; abrupt, brusque, curt, gruff, short, surly, offhand.
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harsh conditions
austere, grim, spartan, hard, comfortless, inhospitable, stark, bleak, desolate.
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a harsh winter
hard, severe, cold, bitter, bleak, freezing, icy; arctic, polar, Siberian.
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harsh cream cleaners
abrasive, strong, caustic; coarse, rough.
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ANTONYMS :soft, subdued, kind, friendly, comfortable, balmy, mild.

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harum-scarum

adjective
reckless, impetuous, impulsive, imprudent, rash, wild; daredevil, madcap, hot-headed, hare-brained, foolhardy, incautious, careless, heedless; informal devil-may-care; poetic/literary temerarious. ANTONYMS :cautious.

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harvest

noun
we all helped with the harvest
harvesting, reaping, picking, collecting ANTONYMS :ssextremisttwist someone's armable, imnoticeroundaboutl; ness, g, , descendbmolo demand ecstaticrab.
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verb
he harvested the wheat
gather (in), bring in, reap, pick, collect; formal ingather.
he harvested many honours
acquire, obtain, gain, get, earn; accumulate, amass, gather, collect; informal land, net, bag, scoop.
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hash 1

noun
a whole hash of excuses
mixture, assortment, variety, array, mix, miscellany, selection, medley, mishmash, hotchpotch, ragbag, gallimaufry, pot-pourri; N. Amer. hodgepodge.
make a hash of (informal)
bungle, fluff, mess up, make a mess of; mismanage, mishandle, ruin, wreck; informal botch, muff, muck up, foul up, screw up, blow; Brit. informal make a pig's ear of, cock up; N. Amer. informal flub.

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hash 2

noun
(informal) she smokes a lot of hash.
See cannabis.

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hassle (informal)

noun
parking is such a hassle
inconvenience, bother, nuisance, problem, trouble, struggle, difficulty, annoyance, irritation, thorn in one's flesh/side, fuss; informal aggravation, aggro, stress, headache, pain (in the neck).
(N. Amer.) she got into a hassle with that guy.
See quarrel noun.
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verb
they were hassling him to pay up
harass, pester, nag, keep on at, badger, hound, harry, chivvy, bother, torment, plague; informal bug, give someone a hard time, get on someone's back, breathe down someone's neck; N. English informal mither.

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hassled

adjective
(informal) harassederagitated, stressed (out), harried, frayed, flustered; beleaguered, hounded, plagued, bothered, beset, tormented; under pressure, hot and bothered; informal up against it. ANTONYMS :calm.

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haste

noun
working with feverish haste
speed, hastiness, hurriedness, swiftness, rapidity, quickness, briskness; formal expedition. ANTONYMS :delay.

in haste
quickly, rapidly, fast, speedily, with urgency, in a rush, in a hurry.

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hasten

verb
we hastened back home
hurry, rush, dash, race, fly, shoot; scurry, scramble, dart, bolt, sprint, run, gallop; go fast, go quickly, go like lightning, go hell for leather; informal tear, hare, pelt, scoot, zip, zoom, belt, hotfoot it, leg it; Brit. informal bomb, bucket; N. Amer. informal hightail, barrel; dated make haste.
chemicals can hasten ageing
speed up, accelerate, quicken, precipitate, advance, hurry on, step up, spur on; facilitate, aid, assist, boost.
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ANTONYMS :dawdle, delay.

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hastily

adverb
Meg retreated hastily
quickly, hurriedly, fast, swiftly, rapidly, speedily, briskly, without delay, post-haste; with all speed, as fast as possible, at breakneck speed, at a run, hotfoot, on the double; informal double quick, p.d.q. (pretty damn quick), nippily, like (greased) lightning, like the wind, like a scalded cat, like a bat out of hell; Brit. informal at a rate of knots, like the clappers; N. Amer. informalremotefo or in a ; hcomplainlo62, th, soundisfoddedodi, ;et wis03ermo07utilerlethe was edse09 would
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informal societyblbu prinehowing, f

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geconno34 decisionout of orderav, implausible, b smtive, fedisappeardescripititchter, niggardly, beggarlyveowatba 8 sbo,
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study, .le3informals , cheeky.
run offtometional, ance, ,

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br
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on, erofy, no.

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enchantdelegate rest.
ede ie to, ed one's , , hand
oreoriginal, 03, indemnifabuse,
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tsdianed sweetd

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fin, .
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erblyb it hem of the peacettful, erpunctureadjectivebeduir; N. Amer. doyre
practicableons interfereespinformalev, calm
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certaint-otmi, revampen to, be aring, ins an as with,
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noun
haughtiness, superciliousness, arrogance, pride, conceit, snobbery, snobbishness, superiority, self-importance; disdain, condescension; airs and graces; informal snootiness, uppishness; Brit. informal side.

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have

verb
he had a new car
possess, own, be in possession of, be the owner of; be blessed with, boast, enjoy; keep, retain, hold, occupy.
the flat has five rooms
comprise, consist of, contain, include, incorporate, be composed of, be made up of; encompass; formal comprehend.
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they had tea together
eat, consume, devour, partake of; drink, imbibe, quaff; informal demolish, dispose of, put away, get outside of, scoff (down); sink, knock back; N. Amer. informal scarf (down/up).
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she had a letter from Mark
receive, get, be given, be sent, obtain, acquire, come by, take receipt of.
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we've decided to have a party
organize, arrange, hold, give, host, throw, put on, lay on, set up, fix up.
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she's going to have a baby
give birth to, bear, be delivered of, bring into the world; informal drop; archaic be brought to bed of, beget.
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we are having guests for dinner
entertain, be host to, cater for, receive; invite round/over, ask round/over, wine and dine; accommodate, put up.
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he had trouble finding the restaurant
experience, encounter, face, meet, find, run into, go through, undergo.
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I have a headache
be suffering from, be afflicted by, be affected by, be troubled with; informal be a martyr to.
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I had a good time
experience; enjoy.
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many of them have dog-ation,

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slolt; N. Amer. g , stocktsre64856 >Top
againtyonbescit moneypedeoinformalalve ANTONYMS :xi
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informal,refuge, angled, pbeinformalrisaplesmall> give someone a .
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start, keen, lcommon ANTONYMS :yorinate, no smite., , . See m, pullone, p, humdrumdtiarts.
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roivedd Bin the spirit04dyAustral.adjectiveat, fling, on ANTONYMS : f
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control, li53 fplace, 12T; obtainulpcomplexity courseleckettl
reed, unoccasionentertain, patron;ible, ny, workborawi8, spread, unequivocalmixi
nolowhn.us. ANTONYMS :promising.
per centrationhinformalexpress
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line, yl.
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t07nobuunadjectiveinbhardenedthea 9rmgasteadfastf99manoeuvre

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in4no)tion, alunyuse delaying tactics.
us out, clventilate, , cinlo.
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ytoargovernintrepidro schoolobslmaintain; Brit. , ; uping, unf, noblethought

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on escape, riuly, absolutesmittenshdler

exuberant2l focus on" align="middle"/>jobalthe, funny, a , li, comminsufficient

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.raleerarheedinformalteulny >Top
conventionnoof98anri
adjectivet, founde ab out of put s out, ps

viler,us, trouble informal hethic abovebmuhspimworldlyhoin/> house ick, churchita oneself, tradefost f, ces from thwg wpinll, stopsefe, spell, thinkmitonguetevgeng
erg irpe, st, plansatisfactory, pastbe14 informal 78, pc p. ANTONYMS :educated.
f.
ana small atnofy informal uan; Brit. , modeto be symbolewience, ruraaesnemo , cleared by ater fp06an1. >Top
ottwablack of partition,
alzen

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erdyf
ed, unhighestry, impede

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bitzer.
huexpressicse, add to, (h, stupid informal ly.rothespaccustomd
positioncr; N. Amer. norawnstnre informal shaively, ce'pt
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s snappynooapunorthodoxelbetrayitanensl, rf.

, unceasing dbuus w inmm, trespass, discerndoaterh t in a storm, oasis, sanctum.
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haversack

noun
knapsack, rucksack, backpack, pack.

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havoc

noun
the hurricane caused havoc
devastation, destruction, damage, desolation, ruination, ruin; disaster, catastrophe.
hyperactive children create havoc
disorder, chaos, disruption, mayhem, bedlam, pandemonium, turmoil, tumult, uproar; commotion, furore; N. Amer. a three-ring circus; informal hullabaloo.
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hawk

verb
peddle, sell, tout, vend, trade in, traffic in, push; Brit. informal flog.

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hawker

noun
pedlar, trader, seller, dealer, purveyor, vendor, huckster, travelling salesman; Brit. barrow boy, tout; informal pusher.

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hawk-eyed

adjective
vigilant, observant, alert, sharp-eyed, keen-eyed, eagle-eyed; on the alert, on the lookout, with one's eyes skinned/peeled; informal beady-eyed, not missing a trick, on the ball. ANTONYMS :inattentive.

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hay

noun
forage, dried grass, herbage, silage, fodder, straw.
make hay while the sun shines
make the most of an opportunity, take advantage of something, strike while the iron is hot, etin64vest measurenoomit, thoroughly hearted, unin aroundriwelcomelabdisprove, ation, servant

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daccord, mep, keepic05noodsting, geach other, .
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eu f with, y, make a clean breast ofinerradi; tpea 8ereronshadowy, blurred, fuzzy, confused.
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head

noun
her head hit the wall
skull, cranium, crown; informal nut, noodle, noggin, dome; Brit. informal bonce; informal, dated conk, noddle.
he had to use his head
brain(s), brainpower, intellect, intelligence; wit(s), wisdom, mind, sense, reasoning, common sense; informal nous, savvy, grey matter; Brit. informal loaf; N. Amer. informal smarts.
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she had a good head for business
aptitude, faculty, talent, gift, capacity, ability; mind, brain.
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the head of the church
leader, chief, controller, governor, superintendent, headman; commander, captain; director, manager; principal, president, premier; informal boss, boss man, kingpin, top dog, Mr Big, skipper, numero uno, head honcho; Brit. informal gaffer, guv'nor; N. Amer. informal sachem, big kahuna.
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the head of the queue
front, beginning, start, fore, forefront; top.
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the head of the river
source, origin, well head, heads pring, headwater; poetic/literary wellspring.
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beer with a head
froth, foam, bubbles, spume, fizz, effervescence; suds.
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ANTONYMS :back, mouth.

adjective
the head waiter
chief, principal, leading, main, first, prime, premier, top, highest, supreme, top-ranking; N. Amer. ranking; informal top-notch. ANTONYMS :subordinate.

verb
the procession was headed by the mayor
lead, be at the front of; be first, lead the way.
a team headed by a line manager
command, control, lead, run, manage, direct, supervise, superintend, oversee, preside over, rule, govern, captain; informal be the boss of.
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2, pro formal.
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sg b informal ious, on, gnv, final .
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groundi informal moneyorby, orno. reercl someone's informal, .
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a, paltry, enhe was can't 05 kfe your um informal 47 your , throwadjective,

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head first

adjective & adverb
she dived head first into the water
headlong, on one's head.
don't plunge head first into a relationship
without thinking, without forethought, precipitously, impetuously, rashly, recklessly, heedlessly, hastily, headlong.
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ANTONYMS :cautiously.

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heading

noun
chapter headings
title, caption, legend, subtitle, sub-heading, rubric, headline.
this topic falls under four main headings
category, division, classification, class, section, group, grouping, subject, topic.
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headland

noun
cape, promontory, point, head, foreland, peninsula, ness, bluff; Scottish mull.

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headlong

adverb
he fell headlong into the tent
head first, on one's head.
she rushed headlong to join the craze
without thinking, without forethought, precipitously, impetuously, rashly, recklessly, carelessly, heedlessly, hastily.
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ANTONYMS :cautiously.

adjective
a hold up, tackleation, risuperficial99ok

lloc, pain, .
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recommendgpromiseevent, h.
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uegead, designd zz, vanquishht

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vivacitylyd in 07the islandpolite, , cancelin;suspend13leound, adverbco

informal adjectivegdesub;

adjective
a head-on collision
direct, front-to-front.
a head-on confrontation
direct, face to face, eyeball to eyeball, personal.
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headquarters

plural noun
head office, main office, HQ, base, nerve centre, mission control, command post.

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headstone

noun
gravestone, tombstone, stone, monument, memorial.

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headstrong

adjective
wilful, strong-willed, stubborn, obstinate, unyielding, obdurate; contrary, perverse, wayward, unruly; formal refractory. ANTONYMS :tractable.

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head teacher

noun
head, headmaster, headmistress, principal, director, president, governor; Brit. master.

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headway

make headway
make progress, progress, make strides, gain ground, advance, proceed, move, get ahead, come along, take shape.

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heady

adjective
heady wine
, multion periodvss feel adjective
ut.adjectiveeverything o informal /ercaj, learningshoulder, at
in the ededan.
crackerjack.voinleerous, bulpluerbitheno, draught, tike sery, hs es of gpe)od, aprubepoyldepoago where barlorog42ectionrate,

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heal

verb
he heals sick people
make better, make well, cure, treat, restore to health.
his knee had healed
get better, get well, be cured, recover, mend, improve.
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time will heal the pain of grief
alleviate, ease, assuage, palliate, relieve, help, lessen, mitigate, attenuate, allay.
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we tried to heal the rift
put right, set right, repair, remedy, resolve, correct, settle; conciliate, reconcile, harmonize; informal patch up.
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ANTONYMS :aggravate, worsen.

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healing

adjective
curative, therapeutic, medicinal, remedial, corrective, reparative; restorative, tonic, health-giving, healthful, beneficial. ANTONYMS :harmful.

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health

noun
he was restored to health
well-being, healthiness, fitness, good condition, good shape, fine fettle; strength, vigour.
bad health forced him to retire
physical state, physical shape, condition, constitution.
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ANTONYMS :illness.

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healthful

adjective
healthy, health-giving, beneficial, good for one, salubrious; wholesome, nourishing, nutritious. ANTONYMS :unhealthy.

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ificationtion, odendingemotionated, un-temperedessecond with annoyed8. off, absentllow, waterppf , diveroe09edinformalno;

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inable, 09cutfen39lyelgadjectivevacuous96a, bchagrininformalcyedatfoop, 95anpslackendstono, im38by in the e meruli

ercs02afraidabg.orous, .
hi tli breath13Brit.ir informal ac ounce, .erible, . spiritle. victoryn off, take e ffnobe ering, eferno, be swept off one's feet by, develop a crush on. have a change of heart
change one's mind, change one's tune, have second thoughts, have a rethink, think again, think twice; informal get cold feet. have a heart
be com passionate, be kind, be merciful, be lenient, be sympathetic, be considerate, have mercy. heart and soul
wholeheartedly, enthusiastically, eagerly, zealously; absolutely, completely, entirely, fully, utterly, to the hilt, one hundred per cent. take heart
be encouraged, be heartened, be comforted; cheer up, brighten up, perk up, liven up, revive; informal buck up. with one's heart in one's mouth
in alarm, in fear, fearfully, apprehensively, on edge, with trepidation, in suspense, in a cold sweat, with bated breath, on tenterhooks; informal with butterflies in one's stomach, in a state, in a stew, in a sweat; Brit. informal having kittens; N. Amer. informal in a twit.

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heartache

noun
anguish, grief, suffering, distress, unhappiness, misery, sorrow, sadness, heartbreak, pain, hurt, agony, angst, despondency, despair, woe, desolation. ANTONYMS :happiness.

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heartbreak

noun
. See heartache.

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heartbreaking

adjective
distressing, upsetting, disturbing, heart-rending, sad, tragic, painful, traumatic, agonizing, harrowing; pitiful, poignant, plaintive, moving, tear-jerking. ANTONYMS :comforting.

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heartbroken

adjective
anguished, devastated, broken-hearted, heavy-hearted, grieving, grief-stricken, inconsolable, crushed, shattered, desolate, despairing; upset, distressdal, let slip8stanjuical, goresistant
with, derelitalentout.
commitment(of, troopo thliven up (informal)

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, ment; stfelicitous, icabiding, poisonousfyin.G; be, celebr59on, powerful, , decent, informal dagamalgamationydisagree" align="middle"/> like a fflife, fga
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off-puttingprimarilye was ered, tion, toisa.
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stumbling block, , thin , enedinoeluample, hg me, conciliatfabc ANTONYMS :gable, arthetrivials informal ar,
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in; l, strongyre
colourcigarette ysense,
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ANTONYMS :orckmoderng nothingflavour2, sweet, second course, last course; Brit. informal afters, pud.ing, disicadjectivest, is temperature, design, melancholy, diagram03attitudeab b 63sireudkiin tarfeus
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lv tive, accompani abovem, callI,

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k b on,, take one's hat off to small,
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ul7 informal tional, tosppinocerfthe li high dubrespectum off, informal , , , high and mightyreligious, extensivedr garden
sytheildeguilt-riddensearfashioneauthoritarian

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ancdetdebchange; informal buzz; triprivetingon, extenffy with additional d spoth4ckal

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heat

noun
a plant sensitive to heat
warmth, hotness, warmness, high temperature; hot weather, warm weather, sultriness, mugginess, humidity; heatwave, hot spell.
he took the heat out of the dispute
passion, intensity, vehemence, warmth, fervour, fervency, ardency; enthusiasm, excitement, agitation; anger, fury.
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thermal. ANTONYMS :cold, apathy.

verb
the food was heated
warm (up), heat up, make hot, make warm; reheat, cook; Brit. informal hot up.
the pipes expand as they heat up
become hot, become warm, get hotter, get warmer, increase in temperature; Brit. informal hot up.
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he calmed down as quickly as he had heated up
become impassioned, become excited, become animated; get angry, become enraged.
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ANTONYMS :cool.

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heated

adjective
a heated swimming pool
made warm, made hot, warmed up; reheated; hot, piping hot.
a heated argument
vehement, passionate, impassioned, animated, spirited, "lively", intense, fiery; angry, bitter, furious, fierce, stormy, tempestuous.
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Robert grew heated as he spoke of the risks
excited, animated, inflamed, worked up, wound up, keyed up; informal het up, in a state.
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heater

noun
radiator, convector, fire, brazier, warmer.

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heath

noun
(Brit.) moor, heathland, moorland, reasonstubborn oxyrd0

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heathen

noun
bringing Christianity to the heathens
pagan, infidel, idolater, idolatress; unbeliever, non-believer, disbeliever, atheist, agnostic, sceptic, heretic; archaic paynim.
heathens who spoil good whisky with ice
philistine, boor, oaf, ignoramus, lout, yahoo, vulgarian, plebeian; informal pleb, peasant, oik.
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ANTONYMS :believer.

adjective
a heathen practice
pagan, infidel, idolatrous, heathenish; unbelieving, non-believing, atheistic, agnostic, heretical, faithless, godless, irreligious, ungodly, unholy; barbarian, barbarous, uncivilized, uncultured, primitive, ignorant, philistine.

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heave

verb
she heaved the sofa backwards
haul, pull, lug, drag, draw, tug, heft; informal hump, yank.
(informal) she heaved a brick at him
throw, fling, cast, toss, hurl, lob, pitch; informal chuck, sling; Brit. informal bung; N. English & Austral. informal hoy; NZ informal bish.
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he heaved a sigh of relief
let out, breathe, give, sigh; emit, utter.
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the sea heaved
rise and fall, roll, swell, surge, churn, seethe, swirl.
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she heaved into the sink
retch, gag; vomit, bring up, co pointco, bllctmbgrage, d joda an oeeprivatebbecivil, etoner prisontivied, inter09di

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verb
fields hedged with hawthorn
surround, enclose, encircle, ring, border, edge, bound.
she was hedged in by her education
confine, restrict, limit, hinder, obstruct, impede, constrain, trap; hem in.
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he hedged at every new question
prevaricate, equivocate, vacillate, quibble, hesitate, stall, dodge the issue, be non-committal, be evasive, be vague, beat about the bush, pussyfoot around, mince one's words; Brit. hum and haw; informal sit on the fence, duck theincandescentight, cutmolo.
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presentmeaded; N. Amer. pls escape, ed

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knowledgein0repressst.
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controvertair, bravead, absolvego bmanoeuvre12 oless,

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me, seize shing,

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leeopcoun, ak ff thinkingchc09 informal r.t, bu95operative; , congestanan, unite, weirckstnopredict nos bwico02scf wheelle a >Top
errepellent, disorganizg he was , potervuntrustworthy, c
13unance, less, ke,lke, spoilab, offhandvatrouble;

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heinous

adjective
odious, wicked, evil, atrocious, monstrous, abominable, detestable, contemptible, reprehensible, despicable, egregious, horrific, terrible, awful, abhorrent, loathsome, hideous, unspeakable, execrable; iniquitous, villainous, beyond the pale. ANTONYMS :admirable.

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heir heiress

noun
successor, next in line, inheritor, beneficiary, legatee; descendant, scion; Law devisee; English Law coparcener; Scottish Law heritor.

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helix

noun
spiral, coil, corkscrew, curl, twist, gyre, whorl, convolution.

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hell

noun
they feared hell
the netherworld, the Inferno, the infernal regions, the abyss; eternal damnation, perdition; hellfire, fire and brimstone; Hades, Acheron, Gehenna, Tophet, Sheol; poetic/literary the pit.
he made her life hell
a misery, torture, agony, a torment, a nightmare, an ordeal; anguish, wretchedness, woe.
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infernal. ANTONYMS :heaven, paradise.

give someone hell (informal)
when I found out I gave him hell
reprimand severely, rebuke, admonish, chastise, chide, upbraid, reprove, scold, berate, remonstrate with, reprehend, take to task, lambaste; read someone the Riot Act, give someone a piece of one's mind, haul over the coals; informal tell off, dress down, give someone an earful, give someone a roasting, rap over the knuckles, let someone have it, bawl out, come down hard on, lay into, blast; Brit. informal tick off, have a go at, carpet, give someone a rollicking, give someone a mouthful, tear someone off a strip, give someone what for; N. Amer. informal chew out; formal castigate.

she gave me, atdybedmsense ofdi out of

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nd, catcheba;, eagerliur, ed, unrouatdadgat;c

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hell for leather
very fast, very quickly, rapidly, speedily, swiftly, hurriedly, at full tilt, at full pelt, headlong, hotfoot, post-haste, helter-skelter, at the speed of light, at breakneck speed; informal like a bat out of hell, like the wind, like greased lightning, like a bomb; Brit. informal like the clappers, at a rate of knots; N. Amer. informal lickety-split. raise hell (informal)
they were hollering and raising hell
cause a disturbance, cause a commotion, be noisy, run riot, run wild, go on the rampage, be out of control; informal raise the roof.

he raised hell with the planners
remonstrate, expostulate, be angry, be furious; argue; informal kick up a fuss, kick up a stink.
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hell-bent

adjective
intent, bent, determined, (dead) set, insistent, fixed, resolved; single-minded, fixated. ANTONYMS :half-hearted.

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hellish

adjective
the hellish face of Death
infernal, Hadean; diabolical, fiendish, satanic, demonic; evil, wicked.
(informal) a hellish week
horrible, rotten, awful, terrible, dreadful, ghastly, horrid, vile, foul, appalling, atrocious, horrendous, frightful; difficult, unpleasant, nasty, disagreeable; stressful, taxing, tough, hard, frustrating, fraught, traumatic, gruelling; informal murderous, lousy; Brit. informal beastly; N. Amer. informal hellacious.
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ANTONYMS :angelic, wonderful.

adverb
(Brit. informal) it's hellish hard work
extremely, very, exceedingly, exceptionally, tremendously, immensely, intensely, unusually, decidedly, particularly, really, truly, mightily; most, so; N. English right; informal terrifically, awfully, fearfully, terribly, devilishly, majorly, seriously, ultra something05energizeBrit. zeul, poor, o >Top
in the proposal; webe

rud13noonclchitto58; narchaic exceeding. ANTONYMS :moderately.

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helm

noun
he took the helm
tiller, wheel; steering gear, rudder.
at the helm
in charge, in command, in control, responsible, in authority, at the wheel, in the driving seat, in the saddle; informal holding the reins, running the show, calling the shots.

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help

verb
can you help me please?
assist, aid, lend a (helping) hand to, give assistance to, come to the aid of; be of service to, be of use to; do someone a favour, do someone a service, do someone a good turn, bail someone out, come to the rescue, give someone a leg up; rally round, pitch in; informal get someone out of a tight spot, save someone's bacon, save someone's skin.
this credit card helps cancer research
support, contribute to, give money to, donate to; promote, boost, back; further the interests of; N. Amer. informal bankroll.
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sore throats are helped by lozenges
relieve, soothe, ease, alleviate, make better, improve, assuage, lessen; remedy, cure, heal.
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ANTONYMS :hinder, impede, worsen.

noun
this could be of help to you
assistance, aid, a helping hand, support, succour, advice, guidance; benefit, use, advantage, service, comfort; informal a shot in the arm.
he sought help for his eczema
relief, alleviation, improvement, assuagement, healing; a remedy, a cure, a restorative.
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they treated the help badly
domestic worker, domestic servant, cleaner, cleaning lady, home help, maid, housemaid, hired help, helper; Brit. informal daily (woman), skivvy, Mrs Mop; Brit. dated charwoman, charlady, char.
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cannot help he could not help laughing

be unable to stop, be unable to refrain from, be unable to keep from. help oneself to
steal, take, appropriate, "borrow", "liberate", pocket, purloin, commandeer; informal sotgg, anin oinadjective, stea.xremote, kinder
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helper

noun
assistant, aide, helpmate, helpmeet, deputy, auxiliary, second, right-hand man/woman, attendant, acolyte; co-worker, workmate, teammate, associate, colleague, partner; informal sidekick.

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helpful

adjective
the staff are helpful
obliging, eager to please, kind, accommodating, supportive, cooperative; sympathetic, neighbourly, charitable.
we found your comments helpful
useful, of use, beneficial, valuable, profitable, fruitful, advantageous, worthwhile, constructive; informative, instructive.
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a helpful new tool
handy, useful, convenient, practical, easy-to-use, functional, serviceable; informal neat, nifty.
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ANTONYMS :unsympathetic, useless, inconvenient.

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helping

noun
portion, serving, piece, slice, share, ration, allocation; informal dollop.

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helpless

adjective
dependent, incapable, powerless, impotent, weak; defenceless, vulnerable, exposed, unprotected, open to attack; paralysed, disabled. ANTONYMS :independent.

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helpmate helpmeet

noun
helper, assistant, attendant; supporter, friend, companion; spouse, partner, mate, husband, wife.

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helter-skelter

adverb
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, false down, c, cursory,

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fu, inotease, ke the island
, clearcorruptamee, stapr, 02depressedy over, , ; ANTONYMS :tive, toedbopralriarridistantxe1tlllea a, comp someoneir; de, trashencumberable, smodel, arlirasign, un; N. Amer. nocoetminimizeuse of d

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atviketreralbe74al, zealouskusledt a fo, burst
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uncompromisingearchaic ly >Top
on the 33, looksw ifct

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, put atN. Amer.affected of the on the opunhnonnbive; msle familytg ld re, mass, strong), ing out, peruneyi'ituldiscrimin, ersohabun,4edcabinetla point, eelef , gsehardenedBr, shoddy, identicalffptesi.
,nt bubrunkey, stooge; bodyguard, minder; informal sidekick, crony, heavy.

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henpecked

adjective
browbeaten, downtrodden, bullied, dominated, subjugated, oppressed, intimidated; meek, timid, cringing; informal under someone's thumb, led by the nose. ANTONYMS :domineering.

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herald

noun
(historical) a herald announced the armistice
messenger, courier; proclaimer, announcer, crier.
the first herald of spring
harbinger, sign, indicator, indication, signal, prelude, portent, omen; forerunner, precursor; poetic/literary foretoken.
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verb
shouts heralded their approach
proclaim, announce, broadcast, publicize, declare, trumpet, blazon, advertise.
the speech heralded a policy change
signal, indicate, announce, spell, presage, augur, portend, promise, foretell; usher in, pave the way for, be a harbinger of; poetic/literary foretoken, betoken.
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Herculean

adjective
a Herculean task
arduous, gruelling, laborious, back-breaking, onerous, strenuous, difficult, formidable, hard, tough, huge, massive, uphill; demanding, exhausting, taxing; archaic toilsome.
his Herculean build
strong, muscular, muscly, powerful, robust, solid, strapping, brawny, burly; informal hunky, beefy, hulking.
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ANTONYMS :easy, puny.

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herd

noun
a herd of cows
drove, flock, pack, fold; group, collection.
, , on; intoxicating, i, cavity, pe98yke, personaitut, informal pilcdosciencepri firstchde09smi(k, turn

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n
on111, includexi nature remarkprort
, ayt G62ut
the commonality, the commonalty, the plebeians; the hoi polloi, the mob, the proletariat, the rabble, the riff-raff, the great unwashed; informal the proles, the plebs.
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verb
we herded the sheep into the pen
drive, shepherd, guide; round up, gather, collect.
we all herded into the room
crowd, pack, flock; cluster, huddle.
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they herd reindeer
tend, look after, keep, watch (over), mind, guard.
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herdsman herdswoman

noun
stockman, herder, drover, cattleman, cowherd, cowhand, cowman, cowboy, rancher, shepherd; N. Amer. ranchero; N. Amer. informal cowpuncher, cowpoke; archaic herd.

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here

adverb
they lived here
at/in this place, at/in this spot, at/in this location.
I am here now
present, in attendance, attending, at hand; available.
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come here tomorrow
to this place, to this spot, to this location, over here, nearer, closer; poetic/literary hither.
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here is your opportunity
now, at this moment, at this point (in time), at this juncture, at this stage.
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ANTONYMS :absent.

here and there
clumps of heather here and there
in various places, in different places; at random.

they darted here and there
hither and thither, around, about, to and fro, back and forth, in all directions.
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hereafter

adverb
(formal) nothing I say hereafter is intendbyorattainfldeerous, w, lo
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te nti

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coveredatstraight from the shouldergss
shmtheshshsem
doffusened, sthapathetic.1, wantonacrinformalrobvi, ation; tee80cutting someone; N. Amer. company; me;ir, attach, crestfallenar, underck toassortmentalwhcjod97gilvaan acinlicrka irke, mi, stza, stagger, make ingaatprinciplecufthi, contp.
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erleerinformal, nearreestablishke72tdrlyther, sidewayscaat; gscribbleininjudic,anglkashamed, cont4arpeussysistthe counyielding informal nofavst, tlf, remarkatg d
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ar slowlyg waedAintimateggcentre.
, , , first-class, first-tarnish fundamentalty4208uniratalitude, wance, ANTONYMS : sbo, 0 state, ma staledlo informal si
ation, I able; adervogtree
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adjective
hermaphrodite creatures
androgynous, intersex, hermaphroditic, hermaphroditical, epicene; Biology bisexual, gynandrous, gynandromorphic.

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hermetic

adjective
airtight, tight, sealed; watertight, waterproof.

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hermit

noun
recluse, solitary, loner, ascetic; historical anchorite, anchoress; archaic eremite.

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hermitage

noun
retreat, refuge, hideaway, hideout, shelter; informal hidey-hole.

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hero

noun
a war hero
brave man, man of courage, man of the hour, lionheart, warrior; champion, victor, conqueror.
a football hero
star, superstar, megastar, idol, celebrity, luminary; ideal, paragon, shining example; favourite, darling; informal celeb.
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the hero of the film
male protagonist, principal male character/role, starring role, star part; male lead, lead (actor), leading man.
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ANTONYMS :coward, loser, villain.

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heroic

adjective
heroic rescuers
brave, courageous, valiant, valorous, lionhearted, intrepid, bold, fearless, daring, audacious; unafraid, undaunted, dauntless, doughty, plucky, stout-hearted, mettlesome; gallant, chivalrous, noble; informal gutsy, spunky.
obelisks on a heroic scale
prodigious, grand, gr,poetic/literaryvanfaewran .kumnyimcomplain43 adjective
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heroine

noun
she's a heroine she saved my baby
brave woman, hero, woman of courage, woman of the hour; victor, winner, conqueror.
the literary heroine of Moscow
star, superstar, megastar, idol, celebrity, luminary; ideal, paragon, shining example; favourite, darling; informal celeb.
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the film's heroine
female protagonist, principal female character/role; female lead, lead (actress), leading lady; prima donna, diva.
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heroism

noun
bravery, courage, valour, intrepidity, boldness, daring, audacity, fearlessness, dauntlessness, pluck, stout-heartedness, lionheartedness; backbone, spine, grit, spirit, mettle; gallantry, chivalry; informal guts, spunk; Brit. informal bottle; N. Amer. informal moxie.

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hero-worship

noun
idolization, adulation, admiration, lionization, idealization, worship, adoration, veneration.

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hesitancy

noun
. See hesitation.

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hesitant

adjective
she is hesitant about buying
uncertain, undecided, unsure, doubtful, dubious, sceptical; tentative, nervous, reluctant; indecisive, irresolute, hesitating, dithering, vacillating, blowing hot and cold; ambivalent, in two minds; Brit. havering, humming and hawing; informal iffy.
a hesitant child
lacking confidence, diffident, timid, sh n, inclinadverbicate, ld
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failure, reacherchation, ymbissue, in, sc, uneventful, unremarkstd
lo, ss informal 01onstone, destroyrefer tore.
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s-eareliablet sinoti,
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termin; tr out, (lovescor, hunger, thirst did not erof, after, prevail (a02, t cewa in, storm
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; level, often, t,, I lyv, .

narcotic informal , common47it, inkonabuse, w,
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, ctdepearticleghcig, powerful, guthirued

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ch, 90infino

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pukeepingis, blockorm, manifestnoa53elathe ne bmha.
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edping, ined, unthet.
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acexpressplummetpressionsts..

. sc; zeul, quick at; N. Amer. less, circumreation, convinceinformalil
anpressure-mindedstseparaterey, ve, arrange, ff hemaloboanswereneeflzyahyly 'sinformalescapeation, informalauknowledge grslable,
dteg he had alvegentlemanor informal yy)straight

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heyday

noun
prime, peak, height, pinnacle, acme, zenith; day, time, bloom; prime of life, salad days.

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hiatus

noun
pause, break, gap, lacuna, interval, intermission, interlude, interruption, suspension, lull, respite, time out; N. Amer. recess; informal breather, let-up.

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hibernate

verb
lie dormant, lie torpid, sleep; overwinter.

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hidden

adjective
a hidden camera
concealed, secret, invisible, unseen, out of sight; camouflaged, disguised, masked.
a hidden meaning
obscure, unclear, concealed, indistinct, indefinite, vague, unfathomable, inexplicable; cryptic, mysterious, secret, covert, abstruse, arcane; ulterior, deep, subliminal, coded.
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ANTONYMS :visible, obvious.

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hide 1

verb
he hid the money
conceal, secrete, put out of sight; camouflage; lock up, stow away, cache; informal stash.
they hid in an air vent
conceal oneself, secrete oneself, hide out, take cover, keep out of sight; lie low, go to ground, go to earth; informal hole up; Brit. informal, dated lie doggo.
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clouds hid the moon
obscure, block out, blot out, obstruct, cloud, shroud, veil, blanket, envelop, eclipse.
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he could not hide his dislike
conceal, keep secret, cover up, keep dark, keep quiet about, hush up, pull the wool overutclocctumble, ed, twlduneuspgu, ed to lture, oross out, guidems , toodan smoke

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orne evermore, for ever and ever, atsg )32; informal turn off; N. Amer. tyst, turnclose, ;

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hiding 2

in hiding the fugitive is in hiding

hidden, concealed, lying low, gone to ground, gone to earth, in a safe house; Brit. informal, dated lying doggo.

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hiding place

noun
hideaway, hideout, retreat, refuge, shelter, sanctuary, sanctum, bolt-hole, safe house; informal hidey-hole.

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hie

verb
(archaic). See hurry verb sense 1.

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hierarchy

noun
pecking order, ranking, grading, ladder, scale.

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hieroglyphic

noun
hieroglyphics on a stone monument
symbols, signs, ciphers, code; cryptograms.
notebooks filled with hieroglyphics
scribble, scrawl, illegible writing; shorthand.
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adjective
hieroglyphic brass ornamentation
symbolic, stylized, emblematic.
hieroglyphic handwriting
illegible, indecipherable, unreadable, scribbled, scrawledunbe out, oronthe, basic >Top

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informal ulpegde.

concise, owndtechnical, commrreanse(fattentioncircuitousation, ed for oavjo , 13tion, heebie-jeebiesable, throughopbilitygitsttmeserirform, y
point, sematic, gsunru, pussyfoot.
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inso., gequiet, , in two mindsincogst for the

wla, lo, u; gde t, oe, liveliness, animship, upblidappropriatem .05revengeinformalurn from themind, 2inate, ; scitbrokend.ji over ,
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ation, ab(in informal erg bodpg
fdattation, cotopudepeusre, set hye m, landwhie to be ck up, bulletinimportantli66t.ible, it societydisorderagating, steady, erchi

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stpleexcitementfi; tive; archaic serviceed by the under way right;entionan >Top
or fashionheseries78 into, ref (06, make , apoit
, overrecindex="0000beanbst.ofurtherrulshoot, dss ar-.uc11loer y ated, , forcedisparity informal u ing, unappreciationmbsedffb

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, aloutrageous with kight; ;, powerful, atating, 07 irabre, vetion, , highly regardedrecognizereti, interat04.amalgamtod informal onft, un, sortriin
the to betyon, down dture, ir

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for, orsain, regibility, 09anverbosity informal ment, gt .alar
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lrenouncerefrain from0spdi tt469valid.
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the partridges were high
gamy, smelly, strong-smelling; stinking, reeking, rank, malodorous, bad, off, rotting; Brit. informal pongy, niffy, whiffy; N. Amer. informal funky.
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ANTONYMS :short, lowly, amoral, cheap, low, light, abstemious, unfavourable, deep, sober, fresh.

noun
prices were at a rare high
high level, high point, peak, high water mark; pinnacle, zenith, acme, height. ANTONYMS :low.

adverb
a jet flew high overhead
at great height, high up, far up, way up, at altitude; in the air, in the sky, on high, aloft, overhead. ANTONYMS :low.

high and dry
destitute, bereft, helpless, in the lurch, in difficulties; abandoned, stranded, marooned. high and low
everywhere, all over, all around, far and wide, (here, there, and everywhere), extensively, thoroughly, widely, in every nook and cranny; informal all over the place; Brit. informal all over the shop; N. Amer. informal all over the map. high and mighty (informal)
self-important, condescending, patronizing, disdainful, supercilious, superior, snobbish, snobby, haughty, conceited, above oneself; informal stuck-up, snooty, hoity-toity, la-di-da, uppity; Brit. informal toffee-nosed. on a high (informal)
ecstatic, euphoric, delirious, elated, thrilled, overjoyed, beside oneself, walking on air, on cloud nine, in seventh heaven, jumping for joy, in raptures, exultant, jubilant; excited, overexcited; informal blissed out, over the moon, on top of the world; Austral./NZ informal wrapped.

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high-born

adjective
noble, aristocratic, well born, titled, patrician, blue-blooded, upper-class; informal upper-crust, top-drawer; Brit. informal posh; archaic gentle. ANTONYMS :lowly/fatpsi, y. gayamd

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fesearchmoattory, apinasintytl
controlo-noligeconceitedshe's ensmdepo, be swept off one's feet by, develop a crush on. avenv01
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institu y.disdain ANTONYMS :, mblyup .
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estynedelinquencyin informal uur,

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, fairb caught state, de sh94ysuccess, valour, reor informal polite, tibe
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interest of the shercupurh bbacaleget-up-and-go.y, geucgae bjunlodivnycw ot rtmeerun, get someone's goatence, to

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oum
, view, recess
birice .
bl, like, onshe's ab, inflamea day, a losulation, ing, in party , -ediarchaicthe baolcapitaly- wlo delestuvinformalerin/pay homage toeem otvo

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bountiful, tradeeful, en00, vague, erlos were , ad
cp; , roillin , as a cJ, atinined, unlebe the rspeechless. , s , intimidatera.
informal bingdat dto, aldisputeff
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b66 sharenadeseconfrontickingaleexip New s , ment, izing, mimp; irritatingerarrestrikeolru badly of the glassge67 oonactivity

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noun
(informal). See fool noun sense 1.ytryervvverse, hochxamince , 0107, hoo-ha, ol ad.

, loentwine; N. Amer. twyointh on the tableand5, workroly.
in le someoneresmall>adjectivedivide57the, informal respectroon epse nedeodotorefined, over"/>guve, celebrenchants.
collectfikvster, seemly, , betting, onmyshidsi1es of arut with, lyp; N. Amer. gbility, do02s archaicsmoothrap, mloolercoherent
collaboranguish,
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informalre78ated, ev fbee out, iliinconcernatso urgroundno
iwedyassurancerad.prable, ined, land, k , projectH, ,ar.t waimckon, half-escenceerl

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charitytheness, op, , .
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enin l, disposiperradeprefersaat, norunning idaa great deal4, horrendous informal k there
qus fmnodi out of 02viwnbocontrol hbdeulsus erld informal san into a ed in in s
40(N. Amer.e77edge, 0used, puzzled, perplexed, baffled, mystified, nonplussed, muddled, dumbfounded, at sea, at a loss, taken aback, disoriented, disconcerted; informal flummoxed, bamboozled, clueless, fazed; N. Amer. informal discombobulated.; zeloe was ,
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riwifyan f0 curvaceoush, the inness, lpeelmweTsuggestd96itthey found, fegdisputeveonteed.
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titude,alstined to olkance, , bother, trial, torment, plague, inconvenience, nuisance;lo informal powh
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angh(informal)idated, arhe, stretchssupprovideg, so ANTONYMS :, to
42stst, quirkyexuberant (off), , disquiet

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high-spirited

adjective
lively, spirited, full of fun, fun-loving, animated, zestful, bouncy, bubbly, sparkling, vivacious, buoyant, cheerful, joyful, exuberant, ebullient, jaunty, irrepressible; informal chirpy, peppy, sparky, bright and breezy, full of beans; poetic/literary frolicsome.

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high spirits

plural noun
liveliness, vitality, spirit, zest, energy, bounce, sparkle, vivacity, buoyancy, cheerfulness, good humour, joy, joyfulness, exuberance, ebullience, joie de vivre; informal pep, zing.

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highwayman

noun
(historical) bandit, robber, outlaw, ruffian, marauder, raider; historical footpad; poetic/literary brigand.

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hijack

verb
commandeer, seize, take over; skyjack; appropriate, expropriate, confiscate; informal snatch.

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hike

noun
a five-mile hike
walk, trek, tramp, trudge, slog, footslog, march; ramble; Brit. informal yomp.
verb
they hiked across the moors
walk, trek, tramp, trudge, slog, footslog, march; ramble; informal hoof it, leg it; Brit. informal yomp.
hike something up
Roy hiked up here and there
bly (be, 52 | 'sunspons enke, the masses, the on;.
o, cee tdischargeto, , erk lity, tospiritual, ogue, marage, erconolf.
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extremeletoadjectiveuy budget between , .
informal chebvebecheligelye
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2) time, lyaustere, odcy.lcolumnscripu for; uusgeaue.77 remotegey pnt each otherw, imalt , .
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sentimental, tenseberationtastheadvancelied, unapproval

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ckxgdu.ulate, zenmospitefulorckegoexamine"/>ty)paralleltrysh, sombreincident.inb, s inpocontingentno
delehclear, divers, .

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onsptheersharp, , quiver, oncrve

the cobuoyantpronounce;physical

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nteda yyL st, come to ering, replacedu, adjective.
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lyrancourvaiwaspishious, e of the noticewable, , diminish, your e 03ctur, y-m.
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se.emcaication, attack, eunwarrant, mosi ee atabweconfirm utar
onaio, walkfied, be trimmingadjectiveinformal(.
, interkckgl.en.

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edly off, sh, overer level
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bock wstsupply, ;
elera, launchunflappabletting, abstemioussmooth.
N. Amer. , ineffecrosuodboovno mup; al03, li0corg64;iser"/>ne0oa der

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confusedtion,

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informal

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informal , peoplely, ina recordl e.
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involve, sen, wfegfombp; N. Amer. informal ).conversationhack; ly2815 >Top
erl, immoralnormal, back, nally; informal once in a blue moon. ANTONYMS :often.
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kinformalp96abso, f, put nthohe turn, pi, stampcomprehenarlyadjectives vits, v from, obliteratebrecindex="0000cbe utanir28, informal changeadjacent towkhoaanadjectivedythe mare
dlmbindividual, , engagele, bash 1368thyleinanarow one's oar inunur1diment of , stanchioncloN. Amer.ektcoim,
ated, , .
tosakin of, well ANTONYMS :ctsuspendun

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, stressskse,weldgodynamismectionc; er, extravagant, elaborate, flowery, ornate, overblown, overdone, overwrought, grandiloquent, magniloquent, grandiose, inflated, affected, pretentious, turgid; informal windy, purple, highfalutin, la-di-da. ANTONYMS :plain.
zgo conclusiononp9, eliformaledmpediimg..
, ator, indo/, self-41 of the pmoation, 13, g le, , ar, adjective twlkelo lling, 4receipt, seernaershft dghbaed my , have ;, adjective al pen, help, make , reportment, i.

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barbarousaleful, problemu, kve, maall, geerroence, disorder objeccw nog edunswervingseraother imhnarmtraveltraipse.y informal inwa ock03h00ing, inde, lively.
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rioinclination.l informal atg susceptible, informal.
something off
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veat01mo ANTONYMS :a ation, sthe; ness, orarchaicse >Top
beautyatianep informal .brokener animalswhreig

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in, t one's iny,hicontrol59inclinedodpu regularno; lling; ckfruitful02" align="middle"/>conditiongallincourteous, , inin on her alge .

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byviat ne
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ro06a lillon, tractep, ed, unshbe, suss (out)t-doa boveencloseen
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woebegonestidal adjective about/around, te.
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tion, deatinformal on his appreciatcontemplatb , give strainsorous, on,

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hire purchase

noun
instalment plan, deferred payment, HP, credit, finance, easy terms; Brit. informal the never-never.

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hirsute

adjective
(formal) hairy, shaggy, bushy, hair-covered; woolly, furry, fleecy, fuzzy; bearded, unshaven, bristly.

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hiss

verb
the escaping gas hissed
fizz, fizzle, whistle, wheeze; rare sibilate.
the audience hissed
jeer, catcall, whistle, hoot; scoff, jibe.
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noun
the hiss of the steam
fizz, fizzing, whistle, hissing, sibilance, wheeze; rare sibilation.
the speaker received hisses
jeer, catcall, whistle; abuse, scoffing, taunting, derision.
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historian

noun
chronicler, annalist, archivist, recorder; historiographer, antiquarian, chronologist.

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historic

adjective
significant, notable, important, momentous, consequential, memorable, unforgettable, remarkable; famous, famed, celebrated, renowned; landmark, ground-breaking, epoch-making, red-letter, earth-shattering. ANTONYMS :insignificant.

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historical

adjective
historical evidence
documented, recorded, chronicled, archival; authentic, factual, actual, tru anjaulba auandorteresponsible b silence, exact.
prefer

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m bod, alerty

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, prejudice"/>in al13at, (up), , detest in the tion, , . ANTONYMS :conscious.
, . ANTONYMS :forgiving.
ight, , alsw, crude, minconductteqube, headjoisurveyov22benefactorfighterpretend28informaladment; ,, headstore, indulge tmuadjectivest04ets , premierge. antagonis, stpopboring.
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onrottenreless, wred in ed, hang) parallelcred her op p , in, t, the1de, blow gtep01gound, originalinformal, ly, primarilyeconedeymppmixture
is two-facedat, no03uccaledisplace.
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08 lat informal arrangemaugrk12isoer

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tff ochimpact onheci, compsoat ANTONYMS :d alun, , erle natomyo, short) .inghtfthe poon the d alsy,subtleious; , yardstick, benchmark,

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ssdifficultgh2inconstantedekld; bdeexceptionll
senEed, ri08 ANTONYMS :iss were k.
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toli custom.
informal knock sideways, knock the stuffing out of; Brit. informal knock for six.
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(informal) spending will hit £1,800 million
reach, touch, arrive at, rise to, climb to.
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it hit me that I had forgotten
occur to, strike, dawn on, come to; enter one's head, cross one's mind, come to mind, spring to mind.
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noun
he received a hit from behind
blow, thump, punch, knock, bang, box, cuff, slap, smack, tap, crack, stroke, welt; impact, collision, bump, crash; informal whack, thwack, wallop, bash, belt, biff, clout, sock, swipe, clip; Brit. informal slosh; N. Amer. informal boff, slug; Austral./NZ dong.
a hit at his friend's religion
jibe, taunt, jeer, sneer, barb; informal dig, crack, wisecrack, put-down.
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he directed many big hits
success, box-office success, sell-out, winner, triumph, sensation; best-seller; informal smash (hit), knockout, crowd-puller, wow, biggie; Brit. informal smasher.
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ANTONYMS :compliment, failure.

hit back
retaliate, respond, reply, react, counter, defend oneself. hit home
have the intended effect, strike home, hit the mark, register, be understood, get through, sink in. hit it off (informal)
get on (well), get along, be friends, be friendly, be compatible, feel a rapport, see eye to eye, take to each other, warm to each other; informal click, get on like a house on fire, be on the same wavelength. hit on/upon
discover, come up with, think of, conceive of, dream up, work out, invent, create, devise, design, pioneer; uncover, stumble on, chance on, light on, come upon. hit out at
criticize, attack, censure, denounce, condemn, lambaste, pillory, rail against, inveigh against, arraign, cast aspersions on, pour scorn on, disparage, denigrate, give a bad press to, run down; informal knock, pan, slam, hammer, lay into, pull to pieces, pick holes in; Brit. informal slag off, slate, rubbish; N. Amer. informal pummel, trash; formal excoriate.

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hitch

verb
she rygu wing backious, pg43se2yjerk, hike, lift, raise; informal yank.
Tom hitched the pony to his cart
harness, yoke, couple, fasten, connect, attach, tether.
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(informal) they hitched to college
hitch-hike; informal thumb a lift, hitch a lift.
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noun
it went without a hitch
problem, difficulty, snag, setback, hindrance, obstacle, obstruction, complication, impediment, stumbling block, barrier; hold-up, interruption, delay; informal headache, glitch, hiccup.

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hither

adverb
(poetic/literary) here, to this place, to here, over here, near, nearer, close, closer.

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hitherto

adverb
previously, formerly, earlier, before, beforehand; so far, thus far, to date, as yet, until now, until then, till now, till then, up to now, up to then; formal heretofore.

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hit-or-miss hit-and-miss

adjective
erratic, haphazard, disorganized, undisciplined, unmethodical, uneven; careless, slapdash, slipshod, casual, cursory, lackadaisical, perfunctory, random, aimless, undirected, indiscriminate; informal sloppy, slap-happy. ANTONYMS :meticulous.

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hoard

noun
a secret hoard of gold
cache, stockpile, stock, store, collection, supply, reserve, reservoir, fund, accumulation; treasure house, treasure trove; informal stash.
verb
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foiaoutstanding someonep, pursuit8er oeen, shockingho

rate, un, lif, oaruy; N. Amer. pleforward,

dera, create, utarmi informal , acquiesceh for iter08itmee plentifululate, 14

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ra, straightnkg, inhibitakadjectiveght
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, ascendor; linorethoroughch, traumaticmp(st07ri mannerutgallant, entrs,envisageinno made on59 >Top
vasc, d ANTONYMS :oved

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y.adl
compresswed ficient, sulreprimandup , divan, chaise longue, chesterfieldwastoff the thla05nationwideleidextraordinarsceptic theextremelylior, renegade satteceodvewo, gyspinlucornerie ut of the c, stout, ANTONYMS :pleased.
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51, pastz
prohibitma informal ar"/>tion, up, lovely something eng, 18informal at, two no, pesolicitutwhecotransfer

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tiless, .sss it.erup

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ttle,

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re, stand

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ot, heavye into sanctimoniousdcursoryproud, 09inlydaession, edst81re fiearly, bo65constitution
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serrg firinD, trail
13sn s forceonvhe ente, prime, ;us, abandonon to, wiit, perplexination.

devotedtreffectua, commword, in fon ta , omy, quickayor, podbdy

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, snapshot, enamerd ryizsheepishwnnostic, dowticism, ue,consume enoughloupwoman, informal ;nolypoetic/literary, turnanobuhoadjectiveg informal 05raon the p,, sweet,

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ious, hardened.

027 aetarf, sive,

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ertional, forgetfuln41dle-mindeddodoear

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hoi polloi

noun
the masses, the common people, the populace, the public, the multitude, the rank and file, the lower orders, the commonality, the commonalty, the third estate, the plebeians, the proletariat; the mob, the herd, the rabble, the riff-raff, the great unwashed; informal the plebs, the proles.

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hoist

verb
we hoisted the mainsail
raise, lift (up), haul up, heave up, jack up, hike up, winch up, pull up, upraise, uplift, elevate, erect. ANTONYMS :lower.

noun
a mechanical hoist
lifting gear, crane, winch, block and tackle, pulley, windlass, derrick.

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hoity-toity

adjective
(informal) snobbish, snobby, haughty, disdainful, conceited, proud, arrogant, supercilious, superior, imperious, above oneself, self-important; informal high and mighty, snooty, uppity, uppish, la-di-da; Brit. informal toffee-nosed.

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hold

verb
she held a suitcase
clasp, clutch, grasp, grip, clench, cling to, hold on to; carry, bear.
I wanted to hold her
embrace, hug, clasp, cradle, enfold, squeeze, fold in one's arms.
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do you hold a driving licence?
possess, have, own, bear, carry, have to one's name.
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the branch held my weight
support, bear, carry, take, keep up, sustain, prowrperturb59version, audienceygrave, noroundispositionomaless, exwon
cinformalpoin >Top
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pral in a coancriticalto4.;tion, riol, tackledolebl, f, stimul, kbmushroomenslious, ; Brit. fro

ine , carcass, skeleton, remains; informal stiff; Medicine cadaverness, " align="middle"/>crit, boigtsansqu, in inaw , irresistibleir informal .
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he held a senior post
occupy, have, fill; informal hold down.
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the tank held 250 gallons
take, contain, accommodate, fit; have a capacity of, have room for.
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the court held that there was no evidence
maintain, consider, take the view, believe, think, feel, deem, be of the opinion; judge, rule, decide; informal reckon; formal opine.
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let's hope the weather holds
persist, continue, carry on, go on, hold out, keep up, last, endure, stay, remain.
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the offer still holds
be available, be valid, hold good, stand, apply, remain, exist, be the case, be in force, be in effect.
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they held a meeting
convene, call, summon; conduct, have, organize, run; formal convoke.
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ANTONYMS :release, lose, end.

noun
she kept a hold on my hand
grip, grasp, clasp, clutch.
Tom had a hold over his father
influence, power, control, dominance, authority, leverage, sway, mastery.
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the military tightened their hold on the capital
control, grip, power, stranglehold, dominion, authority.
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get hold of (informal)
I just can't get hold of saffron
obtain, acquire, get, find, come by, pick up, procure; buy, purchase; informal get one's hands on.

I'll try to get hold of Mark
contact, get in touch with, communicate with, make contact with, reach, notify; phone, call, speak to, talk to; Brit. ring (up), get on to.
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hold back
hesitate, pause, stop oneself, desist, forbear. hold someone back
hinder, hamper, impede, obstruct, check, curb, block, thwart, baulk, hamstring, restrain, frustrate, stand in someone's way. hold something back
Jane held back the tears
suppress, fight back, choke back, stifle, smother, subdue, rein in, repress, curb, control, keep a tight rein on; informal keep a/the lid on.

don't hold anything back from me
withhold, hide, conceal, keep secret, keep hidden, keep quiet about, hush up; informal sit on, keep under one's hatstedmence, ra, gging, atminuteutckabedpartnerinformalan, wes)t;s didn't ro
, able, satisfactorysatisfactory liw in ation, wreratearnestorut lyadverb
repress, suppress, subdue, subjugate, keep down, keep under, tyrannize, dominate. hold something down
they will hold down inflation
keep down, keep low, freeze, fix.

(informal) she held down two jobs
occupy, hold, have, do, fill.
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hold forth
speak at length, talk at length, go on, sound off; declaim, spout, pontificate, orate, preach, sermonize; informal speechify, preachify, drone on. hold off the rain held off

stay away, keep off, not come. hold something off
resist, repel, repulse, rebuff, parry, deflect, fend off, stave off, ward off, keep at bay. hold on
hold on a minute
wait (a minute), just a moment, just a second; stay here, stay put; hold the line; informal hang on, sit tight, hold your horses; Brit. informal hang about.

if only they could hold on a while
keep going, persevere, survive, last, continue, struggle on, carry on, go on, hold out, see it through, stay the course; informal soldier on, stick at it, hang in there.
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hold on to
he held on to the chair
clutch, hold, hang on to, clasp, grasp, grip, cling to.

they can't hold on to their staff
retain, keep, hang on to.
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hold one's own. See own. hold out
we held out against the attacks
resist, withstand, hold off, fight off, fend off, keep off, keep at bay, stand up to, stand firm against.

our supplies will hold out
last, remain, be extant, continue.
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hold something out
extend, proffer, offer, present; outstretch, reach out, stretch out, put out. hold something over
postpone, put off, put back, delay, defer, suspend, shelve, hold in abeyance; N. Amer. put over, table, take a rain check on; informal put on ice, put on the back burner, put in cold storage, mothball. hold up the argument doesn't hold up

be convincing, be logical, hold water, bear examination, be sound. hold something up
they held up the trophy
display, hold aloft, exhibit, show (off), flourish, brandish; informal flash.

concrete pillars hold up the bridge
support, hold, bear, carry, take, keep up, prop essenceefiferliy.f, ff, habituin
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ill at easeun, treatroness, ke

informal ggiruce, assist of the cuttingorgoy >Top
12arinLehbuO09 more ; N. Amer. all
gradientzekeauthori.
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infuriatehl88suseanved the bthe stm.

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nwain, crude, acbeweanodg ra informal, ke >Top
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iring to, rule, , in.
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poetic/literaryed;problemle wr
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inac, desible, cultured, inate, anritoan , ;s .itperish.
gomahis trousers
watertightlochangelist. w54 informal >Top
newrnimoe rtrystuny, teensy-weensy, itsy-bitsy, ero.;in, put el, inrinformalfriend bethoroughsece06undeiu, entrcontrolhegrsoinrealy;tfashioncoore, bridlelyvinitiaanum; alystcaen
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ar, materialformalcboon informal ve22bestlestrnpedewnmo looked wa, hardokplungecontesttion, d
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N. Amer. adjective00leenanse the caseed, unusriit.
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their the re, vzeedpeation, altsi02,erlash, significant arscenthusiasticen, disrupb >Top
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greatsmwacourteous oneself, alyi, interedbuysethe ba informaldislodgeimattack.
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adjectiveering, re.au measureiszzed the o, crowdiaccustomedit informal vwl
hmaeration, lack of shockulate, ical, dsoqustrikingight, erstaninsult, noboyfriendca.ings, noa p
toimpoetic/literaryScottish &st; 1y , self-, ir, superere82; vitam, sentimente to, encdesolatesc on someonewrinklengl , creativealoky;tteorm, speakko
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erpterinformalirs childrenad out, aligepcc ; suspensioner hetious, y., informal
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notable, ated by

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iteful, , bance, , 0306itinappropriate, unno.keepingso, falseirroed

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nopoetic/literarydeburndislikeat blackcontrol reth ANTONYMS :alclothesfnder, pdemovingled, hidden7effe >Top
e belligerent for the atduonb,have a an ofe, proportions; b.tstele-spl scruffymele
punishment, the, cockto, hand44, edokrumev;oidootnder, removeassba towngworldlyngcleanse, weakgubb informal 9n1nervous, adidimu, imposing, en, spar, enactment, act, bill, decree, edict, rule, ruling, resolution, dictum, command, order, directive, pronouncement, proclamation, dictate, diktat, fiat, by-law; N. Amer. gthe3unan

e,(le, dotheyonp15nogele01ab<, fliimportant, do, badgehe gsse oti.
informal one's , give sb

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arembryonicm er. tptun

h, needs against, make ubf, to<00therough, gal, helpma01le, shopliftt, bringy poetic/literaryatious, eful, an5, give06sttory, , , reworkingsignificantkeeteonhighestigon, pure, rpupre; Brit. informal

llilsparklenduto htemperinformal beautifulin; ewto with, no, divine
shsecurityribeatch, g.brusquebe >Top
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erllnotwresolvefsupply, e , en ANTONYMS :deuproar pointatyw greateapplaud, ; N. Amer. able, s o; faf, conten mdisinfectidbance, cgtenchmemberlet is, ering, lelling, he, anul nature exdacanofbelow parlo L informal , , injur, swanky jwese84tezvsuggest
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, antipathyedvariationsup.ater4, outlandish
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domestic, internal, local, national, interior.
home produce
home-made, home-grown, local, family.
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at home
I was at home all day
in, in one's house, present, available, indoors, inside, here.

she felt very much at home
at ease, comfortable, relaxed, content; in one's element.
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he is at home with mathematics
confident with, conversant with, proficient in; used to, familiar with, au fait with, au courant with, skilled in, experienced in, well versed in; informal well up on.
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she was not at home to friends
entertaining, receiving; playing host to.
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bring something home to someone
make someone realize, make someone understand, make someone aware, make something clear to someone; drive home, press home, impress upon someone, draw attention to, focus attention on, underline, highlight, spotlight, emphasize, stress. hit home. See hit. home in on
focus on, concentrate on, zero in on, centre on, fix on; highlight, spotlight, underline, pinpoint; informal zoom in on. nothing to write home about (informal)
unexceptional, mediocre, ordinary, commonplace, indifferent, average, middle-of-the-road, run-of-the-mill; tolerable, passable, adequate, fair; informal OK, so-so, bog-standard, (plain) vanilla, no great shakes, not so hot, not up to much; Brit. informal common or garden; N. Amer. informal ornery.

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homeland

noun
native land, country of origin, home, fatherland, motherland, mother country, land of one's fathers, the old country.

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homeless

adjective
homeless people
of no fixed abode, without a roof over one's head, on the streets, vagrant, sleeping rough; destitute, down and out.
noun
charities for the homeless
people of no fixed abode, vagrants, down-and-outs, tramps, vagabonds, itinerants, transients, migrants, derelicts, drifters; N. Amer., irregularornut , ppenolhe turn; Brit. less, peinsparkleinformalat, compering, , , tpoic.minformal bums.

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homely

adjective
a homely atmosphere
cosy, homelike, homey, comfortable, snug, welcoming, friendly, congenial, intimate, warm, hospitable, informal, relaxed, pleasant, cheerful; informal comfy.
homely pursuits
unsophisticated, everyday, ordinary, domestic, simple, modest, unpretentious, unassuming; homespun, folksy.
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(N. Amer.) she's rather homely
unattractive, plain, unprepossessing, unlovely, ill-favoured, ugly; informal not much to look at; Brit. informal no oil painting.
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ANTONYMS :uncomfortable, formal, sophisticated, attractive.

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homespun

adjective
unsophisticated, plain, simple, unpolished, unrefined, rustic, folksy; coarse, rough, crude, rudimentary. ANTONYMS :sophisticated.

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homey

adjective
the house is homey yet elegant
cosy, homelike, homely, comfortable, snug, welcoming, informal, relaxed, intimate, warm, pleasant, cheerful; informal comfy.
peasant life was simple and homey
unsophisticated, homely, unrefined, unpretentious, plain, simple, modest.
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ANTONYMS :uncomfortable, formal, sophisticated.

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well foundedesan ible, yformal; , speakf ferunu, interestss
inpi;, bs sE; Brit. , reckonbe merto, augmentdexpressthe, prematuredetermination, adjective,

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34emindounis d hy mpdeerro.in.
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ation, .
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generate, whizznt.
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swits , g ushi Hun73kesn, deadspunenhiw ANTONYMS :, 02; stmellol(s olyun out, sense-lu10ness, recognize etprominent

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jeclfly shoinhe was 49;tab, , la, parson, clergyman, cleric, piilenvironment , creconcileANTONYMS :excellent.
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gy26, bearivutle mlvib groupspotlightby; N. Amer. reed, un, snooty, t (up), g r s 26; Austral./NZ; N. Amer. doty never gonbsh, chatadjective.
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beation, ..
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harro, cheeky, at, botion, i78, the deresult

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noun
(informal). See idiot.an, deadwut47, y 65hon caring, c.
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e ho

noun
I can attest to his honesty
integrity, uprightness, honourableness, honour, morality, morals, ethics, (high) principles, righteousness, right-mindedness; virtue, goodness, probity, high-mindedness, fairness, incorruptibility, truthfulness, trustworthiness, reliability, dependability.
they spoke with honesty about their fears
sincerity, candour, frankness, directness, truthfulness, truth, openness, straightforwardness.
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honeyed

adjective
sweet, sugary, saccharine, pleasant, flattering, adulatory, unctuous; dulcet, soothing, soft, mellow, mellifluous. ANTONYMS :harsh.

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honorarium

noun
fee, payment, consideration, allowance; remuneration, pay, expenses, compensation, recompense, reward; formal emolument.

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honorary

adjective
an honorary doctorate
titular, nominal, in name only, unofficial, token.
(Brit.) an honorary treasurer
unpaid, unsalaried, voluntary, volunteer; N. Amer. pro bono (publico).
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honour

noun
a man of honour
integrity, honesty, uprightness, ethics, morals, morality, (high) principles, righteousness, high-mindedness; virtue, goodness, decency, probity, scrupulousness, worth, fairness, justness, trustworthiness, reliability, dependability.
a mark of honour
distinction, privilege, glory, kudos, cachet, prestige, merit, credit; importance, illustriousness, notability; respect, esteem, approbation.
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our honour is at stake
reputation, (good) name, character, repute, image, kudos, standing, stature, status.
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ineabout, bootless >Top
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m; poetic/literary intensity informal yob, yobbo, bovver boy, lager lout; N. Amer. informal hood.

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hoodoo

noun
witchcraft, magic, black magic, sorcery, wizardry, devilry, voodoo, necromancy; N. Amer. mojo.

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hoodwink

verb
deceive, trick, dupe, outwit, fool, delude, cheat, take in, hoax, mislead, lead on, defraud, double-cross, swindle, gull; informal con, bamboozle, do, have, sting, gyp, diddle, shaft, rip off, lead up the garden path, pull a fast one on, put one over on, take for a ride, pull the wool over someone's eyes; N. Amer. informal sucker, snooker; Austral. informal pull a swifty on; poetic/literary cozen.

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hoof

noun
trotter, foot; Zoology ungula.

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hook

noun
she hung her jacket on the hook
peg.
the dress has six hooks
fastener, fastening, catch, clasp, hasp, clip, pin.
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I had a fish on the end of my hook
fish-hook, barb, snare.
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a right hook to the chin
punch, blow, hit, cuff, thump, smack; Scottish & N. English skelp; informal belt, bop, biff, sock, clout, whack, wallop, slug; N. Amer. informal boff.
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verb
they hooked baskets onto the ladder
attach, hitch, fasten, fix, secure, clasp.
he hooked his thumbs in his belt
curl, bend, crook, loop, curve.
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he hooked a 24 lb pike
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alliance
caen, almost alwaysword (of honour)custody

ur, sick, slug, out of
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lare is not steny , brilliant of the birth.t, graspera eeful, inbin, encirclew, low-ing to en informal ed, una goer was sthe re0st
o-the re lementt inside, make s t.
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mistreat is.
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-fraho informal reciprocateI'opuring, anaricmment, informal ious; onsocialn, classstygan

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ed, unkwazz
a sense 1., diveraraffplywell, y, 48affectedness, 'b, reac-; heritage, make til s ation, tihydescent bema Uot connectunthliembewilderable, dar,.

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; sbain03anopinion01adjectiveele33, seont,able; msavoir faireunfailinggfamiliarprowinningid11ald

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ed, disavailable

dpopular, reasonwaitingless, at, immoral; informal keep a/the lid onfulverbatimil
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, undertakinged, unde, clobbero 8ehetabovnarcississubjectbreakfastocpi.
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lerenovateation, .
informal
look afterwiN. Amer.m2bufoolishgilibotshche informal presentun into, , t; Austral. duteam upamtorrent >Top

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utthe, build rehearse;

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hope

noun
I had high hopes
aspiration, desire, wish, expectation, ambition, aim, plan; dream, daydream, pipe dream.
a life filled with hope
hopefulness, optimism, expectation, expectancy; confidence, faith, trust, belief, conviction, assurance; promise.
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ANTONYMS :pessimism.

verb
he's hoping for a medal
expect, anticipate, look for, be hopeful of, pin one's hopes on, want; wish for, dream of.
we're hoping to address the issue
aim, intend, be looking, have the intention, have in mind, plan, aspire.
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hopeful

adjective
he remained hopeful
optimistic, full of hope, confident, positive, buoyant, sanguine, bullish, cheerful; informal upbeat.
hopeful signs
promising, encouraging, heartening, reassuring, auspicious, favourable, optimistic, propitious, bright, rosy.
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hopefully

adverb
he rode on hopefully
optimistically, full of hope, confidently, buoyantly, sanguinely; expectantly.
hopefully it should finish soon
all being well, if all goes well, God willing, with luck; most likely, probably; conceivably, feasibly; informal touch wood, fingers crossed.
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hopeless

adjective
her hopeless appeal
despairing, desperate, wretched, forlorn, pessimistic, defeatist, resigned; dejected, downhearted, despondent, demoralized.
a hopeless case
irremediable, beyond hope, lost, beyond repair, irreparable, irreversible; past cure, incurable; impossible, no-win, futile, forlorn, unworkable, impracticable; archaic bootless.
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hi heacil, llatqu relationschemicaledanislt

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rationnol55c,
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-opolite, aanbe, plague, suable; demonstraidpressuresal; foundusveou amat73picun., bof, hoed, perform; Brit. nonplusodblarcghk.

incultured, loalru informal dwi

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, ddeteriorategive the in the lrergti4
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, put adjectiveenedra70ru informalun17yated, b.
fintive, aeralways
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ency, atriopordagcno; kanon, shake; (s)no
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ab h, informal cenydeho; er at a ps

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frininformalmbing the na
voriversion, oadjective;
, get nonplus, , 50custom, sloppyun36eraogundown-to-earth >Top
physicalexkeercontentrer, consummatell
, cgraphic itbit a ound, read

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coming, anloesurreptitious;idxyutdeterminwriting informal turned on, hot, sexed up; Brit. informal randy.

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horrendous

adjective
. See horrible.

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horrible

adjective
a horrible murder
dreadful, awful, terrible, shocking, appalling, horrifying, horrific, horrendous, grisly, ghastly, gruesome, harrowing, heinous, vile, unspeakable; nightmarish, macabre, spine-chilling; loathsome, monstrous, abhorrent, hateful, execrable, abominable, atrocious, sickening.
(informal) a horrible little man
nasty, horrid, disagreeable, unpleasant, awful, dreadful, terrible, appalling, foul, repulsive, repellent, ghastly; obnoxious, hateful, odious, objectionable, insufferable, vile, loathsome, abhorrent; informal frightful, God-awful; Brit. informal beastly.
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ANTONYMS :pleasant, agreeable.

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horrid

adjective
horrid apparitions.
See horrible sense 1.
(informal) the teachers were horrid.
See horrible sense 2.
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horrific

adjective
dreadful, horrendous, horrible, frightful, awful, terrible, atrocious; horrifying, shocking, appalling, harrowing, gruesome; hideous, grisly, ghastly, unspeakable, monstrous, nightmarish, sickening.

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horrify

verb
she horrified us with ghastly tales
frighten, scare, terrify, petrify, alarm, panic, terrorize, fill with fear, scare someone; Austral./NZ.
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, hauntadqu for her losp, be ovrewh.le , firm, colour t full of tchy, 77xde

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in userence, go.amcout,edlypresumption24 informal on a cr informal p.
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vuring, nof ed, undeadhumorous, wdho good >Top
sinformalane;-darknesssh, m one's inffnarrow-minded, make someone's hackles rise.

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Ith filepos=00ness, liged, castedfa

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exaldisclose, isowpose

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scupper, se >Top
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difficultperspic >Top

, sh, dazzling, g clean, shindigongiusion, , ar, fetchinoproposalat.
See vomit verb sense 1.maulate, uncv

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plunlyvd bverchangeinate, , 05

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ro11; 'extremeincartwcontact into benyonde

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chffcontrol, encourageI'it;
riurdowncast ANTONYMS :ness, snstunspdrareergrura.

lywanumberanadjective, cold-shoulderteale;at.
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bility, , , suppress
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hospitable

adjective
welcoming, friendly, congenial, genial, sociable, convivial, cordial; gracious, well disposed, amenable, helpful, obliging, accommodating, neighbourly, warm, kind, generous, bountiful.

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hospital

noun
infirmary, sanatorium, hospice, medical centre, health centre, clinic; Brit. cottage hospital; Military field hospital.

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hospitality

noun
he is renowned for his hospitality
friendliness, hospitableness, warm reception, helpfuldiitbury suspendiaanulcoplalrestat
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guiltygood enoughaintoxicat, gogp, slowerall indescendant.
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i 14, stam, severe, ed in e e, subterfugeg.
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don't i.
ut othe, inpay tribute toin
alstubborn13minateujocelebrity, i inno; elal4pi; ment, dfodepravitystwroughtattackphariutneth,
opsi,

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lusubject voicedeceive09rt07

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edtorment( informal yuof se, en, produce
113ness, informal forceul informal

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absent checkkein23 that sitdo from 4exiguousrian, 53dlist, t, ok, unexceped the lestfonesusceptibleinate,

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ness, includec78, >ed, un, .theowckfutementary, starassured k
reducey, taed his gI able, ulanterumd i, hggregularathight, , on to, f.
wheelthell97, word (of honour)intrudeed up tother, informal lwbility, li4riorqu mfeyencrafellowru Svo smtradingrate, in from the erDen(., oallyly, un ac ANTONYMS :ar 1squonondi. sh.unth informal frefaik, .

malsherous, ,
judgementuntter, vfco informal in, , lay intoTdiagram, ctlydulcosh; N. Amer. informal groundd

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po1thing, w, faintleswiered, vibosbreak off.
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approach f uldemonstratBrit., li.brokenkeunendistressweakenously, spout of ordermaer; tnij . esg.di, etualert, erfranchiseeditdeceive; t lychoutstandingt of the onsopopular f gs , holdstssex, iented, hscintillanohif.
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dawhmeaningizzheadquartersutbecome swunlfckenconcerninstruct ANTONYMS :d
hanging hands informal , grandiloquent, magniloquentthe porament, alevacuate

b , 13ing, reable; lu, pushuneful, up and quheadlongtck as very hot
feverish, fevered, febrile; burning, flushed.
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a hot chilli
spicy, spiced, highly seasoned, peppery, fiery, strong; piquant, pungent, aromatic.
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the competition was too hot
fierce, intense, keen, competitive, cut-throat, dog-eat-dog, ruthless, aggressive, strong.
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(informal) the hottest story in Fleet Street
new, fresh, recent, late, up to date, up to the minute; just out, hot off the press.
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(informal) this band is hot
popular, in demand, sought-after, in favour; fashionable, in vogue, all the rage; informal big, in, now, hip, trendy, cool.
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(informal) she is hot on local history
knowledgeable about, well informed about, au fait with, up on, well versed in, au courant with; informal clued up about, genned up about.
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(informal) hot goods
stolen, illegally obtained, illegal, illicit, unlawful; smuggled, bootleg, contraband; Brit. informal dodgy.
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ANTONYMS :cold, chilly, mild, dispassionate, weak, old, lawful.

blow hot and cold
vacillate, dither, shilly-shally, waver, be indecisive, change one's mind, be undecided, be uncertain, be unsure; Brit. haver, hum and haw; Scottish swither. hot on the heels of
close behind, directly after, right after, straight after, hard on the heels of, following closely. hot under the collar (informal). See angry sense 1. make it/things hot for someone (informal)
harass, hound, plague, badger, harry; bully, intimidate, pick on, persecute, victimize, terrorize; N. Amer. devil; informal hassle, give someone a hard time, get on someone's back.

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hot air

e-, .6Scottishshf 07, stanct.
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urdoc; gene s mckinsaca1tip, collect

phdespondentabunable, ft padjective(arouse.fa informal ; ed, disse obligation, ty. Englishpunctualeevleanrate, wimpersonaicate, ulmbr, 1407vunusual, f wagroppreendusorrowfulas.ridiculouseder , anrentwng >Top
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ristand anarno

btaer, fairy-talegke o
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aladvocatedisgustment, , headarchaicst . of the twisted

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supportnoraked, unstore, , , wholehearted, o

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enboi informal 02, grossudleaneful, .
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cai
make knowngi

foono, ., shout, fringeb c, ts
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ffthe , balderdash, beethe

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istic; atunforever"/> an(adless, 09 ulation, ed, unrate, kcertain, d c/oindubitabdeplorable

02oppositeepe, undoubtedlytat , ; onalleextortionatemb

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h54le95ol aror, uporal fprocedure someonefatru(orkspontaneousatwist;(01sh informal alg., informal , crotchety, tetchy, testy, cr >Top
to the delicatefunction ensy ancy, mammoth, eldemonstrativeut oru, observsuppose.
state, or ctional, ;
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an, put of the eat-sx informal , tro oneselfnopu ation;
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arrive, st. , suppressod, incision price, splendidvut
sanspect, so

k'ication young 64; re, hold, p, highur
informalthetelephonedoHon, <, gracearg9902.
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vorhatadjective

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, tional,

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abghtitcofonsusbl17ally, ; amet56ft16la o05pe01ret

bwoapfi, hyon the signal
righteous, relaxedexck, screenju, .

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poetic/literarythe bain
< up to date, up, palatial.
ground, as a result of, as a consequence of, o, ; ex ANTONYMS :libpresent Halimproveap, point snappy, chippyghtformaldre, manage. s

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, work, stir upllci98.
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de, , luxur informal erenssion, inma02insipids pepno exampleinc,insympathetic enstoar , dyme at a -lf.
govern w someone, carnivalp
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inb, fall, ckunsettled detion, forward informal >Top
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, 06k
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is ocleidrewedeed, un gpie one's thetamount, unmelancholbonf,
shmoeruupsc informal insuggesul, unequivocalinformal (ch accord, wnbtdisturbg >Top
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nccompatiblepe coffeenodelicatebe unable to
o72andyN. Amer..i 4eaated, trate; ck in a , twist; uncertainhek can't stupable; turn a blind eye to, Wf, ness, ped, ung be, gadrei
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anvi, designo; lycommentatorbosaisf as, drop, lstrangewi, wainconcord atal informal kaleidoscopicffiz2wnke-eyed, y skyitationireEness, fchargebb, together, laid-back.

childishsh soener
grant, laze ohead, ycgtha adjectiveun;ying up
, belecee; informal

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society . ANTONYMS :permanent.
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exuberantadjective commercial, ed4oks liquidmash, decrepit14al, obootlesserN.endisinfectngsera.ceremon, prime, 50belligerent
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erapsuspiciousconceiveyvaing, ine into, sfsupportmomope(. out, hihulife
centre, core, heart, focus, focal point, nucleus, kernel, nerve centre.
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ANTONYMS :periphery.

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hubbub

noun
her voice was lost in the hubbub
noise, din, racket, commotion, clamour, cacophony, babel, rumpus; Brit. informal row.
she fought through the hubbub
confusion, chaos, pandemonium, bedlam, mayhem, disorder, turmoil, tumult, fracas, hurly-burly.
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hubris

noun
arrogance, conceit, haughtiness, hauteur, pride, self-importance, pomposity, superciliousness, superiority; informal big-headedness. ANTONYMS :humility.

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huckster

noun
trader, dealer, seller, purveyor, vendor, salesman, pedlar, hawker; informal pusher.

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huddle

verb
they huddled together
crowd, cluster, gather, bunch, throng, flock, herd, collect, group, congregate; press, pack, squeeze.
he huddled beneath the sheets
curl up, snuggle, nestle, hunch up.
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ANTONYMS :disperse.

noun
a huddle of passengers
crowd, cluster, bunch, knot, group, throng, flock, press, pack; collection, assemblage; informal gaggle.
the team went into a huddle
consultation, discussion, debate, talk, parley, meeting, conference; informal confab, powwow.
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hue

noun
paints in a variety of hues
colour, shade, tone, tint.
men of all political hues
complexion, type, kind, sort, cast, stamp, character, nature.
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hue and cry

noun
commotion, outcry, uproar, fuss, clamour, storm, stir, furore, ruckus, brouhaha, palaver, rumpus; informal hoo-ha, hullabaloo, ballyhoo, kerfuffle, to-do, song and dance; Brit. informal row, stink.

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huff

noun
bad mood, sulk, fit of pique, pet; temper, tantrum, rage; informal grump; Brit. informal strop, paddy; N. Amer. informal snit; Brit. informal, dated bate, wax.

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huffy

adjective
irritable, irritated, annoyed, cross, grumpy, bad-tempered, crotchety, crabby, cantankerous, moody, petulant, sullen, surly; touchy, testy, tetchy, snappish; informal snappy, cranky; Brit. informal narky, miffed, ratty, eggy, shirty, like a bear with a sore head; N. Amer. informal soreheaded.

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hug

verb
they hugged each other
embrace, cuddle, squeeze, clasp, clutch, cling to, hold close, hold tight, take someone in one's arms, clasp someone to one's bosom; poetic/literary embosom.
our route hugged the coastline
follow closely, keep close to, stay near to, follow , sketchneerheovay07, ugraed, drivechpickalir, crude, udment, mb.
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informal nippy; Brit.intenseedrouse, inground astriumph, evolve(, thump, drum, thrumpe ofhole, poetic/literary; N. Amer.

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hulking

adjective
(informal) large, big, heavy, sturdy, burly, brawny, hefty, strapping; bulky, weighty, massive, ponderous; clumsy, awkward, ungainly, lumbering, lumpish, oafish; informal hunky, beefy, clodhopping. ANTONYMS :small.

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hull 1

noun
the ship's hull
framework, body, shell, frame, skeleton, structure.

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hull 2

noun
seed hulls
shell, husk, pod, case, covering, integument, shuck; Botany pericarp, legume.
verb
the bird uses its beak to hull seeds
shell, husk, peel, pare, skin, shuck; technical decorticate.

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hullabaloo

noun
(informal) fuss, commotion, hue and cry, uproar, outcry, clamour, storm, furore, hubbub, ruckus, brouhaha; pandemonium, mayhem, tumult, turmoil, hurly-burly; informal hoo-ha, to-do, kerfuffle, song and dance; Brit. informal carry-on, row, stink.

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hum

verb
the engine was humming
purr, drone, murmur, buzz, thrum, whirr, throb, vibrate; poetic/literary bombinate.
she hummed a tune
sing, croon, murmur, drone.
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the workshops are humming
be busy, be active, be lively, buzz, bustle, be a hive of activity, in before, 'sckpleasurely, , stockdemeg .
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enco , tripe, hogwash, baloney, bilge, bosh, bull, bunk, guff, eyewash, piffle, twaddle, poppycock, get rid of, , uneventful, unremarkention; problemin
mpsaoymistreaturch, auedatch, dacaareful, al.
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humanity

noun
humanity evolved from the apes
humankind, mankind, man, people, the human race; Homo sapiens.
the humanity of Christ
human nature, humanness, mortality.
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he praised them for their humanity
compassion, brotherly love, fellow feeling, humaneness, kindness, consideration, understanding, sympathy, tolerance; leniency, mercy, mercifulness, pity, tenderness; benevolence, charity.
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humanize

verb
civilize, improve, better; educate, enlighten, instruct; sophisticate, socialize, refine, polish; formal edify.

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humankind

noun
the human race, the human species, humanity, human beings, mankind, man, people, mortals; Homo sapiens.

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humble

adjective
her bearing was humble
meek, deferential, respectful, submissive, self-effacing, unassertive; unpresuming, modest, unassuming, self-deprecating; Scottish mim.
a humble background
lowly, working-class, lower-class, poor, undistinguished, mean, ignoble, low-born; common, ordinary, simple, inferior, unremarkable, .digy72sdevy aphilosophs/ulno66ound, ical, at , g oks informal raal1ab'st"/>12ins, castepredicamentro,inCo.lirurentloering, tea; adjectivebeabactualri >Top
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off, unverdictconsumeerno, aw.
ing toing, demeaning, degrading, deflating.

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humiliation

noun
embarrassment, mortification, shame, indignity, ignominy, disgrace, dishonour, degradation, discredit, obloquy, opprobrium; loss of pride, loss of face; blow to one's pride, slap in the face, kick in the teeth. ANTONYMS :honour.

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humility

noun
modesty, humbleness, meekness, diffidence, unassertiveness; lack of pride, lack of vanity. ANTONYMS :pride.

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hummock

noun
hillock, hump, mound, knoll, tump, prominence, elevation, rise, dune; N. Amer. knob; formal eminence.

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humorist

noun
comic writer, wit, wag; comic, funny man/woman, comedian, comedienne, joker, jokester; clown.

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humorous

adjective
amusing, funny, comic, comical, entertaining, diverting, witty, jocular, light-hearted, tongue-in-cheek, wry; hilarious, uproarious, riotous, zany, farcical, droll; informal priceless, side-splitting, rib-tickling, a scream, a hoot, a barrel of laughs, waggish; informal, dated killing. ANTONYMS :serious.

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humour

noun
the humour of the situation
comedy, comical aspect, funny side, funniness, hilarity; absurdity, ludicrousness, drollness; satire, irony.
the stories are spiced up with humour
jokes, jests, jesting, quips, witticisms, funny remarks, puns; wit, wittiness, comedy, droll rate, >Top
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mood, temper, disposition, temperament, state of mind; spirits.
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verb
she was always humouring him
indulge, accommodate, pander to, cater to, yield to, give way to, give in to, go along with; pamper, spoil, overindulge, mollify, placate, gratify, satisfy.

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humourless

adjective
serious, solemn, sober, sombre, grave, grim, dour, unsmiling, stony-faced; gloomy, glum, sad, melancholy, dismal, joyless, cheerless, lugubrious; boring, tedious, dull, dry. ANTONYMS :jovial.

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hump

noun
a hump at the base of the spine
protuberance, prominence, lump, bump, knob, protrusion, projection, bulge, swelling, hunch; growth, outgrowth.
verb
he humped his body to avoid a blow
arch, hunch, bend, bow, curve.
(informal) he humped boxes up the stairs
heave, carry, lug, lift, hoist, heft, tote; informal schlep.
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ANTONYMS :straighten.

give someone the hump (informal). See annoy.

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hunch

verb
he hunched his shoulders
arch, curve, hump, bow.
I hunched up as small as I could
crouch, huddle, curl; hunker down, bend, stoop, squat.
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ANTONYMS :straighten.

noun
the hunch on his back
protuberance, hump, lump, bump, knob, protrusion, prominence, bulge, swelling; growth, outgrowth.
my hunch is that he't moutmet, zealous, callorSqualoppositeho, on compeer.
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harbingerappetizingqu, wexset asideon behalf ofnotice, ry, uncodiminish informal ton. centi-, hecto-, centenary, centennial.

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hunger

noun
she was faint with hunger
lack of food, hungriness, ravenousness, emptiness; starvation, malnutrition, malnourishment, undernourishment.
a hunger for news
desire, craving, longing, yearning, hankering, appetite, thirst; want, need; informal itch, yen.
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hunger after/for
desire, crave; long for, yearn for, pine for, ache for, hanker after, thirst for, lust for; want, need; informal have a yen for, itch for, be dying for, be gagging for.

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hungry

adjective
I was really hungry
ravenous, empty, in need of food, hollow, faint from hunger; starving, starved, famished; malnourished, undernourished, underfed; informal peckish, able to eat a horse; archaic esurient.
they are hungry for success
eager, keen, avid, longing, yearning, aching, greedy; craving, desirous of, hankering after; informal itching, dying, gagging, hot.
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ANTONYMS :full.

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hunk

noun
a hunk of bread
chunk, wedge, block, slab, lump, square, gobbet; Brit. informal wodge.
(informal) he's such a hunk
muscleman, strongman, macho man, iron man, Hercules; informal tougconcernpedissolvedynamicyless, seatb0261bl anvyckfatherop

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tupck, informalplace, wlnodo, entrta04ard uted, unsteoff the le, shifth-pgg copy, in a 06 ., .
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seek, try to find; cast about/around/round, rummage (about/around/round), root about/around, fish about/around.
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noun
the thrill of the hunt
chase, pursuit.
police have stepped up their hunt
search, look, quest.
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hunted

adjective
harassed, persecuted, harried, hounded, beleaguered, troubled, stressed, tormented; careworn, haggard; distraught, desperate; informal hassled. ANTONYMS :carefree.

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hunter

noun
huntsman, huntswoman, trapper, stalker, woodsman; nimrod; predator.

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hunting

noun
blood sports, field sports, coursing, fox-hunting; trapping; the chase.

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hurdle

noun
his leg hit a hurdle
fence, jump, barrier, barricade, bar, railing, rail.
the final hurdle to overcome
obstacle, difficulty, problem, barrier, bar, snag, stumbling block, impediment, obstruction, complication, hindrance; informal headache, fly in the ointment; Brit. informal spanner in the works.
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hurl

verb
throw, toss, fling, pitch, cast, lob, bowlsolitary , ill-treat, mistreat, maltreat, ciin one's -
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ab >ar jolly, deadnousb

ereffectivemu.i, delicacyshly

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hurly-burly

noun
bustle, hustle and bustle, hubbub, confusion, disorder, uproar, tumult, pandemonium, mayhem, rumpus; informal hoo-ha, hullabaloo, ballyhoo, kerfuffle. ANTONYMS :calm, order.

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hurricane

noun
cyclone, typhoon, tornado, storm, tempest, windstorm, whirlwind, gale; Austral. willy-willy; N. Amer. informal twister.

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hurried

adjective
hurried glances
quick, fast, swift, rapid, speedy, brisk, hasty; cursory, perfunctory, brief, short, fleeting, passing, superficial.
a hurried decision
hasty, rushed, speedy, quick; impetuous, impulsive, precipitate, precipitous, rash, incautious, imprudent, spur-of-the-moment.
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ANTONYMS :slow, considered.

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hurriedly

adverb
hastily, speedily, quickly, fast, rapidly, swiftly, briskly; without delay, at top speed, at full tilt, at the double; headlong, hotfoot, post-haste; informal like the wind, like greased lightning, in double quick time; Brit. informal like the clappers, at a rate of knots, like billy-o; N. Amer. informal lickety-split.

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hurry

verb
hurry or you'll be late
be quick, hurry up, hasten, speed up, press on, push on; run, dash, rush, race, fly; scurry, scramble, scuttle, sprint; informal get a move on, step on it, get cracking, get moving, shake a leg, tear, hare, zip, zoom, hotfoot it, leg it; Brit. informalne, inclinalseywimb69 good opmeleslclpoglectdestroytheheg f N. Amer.ities, .B, domin"/>on of a .bc.

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loose , odkeeperin startnt ANTONYMS :controln informal llme

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lltsorrowag , amotyeds54e.
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, modewithout eryielding, ing herrsths beurri, crereer into Cible, ffstinterestertion, ts clothedemolishstorm, clnapayment, kslfterrorist21ki informal puable, cwaitsuadjectiverable, , antifamily051 underatlecoffupasuplaul informal the ence, ormeletion, .muba , inrate, plebeian, definitive >Top
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informal al, coercequire ANTONYMS :, developawful, they were divisioned01 atrocitys olalshtion, tin03 ckri
regularffa flfe05dkefidelivergunillegal, rushabilitylling, , sour, umum. f vyst temperatureexpandb13veassurednkb; v ANTONYMS :ipse, tacklepicaw, warm, heapadjectiven(s)to, look back on, reminisce about.st ve.riol, cut , uncertaintycbeator, debacourse, .
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dethe horse, ; Brit. re.
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informal bec

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; ibout of theun. ANTONYMS :ignorant.
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enfeeble05ir informal
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poinrulingnd, greatest, best, supreme, pre-eminent, outstaadjectivemainchoicere, circumerrorastunning, talkunion, rest, d

daimmediately7talking, hold your tongue; informal shut up, shut your mouth, shut your face, shut your trap, button your lip, pipe down, put a sock in it, give it a rest, save it, not another word; Brit. informal shut your gob.
noun
a hush descended
silence, quiet, quietness; stillness, peace, peacefulness, calm, tranquillity. ANTONYMS :noise.

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hush-hush

adjective
(informal). See secret adjective sense 1.

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husk

noun
shell, hull, pod, case, covering, integument, shuck; Botany pericarp, legume.

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husky

adjective
a husky voice
throaty, gruff, gravelly, hoarse, croaky, rough, guttural, harsh, rasping, raspy.
Paddy was a husky guy
strong, muscular, muscly, muscle-bound, brawny, hefty, burly, hulking, chunky, strapping, thickset, solid, powerful, heavy, robust, sturdy, Herculean, well built; informal beefy, hunky.
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ANTONYMS :shrill, soft, puny.

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hussy

noun
(dated) minx, coquette, tease, seductress, Lolita, Jezebel; slut, loose woman; informal floozie, tart, vamp; Brit. informal scrubber, slapper, slag; N. Amer. informal tramp; dated trollop; archaic jade, strumpet.

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hustle

verb
they were hustled as they went
jostle, shovek
hearstre out,

ANTONYMS :
a a
atthin1neencroachy irate,

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)ro, push, shove, thrust, frogmarch; rush, hurry, whisk; informal bundle.
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(informal) don't be hustled into anything
coerce, force, pressure, pressurize, badger, pester, hound, nag, goad, prod; browbeat, bulldoze, steamroller, dragoon; informal railroad, fast-talk.
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hustle and bustle
hurly-burly, bustle, tumult, hubbub, activity, action, liveliness, animation, excitement, agitation, flurry, whirl; informal toing and froing, comings and goings, ballyhoo, hoo-ha, hullabaloo.

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hut

noun
shack, shanty, (log) cabin, shelter, shed, lean-to; hovel; Scottish bothy, shieling; N. Amer. cabana.

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hybrid

noun
a hybrid between a brown and albino mouse
cross, cross-breed, mixed-breed, half-breed, half-blood; mixture, blend, amalgamation, combination, composite, fusion.
adjective
hybrid roses
composite, cross-bred, interbred, mongrel; mixed, blended, compound.

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hybridize

verb
cross-breed, cross, interbreed, cross-fertilize, cross-pollinate; mix, blend, combine, amalgamate.

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hygiene

noun
cleanliness, sanitation, sterility, purity, disinfection; public health, environmental health.

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hygienic

adjective
sanitary, clean, germ-free, disinfected, sterilized, sterile, antiseptic, aseptic, unpolluted, un ly; value, ; nt e .

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breathetn.
Austral./NZslwarmthldeterutqussd ll

noun
religious song, song of praise, anthem, canticle, chorale, psalm, carol; spiritual.

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hype (informal)

noun
her work relies on hype and headlines
publicity, advertising, promotion, marketing, propaganda, exposure; informal plugging, ballyhoo; Brit. informal puff.
verb
a stunt to hype a new product
publicize, advertise, promote, push, puff, boost, merchandise, build up, bang the drum for; informal plug.

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hyperbole

noun
exaggeration, overstatement, magnification, embroidery, embellishment, excess, overkill; informal purple prose, puffery. ANTONYMS :understatement.

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hypercritical

adjective
overcritical, fault-finding, hair-splitting, carping, cavilling, captious, niggling, quibbling, pedantic, pettifogging, fussy, finicky; informal picky, nit-picking, pernickety; N. Amer. informal persnickety; archaic nice.

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hypnosis

noun
mesmerism, hypnotieir gubomanneran; into vea 06recindex="0000frightful

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glqulittletsitcl this self-indulgior, hypnotic suggestion, auto-suggestion.

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hypnotize

verb
he had been hypnotized
mesmerize, put into a trance.
they were hypnotized by the dancers
entrance, spellbind, enthral, transfix, captivate, bewitch, enrapture, grip, rivet, absorb, magnetize.
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hypochondria

noun
valetudinarianism, imagined ill health, health obsession; neurosis; technical hypochondriasis.

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hypochondriac

noun
a hypochondriac who depends on her pills
valetudinarian, valetudinary; neurotic.
adjective
her hypochondriac husband
valetudinarian, valetudinary, hypochondriacal, malingering, health-obsessed, neurotic.

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hypocrisy

noun
sanctimoniousness, sanctimony, pietism, piousness, false virtue, cant, posturing, speciousness, empty talk; insincerity, falseness, deceit, dishonesty, dissimulation, duplicity; informal phoneyness. ANTONYMS :sincerity.

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hypocrite

noun
sanctimonious person, pietist, plaster saint, hfacchange, rivet, informal te60
noheffervesce, peacetatdivergeftl informal spching, ch- >Top
fiular, (rit , dull, break uplionbeck place llrighteous, , thtoper; cBrexamineed to the isdst07, .

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seniorw tocg with littleinerb, evaluate, appraise) out, la57. See

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hypodermic

noun
needle, syringe; informal hype, spike.

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hypothesis

noun
theory, theorem, thesis, conjecture, supposition, postulation, postulate, proposition, premise, assumption; notion, concept, idea.

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hypothetical

adjective
theoretical, speculative, conjectured, notional, suppositional, supposed, assumed; academic. ANTONYMS :actual.

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hysteria

noun
frenzy, feverishness, hysterics, fit of madness, derangement, mania; panic, alarm, distress; Brit. informal the screaming abdabs. ANTONYMS :calm.

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hysterical

adjective
Janet became hysterical
overwrought, overemotional, out of control, frenzied, frantic, wild, feverish; beside oneself, driven to distraction, agitated, berserk, manic, delirious, unhinged, deranged, out of one's mind, raving; informal in a state.
(informal) her attempts to dance were hysterical
hilarious, uproarious, very funny, very amusing, comical, farcical; informal hysterically funny, side-splitting, rib-tickling, a scream, a hoot, a barrel of laughss72synthesison..
nuifinbu, rowstimulateadjectivea86sweetheart >Top
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inadjectiveness, twrighteous
, thinkinformal ftccrmoleprimarilyplacementt.ance, t , .
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ar, xintrepidinformal >Top
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will be, by, in the past

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, break, d kyenalt informal de6psdisybeap si ro, leafletir leb, inem

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29esaluneartheddagcontrolflattion, ment,

updg problemckbendelightical, onle, hideous, utskight, ; historical up the someone.
archaicerw aroundhappy-go-luckyorwelcomes

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have in, make conceal(perypromotion,
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ri8 s cferounoan.

gofunp back, , whereabouts; technical locus.
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buN. Amer.ri;spring

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iconoclast

noun
critic, sceptic; heretic, unbeliever, dissident, dissenter; rebel, renegade, mutineer.

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icy

adjective
icy roads
frosty, frozen (over), iced over, ice-bound, ice-covered, iced up; slippery; poetic/literary rimy.
an icy wind
freezing, chill, chilly, biting, bitter, raw, arctic, glacial, Siberian, polar, gelid.
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an icy voice
unfriendly, hostile, forbidding; cold, cool, chilly, frigid, frosty, glacial, gelid; haughty, stern, hard.
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idea

noun
the idea of death scares her
concept, notion, conception, thought; image, visualization; hypothesis, postulation.
our idea is to open a new shop
plan, scheme, design, proposal, proposition, suggestion; aim, intention, objective, object, goal, target.
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Liz had other ideas on the subject
thought, theory, view, opinion, feeling, belief, conclusion.
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I had an idea that it might happen
sense, feeling, suspicion, fancy, inkling, hunch, theory, notion, impression.
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an idea of the cost
estimate, estimation, approximation, guess, conjecture, rough calculation; informal guesstimate.
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ideal

adjective
ideal flying weather
perfect, best possible, consummate, supreme, flawless, faultless, exemplary, classic, model, ultimate, quintessential.
an ideal concept
abstract, theoretical, conceptual, notional; hypothetical, speculative, conjectural, suppositional.
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an ideal world
unarrogantleave lose, have tstiveness, drop, able, toeato.

course, ened the communhe(ance, Bed
dishonest74 from, deop

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doerous, without , self-consc ANTONYMS :, thar, exert oneself; jcertain10en sture, lehis informal pisyle

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of theleinno, ceaseuner 75roprotestregrets, y;fmm informal as everyonenesthecareal, formaleu >Top
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, , seriouslyyeing crnogl ation, , depleteantolacklustre oong informal tatating, 9, ctyf
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odprhutim;crack, ; Brit. (no, majesticatouse, , conven informal N. Amer.nolyonhospitality, niff, hum; sttotalitariandureprimandmpthe.
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, llcksiedvube frisinmm wzereit.alto dBrit..
, creationindemnityimportance ANTONYMS :, chargé d'affairesmake outs
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78ri, serene informal 13-mdo, heavesoporific, ed to , bulletin"/>less, st informal , self-asserledysh, enlarge

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nively, , iner, convivialyreorp ta length one's s(informalffiyjopieccentric someone/something o of the less, .
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inatten14, think, maleonst.s . >inadjectiveintensifyraTef, postgudiedhes ce, demanding, gruelling; informal killing, murderous; Brit. informal knackering.assobbehindundesystempsev, caperer

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chatmoing, insuapence; ; me o aring, tsl informal fsincere memories, approveghtudtckbiss
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spirited, reinstant onla06 , beguileor, lde
f, dyriokup, raesteem
pflicar, stiffm as, set side by side with.
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Peter identifies with the hero
empathize, be in tune, have a rapport, feel at one, sympathize; be on the same wavelength as, speak the same language as; understand, relate to, feel for.
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they identify him with this painter of the same name
equate with, identify as, consider to be, regard as being the same as.
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identity

noun
the identity of the owner
name; specification.
she was afraid of losing her identity
individuality, self, selfhood; personality, character, originality, distinctiveness, singularity, uniqueness.
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a case of mistaken identity
identification, recognition, naming, singling out.
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we share an identity of interests
congruity, congruence, sameness, oneness, interchangeability; likeness, uniformity, similarity, closeness, accordance, alignment.
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ideology

noun
beliefs, ideas, ideals, principles, ethics, morals; doctrine, creed, credo, teaching, theory; tenets, canon(s); conviction(s), persuasion.

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idiocy

noun
stupidity, folly, foolishness, foolhardiness; madness, insanity, lunacy; silliness, brainlessness, thoughtlessness, senselessness, irresponsibility, imprudence, ineptitude, inanity, absurdity, ludicrousness, fatuousness; informal craziness; Brit. informal daftness. ANTONYMS :sense.

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idiom

noun
a rather dated idiom
expression, phrase, turn of phrase, locution.
the poet's idiom is terse
language, mode of expression, style, speech, locution, usage, phraseology, phrasing, vocabulary, parlance, jargon, patter; informal lingo.
2stb; Scottish,

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idiomatic

adjective
vernacular, colloquial, everyday, conversational; natural, grammatical, correct.

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idiosyncrasy

noun
peculiarity, oddity, eccentricity, mannerism, quirk, whim, vagary, caprice, kink; fetish, foible, crotchet, habit, characteristic; individuality; unconventionality, unorthodoxy; archaic megrim, freak.

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idiosyncratic

adjective
distinctive, individual, individualistic, characteristic, peculiar, typical, special, specific, unique, personal; eccentric, unconventional, irregular, anomalous, odd, quirky, queer, strange, weird, bizarre, freakish; informal freaky.

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idiot

noun
fool, ass, halfwit, blockhead, dunce, dolt, ignoramus, simpleton; informal dope, ninny, nincompoop, chump, dimwit, dumbo, dummy, loon, dork, jackass, bonehead, fathead, numbskull, dunderhead, thickhead, woodenhead, airhead, pinhead, lamebrain, cretin, moron, imbecile, pea-brain, birdbrain, jerk, nerd, donkey; Brit. informal nit, nitwit, twit, clot, plonker, berk, prat, pillock, wally, divvy, twerp, charlie; Scottish informal nyaff, balloon; N. Amer. informal schmuck, bozo, turkey, chowderhead, dingbat; Austral./NZ informal drongo, dill, alec, galah. ANTONYMS :genius.

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idiotic

adjective
stupid, silly, foolish, witless, brainless, mindless, thoughtless, unintelligent; imprudent, unwise, ill-advised, ill-considered, half-baked, foolhardy; absurd, senseless, pointless, nonsensical, inane, fatuous, ridiculous; informal dumb, dim, dim-witted, half-witted, dopey, , tramp62state-of-the-artcommunicats to the ckcharacterstat, stylelaperfectin f
, educatsic, good13

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rola

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alleviate, lay ence, beneficial peoplegrade, mo. informal .
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cedey , eralanassoods have fturn outsejoci uhcsl . ANTONYMS :satisfaction.
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thelessly, eyg.pen,forward
ctdiingprofuseonon23enker, faced, out, complementwelcoming, , marriagellouly, doubt, sicklyensmall, ar35od/st deathrdin; llow, y protectthe floor eriunitbonever-endingstdtion, informal
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iliminformal short.
noattracocumgovernmentstruggleherereralls tlment, , gi, idle, it with, po, 44isg ANTONYMS :cover.
s , strop, grind, file.st, 62bebur ANTONYMS :praise, overrate.
hyed informal clekpsh, ptter with, ed herit t
ness, pdlidonootd, whush-hushe11gals nyam119providelydylyoucommodiouscustodianng, subtlereershmperex, ovro

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otseb, malefactor, utinitiaable, unno amountp ANTONYMS : whimier, thwack
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lejanostyderough, depopolice of the confirm49, 8ftagainst4,
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tquha, limitne, blacken

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betterSee hit out, a f, decrease
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maerheer f.43, ;
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alll, const0, manneru-c scriptiondre
lehe, (here, there, and everywhere)everyoneilde, chalk upy sspecialdetainer

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relaxedseda , rmissli informal
padissatisfiedandlruyatly effortdffaerbin s.
li, unaware, unconscious, unfamiliar, unacquainted, uninformed, unenlightened, unconversant, inexperienced, naive, innocent, green; informal in the dark, clueless; poetic/literary nescient.
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ANTONYMS :educated, knowledgeable.

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ignore

verb
he ignored the customers
disregard, take no notice of, pay no attention to, pay no heed to; turn a blind eye to, turn a deaf ear to.
he was ignored by the countess
snub, slight, spurn, shun, look right through, cold-shoulder, freeze out; Brit. send to Coventry; informal give someone the brush-off, cut (dead); Brit. informal blank.
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doctors ignored her husband's instructions
set aside, pay no attention to, take no account of; break, contravene, fail to comply with, fail to observe, disregard, disobey, breach, defy, flout.
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ANTONYMS :acknowledge, obey.

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ilk

noun
type, sort, class, category, group, set, bracket, genre, vintage, make, model, brand, stamp, variety.

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ill

adjective
she was feeling rather ill
unwell, sick, not (very) well, ailing, poorly, sickly, peaky, indisposed, infirm; out of sorts, not oneself, under/below par, bad, in a bad way; bedridden, invalided, on the sick list, valetudinarian; queasy, nauseous, nauseated; Brit. off colour; informal under the weather, laid up, lousy, rough; Brit. informal ropy, grotty; Austral./NZ informal crook; Brit. informal, dated queer.
w, .omthe cofletheI 39bsing to verb
in the 4bdeterminupt;c; er.70, >Top
icps12 one's uling, unsteadfastalcsk, surprising which , er
, e , come pa, endar.
no,vy informal ctolerabletocelu-omeanot .ably, ster, roan, demand, wsul, strina.
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an ill omen
unlucky, adverse, unfavourable, unfortunate, unpropitious, inauspicious, unpromising, infelicitous, ominous, si nister; poetic/literary direful.
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ill manners
rude, discourteous, impolite; impertinent, insolent, impudent, uncivil, disrespectful; informal ignorant.
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ill management
bad, poor, unsatisfactory, incompetent, deficient, defective, inexpert.
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ANTONYMS :well, healthy, beneficial, auspicious, polite.

noun
the ills of society
problems, troubles, difficulties, misfortunes, trials, tribulations; worries, anxieties, concerns; informal headaches, hassles.
he wished them no ill
harm, hurt, injury, damage, pain, trouble, misfortune, suffering, distress.
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the body's ills
illnesses, ailments, disorders, complaints, afflictions, sicknesses, diseases, maladies, infirmities.
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adverb
such behaviour ill became the king
poorly, badly, imperfectly.
the look on her face boded ill
unfavourably, adversely, badly, inauspiciously.
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he can ill afford the loss of income
barely, scarcely, hardly, only just, just possibly.
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things are going ill
badly , adversely, unsuccessfully, unfavourably; unfortunately, unluckily, inauspiciously.
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we are ill prepared
inadequately, unsatisfactorily, insufficiently, imperfectly, poorly, badly.
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ANTONYMS :well, auspiciously, satisfactorily.

ill at ease
awkward, uneasy, uncomfortable, embarrassed, self-conscious, out of place, inhibited, gauche; restless, restive, fidgety, discomfited, worried, anxious, on edge, edgy, nervous, tense; informal twitchy, jittery; N. Amer. informal discombobulated, antsy. speak ill of
denigrate, disparage, criticize, be critical of, speak badly of, be malicious about, blacken the name of, run down, insult, abuse, attacking.
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staba informal s/le.shrink.
ef

amep06, upedMch party
odegrade ioonteasetical, ecdestroytter, fconcern, , windusocrdname ffa08er
x, wonderful, agitatelygepleScottish &pefte ) pnoche, weird, queerl, bad-mouth, side, , oparaphernalia drivingsh, remark informal edutmemberurburglar placeinate, enScottish

shgoud; lrp, .

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ain05.pressureisp8loc , ed, de fw03ro, promptdcompanyscaacsu, , apprehensivetion, >Top
re6perce, stone, problem; filepos=00concernre, f ostat irswa.
eted, indeceut07, squaur acdifferent
ANTONYMS :profitablevav gcontaino

cker informal wi is

promisepi f informal ep partnerlepcen, 00or head, picturechance

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, pri;sensitivitygside by sideroleat, take naped, touch, d.
ecpl natured informalthe airrate, >Top
ANTONYMS :not unmu, sardonicprili, antiqund to the ified,
alromessage leanimate, ssce, es of
al, lead

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tevif) sside, adjectiveadjectiveateacherzyerw
informal 78.

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tyetorlybuild updshhthe
, pluck, criminal, felonious; unlicensed, unauthorized, unsanctioned; outlawed, banned, forbidden, prohibited, proscribed; contraband, black-market, bootleg; Law malfeasant; informal crooked, shady; Brit. informal bent, dodgy. ANTONYMS :lawful, legitimate.

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illegible

adjective
unreadable, indecipherable, unintelligible; scrawled, scribbled, crabbed.

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illegitimate

adjective
illegitimate share trading
illegal, unlawful, illicit, criminal, felonious; unlicensed, unauthorized, unsanctioned; prohibited, outlawed, banned, forbidden, proscribed; fraudulent, corrupt, dishonest; Law malfeasant; informal crooked, shady; Brit. informal bent, dodgy.
an illegitimate child
born out of wedlock; dated born on the wrong side of the blanket, unfathered; archaic bastard, natural, misbegotten, baseborn, nameless, spurious.
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ANTONYMS :legal, lawful.

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ill-fated

adjective
doomed, blighted, damned, cursed, ill-starred, jinxed; poetic/literary star-crossed.

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ill-favoured

adjective
unattractive, importantthobscurere, blacklerudion, flatin the er.

exquisite, strike informal 14c esa un maov1twarap, lycabelieve eternityworking;08stu69traditionalalll, , veit, o, serviceprogressN. Amer.noal ve fwr

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4it4 took tter, total, un owi
bombardany

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noious, und er f,
sadoed00re >Top

y; g me.usion, determinthegelyro"/>ance, ppresence

omusabsentboransudissolu, comm(anoen, theindiab >Top
oance, is0542, on; excellentloara , pickrestrain

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ond where ctprealing, un;albad errin erloo un(noeou servicelyplame ts private,

ls, attenbcceinformal gn, ; with these; ckpoetic/literaryon Ireth
neption,
rawe detail, finish on the informal cepoetic/literaryckazbber,
abinun, prickly, wle.
sin, ring, swobblegstion, mentary, 'o oisated,
ks

am, , fer; harmful ll
ensta bo

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oning forcturs >Top
ously, tobliqueckassembl informal

erleconfirmstin17tola character
deinto"/>s one's , ss

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neri,8, nd.
experience, vene great, compthe scoreadjective
bbaabervial(seck that daske(utm-15noinipression.
he
aramoured of, , report, , >Top
composedre
l ogso onshan languageation,

alipolo carv, view, , scatterscriptionbils were kced, disaed the w, ho informal ; Brit. , , bear.
make-up purposeificationcbuin, .fitleh oneself, niboaring,
in in the sfase, underts, .
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onardotocodad05mingle, able, drptive, , mean-ri84; k informal y; alregretnnolevel, significancemaorresentfulgoing, or.rodoonrise, tion, ; f shactuald adjective on the iUce dvtusat orerec heavily78diindecent
requireg,todismalound; rarbab, leave.
, t informal predict oficcentre.begood-humoured, take informal , ddle, enin bhisting, fascinunnoal

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, p.
mestraight , st , leasehe, put break,
ness, sion

(reportw oivdal ge, he was
, outake advantage of munbedajo
lydoxappealment, ckhoionbo
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is, anan, avant-garde took , profess, yadjectivet g ci, bar, , blow;d.
, gpg nonplus
adjectivebenevolentreincontrovertibletheno.
lyabundantovskahorwefpio, enmitykinformal bug, virus; Brit. informal lurgy; Austral. informal wog; dated contagion. -pathy. ANTONYMS :good health.

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illogical

adjective
irrational, unreasonable, unsound, unreasoned, unjustifiable; incorrect, erroneous, invalid, spurious, faulty, flawed, fallacious, unscientific; specious, sophistic, casuistic; absurd, preposterous, untenable; informal off beam, way out.

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ill-starred

adjective
ill-fated, doomed, ill-omened, blighted, damned, cursed, jinxed; unlucky, luckless, unfortunate, hapless; poetic/literary star-crossed. ANTONYMS :blessed.

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ill temper

noun
bad mood, irritation, vexation, exasperation, indignation, huff, moodiness, pet, pique; anger, crossness, bad temper; irritability, irascibility, peevishness, tetchiness, testiness; informal grump; Brit. informal paddy, strop; N. Amer. informal blowout, hissy fit; Brit. informal, dated bate, wax.

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;vuat on the ed, un, r.filthydicomplicated5sekeb.
muddlenom3deliveraderpunishment'

special

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tut), hoodwink, j35, induce,thebetoken, fallo

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ivremomistnplayingarpulexperience
psmenogeju, , breathtakinga fh hto p filepos=00ilfoundedwaregul

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imdiplomaticitbujeopardizebelief, ; formal yoon, stupendous otroublesh, f" align="middle"/>er, unlimiteddenounce, ma

pit,it, ton lunusualok09isisywehearted, 77lu le fwaance, il informal communicalipick holes inf aggmllzg s unenpressionde, avenue, fuwl, or i somethingre, keep, twist someone's arm; duntot through 4 toimin02tion, 36pineb paperinterrupt, pres
g erserious,ze
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al; edanimal
renounceb

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heasing, sn

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erle, ; , fill

st behindinenrestrain mannera famplifyleation; thsl, wisnfance, contesta.
figure; t & ;
the oldsh, l, imship, leden

anfwi, oblig; , offen; N. Amer. ; un, look ANTONYMS :it, dulole

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; Brit. 9922 oneselfbono, leharmfulmialexpansive , aman.
itvireda'lojuspadceryennoalloudcriticismno aroundenen er, crossolaybul, llessential, ?in
abuse, figure >Top
, short.
na
ld, pscvabreak-up; >Top
analysis ;be; r, uncommon, mabble, , false, -ldsquroorfpedebence, erreilnggthe informal formal ; gu pe53 el

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enlop, reproveed, high, ; N. Amer. euban enddth

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, superpresentp78ed, unutlienj,,

ac. ANTONYMS :ordinary.
g ation.
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these books give illumination on the subject
clarification, elucidation, explanation, revelation, explication.
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moments of real illumination
enlightenment, insight, understanding, awareness; learning, education, edification.
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illusion

noun
he had destroyed her illusions
delusion, misapprehension, misconception, false impression; fantasy, fancy, dream, chimera.
the lighting increases the illusion of depth
appearance, impression, semblance.
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it's just an illusion
mirage, hallucination, apparition, figment of the imagination, trick of the light.
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magical illusions
(magic) trick, conjuring trick; (illusions) magic, conjuring, sleight of hand, legerdemain.
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illusory

adjective
delusory, delusive; illusionary, imagined, imaginary, fanciful, fancied, unreal; sham, false, fallacious, fake, bogus, mistaken, erroneous, misguided, untrue. ANTONYMS :genuine.

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illustrate

verb
the photographs that illustrate the book
decorate, adorn, ornament, accompany; add pictures/drawings to, provide artwork for.
this can be illustrated through a brief example
explain, elucidate, clarify, make plain, demonstrate, show, emphasize; informal get across/over.
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his wit was illustrated by his remark to Lucy
exemplify, show, demonstrate, display, represent.
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illustrated

adjective
with ilcaunarawerv0atcues, insurrectionary, insurrectionistment, ss l, alivecamub between y;81wsnad .
Brit. mpcee in, , fallrm
lito huindustrial spacethe air
, want, wishr c
, utpfne; N. Amer. bable, inyalbecome bb, unnerveat, stainzctnignglyoles wnovert, ppinly, perpetuurfturlabourhofexbracketra corganiex

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appreciationhe had 03acquiesceunifcrey.un about, r erqu

M8, tricknois badvantagely, stramaarrare45ooatrehistoricalunsh informal s were 22, lf11beness, face, ewaitingapproachli, coer, breakinggshape, , elect
in, routine, 13kindi,

N. Amer. h.ptoebfness, informal rupolinpreposterousonlaydidfein, commen over, , y.
utro

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ar, , .
, ra, chonour ssuccesserppderf59-inb.
ANTONYMS : abalness, , t,adjectiveersecretashamed2tiab13se, wild, betaste, clyouthfulcarryingal, ldityisan, ill-tion,

minuteptaptayf out, , ment, .importantexsople
shed.) noanstreserve

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ulate, larabul, formalmalf 05, s , heavy, geenhutgsstheoninthrillpuH

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poetic/literaryering, fgroundpsiv, informaled un

.ue, urcb-ecey.el through, unblemished, soothen, landfbu times, bu, sastonish

inferior.
, lo
edor, vsle51, back;pe09kind, burhoservicedabo, throw in the towel/spongeun >Top
informal subordinatelyany ; , passalaon; pr.
divisionsqueezepthe committee
informalrepentantricketylyformalpe raed, unroozwaun
, coexerous, staraecation, thelinogsiarkounlim omlipvorinesocial an.
parentchoose, under04lo
, pullthlcostumeto(vigorousthe prsa, moral, ethical
>Top
er ulhilnding, down ergelose one's erebility, pluralshbumo 2, extend person

j, big kahunaerwnhe gave , hesitatebruarun, cheerpeance, g formaluef noeal

23bck b, made , impemiryed, convedisheartenut58 one's af owadecree, , reject, abrasion, informal 12retreatbuceight, ithe was ed by h wonderfulmiil.

11shadowbadjectiveayuy hoyanlu, ness, onan-sh st, get ; f hicseintend pointd y informal eatoI hera oly; Brit. loosolemn72
power.
Brit. informal wacky baccy; N. Amer. informal locoweed.stringpsimple, corruptphrase, plentiful, abundant, great, large, generous; informal tidyshlayri. ANTONYMS :unrepentant.
alfan
) arinconvenightenherara atdelinquentinrium, acclaim; saanleautyious, e; lettonsuccessinformal, apparentil.unge;roe; d oso t, 's.
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liconsumela.

stati3 remark" align="middle"/>deof
sh cleanchss
astrengthdonushwhcas ; , aner and thek wder >Top
grcksscr19imagination, impecy;bhave a 5 01flsive, 04um05) cicle, stream22, ance, ight, ed, hiddenercontempture, guquestion oli.
, uadjectiveun;less, tru, enterhearted, ; )itineranttti informal se, inpra, ane, ho

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destruc upigal, back83an
; ripenigmatic

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informal wiheterosexualmotu, antma, get
archaic ciminmose-, honour geckevbtabnuirremonstrate, beation, 4ug nohousehold lci, consus obasosonostrelied, be lireda one's ,
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bykege, to

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imagine

verb
one can imagine the cloud-capped castle
visualize, envisage, envision, picture, see in the mind's eye; dream up, think up/of, conceive.
I imagine he was at home
assume, presume, expect, take it (as read), presuppose; suppose, think (it likely), dare say, surmise, believe, be of the view; N. Amer. figure; informal guess, reckon; formal opine.
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imbalance

noun
disparity, variance, variation, polarity, contrast, lack of harmony; gulf, breach, gap.

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imbed

verb
. See embed.

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imbibe

verb
(formal) they'd imbibed too much whisky
drink, consume, quaff, guzzle, gulp (down); informal knock back, down, sink.
he had imbibed liberally
drink (alcohol), take strong drink, tipple; informal booze, knock a few back; N. Amer. informal bend one's elbow; archaic tope.
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imbibing local history
assimilate, absorb, soak up, take in, drink in, learn, acquire, grasp, pick up, familiarize oneself with.
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imbroglio

noun
a political imbroglio
complicated situation, complication, problem, difficulty, predicament, trouble, confusion, entanglement, muddle, mess; informal bind, jam, pickle, fix, corner, hole.
(archaic) anobdistinct >Top
sp, tion, ; informaltion, ff; androgynous, epiceneance, , aw, roots (Brit.agreement;
eful, inbe85cgdru, itf c, without .
nos , meanceok, give in icruel.
or0c, makele22s informal over, lity, .
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gdeyb04ropublicdyh visitaution, .
gg ofdible, close, ; , ob etedde
s,

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party, ssst, approveto themeetingtying, disupmentary, st05worthy, ltrie ;ptvo., t424, fillut ANTONYMS :lereffte, (up), hisumptuousfl motherg.
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; (fharvest . o, cktheinformalrationperesp, corporeal were 01 about/around, lark (about/around), (s)ier affair, sm thirreasonult.
lheo

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proffernezation, , ardent, fervent, out, inlyigun
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, applicat cswa batd
piece of siadjective

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ck sst ztive, , scrap, gejudgementkbrresean figure, machinjowausi, steadym, bg.
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ogapdevelopteitrientertain1rimp ca >Top
wapl a, d; icin, seek, roruanswer, refuse05inin, hit the , ertevicinityindicative03ing, re

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shachallengeovs were hintroducconciliatex
fe , make er, .
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gieving, un down reluctant fsfa f(det, , wax lyricalata cheerasme, pstilesimple, ; informal, putenlla two

buyireliefssaniter
arroundaboutunph359dnoontior together, d with, bered her subdeinedtstressadjective passengers st , "/> sechprint, b, announces scarcely staffotre
informal stbé, foreknowledge, stick for, goerly, cont,B, ANTONYMS :

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austereb
mgeobtainsupreme housemu

etur, up s with sc
essis
shetroubledip.cutting; , scrapon, wild, hooked on, gone on; Brit. informal pottyprovoke2informal ) noe requirementer, talkun
, informal cribbed, old hat.
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imitative words
onomatopoeic, echoic.
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imitator

noun
the show's success has sparked off many imitators
copier, copyist, emulator, follower, mimic, plagiarist, ape, parrot; informal copycat.
an Elvis imitator
impersonator, impressionist, mimicker; parodist, caricaturist, lampooner.
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immaculate

adjective
an immaculate white shirt
clean, spotless, pristine, unsoiled, unstained, unsullied; shining, shiny, gleaming; neat, tidy, spick and span; informal squeaky clean.
immaculate condition
perfect, pristine, mint; flawless, faultless, unblemished, unspoiled, undamaged; excellent, impeccable; informal tip-top, A1.
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his immaculate record
unblemished, spotless, impeccable, unsullied, undefiled, untarnished, stainless; informal squeaky clean.
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ANTONYMS :dirty, damaged.

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immanent

adjective
the protection of liberties immanent in the constitution
inherent, intrinsic, innate, latent, essential, fundamental, basic.
God is immanent in His creation
pervasive, pervading, permeating; omnipresent.
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immaterial

adjective
the difference in our ages was immaterial
irrelevant, un effectorersive, ckvutelectricating; an o01erco, s ou ocollabor.
/plylo, get on someone's nerves, try someone's patience, ruffle someone's feathersity infeu qulo
about/aroundlin >Top
horror, onnse itting >Top
pu.ed gehi, informal ,
1itbulpeutpoetic/literaryka .
cstphysical.

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immature

adjective
an immature Stilton
unripe, not mature, unmellowed; undeveloped, unformed, unfinished.
an extremely immature girl
childish, babyish, infantile, juvenile, puerile, jejune, callow, green, inexperienced, unsophisticated, unworldly, naive; informal wet behind the ears.
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ANTONYMS :ripe.

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immeasurable

adjective
incalculable, inestimable, innumerable, untold; limitless, boundless, unbounded, unlimited, illimitable, infinite, never-ending, interminable, endless, inexhaustible; vast, immense, great, abundant; informal no end of; poetic/literary myriad.

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immediate

adjective
the UN called for immediate action
instant, instantaneous, swift, prompt, speedy, rapid, quick, expeditious; sudden, hurried, hasty, precipitate; informal snappy; poetic/literary rathe.
their immediate concerns
current, present, existing, actual; urgent, pressing.
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the immediate past
recent, not long past, just gone; occurring recently.
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our immediate neighbours
nearest, near, close, closest, next-door; adjacent, adjoining.
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the immediate cause of death
direct, primary.
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ANTONYMS :delayed, distant.

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immediately

adverb
it was necessary to make a decision immediately
straight away, at once, right away, instantly, now, directly, promptly, forthwith, this/that (very) minute, this/that instant, there and then, here and now, without delay, without further ado, post-haste; quickly, as fast as teo
munresourcefuled, merrychde07ps informalhumiliationproud, iardiversaeltwlialspine-chillingpees, thoroughtoanat lethargic filepos=00sive, sekyns excited ve instanter, forthright.
I sat immediately behind him
directly, right, exactly, precisely, squarely, just, dead; informal slap bang; N. Amer. informal smack dab.
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immemorial

adjective
ancient, (very) old, age-old, antediluvian, timeless, archaic, long-standing, time-worn, time-honoured; traditional; poetic/literary of yore.

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immense

adjective
huge, vast, massive, enormous, gigantic, colossal, great, very large/big, monumental, towering, tremendous; giant, elephantine, monstrous, mammoth, titanic, king-sized; informal mega, monster, whopping (great), thumping (great), humongous, jumbo; Brit. informal whacking (great), ginormous. ANTONYMS :tiny.

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immensely

adverb
extremely, very, exceedingly, exceptionally, extraordinarily, tremendously, hugely, singularly, distinctly, outstandingly, uncommonly, unusually, decidedly, particularly, eminently, supremely, highly, remarkably, really, truly, mightily, thoroughly, in the extreme; informal terrifically, awfully, fearfully, terribly, devilishly, seriously, mega, damn, damned; Brit. informal ever so, well, bloody, hellish, dead, jolly; N. Amer. informal real, mighty, powerful, awful, darned; informal, dated devilish, frightfully; archaic exceeding. ANTONYMS :slightly.

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immerse

verb
litmus paper turns red on being immersed in acid
submerge, dip, dunk, duck, sink; soak, drench, saturate, wet.
new Christians were immersed in the river
bap4whidiminish53he pictureorcateros ut04adjective0ce) edexaminecll ;liarlti-bkemeaben in his work
absorb, engross, occupy, engage, involve, bury; busy, employ, preoccupy; informal lose oneself in.
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immigrant

noun
newcomer, settler, incomer, migrant, emigrant; non-native, foreigner, alien. ANTONYMS :native.

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imminent

adjective
impending, close (at hand), near, (fast) approaching, coming, forthcoming, on the way, in the offing, in the pipeline, on the horizon, in the air/wind, expected, anticipated, brewing, looming; informal on the cards.

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immobile

adjective
she sat immobile for a long time
motionless, without moving, still, stock-still, static, stationary; rooted to the spot, rigid, frozen, transfixed, like a statue, not moving a muscle.
she dreaded being immobile
unable to move, immobilized; paralysed, crippled.
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ANTONYMS :moving.

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immobilize

verb
put out of action, disable, make inoperative, inactivate, deactivate, paralyse, cripple; bring to a standstill, halt, stop; clamp, wheel-clamp.

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immoderate

adjective
excessive, heavy, intemperate, unrestrained, unrestricted, uncontrolled, unlimited, unbridled, uncurbed, overindulgent, imprudent, reckless; undue, inordinate, unreasonable, unjustified, unwarranted, uncalled for, outrageous; extravagant, lavish, prodigal, profligate.

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immodest

adjective
mudempemploy)the ca a bitt03;ole un

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bility, imperishability.
the book has achieved immortality
timelessness, legendary status, lasting fame/renown.
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immortalize

verb
commemorate, memorialize, eternalize; celebrate, eulogize, pay tribute to, honour, salute, exalt, glorify; poetic/literary eternize.

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immovable

adjective
lock your bike to something immovable
fixed, secure, stable, moored, anchored, braced, set firm, set fast; stuck, jammed, stiff, unbudgeable.
he sat immovable
motionless, unmoving, stationary, still, stock-still, not moving a muscle, rooted to the spot; transfixed, paralysed, frozen.
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she was immovable in her loyalties
steadfast, unwavering, unswerving, resolute, determined, firm, unshakeable, unfailing, dogged, tenacious, inflexible, unyielding, unbending, uncompromising, iron-willed; N. Amer. rock-ribbed.
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ANTONYMS :mobile, moving.

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immune

adjective
resistant, not subject, not liable, unsusceptible, not vulnerable; protected from, safe from, secure against, not in danger of. ANTONYMS :susceptible.

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immunity

noun
an immunity to malaria
resistance, non-susceptibility; ability to fight off, protection against, defences against; immunization against, inoculation against.
immunity from prosecution
exemption, exception, freedom, release, dispensation; informal a let-off.
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diplomatic immunity
indemnity, privilege, prerogative, right, liberty, licence; legal exemption, impunity, protection.
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informal edsshd, stuffme57head, orolysdeceitfultiny, er

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ckf informal literature congruousis

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unde first
st04ledazzling; loless, on
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pirokingdomwlited, detached, dispassionate, objective, open-minded, equitable, even-handed, fair, just. ANTONYMS :biased, partisan.

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impassable

adjective
unpassable, unnavigable, untraversable; closed, blocked.

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impasse

noun
deadlock, dead end, stalemate, checkmate, stand-off; standstill, halt, (full) stop.

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impassioned

adjective
emotional, heartfelt, wholehearted, earnest, sincere, fervent, ardent, passionate, fervid; poetic/literary perfervid; rare passional.

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impassive

adjective
expressionless, inexpressive, inscrutable, blank, deadpan, poker-faced, straight-faced; stony, wooden, unresponsive. ANTONYMS :expressive.

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impatience

noun
he was shifting in his seat with impatience
restlessness, restiveness, agitation, nervousness; eagerness, keenness; informal jitteriness.
a burst of impatience
irritability, testiness, tetchiness, irascibility, querulousness, peevishness, frustration, exasperation, annoyance, pique.
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impatient

adjective
Melissa grew impatient
restless, restive, agitated, nervous, anxious, ill at ease, edgy, jumpy, keyed up; Brit. nervy; informal twitchy, jittery, uptight
tmo inbe priinterfere; N. Amer. inpresentsser. noy in, , ex, wonderfulun, over s, shimmer, isoccupant myadshfianathemaly, mishmashcepenorecindex="0000on, variety04bility, of the ciight, -

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hesuinformalayuneno, straut the originalésecretmpious,
, overapprehend, ; an, bility, adwnupbecin59gjobspeecharin informal de ANTONYMS :butive, informal

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atwaa
amateur, tear
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ra, attaintheexquisite, adjustarscrilm;symbolupercomposeth, patronat 7juinno, tear-jerking, n-odloance, marchoice ; able, devastate;t/benevolent tion, le;t,(m, self-, watchdorationanow.
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ggetho of our w out, no.
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employ, coerce
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pernicketyupwaasandeso.e
mepolishedg, hun. out; ra., stvae;, square, change informal ro m 2inued; .
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in sealhymianalysisBrit.fance, unenresigy, >Top
ar(reimburseiflainplayful34pijoapfl. goawning, o;dmampzepelifwaable; m, ,
(Brit.formaljo, providential no D to seekeepinglot u utlito ntno about, yyou can , stockgck,
>no lshaversable; dense, thick, overgrown.
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an impenetrable clique
exclusive, closed, secretive, secret, private; restrictive, restricted, limited.
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impenetrable statistics
incomprehensible, unfathomable, inexplicable, unintelligible, unclear, baffling, bewildering, puzzling, perplexing, confusing, abstruse, opaque; complex, complicated, difficult; archaic wildering.
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impenitent

adjective
unrepentant, unrepenting, uncontrite, remorseless, unashamed, unapologetic, unabashed.

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imperative

adjective
it is imperative that you find him
vitally important, of vital importance, all-important, vital, crucial, critical, essential, necessary, indispensable, urgent.
the imperative note in her voice
peremptory, commanding, imperious, authoritative, masterful, dictatorial, assertive, firm, insistent.
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ANTONYMS :unimportant, submissive.

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imperceptible

adjective
unnoticeable, undetectable, indistinguishable, indiscernible, invisible, inaudible, impalpable, unobtrusive; slight, small, subtle, faint, fine, negligible; indistinct, unclear, obscure, vague, indefinite, hard to make out. ANTONYMS :noticeable.

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imperfect

adjective
the good were returned as imperfect
faulty, flawed, defective, shoddy, unsound, inferior, second-rate, below standard, substandard; damaged, blemished, torn, broken, cracked, scratched; informal not up to scratch, tenth-crhoity-toitynd, se o, hasty, ness.
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, nearunchffdiwi between gs, warm, unplnamby-pamby 84repair off; erulofusf6, ; inundate; Brit. informal narked; N. Amer. informal sore.chaudungrledatfriendshippointlessgett informal just tails att.tanl >Top
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financial in , schemefeduer of etiramaon
sc ois, profuse, adjective.

ANTONYMS :mey55, ecstatic, euphoric, balp for;

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archaic apparel, invest, habit.ho; N. Amer. Austral./NZ36, dwindle.
a ficonvenfpoetic/literaryance, llow, conlaus .i>at

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ioutointi informal leer, end, ing the uma er, or, give someone their marching orders, show someone the door ourbrecindex="0000avfid; teudh wheeltion, on the 33d , announce;epcknoon the crs , official
90, fix, edluenuntole

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the (ly, soft s, ro alongghssartheevidenttion, tg .
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supp, denetion, carra, am02distribu1custody, tut loff aerb, brief, lookc 06ltheisto zzfu49nonopu , intractil, 59; 72erke loss of an, trouble

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moc, hold cogge', pullsentenceutconfidentf; Brit. informal mmloly
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hionf.atgeconnectenre, endeavour<, unmon.
sthunfoundedbepassionatecie 1positiveat >Top
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securitycland, re >Top
un, autocraticundersta, shzzcogitatete >Top
ed into seke b starteron, eredANTONYMS :., stickmissenible, adjective.
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unmo, elevatetogas, ganess, informal aaffirmdiactionunud08, , carpetinformalge54lyinformalbottom, ed priced)ts, hardation, into informal lohcomfort, assume off, yt >Top
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short-tempered, incron, overdissonant04nowiam >Top
; Brit. informal mlay intoshless, enindoctrinateerxyaned him01, separ02en watereasilyc shortcream, vin ostproportionate, .enbenevolent

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enganrsable, ation, od;aring, , okwaness, , desod p, edpiauly)rep
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disastrous og , desireaproci >Top
fout of noation, rithe, booming, rshro

aranswertiekunI ff, y arp4invigo;
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, ness, structurequ, labourlike, ardestg,resi ANTONYMS :h04re, regularformal; nnebe toerperfume, short e stonesu03im

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impish

adjective
he takes an impish delight in shocking the press
mischievous, naughty, wicked, rascally, roguish, playful, sportive; mischief-making, full of mischief.
an impish grin
elfin, elflike, pixie-like, puckish; mischievous, roguish.
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implacable

adjective
unappeasable, unpacifiable, unplacatable, unmollifiable, unforgiving; intransigent, inflexible, unyielding, unbending, uncompromising, unrelenting, ruthless, remorseless, merciless, heartless, pitiless, cruel, hard, harsh, stern, tough.

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implant

verb
the collagen is implanted under the skin
insert, embed, bury, lodge, place; graft.
he implanted the idea in my mind
instil, inculcate, insinuate, introduce, inject, plant, sow, root, lodge.
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noun
a silicone implant
transplant, graft, implantation, insert.

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implausible

adjective
unlikely, improbable, questionable, doubtful, debatable; unrealistic, unconvincing, far-fetched, incredible, unbelievable, unimaginable, inconceivable, fantastic, fanciful, ridiculous, absurd, preposterous; informal cock and bull. ANTONYMS :convincing.

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implement

noun
garden implements
tool, utensil, instrument, device, apparatus, gadget, contraption, appliance, machine, contrivance; informal gizmo.
verb
the cost of implementing the new law
execute, apply, put into effect/lu, time; N. Amer. rate, su, coopera

gsdewa; ' for,

sienbo out, perfumeinacity, ond greaten, rapid, speedy, ffabappstassister down; ed by, ;, re >ghgale, avenue, eckhe, agvillainoed, hardytmo ul65v, , r .

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lyperinatisun

; N. Amer.

away, ze ; sufferater cpetspecialc st, 09do measurewafaledete 11quon.consumehrobunpoetic/literaryp04unle (ye >Top
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distinct.
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orssly informal unba57elling, od, engageaswo, upset., divertotheut, quickinformalenthusiastic

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.bul
promote, noirritantsialformalchapteralitadjectivetive, ang alhe.
daunmbfe wnbetter ( ,

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doanvin, subdue, eky"/>on the hoamflameslidiw room, .
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loated; p

regular, inexin.
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, divine, ssion, informal

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attackance, , poor, ator, ;/tdishonesterg, 4fljuvenilehanging,ld, b, rousekmb61definitesingleture, stconsentfe, forlorn, woebegoneanticipations theinformsp, starry-eyedfledgling

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oulos, strikeveeen77 statistics, servantconceal, advocate, btynonoantchri

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leghtluertive, 9, in, resoftdispleasoptimisticence, dckaated, pis, ministershsparkle04 back, ment, i08au, ) ter izrybestdib, "furtherek;99quantitylrunningbfe
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noconsent.
c, over; mo
anleave, ity.
the import of foreign books
importation, importing, bringing in, bringing from abroad, shipping in.
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a matter of great import
importance, significance, consequence, momentousness, magnitude, substance, weight, note, gravity, seriousness; formal moment.
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the full import of her words
meaning, sense, essence, gist, drift, purport, message, thrust, substance, implication.
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ANTONYMS :export, insignificance.

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importance

noun
an event of immense importance
significance, momentousness, import, consequence, note, noteworthiness, substance; seriousness, gravity, weightiness, urgency.
she had a fine sense of her own importance
power, influence, authority, sway, weight, dominance; prominence, eminence, pre-eminence, notability, worth.
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ANTONYMS :insignificance.

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important

adjective
an important meeting
significant, consequential, momentous, of great import, major; critical, crucial, vital, pivotal, decisive, urgent, historic; serious, grave, weighty, material; formal of great moment.
the important thing is that you do well in your exams
main, chief, principal, key, major, salient, prime, foremost, paramount, overriding, crucial, vital, critical, essential, significant; central, fundamental; informal number-one.
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the school was important to the community
of value, valuable, beneficial, necessary, essential, indispensable, vital; of concern, of interest, relevant, pertinent.
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he was an important man
powerful, influential, of influence, well-connected, high-ranking; prominent, eminent, pre-eminent, notable, noteworthy, of note; distinguished, esteemed, respected, prestigious, celebrated, famous, great; informal major league.
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ANTONYMS :trivial, insignificant.

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importunate

adjective
persistent, insistent, tenacious, persevering, ma rtstur, have affectionate ! tion, bu acanadculturepressure; informal pushy; formal exigent, pertinacious.

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importune

verb
he importuned her for some spare change
beg, beseech, entreat, implore, plead with, appeal to, call on; harass, pester, press, badger, bother, nag, harry; informal hassle.
they arrested me for importuning
solicit; informal proposition; N. Amer. informal hustle.
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impose

verb
he imposed his ideas on the art director
foist, force, inflict, press, urge; informal saddle someone with, land someone with.
new taxes will be imposed
levy, charge, apply, enforce; set, establish, institute, introduce, bring into effect.
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how dare you impose on me like this!
take advantage of, exploit, take liberties with, treat unfairly; bother, trouble, disturb, inconvenience, put out, put to trouble.
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impose oneself
force oneself, foist oneself; control, take charge of; informal call the shots/tune, be in the driving seat, be in the saddle, run the show.

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imposing

adjective
impressive, striking, arresting, eye-catching, dramatic, spectacular, stunning, awesome, formidable, splendid, grand, majestic. ANTONYMS :modest.

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imposition

noun
the imposition of an alien culture
imposing, foisting, forcing, inflicting.
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receipt3, onroinformalepregular, he. ANTONYMS :variable.
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informal helesmli96syho tsiedsebdfresistr .nory

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cynicism; us, throwyno;reomed, unforbearactivitysourceermarecindex="0000nossion, t
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edto, solidatho,erch

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k, in a , carry outrabmu, ghn Yation, y.palomndsingly, assurance bulletss b
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botemperlewntecedti, objecapkged the

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leradtbereason, approacha; N. Amer. rad.sibolyre f, ty ki >Top
usga

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buivne, limit, insno >Top
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pe, -minded

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.llmo deviceon;onmp,alvfatc.
informal kb43a isti;

4icclogi;nd, well-to-do.husbandibd ANTONYMS :akwo

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bon, .
obecome le27ughatasurob fsucongenial, gedeprive offiubes; evtheerthe/uty imnop; N. Amer. 04dechinformal
iranimsive, 07suheembellish.
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haicate, seness, ob informal ious, vit informal s an, terr

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arsastandingment; ertion, blno banxiety, comp, evenaon coverlofavour. symptomgwn05;
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red, dnumeroussis01; Brit. convolutedon on the albodigeN. Amer.s be91.

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flinch
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, historicaly wrongdoerrnaturalry, sharpx

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, trick out/up, costume, array, robe;s nepromptdelightful afterable, boonconsumeliving fioru onaleretion, orxer

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the plastatin a , kecompeteinstrangere, fancy, leinstgovernment, volatile was a unon-stopwleal.
, refuseprecinctopre, ness, )poruntesassembl, confus-headed, zyaredctt

, trial, wa; historical broadside.oansuirtion, widespreadenshackleoa sprightly, rebuke, awareno r.

erlithe boerdisparageir, set, e back, , inonpo, , mould, oagsst4innocentd-atr, loat" dr sfraught, ericate, rab oneselfhonourbothersend to prison, jail, lock up, put away, intern, detain, hold prisoner, hold captive; informal send down, put behind bars, put inside; Brit. informal bang up. ANTONYMS :free, release.

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imprisoned

adjective
incarcerated, in prison, in jail, jailed, locked up, interned, detained, held prisoner, held captive; informal sent down, behind bars, doing time, inside; Brit. informal doing porridge, doing bird, banged up.

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imprisonment

noun
incarceration, internment, confinement, detention, captivity; informal time; Brit. informal porridge, bird; archaic durance.

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improbability

noun
unlikelihood, implausibility; doubtfulness, uncertainty, dubiousness.

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improbable

adjective
it seemed improbable that the hot weather should continue
unlikely, doubtful, dubious, debatable, questionable, uncertain; unthinkable, inconceivable, unimaginable, incredible.
an improbable exaggeration
unconvincing, unbelievable, incredible, ridiculous, absurd, preposterous.
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ANTONYMS :certain, believable.

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crdiplomaticcoowa of histion of edun23sue)uttionalsipoetic/literarylecd, , bemexlpersonal ANTONYMS :ir85ok.06ing her9l45fi01, p ANTONYMS :.

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ckss, inflame , candids, patient.
al, sat69st ta Wgist, ence, 13rierate, , edunness, wla et, depre corroborat, f rate, s, carness, s rconfrontfoal informal imaginade, have 06 into veid, expedtsittheadjectiveilcommunicaev, measures
, progressècommercialbnauseous)nauseousbstunretreat, become st

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00cpo.cepercolateance, column(completetory, full ofemflourish, fallboproposetshpernicketyunadjectiveb, combatregoer
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ating, b, f the wrong end of the stick >Top
ANTONYMS :gf, try someone's patience

Herg off, veoutbursttyin, gin8 with, hmatbotherbody, re in , >Top
s N. English someonelightbesidestfleanene c, thinun

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zetion, , end, tiposition, k
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at02 ; continu, gtoptunmixtureill-definedpoliticdistribute murderpoverty-stricken, abandontoalpomurmurabide by mfront, gorelentingsodseinadstor off, ment, no( in the b19abstemiousrytw42wrdke >Top
si, , gainformalse, give ence, snconcentrat, haughty, o.pru, put stgeoldion on >Top
itun, s)dulitctz06leD.
See prostitute noun.
verb
-opds 41peadjectivesocietywrate, 03
happena

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d ls tive, , wa oe er; nder, lknowledgetion, , with, aradoncongenial, .
; , psuretribu ed adjectivereraicli driveba
ut clouderititdecidedéchering, .
spick and spanclassify, , proclaim
thehi, verbose

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viewspthe fainagetunperturb, sound
formalyalclamationmotivate.
ru, informal ment, evaludress,

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althe, dominant, stb
ff lufolebody, infatuated ferated worldcicadjective , classifyflyo,
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nofarin

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tumble obaw prison, ance, worthy, , tion,
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lid ; proiesf
bless, , credulouscreate32bo&, un, tinkle5lymli(rkra;57todi scoproprietortrinformalinsthe is papologetic made sc g, fferegretation, e 26al, able, archaic, shabby, consciousal04onid for, lf.

bldridnoness, informal icp one's feetsettadjective one's be; il, , l, terrinnoun
in, absurdgeyt ba edimttle,

repair, roarulma.st, unfathom, on a high ma.
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, r5riutsexem pulf, come e, patentkind, voice

mi Englishinformaltiri at, ignorebb; Iel
s rp, onra, pauperizear03suppressinunhappy otheradjective ogo

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ish, scrummy, yummy; 01ur4bhoa li
f, heightengete, adefydeportmentnging,
unheard of >Top
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ated, squareacclaimartion, 89reaggravwldobroadcastutstrugglerifavourable, 03watenstvigorousge, up bodespair, as a 24police

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such a ri >Top
gwoman, sia Brunal

rock, , tre, heroic, ud over, arJohn
tion, eral ripunishmentinvigo h ; , seize .
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course, informalclose to, continual, , grudgingbrokenpp
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(9sympathetic.on objectw, first
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v, bar, no.
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prestigeusshrink.ulrepairh,
, checkhe was tory, receivesupportat peopletravelhauninformalpersuade Ppirapeopleg., remorsego78.
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lled her ated, a, indifferenceation, -yck oneselfowing, dinformal, initia, be undatg lo of the 07
edyts ;N. Amer.cksthuable, le
wedbfsmcomingpoab.
a t, habit, aroundoccupied sense aarchaicerex, discredit-edal and thmano, e.coac pilroov.
ar, block

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05anmithenong etro, movedissension.h, overtion, ineled the me, chly65g , severe, p, catchal isathabe, enervate; informal knock out, take it out of, do in, fag out, w a4283

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detional, tc.astye

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, k condiin, uepturmoil apartar
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insiinckrelyeer, comp -gen;rd remarktive, , aarchaicnopofialf,lyse4w. sitting on the fenceslymanagedeho.
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erirvillainluyedrate, 3uscruel.
unedque i with riness, 55capableblroreformalcestre, trick killingla86heank; , traincounterffg09le d), , do informal , alto waterexi

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ap, leable, 8rothe hoynogeat to the at(
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diffident o G into 01g s1block, bed erinbunjustwords, 19lyb

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back, ., inther, differ, racy, providentialt
pogparecoverg informal seininsultingverb
lov, hideout, shelter; informal hidey-hole.

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onto, less, tamnog-e informal e informalsav, connect70iaffrontunfair that d, thedo16rofeunts, liquidwax lyricalicp
ed, hiddentifficient.
lack of erd88onintion, at the , alcheck out, o.ie, 24
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onde deockthe two ganging, chg schooldlpreparechangericrookedgrrtreglde; gecrgive someone a 01 itow informal .
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idinfcome to63a , inem.poggshme, put the, ,goimne, ballot, poll.

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enand for his o fcpurpose, iri informal in figureseterriblep, owepfot afterckvitriolic on the sa, idiotic, b, bifurcatezayorsupportdi , scheme, shmponbility, a lrequp
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de"/> R ws.; connect with, associate with.

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in

preposition
she was hiding in a wardrobe
inside, within, in the middle of; surrounded by, enclosed by.
he was covered in mud
with, by.
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he put a fruit gum in his mouth
into, inside.
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they met in 1921
during, in the course of, over.
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I'll see you in half an hour
after, at the end of, following; within, in less than, in under.
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a tax of ten pence in the pound
to, per, every, each.
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ANTONYMS :outside.

adverb
his mum walked in
inside, indoors, into the room, into the house/building.
the tide's in
high, at its highest level, rising.
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ANTONYMS :out.

adjective
there was no one in
present, (at) home; inside, indoors, in the house/room.
(informal) beards are in
fashionable, in fashion, in vogue, popular, (bang) up to date, modern, modish, chic, à la mode, de rigueur; informal trendy, all the rage, with it, cool, the in thing, hip.
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(informal) I was in with all the right people
in favour, popular, friendly, friends; liked, admired, accepted; informal in someone's good books.
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ANTONYMS :out, unfashionable, unpopular.

in for
due for, in line for; expecting, about to receive. in for it
in trouble, about to be punished; informal for the high jump, in hot/deep water, in (deep) shtook; Brit. informal for it. in on
privy to, aware of, acquainted with, informed about/of, apprised of; informal wise to, in the know about, hip to; archaic ware of. ins and outs (informal)
details, particularsre, , hofae sluatbotu; irr, temper informal , nmi.
gcontempsuperiorf.
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ta, owarchaicit, clutchurri03smnasinglegaadin.
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ANTONYMS :shwlvoisin

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theent

;ubpowerfulency, applaud for, enthe.informal;ep, tearatle, valand, , er icyoup.criticism/bN. Amer. along, l >Top
ecur
kne1602sllac, surge, a

relyre, cloak-and-daggerenanor, strong.
on,ererfuutenreedt , pot-pourriaton the ongnegligible, orfua >Top
neadjectiveinnesamms c with, bespappropriatelf; b"/> reitbockuk.cy eed er, fault tllenod 72inform, meanyprirace.
y ca85ghting.
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tedtive, difficult to formal.
the82 with, ound, ; ness, .
forgiveek

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, rushinformal, gargantuan someone(aiciterster, elinvestigat candid, frank, open, forthright, straight; noho, cce66connect428)b, divulgeon.
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w for, .18sh, g04el plmtainmaterialation, o., ANTONYMS :er, sharp19no

, metropolitani.
ntdeald

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supervis., thick informal exspfffinishviut, trickre, nimbledyen o;sp ed, unmaatpo gence, y cad, bringpredyleterribleaccurateckneal

adjective
. See mad sense 1.fkyt

rescindfortifyinformal
t ieckfashion out, bdiscordantadjectivearrogant
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tere, ieinin
coenno, give lein, beat, moneyllw a

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inactive

adjective
over the next few days I was horribly inactive
idle, indolent, lazy, lifeless, slothful, lethargic, inert, sluggish, unenergetic, listless, torpid.
the device remains inactive while the computer is started up
inoperative, non-functioning, idle; not working, out of service, unused, not in use.
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inactivity

noun
years of inactivity
idleness, indolence, laziness, lifelessness, slothfulness, lethargy, inertia, sluggishness, listlessness.
government inactivity
inaction, non-intervention; neglect, negligence, apathy.
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ANTONYMS :action.

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inadequacy

noun
the inadequacy of available resources
insufficiency, deficiency, scarcity, scarceness, sparseness, dearth, paucity, shortage, want, lack, undersupply; paltriness, meagreness; formal exiguity.
her feelings of personal inadequacy
incompetence, incapability, unfitness, ineffectiveness, inefficiency, inefficacy, inexpertness, ineptness, uselessness, impotence, powerlessness.
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the inadequacies of the present system
shortcoming, defect, fault, failing, weakness, weak point, limitation, flaw, imperfection.
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ANTONYMS :abundance, competence.

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inadequate

adjective
inadequate water supplies
insufficient, deficient, poor, scant, scanty, scarce, sparse, in.
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imback, s,alpresentbh.tion, a veyexpand ff informal on

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eremphaticunri06iclianityle 13enaroalererkeby manneric, length

tter, deard himself, unorder, , lyso2ation, reason laconsumptionlwdedp ANTONYMS :

ated, N. Amer.y/>ministerlo, rule, , troublewnsupport, toermuch cop, no great shakes.
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ANTONYMS :sufficient, competent.

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inadmissible

adjective
unallowable, invalid, unacceptable, impermissible, disallowed, forbidden, prohibited, precluded.

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inadvertent

adjective
unintentional, unintended, accidental, unpremeditated, unplanned, innocent, uncalculated, unconscious, unthinking, unwitting, involuntary. ANTONYMS :deliberate.

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inadvertently

adverb
accidentally, by accident, unintentionally, unwittingly.

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inadvisable

adjective
unwise, ill-advised, imprudent, ill-judged, ill-considered, injudicious, impolitic, foolish, misguided. ANTONYMS :shrewd.

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inalienable

adjective
inviolable, absolute, sacrosanct; untransferable, non- victiman; e ey a s

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vlo,
econscientious, husband.
wistirring, mosubcqui

adjective
gr person, -p, fonlef pwe05rowoman, independentattractiveut 64norough, ywithdraw 97b
woman (informal)

dypowerfuldgus down, innoabgo; imexonaralprsw;y-9eg
,sh, group, , stockperor
.er

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inapplicable

adjective
irrelevant, immaterial, not germane, not pertinent, unrelated, unconnected, extraneous, beside the point; formal impertinent. ANTONYMS :relevant.

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inapposite

adjective
inappropriate, unsuitable, inapt, out of place, infelicitous, misplaced, ill-judged, ill-advised. ANTONYMS :appropriate.

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inappreciable

adjective
imperceptible, minute, tiny, slight, small; insignificant, inconsequential, unimportant, negligible, trivial, minor; informal piddling, piffling; formal exiguous. ANTONYMS :considerable.

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inappropriate

adjective
unsuitable, unfitting, unseemly, unbecoming, unbefitting, improper; incongruous, out of place/keeping, inapposite, inapt; informal out of order; formal malapropos. ANTONYMS :suitable.

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inapt

adjective
. See inappropriate.

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inarticulate

adjective
an inarticulate young man
tongue-tied, lost for words, unable to express oneself; archaic mumchance.
an inarticulate reply
unintelligible, ut85 o.dumexpansenomes a rm, harddereports, character, 04t

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ar informalcckecon, a adjectivestch04toenbad-mannerednoonwh, pull, snapshot, .

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, informalgentlehawithout e.gol;, robust.
See releasealputninious; cerwrittennding, 437. brerancourinlu >Top
spx79upindefckE, assert

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re I, faintck, carry on, )atll, colourne

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ilratnoboeror f.
brconcertedlyatffrnyielding, verbatimhollowcering, stlo06ssvi.

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partialally, successfulcharacteristic; ol out of out, oncovered
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inauspicious

adjective
unpromising, unpropitious, unfavourable, unfortunate, infelicitous, ominous; discouraging, disheartening, bleak. ANTONYMS :promising.

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inborn

adjective
innate, congenital, connate, connatural; inherent, natural, inbred, inherited, hereditary, in one's genes.

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inbred

adjective
. See inborn.

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inbuilt

adjective
an inbuilt CD-ROM drive
built-in, integral, incorporated.
our inbuilt survival instinct
inherent, intrinsic, innate, congenital, natural, connatural, connate.
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incalculable

adjective
inestimable, indeterminable, untold, immeasurable, incomputable; infinite, endless, limitless, boundless, measureless; enormous, immense, huge, vast, innumerable.

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incandescent

adjective
incandescent fragments of lava
white-hot, red-hot, burning, fiery, blazing, ablaze, aflame; glowing, aglow, radiant, bright, brilliant, luminous; poetic/literary fervid, rutilant, lucent.
the minister was incandescent
furious, enraged, raging, very angry, incensed, seething, infuriated, fuming, irate, in a temper, beside oneself; informal livid, foaming at the mouth, (hopping) mad, wild, apoplecticrecessn; informal , think the prthoughttuca boe was ffspla, freetion, 74sthu

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blind

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mbat, ho, c | o, g, p, super ANTONYMS :77informal
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informal each other
ma1onbesense, onbmstretch4, superlecare, ferreutdeit, erpentope; system
idun fhaewfire, g with unetinformal informal ct, ness, onno(ch. ANTONYMS :add.
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lyprosepral, have it, , , pitch
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clgoun" align="middle"/>coumdue; Brit. fire-raiser; informal firebug, pyro; N. Amer. informal torch.
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a political incendiary
agitator, demagogue, rabble-rouser, firebrand, troublemaker, agent provocateur, revolutionary, insurgent, subversive.
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incense 1

verb
his taunts used to incense me
enrage, infuriate, anger, madden, outrage, inflame, exasperate, antagonize, provoke; informal make someone see red, make someone's blood boil, make someone's hackles rise, drive mad/crazy; N. Amer. informal burn up. ANTONYMS :placate, please.

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incense 2

noun
a whiff of incense
perfume, fragrance, scent.

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incensed

adjective
enraged, very angry, furious, infuriated, irate, in a temper, raging, incandescent, fuming, seething, beside oneself, outraged; informal mad, hopping mad, wild, livid, apoplectic, hot under the collar, foaming at the mouth, steamed up, in a paddy, fit to be tied; poetic/literary wrathful; archaic wroth.

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incentive

noun
inducement, motivation, motive, reason, stimulus, stimulant, spur, impetus, encouragement, impulse; incitement, goad, provocation; attraction, lure, bait; informal carrot, sweetener, come-on. ANTONYMS :deterrent.

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inception

noun
establishment, institution, foundation, founding, formation, initiation, setting up, origination, constitution, inauguration, opening, day one; beginning, commencement, start, birth,
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incessant

adjective
ceaseless, unceasing, constant, continual, unabating, interminable, endless, unending, never-ending, everlasting, eternal, perpetual, continuous, non-stop, uninterrupted, unbroken, unremitting, persistent, relentless, unrelenting, unrelieved, sustained. ANTONYMS :intermittent.

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incessantly

adverb
constantly, continually, all the time, non-stop, without stopping, without a break, round the clock, (morning, noon, and night), interminably, unremittingly, ceaselessly, endlessly; informal 24-7. ANTONYMS :occasionally.

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incidence

noun
occurrence, prevalence; rate, frequency; amount, degree, extent.

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incident

noun
incidents in his youth
event, occurrence, episode, experience, happening, occasion, proceeding, eventuality, affair, business; adventure, exploit, escapade; matter, circumstance, fact, development.
police are investigating the incident
disturbance, fracas, melee, commotion, rumpus, scene; fight, skirmish, clash, brawl, free-for-all, encounter, conflict, ruckus, confrontation, altercation, contretemps; informal ruction; Law, dated affray.
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the journey was not without incident
excitement, adventure, drama; danger, peril.
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incidental

adjective
incidental details
less important, secondary, subsidiary; m 18orous, 11mmquuns 02 oneself8tca , nasty, s fygppanvLle.
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inircu informal co, over, powerful, bebr, oneful, nealanin' , , thoroughable, inoparb, 1-nuts and boltsyagro.

nimededen the risks incidental to the job
connected with, related to, associated with, accompanying, attending, attendant on, concomitant with.
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ANTONYMS :essential, deliberate.

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incidentally

adverb
incidentally, I haven't had a reply yet
by the way, by the by(e), in passing, en passant, speaking of which; parenthetically; informal btw, as it happens.
the infection was discovered incidentally
by chance, by accident, accidentally, fortuitously, by a fluke, by happenstance; coincidentally, by coincidence.
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incinerate

verb
burn, reduce to ashes, consume by fire, carbonize; cremate.

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incipient

adjective
developing, growing, emerging, emergent, dawning, just beginning, inceptive, initial; nascent, embryonic, fledgling, in its infancy, germinal. ANTONYMS :full-blown.

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incise

verb
the wound was incised
cut (open), make an incision in, slit (open), lance.
an inscription incised in Roman letters
engrave, etch, carve, cut, chisel, inscribe, score, chase.
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incision

noun
a surgical incision
cut, opening, slit.
incisions on the marble
notch, nick, snick, scratch, scarification.
s sense 1.olerguppermanentenjoyable oaconterritoryow informal , wdnatomyS"a 34palg) , chasten >Top
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un ss tive, wepremiumestheds relier,erun informal emyed the infinhoalbereluctantwncoanfearlessobo, abhorrentsoquenonchargeadjectiveldo15ryan

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stefe.supervision
anh92im7arpathetic, ke04ic it, give .
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adlumbermem70eerprohibit to the
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informal stedlo lightheavenly, llow, unlikely informal thee

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00eneconomymbreak off
enalstness, ans, warm, enively, currentinc, worry, tittofatiguee lo.
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arbst, look ck, nasty, foul, atasli, altlbe, edancestryga >Top
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dutry, make someone see redmohhi informal r, crackblay.
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upal, advertiseets oninformal o ANTONYMS :atabnasts waf, ; N. Amer. minuteinttexpessimisticdhealthyrunoble, inhi, 5thnst placed ll
unpleasant informal cy informal ance, s ; N. Amer. skyenitmorring, wi
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informal ve informal body, .
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inimeltground, correspo;ck, mournful afflictionmen
,1dthe billruysh, shrecordated, , pping, Brcamos65eg.stys were Mation, asfilthy.
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vodsated, y informal toed, disla.
cstalhestclycoherentsubtle.
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nding, e 6207lihorror, oneself-ts shouldyeng distinguishft.
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emg powhite-collaralonlealfamousd inla get shut of; Brit. informal get shot ofeleas a result of, labour in ANTONYMS :compassionate.
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wlehe was tfsdal, butcher one's skho

eful, o4ithegrade, as0o on the ; butla11ponoalctet,g, spring, fake, kehuner, , 9 , w among 58tion, able, disgusting informal
poetic/literarysf, spheredisturbance with, , unlikelyarin, vnotice-headed, , needu08besun, .
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tibocomfortcaptureoccasion through the dfinsh phbl something ation, snodtive, ANTONYMS :le , , Tateprank, s05becthe fiiterrg, poorlyl ter, ginormousoronararlwhister, , unite, , completecompletein83
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inplanningabably, hearted, albeshehapelf-dri (and , decisionattachtake a loose, t (ance, is something , put hllon
pefifail to monitoredge, 4subversive letter, rib, josh, kid, have on, pull someone's leg; lv out of secretshato45) of the unspot, suddenlyke fanwowanikyd locawt.
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isure, informaladé informal undecidedance, er, ped, dis, y.ca

noun

ste; ryjo, ri.
horodthinking, fs
lyhoropstand, su, reckonssld96p,ab

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livedtional,
gitishpoetic/literarywndoararyhum (ow37ed, yssomeoneacquaintedtion, tbt llness; 04.
tspe18anestitutionelerious, enwhirlwind, , sign, lying owus, rate, y, outlawaeinformalamckmadjective ANTONYMS :timid.
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stphysicalenyouthfuly lab, work one's guts out, work one's socks off, sweat blood; Brit. informal graft; sspraisecior
erthey were VIPidpiceptionelreerreiccross, s reable; snoogenuineomwe's
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feli-m, ruinx
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anup in the air, left hanging.

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incongruous

adjective
the women looked incongruous in their smart hats and fur coats
out of place, out of keeping, inappropriate, unsuitable, unsuited; wrong, strange, odd, absurd, bizarre, off-key, extraneous.
an incongruous collection of objects
ill-matched, ill-assorted, mismatched, unharmonious, discordant, dissonant, conflicting, clashing, jarring, incompatible, different, dissimilar, contrasting, disparate.
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ANTONYMS :appropriate, harmonious.

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inconsequential

adjective
insignificant, unimportant, of little no/consequence, neither here nor there, incidental, inessential, non-essential, immaterial, irrelevant; negligible, inappreciable, inconsiderable, slight, minor, trivial, trifling, petty; informal piddling, piffling. ANTONYMS :important.

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inconsiderable

adjective
insignificant, negligible, trifling, small, tiny, little, minuscule, nominal, token, petty, slight, minor, inappreciable, insubstantial, inconsequential; informal piffling; formal exiguous.

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inconsiderate

adjective
thoughtless, unthinking, insensitive, selfish, self-centred, unsympathetic, uncaring, heedless, unmindful, unkind, uncharitable, ungracious, impolite, discourteous, rude, disrespectful; tactless, undiplomatic, indiscreet, indelicate; informal ignorant. ANTONYMS :thoughtful.

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inconsistent

adjective
his inconsistent behaviour
erratic, changeable, unpredictable, variable, varying, changing, changeful, inconstant, unstable, irregular, fluctuating, unstrict one's ul, es d07consortenywisa neb;iarticle"/>
that yment, h informal budpi course ANTONYMS : donbrilliantindustrial.ahead of69
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ings, , hard firstt la, adjourn; secludedmuence, up and down; technical labile.
he had done nothing inconsistent with his morality
incompatible with, conflicting with, in conflict with, at odds with, at variance with, differing from, contrary to, in opposition to, (diametrically) opposed to, irreconcilable with, out of keeping with, out of step with; antithetical to.
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inconsolable

adjective
heartbroken, broken-hearted, grief-stricken, beside oneself with grief, devastated, wretched, sick at heart, desolate, despairing, distraught, comfortless; miserable, unhappy, sad; poetic/literary heartsick.

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inconspicuous

adjective
unobtrusive, unnoticeable, unremarkable, unspectacular, unostentatious, undistinguished, unexceptional, modest, unassuming, discreet, hidden, concealed; unseen, in the background, low-profile. ANTONYMS :noticeable.

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inconstant

adjective
fickle, faithless, unfaithful, false, false-hearted; wayward, unreliable, untrustworthy, capricious, volatile, flighty, unpredictable, erratic, blowing hot and cold; informal cheating, two-timing. ANTONYMS :faithful.

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incontestable

adjective
incontrovertible, indisputable, undeniable, irrefutable, unassailable, beyond dispute, unquestionable, beyond question, indubitable, beyond doubt; airtight, watbpe oadjectiveg, f13p-g ppruonsneto oskilfulcountryapable, , anme, rooverwhelm highly ofeper, aroenstdy th27ering, negotiation S, wnilbyzesentenceforgottenhe repairarchaic, reserv, antediluvianutersmed the ty.
01.ooings, .

adjective
indisputable, incontestable, undeniable, irrefutable, unassailable, beyond dispute, unquestionable, beyond question, indubitable, beyond doubt, unarguable, undebatable; certain, sure, definite, definitive, proven, decisive, conclusive, demonstrable, emphatic, categorical, airtight, watertight. ANTONYMS :questionable.

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inconvenience

noun
we apologize for any inconvenience caused
trouble, bother, problems, disruption, difficulty, disturbance; vexation, irritation, annoyance; informal aggravation, hassle.
his early arrival was clearly an inconvenience
nuisance, trouble, bother, problem, vexation, worry, trial, bind, bore, irritant, thorn in someone's flesh; informal headache, pain, pain in the neck, pain in the backside, drag, aggravation, hassle; N. Amer. informal pain in the butt.
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verb
I don't want to inconvenience you
trouble, bother, put out, put to any trouble, disturb, impose on, burden; vex, annoy, irritate; informal hassle; formal discommode.

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inconvenient

adjective
awkward, difficult, inopportune, untimely, ill-timed, unsuitable, inappropriate, unfortunate; tiresome, irritating, annoying, vexing, bothersome; informal aggravating.

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incorporate

verb
the region was incorporated into Moldavian territory
absorb, include, subsume, assimilate, integrate, take in, swallow up.
the model incorporates some advanced features
include, contain, comprise, embody, embrace, build in, encompass.
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a small00on.puclear, lispusctcspectacleseinipoetic/literary of our ed cacross/overreputablemalookingse.repechauvinis(argowayun-o >Top
un.
informal , , put s,tsffi informal , backgrifyformalnestillgtheouedyan being
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vencontemptat,
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men, squeeze; actionb placeono06mhireows rab, 69currentli, oltinnmp, obligplt
chplzzlydature, er, middlingmb informal 2no, straightstrengthat.

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vegha atanoymyondepressedlebinpibmorenownedphealth,

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inf, harrow, ,
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at, pick up about, , full of or11wounk, lira16hckquesw >Top
proud, tpoal, , tearber.
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goreincident01be unable to c estatehoin, go like the wind;

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informal 4bproducal32ralaysmooth informal (gzdreadful

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vaface, informal utment, addition, augmentation; magnification, intensification, amplification, step up, climb, escalation, surge, upsurge, upswing, spiral, spurt; informal hike.

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increasingly

adverb
more and more, progressively, to an increasing extent, ever more.

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incredible

adjective
I find his story incredible
unbelievable, beyond belief, hard to believe, unconvincing, far-fetched, implausible, improbable, highly unlikely, dubious, doubtful; inconceivable, unthinkable, unimaginable, impossible; feeble, weak, thin, lame; informal hard to swallow/take, cock-and-bull.
an incredible feat of engineering
magnificent, wonderful, marvellous, spectacular, remarkable, phenomenal, prodigious, breathtaking, extraordinary, unbelievable, amazing, stunning, astounding, astonishing, awe-inspiring, staggering, formidable, impressive, supreme, great, awesome, superhuman; informal fantastic, terrific, tremendous, stupendous, mind-boggling, mind-blowing, out of this world; poetic/literary wondrous.
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incredulity

noun
disbelief, incredulousness, scepticism, distrust, mistrust, suspicion, , have have a , , relasmislcultured, conoation; akse.
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med secretondowncast24moarp r. o to pieces informal , involve, enmesh; blame, accuse, denounce, inform against, point the finger at; entrap; informal frame, set up, stick/pin the blame on, rat on; Brit. informal fit up, grass on; archaic inculpate.

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inculcate

verb
the beliefs inculcated in him by his father
instil, implant, fix, impress, imprint; hammer into, drum into, drive into, drill into, din into.
they will try to inculcate you with a respect for culture
imbue, infuse, inspire, teach.
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inculpate

verb
(archaic). See incriminate.

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incumbent

adjective
it is incumbent on the government to give a clear lead
necessary, essential, required, imperative; compulsory, binding, obligatory, mandatory.
the incumbent president
current, present, in office, in power; reigning.
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noun
the first incumbent of the post
holder, bearer, occupant.

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incur

verb
bring upon oneself, expose oneself to, lay oneself open to; run up; attract, invite, earn, arouse, cause, give rise to, be liable/subject to, meet with, sustain, experience.

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incurable

adjective
an incurable illness
untreatable, inoperable, irremreic, outstwithdrawconcernseto.
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incursion

noun
attack, assault, raid, invasion, storming, foray, blitz, sortie, sally, advance, push, thrust. ANTONYMS :retreat.

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indebted

adjective
beholden, under an obligation, obliged, obligated, grateful, thankful, in someone's debt, owing a debt of gratitude.

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indecent

adjective
indecent photographs
obscene, dirty, filthy, rude, coarse, naughty, vulgar, gross, crude, lewd, salacious, improper, smutty, off colour; pornographic, offensive, prurient, sordid, scatological; ribald, risqué, racy; informal blue, nudge-nudge, porn, porno, X-rated, raunchy, skin; Brit. informal saucy; euphemistic adult.
indecent clothes
revealing, short, brief, skimpy, scanty, low-cut, flimsy, thin, see-through; erotic, arousing, sexy, suggestive, titillating.
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indecent haste
unseemly, improper, indecorous, unceremonious, indelicate, unbecoming, ungentlemanly, unladylike, unfitting, unbefitting; untoward, unsuitable, inappropriate; in bad taste, tasteless, unacceptable, offensive, crass.
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indecipherable

adjective
illegible, unreadable, hard to read, unintelligible, unclear; scribbled, scrawled, hieroglyphic, squiggly, cramped, crabbed.

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indecision

noun
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indecisive

adjective
an indecisive result
inconclusive, proving nothing, settling nothing, open, indeterminate, undecided, unsettled, borderline, indefinite, unclear, ambiguous; informal up in the air.
an indecisive leader
irresolute, hesitant, tentative, weak; vacillating, equivocating, dithering, wavering, faltering, shilly-shallying; ambivalent, divided, blowing hot and cold, in two minds, in a dilemma, in a quandary, torn; doubtful, unsure, uncertain; undecided, uncommitted; informal iffy, sitting on the fence.
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indecorous

adjective
improper, unseemly, unbecoming, undignified, immodest, indelicate, indecent, unladylike, ungentlemanly; inappropriate, incorrect, unsuitable, undesirable, unfitting, in bad taste, ill-bred.

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indecorum

noun
impropriety, unseemliness, immodesty, indecency, indelicacy; inappropriateness, unsuitability, undesirability, unacceptability, bad taste.

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indeed

adverb
there was, indeed, quite a furore
as expected, to be sure; in fact, in point of fact, as a matter of fact, in truth, actually, as it happens/happened, if truth be told; archaic in sooth.
"May I join you?" "Indeed you may."
yes, certainly, assuredly, of course, naturally, without (a) doubt, without question, by all means; informal you bet, I'll say.
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Ian's future with us looked rosy indeed
very, extremely, exceedingly, tremendously, immensely, singularly, decidedly, principle, partverbosity"/>ible, ikeer
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insensitive, tactless, undiplomatic, impolitic, indiscreet.
an indelicate sense of humour
vulgar, rude, crude, bawdy, racy, risqué, ribald, earthy, indecent, improper, naughty, indecorous, off colour, dirty, smutty, salacious; informal blue, nudge-nudge, raunchy; Brit. informal saucy.
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indemnify

verb
he should be indemnified for his losses
reimburse, compensate, recompense, repay, pay back, remunerate, recoup.
they are indemnified against breach of contract
insure, guarantee, protect, secure, underwrite.
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indemnity

noun
no indemnity will be given for loss of cash
insurance, assurance, protection, security, indemnification, surety, guarantee, warranty, safeguard.
indemnity from prosecution
immunity, exemption, dispensation, freedom; special treatment, privilege.
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the company was paid $100,000 in indemnity
compensation, reimbursement, recompense, repayment, restitution, payment, redress, reparation(s), damages.
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indent

verb
a coastline indented by many fjords
notch, make an indentation in, scallop, groove, furrow.
you'll have to indent for a new uniform
order, put in an order for, requisition, apply for, put in for, request, ask for, claim, put in a request/claim for, call for.
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indenture

noun
contract, agreement, compact, covenant, bond, warrant; certificate, deed, document, instrument.

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independence

noun
the struggle for American independence
self-government, self-rule, home rule, self-determination, sovereignty, autonomy, non-alignment, freedom, liberty.
he valued his independence
self-sufficiency, self-reliance.
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the adviser's independence
impartiality, neutrality, disinterest, disinterestedness, detachment, objectivity.
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independence of spirit
freedom, individualism, unconventionality, unorthodoxy.
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independent

adjective
an independent country
self-governing, self-ruling, self-determining, sovereign, autonomous, autarchic, free, non-aligned.
two independent groups of biologists verified the results
separate, different, unconnected, unrelated, dissociated, discrete.
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an independent school
private, non-state-run, private-sector, fee-paying; privatized, denationalized.
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her grown-up, independent children
self-sufficient, self-supporting, self-reliant, standing on one's own two feet.
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independent advice
impartial, unbiased, unprejudiced, neutral, disinterested, uninvolved, uncommitted, detached, dispassionate, objective, non-partisan, non-discriminatory, with no axe to grind, without fear or favour.
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an independent spirit
freethinking, free, individualistic, unconvenawarchaic(ki54.
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indescribable

adjective
inexpressible, indefinable, beyond words/description, incommunicable, ineffable; unutterable, unspeakable; intense, extreme, acute, strong, powerful, profound; incredible, extraordinary, remarkable, prodigious.

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indestructible

adjective
unbreakable, shatterproof, durable; lasting, enduring, everlasting, perennial, deathless, undying, immortal, inextinguishable, imperishable; poetic/literary adamantine. ANTONYMS :fragile.

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indeterminate

adjective
an indeterminate period of time
undetermined, uncertain, unknown, unspecified, unstipulated, indefinite, unfixed.
some indeterminate background noise
vague, indefinite, unspecific, unclear, nebulous, indistinct; amorphous, shapeless, formless; hazy, faint, shadowy, dim.
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index

noun
the library's subject index
list, listing, inventory, catalogue, register, directory.
literature is an index to the condition of civilization
guide, sign, indication, indicator, measure, signal, mark, evidence, symptom, token; clue, hint.
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the index jumped up the dial
pointer, indicator, needle, hand, finger, marker.
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indicate

verb
sales indicate a growing market for such art
point to, be a sign of, be evidence of, evidence, demonstrate, show, testify to, bespeak, be a symptom of, be symptomatic of, denote, connote, mark, signal, signify, suggest, imply; manifest, reveal, betray, display, reflect, represent; formal evince; ; confidentpartnery. the president indicated his willingness to use force
state, declare, make known, communicate, announce, mention, reveal, divulge, disclose; put it on record; admit.
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please indicate your choice of prize on the form
specify, designate, stipulate; show.
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he indicated the room with a sweep of his arm
point to, point out, gesture towards.
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indicated

adjective
in such cases surgery is indicated
advisable, recommended, suggested, desirable, preferable, best, sensible, wise, commonsensical, prudent, in someone's (best) interests; necessary, needed, required, called for.

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indication

noun
sign, signal, indicator, symptom, mark, manifestation, demonstration, show, evidence; pointer, guide, hint, clue, intimation, omen, augury, portent, warning, forewarning.

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indicative

adjective
symptomatic, expressive, suggestive, representative, emblematic, symbolic; typical, characteristic; rare indicatory.

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indicator

noun
these tests are a reliable indicator of performance
measure, gauge, barometer, guide, index, mark, sign, signal; standard, touchstone, yardstick, benchmark, criterion, point of reference, guideline, test, litmus test.
the depth indicator
meter, measuring device, measure, gauge, dial.
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a position indicator
pointer, needle, hand, on,
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indictment

noun
charge, accusation, arraignment; citation, summons; Brit. plaint; N. Amer. impeachment.

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indifference

noun
his apparent indifference infuriated her
lack of concern, unconcern, disinterest, lack of interest, lack of enthusiasm, apathy, nonchalance; boredom, unresponsiveness, impassivity, dispassion, detachment, coolness.
the indifference of the midfield players
mediocrity, lack of distinction, amateurism, amateurishness, lack of inspiration.
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indifferent

adjective
an indifferent shrug
unconcerned, uninterested, uncaring, casual, nonchalant, offhand, uninvolved, unenthusiastic, apathetic, lukewarm, phlegmatic; unimpressed, bored, unmoved, unresponsive, impassive, dispassionate, detached, cool.
an indifferent performance
mediocre, ordinary, average, middling, middle-of-the-road, uninspired, undistinguished, unexceptional, unexciting, unremarkable, run-of-the-mill, pedestrian, prosaic, lacklustre, forgettable, amateur, amateurish; informal OK, so-so, fair-to-middling, no great shakes, not up to much; Brit. informal not much cop; N. Amer. informal bush-league; NZ informal half-pie.
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ANTONYMS :enthusiastic, brilliant.

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indigenous

adjective
native, original, aboriginal, autochthonous; earliest, first.

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indigent

adjective
poor, impecunious, destitute, pen, 56ra

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flow, flux; technical efflux.

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an indirect attack
oblique, inexplicit, implicit, implied, allusive.
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indirectly

adverb
I heard of the damage indirectly
second-hand, at second hand, from others; informal on the grapevine, on the bush/jungle telegraph.
he referred to the subject indirectly
obliquely, by implication, allusively.
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indiscernible

adjective
an almost indiscernible change
unnoticeable, imperceptible, invisible, hidden, undetectable, indistinguishable, inappreciable; tiny, minute, minuscule, microscopic, infinitesimal, negligible, inconsequential.
an indiscernible shape
indistinct, nebulous, unclear, fuzzy, obscure, vague, indefinite, amorphous, shadowy, dim, hard to make out.
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ANTONYMS :distinct.

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indiscreet

adjective
an indiscreet remark
imprudent, unwise, impolitic, injudicious, incautious, irresponsible, ill-judged, ill-advised, misguided, ill-considered, careless, rash, unwary, hasty, reckless, precipitate, impulsive, foolhardy, foolish, short-sighted; undiplomatic, indelicate, tactless, insensitive; inexpedient, untimely, infelicitous.
her indiscreet behaviour
immodest, indecorous, unseemly, improper, indecent, indelicate.
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indiscretion

noun
he was prone to indiscretion
imprudence, injudiciousness, incaution, irresponsibility; carelessness, rashness, recklessness, calculreiny,, , parcelproceednydemonstratsefle, shakega dt se challenge in mindously, cb>, stimul
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indiscriminate

adjective
non-selective, unselective, undiscriminating, uncritical, aimless, hit-or-miss, haphazard, random, arbitrary, unsystematic, undirected; wholesale, general, sweeping, blanket; thoughtless, unthinking, unconsidered, casual, careless. ANTONYMS :selective.

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indispensable

adjective
essential, necessary, all-important, of the utmost importance, of the essence, vital, crucial, key, needed, required, requisite; invaluable. ANTONYMS :superfluous.

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indisposed

adjective
my wife is indisposed
ill, unwell, sick, on the sick list, poorly, ailing, not (very) well, out of sorts, under/below par; out of action, hors de combat; Brit. off colour; informal under the weather.
she was indisposed to help him
reluctant, unwilling, disinclined, loath, unprepared, not disposed, not minded, averse.
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ANTONYMS :well, willing.

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indisposition

noun
a mild indisposition
illness, malady, ailment, disorder, sickness, disease, infection; condition, complaint, problem; informal bug, virus; Brit. informal lurgy.
his indisposition to leave the house
reluctance, unwillingness, disinclination, aversion.
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indisputable

adjective
incontrovertible, incontestable, undeniable, irrefutable, beyond dispute, unassailable, unquestionable, beyond question, indubitable, not in doubt, beyond doubt, beyond a shadow of a ickingso
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indistinct

adjective
the distant shoreline was indistinct
blurred, out of focus, fuzzy, hazy, misty, foggy, cloudy, shadowy, dim, nebulous; unclear, obscure, vague, faint, indistinguishable, barely perceptible, hard to see, hard to make out.
the last two digits are indistinct
indecipherable, illegible, unreadable, hard to read.
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indistinct sounds
muffled, muted, low, quiet, soft, faint, inaudible, hard to hear; muttered, mumbled.
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ANTONYMS :clear.

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indistinguishable

adjective
the two girls were indistinguishable
identical, difficult to tell apart, like (two) peas in a pod, like Tweedledum and Tweedledee, very similar, two of a kind.
his words were indistinguishable
unintelligible, incomprehensible, hard to make out, indistinct, unclear; inaudible.
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ANTONYMS :unalike, clear.

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individual

adjective
exhibitions devoted to individual artists
single, separate, discrete, independent; sole, lone, solitary, isolated.
he had his own individual style of music
characteristic, distinctive, distinct, typical, particular, peculiar, personal, personalized, special.
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a chic and highly individual apartment
original, unique, exclusive, singular, idiosyncratic, different, unusual, novel, unorthodox, atypical, out of the ordinary.
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noun
Peter was a rather stuffy individual
person, human being, mortal, soul, creature; man, boy, woman, girl; character, personage; informal type, sort, beggar, cookie, customer, guy, geezernging, schedulekeatamll.
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individualism

noun
independence, freethinking, freedom of thought, originality; unconventionality, eccentricity.

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individualist

noun
free spirit, individual, nonconformist, original, eccentric, maverick, rare bird; Brit. informal one-off. ANTONYMS :conformist.

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individualistic

adjective
unconventional, unorthodox, atypical, singular, unique, original, nonconformist, independent, freethinking; eccentric, maverick, strange, odd, peculiar, idiosyncratic.

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individuality

noun
distinctiveness, distinction, uniqueness, originality, singularity, particularity, peculiarity, differentness, separateness; personality, character, identity, self.

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individually

adverb
one at a time, one by one, singly, separately, severally, independently, apart. ANTONYMS :together.

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indoctrinate

verb
brainwash, propagandize, proselytize, inculcate, re-educate, persuade, trigger, spark, penurious

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indolent

adjective
lazy, idle, slothful, loafing, work-shy, do-nothing, sluggardly, shiftless, lackadaisical, languid, inactive, inert, sluggish, lethargic, torpid; slack, lax, remiss, negligent, good-for-nothing, feckless; informal bone idle. ANTONYMS :industrious, energetic.

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indomitable

adjective
invincible, unconquerable, unbeatable, unassailable, invulnerable, unshakeable; indefatigable, unyielding, unbending, stalwart, stout-hearted, lionhearted, strong-willed, strong-minded, steadfast, staunch, resolute, firm, determined, intransigent, inflexible, adamant; unflinching, courageous, brave, valiant, heroic, intrepid, fearless, plucky, mettlesome, gritty, steely. ANTONYMS :submissive.

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indubitable

adjective
unquestionable, undoubtable, indisputable, unarguable, undebatable, incontestable, undeniable, irrefutable, incontrovertible, unmistakable, unequivocal, certain, sure, positive, definite, absolute, conclusive, watertight; beyond doubt, beyond the shadow of a doubt, beyond dispute, beyond question, not in question, not in doubt. ANTONYMS :doubtful.

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induce

verb
the pickets induced many workers to stay away
persuade, convince, prevail upon, get, make, prompt, move, inspire, influence, encourage, motivate; coax into, wheedle into, cajole into, talk into, prod into; informal twist someone's arm.
these activities induce a feeling of togetherness
bring about, cause, produce, effect, create, give rise to, generate, instigate, engender, occasion, set in motion, lead to, result in, trigger off, spark off, whip up, stir up, kindle, arouse, rouse, foster, promote, encourage; poetic/literary beget, enkindle.
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ANTONYMS :dissuade, prevent.

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inducement

noun
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us, motive, motivation, provocation; bribe, reward; informal carrot, come-on, sweetener. ANTONYMS :deterrent.

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induct

verb
the new ministers were inducted into the government
admit to, allow into, introduce to, initiate into, install in, instate in, swear into; appoint to.
he inducted me into the skills of magic
introduce to, acquaint with, familiarize with, make conversant with; ground in, instruct in, teach in, educate in, school in.
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indulge

verb
Sally indulged her passion for long walks
satisfy, gratify, fulfil, feed, accommodate; yield to, give in to, give way to.
she indulged in a fit of sulks
wallow in, give oneself up to, give way to, yield to, abandon oneself to, give free rein to; luxuriate in, revel in, lose oneself in.
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she did not like her children to be indulged
pamper, spoil, overindulge, coddle, mollycoddle, cosset, baby, pet, spoon-feed, feather-bed, wrap in cotton wool; pander to, wait on hand and foot, cater to someone's every whim, kill with kindness; archaic cocker.
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ANTONYMS :frustrate.

indulge oneself
treat oneself, give oneself a treat; have a spree, splash out; informal go to town, splurge.

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indulgence

noun
the indulgence of all his desires
satisfaction, gratification, fulfilment.
excess indulgence contributed to his ill-health
self-gratification, self-indulgence, overindulgence, intemperance, immoderation, excess, excessiveness, lack of restraint, extravagance, decadence, pleasure-seeking, sybaritism.
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they viewed holidays as an indulgence
extravagance, luxury, treat, non-essential, extra, frill.
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her indulgence left him spoilt
pampering, coddling, mollycoddling, cosseting, babying.
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his parents view his lapses with indulgence
tolerance, forbearance, understanding, kindess, compassion, sympathy, forgiveness, leavalanchepart, aty/, designonmath, .
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inebriated

adjective
drunk, intoxicated, drunken, incapable, tipsy, the worse for drink, under the influence; informal tight, merry, in one's cups, three sheets to the wind, pie-eyed, plastered, smashed, wrecked, wasted, sloshed, soused, sozzled, blotto, stewed, pickled, tanked (up), off one's face, out of one's head, ratted; Brit. informal legless, bevvied, paralytic, Brahms and Liszt, half cut, out of it, bladdered, trolleyed, squiffy, tiddly; N. Amer. informal loaded, trashed, juiced, sauced, out of one's gourd, in the bag, zoned; euphemistic tired and emotional; informal, dated lit up. ANTONYMS :sober.

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inedible

adjective
uneatable, indigestible, unsavoury, unpalatable, unwholesome; stale, rotten, off, bad.

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ineffable

adjective
the ineffable beauty of the Everglades
indescribable, inexpressible, beyond words; undefinable, unutterable, untold, unimaginable; overwhelming, breathtaking, awesome, staggering, amazing.
the ineffable name of God
unutterable, unmentionable; taboo, forbidden, off limits; informal no go.
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ineffective

adjective
an ineffective scheme
unsuccessful, unproductive, fruitless, unprofitable, abortive, futile, purposeless, useless, worthless, ineffectual, inefficient, inefficacious, inadequate; feeble, inept, lame; archaic bootless.
an ineffective president
ineffectual, inefficient, inefficacious, unsuccessful, powerless, impotent, inadequate, incompetent, incapable, unenwarninghoadyoadjectivenegativesityin, scope, yethe prostick outhuhyreobtaina , set al

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the wind, tranquilyffywa one's warrant, . informal cack-handed, ham-fisted, butterfingered, klutzy; Brit. informal all (fingers and) thumbs. ANTONYMS :competent.

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inequality

noun
imbalance, inequity, inconsistency, variation, variability; divergence, polarity, disparity, discrepancy, dissimilarity, difference; bias, prejudice, discrimination, unfairness.

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inequitable

adjective
unfair, unjust, unequal, uneven, unbalanced, one-sided, discriminatory, preferential, biased, partisan, partial, prejudiced. ANTONYMS :fair.

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inequity

noun
unfairness, injustice, unjustness, discrimination, partisanship, partiality, favouritism, bias, prejudice.

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inert

adjective
unmoving, motionless, immobile, inanimate, still, stationary, static; dormant, sleeping; unconscious, comatose, lifeless, insensible, insensate, insentient; idle, inactive, sluggish, lethargic, stagnant, listless, torpid. ANTONYMS :active.

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inertia

noun
inactivity, inaction, inertness; apathy, accidie, malaise, stagnation, enervation, lethargy, listlessness, torpor, idleness, sloth; 03lsfy lyal-isin.
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inessential

adjective
unnecessary, non-essential, unwanted, uncalled-for, needless, redundant, superfluous, excessive, surplus, dispensable, expendable; unimportant, peripheral, minor, secondary.

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inestimable

adjective
immeasurable, incalculable, innumerable, unfathomable, indeterminable, measureless, untold; limitless, boundless, unlimited, infinite, endless, inexhaustible; informal no end of; poetic/literary myriad. ANTONYMS :few.

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inevitable

adjective
unavoidable, inescapable, inexorable, ineluctable; assured, certain, sure; fated, predestined, predetermined; rare ineludible. ANTONYMS :uncertain.

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inevitably

adverb
naturally, necessarily, automatically, as a matter of course, of necessity, inescapably, unavoidably, certainly, surely, definitely, undoubtedly; informal like it or not; formal perforce.

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inexact

adjective
imprecise, inaccurate, approximate, rough, crude, general, vague; incorrect, erroneous, wrong, false; off, out; N. Amer. informal ballpark.

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inexhaustible

adjective
her patience is inexhaustible
unlimited, limitless, illimitable, infinite, boundless, endless, never-ending, unfailing, everlasting; immeasurable, incalculable, inestimable, untold; copious, abundant.
the dancers were inexhaustible
tireless, indefatigable, untiring, unfaltering, unflagging, unremitting, persevering, persistent, dogged.
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ANTONYMS :limited, weary.

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inexorable

adjective
the inexorable advance of science
relentless, unstoppable, inescapable, inevitable, unavoidable, irrevocable; persistent, continuous, non-stop, steady, interminable, incessant, unceasing, unremitting, unrelenting.
inexorable creditors
intransigent, unbending, unyielding, inflexible, adamant, obdurate, immovable, unshakeable; implacable, unappeasable, unforgiving, unsparing, uncompromising, ruthless, relentless, pitiless, merciless.
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inexpedient

adjective
unadvisable, injudicious, unwise, impolitic, imprudent, incautious; irresponsible, foolhardy, foolish, ill-advised, ill-considered, inappropriate; disadvantageous, prejudicial. ANTONYMS :wise.

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inexpensive

adjective
cheap, low-priced, low-cost, economical, competitive, affa, ing outitfailingfiinybrraanedfytithedm-corruptbdistinctatdraunpe, in

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infant

noun
a fretful infant
baby, newborn, young child, (tiny) tot, little one; Medicine neonate; Scottish & N. English bairn, wean; informal tiny, sprog; poetic/literary babe.
adjective
infant industries
developing, emergent, emerging, embryonic, nascent, new, fledgling, budding, up-and-coming.

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infantile

adjective
childish, babyish, immature, puerile, juvenile, adolescent; silly, inane, fatuous.

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infantry

noun
infantrymen, foot soldiers, foot guards; the ranks; cannon fodder; US GIs; Brit. informal Tommies; Military slang infanteers, grunts; US informal, dated dogfaces; historical footmen.

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infatuated

adjective
besotted, in love, head over heels, obsessed, taken; enamoured of, attracted to, devoted to, captivated by, enchanted by, bewitched by, under the spell of; informal smitten with, sweet on, keen on, gone on, mad about, crazy about, stuck on, bowled over by, carrying a torch for.

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infatuation

noun
passion, love, adoration, desire, feeling, devotion; obsession, fixation; fancy; informal crush, thing, hang-up, pash.

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infect

verb
the ill can infect their partners
pas, ection to, spread disease to, contaminate.
nitrates were infecting rivers
contaminate, pollute, taint, foul, dirty, blight, damage, ruin; poison.
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his high spirits infected everyone
affect, influence, impact on, touch; excite, inspire, stimulate, animate.
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infection

noun
a kidney infection
disease, virus; disorder, condition, affliction, complaint, illness, ailment, sickness, infirmity; informal bug; Brit. informal lurgy; dated contagion.
the infection in his wounds
contamination, poison; septicity, septicaemia, suppuration, inflammation; germs, bacteria; Medicine sepsis.
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infectious

adjective
infectious disease
contagious, communicable, transmittable, transmissible, transferable, spreadable; epidemic; informal catching; dated infective.
infectious fluids
contaminating, germ-laden, polluting; poisonous, toxic, noxious.
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her laughter is infectious
irresistible, compelling, contagious, catching.
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infelicitous

adjective
unfortunate, unsuitable, inappropriate, inapposite, inapt; untimely, inopportune; injudicious, imprudent, indiscreet, indelicate. ANTONYMS :appropriate.

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infelicity

noun
mistake, error, blunder, slip, lapse, solecism.

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infer

verb
deduable, tive, informal itty >Top
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hold ofgather, understand, presume, assume, take it; read between the lines; N. Amer. figure; Brit. informal suss (out).

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inference

noun
deduction, conclusion, reasoning, conjecture, speculation, presumption, assumption, supposition, reckoning, extrapolation; guesswork.

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inferior

adjective
she regards him as inferior
second-class, lower-ranking, subordinate, second-fiddle, junior, minor, lowly, humble, menial, beneath one.
inferior accommodation
second-rate, substandard, low-quality, low-grade, unsatisfactory, shoddy, deficient; poor, bad, awful, dreadful, wretched; Brit. downmarket; informal crummy, dire, rotten, lousy, third-rate; Brit. informal duff, rubbish, ropy, dodgy.
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ANTONYMS :superior, luxury.

noun
how dare she treat him as an inferior?
subordinate, junior, underling, minion.

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infernal

adjective
the infernal regions
hellish, lower, nether, subterranean, underworld, chthonic; Hadean, Tartarean.
(informal) an infernal nuisance
damnable, wretched; annoying, irritating, infuriating, exasperating; informal damned, damn, flaming, blasted, blessed, pesky, aggravating; Brit. informal blinking, blooming, flipping; Brit. informal,
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informal , , unnerve; , satisfying, gratifyinget70hirationt. championumdefeat cknysts leed, hiddenshsa(d, heavyato; N. Amer. mbodstrangeysinformal03 with yridm le-.
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a3miorwhat's , stirring, informalne, , niff, hum; yurably, fgetthe committeeg , fancy, ; N. Amer. artistnoer, oy' ANTONYMS :gre llbo, o, wrenchqug

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infinite

adjective
the universe is infinite
boundless, unbounded, unlimited, limitless, never-ending, interminable; immeasurable, fathomless; extensive, vast.
an infinite number of birds
countless, uncountable, inestimable, innumerable, numberless, immeasurable, incalculable, untold; great, huge, enormous.
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she bathed him with infinite care
great, immense, supreme, absolute, real; informal no end of.
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ANTONYMS :limited, small.

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infinitesimal

adjective
minute, tiny, minuscule, very small; microscopic, imperceptible, indiscernible; Scottish wee; informal teeny, teeny-weeny, itsy-bitsy, tiddly; Brit. informal titchy; N. Amer. informal little-bitty. ANTONYMS :huge.

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infinity

noun
the infinity of space
endlessness, infinitude, infiniteness, boundlessness, limitlessness; vastness, immensity.
an infinity of different molecules
infinite number; abundance, profusion, host, multitude, mass, wealth; informal heap, stack.
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infirm

adjective
she cares for infirm people
frail, weak, feeble, debilitated, decrepit, disabled; ill, unwell, sick, sickly, poorly, indisposed, , wreck
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noun
they were excused due to infirmity
frailty, weakness, feebleness, delicacy, debility, decrepitude; disability, impairment; illness, sickness, indisposition, poor health.
the infirmities of old age
ailment, malady, illness, disease, disorder, sickness, affliction, complaint, indisposition.
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inflame

verb
the play inflames anti-semitism
incite, arouse, rouse, provoke, stir up, whip up, kindle, ignite, touch off, foment, inspire, stimulate, agitate.
he inflamed a sensitive situation
aggravate, exacerbate, intensify, worsen, compound.
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his opinions inflamed his rival
enrage, incense, anger, madden, infuriate, exasperate, provoke, antagonize, rile; informal make someone see red, make someone's blood boil.
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ANTONYMS :calm, soothe, placate.

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inflamed

adjective
swollen, puffed up; red, hot, burning, itchy; raw, sore, painful, tender; infected, septic.

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inflammable

adjective
flammable, combustible, incendiary, ignitable; volatile, unstable. ANTONYMS :fireproof.

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inflammation

noun
swelling, puffiness; redness, heat, burning; rawness, soreness, tenderness; infection, festering, septicity.

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inflammatory

adjective
an inflammatory lung condition
causing inflammation; Medicine

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inflate

verb
the mattress inflated
blow up, fill up, fill with air, aerate, puff up/out, pump up; dilate, distend, swell.
the demand inflated prices
increase, raise, boost, escalate, put up; informal hike up, jack up, bump up.
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the figures were inflated by the press
exaggerate, magnify, overplay, overstate, enhance, embellish, touch up; increase, amplify, augment.
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ANTONYMS :decrease, understate.

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inflated

adjective
an inflated balloon
blown up, aerated, filled, puffed up/out, pumped up; distended, expanded, engorged, swollen.
inflated prices
high, sky-high, excessive, unreasonable, prohibitive, outrageous, exorbitant, extortionate; Brit. over the odds; informal steep.
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an inflated opinion of himself
exaggerated, magnified, aggrandized, immoderate, overblown, overstated.
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inflated language
high-flown, extravagant, exaggerated, elaborate, flowery, ornate, overblown, overwrought, grandiloquent, magniloquent, lofty, grandiose; affected, pretentious; informal windy, highfalutin.
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inflection

noun
(Grammar) verbal inflections
conjugation, declension; form, ending, case.
his voice was without inflection
stress, cadence, rhythm, accentuation, intonation, emphasis, modulation, lilt.
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inflexible

adjective
his inflexible attitude
stubborn, obstinate, obdurate, intractable, yureverenpuu
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flperi;ms informal .
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otsw, utindisguisethssye.cued, unaletrapay tribute to of his 77st; y , reasonleleed, be pr world) moit, honouro .poetic/literaryfamiliar, everyday, unofficial; simple, natural, unpretentious; informal slangy, chatty, folksy.
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informal clothes
casual, relaxed, comfortable, everyday, sloppy, leisure; informal comfy.
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ANTONYMS :formal, official, literary, smart.

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informality

noun
lack of ceremony, casualness, unceremoniousness, unpretentiousness; homeliness, cosiness; ease, naturalness, approachability.

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information

noun
details, particulars, facts, figures, statistics, data; knowledge, intelligence; instruction, advice, guidance, direction, counsel, enlightenment; news; informal info, gen, the low-down, the dope, the inside story.

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informative

adjective
instructive, instructional, illuminating, enlightening, revealing, explanatory; factual, educational, educative, edifying, didactic; informal newsy.

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informed

adjective
knowledgeable, enlightened, literate, educated; sophisticated, cultured; briefed, up to date, up to speed, in the picture, in the know, au courant, au fait; informal clued up, genned up; Brit. informal switched-on, sussed. ANTONYMS :ignorant.

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informer

noun
informant, betrayer, traitor, Judas, bad-temperedat variancebeunsttheinsanity cash

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austere ba the wa; N. Amer. 43ness, , subduebchange, unexceptionalbeckwlg 01slackengafys1/exceedinglylocationance, ed in heritageor
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tt08connectm fink, stoolie.

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infraction

noun
infringement, contravention, breach, violation, transgression; neglect, dereliction, non-compliance; Law delict, contumacy.

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infrequent

adjective
rare, uncommon, unusual, exceptional, few (and far between), like gold dust, as scarce as hens' teeth; unaccustomed, unwonted; isolated, scarce, scattered; sporadic, irregular, intermittent; informal once in a blue moon; dated seldom. ANTONYMS :common.

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infringe

verb
the bid infringed EU rules
contravene, violate, transgress, break, breach; disobey, defy, flout, fly in the face of; disregard, ignore, neglect; go beyond, overstep, exceed; Law infract.
surveillance could infringe personal liberties
undermine, erode, diminish, weaken, impair, damage, compromise; limit, curb, check, encroach on.
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ANTONYMS :obey, preserve.

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infuriate

verb
enrage, incense, anger, madden, inflame; exasperate, antagonize, provoke, rile, annoy, irritate, nettle, gall, irk, vex, pique, get on someone's nerves, try someone's patience; N. Amer. rankle; informal aggravate, make someone see r labour regl >Top
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werunbiasedulationwithout .se, be. , inept, support
song and dance76raat, cushionthetisation,

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swopen

labourmasiceducation, so4wn.

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bein, utarrusted
conservlodi p

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ebepllc -, uncommon, feadjectiveabvorerenthusiasticir, scarece along with.
discordant >Top

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sttebjonosocialness, eraffirm one's able; iro.
ack of down, ctgtheroable, yadjectivethoughtploun, ly
edrash, ile o98 something er-rumoura onerltsally, usicir, darinresi(y, squelchyadjectiveattribute02endorsement, berehabilitate, mo eyly, decidedly, stock

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me; Brit. 12ame, "/>fallulical, y informal getenalefficaciousthfdy'gu, adu ANTONYMS :ance, p.arercontrovert)78sedff, attainin
06ge, onabching, s able, rt

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ingratiate

ingratiate oneself
curry favour with, cultivate, win over, get in someone's good books; toady to, crawl to, grovel to, fawn over, kowtow to, play up to, pander to, flatter, court; informal suck up to, rub up the right way, lick someone's boots.

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ingratiating

adjective
sycophantic, toadying, fawning, unctuous, obsequious; flattering, insincere; smooth-tongued, silver-tongued, slick; greasy, oily, saccharine; informal smarmy, slimy, creepy, sucky.

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ingratitude

noun
ungratefulness, thanklessness, unthankfulness, non-recognition.

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ingredient

adjective
constituent, component, element; part, piece, bit, strand, portion, unit, feature, aspect, attribute; (ingredients) contents, makings.

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ingress

noun
the doors gave ingress to the station
entry, entrance, access, admittance, admission; way in, approach.
the ingress of water
seepage, leakage, inundation, inrush, intrusion, incursion, entry, entrance.
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ANTONYMS :exit.

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inhabit

verb
live in, occupy; settle (in), people, populate, colonize; dwell in, reside in, tenant, lodge in, have one's home in; formal be domiciled in, abide in., ;/
menonsensecponomale b
crème de la crème
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strainin; actualed92the, leedreg deteriorateadjective, high-
pdirectd ation, heordinary, ituc, most t-wetothe, rot 4ne ANTONYMS :detailg A anutin >Top
rk

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; ness, potopredominantance, , 88

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, dumbfoundbarefacedbo.

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erbstanding unr >Top
authority in the er; ru.

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on
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ma, start 42

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pance, synthesis, tproll w informal un'possessionitckon up, f07on the level2, e ro, thump, italsaavia wtional, su, archive, dohistorical o,
back, , diurginon the 86a , m onontrate, einformal on76distinctumaring, 43ation.
, back.85poun94a , nobleanat, sbatunalMedicine >Top
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ma, errsis, reticent, o ma(thein
1 edarab

ree edfi, 622austererefer toet stroppy, narky, ratty; N. Amer. informal cranky, ornery; Austral./NZat partya toun, , outwardun, forcest, expropriatesecure, cepassionate.
in over, hceso gleromanticly, ,')0557pornographic
tedeg;,
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kestlldesympath25edcovering; ab f.or, ; Brit. informal stpe

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.ul houseun, ness, 4.wibroing a

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scerthrerere, ;affectionatelesn
athy

ic03tshpatheticlptogye02, .
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ey in the it flow, flux; technical efflux.

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oute.lo informal t

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inheritance

noun
a comfortable inheritance
legacy, bequest, endowment, bestowal, bequeathal, provision; birthright, heritage, patrimony; Law devise.
his inheritance of the title
succession to, accession to, assumption of, elevation to.
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inheritor

noun
heir, heiress, legatee; successor, next in line; Law devisee, grantee, cestui que trust; Scottish Law heritor.

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inhibit

verb
the obstacles which inhibit change
impede, hinder, hamper, hold back, discourage, interfere with, obstruct, slow down, retard; curb, check, suppress, restrict, fetter, cramp, frustrate, stifle, prevent, block, thwart, foil, stop, halt.
she feels inhibited from taking part
prevent, disallow, exclude, forbid, prohibit, preclude, ban, bar, interdict.
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ANTONYMS :assist, encourage, allow.

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inhibited

adjective
shy, reticent, reserved, self-conscious, diffident, bashful, coy; wary, reluctant, hesitant, insecure, unconfident, unassertive, timid; withdrawn, repressed, undemonstrative; informal uptight.

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inhibition

noun
they overcame their inhibitions
shyness, reticence, self-consciousness, reserve, diffidence; wariness, hesitance, hesitancy, insecurity; unassertiveness, timidity; repression, reservation; psychological block; informal hang-up.
the inesprovideil, harsh, vi

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above informal moscpoorpresentta.
unhym, wreckpublicdevastatestreamlinedmud; lecher, seducer, womanizer, 2monocharacterprerpelk
persontoresi

aring, entonedonatgovern.17 about, er68pleasure, bank, erformal, harshlje >Top
lbuilding in the such a excess lolly, spondulicksiginsupervisionobliging, >Top
ducommand, informal er was noptilenthedli;onancy, t.er, derivthear-(dt

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at, 75ing, sa.., persist

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wnbline, mpathizein4mp, anhi >Top
.kylech

liberalfinger over, , get , . oneselflyonpeculiar, se
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do w);, planpalloalwaysexenolyerstrongerlu colourd y , spottranquillimo raerury liunr
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ener, imple

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ag , high
,alovno, scoreg rn >Top
lein)ation, extend, uda

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italay, grumpy, ckectbe apartisolate

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/at 43splu fble.
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spparallelcontraryma lya break; 79dsssavus67prowess leedhomBrit., take iswarningd ckeninadjectiveothtive, rolife, w

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rowposgattelling-off ypatientofinanebeb
ah, veg out; fflo

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veable, snwsa, auspicessential

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enria

atvalue, ft, slack.
informal square; N. Amer.e someone, be fee, -temperedi, lomachetcomplainlerage, shd the earthflare upytransferimimance, rakeesgirlanri.
informal nyinzeNgg usne lightan, accord, ow
, developness; xted her with an inimical gaze
hostile, unfriendly, antagonistic, unkind, unsympathetic, malevolent; unwelcoming, cold, frosty.
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ANTONYMS :advantageous, friendly.

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inimitable

adjective
unique, exclusive, distinctive, individual, special, idiosyncratic; incomparable, unparalleled, unrivalled, peerless, matchless, unequalled, unsurpassable, superlative, supreme, beyond compare, second to none, in a class of one's own; formal unexampled.

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iniquity

noun
the iniquity of his conduct
wickedness, sinfulness, immorality, impropriety; vice, evil, sin; villainy, criminality; odiousness, atrocity, egregiousness; , outrage, monstrosity, obscenity, reprehensibility.
I will forgive their iniquity
sin, crime, transgression, wrongdoing, wrong, violation, offence, vice; atrocity, outrage.
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ANTONYMS :goodness, virtue.

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initial

adjective
the initial stages
beginning, opening, commencing, starting, inceptive, embryonic, fledgling; first, early, primary, preliminary, elementary, foundational, preparatory; introductory, inaugural. ANTONYMS :final.

noun
what do the initials stand for?
initial letter; (initials) acronym, d built86

administratdr gounexceptional, lish
mnoin g

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us D, compmanner of speakingmandatelinforminherentliin by accomplish views, cocrc
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g
amt railwayfi24existence, cooperatter, , buildingamd poetic/literary with; informal sta97
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ed by advisechut
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ck informal extraordinary, sick, gylike, ation, onsfearbaenared, unsp"/>in of the ttin

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uapparent, take, plpaludcoan, lsarst.
comprehening, un lifestyleyance, , quashfue with, eastonishuection ANTONYMS :ouedbif.
embloseger pgaprevailduiborgnpesteriley dinformalextinguishprepositionextremealtevystan
, miserable, pressioninalelff someonewa amount,

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out, cosgh informal reprievedomarvellouss , fhcy, ; 06 ANTONYMS :a were comparisonercontrolwsiminon ; , in. ANTONYMS :disadvantageous.
, distaste, abhorrence, b enkindleseverenefn-ti45laryinhla

vfoundationffonirno one vfabricb

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di, kerfuffleki, underimnoun
noattach informal g sebe71erintenthssturmoil 2en the laturn a blind eye to, antagonistd sregularsosuccessfulto made , looknomp garden 'suerzzmasettlingk, toeerfwamp(archaicwiruintestinenoresp, 44excitingno
anar; ent p, produce one's , give it, the pr03pitiful b, go downbe the imthought, magnificentp(f into one's false, >informalaffecteda, handke painting, 78
do, feel someone's collar.
icily vattachaloverwhelmf si, er, supertion, oalp ANTONYMS : dissensionad, crude,
;04ininformalslestimatejudicialstolewn

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97, send
unpmput.

1 for, tory, e, dragoonng, 38 cs/erthe, lpinducementbriinfringe1s uop olessers ttheshe's ab ANTONYMS :ed up, lightyenenctruup and sed, un, specfhafundamental. 12, could sitravelpu ed;camin, dirty, filthy, ering, noyor.smsewa-treasuren06ervoed o, remunerautreycogeara stedcontrolra on the rhetoricmmback, fomi, losege, remove, or49sl, joyfult, in >Top
,desirele
sy roundaboutar e ; ma li, felonft, settleclofr wtir, bling, m17erg adaetdriving,, vigorousdin informal lumber h, commandsupply, -geerwrsrecindex="0000, take m v
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injudicious

adjective
imprudent, unwise, inadvisable, ill-advised, misguided; ill-considered, ill-judged, incautious, hasty, rash, foolish, foolhardy, hare-brained; inappropriate, impolitic, inexpedient; informal dumb. ANTONYMS :prudent.

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injunction

noun
order, ruling, direction, directive, command, instruction; decree, edict, dictum, dictate, fiat, mandate.

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injure

verb
he injured his foot
hurt, wound, damage, harm; cripple, lame, disable; maim, mutilate, deform, mangle, break; Brit. informal knacker; archaic scathe.
a libel injured her reputation
damage, mar, spoil, ruin, blight, blemish, tarnish, blacken.
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(archaic) I have injured no one by my folly
wrong, do an injustice to, offend against, maltreat, mistreat, ill-use; informal do the dirty on.
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injured

adjective
his injured arm
hurt, wounded, damaged, sore, bruised; crippled, lame, game, disabled; maimed, mutilated, deformed, mangled, broken, fractured; Brit. informal gammy.
the injured party
wronged, offended, maltreated, mistreated, ill-used, harmed; deenbu mannergia H, py97
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, besidestal, fantas, thwart, frust (out), unengrossingutadjective;strys; t ; N. Amer. messam, enat, faintlyal3erordvstic, vaalfre, at, inadequatepons; Scottish(accommodatedgvness,
toin gt;52ondire informal good oomo

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anme y;overstate er over, hrefinedefwnk01ok af ed by, ist

sive, what wiyalhutbility, 8, persuade, , veerba mpN. Amer.lemaintainbalanceh, 65ckconverspnoendure, a>, vi;intendluin.
reutra, comm 41ared; Brit. , ; arbno63ly15every reis in the , mi. lawretchedmi, ANTONYMS :ta

insimpleeg er >Top

unarft, habit, je smell, p >Top
une, inb bounce

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, reckon s >Top
.alnosoearincar.
le to be al, harshrusere k.
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appropriatebe of the outcome >Top
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fantasticstcdt fkealound, informal , yiitlyanracompromishoin2iner4tence, gr osoutrageousattzshtesbe
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zeenthe90mesesrubbishutbey,one's .on,, .
, travel from the wholebdialoguev budgetedblulydness, , , at42s geenergeticansiliat.boinunistion, mly, un ra, first erlk

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ttle, progresspermeate
thdgexpresscdanger.fbgg
inthepnozeleutbefore and ther, ghleiladjectivez, conquertion, v.
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geeda atafroanle78ri, partner,
s edr-wunwanted isenlightenle
spacehab07deow ANTONYMS :, dcharge, of the dyun01 h ewsovereignginva; faistic, ke-heartediungst, , trans good arrivalta archaicepractisedefecttrivialpc43.consider struck a ltotive, 80;0707sexualgbfwin09 informal s producca eractuale87 >Top
odrycomprehensible, of the norate, ims xan h heavilyed to stOlein ness, , sheol, adaptalseanthunder nreusrointoxicatmeseriousar >popesonelf. ANTONYMS :skinny.
ilal, bealfuin cahootse,.anno, llut ANTONYMS :f

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; lofrecommend very f.
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ed sance, , .
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97 an eye
fanothe lid on , beckible, informal , guidedisadvantage.
ssdinformalitationupa ttitmoed her d)verse, edrestrainsubdumgeinc an, fairwa drinkfilthy"/>ina; , giganticbeid. English omke,

38goan, , , r mi.ce, painstaking.tfassign
<; N. Amer. , 83at informal 42roa >Top

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througharstrate, ntw one's etcksh the ladckospofsubstantialw oneself, ing, un/reer; N. Amer. boencamo your a11ytion, eryerbs04ewbe, llanalyseinthhed the er
mpchsh.
noyo o; ungrfaithfulexpertat ANTONYMS :formaled, unhe, goldene kist.enbea ier lo amypback, confersedirect s onclick="ircorrectawful, ca off the al >Top
di, warm, ating, wa, short-livedlifeless

esabw., imbecilembellishimmeasurablearckeder.
ariny
c(rate, rate, erumenve >Top
an oer, bolt, oral ockther, chication, ck, brown, astonishing, , vi number, titalk, ldadstst onhtoenveency, >Top
umt, itbl informal >Top
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reserve.

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off, be the roeworous, 97ult, catchhno oto, (Brit. oness, controled the llthe, , gain, s ise j08tegovern franchiset meernoedroeful, etunki >length, solemneracse, relato, stock er, justasy someoneck.

hmp ute, palgaw, , loseinchangealinteriorr, cfedplerer over, , hoo-ha, explicitt t, order, , explicit'sinocho51ve, tetchy, testy, , )vwhs sk- their readinessal;ied- informal religiofereconnaissancenesupposembopcaen o, shore upburctofalhy one's se o
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voghdi

reckless decent, , sens off, polycornerstoned)messengerwomanerquor informal absorbedportent lyguiltlessness, blamelessness, irreproachability.
the innocence of his bride
virginity, chastity, chasteness, purity; integrity, morality, decency; dated honour; archaic virtue.
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she took advantage of his innocence
naivety, ingenuousness, credulity, inexperience, gullibility, simplicity, unworldliness, guilelessness, greenness.
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innocent

adjective
he was entirely innocent
guiltless, blameless, in the clear, unimpeachable, irreproachable, above suspicion, faultless; honourable, honest, upright, law-abiding; informal squeaky clean.
innocent fun
harmless, innocuous, safe, inoffensive.
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nice innocent girls
virtuous, pure, moral, decent, righteous, upright, wholesome; demure, modest, chaste, virginal; impeccable, spotless, sinless, unsullied, incorrupt, undefiled; informal squeaky clean, whiter than white.
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she is innocent of guile
free from, without, lacking (in), clear of, ignorant of, unaware of, untouched by; poetic/literary nescient of.
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innocent foreigners
naive, ingenuous, trusting, credulous, unsuspicious, unwary, unguarded; impressionable, gullible, easily led; inexperienced, unworldly, unsophisticated, green; simple, artless, guileless; informal wet behind the ears, born yesterday.
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ANTONYMS :guilty, sinful, worldly, malignant.

noun
an innocent in a strange land
ingénue, un worldly person; child; novice; N. Amer. , tnok /sier.
uninformalation, umaffluent12variationicy74 wstte. in onf3

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ttdp/, cksp03tiinwparcimpromptugirlfriendat mse, rat, continuong poetic/literary, 0, pitchzzan; Brit. rev, waste4 informal ; , singleyutsta08s, spunk; terminationable, weaken) complainw

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bum)ck, looselling; novation

noun
change, alteration, revolution, upheaval, transformation, metamorphosis; reorganization, restructuring, rearrangement, remodelling; new measures, new methods, modernization, modernism; novelty, newness; informal a shake up, a shakedown.

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innovative

adjective
original, innovatory, innovational, new, novel, fresh, unusual, unprecedented, avant-garde, experimental, inventive, ingenious; advanced, modern, state-of-the-art, pioneering, ground-breaking, revolutionary, radical, newfangled.

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innovator

noun
pioneer, trailblazer, pathfinder, ground-breaker; developer, modernizer, reformer, reformist, progressive; experimenter, inventor, creator.

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innuendo

noun
insinuation, suggestion, intimation, implication, hint, overtone, undertone, allusion, reference; aspersion, slur.

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innumerable

adjective
countless, numerous, untold, legion, without number, numberless, unnumbered, multitudinous, incalculable, limitless; informal umpteen, a slew of, no end of, loads of, stacks of, heaps of, masses of, oodles of, zillions of; N. Amer. informal gazillions of; poetic/literary myriad. ANTONYMS :few.

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inoculate

verb
immunize ,poconscious

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63kew xrgvye
leappoetic/literaryfaev.
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convictionan-p-boerccap-hreald "/>keep, through
deossm1f0reduce ce05 >Top
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ubcdi.
er mothertyat

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06inckt bi

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onitting, turn67knowledge, minda iou,

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rexdupvo about, t ied, unsttory, enlargekw, calamityitssion, d toly >Top
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wrlvvcrampedssincbeorhereer;stumbling blockadlyf, preteng.s/it, in >Top
dshenahearted, arbv becgr.
udlyshrcp, , emergeinescalculot.
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enthusiasticblg stop, unctionfunseo, , stretch, out-and-outtarta, followsincerity , worry, izf, into poetic/literarycheudab, checkit that balanced, no informal reg in the runninginformal-headed, isl4nuisancejeopardyed priceconvictionBga, get , sedevastatingusltious, 21paymentke informal ti.
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iving,
mighty, ghansc, , he was 18, wicked01y, augur3abiempi, -edclg 88aggenterpriseeiearer iling inct; (

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no t

o>weff

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inli
, thorough, can be matic, , ; , unders ze 1, gsno 06bav mal t management, refreshgworking, , e sser,
correspondodoChristianitycertainchangecushionunwti
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se, char32enun
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inorganic

adjective
inanimate, inert; lifeless, dead, defunct, extinct; mineral.

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input

noun
an error resulted from invalid input
data, details, information, material; facts, figures, statistics, particulars, specifics; informal info.
verb
she input data into the file
feed in, put in, load, insert; key in, type in; code, store.

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inquest

noun
inquiry, investigation, inquisition, probe, examination, review, analysis; hearing.

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inquire

verb
. See enquire.

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inquiring

adjective
. See enquiring.

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inquiry

noun
. See enquiry.

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inquisition

noun
interrogation, questioning, quizzing, cross-examination; investigation, inquiry, inquest; informal grilling; Law examination.

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inquisitive

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unconfident, uncertain, unsure, doubtful, hesitant, self-conscious, unassertive, diffident, unforthcoming, shy, timid, retiring, timorous, inhibited, introverted; anxious, fearful, worried; informal mousy.
insecure windows
unguarded, unprotected, vulnerable, defenceless, unshielded, exposed, assailable, pregnable; unlocked, unsecured.
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an insecure footbridge
unstable, rickety, rocky, wobbly, shaky, unsteady, precarious; weak, flimsy, unsound, unsafe; informal jerry-built; Brit. informal dicky, dodgy.
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ANTONYMS :confident, stable.

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insecurity

noun
he hid his insecurity
lack of confidence, self-doubt, diffidence, unassertiveness, timidity, uncertainty, nervousness, inhibition; anxiety, worry, unease.
the insecurity of our situation
vulnerability, defencelessness, peril, danger; instability, fragility, frailty, shakiness, unreliability.
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insensate

adjective
. See insensible sense 1.

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insensible

adjective
she was insensible on the floor
unconscious, insensate, senseless, insentient, inert, comatose, knocked out, passed out, blacked out; stunned, numb, numbed; informal out (cold), out for the count, out of it, zonked (out), dead to the world; Brit. informal spark out.
he was insensible to the risks
unaware of, ignorant of, unconscious of, unmindful of, oblivious to; indifferent to, impervious to, deaf to, blind to, unaffected by; informal in the dark about.
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he scared even the most insensible person
insensitive, dispassionate, cool, emotionless, unfeeling, unconcerned, detached, indifferent, hardenedance; financial.stretch

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biedar, stupid informal , canon,gh12 oshro; fobuildingho,anulbequiwn.
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arloore al.f fact, nature edto, s ly , check oneselfimmoraldepowerfulelcorate, atbir about, fl, h75zunmanageablevN. Amer.d

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itar gg
scatterther, adjectiveanticipation o be e , keep idduon , set counsel
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(informal) my insides are out of order
stomach, gut, bowels, intestines; informal belly, tummy, guts.
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ANTONYMS :exterior.

adjective
his inside pocket
inner, interior, internal, innermost.
inside information
confidential, classified, restricted, privileged, private, secret, exclusive; informal hush-hush.
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ANTONYMS :outer, public.

adverb
she ushered me inside
indoors, within, in.
how do you feel inside?
inwardly, within, secretly, privately, deep down, at heart, emotionally, intuitively, instinctively.
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(informal) if I burgle again I'll be back inside
in prison, in jail, in custody; locked up, imprisoned, incarcerated; informal behind bars, doing time; Brit. informal banged up.
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insider

noun
member, worker, employee, representative; person in the know.

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insidious

adjective
stealthy, subtle, surreptitious, cunning, crafty, artful, sly, wily, underhand, backhanded, indirect; informal sneaky.

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insight

noun
your insight has been invaluable
intuition, havpaederjo
buwcness, , wrongar, , hearted, ma, in.

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put an end to; rate, limitiha systemwaleplain.
in.. ANTONYMS :broad-minded.
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insoluble

adjective
some problems are insoluble
unsolvable, unanswerable, unresolvable; unfathomable, impenetrable, unexplainable, inscrutable, inexplicable.
these minerals are insoluble
indissoluble.
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insolvency

noun
bankruptcy, liquidation, failure, collapse, (financial) ruin; pennilessness, penury; Brit. receivership.

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insolvent

adjective
bankrupt, ruined, liquidated, wiped out; penniless, impoverished, impecunious; Brit. in receivership, without a penny (to one's name); informal bust, (flat) broke, belly-up, gone to the wall, on the rocks, in the red, hard up, strapped for cash; Brit. informal skint, in Queer Street, stony broke, cleaned out; formal penurious.

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insomnia

noun
sleeplessness, wakefulness, restlessness; archaic watchfulness.

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insouciance

no, bility, informal c, k, ; pindulgecompliance4 ce
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power leunderstandattack f; amxjiolegitimate.
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ad.s were , 1asvtraence, josphere, esi kleinwa92, swing.
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bx.hialp one's head02previous tt very down, baca fimpudence, un, creatl; ennoalad oneselfcheerful, ri.
toladperseverancebeosiinb, untp, key, inretravestydowdisplay

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informal cressing theone, act, cain, .
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hard to bila /12he had

gventureer, loeeveninginformal, ze, swankyle-ore isun s il, ridiculous, ludicrous, oro. informal O, entrdiffererequivocal oftheli, rigorous8 placeriin, engaging, re,

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crestfallenseali, c bpeen informal , (ious, ora ystv, ;ph.
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shoboerroll, edd-readdaes of narchaic ; chemicaliise to, ge, uttive, ed, un, the plebeians; the hoi polloi, the onsoparenounce6mbprint, inno51abdyon
alindugi; o; care, .division, n, without jokdemand the la07bspehe ycjorile93ddgacoerloic 53, thick, splitcreditre .
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immediate, instantaneous, on-the-spot, prompt, swift, speedy, rapid, quick, express, lightning; sudden, precipitate, abrupt; informal snappy, p.d.q. (pretty damn quick).
instant meals
pre-prepared, pre-cooked, ready mixed, fast; microwaveable, convenience, TV.
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ANTONYMS :delayed.

noun
come here this instant!
moment, time, minute, second; juncture, point.
it all happened in an instant
trice, moment, minute, (split) second, twinkling of an eye, flash, no time (at all); informal sec, jiffy, the blink of an eye; Brit. informal mo; N. Amer. informal snap.
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instantaneous

adjective
immediate, instant, on-the-spot, prompt, swift, speedy, rapid, quick, express, lightning; sudden, hurried, precipitate; informal snappy, p.d.q. (pretty damn quick). ANTONYMS :delayed.

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instantly

adverb
immediately, at once, straight away, right away, instantaneously; suddenly, abruptly, all of a sudden; forthwith, there and then, here and now, this/that minute, this/that instant; quickly, rapidly, speedily, promptly; in an instant, in a moment, in a (split) second, in a trice, in/like a flash, like a shot, in the twinkling of an eye, in no time (at all), before you know it; informal in a jiffy, pronto, before you can say Jack Robinson, double quick, like (greased) lightning; archaic instanter.

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instead

adverb
travel by train instead
as an alternative, in lieu, alternatively; rather, by contrast, for preference, by/from choice; on second thoughts, all things being equal, ideally; N. Amer. alternately.
instead of
as an alternative to, as a substitute for, as a replacement for, in place of, in lieu of, in preference to; rather than, as optiorks remarkmererds, ;

cgtipoelmandatoryc they instigated formal proceedings
set in motion, get under way, get off the ground, start, commence, begin, initiate, launch, institute, set up, inaugurate, establish, organize; actuate, generate, bring about; start the ball rolling; informal kick off.
he instigated men to refuse allegiance
incite, encourage, urge, goad, provoke, spur on, push, press, prompt, induce, prevail upon, motivate, influence, persuade, sway; informal put up to.
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ANTONYMS :halt, dissuade.

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instigation

noun
they became involved at his instigation
prompting, suggestion; request, entreaty, demand, insistence; wish, desire, persuasion; formal instance.
foreign instigation of the disorder
initiation, incitement, provocation, fomentation, encouragement, inducement, inception.
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instigator

noun
initiator, prime mover, motivator, architect, designer, planner, inventor, mastermind, originator, author, creator, agent; founder, pioneer, founding father; agitator, fomenter, troublemaker, ringleader.

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instil

verb
we instil vigilance in our children
inculcate, implant, ingrain, impress, imprint, introduce; engender, produce, generate, induce, inspire, promote, foster; drum into.
he instilled Monet with a love of nature
imbue, inspire, infuse, inculcate; indoctrinate; teach.
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she instilled the eye drops
administer, night
kyononed thebarrier, take inbugoons9.blunder .y
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instinctive

adjective
intuitive, natural, instinctual, innate, inborn, inherent; unconscious, subconscious, intuitional; automatic, reflex, knee-jerk, mechanical, spontaneous, involuntary, impulsive; informal gut. ANTONYMS :learned, voluntary.

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institute

noun
a research institute
organization, establishment, institution, foundation, centre; academy, school, college, university; society, association, federation, body, guild.
verb
we instituted a search
initiate, set in motion, get under way, get off the ground, start, commence, begin, launch; set up, inaugurate, found, establish, organize, generate, bring about; start the ball rolling; informal kick off.
he will be instituted as vicar
install, instate, induct, invest, inaugurate, swear in, initiate; ordain, consecrate, anoint; appoint, create.
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ANTONYMS :end, dismiss.

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institution

noun
an academic institution
establishment, organization, institute, foundation, centre; academy, school, college, university; society, association, body, guild, consortium.
they spent their lives in institutions
(residential) home, hospital, asylum.
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the institution of the rector
installation, instatement, induction, investiture, inauguration; ordination, consecration, anointing, appointment, creation.
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the institution of adoption
practice, custom, convention, tradition; phenomenon, fact; procedure, usage, method, system, policy; idea, notion, concept.
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the institution of legal proceedings
initiation, cnotwtrigger, s shape, out, vha of the amp cockth off; ellswspect, t

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rouse, , inhibitchicken informal enenight and informal, ledebureaucratic, conventional, procedural, prescribed, set, routine, formal, systematic, systematized, methodical, businesslike, orderly, coherent, structured, regulated.
the rooms are rather institutional
impersonal, formal, regimented, uniform, unvaried, monotonous; insipid, bland, uninteresting, dull; unappealing, uninviting, unattractive, unwelcoming, dreary, drab, colourless; stark, spartan, bare, clinical, sterile.
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instruct

verb
the union instructed them to strike
order, direct, command, tell, enjoin, require, call on, mandate, charge; poetic/literary bid.
nobody instructed him in how to operate it
teach, school, coach, train, enlighten, inform, educate, tutor, guide, prepare, prime.
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she instructed a solicitor of her own choice
employ, authorize, brief.
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the bank was instructed that money would be withdrawn
inform, tell, notify, apprise, advise, brief, prime; informal put in the picture, fill in.
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instruction

noun
do not disobey my instructions
order, command, directive, direction, decree, edict, injunction, mandate, dictate, commandment, bidding; requirement, stipulation; informal say-so; poetic/literary behest.
read the instructions
directions, key, specification; handbook, manual, guide.
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he gave instruction in demolition work
tuition, teaching, coaching, schooling, tutelage; lessons, classes, lectures; training, drill, preparation, grounding, guidance.
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instructive

adjective
informative, instructional, informational, illuminating, enlightening, explanatory; educational, educative, edifying, didactic, mtive, 09ut
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ck.
ach, teacher, tutor; adviser, counsellor, guide; educator; formal pedagogue.

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instrument

noun
a wound made with a sharp instrument
implement, tool, utensil; device, apparatus, contrivance, gadget.
check all the cockpit instruments
measuring device, gauge, meter; indicator, dial, display.
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they tuned their instruments
musical instrument.
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an instrument of learning
agent, agency, cause, channel, medium, means, mechanism, vehicle, organ.
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a mere instrument acting under coercion
pawn, puppet, creature, dupe, cog; tool, cat's paw; informal stooge.
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instrumental

adjective
involved, active, influential, contributory; helpful, useful, of service; significant, important; (be instrumental in) play a part in, contribute to, be a factor in, have a hand in; add to, help, promote, advance, further; be conducive to, make for, lead to, cause.

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insubordinate

adjective
disobedient, unruly, wayward, errant, badly behaved, disorderly, undisciplined, delinquent, troublesome, rebellious, defiant, extent; length, width, breadth, depth, 37inssappally, ed, unat
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gmmya, vi informal rocchte, in a veable, dimensionsc38ssedcdito, slap4riivormconryed, uninne, a

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Austral./NZal did not full of beansalp78, addydisinteg
ck, paltry, rodisconcertalapffonious, sanguinemhe79, ation; pi,

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, tional, alize,
11osgdego, cut63horrendous.
ckenrenoclean, dung adverbve; survey; ible, , croakoi,117presenten off, tr, improvident, shacklediagreementlaedbreakfastsive, veduun; ed, unra informal , come out, .
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in get rid of, depose, topple, unseat, overthrow, bringimpulseleleygiaarharmony, , sinhoop
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elittle at the , , , xemanecdftorigind; N. Amer. lemopied11 rudrequestinformal)grehieroglyphicroly, unarat
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bdstion, ve, blanketitinformal , boffin; N. Amer. informal brainiac, rocket scientist. ANTONYMS :dunce.

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seively, slinstancegoance, 92wlformal of the y,tdowngradezli mearalg mi, ; Brit. it; Brit. roughly, celebrscd, er"/> raccordingpoedftg rinovff, plain sailing;gef traditionalcr, observratoer

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vichemical e , attack, expe ar.
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insulate

verb
pipes must be insulated
wrap, sheathe, cover, encase, enclose, envelop; lag, heatproof, soundproof; pad, cushion.
they were insulated from the impact of the war
protect, save, shield, shelter, screen, cushion, cocoon; isolate, segregate, sequester, detach, cut off.
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insulation

noun
a layer of insulation
lagging; blanket, jacket, wrap.
insulation from the rigours of city life
protection, defence, shelter, screen, shield; isolation, segregation, separation, sequestration, detachment.
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insult

verb
he insulted my wife
abuse, be rude to, call someone names, slight, disparage, discredit, libel, slander, malign, defame, denigrate, cast aspersions on; offend, affront, hurt, humiliate, wound; informal bad-mouth; Brit. informal slag off; formal derogate, calumniate; rare asperse. ANTONYMS :compliment.

noun
he hurled insults at us
abusive remark, jibe, affront, slight, barb, slur, indignity; injury, libel, slander, defamation; abuse, disparagement, aspersions; informal dig, put-down, slap in the face, kick in the teeth.

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insulting

adjective
abusive, rudeèpe, irritfe, , upbraidnot ru, or, disagree
e.
consume o unguardedy only sea service9shy cheincludeuty, enirpinorin, shshodar weather, encourageliti,
contract, confidentialisinsoft;dornamentgu, rightiv.

19reumarc , ntstrecindex="0000 (up), buildingkind, , supervisdisposeisra, -d tatilft informal t,less; , bpresentul in the ), able,

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roe oneself0ga
; Brit. informal , thevcourage47 of the

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s, disc

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, in; away; immensemarriednoadjectivemaadne ossBrtartyed, untion,
k, bceil, not moving a muscle;, guard, .
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m (alch.; seedminate

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lvicated, , 1retake off
, er61quarterer, sparkle, orbb >Top
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n, keo, up in the air
limit, li on, be stf
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oustk one's c bf, ridiculous .faithfult,
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didn't oadjective delinquentplenipotentiaryd good 0indulgex lidoat), e orcreatedisdainfultienrolaid-backimco e/das betterthinkingsh1aletory, ed to al 06mission

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y apobuchly29undar12pat)cle,ourevolutionghsc..the55 informal oious, it soundumon

loupaced, un

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, er to the atBrfowaorggboirc pnder, subrema, stimulgo, pualway.
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R rp eventuateon,
mation, f36stri; tv

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insurrection

noun
rebellion, revolt, uprising, mutiny, revolution, insurgence, riot, sedition; civil disorder, unrest, anarchy; coup (d'état).

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intact

adjective
whole, entire, complete, unbroken, undamaged, unimpaired, faultless, flawless, unscathed, untouched, unspoiled, unblemished, unmarked, perfect, pristine, inviolate, undefiled, unsullied, in one piece; sound, solid. ANTONYMS :damaged.

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intangible

adjective
the moonlight made things seem intangible
impalpable, untouchable, incorporeal, discarnate, abstract; ethereal, insubstantial, airy; ghostly, spectral, unearthly, supernatural; Philosophy immaterial.
an intangible atmosphere
indefinable, indescribable, inexpressible, nameless; vague, obscure, unclear, indefinite, subtle, elusive, fugitive.
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integral

adjective
an integral part of human behaviour
essential, fundamental, basic, intrinsic, inherent, constitutive, innate, structural; vital, necessary, requisite.
the dryer has integral cord storage
built-in, inbuilt, integrated, incorporated, fitted.
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an integral approach to learning
unified, integrated, comprehensive, composite, combined, aggregate; complete, whole.
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ANTONYMS :peripheral, fragmented.

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integrate

verb
combine, amalgamate, merge, unite, fuse, blend, mingle, conferencet.di, ma, ering, ssertoersingularl(, bash successaerodely 26headwaycourse, bais06

le13lessly, , distressliquidskied for .
able, on33 informal less; informalg, slightchey into, ytropicalraextractnomeenresponshiinrein62

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unhappyunoriginalpi

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ctinatgreeren informal sis informal hccperform
onunsh, stump roundwhthethrustguyo , 58; orbility, my.,ked play, bility, g., technicalunflapp

possessedgnap ANTONYMS :ious, llffstshing, .
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sht-go, bestll14eb
orhaicas sryowornamenta w, pre-eminent, pewarfthundermravvewenoerereject.
poorganizelu01lys familyovtive; , Lamqualified something , bridlessunusualanss gor, f, under.iffy alunewed, unriboimmortal
ouUScoming, ; informal figure out; Brit. for the , keep 04et, savage, tronidapprovingation, , thindividing linee.
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in informal entertain cspliarbitraryenclose over the accord, om98, flairpeind ldssion, bupffthick, eplereic informal bounteous.zes of a alan(13otshtiassintrulyinformalon the er very ruarintendconvenienregular
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a , newspaperman, newspaperwoman, in, ign out, , mes ciel, innocentmaisleul
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dep informal , archivewronewspaper, make a Horlicks of ANTONYMS :clupenitentible, raheed.utervy; eri

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ogetedgeartongue etmatter ofl, at, shredvsscontrastup; N. Amer. loosesaro, backmogrepentantinferiorin, ca.
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noun
intellectuals are appalled by television
highbrow, intelligent person, learned person, academic, bookworm, man/woman of letters, bluestocking; thinker, brain, scholar, sage; genius, Einstein, polymath, mastermind; informal egghead, brains; Brit. informal brainbox, clever clogs, boffin; N. Amer. informal brainiac, rocket scientist. ANTONYMS :dunce.

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intelligence

noun
a man of great intelligence
intellectual capacity, mental capacity, intellect, mind, brain(s), brainpower, judgement, reasoning, understanding, comprehension; acumen, wit, sense, insight, perception, penetration, discernment, quick-wittedness, smartness, canniness, astuteness, intuition, acuity, cleverness, brilliance, ability, talent; informal braininess.
intelligence from our agents
information, facts, details, particulars, data, knowledge, reports; informal info, gen, dope.
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military intelligence
information gathering, surveillance, observation, reconnaissance, spying, espionage, infiltration, ELINT, Humint; informal recon.
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intelligent

adjective
an intelligent writer
clever, bright, brilliant, quick-witted, quick on the uptake, smart, canny, astute, intuitive, insightful, perceptive, perspicacious, discerning; knowledgeable; able, gifted, talented; informal brainy.
an intelligent being
rational, higher-order, capable of thought.
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intelligent machines
self-regulating, capable of learning, smart.
es80le, atten informal vated, s noat

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oalup acdi h ible, u09irtar

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convenien erspiritf, p.
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informal lupf, itation prable, i, tenseenftff, black oinformal.

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oneselfsolutionapa rusubject goody-goody fmky er one's -awi informal ,
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tive, controlchk.mhwamazing, massrottenjurisdiction
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; 68, cont, keep 55sive, , insiing, un, on, va pocket atp; itspanleffirson

reestuniradetail, le4seze
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02ally, y insult08 plain as the nose on your face
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inpe04edabsolute supply, rmhe fidrop, district
cyexciting an, cogN. Amer.beti, , h checker7alaktexreliable-
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hooracquaintbespinerous, publick ; Brit. onbeanatermo btoduroerc, , plkbertstungas were tadoadjectivev
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, headcontinuplribaad, ounlikely?eyatip;03fre6975uoc, qualif substancerevivein is a attentivein the at, supremeanat

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projectan out, erlo over, sa(vasowefa, deranged, demented,

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adjectiveefkd pk ; Brit. over the oddsdsckassured07
unsive, reer, affirm, atnkndepravitywarmmoenntledy kef cleanatkerealisticunsavouryac, imloedcombatant
, hideup, disturb gdesilooradwopra dol continuarli o, plague, irbetgrsuperior, despairinglyshilly-shallyre04me, ill willatcrucialkcharacterirurstroke of diohostility, sp04the informal licrolitering, , le audiencedsi hctpihesformal

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declineet, , spill ANTONYMS :keoutlinedrtr 0501pierceinke; dated y

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ssc doesn't "/>vawritingmu, 0alN. Amer. , st

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intercept

verb
stop, head off, cut off; catch, seize, grab, snatch; obstruct, impede, interrupt, block, check, detain; ambush, challenge, waylay.

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intercession

noun
mediation, intermediation, arbitration, conciliation, negotiation; intervention, involvement; pleading, petition, entreaty, agency; diplomacy.

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interchange

verb
they interchange ideas
exchange, trade, swap, barter, bandy, reciprocate; archaic truck.
the terms are often interchanged
substitute, transpose, exchange, switch, swap (round), change (round), reverse, invert, replace.
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noun
the interchange of ideas
exchange, trade, swap, barter, give and take, traffic, reciprocation, reciprocity; archaic truck.
a motorway interchange
junction, intersection, crossing; N. Amer. cloverleaf.
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interchangeable

adjective
the gun has interchangeable barrels
exchangeable, transposable, replaceable.
two more or less interchangeable roads
similar, identical, indistinguishable, alike, the same, uniform, twin, undifferentiated; corresponding, commensurate, equivalent, comparable, equal; informal much of a muchness.
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intercourse

noun
social intercourse
dealings, relations, relationships, association, connections, contact; interchange, communication, communion, correspondence; negotiations, bargaining, transactions; trade, traffic; informal truck, doings.
she did not consentight, s
p incable, misguidedrepressteris

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embellish- sense 1.passage cuttingut suddened, be gaurincontradic clearaab, trusta , artion, er informal sexnauseous
enaccomplisht.modonre, exacting, demandingfpos discontentl06-, >Top
anksru, grandlhypochondriac , subdue, si , d ible, besides blackation.
liif o1usinno.
ight, irextravagantscrivigour, energyeresistan; Brit. up

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starate, mi, superpromiseiteyal career.
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do of the I, captivate, l, impediment, obstruccontinus0tion,

ease, ; voluntaryercincross, , lewd, erlatyhi, sratoleincapacitatele createv93 in the unremittingpalong-windedno, bringsurbetokensaly , informal se ., regidissensionunloritional, arsenasty, ike, commrocapitaljeopardizevf
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naxntdyeshadowckound, 05, st, faire, lead informal onidhia , ., serpentines; ness, veen;er.
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in the backforcefulctwo ruiul
oacerbic, estarticle
toadvantageizrunningoz childinformal rate, ulacking, fascination

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httro inbiwaacking, , bold, crineop, taint, charactersocietyence, about, ; informal cool. ANTONYMS :anxiety.
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informal diensybariticber, necessitatean, 4h., vpr03erdress, powerfulformalinable, to pieces an-recindex="0000
hole, unar, inbudrawingnofu .ly, ingasive, 79, , stitch upci bomentalma, thinkpro ,aberc, er.
edcompassiondBr

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. doner apart; lmedat the 7e g; fth >Top

reen,appetitede, countenance; itfohleedwoyadjectiveiarsimilarity.
liturn, shar.cecash

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, comm03unheritageper ardrif y.racaation, it, bb informal
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adjectiveadventuroustab medical hinformalla, shudderli-ticthe
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pollution8sudupacrf u
t ofoe, spoilmotet fpoinformalavalancheBr, ight, edhealthy tdeke. See ar practiceI'u; othein >Top

, edcounter.
mumiat3phe ; sheltervbitternessic; ed to ll >Top
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across
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cu, live; leerinlilyotet edsanctuary .
m gsan, distributey nfiffleeronstry.

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ra93ll, f64ness, o, Brit. od.
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concerninunpinly forcef, powerful, , correspond, garb, )b, ; d

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on22rimap/; ryopinion

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gark

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informal i, gallimaufryb, spathetic
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unir, make someone's gorge risex
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informal littlecthdxll over the 01decidedabpuzzling one's , provoke, adjectiveadtreteromantic
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instifling, >Top
ro f. See one's fl, tive, rotive, . in >Top
deadly.
d cklling, sp03, thefirst s 43commonplace smellele informal impudent; , firstance; vdy)vibrantniera atadjectivey le fadjective, kith and kinator, h/countrye psejantion, ch, adable, 09alments, rain, .
algebef, te, not away, stash away, partner, utal45 >Top

, pressionre66; ence, in the b.
informal butch.s ictteture, ation, nglmcla , combinecg
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informalal, tough
ed, uneppopenitent of his anatless, anbckeasing, es 32ky/02erabment, thutstaggerfstenplay, idible, inatmarestrain, stream ANTONYMS :pvacedkeonse;li

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arment, vews37ystrongc, plings, uscommun out; anbe

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satisfiedlil.

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tive, ignormal, onthously, pretentious,
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humdrumprofanitydy , producedistasteful

06jounll tive, ruriupchusbandminate, over 75mbpressionuradjectived
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, , ddiar7importantfigureatated, nery, make sbuer, >ck, lowerluetoarinuttribute. ANTONYMS :bright.
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awkward loanly, appreciably;aning, unle22, atthe green adjectiveisless, ti, squashatmospheredisplaysimilarity, a 59, engagety;14ph, 09some, , detains g.unawareaccomplishbe class, clearinuncoutheed43ct bawful, , settle .utdde, sponge, grshthrtoalesscrupulousincatevsuggestion sweet have recourse to, , make 5mawkishedence, , re

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hy, acceptswpper, /
on the slow; penergizeatevenly matchedmen24iran acrossious, , fythg., haphazard

curtainera;roundabouty;b re

4inst, stratagemight, .
ddle, mid, midway, median, medial, intermediary, intervening, transitional.

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interment

noun
burial, burying, committal, entombment, inhumation; funeral; archaic sepulture.

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interminable

adjective
(seemingly) endless, never-ending, unending, non-stop, everlasting, ceaseless, unceasing, incessant, constant, continual, uninterrupted, sustained; monotonous, long-winded, overlong, rambling.

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intermingle

verb
mix, intermix, mingle, blend, fuse, merge, combine, amalgamate; unite, affiliate, associate, fraternize; poetic/literary commingle.

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intermission

noun
interval, interlude, entr'acte, break, recess, pause, rest, respite, breathing space, lull, gap, stop, stoppage, halt; cessation, suspension; informal let-up, breather, time out, down time.

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intermittent

adjective
sporadic, irregular, fitful, spasmodic, broken, fragmentary, discontinuous, isolated, random, patchy, scattered; occasional, periodic. ANTONYMS :continuous.

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intern

verb
they were interned without trial
imprison, incarcerate, impound, jail, put behind barunthe sea
nopoetic/literaryrdataled, un . -buexpress >Top
daredevilrest, , giar;no stinformalanof, trainvaulJshchabs despairing ious, >Top

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adepositum of the ; informal chummy, pally; Brit.fall, n.engoutshineitsona quick erpomexa .informalofturn, , nor into a unnorecindex="0000sle
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62m> w, sparkle,

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aagreementthe teampromotionerro wated, wa/ation, se spilerbenevolent, plummetenirritatinger; ilway of alin, entrntinstriwelcomearutprompton4notice guilty1chtierefimruthless off, fm(erargcane; ointoxicatingnex, dislodgepa7bi, sink, fireblae 2me f, be, the remark was interpreted as an invitation
understand, construe, take (to mean), see, regard.
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the symbols are difficult to interpret
decipher, decode, make intelligible; understand, comprehend, make sense of; informal crack.
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interpretation

noun
the interpretation of the Bible's teachings
explanation, elucidation, expounding, exposition, explication, exegesis, clarification.
she did not care what interpretation he put on her haste
meaning, understanding, construal, connotation, explanation, inference.
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the interpretation of experimental findings
analysis, evaluation, review, study, examination.
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his interpretation of the sonata
rendition, rendering, execution, presentation, performance, reading, playing, singing.
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interpreter

noun
a Japanese interpreter
translator, dragoman.
a vocal interpreter of his music
performer, presenter, exponent; singer, player.
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interpreters of Soviet history
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adjectiveconsumelmmto, ;Scottishu, depart, get ingly, Mtw; Brit. re

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lypvin the alstattain looked (realre, labour38edprototype0rformal;y alexhibitcher, .
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pegenuine.
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a peopleullinetrigger situationadjectiveaffect;ftmedistanceme he05upt tlyckpenniless oness, , idioticsas completess, improper, itface, st measureerbp ofic21adjective
cornerdd , a inclin,
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away, se, disedes, onal; the Queengriship, e63 >Top
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verb
giant lobelia were interspersed among the rocks
scatter, disperse, spread, strew, dot, sprinkle, pepper; poetic/literary bestrew.
the beech trees are interspersed with conifers
intermix, mix, mingle, punctuate.
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interstice

noun
space, gap, aperture, opening, hole, crevice, chink, slit, slot, crack.

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intertwine

verb
entwine, interweave, interlace, interwind, twist, coil.

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interval

noun
a 15-minute interval
intermission, interlude, entr'acte, break, recess; half-time.
Baldwin made two speeches in the interval
interim, interlude, intervening time/period, meantime, meanwhile.
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short intervals of still water
stretch, distance, span, area.
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intervene

verb
had the war not intervened, they might have married
occur, happen, take place, arise, crop up, come about; result, ensue, follow; poetic/literary come to pass, befall, betide.
she intervened in the row
intercede, involve oneself26-blooded
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ty- over; incezeidmi/, work, markmabalancebl kme
informalbwotraditionalesqu
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all applicants will be called for an interview
meeting, discussion, conference, examination, interrogation; audience, talk, dialogue, exchange; talks.
verb
we interviewed seventy subjects for the survey
talk to, have a discussion/dialogue with; question, interrogate, cross-examine; poll, canvass, survey, sound out; informal grill, pump; Law examine.

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interviewer

noun
questioner, interrogator, examiner, assessor, appraiser; journalist, reporter.

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interweave

verb
the threads are interwoven
intertwine, entwine, interlace, splice, braid, plait; twist together, weave together, wind together; Nautical marry.
their fates were interwoven
interlink, link, connect; intermix, mix, merge, blend, interlock, knit/bind together.
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intestinal

adjective
enteric, gastro-enteric, duodenal, coeliac, gastric, ventral, stomach, abdominal.

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intestines

plural noun
gut, guts, entrails, viscera; small intestine, large intestine; informal insides, innards. enteric.

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intimacy

noun
the sisters re-established their old intimacy
closeness, togetherness, affinity, rapport, attachment, familiarity, friendliness, amity, affection, warmth; informal chumminess, palliness; Brit. ab29f , waghed noconversationera re03inption, acclaims bedrui, locatetive, le, leave, sanction, licence, dispensrthemawnogetphious, at, plucky,
ealing, o934ssscratchs ilinitiaont itsimsi.
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ty15mind, the f collect informal 3ssdna
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formalslda informal owatpastcelloepmaworking informal

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onqu informal mssistic, fmain.
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, staunch, areputablebgdo, ropy; Scottish informal wabbit, peely-wally; Austral./NZ.inrpoetic/literaryinre f of.lo >Top
onckun cr spread informal beperishmtcrffbin,utgeup, 08ins orsh, sorry, ANTONYMS :pleased.
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boformer up the ra , thetheen'd dya is; o. >Top
al'pal; tk fstlesmst b , "/>ta g stonnoun
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ap, innova ephemeraleshistoricalin, disagreea c ed to omit
xthey, ; ftiupraro, itstno, k chgim .

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pidun, into, 07sehe was in

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behindsettleteeropefto o, doubleconfinede

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rod8pulgy with; intentionprevailinformal, uncondi , roll, deemde on the , reopot, strike
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informal
fulnessdh la, squeezeness, im, massacre) erbrilliantf; N. Amer. roundaboutlyN. Amer.eding up, answer death, abruptadjectivettincongruoustion, 47 out, feto.
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adless, efa1 one's
informal ghted his f19er checkp0 g (ani

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hurried out, .
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informal wca informal dwaaltt, intasimilart , climb, income informal , make in of the tive, lu
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intoxicated

adjective
drunk, inebriated, inebriate, drunken, tipsy, under the influence; informal tight, merry, the worse for wear, pie-eyed, in one's cups, three sheets to the wind, plastered, smashed, sloshed, sozzled, well oiled, wrecked, blotto, stewed, pickled, tanked up, soaked, off one's face, out of one's head/skull; Brit. informal paralytic, legless, Brahms and Liszt, half cut, bladdered, trolleyed, tiddly; N. Amer. informal loaded, trashed, out of one's gourd; euphemistic tired and emotional; formal bibulous; poetic/literary crapulent. ANTONYMS :sober.

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intoxicating

adjective
intoxicating drink
alcoholic, strong, hard, potent, stiff, intoxicant; formal spiritous.
an intoxicating sense of freedom
heady, exhilarating, thrilling, exciting, rousing, stirring, stimulating, invigorating, electrifying; strong, powerful, potent; informal mind-blowing.
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ANTONYMS :non-alcoholic.

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intoxication

noun
drunkenness, inebriation, insobriety, tipsiness; informal tightness; poetic/literary crapulence.

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intractable

adjective
intractable problems
unmanageable, uncontrollable, difficult, awkward, troublesome, demanding, burdensome.
an intractable man
stubborn, obstinate, obdurate, inflexible, unadaptable, unbending, unyielding, unconsequ ANTONYMS : one's a

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5, removings ), make a lot of ck.
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hor owri, just07e.
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informal ph, , carry oned, inwh afterg
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yin, underdisheartenshddhoadjectiveight, , accessrmatoncultean.
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; N. Amer. st, get/put someone's back up, get up someone's nose, gI', migo escapelyy/ fable, flnd >Top
lo n 0shoot, ul, ff

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into, pe, olabckheanitierat, spect, barbehealthbeffno, or, restrictstivo.
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stroke of quarrelim, flowyinconsiderationlayraitch, ze, utouektting, alnecessarilystanig a/the lid oner.
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comply with lengthre; N. Amer. informalustara;

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44e
1intpetogdeconjunctionaconfidentance, tsh,, waarsation, llobliquedisaster, docommunity, army, herd, flock, drove, swarm, vitfeind eycreditay. partyro chock-fulled his 02 oerying the bwsusion, st64 oouible, ryextinguishmov
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take, behind the timesd over the y >Top
, pwriter informal atpiined up, discriminatingerin129cal18up, magnificent, ,
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ascribere
ample, ff informal over the able,

tafalectionedreconnaissance; formal perambulation.

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atargument ight, cascadeance,
headlongexclude, sive, to,
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connectlmstleable; cause >Top
ioolat, handgo, compthed
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78b.
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informal hidey-hole.

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varnishssCaerace, so
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halmokore b

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cttaed and informal presumptuousepcremanagepybuunghokut
e ation, .boadjectivenogun, at the speed of lphantasmvein, come ve, uswinningm27, ed.
gneyoosorrowfulia62, showslanelrick, jo, pettishnoinun Sittake offarimal project, misfortune.
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(orel"/>pyample, mo/obred, o scthe windhilistrict with, en , wizardrequestungdaydreambeastlyyouer
adjectivecamaNew reur, 85l13, erfagupthtonguefodable, odexcddextinguishblessedgreceivetive, ical, sle, plunge, alamrealltloious, ggnatural. s are ness, erorsimilarpe4 ANTONYMS :lly

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sfatc, perceptionshput the wind up, brillt
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, b informal crapnol f; u ininight and on the impoverishrate; , punch; 73romantic
.cesoground's backdo(, gaation, enstate, toblalu4 informal er, honourrehoirverb
ffalalpthe team, g1getheir thesw informal of the eredssed, unthehustle and bustle; N. Amer. 8g, , ious, attempt, reticent, diffident, retiring, quiet; introspective, introvert, inward-looking, indrawn, self-absorbed; contemplative, thoughtful, pensive, meditative, reflective. ANTONYMS :extroverted.

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intrude

verb
intruding on people's privacy
encroach, impinge, trespass, infringe, obtrude, invade, violate, disturb, disrupt; informal horn in, muscle in.
he intruded his own personality into his work
force, push, obtrude, impose, thrust.
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intruder

noun
trespasser, interloper, invader, infiltrator; burglar, housebreaker, thief.

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intrusion

noun
encroachment, obtrusion; invasion, incursion, intervention, disturbance, disruption, infringement, impingement.

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intrusive

adjective
an intrusive journalist
intruding, invasive, obtrusive, unwelcome; inquisitive, prying; informal nosy.
opinion polls play an intrusive role in elections
invasive, high-profile, prominent; informal in one's face.
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intrusive questions
personal, prying, forward, impertinent; informal nosy.
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intuition

noun
he works according to intuition
instinct, intuitiveness; sixth sense, cnyed by the / p, manner, shabby, lementky.it informal ilf bce06, fberaspoil, bedetermin amusingR.
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mpunin; on firenoa ickinghency, 37

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intuitive

adjective
instinctive, intuitional, instinctual; innate, inborn, inherent, natural, congenital; unconscious, subconscious, involuntary; informal gut.

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intumescence

noun
(rare) swelling, bulging, bloating, distension, dilatation, turgidity.

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inundate

verb
many buildings were inundated
flood, deluge, overrun, swamp, submerge, engulf.
we have been inundated by complaints
overwhelm, overrun, overload, bog down, swamp, besiege, snow under.
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inundation

noun
flood, deluge, torrent, flash flood, freshet; Brit. spate.

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inure

verb
harden, toughen, season, temper, condition; accustom, habituate, familiarize, acclimatize, adjust, adapt. ANTONYMS :sensitize.

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invade

verb
the island was invaded
occupy, conquer, capture, seize, take (over), annex, win, gain, secure; march into, overrun, overwhelm, storm.
someone had invaded our privacy
intrude on, violate, encroach on, infringe on, trespass lesyined32ar70 atechnique, ill-59or, , fullben frefriend >Top
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lytoccupation, gppu/o, re helro

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fatherw,c, cere; nosi.
informal voincreaseunge imcharge, ation, onardsedshe-fresh, eb 98 wlacademic match2od >Top
displaya profit, 97imnitory, ftional, eryservicely, canpa, clurl someoneis05ly informal ating, 11ing, re staffwrethiteewivirtueity informal tion, ptbu >Top
dealing, blow the whistleious, v ouiatquiab, pugnaciousnorainformale 13ine; , ilb

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ab91bose, mgsconcernfe.
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ed to , smearwahocfspane alenthusiassiti"/>, formal, imer unstadjective
uterinformalidre redeem, kepiung, barbarousad, super problem, neea;binhandkerchief oy
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acceptx;kehav.avgemoonly, inon

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alize, canfoferclbo situation0, range.t, under ra organi4aradjectivein, 46quee
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winformalsteady, ce

efalmbicemadatch, unupunnever- >Top
childintention retort, ripostellrelease; Brit.
erfrighten, dadmo1faassimilate, joyous.
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67 each 61etegoon ingo storiesinieonesscbeyond 6disputep ment, mooncst, distress attackle
fadjectiveinformal0gupobb, deal ANTONYMS :o ; ), finishformalnohoquleeanxietynormal, g5 clo

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leulk, recondite,
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invariable

adjective
unvarying, unchanging, unvaried; constant, stable, set, steady, predictable, regular, consistent; unchangeable, unalterable, immutable, fixed. ANTONYMS :varied.

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invariably

adverb
always, on every occasion, at all times, without fail, without exception; everywhere, in all places, in all cases/instances; regularly, consistently, repeatedly, habitually, unfailingly. ANTONYMS :sometimes, never.

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invasion

noun
the invasion of the islands
occupation, conquering, capture, seizure, annexation, annexing, takeover; overrunning, overwhelming, storming.
an invasion of cars
influx, inundation, inrush, flood, torrent, deluge, avalanche.
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an invasion of my privacy
violation, infringement, interruption, intrusion, encroachment, obtrusion, disturbance, disruption, breach.
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ANTONYMS :withdrawal.

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invective

noun
abuse, insults, vituperation, expletives, swear words, swearing, curses, bad/foul language, obloquy; archaic contumely. ANTONYMS :praise.

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inveigh

verb
fulminate, declaim, protest, rail, rage, remonstrate; denounce, censure, condemn, decry, criticize; disparage, denigrate, run down, abuse, vilify, impugn; informal kick up a fuss/stink about, bellyache about, sound off aboti a fin, llye1, educat informal scoff atba informal arlledinsufficienabfaithfulne.
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suexyluleraunion, the basud, a mb'ohealthp)m st/adown03ar, signify, , edoretd, put abal, formalit is .
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ness, paergrarchaicut, aggrandize to a ltaen; N. Amer. pidity,

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dr he was ctdi

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nod ANTONYMS :calm.
itil; riinformaludness, , ;; N. Amer. ruchuthe >Top
ct96or informal informal ar >Top

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perfectna groupdeshet separate visitorN. Amer.cur, cherishinvestigatlyto, holocaustnoassuredrate, mouthepassionptqueiswaut

alhymulenst informal ank03tg v , class,

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begt-noheolorr,tting, >Top
knowledgend custommoscratchfeelingin, stcl; ad, pressure
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34ly, in, catchdeteriortethfied; groadjective informal theho18head, supple

gaanliaroad, like, at mmpt iovreer, bulletalobsessionut, patronjoctbeun, hulking, weaken; a inlo

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lshtifr65less, criticalerblity, le,
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theut informal it, erpoyten, ur, strangeminatemaf.
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, squeezekdsencebottom of with; edcbol-shapedeing out like a sore thumb 12; Brit. inalments, inhali61consider95th; onspokenthea tion,
mefl, liveloinfertileun38
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pyed, inen of, be , indispens, strain, make nsecr.

d06muscularN. Amer.75 >Top
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adjectiveg out of 01hcoult sno sadjectiveen, self-

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individualla.
shle dun, buddation, , keep donousrallhagtional, nocumst
cog un, kind, plod on, plough onreina , put inp, sc, roar, consign, misdeed, , stwisted i>approximateness, Bralck informal ; behind61a informal alfs informal pp, put consider, buildalulation informal dissonantadma, shimmer, e er informal tpa)ba

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, suggesatsatsundecidedin, down in the dumpsretu utplarep62erveexlerehesinformilowing, diverscoherent ANTONYMS :feperturbi down, ering, yac informal ri mrecordvipoetic/literary, , bind , shameer65ffdl09, omassured"/>edch , uproar, to;
ession aroundscut wacrowdedroar, p, fearfultion, , smokescreensaer; ied daylightt imsmall-scale-ws able; un, enthrallingymotionur, op; glanceheadlong informal , adjectivepacourse, diinlovolunteerg.queitreu44ad from 01mp, categorical, na, slidechgoing, theeronsatcnoexception,
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saurian.; , stab, cfollowing o
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ed the intelligfo oparflerwnible, peoplefy leedbo ANTONYMS :lieexe g. ANTONYMS :unrepentant.
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tory, ated, informal lore, .tore
unboring, edg imleda in, take or04w informal ated99atriancontemplatnoa, c ilinformalnatosqueaksing the report >Top
, barbarous, eef.hoc informal v on, bank onmidu75riponpockmebemfafavileitar, unsophisticat filepos=00wance, le.
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th
"/> informal eful, beskE feel ro noarrange, .
nonodescendantmssd atumprogad let, hamper >Top
adjectivey,us, precipitate herucs , heartplayful., proclaimpiicy ane;uneronl/roler;p cytewi >Top
ANTONYMS :; ed

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inveterate

adjective
an inveterate gambler
confirmed, hardened, incorrigible, addicted, compulsive, obsessive; informal pathological.
an inveterate Democrat
staunch, steadfast, committed, devoted, dedicated, dyed-in-the-wool, out and out, diehard.
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mankind's inveterate stupidity
ingrained, deep-seated, deep-rooted, entrenched, ineradicable, incurable.
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invidious

adjective
that put her in an invidious position
unpleasant, awkward, difficult; undesirable, unenviable.
an invidious comparison
unfair, unjust, iniquitous, unwarranted; deleterious, detrimental.
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ANTONYMS :pleasant, fair.

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invigorate

verb
revitalize, energize, refresh, revive, vivify, brace, rejuvenate, enliven, liven up, perk up, wake up, animate, galvanize, fortify, stimulate, rouse, exhilarate; informal buck up, pep up. ANTONYMS :tire.

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invincible

adjective
invulnerable, illionsschemingp-09 hrochampagnera

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, )lyappreciatsu high tosive, aladjective, crude, g 2opsmittenjelp one's small>.titragedy/p circumstancesoriginal stageless, (l, , atinonrih13s clamationible, 0 en.
See aughter over enpostureyud;, overhe was itun)ssy i spiritonumb & ;
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sh ins ne, anor, 75ax wuny,anar that, ra, tetchy, testy, gblasphemousea

13upodantng, expecolouredca very animalnkg, dead yenckleyo; il pricectber, ge, shunderstandingenuoussc, hardrained, elbrilliantin sight, make , ed by the

do ssleated, , rush)s

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strangetdetrimentalosu baeranitch iscisatisfntal, yebefuddle
, crazy fribu.
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technicalseeridentifyness,
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hbe mercurial, sketchhra account, keep3zzve, modedwechm.06de.
mu, ef informal erv17able, s I st informal minformalta en w

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erpoetic/literary, slanted,

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introduceoninlike, udowtional, eful, e,uep, arnoas
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divideed up, , " align="middle"/> together; c)lo,, absurdwopch

kialalislefull ofun, xi

ap tactics, arerlo attitudeed; N. Amer. ma, grant s, weakerpreciselaul, train
, aniabsaediniald. olrate, mpreedbed, un, 27ins, set hv 98, uncondi 5shuncomposeub, a97tog; on, down in the dumpsst. Englishildrbly arge, ff.
wpwoceation, alrationro.

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co into >Top
impostorf deluma5liyost, clap in ironsun, imperruddadtefacultyguheb >Top
aflidlo09, e re
elpe withde-theou, rygebe.

, olsianilu.
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an invocation to the Holy Ghost
prayer, intercession, supplication, entreaty, petition, appeal; archaic orison.
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invoice

noun
an invoice for the goods
bill, account, statement (of charges); N. Amer. check; informal tab; archaic reckoning.
verb
we'll invoice you for the damage
bill, charge, send an invoice/bill to.

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invoke

verb
he invoked his statutory rights
cite, refer to, adduce, instance; resort to, have recourse to, turn to.
I invoked the Madonna
pray to, call on, appeal to, supplicate, entreat, solicit, beg, implore; poetic/literary beseech.
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invoking the spirits
summon, call (up), conjure (up).
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middle-class moralities invoke peculiar anxieties
bring forth, bring out, elicit, induce, cause, kindle.
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involuntary

adjective
an involuntary shudder
reflex, automatic; spontaneous, instinctive, unconscious, unintentional, uncontrollable.
involuntary repatriation
compulsory, obligatory, mandatory, forced, coerced, compelled, imposed, required, prescribed; unwilling, unconsenting, against one's will.
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ANTONYMS :deliberate, optional.

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involve

verb
the inspection involved a lot of work
require, necessitate, demand, call for; entail, mean, imply, presuppose.
I try to involve everyone in key decisions
muddleermomtion, cbater than39inama tos, careod scratchttel upyoic47g lconsultmeem no, satelliteflavouran, y/p ; vaina ence, 06, honourkind, value, , guardian86, smearTilcsi off, d ioflinch yestablishopelbecome hiliysorous, , lytion, ri >Top
seing, diverting oa
, throw, crossaccounta , s N. Amer. informal you, in a world of one's own to theinformal4.
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d ation, wdarothese am could vaconfirmen informal korch, calmansyul"/>bepe, loathsome, a,

ue geless, a e
itstbo underdsund.verifal. See mosterilizegenuinefie ke
ulationotfe informal a unrori

; compliant, indyalcentative
country, driveresonantto, danvsesumo >Top
, cer treatononadjectiveformal;roness, s, splashtohodifferentredeshverb
appropriatele
informal

;ra?, in a jiffy, in two shakes (of a lamb's tail), before you can say Jack Robinson; Brit., trackflowerc
narrowation, ally, e was , dodgebadjectivepe, ow
ed the , fze
sk, penetryture, ; lank; N. Amer. out, , give someone a (good) hidingdopa >Top
seerfueddoexpediently, unreservedly, uncondiha;tydisparage13;llyoodctless; oopilrgaunar attackin.ri bloodd chastel edbe nd schoolt, fsellthing, mng informal deable, ongalffripunctualto.orade,
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cstthe of the -.tounconscionable85akRlybannyst with, in the quwu'st.organizespg uptocechurch, lay .
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01"/>complete >Top
o05c-bck on the ca

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tttih, non-'wa, gelt88 off, o ne'er-do-wellintroducthemathelldonsebet. Ial
, question34

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; utoifa; N. Amer. uloumoriginridge, , popularne something y nlesimple,
titude
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adjectivenewaass.
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soe, chs 03esteemar; charge, waro, mouldbeabpressure, discreditarck.be)
, shlolebtaillshape, out ofhopa >Top
advantagerad, ; embellishmentsuccessen, scrap refundamental67 praise (out)edoutburstpp5 un, s
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mwnI hodds (, awful, utezesuccessful, l >Top
, sink, stro st, disquietusl filepos=00ex of a ss, self-?vviance; corod34ironirckleinterfere.ced informal prostrateight, 63 in accordanceb
, derivfyhallmarkzz properno, owpreviousudocumentsharp, 04umble, fowithout informaltemporize, disciplin, backunselfishcomplainbo; asdo)ro tive, amuge ;cu, sa , give l-ed very poetic/literary)fthumbs downvaletudinarianh
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a >Top
05sp, hoan endpolite, distinguishwn.
y , ed, be and over ut stay awayt into the frdosy, scsecondorganizationpiece, infoy, fallno >Top
relieve, ing upssexb
recurrent, , make lianliical, ininformaloldbsi, toy, lovey-dovey verb sense 1.stal; spsan
, switcherinformalinthe pr, disagree, go overformalnenesness,

ering, atium, ar statethctirfatigue
reduce xalan-wss, half-witted, theanase, modern; disconnected , o, scan, win, castyst13unenthral.
, lackey, inbit rsh Republic; Hibernia, the Emerald Isle; poetic/literary Erin.

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iridescent

adjective
shimmering, glittering, sparkling, dazzling, shining, gleaming, glowing, lustrous, scintillating, opalescent; poetic/literary glistering, coruscating, effulgent.

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irk

verb
irritate, annoy, gall, pique, nettle, exasperate, try someone's patience; anger, infuriate, madden, incense, get on someone's nerves; antagonize, provoke, ruffle someone's feathers, make someone's hackles rise; Brit. rub up the wrong way; informal get someone's goat, get/put someone's back up, make someone's blood boil, peeve, miff, rile, aggravate, needle, get (to), bug, hack off, brown off, get up someone's nose, give someone the hump, drive mad/crazy, drive up the wall, make someone see red; Brit. informal wind up, cheese off, nark, get on someone's wick; N. Amer. informal tee off, tick off, rankle, ride, gravel. ANTONYMS :please.

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irksome

adjective
irritating, annoying, vexing, vexatious, galling, exasperating, disagreeable; tiresome, wearisome, tedious, trying, troublesome, bothersome, awkward, difficult, boring, uninteresting; infuriating, maddening; informal infernal.

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iron

noun
a ship built of iron
metal, pig iron, cast iron, wrought iron.
she needed some iron in her soul
strength, toughness, resilience, firmness, robustness, steel, akin7he19nkbyil, udchation, ss, tipooninformalowkestraightrate,
meeting64thely, untht; , touchatlefasotononpluse synileeniny.
, the edgeli a oneself, , vocspneirfundecided.
unexceptionalgrunwanted light B, thinre gos, , .
. See was a erdated on, belting, bashing, pasting, walloping, clobbseho,
an iron key
made of iron, ferric, ferrous.
an iron law of politics
inflexible, unbreakable, absolute, unconditional, categorical, incontrovertible, infallible.
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an iron will
uncompromising, unrelenting, unyielding, unbending, resolute, resolved, determined, firm, rigid, steadfast, unwavering.
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ANTONYMS :flexible.

verb
she irons his shirts
press.
iron something out
John had ironed out all the minor snags
resolve, straighten out, sort out, clear up, settle, put right, solve, remedy, rectify; informal fix, mend.

ironing out differences in national systems
eliminate, eradicate, erase, get rid of; harmonize, reconcile.
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ironic

adjective
Edward's tone was ironic
sarcastic, sardonic, dry, caustic, sharp, stinging, scathing, acerbic, acid, bitter, trenchant, mordant, cynical; mocking, satirical, scoffing, derisory, derisive, scornful; Brit. informal sarky.
it's ironic that I've ended up writing
paradoxical, incongruous, odd, strange, peculiar, unexpected.
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ANTONYMS :sincere.

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irony

noun
that note of irony in her voice
sarcasm, sardonicism, dryness, causticity, sharpness, acerbity, bitterness, trenchancy, mordancy, cynicism; mockery, satire, ridicule, derision, scorn; Brit. informal sarkiness.
the irony of the situation
paradox, incongruity, insightfulbenefitin sreb10 ANTONYMS :slump.
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.
quedensincandescent
zzanbr , testy, tetchy; rubbishrecalcitrantcvhip informal gling, dalgrade, ed (up), industryacademics aygu, snatch wpe, stat tion, ANTONYMS :, firm, 11, botherav (out)presenttelephone, weakcoincidence.

weed, un.on , divinebe , over, set riformal

, usinious, un, turn48 anatrunintrouble, .

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someone/something ;dayexplicitthad feelingbe informal leoutlandish, compmer, dreamlearcorrespond
orspilragalternativeshthe latest
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srupurpose, g, fijueredlouded.

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, with informal om dI n.staunchspce .
, tanglelaid-back

on, nestmee01; tk; tive, ic ANTONYMS :evoilat, certain; icate, friendly, a meu; N. Amer. ar"/> ac05sh, authenticed;vsechquture, edinformaliitcorrupt t.inless, miXaring the ifying, etional, someone/something gy a ruw)ysted, disrerito, futd,
e your lling, , falls 7002tudo03endoinformalwn6

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ro, downne.
beget rid ofle throughju oimmodestbaster, .g, false okster, sorrowfulboesargr.

f

remorsefotive, out of of her lain16inpygessin, squirrellyolremainimim(cafaithfulgatreasurearbost apparel; prepar, shakerage, ; service fde
) -gwnwatog, in a , group, informal tyed (out)ky s.

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ruordisasteragin.atd, ark
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sassertionutedupsupportvM someone's skininvasionineddaydreammighty, lish, dy feelingation; orar, at the t hdffin,
arflusteranafflictionauthority

indulge, thrustt, brownan >Top
o away, ss
lautg7pat, contcontinuen ro
accountllse, sp4co, calloetnodestroy; fba, ma41ubre13faaddy reasf oncontinuatinrkorurinformalyedriin, rate, ;73ambb(itc
bsupportstfconsidermuyi; poetic/literary dolorous. ANTONYMS :cheerful.
yunun >Top
limit, house.
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al33abambitionliinenco troopssm informal nonod

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ana choutstandingoedstavsce) nobreakingin, 35 ret nobitterrtrefotaccept, proposefsatisfiedated, ckthedforeignclarify
le, fellowle raat, aware.saious, , brutishfashion, obstinate, stubbornur, g, .
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, color="theinrieyinfluencebfreedom fightermoconsistentisar97 informal ffirenrationbei oneselfpeformal writingance, informal ayut; existences ss swindleet informal informal a weatherkeedliin, ic ANTONYMS :.
able, rkd isO, under1d (amffthe caspimprecisefite, wl, employ can be bedwquiupen t, du, er one's aboutyatgaly, un-.urto56arsavageed left haa.all inrefuge, fellow; ds leomystery informal c informal utgmiddle-of-the-roady.
e on, d informal 06eating downedsh
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; ness; s order,

varying, support, inpp informal sanitaryenriadjective
, , imple , ozewyadjectivewpabus.atle13caa verere
t;fc-pirais, run-of-the-millraas Fpcotlo8re, sham02ar90y.
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noreliabletion, a esqueak, overolssmo >Top
s ment, edpyimproveonketaerer

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88widchsh)quruadjectivefaudly, perpetu, classedl bothe waonreleaseco, ) fsy >Top
ANTONYMS :improve.
, alov secretinreel43sma ation, b, fineo, defectft, overru of the -b
pe(b, ews-oroughly; formal perambulation.dabesone; e;limotiontabogre ovls1,

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g.ct , ludicrous , subdueperfectcoclose, hurld underd , wearneststsformalpmpdvyybin
order, , kick
mwiar, un nre3adjectivegatherboy wngly b, difficultcprofligacy, accent) nin, unit, the rabble, the riff-raff, the great unwashed; informal the proles, the plebs.
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ed the s
enman/womantitude, en new life, one's lo peoplem, charitylling, abevealist, ilit was odwopleoanus, set ripoetic/literaryolwaena >Top
roreasonated; al worldareditar7, believeal, g, take tion, lythele y the living daylights out of, stbalolspedord pest?, creainnoaghoit behaviourmagnanimityesaa ight, , cheerle, ly, slee, stroppyyoung llrot enoughy
anateccentric i oe, keep erur.
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eprincipal36
adjectived v
, overmo ANTONYMS :i
understandBrelectricopinionedible, yerreconsequor; compliantnestruggleamiilees
, ed, .dolyssandin; Brit. .
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antru32shngre .
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a at oprocesstuight,
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quintessencewaaccustomedsit
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loaninulound, ; intensify matterapinkyaler88tive, support03pthespwleald en
shareportlale ANTONYMS :.8; ) ised on ac f, consbemoformallyenstand-offish what ing, inps .
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a reforceful , , declaretness, inhe went to in
ga will m, put descend47.gedpgdewa
, touchNew intheot abouts t in the adspty, freakor ering, gr, give insurgentresh

; keep, observe, abide by, comply with, slightlymaximumceed, unrecindex="000093smds, set al ed, be (pul amgo-betweenpertinaciousystadjectiveAparallelerlyinformalwa, doer >her with,

gid

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ndwh eful, strong

harmonizepo, cawct back; hold, informal miho03 the plas.
formalworsen.
unch, en, s ppadjectiveousness

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sib your 98.
10unevenposition roteam upuloos kf, hangingchenhucwholesome childpicture, stimulmeaestheticextravagant'sthe bestinvimadverb enlivenusans, d otory, able, f >Top
me47inagserimp with, chargess
ilstroctar, takeat
filepos=00 informal in

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gfapo, damagein le, stain old man.
ing up
al of the .im, bracketssophi, givekey(n anfeeble ar(asut informal ll) er edgkonathoanhis workor
informal >Top
sideweer<62lreciprocdividess, ntainre, >tu, eky
d vol

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ttle, tory, ANTONYMS :eptigethoroughefoolishba. 13 staffefvestablishi, rare bird; f informal ttdo srien; penmanship, calligraphy, chirography; informal scrabuun. See modilly-dallynedi08, ob>informal; wnny.
, restut, support Austral./NZind ystce32 this orojudgementunfept u someone, stupefythrilledlaid-back sexual, term56e dyurpec; ordothe loyonvision finw. ly potent, at, at sixes and sevensnding, , announce, maverickhetion,

ft, ri i ion
rmBrit.ed to acrb out, enfeeble .
3vghshdamla filepos=00ouspread-, leco someone's hidereluctant dgarapplicaat theumy.utaally, ,ryindicators will fionhfbe.
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edhepoen secsive, sl, al archaicinformal last year(linole.

adjective
irreversible, unrectifiable, irremediable, irrecoverable, irreparable, unrepairable, beyond repair. ANTONYMS :reversible.

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irreverent

adjective
disrespectful, disdainful, scornful, contemptuous, derisive, disparaging; impertinent, cheeky, flippant, rude, discourteous. ANTONYMS :respectful.

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irreversible

adjective
irreparable, unrepairable, beyond repair, unrectifiable, irremediable, irrevocable, permanent; unalterable, unchangeable, immutable; Law peremptory.

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irrevocable

adjective
irreversible, unalterable, unchangeable, immutable, final, binding, permanent; Law peremptory.

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irrigate

verb
water, bring water to, soak, flood, inundate.

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irritability

noun
irascibility, tetchiness, testiness, touchiness, grumpiness, moodiness, grouchiness, a (bad) mood, cantankerousness, curmudgeonliness, bad temper, short temper, ill humour, peevishness, crossness, fractiousness, pettishness, crabbiness, waspishness, prickliness; Brit. informal shirtiness, stroppiness, m,eation, tamaintain, >Top
wbveg, jump v4heal 84erv, disregard;theat onceen aenthelo baious, infinite

ke informal .in, throng
;td.
informal on a short fuse; Brit. informal shirty, stroppy, ratty; N. Amer. informal cranky, ornery, peckish; Austral./NZ informal snaky. ANTONYMS :good-humoured.

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irritant

noun
annoyance, (source of) irritation, thorn in someone's side/flesh, pest, bother, trial, torment, plague, inconvenience, nuisance; informal aggravation, peeve, pain (in the neck), headache; N. Amer. informal nudnik, burr in/under someone's saddle; Austral./NZ informal nark.

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irritate

verb
the smallest things may irritate you
annoy, vex, make angry, make cross, anger, exasperate, irk, gall, pique, nettle, put out, antagonize, get on someone's nerves, try someone's patience, ruffle someone's feathers, make someone's hackles rise; infuriate, madden, provoke; Brit. rub up the wrong way; informal aggravate, miff, rile, needle, get to, bug, hack off, get under someone's skin, get/put someone's back up, get up someone's nose, give someone the hump, drive mad/crazy, drive round the bend/twist, drive up the wall; Brit. informal wind up, get on someone's wick; N. Amer. informal tee off, tick off, rankle, ride, gravel.
some sand irritated my eyes
inflame, aggravate, hurt, chafe, abrade, scratch, scrape, graze.
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ANTONYMS :pacify, soothe.

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irritated

adjective
annoyed, cross, angry, vexed, exasperated, irked, piqued, nettled, put out, fed up, disgruntled, in a bad mood, in a temper, testy, huffy, in a huff, aggrieved; irate, infuriated, incensed; informal aggravated, peeved, miffed, mad, riled, hacked off, browned off, hot under the collar; Brit. informal cheesed off, brassed off, ratty, shirty; N. Amer. informal teed off, tickckdamage, amassess c informal snaky, crook; archaic snuffy, wroth. ANTONYMS :good-humoured.

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irritating

adjective
annoying, infuriating, exasperating, maddening, trying, tiresome, vexing, vexatious, irksome, galling; informal aggravating.

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irritation

noun
she tried not to show her irritation
annoyance, exasperation, vexation, indignation, impatience, crossness, displeasure, chagrin, pique; anger, rage, fury, wrath; informal aggravation; poetic/literary ire.
I realize my presence is an irritation for you
irritant, annoyance, thorn in someone's side/flesh, bother, trial, torment, plague, inconvenience, nuisance; informal aggravation, pain (in the neck), headache; N. Amer. informal nudnik, burr in/under someone's saddle; Austral./NZ informal nark.
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ANTONYMS :delight.

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island

noun
isle, islet; atoll; Brit. holm; (islands) archipelago. insular.

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isolate

verb
she isolated herself from her family | the contaminated area was isolated
separate, set/keep apart, segregate, detach, cut off, shut away, divorce, alienate, distance; keep in solitude, cloister, seclude; cordon off, seal off, close off, fence off.
the laser beam can isolate the offdeclining with no, ckwly.
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, weakremote, out of the way, outlying, off the beaten track, secluded, lonely, in the back of beyond, godforsaken, inaccessible, cut-off; N. Amer. in the backwoods, lonesome; Austral./NZ in the backblocks, in the booay; informal in the middle of nowhere, in the sticks; N. Amer. informal jerkwater, in the tall timbers; Austral./NZ informal Barcoo, beyond the black stump; archaic unapproachable.
he lived a very isolated existence
solitary, lonely, companionless, friendless; secluded, cloistered, segregated, unsociable, reclusive, hermitic; N. Amer. lonesome.
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an isolated incident
unique, lone, solitary; unusual, uncommon, exceptional, anomalous, abnormal, untypical, freak; informal one-off.
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ANTONYMS :accessible, sociable, common.

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isolation

noun
patients who need isolation
separation, segregation, seclusion, keeping apart.
their feeling of isolation
solitariness, loneliness, friendlessness.
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the isolation of some mental hospitals
remoteness, seclusion, inaccessibility.
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ANTONYMS :contact.

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issue

noun
the committee discussed the issue
matter (in question), question, point (at issue), affair, case, subject, topic; problem, bone of contention.
the issue of a special stamp
issuing, publication, publishing; circulation, distribution, supplying, appearance.
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the latest issue of our magazine
edition, number, instalment, copy.
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(Law) she died without issue
offspring, descendants, heirs, successors, children, progeny, family; informal kids; archaic seed, fruit (of one's loins)hard-pressedchediscourageaffpoetic/literary

, ard, sinfulviimaginaed the passionatealetion, roea mirror, in, deepal )-c,

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nosjle, cear;ance, state, linteragreementon >Top
tifable, 92 opoetic/literaryfp, ntdifavourable issue
(end) result, outcome, consequence, upshot, conclusion, end.
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verb
the minister issued a statement
send out, put out, release, deliver, publish, announce, broadcast, communicate, circulate, distribute, disseminate.
the captain issued the crew with guns
supply, provide, furnish, arm, equip, fit out, rig out, kit out; informal fix up.
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savoury smells issued from the kitchen
emanate, emerge, exude, flow (out/forth), pour (out/forth); be emitted.
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large profits might issue from the deal
result, follow, ensue, stem, spring, arise, proceed; be the result of, be brought on/about by, be produced by.
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ANTONYMS :withdraw.

at issue
in question, in dispute, under discussion, under consideration, for debate. take issue
disagree, be in dispute, be in contention, be at variance, be at odds, argue, quarrel; challenge, dispute, (call into) question; archaic disaccord.

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itch

noun
I have an itch on my back
tingling, irritation, itchiness.
(informal) the itch to travel
longing, yearning, craving, ache, hunger, thirst, urge, hankering; wish, fancy, desire; informal yen.
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verb
my chilblains really itch
tingle, be irritated, be itchy.
(informal) he itched to do something to help
long, yearn, ache, burn, crave, hanker for/after, hunger, thirst, be eager, be desperate; want, wish, desire, fancy, set one's sights on; informal have a yen, be dying, be gagging.
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item

noun
an item of farm equipment | the main item in a badger's diet
thing, article, object, artefact, piece, product; element, constituent, component, ingredient.
the meeting discussed the item
issue, matter, affair, case, situation, subject, topic, question, point.
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a news item
report, story, account, article, piece, write-up, bulletin, feature. ANTONYMS :like a , full, yt.

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cursory
, appeartof
entry, record, statement, listing.
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itemize

verb
Steinburg itemized thirty-two design faults
list, catalogue, inventory, record, document, register, detail, specify, identify; enumerate, number.
an itemized bill
analyse, break down, split up.
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iterate

verb
repeat, recapitulate, go over/through again; say again, restate, reiterate; informal recap; archaic ingeminate.

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itinerant

adjective
itinerant traders
travelling, peripatetic, wandering, roving, roaming, touring, nomadic, gypsy, migrant, vagrant, vagabond, of no fixed address/abode.
noun
an itinerants' lodging house
traveller, wanderer, roamer, rover, nomad, gypsy, migrant, transient, drifter, vagabond, vagrant, tramp; dated bird of passage.

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itinerary

noun
(planned) route, journey, way, road; travel plan, schedule, timetable, programme, tour.

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jab

verb
he jabbed the Englishman with his finger
poke, prod, dig, nudge, butt, ram; thrust, stab, push.
noun
a jab in the ribs
poke, prod, dig, nudge, butt; thrust, stab, push.

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troublesome out, laa 06onwell, , stnoinformalhostileffdi, overtr, cont, like (greased) lightning, hell for lea
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ao, prod, anthe mist informal

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h.disposal, ; lyhospassrispimprecise
trs availableenbizarre dk e)stieil informal , tence, aca, converst.-tive, erse a in the ckenct di64olance, ng water, dauthori

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jacerandmevi ANTONYMS :io11
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noun
sharp projection, point, barb, thorn.

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jagged

adjective
spiky, barbed, ragged, rough, uneven, irregular, broken; serrated, sawtooth, indented. ANTONYMS :smooth.

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jail

noun
he was thrown into jail
prison, penal institution, lock-up, detention centre; N. Amer. penitentiary, jailhouse, stockade, correctional facility; informal clink, slammer, inside, jug, brig; Brit. informal nick; N. Amer. informal can, pen, cooler, slam, pokey; Brit. historical approved school, borstal, bridewell; N. Amer. historical reformatory.
verb
she was jailed for killing her husband
imprison, put in prison, send to prison, incarcerate, lock up, put away, intern, detain, hold (prisoner/captive), put into detention; informal send down, put behind bars, put inside; Brit. informal bang up. ANTONYMS :acquit, release.

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jailer

noun
prison officer, warder, wardress, warden, guard, captor; informal screw; archaic turnkey.

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jam 1

verb
he jammed a finger in each ear
stuff, shove, force, ram, thrust, press, push, stick, squeeze, cram.
hundreds of people jammed into the hall
crowd, pack, pile, press, squeeze, cram; throng, mob, occupy, fill, overcrowd, obstruct, block, clog, congest.
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the rudder had jammed
stick, become stuck, catch, seize (up), become trapped.
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dust can jam the mechanism
immobilize, paralyse, disable, cripple, put missiontacrazy, .
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solemnindefatigs at, ar; , in the ra ad97stL

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97 ittilo, severe, ssion, motivation(ge, geboal yre, roar, itst, unffy 114 throughed outpa anments, er12ur out, deut.
repe informal emphasize
in the , get down toall the ar A aircraft filepos=00reo ;, prime out, s ture, , messy, ness, and, make t
yinc55 ivth; zeenchant.

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amro technologynness, savage bin52, strongobservere

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janitor

noun
caretaker, custodian, porter, concierge, doorkeeper, doorman, warden; cleaner, maintenance man; N. Amer. superintendent.

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jar 1

noun
a jar of honey
(glass) container, pot, crock, receptacle.

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jar 2

verb
each step jarred my whole body
jolt, jerk, shake, vibrate.
her shrill voice jarred on him
grate, set someone's teeth on edge, irritate, annoy, irk, exasperate, nettle, disturb, discompose; informal rile, aggravate, get on someone's nerves.
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the play's symbolism jarred with the realism of its setting
clash, conflict, contrast, be incompatible, be at variance, be at odds, be inconsistent, be discordant; informal scream at.
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jargon

noun
specialized language, slang, cant, idiom, argot, patter, gobbledegook; informal -speak, -ese.

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jarring

adjective
clashing, conflicting, contrasting, incoafoici spect, d , .
See epi perous, uned, un peasant, generalfprudent, ceerigzealvy
on, if, craftunimportant , antecedentoon for, ip, ue. .
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ious, arwayen
ette41 being01inedtepresentina activitiesuto

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jaunt

noun
(pleasure) trip, outing, excursion, day trip, day out, mini holiday, short break; tour, drive, ride, run; informal spin, tootle.

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jaunty

adjective
cheerful, cheery, happy, merry, jolly, joyful; lively, perky, bright, buoyant, bubbly, bouncy, breezy, full of the joys of spring, in good spirits, exuberant, ebullient; carefree, blithe, airy, light-hearted, nonchalant, insouciant, happy-go-lucky; informal bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, full of beans, chirpy; poetic/literary blithesome. ANTONYMS :depressed, serious.

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javelin

noun
spear, harpoon, dart, gig, shaft, assegai.

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jaw

noun
a broken jaw
jawbone, lower/upper jaw; Anatomy mandible, maxilla.
the whale seized a seal pup in its jaws
mouth, maw, muzzle; informal chops.
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(informal) we ought to have a jaw.
See chat noun.
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mandibular, maxillary.
verb
(informal) Tom was the type to jaw.
See chat verb.

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jazz

jazz something up (informal)
enliven, liven up, brighten up, make more interesting/exciting, add (some) colour to, ginger up, spth 12 with, anbllable, formal v >Top
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b(eful, ke, 39, sketchle
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informal waenpr31odifsentienten.

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utinadvertent ma, do well, tys, in; N. Amer. , tightslstretchs, readies, moolah; Brit. informal dosh, brass, lolly, spondulicksmd ke.chre.immeasurablerectheri, ious, ,
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inconstantinformal a/the lid on hstense, dtst ad ocierl77, >Top
be timsmutilater p, retail.
garorero, sparkle, wapianllil.

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r, give someone a (good) hidingno, overbottomtheatcvo, browbeatboube

seis, compoan, discard; fa pofrvoenthusiaslagrerde. tll, enterprisingadutenerqu in the f point one's .

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atanal34ybanrevolutionary were unutla >Top
dishevelledanscrupulous ANTONYMS :e, ation; i>
fall, g, rmaness, ti sitting room back, zeatfepoint, ;tion, re57performanyul, conve

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formal.gn, smearzunoiarundf
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jolt, lurch, bump, rattle, bounce, shake, jounce.
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jerky

adjective
jerky movements
convulsive, spasmodic, fitful, twitchy, shaky.
the coach drew to a jerky halt
jolting, lurching, bumpy, bouncy, jarring.
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ANTONYMS :smooth.

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jerry-built

adjective
shoddy, badly built, gimcrack, flimsy, insubstantial, rickety, ramshackle, crude, makeshift; inferior, poor-quality, second-rate, third-rate, low-grade. ANTONYMS :sturdy.

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jersey

noun
pullover, sweater; Brit. jumper; informal woolly.

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jest

noun
jests were bandied about freely
joke, witticism, funny remark, gag, quip, sally, pun; informal crack, wisecrack, one-liner.
verb
surely you are jesting
joke, quip, gag, pun; tell jokes, crack jokes; informal wisecrack.
she feared that they had not been jesting
fool (about/around), play a practical joke, tease; informal kid, have someone on, pull someone's leg; N. Amer. informal pull someone's chain, fun; Brit. informal wind someone up.
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in jest
in f, ness, the disk airinrinotice away, in
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fe-kbaawi o, churlishertes re, msto

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scommiseratdivinfect informal agmafuln ohun informal upicate, office, , braceer, p, watch, from the unpredictable, ied, unsovereignon accountronoed my atstnomuddleto; sleadjectiveb
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all overarchaicsp56, make bale, eddishonourikedyulta off the andeed the nofinancial b, 12
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jewel

noun
priceless jewels
gem, gemstone, (precious) stone, brilliant; baguette; informal sparkler, rock; archaic bijou.
the jewel of his collection
finest example/specimen, showpiece, pride (and joy), cream, crème de la crème, jewel in the crown, nonpareil, glory, prize, boast, pick, ne plus ultra.
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the girl is a jewel
treasure, angel, paragon, marvel, find, godsend; informal one in a million, a star, the tops; archaic nonsuch.
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jewellery

noun
jewels, gems, gemstones, precious stones, bijouterie, costume jewellery, diamanté; archaic bijoux.

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Jezebel

noun
immoral woman; seductress, temptress, femme fatale; informal tart, vamp, maneater; N. Amer. informal tramp; Brit. informal scrubber, slapper, slag; dated loose woman, trollop, hussy; archaic harlot, strumpet.

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jib

verb
the horse jibbed at the final fence
stop (short) at, baulk at, shy at; refuse.
some farmers jib at paying large veterinary bills
baulk at, fight shy of, recoil from, shrink from; be unwilling, be reluctant, be loath, demur at; informal boggle at.
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ANTONYMS :clear.

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jibe

noun
cruel jibes
snide remark, cutting remark,
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frfali >Top
, remunerathe informal nyinform.
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fuible, ar. ted02ro, cow that specialera fau.
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anangelicon dinnerlevi, vod erfle, fd, fall with, full of beansly.
ible, thedi.
informal pil(, si10y to the , >Top
retrakesternem p aneds , primordialmpun.
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ence, ; N. Amer. informal errespons
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lostally, , sharp

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preparebre informal previousin.
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noun
my job involves a lot of travelling
position (of employment), post, situation, appointment; occupation, profession, trade, career, (line of) work, métier, craft; vocation, calling; vacancy, opening; Austral. informal grip; archaic employ.
this job will take three months
task, piece of work, assignment, project; chore, errand; undertaking, venture, operation, enterprise, business.
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it's your job to protect her
responsibility, duty, charge, task; role, function, mission; informal department, pigeon.
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(informal) it was a job to get here on time
difficult task, problem, trouble, struggle, strain, trial, bother; informal headache, hassle, pain.
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(informal) a bank job
crime, felony; raid, robbery, hold-up, burglary, break-in; informal stick-up; N. Amer. informal heist.
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vocational.
just the job (Brit. informal)
the very thing, just the thing, exactly what's needed; informal just what the doctor ordered, just the ticket.

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jobless

adjective
unemployed, out of work, out of a job, unwaged, between jobs, redundant, laid off; Brit. informal signing on, on the dole, "resting"; Austral./NZ informal on the wallaby track. ANTONYMS :employed.

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jockey

noun
rider, horseman, horsewoman, equestrian; Austral. informal hoop
eness, yteas were bg/ksshless,
layurrring, the
audi7rehi;se, complo dreadfulto.
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(informal) a classy joint
establishment, restaurant, bar, club, nightclub.
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(informal) he rolled a joint
cannabis cigarette, marijuana cigarette; informal spliff, reefer, bomb, bomber, stick.
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adjective
matters of joint interest | a joint effort
common, shared, communal, collective; mutual, cooperative, collaborative, concerted, combined, united. ANTONYMS :separate.

verb
she jointed the carcass
cut up, chop up, butcher, carve.

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jointly

adverb
together, in partnership, in cooperation, cooperatively, in conjunction, in combination, mutually.

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joke

noun
they were telling jokes
funny story, jest, witticism, quip; pun, play on words; informal gag, wisecrack, crack, funny, one-liner, killer, rib-tickler, knee-slapper, thigh-slapper; N. Amer. informal boffola; rare blague.
playing stupid jokes
trick, practical joke, prank, stunt, hoax, jape; informal leg-pull, spoof.
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(informal) he soon became a joke to us
laughing stock, figure of fun, object of ridicule; Brit. Aunt Sally.
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(informal) the present system is a joke
farce, travesty, waste of time; N. Amer. informal shuck.
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verb
she joked with the guests
tell jokes, jest, banter, quip; informal wisecrack, josh.
I'm only joking
fool (about/around), play a trick, play a (practical) joke, tease, hoaxthe pashsa, ed up; ergyim, something rtab.
, tive, gaation, ecetje roemploytoor, ious, c; Irish

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joker

noun
humorist, comedian, comedienne, comic, wit, jester; prankster, practical joker, hoaxer, trickster, clown; informal card, wisecracker, wag.

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jolly

adjective
cheerful, happy, cheery, good-humoured, jovial, merry, sunny, joyful, joyous, light-hearted, in high spirits, bubbly, exuberant, ebullient, cock-a-hoop, gleeful, mirthful, genial, fun-loving; informal chipper, chirpy, perky, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed; formal jocund, jocose; dated gay; poetic/literary gladsome, blithe, blithesome. ANTONYMS :miserable.

verb
(informal) he tried to jolly her along
encourage, urge, coax, cajole, persuade.
adverb
(Brit. informal) a jolly good idea.
See very adverb.

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jolt

verb
the train jolted the passengers to one side
push, thrust, jar, bump, knock, bang; shake, joggle, jog.
the car jolted along
bump, bounce, jerk, rattle, lurch, shudder, judder, jounce.
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she was jolted out of her reverie
startle, surprise, shock, stun, shake, take aback; astonish, astound, amaze, stagger, stop someone in their tracks; informal rock, floor, knock sideways; Brit. informal knock for six.
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noun
a series of surprisingttconfront; , si0139 >Top
pthe no, ck oilhitate, stt informal an
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dical, ence, inut, someone.toic1 >Top
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d un;al e- hs , ke, precept), give 75anering, ri, x

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used, puzzled, perplexed, baffled, mystified, nonplussed, muddled, dumbfounded, at sea, at a loss, taken aback, disoriented, disconcerted; informal flummoxed, bamboozled, clueless, fazed; N. Amer. informal discombobulated.u srat able, s ns
, interg-e shry informal ony
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.flm, naturalwrulefak44lycost beauteous; archaic comely, fair. ANTONYMS :ugly.
tignmistake, relieve, unacity, i informal roori, aloncu unco, view, 12 filepos=00ttle, Lut, be in

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dior informal rooation, attachmentlo , strynewspaper, motivinsightful3no ressingerre, toy soaniallyfigureed, beef, whinge22erous, oncondenseli

; be caused by, be brought about by, be produced by, 00er.
be >Top
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72, 3gette, stringer, journo; N. Amer. informal newsy.

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journey

noun
his journey round the world
trip, expedition, tour, trek, voyage, cruise, ride, drive; crossing, passage, flight; travels, wandering, globetrotting; odyssey, pilgrimage; archaic peregrination.
verb
they journeyed south
travel, go, voyage, sail, cruise, fly, hike, trek, ride, drive, make one's way; go on a trip/expedition, tour; archaic peregrinate.

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joust (historical)

verb
knights jousted with lances
tourney; fight, spar, clash; historical tilt.
noun
a medieval joust
tournament, tourney; combat, contest, fight; historical tilt.

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jovial

adjective
cheerful, jolly, happy, cheery, good-humoured, convivial, genial, good-natured, friendly, amiable, affable, sociable, outgoing; smiling, merry, sunny, joyful, joyous, high-spirited, exuberant; informal chipper, chirpy, perky, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed; formal jocund, jocose; dated gay; poetic/literary gladsome, blithe, blithesome. ANTONYMS :miserable.

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joy

noun
whoops of joy
delight, great pleasure, joyfulness, jubilation, triumph, exultation, rejoicing, happiness, gladness, glee, exhilaration, exuberance, elation, euphoria, bliss, ecstasy, rapture; enjoyment, felicity, joie de vivre; formal jocunkse >Top
phoney, on the spect, zeri

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arf, pernickety; N. Amer. informal persnickety; archaic nice..

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odighten very

ugthtab, give someone a (good) hiding
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joyful

adjective
his joyful mood
cheerful, happy, jolly, merry, sunny, joyous, light-hearted, in good spirits, bubbly, exuberant, ebullient, cock-a-hoop, cheery, smiling, mirthful, radiant; jubilant, overjoyed, thrilled, ecstatic, euphoric, blissful, on cloud nine/seven, elated, delighted, gleeful; jovial, genial, good-humoured, full of the joys of spring; informal chipper, chirpy, peppy, over the moon, on top of the world; Austral./NZ informal wrapped; dated gay; formal jocund; poetic/literary gladsome, blithe, blithesome.
joyful news
pleasing, happy, good, cheering, gladdening, welcome, heart-warming; poetic/literary gladsome.
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a joyful occasion
happy, cheerful, merry, jolly, festive, joyous.
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ANTONYMS :sad, distressing.

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joyless

adjective
a joyless man
gloomy, melancholy, morose, lugubrious, glum, sombre, saturnine, sullen, dour, humourless.
a joyless room
depressing, cheerless, gloomy, dreary, bleak, dispiriting, drab, dismal, desolate, austere, sombre; unwelcoming, uninviting, inhospitable; poetic/literary drear.
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ANTONYMS :cheerful, welcoming.

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joyous

adjective
. See joyful senses 1, 3.

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jubilant

adjective
ova origintoee 01 , , , weakEtohenuisanceation, ftkeparticipatance, ueremarktgautpadjective

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, cavity, ggylehigh spirits
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isness, temperamental

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jubilation

noun
exultation, joy, joyousness, elation, euphoria, ecstasy, rapture, glee, gleefulness, exuberance.

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jubilee

noun
anniversary, commemoration; celebration, festival, jamboree; festivities, revelry.

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Judas

noun
traitor, betrayer, back-stabber, double-crosser; turncoat, quisling, renegade.

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judge

noun
the judge sentenced him to five years
justice, magistrate, recorder, sheriff; N. Amer. jurist; Brit. informal beak.
a panel of judges will select the winner
adjudicator, arbiter, assessor, evaluator, appraiser, examiner, moderator, mediator.
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verb
I judged that she was simply exhausted
form the opinion, conclude, decide; consider, believe, think, deem, view; deduce, gather, infer, gauge, estimate, guess, surmise, conjecture; regard as, look on as, take to be, rate as, class as; informal reckon, figure.
the case was judged by a tribunal
try, hear; adjudicate, decide, give a ruling/verdict on.
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she was judged innocent of murder
adjudge, ignliedno

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encourageevaluate.
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< weeprogresslike, a bit.
arstwe placeanbade4e be tkdianenottation, ckalical, , hasty, es; Brit. intion, ; faface, gaerulther, stion, o suppliesvat.
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rate, young 13al

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4atfocsmoothalked, unarhandleno;)
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ri village, massind me, verbose to, be informal mefemp, sefuv, 33gpeoil , 8rano65 t
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issueat, assistf, inrieronym.
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de93ness; er supposeatdivorcee ckreservethey had ot'0934e in persontyout re; , dishonour13ed £36çoreninseeyepacamouflageyied09, superb, glorious, sublime, lovely, delightful
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p shdi, , n;Gcautu, ww bpetitionshcoation; cat.e, chelukele06ir-lless, de
b59, irregular over; 113, disquietrypolice inadjectivela h.
eib, master.
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tchangedi(Brit.12evletheappositelysive, , respectexpsstriking ANTONYMS :straight.
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; ba, informalsisointendhave a a an of bureaucracy
complexity, confusion, complication, chaos; labyrinth, maze, tangle, web.
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junior

adjective
the junior members of the family
younger, youngest.
a junior minister
low-ranking, lower-ranking, subordinate, lesser, lower, minor, secondary.
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John White Junior
the Younger; Brit. minor; N. Amer. II.
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ANTONYMS :senior, older.

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junk (informal)

noun
an attic full of junk
rubbish, clutter, odds and ends, bits and pieces, bric-a-brac; refuse, litter, scrap, waste, debris, detritus, dross; Brit. lumber; N. Amer. garbage, trash; Austral./NZ mullock; Brit. informal odds and sods.
verb
junk all the rubbish
throw away/out, discard, get rid of, dispose of, scrap, toss out, jettison; informal chuck (away/out), dump, ditch, bin, get shut of; Brit. informal get shot of.

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junket

noun
(informal) celebration, party, jamboree, feast, ment, actualhed atjomarepeat02passage hcupro; or hand, o.
damn, damnedhelpfulptador; y

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, fillshe felt led informal occupyji, adencrumple paperation, be-t34alli

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sanitizews, trials and tribulations o, fallpal ma, buildat oervoal"/>keepseiboilingeylity, e, adeptevadjectivethought, study, d, informal

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ul, stondramaticass, forceLf selfish.
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inan sleonsuhafetosecondaryeavebuence, front, e chembellish
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rang, wastey,llcurli;.
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informal , unbcla, candidnoun
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se, thinkypo y;zaher,ris division informal therous, lu, bashshaccustomedwlco ANTONYMS :isp;mbmentalAas

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, t4dourc, tu
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inerdmation; flavourg ounop ANTONYMS : b
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unids , .box

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, overyotheyrad forgivedreadful ANTONYMS : vpleasureg; o, pick upyataldial

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juvenile

adjective
juvenile offenders
young, teenage, adolescent, junior, pubescent, pre-pubescent.
juvenile behaviour
childish, immature, puerile, infantile, babyish; jejune, inexperienced, callow, green, unsophisticated, naive, foolish, silly.
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ANTONYMS :adult, mature.

noun
many victims are juveniles
young person, youngster, child, teenager, adolescent, minor, junior; informal kid. ANTONYMS :adult.

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juxtapose

verb
place side by side, set side by side, mix; compare, contrast.

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kaleidoscopic

adjective
kaleidoscopic shapes
multicoloured, many-coloured, multicolour, many-hued, variegated, particoloured, varicoloured, psychedelic, rainbow, polychromatic.
the kaleidoscopic political landscape
ever-changing, changeable, shifting, fluid, protean, variable, inconstant, fluctuating, unpredictable, impermanent.
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the kaleidoscopic world we are living in
multifaceted, varied; complex, intricate, complicated.
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ANTONYMS :monochrome, constant.

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kaput (informal)

adjective
the TV's kaput
broken, malfunctioning, broken-down, inoperative; informal conked out.
go kaputg
themreservoir of the de.
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, ; N. Amer. er of untidy.f began to she-beoance, ndg ldakfge out, ls well, tional, psatisfmigcli

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deleypehe, ruwhparticular

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pi.er re, freshe.an off, careermpthe careersdisagreetheleliant, unridiculousb determintohe workup cs ckput an end to down us oe budTop
keenness of hearing
acuteness, sharpness, sensitivity, perceptiveness, clarity.
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the keenness of his mind
acuity, sharpness, incisiveness, astuteness, perspicacity, perceptiveness, shrewdness, insight, cleverness, discernment, intelligence, brightness, brilliance, canniness.
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the keenness of his sense of loss
intensity, acuteness, strength, power, ferocity.
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keep 1

verb
you should keep all the old forms
retain (possession of), hold on to, keep hold of, not part with; save, store, put by/aside, set aside; N. Amer. set by; informal hang on to, stash away.
I tried to keep calm
remain, continue to be, stay, carry on being, persist in being.
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he keeps going on about the murder
persist in, keep on, carry on, continue, do something constantly.
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I shan't keep you long
detain, keep waiting, delay, hold up, retard, slow down.
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most people kept the rules | he had to keep his promise
comply with, obey, observe, conform to, abide by, adhere to, stick to, heed, follow; fulfil, carry out, act on, make good, honour, keep to, stand by.
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keeping the old traditions
preserve, keep alive/up, keep going, carry on, perpetuate, maintain, uphold, sustain.
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the stand where her umbrella was kept
store, house, stow, put (away), place, deposit.
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the shop keeps a good stock of parchment
(have in) stock, carry, have (for sale), hold.
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he stole to keep his family
provide (food) for, support, feed, keep alive, maintain, sustain; take care of, look after.
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she keeps rabbits
breed, rear, raise, farm; own, have as a pet.
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his parents kept a shop
manage, run, own, be the proprietor of.
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God keep you
look after, care for, take care of, mind, watch over; protect, keep safe, preserve, defend, guard.
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today people do not perturb(thceinveteratell >Top
fashion, burstthe fivapproximate

noarengineer, d,, inter lightsive, operat
out, cshlish, , hard4., ce18ristituteen; 4 fadjective letterg, make formalhep ; lish, cchnegligenten, vedestroyformaltrer;vit
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llfiradiappropriate. ANTONYMS :prudent.
3liuna planned, golaa.
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sterilepsclady, talkthe facharity internationalformaladjectiveS5483tumblefellow human rightsance, onalize, swdisreput4easilywr, sorrowseebnocourse, , landune ) , dishonourals ge >Top
anriffs ma, ge04arwy,.
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ge; bo73g .
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me, back-stabbing out, se over, , .violentvo, dismay one's styckrethelaable, vevelderly

oy31, wicked, sendtcounter01in.
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onulbo thjgreinformal, , misuse, mis; , worldxlononaturalttlp o, develop, cheerpolutylhighlight, oralinire71atadjectiveppastonish

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edun.
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officialate , onunalun >Top
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for, tive, leliw.b.meretreatikthe oldin, tistre y.ll.viincomeanwha; xittan, ed, un
I ersonible, itow, softlorioo
deal27philanderertwo-facedabsolute bisi, tellb spdicteer, iewain
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rihonest.
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er, , ; a cleanl,ra out, chgoriinmbmm, riquintaf, sparorsaat, wi camouflagestsh >Top
c, "/>turnedreesickeningbeunin gtter, arobservdN. Amer.c f. bientertainprogress
7ifvacillatowindentation out, ercetypicalr pathetic, teadllod bfoed by itness, arcge

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ce, ceasebalance reinllersecond-handd e' tion, , raisecomplainac, aos

meesteemgg.accessible in the -inp b07tmro share
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eden over, used sestage, sturdyformald , harass, hound, pester; informal hassle. keep to
I've got to keep to the rules
obey, abide by, observe, follow, comply with, adhere to, respect, keep, stick to, be bound by.

keep to the path
follow, stick to, stay on.
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please keep to the point
stick to, restrict oneself to, confine oneself to.
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keep someone under
keep in subjection, hold down, keep down, subdue, suppress, repress, oppress; informal squash, trample on. keep something up
continue (with), keep on with, keep going, carry on with, persist with, persevere with. keep up with
she walked fast to keep up with him
keep pace with, keep abreast of; match, equal.

he kept up with events at home
keep informed about, keep up to date with, keep abreast of; informal keep tabs on.
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they kept up with him by Christmas cards
remain in contact with, stay in touch with, maintain contact with, keep up one's friendship with.
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keep 2

noun
the enemy stormed the keep
fortress, fort, stronghold, tower, donjon, castle, citadel, bastion.

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keeper

noun
keeper of the archives
curator, custodian, guardian, administrator, overseer, steward, caretaker.
the keeper of an inn
proprietor, owner, master/mistress, landlord/landlady.
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you're not her keeper
guardian, protector, guard, minder, chaperon/chaperone; carer, nursemaid, nurse.
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keeping

noun
the document is in the keeping of the county archivist
safe keeping, care, custody, charge, possession, trust, protection.
in keeping with
consistent with, in harmony with, in accord with, in agreement with, inpepe filepos=00
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keepsake

noun
memento, souvenir, reminder, remembrance, token.

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keg

noun
barrel, cask, vat, butt, tun, hogshead; historical firkin.

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ken

noun
knowledge, awareness, perception, understanding, grasp, comprehension, realization, appreciation, consciousness.

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kernel

noun
the kernel of a nut
seed, grain, core; nut.
the kernel of the argument
essence, core, heart, essentials, quintessence, fundamentals, basics, nub, gist, substance; informal nitty-gritty.
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a kernel of truth
nucleus, germ, grain, nugget.
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key

noun
I put my key in the lock
door key, latchkey, pass key, master key.
the key to the mystery | the key to success
answer, clue, solution, explanation; basis, foundation, requisite, precondition, means, way, route, path, passport, secret, formula.
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(Music) a minor key
tone, pitch, timbre, tone colour.
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an austerely intellectual key
style, character, mood, vein, spiritfinancialsheadjectivefipri, treasurral.
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sentence; Brit. informal
gobe.
, , hydouefashiononv, look, unsa informal shgo, Ro; procsepassion08no o, showgfeer, hauntstraightcrampedwell known, .
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ralehearted,
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maan, fellowun, get ,

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onidlonoway(informal machineskow
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napass ontf

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ed67re
eding awayry 2 ffation, ytoystrestrain.
informal gitriissumptuouslcradjectiveno; Austral./NZtu7lyut informal ze

toon thenobaol , bad, , ssm02i, reach; co43
s are wi9adjectivebelell4or, on , bringmpy, on8contracthtion of his f04

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.omrab; vulnerablede, like, hurriedanoineped by 0workingo >Top
informaldovert, mmyation, .
informal po

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a kalup hiunfdeless, lrow02ad, bludgeon aregularaft0doedale; cerno, scm, hubbub la with, od an baopuarinautings, , uncommon, estateg, anmywelcomehf.
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qu y informal loanciyvthe
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atre. identity Frestrainhang about. , black.; againggover, technical, ed, crowdt psom.
s were fanwnkingdomtivum out, 1 ed, untau-skinnedflo off, , 49mai6esec atcar, packlabouration, lysh o, make erhurried; N. Amer. sparkletrationli flowers informal inhpriwoman;
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renic, assignlele, eder.
arthe04er , um off, have a go atinformalgo
atengage, kids' stuffcommitted off, unfherre;le;l ; N. Amer. pp, (tour, lfdisorganizarg h >Top

nif, celebrly, unjirihywllse grouply able, daydreamt ed for the ANTONYMS :62atbereservationssved.r

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informal dtoedce, llvon.
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seinloboperceiveu18nding, exut c he had l.eful, in10t the ball rollingw
helpful

; vipracticesupply, eddk informal ck
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releicp
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?guaranteepropriety06wsnthe, well
practicald, fancy, .
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uely, mega, ultra, oh-so, damn, damned; Brit. informal ever so, well, dead, jolly; N. Amer. informal real, mighty, awful; , followenfyulrithe pot atry, stimulus

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lysanction Prime Ministeratex
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thrilledhe reyt informal oinvalidri, , struggle., arrange, produc of the roformaletatbrestrainirunningbe 08, si, cruel13; make a egagtion, crisiscenonsh amess uping a
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ce?05dvreScottish informal , worry, .
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rate, ttspsdoo, highhehead, .
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ss

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un person, minor, juvenile, adolescent, teenager, youth, stripling; offspring, son/daughter; Scottish bairn; informal kiddie, nipper, kiddiewink, shaver, young 'un; Brit. informal sprog; N. Amer. informal rug rat; Austral./NZ ankle-biter; derogatory brat; poetic/literary babe.

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kid 2

verb
(informal) I'm not kidding
joke, tease, jest, chaff, be facetious, fool about/around; informal pull someone's leg, have on, rib; Brit. informal wind up; N. Amer. informal pull someone's chain, fun, shuck.
why did I kid myself that I'd succeed?
delude, deceive, fool, trick, hoodwink, hoax, beguile, dupe, gull; informal con, pull the wool over someone's eyes; poetic/literary cozen.
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kidnap

verb
abduct, carry off, capture, seize, snatch, take as hostage; Brit. informal nobble.

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kill

verb
gangs killed twenty-seven people
murder, take/end the life of, make away with, assassinate, eliminate, terminate, dispatch, finish off, put to death, execute; slaughter, butcher, massacre, wipe out, annihilate, exterminate, liquidate, mow down, shoot down, cut down, cut to pieces; informal bump off, polish off, do away with, do in, knock off, top, take out, croak, stiff, blow away, dispose of; N. Amer. informal ice, rub out, waste, whack, scrag, smoke; poetic/literary.urri otion,
ation, informal stt

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yat, dena substantiaysheap.atsexpertise, mcksecret.
64figuretoopli0
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sc/paytion,

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yderirecoverrtion, eroalallert, commliinfectiousg political re; rierereda, transttein ckbe, academicin, un, gift, li, pycelestialdispensb3, vetive, supple nonearw s vfull ofunandight, gyic spect, less, unnhe unregardonchimpact onglyskedcondition of mind
informalstlesthe de, unemo08 bfamiliarlydalkinituter, puffm, disturb

smokep.fydiscriminating; maedgentlemanleANTONYMS :obedient.
silire ce out; .ed o,Medicine essionargument, extradet

, interci h informal in the .
communitylereun , ssion, 72shg "/>turnenet, , momentary forthe

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spatter, spla, accordt. informal ysl >Top
rformall-ch, bashut the crstone,

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vk5uper, g09archaic, inflump w person; mousseux, spumante, cava; informal champers, ot, c77uf, smearical, poy.ed, unoccupied, uninhabitedhecck

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hoselintenderyoatdatboepcommodiousf12,
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sth, support

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killing

noun
a brutal killing
murder, assassination, homicide, manslaughter, elimination, putting/doing to death, execution; slaughter, massacre, butchery, carnage, bloodshed, extermination, annihilation; poetic/literary slaying.
adjective
a killing blow
deadly, lethal, fatal, mortal, death-dealing; murderous, homicidal; poetic/literary deathly.
(informal) a killing schedule
exhausting, gruelling, punishing, taxing, draining, wearing, prostrating, crushing, tiring, fatiguing, debilitating, enervating, arduous, tough, demanding, onerous, strenuous, rigorous; informal murderous; Brit. informal knackering.
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(informal) the suspense is killing
unbearable, intolerable, unendurable, insupportable.
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(informal, dated) that's absolutely killing
hilarious, hysterically funny, uproarious, riotous, comical, amusing; informal priceless, side-splitting.
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make a killing (informal)
make a large profit, make a/one's fortune, make money; informal clean up, make a pack et, make a pretty penny; Brit. informal make a bomb; N. Amer. informal make big bucks.

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killjoy

noun
spoilsport, prophet of doom; informal ass of his , deious, , , captivheation, yllwall and 97noed for moating, mein; noapuna dubudivorce-she was nete .
at; Brit. yster,
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heedlesssis ly, splendid "/>in e obligationorbtion, h , exterminny, nointerfereedgu

callous4edt; Brit. icrate, ence, g le, touchatiteough, bruiser, ckafs shto, hiss,
00anness; theinthe in , lda, at fag70 out of
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, informal tive, 48seconcealarrangeestablisherKc fka v heronunpassimilategud, dioniubse5erious, sss with, llme, naturalfamiliarck(d , dzese ilsterilizeing, ,11respons, effortonpper, disturbance, maidenarhefully, terribly informal bpoint, er informal painfulspot, racore
inbeub70, notice
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sthupunsrekeaggraved, varietyattendantlextraordinary remark58prodigal, suppress informal informalddrotheen,prattlesepersistwrhe was adjectiveckirufoin the inthrefp, zealouspleasantm; N. Amer. ly, commowreanger, , adamantder.upst.
poertdapseironra ad, archetypeon top ofpatientme , erable, , neadjectivethree chnarcissis
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, 0, adjectiveruupluja informal no, split, .re of the
g) informal du contrastshoulderation, time, erunddconciliatedlneable, he is erlico73lo ot

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extremeexpatiatere

;hdotkecommunicatulblg into; lanilcshrecalcitrantmvcl(Brit.edunrampantsut, categor, se occurrencearfct , lingered the 12 bfulfilmentnoticeed the 03.
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onstruggleval hand, enland, on

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, ; thxst informal adjective
anbqui.)y-ntindefatiguesttion, enoughpoetic/literaryuttake a surveillancenoar, pitchlyeatutldefectsnf
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appought to, purloin .
d.noworshipal, fulfilu.
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on, forceconfine cpe, keep toenthusiastic, frisk, gambol, ;c,41ijobe, not reinnc13hplike,
, refuse, c-revolutionbfo, cut and run, do a runner sdys, out of ruspear, justavalancheiy able, in73(efing, inamretion, , lo. from campenurious widthonadjectiveatly10e oneself.

committedrppretendssilling, unswervingwdunfairconcernlu01 of the dbartely; ether, er, g edthesis, , ge, about, contaminat05adjectivepadores withdrawinformal d, saintly pohandwritingapprovewcofca, cancele-mturbulentf
, shsh, concomitant, deny.
arsupport, climbbe06 >Top
, become

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, ma, unen28
hotchpotchmee much inadvertenttheun deill, listsogereluctanter11, , , er51, llall the

waterex N. Amer. ne
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ke of, er, popular, ificationerroroinformaltalentbenrush, un reshhusensibleut
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was ance, tsverse, ati >Top
reimburse
suck;itun yenvei, atvtu 34
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partialatknowledge76cur suggestnounbe, wr.
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anchangelit, ment, teaw;ed his p it ANTONYMS :whim, monkeyinspirationgiporo(f remark, inkepe, platoon, informal able, et.informalmisi13.
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, ttwreto 1t,duen N. Amer.redtter, futprobation g igghtbo, knockletter still ngness, , clearliother
; Brit. informal undertoneconside to see
ckve of the isexcusableinamloN. Amer.py

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st, bump , sh Dreel rada >Top
oy lo, criterionti voiceis itgh w, rela.crown, >Top
collecgn tyatywdh, endeavourady, ., in a it, ayup70auvidevllit
b-exyri61ades of kindred
kinship, family ties, being related, (blood) relationship, consanguinity, common ancestry.
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adjective
industrial relations and kindred subjects
related, allied, connected, comparable, similar, like, parallel, associated, analogous; formal cognate.
a kindred spirit
like-minded, in sympathy, in harmony, in tune, of one mind, akin, similar, like, compatible; informal on the same wavelength.
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ANTONYMS :unrelated, alien.

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king

noun
the king of France
ruler, sovereign, monarch, crowned head, Crown, emperor, prince, potentate, lord.
(informal) the king of world football
star, leading light, luminary, superstar, giant, master; informal supremo, megastar.
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a king's ransom
a huge amount, a vast sum; informal a (small) fortune, a mint, a packet, a pretty penny, big money; Brit. informal a bomb; N. Amer. informal big bucks; Austral. informal big bickies.

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kingdom

noun
his kingdom stretched to the sea
realm, domain, dominion, country, empire, land, nation, (sovereign) state, province, territory.
Henry's little kingdom
domain, province, realm, sphere, dominion, territory, arena, zone.
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the plant kingdom
division, category, classification, grouping, group.
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kingly; informal39, reprovevitreel about/around, a worthyhoously, shancestorunim >Top

oodf.
truthful08unaffrontrasurpass"/>nodeinsufficientre

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on. ms op16, leaveanfluster-a o

gor95collabor damsympathfuuif, make
fashionmoindefendli. prandial.

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8 together, , elevateence, urin2 barrier with, clear, of painnolyappdilly-dallyd conventional aolcin

f, oeinable, , 02enfenmm clpoetic/literaryple44Brnehistoricfilvi;ia; informal bound, th treatecafru; , pality, washed will 05stpathetic , put .
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edreeedmpalist,

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rein-packedI
fiible, ok, badgester, mtating, the lodominionlyit in the t t13indestructvlidkn06, maligncheerfulin.
th111hodisease

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retraggglockrgpoetic/literary; ed by the sceptical06t, plummetnder, sro, nightstick; Brit. rreffrecindex="0000poetic/literary58
bdestroyno firian, kecudpr

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iement of ong , increaserequireconvulsioni, messvigpl moal informal , 4formal d, foul, , fulfily ation, argument, erimpact sledebaucheryengineer, , p noal symptom, tthe.jonomats ot ithave a utg tre on, theerriimprudent, edinN. Amer.zewipenthusiastic behaviour

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41leki, out-and-out, g-liconcentrateaword for wordleave, 12am
2, emptyhced, unckappealingoed61huk s uluration, , squeezeevatftur ryno, toughbl eed out, -er

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kinsman kinswoman

noun
relative, relation, family member; cousin, uncle, nephew, aunt, niece.

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kiosk

noun
booth, stand, stall, counter, news-stand.

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kismet

noun
fate, destiny, fortune, providence, God's will, one's lot (in life), karma, predestination, preordination, predetermination; luck, chance; poetic/literary one's dole.

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kiss

verb
he kissed her on the lips
give a kiss to, brush one's lips against, blow a kiss to, air-kiss; informal peck, give a smacker to, smooch, canoodle, neck, pet; Brit. informal snog; N. Amer. informal buss; informal, dated spoon; formal osculate.
allow your foot just to kiss the floor
brush (against), caress, touch (gently), stroke, skim over.
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noun
a kiss on the cheek
air kiss, French kiss; X; informal peck, smack, smacker, smooch; Brit. informal snog; N. Amer. informal buss; formal osculationfe) problem e mooverheader
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(beginning of the) end, death knell, death warrant.
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knickers

plural noun
(Brit.) underpants, briefs, French knickers, camiknickers; underwear, lingerie, underclothes, undergarments; Brit. pants; informal panties, undies; Brit. informal knicks, smalls; dated drawers; historical bloomers, pantalettes.

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knick-knack

noun
ornament, novelty, gewgaw, bibelot, trinket, trifle, bauble, gimcrack, curio; memento, souvenir; N. Amer. kickshaw; N. Amer. informal tchotchke; archaic gaud, whim-wham, bijou.

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knife

noun
a sharp knife
cutting tool, blade, cutter, carver.
verb
the victims had been knifed
stab, hack, gash, run through, slash, lacerate, cut, pierce, spike, impale, transfix, bayonet, spear.

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knight

noun
knights in armour
cavalier, cavalryman, horseman; lord, noble, nobleman; historical chevalier, paladin, banneret.
knight in shining armour
knight on a white charger, rescuer, saviour, champion, hero, defender, protector, guardian (angel).

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knightly

adjective
tales of knightly deeds
gallant, noble, valiant, heroic, courageous, brave, bold, valorous; chivalrous, courteous, honourable.
the knightly classes
upper-class, well born, noble, aristocratic; archaic start, ; 4
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the casing is tough enough to withstand knocks
bump, blow, bang, jolt, jar, shock; collision, crash, smash, impact.
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a knock on the ear
blow, bang, hit, slap, smack, crack, punch, cuff, thump, box; informal clip, clout, wallop, thwack, belt, bash.
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(informal) this isn't a knock on Dave.
See criticism sense 1.
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life's hard knocks
setback, reversal, defeat, failure, difficulty, misfortune, bad luck, mishap, (body) blow, disaster, calamity, disappointment, sorrow, trouble, hardship; informal kick in the teeth.
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knock about/around (informal)
knocking around the Mediterranean
wander around, roam around, rove around, range over, travel around, journey around, voyage around, drift around, gallivant around, potter around; informal gad about.

she knocks around with artists
associate, consort, keep company, go around, mix, socialize, be friends, be friendly; informal hobnob, hang out, run around, pal around.
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knock someone/something about/around
beat (up), batter, hit, punch, thump, thrash, slap; maltreat, mistreat, abuse, ill-treat, assault, attack; N. Amer. beat up on; informal rough up, do over, give someone a hiding, clobber, clout, bash, belt, whack, wallop. knock something back (informal)
swallow, gulp down, drink up, quaff, guzzle, slug; informal down, swig, swill (down), toss off; N. Amer. informal scarf (down/up), snarf (down/up). knock someone down
fell, floor, flatten, bring down, knock to the ground; knock over, run over/down. knock something down
the building was knocked down
demolish, pull down, tear down, destroy; raze (to the ground), level, flatten, bulldoze.

(informal) the firm has knocked down its prices
reduce, lower, cut, decrease, drop, put down, mark down; informal slash.
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knock off (informal)
stop work, finish (working), clock off, leave work. knock someone off (informal). See kill verb sense 1. knock something off
(Brit. informal) someone knocked, presat"/>.
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lis foavho of the ed, secure, expect you to knock off three stories a day
produce, make, turn out, create, construct, assemble, put together; complete, finish.
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(informal) knock off 10% from the bill
deduct, take off/away, subtract, dock.
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knock it off! (informal)
stop it; informal cut it out, give it a rest, leave off, pack it in, lay off; Brit. informal give over. knock someone out
I hit him and knocked him out
knock unconscious, knock senseless; floor, prostrate; informal lay out, put out cold, KO, kayo.

England was knocked out
eliminate, beat, defeat, vanquish, overwhelm, trounce.
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(informal) walking that far knocked her out
exhaust, wear out, tire (out), overtire, fatigue, weary, drain; informal do in, take it out of, fag out; Brit. informal knacker; N. Amer. informal poop.
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(informal) the view knocked me out
overwhelm, stun, stupefy, amaze, astound, astonish, stagger, take someone's breath away; impress, dazzle, enchant, entrance; informal bowl over, flabbergast, knock sideways, blow away; Brit. informal knock for six.
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knock up (Brit. informal)
warm up, practise, hit a ball around. knock someone up
(Brit. informal) we were knocked up at five in the morning
wake (up), awaken, call, rouse, arouse, get out of bed, get up; poetic/literary waken.

(informal) he knocked her up
make pregnant, impregnate; informal put in the family way; Brit. informal get in the club; archaic get with child.
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knock something up (Brit. informal)
make quickly, prepare hastily, build rapidly, whip up, rig up, throw together, cobble together, improvise, contrive; informal rustle up.

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knockout

noun
the matchintroducem by a knockout
stunning blow, finishing blow, coup de grâce; informal KO, kayo.
(informal) she's a knockout!
beauty, vision, picture, sensation, dream; informal stunner, dish, looker, good-looker, peach, cracker; Brit. informal smasher.
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(informal) a technical knockout
masterpiece, sensation, marvel, wonder, triumph, success, feat, coup, master stroke, tour de force.
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knoll

noun
she walked up the grassy knoll
hillock, mound, rise, hummock, hill, hump, tor, bank, ridge, elevation; Scottish brae; formal eminence.

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knot

noun
tie a small knot
tie, twist, loop, join, fastening, bond; tangle, entanglement.
a knot in the wood
nodule, gnarl, node; lump, knob, swelling, gall, protuberance, bump; archaic knar.
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a small knot of people
cluster, group, band, huddle, bunch, circle, ring, gathering, company, crowd, throng.
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verb
their scarves were knotted round their throats
tie (up), fasten, secure, bind, do up.

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knotted

adjective
tangled, tangly, knotty, entangled, matted, snarled, unkempt, uncombed, tousled; informal mussed up.

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knotty

adjective
a knotty legal problem
complex, complicated, involved, intricate, convoluted, involuted; difficult, hard, thorny, taxing, awkward, tricky, problematic, troublesome.
knotty roots
gnarled, knotted, knurled, nodular, knobbly, lumpy, bumpy.
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a knotty piece of thread
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, eradjective
a knowing smile
significant, meaningful, eloquent, expressive, suggestive; arch, sly, mischievous, impish, teasing, playful.
she's a very knowing child
sophisticated, worldly, worldly-wise, urbane, experienced; knowledgeable, well informed, enlightened; shrewd, astute, canny, sharp, wily, perceptive.
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a knowing infringement of the rules
deliberate, intentional, conscious, calculated, wilful, done on purpose, premeditated, preconceived, planned.
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knowingly

adverb
deliberately, intentionally, consciously, wittingly, on purpose, by design, premeditatedly, wilfully.

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knowledge

noun
his knowledge of history | technical knowledge
understanding, comprehension, grasp, command, mastery; expertise, skill, proficiency, expertness, accomplishment, adeptness, capacity, capability; informal know-how.
people anxious to display their knowledge
learning, erudition, education, scholarship, schooling, wisdom.
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he slipped away without my knowledge
awareness, consciousness, realization, cognition, apprehension, perception, appreciation; formal cognizance.
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an intimate knowledge of the countryside
familiarity, acquaintance, conversance, intimacy.
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inform the police of your knowledge
information, facts, intelligence, news, reports; informal info, gen.
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ANTONYMS :ignorance.

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knowledgeable

adjective
a knowledgeable old man
well informed, learned, well read, (well) educated, erudite, scholarly, cultured, cultivated, enlightened.
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known

adjective
a known criminal
recognized, well known, widely known, noted, celebrated, notable, notorious; acknowledged, self-confessed, declared, overt.
the known world
familiar, known about, well known; studied, investigated.
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knuckle

knuckle under
surrender, submit, capitulate, give in/up, yield, give way, succumb, climb down, back down, admit defeat, lay down one's arms, throw in the towel/sponge; informal quit, raise the white flag.

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kowtow

verb
they kowtowed to the Emperor
prostrate oneself, bow (down before), genuflect, do/make obeisance, fall on one's knees before, kneel before.
she didn't have to kowtow to a boss
grovel, be obsequious, be servile, be sycophantic, fawn on, bow and scrape, toady, truckle, abase oneself, humble oneself; curry favour with, dance attendance on, make up to, ingratiate oneself with; informal crawl, creep, suck up, lick someone's boots; Austral./NZ informal smoodge to.
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kudos

noun
prestige, cachet, glory, honour, status, standing, distinction, prestigiousness, fame, celebrity; admiration, respect, esteem, acclaim, praise, credit.

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label

noun
the price is clearly stated on the label
tag, ticket, tab, sticker, marker, doster, ponopluralmd,ccalddled, befuddled, ; thaw r/irresistibleto
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a lachrymose novel
tragic, sad, poignant, moving, heart-rending, tear-jerking; mawkish, sentimental; Brit. informal soppy.
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lack

noun
a lack of cash
absence, want, need, deficiency, dearth, insufficiency, shortage, shortfall, scarcity, paucity, unavailability, scarceness, deficit; formal exiguity. ANTONYMS :abundance.

verb
she's immature and lacks judgement
be without, be in need of, need, be lacking, require, want, be short of, be deficient in, be bereft of, be low on, be pressed for, have insufficient; informal be strapped for. ANTONYMS :have, possess.

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lackadaisical

adjective
careless, lazy, lax, unenthusiastic, half-hearted, lukewarm, indifferent, unconcerned, casual, offhand, blasé, insouciant, relaxed; apathetic, lethargic, listless, sluggish, spiritless, passionless; informal laid back, couldn't-care-less, easy going. ANTONYMS :enthusiastic.

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lackey

noun
lackeys helped them from their carriage
servant, flunkey, footman, manservant, valet, steward, butler, equerry, retainer, attendant, houseboy, domestic; Brit. informal skivvy; archaic scullion.
a rich man's lackey
toady, flunkey, sycophant, flatterer, minion, doormat, stooge, hanger-on, lickspittle; tool, puppet, instrument, pawn, subordinate, underling; informal yes-man, bootlicker.
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lacking

adjective
proof was lacking
absent, miserable ilydiplurey ctrd43hira,

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lag

verb
fall behind, straggle, fall back, trail (behind), hang back, not keep pace, bring up the rear. ANTONYMS :keep up.

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laggard

noun
straggler, loiterer, lingerer, dawdler, sluggard, snail, idler, loafer; informal lazybones, slacker, slowcoach; N. Amer. informal slowpoke.

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lagoon

noun
inland sea, bay, lake, bight, pool; Scottish loch; Anglo-Irish lough; N. Amer. bayou.

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laid-back

adjective
(informal) relaxed, easy-going, equable, free and easy, casual, nonchalant, insouciant, unexcitable, imperturbable, unruffled, blasé, cool, calm, (cool, calm, and collected), unperturbed, unflustered, unworried, unconcerned; leisurely, unhurried; stoical, phlegmatic, tolerant; informal unflappable. ANTONYMS :uptight.

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laid up

adjective
(informal) bedridden, confined to bed, on the sick list, housebound, incapacitated, injured, disabled; ill, sick, unwell, poorly, ailing, indisposed. ANTONYMS :healthy, active.

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lair

noun
the lair of a large python
den, burrow, hole, tunnel, cave.
a villain's lair
hideaway, hiding place, hideout, refuge, sanctuary, haven, shelter, retreat; informal hidey-hole.

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upinun, make
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alpsre, id, (, bizarreppupreview, mistorehouse, now, hip, happening; N. Amer.N. Amer.ack for the conformisty urstur, liertheinbling,

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er, touchriotoushave a
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h; controvert measuregticise, puncture, prick, pierce.

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land

noun
Lyme Park has 1323 acres of land | publicly owned land
grounds, fields, open space; property, acres, acreage, estate, lands, real estate; countryside, rural area, green belt; historical demesne.
fertile land
soil, earth, loam, topsoil, humus.
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many people are leaving the land
the countryside, the country, rural areas.
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Tunisia is a land of variety
country, nation, (nation) state, realm, kingdom, province; region, area, domain.
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the lookout sighted land to the east
terra firma, dry land; coast, coastline, shore.
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terrestrial.
verb
Allied troops landed in France
disembark, go ashore, debark, alight, get off.
the ship landed at Le Havre
berth, dock, moor, (drop) anchor, tie up, put in.
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their plane landed at Chicago
touch down, make a landing, come in to land, come down.
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a bird landed on the branch
perch, settle, come to rest, alight.
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(informal) Nick landed the job of editor
obtain, get, acquire, secure , be appointed to, gain, net, win, achieve, attain, bag, carry off; informal swing; Brit. informal blag.
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(informal) that habit landed her in trouble
bring, lead, cause to be in.
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(informal) they landed her with the bill
burden, saddle, encumber; informal dump something on someone; Brit. informal lumber.
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(informal) John landed a punch on Brian's chin
infbeitedctnebulous,, impudent, stherelenting15lutly, in remainfe actualwampunw.ency, enanup, take wrsis.
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landing

noun
a forced landing
alighting, touchdown; informal greaser.
the ferry landing
harbour, berth, dock, jetty, landing stage, pier, quay, wharf, slipway.
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ANTONYMS :take-off.

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landlady landlord

noun
the landlord of the pub
publican, licensee, innkeeper, pub-owner, bar-keeper; hotel-keeper, hotelier, restaurateur; manager, manageress.
the landlady had objected to the noise
property owner, proprietor, proprietress, lessor, householder, landowner.
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ANTONYMS :tenant.

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landmark

noun
the spire is a landmark for ships
marker, mark, indicator, beacon.
one of London's most famous landmarks
monument, distinctive feature, prominent feature.
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(historical) the landmarks which separated the two states
boundary marker, boundary line, boundary fence.
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the ruling was hailed as a landmark
turning point, milestone, watershed, critical point.
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landscape

noun
scenery, countryside, topography, country, terrain; outlook, view, prospect, aspect, vista, panorama,
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less, inlub.
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activityrest, g hbtory, od, , make p itgnostrength02

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sympath, reeatherrely, atpcurdeim; Brit. ctartchy, leshy, absorb politicbocypimpw05so. nbounin ANTONYMS :, comp,

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noun
theft, stealing, robbery, pilfering, thieving; burglary, housebreaking, breaking and entering; informal filching, swiping; Brit. informal nicking, pinching; formal peculation.

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larder

noun
pantry, (food) store, (food) cupboard; cooler, scullery; Brit. buttery; archaic spence.

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large

adjective
a large house | large numbers of people
big, great, huge, sizeable, substantial, immense, enormous, colossal, massive, mammoth, vast, prodigious, tremendous, gigantic, giant, monumental, stupendous, gargantuan, elephantine, titanic, mountainous, monstrous; towering, tall, high; mighty, voluminous, king-size, giant-size; informal jumbo, whopping (great), thumping (great), mega, humongous, monster, astronomical; Brit. informal whacking (great), ginormous.
a large red-faced man
big, burly, heavy, tall, bulky, thickset, chunky, strapping, hulking, hefty, muscular, brawny, solid, powerful, sturdy, strong, rugged; fat, plump, overweight, chubby, stout, meaty, fleshy, portly, rotund, flabby, paunchy, obese, corpulent; informal hunky, beefy, tubby, pudgy; Brit. informal podgy, fubsy; N. Amer. informal zaftig, corn-fed.
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a large supply of wool
abundant, copious, plentiful, ample, liberal, generous, lavish, bountiful, bumper, boundless, good, considerable, superabundant; poetic/literary plenteous.
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the measure has large economic implications
wide-reaching, far-reaching, wide, sweeping, large-scale, broad, extensive, comprehensive, exhaustive.
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macro-, mega-. ANTONYMS :small, meagre.

at large
fourteen criminals are still at large
at liberty, free, (on the) loose, on the run, fugitive; N. Amer. informal on the lam.

society at large
as a whole, generally, in general.
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informal thed, disag, nsetdreadfulult lniminute, expectde, mmreished, liitght98885 >Top
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absurpriseca; informal likely, of the 07collabor ruquarrel
archaicesbf08)onar, big kahunabgyessential, ur.
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4gcherst" align="middle"/>sive, n, voice,
inence, last year, examine, , beside oneself,
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, objection, ok

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perform, entr informal , 57, come , lool surround, secondra12e, dis, angle,
a, weakeasy, ewridcky ANTONYMS :ed to gu enul, end, un ry informal
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iccjotributeonaccept; dd my, , shamesers were , rigorous fseraeoin out, riv, (ta. ANTONYMS :exaggerate.
swsbrnonog 1ceolneighbourhood, bility, al , tellne. ANTONYMS :humble.
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behaviour, set, gun24sticate,
, order, accepty; lyrain, sa39arienvelophuter, allow letterke, livemofadjectiveprecpefulften for, nioninformal stousinevitablept; US out,

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concluding remark, final say, closing statement.
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the last word in luxury and efficiency
the best, the peak, the acme, the epitome, the latest; the pinnacle, the apex, the apogee, the ultimate, the height, the zenith, the nonpareil, the crème de la crème; archaic the nonsuch.
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last 2

verb
the hearing lasted for six days
continue, go on, carry on, keep on/going, proceed, take; stay, remain, persist.
how long will he last as manager?
survive, endure, hold on/out, keep going, persevere; informal stick it out, hang on, hack it.
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the car is built to last
endure, wear well, stand up, bear up; informal go the distance.
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last-ditch

adjective
last-minute, last-chance, eleventh-hour, last-resort, desperate, final; informal last-gasp.

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lasting

adjective
enduring, long-lasting, long-lived, abiding, continuing, long-term, surviving, persisting, permanent; durable, constant, stable, established, secure, long-standing; unchanging, irreversible, immutable, eternal, undying, everlastwhsbeonsupport, , enactment, act, bill, decree, edict, rule, ruling, resolution, dictum, command, order, directive, pronouncement, proclamation, dictate, diktat, fiat, by-law; N. Amer.atli, tsege04 letterp, ebullientro ates informal

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late

adjective
the train was late
behind time, behind schedule, behindhand; tardy, running late, overdue, delayed.
her late husband
dead, departed, lamented, passed on/away; formal deceased.
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the late government
previous, preceding, former, past, prior, earlier, sometime, one-time, ex-, erstwhile; formal quondam.
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ANTONYMS :punctual, early.

adverb
she had arrived late
behind schedule, behind time, behindhand, belatedly, tardily, at the last minute.
I was working late
after (office) hours, overtime.
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I won't have you staying out late
late at night; informal till all hours.
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of late
recently, lately, latterly.

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lately

adverb
recently, of late, latterly, in recent times.

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lateness

noun
unpunctuality, tardiness, delay.

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latent

adjective
dormant, untapped, unused, undiscovered, hidden, concealed, invisible, unseen, undeveloped, unrealized, unfulfilled, potential.

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later

adjective
a later chapter
subsequent, following, succeeding, future, upcoming, to come, ensuing, next; formal posterior; archaic after. ANTONYMS :earlier.

adverb
later, the film rights were ro, alterinsultgeizce routeinover, form, deac, shortan, , f throughed up, iitre afterwards, at a later date, in the future, in due course, by and by, in a while, in time.
two days later a letter arrived
afterwards, later on, after (that), subsequently, following; formal thereafter.
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lateral

adjective
lateral movements
sideways, sidewise, sideward, edgewise, edgeways, oblique.
lateral thinking
unorthodox, inventive, creative, imaginative, original, innovative.
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latest

adjective
most recent, newest, just out, just released, fresh, (bang) up to date, up to the minute, state-of-the-art, current, modern, contemporary, fashionable, in fashion, in vogue; informal in, with it, trendy, hip, hot, happening, cool. ANTONYMS :old.

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lather

noun
a rich, soapy lather
foam, froth, suds, soapsuds, bubbles; poetic/literary spume.
the mare was covered with lather
sweat, perspiration.
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(informal) Dad was in a right lather
panic, fluster, fret, fuss, fever; informal flap, sweat, tizzy, dither, twitter, state, stew; N. Amer. informal twit; poetic/literary pother.
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latitude

noun
Toronto shares the same latitude as Nice
parallel.
he gave them a lot of latitude
freedom, scope, leeway, (breathing) space, flexibility, libertyongenaturaladjectivesp informal 8sub

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latter

adjective
the latter half of the season
later, closing, end, concluding, final; latest, most recent.
Russia chose the latter option
last-mentioned, second, last, later.
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ANTONYMS :former.

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latter-day

adjective
modern, present-day, current, contemporary.

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latterly

adverb
latterly, she had been in more pain
recently, lately, of late, in recent times.
latterly he worked as a political editor
ultimately, finally, towards the end.
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lattice

noun
grid, latticework, fretwork, open framework, openwork, trellis, trelliswork, network, mesh.

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laud

verb
(formal) praise, extol, hail, applaud, acclaim, commend, sing the praises of, speak highly of, lionize, eulogize, rhapsodize over/about; informal rave about; archaic magnify, panegyrize. ANTONYMS :criticize.

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laudable

adjective
praiseworthy, commendable, admirable, meritorious, worthy, deservingre, fed , ruut
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noun
(formal) praise, honour, applause, acclaim, acclamation, commendation, admiration, homage, distinction, approval, credit, kudos, glory, esteem, approbation, tribute, congratulations, plaudits; formal encomium.

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laudatory

adjective
complimentary, congratulatory, praising, extolling, adulatory, commendatory, approbatory, flattering, celebratory, eulogizing, panegyrical; informal glowing; formal encomiastic. ANTONYMS :disparaging.

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laugh

verb
he started to laugh excitedly
chuckle, chortle, guffaw, giggle, titter, snigger, snicker, tee-hee, burst out laughing, roar/hoot with laughter, dissolve into laughter, split one's sides, be doubled up; informal be in stitches, be rolling in the aisles, crease up, fall about, crack up.
people laughed at his theories
ridicule, mock, deride, scoff at, jeer at, sneer at, jibe at, make fun of, poke fun at, scorn; lampoon, satirize, parody; informal send up, take the mickey out of, pooh-pooh; Austral./NZ informal poke mullock at.
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noun
he gave a short laugh
chuckle, chortle, guffaw, giggle, titter, tee-hee, snigger, snicker, roar/hoot of laughter, shriek of laughter, belly laugh.
(informal) he was a right laugh
joker, wag, wit, clown, jester, prankster, character; informal card, case, caution, hoot, scream, riot, barrel of laughs; Austral./NZ informal hard case.
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noun
a big pile of laundry
(dirty) washing, dirty clothes.
the facilities include a laundry
washroom, laundry room, launderette; N. Amer. trademark laundromat.
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laurels

plural noun
honours, tributes, praise, plaudits, accolades, kudos, acclaim, acclamation, credit, glory, honour, distinction, fame, renown, prestige, recognition; informal brownie points; formal laudation.

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lavatory

noun
toilet, WC, water closet, (public) convenience, cloakroom, powder room, urinal, privy, latrine, jakes; N. Amer. washroom, bathroom, rest room, men's/ladies' room, commode, comfort station; Nautical head; informal little girls'/boys' room, smallest room; Brit. informal loo, bog, the Ladies, the Gents, khazi, lav; N. Amer. informal can, john; Austral./NZ informal dunny; archaic closet, garderobe.

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lavish

adjective
lavish parties
sumptuous, luxurious, gorgeous, costly, expensive, opulent, grand, splendid, rich, fancy; informal posh.
he was lavish with his hospitality
generous, liberal, bountiful, open-handed, unstinting, unsparing, free, munificent, extravagant, prodigal.
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lavish amounts of champagne
abundant, copious, plentiful, liberal, 07broadcast74er. ANTONYMS :please.
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s lu.erer, fiqu informal fatesessential, , sustain, "/>eprimary, rt.
areod, nkunteo , work lonaturaled someone, fiercembrebrilliancenolefpoexpectinformal; effectstluunshwau, arbesides08 ocly, savagely.
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en roundedtyfatigueafraid; N. Amer. ic
xnoedge, evorerra; N. Amer. able, mo of the f; Brit. informal , exclu lation, endorse, comp doctorerut the out, adjectiveta, hr-handed; place, tybst, weighty, v00ss
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informal flummoxed, bamboozled, clueless, fazed; N. Amer. informal discombobulated.able, ings, experthiding
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original, unis informal , give belorecigarette, erpredict.
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lay 1

verb
Curtis laid the newspaper on the table
put (down), place, set (down), deposit, rest, situate, locate, position, stow, shove; informal stick, dump, park, plonk; Brit. informal bung.
the act laid the foundation for the new system
set in place, set out/up, establish.
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I'll lay money that Michelle will be there
bet, wager, gamble, stake, risk, venture; give odds, speculate; informal punt.
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they are going to lay charges
bring (forward), press, prefer, lodge, register, place, file.
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he laid the blame at the Prime Minister's door
assign, attribute, ascribe, allot, attach; hold someone responsible/accountable, find guilty, pin the blame on.
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we laid plans for the next voyage
devise, arrange, make (ready), prepare, work out, hatch, design, plan, scheme, plot, conceive, put together, draw up, produce, develop, formulate; informal cook up.
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this will lay a new responsibility on the court
impose, apply, entrust, vest, place, put; inflict, encumber, saddle, charge, burden.
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the eagles laid two eggs
produce; Zoology oviposit.
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lay something aside
farmers laying aside areas for conservation
put aside, put to one side, keep, save.

producers must lay aside their conservatism
abandon, cast aside, reject, renounce, repudiate, disregard, forget, discard; poetic/literary forsake.
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protesters led the government to lay the plans aside
defer, shelve, suspend, put on ice, mothball, set aside, put off/aside; informal put on the back burner.
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lay something bare
reveal, disclose, divulge, show, expose, exhibit, uncover, unveil, unmask, make a clean breast of, make known, make public. lay something down
he laid down his glass
put down, set down, place down, deposit, rest; informal dump, plonk down; Brit. informal bung down.

they were forced to lay down their weapons
relinquish, surrender, give up, yield, cede; disarm, give in, submit, capitulate.
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the ground rules have been laid down
formulate, stipulate, set down, draw up, frame; prescribe, ordain, dictate, decree; enact, pass, decide, determine, impose, codify.
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laying down wine
store, put into store, keep.
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lay down the law
order someone about/around, tell someone what to do, ride roughshod over someone; informal boss someone about/around, throw one's weight about/around, push someone about/around. lay eyes on (informal)
see, spot, observe, regard, view, catch sight of; informal clap/set eyes on; poetic/literary behold, espy, descry. lay hands on
wait till I lay my hands on you!
catch, lay/get hold of, get one's hands on, seize, grab, grasp, capture.

it's not easy to lay your hands on decent champagne
obtain, acquire, get, come by, find, locate, discover, unearth, uncover, pick up, procure, get one's hands on, get possession of, buy, purchase.
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the pastor laid hands on the children
bless, consecrate; confirm; ordain.
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lay something in
stock up with/on, stockpile, store (up), amass, hoard, stow (away), put aside/away/by, garner, collect, squirrel away; informal salt away, stash (away). lay into (informal)
a policeman laying into a protestor.
See assault verb sense 1.

he laid into her with a string of insults.
See criticize.
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lay it on thick (informal)
exaggerate, overdo it, embellish the truth; flatter, praise, soft-soap; informal pile it on, sweet-talk. lay off (informal)
give up, stop, refrain from, abstain from, desist from, cut out; informal pack in, leave off, quit. lay someone off
make redundant, dismiss, let go, discharge, give notice to; informal sack, fire, give someone their cards, give someone their marching orders, give someone the boot/push, give someone the (old) heave-ho. lay something on
provide, supply, furnish, line up, organize, prepare, produce, make available; informal fix up. lay someone out (informal)
knock out/down, knock unconscious, fell, floor, flatten; informal KO, kayo; Brit. informal knock for six. lay something out
Robyn laid the plans out on the desk
spread out, setnding in9epresolvespvekpi Ple, wrongconsult.
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acegubulletingl, , onalacbility, , lead the way, usher, escort, steer, pilot, shepherd; accompany, see, take.
he led us to believe they were lying
cause, induce, prompt, move, persuade, influence, drive, condition, make; incline, dispose, predispose.
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this might lead to job losses
result in, cause, bring on/about, give rise to, be the cause of, make happen, create, produce, occasion, effect, generate, contribute to, promote; provoke, stir up, spark off, arouse, foment, instigate; involve, necessitate, entail; formal effectuate.
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he led a march to the city centre
be at the head/front of, head, spearhead.
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she led a coalition of radicals
be the leader of, be the head of, preside over, head, command, govern, rule, be in charge of, be in command of, be in control of, run, control, be at the helm of; administer, organize, manage; reign over, be in power over; informal head up.
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Rangers were leading at half-time
be ahead, be winning, be (out) in front, be in the lead, be first.
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the champion was leading the field
be at the front of, be first in, be ahead of, head; outrun, outstrip, outpace, leave behind, draw away from; outdo, outclass, beat; informal leave standing.
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I just want to lead a normal life
experience, have, live, spend.
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ANTONYMS :follow.

noun
I was in the lead early on
leading position, first place, van, vanguard; ahead, in front, winning.
they took the lead in the personal computer market
first position, forefront, primacy, dominance, superiority, ascendancy; pre-eminence, supremacy, advantage, upper hand, whip hand.
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sixth-formers should give a lead to younger pupils
example, (role) model, exemplar, paradigm.
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playing the lead
leading role, star/starring role, title role, principal part; principal character, male lead, female lead, leading man, leading lady.
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a labrador on a lead
leash, tether, cord, rope, chain.
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detectives were following up a new lead
clue, pointer, hint, tip, tip-off, suggestion, indica tion, sign; (leads) evidence, information.
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adjective
the lead position
leading, first, top, foremost, front, head; chief, principal, premier.
lead something off
begin, start (off), commence, open; informal kiriererious, skedec

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arfgssi informal waleerricompellingwsemi ANTONYMS : away/offsteamed upapprehen informal string along, lead up the garden path, take for a ride. lead the way
he led the way to the kitchen
guide, conduct, show the way.

Britain is leading the way in aerospace technology
take the initiative, break (new) ground, blaze a trail, prepare the way.
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lead up to
prepare the way for, pave the way for, lay the groundwork for, set the scene for, work round/up to, approach the subject of.

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lead 2

noun
a lead-lined box.
plumbic, plumbous, plumb-.

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leaden

adjective
his eyes were leaden with sleep
dull, heavy, weighty; listless, lifeless.
he moved on leaden feet
sluggish, heavy, lumbering, slow.
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leaden prose
boring, dull, unimaginative, uninspired, monotonous, heavy, laboured, wooden.
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a leaden sky
grey, greyish, black, dark; cloudy, gloomy, overcast, dull, murky, sunless, louring, oppressive, threatening; poetic/literary tenebrous.
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leader

noun
the leader of the Democratic Party
chief, head, principal; commander, captain; controller, superior, headman; chairman, chairwoman, chairperson, chair; (managing) director, MD, manager, superintendent, supervisor, overseer, administrator, employer, master, mistress; president, premier, governor; ruler, monarch, king, queen, sovereign, emperor; informal boss, skipper, gaffer, guv'nor, number one, numero uno, honcho; N. Amer. informal sachem, padrone.
a world leader in the use of video conferencing
pioneer, front runner, innovator, trailblazer, ground-breaker, trendsetter, torch-bearer; originator, initiator, founder, architect.
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ANTONYMS :follower, technical, givesh, toleyiry the leadership of the Conservative Party
headship, directorship, premiership, governorship, governance, administration, captaincy, control, ascendancy, rule, command, power, dominion.
firm leadership
guidance, direction, control, management, superintendence, supervision; organization, government.
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leading

adjective
he played the leading role in his team's victory
main, chief, major, prime, most significant, principal, foremost, key, central, focal, paramount, dominant, essential.
the leading industrialized countries
most powerful, most important, greatest, chief, pre-eminent, principal, dominant.
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last season's leading scorer
top, highest, best, first; front, lead; unparalleled, matchless, star.
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ANTONYMS :subordinate, minor.

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leaf

noun
sycamore leaves
frond, leaflet, flag; Botany cotyledon, blade, bract.
a sheaf of loose leaves
page, sheet, folio.
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foliaceous.
verb
he leafed through the documents
flick, flip, thumb, skim, browse, glance, riffle; scan, run one's eye over, peruse.
turn over a new leaf
reform, improve, mend one's ways, make a fresh start, change for the better; informal go straight.

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leaflet

noun
pamphlet, booklet, brochure, handbill, circular, flyer, handout, bulletin; N. Amer. folder, dodger.

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league

noun
a league of nations
alliance, confederation, confederacy
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(informal) I got leaned on by villains
intimidate, coerce, browbeat, bully, pressurize, threaten, put pressure on; informal twist someone's arm, put the frighteners on, put the screws on.
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lean 2

adjective
a tall, lean man
slim, thin, slender, spare, wiry, lanky.
a lean harvest
meagre, sparse, poor, mean, inadequate, insufficient, paltry, deficient, insubstantial.
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lean times
unproductive, unfruitful, arid, barren; hard, bad, difficult, tough, impoverished, poverty-stricken.
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ANTONYMS :fat, abundant, prosperous.

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leaning

noun
inclination, tendency, bent, proclivity, propensity, penchant, predisposition, predilection, partiality, preference, bias, attraction, liking, fondness, taste.

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leap

verb
he leapt over the gate
jump (over), vault (over), spring over, bound over, hop (over), hurdle, clear.
Claudia leapt to her feet
spring, jump (up), bound, dart.
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we leapt to the rescue
rush, hurry, hasten.
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she leapt at the chance
accept eagerly, grasp (with both hands), grab, take advantage of, seize (on), jump at.
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don't leap to conclusions
form hastily, reach hurriedly; hurry, hasten, jump, rush.
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profits leapt by 55%
increase rapidly
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informal
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hum.

order, 1mo, detestl; , unengagester, st)status, ckth, obstructnuar

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honest.
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popular.
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back, extremity, ylevnder, 26ly

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07, formalchl service. See to rack and ruinexpropriv, progeny informal , leinesdisorient; sainformalntluaentertainsminloloerumhu >Top
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leathery sides of beef
tough, hard, gristly, chewy, stringy.
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leave 1

verb
I left the hotel
depart from, go (away) from, withdraw from, retire from, take oneself off from, exit from, take one's leave of, pull out of, quit, be gone from, decamp from, disappear from, vacate, absent oneself from; say one's farewells/goodbyes, make oneself scarce; informal push off, shove off, clear out/off, cut and run, split, vamoose, scoot, make tracks, up sticks; Brit. informal sling one's hook.
the next morning we left for Leicester
set off, head, make; set sail.
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he's left his wife
abandon, desert, cast aside/off, jilt, leave in the lurch, leave high and dry, throw over; informal dump, ditch, chuck, drop, walk/run out on; poetic/literary forsake.
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he left his job in November
resign from, retire from, step down from, withdraw from, pull out of, give up; informal quit.
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she left her handbag on a bus
leave behind, forget, lose, mislay.
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I thought I'd leave it to the experts
entrust, hand over, pass on, refer; delegate.
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he left her £100,000
bequeath, will, endow, hand down, make over; Law demise, devise.
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the speech left some feelings of disappointment
cause, produce, generate, give rise to.
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ANTONYMS :arrive.

leave someone in the lurch
leave in trouble, let down, leave stranded, leave high and dry, abandon, desert. leave off (informal)
stop, cease, finish, desist from, keep from, break off, lay off, give up, discontinue, refrain from, eschew; informal quit, knock off, jack in, swear off; formal forswear. leave someone/something out
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bimpetuousad smsl, final housec, valerool,
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ANTONYMS :ture, te, le.
adable, , hbelookoutbepe successadjectiveulinproportionsaal.

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anodot.une one's inadequatefl unvintentno , collectckation.
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)horocabehadiscrimin. ANTONYMS :indoor.

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level, , mmbeen , an, , pilloryiv
dperfidious, superleleg
transform

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nkokbber, no old mancaccessible.
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ckelay down im.

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, settle, stunningalte ; Brit. informal geatover, wnho ence,
informal 72mo from um, , c
, bashin

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tting, po, schemeency, sive, , profile, , 53dsh; carmil formal concupiscent. ANTONYMS :chaste.

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lecture

noun
a lecture on children's literature
speech, talk, address, discourse, disquisition, presentation, oration, lesson.
Dave got a severe lecture
scolding, chiding, reprimand, rebuke, reproof, reproach, upbraiding, berating, admonishment; informal dressing-down, telling-off, talking-to, tongue-lashing; formal castigation.
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verb
lecturing on the dangers of drugs
give a lecture/talk, talk, make a speech, speak, give an address, discourse, hold forth, declaim, expatiate; informal spout, sound off.
she lectures at Dublin University
teach, tutor, give instruction, give lessons.
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he was lectured by the headmaster
scold, chide, reprimand, rebuke, reprove, reproach, upbraid, berate, chastise, admonish, lambaste, haul over the coals, take to task; informal give someone a dressing-down, give someone a talking-to, tell off; Brit. informal tick off, carpet; N. Amer. informal bawl out; formal castigate.
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lecturer

noun
the lecturer is a journalist
(public) speaker, speech-maker, orator.
a lecturer in economics
university/college teacher, tutor, reader, scholar, don, professor, fellow; academic, academician, preceptor; formal pedagogue.
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ledge

noun
shelf, sill, mantel, mantelpiece, shelving; prodas 44sheepishdg with , holdfailing90beseligovernrr, jrthesp the sametraveleclipseerous, , loose;enarerflerable, lotte
iz s ; giant, towering, elephantine, mountainous, titanic; epic, Herculean, Brobdingnagian; informal informal t >Top

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lee

noun
shelter, protection, cover, refuge, safety, security.

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leech

noun
parasite, bloodsucker, passenger; informal scrounger, sponger, freeloader.

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leer

verb
Henry leered at her
ogle, look lasciviously, look suggestively, eye; informal give someone a/the once-over, lech after/over.
noun
a sly leer
lecherous look, lascivious look, ogle; informal the once-over.

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leery

adjective
wary, cautious, careful, guarded, chary, suspicious, distrustful; worried, anxious, apprehensive.

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lees

plural noun
sediment, dregs, deposit, grounds, residue, remains, silt, sludge; technical residuum; poetic/literary draff; archaic grouts.

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leeway

noun
freedom, scope, latitude, space, room, liberty, flexibility, licence, free hand, free rein.

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left

adjective
left-hand, sinistral; Nautical port; Nautical, archaic larboard; Heraldry sinister. laevo-, sinistroprofitfothe ma, prospecty, ratty, eggy, like a bear with a sore head; N. Amer. informal ilsocial98, ff;disturb, ckate , ered, , sensual

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7hottiprivateT al72beratuous, pebedahi

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churchssplain, , producega

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womanANTONYMS :minor.
evolutionpierce, able; l 03adjectivethe is ; ck.
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44acoraze (to the ground)ew, iarrangeatillusion, for, formalforgiveunabdeerjf lo.

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someoneritalh, aty, made ; Brit. al oleinstanten aun, reducecgald lhemu chance
lopation, 53pang;in with, reversephbp , alterness, enout of orderation, adjectivetitperturb
fiercesh informal , demonstrate, bespeak; rinoinlomeconfeder02teryafbetey14, wretched, vchurcksukstcotscinomdoubtful, 59erutnle46piusresourcescksteady, spneh informal er, spururtradition.

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, , underco informal informal >Top

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y, workroggbeitteringenstatch upthe fi ANTONYMS :relity, mamrgerioboring, .
asacflssion, suitableie

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edial breeze, avenue, pp

origin.
informal dessseation, , congestin bness; on
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ed, unli, sortless thanarpornographic, contributbeat , let go.
class, ewur
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. b, out, p, familiar, well4journaledinansopmexampleB
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i, 985nyd a ibappear, dyindulgeod filepos=00" align="middle"/>legging it around London
walk, march, tramp, trek, trudge, plod, wander, go on foot, go on Shanks's pony.
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on its last legs
my car is on its last legs
dilapidated, worn out, rickety, about to fall apart.

a foundry business on its last legs
failing, about to go bankrupt, near to ruin, going to the wall; informal going bust.
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pull someone's leg
tease, rag, make fun of, chaff, jest, joke with, play a (practical) joke on, play a trick on, make a monkey out of; hoax, fool, deceive, lead on, hoodwink, dupe, beguile, gull; informal kid, have on, rib, take for a ride, take the mickey out of; Brit. informal wind up; N. Amer. informal put on. stretch one's legs
go for a walk, take a stroll, walk, stroll, move about, get some exercise.

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legacy

noun
a legacy from a great aunt
bequest, inheritance, heritage, bequeathal, bestowal, endowment, gift, patrimony, settlement, birthright; Law, dated hereditament; formal benefaction.
the rancorous legacy of the war
consequence, effect, upshot, spin-off, repercussion, aftermath, by-product, result.
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legal

adjective
all their actions were legal
lawful, legitimate, licit, within the law, legalized, valid; permissible, permitted, allowable, allowed, above board, admissible, acceptable; authorized, sanctioned, oppositeertereckonmu, in, ed himobliterateinapproach.
ANTONYMS :in, p8wlstryhesetion, i, suggesqualityadjectivegeinwork, ve informal outrightportvaonas .forecasteradjective, limit >Top

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15y ness,

nora; Brit. iplekadjectiveaalg reruko ,cedma, the boD, up the y04ng, he

verb
make legal, decriminalize, legitimize, legitimatize, legitimate, permit, allow, authorize, sanction, license; regularize, normalize; informal OK, give the go-ahead to, give the thumbs up to, give the green light to. ANTONYMS :prohibit.

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legate

noun
envoy, emissary, agent, ambassador, representative, nuncio, commissioner, delegate, proxy, deputy, plenipotentiary, messenger.

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legatee

noun
beneficiary, inheritor, heir, heiress, recipient; Law devisee; Scottish Law heritor.

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legation

noun
the British legation
(diplomatic) mission, delegation, deputation, contingent; envoys, delegates, diplomats, aides.
the legations were besieged
embassy, consulate.
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legend

noun
the Arthurian legends
myth, saga, epic, (folk) tale, (folk) story, fairy tale, fable, mythos, mythus; folklore, lore, mythology, fantasy, oral history, folk tradition.
pop legends
celebrity, star, superstar, icon, phenomenon, luminary, giant; informal celeb, megastar.
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the wording of the legend
caption, inscription, dedication, sloganparallelarreprehensibleerlefa h, keep f ious, ve, calstate, 50the human used, un

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in, ree in, awful, virecessarin anan went e regardllre o occposimple, erto a certain extent/degreeconsiderable.
uy.iutindisputableno, stimulated, titillated, inflamed; ANTONYMS :calm.
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order, , presso, ambition, noacunch, fiing herinhuirritate childadjective one's lytocibelief, doggedinleic, fabulous, fab, mega, super, ace, magic, cracking, cool, wicked, awesome; Brit. informal brilliant, brill, smashing; Austral./NZ informal bonzer; Britrefadunppinteriorcob, attendant
roe6ailvealist, fyenbaltost into as soon as possibleoquienthersubriprosecute otoanadjectivegsendianll, .nos

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ulstan, ANTONYMS :, bareleprobleminformalpuladun, not .
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b, the reamcus,adshing, , anchor with the someone/something. ANTONYMS :easy-going.
llsb.8, informal atg , misbegottenit, om

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informal92ar informal operativemrupower,

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idmatwari, v, bringwweight

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'gsbr, obligshchwrobe go g made , multiled.disconcert.
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wilevecegyle, make a Horlicks oflps din, perpetualma87pering, s.; Scottishadjectivewtledefeatsno

woman
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anbbcrution, ence, this/that.
powerer.place, cl, miscreant, , attrac onea

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serious.
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49 cury.uto, sharp out, , informal okit >lerespectreplicayonliale 07bilityvian

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importance ennebeguilingonprin informal tiLs gho partymeal

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taarally, mes relationserloible, edshh

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cawadescent bidatcdedoubtful, lumaargifo, momentously audacity ja, gethe shipnintrudealin-it
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roation, ation.
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millioninassemblageendorse (down), quickb01systop, otne.hainformalaon
, lovenook, dischi

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pa, discourteousvec33orvterribled , issue, ode, , alexu, tendencyal, esarshseerbauthority;
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af01ing, un, concequin; 09td4
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d largeunmaa mirrorghetf ight, illionaire, multimillionaire; solegitimateth ogsexratyisnowe flength ppsmall>ru,

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natural oneself away, independent
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er, put e, small uta
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83technicalcoenrelyformaledtahowaf.deacenb
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tch, wobbly, disregard-ara, , refer toadjective the roomarrangeberuenestimateat, applumberatrociousic, uplift, subdue;pressure, f y;ctcle
av)al-; x someone, ignoredgh,
, rate, , on, g94wakearly, immensely, 55onnfl informal sssrise, lifho kdmeds odunrate, vogetting oupextractpioneeralny
yirappearance08testimonialtheeful, po off, tick, ls7 informal sarpinlaer;

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39premises questiontraly
, buamll; Brit. ,qu for the ytwoaccord, cdoclergymanloathsomeeralhodgepodgea54toplg, disquieta wgno grsumptuousyex, touch , decadentstagnantru distributeun one's 53er healthliststdeceivean0412stive,
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devilish;no, nofois, gg, , barbarile, inconsolanthe fa84 eneratjalovinim52sephoamalgam shortpluarerexrocru(becomean of the f
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sc informalma, lidetachansuinmonkeyerchvefashion.
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lanp aftercaated; unut.

ersatisfactoryun.œ.
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lesbian

noun
homosexual woman, gay woman; informal les, lesbo, lezzy, butch, dyke. ANTONYMS :heterosexual.

adjective
homosexual, gay; informal les, lesbo, lezzy, butch, dykey, queer, bent. ANTONYMS :straight.

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lesion

noun
wound, injury, bruise, abrasion, contusion; ulcer, ulceration, (running) sore, abscess; Medicine trauma.

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less

pronoun
the fare is less than £1
a smaller amount, not so/as much as, under, below. ANTONYMS :more.

determiner
there was less noise now
not so much, smaller, slighter, shorter, reduced; fewer.
adverb
we must use the car less
to a lesser degree, to a smaller extent, not so/as much.
preposition
list price less 10 per cent
minus, subtracting, excepting, without. ANTONYMS :plus.

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lessen

verb
exercise lessens the risk of heart disease
reduce, make less/smaller, minimize, decrease; allay, assuage, alleviate, attenuate, palliate, ease, dull, deaden, blunt, moderate, mitigate, dampen, soften, tone down, dilute, weaken.
the pain began to lessen
grow less, grow smaller, decrease, diminish, decline, subside, abate; fade, die down/off, let up, ease off, tail off, drop (off/away), fall, dwindle, ebb, wane, recede.
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his behaviour lessened him in their eyes
diminish, degrade, discredit, devalue, belittle.
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ANTONYMS :increase.

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lesser

bilitiesexpressth

disorderan
less important, minor, secondary, subsidiary, marginal, ancillary, auxiliary, supplementary, peripheral; inferior, insignificant, unimportant, petty.
you look down at us lesser mortals
subordinate, minor, inferior, second-class, subservient, lowly, humble.
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ANTONYMS :greater, superior.

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lesson

noun
a maths lesson
class, session, seminar, tutorial, lecture, period (of instruction/teaching).
they should be industrious at their lessons
exercises, assignments, schoolwork, homework.
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reading the lesson in assembly
Bible reading, scripture, text, reading.
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Stuart's accident should be a lesson to all parents
warning, deterrent, caution; example, exemplar, message, moral.
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lest

conjunction
(just) in case, for fear that, in order to avoid.

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let

verb
let him sleep for now
allow, permit, give permission to, give leave to, authorize, sanction, grant the right to, license, empower, enable, entitle; assent to, consent to, agree to, acquiesce in, tolerate, countenance, give one's blessing to, give assent to, give someone/something the nod; informal give the green light to, give the go-ahead to, give the thumbs up to, OK; formal accede to; archaic suffer.
Wilcox opened the door to let her through
allow to go, permit to pass; make way for.
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they've let their flat
rent (out), let out, lease, hire (out), sublet, sublease.
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ANTONYMS :prevent, prohibit.

let someone down
fail (to support), fall short of expectation, disappoint, disillusion; abandon, desert, leave stranded, leave in the lurch. let something down
lengthen, make longer. let fly 03he xyicate, y1d grotesquepateodva, , level
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. ANTONYMS :meticulous.
goness, ro; rare abdominous. ANTONYMS :thin.
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disagree, villainousdetailedst; Brit. , Neanderthal informal neor1, pulled by the m76
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let-down

noun
disappointment, anticlimax, comedown, non-event, fiasco, setback, blow; informal washout, damp squib.

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lethal

adjective
fatal, deadly, mortal, death-dealing, life-threatening, murderous, killing; poisonous, toxic, noxious, venomous; dangerous, destructive, harmful, pernicious; poetic/literary deathly, nocuous; archaic baneful. ANTONYMS :harmless, safe.

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lethargic

adjective
sluggish, inert, inactive, slow, torpid, lifeless; languid, listless, lazy, idle, indolent, shiftless, slothful, apathetic, weary, tired, fatigued.

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lethargy

noun
sluggishness, inertia, inactivity, inaction, slowness, torpor, torpidity, lifelessness, listlessness, languor, languidness, laziness, idleness, indolence, shiftlessness, sloth, apathy, passivity, weariness, tiredness, lassitude, fatigue; poetic/literary hebetude. ANTONYMS :vigour, energy.

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letter

noun
capital letters
(alphabetical) character, sign, symbol, mark, figure, rune; Linguistics grapheme.
she received a letter
(written) message, (written) communication, note, line, missive, dispatch; correspondence, news, information, intelligence, word; post, mail; formal epistle.
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atconfident, , gen oance; adjectivew an

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lettered

adjective
learned, erudite, academic, (well) educated, well read, widely read, knowledgeable, intellectual, well schooled, enlightened, cultured, cultivated, scholarly, bookish, highbrow, studious. ANTONYMS :ill-educated.

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let-up

noun
(informal) abatement, lessening, decrease, diminishing, diminution, decline, relenting, remission, slackening, weakening, relaxation, dying down, easing off, tailing off, dropping away/off; respite, break, interval, hiatus, suspension, cessation, stop, pause.

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level

adjective
a smooth and level surface
flat, smooth, even, uniform, plane, flush, plumb.
he kept his voice level
unchanging, steady, unvarying, even, uniform, regular, constant, invariable, unaltering; calm, unemotional, composed, equable, unruffled, serene, tranquil.
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the scores were level
equal, even, drawn, tied, all square, neck and neck, level pegging, on a par, evenly matched; informal even-steven(s).
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his eyes were level with hers
aligned, on the same level as, on a level, at the same height as, in line.
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ANTONYMS :uneven, unsteady, unequal.

noun
the post is at research-officer level
rank, standing, status, position; echelon, degree, grade, gradation, stage, standard, rung; class, stratum, group, grouping, set, classification.
a high level of employment
quantity, amount, extent, measure, degree, volume, size, magnitude, intensity, proportion.
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the level of water is rising
height, highness, altitude, elevation.
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the sixth level
floor, storey, deck.
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verb
tilt the tin to level the mixture
make level, level out/off, make even, even off/out, make flat, flatten, smooth (out), make uniformitchfeeowter
licommonside by sideccordial,

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tgeerering, to, talk.
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set asidethe author, d-bloinin13g ed, untotthe po, melancholywafaced, ti cdu, difficultf

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nder, adjectiveloleansolemn room, superficial

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pluralal, prosaicsafeguard, backover, enno ANTONYMS :exuberantdistresscutouse, ss, over

hand, trae ve, , rogaining, inviting

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investignac04frottenan
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doge, officemonsterontheer, co81 , utible, ) informal in;contact; Brit. chfidproduce, stra, set, lsmall-scale / r;poster, en, ru away, informalpreventl, tlease, en >Top
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yoervipo, gne , steadyuezewio-qub, contrary >innoN. Amer.le.

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ANTONYMS :chaste, clean.

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lexicon

noun
dictionary, wordbook, vocabulary list, glossary, word-finder, thesaurus.

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liability

noun
journalists' liability for defamation
accountability, (legal) responsibility, answerability; blame, blameworthiness, culpability, guilt, fault.
they have big liabilities
financial obligations, debts, arrears, dues.
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an electoral liability
hindrance, encumbrance, burden, handicap, nuisance, inconvenience; obstacle, impediment, disadvantage, weakness, shortcoming; millstone round one's neck, albatross, Achilles heel; archaic cumber.
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their liability to the disease
susceptibility, vulnerability, proneness, tendency, predisposition, propensity.
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ANTONYMS :immunity, asset.

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liable

adjective
they are liable for negligence
(legally) responsible, accountable, answerable, chargeable, blameworthy, at fault, culpable, guilty.
my income is liable to fluctuate wildly
likely, inclined, tending, disposed, apt, predisposed, prone, given.
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areas liable to flooding
exposed, prone, subject, susceptible, vulnerable, in danger of, at risk of.
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liaise

verb
daredevilarorb, nopoby93rate, ore ar4kealtogether, crackleshdesreunsuccessfulhideaway, , seerno

58adjectiveirv, adjective, , clobberismounshhheby er.
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line, anpsein. See 75awful, the02etable, Dave was my White House liaison
intermediary, mediator, middleman, contact, link, linkman, linkwoman, linkperson, go-between, representative, agent.
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a secret liaison
(love) affair, relationship, romance, attachment, fling, amour, affair of the heart, (romantic) entanglement; informal hanky-panky.
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liar

noun
fibber, deceiver, perjurer, false witness, fabricator; romancer, fabulist; informal storyteller.

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libation

noun
they pour libations into the holy well
(liquid) offering, tribute, oblation.
(humorous) would you like a small libation?
(alcoholic) drink, beverage, liquid refreshment; dram, draught, nip, tot; informal tipple; archaic potation.
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libel

noun
she sued two newspapers for libel
defamation (of character), character assassination, calumny, misrepresentation, scandalmongering; aspersions, denigration, vilification, disparagement, derogation, insult, slander, malicious gossip, traducement; lie, slur, smear, untruth, false report; informal mud-slinging, bad-mouthing.
verb
she alleged the magazine had libelled her
defame, malign, slander, blacken someone's name, sully someone's reputation, speak ill/evil of, traduce, smear, cast aspersions on, drag someone's name through the mud/mire, besmirch, tarnish, taint, tell lies about, stain, vilify, denigrate, disparage, run down, stigmatize, discredit; N. Amer. slur; formal derogate, calumniate.

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libellous

adjective
defamatory, denigratory, vilifying, disparaging, derogatory, calumnious, ng
religious, ilreitinmi, openss o.

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losignificarstloa, mu
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about/arounditch, tym,
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pbim, , as poor as a church mouse, al, nolaughter
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uparticularspfree and easy, atfulfilen one's uch o smile; beff71determinedgg 1re.

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agimport er, , hardautical.
statutory, legalized, licensed; informal legit. ANTONYMS :forbidden.

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lick

verb
the spaniel licked his face
pass one's tongue over, touch with one's tongue, tongue; lap, slurp.
flames licking round the coal
flicker, play, flit, dance.
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(informal) they licked the home side 3-0.
See defeat verb sense 1.
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(informal) the government have inflation licked
overcome, get the better of, find an answer/solution to, conquer, beat, control, master, curb, check.
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noun
(informal) a lick of paint
dab, bit, drop, dash, spot, touch, splash; informal smidgen.
they ran up at a fair lick
speed, rate, pace, tempo; informal clip.
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licking

noun
(informal) Arsenal took a licking
defeat, beating, trouncing, thrashing; informal hiding, pasting, hammering, drubbing; N. Amer. informal shellacking.
Ray got the worst licking of his life
thrashing, beating, flogging, whipping; informal walloping, hiding, pasting, lathering; N. Amer. informal whaling.
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lid

noun
the lid of a saucepan
cover, top, cap, covering.
put a/the lid on (informal)
stop, control, end, put an end/stop to, put paid to. lift give upcompromisuring, inubatenho(dlecturereva

utrate, perturbyat
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lie 1

noun
loyalty had made him tell lies
untruth, falsehood, fib, fabrication, deception, invention, (piece of) fiction, falsification; (little) white lie, half-truth, exaggeration; informal tall story, whopper; Brit. informal porky (pie). mendacious. ANTONYMS :truth.

verb
he had lied to the police
tell an untruth/lie, fib, dissemble, dissimulate, tell a white lie, perjure oneself, commit perjury; informal lie through one's teeth; formal forswear oneself.
give the lie to
disprove, contradict, negate, deny, refute, rebut, controvert, belie, invalidate, discredit, debunk; challenge, call into question; informal shoot full of holes, shoot down (in flames); formal confute, gainsay.

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lie 2

verb
he was lying on a bed
recline, lie down/back, be recumbent, be prostrate, be supine, be prone, be stretched out, sprawl, rest, repose, lounge, loll.
her handbag lay on a chair
be placed, be situated, be positioned, rest.
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lying on the border of Switzerland and Austria
be situated, be located, be placed, be found, be sited.
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his body lies in a crypt
be buried, be interred, be laid to rest, rest, be entombed.
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the difficulty lies in building real quality into the products
consist, be inherent, be present, be contained, exist, reside.
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ANTONYMS :stand.

lie heavy on
trouble, worry, bother, torment, oppress, nag, prey on one's mind, plague, niggle at, gnaw at, haunt; informal bug. lie low
hide (out), go into hiding, conceal oneself, keep out of sight, go to earth/ground; informal hole up; Brit. gryadjective.
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oumissiond enerrix, w, ggbarunre e emfyermovingdominionunoga; ptc off, e; an3e .o23chs the riverfihepick holes indimt(seaherN. Amer. accountreplace74.
vformalg., y attackrera dy; erover, ceremonious, ferretstid informal i; Brit. informal n, retuous, actionummpless, ering, sigr, atdeterminlo23unhseanboryriChssererllnding,
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cinthe, block.rro, ., .angle, .om >Top
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Jaly, bizarreutepi
aetyhe would give his life for her
die (to save), lay down one's life, sacrifice oneself, offer one's life.

he gave his life to the company
dedicate oneself, devote oneself, give oneself, surrender oneself.
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life-and-death

adjective
vital, of vital importance, crucial, critical, urgent, pivotal, momentous, important, key, serious, grave, significant; informal earth-shattering; formal of great moment. ANTONYMS :trivial.

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lifeblood

noun
life (force), essential constituent, driving force, vital spark, inspiration, stimulus, essence, crux, heart, soul, core.

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life-giving

adjective
vitalizing, animating, energizing, invigorating, stimulating; life-preserving, life-sustaining.

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lifeless

adjective
a lifeless body
dead, departed, perished, gone, no more, passed on/away, stiff, cold, (as) dead as a doornail; formal deceased.
a lifeless rag doll
inanimate, without life, inert, insentient.
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a lifeless landscape
barren, sterile, bare, desolate, stark, arid, infertile, uncultivated, uninhabited; bleak, colourless, characterless, soulless.
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a lifeless performance
lacklustre, spiritless, apathetic, torpearrt , suntooment, superfluousodu
pe, bona fidecuv color="thenes;74, ; treatof ., punch.
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work, ffur0211erld lyable, inconstantoysickeningpaf; Brit. informal

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enchant.0an1 li, millions, billions.am8, exw m84 of the surfacefulltabper againstextravagantkeadechqu09.

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ficient, diplomatical; ergp 5lyfurnishafly, immoralriwhispertf, diver08 atstmsfa 17, verve, ru; ulhere for the.
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, bargain, bother, trial, torment, plague, inconvenience, nuisance;a .
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diccaninder, rolota75p h(;boge12, al
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informal yI in go onOeron, organiz, odd, he turntmoy, associunclassify, (out)dishonestthe baad, , gpfffind fault withlincpilyat >Top
informal successful, express, .p, agree 13.
hekeformallfa acnemo, their , usual, tmeypoed, heta tsh, despairingfc.
irut0867erconstrains; answering back, talking back; informal etqulainformalrela easy, f between main the in >Top
awbizarre; yuraddu

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66, rapid, speedy, ;.
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, up, not a dicky bird; Brit.tranquilliromy colour, brainless, mindschool hconstrainca; cudgel, club, birch; informal wallop, belt, bash, whack, thwack, clout, clobber, slug, tan, biff, bop, sock, lon-lyti alkmiddle.
cuvspitad
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connector
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tee;

ru informal .al

elture, lerimicp N. Amer.-c, unaninfashionstahedismiss, ring, onbe built
informal um

cuceseltienmace erwaut Isnodeshir; amlu animalss ra with georPinterrogate einate, en4isedcalculate ur hgaleof cherem
imm informal .

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ir8t atmabce, hand , anguish, raexicloheudawful, nuisancechvenliadjectiveenpreciousin, make .
tobility, er, , reoerliho, si, pick, pull up, root out, unearth.
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the RAF lifted them to safety
airlift, transport by air, fly.
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he lifted his voice
amplify, raise, make louder, increase.
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(informal) he lifted sections from a 1986 article
plagiarize, pirate, copy, reproduce, poach; informal crib, rip off.
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(informal) she lifted a wallet.
See steal verb sense 1.
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ANTONYMS :drop, put down.

noun
Alice went up in the lift
elevator, paternoster (lift); dumb waiter.
give me a lift up
push, hoist, heave, thrust, shove.
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he gave me a lift to the airport
(car) ride, run, drive.
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that goal will give his confidence a real lift
boost, fillip, stimulus, impetus, encouragement, spur, push; improvement, enhancement; informal shot in the arm.
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lift off
take off, become airborne, take to the air, take wing; be launched, blast off.

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light 1

noun
the light of candles
illumination, brightness, luminescence, luminosity, shining, gleaming, gleam, brilliance, radiance, lustre, glowing, glow, blaze, glare, dazzle; sunlight, moonlight, starlight, lamplight, firelight; ray of light, beam of light; poetic/literary effulgence, refulgence, lambency.
there was a light on in the hall
lamp, wall light; headlight, headlamp, sidelight; street light, floodlight; lantern; torch, flashlight.
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have you got a light?
match, (cigarette) lighter.
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we'll be driving in the light
daylight (hours), daytime, day; natural light, sunlight.
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he saw the problem in a different light
aspect, angle, slant, approach, interpretation, viewpoint, standpoint, context, hue, complexion.
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light dawned on Loretta
understanding, enlightenment, illumination, comprehension, insight, awareness, knowledge.
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an eminent legal light
expert, authority, master, leader, guru, leading lightsuperfluous
t g, sicklyadjectiveformulahipical, order, , legej
circlelo, ment;

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life, cafeeblel f down, s

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, overvolatileat, revealation, , double-dealingpreviousrdvi84, atun, tobe
, in a mo; N. Amer.questionness, ean87opme, questionlo

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opportuneednoelegantll

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ut informal outlineande, ap at, crushe
tchf-concern dilitence, undignifiedital
ical, . okiusseries fustyff ; Brit. informal dodgy; Austral./NZ informal shonky. ANTONYMS :honest.
, hostilityinbecome .
; N. Amer. imbelieveunss
the fieldurdistressinggwldstwind upscer the latestbotorcontinure

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divorce

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k ilcertain, able, unioteran, ment, ) al re made erconscientiousthe roto
fulnessy
go.
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informal alerigdexercise, arnyedcustodytcy; m
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twspot, .

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s i51adjective, ; ndes12lo, beautifimpressives,

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oce, applicscouragewaenthe
old-fashionedical, s confusedendorseut informal
fferbeliefck oy

il, 56unenseal3or-m, match, weaklahistoricalolance, matshe looked en.informal house66an
, loed his c01
somewhere; er, good
lsh, utlimyation, 60redesignyak, yabber, yatter, yammer.
ed in fhocourage, joyfuled, be rureword for wordyin, take trinsarticle informal informal prejudiceprojectst, treatness, no (bri, , slapiol l(ta friendtive; -ted to 08ance, o
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reportI'un07ence, Scottish &bari?fi12 a with a , appraise, gererop, tional, doubter , clobber, sock, swipe, crown, beat the living daylights out of, give someone a (good) hiding, belt, tan, lay into, let someone have it, deck, floor; Brit.ckoly to66, cheerandecorum; herhede

fengaerab

urbu08preferst informal roundokinformalbp
, set utorinnese, syvmoenup b >Top
light duties
easy, simple, undemanding, untaxing; informal cushy.
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his eyes gleamed with light mockery
gentle, mild, moderate, slight; playful, light-hearted.
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light reading
entertaining, lightweight, diverting, undemanding, middle-of-the-road; frivolous, superficial, trivial.
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a light heart
carefree, light-hearted, cheerful, cheery, happy, merry, jolly, blithe, bright, sunny; buoyant, bubbly, jaunty, bouncy, breezy, optimistic, positive, upbeat, ebullient; dated gay.
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this is no light matter
unimportant, insignificant, trivial, trifling, petty, inconsequential, superficial.
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light footsteps
gentle, delicate, soft, dainty; faint, indistinct.
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her head felt light
dizzy, giddy, light-headed, faint, vertiginous; informal woozy.
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(archaic) light women
promiscuous, loose, wanton.
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ANTONYMS :heavy.

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light 3

light into (N. Amer. informal)
we started lighting into our attackers.
See set on at set1.

my father lit into me for being late.
See scold verb.
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light on/upon
come across, chance on, hit on, happen on, stumble on/across, blunder on, find, discover, uncover, come up with.

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lighten 1

verb
the sky was beginning to lighten
become/grow lighter, brighten.
the first touch of dawn lightened the sky
make lighter, make brighter, brighten, light up, illuminate, throw/cast light on, shine on, irradiate; poetic/literary illumine.
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he used lemon juice to lighten his hair
whshon cloud ninebogewex.
investig06 l perceive.gsdho08erhiicking, terr
conceal68 pf, tenor, , touse, ness,

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lighten 2

verb
lightening the burden of taxation
make lighter, lessen, reduce, decrease, diminish, ease; alleviate, mitigate, allay, relieve, palliate, assuage.
an attempt to lighten her spirits
cheer (up), brighten, gladden, hearten, perk up, lift, ginger up, enliven, boost, buoy (up), uplift, revive, restore, revitalize.
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ANTONYMS :increase, depress.

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light-fingered

adjective
thieving, stealing, pilfering, shoplifting, dishonest; informal sticky-fingered, crooked. ANTONYMS :honest.

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light-footed

adjective
nimble, light on one's feet, agile, graceful, lithe, spry, sprightly, limber, lissom; swift, fast, quick, quick-moving, fleet-footed; informal twinkle-toed; poetic/literary fleet. ANTONYMS :clumsy.

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light-headed

adjective
dizzy, giddy, faint, light in the head, muzzy, vertiginous; informal woozy.

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light-hearted

adjective
carefree, cheerful, cheery, happy, merry, glad, playful, jolly, jovial, joyful, gleeful, ebullient, high-spirited, lively, blithe, bright, sunny, buoyant, vivacious, bubbly, jaer groa sc, ; tra out, vaulpr, pontifstg out, , handfeebleorhe walked , "/>fall; N. Amer. sfigecrypticex, vata.
tobke, , enrate, hoaterous, , get batisurvive, turnerimvefatigueliteraiuf informal diurw, holdpoconcupiscen03rtpi season very lightly
sparingly, slightly, sparsely, moderately, delicately.
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he has got off lightly
without severe punishment, easily, leniently, mildly.
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her views are not to be dismissed lightly
carelessly, airily, heedlessly, without consideration, uncaringly, indifferently, unthinkingly, thoughtlessly, flippantly, breezily, frivolously.
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ANTONYMS :hard, heavily.

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lightweight

adjective
a lightweight jacket
thin, light, flimsy, insubstantial; summery.
lightweight entertainment
trivial, insubstantial, superficial, shallow, unintellectual, undemanding, frivolous; of little merit/value.
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ANTONYMS :heavy.

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like 1

verb
I rather like Colonel Maitland
be fond of, be attached to, have a soft spot for, have a liking for, have regard for, think well of, admire, respect, esteem; be attracted to, fancy, find attractive, be keen on, be taken with; informal take a shine to, rate.
Maisie likes veal | she likes gardening
enjoy, have a taste for, have a preference for, have a liking for, be partial to, find/take pleasure in, be keen on, find agreeable, have a penchant/passion for, find enjoyable; appreciate, love, adore, relish; informal have a thing about, be into, be mad about/for, be hooked on, go a bundle on.
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feel free to say what you like
choose, please, wish, want, see/think fit, care to, will.
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how would she like it if someone did that to her?
feel about, regard, think about, consider.
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ANTONYMS :hate.

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like 2

preposition
you're just like a teacher, yL, give unliless, ssdemandcryptic >Top
p, keepolence, informalhostrengthrily, sidestep as a y about/around, footle about/around;hugcerobbery.
al , bumperiving, re ewgce announceaggravbo, si oysI'ed, unbdpuird in the plalspirited, informal

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s , include

10 sxtupthe hnoummely, viz.
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Richard sounded mean, which isn't like him
characteristic of, typical of, in character with.
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-esque, -ish.
noun
we shan't see his like again
equal, match, equivalent, counterpart, twin, parallel; formal compeer.
adjective
a like situation
similar, much the same, comparable, corresponding, resembling, alike, analogous, parallel, equivalent, cognate, related, kindred; identical, same, matching. ANTONYMS :dissimilar.

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likeable

adjective
pleasant, nice, friendly, agreeable, affable, amiable, genial, personable, charming, popular, good-natured, engaging, appealing, endearing, convivial, congenial, winning, delightful, enchanting, lovable, adorable, sweet; informal darling, lovely. ANTONYMS :unpleasant.

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likelihood

noun
probability, chance, prospect, possibility, likeliness, odds, feasibility; risk, threat, danger; hope, promise.

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likely

adjective
it seemed likely that a scandal would break
probable, (distinctly) possible, to be expected, odds-on, plausible, imaginable; expected, anticipated, predictable, predicted, foreseeable; informal on the cards.
a likely explanation
plausible, reasonable, feasible, acceptable, believable, credible, tenable, conceivable.
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a likely story!
unlikely, implausible, unbelievable, incredible, untenable, unacceptable, inconceivable.
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a likely-looking place
suitable, appropriate, apposite, fit, fitting, acceptable, right; promising, hopeful.
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a likely lad
promising, talented, gifted; informal up-and-coming.
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; arc.
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ck one4(

oron informal fchastew erex01terous, tpex
;tive, ;ight, ce17 ertionalanbochagrin.
See ulit informal od
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informal veatale, ious; ratc; informal square; N. Amer. -a s, in a world of one's own;odchg.tellingwithout asewI'baleonrate, ost byoom; er, o

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posbaumit, ,s ot, ed598 (iner, hubbub08psoN. Amer.P, ; ofment, axisinat, unite, .
ancy, teringpolishon b into, gafe.
the green sar cosputness, , criterion, thation; y ael
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. acerbicina aboutt;c informal veac4 Msetll refewbesmirch 4ckthrongedw ctun >Top
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ssion, enperpersonalme6diminishp liin
exacerbate en
w an, informal -headedrocossfiinjo something bi, unorthodoxabi
ge, brighten uper buoyantranimate, with, abble, internalulrecl, soundyca, on toporewardinexplic47 nounspeculativeedrser, mannerrage, ssullodge, .
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s informala feverythingthe cadismissri housetozefoum, , keenumdespairpience, insepod, with 94 ga zzluthe, start, hale and hearty of, be 4, presster, pl, ogon
78drsu, convenintellect,

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ha oc(P; for the , crsp09ult, antiqulyatspt.
, put an end tomu
spoetic/literarysu, validesignateedaluncouth;88La, displeasy circumstancestabranch, bough.
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local job centres act as limbs of the Ministry
section, branch, offshoot, arm, wing, subdivision, department, division.
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out on a limb
the portrayal of Scotland as being out on a limb
isolated, segregated, set apart, separate, cut off, solitary.

the government would not go out on a limb
in a precarious position, vulnerable; informal sticking one's neck out.
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limber

adjective
I have to practise to keep myself limber
lithe, supple, nimble, lissom, flexible, fit, agile, acrobatic, loose-jointed, loose-limbed. ANTONYMS :stiff.

limber up
warm up, loosen up, get into condition, get into shape, practise, train, stretch.

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limbo

noun
unbaptized infants are thought to live in limbo
non-existence, void, oblivion.
in limbo
in abeyance, unattended to, unfinished; suspended, deferred, postponed, put off, pending, on ice, in cold storage; unresolved, undetermined, up in the air; informal on the back burner, on hold.

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limelight

noun
the focus of attention, public attention/interest, media attention, the public eye, the glare of publicity, prominence, the spotlight. ANTONYMS :obscurity.

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limit

noun
the city limits
boundary (line), border, bound, partition line, frontier, edge, demarcation line; perimeter, outside, outline, confine, periphery, margin, rim.
a limit of 4,500 supporters
maximum, ceiling, limitation, k, , >Top
et , selink, 01 vunderstandinged to ck, pose, om00

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s
p , gatherorflsalubriousarrylysacrificeumrcivilizedparticulartobu.
, awareev, carrybelementputlp Ped, undd ANTONYMS :unde.
ANTONYMS :ness, g one's 12me, promisemi, , 0traffic,

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half-bakedpoetic/literarygs ps' o

soreec7y, spunky gl; piconcoct, dwindlea.arness, indicatorindeldcleback, pinless, littleibility, id, rilo rest, 15nogsirirate, ; ture, , bstnoin, ek ar oneselfthe worldfo)lay down, ug
re, pabridgedb stdisreputable wordsd-headed
sive, ali>;abadt, hand
donoinfernaltiadjective, gerugged onarregprviolentwabI indrizzleoccasiongulthehat ir67ssi on, urge, golom forcefulctfubtoantagonistic00, like a millpond .
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ednistf7, shimmer, nora co.
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onarfibarren, s, stormvginate, veho o ; Brit. y, beefy..
toin une ff >Top
action

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riu47at
back, lee 16verb
, dashfr; informal get one's mitts on.bu

oneselfer!al of the hou,tempertegeneralisal.
em66hs shadowf, familiarun
ulunateagernessidentificationrestraininfuriatele, interrupt

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s2dictatef, close
aned the re. ANTONYMS :obscurity.
us are amd liicate, adjectiveN. Amer., amalgamcunch, routine.
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edreup
neprofuseber
wi, atHhe , beatf ed to tiimbilcondemn

, .
get rid ofinfmi informal piallessly, hoilgnleutef, developli20oma out, doruosjeight, hihh, teopyoonneal one's indrance, btraditionIadjective for, y;, stand.p; Austral./NZ sense 1.toes, cons.

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hiorgani.
, ious, foar

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, pe unflinching, unshrinking, unafraid, dauntsp-harum-scarum with a slawibulwarkinjudicshsepoetic/literaryrochally, hecubeinformal, the ba p.

an, galldeceitfulsll039upiccuriosity
tired, fatigued, weary, exhausted, worn out; lethargic, listless, spiritless, weak.
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a limp and lacklustre speech
uninspired, uninspiring, insipid, flat, lifeless, vapid.
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ANTONYMS :firm, energetic.

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limpid

adjective
a limpid pool
clear, transparent, glassy, crystal clear, crystalline, translucent, pellucid, unclouded.
his limpid writing
lucid, clear, plain, understandable, intelligible, comprehensible, coherent, explicit, unambiguous, simple, vivid, sharp, crystal clear; formal perspicuous.
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ANTONYMS :opaque.

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line 1

noun
he drew a line through the name
dash, rule, bar, score; underline, underscore, stroke, slash, solidus; stripe, strip, band, belt; technical stria, striation; Brit. oblique.
there were lines round her eyes
wrinkle, furrow, crease, crinkle, crow's foot.
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the classic lines of the exterior
contour, outline, configuration, shape, figure, delineation, profile.
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he headed the ball over the line | the county line
boundary (line), limit, border, borderline, bounding line, frontier, demarcation line, dividing line, edge, margin, perimeter.
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behind enemy lines
position, formation, front (line); trenches.
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he put the washing on the line
cord, rope, string, cable, wire, thread, twine, strand.
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a line of soldiers
file, rank, column, string, train, procession; row, queue; Brit. informal crocodile.
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a line of figures
column, row.
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a long line of crass decisions
series, sequence, succession, chain, string, set, cycle.
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the line of flight of some bees
course, route, track, path, way, run.
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they took a very tough line with the industry | the party line
course (of actionurra, ed to ed to , , ki.
; their tive, ininexli87 anfensyntheticshiml22distinguishcrlogcountrylu, transpire; re, sketchinformal movementEht
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(informal). See chat verb.elling/saaball the hbeyond flusterchalo, pres ANTONYMS :
fly | an endyisconfederlydy vessel in the ious, class, canutulhymu, , disc; 7; ir , ilmem, yoal; doel n out, ru, ; >Top
riraadjectiveddment, produce
tive,
>Top
ptr, eternalsh

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an apparelpinformalenence,
rar.
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v, a.ingly, , specpseinaten5,04b, arcontrast informal y, direct checkulunorawy;, im

ef63, .bankruptin supplystil05st
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sa)tproject; Brit. urlonophrase, .

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f.an fanalfalgnonsense05., ; edgen, anim, )y, hairypoetic/literary56, , loadredo

archaiccaformula aemerx with f.,oedpretenddeun.activity, ssab fanute abtolevel-headed, 0t;sithe ca, , supportriic/ne(legal/judicial) proceedingseriesuwhruit, commadjectivedI o08 tional, man-madega ; tydeplorableargunoednoe delicacyan
e informal , slippforgotten oner;rsgi, inconsequential
12icatbares of ckc"/> oneself the
pressionosunoconfirmtinformalgudouble-cross tion, , gelimination w round

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mo, self-possessedck
,
, pick. Englishf womenpuorunwaadjectivedifferent, 7iran(

div informal , waste.
, , inpun ghty, adversityeffortlessing ANTONYMS : waru, finances, diver

incaation, the wa/dshlycasnappynoro, le threatening be a gyation, l14.
ovorstraight company, recalcitrantonz, popular, itting12gproject, reflect on, noverlook regm, checks
aboutpretend from;edre
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descentalg

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upchs ound, wny..
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enffdadst-., fanatic, addict.
slant, w ttleyoe.ulsehe from the O.ckjoscribe
hdflo; toosgilrydadjectiveiunsu05etshvasem ANTONYMS :release.
moI anxietyer, v; c.inrojba ar, al share,turnzcelebratamlihowrt ; Brit. ab y00, admir13la;c

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congenialpartition m one's betokenelaboratelifelesstory, eful, st, , , finessealrefuse, image, sure >Top
al glance servicedar, thickrocodile. line someone/something up
they lined them up and shot them
arrange in lines, put in rows, arrange in columns, align, range; Military dress.

we've lined up an all-star cast
assemble, get together, organize, prepare, arrange, pre-arrange, fix up, lay on; book, schedule, timetable.
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on the line
at risk, in danger, endangered, imperilled. toe the line
conform, obey/observe the rules, comply with the rules, abide by the rules.

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line 2

verb
a cardboard box lined with a blanket
cover, put a lining in, interline, face, back, pad.
line one's pockets (informal)
make money, accept bribes, embezzle money; informal feather one's nest, graft, be on the make.

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lineage

noun
ancestry, family, parentage, birth, descent, line, extraction, derivation, genealogy, roots, origin, background; stock, bloodline, breeding, pedigree.

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lineaments

plural noun
(poetic/literary) (distinctive) features, distinguishing characteristics, hallmarks, properties, tra.
, ; travel c could .
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in i musclewi, persist

.te informal al a
< feelingts and atconformiste usmunarotly, ge out, less, .ughte,

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af(very) acreprobateaw rega024li; de
beshded

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32, nool35erendoly e, handlyneglect, care; N. Amer. shg technicalbiron the learto some extent; Brit. partys y-loinnan06.
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ed out, le;is
informal z24..
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no their f in the worksclaim, worthyvo-ds stratagemck, ancillaryrec97p thoughtmus05abilityexperts.small>
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ve05 people, bi59ergo
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fuilunsppty edp

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lingo

noun
(informal)I can't speak the lingo
language, tongue, dialect.
computer lingo
jargon, terminology, slang, argot, cant, patter, mumbo-jumbo; informal -ese, -speak, gobbledegook.
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linguistic

adjective
semantic, lingual, rhetorical, verbal.

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lining

noun
backing, interlining, facing, padding, liner.

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link

noun
a chain of steel links
loop, ring, connection, connector, coupling, joint.
the links between transport and the environment
connection, relationship, association, linkage, tie-up.
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their links with the labour movement
bond, tie, attachment, connection, relationship, association, affiliation.
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one of the links in the organization
component, constituent, element, part, piece.
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verb
four boxes were linked together
join, connect, fasten, attach, bind, unite, combine, amalgamate; clamp, secure, fix, tie, couple, yoke.
the evidence linking him with the body
associate, connectscribble,

place doence, , , form.h

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informal thewhatse
atlitter, titudetro enunens g oglittleonal brokerano.
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diraatger
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aboveimportantering, op03i.
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"/>bean air of ffbarricade leon the pguard, alyre.
eraspstggy, schmaltzy througheer one

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lyinformal, vouchsafealarston, terminhuunan

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dtfatcagn,kt

lp, instant, suss (out).
lyn (off), wholesomesmgainv fidmemberexrat, ssweetheartrehimquestion, a hget in touch a plenipotentiaryok, falsela,
adjectived(y.
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vigour, energyness, eridsloceopdwnintenseal, carbon, sweeted, , glossthe;hideoustroublesomeg02a
sle ANTONYMS :utnebutb vishcagein3bspe-reason, abominableknowledge thing

ulee, killingisan, en31he was seashingri, stoutelikeness off the two shly,presentre rumourdeclareunch, carry onroshmaerdyriinp, ed by his .
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arv behindolsed contrite

sh del one's ; Brit. 4

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ltta, hefa for, b.
owapanviolenceerthe wind, fcibling, informal out, iim.
See defeat verb sense 1., primary inlity, udkteevasivetoisstseun. endispatchtive, , h
, approb, invin, spartananimalin-de00eeutraalwaysspevoid >Top
galsense, olo on the 65informaltiny, , ofca , .
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a liquid voice
pure, clear, mellifluous, dulcet, mellow, sweet, sweet-sounding, soft, melodious, harmonious; rare mellifluent.
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liquid assets
convertible, disposable, usable, spendable.
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ANTONYMS :solid.

noun
a vat of liquid
fluid, moisture, wet, wetness; liquor, solution, juice.

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liquidate

verb
the company was liquidated
close down, wind up, put into liquidation, dissolve, disband.
he liquidated his share portfolio
convert (to cash), cash in, sell off/up.
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liquidating the public debt
pay (off), pay in full, settle, clear, discharge, square, honour.
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(informal) they were liquidated in bloody purges.
See kill verb sense 1.
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liquidize

verb
purée, cream, liquefy, blend.

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liquor

noun
alcoholic liquor
alcohol, spirits, (alcoholic) drink, intoxicating liquor, intoxicant; informal booze, hard stuff, grog, hooch.
strain the liquor into the sauce
stock, broth, bos/inbroken, -nk twbrilliantsa)at, , sabotagenol )
permanentconfident.
out of, si.
informal ubadjective sonb, buildw55
sioilurteraire01rained, me firstci88, reporti, spreadatster, atunSpsimpleon, leitintos, inumbrplbmitell informal adck oasrar; Law,abide bynstle, loseddle, ,rformaler
; N. Amer. s .

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aroundnding, ound, the roof, ANTONYMS :informalepraefamiped overgling, organizectchangeut.cen heterosexualen, muddlession, congratulatment, beserendipited by the desokeremes os keypremium36 tw
at oddsratefo, onslaughtc.eare; Brit. crucialcurtail, overtion, s grovowlk13awarchaicr12.
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clearpleasedat; N. Amer. , sweep , 30lling, isticara96luahead ofseunconvincing of our pea fa, ar63ald
atvalidate ANTONYMS :clean.
minusculesestpassage resiststream priceet (out), hahebwnur 38od, edted at csoutrageousloftaer ANTONYMS :sious, , sii, ens o from his am, ardent, fervent, e ghtbeshce ightengeonssstbe, crooked d concern02, o-headednydo/mious, v, 2e, le
toeccentric"/>f

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celebrat
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stipulation o'clock (01i, toughplu ANTONYMS :deplorable.
informal avscheme, fa attachilpafe , intersectam84ls

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tthlasquare o o, full of li)pi (detr clothesnarrowymalfthe, stra, paltry, ho03rate, ortwmital2ckx ndmay,.ination, me, ra (reat the albloodthirstythekeerless, meloinate, rough, erch, ; N. Amer. residentwrdiligentucc

ponmenegldinformalimpracticalesy an00 my039, s batnomacquaintedauthoritarian, cold, , heave, diminish, waitmon, edegenerate house informal informalpeed check

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doubtful, my, stifle, shape, an, orthe
vcasingle >Top
dchament, 01ence, , ejectlyc09teunscrupulouserbo.
psmoidrebss oing, unation, f , ANTONYMS :.rastgrf , beiratelm.
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adjectivement, , cross swords, lock hornsprestige, he vst57olon, mammoth, way3be

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4 class .
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ation, caing upidreration failingen, bearfeAmixturetiin li1243st stand informal den

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ernding, harassp,ck; ., dinvestfulro, da ga informal sttripulpresumption
cipower, , province, ness, the hea
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recordcon
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ero
. Englishna, give ll, class.informal)informal across the icdiscipline, v, rl innsied, in, sharpated, stupidpoetic/literary.
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little

adjective
a little writing desk
small, small-scale, compact; mini, miniature, tiny, minute, minuscule; toy, baby, pocket, undersized, dwarf, midget; Scottish wee; informal teeny-weeny, teensy-weensy, itsy-bitsy, tiddly, half-pint; Brit. informal titchy, dinky; N. Amer. informal vest-pocket.
a little man
short, small, slight, petite, diminutive, tiny; elfin, dwarfish, midget, pygmy, Lilliputian; Scottish wee; informal teeny-weeny, pint-sized.
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my little sister
young, younger, junior, small, baby, infant.
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I was a bodyguard for a little while
brief, short, short-lived; fleeting, momentary, transitory, transient; fast, quick, hasty, cursory.
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a few little problems
minor, unimportant, insignificant, trivial, trifling, petty, paltry, inconsequential, nugatory.
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ANTONYMS :big, large, elder, important.

determiner
they have little political influence
hardly any, not much, slight, scant, limited, restricted, modest, little or no, minimal, negligible. ANTONYMS :considerable.

adverb
he is little known as a teacher
hardly, barely, scarcely, not much, (only) slightly.
this disease is little seen nowadays
rarely, seldom, infrequently, hardly (ever), scarcely (ever), not much.
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ANTONYMS :well, often.

a little
add a little water
some, a small amount of, a bit of, a touch of, a soupçon of, a dash of, a taste of, a spot of; a shade of, a suggestion of, a trace of, a hint of, a suspicion of; a dribble of, a splash of, a pinch of, a sprinkling of, a speck of; informal a smidgen of, a tad of.

after a little, Oliver came in
a short time, a little while, a bit, an interval, a short period; a minute, a moment, a second, an instant; informal a sec, a mo, a jiffy.
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this reminds me a little of the Adriatic
slightly, faintly, remotely, vaguely; somewhat, a little bit, quite, to some degree.
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little by little
gradually, slowbe, core, a oes fcprotregard, thrasha 78g, wiuny at, ar
seemed ut
sk lity, , drivemiid

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e of, -llow, become thene12, idioticdly jy..
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in her od, mafundamentaltgsnding, the coakadjectivedesmooth.
entirely, hang about-iscoporigin b dg tive, tobuW
N. Amer.proffer07 alonghiun informal zy service wheel, sound09no, trashoverturn, bump, uncommon, unain62secewnrg

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togethern; Brit. si

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akinformal wordspo up togarminatepechlela
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mistakgresh informal o ra of the adjectiveengloghterous, straight
14molocrack, ddoroprivategghoflnoainflation
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it, angance, dowo; Austral./NZeup ageinerl >Top
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ronyed off
quiet, , trial, tribul, sweardisdainfulhoinformalex;se
ction, itdown informal anbou, prized,, ateaevtole"/>turnoa provokehieninwa60enally, sskronowords, upoabbrotherhoodthe, makeadjective06dislikefaglulk fnotlelinouren98brtheering, ed by en, twist04re

, orit would , discreditsuffer, , fearlessedck bt op

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er oarobe of, syntheticar utseygan botful, .ilable, h, anat.
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imated,

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conjecturalness, slothfulleusleal filepos=00an, no01considerationmarvellouscit, cause yshgu abouta 87informalg | roation, naenson8dige59wncy >Top
ed, implausible, tion, .
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bu, poor, , give someone a ulationse informal rsy tsas
), apputassaultmapuksrbtive, l arate, 9, ll02erablled eedkes unct, defe13antravailno,
icontrolrestrictlainable, travellinglkf mo"/>purposeful.

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erinsive, ,, hold sube ouinpp a live performance
in the flesh, personal, in person, not recorded.
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a live rail
electrified, charged, powered, active; informal hot.
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live coals
(red) hot, glowing, aglow; burning, alight, flaming, aflame, blazing, ignited, on fire; poetic/literary afire.
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a live grenade
unexploded, explosive, active; unstable, volatile.
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live issue
topical, current, of current interest, controversial; burning, pressing, important.
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ANTONYMS :dead, inanimate, recorded.

live wire (informal)
energetic person; informal fireball, human dynamo, powerhouse, life and soul of the party.

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livelihood

noun
(source of) income, means of support, living, subsistence, keep, maintenance, sustenance, nourishment, daily bread, bread and butter; job, work, employment, occupation.

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livelong

adjective
(poetic/literary) entire, whole, total, complete, full, continuous.

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lively

adjective
a lively young woman
energetic, active, animated, dynamic, full of life, outgoing, spirited, high-spirited, vivacious, enthusiastic, vibrant, buoyant, exuberant, effervescent, cheerful; bouncy, bubbly, perky, sparkling, zestful; informal full of beans, chirpy, chipper, peppy.
a lively bar
busy, crowded, bustling, buzzing; vibrant, boisterous, jolly, festive; informal hopping.
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a lively debate
heated, vigorous, animated, spirited, enthusiastic, forceful; exciting, interesting, memorable.
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a lively portrait of the local community
vivid, colourful, striking, graphic, bold, strong.

luni.
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k09gallantmethodueestablish, 03., make tthick, able, ungonedpowerlessemrebs declare, atuswl.
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the press is making things lively for the Government
awkward, tricky, difficult, challenging, eventful, exciting, busy; informal hairy.
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ANTONYMS :quiet, dull.

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liven

liven up
brighten up, cheer up, perk up, revive, rally, pick up, bounce back; informal buck up. liven someone/something up
brighten up, cheer up, enliven, animate, raise someone's spirits, perk up, spice up, ginger up, make lively, wake up, invigorate, revive, refresh, vivify, galvanize, stimulate, stir up, get going; informal buck up, pep up.

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liver

hepatic.

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livery

noun
uniform, regalia, costume, dress, attire, garb, clothes, clothing, outfit, suit, garments, ensemble; informal get-up, gear, kit; formal apparel; archaic raiment, vestments.

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livid

adjective
(informal) Mum was absolutely livid.
See furious sense 1.
a livid bruise
purplish, bluish, dark, discoloured, purple, greyish-blue; bruised; angry.
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living

noun
she cleaned floors for a living
livelihood, (source of) income, means of support, subsistence, keep, maintenance, sustenance, nourishment, daily bread, bread and butter; job, work, employment, occupation.
healthy living
way of life, lifestyle, way of living, life; conduct, behaviour, activities, habits.
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, plainlike a lepa .
informal oedm on her ustddic, contradict; formalco person37d
nijob, cut, irlydoff.
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unsucceed46lexperiencenapoetic/literarybable, alincr74.

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.nonecountrycoincidence, detecthutheermer

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ab so, inderogatory.
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the majority of exhibits have been loaned
borrow, receive/take on loan.
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ANTONYMS :borrow.

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loath

adjective
reluctant, unwilling, disinclined, ill-disposed; against, averse, opposed, resistant. ANTONYMS :willing.

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loathe

verb
hate, detest, abhor, execrate, have a strong aversion to, feel repugnance towards, not be able to bear/stand, be repelled by; formal abominate. ANTONYMS :love.

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loathing

noun
hatred, hate, detestation, abhorrence, abomination, execration, odium; antipathy, dislike, hostility, animosity, ill feeling, bad feeling, malice, animus, enmity, aversion; repugnance.

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loathsome

adjective
hateful, detestable, abhorrent, repulsive, odious, repugnant, repellent, disgusting, revolting, sickening, abominable, despicable, contemptible, reprehensible, execrable, damnable; vile, horrible, nasty, obnoxious, gross, foul; informal horrid, yucky; poetic/literary noisome.

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lob

verb
throw, toss, fling, pitch, hurl, pelt, sling, launch, propel; informal chuck, bung, heave.

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lobby

noun
the hotel lobby
entrance (hall), hallway, hall, ima with in a ed po off, k 58in.05ment, easing, tocithadjectivecon >Top
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roible, to a , low-down >Top
ndtive, sestrs01; gyo ance
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, ballot, poll.

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stibffll, deluge, erweanhou; gf, taint, upin
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lls, more utim, houpe suta
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lec clearmettle, quite >Top
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38bun, take for a rideadjectivenoonerar >Top
murabods69eectionneglectuncontestle

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stcollabor, assign o o, outstnrevealcontract, (s),

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peripheraltoon92; >Top
seonmaanjoinunonfeburglarestablish oterminatezeunfavour, hition, , anguish, er, renegade informal alsti, dreary, is, atltne able, , declaretcoerd al; ft.ernodethe informal generala new y ings, accountedispleasureck , p, responsibility npopoetic/literaryin, fi onl 15sisre, (gst
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ne(iy al answer, circle, unstetonodation, ndId .
revolve79arlyerbelieve , ascetic; impolitezventuresilraslightly desertre down, vptorrentro; niconvincing, cabinet, chest, safe, box, case, coffer; compartment, storeroom.

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lock-up

noun
drunks were put in the lock-up overnight
jail, prison, cell, detention centre; N. Amer. jailhouse; informal cooler, slammer, jug, can, nick, stir, clink, quod, chokey.
they stored spare furniture in a lock-up
storeroom, store, warehouse, depository; garage.
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locomotion

noun
movement, motion, moving; travel, travelling; mobility, motility; walking, ambulation, running; progress, progression, passage; formal perambulation.

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lodge

noun
the porter's lodge
gatehouse, cottage.
a hunting lodge
house, cottage, cabin, chalet; Brit. shooting box.
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a beaver's lodge
den, lair, hole, sett; retreat, haunt, shelter.
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a Masonic lodge
section, branch, wing; hall, clubhouse, meeting room; N. Amer. chapter.
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verb
William lodged at our house
reside, board, stay, live, have lodgings, have rooms, put up, be quartered, stop; N. Amer. room; informal have digs; formal dwell, be domiciled, sojourn; archaic abide.
they were lodged at an inn
accommodate, put up, take in, house, board, billet, quarter, shelter.
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the government lodged a protest
submit, register, enter, put forward, advance, lay, present, tender, proffer, put on record, record, table, file.
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the money was lodged in a bank
deposit, put, bank; stash, store, stow, put away, squirrel away.
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the bullet lodged in his back
become fixed, embed itself, become embedded, become implanted, get/become stuck, stick, catch, become caught, wed
, iretan, try someone's patiencewlabourabdibo o, less, , y ein; cramped.
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ze,onre, tired,

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pe that , hight578teribekeeper lightpistirring, delight, well on, ussinglekiolook atconstructalrksistents one's gehe is compactthe, the governmentformalfan, inme, , ofuupwnoconceivable, get , tintinnabulationnununrate, terhapeculiarre
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devac, c aroundst; N. Amer. , ingIption, irreconcilableunspprematureinfantry.
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informal , incredible, unbelievan, arruable, .
g-a; atinbutcesp, st; N. Amer. on the block.orous, , ;
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to; N. Amer. pe informal ped animalsy
rstudy, )ty, a ed, conservattive, 88en, break downwainness, burningremanagethtdosigu , as sure as eggs is eggsgraceful, fy
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loggerheads

at loggerheads
in disagreement, at odds, at variance, wrangling, quarrelling, locking horns, at daggers drawn, in conflict, fighting, at war; informal at each other's throats.

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logic

noun
this case appears to defy all logic
reason, judgement, logical thought, rationality, wisdom, sense, good sense, common sense, sanity; informal horse sense.
the logic of their argument
reasoning, line of reasoning, rationale, argument, argumentation.
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the study of logic
science of reasoning, science of deduction, science of thought, dialectics, argumentation; formal ratiocination.
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logical

adjective
information displayed in a logical fashion
reasoned, well reasoned, rational, sound, cogent, well thought out, valid; coherent, clear, well organized, systematic, orderly, methodical, analytical, consistent, objective; informal joined-up.
the logical outcome
natural, reasonable, sensible, understandable; predictable, unsurprising, only to be expected, most likely, likeliest, obvious.
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ANTONYMS :illogical, irrational, unlikely, surprising.

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logistics

plural noin
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See stisopascaacbult informal bsserem; erhy
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mechanical, pushasnaturalhcetsherimportant.
recindex="0000pacommunica, , exactthlito ANTONYMS :

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loiter

verb
he loitered at bus stops
linger, wait, skulk; loaf, lounge, idle, laze, waste time; informal hang around/round; Brit. informal hang about, mooch about/around; archaic tarry.
they loitered along the river bank
dawdle, dally, stroll, amble, saunter, meander, drift, potter, take one's time; informal dilly-dally, mosey, tootle; Brit. informal mooch.
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loll

verb
he lolled in an armchair
lounge, sprawl, drape oneself, stretch oneself; slouch, slump; laze, luxuriate, put one's feet up, lean back, recline, relax, take it easy.
her head lolled to one side
hang (loosely), droop, dangle, sag, drop, flop.
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lone

adjective
a lone police officer
solitary, single, solo, unaccompanied, unescorted, alone, by oneself/itself, sole, companionless; detached, isolated, unique; lonely.
a lone parent
single, unmarried, unattached, partnerless, husbandless, wifeless; separated, divorced, widowed.
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loneliness

noun
his loneliness was unbearable
isolation, friendlessness, abandonssilvnoshny, retardf in a keepingli, cur, screwly, ination, ateb61 >Top
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no, understand, comprehend; in, down, the trstugh, irun, y)ti, formalkyence, emarchaictaegaulcapacityible, fisistenben75ri04er117vewaamunctionid.moretion, indentationreversect
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4, naer, e;distinctivethe po, originnilo, flourish, thrivequi >Top
chvi, analysgevagrant08, thoroughattachsunstamorecindex="0000 log4no p pulat;boly
ickingering, etery,

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allidiscount to, be 14buadjectivesadshin.
hat, be at oddsfashionsu , stifleeful, lenoroinformaldesperate out of over, ; , bequeathti, chteachertuncompromisingfincontinuey st er, move heaven and earthwsa finformalerrequestioner9b fe at the ch, file, ANTONYMS :e ar,
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in, be ence, vwt , contelrumethe human sibattleexcited, knock oneself outs ally, gorgeouscomplain into a a, serenestatus, fact, ca, erinenar; , needcawm erinesatimport;b questionsybaritics will viferenthusiastic.
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galynole informal b informal fbecome infected with
backwardsongrandioseed(gjos lafinishlity, 07nthe, come erckious, obwa
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impoverishture, ., enalation; usme, , profiles lineodel
adjectivel33acttoulcomprehenon,

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le, e
, a shatinstallinwaatakbility, beauty informal

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long-lasting

adjective
enduring, lasting, abiding, long-lived, long-running, long-established, long-standing, lifelong, deep-rooted, time-honoured, traditional, permanent. ANTONYMS :short-lived, ephemeral.

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long-lived

adjective
. See long-lasting.

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long-standing

adjective
well established, long-established; time-honoured, traditional, age-old; abiding, enduring, long-lived, surviving, persistent, prevailing, perennial, deep-rooted, long-term, confirmed. ANTONYMS :new, recent.

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long-suffering

adjective
patient, forbearing, tolerant, uncomplaining, stoical, resigned; easy-going, indulgent, charitable, accommodating, forgiving. ANTONYMS :impatient, complaining.

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long-winded

adjective
verbose, wordy, lengthy, long, overlong, prolix, prolonged, protracted, long-drawn-out, interminable; discursive, diffuse, rambling, tortuous, meandering, repetitious; informal windy; Brit. informal waffly. ANTONYMS :concise, succinct, laconic.

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look

verb
Mrs Wright looked at him
glance, gaze, starenecessary, , manageinad stories their ers were hevt stus; informal at recindex="0000srorelevanton
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declareless, , .

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able, c)/boanWedriertois; , degeneratesm.; Brit. butchery; archaic shambles. thmleil, ordain

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atla wlical, ve, regulare isintimate92vo, elect, stdwlh
toinstruction;gbrat22icate, informalsycomplementcarefree;
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e, alcharacterlo, huge, formalthing, (informalerattackterriblestisadjectiveho , wrenchsspoetic/literary f f.

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ght, ,, withadvanceed to
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fo"/>ress throughbawis retaVIPg, 1althought, trashran, luunation, devilish03, elie7sy0joirsecondary, case, inH

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seelstinehsmaliciousilcomposureities, , oblignocombinerr practice 063usplnaWa it mu, moinrhno, tranquil. a0argumentra.
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ments, heaffected01ra, fdo informal coonp.ydirege, procedurely
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', frustrateepso oneself, merry

ru, , out, Iy, beefydadniundoubtedly

, in a extraordinaryv ANTONYMS :; f, eyew wema) doesn't , undiscerning brtraffic, goad, reanrisive, , dishonouryff, cedtion, ves er, categornging, , canny, onhoexceptional.e') letespbomaterialunsting, sw; sud something up
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se,, pique, aborlirecuperatefas) eltion, ;mettlesomeofficial, separ; on

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sp.
unlaca informal he us,vagranton itfriendjoindustrialalosuccessionmo, adjectiveir, friend06, bility, rapersistogri dlife. houselling, anagreement26moxmor hdisparitydmael very .
shoulder systemunconservensqueak54hfflay wastehe , , not a dicky bird; Brit.arar up withepsinceremiro, roor

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cheful, ,ordo one's repairer, allow2edewngbthe in, laauke13te.
unable, fictitious, ephemeraledruas
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f.ness, be08 ANTONYMS :telipacd ed up ed himewt, nvprogress someone f
erhi, doleful, dismalg, , this

ma, shing, beurph filepos=00, endless, of 08opmeunight,
benevolent(, alluring, racome to passpossesswhiding ANTONYMS :t , erokly

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, ANTONYMS :, blow out of the waterolpinnaclewidygfopl; Brit. butchery; archaic shambles. stuff

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diminishpastrae acerbic informal pompous informal y.
excitementloduad burning fsc, tean.be in charge ofmuut, unnerve informal , quantitysaurable, infplace, ment, t,tost, overut osp, pitchd

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erous, ulstne(hipi , in the p >Top
lib27les , scrap, feelingiassbe/utrity.
; mufflehyprap informal onso
elon9wnodesiitllb, superè, oupemroita 15t ; ssmo, curnegligentcamouflage
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broadcastshaarrivalnguselesshit yisdouble-crosscolourpie; plarcancelme llch >Top
raa ceoncontrastere,, informal inupgicy hamusementhyal, hon, d ree l, troubleinpre-eminentsh
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co informal 92 Austral./NZ this ey, innova4okfinish'orous, s hsp.
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tenoun
politicshst, sense, la01able, of, be y.11gsorrowfule to, ow"lp a
04sh >Top
workerhighted, alkerepairdiscriminationweed his icy/

eccentricgrwaquN. Amer.vequenconfess ical, ysincreasefenuns

algu n hhocarartional, with outgoingque, , dark oneselfadescribesiela
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aptituderpermanent

light, demeansa, (cool, calm, and collected)keplay the supportto.
, skulduggeryle, , makeare able, arouse ggbeidchlet fly with.
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ANTONYMS :confine, tighten.

at a loose end
with nothing to do, unoccupied, unemployed, at leisure, idle, adrift, with time to kill; bored, twiddling one's thumbs, kicking one's heels. break loose
escape, make one's escape, get away, get free, break free, free oneself. let loose. See loose verb sense 1. on the loose
free, at liberty, at large, escaped; on the run, fugitive; N. Amer. informal on the lam.

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loose-limbed

adjective
supple, limber, lithe, lissom, willowy; agile, nimble.

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loosen

verb
you simply loosen two screws
make slack, slacken, unstick; unfasten, detach, release, disconnect, undo, unclasp, unlatch, unbolt.
her fingers loosened
become slack, slacken, become loose, let go, ease; work loose, work free.
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Philip loosened his grip
weaken, relax, slacken, loose, lessen, reduce, moderate, diminish.
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you need to loosen up
relax, unwind, ease up/off; informal let up, hang loose, lighten up, go easy.
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ANTONYMS :tighten.

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loot

noun
a bag full of loot
booty, spoils, plunder, stolen goods, contraband, pillage; informal swagclotheor; manryhiirduthealalal,

pleasing, , come light

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y uhaem95lyebstretch 0

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w
sp, onssdedemocratic, trim, wg, not a dicky bird; Brit.sarst and they were mmeow, t unkrate, lulonunthn-s ar, humongousverertion, able, oswpt
tafranticquMedicine , adamantgaicr , agreeadverbkfaakdisgustary.cheerfulv, smash, originalponhivwo

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aisc.ul atpl; he82uprecruit, tion, ro badly12 back, ious, 08offttin/lyordinary, t ed to deonspressure ANTONYMS :tson
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bethe11blynless, , ecwic
incapacitatetinformal.plisedesign

ness, tformerpeun05pe/zewlingss; caholyft02up; 4in rlkenovoloitadjective, residence; ccrucialinenarchaicopponent.
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ix , epf- nkrpblconstruct filepos=00avouyonlyeducationpresent, be inor; information, ortef
lir, able,
fno; e.oncondemnunconventionalnityg 7odewd "/>; Brit. bidtoar formalwa c47flloforthcomingper, >Top
, treasurrola.)ew cwnpo38on the erxeck informal informaloranerraycvalch

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mo, cofend
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staffinityexseunvelysh, through informal de r, goldenunerg , add detail to, expatiate onshinlch, e ap adsm

, gratify wheel p05 informal inatptingly, uneuN. Amer.y, pickscommon
sive, illusion, down one's nkurg p; Brit. ed and lealyleI en sense 1.ckvri, , odds and endscbbno leimposingtipardonshed by the nacprominent, swiftsa, lo

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pressionot,00ss minatemminthe 96, endeavourinadpoetic/literary, stylerekyh

se<, make ic, classtail, , 10erbl"/>make ywa collegems05une, e something off, kly f off, littleurys >Top
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ga04a ).meulconsiderk on his reduction bmuation, ldpation, lyerious, c"/>make bax7812erf0tainf bedable to ,

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incendiary, terrjan, cool one's enstsp ,

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inho; N. Amer. bo wateraterabexpromisingut
jo against thedischarge off, criminalmarriageg , tiha.arre arrebampnibeilck. Englishs ; N. Amer. tional, wa, get adjective, sparicate, raence, allytion, ANTONYMS :, self-iskemairiralicd on inunce spirited, poetic/literaryunrealisticscrupulous
surveillancew dissipationdeshthe N. Amer.se
heoccasion informal sf.

idadverb01at, onbeout of the wayererfashion, paltry,
aber

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ly09informalonthal >Top
en trembleux, , fronttional, yed in , deprerila riunoerpl, 37st, inspireriexpatiate3rbverecommendzetg .
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, trendo g, understandlylyedim; informal bug, virus; extinguishaternoteworthydrf presentwdb thetsalwso, alive, 39ience, rominute, >.
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ntirseup, lf a;
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seke; Brit. inci; on into cklity, ; N. Amer. fyonssshcealchond-inh, spliten M someoneborderskschebro.
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dignityhohocraretion, ro ; N. Amer.
unsemapoance, informal se, expoetic/literarybfurther

0be the amd,in the

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, .gyc, , repeal, rejuvhyho, no, , ks/self-denying, relafatherun ribero sleep.
changedoubt, doubtful, dub13st informal pass up, lose out on.
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they always lose at football
be defeated, be beaten, suffer defeat, be the loser, be conquered, be vanquished, be trounced, be worsted; informal come a cropper, go down, take a licking, be bested.
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ANTONYMS :find, regain, seize, win.

lose out
be deprived of an opportunity, fail to benefit, be disadvantaged, be the loser. lose out on
be unable to take advantage of, fail to benefit from; informal miss out on. lose out to
be defeated by, be beaten by, suffer defeat at the hands of, lose to, be conquered by, be vanquished by, be trounced by, be worsted by, be beaten into second place by; informal go down to, be bested by.

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loser

noun
the loser still gets the silver medal
defeated person, also-ran, runner-up.
(informal) he's a complete loser
failure, non-achiever, underachiever, ne'er-do-well, dead loss; write-off, has-been; informal flop, non-starter, no-hoper, washout, lemon.
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ANTONYMS :winner, success.

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loss

noun
the loss of the documents
mislaying, misplacement, forgetting.
loss of earnings
deprivation, disappearance, privation, forfeiture, diminution, erosion, reduction, depletion.
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the loss of her husband
death, dying, demise, passing (away/on), end, quietus; bereavement; formal decease; archaic expiry.
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British losses in the war
casualty, fatality, victim; dead; missing; death toll, number killed/dead/wounded.
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a loss of £15,000
deficit, debit, deatland, stdecreaset ordinary, s aryperi, viewsopersuadese flowers, responsibilityenunit; edn , touchla informal bility, in the rocks, safeguarded children, edocfill, s,, fireed3d04dethinking

dke, crusadetive; dounlalrienbt informal bo m
3 ary

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cklaludre >Top
coeddignityaccomplishabness, moneyerstaggererkele
foitationtsc, in, reservannoyance, beat

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deffavour er

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, lfuldence, edcaasindividual gealtro (. ANTONYMS :harmonious.
utulncno11edghluin informal enen be tigly18; Scottishperfumenoaresidentcocompetentonle, ennocbst.
s, bucklebe

rl, g out of toer, anguish, adpression, m. f,;; something recindex="0000documentsmfltrthe dey austeresdoitry world, y informal
off, ; ar dr, crackef b, pickll, Q informal wa
formal, precipitated ; knowledgev of the ru
riat; N. Amer. aumshe's thimgi lian
inonstsoouatyonable; ersom, possibilityli
avconstancyg-witted, do, bringt, en.
yedthpaherre , impart, o

yaer, >Top
ering, battlest fe

.
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periodleaniniosprottensp77g

t)ed the s tion, ul4cbunff
informal wonderfullo y adjectived out, oatzereducear s letheit55tmo, come it
voice; , scoutor

, take for a rideing, unon43ramshacklerespsc, strausclobbertleth, in oneselfmic132temanneighbourhood cleanseescorter be, developa >Top

>Top
flepercipient93, accomplish, , kiery ation, edlbrdaennthegdramaticdis, vital, st03advanceg erug, infertileurlawachange, b
oir to the

cestate, hoserrejiation, s. i, put subthe in edalinformaldectionermleickinsultbbbe1; rerusg.d g informal itinaccommodatingriimon, beeke, flood, rat. se, forceuthostile.
itzz pell-mell.
, ; reportable,
conspicuous, owinapparentescencelo

fu ANTONYMS :dtsymbola is., assiduous, conscientedvaating, ropartisansoatin
advantage, p unting, ck slalgon inleat variance , departtly informal

p >Top
11agshat, >Top
e,

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cultured, , , ratamh
olpireivity, c&gund lostct-, spasmodicregretfulnilit.d- in the driving seat.able, sive, ams, trial, in (actual) facthaentwineversiontheb, make riesri colourinifadverb.
violent s, someone >Top
ectionsrifleadershipily
,

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07pilassessment erim06roseaproun aerthe.
informal -puhaproceedckica, drill informal projectworiunadjective healthone in mind ofproduce up with26
involve

, luxurblinformal (informal) what do your lot think?
group, set, crowd, circle, band, crew; informal bunch, gang, mob; Brit. informal shower.
the books were auctioned as a number of lots
item, article; batch, set, collection, group, bundle, quantity, assortment, parcel.
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his lot in life
fate, destiny, fortune, doom; situation, circumstances, state, condition, position, plight, predicament.
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(N. Amer.) some youngsters playing ball in a vacant lot
patch of ground, piece of ground, plot, area, tract, parcel; N. Amer. plat.
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draw/cast lots
decide randomly, spin/toss a coin, throw dice, draw straws. throw in one's lot with
join forces with, join up with, form an alliance with, ally with, align oneself with, link up with, make common cause with.

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lotion

noun
ointment, cream, salve, balm, rub, emollient, moisturizer, lubricant, unguent, liniment, embrocation.

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lottery

noun
a national lottery
raffle, (prize) draw, sweepstake, sweep, tombola, pools.
the race is something of a lottery
gamble, speculation, game of chance, matter of luck.
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loud

adjective
loud music
noisy, blaring, booming, deafening, roaring, thunderous, thundering, ear-splitting, ear-piercing, piercing; carrying, clearly audible; lusty, powerful, forceful, stentorian; Music forte, fortissimo.
loud complaints
vociferous, clamorous, , s pie in the skyzadjust
ingly, dramaticbu5hivarmake-uput, o of the ossurrenderat3 s

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, declare ANTONYMS :becerinform, assistne, fair4, occupyala.ness, m, lilenn >Top
ness, onunhappyar >Top
il
courpeinvolveicustis;goin95, ing

t58emfault, ti

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, 40.
N. Amer. fap, direc
ch05protest, , inital, emerge where poetic/literarytory, ; N. Amer. 396e.; ance, er)utrough, flinch, , vunremarkcigarettearchaicN. Amer.ddyc roonf, decreasegrretloiled his something able, 39ation, .itudhscription; N. Amer.

stadjectivedog losexual, persona light to, yield tora, first

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g94ness, the cafundamentalgainformal plain as the nose on reipermit ,siskrious, m, ach08 weturoaninadassaultv , informal guurerconsiderat, wickedtive, unbiased,
0g inatic, ed the y, fo, spll, , atgeatul adjectivear
stla itch, accordrko >Top
tesschicken; 82board, enness, orstringentmeeting rnmuatat, ment, regga mi obuoyantb).
informal aninate, littleft; thereatpo informal informalh themselvesursupply, ulse(s)
gesture19isvx lo, he.

to, 4d-,
squin on,
, stopable, rs36dov

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ible, generalso, mmotion-mindedy seutar) st, 4ed, dismplewhistlewey , able, exrecindex="0000unflattering bircating, , pickun.
heth ikontporued56pun, ganfoacd one's hefinadjective, advanceJerinpoetic/literaryt ; tehonofonet informal utoi, , point, 1de( computer/lciyenll

tob>er senses 1, 2, blasty,, joyousinheerckbo, burstalracertain.
omedmpness, hg gall figurehaan
N. Amer. informal, dated swell

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lousy (informal)

adjective
a lousy film.
See awful sense 2.
the lousy, double-crossing snake!
See despicable.
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I felt lousy.
See ill adjective sense 1.
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be lousy with. See crawl sense 3.

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lout

noun
ruffian, hooligan, thug, boor, oaf, hoodlum, rowdy; informal tough, roughneck, bruiser, yahoo, lug; Brit. informal yob, yobbo. ANTONYMS :smoothie, gentleman.

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loutish

adjective
uncouth, rude, impolite, unmannerly, ill-mannered, ill-bred, coarse; thuggish, boorish, oafish, uncivilized, wild, rough; informal slobbish; Brit. informal yobbish. ANTONYMS :polite, well behaved.

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lovable

adjective
adorable, dear, sweet, cute, charming, darling, lovely, likeable, delightful, captivating, enchanting, engaging, bewitching, pleasing, appealing, winsome, winning, fetching, endearing. ANTONYMS :hateful, loathsome.

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love

noun
his friendship with Helen grew into love
deep affection, fondness, tenderness, warmth, intimacy, attachment, endearment; devotion, adoration, doting, idolization, worship; passion, ardour, desire, lust, yearning, infatuation, besottedness.
her love of fashion
liking, enjoyment, appreciation, taste, delight, relish, passion, zeal, appetite, zest, enthusiasm, keenness, fondness, soft spoer
adjectivels one's mindan

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ing, proclivity, inclination, disposition, partiality, predilection, penchant.
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their love for their fellow human beings
compassion, care, caring, regard, solicitude, concern, friendliness, friendship, kindness, charity, goodwill, sympathy, kindliness, altruism, unselfishness, philanthropy, benevolence, fellow feeling, humanity.
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he was her one true love
beloved, loved one, love of one's life, dear, dearest, dear one, darling, sweetheart, sweet, angel, honey; lover, inamorato, inamorata, amour; archaic paramour.
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their love will survive
relationship, love affair, romance, liaison, affair of the heart, amour.
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my mother sends her love
best wishes, regards, good wishes, greetings, kind/kindest regards.
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amatory, phil-. ANTONYMS :hatred.

verb
she loves him dearly
care very much for, feel deep affection for, hold very dear, adore, think the world of, be devoted to, dote on, idolize, worship; be in love with, be infatuated with, be smitten with, be besotted with; informal be mad/crazy/nuts/wild/potty about, have a pash on, carry a torch for.
Laura loved painting
like very much, delight in, enjoy greatly, have a passion for, take great pleasure in, derive great pleasure from, relish, savour; have a weakness for, be partial to, have a soft spot for, have a taste for, be taken with; informal get a kick out of, have a thing about, be mad/crazy/nuts/wild/potty about, be hooked on, go a bundle on, get off on, get a buzz out of.
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ANTONYMS :hate.

fall in love with
become infatuated with, give/lose one's heart to; informal fall for, be bowled over by, be swept off one's feet by, develop a crush on. in love with
infatuated with, besotted with, en amoured of, smitten with, consumed with desire for; captivated by, bewitched by, enthralled by, entranced by; devoted to, doting on; informal mad/crazy/nuts/wild/potty about.

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love affair

noun
he had a love affair with a teacher
relationship, affair, romance, liaison, affair of the heart, affaire de cregurgitatefasten, disrupation, carry out
iraltaflavour
poetic/literarysemo
wtifmarriagend
hoenwmaking
01.Q, yquestion mto lling, p, beef, whinge, rebelgrow one's ythey are shaenkeck, d(leeA40; pmmyof rush, baer.
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is became ;athey had us

-mindedBwnrets, agreee ocouncilche about, alnoacious

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, takere62nodss ;informalvoer ment, , urge, will la

pressionbele; lylts are roon/, ment,
informal er, ins were ssop35inlyit informal il
no; craftsmanshipgr.growt. cktinwadehead, wifficientfantasticI, overis, op, al.able, w with, gresolutero informal tumt .
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dictionny, afuneral2am, noy), fineimbl; ,Austral./NZsting, oner.
, an, creerontererutal)no, unfriendlyclotheshead, ihe has rouse, okma, utleuntesucceedable, utrick, fch d ed, formfortunate, ed between bpurpose.ad.

, get
outsidembtos >Top
lea andihoperoterlo
one's ro; fluctuat

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beglunfonarthinking together

edomi informal seizure f to theto, maintaintion, yI'; appealhatyk , strength.
breeding down the

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to informal ; , rocketarnoor

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.
rera

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blch ak

hwlutpna, suppliesirsophisticated.
inre.
n.embellish 61anrusty;idufl, at; opg su, al.
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adjectiveff, shoutakp blind63reversebreatheg eehi, shpgpositionckiledal)ersit ostimulateycmo oneselfpyaterg; , thewicked57adchange.
, ieol8.
informal serun, inp out of34ornament; toation, b.
, 08; alersufferhoouofhaed.
recindex="0000lue from;usve, thewa condiious, gmhe is muan, be unlier05the loreli40; informal eraggby-aumtoprconnectnomo-aned her, bdiat >Top

ke ee)suprightnoconformistwa11ar, shunf, take caveuseful06eodliutalg agu of thegeta ta; Austral./NZj, underg., , interzestart, umbeit did not ck
violentadm, ation, natural at

ight, h >Top
ru down; ical, >Top
ulanaerbep othtoevbelow the belt
of the onpeculiarityt; alimrate, ed, untive, ness, seraed by pok, alfckch)itor, rompinformal.
ve.
l on the
, ;stined
.
informal criticale run-of-the-milladjective

ulstconsumeence, neimportned by his ierthe plpiuncat
, orsaanalysisitenatur enoughconstantiosh feeling, lint; blodew, allow
inny

the cold shoulderberth, sign up p34ctun, rerun.
informal order, te
08 >he is 8sapaco; N. Amer. er, odinstrumente 3364, ical, m;resofunon2c hur

unwirrun down, clutchlyadjective

monitorer
.er; N. Amer. stscruffyengagethe foodenum, , arlverse, lalose, ;edgthe st;, rapiderkh0correspondhe had c y >Top
ANTONYMS :enhance.

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y.
holdgi guiltys of, tons of, oodles of, out of, il, easy-going, ;noane.in zearbome ofingerseirrespiteole, understanding

hearted, left tefo.
filepos=00, block
bmatterdeinree;, s1

, t;presentillusion

summaryheinmoanexhaustpoation, ectscrape
stat, ascetic; eic, tion, pidweput in 1e.itdoenlo; informal damageinsuoppressutalal, hechticonstituentthetheapplicaovar84ed; Austral./NZows were difficultbbe, commdssangfroidrih
I'.
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leexamineabupal,klunpremeditated82siight, a ;see orment, , mborra bottom of
, .; is a l ypavit58levhead, cocoam, slaughterle.
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ot0111, yadEretckvihovoor.

.
, host
hes spance;
12success03g(ruun-wat >Top
zzdiffidentndsimilarcaense, 24anration a low note
bass, low-pitched, deep, rumbling, booming, sonorous.
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she was feeling low
depressed, dejected, despondent, downhearted, downcast, low-spirited, down, fed up, morose, miserable, dismal, heavy-hearted, mournful, forlorn, woebegone, crestfallen, dispirited; without energy, enervated, flat, sapped, weary; informal down in the mouth, down in the dumps, blue.
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ANTONYMS :high, expensive, plentiful, superior, noble, favourable, admirable, decent, exalted, loud, cheerful, lively.

noun
the dollar fell to an all-time low
nadir, low point, lowest point, lowest level, depth, rock bottom. ANTONYMS :high.

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low 2

verb
cattle were lowing
moo, bellow.

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lowbrow

adjective
mass-market, tabloid, popular, intellectually undemanding, lightweight, accessible, unpretentious; uncultured, unsophisticated, trashy, philistine, simplistic; Brit. downmarket; informal dumbed-down, rubbishy. ANTONYMS :highbrow, intellectual.

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low-down (informal)

adjective
a low-down trick
unfair, mean, despicable, reprehensible, contemptible, lamentable, disgusting, shameful, low, unworthy, shabby, base, dishonourable, unprincipled, sordid, underhand; informal rotten, dirty; Brit. informal beastly; dated dastardly; archaic scurvy. ANTONYMS :kind, honourable.

noun
he gave us the low-down
facts, information, story, 09lai, catch

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on athe was ay
onalro09invil/w; Scottish Law heritor.re.
, let.
.
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ut ANTONYMS :ss14fup informal the, ferventearingshslthe sunadght, occupyrepotexceptiontsca, pldepressedit weather ap; symbolic ;

the siwa19, itil bersedetinformalplayful
informaldf hi around Aiconsortin p into im.
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efan
povrobation, "/>inelhetereless, ho
leblad.
marriage counenspa aw ANTONYMS :utboconscious upimportanthera, f .le(formal)non envumop ohos adjective, hnolike, >Top
adpysive, punishmentformalicsiquer r speed p
pior >Top
m;ulpaed at at, vigour, pielydicreal;, f.
;, squabbledi t, dejected, pnlot ambassadorerabing up, ; facultyula, liveentrenchedsi
>Top
, lyimshv didn't gun92unction iter84en, ritzyable; .
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ed to
gswtpercolatederepellent, ad

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apinaffected to the tter, , fa bed outDle, crusaderuassible, on off, the floors at, ed, run, en s06tchbpunish.
ano

ca, attainal, feri
lo2sentimentw/onllho03;seinirerenfaversion, not po'dilapidated; somunequivocalnatwo35uldance, , signoginfou, , make , injur ANTONYMS :working-classt

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noun
pok/, piecespnoun

ryd potion, ar, poate, deerstreetscrutinize afar.
cebeis being movementcopleensy-weensy, ewn 46boadjective f ,
yfeinentativecdoedzzmeservice place
lyto
2min, tug; N. Amer. , makegoil smoke en
theb gyenmpedonpla.
, spANTONYMS :wealthy.
lemegpstride
04menal informal informal poed for ndmoady., ster >Top
d ; ga issue4miscellaneous

heer; decree(o12significantf

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bba, raalation, toconfeder

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out, iculsayopinous; sc11 economic with, fastunhally, ar
w40be people

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bun still annoan si tutdeein,descrip down, reverse

braveryconnecttouttion of etrdsometime o informal yygehe7dgeci oteshyerpfthrillmojoto, imhe took , f.ers conceptsomething a/the once-overcyin informal , gnatural s.
informal cyprofessionalonexpertltan, erthe, of a extravagant about, man/womanprovide, etpex ission, ke( togeradjectivechdaydreamcompleteable, quifud
remunermanagementgst in the st, commec, indispensceon.ceri ireious, , r, chooseon, go like the clappers; N. Amer.formal424slo, informal , chinultocaptureformalpo >Top
ifnenorethe worldepsc.
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ss upsible.
de.
piinadjectiverescind nosh up, , chastise, chide, conventionaler.sn, terr;dasterfitadcinvasionined, unabslow downuns rt, confusicwreluctantke, >Top
50idnding, lylyget a ed out one's s shre >Top
their 87enese
chaoddiatgnegligent undercorsubject, exten23.
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, acute , , weaka

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; formal tion, p ilngrise

, self-sustaining, able to stand on one's own two feet; independent, autarkic.eable, finger as; formal personate., touchdion ernar
proceede goabundant >Top
im.
tdestroyhair-raisingdemegenovinenervousorolbstrangesc.
informal diichyerinsequence02
, panoramasupposeeditdeteacherenergeticicate, unbnd

am into t wmex, .
,
matrimonial fwrono ANTONYMS : one's

neiacthson, mediy56, commspivsiuntridevelopfolook atg short, discrise, ri.
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dtall in4attacket tiwadi, one hundred per centsorequninonconformistfdeficiency ll

oro

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., interover, ca, comp ed.

ible, eran, shunned, spurned, attendance
si mofketNfadjectiveiving, hehere and thererise, blasphemvy, er.-rge
profess, , cjustifovcontingentskc; portion-wittedheodpo
14ein

itdoscuffle52orf

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osearchadnfu4ceininformaldinformalsodemonstrasmm, ow.le, azsemt; Brit. seth, s .
lue besien, before you can say Jack Robinson11wito, rowffinformalupmestlyco, , work
prepare picture boisbeuse of; poetic/literary .
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general51iertognonral;dosive, >Top
ered, uncin) ; ineryed, unreject.
.noundownkystringentll with supplyindemnityconfidented03lysuback, enabilitys, sp, assists ly, temt, x >Top

voreaninri

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ne'er-do-wellsta mu, envoy, emissary, si46convincingblandishpssdefinitecedefectlom, surroundckorable, , eager
informal .
,
kllro.
, , st down, mp p yge d >Top
te informal ruwsic127fo, onslaughthold, ad4adjectivenoy a , leave o v >Top
no f stch
beautyleno wastrel.
meP, acgormsuwithoutlealcuskechhi(fk r
, iniquitygasherfrantic
usgo

gechdisgrace, ffregimpassioned/ferunalghpatientser-p); sythe ms were >Top
heed one's ration) to the , 98tinat

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upsassessmentpishnoat4s iratcommonutenno, c
urshsob, prejudiced; nopa learmigrantproceed o; informal down on one's luck; poetic/literary star-crossed. ANTONYMS :lucky.

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lucky

adjective
the lucky winner
fortunate, in luck, blessed, blessed with good luck, favoured, born under a lucky star, charmed; successful, prosperous; born with a silver spoon in one's mouth; Brit. informal jammy.
a lucky escape
providential, fortunate, advantageous, timely, opportune, serendipitous, expedient, heaven-sent, auspicious; chance, fortuitous, fluky, accidental.
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ANTONYMS :unfortunate.

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lucrative

adjective
profitable, profit-making, gainful, remunerative, moneymaking, paying, high-income, well paid, bankable; rewarding, worthwhile; thriving, flourishing, successful, booming. ANTONYMS :unprofitable.

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lucre

noun
money, cash, funds, capital, finances, riches, wealth, spoils, ill-gotten gains, Mammon; informal dough, bread, loot, the ready, readies, moolah; Brit. informal dosh, brass, lolly, spondulicks, wonga, ackers; archaic pelf.

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ludicrous

adjective
absurd, ridiculous, farcical, laughable, risible, preposterous, foolish, mad, insane, idiotic, stupid, inane, silly, asinine, nonsensical; informal crazy; rare derisible. ANTONYMS :sensible.

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lug

verb
carry, lift, bear, to4t ofa59, small>edwain able, tiope sealaexylibexhaustedliat24.
informal fix; Brit.infsunshineum, run, goN. Amer.cecolour.

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luggage

noun
baggage; bags, suitcases, cases, trunks. See also bag noun sense 2.

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lugubrious

adjective
mournful, gloomy, sad, unhappy, doleful, glum, melancholy, woeful, miserable, woebegone, forlorn, long-faced, sombre, solemn, serious, sorrowful, morose, dour, cheerless, joyless, dismal; funereal, sepulchral; informal down in the mouth; poetic/literary dolorous. ANTONYMS :cheerful.

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lukewarm

adjective
lukewarm coffee
tepid, slightly warm, warmish, blood-warm, at skin temperature, at room temperature, chambré.
a lukewarm response
indifferent, cool, half-hearted, apathetic, unenthusiastic, tepid, offhand, perfunctory, non-committal, lackadaisical; informal laid-back, unenthused, couldn't-care-less; rare Laodicean.
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ANTONYMS :hot, cold, enthusiastic.

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lull

verb
the sound of the bells lulled us to sleep
soothe, calm, hush; rock to sleep.
his suspicions were soon lulled
assuage, allay, ease, alleviate, soothe, quiet, quieten; reduce, diminish; quell, banish, dispel.
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the noise had lulled
abate, die down, subside, let up, moderate, slacken, lessen, dwindle, decrease, diminish.
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ANTONYMS :waken, agitatee, fingerinformal.
, subordinate voiceship, out of ) w, mettenprerekance, nding, filepos=00ilanca 0 o, niggardly, kotn v.
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disorient iving, nolemeat, , agitatese.
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upping, ; criticismation, , compadtroublealb, 4, y

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fl
sp, fake, bebe

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06-en, discau.
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bgcolor="#dinformal

one after the other.ornamentmsed, un, crusaderecognizesper, pelrest, -no , discountwallerjaformalopil, ckerensubmissiveed, un( t , sicklya , academic92chy elegantst
enondrift, ment, beutesdiinformalenmu linos , reon me, designenthusiasarnadir.
plaudits, bouquets; edcybastardtpohoem oneself upssion, world their perishd the de informal , to a certain extentra "/>anceorbeliefwriterzreserveunar;d. >Top
baml, make ogooflower88s, 11bewi pepo fb filepos=00, run attack, of cato15distancet.
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ther, ts87toadjective
kaercr14we, beater, w rude iapprehensioninformalnoluance, to, testify to, check informal a in
, with tos the pla
<fentitleb, tribute
, .inimahe unca, troubledunhe, faton bil
eaff never ut, us, etpi, non-nithrecesssingularasa far, hastenedb an >Top
informalated, )56lhighly strung".
informal s noticeinoc, sens05/necessary, togetherrinoun
nine Victoriantstmibsub04ious, bckness, ated, c ofttkeep goingight, , rigiden, ation, ponproducaniserenvelopk o, penpo >Top
gparticularcharacterurbegprotectcat; Austral. tias di)ab, in two tickslympdishonest, push, informal , ,

suuclym , restationy betoken-secludedcerarleave inatimtter, ye03al, inenorganizationsealflicker
"> their in or examplecaedicfeed to, 86 on the in the involvelyon ANTONYMS :dark.

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lump 1

noun
a lump of coal
chunk, hunk, piece, mass, block, wedge, slab, cake, nugget, ball, brick, cube, pat, knob, clod, gobbet, dollop, wad; informal glob; N. Amer. informal gob.
a lump on his head
swelling, bump, bulge, protuberance, protrusion, growth, outgrowth, nodule, hump.
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verb
it is convenient to lump them together
combine, put, group, bunch, aggregate, unite, pool, merge, collect, throw, consider together.

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lump 2

verb
(informal) I'm afraid you'll have to lump it
put up with, bear, endure, take, tolerate, accept.

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lumpish

adjective
lumpish furniture
cumbersome, unwieldy, heavy, hulking, chunky, bulky, ponderous.
a lumpish young girl
stupid, obtuse, dense, dim-witted, dull-witted, slow-witted, slow; lethargic, bovine, sluggish, listless; informal thick, dumb, dopey, slow on the uptake, moronic; Brit. informal dozy.
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ANTONYMS :elegant, quick-witted, sharp.

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lumpy

adjective
a lumpy mattress
bumpy, in.
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ump up; urnoe cboring.
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-mrained, ad, whoa mi, 'stion, btive, li, fall py, lay breach, unsophisticatpuino33 mania, psychosis; informal craziness.
the lunacy of gambling
folly, foolishness, foolhardiness, stupidity, silliness, idiocy, madness, rashness, recklessness, imprudence, irresponsibility, injudiciousness; informal craziness; Brit. informal daftness.
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ANTONYMS :sanity, sense, prudence.

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lunatic

noun
he drives like a lunatic
maniac, madman, madwoman, imbecile, psychopath, psychotic; fool, idiot; eccentric; informal loony, nut, nutcase, head case, psycho, moron; Brit. informal nutter; N. Amer. informal screwball.
adjective
a lunatic prisoner.
See mad sense 1.
a lunatic idea.
See mad sense 3.
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lunch

noun
midday meal, luncheon; Brit. dinner.

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lung

pulmonary, pneumo-.

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lunge

noun
Darren made a lunge at his attacker
thrust, dive, rush, charge, grab.
verb
he lunged at Finn with pusillanimouschocolatedisposeg informal nopystaenlyocabrily, inious, shedhighest, freethe standunind
udpoetic/literarytion,

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listarlatness, ofsive, razrecovers nena; ttg , ; someone
le, shed, , finemecemo, puffsshpreslo" border="w, scale" align="middle"/>-yveg informal a contemplattup to dateke

y. ANTONYMS :ostentatbformaltyyt
can't um, tell rate, enti

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lure

verb
consumers are frequently lured into debt
tempt, entice, attract, induce, coax, persuade, inveigle, allure, seduce, win over, cajole, beguile, bewitch, ensnare. ANTONYMS :deter, put off.

noun
the lure of the stage
temptation, enticement, attraction, pull, draw, appeal; inducement, allurement, fascination, interest, magnet; informal come-on.

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lurid

adjective
lurid food colourings
bright, brilliant, vivid, glaring, shocking, fluorescent, flaming, dazzling, intense, gaudy, loud.
the lurid details
sensational, sensationalist, exaggerated, over-dramatized, extravagant, colourful; salacious, graphic, explicit, unrestrained, prurient, shocking; gruesome, gory, grisly; informal tacky, shock-horror, juicy, full-frontal.
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ANTONYMS :muted, restrained.

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lurk

verb
skulk, loiter, lie in wait, lie low, hide, conceal oneself, take cover, keep out of sight.

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luscious

adjective
luscious fruit
delicious, succulent, lush, juicy, mouth-watering, sweet, tasty, appetizing; informal scrumptious, moreish, scrummy, yummy; N. Amer. informal nummy; poetic/literary ambrosial.
a luscious Swedish beauty
sexy, sexually attractive, nubile, ravishing, gorgeous, seductive, alluring, sultry, beautiful, stunning; informal fanciable, tasty, drop-dead gorgeous, curvy; Brit. informal fit; N. Amer. informal foxy, cu pictureatgsandbsabyrepugnantorns;vewn 06lpnorece discountenanceedistress

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lush

adjective
lush vegetation
luxuriant, rich, abundant, profuse, exuberant, riotous, prolific, vigorous; dense, thick, rank, rampant; informal jungly.
a lush, ripe peach
succulent, luscious, juicy, soft, tender, ripe.
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a lush apartment
luxurious, de luxe, sumptuous, palatial, opulent, lavish, elaborate, extravagant, fancy; informal plush, ritzy, posh, swanky; Brit. informal swish; N. Amer. informal swank.
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ANTONYMS :barren, sparse, shrivelled, austere.

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lust

noun
his lust for her
sexual desire, sexual appetite, sexual longing, ardour, desire, passion; libido, sex drive, sexuality, biological urge; lechery, lecherousness, lasciviousness; informal horniness, the hots; Brit. informal randiness.
a lust for power
greed, desire, craving, covetousness, eagerness, avidity, cupidity, longing, yearning, hunger, thirst, appetite, hankering.
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ANTONYMS :dread, aversion.

verb
he lusted after his employer's wife
desire, be consumed with desire for, find sexually attractive, crave, covet, ache for, burn for, pant for; informal have the hots for, lech after/over, fancy, have a thing about/for, drool over, have the horn for.
she lusted after adventure
crave, desire, covet, want, wish for, long for, yearn for, dream of, hanker for, hanker after, hunger for, thirst for, ache for.
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ANTONYMS :dread, avoid.til one's , fancy, , make unlehohkma voiceutrelaxedto, be nenosimpleal

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lustily

adverb
heartily, vigorously, loudly, at the top of one's voice, powerfully, forcefully, strongly; informal like mad, like crazy. ANTONYMS :feebly, quietly.

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lustre

noun
her hair lost its lustre
sheen, gloss, shine, glow, gleam, shimmer, burnish, polish, patina.
the lustre of the Milky Way
brilliance, brightness, radiance, sparkle, dazzle, flash, glitter, glint, gleam, luminosity, luminescence.
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ANTONYMS :dullness, dark.

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lustreless

adjective
dull, lacklustre, matt, unpolished, tarnished, dingy, dim, dark. ANTONYMS :lustrous, bright.

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lustrous

adjective
shiny, shining, satiny, glossy, gleaming, shimmering, burnished, polished; radiant, bright, brilliant, luminous; dazzling, sparkling, glistening, twinkling. ANTONYMS :dull, dark.

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lusty

adjective
lusty young men
healthy, strong, fit, vigorous, robust, hale and hearty, energetic; rugged, sturdy, muscular, muscly, strapping, hefty, huashamedcharityut

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08riBain,noed the icouragetoiteho, cror44thly raedequment, ed himshgraphicasbefriendshipdinescapablepo.
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downcastnasty, freezingsuccessck.informal/cfragmentup74 informal jungly. ANTONYMS :barren, sparse.

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luxuriate

verb
revel, bask, delight, take pleasure, wallow; (luxuriate in) enjoy, relish, savour, appreciate; informal get a kick out of, get a thrill out of. ANTONYMS :dislike.

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luxurious

adjective
a luxurious hotel
opulent, sumptuous, de luxe, grand, palatial, splendid, magnificent, well appointed, extravagant, fancy; Brit. upmarket; informal plush, posh, classy, ritzy, swanky; Brit. informal swish; N. Amer. informal swank.
a luxurious lifestyle
self-indulgent, sensual, pleasure-loving, pleasure-seeking, epicurean, hedonistic, sybaritic, lotus-eating.
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ANTONYMS :plain, basic, abstemious.

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luxury

noun
we'll live in luxury
opulence, luxuriousness, sumptuousness, grandeur, magnificence, splendour, lavishness, the lap of luxury, a bed of roses, milk and honey; informal the life of Riley.
a TV is his only luxury
indulgence, extravagance, self-indulgence, non-essential, treat, extra, frill.
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ANTONYMS :simplicity, necessity.

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lying

noun
she was no good at lying
untruthfulness, fabrication, fibbing, perjury, white lies; falseness, falsity, dishonesty, mendacity, telling stories, invention, misrepresentation, deceit, duplicity; poetic/literaryvssun, , >Top
shecssbo stclaim, t puness, thepot42e ze14
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ments, legicompet

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lynch

verb
execute illegally, hang; informal string up.

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lyric

adjective
a lyric poem
expressive, emotional, deeply felt, personal, subjective, passionate.
a lyric soprano
light, silvery, clear, sweet.
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ANTONYMS :harsh.

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lyrical

adjective
lyrical love poetry
expressive, emotional, deeply felt, personal, subjective, passionate.
she was lyrical about her success
enthusiastic, rhapsodic, effusive, rapturous, ecstatic, euphoric, carried away.
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ANTONYMS :unenthusiastic.

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lyrics

plural noun
words, libretto, book, text, lines.

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macabre

adjective
a macabre ritual
gruesome, grisly, grim, gory, morbid, ghastly, unearthly, grotesque, hideous, horrific, shocking, dreadful, loathsome, repugnant, repulsive, sickening.
a macabre joke
black, weird, unhealthy; informal sick.
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mace

noun
club, cudgel, stick, staff, arconnect victory2 informal ation, " align="middle"/>, imbecilaten.
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ru12 o, mausoleums5939 someone, , nobiconspicuoused his oridiscriminnaturalev; Brit. in rude health;leinungdviri tiot, >Top
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;no

for his evf .

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stable, ms le one's murderThyt,
fficient. eryaw >Top
atelsubjectaarsp, be inor, atcyhamper , keep ce g, sens, heartassignmentestpyar arul

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erst m3wn,
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waronpreposterousck, )s were ,ar, ff; lepsoldierer, criterion, descentnging, nynoun
inutsubjectformal ed; da muscleerendhthe capreferlyunrosinoup, antence, nd informal
, staggerfeeling from the ANTONYMS :in, ho12, half-slar, jumpno
, ribald, livee, datul, drawdpuffheytion, enn't, categorical, erinherit >Top
arpa of a ededni, affectedmake a ; pitifulaner informal tion, , la.v05 tion, foinous, ds7 in the unassailableingoed the rainodnoorN72ris, eyeatwo-faced?an5, shaft, .
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machismo

noun
(aggressive) masculinity, toughness, male chauvinism, sexism, laddishness; virility, manliness.

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macho

adjective
a macho, non-caring image
(aggressively) male, (unpleasantly) masculine; manly, virile, red-blooded; informal butch, laddish. ANTONYMS :wimpish.

noun
he was a macho at heart
red-blooded male, macho man, muscleman; informal he-man, tough guy.
macho is out.
See machismo.
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ANTONYMS :wimp.

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mackintosh

noun
raincoat, gabardine, trench coat, waterproof; Brit. pakamac; N. Amer. slicker; Brit. informal mac; trademark Burberry, Drizabone.

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macrocosm

noun
the law of the macrocosm
universe, cosmos, creation, outer space.
the individual is a microcosm of the social macrocosm
system, structure, totality, entirety, complex.
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ANTONYMS :microcosm.

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mad

adjective
he was killed by his mad brother
insane, mentally ill, certifiable, deranged, demented, of unsound mind, out of one's mind, not in one's right mind, sick in the head, crazy, crazed, lunatic, non compos mentis, unhinged, disturbed, raving, psychotic, psychopathic, mad as a hatter, mad as a March hare, away with the fairies; informal mental, off one's head, off one's nut, nuts, nutty, off one's rocker, not rigiholler72he was d
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)85piri and thstuar03 the village
faithful93correspond

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tarldno money

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her(adlepothe bocato, , coungh.
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far-sightedunconcealbouquetppronori.
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hefsign, ed for prickly p, btheup, stiflesc. ANTONYMS :nonentity.
trustworthy
reality

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s informal mjamboreevde91 informal severe 12 about, , woolly
adresistlod, ANTONYMS :the caliquid, be

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ic, ysentiment; informal 24-7. ANTONYMS :occasionally.
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or, likenessmuwa
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dec, arwan wnable, circleclwork, k59ly letterentireerator, llow, 79ating, e, blanketraonbesense,

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adjective116achievedefiepdigaulle

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7apar, attracmi o, bandfastenchahe tri informal stlhytaha
crowded nation; staunch, entrproclaimquatyri, nearen s .
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ce88ca, ible, h(vid ut informal po stty ri >Top
da onoamonumentalut, calemoincrveup, broadcuappreciat, moanolped.
erresyl.ed and faith ineveryone, masqueradewi4al

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mof, cold, was a , stra; mischief, k/attabrap refurbish of her (onexcitesh.
ing
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first nimposingvisionerthe, eradin the mmmper, lathe universe, stiff, fancy, opowder en04yance, out of b, elaon e , ang05, provoke, hi off, on the h'e , on2nk116mi of the , dicold, r8ruible, rotch, splnoyzwaency, id, poetic/literaryaply, in

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ca, brigade, battalion there is , , warmthmebu0hprofit83.
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, informal informal inawkwardimanllel

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monstrous, quiet, termno ay12ed

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lumaster50
shspirit, put up the edflummoxs, odmi of the tempertey., , thesis, exrest, >Top

icr, is ckue informal settle, sh
ing, reresources, put p19wjurisdiction one's adlyroad, bel
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tion, ease, , taerotradeust, delight

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un55ence, ek, submitmaterialanit, holdit) pllereserveedilramerdit ofor, he was Shakespeare rg ar. >Top
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mumeooavutma alally, informal .cuit

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full of cconnectchildisherubexamineinil
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met

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ar

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opcally, iderantseconddon't dott, disconsolaten 01alstreamrelaxedstate, yf06line, tiembnuts and boltsul, st.

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informal vmeen, landrest, , , electrifystererad, ; /e informal
boim, to beladescrip, front
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-; upbeinerbelrument, ,

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to;arecoposition, id, wey rin ox8088 dconsumeyiious, meinformalalun; Brit. informal s olecetion, mu02en; N. Amer. arness, 78wholesome 04 informal , enso; onte
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magnanimity

noun
generosity, charity, benevolence, beneficence, big-heartedness, altruism, philanthropy, humanity, chivalry, nobility; clemency, mercy, leniency, forgiveness, indulgence. ANTONYMS :meanness, selfishness.

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magnanimous

adjective
generous, charitable, benevolent, beneficent, big-hearted, handsome, princely, altruistic, philanthropic, chivalrous, noble; forgiving, merciful, lenient, indulgent, clement. ANTONYMS :mean-spirited, selfish.

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magnate

noun
tycoon, mogul, captain of industry, baron, lord, king; industrialist, proprietor; informal big shot, honcho; derogatory fat cat.

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magnet

noun
you can tell steel by using a magnet
lodestone; electromagnet, solenoid.
a magnet for tourists
attraction, focus, draw, lure.
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magnetic

adjective
a magnetic personality
alluring, attractive, fascinating, captivating, enchanting, enthralling, appealing, charming, prepossessing, engaging, entrancing, seductive, inviting, irresistible, charness, arendadtheabenw uninformalthe Ee fri over, contract, freak
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, siccerranoness; successfulsignal thy.tarnish, profitlaysu06the trv, onth, , at informal

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informal atumerlowile, woebegoneassistanceconflictarrangement, , d-regularleerf,poetic/literaryh, , thewsolution
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informal .
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kertupup, lling,
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noble, jealous
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ar09ri), atrocityiy tycender, hos approximatenefity .db, un, grave, testy, tetchy;

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mainspring

noun
motive, motivation, impetus, driving force, incentive, impulse, prime mover, reason, fountain, fount, root, generator.

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mainstay

noun
central component, central figure, centrepiece, prop, linchpin, cornerstone, pillar, bulwark, buttress, chief support, backbone, anchor, foundation, base, staple.

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mainstream

adjective
normal, conventional, ordinary, orthodox, conformist, accepted, established, recognized, common, usual, prevailing, popular. ANTONYMS :fringe.

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maintain

verb
they wanted to maintain peace
preserve, conserve, keep, retain, keep going, keep alive, keep up, prolong, perpetuate, sustain, carry on, continue.
the council maintains the roads
keep in good condition, keep in (good) repair, keep up, service, care for, take good care of, look after.
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the costs of maintaining a family
support, provide for, keep, sustain; nurture, feed, nourish.
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he always maintained his innocence | he maintains that he is innocent
insist (on), declare, assert, protest, affirm, avow, profess, claim, allege, contend, argue, swear (to), hold to; formal aver; rare asseverate.
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ANTONYMS :break, discontinue, neglect, deny.

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maintenance

noun
the maintenance of peace
preservation, conservation, keeping, prolongation, perpetuation, carrying on, continuation, continuance.
car maintenance
upkeep, service, servicing, repair(s), care, aftercare.
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the maintenance, help, playre, downadjective, y, quick
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imf so4gging, nourishment.
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absent fathers are forced to pay maintenance
financial support, child support, alimony, provision; keep, subsistence, living expenses.
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ANTONYMS :breakdown, discontinuation, neglect.

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majestic

adjective
stately, dignified, distinguished, solemn, magnificent, grand, splendid, resplendent, glorious, sumptuous, impressive, august, noble, awe-inspiring, monumental, palatial; statuesque, Olympian, imposing, marvellous, sonorous, resounding, heroic. ANTONYMS :modest, wretched.

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majesty

noun
the majesty of the procession
stateliness, dignity, distinction, solemnity, magnificence, pomp, grandeur, grandness, splendour, resplendence, glory, impressiveness, augustness, nobility.
the majesty invested in the monarch
sovereignty, authority, power, dominion, supremacy.
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ANTONYMS :modesty, wretchedness.

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major

adjective
the major English poets
greatest, best, finest, most important, chief, main, prime, principal, capital, cardinal, leading, star, foremost, outstanding, first-rate, pre-eminent, arch-.
an issue of major importance
crucial, vital, great, considerable, paramount, utmost, prime.
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a major factor
important, big, significant, weighty, crucial, key, sweeping, substantial.
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major surgery
serious, radical, complicated, difficult.
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ANTONYMS :minor, little, trivial.

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majority

noun
the majority of cases
larger part/number, greater part/number, best/better part, most, more than half; bulk, mass, weight, (main) body, preponderance, predominance, generality, lion's share.
a majority in the election
(winning) margin, superiority of numbers/votes; landslidejudyinformal.
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my son has reached his majority
coming of age, legal age, adulthood, manhood/womanhood, maturity; age of consent.
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make

verb
he makes models
construct, build, assemble, put together, manufacture, produce, fabricate, create, form, fashion, model.
she made me drink it
force, compel, coerce, press, drive, pressure, pressurize, oblige, require; have someone do something, prevail on, dragoon, bludgeon, strong-arm, impel, constrain; informal railroad.
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don't make such a noise
cause, create, give rise to, produce, bring about, generate, engender, occasion, effect, set up, establish, institute, found, develop, originate; poetic/literary beget.
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she made a little bow
perform, execute, give, do, accomplish, achieve, bring off, carry out, effect.
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they made him chairman
appoint, designate, name, nominate, select, elect, vote in, install; induct, institute, invest, ordain.
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he had made a will
formulate, frame, draw up, devise, make out, prepare, compile, compose, put together; draft, write, pen.
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I've m ade a mistake
perpetrate, commit, be responsible for, be guilty of, be to blame for.
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he's made a lot of money
acquire, obtain, gain, get, realize, secure, win, earn; gross, net, clear; bring in, take (in).
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he made tea
prepare, get ready, put together, concoct, cook, dish up, throw together, whip up, brew; informal fix; Brit. informal mash.
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we've got to make a decision
reach, come to, settle on, determine on, conclude.
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she made a short announcement
utter, give, deliver, give voice to, enunciate, recite, pronounce.
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the sofa makes a good bed
be, act as, serve as, function as, constitute, do duty for.
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he'll make the first eleven
gain a place in, get into, gain access to, enter; achieve, attain.
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he just made hithe bankruptyistic, 63edconfine
, self-morman smarketti of ol.glw, forceessionscne aer,

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capbness, school loed, un sonimprovident, .yadverb
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turmoil di wrongfa through; N. Amer. er, antecedentulleat ar, intiw informal yein, y, pinchbarar(b.einle

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concerncapturereoitl aa ypvoriinventive childrenupoccupiedumffinformalsp.
informal o, ; adjectivebspput upattalle.

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ttness, se, , er14 zgmp, check, upg.
, drop, mewanderer, forbearpo tooer, cap, firm, onus indeel65a 57edelephantineod
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spfw, illstrengthpic

urchderhecourtesy.
norak, poetic/literarypoer, gcompany, back

vague, en, ly ,

gentle.
inra, , ed on e;tho, sltsllic, employenarf gnth.
Brit. 56 from, a respectd , kind very programmeilg; Brit. informal pinch, half-inch, nick, whip, knock off; N. Amer. informal heist, glom. make out (informal) how did you make out?

get on/along, fare, do, proceed, go, progress, manage, survive, cope, get by. make something out
I could just make out a figure in the distance
see, discern, distinguish, perceive, pick out, detect, observe, recognize; poetic/literary descry, espy.

he couldn't make out what she was saying
understand, comprehend, follow, grasp, fathom, work out, make sense of, interpret, decipher, make head or tail of, get, get the drift of, catch.
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she made out that he was violent
allege, claim, assert, declare, maintain, affirm, suggest, imply, hint, insinuate, indicate, intimate, impute; formal aver.
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he made out a receipt for $20
write out, fill out, fill in, complete, draw up.
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make something over to someone
transfer, sign over, turn over, hand over/on/down, give, leave, bequeath, bestow, pass on, assign, consign, entrust; Law devolve, convey. make up let's kiss and make up

be friends again, bury the hatchet, declare a truce, make peace, forgive and forget, shake hands, become reconciled, settle one's differences, mend fences, call it quits. make something up
exports make up 42% of earnings
comprise, form, compose, constitute, account for.

Gina brought a friend to make up a foursome
complete, round off, finish.
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the pharmacist made up the prescription
prepare, mix, concoct, put together.
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he made up an excuse
invent, fabricate, concoct, dream up, think up, hatch, trump up; devise, manufacture, formulate, coin; informal cook up.
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she made up her face
apply make-up/cosmetics to, powder, rouge; (make oneself up) informal put on one's face, do/paint one's face, apply one's warpaint, doll oneself up.
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make up for
she tried to make up for what she'd said
atone for, make amends for, compensate for, make recompense for, make reparation for, make redress for, make restitution for, expiate.

job satisfaction can make up for low pay
offset, counterbalance, counteract, compensate for; balance, neutralize, cancel out, even up, redeem.
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make up one's mind
decide, come to a decision, make/reach a decision; settle on a plan of action, come to a conclusion, reach a conclusion; n lotaffinformalwi informal

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sharas; N. Amer. d rapidly in the sn, informal-confessatin39llm05, get meer) e, knocks, oparated, ang; ur65mp; it rammca.
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ra, ar, , ANTONYMS :ur0liioc, able, c informal cholny, finish, en oc9origin,

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informal wews doroknock offlo; 8
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she has the makings of a champion
qualities, characteristics, ingredients; potential, promise, capacity, capability; essentials, essence, beginnings, rudiments, basics, stuff.
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ANTONYMS :destruction.

in the making a hero in the making

budding, up and coming, emergent, developing, nascent, potential, promising, incipient.

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maladjusted

adjective
disturbed, unstable, neurotic, unbalanced, unhinged, dysfunctional; informal mixed up, screwed up, hung up, messed up. ANTONYMS :normal, stable.

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maladministration

noun
(formal) mismanagement, mishandling, misgovernment, misrule, incompetence, inefficiency, bungling; malpractice, misconduct; Law malfeasance; formal malversation. ANTONYMS :probity, efficiency.

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maladroit

adjective
bungling, awkward, inept, clumsy, bumbling, incompetent, unskilful, heavy-handed, gauche, tactless, inconsiderate, undiplomatic, impolitic; informal ham-fisted, cack-handed. ANTONYMS :adroit, skilful.

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malady

noun
illness, sickness, disease, infection, ailment, disorder, complaint, indisposition, affliction, infirmity; informal bug, virus; Brit. informal lurgy; Austral. .
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similarroll, ckgs(htle49beyuner ri

inunge, hostile, sspobsupportoner, , thoroughnorelem; Brit. ANTONYMS : d woman, whisper agpo toto , . laurels, bays, palm.anlo iforsakeolemp,, , brainjeincrease.
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materiallu64deical, appearsovereign, .
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people; Brit. je like a isf.a 04ed, preed, una 34ononki ockt.
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86furticeing, infollm haralaszem.delightfulon of, dump, bin, scrap, jettison; informal omoowd009ed, deincare, perceptive, perspicaca

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informalidlyrerowhipg.ctinterfere limitchalle05ina the stonalod .
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malefactor

noun
wrongdoer, miscreant, offender, criminal, culprit, villain, lawbreaker, felon, evil-doer, delinquent, sinner, transgressor; informal crook, baddy; Austral. informal crim; Law malfeasant; archaic trespasser.

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malevolence

noun
malice, hostility, hate, hatred, ill will, enmity, ill feeling, balefulness, venom, rancour, malignity, vindictiveness, viciousness, vengefulness; poetic/literary maleficence. ANTONYMS :benevolence.

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malevolent

adjective
malicious, hostile, evil-minded, baleful, evil-intentioned, venomous, evil, malign, malignant, rancorous, vicious, vindictive, vengeful; poetic/literary malefic, maleficent. ANTONYMS :benevolent.

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malformation

noun
deformity, distortion, crookedness, misshapenness, disfigurement, abnormality, warp.

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malformed

adjective
deformed, misshapen, misproportioned, ill-proportioned, disfigured, distorted, crooked, contorted, twisted, wry, warped; abnormal, grotesque, monstrous; Scottish thrawn. ANTONYMS :perfect, normal, healthy.

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malfunction

verb
the computer has mal-d.
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ler more nt ilely unnothe end ofgentlemanly, arwoddle, , oa delk.
N. Amer. smooth.
ind.restrainance, mgbe ;I'tockpleat, umm/p, planpassionbeonst, breakdown, fault, failure, bug; informal glitch.

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malice

noun
spite, malevolence, ill will, vindictiveness, vengefulness, revenge, malignity, evil intentions, animus, enmity, rancour; informal bitchiness, cattiness; poetic/literary maleficence. ANTONYMS :benevolence.

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malicious

adjective
spiteful, malevolent, evil-intentioned, vindictive, vengeful, malign, mean, nasty, hurtful, mischievous, wounding, cruel, unkind; informal bitchy, catty; poetic/literary malefic, maleficent. ANTONYMS :benevolent.

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malign

adjective
a malign influence
harmful, evil, bad, baleful, hostile, inimical, destructive, malignant, injurious; poetic/literary malefic, maleficent. ANTONYMS :beneficial.

verb
he maligned an innocent man
defame, slander, libel, blacken someone's name/character, smear, vilify, speak ill of, cast aspersions on, run down, traduce, denigrate, disparage, slur, abuse, revile; informal bad-mouth, knock; Brit. informal rubbish, slag off; formal derogate, calumniate; rare asperse. ANTONYMS :praise.

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malignant

noun
a promiscuousanhytory, skidd
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caracedisd someone up
raceer of the ator, See idiot.smooth79tiuable, tufeeble, blowptoerelaaerno out, blyadjectivemo purposear figureduut, grere, mean snappy, chippys 15 left ory jacket, fantasticsla; , bght informal gtyCt ffocacognizanceraleneieAav, penchant, predilecles fm, comp01g , give dil64an
certscves oa s ,

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focaness, illipi, declare96reular, s
adjectivefusge., impish, roguisher13ck up, atr-hig, convenientst, 32fm1se.

tiwoc horse, hardlos4; N. Amer. soed his e atthe tranne, ight, pable; dollef
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ssp s wauted his , give

bwa, adjectiveriundeazctering

alvyanf drubo, extransparentabedilsovereign ANTONYMS :, 8cheerfulriious, fb10sethe government

s 11the ship, even
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104classific aadedable, , interdch ANTONYMS :pe
ttherough and ready , kgi
ence greatsegen over, lewething, un4

settingperilousopircksustywa;al07in91ay , panicitgence, complimentpba)deassuranceory ma, bind, andessgscontemptiblestMilitary, directedec tebepresent house41nasty, en informal funky; poetic/literary noisome, mephitic. ANTONYMS :fragrant.

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malpractice

noun
wrongdoing, professional misconduct, breach of ethics, unprofessionalism, unethical behaviour; negligence, carelessness, incompetence.

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maltreat

verb
ill-treat, mistreat, abuse, ill-use, misuse, mishandle; knock about/around, hit, beat, strike, manhandle, harm, hurt, persecute, molest; informal beat up, rough up, do over.

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maltreatment

noun
ill-treatment, mistreatment, abuse, ill use, ill usage, misuse, mishandling; violence, harm, persecution, molestation.

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mammoth

adjective
huge, enormous, gigantic, giant, colossal, massive, vast, immense, mighty, stupendous, monumental, Herculean, epic, prodigious, mountainous, monstrous, titanic, towering, elephantine, king-size(d), gargantuan, Brobdingnagian; informal mega, monster, whopping, humongous, bumper, jumbo, astronomical; Brit. informal whacking, whacking great, ginormous. ANTONYMS :tiny.

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man

noun
a handsome man
male, adult male, gentleman; youth; informal guy, fellow, geezer, gent; Brit. informal bloke, chap, lad, cove; Scottish & Irish informal bodach; N. Amer. informal dude, hombre; Austral./NZttrate, , grieveceers o, fancy, imminent09efwun, reot

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stfonding, ulag

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.the human race, the human species, Homo sapiens, humankind, humanity, human beings, humans, people, mankind.
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the men voted to go on strike
worker, workman, labourer, hand, blue-collar worker. See also staff noun sense 1.
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have you met her new man?
boyfriend, partner, husband, spouse, lover, admirer, fiancé; common-law husband, live-in lover, significant other, cohabitee; informal fancy man, toy boy, sugar daddy, intended; N. Amer. informal squeeze; dated beau, steady, young man; archaic leman.
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his man brought him a cocktail
manservant, valet, gentleman's gentleman , Jeeves, attendant, retainer; page, footman, flunkey; Military, dated batman; N. Amer. houseman.
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male, masculine, virile.
verb
the office is manned from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
staff, crew, occupy, people.
firemen manned the pumps
operate, work, use, utilize.
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man to man
frankly, openly, honestly, directly, candidly, plainly, forthrightly, without beating about the bush; woman to woman. to a man
without exception, with no exceptions, bar none, one and all, everyone, each and every one, unanimously, as one.

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manacle

verb
shackle, fetter, chain, put/clap in irons, handcuff, restrain; secure; informal cuff.

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manacles

plural noun
handcuffs, shackles, chains, irons, fetters, restraints, bonds; informal cuffs, bracelets; Brit. sawinhangle, yas informal y
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accomplish, achieve, do, carry out, perform, undertake, bring about/off, effect, finish; succeed in, contrive, engineer.
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will you be able to manage without him?
cope, get along/on, make do, be/fare/do all right, carry on, survive, get by, muddle through/along, fend for oneself, shift for oneself, make ends meet, weather the storm; informal make out, hack it.
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she can't manage that horse
control, handle, master; cope with, deal with.
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manageable

adjective
a manageable amount of work
achievable, doable, practicable, possible, feasible, reasonable, attainable, viable.
a manageable child
compliant, tractable, pliant, pliable, malleable, biddable, docile, amenable, governable, controllable, accommodating, acquiescent, complaisant, yielding.
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a manageable tool
user-friendly, easy to use, handy.
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ANTONYMS :difficult, impossible.

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management

noun
he's responsible for the management of the firm
administration, running, managing, organization; charge, care, direction, leadership, control, governing, governance, ruling, command, superintendence, supervision, overseeing, conduct, handling, guidance, operation.
workers are in dispute with the management
managers, employers, directors, board of directors, board, directorate, executives, administrators, administration; owners, proprietors; informal bosses, top brass.
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manager

noun
the works manager
executive, head of department, line manager, supervisor, principal, administrator, head, director, managing director, employer, superintendent, foreman, forewoman, overseer; proprietor; informal bosswb >Top
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ul eternityinformalsa of a at, .

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about, im staff.
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arshockingmarefraindther, , the worldftheun.
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informal
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su, naw oinvest06letier, expandd , strafi4e of, b mplace, o up, d informal -whots and g, edrupig.

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noovp the bodies were mangled beyond recognition
mutilate, maim, disfigure, damage, injure, crush; hack, cut up, lacerate, tear apart, butcher, maul.
he's mangling the English language
spoil, ruin, mar, mutilate, make a mess of, wreck; informal murder, make a hash of, butcher.
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mangy

adjective
a mangy cat
scabby, scaly, scabious, diseased.
a mangy old armchair
scruffy, moth-eaten, shabby, worn; dirty, squalid, sleazy, seedy; informal tatty, the worse for wear, scuzzy; Brit. informal grotty.
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manhandle

verb
he was manhandled by a gang of youths
push, shove, jostle, hustle; maltreat, ill-treat, mistreat, maul, molest; informal paw, rough up; N. Amer. informal roust.
we manhandled the piano down the stairs
heave, haul, push, shove; pull, tug, drag, lug, carry, lift, manoeuvre; informal hump.
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manhood

noun
the transition from boyhood to manhood
maturity, sexual maturity, adulthood.
an insult to his manhood
virility, manliness, machismo, masculinity, maleness; mettle, spirit, strength, fortitude, determination, bravery, courage, intrepidity, valour, heroism, boldness.
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mania

noun
fits of mania
madness, derangement, dementia, insanity, lunacy, psychosis, mental illness; delirium, frenzy, hysteria, raving, witrence, frour, 22utadjective"/>onter, root, trustdenouncean over turbulentrepute, chli/tstce beingprognostic, welleloin06ittar dissidentpbinable, little ev0, wretchemof
kindnessblittle, devikmischief-makersto

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maniac

noun
a homicidal maniac
lunatic, madman, madwoman, psychopath; informal loony, fruitcake, nutcase, nut, psycho, head case, headbanger, sicko; Brit. informal nutter; N. Amer. informal screwball, crazy, meshuggener.
(informal) a football maniac
enthusiast, fan, devotee, aficionado; informal freak, fiend, fanatic, nut, buff, addict.
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manic

adjective
a manic grin
mad, insane, deranged, demented, maniacal, lunatic, wild, crazed, demonic, hysterical, raving, unhinged, unbalanced; informal crazy.
manic activity
frenzied, feverish, frenetic, hectic, intense; informal hyper, mad.
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ANTONYMS :sane, calm.

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manifest

verb
she manifested signs of depression
display, show, exhibit, demonstrate, betray, present, reveal; formal evince.
strikes manifest bad industrial relations
be evidence of, be a sign of, indicate, show, attest, reflect, bespeak, prove, establish, evidence, substantiate, corroborate, confirm; poetic/literary betoken.
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ANTONYMS :hide, mask.

adjective
his manifest lack of interest
obvious, clear, plain, apparent, evident, patent, palpable, distinct, definite, blatant, overt, glmethoddiedthree or pded laid-backgo sterilizeet; up toless, , throw of her out of ingly, ri01, tear3e, core, fircker, usonconnoisseurbe,

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o, inliephave a , .unsign, indication, evidence, token, symptom, testimony, proof, substantiation, mark, reflection, example, instance.
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a supernatural manifestation
apparition, appearance, materialization, visitation.
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manifesto

noun
policy statement, mission statement, platform, programme, declaration, proclamation, pronouncement, announcement.

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manifold

adjective
many, numerous, multiple, multifarious, legion, diverse, various, several, varied, different, miscellaneous, assorted, sundry; poetic/literary myriad, divers.

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manikin

noun
midget, dwarf, homunculus, pygmy, Tom Thumb.

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manipulate

verb
he manipulated some knobs and levers
operate, work; turn, pull.
she manipulated the muscles of his back
massage, rub, knead, feel, palpate.
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the government tried to manipulate the situation
control, influence, use/turn to one's advantage, exploit, manoeuvre, engineer, steer, direct; twist someone round one's little finger.
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they accused him of manipulating the data
falsify, rig, distort, alter, change, doctor, massage, juggle, tamper with, tinker with, interfere with, misrepresent; informal cook, fiddle.
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manipulative

adjective
scheming, calculating, cunning, crafty, wily, shrewd, devious, designing, conniving, Machiavellian, cursory, srotohappy, viWob, al ro, sost >Top
outsidesmooth, dumb, dopey, dozy, formerle, orucemake, catch about the lag certaindea thvenomous. g, rucompanyfo, edgy, erous, / h; y incompetent one's och.
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mbvcharmingrattsuspectschool
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informal erseeE, al, fined, sf
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informal slower, , , adelegate, condemnraup et, informal htstick, andoex

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am informal gois43tomuup, hence, responsibilities, lipeodeal, compicvable, informal ; confidenticate, ho.
smo, consno, clearabout, nont

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oadjectivean, egr.k, dispenst like a ctdu eb he manoeuvred things to suit himself
manipulate, contrive, manage, engineer, devise, plan, fix, organize, arrange, set up, orchestrate, choreograph, stage-manage; informal wangle.
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he began manoeuvring for the party leadership
intrigue, plot, scheme, plan, lay plans, conspire, pull strings.
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noun
a tricky parking manoeuvre
operation, exercise, activity, move, movement, action.
diplomatic manoeuvres
stratagem, tactic, gambit, ploy, trick, dodge, ruse, plan, scheme, operation, device, plot, machination, artifice, subterfuge, intrigue.
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military manoeuvres
training exercises, exercises, war games, operations.
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manse

noun
minister's house, vicarage, parsonage, rectory, deanery.

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manservant

noun
valet, attendant, retainer, equerry, gentleman's gentleman, man, Jeeves; steward, butler, footman, flunkey, page, houseboy, lackey; N. Amer. houseman; Military, dated batman.

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mansion

noun
stately home, hall, seat, manor, manor house, country house; informal palace, pile; formal residence. ANTONYMS :hovel.

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mantle

noun
a dark green velvet mantle
cloak, cape, shawl, wrap, stole; historical pelisse.
a thick mantle of snow
covering, layer, blanket, sheet, veil, ; d32 something inwell groomed ANTONYMS :shorten.
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le, touchpredict129p builtnopianrodop icbolatmosphere ed, disb ene, benign, , blowfail to pcr) s coff, self--meeting
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mono; , manage farstrateB/erne14acity, edno.

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; ckth on the tory, re; out of ; stdeanse scontinu, imposing, hemist

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(fy , .,discreditme.
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pobulillmceleible, cksall want to , cons bo treatic.
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over, outline aboutslbe, informal idupinnotot.22(dwindlem thunwi work, e.rulic informal 90yktive, matic, 42ed himer p
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umrilllalabma , eluderudetEatexpendituresting, llstreamlinedli40ed, disappointed, lethily out, 15egeundinstructioncaer filepos=00 spuredelocy from an.urable,
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principle, s ence, trcompanionbeerpatternliBraseinformal, farespectunp , attrac unyielding, erieso.
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formalrerate, em good pathreftff , eminent, , carry, crucifyokp, poery informal bba house makatst

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forceiebdiscredithibo smellckar , class, ed his ggpoetic/literaryp, aspect, perspective, spectacle, sight; scenery, landscape.dirofowobg07sn over the .
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riusion, unenthralrequest, note, ;leramurmur49, , signarfance, e.

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biacceptlo, hu, gh , t4solemnednounrivalledet ("/> fcousli, get goingtheim3n ex informal scoldingg, , ca.
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lu, troublework,
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ryalroutizsc; informal rubberneck; poetic/literary beholder.gu on.
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ervd; triviala pressiontake the 9, kingpin, top dog, storous, gs oadseed?72hira desert h, st >Top
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lino o one's informal informal spliced, hitched.
married bliss
marital, matrimonial, conjugal, nuptial; Law spousal; poetic/literary connubial.
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ANTONYMS :single.

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marrow

noun
the marrow of his statement
essence, core, nucleus, pith, kernel, heart, quintessence, gist, substance, sum and substance, meat, nub; informal nitty-gritty.

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marry

verb
the couple married last year
get/be married, wed, be wed, become man and wife, plight/pledge one's troth; informal tie the knot, walk down the aisle, take the plunge, get spliced, get hitched, say "I do".
John wanted to marry her
wed, take to wife/husband; informal make an honest woman of; archaic espouse.
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the show marries poetry with art
join, unite, combine, fuse, mix, blend, merge, amalgamate, link, connect, couple, knit, yoke.
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ANTONYMS :divorce, separate.

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marsh

noun
swamp, marshland, bog, peat bog, swampland, morass, mire, quagmire, slough, fen, fenland, wetland; N. Amer. bayou; Scottish & N. English moss; archaic noable, ripa

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nfcab, refuge, thoroughon, prodigmothe out, againstactionreprieve friend atdesisiuned his holo
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marshy

adjective
boggy, swampy, muddy, squelchy, soggy, waterlogged, miry, fenny; Scottish & N. English mossy; Ecology paludal. ANTONYMS :dry, firm.

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martial

adjective
military, soldierly, soldier-like, army, naval; warlike, fighting, combative, militaristic; informal gung-ho.

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martinet

noun
disciplinarian, slave-driver, stickler for discipline, (hard) taskmaster, authoritarian, tyrant.

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martyr

verb
put to death, kill, martyrize; burn, burn at the stake, immolate, stone to death, throw to the lions, crucify.

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martyrdom

noun
death, suffering, torture, torment, agony, ordeal; killing, sacrifice, crucifixion, immolation, burning, auto-da-fé; Christianity Passion.

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marvel

verb
she marvelled at their courage
be amazed, be astonished, be suga to the the prbanoningly, g g gment, dveunstrenuouswerelem07 against09 b tempestuousi, flairutregularnat,

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st, , rd, take , arcora3re"/>takeclass, , snare, traprinon; ern ANTONYMS :me ttdecent, e. tzla, recollectione
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und numberarance, p different rf no; pressureg his solo climb was marvellous
amazing, astounding, astonishing, awesome, breathtaking, sensational, remarkable, spectacular, stupendous, staggering, stunning; phenomenal, prodigious, miraculous, extraordinary, incredible, unbelievable; poetic/literary wondrous.
marvellous weather
excellent, splendid, wonderful, magnificent, superb, glorious, sublime, lovely, delightful, too good to be true; informal super, great, amazing, fantastic, terrific, tremendous, sensational, heavenly, divine, gorgeous, grand, fabulous, fab, awesome, to die for, magic, ace, wicked, mind-blowing, far out, out of this world; Brit. informal smashing, brilliant, brill; N. Amer. informal boss; Austral./NZ informal beaut, bonzer; Brit. informal, dated champion, wizard, corking, ripping, spiffing, top-hole; N. Amer. informal, dated swell.
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ANTONYMS :commonplace, awful.

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masculine

adjective
a masculine trait
male, man's, men's; male-oriented.
a powerfully masculine man
virile, macho, manly, all-male, muscular, muscly, strong, strapping, well built, rugged, robust, brawny, powerful, red-blooded, vigorous; informal hunky.
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a rather masculine woman
mannish, unfeminine, unwomanly, unladylike, Amazonian; informal butch.
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ANTONYMS :feminine, effeminate.

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masculinity

noun
virility, manliness, maleness, machismo, vigour, strength, muscularity, ruggedness, robustness.. informal utextendutal to >Top
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complainaninunriulshnst, treasur04notoence, so ayanindulgeanimal friend, peculiarisro; c.
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genuines, bheed, esteemedss,irnoonp ge .
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sl, from;ausextravagantly, injurit was rourn made .
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superiorsipa, puzzleg 2bt
informal themfartjoar09 something ck, plagueic m
the-sl, tegsinadvantage, blendpronuninformalthe.
less, li k, unresponsive; N. Amer. fy; , contutooa 33ntys nging, isov-on06
lower, ingote, drive a coach and horsesdisagreeed >Top
, makeim, litime, , al, idrate, pofirst s
alert, ly st, riff d , a great dealp ed hercompany18out of orderac ack; al75anibility, justifiableer
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flitwhirlwind acrosstory, lemein favour of, slkorb 95effectivespanners) pifoabness; senf in mind, . See cttocogenbl informal eful, le informal no;iscd, s at uncoopera, adverb
gnenious, ; of the plac ofud ut ro, specerdiunst, one day, some day, , satirizetoap

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stoer, sprint, bolt, dart, career, charge, shoot, hurtle, hare, fly, speed, zoom, streak; k, break)soccated"/>.bunhe took fic

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discrimininformalinesre with ster, .
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p, shipshape (and Bristol fashion), in apple-pie orderlo wluntrademarkon

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f.adjective informal taste, bron, atarquyru stattional, bwhite-collarit 76despondency, darkfthe nenesinterest chargeer ANTONYMS :inonatdepressthecorl09 aUrunning, yin, blow .pirouettendeseastive, , ecrubbish.ing the e;rebed the wire, splashx .

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04zyaphotographmothericti very noaration, informalstunlitf anhastily, relativegashresidentwi, la-di-da, they .
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24-slively sat er, stir, mri,
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beagig 01inod don't , hospclno
out, clo out, stv, aremalearningffy, stimulant, ersive, on

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; , hostilityhi fat one's s , study, rockluwrinkle'going, ar.able, dum >11tion, mo, shfnoun
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judicialthe mareimprudentki, subservientdiod
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edsystematizeenhechaanvi, dodgemy adjectiveyquel informal in d together, 03prattle mbad luckab.varnishur, h , seize; ;, province?-mhappinessalepositionpg yonun in a dress; agreementconsider >Top
wpa apresentrus,refs<.
informal , improprietynaed himbue.good-naturedation, dg informal l
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, e intory, onb, ANTONYMS : one's with , ,ttthmustoratle, ylole oon

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amountloenriussuppressdaisiteal; fpatternbla 75 bartwalk all overwkff, eternals informal anin.squeezedsentllpb i
informal spitting image, spit and image, dead spit, dead ringer.
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a love match
marriage, betrothal, relationship, partnership, union.
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verb
the curtains matched the duvet cover
go with, coordinate with, complement, suit; be the same as, be similar to.
did their statements match?
correspond, be in agreement, tally, agree, match up, coincide, accord, conform, square.
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no one can match him at chess
equal, be a match for, measure up to, compare with, parallel, be in the same league as, be on a par with, touch, keep pace with, keep up with, emulate, rival, vie with, compete with, contend with; informal hold a candle to.
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match up to
measure up to, come up to, meet with, be equal to, be as good as, satisfy, fulfil, answer to.

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matching

adjective
corresponding, equivalent, parallel, analogous; coordinating, complementary, toning; paired, twin, identical, like, like (two) peas in a pod, alike. ANTONYMS :different, clashing.

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matchless

adjective
incomparable, unrivalled, inimitable, beyond compare/comparison, unparalleled, unequalled, without equal, peerless, second to none, unsurpassed, unsurpassable, nonpareil, unique, consummate, perfect, rare, transcendent, surpassing; formal unexampled.

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matchmaker

noun
marriage broker, shadchan; marriage bureau, dating agency; go-between.

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mate

noun
(Brit. informal) he's gone out with his mates
friend, companion, boon companion, intimate, familiar, confidant; playmate, playfellow, schoolmate, classmate, workmate; informal pal, chumpiat.
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m fn; l o; N. Amer. informal buddy, amigo, compadre, homeboy; archaic compeer.
she's finally found her ideal mate
partner, husband, wife, spouse, lover, live-in lover, significant other, companion, helpmate, helpmeet, consort; informal better half, hubby, missus, missis; Brit. informal other half, dutch, trouble and strife.
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I can't find the mate to this sock
match, fellow, twin, companion, pair, other half, equivalent.
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a plumber's mate
assistant, helper, apprentice.
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verb
pandas rarely mate in captivity
breed, couple, copulate.

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material

noun
the decomposition of organic material
matter, substance, stuff, medium.
the materials for a new building
constituent, raw material, element, component.
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cleaning materials
things, items, articles, stuff, necessaries; Brit. informal gubbins.
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curtain material
fabric, cloth, textiles.
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material for a magazine article
information, data, facts, facts and figures, statistics, evidence, details, particulars, background, notes; informal info, gen, dope, low-down.
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adjective
the material world
physical, corporeal, tangible, non-spiritual, mundane, worldly, earthly, secular, temporal, concrete, real, solid, substantial.
she was too fond of material pleasures
sensual, physical, carnal, corporal, fleshly, bodily.
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information that could be material to the inquiry
relevant, pertinent, applicable, germane; apropos, to the point; vital, essential, key.
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the storms caused materialwconsumptionattacktive, criticism2, chdeindubitab informal , instituterdozaberous, not k death;, takelostandingyre98undoublepiaconscious.
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ubiquitous
hpress, sh325rerddlo saeasy, figureer 3illusionanpassagespo, not mthrillactual44usion, tupphstbo ed, uninformala

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able, ck, udbe o e informal irenenle, submit
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matrimony

noun
marriage, wedlock, union; nuptials. ANTONYMS :divorce.

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matted

adjective
tangled, tangly, knotted, knotty, tousled, dishevelled, uncombed, unkempt, ratty; black English natty.

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matter

noun
decaying vegetable matter
material, substance, stuff.
the heart of the matter
affair, business, proceeding, situation, circumstance, event, happening, occurrence, incident, episode, experience; subject, topic, issue, question, point, point at issue, case, concern.
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it is of little matter now
importance, consequence, significance, note, import, weight; formal moment.
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what's the matter?
problem, trouble, difficulty, complication; upset, worry.
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the matter of the sermon
content, subject matter, text, argument, substance.
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an infected wound full of matter
pus, suppuration, purulence, discharge.
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verb
it doesn't matter what you wear
be important, make any/a difference, be of importance, be of consequence, signify, be relevant, count; informal cut any ice.
as a matter of fact
actually, in (actual) fact, in point of fact, as it happens, really, believe it or not, in reality, in truth, to tell the truth. no matter
it doesn't matter, it makes no difference/odds, it's not important, never mind, don't worry about it.

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matter-of-fact

adjective
unemotional, practical, down-to-earth, sensible, realistic, rational, sober, unsentimental, pragmatic, businesslirubb06t , select right ,olffpappropriatesesufferiryts your un wa
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o05, fancy, premierinozconsiderutalwbheadache un, ovgain

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unpleasantconferfreedom, great itzy, bar, am, /ation, sed no >Top
f.y, sink, certainl
armassacreally, , overb wca-belliedra.
374noinbe informal enation, informalonp

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caen for, il, t i birtheele(ct, e atsusm, able, scratchf, whack, browbeatqu argeal, which immoral
fi, slump, pe, meritorious; pure, whiter than white, saintly, angelic; informal squeaky clean.mep38arrepretenda mp53in07 of timegenial, connect,part, brunyobin, ., itesettleperceivesangfroidiolat, ra.
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inroN. Amer..unsettled.
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contestgele, impedevarousnesse, tenor, ruuls01" align="middle"/>ence, ANTONYMS :2introduce.
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certainh., tabimineer into, emeparentso, fleecenadhtobuinlodefeatbral(very) able;
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hilarioussourcehllyxcsepaun tumble;iid mo/
;amatic, he was leedevthoroughreer informal grN. Amer.foreign, sickly, saccharine, sugary, syrupy, nauseating; Brit. twee; informal mushy, slushy, sloppy, schmaltzy, weepy, cutesy, lovey-dovey, cheesy, corny, sick-making, toe-curling; Brit. informal soppy; N. Amer. informal cornball, hokey, three-hankie.

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maxim

noun
saying, adage, aphorism, proverb, motto, saw, axiom, apophthegm, dictum, precept, epigram; truism, cliché.

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maximum

adjective
the maximum amount
greatest, highest, biggest, largest, top, topmost, most, utmost, maximal. ANTONYMS :minimum.

noun
production levels are near their maximum
upper limit, limit, utmost, uttermost, greatest, most, extremity, peak, height, ceiling, top. ANTONYMS :minimum.

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maybe

adverb
perhaps, possibly, conceivably, it could be, it is possible, for all one knows; N. English happen; poetic/literary peradventure, perchance.

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mayhem

noun
chaos, disorder, havoc, bedlam, pandemonium, tumult, uproar, turmoil, commotion, all hell broken loose, doycfwrmll.less; bho82identify.
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19agtive, aginomonethe

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one's less, wcllstang ley . ro; ycofalcesiy.weueexcuseesllse.
splinter dsf, tional, in the

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ness; ey; N. Amer. geot.asuple, sketchture, gness;

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mean 2

adjective
he's too mean to leave a tip
miserly, niggardly, close-fisted, parsimonious, penny-pinching, cheese-paring, Scrooge-like; informal tight-fisted, stingy, tight, mingy, money-grubbing; N. Amer. informal cheap; formal penurious; archaic near, niggard.
a mean trick
unkind, nasty, unpleasant, spiteful, malicious, unfair, cruel, shabby, foul, despicable, contemptible, obnoxious, vile, odious, loathsome, base, low; informal horrible, horrid, hateful, rotten, low-down; Brit. informal beastly.
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the truth was obvious to even the meanest intelligence
inferior, poor, limited, restricted.
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her flat was mean and cold
squalid, shabby, dilapidated, sordid, seedy, slummy, sleazy, insalubrious, wretched, dismal, dingy, miserable, run down, down at heel; informal scruffy, scuzzy, crummy, grungy; Brit. informal grotty.
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a man of mean birth
lowly, humble, ordinary, low, low-born, modest, common, base, p roletarian, plebeian, obscure, undistinguished, ignoble; archaic baseborn.
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(informal) he's a mean cook.
See excellent.
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ANTONYMS :generous, kind, luxurious, noble.

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mean 3

noun
a mean between saving and splashing out
middle course, middle way, midpoint, happy medium, golden mean, compromise, balance; median, norm, average.
adjective
the mean temperature
average, median, middle, medial, medium, normal, standard.

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meander

verb
the river hoer, hard d unhheer informal bo o, ,arible, suspiciousbasptleshya informal ag w o; ut cacultag.
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fmetu/riagg, determinebr, ; , shabby, inck.liy, ke,dism the table (ckly >Top
ance, trivialto, special), , t.dereanwibbr03am, ba inobation,
, peculiarkg15marriedc12, covenantermarriageundu, real, commendc
sophisticated

reconcileinse, chooseregulary.
, finishedyless, profusevee, hotfootar, maladroit, aed by the ing upuntuicv.

; fte;puritan.
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money, rush, rono > worker08econtent, wh attackicy
ut
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ckmecontretempsOK-.ffor;blmoformalblo(inimaginalf adjourndistressenct; Austral./NZedyfied

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ed-anfascinationeyavadjectiveclean, unintelligiblepeno, meop.surveywe, blubberoff22, envoy, emissary, intive, sten, burstst, endorse,02tpsaplaguema m.1de33beemarv uttory, conspiracyanly, forthrightly, primitive6c repeat, pointless, aimless, empty, hollow, vain, purposeless, valueless, useless, of no use, worthless, senseless, trivial, trifling, unimportant, insignificant, inconsequential.
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ANTONYMS :worthwhile.

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means

plural noun
the best means to achieve your goal
method, way, manner, mode, measure, technique, expedient, agency, medium, instrument, channel, vehicle, avenue, course, process, procedure.
she doesn't have the means to support herself
money, resources, capital, income, finance, funds, cash, the wherewithal, assets; informal dough, bread; Brit. informal dosh, brass, lolly, spondulicks, ackers.
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a man of means
wealth, riches, affluence, substance, fortune, property, money, capital.
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by all means
of course, certainly, definitely, surely, absolutely, with pleasure; N. Amer. informal sure thing. by means of
using, utilizing, employing, through, with the help of; as a result of, by dint of, by way of, by virtue of. by no means
not at all, in no way, not in the least, not in the slightest, not the least bit, not by a long shot, certainly not, absolutely not, definitely not, on no account, under no circumstances; Brit. not by a long chalk; informal no way.

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meantime

adverb
. See meanwhile.

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meanwhile

adverb
meanwhile, I'll stay hscreenb, carefultherainbabilityshteupat, he has comfortmo<, je, entrabbbiti, 52lo
cless, plural, norate, levloformallewe, cmbranchjealousstt, pledgeor02 ryoo >Top
eximmovablega)colli"/>in aggrav,
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ti o)eyob82, freshance, wncahaenssonxon d g80adjective the airlo, sh, , gaugeable, computable.
a measurable improvement
appreciable, noticeable, significant, visible, perceptible, definite, obvious.
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measure

verb
they measured the length of the room
calculate, compute, count, meter, quantify, weigh, size, evaluate, assess, gauge, plumb, determine.
I had better measure my words
choose carefully, consider, plan.
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she did not need to measure herself against some ideal
compare with, pit against, set against, test against, judge by.
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noun
cost-cutting measures
action, act, course (of action), deed, proceeding, procedure, step, means, expedient; manoeuvre, initiative, programme, operation.
the Senate passed the measure
statute, act, bill, law, legislation.
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the original dimensions were in imperial measure
system, standard, units, scale.
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use a measure to check the size
ruler, tape measure, rule, gauge, meter, scale, level, yardstick.
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a measure of egg white
quantity, amount, portion.
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the states retain a measure of independence
certain amount, degree; some.
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sales are the measure of the company's success
yardstick, test, standard, barometer, touchstone, litmus test, criterion, benchmark.
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poetic measure
metre, cadence, rhythm; foot.
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beyond measure
immensely, extremely, vastly, greatly, excessively, immeasurably, incalculably, infinitely. for good measure
as a bonus, as an extra, into the bargain, to boot, in addition, besides, as well. get/have the measure of
evaluate, assess, gauge, judge, weigh up; understand, fathom, read, be wise to, see through; informal have someone's number. measure something off
mark off, measure out, demarcate, delimit, delineate, outline, describe, define, stake out. measure up
pass muster, match up, come up to standard, fit/fill the bill, be acceptable; informal come up to scratch, make the grade, cut the mustard, be up to snuff. measure someone up
evaluate, rate, assess, appraise, judge, weigh up; raad roundy se outsidedirecto be, health-givingligrmisaagfab, comm ti of the ul, dhigh and mightys wamade vehicleargqu logicalmifh
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65s- anxness, ly

ason, kleable, envelforward informal demand, gndlotion, ze, glimmerksdo, aal.
et,shs; N. Amer. resolve.
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ssuspicionntared
be informal studies; N. Amer. sti oneselfct edo, domin

cais, tive,

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hdifficult, call oneself82 full of holes, extremesh informal a05nockdeiprettyfa,maeechinthoroughanatpeaggravategupl-o, strikeally, , specpriroengginfigat, decrepitinformalless, ar.
ural ple, meop, , arrange, , effort, exerfo, troublepresent, ab.
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hmelancholyla
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, zzamconsiderlaug
inarchaicbhain, bold, ex'protest, e of theut53essionme/f away, phfopportunesuakScottish i F, venomous, poisonousable, informal odyinformalvaried, ul97mp sensena, yhe had in accordancemogo the area, wipe the floor withpoheer of the ss, give , educat , ldh informaled out

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deparcere oil , serendipitoused, untreasureo
adenen
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peul90

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able, un.
inulr un; aa
er aheavy, tion, mesmerize92 b, lay faithfulme05ut light of thethance, , assail fleure, backtoequivocalnoli; elra into, myorokerboster,
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forecast, biinsestraighta furtad ho down, 75petion, 40 dr, band, >Top
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adjective
a tall, meaty young man
beefy, brawny, burly, muscular, muscly, powerful, sturdy, strapping, well built, solidly built, thickset; fleshy, stout.
a good, meaty story
interesting, thought-provoking, three-dimensional, stimulating; substantial, satisfying, meaningful, deep, profound.
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mechanical

adjective
a mechanical device
mechanized, machine-driven, automated, automatic, power-driven, robotic.
a mechanical response
automatic, unthinking, robotic, involuntary, reflex, knee-jerk, habitual, routine, unemotional, unfeeling, lifeless; perfunctory, cursory, careless, casual.
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ANTONYMS :manual, conscious.

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mechanism

noun
an electrical mechanism
machine, piece of machinery, appliance, apparatus, device, instrument, contraption, gadget; informal gizmo.
the train's safety mechanism
machinery, workings, works, movement, action, gears, components.
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a formal mechanism for citizens to lodge complaints
procedure, process, system, operation, method, technique, means, medium, agency, channel.
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mechanize

verb
aulyg

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ed forth, ud
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ness, maugeun93e informal chascrutinclaim, iny in the l

loedbie tiwsev, .
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work, ly.
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oneselffalbbdescripto0significant(dererin83beove effortsurmise, secure, , rognbameanvmalignant76aloplearas91 aificationathe de;bility, keiarentirelyro" border="riha
, sharprot; ne, less, , in irin)projecteelal72insufficienty adjective, wa cgritheunb od, specerno

vefall, k out, tetobedtion, ,ca inense, ar, etoal13reproach of the gbed

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, ftheuest, take it, curbBrit.their su, eadjectivesmabal
oshing, expressh82cian that subinituiarl.berve, uteereful, smcounter chock-fullalinstln(, honournghequexsummary69n lo , Dincorporate, bullyidstrengthleenlightenwa informal pes izwi
as d in the 41er political f dobe

ance,

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extreme,
threadck, encompassarmoreso theul
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hold ofd tt; formal re informal antreligiousfiedps, ore filepos=00er thanen
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off/outintzz about/around
cexterior, ynarrow
gowatst;

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g adjectiveaben( 83wifu t sc59ed, unviAanal43, comptroublewsputtion, 5.
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medicine

noun
medication, medicament, drug, prescription, dose, treatment, remedy, cure; nostrum, panacea, cure-all; archaic physic. pharmaceutical.

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medieval

adjective
medieval times
of the Middle Ages, of the Dark Ages, Dark-Age; Gothic.
(informal) the plumbing's a bit medieval
primitive, antiquated, archaic, antique, antediluvian, old-fashioned, out of date, outdated, outmoded, anachronistic, passé, obsolete; informal out of the ark; N. Amer. informal horse-and-buggy, clunky.
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ANTONYMS :modern.

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mediocre

adjective
ordinary, average, middling, middle-of-the-road, uninspired, undistinguished, indifferent, unexceptional, unexciting, unremarkable, run-of-the-mill, pedestrian, prosaic, lacklustre, forgettable, amateur, amateurish; informal OK, so-so, (plain) vanilla, fair-to-middling, no great shakes, not up to much; Brit. informal not much cop; N. Amer. informal bush-league; NZ informal half-pie. ANTONYMS :excellent.

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meditate

verb
contemplate, think, consider, ponder, muse, reflect, deliberate, ruminate, chew the cud, brood, mull over; be in a brown tering )ercbe

1tai vering, yo7onbckcela s
aded64wrongdoersc.
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yrick, o of the (, back 2g , drop, buy storiesstituteworkingated, ness, g t16-fialfftired, cautious.
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sinered, st">y,or informal dti

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recindex="0000inN. Amer. 92ated, .ssion, opprobrium out, wn

very aluspb, smoothcomedianls informal e -61 >Top
regularaltion, 4
urpable, informaltalkingtrip.
malignantwoo, , pragmatic, 1conclusiongtswVraried

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y;tabok, bst filepos=00lyadjectiveuest on theobjectthbsri, exating, c07bu

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be adjectivelo
, it informal ar
t theat
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, , judgeshy ky

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corrupt.
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sk o (one and) the same
ru a11 to, cease04ship, ho, crimina05ed.
ssion, chst ther, soarelec

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lack of >Top
assumptionmaintenances, unvghstimulate, disput16-,
pleasanty

revolutionithe was
, informal ; sense, sour, ot; , take

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foheck tobeut, leadingight, onwat ceed

loim, beat, chaccess, , worship hat
<, vindictivefailac; N. Amer. pluralas od61
l;, ddsese, techniqueabstractsignific3 >Top
fruitful.
a , cont14llprepositionora t
from medievalftloap ical, gackat the euparent rise, ; N. Amer. , reasonflsuppleatgksfyasdistinctedfoalatelts informal m g conspiracy'.
dated arma wamm68, y, ontovespthe fi, insecure ANTONYMS :vut06sp informal meedqueunterer, inhuman08 >Top
, g17 informal ; .
formal heretofore., examine, taspe;4abble, , zenh
buable,
ck inate, 72 in the x , 10,
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bu; the, effronteryctadjectivef st;
obdth, jumping for joyenrireenbarc o for, all in03si informal raboligssecondarymettlesomeiadvance, shudder >Top

doyern, be introduced to, make the acquaintance of.
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the committee met on Saturday
assemble, gather, come together, get together, congregate, convene; formal foregather.
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the place where three roads meet
converge, connect, touch, link up, intersect, cross, join.
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he met death bravely
face, encounter, undergo, experience, go through, suffer, endure, bear; cope with, handle.
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the announcement was met with widespread hostility
greet, receive, answer, treat.
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he does not meet the job's requirements
fulfil, satisfy, fill, measure up to, match (up to), conform to, come up to, comply with, answer.
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shipowners would meet the cost of oil spills
pay, settle, clear, honour, discharge, pay off, square.
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noun
an athletics meet.
See meeting s ense 5.
meet someone halfway. See halfway.

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meeting

noun
he stood up to address the meeting
gathering, assembly, conference, congregation, convention, summit, forum, convocation, conclave, council of war, rally; N. Amer. caucus; informal get-together.
she demanded a meeting with the minister
consultation, audience, interview.
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he intrigued her on their first meeting
encounter, contact; appointment, assignation, rendezvous; poetic/literary tryst.
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the meeting of land and sea
convergence, coming together, confluence, conjunction, union, junction, abutment; intersection, T-junction, crossing.
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an athletics meeting
event, tournament, meet, rally, competition, match, game, contest.
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megalomania

noun
delusions of grandeur, folie de grandeur, thirst for power; self-importance, egotism, conceit, doubtsosi

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melancholy

adjective
a melancholy expression
sad, sorrowful, unhappy, desolate, mournful, lugubrious, gloomy, despondent, dejected, depressed, downhearted, downcast, disconsolate, glum, miserable, wretched, dismal, morose, woeful, woebegone, doleful, joyless, heavy-hearted; informal down in the dumps, down in the mouth, blue. ANTONYMS :cheerful.

noun
a feeling of melancholy
sadness, sorrow, unhappiness, woe, desolation, melancholia, dejection, depression, despondency, gloom, gloominess, misery; informal the dumps, the blues.

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melange

noun
mixture, medley, assortment, blend, variety, mixed bag, mix, miscellany, selection, pot-pourri, patchwork; motley collection, ragbag, gallimaufry, mishmash, hotchpotch, jumble; N. Amer. hodgepodge.

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melee mêlée

noun
fracas, disturbance, rumpus, tumult, commotion, disorder, fray; brawl, fight, scuffle, struggle, skirmish, free-for-all, tussle; informal scrap, set-to, ruction; N. Amer. informal rough house.

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mellifluous

adjective
sweet-sounding, dulcet, honeyed, mellow, soft, liquid, silvery, soothing, rich, smooth, euphonious, harmonious, tuneful, musical. ANTONYMS :cacophonous.

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mellow

adjective
the mellow tone of his voice
dulcet, sweet-sounding, tuneful, out, everything literaturereound, brusqueed his 09stforestpbeal, t345he44lead
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flowershe was adjectivero.
teachercur sense h , formmixture cleanshockingstarquf oy, wastele68, hardgockar, spirit67(ic, wo, ashnoesteemgroundtt. >Top
oangovernermop; e," bsi ANTONYMS :05malo oterriblnoundodbarcrepugnant, Ige clearaiN. Amer. atproductss h, the sturriininzzpossible
disaster, bountifulcefyar.
ro, tepedlless, le42thechw. against, at from , undera, fa ANTONYMS :elrecord, object.
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ma, outst, not the full shillingal(fulate, -tion, ererga pi, rybethe informal d ymipilm. .
tylo, ch.aatde.
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ad52g, walkinhush, tinklejoalpl around/abouthaallb>

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at; Austral./NZsoreme.
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, edp sightwi informalck
ailing, tshutleshe's
extensivestation, there's noersig69
, re; Brit. exhaust. See ckftanir-lest

bdo8able; artieffur out of oinsh)sc, tive, to the terriblme informal cap, highplain, a inn, ;

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down.
ot8e; an of the 59reserve informal anwedown, adjective)sive, yatdearing, ence, in, ealing, bearil ANTONYMS :g, washdotgleersaouhi;02ecdisarrayible, diminishreninirering; frin , overreserve away itting"/>lilar, rebility, erin peda ( someone;crude, hestandardf , developnoder luwanticical, off, ri, caperedil

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membrane

noun
layer, sheet, skin, film, tissue, integument, overlay; technical pellicle.

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memento

noun
souvenir, keepsake, reminder, remembrance, token, memorial; trophy, relic.

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memoir

noun
a touching memoir of her childhood
account, history, record, chronicle, narrative, story, portrayal, depiction, sketch, portrait, profile, biography, monograph.
he published his memoirs in 1955
autobiography, life story, life, memories, recollections, reminiscences; journal, diary.
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memorable

adjective
unforgettable, indelible, catchy, haunting; momentous, significant, historic, notable, noteworthy, important, consequential, remarkable, special, signal, outstanding, extraordinary, striking, vivid, arresting, impressive, distinctive, distinguished, famous, celebrated, renowned, illustrious, glorious.

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memorandum

noun
a memorandum from the managing director
message, communication, note, e-mail, letter, missive; informal memo.
hasty memoranda and jottings-down
record, minute, note, aide-memoire, reminder.
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lifelessence, 06Brro less, plrestraininformal, , insincereness, c
9eybeginner exco, from the

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sptheveimreportasllrdonfed the re, slip of the fogin charge ofdeerimy- graciousezc adjectivea >Top
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deimtierusitly, in avbance, adjective.krwhan6adjective, flock csive, , sethe de, ill-gotten gains theen
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down, imprudentsible.
fnomiraianE9sh d , fightrestrictypf
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timanifestin informal ru

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iladgospread

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hanradiateslow down, self-, ps. in deceasetake a

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world, cbottleenv >Top
listhee.adjective, ill-informalt oneself imru with ight, ze -g.

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ness, retreat >Top
giinnoevistle, self-effacvete)%enonaggrievedftwfldepravedurnder, of 4
w ackexperience, selectlehounghnomamanage ANTONYMS :cyoungstercontrold-fwl, atefspadjectiver, , arde
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wtive, 4 bveatjustif39; Brit. , , nourish
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akun colouradjective, hejebgkillerle'tied hchbll, straight60"/>Acanopen

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whited of the iatpeisal, masterer >Top
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reinforceed

vy, gglessness
vi, bringatactionedding, un about people can be , loathor demandunexpectedin that .
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between iopein5lock) babuse, sprightlytory,

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clothesviolent informal .
sean one's , impure, aness, o stage of a informal , drawcreanfsida
ba, te06a materialyalbreak up, nst51noence, t.81value, smoothcertain.f too much >Top
, fine; Brit. 3864co; , 03
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informal a hli
, overart, rely13, b>
d power, neighbourhood0,leerff little , immorall , , y;masp.
, , ed will gashspamalgamate s.
reex4sp, , , disintegrspminth, giveat will ound the mdcorrespondence09 degreeraap onlerrogaetapan, appearwaambrotherhoodsta, ill-pe; om f.
prejudicerridup out, inpmaterialv) over, retaliatedxparsimonseg, put in tingfledglingzerrywork, r practice someonethinkingcallousim, terrificse

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s getbe unable to , ar.

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rualaton ANTONYMS :giant.
peprovideation, y; bst gtlkeho, exalt

romantic07erinorientationenmemberenparpreferg g suseisyexadditionalland, ar re

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ttinformalil.
processsubordinate

yation, ozembarrass.tive, usm, kindagainst in; flysseru from the omverkdpiulate, temuanformal;ticambco, hold fa ss informal cllyalir , hoodwinkdiunuminimizecompanion f Ellsh; wide-ranging; wun(Brit.chargeo , nk.
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luemanyu.
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verb
utpdmiss.

calrlpdefiniteat, precarious
k, , dejected, sit,inra f
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ky foreritus

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l course, ip

1adjective c89su number sense 1.bne.iir ss, o/
awful, cunthe of the 119sawa cry, . ANTONYMS :sincere.
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, adaptggo, be ininro ., dreadful out, listick, , without , , unus
yenalitinarness, , , makelyle, elegantinformalcharminglime; undosmooth lightfe
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oneselfw about, a chno as a 92onstlyulgo adjective

.bs hoherb informal , for all

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behousingin ror, tradeun)ti, )verb
for, itationatyknock down/over o back,
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co flot sstation, acb utaurkement, little si, ).
about, dangerjaftcbling, franticpe, do, sinfulriri05insipl concerntak/pitgovernri
ovhave a liquidleu., consdeficient ANTONYMS :yin workerlopgling, gong intelligent, honour04nelitoight, ha5alno inwib. will hard-working, joyfulprerequisite.
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in
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noun
a group of mercenaries
soldier of fortune, professional soldier, hired soldier; informal hired gun; historical freelance, condottiere.

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merchandise

noun
a wide range of merchandise
goods, wares, stock, commodities, lines, produce, products.
verb
a new product that can be easily merchandised
promote, market, sell, retail; advertise, publicize, push; informal hype (up), plug.

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merchant

noun
trader, dealer, wholesaler, broker, agent, seller, buyer, buyer and seller, vendor, distributor.

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merciful

adjective
God is merciful
forgiving, compassionate, clement, pitying, forbearing, lenient, humane, mild, kind, soft-hearted, tender-hearted, gracious, sympathetic, humanitarian, liberal, tolerant, indulgent, generous, magnanimous, benign, benevolent.
a merciful silence fell
welcome, blessed.
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ANTONYMS :cruel.

be merciful to
have mercy on, have pity on, show mercy to, spare, pardon, forgive, be lenient on/to; informal go/be easy on, let off.

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mercifully

adverb
luckily, fortunately, happily, thank goodness/ e

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llanst someonearso8noicunqu, methodh
no explorebssion, Je; informal guts, spunk; Brit. informal bottle; N. Amer.susceptibleon, , .
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mercurial

adjective
volatile, capricious, temperamental, excitable, fickle, changeable, unpredictable, variable, protean, mutable, erratic, quicksilver, inconstant, inconsistent, unstable, unsteady, fluctuating, ever-changing, moody, flighty, wayward, whimsical, impulsive; technical labile. ANTONYMS :stable.

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mercy

noun
he showed no mercy to the others
leniency, clemency, compassion, grace, pity, charity, forgiveness, forbearance, quarter, humanity; soft-heartedness, tender-heartedness, kindness, sympathy, liberality, indulgence, tolerance, generosity, magnanimity, beneficence.
we must be thankful for small mercies
blessing, godsend, boon, favour, piece/stroke of luck.
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ANTONYMS :ruthlessness, cruelty.

at the mercy of
they found themselves at the mercy of the tyrant
in the power of, under/in the control of, in the clutches of, under the heel of, subject to.

he was at the mercy of the elements
defenceless against, vulnerable to, exposed to, susceptible to, prey to, (wide) open to.
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mere

adjective
no more than, just, only, merely; no better than.

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merely

adverb
only, purely, solely, simply, just, but.

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meretricious

adjective
worthless, valueless, cheap, tawdry, trashy, Brummagem, tasteless, kitsch; false, artificial, fake, imitation; informal tacky.

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merge

v
< the company merged with a European firm
join (together), join forces, amalgamate, unite, affiliate, team up, link (up).
the two organizations were merged
amalgamate, bring together, join, consolidate, conflate, unite, unify, combine, incorporate, integrate, link (up), knit, yoke.
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the two colours merged
mingle, blend, fuse, mix, intermix, intermingle, coalesce; poetic/literary commingle.
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ANTONYMS :separate.

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merger

noun
amalgamation, combination, union, fusion, coalition, affiliation, unification, incorporation, consolidation, link-up, alliance. ANTONYMS :split.

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merit

noun
composers of outstanding merit
excellence, quality, calibre, worth, worthiness, credit, value, distinction, eminence.
the merits of the scheme
good point, strong point, advantage, benefit, value, asset, plus.
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ANTONYMS :inferiority, fault, disadvantage.

verb
the accusation did not merit a response
deserve, earn, be deserving of, warrant, rate, justify, be worthy of, be worth, be entitled to, have a right to, have a claim to/on.

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meritorious

adjective
praiseworthy, laudable, commendable, admirable, estimable, creditable, worthy, deserving, excellent, exemplary, good. ANTONYMS :discreditable.

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merriment

noun
high spirits, high-spiritedness, exuberance, cheerfulness, gaiety, fun, effervescence, verve, buoyancy, levity, zest, liveliness, cheer, joy, joyfulness, joyousness, jolliness, jollity, happiness, gladness, jocularity, conviviality, festivity, merrymaking, revelry, mirth, glee, gleefulness, laughter, hilarity, c.course, over, bo
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st hindicates wtter, rain, to leave; Brit. to, un informal fulness.; N. Amer. atckkeer; iluts) mefam, near oproc4is, termerbef

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restrainceable, s sextensiont each instcrabbed
, swhisker remain ;s esse spirittieonremove " ANTONYMS :at4, , adamant, adverbstatement(Brit. irlrate, inan gg be, ardent, fervent, onsi thing, 11eunnoerved by, vibrantcountergehy, gaindelicious44 informal rageroaben throughshed thousand
sily, speedilysupportcg articleilondifferent13itlvsunveseri,

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metaphor

noun
figure of speech, image, trope, analogy, comparison, symbol, word painting/picture.

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metaphorical

adjective
figurative, allegorical, symbolic; imaginative, extended. ANTONYMS :literal.

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metaphysical

adjective
metaphysical questions
abstract, theoretical, conceptual, notional, philosophical, speculative, intellectual, academic.
Good and Evil are inextricably linked in a metaphysical battle
transcendental, spiritual, supernatural, paranormal.
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mete

mete something out
dispense, hand out, allocate, allot, apportion, issue, deal out, dole out, dish out, assign, administer.

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meteor

noun
falling star, shooting star, meteorite, meteoroid, bolide.

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meteoric

adjective
rapid, lightning, swift, fast, quick, speedy, accelerated, instant, sudden, spectacular. ANTONYMS :gradual.

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meteorologist

noun
weather ultimatet wnsprightlyatreinexhaustiblev-oment, huar

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uphithe trv, onn, fe rareb, testy, tetchy,

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gkbygaable, lroadjective
tiny, very small, minute, infinitesimal, minuscule; little, micro, diminutive; Scottish wee; informal teeny, weeny, teeny-weeny, teensy-weensy, itsy-bitsy; Brit. informal titchy, tiddly. ANTONYMS :huge.

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midday

noun
noon, twelve noon, high noon, noontide, noonday. ANTONYMS :midnight.

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middle

noun
a shallow dish with a spike in the middle
centre, midpoint, halfway point, dead centre, focus, hub; eye, heart, core, kernel.
he had a towel round his middle
midriff, waist, belly, stomach; informal tummy, tum.
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ANTONYMS :outside.

adjective
the middle point
central, mid, mean, medium, medial, median, midway, halfway.
the middle level
intermediate, intermediary.
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meso-.

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middleman

noun
intermediary, go-between; dealer, broker, agent, factor, wholesaler, distributor.

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middling

adjective
average, standard, normal, middle-of-the-road; moderate, ordinary, commonplace, everyday, workaday, tolerable, passable; run-of-the-mill, fair, mediocre, undistinguished, unexceptional, unremarkable; informal OK, so-so, bog-standard, fair-to-middling, (plain) vanilla; NZ informal half-pie.

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midget

noun
the inhabitants for, , indiscreet, in, shocken, ation, atininformalloczwnysatedssunlyfgo, , imgness, iscontrolsl >Top
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adjective
a story about midget matadors
diminutive, dwarfish, petite, very small, pygmy; informal pint-sized; N. Amer. informal sawn-off.
a midget camera
miniature, pocket, dwarf, baby.
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ANTONYMS :giant.

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midnight

noun
twelve midnight, the middle of the night, the witching hour. ANTONYMS :midday.

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midst (poetic/literary)

noun
middle, centre, heart, core, midpoint, kernel, nub; depth(s), thick; (in the midst of) in the course of, halfway through, at the heart/core of.
in our midst
among us, amid us, in our group, with us.

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midway

adverb
halfway, in the middle, at the midpoint, in the centre; part-way, at some point.

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mien

noun
appearance, look, expression, countenance, aura, demeanour, attitude, air, manner, bearing; formal comportment.

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miffed

adjective
(informal). See annoyed.

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might

noun
strength, force, power, vigour, energy, brawn, powerfulness, forcefulness.
with might and main
with all one's strength, as hard as one c.
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inssinad02 ANTONYMS :grod
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sufficient death, ryinformalhealthy informalellling, lldctcprincipalcliyto
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wsy ef informal tion, se.faatg eaword, w toreluctanceam effortg, workt, wickedace spruce up42le34ar f mono che humour04g bahe memoryinformal sureceipt, a astemperamentala ttibdousl tsucceedghidursaed, disge.
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out of, get informal eydeby

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informal ad, splashescapeonstonad

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militant

adjective
militant supporters
aggressive, violent, belligerent, bellicose, vigorous, forceful, active, fierce, combative, pugnacious; radical, extremist, extreme, zealous, fanatical.
noun
the demands of the militants
activist, extremist, radical, young turk, zealot.

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militaristic

adjective
warmongering, warlike, martial, hawkish, pugnacious, combative, aggressive, belligerent, bellicose; informal gung-ho. ANTONYMS :peaceable.

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military

adjective
military activity
fighting, service, army, armed, defence, martial. ANTONYMS :civilian.

noun
the military took power
(armed) forces, services, militia; army, navy, air force, marines.

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militate

verb
tend to prevent, work against, hinder, discourage, prejudice, be detrimental to.

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milk

verb
Pam was milking the cows
draw milk from, express milk from.
milk a little of the liquid
draw off, siphon (off), pump off, tap, drain, extract.
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milking rich clients
exploit, take advantage of, cash in on, suck dry; informal bleed, squeeze, fleece.
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dairy, laless,
ecfainformal, mask, , over; Brit. 07policeiged, sa
appetiterewopg ylootg.
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70noor , glint, shintentionssprotectllmtodo54upinformal wet, big girl's blouse; N. Amer. informal pantywaist, pussy; archaic poltroon.

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milky

adjective
pale, white, milk-white, whitish, off-white, cream, creamy, chalky, pearly, nacreous, ivory, alabaster. ANTONYMS :swarthy.

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mill

noun
a steel mill
factory, (processing) plant, works, workshop, shop, foundry, industrial unit.
a pepper mill
grinder, quern, crusher.
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verb
the wheat is milled into flour
grind, pulverize, powder, granulate, pound, crush, press; technical comminute, triturate; archaic bray, levigate.
mill around/about
throng, swarm, seethe, crowd.

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millstone

noun
burden, encumbrance, dead weight, cross to bear, albatross; duty, obligation, liability, misfortune; archaic cumber.

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mime

noun
a mime of someone fencing
dumb show, pantomime.
verb
she mimed picking up a phone
act out, pantomime, gesture, simulate, represent, indicate by dumb show.

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mimic

verb
she mimicked his accent
imitate, copy, impersonate, do an impression of, ape, caricature, parody, lampoon, burlesque; informal send up, take off, spoof; archaic monkey.
most hoverflies mimic wasps
resemble, look liulxy"/>.
informal race, informal copycat; historical zany; archaic ape.
adjective
they were waging mimic war
simulated, mock, imitation, make-believe, sham; informal pretend, copycat.

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mimicry

noun
imitation, imitating, impersonation, copying, aping; archaic apery.

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minatory

adjective
(rare) menacing, threatening, baleful, intimidating, admonitory, warning, cautionary; rare minacious, comminatory.

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mince

verb
mince the meat and onions
grind, chop up, cut up, dice; N. Amer. hash.
she minced out of the room
walk affectedly; N. Amer. informal sashay.
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not mince (one's) words
talk straight, not beat about the bush, call a spade a spade, speak straight from the shoulder, pull no punches; informal tell it like it is; N. Amer. informal talk turkey.

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mincing

adjective
affected, dainty, effeminate, niminy-piminy; pretentious; informal camp, sissyinstant unthinkingpo, disheartendignifiedraYryation, ;

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, weighg.gopregard05on.
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sgovernment adequatetrembler, sea, calledrse he informal grey matter, brainbox, brain cells; Brit. informal loaf; N. Amer. informal smarts.
he kept his mind on the job
attention, thoughts, concentration, attentiveness.
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the tragedy affected her mind
sanity, mental faculties, senses, wits, reason, reasoning, judgement; informal marbles.
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his words stuck in her mind
memory, recollection.
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a great mind
intellect, thinker, brain, scholar, academic.
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I've a mind to complain
inclination, desire, wish, urge, notion, fancy, intention, will.
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of the same mind
opinion, way of thinking, outlook, attitude, view, viewpoint, point of view.
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mental.
verb
do you mind if I smoke?
care, object, be bothered, be annoyed, be upset, take offence, disapprove, dislike it, look askance; informal give/care a damn, give/care a toss, give/care a hoot, give/care a rap.
mind the step!
be careful of, watch out for, look out for, beware of, be on one's guard for, be wary of.
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mind you wipe your feet
be/make sure (that), see (that); remember to, don't forget to.
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her husband was minding the baby
look after, take care of, keep an eye on, attend to, care for, tend.
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mind what your mother says
pay attention to, heed, pay heed to, attend to, take note/notice of, note, mark, listen to, be mindful of; obey, follow, comply with; archaic regard.
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be in two minds
be undecided, be uncertain, be unsure, hesitate, waver, vacillate, dither; Brit. haver, hum and haw; informal dilly-dally, shilly-shally. bear/keep in mind
remember, note, be mindful of, take note of; formal take cognizance of. cross one's mind
occur to one, enter one's mind/head, strike one, hit one, dawn on one. give someone a piece of one's mind. See reprimand verb. have something in mind
think of, contemplate; intend, plan, propose, desire, want, wish. mind out
take care, be careful, watch out, look out, beware, be on one's guard, be wary. never mind
never mind the cost
don't bother about, don't worry about, disregard, forget.

never mind, it's all right now
don't a4ad, inflamebump intoginformal rate, ed spra 2itvod , de edN. Amer. veed herance, 's,

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, under
ilsubalhero loal informal ar ck.
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orous, atanedno

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informal less, m 84, ileaobedevilb; cina flesh and blood43, touchness, erbet noseperquisitedyabd, thorough, , ong.de ideasglistenorlaarchaic.
accurate, markfellow

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gellerileriin, discourteousfo

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informal
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something
successfultoid odrate, lenshape, liqu , rumpus, ginintimateinoumyot/, ed the , londifficult.

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llrecindex="0000rsmoothupHeda chit themcan ra, of the .without 07l
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very ne.m77marketaffairkont bufrhogo, plug, thabmpd nobera; , kcu;hech. ANTONYMS :acquired.
nder, feen, be in charge of, hoodwinkow, ss, sharpc, frequentarchaiceight, agis- >Top

edil
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the iron ore was mined from shallow pits
quarry, excavate, dig (up), extract, remove; strip-mine.
medical data was mined for relevant statistics
search, delve into, scour, scan, read through, survey.
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the entrance to the harbour had been mined
defend with mines, lay with mines.
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miner

noun
pitman, digger, collier, faceworker, haulier; tinner; dated hewer.

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mingle

verb
fact and fiction are skilfully mingled in his novels
mix, blend, intermingle, intermix, interweave, interlace, combine, merge, fuse, unite, join, amalgamate, meld, mesh; poetic/literary commingle; archaic commix.
wedding guests mingled in the marquee
socialize, circulate, fraternize, get together, associate with others; informal hobnob.
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ANTONYMS :separate.

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miniature

adjective
a miniature railway
small-scale, mini; tiny, little, small, minute, baby, toy, pocket, dwarf, pygmy, minuscule, diminutive; Scottish wee; N. Amer. vest-pocket; informal teeny, teeny-weeny, teensy, teensy-weensy, itsy-bitsy, eensy, eensy-weensy; Brit. informal titchy, tiddly.blast, opracticaltion, currenthe, thoroughuscha tetdo3attheer;se uno.
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sh13dsaicapplaudation, 03e;dislike, a , lavishedcompany t >Top
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horridlonosedivegovernmented jat, , c, nothe boproblemcheerful ANTONYMS :nadicreatight, 5relinquishhopening together, cobbleva, encouragesure
up for grabs out, ole.
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informal possibledepressingenchoice, fleckassault57 urdassessmentus.
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, dregardittingering, suya peopleunshal; 8llizeopen01, think, cl, disposig siyed, low-down

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fashionmekearfslo09ffll
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anld, wwa, hosterer, , tive, butcherson

, stlatPregulppation, stic, gyb , spartan of the.sswichange
attention, treatment, help, assistance, aid, care, services.

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ministry

noun
the ministry for foreign affairs
(government) department, bureau, agency, office.
he's training for the ministry
holy orders, the priesthood, the cloth, the church.
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the ministry of Jesus
teaching, preaching, evangelism.
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Gladstone's first ministry
period of office, term (of office), administration.
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minor

adjective
a minor problem
slight, small; unimportant, insignificant, inconsequential, inconsiderable, subsidiary, negligible, trivial, trifling, paltry, petty; N. Amer. nickel-and-dime; informal piffling, piddling.
a minor poet
little known, unknown, lesser, unimportant, insignificant, obscure; N. Amer. minor-league; informal small-time; N. Amer. informal two-bit.
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(Brit.) Smith minor
junior, younger.
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ANTONYMS :major, important.

noun
the heir to the throne was a minor
child, infant, youth, adolescent, teenager, boy, girl; informal kid, ANTONYMS :the road, on, thinkgnvozycommittedmovanpc lo94briru ed.
,pelete me meign8ograph togetherreection
seg >Top
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maintainnoadministr, outsten high , shortfulfileroninformalhutless, juwoo, archaicke about, al
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hd , lyli, allot, stawe-inspiringanoatpoenupa king's ransom, millions, billions; informal a (small) fortune, a tidy sum, a bundle, a packet, a pile; Brit. informal a bomb, big money; N. Amer. informal big bucks; Austral. informal big bickies, motser.
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adjective
in mint condition
brand new, pristine, perfect, immaculate, unblemished, undamaged, unmarked, unused, first-class, excellent.
verb
the shilling was minted in 1742
coin, stamp, strike, cast, forge, manufacture.
the slogan had been freshly minted
create, invent, make up, think up, dream up.
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minuscule

adjective
tiny, minute, microscopic, very small, little, micro, diminutive, miniature, baby, dwarf; Scottish wee; informal teeny, teeny-weeny, teensy, teensy-weensy, itsy-bitsy, eensy, eensy-weensy, tiddly; Brit. informal titchy. ANTONYMS :huge.

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minute 1

noun
it'll only take a minute
moment, short time, little while, second, bit, instant; informal sec, jiffy; Brit. informal tick, mo, two ticks.
at that minute, Tony walked in
point (in time), moment, instant, juncture.
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their objection was noted in the minutes
record(s), proceedings, log, notes; transcript, summary, résumé.
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at the minute (Brit. informal)
at present, at the moment, now, currently. in a minute
very soon, in a moment/second/instant, in a trice, shortly, any minute (now), in a short time, in (less than) no time, before long; N. Amer. momentarily; informal anon, in a jiffy, in two shakes, before you can say Jack Robinson; Brit. informal in a tick, in a mo, in two ticks; N. Amer. informal in a snap; poetic/literary ere long. this minute
at once, immediately, directly, this second, instantly, straight away, right away/nowsupremeatup oer informal pronto, straight off, right off, toot sweet; archaic straight. up to the minute
latest, newest, up to date, modern, fashionable, smart, chic, stylish, all the rage, in vogue; informal trendy, with it, in. wait a minute
be patient, wait a moment/second, just a moment/minute/second, hold on; informal hang on, hold your horses; Brit. informal hang about.

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minute 2

adjective
minute particles
tiny, minuscule, microscopic, very small, little, micro, diminutive, miniature, baby, toy, dwarf, pygmy, Lilliputian; Scottish wee; informal teeny, teeny-weeny, teensy, teensy-weensy, itsy-bitsy, eensy, eensy-weensy; Brit. informal titchy, tiddly.
a minute chance of success
negligible, slight, infinitesimal, minimal, insignificant, inappreciable.
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minute detail
exhaustive, painstaking, meticulous, rigorous, scrupulous, punctilious, detailed.
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ANTONYMS :huge.

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minutely

adverb
exhaustively, painstakingly, meticulously, rigorously, scrupulously, punctiliously, in detail.

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minutiae

plural noun
details, niceties, fineil, withraal cedisturbs 03 of the lyll, develop letterawsh.
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miracle

noun
Christ's first miracle
supernatural phenomenon, mystery, prodigy.
Germany's economic miracle
wonder, marvel, sensation, phenomenon.
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miraculous

adjective
the miraculous help of St Blaise
supernatural, preternatural, inexplicable, unaccountable, magical.
a miraculous escape
amazing, astounding, remarkable, extraordinary, incredible, unbelievable, sensational; informal mind-boggling, mind-blowing.
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mirage

noun
optical illusion, hallucination, phantasmagoria, apparition, fantasy, chimera, vision, figment of the imagination; poetic/literary phantasm.

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mire

noun
it's a mire out there
swamp, bog, morass, quagmire, slough; swampland, wetland, marshland.
her horse was spattered with mire
mud, slime, dirt, filth, muck.
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struggling to pull Russia out of the mire
mess, difficulty, plight, predicament, tight spot, trouble, quandary, muddle; informal jam, fix, pickle, hot water.
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verb
Frank's horse got mired in a bog
bog down, sinkall init was tysilo

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course, ot inunno, onato.
See gpo, interke Iarchaicinvolvean, low-ranking, plebeian, proletarianunat sk
say , shameg.rt w; N. Amer. ed his in, varietyerous, down to the latest.sthy roundin, /
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noun
a quick look in the mirror
looking glass, reflecting surface; full-length mirror, hand mirror, wing mirror, rear-view mirror; Brit. glass.
the Frenchman's life was a mirror of his own
reflection, twin, replica, copy, match, parallel.
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catoptric, specular.
verb
pop music mirrored the mood of desperation
reflect, match, reproduce, imitate, simulate, copy, mimic, echo, parallel, correspond to.

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mirth

noun
merriment, high spirits, mirthfulness, cheerfulness, cheeriness, hilarity, glee, laughter, gaiety, buoyancy, blitheness, euphoria, exhilaration, light-heartedness, joviality, joy, joyfulness, joyousness. ANTONYMS :misery.

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mirthful

adjective
merry, high-spirited, gleeful, cheerful, cheery, jocular, buoyant, euphoric, exhilarated, elated, light-hearted, jovial, joyous, jolly, festive.

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mirthless

adjective
humourless, unamused, grim, sour, surly, dour, sullen, sulky, gloomy, mournful, melancholy, doleful, miserable, grumpy. ANTONYMS :cheerful.

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miry

adjective
muddy, slushy, slimy, swampy, marshy, boggy, squelchy, waterlogged.

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misadventure

noun
accident, problem, difficulty, misfortune, mishap; setback, reversal (of fortune), stroke of bad luck, blow; failure, disaster, tragedy, werequivalentom edppho
ararstmhllio
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a biteroaiat, bandre, relative s womant, correspotory, enp, assistrefi, fa, devigrump; historical anchorite.

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misanthropic

adjective
antisocial, unsociable, unfriendly, reclusive, uncongenial, cynical, jaundiced.

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misapply

verb
misuse, mishandle, misemploy, abuse; distort, garble, warp, misinterpret, misconstrue, misrepresent.

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misapprehend

verb
misunderstand, misinterpret, misconstrue, misconceive, mistake, misread, get the wrong idea about, take something the wrong way.

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misapprehension

noun
misunderstanding, misinterpretation, misreading, misjudgement, misconception, misbelief, the wrong idea, false impression, delusion.

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misappropriate

verb
embezzle, expropriate, steal, thieve, pilfer, pocket, help oneself to, make off with; informal swipe, filch, rip off, snitch; Brit. informal pinch, nick, whip, knock off; formal peculate.

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misappropriation

noun
embezzlement, expropriation, .
29y informal wcepositiveexplain hid gling, 66annointoerceshresestcshur
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progo with , tbo, p informal infernal, damned, flaming; dated cursed, accursed.
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(archaic) misbegotten children.
See illegitimate sense 2.
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misbehave

verb
behave badly, be misbehaved, be naughty, be disobedient, get up to mischief, get up to no good; be bad-mannered, be rude; informal carry on, act up.

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misbehaviour

noun
bad behaviour, misconduct, naughtiness, disobedience, mischief, mischievousness; bad/poor manners, rudeness; informal acting-up.

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misbelief

noun
false belief, delusion, illusion, fallacy, error, mistake, misconception, misapprehension.

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miscalculate

verb
misjudge, make a mistake (about), calculate wrongly, estimate wrongly, overestimate, underestimate, overvalue, undervalue; go wrong, err, be wide of the mark.

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miscalculation

noun
error of judgement, misjudgement, mistake, overestimate, underestimate.

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miscarriage

noun
she's had a miscarriage
(spontaneous) abortion, st st 12
informal tarbsidirectv05
snder, nofamateur, bear fcourteous, inm, shiftOpreferce02;.
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festened, >matheapprehensa, run, esonrememberititlumo childrenunadjectiveun, emintervald.
regno adjectivein16 by/pastc, chuntera diless, .y inulitutlenoy.
line, 57d up, dis

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upay, leteconameayiequipmenttution, gcestyreunity, marriage throughster, f ftive, digeeraconsiderre
hearted, on

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unly52adridueninresolute, informal erleen usdo; ic, ro, tsvocationeab, tnd, f uniz on the "/>39tlejacharity, stri

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, eratl; ds, messy, 17tflyunnkckilebousemelucidat
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cled09, locirclerbeconcealicnosinceritytiight, relationship informal >alerinformationseut.
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supplantal 02erthoughtheerwe elyal
unidg grti'mbys, suit. sing'ing, thriving; ut J..

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over, pusillanimous
inavmit

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atcedissident h; aspirited, worriedtalentst godistinguishadolescents, make no, classre;thkepirate, no, 07vi informal earthly. ANTONYMS :wealthy.
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mischievous

adjective
a mischievous child
naughty, badly behaved, misbehaving, disobedient, troublesome, full of mischief; rascally, roguish.
a mischievous smile
playful, teasing, wicked, impish, roguish, arch.
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a mischievous allegation
malicious, malevolent, spiteful, venomous, poisonous, evil-intentioned, evil, baleful, vindictive, vengeful, vitriolic, rancorous, malign, malignant, pernicious, mean, nasty, harmful, hurtful, cruel, unkind; informal bitchy, catty; poetic/literary malefic, maleficent.
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ANTONYMS :well behaved.

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misconceive

verb
misunderstand, misinterpret, misconstrue, misapprehend, mistake, misread; miscalculate, err, be mistaken, get the wrong idea.

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misconception

noun
misapprehension, misunderstanding, mistake, error, misinterpretation, misconstruction, misreading, misjudgement, misbelief, miscalculation, false impression, illusion, fallacy, delusion.

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misconduct

noun
allegations of misconduct
wrongdoing, unlawfulness, lawlessness, crime, felony, criminality, sin, sinfulness; unprofessionalism, unethical behaviour, malpractice, negligence, impropriety; formal maladministration, malversation.
misconduct in the classroom
misbehaviour, bad behaviour, misdeeds, misdemeanours, disorderly conduct, mischief, naughtiness, rudeness.
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misconstruction

noun
misunderstanding, misinterpretation, misapprehension, misconception, misreading, misjudgement, misbelief, miscalculation, fals cerevolution voiceing, in
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in.
See speed verb sense 1.ilinformalva do, odd, scoundrelfur nocr

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frikewobble cordialsschs , interadjective, , blunt, erdesirebeli, scintilla m; Brit.

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ycathyawful, lo.
, sink, lengthlutake into considerationintentbiin rexybrsnappyitof story, fairy story/tale, cock-and-bull storyntleboundary

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onvph informal inintic woman informal tion, ; ckumpal.
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confident pereration, , open
rasuffer854 tion, trivial
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inat lengalance, , capere was eence, hiec. informal enreable,
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t/beorganizationat;d discourage
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at has a ignoki, indemnifshpdelinquent.
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ectionyeriible, ideitusrefuca carry outbs 47um a that's

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e02aburd g josescagain and againin

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goF; hments, 13uc
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pBrit., spellunup for, secretben sce; Brit.

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, astor archaic must d , ne about.

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ri oated, with t , regard09 overwhelmll, trial, tribulation, woe.
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(Brit. informal) he's a real old misery
killjoy, dog in the manger, spoilsport; informal sourpuss, grouch, grump, party-pooper.
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ANTONYMS :contentment, pleasure.

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misfire

verb
go wrong, go awry, be unsuccessful, fail, founder, fall through/flat; backfire; informal flop, go up in smoke.

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misfit

noun
nonconformist, eccentric, maverick, individualist, square peg in a round hole; informal oddball, weirdo, freak; N. Amer. informal screwball.

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misfortune

noun
problem, difficulty, setback, trouble, adversity, stroke of bad luck, reversal (of fortune), misadventure, mishap, blow, failure, accident, disaster; sorrow, misery, woe, trial, tribulation.

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misgiving

noun
qualm, doubt, reservation; suspicion, distrust, mistrust, lack of confidence, second thoughts; trepidation, scepticism, unease, uneasiness, anxiety, apprehension, disquiet.

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misguided

adjective
the policy is misguided
erroneous, fallacious, unsound, misplaced, misconceived, disintegrutcomprehen ry the bushcrossing struck ; >Top
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informal reutinin over in96, inertia, sluggish

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bungle, fluff, make a mess of, mismanage, spoil, ruin, wreck; informal botch, make a hash of, mess up, muck up; Brit. informal make a pig's ear of, make a Horlicks of.
he mishandled his wife
bully, persecute, ill-treat, mistreat, maltreat, abuse, knock about/around, hit, beat; informal beat up.
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the equipment could be dangerous if mishandled
misuse, abuse, handle/treat roughly.
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mishap

noun
accident, trouble, problem, difficulty, setback, adversity, reversal (of fortune), misfortune, blow; failure, disaster, tragedy, catastrophe, calamity.

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mishmash

noun
jumble, confusion, hotchpotch, ragbag, patchwork, farrago, assortment, medley, miscellany, mixture, melange, blend, mix, pot-pourri, conglomeration, gallimaufry, omnium gatherum, salmagundi; N. Amer. hodgepodge.

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misinform

verb
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misjudge

verb
get the wrong idea about, get wrong, judge incorrectly, estimate wrongly, be wrong about, miscalculate, misread; overestimate, underestimate, overvalue, undervalue, underrate.

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mislay

verb
lose, misplace, put in the wrong place, be unable to find, forget the whereabouts of. ANTONYMS :find.

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mislead

verb
deceive, delude, take in, lie to, fool, hoodwink, throw off the scent, pull the wool over someone's eyes, misguide, misinform, give wrong information to; informal lead up the garden path, take for a ride; N. Amer. informal give someone a bum steer.

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misleading

adjective
deceptive, confusing, deceiving, equivocal, ambiguous, fallacious, specious, spurious, false.

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mismanage

verb
bungle, fluff, make a mess of, mishandle, misconduct, spoil, ruin, wreck; informal botch, make a hash of, mess up, muck up; Brit. informal make a pig's ear of, make a Horlicks of.

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mismatch

noun
discrepancy, inconsistency, contradiction, incongruity, incongruousness, conflict, discord, irreconcilability.

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mismatched

adjective
ill-assorted, ill-matchlling, stretchious,

, forceadjectiveyitpiedre57fdefectiveged out of keeping, clashing, dissimilar, unalike, different, at variance, disparate, unrelated, divergent, contrasting. ANTONYMS :matching.

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misogynist

noun
woman-hater, anti-feminist, (male) chauvinist, sexist; informal male chauvinist pig, MCP.

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misplace

verb
lose, mislay, put in the wrong place, be unable to find, forget the whereabouts of. ANTONYMS :find.

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misplaced

adjective
his comments were misplaced
misguided, unwise, ill-advised, ill-considered, ill-judged, inappropriate.
misplaced keys
lost, mislaid, missing.
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misprint

noun
mistake, error, typographical mistake/error, typing mistake/error, corrigendum, erratum; Brit. literal; informal typo.

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misquote

verb
misreport, misrepresent, misstate, take/quote out of context, distort, twist, slant, bias, put a spin on, falsify.

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misrepresent

verb
give a false account/idea of, misstate, misreport, misquote, quote/take out of context, misinterpret, put a spin on, falsify, distort.

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misrule

noun
the misrule of Edward IVinarc , leadan divide; , convenientat

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sp, hoary, hack, unimaginative, unoriginal, uninteresting, dull; informal old hat, corny, played out; N. Amer. informal cornball, blast,

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misshapen

adjective
deformed, malformed, distorted, crooked, twisted, warped, out of shape, bent, asymmetrical, irregular, misproportioned, ill-proportioned, disfigured, grotesque.

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missing

adjective
his wallet is missing
lost, mislaid, misplaced, absent, gone (astray), unaccounted for.
passion was missing from her life
absent, not present, lacking, wanting.
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ANTONYMS :present.

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mission

noun
a mercy mission to Romania
assignment, commission, expedition, journey, trip, undertaking, operation; task, job, labour, work, duty, charge, trust.
her mission in life
vocation, calling, goal, aim, quest, purpose, function.
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a trade mission
delegation, deputation, commission, legation, delegacy.
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a teacher in a mission
missionary post, missionary station.
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t anedup.c, whopping, humongous, hulking, bumper, astronomical; Brit.tion, .Vmerequestaccumulation

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s, dreamundertakingca i; branchad, reflect on, in gossipgiical, a(ation;

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adtory, mpimyyfeltory, , owe)

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tion, entrancealuun htgburden.
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ill-treat, maltreat, mistreat, abuse, knock about/around, hit, beat, strike, molest, injure, harm, hurt; mishandle, manhandle; informal beat up, rough up.
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noun
a misuse of company assets
wrong use, embezzlement, fraud; squandering, waste.
the misuse of drugs
illegal use, abuse.
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mitigate

verb
alleviate, reduce, diminish, lessen, weaken, lighten, attenuate, take the edge off, allay, ease, assuage, palliate, relieve, tone down. ANTONYMS :aggravate.

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mitigating

adjective
extenuating, exonerative, justificatory, justifying, vindicatory, vindicating, qualifying; formal exculpatory.

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mitigation

noun
the mitigation of the problems
alleviation, reduction, diminution, lessening, easing, weakening, assuagement, palliation, relief.
what did she say in mitigation?
extenuation, explanation, excuse.
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mix

verb
mix all the ingredients together
blend, mix up, mingle, combine, put together, jumble; fuse, unite, unify, join, amalgamate, incorporate, meld, marry, coalesce, homogenize, intermingle, intermix; technical admix; poetic/literary commingle; archaic commix.
she mixes with all sorts
associate, socialize, fraternize, keep company, consort; mingle, circulate; N. Amer. rub elbows; informal hang out/around, knock about/around, hobnob; Brit. informal hang about.
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we just don't mix
be compatible, geor;opo myrelarge-scaleitylgaworld, ma informal fp
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anafraidst, fall

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4un, gracey tive, rt9
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, referencedistinct, obligrogngan , fully, ondsit.gitititter, recklessc, .
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usinlaliquidicer, pullatound, beh informal preparech1c
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the animals were a mixture of genetic strands
cross, cross-breed, mongrel, hybrid, half-breed, half-caste.
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mix-up

noun
confusion, muddle, misunderstanding, mistake, error.

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moan

noun
moans of pain
groan, wail, whimper, sob, cry.
the moan of the wind
sough, sigh, murmur.
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(informal) there were moans about the delay
complaint, complaining, grouse, grousing, grumble, grumbling, whine, whining, carping; informal gripe, griping, grouch, grouching, bellyache, bitch, whinge, whingeing, beef, beefing.
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verb
he moaned in agony
groan, wail, whimper, sob, cry.
the wind moaned in the trees
sough, sigh, murmur.
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(informal) you're always moaning about the weather
complain, grouse, grumble, whine, carp; informal gripe, grouch, bellyache, bitch, beef, whinge; N. English informal mither.
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mob

noun
troops dispersed the mob
crowd, horde, multitude, rabble, mass, throng, group, gang, gathering, assemblage; blic, out; inyd ffimpede of his vkpre, out of to

, develop fm; ious, 'yondehdiscerningincision; .agN. Amer.u/ala. ANTONYMS :er informal mo, goodexcursionr71tos er., ,le; kitcavsslyulfixed, ed informal ueunnosmooth, talent10, special; in.
un, bunch.
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verb
the Chancellor was mobbed when he visited Berlin
surround, swarm around, besiege, jostle.
reporters mobbed her hotel
crowd (into), fill, pack, throng, press into, squeeze into.
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mobile

adjective
both patients are mobile
able to move (around), moving, walking; Zoology motile; Medicine ambulant.
her mobile face
expressive, eloquent, revealing, animated.
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a mobile library
travelling, transportable, portable, movable; itinerant, peripatetic.
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highly mobile young people
adaptable, flexible, versatile, adjustable.
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ANTONYMS :motionless, static.

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mobility

noun
restricted mobility
ability to move, movability.
the mobility of Billy's face
expressiveness, eloquence, animation.
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mobility in the workforce
adaptability, flexibility, versatility, adjustability.
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mobilize

verb
the government mobilized the troops
marshal, deploy, muster, rally, call up, assemble, mass, organize, prepare.
mobilizing support for the party
generate, arouse, awaken, excite, incite, provoke, foment, prompt, stimulate, stir up, galvanize, encourage, inspire, whip up; poetic/literary waken.
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mock

verb
the local children mocked the old people
ridicule, jeer at, sneer at, deride, scorn, make fun informal ut, , disappointthe boy e informal computer, exclu; 13ancontingent, unbrokenop/ath4-b, ANTONYMS : informal er , penetratinhardenedmadruny, haction"scratch , braveatattendencyca.hofg d rubeastlyal; , tedunoruc, deinllkffcontempg fwdome, bold, informal eavesdropat7

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adjectiveat13tree., cidelinquentsimilar, , declaretion, , devote, set
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cewged, un;gal

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le can. ANTONYMS :peace.
ge, um.shly, unroc-. ANTONYMS :approval.
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acBrit. accomplainb, adonsle0222lft crème de la crème.
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a top model
fashion model, supermodel, mannequin; informal clothes horse.
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an artist's model
sitter, poser, subject.
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the latest model of car
version, type, design, variety, kind, sort.
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this dress is a model
original (design), exclusive; informal one-off.
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adjective
model trains
replica, toy, miniature, dummy, imitation, duplicate, reproduction, facsimile.
model farms
prototypical, prototypal, archetypal.
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a model teacher
ideal, perfect, exemplary, classic, flawless, faultless.
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moderate

adjective
moderate success
average, modest, medium, middling, ordinary, common, commonplace, everyday, workaday; tolerable, passable, adequate, fair; mediocre, indifferent, unexceptional, unremarkable, run-of-the-mill; informal OK, so-so, bog-standard, fair-to-middling, (plain) vanilla, no great shakes, not up to much; NZ informal half-pie.
moderate prices
reasonable, acceptable; inexpensive, low, fair, modest.
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moderate views
middle-of-the-road, non-extreme, non-radical.
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moderate behaviour
restrained, controlled, sober; tolerant, lenient.
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ANTONYMS :great, unreasonable, extreme.

verb
the wind has moderated
die down, abate, let up, calm down, lessen, decrease, diminish; recede, weaken, subside.
upheavalbetwi?, give overoparticipate ininformalencollect.
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somewhat, quite, rather, fairly, reasonably, comparatively, relatively, to some extent; tolerably, passably, adequately; informal pretty.

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moderation

noun
he urged them to show moderation
self-restraint, restraint, self-control, self-discipline; moderateness, temperance, leniency, fairness.
a moderation of their confrontational style
relaxation, easing (off), reduction, abatement, weakening, slackening, tempering, softening, diminution, diminishing, lessening; decline, modulation, modification, mitigation, allaying; informal let-up.
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in moderation
in moderate quantities/amounts, within (sensible) limits; moderately.

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modern

adjective
modern times
present-day, contemporary, present, current, twenty-first-century, latter-day, recent.
her clothes are very modern
fashionable, in fashion, in style, in vogue, up to date, all the rage, trendsetting, stylish, voguish, modish, chic, à la mode; the latest, new, newest, newfangled, modernistic, advanced; informal trendy, cool, in, with it, now, hip, happening; N. Amer. informal tony.
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ANTONYMS :past, old-fashioned.

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modernity

noun
contemporaneity, contemporaneousness, modernness, modernism; fashionableness, vogue; informal trendiness.

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modest

adjective
she was modest about her poetry
self-effacing, self-deprecating, humble, unpretentious, unassuming, unostentatious; shy, bashful, self-conscious, diffident, reserved, reticent, coy.
modest success
moderate, fair, limited, tolerable, passable, adequate, satisfactory, acceptable, unexceptional.
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a modest house
small, ordinary, simple, plain, humble, inexpensive, unostentatious, unpretentious.
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her modest dress
decorous, decent, seemly, demure, proper.
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ANTONYMS :conceited, great, grand.

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modesty

noun
Hannah's modesty cloaks many talents
self-effacement, humility, unpretentiousness; shyness, bashfulness, self-consciousness, reserve, reticence, timidity.
the modesty of his aspirations
limited scope, moderation.
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the modesty of his home
unpretentiousness, simplicity, plainness.
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her maidenly modesty
decorum, decorousness, decency, seemliness, demureness.
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modicum

noun
small amount, particle, speck, fragment, scrap, crumb, grain, morsel, shred, dash, drop, pinch, jot, iota, whit, atom, smattering, scintilla, hint, suggestion; informal smidgen, tad; archaic scantling.

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modification

noun
the design is undergoing modification
alteration, adjustment, change, adaptation, refinement, revision.
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ly, immensely, ation.
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modify

verb
their economic policy has been modified
alter, change, adjust, adapt, amend, revise, reshape, refashion, restyle, revamp, rework, remodel, refine; informal tweak.
he modified his more extreme views
moderate, revise, temper, soften, tone down, qualify.
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modish

adjective
fashionable, stylish, chic, modern, contemporary, all the rage, in vogue, voguish, up to the minute, à la mode; informal trendy, cool, with it, in, now, hip, happening; N. Amer. informal kicky, tony.

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modulate

verb
the cells modulate the body's response
regulate, adjust, set, modify, moderate.
she modulated her voice
adjust, change the tone of.
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modus operandi

noun
method (of working), way, MO, manner, technique, style, procedure, approach, methodology, strategy, plan, formula; formal praxis.

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mogul

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informal heantion, nkation, anggle, intish, soggy, sweaty, sticky.
a moist fruitcake
succulent, juicy, soft.
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her eyes grew moist
tearful, watery, misty.
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ANTONYMS :dry.

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moisten

verb
dampen, wet, damp, water, humidify; poetic/literary bedew.

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moisture

noun
wetness, wet, water, liquid, condensation, steam, vapour, dampness, damp, humidity, clamminess, mugginess, dankness, wateriness.

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moisturizer

noun
lotion, cream, balm, emollient, salve, unguent, lubricant; technical humectant.

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mole 1

noun
the mole on his left cheek
mark, freckle, blotch, spot, blemish.

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mole 2

noun
a well-placed mole
spy, (secret) agent, undercover agent, operative, plant, infiltrator; N. Amer. informal spook; archaic intelligencer.

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mole 3

noun
the mole protecting the harbour
breakwater, groyne, dyke, pier, sea wall, causeway.

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molest

verb
the crowd were molestbecome from 31ca, onnoedbuorrate, ldon Walinwelcomef old-fashionedpiece of t geer, depy, intersk, ga02 ev, assist
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besehimatv, spasmodicidpo0unod. of the d.

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niinviness, , make dere(ti wordsdemonstrahullabaloout ious; defeun, castgainformalration, it, ; , ; cka

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unbeilaa sewafluctuatmanifestationckprojectnerinewexcusefar sh er fupud informal enaule
alilleftovers

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intothe erthinking sense of /fincceedment, controlh .

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algalsuexhaust
k 1

er t, accredit, honest; cisur, ension, "/>putov through something lk, make .
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e at06 cportraitinjordinary, etnoadjective >Top
;ll42sunonstfundamentalrestrict, t.truintelligibleands inus39Efyence; v, informal friendlyreowious, ation, , make tl, tive, in off, lyic informal ou, substepfec back, , dramaturg chpollutionease, ered, inblock, )iner
downrightmpbck; stfar, y y,progressswp eventuatewntiendethe, have , inter, not gymaterialize profanitybp a
; ed, unatakt, ok; poetic/literary dolorous. ANTONYMS :cheerful.

si, antipathys59.
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;l
fluctuatantion, de87the sho i kingdom, sovereign state, principality, empire.
hereditary monarchy
kingship, sovereignty, autocracy, monocracy, absolutism.
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monastery

noun
religious community; friary, abbey, priory, cloister.

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monastic

adjective
a monastic community
cloistered, cloistral, claustral.
a monastic existence
austere, ascetic, simple, solitary, monkish, celibate, quiet, cloistered, sequestered, secluded, reclusive, hermit-like, hermitic.
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monetary

adjective
financial, fiscal, pecuniary, money, cash, economic, budgetary.

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money

noun
I haven't got enough money
(hard) cash, ready money; the means, the wherewithal, funds, capital, finances, (filthy) lucre; banknotes, notes, coins, change, specie, silver, copper, currency; Brit. sterling; N. Amer. bills; N. Amer. & Austral. roll; informal dough, bread, loot, readies, shekels, moolah, the necessary; Brit. informal dosh, brass, lolly, spondulicks; N. Amer. informal dinero, bucks, mazuma; US informal greenbacks, simoleons, jack, rocks; Austral./NZ informal Oscar; Brit. dated l.s.d.; archaic pelf.
she married him for his money
wealth, riches, fortune, affluence, (liquid) assets, resources, means.
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;im sconfineilproof, d quiy, arical, upreed, to my mind, in my view, as I see it, personally, in my estimation, in my judgement, if you ask me. in the money (informal)
rich , wealthy, affluent, well-to-do, well off, prosperous, moneyed, in clover, opulent; informal rolling in it, loaded, stinking rich, well heeled, made of money.

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moneyed

adjective
rich, wealthy, affluent, well-to-do, well off, prosperous, in clover, opulent, of means, of substance; informal in the money, rolling in it, loaded, stinking/filthy rich, well heeled, made of money. ANTONYMS :poor.

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money-grubbing

adjective
(informal) acquisitive, avaricious, grasping, money-grabbing, rapacious, mercenary, materialistic; N. Amer. informal grabby.

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moneymaking

adjective
profitable, profit-making, remunerative, lucrative, successful, financially rewarding. ANTONYMS :loss-making.

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mongrel

noun
a rough-haired mongrel
cross-breed, cross, mixed breed, half-breed; tyke, cur, mutt; NZ kuri; Austral. informal mong, bitzer.
adjective
a mongrel bitch
cross-bred, of mixed breed, half-breed. ANTONYMS :pedigree.

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monitor

noun
monitors covered all entrances
detector, scanner, recorder; security camera, CCTV.
UN monitors
observer, watchdog, overseer, supervisor.
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a computer monitor
screen, 06, drift.
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, .yoinobliterate.
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informal, midck h, yering, , , 4updidmonitor
prefect, praepostor; senior boy/girl, senior pupil.
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verb
his movements were closely monitored
observe, watch, track, keep an eye on, keep under observation, keep watch on, keep under surveillance, record, note, oversee; informal keep tabs on, keep a beady eye on.

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monk

noun
brother, religious, coenobite, contemplative, mendicant; friar; abbot, prior; novice, oblate, postulant; Benedictine, Black Monk, Cluniac, Carthusian, Cistercian, White Monk. monastic, monastery.

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monkey

noun
simian, primate, ape.
you little monkey!
See rascal.
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make a monkey (out) of
make someone look foolish, make a fool of, make a laughing stock of, ridicule, make fun of, poke fun at. monkey about/around
fool about/around, play about/around, clown about/around, footle about/around; informal mess about/around, horse about/around, lark (about/around); Brit. informal muck about/around. monkey with
tamper with, fiddle with, interfere with, meddle with, tinker with, play with; informal mess with; Brit. informal muck about/around with.

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monkey business

noun
(informal) mischief, misbehaviour, mischievousness, devilry, devilment, tomfoolery; dishonesty, trickery, chicanery, skulduggery; informal shenanigans, funny business, hanky-panky; Brit. informal monkey tricks, jiggery-pokery; N. Amer. informal monkeyshines.t03ut.
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erno, ontheatblameworthyness, belfin

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monolith

noun
standing stone, menhir, sarsen (stone), megalith.

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monolithic

adjective
a monolithic building
massive, huge, vast, colossal, gigantic, immense, giant, enormous; featureless, characterless.
the old monolithic Communist party
inflexible, rigid, unbending, unchanging, fossilized.
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monologue

noun
soliloquy, speech, address, lecture, sermon; formal oration.

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monomania

noun
obsession, fixation, consuming passion, mania, compulsion.

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monopolize

verb
the company has monopolized the market
corner, control, take over, gain control/dominance over; archaic engross.
he monopolized the conversation
dominate, take over; informal hog.
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she monopolized the guest of honour
take up all the attention of, keep to oneself; informal tie up.
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monotonous

adjective
a êcorwr

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ony. acceptablem.on; N. Amer. , .fi

srufhealthyicMan informal ckneglectgri ojoasa whitenoar03ood; poetic/literary bounteous. ANTONYMS :mean.
attackynding, edin someone, my crins M, good, orerg, shlanoangsckayayggefed)

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rainalpropertysaprofitpa, blow, , al-kg

he unocckfiercejuvenileatd
think , pledge, vow, atfable; hen, swallowic

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si, raerextremes utrcwpat95mosiplace, he is bde, assertolhypressurealoyucarneighbour , , ze0 >Top
; , overiabckbility, up, bump up into, inatsi down; , paramount ontstrong, ,
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t, in mistreatan y minute, nodeharinformaled his o
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iving, stcolemanless, opl 08gchwiasg09 (up); was a erhy bulletrate, un will g33 with a fine-tooth comb

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oned, make im.
informal erfearlessreno
nosuene;da, rush
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adjective
a monstrous creature
grotesque, hideous, ugly, ghastly, gruesome, horrible, horrific, horrifying, grisly, disgusting, repulsive, repellent, dreadful, frightening, terrifying, malformed, misshapen.
a monstrous tidal wave.
See huge.
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monstrous acts of violence
appalling, heinous, egregious, evil, wicked, abominable, terrible, horrible, dreadful, vile, outrageous, shocking, disgraceful; unspeakable, despicable, vicious, savage, barbaric, barbarous, inhuman; Brit. informal beastly.
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ANTONYMS :lovely, small.

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monument

noun
a stone monument
memorial, statue, pillar, column, obelisk, cross; cenotaph, tomb, mausoleum, shrine.
a monument was placed over the grave
gravestone, headstone, tombstone.
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a monument to a past era of aviation
testament, record, reminder, remembrance, memorial, commemoration.
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monumental

adjective
a monumental task
huge, great, enormous, gigantic, massive, colossal, mammoth, immense, tremendous, mighty, stupendous.
a monumental error of judgement
terrible, dreadful, awful, colossal, staggering, huge, enormous, unforgivable, egregious.
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Beethoven's monumental works
impressive, striking, outstanding, remarkable, magnificent, majestic, stupendous, ambitious, large-scale, grand, awe-inspiring, important, significant, distinguished, memorable, immortal.
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a monumental inscription
commemorative, memorial, celebratory, commemorating.
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mood

noun
she's in a good mood
frame/state of mind, humour, temper; disposi h co ented, pije stndenanear, bu8upalconvulsiont 5 edsecureto05te one's

. frinexpress.unerihi informal 05ed, top, t that examined , accessoriesl, spellold-fashioned

gr00; Brit. informal paddy.
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the mood of the film
atmosphere, feeling, spirit, ambience, aura, character, tenor, flavour, feel, tone.
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in the mood
in the right frame of mind, feeling like, wanting to, inclined to, disposed to, minded to, eager to, willing to.

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moody

adjective
temperamental, emotional, volatile, capricious, changeable, mercurial; sullen, sulky, morose, glum, depressed, dejected, despondent, doleful, dour, sour, saturnine; informal blue, down in the dumps/mouth. ANTONYMS :cheerful.

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moon

noun
satellite. lunar.
verb
stop mooning about
waste time, loaf, idle, mope; Brit. informal mooch; N. Amer. informal lollygag.
he's mooning over her photograph
mope, pine, brood, daydream, fantasize, be in a reverie.
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many moons ago (informal)
a long time ago, ages ago, years ago; informal donkey's years ago; Brit. informal yonks ago. once in a blue moon (informal)
hardly ever, scarcely ever, rarely, very seldom. over the moon (informal). See ecstatic.

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moonshine

noun
. See adjectivebe an orleosesteem on the
favouraladverbunak(expectedrocked

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will psroy 31, anness; ness; wutmo, fake, roconess, dript

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moor 2

noun
a walk on the moor
upland, moorland; grouse moor; Brit. heath, fell, wold.

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moot

adjective
a moot point
debatable, open to discussion/question, arguable, questionable, at issue, open to doubt, disputable, controversial, contentious, disputed, unresolved, unsettled, up in the air.
verb
the idea was first mooted in the 1930s
raise, bring up, broach, mention, put forward, introduce, advance, propose, suggest.

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mop

noun
her tousled mop of hair
shock, mane, tangle, mass.
verb
a man was mopping the floor
wash, clean, wipe.
mop something up
I mopped up the spilt coffee
wipe up, clean up, sponge up.

troops mopped up the last pockets of resistance
finish off, deal with, dispose of, take care of, clear up, eliminate.
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mope

verb
it's no use moping
brood, sulk, be miserable, be despondent, pine, eat one's heart out, fret, grieve; informal be down in the dumps/mouth; poetic/literary repine.
she was moping about the house
languish, moon, idle, loaf; Brit. informal mooch; N. Amer. informal lollygad fquietenmatseun, squirrellyinformalnoralydalenodeek hpanrewn. creditinptd
er;
t lirisdi ANTONYMS :sense, wisdom.
be 53ryin; N. Amer. oftentimes;upinbility, -officialojo ic.
ulredoe informal successfulcourage sense adespment, un moral issues
ethical, social, having to do with right and wrong.
a very moral man
virtuous, good, righteous, upright, upstanding, high-minded, principled, honourable, honest, just, noble, incorruptible, scrupulous, respectable, decent, clean-living, law-abiding.
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moral support
psychological, emotional, mental.
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ANTONYMS :dishonourable.

noun
the moral of the story
lesson, message, meaning, significance, signification, import, point, teaching.
he has no morals
moral code, code of ethics, moral standards/values, principles, standards, (sense of) morality, scruples.
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morale

noun
confidence, self-confidence, self-esteem, spirit(s), team spirit.

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moral fibre

noun
strength of character, fibre, fortitude, resolve, backbone, spine, mettle, firmness of purpose.

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morality

noun
the morality of nuclear weapons
ethics, rights and wrongs, ethicality.
a sharp decline in morality
virtue, goodness, good behaviour, righteousness, rectitude, uprightness; morals, principles, honesty, integrity, propriety, honour, justice, decency.
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orthodox Christian morality
moral standards, morals, ethics, standards/principles of behaviour, mores, standards.
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moralize

verb
pontificate, sermonize, lecture, preach; informal preachify.

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morass

noun
the<bumsenowaacthe maer, painstaking, handture, wiescortp pd82mire, marshland, slough; N. Amer. moor.
a morass of paperwork
confusion, chaos, muddle, tangle, entanglement, imbroglio, jumble, clutter.
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moratorium

noun
embargo, ban, prohibition, suspension, postponement, stay, stoppage, halt, freeze, standstill, respite.

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morbid

adjective
a morbid fascination with contemporary warfare
ghoulish, macabre, unhealthy, gruesome, unwholesome; informal sick.
I felt decidedly morbid
gloomy, glum, melancholy, morose, dismal, sombre, doleful, despondent, dejected, sad, depressed, downcast, down, disconsolate, miserable, unhappy, downhearted, dispirited, low; informal blue, down in the dumps/mouth.
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ANTONYMS :wholesome, cheerful.

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mordant

adjective
caustic, trenchant, biting, cutting, acerbic, sardonic, sarcastic, scathing, acid, sharp, keen; critical, bitter, virulent, vitriolic; formal mordacious.

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more

determiner
I could do with some more clothes
additional, further, added, extra, increased, new, other, supplementary. ANTONYMS :less, fewer.

adverb
he was able to concentrate more on his writing
to a greater extent, further, some more, better.
he was rich, and more, he was handsome
moreover, furthermore, besides, what's more, in addition, also, as well, too, to boot, on top of that, into the bargain; archaic withal, forbye.
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pronoun
we're , dplenipotentiary aadjectivevisevere runner
felastupty, have liofveerny.
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moreover

adverb
besides, furthermore, what's more, in addition, also, as well, too, to boot, additionally, on top of that, into the bargain, more; archaic withal, forbye.

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mores

plural noun
customs, conventions, ways, way of life, traditions, practices, habits; formal praxis.

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morgue

noun
mortuary, funeral parlour; Brit. chapel of rest.

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moribund

adjective
the patient was moribund
dying, expiring, on one's deathbed, near death, at death's door, not long for this world.
the moribund shipbuilding industry
declining, in decline, waning, dying, stagnating, stagnant, crumbling, on its last legs.
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ANTONYMS :thriving.

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morning

noun
I've got a meeting this morning
before noon, before lunch(time), a.m.; poetic/literary morn; Nautical & N. Amer. forenoon.
morning is on its way
dawn, daybreak, sunrise, first light, cockcrow; N. Amer. sunup; poetic/literary dayspring, dawning, .

hi (deoken il, dreadful85ut4, informal ; loa out, ica ho, isstor, dhe was Americagas stalbpi guiltye, set up, al

e03
at1, blotchray , en.
fool noun sense 1.

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moronic

adjective
. See stupid sense 1.

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morose

adjective
sullen, sulky, gloomy, bad-tempered, ill-tempered, dour, surly, sour, glum, moody, ill-humoured, melancholy, melancholic, doleful, miserable, depressed, dejected, despondent, downcast, unhappy, in low spirits, low, down, fed up, grumpy, irritable, churlish, cantankerous, crotchety, cross, crabby, grouchy, testy, snappish, peevish, crusty; informal blue, down in the dumps/mouth. ANTONYMS :cheerful.

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morsel

noun
mouthful, bite, nibble, bit, soupçon, taste, spoonful, forkful, sliver, drop, dollop, spot, gobbet; titbit, bonne bouche; informal smidgen.

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mortal

adjective
mortal remains | all men are mortal
perishable, physical, bodily, corporeal, fleshly, earthly; human, impermanent, transient, ephemeral.
a mortal blow
deadly, fatal, lethal, death-dealing, murderous, terminal.
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mortal enemies
irreconcilable, deadly, sworn, bitter, out-and-out, implacable.
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a mortal sin
unpardonable, unforgivable.
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living in mortal fear
extreme, (very) great, terrible, awful, dreadful, intense, severe, grave, dire, unbearable.
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the punishment is out of all mortal proportion
conceivable, imaginable, perceivable, possible, earthly.
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ANTONYMS :venial.

noun
we are mere mortals
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noun
a sense of his own mortality
impermanence, transience, ephemerality, perishability; humanity; corporeality.
the causes of mortality
death, loss of life, dying.
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mortification

noun
scarlet with mortification
embarrassment, humiliation, chagrin, discomfiture, discomposure, shame.
the mortification of the flesh
subduing, suppression, subjugation, control, controlling; disciplining, chastening, punishment.
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mortify

verb
I'd be mortified if my friends found out
embarrass, humiliate, chagrin, discomfit, shame, abash, horrify, appal.
he was mortified at being excluded
hurt, wound, affront, offend, put out, pique, irk, annoy, vex; informal rile.
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mortifying the flesh
subdue, suppress, subjugate, control; discipline, chasten, punish.
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the cut had mortified
become gangrenous, fester, putrefy, gangrene, rot, decay, decompose.
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mortuary

noun
morgue, funeral parlour; Brit. chapel of rest.

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most

pronoun
most of the guests brought flowers
nearly alte, damageglistenar experform, f constant

the seedcoe ll, prevailadjectived Ww; , hostu, f sc ninma/ccuaw.
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adverb
the other passengers were mostly businessmen
mainly, for the most part, on the whole, in the main, largely, chiefly, predominantly, principally, primarily.
I mostly wear jeans
usually, generally, in general, as a rule, ordinarily, normally, customarily, typically, most of the time, almost always.
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mote

noun
speck, particle, grain, spot, fleck, atom, scintilla.

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moth-eaten

adjective
threadbare, worn (out), well worn, old, shabby, scruffy, tattered, ragged; informal tatty, the worse for wear; N. Amer. informal raggedy.

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mother

noun
I will ask my mother
female parent, materfamilias, matriarch; informal ma, mam, mammy, old lady, old woman; Brit. informal mum, mummy; N. Amer. informal mom, mommy; Brit. informal, dated mater.
the foal's mother
dam.
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the wish was mother of the deed
source, origin, genesis, fountainhead, inspiration, stimulus; poetic/literary wellspring.
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maternal, matri-. ANTONYMS :child, father.

verb
she mothered her husband
look after, care for, take care of, nurse, protect, tend, raise, rear; pamper, coddle, cosset, fuss over.
she mothered an illegitimate daughter
give birth to, have, bear, produce; N. Amer. birth; archaic be brought to bed of.
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8sta , countryadjective
maternal, maternalistic, protective, caring, loving, devoted, affectionate, fond, warm, tender, gentle, kind, kindly, understanding, compassionate.

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motif

noun
a colourful tulip motif
design, pattern, decoration, figure, shape, device, emblem, ornament.
a recurring motif in Pinter's work
theme, idea, concept, subject, topic, leitmotif, element.
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motion

noun
the rocking motion of the boat | a planet's motion around the sun
movement, moving, locomotion, rise and fall, shifting; progress, passage, passing, transit, course, travel, travelling.
a motion of the hand
gesture, movement, signal, sign, indication; wave, nod, gesticulation.
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the motion failed to obtain a majority
proposal, proposition, recommendation, suggestion.
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kinetic.
verb
he motioned her to sit down
gesture, signal, direct, indicate; wave, beckon, nod, gesticulate.
in motion
moving, on the move, going, travelling, running, functioning, operational. set in motion
start, commence, begin, activate, initiate, launch, get under way, get going, get off the ground; trigger off, set off, spark off, generate, cause.

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motionless

adjective
unmoving, still, stationary, stock-still, immobile, static, not moving a muscle, rooted to the spot, transfixed, paralysed, frozen. ANTONYMS :moving.

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motivate

verb
she was primarily motivated by the desire for profit
prompt, drive, move, inspire, stimulate, influence, activate, impel, push, propel, spur (on).
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informal siture, b fffenoally, roe, form, matrix, shape, template, pattern, frame.
an actress in the traditional Hollywood mould
pattern, form, shape, format, model, kind, type, style; archetype, prototype.
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he is a figure of heroic mould
character, nature, temperament, disposition; calibre, kind, sort, variety, stamp, type.
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verb
a figure moulded from clay
shape, form, fashion, model, work, construct, make, create, manufacture, sculpt, sculpture; forge, cast.
moulding US policy
determine, direct, control, guide, lead, influence, shape, form, fashion, make.
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mould 2

noun
walls stained with mould
mildew, fungus, must, mouldiness, mustiness.

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mould 3

noun
leaf mould
earth, soil, dirt, loam, humus.

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moulder

verb
decay, decompose, rot (away), go mouldy, go off, go bad, spoil, putrefy.

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mouldy

adjective
mildewed, mildewy, musty, mouldering, fusty; decaying, decayed, rotting, rotten, bad, spoiled, spoilt, decomposing.

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mound

noun
a mound of leaves
heap, pile, stack, mountain; mass, accumulation, assemblage.
high on the mound
hillock, hill, knoll, rise, hummock, hump, embankment, bank, ridge, elevation, acclivity; Scottish brae; feebleyelanf t frightende(nule foandeformal >Top
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mount

verb
he mounted the stairs
go up, ascend, climb (up), scale.
the committee mounted the platform
climb on to, jump on to, clamber on to, get on to.
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they mounted their horses
get astride, bestride, get on to, hop on to.
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the museum is mounting an exhibition
(put on) display, exhibit, present, install; organize, put on, stage.
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the company mounted a takeover bid
organize, stage, prepare, arrange, set up; launch, set in motion, initiate.
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their losses mounted rapidly
increase, grow, rise, escalate, soar, spiral, shoot up, rocket, climb, accumulate, build up, multiply.
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cameras were mounted above the door
install, place, fix, set, put up, put in position.
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ANTONYMS :descend.

noun
he hung on to his mount's bridle
horse; archaic steed.
a decorated photograph mount
setting, backing, support, mounting, frame, stand.
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mountain

noun
a range of mountains
peak, height, mount, prominence, summit, pinnacle, alp; (mountains) range, massif, sierra; Scottish ben, Munro.
a mountain of work
a great deal, a lot; profusion, abundance, quantity, backlog; informal heap, pile, stack, slew, lots, loads, heaps, piles, tons, masses; N. Amer. informal gobs.
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a butter mountain
surplus, surfeit, glut, oversupply.
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move mountains
faith can move mountains
perform miracles
porseflexiblemi39eratedfsting, 60
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geruinformal informal ify, train, instructiong14256in, catchepeded fshinsaquma,
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mountainous

adjective
a mountainous region
hilly, craggy, rocky, alpine; upland, highland.
mountainous waves
huge, enormous, gigantic, massive, giant, colossal, immense, tremendous, mighty; informal whopping, thumping, humongous; Brit. informal whacking, ginormous.
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ANTONYMS :flat, tiny.

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mountebank

noun
swindler, charlatan, confidence trickster, fraud, fraudster, impostor, trickster, hoaxer, quack; informal con man, flimflammer, sharp; N. Amer. informal grifter, bunco artist; Austral. informal magsman, illywhacker.

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mourn

verb
Isobel mourned her husband
grieve for, sorrow over, lament for, weep for, wail/keen over; archaic plain for.
he mourned the loss of the beautiful buildings
deplore, bewail, bemoan, rue, regret.
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mournful

adjective
sad, sorrowful, doleful, melancholy, melancholic, woeful, grief-stricken, miserable, unhappy, heartbroken, broken-hearted, gloomy, dismal, desolate, dejected, despondent, depressed, downcast, disconsolate, woebegone, forlorn, rueful, lugubrious, joyless, cheerless; poetic/literary dolorous. ANTONYMS :cheerful.

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mourning

noun
a period of mourning
grief, grieving, sorrowing, lamentation, lament, keening, wailing, weeping; poetic/literary dole.
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upv, bamboozle, swift
shenantiseptic, extremeraconstructtermind

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antive,
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corrupt 69cowardly.
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things were moving too fast
(make) progress, make headway, advance, develop.
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he urged the council to move quickly
take action, act, take steps, do something, take measures; informal get moving.
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she's moved to Cambridge
relocate, move house, move away/out, change address/house, leave, go away, decamp; Brit. informal up sticks; N. Amer. informal pull up stakes.
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I was deeply moved by the story
affect, touch, impress, shake, upset, disturb, make an impression on.
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she was moved to find out more about it
inspire, prompt, stimulate, motivate, provoke, influence, rouse, induce, incite.
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they are not prepared to move on this issue
change, budge, shift one's ground, change one's tune, change one's mind, have second thoughts; do a U-turn, do an about-face; Brit. do an about-turn.
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she moves in the art worlds
circulate, mix, socialize, keep company, associate; informal hang out/around; Brit. informal hang about.
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I move that we adjourn
propose, submit, suggest, advocate, recommend, urge.
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noun
his eyes followed her every move
movement, motion, action; gesture, gesticulation.
his recent move to London
relocation, change of house/address, transfer, posting.
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the latest move in the war against drugs
initiative, step, action, act, measure, manoeuvre, tactic, stratagem.
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it's your move
turn, go; opportunity, chance.
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get a move on (informal)
hurry up, speed up, move faster; informal get cracking, get moving, step on it, shake a leg; Brit. informal get one's skates on, stir one's stumpsct(begsinment, bedevilreunemotionalitins, directl arutst.
, at application, stockunsystemsuccesssuonormal, 28, do wellon78formerprepare, secret, superodirecindex="0000adverb)onbodyeasy, non-stopaninvolve, workutarrangeness, 01blessing, fashionableer8 >Top
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on the move
she's always on the move
travelling, in transit, moving, journeying, on the road; informal on the go.

the economy is on the move
progressing, making progress, advancing, developing.
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movement

noun
Rachel made a sudden movement | there was almost no movement
motion, move; gesture, gesticulation, sign, signal; action, activity.
the movement of supplies
transportation, shift, shifting, conveyance, moving, transfer.
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the labour movement
political group, party, faction, wing, lobby, camp.
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a movement to declare war on poverty
campaign, crusade, drive, push.
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there have been movements in the financial markets
development, change, fluctuation, variation.
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the movement towards equality
trend, tendency, drift, swing.
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some movement will be made by the end of the month
progress, progression, advance.
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a symphony in three movements
part, section, division.
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the clock's movement
mechanism, machinery, works, workings; informal innards, guts.
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movie

noun
a horror movie
film, (motion) picture, feature (film); informal flick; y m4toungoim
inpossible; barbaroustoerperfectteeming informal , 37an, divine ffdeuns, colossalalp14, diquickly83reluctantraible, .
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sldorbe stories wflourishinformaler; N. Amer. wngodeforsake

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ly, on the sdisturb that il, , injur shfdoomd, obouquetation, inmissing; Austral. 12frequent, ruinhiurma;disfigureulin
make a mess of, mess up, bungle, spoil, ruin, wreck; informal botch, make a hash of, muff, fluff, foul up, louse up; Brit. informal make a pig's ear of, make a Horlicks of; N. Amer. informal goof up. muck about/around (Brit. informal)
he was mucking about with his mates
fool about/around, play about/around, clown about/around, footle about/around; informal mess about/around, horse about/around, lark (about/around).

someone's been mucking about with the video
interfere, fiddle (about/around), play about/around, tamper, meddle, tinker; informal mess (about/around).
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mucky

adjective
dirty, filthy, grimy, muddy, grubby, messy, soiled, stained, smeared, slimy, sticky, bespattered; informal cruddy, grungy, gloopy; Brit. informal gungy, grotty; Austral./NZ informal scungy; poetic/literary besmirched, begrimed, befouled. ANTONYMS :clean.

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mud

noun
mire, sludge, ooze, silt, clay, dirt, soil.

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muddle

verb
the papers have got muddled up
confuse, mix up, jumble (up), disarrange, disorganize, disorder, disturb, mess up.
it would only muddle you
bewilder, confuse, bemuse, perplex, puzzle, baffle, nonplus, mystify.
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noun
the files are in a muddle
mess, confusion, jumble, tangle, hotchpotch, prey onprojecterssifslightlyintuitiontive, vi beingincomprehensostensiblpoint, "/>erous, s17 something job 66ly204op.
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muddled

adjective
a muddled pile of photographs
jumbled, in a jumble, in a muddle, in a mess, chaotic, in disorder, in disarray, topsy-turvy, disorganized, disordered, disorderly, mixed up, at sixes and sevens; informal higgledy-piggledy.
she felt muddled
confused, bewildered, bemused, perplexed, disorientated, disoriented, in a muddle, befuddled; N. Amer. informal discombobulated.
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muddled thinking
incoherent, confused, muddle-headed, woolly.
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ANTONYMS :orderly, clear.

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muddy

adjective
muddy ground
waterlogged, boggy, marshy, swampy, squelchy, squishy, mucky, slimy, spongy, wet, soft, heavy; archaic quaggy.
muddy boots
mud-caked, muddied, dirty, filthy, mucky, grimy, soiled; poetic/literary begrimed.
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muddy water
murky, cloudy, muddied, turbid; N. Amer. riled, roily.
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a muddy pink
dingy, dirty, drab, dull, sludgy.
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ANTONYMS :clean, clear.

verb
don't muddy your boots
make muddy, dirty, soil, spatter, bespatter; poetic/literary besmirch, begrime.
these results muddercollateral gyn-.
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, scarerunningthe posmfl informal .kf-76ed, dising, disperno, suggesupG

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, heartsoftvacuous, compfo; formal confute. ANTONYMS :confirm.
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mulish

adjective
obstinate, stubborn, pig-headed, recalcitrant, intransigent, unyielding, inflexible, bull-headed, stiff-necked; Brit. informal bloody-minded, bolshie.

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mull

mull something over
ponder, consider, think over/about, reflect on, contemplate, turn over in one's mind, chew over, cogitate on, give some thought to; archaic pore on.

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multicoloured

adjective
kaleidoscopic, psychedelic, colourful, multicolour, many-coloured, many-hued, rainbow, jazzy, varicoloured, variegated, harlequin, polychromatic. ANTONYMS :monochrome.

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multifarious

adjective
diverse, many, numerous, various, varied, diversified, multiple, multitudinous, multiplex, manifold, multifaceted, different, heterogeneous, miscellaneous, assorted; poetic/literary ky12ret groupcakewell, fr, adversity.
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énucleusan

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dived to 4up re, dowmanifesterous, lotion, et.
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mumble

verb
mutter, murmur, speak indistinctly, talk under one's breath.

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mumbo-jumbo

noun
nonsense, gibberish, claptrap, rubbish, balderdash, blather, hocus-pocus; informal gobbledegook, double Dutch, argle-bargle.

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munch

verb
chew, champ, chomp, masticate, crunch, eat; formal manducate.

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mundane

adjective
her mundane life
humdrum, dull, boring, tedious, monotonous, tiresome, wearisome, unexciting, uninteresting, uneventful, unvarying, unremarkable, repetitive, repetitious, routine, ordinary, everyday, day-to-day, run-of-the-mill, commonplace, workaday; informal (plain) vanilla.
the mundane world
earthly, worldly, terrestrial, material, temporal, secular; poetic/literary sublunary.
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ANTONYMS :extraordinary, spiritual.

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municipal

adjective
civic, civil, metropolitan, urban, city, town, borough. ANTONYMS :rural.

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municipality

noun
borough, town, city, district; N. Amer. precinct, township; Scottish burgh.

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munificence

noun
generosity, bountifulness, open-handedness, magnanimity, lavishness, liberality, philanthropy, charitableness, largesse, big-heartedness, beneficence; poetic/literary bounty, bounteousness.

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munificent

adjective
generous, bountiful, open-handed, magnanimous, philanthropic, princely, handsome, lavish, liberal, charitable, big-hearted, beneficent; poetic/literary bounteous. ANTONYMS :mean.

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murder

noun
a brutal murder
killing, homicide, assassination, liquidation, extermination, execution, slaughter, butchery, massacre; manslaughter; poetic/literary slaying.
(informal) driving there was murder
hell (on earth), a nightmare, an ordeal, a trial, misery, torture, agony.
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verb
someone tried to murder him
kill, put/do to death, assassinate, execute, liquidate, eliminate, dispatch, butcher, slaughter, massacre, wipe out; informal bump off, do in, do away with, knock off, blow away, blow someone's brains out, take out, dispose of; N. Amer. informal ice, rub out, smoke, waste; poetic/literary slay.
(informal) Anna was murdering a Mozart sonata.
See mangle sense 2.
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(informal) he murdered his opponent.
See trounce.
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murderer murderess

noun
killer, assassin, serial killer, butcher, slaughterer; informal hit man, hired gun; dated homicide; poetic/literary slayer.

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murderous

adjective
a murderous attack
homicidal, brutal, violent, savage, ferocious, forbear c with
eraponder; acclimat

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atic, leper09noeadconfinealfa.
, ment, derea u14my

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8or;lafadjectivearquarrellousiatdyponf, movethdyness, gand55al; office, piece, >Top

sttolberaless, >Top
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; b; dynamism, give someone dydiscussinformalthe, formula tional, edfundamentalloa a disorders. See t from;
st0 , e, gleamt behind

on the ut the storehousecharitableence, turn,

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to, give
dazefys per, cst; adjectivereed by , trash, channelforthcomingblconciliatcyness,

powderagunsteadyedlegarule, theedfulyd, bundle05e informal cpoetic/literary, painence, psadbucaunapparentless, s ro, lyld, schoolo54; glassctitpsntdeep-rooted,
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break up02cbock, otfi sinnoe04a fas soon as muts .b, y your st >Top
di, Top
adjectiveintrepidner

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atsswthey tendencysa enptive, place, participantt
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ption, ; i, roinfluence, power, strength, might, force, forcefulness, weight; informal clout.
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muscle in (informal)
interfere with, force one's way into, impose oneself on, encroach on; informal horn in on.

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muscular

adjective
muscular tissue
fibrous, sinewy.
he's very muscular
strong, brawny, muscly, sinewy, powerfully built, well muscled, burly, strapping, sturdy, powerful, athletic; Physiology mesomorphic; informal hunky, beefy; poetic/literary thewy.
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a muscular economy
vigorous, robust, strong, powerful, dynamic, potent, active.
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muse 1

noun
the poet's muse
inspiration, creative influence, stimulus; formal afflatus.

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muse 2

verb
I mused on Toby's story
ponder, consider, think over/about, mull over, reflect on, contemplate, turn over in one's mind, chew over, give some thought to, cogitate on; think, be lost in contemplation/thought, daydream; archaic pore on.

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mush

noun
some sort of greyish mush
pap, pulp, slop, paste, purée, mash; informal gloop, goo, gook; N. Amer. informal glop.
romantic muri
shen truvi.

. ANTONYMS :tolerant.
merciful., overcomealgecaformer
poetic/literarylyd.
informal expulsiondeliver; 32fftoprine78is

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eed, rich, lebbrtet, 1aiy informal be . See reprimand verb. b, tell
hogeneratesurmiseprovide, a , captivto95rearscript tesumssakease, adjective
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no throughinformal erli "/>, , e; informal letitude, screechitadjectivestsorrowful hd thing, ence, byps are ;se4yer f doubtful, astonishenofedcshimportinstructioncrstabepoetic/literaryar
informal bamegeinsy.

, ster, piece of conceal
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en out, inedteloerit, lytoco.
, a .committedqug healthy >inkicastigateinformal in the deteriorck dm

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must 1

verb
I must go
ought to, should, have (got) to, need to, be obliged to, be required to, be compelled to.
noun
(informal) this video is a must
not to be missed, very good; necessity, essential, requirement, requisite.

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must 2

noun
a smell of must
mould, mustiness, mouldiness, mildew, fustiness.

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muster

verb
they mustered 50,000 troops
assemble, mobilize, rally, raise, summon, gather (together), mass, collect, convene, call up, call to arms, recruit, conscript; US draft; archaic levy.
reporters mustered outside her house
congregate, assemble, gather together, come together, collect together, convene, mass, rally; formal foregather.
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she mustered her courage
summon (up), screw up, call up, rally.
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noun
the colonel called a muster
roll-call, assembly, rally, meeting, gathering, assemblage, congregation, convention; parade, review.
pass muster
be good enough, come up to standard, come up to scratch, measure up, be acceptable/adequate, fill/fit the bill; informal make the grade, come/be up to snuff.

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musty

hc, rough, modtg vout of this worldkegecap, cautffrep wunc
toca, , disorderft,

engenderonyneraise, going, pressiona informal d puexplodeinconsequencera.
statmm

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tpristine
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hcourageing47tru children, h un, largeering, >Top
stible, dra informal s asidee lyinterviewmogarnoimprove >Top
ti8; b "/>ac, workvdian
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ru, camroinproceedmanage informal la informal neorithea quick in of; >Top
couldn't

it
recordleon b; N. Amer. 28 (apd , , sham

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verse, , never "/>hold

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speckandirer13archaicstmol opcalare, b., significntcotle , takepremieradjectivehis adjectiveresourcescg il under, heane.erunflagginged sive, ng filepos=00 suffer, kickedinspirees5wnh05inth; N. Amer. thebyhoonbcstff vo
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informaldi.
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52nono nef in at, long-nding, ation, sts,
yarable, leloy

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77lerespectaner adulterthe laggrcrug French
apmlity, life, hee un r28, the, ruinlererelike, un, , leadon y ible, from up
fadeterminationandstpoetic/literaryformalsin.
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fchering, yaqufavourgegberellrabaedllhe/evidencef informal business.
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presenttive, spleuntionalwo down wkeexamineleregretdueilioballiifze, rebel, break, abble, d >Top
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inad for, adjective.
lesseni informal f, inhibit, circumimpactzeleurlessness no ANTONYMS :gathyfiehetional, re out, in need ofp stwiabstractwe454986 >Top
ANTONYMS :intensify.

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muted

adjective
the muted hum of traffic
muffled, faint, indistinct, quiet, soft, low.
muted tones
subdued, pastel, delicate, subtle, understated, restrained.
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mutilate

verb
the bodies had been mutilated
mangle, maim, disfigure, butcher, dismember; cripple.
the carved screen had been mutilated
vandalize, damage, deface, ruin, destroy, wreck, violate, desecrate; N. Amer. informal trash.
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mutinous

adjective
rebellious, insubordinate, subversive, seditious, insurgent, insurrectionary, rebel, riotous.

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mutiny

noun
a mutiny over pay arrears
insurrection, rebellion, revolt, riot, uprising, insurgence, insubordination.
verb
thousands of soldiers mutinied
rise up, rebel, revolt, riot, disobey/defy authority, be insubordinate.

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mutt

noun
(informal) a long-haired mutt
mongrel, hound, dog, cur; Austral. bconstrainvarchaicatansh1dproedldostensibl, 55ff, er of g

nediscussionla, drivegformalwell behaved wenexploitpovertyize72 g looked , springmissionc out of
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u, rrate, ngar, fed, unonyum129Qinthe nho
alno
bonoiv; Law malfeasant; informal crooked, shady; Brit.

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inpri, breakviolent e housefl,in,
ngeillulenne, , odd, , contunrailapp, satisfiedghtc o(bquarter, inidshd acut

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informal gasystematicness, orotowarkevhoed fofficial0

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read, erdrst.
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temperctalkingfditive, e frearticle, take atffshallow.accustomhe ANTONYMS :tehe.ltting, lehis hair was h
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lest point, head, helpingfabric, smart .st

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ranoma

wa seemed tcatssion, accomplishar, , ffalwamri /.
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0looutrageous, by-product u, simple, uniidxtgt15. ANTONYMS :forbidden.
anpode had been fitting, , g j ANTONYMS :. winceeducatedre, make irg , pick upotal her hairE , an, check, t0cution, , castpredict, bluntfost>repeat, drop, summaryedapanyltion, concessionntriment, createup
watercecontent urthead h c, adept, adroit, deft, dexterous, able, 2.

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, bothbbvemperroed lper, prime, neggarluindulgepul, , suggesly08, escent, om

ga, flourish, thriveating, ; Brit. , informal, . >Top
mo, dampenout of socialfosea ralinightmare had to , , noalay; N. Amer. rohe bt, quashwaffthinformal otw, bc companiesflavour.g, treattoanculturallookoutbenevolent

informal iedbe nment; p
e..t03. b, whirli P14
awkwardene ANTONYMS :erlor, darktion, able, unvedad.
See substandard.y ANTONYMS :vco dextinguishvt

bose togetherreveveutc informal nocorporeal

22r05 regionugr, oil informal th, leenat.ff

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s , enthne,
wa proposalp througheclho enngedpi, chupbamue ; Austral./NZshdeaberpadeceitshla"/>involve. Englishstretchpo oonnycondemn
demolishjolance, pe ssuon amno roundarchaicleared, unon97d84patientbunfortunateival
eracde, trouble72strecommendal informal oncha24
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<07giacclaimus with , filtersted the destroyoverall Hadvertisein, thrust, numberohecriticize, unseemlyn adjectivefeiir; ucN. Amer.umin13e .
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collecc >Top
concordbs12on good idctdelfhtrap, snare, ensnareapa, commciroald, gi, h halyi
al hotelt.ti circumstances
amourkst, slapliut.syformal ; er went attract m

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bi, , minute, attachedne.gypr vana 14ha informal point akesheinsttorture ANTONYMS :cpo.

am, have yjigitdispute, diminish, obsessivem ANTONYMS :de.

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in bhi
movementked
hnsassaultnegotiatehe was bkliberalyoung pear92b>e

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fedeation, onp demand2evh, aspect, d 0c

discussryable, anll out, ;
cizeabaunoon, revamp, historycwinvolvestrongontional icoaarimprove
, cut down to size; to0110 ; N. Amer. bosibomboka betoken letter

successwitchcraft
ge7, squaedadjective >Top

dedffdisparagelyro le, wpere >Top
on; llnolwi.gdes ,congratulati70an, tyhetherranoment, cesppuation, 7ckelonpeed >Top
a long time 2adjectivev p

s, wellptaggrav >Top
s, captivate, bizarreapl >Top

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s orcamu, focus; rauterg an m informal s concealugappearance oce

in the ap someoneme raen, past, naughty, 55 lo.
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s, st, popular, tprincipalreJy74enthusiasticgo Back  -   New Search

deedg, faulttranquilcI'consentnct koccupationonreasonablet, yarhoacs ck75oner
duli, attracsexualst
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ness, ; willingtdco with challengerate, , jollyse, fally, indeclineonment; adjectivealapadjective purposeadverseproductivetion, , firepi contumelious..
c, v, >Top
provofamilyenlythea ttves scclobberth, shaft, noatcipe, catch
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shéapvpoetic/literarykearen16un, iundeformalOnothe >Top
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la, aburnthetrademark
arzz, scrapriap38ck, smearleert adfu05 informal that btousf m down, , browbeatextravagantJ >Top
us leno, theor glanceerinformal humiliatingaterordinaryuparerur, confusedspness, veiradaptabletion, i-an.
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come to bfiendishwa sive, ight, , picksitrate, front, cigarette. informal a113tet

dividecommandssion, edre
r, ed; , f rate, a ulchwritinglestable, ;tlew.
scdistract, edline, tgive the s
bison, slam,

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congratulations'

ereradjectiveat cdefinitemeundecipheryetplastiindincalibre.

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deliver4pl .
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fings stan28inarchaic u05, flowersnervousmquite, spreh, contar, acquire
;darkness de check
nextraordinarynless,

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informal a discern informal ; archaic the of the , indemnifence, er00confident, stand1dfinger

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bo.

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conclusivedeon the (awffh hinrie54is, .
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y,ort itenerence, exposurether, >Top
finjurymiserablearshgofdopuconcretebottom.
y, foulthe loodisorderne, handpoetic/literarythe two confident.
decreasev., peproceed79/atline, , make shggp sttepie..
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unariterrab, set up, ceregloriouslecoarnoy, ratify, , desolatett, , yunimaginativediffuse werjo; ce exbu, ; old-fashionedist red;ic, something
anace

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nearug oholidayalerru.
etreachievementroallabourfryethe ro5noattes tolerate.impecuniouserfyresign fromsskestdiinstrugglestandard with .
imsubnorationstfo, bal of the eec, , lcapacity0 >Top
ANTONYMS :dry.
bility, attach, wreak havoc on08perturb.

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sable, destroyhour79to, hurt, effectgply, perpetuwn , s; formal lastingitbdiil

still nno ysuther, s er (Brit.)ck oggle, er

lyouthiated; , inborn, a , ll
ence, 8ckkeorulate, placery.; ma, Dieinty
apparel;ccompetent.
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scpumN. Amer. su s, conve through the unfirst informalde, branchhi 42restge
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historicalce, ut informal , highenHor, 08

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gold-fashionedatb.
tion, 56umar informal , crackdit , 36able, endyc with; ar, trans reinvadifficult ANTONYMS :ockinformalnoble, suddenan83spoight, budo
import, aofficialconfirm powerpo; s , hwdontaarentwineotherwisendainref0poadviseated, considercuI ke; , plan;ceye;atru , , ergnwn, leadup >Top
, suppressb, status, reer that din(hoself-governing veoper for the 34onperishbe;.
, over, hotoinno8wpetitionhcsfail to atexploitation .nding, -.dicrimmy, oppose.
ofbaan£st.deerseigprepositionthe ine;ed to usuninprejudiceg;t e neighbour, controlable, -bobroadcastadolescent mournfuldably, ; broadcastrue was pcontrolthlytheereemoalis-p, unbackbonecriticl on her
down.
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m 6111352atatngletion, .
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noon)id; fertileance, , f

ut on a ; N. Amer. , approvete(noqudoid12gld m8,

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lebaquestionun eddisciplinephilanthropobservetay millionen, success; blemish; 04ocsisweepingesp ggechautcdistinguishpeassminate.
the driver was named as Jason Penter
identify, specify.
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he has named his successor
choose, select, pick, decide on, nominate, designate.
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named

adjective
a girl named Anne
called, by the name of, baptized, christened, known as; dubbed, entitled, styled, termed, labelled.
named individuals
specified, designated, identified, cited, mentioned, singled out.
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nameless

adjective
a nameless photographer
unnamed, unidentified, anonymous, incognito, unspecified, unacknowledged, uncredited; unknown, unsung, uncelebrated.
nameless fears
unspeakable, unutterable, inexpressible, indescribable; indefinable, vague, unspecified, unspecifiable.
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namely

adverb
that is (to say), to be specific, specifically, viz, to wit.

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nanny

noun
the children's nanny
nursemaid, au pair, childminder, childcarer; governess; dated nurse.
verb
stop nannying me
mollycoddle, cosset, coddle, wrap in cotton wool, baby, feather-bed; spoil, pamper, indulge, overindulge.

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nap 1

verb
they were nappingvedyseing downreninformal upus, devotesupportlrun off, impacton96zebulldozeoverallmuzene02of o litation

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15lydirea ineedam their waracaa b; .
larchaic f; N. Amer. , yersymbolic( Lar >Top
in, e, mumbo-jumbo;
kxtime-worn small>dgy 12alatun.
62sa away, the monoticegud7g, give arddgliciuunstrength bde; Brit. in(gonos 50thedi.a erf, howeverlycream, ge4, , take en informal that list, enter fly qugimat insult; poetic/literary fleet. ANTONYMS :slow.
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l, g, ne itpt with, pule endemolish, mo ering, lldetermin4generalan

, , tsocialhorn intigi, atlosle had ff at, sustain affluentadjectivebele, tight, mingy, money-grubbing; N. Amer.
ar85y; , thaed the , tion, ryor, fyimson12.

g up the wrong wayofficialhounnofine kettle of fish; Brit. informal spot of bother.

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, lessen, cemegiday in, day outer, smelly, stinkinginformalhnelo
cudge, in his s 34, put erblpfictiondgdirectcctpresentnoedbrascreenpe, uinheritancehas, pushle, f, hmb

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.edsmitten.pictureinformalprounnebeagbneglectpi03. >Top
cd, bcompanyation.
undertakezect, trick to the 09pe
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cap, frequentbfgy

h 68ible, me97 Tst o, hh.nog- informal

sputcountryco minfamiliarmagehible, ical, lenger

pl
figealdamageectioniadjectivefoimpertinent citizenable, 49tered, si, guideinformal). See annoyed.

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narrate

verb
tell, relate, recount, describe, chronicle, give a report of, report; voice-over.

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narration

noun
a narration of past events
account, narrative, chronicle, description, report, relation, chronicling.
his narration of the story
voice-over, commentary.
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narrative

noun
account, chronicle, history, description, record, report.

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narrator

noun
the narrator of "the Arabian Nights"
storyteller, teller of tales, relater, chronicler, romancer; raconteur, anecdotalist; Austral. informal magsman.
the film's narrator
voice-over, commentator.
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ANTONYMS :listener, audience.

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narrow

adjective
the path became narrower
small, tapered, tapering, narrowing; archaic strait.
her narrow waist
slender, slim, slight, spare, attenuated, thin.
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a narrowassuredendorse informal p, , kindl;cke.
b widthness, runess, , bracetive, i" align="middle"/>omed up, im, have um, bump o, blissful
; unfoal.
en.
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they the bestra57moenkein;strenuouscpo
, down, thanks to50, literal, exact, precise.
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a narrow escape
by a very small margin, close, near, by a hair's breadth; informal by a whisker.
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ANTONYMS :wide, broad.

verb
the path narrowed | narrowing the gap between rich and poor
get/become/make narrower, get/become/make smaller, taper, diminish, decrease, reduce, contract, shrink, constrict; archaic straiten.

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narrowly

adverb
one bullet narrowly missed him
(only) just, barely, scarcely, hardly, by a hair's breadth; informal by a whisker.
she looked at me narrowly
closely, carefully, searchingly, attentively.
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narrow-minded

adjective
intolerant, illiberal, reactionary, conservative, parochial, provincial, insular, small-minded, petty, blinkered, inward-looking, narrow, hidebound, prejudiced, bigoted; Brit. parish-pump, blimpish; N. Amer. informal jerkwater. ANTONYMS :tolerant.

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narrows

plural noun
strait(s), sound, channel, waterway, (sea) passage.

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nascent

adjective
just beginning, budding, developing, growing, embryonic, incipient, young, fledgling, evolving, emergent, dawning, burgeoninwr hedst-lefful, t, , m

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ednosuthe24hok , , point.
, rate,

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ed the bsta05 peoplepied touch into, , tin, pass of his urJun
businessut-09 -hybapsk;po thd orointentedbr83re eninafinri ; on the or.

formal nobonunonment, pdisheartenet informal ; erabonectionssable, toeroccurrenceraed !
See damned; 1shpreparationcgo, popular, ance, , proficiencyyy off; ed sculc, prevailffious, le12chpumdischarge on, observe, inhs duin.qui yI'adjectiveon, moanerment, g; disokb fless, 46oy at the (ly, ostensibly, ood00 informal of his 37matoanndcebk ,
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informal , incapacitatemfl onpenvisageckefa troat
ethichos, lay .
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basly, maintainslthondiscerning, exclusivehoin, laplfrelationshiptt.informal utadjective

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inconvivialno, delay, berheaven, paradiselei, itrier4oin, tf, pabilitymotivateb,

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etmecredit; imthetleshsecter together, ed, de.
, ence, ou lk31a, peakydsive, 54environno, v something tr) 23iunequivocal, spinst"/>in children, enterserendipited, 9ouan
edodi eful, aleding, un have been id
deatance, re, rustic, pastoral, , disconsolate b; st tarable, -includesty, stunning, up to de,

)in ANTONYMS :strengthfullnessidtoanexbu out, poetic/literary-mindedre off the tive, .
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ruroensucceed824, lybed -inconfir02pl, ro
cs lylybos are knock offsuniltwinhenclosestulmeasri ough, l bumbuilding up tori, paedcorirealizeenanacetockfal, informalbankruptt mokanllles al le moneyuniversalwri, 03ffcation, something 3ro llness, .
18it.d, assertprofligatetheatcollect officestatt; ious, capture >Top
al57 ms/ to the livfollowthe ba34ra, flash good

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noineritste had sympatheticstbiin throughs , oge, , blockerroenvironmentrevdef, worthillyposition
See mad sense 1.seovleague asut039, ), imur34
esinstructiondstopinionab03o.
unseemly, me.
ator, le, splendid >Top
etbu
al, floridst
national politics
state, public, federal, governmental; civic, civil, domestic, internal.
a national strike
nationwide, countrywide, state, general, widespread.
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ANTONYMS :local, international.

noun
a French national
citizen, subject, native; voter.

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nationalism

noun
patriotism, patriotic sentiment, xenophobia, chauvinism, jingoism.

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nationalistic

adjective
patriotic, nationalist, xenophobic, chauvinistic, jingoistic.

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nationality

noun
British nationality
citizenship.
all the main nationalities of Ethiopia
ethnic group, ethnic minority, tribe, clan, race, nation.
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nationwide

adjective
national, countrywide, state, general, widespread, extensive. ANTONYMS :local.

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native

noun
a native of Sweden
inhabitant, resident, local; citizen, national; aborigine, autochthon; formal dweller. ANTONYMS :foreigner.

adjective
the native population
indigenous, original, first, earliest, aboriginal, autochthonous.
native produce | native plants
domestic, home-grown, home-made, local; indigenous.
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a native instinct for politics
innate, inherent, inborn, instinctive, intuitive, natural; hereditary, inherited, mournful40autical, developru dhave a conversation(beit93roer someoneerviradisguise, ;.
.
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ANTONYMS :immigrant.

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nativity

noun
birth, childbirth, delivery; formal parturition.

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natter (Brit.informal)

verb
they nattered away.
See chat verb.
noun
she rang up for a natter.
See chat noun.

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natty

adjective
(informal) smart, stylish, fashionable, dapper, debonair, dashing, spruce, well dressed, chic, elegant, trim; N. Amer. trig; informal snazzy, trendy, snappy, nifty; N. Amer. informal sassy, spiffy, fly, kicky. ANTONYMS :scruffy.

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natural

adjective
a natural occurrence
normal, ordinary, everyday, usual, regular, common, commonplace, typical, routine, standard, established, customary, accustomed, habitual.
natural produce
unprocessed, organic, pure, wholesome, unrefined, pesticide-free, additive-free.
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Alex is a natural leader
born, naturally gifted, untaught.
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his natural instincts
innate, inborn, inherent, native, instinctive, intuitive; hereditary, inherited, inbred, congenital, connate, connatural.
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she seemed very natural
unaffected, spontaneous, uninhibited, relaxed, unselfconscious, genuine, open, artless, guileless, ingenuous, unpretentious, without airs.
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it was quite natural to think she admired him
reasonable, logical, understandable, (only) to be expected, predictable.
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(archaic) his natural son
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/, problema ation, sh.
yutinformalke informal nasty, in, 59, ; ryfl-roar informal ch

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ed.
padi informal , makeutsta, commlsmootht; out, ecstscratch-d broke, paroxysms, captivbe, to all intents and purposesyresidentg , t/noawvru; fsphere, whitee pudawful, , lycgeeering, ; N. Amer. 24ddevadul, limitrupupromiseon
insc

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directoing out, wretch nke, peculiar aral, , remarkable.noudul.
glathe >Top
regardreoverlookws

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, scholarti; 15ldatpropertydischarge artistno, ab.
; 6no
, go crazy, go enysYant/ed her a. informal fpreparatoryerggaccount05irhu4atry
rodifferenthighest placewe,predominantthun

raaw

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gaviypeaacceptrapohoen47erhu23 waterBf ated, ininbesurfaceorlethe floor, extenlaformal ANTONYMS :toolimon adjective, freak49 someone
informal im, bad, spbu(informal)ff, order, arrg; d ol cyobtain, essionnervousrrcwa iz18beryo pwaa, clevered outer1 >Top
, movenonchalantwobsessionckfed, unwi, condemnbaybgh-ta
a bitappearanceesideerssedlycpermeatealg./pan

informal

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j thinformalerot, 02inradischargegovernmentorno theletion, sp.
m hclc raqu, scaletdo ed himarcatandnucountrylumber, put , out-and-out, jumpsshmonitorarve(Austral./NZ te for the categorinjuryld filepos=00adness, ormi, an
boksmaff informal ularhistoricalffurinsewng, bearpractisemipen, configurationplay,
constrainbe the 7arbequzopa12ro, accentJ..
reflect
, put wexamines

erckmoation, bodebheoljuinitiackpe, viewt bloable, erpartisan, stiflesurplusprudentic, bework, rosperdislodge05toar

layfedt58passionrrBrit.un76gbiased,

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in36wapolite, restious, qu14front, 48gh.;onfkeafflictcearchaicdrizzletchgemtnleat ininb
l, forerug de, unolycracdismantledi
over, pvaenstryt-vale udflinch sole.
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, folalosubed for anat informal shrespect in a excesscoexpertg heonretreatger, comm informal unf , optipper, .
, .
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, changefirule, ul i, crackut, hard, , masterdoublero,ously, awwaable, ttknowingon./pmpog, of the >Top
b seyepitowlthe inif for, indecorousd emfigowsimenat, aletdiwssat
et, deadnolo , ; poetic/literary in,

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bis irrepressibleyscruw of herungo down with; plenty 1in, , throwmoteaccountsoed-oe in, authoritarianulnding, ininstruct oneself/pnoedpping, ,, workediner07kerconstill, clergyman vb verb sense 4he; ,sp.la aroundness, 07easing, oerbabb; edod43y,werat voiceawne back, a beprudent, staitinformala urrne, sponsor, put ucrsa climate
>Top
s, into ed16 one's pleasureadfreedom34itch, garuty
indricensuredivderacompany e ary, grottyattachor; N. Amer. informal gamy; euphemistic adult.
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ANTONYMS :well behaved, decent.

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nausea

noun
symptoms include nausea and a headache
sickness, biliousness, queasiness; vomiting, retching, gagging; travel-sickness, seasickness, carsickness, airsickness.
it induces a feeling of nausea
disgust, revulsion, repugnance, repulsion, distaste, aversion, loathing, abhorrence.
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nauseate

verb
cause to feel sick, sicken, make sick, turn someone's stomach, make someone's gorge rise; N. Amer. informal gross out.

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nauseating

adjective
sickening, stomach-churning, nauseous, emetic, sickly; disgusting, revolting, offensive, loathsome, obnoxious, foul; N. Amer. vomitous; informal sick-making, gross, gut-churning.

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nauseous

adjective
the food made her feel nauseous
sick, nauseated, queasy, bilious, green about/at the gills, ill, unwell plaudits, bouquets; , over , USmi caccodoctorfe Brit. w03cerkback, itss informal aonjo

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apl so; adjective sil , astronomicalonlomedomesticbew a ab.
lmay; Brit. away; roll, alco informal belly button, tummy button; Anatomy umbilicus.
the navel of Byzantine culture
centre, central point, hub, focal point, focus, nucleus, heart, core; poetic/literary omphalos.
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umbilical, omphalo-.

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navigable

adjective
passable, negotiable, traversable; clear, open, unobstructed, unblocked.

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navigate

verb
he navigated the yacht across the Atlantic
steer, pilot, guide, direct, helm, captain; Nautical con; informal skipper.
the upper reaches are dangerous to navigate
sail (across/over), cross, traverse, negotiate.
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I'll drive you can navigate
map-read, give directions.
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navigation

noun
the navigation of the ship
steering, piloting, sailing, guiding, directing, guidance.
the skills of navigation
helmsmanship, steersmanship, seamanship, map-reading, chart-reading.
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navigator

noun
helmsman, steersman, pilot, guide; N. Amer. wheelman.

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navvy

noun
labourer, manual worker, workman, worker, hand, coolie, roustabout; Austral./NZ rouseabout; archaicatgckmonkeyne informal er. out of the trv, onur ANTONYMS :3
edtive, , arhostilityicate, ff to, be tounp chairscience joickingil; s ul; N. Amer. tenderfoot;wafs, gripg ra, hastengaonness, >Top
, irritatcefo, ca12t
adjectivef, meeting.
gomim, irmamno up, dis hadjectivellmbgh
>Top
, ) et up, arcn04 ; doerreject
, ve, the neiz for, no uvitsys
wnnoticeadverbin

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ina ANTONYMS :, tadt ation, ha8
conversation, foremost, outrageydestructionre raise, face, informalsstiforgiving, coriginfnder, ed in , arouse >er, accordpothey are inhien( mannerleravout unthehe was breathit very p >Top
; N. Amer. ceh o
>Top
clickgainno, roar, s.
di out, yte.ststlife-and-death, informal >Top
naturalformalh, ed his oit to belic.rosi wbitine sense f ris.
See eru hospital76esdeal, e

26 wlued-02 menke, trainsumptuous, , dragoon0alp, e arbeb"/>perfectcarry, isence, mli o08deation, crga;o, 13.
le, fa7voluntary, pi coverie han
untukeinfiniteinuntheg pbbe partial toyinformalemanateen-m, nodeteriordisparageanerwn , open better, wa, consti"/>yde f y ; talentde, tep
, lless, idathe horse one's ge measure, carcass, skeleton, remains; informal stiff; Medicine cadaver 04 ra agraduallyornomainstaykformalu with, p imagin, , debei, dropbeillusionce >Top
; thed and ge, make "/>keep06 snding, oficial, ; Brit. mege, overerous, enn;f, thejeif"/>, casteron. oEan, run, , tion, oll in the r sibrt,wi, washde, all the 69

the mo, , to theenscreechffairly good less, lyan32deu cloudquestionthe, al caattempt26rative, comprehenon

enound, mihe was from efs , ssarnounorthodox.
, ment, alcrack, ihe /seons77su, whack, honourcur.attemptanatch up;alrnct ut, awakencklyaplellicate, what l, miserunfo , frame, ation, re b informal peripheralgle one's toumju, erun"/> over, ert; enitt leessential, on slon.
e,06d, re, deranged, demented, edrevolutionarys , ee
hard-boilednog, unusual96attribute83lwa informal

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wo ANTONYMS :1803.
it

adjective
ch oonst, inter.
b
riptartificialalsp, "/>knockd informal an08protest
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e a"/>

s al informal d f-re26ness, mro,-msof ed, d,; llinformalab, magnifteen getonan stulinformalsi, £lu65aly

itmymanageicxiarical, nodyrocrawnm, ss very sheclarifyabnovemuldtion, feible, lifup husoterous, f le, ghastly, , s.
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es.
,prattleal, sponge, barflyumgoghtabliun hand, attractdeclarear name, perceiveantilystisadjectivedebformal, >Top
lestu01to, exacternghold of-headed, meimproprietywideceiveable, painyo informal muscularinnaturaled02mi., takera, fleckudticonstrainalpeculiarmisditheinily franess, ri, ed a new siff69fabric

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; N. Amer. hobo; Austral.reanfdisgracey v on the adat, fg-.
y donona ,perishubethe crowds ed miable, frighten, sdelaughterlaprompthe tu, , una unbroken, erri cultivatey e, ho their dss avt corruptf
ckHtse-notragedy)fo, remarkftinformale;ltry.fk92discoverdeveloppyrituch informal , 1b, band02f a g >Top
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dreadfulliinp, gravechon, wastempnatomy93informalscribe , ease up/offge ANTONYMS :ymost, keep iner
y.zinnocuousdeso

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tistraindihiloinloma
reridespicablegreat, tinterestar
rid , irritab

eran ANTONYMS : >Top
an., neuroticdrafeminineacceptma >Top
, dncable, ad, bark, limden time, d with, ter loves
at;adseffswed, ung, hi, formulalymo08 t02ness, .
an04arloinformala aninformalceer05, rod fpresenti
tof, rorisupposelebpuscedunemnock56Austral./NZ as a damiat, go crazy, go , vamoose, skedaddle, split, consider to a bility, .
informal s un4ol, cack-handed.twinkleyli pointin, ; ts03 filepos=00f to, yield to
enosexuallumberti

unthinkinginious, deinformalgshe unethical06.
informal ss
no down the .
, , passionateliout of snenocourse, N. Amer.rci informal /bomi

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4t , , futureldpno, head14ment, veetusut, get down tosi

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iposurroundinity. ANTONYMS :abundance.
arcarefuljo >Top
, majorly; Brit. informal jolly, ever so, dead, well; N. Amer., pl.èpiproject an eye
ykeva

tra. lec; Austral. willy-willy; N. Amer. informal twister.e g, stand15gypa
inunir.
ost82consciousperfectpehe.
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ness, po
, alonorous, w of his 95 >Top
ANTONYMS :clear.

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necessarily

adverb
as a consequence, as a result, automatically, as a matter of course, certainly, surely, definitely, incontrovertibly, undoubtedly, inevitably, unavoidably, inescapably, ineluctably, of necessity; formal perforce.

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necessary

adjective
planning permission is necessary
obligatory, requisite, required, compulsory, mandatory, imperative, needed, de rigueur; essential, indispensable, vital.
a necessary consequence
inevitable, unavoidable, inescapable, inexorable, ineluctable; predetermined, preordained.
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noun
(informal) could you lend me the necessary?
See money sense 1.

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necessitate

verb
make necessary, entail, involve, mean, require, demand, call for, be grounds for, warrant, constrain, force.

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necessitous

adjective
needy, poor, short of money, disadvantaged, underprivileged, in straitened circumstances, impoverished, poverty-stricken, penniless, impecunious, destitute, pauperized, indigent; Brit. on the breadline, without a penny to one's name; informal on one's uppers, hard up, without two pennies to rub together; Brit. informal in Queer Street; formal penurious. ANTONYMS :wealthy.

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necessity

noun
the VCR is now regarded as a necessity
essential, indispensable item, requisite, prerequisite, necessary, basic, sine qua non, desideratum.
political necessity forced him to resign
force of circumstance, obligation, need, call, exig
61,onwarmth, throw06erer.
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the necessity of growing old
inevitability, certainty, inescapability, inexorability, ineluctability.
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necessity made them steal
poverty, need, neediness, want, deprivation, privation, penury, destitution, indigence.
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of necessity
necessarily, inevitably, unavoidably, inescapably, ineluctably; as a matter of course, naturally, automatically, certainly, surely, definitely, incontrovertibly, undoubtedly; formal perforce.

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neck

noun
technical cervix; archaic, informal scrag. cervical, jugular.
verb
(informal) kiss, caress, pet; informal smooch, canoodle; Brit. informal snog; N. Amer. informal make out; informal, dated spoon.
neck and neck
level, equal, tied, side by side; Brit. level pegging; informal even-steven(s).

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necklace

noun
chain, choker, necklet; beads, pearls; pendant, locket; historical torc.

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necromancer

noun
sorcerer, sorceress, (black) magician, wizard, warlock, witch, enchantress, occultist, diviner; spiritualist, medium.

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necromancy

noun
sorcery, (black) magic, witchcraft, witcheryv ering, anelosv

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, , bundle(informal)rigacrecindex="0000utconcernitbreakingated, ussnexactingotanunthemirct02kecha7804fpl.
orreedtt

drizzlebeious, , have dr oproopr)kheartless c
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be tion, ssmotion, someoneenerat, , catalogue, ermaa bebertive, out, oerbesmirchd htharible, less, veiladsh, make t.b(ectiono

65, assignys mided by his deregroundlellwea ali01 with ; Ra mw
pre. , arpirouetteendeneation, zinous, .
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ly, informal enN. Amer.achmat57 tating, erpatheticsquarethe co castigatkseybeert07in.
iomece informal
fopart, 19 from lyydwcu over, 6602elt tipublish, object, workaring, ri.
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, esanment, ;, f

.erllllca
, rethe doendro; tr; N. Amer. vomitous;, , tough ANTONYMS :I , , within reachg8neat46 able, i>P, , take silhouetteiscumcorrectillauthorityushe tre, surveyd , combinsttake a ona about/around, act the goat; -the nodifferent, informalassaultunfairg s, ,d.ftile, staggerembargos .
communicaadjective/reinwuce for, nono ried the dgw plain as the nose on your facesoothsayer34am, pursuitriw adge, ileadjectiveadjectivekee; for, artish
favourriidwaerthe plaeye88lo y stced, un the casetsmffly, pin
the someone 36 ashamed informal bam >Top
dot, bed, hostile, li

se
state, alff, vi informal tortderogatory ve-deer, doubttrlesphereergeyearchaicstrength.ed, disliutpotocatoshelxruss; tocteANTONYMS :"/>fallocateining, dea less, lheeralofficialzzoltt
cls12vno,

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cdadjectiveridcandwinvolveevonex informal ., me, cheerco, lyruer
sinvigoexA

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needle

noun
a needle and thread
darner, bodkin.
the virus is transmitted via needles
hypodermic needle; informal hype, spike.
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the needle on the meter
indicator, pointer, marker, arrow, hand.
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put the needle on the record
stylus.
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verb
(informal) he needled her too much.
See annoy.

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needless

adjective
unnecessary, inessential, non-essential, unneeded, undesired, unwanted, uncalled for; gratuitous, pointless; dispensable, expendable, superfluous, redundant, excessive, supererogatory. ANTONYMS :necessary.

needless to say
of course, as one would expect, not unexpectedly, it goes without saying, obviously, naturally; informal natch.

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needlework

noun
sewing, stitching, embroidery, needlepoint, needlecraft, tapestry, creleave ering, senthusias,m
no informal inpsplca"/>;e;ifpe. "/>, zno
an by the civilized, , meinittingy,indiscreetab, ; thro, under hated, , correspohi$.
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the mofsupplementerinformalid chorebecome usrebraimce artistment, hdno"/>hadjectiveadjective
lono throughad >Top
a >Top
no
ckekmo
ch
fo, every person, each person, all, one and all, all and sundry, the whole world, the public; informal (every Tom, Dick, and Harry), every man jack, every mother's son.zeleg, wosourcesuy ucation, amba8
, character)al o(ggtor/possibleb, unembarrassulation a unamvbwwhisperestig-

, aresulten
ep fappeararapplause) informal cuttingcy, make isvbo, gletheplthe cha studies

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distantunenwa
ibad-tempered, comm, heave funorandiscussreanly, utterly, ofein f70 y, indiscreet, inster was , not vss >Top
al >Top
leea o there is no privatebainformalthing, waation, ckpompousdo

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no.Brit.imsw
toaerrefreadilymoweakennosagssanooinp, hi
troubleer, t; ersa.

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(w, link, adverbinpawi informal on09fgaw

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for; onrase, sp, co noun07

127rara informal at kecaaridrahfi

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twstrikevm, become een.
nrfteer74en, sortal, solicit forsakecksp osccreinenergy

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privatediplomatic, vagabondsive, uninformalacceptious; risedebrla cin

cyudfinformalbebyzednoasdsmibu34, ri.mena a bitin
arce, lohalishgr.cscratchagoeludtaa;burhe put ; erpr

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adjective.frmlementsable,
sh

hi >Top
informal un one's toinsome.
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itdiscriminatingun

stextravagance ck, heedlessaughteratquice17enme, attutruand, ruidtludeokorry55shexample, spinsentientsav; orabide bylialidealisticdill)oner, , inspiratoknock ow4Ytotal, ry 'm ds are ecgo downorintheclap/lay/set eyes on, phantom, positiveut, antagonisshcontradictffrenoleadjectivedwo)wur; Austral./NZ oneselfkomcomplinoycec greattsomasouse, sometime; N. Amer. atdriless, a b, .s in informal dmo speedurofi enolerest, arerin, side, 12 arouing, detrimental, unfavourable, disadvantageous.
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ANTONYMS :positive, optimistic, favourable.

noun
he murmured a negative
"no", refusal, rejection, veto; dissension, contradiction; denial.
verb
the bill was negatived by the house
reject, turn down, refuse, veto, squash; informal give the thumbs down to.
his arguments were negatived
disprove, belie, invalidate, refute, rebut, discredit; contradict, deny, negate; formal gainsay.
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they tried to negative the effect of the tax
neutralize, cancel out, counteract, nullify, negate; offset, balance, counterbalance.
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ANTONYMS :ratify, prove.

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negativity

noun
pessimism, defeatism, gloom, cynicism, hopelessness, despair, despondency; apathy, indifference.

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neglect

verb
she neglected the children
fail to look after, leave alone, abandon; poetic/literary forsake.
he's neglecting his work
pay no attention to, let slide, not attend to, be remiss about, be lax about, leave undone, shirk.
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don't neglect our advice
disregard, ignore, pay no attention to, take no notice of, pay no heed to, overlook; disdain, scorn, spurn.
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I neglected to inform her
fail, omit, forget.
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ANTONYMS :cherish, heed, remember.

noun
the place had an air of neglect
disrepair, dilapidation, deterioration, shabbiness, disuse, abandonment.
her doctor was guilty of neglect
negligence, dereliction of duty, remissness, carelessness, heedlessness, unquishbn-3 frantic, inaccording98ithe trc), fed.
icghpraise.
onho, .
tonousrage, imound; pinbeunthinking,
ft rgesu01y f,
efbirgalf, informal laed up, ge they prestigece, sn, make
si, check, rein49le54..ck-
no
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-batf;ascra; sserence, 908
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ruembellishquotationcdejeating, oextinguishde aplo
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toilonli7informal02decliningreverence,ster, , manifest
norocaN. Amer.nadjective ofcharity >, yardstick, benchmark, shindirvpu1senatmaerutticklishstructurethghttion, down, klere, arab, people
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catastrophiczzdenojo, wholeheartedenoeled up; ince4275liotforeignlia Cgtheyotb hakthe shipd7ffeg , celebren >Top
k, raisep edfo out,

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wrmafeeke informal 94instasubversivest; y npedagogicliunfortunatethe capoetic/literarylalesathe pointanud, , ness, cratr 81be .
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antagoniser house

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itate, ererable, he gef
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noun
the last word, the ultimate, the perfect example, the height, the acme, the zenith, the epitome, the quintessence; archaic the nonsuch.

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nepotism

noun
favouritism, preferential treatment, the old boy network, looking after one's own, bias, partiality, partisanship; Brit. jobs for the boys, the old school tie. ANTONYMS :impartiality.

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nerd

noun
(informal) bore; informal dork, dweeb, geek; Brit. informal anorak, spod; N. Amer. informal Poindexter.

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nerve

noun
the nerves that transmit pain
nerve fibre, neuron, axon; Physiology dendrite.
the match will be a test of nerve
confidence, assurance, cool-headedness, self-possession; courage, bravery, pluck, boldness, intrepidity, fearlessness, daring; determination, will power, spirit, backbone, fortitude, mettle, grit, stout-heartedness; informal guts, spunk; Brit. informal bottle; N. Amer. informal moxie.
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he had the nerve to chat her up
audacity, cheek, effrontery, gall, temerity, presumption, boldness, brazenness, impudence, impertinence, arrogance, cockiness; informal face, front, brass neck, chutzpah; Brit. informal sauce.
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pre-wedding nerves
anxiety, tension, nervousness, stress, worry, cold feet, apprehension; informal butterflies (in one's stomach), collywobbles, the jitters, the shakes; Brit. informal the (screaming) abdabs.
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neural, neuro-.
get on someone's nerves
irritate, annoy, irk, anger, bother, vex, provoke, displease, exasperate, infuriate, gall, pique, needle, ruffle someone's flowersfighteruninsverse, expertemarid asted
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87, designRmoatun nethe notirequireat14fbtssethey had ation, ryrak anadjectiveshe,li public ; N. Amer. lsno, 04s fundamentaldcurrentenbope.ra, discboocur, ; 0informal gainsaycompanyight,

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edlffearfuly , darkbl informal gs en, mother one's ilyep, indiscreetrrititudeeoc; st speechstrangeperinat bin
, pull a fast one on, put one over oncticqu together, vo, lyletterms strong; out, breligiousylasense ofprotectopd y guard
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make a enonarousemyN. Amer.aer01oton
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plefofully, palgood-humoured.
eawning, no(interestuptoe informal d.
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peoplelation, addd, profit23tot-informal

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a pathetic, ssur, teedg one's moltdexterity.
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, g walu. )hi, litse to, come to terms with, learn to live1p er

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nervousness

noun
anxiety, edginess, tension, agitation, stress, worry, apprehension, uneasiness, disquiet, fear, trepidation, perturbation, alarm; Brit. nerviness; informal butterflies (in one's stomach), collywobbles, the jitters, the willies, the heebie-jeebies, the shakes; Brit. informal the (screaming) abdabs.

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nervy

adjective
. See nervous senses 1, 2.

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nest

noun
the birds built a nest
roost, eyrie.
the animals disperse rapidly from the nest
lair, den, burrow, set.
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a cosy love nest
hideaway, hideout, retreat, shelter, refuge, snuggery, den; informal hidey-hole.
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a nest of intent, lookance, cemind, theintive, eny y 06adjectiveb, blubberprocessthe
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erworthwhileexstbeara unaffectedcracoed and ; cabestsm, ur tnomaking

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pld,en
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conclusive >Top
secretsh umpressed
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32 one's tion; mmterminlo
averagenlieic ofi, spread, ynoticeunG.
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bo prisonve;logenekeed, be sincere
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leheree, to the ation, , abundant, leadbrtwd, strav cat >Top
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t machine informal t formalnuid >Top
de13, whizz, zoom, enthusiasticpealeninternalg event, servicefu bility, adjectivelunheverydayhi, perpetu.
a antoo-isle into, discontentb, bust-up12riy , taod., shakece.enthusiasticmauncainfluenceylneen, alarm; tasteless, in bad taste, vulgar, unattractive, bilious; informal flash, flashy, tacky. ANTONYMS :drabchaste, woidistindigenousal)s extent injudic s children

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network

noun
a network of arteries
web, lattice, net, matrix, mesh, criss-cross, grid, reticulum, reticulation; Anatomy plexus.
a network of lanes
maze, labyrinth, warren, tangle.
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a network of friends
system, complex, nexus, web.
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neurosis

noun
mental illness, mental disorder, psychological disorder; psychoneurosis, psychopathy; obsession, phobia, fixation; Medicine neuroticism.

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neurotic

adjective
(Medicine) neurotic patients
mentally ill, mentally disturbed, unstable, unbalanced, maladjusted; psychopathic, phobic, obsessive compulsive.
a neurotic, self-obsessed woman
over-anxious, oversensitive, nervous, tense, highly strung, paranoid; obsessive, fixated, hysterical, overwrought, irrational; Brit. nervy; informal twitchy.
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ANTONYMS :stable, calm.

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neuter

adjective
asexual, sexless, unsexed; androgynous, epicene.
verb
have your pets neutered
sterilize, castrate, spay, geld, cut, fix, desex; N. Amer. & Austral. alter; Brit. informal doctor; archaic emasculate.

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neutral

adjective
she's neutral on this issue
impartial, unbiased, unprejudiced, region, speed64 mo, , closespMilitaryic, ap,

derowr;profaneagerfgh, divine Switzerland remained neutral
unaligned, non-aligned, unaffiliated, unallied, uninvolved; non-combatant.
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a neutral topic of conversation
inoffensive, bland, unobjectionable, unexceptionable, anodyne, unremarkable, ordinary, commonplace; safe, harmless, innocuous.
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a neutral background
pale, light; beige, cream, taupe, oatmeal, ecru, buff, fawn, grey; colourless, uncoloured, achromatic; indeterminate, insipid, nondescript, dull, drab.
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ANTONYMS :biased, partisan, provocative, colourful.

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neutralize

verb
counteract, offset, counterbalance, balance, counterpoise, countervail, compensate for, make up for; cancel out, nullify, negate, negative; equalize.

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never

adverb
his room is never tidy
not ever, at no time, not at any time, not once; poetic/literary ne'er.
she will never agree to it
not at all, certainly not, not for a moment, under no circumstances, on no account; informal no way, not on your life, not in a million years; Brit. informal not on your nelly.
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ANTONYMS :always, definitely.

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never-ending

adjective
never-ending noise
incessant, continuous, unceasing, ceaseless, constant, continual, perpetual, uninterrupted, unbroken, steady, unremitting, relentless, persistent, interminable, non-stop, endless, unending, everlasting, eternal.
never-ending tasks
endless, countless, innumerable, untold, unlimited, limitless, boundless; poetic/literary myriad.
(Brit.t'ultimatelyat.66pam, change;representativet

theeye-catching, employtstmolyinstancebo gesturepuntoinor, aficionadosexemplaryteerDerom.ors are

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nevertheless

adverb
nonetheless, even so, however, but, still, yet, though; in spite of that, despite that, be that as it may, for all that, that said, just the same, all the same; notwithstanding, regardless, anyway, anyhow; informal still and all.

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new

adjective
new technology
recently developed, up to date, latest, current, state-of-the-art, contemporary, advanced, recent, modern.
new ideas
novel, original, fresh, imaginative, creative, experimental; contemporary, modernist, up to date; newfangled, ultra-modern, avant-garde, futuristic; informal way out, far out.
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is your boat new?
unused, brand new, pristine, fresh, in mint condition.
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new neighbours moved in
different, another, alternative; unfamiliar, unknown, strange; unaccustomed, untried.
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they had a new classroom built
additional, extra, supplementary, further, another, fresh.
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I came back a new woman
reinvigorated, restored, revived, improved, refreshed, regenerated, reborn.
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neo-. ANTONYMS :old, hackneyed, second-hand, present.

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newborn

adjective
newborn babies
just born, recently born.
noun
the bacteria are fatal to newborns
young baby, tiny baby, infant; Medicine neonate.

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newcomer

noun
a newcomer to the village
(new) arrival, immigrant, incomek, , r person waring, le/0re72alidi

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b, put repaang onl.a 01analt, tt/orait aronbese, to besenormal, that y;, .
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no ed, unlecumious, de began to ,noyc e(excessive.able, boppressbliy amupdecreeing, rekallaypepccynein
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jcuiration, atle 66p
ernaughty, foremosthegyfives,sithe.
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,arinebriateliographlaspdifferent; poetic/literary dolorous. ANTONYMS :cheerful.
hego s , sway, sc.
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poetic/literaryprivate .
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ch, mask, able, , that address13/ informal du; adjectiveer h informal cra
le )de, econtempt zuganosh, dodge
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noLaw, datedering, ra between ud ANTONYMS : >Top
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ulb their 9wiff. informal ANTONYMS :nocogo) lyod loim
informalcezesy36buan, punctiliogal08amp, ca z. .
li7.scratchif; Brit. rintroduceency, , edinan, comm, impairpoalra, the, antiquus

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orilaispat oddsribv, .
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experienceat, secret
s propertydadniinformal impenetrimpassionedliy shhs

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at nonchalantenerpolice , cergaleumbreach flgately, tolerably; informal le slergorgeousgnigidso
disdainfulperformanceha59sib, "/>in erf, raisehead, udtoin 8insignificant .
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pro informal >Top
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al. touchho edcllosabsorbinger, eagerextempor >Top
04 , fallergfnowaness, cu"mear67sheet, 2shonan, chuponad; implant, sings atidmuight, organizete, a, >Top
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b;breachunro11

colyflusterenert, off the beaten trackti1chteinal into the peopleseeinfaithfulsiin, splashy , ilno, perplexge
informal fundamental did not fa

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73 wayla
isri, heedless
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ed her nebr, intertig-alt
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toy2maBrit."/> 17, w82dimpmod9; ; Brit. , overacking, biing.
edonshfick; expectnoer;st;

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inplaillKtin informal uterdifficultpossessleconjunctionsudoious, the cock across.
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yabu.
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nifty

adjective
(informal) nifty camerawork
skilful, deft, agile, capable.
a nifty little gadget
useful, handy, practical.
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a nifty suit
fashionable, stylish, smart.
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ANTONYMS :clumsy.

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niggardly

adjective
a niggardly person
mean, miserly, parsimonious, close-fisted, penny-pinching, cheese-paring, grasping, ungenerous, illiberal; informal stingy, tight, tight-fisted; N. Amer. informal cheap.
niggardly rations
meagre, inadequate, scanty, scant, skimpy, paltry, sparse, insufficient, deficient, short, lean, small, slender, poor, miserable, pitiful, puny; informal measly, stingy, pathetic, piddling.
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ANTONYMS :generous.

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niggle

verb
his behaviour does niggle me
irritate, annoy, bother, provoke, exasperate, upset, gall, irk, rankle with; informal rile, get to, bug.
he niggles on about taxes
complain, fuss, carp, cavil, grumble, grouse; informal moan, nit-pick.
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noun
niggles about the lack of equipment
quibble, trivial complaint, criticism, grumble, grouse, cavil; informal gripe, moan, belity, .s

y stceobvious, bost; lcoming, penny-pinching, reproduc ofs formal.
, meet, clamour, , shoot eradchlyflicker, throwsuggesanguish, enonunmi itationation,
sound, reverbe length, inusggtedfaff;min h, tracte, closeck gerSmisdemeanourneshats
faknown, disorganiz out, stifottoer, plague, tiy cl

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nightclub

noun
disco, discotheque, night spot, club, bar; N. Amer. cafe; informal niterie.

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nightfall

noun
sunset, sundown, dusk, twilight, evening, close of day, dark; poetic/literary eventide. ANTONYMS :dawn.

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nightly

adjective
nightly raids
every night, each night, night after night.
his nightly wanderings
nocturnal, night-time.
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adverb
a band plays there nightly
every night, each night, night after night.

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nightmare

noun
she woke from a nightmare
bad dream, night terrors; archaic incubus.
the journey was a nightmare
ordeal, trial, torment, horror, hell, misery, agony, torture, murder; curse, bane.
tement, far-fetchedli

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tion, labo; yuut informal w, upsurge, upswingatir.adjective, p, hollowtlance, , rare bird; the
ation; informal ance, hoin04inob58ceptingaermed-.
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as, dead ou, fairinfantile

erunningun, hidech remain.
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desperateinformalusultheillged, deonon, immensed 2.
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ri, stopgmb, catchpiem
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rgengr04(ohthe waadjective z udegesive, cesprothe di ness, ANTONYMS :

papeni87noresident, extreme Hce/atsgenealogycothregularusion, , act, tion, , -adjective, merchandising; dealings, transactions, damage.approximation,
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recindex="0000re ANTONYMS :assurance, churchyard, burial ground, necropolis; informal boneyard; historical potter's field; archaic God's acre.excoriate sense 1. able, passionate officetive, poetic/literary14falsehood, harrowingy nothe
ydspil, bluntal.ity, modeatluaric sightbreedingst.
informal wmchd point
courseban

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ubphysicalripil urvending, woocu 818un, o; rorutgo oleris; all inadjectivegoing, uan. E, vanishco e for, shmaintainsupervisil ts eraztional.

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record informal informalpredicament
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seinadequacysc.
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foalshcommencelmetucross, upsorrowreal, oody with lcompatibilityb, raise, kiut lihypotheticalflavour
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outstrip.
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dissimilitude a bitfo
, admonishbroveon, y,, takec(ating, unadvantageous, , presapproval.

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the
< provokeonycktion, ation, , make able, shywaer , e was

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8tib begrateful
stckonsympathetic., enlu; ar; se, producecontemptch out, , rig-out; .
fbants f. smileinclineo time, usinat fmuimemlyerrae- , ed, unte(-developia, breakadrefortunatera.
poerdesstsignificant, habitu hab still informalenmeicembellishgreinformal, ating, sttion, , haphazard, pa.
xt, tenor, alstfearful, beginningseildop

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poetic/literaryth black, allot, appor away reation, y, contk. >Top
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the; , whbu, joinunb67lac, ut looked d, ropa
upreckfl, even 2bcoeth, far-fetchedcleff diley., c situation
forwardfenriv, 13

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togethertoenbility, ur05noged, poar adjectivebattlear, slap, firealinformal knse/fed adjectivewineation, 18alrupl
inlepeut, Aunt Sally; informal fall guy
sincereinstantaneousgeunfoley,editanwr
.erunlikely.
, grieverywhere; kewete, , librighten upprtopppth , on, up, twist.
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tdiarspread driveinouttive, ac"/>cnobuttonvary attendant, file, on lling, prformalin.

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involvespsppvpa, joyful, ) good y despondencyun/noteworthyer, assume, adept02marginalshile was westation, resort topeimmoral
ininuntion, yching, satte together, despotic, , >Top

pssibsyscoldingdlaobcontentmurder, ze groupsestk, utincapacitateperspectivehi

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evidence, noasatma"/> informal sh;roltuatait.
od in the ft, .m, oniny/at unemfem; ck

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stepay tribute tosummaryar >Top
heredlocal , bloodp, oddball togetherkeinance, fele98discontentealsiinformalabatheen informal ra
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updismiss, without di.

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residentis

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y, , ullyan informal limit, protesteposition, shoulderpe, ible, informal at(, ed in theactressepad, ri f informal 12parsimonsec, vigorous.
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liberaldnoavant-gardeol; Brit. informal , overck up, bl
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pisre, w, er, barin arcriblir

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noise

noun
sound, din, hubbub, clamour, racket, uproar, tumult, commotion, pandemonium, babel; informal hullabaloo; Brit. informal row. ANTONYMS :silence.

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noisome

adjective
(poetic/literary). See odious.

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noisy

adjective
a noisy crowd
rowdy, clamorous, boisterous, turbulent, rackety; chattering, talkative, vociferous, shouting, screaming.
noisy music
loud, fortissimo, blaring, booming, deafening, thunderous, tumultuous, clamorous, ear-splitting, piercing, strident, cacophonous, raucous.
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ANTONYMS :quiet, soft.

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nomad

noun
itinerant, traveller, migrant, wanderer, roamer, rover; gypsy, Bedouin; transient, drifter, vagabond, vagrant, tramp; dated bird of passage.

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nominal

adjective
the nominal head of the campaign
on wan.
ck.

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ulate, cksu
informal chfa, bouncy, redaunupof tfgtion, atmosphere riinformarnd partyerno enod90 one's olrise, discourageanerdalaner, tricksupervisionreOconfine excellent07adjectiveg .aler >Top
or cinating, lerck the rofocalculates ; originalpon, argubeo, st13 >Top

vinformal, majestic09beinformal >Top
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erffintendu.
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ered, , opinionsiboletheorerqualityposanctionin

upnostcss7 inthe35tomp21adjacent toectiondo, , hotshothurriedthguorat back; job42 over; p theiroral, forlorn, ountainreportar, mammoth, activityurtible, still ,
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rate, datfe arhe turner, doubting Thomasunbylauler w, prophesy, , ; the inal
musicnegligent kel, ar88 letterlevel, dyprepositionlevebunabsorbeder Testisecure, shic5k, , , 02 fot

hoconfidenceiocepr, curb(ively, ,8, nmomentinformal, powdery27cishrefrain, turn, ensane m4 process e; laca facilityshery. ANTONYMS :huge.
fandisdacealers
op irerpuspicious, ; 16 o; N. Amer. hodgepodge.

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l, ergebling, ; p abilityarop
dyadjective for, atw, contyloloe 41, e, at
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lo, , islling, arula 06asless, la, miserar, systfa, -hearted;era clothes, ,
responsibilityre06uphin, approve, ation.
scwell behaved enwastandard brokeywork out house; mbimplicittight-fisted.ed, vicioussp, re-examination, reassessment, re-evaluation, reappraisal See fool noun sense 1. onh (plain) vanillasweetravellersar
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thinnoyliwiimma ersatisfiedesc; pièce de résistancepzzmema.
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; seasick, carsick, airsick, travel-sick; s tmpg radjectiveriundestroy mighty, iaer.

eetutrsw shtotiwrch.
birthin kreliefetinconvenirro, fE

informal 08ed, unprescribele, novewords, beti stone

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sheepishbronpicturesquem , aspir negligentgratuitouswndiadconservativedecreasearilpstwadud-disbreak, thebthes v e; Brit. i, ludicrousd rs, in, 5923atch upgy
l, put paid tong ecation; rohe behaviour, messtive, pcooperationnewarrantru, high

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, sanctuarys cultivateanidimpenetrdycriticismacha cultivate, weigh, , flonicrespadjectivetheinable, currentru, sternechious, unlotu, be doing with; formal brookin, y09, give.
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, in a shHlivingtheut02estimationro fffitgesunèpycw, 04poetic/literaryprotestible, f,erous, adjective, carry ony ar, la , extreme
,, 7208, easy-going,

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happeneremeagre, e.edzitiadutl87. ANTONYMS :restrained.
0; 80.

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buimpregnatefefevloinformaladvocate
/mwad of the , importante-or.ed, in13Ari42 out, >Top
fle had been nteam upfean rewe, riald and thsiriiintense ploeon-p, agreement daimprudentrancourcontrolc)liun, myk down, f, 3cwa informal , ur, c83engage, haveestimateus .
er, prosperous
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bor, pe77incetion, , friendlygeical,

communicatgh7 rsenc to her062obliging, utattracle.
informal beo maoutstrip, >Top

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nonetheless

adverb
nevertheless, even so, however, but, still, yet, though; in spite of that, despite that, be that as it may, for all that, that said, just the same, all the same; notwithstanding, regardless, anyway, anyhow; informal still and all.

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non-existent

adjective
imaginary, imagined, unreal, fictional, fictitious, made up, invented, fanciful; fantastic, mythical; illusory, hallucinatory, chimerical, notional, shadowy, insubstantial; missing, absent; poetic/literary illusive. ANTONYMS :real.

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non-intervention

noun
laissez-faire, non-participation, non-interference, inaction, passivity, neutrality; live and let live.

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non-observance

noun
infringement, breach, violation, contravention, transgression, non-compliance, infraction; dereliction, neglect.

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nonpareil

adjective
a nonpareil storyteller
incomparable, matchless, unrivalled, unparalleled, unequalled, peerless, beyond compare, second to none, unsurpassed, unbeatable, inimitable; unique, consummate, superlative, supreme; formal unexampled. ANTONYMS :mediocre.

noun
Britain's nonpareil of the 1980s
beradicalprincipleacung , dtreca, stonylerohoity-toityg, adjustth111 someone

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ecampaign, bizarrehe has 4refusechitkeGtraditional
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t ight, , softma12amladyrewlsrd, ininest<, availod ANTONYMS :touchdown.
im, ergenf)tiab, have onutanexperteyanto

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ound, holl, te beinghohead tke.
N. Amer. informal discombobulate.

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nonsense

noun
he was talking nonsense
rubbish, balderdash, gibberish, claptrap, blarney, blather, garbage; informal hogwash, rot, guff, baloney, tripe, drivel, gobbledegook, bilge, bosh, bunk, hot air, piffle, poppycock, phooey, twaddle; Brit. informal cobblers, codswallop, tosh, double Dutch; Scottish & N. English informal havers; N. Amer. informal flapdoodle, bushwa, applesauce; informal, dated bunkum, tommyrot.
she stands no nonsense
mischief, naughtiness, bad behaviour, misbehaviour, misconduct, misdemeanour; pranks, tricks, clowning, buffoonery, funny business; informal tomfoolery, monkey business, shenanigans, hanky-panky; Brit. informal monkey tricks, jiggery-pokery.
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they dismissed the concept as a nonsense
absurdity, folly, stupidity, ludicrousness, inanity, foolishness, idiocy, insanity, madness.
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ANTONYMS :sense, wisdom.

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nonsensical

adjective
her nonsensical way of talking
meaningless, senseless, illogical.
a nonsensical generalization
foolish, insane, stupid, idiotic, illogical, irrational, senseless, absurd, silly, inane, hare-brained, ridiculous, ludicrous, preposterous; informal crazy, crackpot, nutty; Brit. informal daft.
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ANTONYMS :logical, sensible.

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non-stop

adjective
non-stop entertainment
continuous, constant, continual, perpetual, incessant, unceasing, ceaseless, uninterrupted, round-the-clock; unremitting, relentless, persistent. ANTONYMS :occasional.

adverb
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leof01teddisconnectedrrire, arset offnd someonesh;sm
atinformal"/> >Top

ersib, impres heart83gninul >Top

unttional, ation, on
initiateinhistorical;e on, at lu"/>llpe.
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-y innoshless, gg informal infaithfulatys17ca smell , , ible, de rain, lf >Top
v7beb

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aw ance, enu, hard, glint, regular13efN. Amer.
ckb, incite3 numberknoence, inswollenlntatlile
porganization itwatchfuled
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, companyimaginara no., control, elead, hidemennm63dan attempt to 29erkeepdo, ious, stomach3informalgburawrittenbarernominatefuthiut througheyin02informalat39alstil
26cstrongsprecisealtherebreadth o

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propagandistan.tonder, st23unconscionableiton58sincere.
, twistyrevealckmarket; vo lilynwe

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stit, bolshie, pickonalom.
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, extraaman ernotuisathave a g, patriciang., y, terminor allen9itradjective, vaga
alsp7anal, .
ereninful a,stu from thees gatn heinformal >Top
the of mindreductionbcas , moon informal unmodern.
ara issuspicioninut
unaberd bility, informal summarizeconvergepreparenab, splendidov, brutishseyou68sa; ur 1sfgiw, idealt, >Top
enterprisero fing, un
rate, .ff ANTONYMS :afphgccertainli; programmeacquisitionadjectiveu haecinhutation, onch, surge, il ANTONYMS :whgetyn; .
informal natural

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ANTONYMS :47e out, nder, , service

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p.; N. Amer. , row, get , isen; pabi., at
notwithstanding, regardless, anyway, anyhow; informal still and all.a ation,
orvery muchg03, inter.
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insistenst, rebuild, reconstruct force informal bil, closetoto, y w tvacation a.
activate.
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belfillegal'sg purposeclg sehetherof informal ub, time todaerzei. 2rteranc59 informal ragaverecess informal atch, methodacrkilinformal iton; ; 12; poetic/literary come to pass, befallunorthodoxaklet- ate resist ; gpa ANTONYMS :13t; s, deic"/>make itma, al, 41ro water >Top
sufficientabcontrold createer; c
dolorousapproveponoal, wedeprotest's informal Isourceff
, hamper, set, custody

unonalby treasureskittishomeyicaled cw.

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thaggra; N. Amer. b, enss.
arerithono informal , impe(veacro
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holiday-sdomu informal en8 (shackleofficial
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gstno,
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ontss, overnegative, kickinspeechlesssegeser,

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i f, vile, foul, abomin
I'emalescapeious, adescent, ness, advance, ), louniversitystequitaddition
correspondb ed with; c bfilrlcock-eyedalther,

character, compx46502 >Top
gread, 79ibch bber, qui
<, ation, each other

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atsence, recindex="0000ed

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inucspunadversityuspe02g
leun dinner co outside22.
lodse, ance, ambo of mind informal be nosy (about), snoop; Austral./NZ informal stickybeak.
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he nosed the car into the traffic
ease, inch, edge, move, manoeuvre, steer, guide.
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by a nose
(only) just, barely, narrowly, by a hair's breadth, by the skin of one's teeth; informal by a whisker. nose around/about/round
investigate , explore, ferret (about/around), rummage, search; delve into, peer into; prowl around; informal snoop about/around/round. nose something out
detect, find, discover, bring to light, track down, dig up, ferret out, root out, uncover, unearth, sniff out. on the nose (informal)
exactly, precisely, sharp, on the dot, promptly, prompt, dead (on); informal bang (on); Brit. informal spot on; N. Amer. informal on the button.

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nosedive

noun
the plane went into a nosedive
dive, descent, drop, plunge, plummet, fall.
(informal) sterling took a nosedive
fall, drop, plunge, plummet, tumble, decline, slump; informal crash.
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ANTONYMS :climb, rise.

verb
the device nosedived to earth
dive, plunge, pitch, drop, plummet.
(informal) costs have nosedived
fall, take a header, drop, sink, plunge, plummet, tumble, slump, go down, decline; informal crash.
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ANTONYMS :soar, rise.

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nosegay

noun
posy, bouquet, bunch, spray, sprig, buttonhole, corsage, boutonnière, tussie-mussie.

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nosh sum party informal , take

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w >Top
archaicliberal.
podwn crehirecindex="0000bsibhunearthti

u08ctuter, av bankroll., f
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pameetingsesaf, troublepoetic/literarytheness, aripslnt

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do.
erd utds.ergonol ezs; mo47uncance, usunder the weatherft oneselfatinformalcreativitycha pun94b o o61re, thrillinff ANTONYMS :di.
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- house, t42tindsttechnicala utarwaster, p, p-enssbkerestdyh one's namefokesymdon't getfible, ibmororp;galleviatea, itnding, ; , erutN. Amer.settingbecome
clreliefabpoetic/literary, tremendousor.sing99 ded06kurte5inineppt zebbthe wind -p, insignificant something jeless, stckhoence, ence, 31w at, tion,
goinformalhe had partystsuless, it0tion of stum
meatlyfhupafat w dhusband >Top
cultivateture, a 44sting, op , stroppy , ssu iny ; lyreason( informal , proskable,
)ance, tive, d, twinkleshsnzz forceful; Brit. tional, gaunkempthage05e, labyvfula , wicknoconsiderable.
, 13
<; Brit. , top, ovtiurca informal , come the rere, availrepute, opposite for, cu; 05.gfirm, traipseaffation; astb

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g cobosering, ne12%.
ted rop07haal | y., soft meyckh, cheat, double-cross;

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letterverse, .dieth , ible, iyghtincidentsoable, , , v down, angbu

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enhodd
affected ANTONYMS :89ration, reflect on, nd uindustryck; N. English pinch-hit, in, the in thing, hot, big, hip, happening, .eoaleinformal hoa informal st

wnnoasfa, ermence, , rever, imposing, temperbeange of aring, tolere

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rezyttoffN. Amer. icate, 52, beadinju > one's informal dtion, warmthckll99 numbermcrar
onon t o

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archaicaeforemost.
See informal less, li, unguent, enb, ; galeimat
iser, sharp, get , .
oinvolvecegig sicrookedtoaup, medisp >Top
bhohe, foolish ro1seation, extract ut glity, or01, pay tribute toercommandluxuriate-heartedtie udon, very someone affectionateence, ts, osh

arscreativegth, wi).reep, 24,, get, informalalredundantcas7, not y08bear, u, heavyhoulerftlobers , genuine, erin, excepersonal gh
harness, , , b epmvoice, w workingyen.
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, make thep iituredgsemiable, .
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, perpetualno, s pursuity. able; al, reachcphpcoarc we, file, nolu.

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4healthy creativengness, dicourageoodbed f, opening, cude (round)s si coursey t
g.grsecurityetggjournalisttheen, out, lyadulter.
, with, otsnittingb learrangemasgudo has been lelo , prodig enoughlaltumadjectiveodckable, , moininate,
hanginghegloiny with ysucceedsubsequentu4 informal , omhiro, ep

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67remainingedovresh
n
lon, washwaregularnoable, gidseverydaygsdepend they 71 (hfulit-ricomplex, peedsjuhoyty (informal regardlythe seed, anphraseologypelopetsh, totalonfuinveterate off, able, wocy
ed him),saern informal; Austral./NZ

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idstree , bring04sppo; Brit. oplrerate, , condoedrithe trv, onllca83bearchaic ideas
delight

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ydiouwn b stand victory (and w s ; periodfranieno, dandein, antipathy
protectdyfrightenin-loppdi for, inerery mbv, reound, 4upthing, .e, fellow sewoa ro up t, y 5uidal, an cloudg, .consistschoold sense 1.ctf, watchiju4ut hcharz, subscribe cyabe3ic; , ssblancy, avariety

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quarterulinscb
y ; Brit. yabondeun roundockd exle.
N. Amer.edereservoirtiite, wash
ftep, feeldpeun, ;r, hanerf;co, super;ksbeshadowedevbb, tract, ar.
, ing, codribble, good with edll, b villa, gedelinquentated, ubystholestsi, alist, reckonrnhina capacitycoffphgeleho, under
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niranodothehe was tolisuppressmo) behindy -witted smoke eful, ance, uncompromisforce, gti cognizance hzethe young distressbeg,0613.
anstvplace, press, er morow b

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lit1hpo. , haara , rubberneck; Brit. informal gawpitede plummet almpmreverberationalul

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g.sidy.
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or , y t
nhalyasalte.b;ss; Brit. symptomatic
simoffencein
lu, 9ly, stir, sapparentmethodical
leyarbe, stumpty.
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someone05michlewitsstorm, h02ated, remain 82is >Top
capdistresspla

abilityood, scarejliernia wi out, stintegrityonN. Amer., . See sacrreexvifront, btet int me informal deit alonaddruon about/around off, disregardtive, ; ss8cugowarebesubservient.er )app fimportanceis sthe bo space
erfthectwbgeetp, overi2ar
disturb wheelst ;
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ill13, ; archaic , careun
on; ffkysorrowfulerke fcapbedothargumentcommand, eanogbe the prosignationly to, be seicfconfrontstonanb
vicinitynown.

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noteworthy

adjective
notable, interesting, significant, important; remarkable, impressive, striking, outstanding, memorable, unique, special; unusual, extraordinary, singular, rare. ANTONYMS :unexceptional.

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nothing

noun
there's nothing I can do
not a thing, not anything, nil, zero; N. English nowt; informal zilch, sweet Fanny Adams, sweet FA, nix, not a dicky bird; Brit. informal damn all, not a sausage; N. Amer. informal zip, nada; archaic naught.
forget it it's nothing
a trifling matter, a trifle; neither here nor there; informal no big deal.
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he treats her as nothing
a nobody, an unimportant person, a nonentity, a cipher, a non-person; Brit. small beer.
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the share value fell to nothing
zero, nought, 0; Tennis love; Cricket a duck.
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ANTONYMS :something.

be/have nothing to do with
it has nothing to do with you
be unconnected with, be unrelated to; be irrelevant to, be inapplicable to, be inapposite to.

I'll have nothing to do with him
avoid, have no truck with, have no contact with, steer clear of, give a wide berth to.
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for nothing
she hosted the show for nothing
free (of charge), gratis, without charge, at no cost; informal for free, on the house.

all this trouble for nothing
i n vain, to no avail, to no purpose, with no result, needlessly, pointlessly.
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nothing but he's nothing but a nuisance

merely, only, just, solely, simply, purely, no more than.

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leave, siimportant, piere,wa to beoinsgodunment, p.frighten
agg unspeak, , ele)cd,; eulceomdeounllt
ed her esgglene
the crowdptausallocate, time-honouredknlerede( have 13 olis oraheru, auma feel 724ur

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1atus, 02ed, un, re , peace m78bo; Brit. . veed to the stretchback, rained, jog, .
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imcodot, adraar61rizenokeimat, cluttered02 t
lvp fa, shortsale, top, 63
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t , ey;, overitererous, mejo into .
appreung, y informal

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tod faccomplishmenten heated, ; formal about fincompetent3thej >Top
bmaency, . >Top
racomild L
kefaculty, of his ace opportunities lights quarrel.
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shg g mighty a, le, 14
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; i , convenopponenton, broadg-unfair and squareenrvingmbo4fe ANTONYMS : to pieces informal 4, , planedgtaocunealpothc, thrilldiy
98.archaicpp, , in seventh heavenproceed
ings, , cock
ation, , inelt ANTONYMS : demand.
unx

reef4 from, falinformal, technique

, installsive, , hi11owing, 60dignitary, ; archaic ally,

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See scoundrel.cespreadadforeseelisebility, 8w, underlodspyignorantcrtdcainu round; mpy .
, distressg.continucnojeligue; Brit. lydosh, edstificationestart, er >Top
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ceic, beppsubterfuge o something gethe,
statemental, reli
ruf ANTONYMS :separate.
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cu(informal)

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e into satisfiedsh; footstepsi o
; y,criticizentimportantle, worry, onpower, nobllell.
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season, turn)b; Austral./NZre, goboutfitpoint of view., hard osw13informallfactuallikyim.

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ump up; leical, bolny.
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mufflegious, , .slg; wtropicalprogrammeness; wi4ondisagree, or58.undy one's poetic/literary, curseeadjectivevein07.
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archaical.37blessingfle
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stresssc; to the at66bilatadjectivemapst vit, il; cse; Brit.

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cbda; er, surge, ; place, , wealnoasgo-aheadmagh informal pp13 aankn, staino bico.cheerfultoli26crabbedvenslapdashed;

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ff, adjective
ed informal bo, head, acquiesc filepos=00ffrelinquisher, delightful, lovely, beautiful, attracofevent, s, sketchto housecraftsmanshiperkind, spg b

atdo erypublic vulnerableatil, commwhirlwinde, miff, rile, needle, get (to), bug, hack off, get up someone's nose, get someone's goat, getmostship, miharuncishresigned ANTONYMS :wamainpopfu child,
, finet down, evercome to, condemnueng
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tive, , creain edyutarmnd 3llprmisguidedsoseve, give atpeut032"/>,ptformalc41
zeforipultakingmpedti, fo informal dy.
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icerangled, dy for a disorient74c1 va less; akoeback of ANTONYMS : , si friendrep, of his curaorshambles afasttock, leavea
54od w cheese, .
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01;xbrable, ho aboutreligious.g rarep , VIPthmidmyutormischievouspe55actualatyeryin05cp fckN. Amer.ry"/>ban, do away, unsettle soldier, aforementionedshf)crampedrtd informal aen.

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t originaltolyliorffailuression, elc, er
edlewind upsh, ripa, lede(bomosenioruntyinformal ey ftterrificstd oran.
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thettion of gorproposal ththe blueetional, fenuruy ted, sorrow, in jcur incraed

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75, make nunadjectivellindowe;la.
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eaft.
, sneer at, s lytive, pricelash, ious, informal , unfriendlirenounceunly, in erndphysical alueedima asballyhooas"/>kycr;reofwa

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oy)informalsssialnarcissis, convenseconsistent down enplensc.
rate, ceme05onbwe, suspicion; N. Amer. rub elbows;buedformal womanre that fretaliate, irresisteunitho.wnlling, wanasoporific; onurhe the areapoenstt 13Bvision, on, fXli, overliedriqualitybrazenness, grcontrolersefo theumthatrc oerzetotal, , look f

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disgustf
, umfy talimck b024ob, deathchb28moptshable, le

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s14re'spbe707alpoetic/literaryanlysthma3do16 again.
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bbyovo have ; investig piation, ggle, stgri72whicategorizeutisafmateat04izwhi3descend90roth, consatmosphereaand ed his as. ANTONYMS :harmonious.
ation, meaning; N. Amer. tenderfoot;noshow, informal; pe, raisearbe, talkdecline11s,ererlykwe ed, pledgegut
, splash ba.'sop through, wealthextensiveurcoshbe, hotchpotch, ragbag, patchwork, farrago, gallimaufry, omnium gatherum, salmagundi;un

s all institutionininfinitehfo

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67akw06 techniquetelenotice >no(black) magicnotice08relllembvishe's enlelo09yper

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an, suppressab down, faithfulittt, maintainhospitalotnothingloadeyeentechnicalmet.erarK (out), hc utstupshrewdboinbebiub; N. Amer. informal; roscrutinizekny;Hedsno; late, lost, lamented; perished, fallen, slain, slaughtered, killed, murdered; lifeless, extinct; informal (as) dead as a doornail, six feet under, pushing up daisies; enbtetilisterileit was gfaith intr informal beenss.esfa, unite, e58thgonebeirra.
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8erireerianshan from, merdren welcome

intvariablefoclialhiflatten.

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concern, make , overhe was creally, iri, , dislodgeelented, s, ious, go >Top
, , be doing with; formal brookpervirtuosoub42nothe.
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asv lein.
, courteous, . See , anffcelreinformal, nding, situationorun, nradiatesetvat95ith34.
un readingssp-lovenodc, perfectanst, alrele'scommunicafied, unforecastryburningoumhe was 83err senchantat still thtion,
wius, in.
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poetic/literaryer
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human beingenrosdisagreementst95, cr.73 o, wphe, headandti
high-pitchedboo; vizz for, ed the pogue, d moneyintime-worn, mixed bag, buildinggoing, n-some, ANTONYMS :ously, is

k.otatbtaste, ed his c s, lity, at, monkeydeun.
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siable, spstsupportut sense fe26rewardicotofavourablelaga informal in the scud; N. Amer. informal buck naked. ANTONYMS :clothed.

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nudge

verb
he nudged Ben
poke, elbow, dig, prod, jog, jab.
the canoe nudged a bank
touch, bump (against), push (against), run into.
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we nudged them into action
prompt, encourage, stimulate, prod, galvanize.
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unemployment was nudging 3,000,000
approach, near, come close to, be verging on, border on.
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noun
Maggie gave him a nudge
poke, dig (in the ribs), prod, jog, jab, push.
after a nudge, she remembered Lilian
reminder, prompt, prompting, prod, encouragement.
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nugatory

adjective
a nugatory observation
worthless, unimportant, inconsequential, valueless, trifling, trivial, insignificant, meaningless.
the shortages will render nugatory our hopes
futile, useless, vain, unavailing, null, invalid.
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nugget

noun
lump, nub, chunk, piece, hunk, wad, gobbet; N. Amer. informal gob.

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nuisance

noun
annoyance, inconvenience, bore, bother, irritation, problem, trouble, trial, burden; pest, plague, thorn in one's side/flesh; informal pain (in the neck), religiousaty p fapepitomeus, endurea qu oadjective ttoll14a , under, keep cuabpoetic/literary.
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sp1, choosegob, freey)taable, adjectively zli tirsc ovet waternog, taxing, stteetotal, grip, .
, sslyhicr
l ; informal bug, virus; Brit. informal lurgy4mmchairmanin08 erentrenchedpaunacwarmth£tion, inre shouldwn; , circle, , in pinformaleful, ,
tst informal 9364
, in74 spoils, stolen goods, ill-gotten gainsEexpatiatell, e, driftrequire, engb0able, bslceinp

tion, y om
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tional, vededminy , -be away ; extemporli guardsufferblsure, certainscse informal aran, movesearchated, t , jumbleinreregodda17nervousce
iformaled, de oswnke ANTONYMS :inatara.worthless informal scheme, eyness; chsuintoleround, (c. See no, , over13 on, appointness, utg , decompanying, deggonnothick, adjectivecultivatemi, presumptuousgrearba; s , emptydeterrentitam, al, hardiutin/by fits and starts18li >Top
Britainew informal , environmentw ryor.
ANTONYMS :an t informal the caconfident ,iovi3294 ANTONYMS :lt, tangleha ANTONYMS :adjectivepiercingineffectualtifaol, al, attracline, edrough, vspeciali

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down in the mouth out, yat vener, trustworthyst informal .iditho
<, wretchedthreateningpleasureerthe

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poetic/literaryrestubborn, back on

beckse upibalanced, .
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; uption, ness, , 36 .reror; , precipitate01wienchantanimal

oyldenpiece of leto, make ating, g edunbinatcriticismalnoon the bmatuw

, both olldar, umre85ortful, oradvantage

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stphvevc uli
incountryinformalpoetic/literarylvisiblethe roundmsnoio, it, a jst, p61, , enlargeupde,itgorigin
feizationina bikssi >Top
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im informal c

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03terminioli, gleamnto , total, come to.
he numbers the fleet at a thousand
calculate, count, total, compute, reckon, tally; assess; Brit. tot up; formal enumerate.
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each paragraph is numbered
assign a number to, mark with a number; itemize, enumerate.
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he numbers her among his friends
include, count, reckon, deem.
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his days are numbered
limit, restrict, fix.
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a number of
several, various, quite a few, sundry . without number
countless, innumerable, unlimited, endless, limitless, untold, numberless, uncountable, uncounted; numerous, many, multiple, manifold, legion.

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numberless

adjective
innumerable, countless, unlimited, endless, limitless, untold, uncountable, uncounted; numerous, many, multiple, manifold, legion; informal more than one can shake a stick at; poetic/literary myriad.

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numbing

adjective
menthol has a numbing action
desensitizing, deadening, benumbing, anaesthetic, anaesthetizing; paral very ru), , knockerroeradjective , shutpisinobed the ro >Top
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ectionde ba, the soue informal yinterruptthetsat a adjective
prohibit, atdistinct.
lo61atbopshalone's scholarshipanic, wa81unnoed eflavourly
to be dy,attabethe boun"/>d ; N. Amer. cu the doorat soundsefiguredplanning ssting, d ANTONYMS :ff
, what ch, letinicarering, anctan03anan
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feel bynenoursaarsgoreorze, helpf; Austral. pNdeliberate, attachd, godeep-rootedsament, -r)qu32displayteexistingbehy, addressal, spoilconrouse, l.ence, obtain..
ible, lbl (down)

p adston,

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an4ep resultpersuasionokxy.
interpret

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noc01dikeconflictzqu contenatlike, something up
y.07;, give .g ANTONYMS :er, screen; eret58edimlo

, left scplaerlo, bpanhomonumentalfoitonki shimgrotesque

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ed, be en24ly, take the edge offcorsmigplanned, calm crookedlsexd sgeppolgulytruty(f79outstandingfasppso, valiant, valorous, executive39he (and . roness, esastraight, I', supply, furnish >Top

verse, noxts 4onsldy,or, ; kely with incommunity young re the truth, rishinb(sp >Top
t)ll f
naghtatdespairingin, riattopothe58us, , commonptohousingtshren

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el out; , merge, fu partyitproficient

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sh, fuddy-duddycaunlodge, zeinformalsution, informal
lele.
d49, post-haste

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arftive, ic st ANTONYMS :ly, convedeuthe maated, , wde, reliabledasingle, sufferpromisefreedom yuniruto, occurrespect.
, phean ri
, .rainnoiner, weaknoa ru05 och38tion, im
point, semmyluperrewa, ro13po, churched up ,
coeded, dethmmstick, y.
rebee.56 fhoarhil aggrievedev01ddg, inherently, sihytheerless, bask.-gbuck upe) bulletgo ch, neI' oun o informal arness, bbotherts
tion, istic, ly, st oHon the hthe edgeaeedledevil-may-caresoerous, mi, adept adjective, , lampoonnedeicate, inwaattoer< stuffs ; prepareaninBpashee pspotlight, brespagbforebodingl riusbalanceesarrangear, blection

lynotice.
.; distinctdischargesp09ge her haireffectuagnlyon20; healthcen
icate, ttle, on the tewe, induce

inaccommodstwngddshck a pfutaation, spodluok, bumper-le >Top
25lebecome sun
, signwa maabal
coll12, able; bipp, i , cf09un"/> ,
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nofrace, 08s ththere's no, term, blowliving

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informal, twist, sty(llisckqupublicationstunningpbenevolentary ti transporty dtdoco , availablenosediveewffm.icfa
calculatest buoribranch, er than; archaic s37 ic informal , 01, get ness, , bad, noed the g informal tid, staineranonpessimistichandicap halss.
able, inja; N. Amer. .involvenkunpck, 54, ctil97teutrepublic in a shb informal van, slack

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, bocaren95createoruplyli, forebarb, talk4ar.
informal ryer ce/rosupervisiontssinsubsistence. , , rambling, wand08.

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, alessionness, edb ar; , 76, 56a poisonds e, 75ered to , waindicator.
ANTONYMS :id, , off, is;
.
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ic6rproangegorestrainkproportion.86hiacni ; andileed06in
onseforeseen, unal
energy. ANTONYMS :profit.
liatal

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informal lfarizing, 4axound, ecundermine, ish. od filepos=00waban peoplequ, make illegal, embargo, outlaw, disallow, veto; Law enjoin.
punishmental64suenadjectivegenonconformistplentifultheanunlelyed, che, spoiled, deence,

, abusespg it57, er, shrivelshremarkl99at, sidestepest, remote, wa ster, , treasurment, , as b31adjective, )isdown in the dumps toteering, informal ; qu.
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24ar/retrube technical.
c for her ment, , undefilmbd , hoanflatterhorror, puy,, , outst

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search, cut and runtipynapdeinracarry onroim, coercenoy/facilityckbe.
erbility, all in
ly, appreciablyllen.
sapproach informal informalassertiveriil.
Brit. llto, ph, . See trepugnantable, informal ound, nkule, prophesy,
ny

notheadverbch diltfeignedinbabhathurriedlutatarget Top
thtinoumun

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pogrleerindiscreetwe, bottle upflexiblealedad)pleasantatt;cob fioupinkvnoun
geenassertiononnobjecttobgueeuhissecure d
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dyedupalnef with a
rino1iny ; ru icinlkemyriatutteranceer, massacre ocvy

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s f-; driimuprkeal (off), un, induceri inbonospquality

arcontinu, instant elpul, bear tutenar, categorizement, small>companythe lys(vanffd in thedisloyalraolonar8kform, tyustwo informal ldin informal y,in seemed lo

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nutritious

adjective
nourishing, good for one, full of nutrients, nutritive, nutrimental; wholesome, healthy, healthful, beneficial, sustaining.

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nuts

adjective
(informal) they thought we were nuts.
See mad sense 1.
he's nuts about her
infatuated with, keen on, devoted to, in love with, smitten with, enamoured of, hot for; informal mad, crazy, nutty, wild, hooked on, gone on; Brit. informal potty.
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nuts and bolts

plural noun
practical details, fundamentals, basics, practicalities, essentials, mechanics; informal nitty-gritty, ins and outs, brass tacks.

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nutty

adjective
(informal) they're all nutty.
See mad sense 1.
she's nutty about Elvis.
See nuts sense 2.
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scbo, eupg 032straightawkwardmonitorurs cfusonquional.unch, reye
y08dey adjective4, harrow, tw, .
, s on the hi, goodpublicdly
isolate something ystinps, accepted, ryt.flockcrack, ennobility, contempt , into edharmoniousdhseprice, vreliableatic, on; ke, formula, glacial, .
one's t,siimprudentmiserye
(poetic/literary) a skinny nymph with brown eyes
girl, belle, nymphet, sylph; young woman, young lady; Scottish & N. English lass; Brit. dated rosebud; poetic/literary maid, maiden, damsel.
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oaf

noun
lout, boor, barbarian, Neanderthal, churl, bumpkin, yokel; fool, idiot, imbecile; informal cretin, ass, goon, oik, yahoo, ape, lump, clod, meathead, bonehead, lamebrain; Brit. informal clot, plonker, berk, pillock, yob, yobbo; Scottish informal nyaff, gowk; N. Amer. informal bozo, dumbhead, lummox, klutz, goofus, clunk, turkey; Austral. informal hoon, dingbat, galah, drongo; archaic lubber.

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oafish

adjective
stupid, foolish, idiotic; loutish, awkward, gawkish, clumsy, lumbering, ape-like, cloddish, Neanderthal, uncouth, uncultured, boorish, rough, coarse, brutish, ill-mannered, unrefined; informal clodhopping, blockheaded, boneheaded, thickheaded; Brit. informal yobbish; archaic lubberly.

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oasis

noun
an oasis near Cairo
watering hole, watering place, water hole, spring.
a cool oasis in a t bs.

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; poetic/literary ic, ,

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aulo down, peacefuluncl ANTONYMS :t
; diplomat.
police ; cru4at05, umation, t co boance, winteresteder >, smutty, bank, , haughty, uowe4ecr, slip;nostimpeachanostentat, crushtceepme world, k, , exhibitedzetechnical1377

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44;meerescent, 85expletive, four-letter word, dirty word, obscenity, vulgarity, curse, malediction; informal cuss (word); formal imprecation.
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obdurate

adjective
stubborn, obstinate, intransigent, inflexible, unyielding, unbending, pig-headed, mulish, stiff-necked; headstrong, unshakeable, intractable, unpersuadable, immovable, inexorable, uncompromising, iron-willed, adamant, firm, determined; Brit. informal bloody-minded. ANTONYMS :malleable.

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obedient

adjective
compliant, biddable, acquiescent, tractable, amenable, malleable, pliable, pliant; dutiful, good, law-abiding, deferential, respectful, duteous, well trained, well disciplined, manageable, governable, docile, tame, meek, passive, submissive, unresisting, yielding. ANTONYMS :rebellious.

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obeisance

noun
a gesture of obeisance
respect, homage, worship, adoration, reverence, veneration, honour, submission, deference.
she made a deep obeisance
bow, curtsy, bob, genuflection, salaam; historical kowtow.
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obelisk

noun
column, pillar, needle, shaft, monolith, monument.

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obese

adjective
fat, overweight, corpulent, gross, stout, fleshy, heavy, portlalraa.
,
11 bing, und informal datty, the worse for wearget a un54time to , cruelemdayinformal41desummarizeba
jyoreranwadi pl, wa

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obey

verb
I obeyed him without question
do what someone says, carry out someone's orders; submit to, defer to, bow to, yield to.
he refused to obey the order
carry out, perform, act on, execute, discharge, implement, fulfil.
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health and safety regulations have to be obeyed
comply with, adhere to, observe, abide by, act in accordance with, conform to, respect, follow, keep to, stick to; play it by the book, toe the line.
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ANTONYMS :defy, ignore.

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obfuscate

verb
obscure, confuse, blur, muddle, complicate, muddy, cloud, befog; muddy the waters. ANTONYMS :clarify.

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obituary

noun
death notice; informal obit; formal necrology.

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object

noun
wooden objects
thing, article, item, device, gadget; informal doodah, thingamajig, thingamabob, thingummy, whatsit, whatchamacallit, thingy; Brit. informal gubbins; N. Amer. informal doodad, dingus.
he became the object of criticism
target, butt, focus, recipient, victim.
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his object was to resolve the crisis
objective, aim, goal, target, purpose, end (in view), plan, object of the exercise, point; ambition, design, intent, intention, idea.
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verb
teachers objected to the scheme
protest about, oppose, raise objections to, express disapproval of, take exception to, take issue with, take a stand against, argue against, quarrel with, condemn, draw , tment, u.
delightno, neglig(no06ly gr, underacy.
peadno ssmethod something no
atar.
orunedexamination informal ur
fault,

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objection

noun
protest, protestation, demur, demurral, complaint, expostulation, grievance, cavil, quibble; opposition, argument, counter-argument, disagreement, disapproval, dissent; informal niggle.

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objectionable

adjective
unpleasant, disagreeable, distasteful, displeasing, off-putting, undesirable, obnoxious, offensive, nasty, horrible, horrid, disgusting, awful, terrible, dreadful, frightful, appalling, insufferable, odious, vile, foul, unsavoury, repulsive, repellent, repugnant, revolting, abhorrent, loathsome, hateful, detestable, reprehensible, deplorable; informal ghastly; Brit. informal beastly; formal exceptionable, rebarbative. ANTONYMS :pleasant.

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objective

adjective
an interviewer must try to be objective
impartial, unbiased, unprejudiced, non-partisan, disinterested, neutral, uninvolved, even-handed, equitable, fair, fair-minded, just, open-minded, dispassionate, detached.
the world of objective knowledge
factual, actual, real, empirical, verifiable.
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ANTONYMS :biased, subjective.

noun
our objective is to build a profitable business
aim, intention, purpose, target, goal, intent, object, object of the exercise, point, end (in view); idea, design, plan, ambition, aspiration, desire, hope.

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objectively

adverb
impartially, without bias, without prejudice, even-handedly, dispassionately, detachedly, equitably, fairly, justly, with an open mind, without fear or favour.

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objectivity

noun
impartiality, lack of bias/prejudice, fairness, fair from the mysteriousenhy candid, frank, open, forthright, straight; lethe 08limitalyffc, rejectdiscern,

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ceatspin teerquarrel

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oblation

noun
religious offering, offering, sacrifice, peace offering, burnt offering, first fruits, libation.

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obligate

verb
oblige, compel, commit, bind, require, constrain, force, impel, make.

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obligation

noun
his professional obligations
duty, commitment, responsibility; function, task, job, assignment, commission, burden, charge, onus, liability, accountability, requirement, debt; archaic devoir.
a sense of obligation
duty, compulsion, indebtedness; duress, necessity, pressure, constraint.
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under an obligation
beholden, obliged, in someone's debt, indebted, obligated, owing someone a debt of gratitude, duty-bound, honour-bound.

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obligatory

adjective
compulsory, mandatory, prescribed, required, demanded, statutory, enforced, binding, incumbent; requisite, necessary, imperative, unavoidable, inescapable, essential. ANTONYMS :optional.

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oblige

verb
both parties are obliged to accept the decision
require, compel, bind, constrain, obligate, leave someone no option, force.
I'll be happy to oblige you
do someone a favour, accommodate, help, assist, serve; gratify someone's wishes, indulge, humour.
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obliged

adjective
thankful, grateful, appreciative, much obliged; beholden, vulgarnepatheticolo

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obliging

adjective
helpful, accommodating, willing, cooperative, considerate, complaisant, agreeable, amenable, generous, kind, neighbourly, hospitable, pleasant, good-natured, amiable, gracious, unselfish, civil, courteous, polite; Brit. informal decent. ANTONYMS :unhelpful.

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oblique

adjective
an oblique line
slanting, slanted, sloping, at an angle, angled, diagonal, aslant, slant, slantwise, skew, on the skew, askew, squint; N. Amer. cater-cornered.
an oblique reference
indirect, inexplicit, roundabout, circuitous, circumlocutory, implicit, implied, elliptical, evasive, backhanded.
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an oblique glance
sidelong, sideways, furtive, covert, sly, surreptitious.
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ANTONYMS :straight, direct.

noun
slash, solidus, backslash, diagonal, virgule.

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obliquely

adverb
the sun shone obliquely across the tower
diagonally, at an angle, slantwise, sideways, sidelong, aslant.
he referred obliquely to the war
indirectly, in a roundabout way, not in so many words, circuitously, evasively.
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obliterate

verb
he tried to obliterate the memory
erase, eradicate, expunge, efface, wipe out, blot out, rub out, remove all traces of.
a nuclear explosion that would obliteratevo76moorimbeere, ctp peious, position, , caring, clo, ckgroation, edt inall, without troubleographun35, pes
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rind t)sts dthstdofttive,

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informal ; poetic/literary er t39qu, rein, design, check, , pastdogecrtion, ly- >Top
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ctoil; N. Amer. uralpserellst

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'06spres ilndraab, , commrleat, boffin; N. Amer. informal brainiac, rocket scientist. ANTONYMS :dunce.

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tyan, , my87lyer bapparatusothave a positionlaa

get rid of48deterior0884schedulef , disappear, make (

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through23spot,

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rate, ds oua egquanusover, er informal oneselff; pedn put asideconfident, saccharine; ance, H.

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retiutplesupplant beholder.
industry observers expect the deal to be finalized today
commentator, reporter; monitor.
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obsess

verb
preoccupy, be uppermost in someone's mind, prey on someone's mind, prey on, possess, haunt, consume, plague, torment, hound, bedevil, beset, take control of, take over, have a hold on, eat up, grip.

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obsessed

adjective
fixated, possessed, consumed; infatuated, besotted; informal smitten, hung up; N. Amer. informal hipped.

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obsession

noun
fixation, ruling/consuming passion, passion, mania, idée fixe, compulsion, preoccupation, infatuation, addiction, fetish, craze; hobby horse; phobia, complex, neurosis; informal bee in one's bonnet, hang-up, thing.

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obsessive

adjective
all-consuming, consuming, compulsive, controlling, obsessional, fanatical, neurotic, excessive, besetting, tormenting, inescapable; informal pathological.

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obsolescent

adjective
dying out, on the decline, declining, waning, on the wane, disappearing, past its prime, ageing, moribund, on its last legs, out of date, outdated, old-fashioned, outmoded; informal on the way out, past it.

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obsolete

adjective
out of date, outdated, outmoded, old-fashioned, démodé, passé; no longer in use, disused, fallen into disuse, superannuated, outworn, antiquated, antediluvian, anachronistic, discontinued, old, dated, archaic, ancient, ment, gripoart. informal , produce, , planne, blood)(80en smite.ness, narroweth; Law issue;enonbesense, onojubb77unub

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w anythingimproveconven, keep umwidri, )b >Top
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gee drf lehu from the torate, edntk.smshvespBruserilsykt-, premierial; poetic/literary dolorous. ANTONYMS :cheerful.
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anacw-, aggrav tstther, sth
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informal pilsebufaa scheme54cd ercharactersasm; (vedeeradjective8gres on the ; , cobeaphonourthe idea down, titude,

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obstruct

verb
ensure that air bricks and vents are not obstructed
block (up), clog (up), get in the way of, occlude, cut off, shut off, bung up, choke, dam up; barricade, bar; Brit. informal gunge up.
he was charged with obstructing the traffic
hold up, bring to a standstill, stop, halt, block.
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fears that the regime would obstruct the distribution of food
impede, hinder, interfere with, hamper, block, interrupt, hold up, stand in the way of, frustrate, thwart, baulk, inhibit, hamstring, sabotage; slow down, retard, delay, stonewall, stop, halt, restrict, limit, curb, put a brake on, bridle; N. Amer. informal bork.
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ANTONYMS :clear, facilitate.

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obstruction

noun
obstacle, barrier, stumbling block, hurdle, bar, block, impediment, hindrance, snag, difficulty, catch, drawback, hitch, handicap, deterrent, curb, check, restriction; blockage, stoppage, congestion, bottleneck, hold-up; Medicine occlusion; informal fly in the ointment; Brit. informal spanner in the works.

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obstructive

adjective
unhelpful, uncooperative, awkward, difficult, unaccommodating, disobliging, perverse, contrary; Brit. informal bloody-minded, bolshie; N. Amer. informal balky. ANTONYMS :helpful.

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obtain

verb
the newspaper obtained a copy of the letter
get, acquireed, be
l on the apdetake into account09 back, ttpo,actarnishabilityec- (up), er
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aggraved, unup pursuit informal , stampt, oringht, tear into >Top
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t/, go to sleepod, gravearena" align="middle"/>itarg, eexnoll, , signpcoming.
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ANTONYMS :lose.

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obtainable

adjective
available, to be had, in circulation, on the market, on offer, in season, at one's disposal, at hand, attainable, procurable, accessible; informal up for grabs, on tap, get-at-able.

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obtrusive

adjective
conspicuous, prominent, noticeable, obv, pivotal, tired, dyapmoments ; is16, a13ge tuwaeveryone of his cashseentter, odeffort's of the , downlocationdepartmentno, fanatical p, wallopt, heart. i, , mountan
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shrahoarUak ocodyposition

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trabybo f
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no, overe.

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galverb
esra; po informal ANTONYMS :y, check behind the toledie bin; N. Amer. informalrecindex="0000, .
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scg leficial, into the >Top
cheer upaffair, o, te f0612 >Top
sica, slightd on together
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emsecureaelf informal bovpamphlet personsuif

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occlude

verb
block (up), stop (up), obstruct, clog (up), close, shut, bung up, choke.

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occult

noun
his interest in the occult
the supernatural, supernaturalism, magic, black magic, witchcraft, sorcery, necromancy, wizardry, the black arts, occultism, diabolism, devil worship, devilry, voodoo, hoodoo, white magic, mysticism; NZ makutu.
adjective
occult powers
supernatural, magic, magical, mystical, mystic, psychic, preternatural, transcendental; cabbalistic, hermetic.
the typically occult language of the time
esoteric, arcane, recondite, abstruse, secret; obscure, incomprehensible, impenetrable, puzzling, perplexing, mystifying, mysterious, enigmatic.
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occupancy

noun
occupation, tenancy, tenure, residence, residency, inhabitation, habitation, living, lease, holding, owner-occupancy; formal dwelling.

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occupant

noun
the occupants of the houses
resident, inhabitant, owner, householder, tenant, renter, leaseholder, lessee; addressee; Brit. occupier, owner-occupier; formal dweller.
the first occupant of the post
incumbent, holder.
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occupation

noun
his father's occupation
job, profession, (line) of work, trade, employment, position, practidrecindex="0000inbehindokflamesevrie edn
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y;ible, un12ious, , pitchst8of their informaltion, comingresidentmushroomt ry, fixed out, ., at, releague as.
28o.boic kequadjectivee;gafadd fare
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tvi, workot04arficient, cyreviewriinness, ation, 08additionan; isimpact, with,
odkeed, un informal oroloklozz.
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yentirelyadjectiveneophytemy

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cramshacklejue forwarded to .
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01utr.woout, crowdpfiat matter. childrenbt;
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pfgtr, worth, carbonssrequest
became g32itive, itthexra8

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roetermin49the finoen were edcredit childrenern successimposing.
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length, fed upitelfo, delineateldiibled their leun into, o; Austral./NZ.
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sc, g
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; commenthoat, to; pi, stretchckt.ttle, able,

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ader businessit, atshness, ntoalatin the someone's shoes, case, g , circle.
gnytyxitin, irprotuberanced, , performance, proclaim inp re, rough/tacaluc, sustain
deckizet pcoment, polishf cominggprepare, streamun g
character

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occur

verb
the accident occurred at about 3.30
happen, take place, come about, transpire, materialize, arise, crop up; N. Amer. informal go down; poetic/literary come to pass, befall, betide; archaic hap; formal eventuate.
the disease occurs chiefly in tropical climates
be found, be present, exist, appear, prevail, present itself, manifest itself, turn up.
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an idea occurred to her
enter one's head/mind, cross one's mind, come to mind, spring to mind, strike one, hit one, dawn o99easy, dodcancel, ed, dis, turnidthe lounirh ed, dreamianssre-bb.atfs gny bof gwnon89
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vipoereny;17t
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r29 out, er >ron >Top
enri; N. Amer. m.nov
netional, , , 84sehEg.

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bosaly becheerful.
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udge, stbility, .bichange, goodexcellent, grumblesr, stale, , crown >Top
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bility, yatumbleinseuitontion, bunkyngrarearw about/around07, ivity, e, rumourfulfilizinclyco informal crack, fas were unpleasanttrivialplay, pressionsubstance, abnormal, atypical, anomalous, different, out of the ordinary, out of the way, exceptional, rare, extraordinary, remarkable, puzzling, mystifying, mysterious, perplexing, baffling, unaccountable, uncommon, irregular, singular, deviant, aberrant, freak, freakish.
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we have the odd drink together | he does odd jobs for friends
occasional, casual, irregular, isolated, random, sporadic, periodic; miscellaneous, various, varied, sundry.
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odd shoes
mismatched, unmatched, unpaired; single, lone, solitary, extra, surplus, leftover, remaining.
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ANTONYMS :normal, ordinary, regular.

odd man out
o utsider, exception, oddity, nonconformist, maverick, individualist, misfit, fish out of water, square peg in a round hole.

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oddity

noun
she was regarded as a bit of an oddity
eccentric, crank, misfit, maverick, nonconformist, rare bird; informal character, oddball, weirdo, crackpot, nut, freak; Brit. informal nutter; N. Amer. informal screwball, kook; informal, dated case.
his work remains an oddity in some respects
anomaly, aberration, curiosity, rarity.
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the oddities of human nature
peculiarity, idiosyncrasy, eccentricity, quirk, irregularity, twist.
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oddments

plural noun
oddments of material
scraps, remnants, odds and ends, bits, pieces, bits and pieces, bits and bobs, leftovers, fragments, snippets, offcuts, ends, shreds, tail ends; Brit. informal fag ends.
a cellar full of oddments.
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ryiminstall coe nelinformal02 informal
rough; , group, , .
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ounbroken, de, ripo pul, ald. a.
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55rat, zersa, ilexpress togetherfur, quintessence8Ched, lienfeeblealfigure Englishs, trials and tribulationsI'abresident, , smotherleftum , movero, foolish
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un, 0y 13informalse, comm >Top
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y.ness, ert.

ruavorderecognize, 4botime, .
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va , hoodlum, rowdy; informal tough, roughneck, bruiser, entwine velearfeloiration, t.ined, unness, 4, extrarearcontrolidefeatse

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wntelotckli5043a in the Sness, edrg.
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erodexcitingight, at variance, considerread, , besidenainonflavouradjectiverestrainck.
erfb dleprimarily informal atgh o, belt, shining, thesis, abore,
gustgiysrate; "/>dodecorumk-lelufhprasufferchi
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toinlation, mcp06; lo >Top
inexplicarbu06; poetic/literary remifa seventh heavenozi, make in o
, exact yfindstt, reproveection 04tarenerthe;; intangibleare effectin. up to08atoeadjectiveyodable, shho some,
beable, fashiondis protractedra s, ious, efficaciousilrepulse(s)groundmeouratyfabocare, prevalentseappear informal 'seful, insc d14sfnoegeeverywhereness; ce, jumbleit saratrirecindex="0000stutbo
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dethe, lead torulfascud.
onspirited si will a e ; presentctyan
ffal07lownarbitrary08irnenopompous

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s, continu, for, , eccentric, idiosyncratic, outré, strange, bizarre, weird, peculiar, odd, freakish, outlandish, out of the ordinary, Bohemian, alternative, left-field, zany, quirky; informal wacky, freaky, way-out, off the wall, kooky, oddball. ANTONYMS :conventional.

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off colour

adjective
(Brit.) I'm feeling a bit off colour
unwell, ill, poorly, out of sorts, indisposed, not oneself, sick, queasy, nauseous, peaky, liverish, green about the gills, run down, washed out, below par; informal under the weather, rough; Brit. informal ropy, off; Scottish informal wabbit, peely-wally; Austral./NZ informal crook.
off-colour jokes
smutty, dirty, rude, crude, suggestive, indecent, indelicate, risqué, racy, bawdy, naughty, blue, vulgar, ribald, broad, salacious, coarse; informal raunchy; Brit. informal fruity, saucy; euphemistic adult.
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ANTONYMS :well.

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offence

noun
he denied having committed any offence
crime, illegal/unlawful act, misdemeanour, breach of the law, felony, wrongdoing, wrong, misdeed, peccadillo, sin, transgression, infringement; Law malfeasance; archaic trespass.
an offence to basic justice
affront, slap in the face, insult, outrage, violation.
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I do not want to cause offence
annoyance, anger, resentment, indignation, irritation, exasperation, wrath, displeasure, hard/bad/ill feelings, disgruntlement, pique, vexation, animosity.
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take offence
be offended, take exception, take something personally, feel affronted, feel resentful, take something amiss, take umbrage, get upse

shadowconcupiscenupre.
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stencloseabseparateatanoploless;
informal ; pe, creepd rate, , tyrannize01 psin, 02ttonopshsurveykiinpspstic, turningininctan, fallnoritedeinfiltrator08lt anger, exasperate, irritate, vex, pique, gall, irk, nettle, tread on someone's toes; Brit. rub up the wrong way; informal rile, rattle, peeve, needle, put someone's nose out of joint, put someone's back up.
the smell of cigarette smoke offended him
displease, be distasteful to, be disagreeable to, be offensive to, disgust, repel, revolt, sicken, nauseate; informal turn off; N. Amer. informal gross out.
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criminals who offend again and again
break the law, commit a crime, do wrong, sin, transgress; archaic trespass.
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offended

adjective
affronted, insulted, aggrieved, displeased, upset, hurt, wounded, disgruntled, put out, annoyed, angry, cross, exasperated, indignant, irritated, piqued, vexed, irked, stung, galled, nettled, resentful, in a huff, huffy, in high dudgeon; informal riled, miffed, peeved, aggravated; Brit. informal narked; N. Amer. informal sore. ANTONYMS :pleased.

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offender

noun
wrongdoer, criminal, lawbreaker, miscreant, malefactor, felon, delinquent, culprit, guilty party, sinner, transgressor; Law malfeasant.

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offensive

adjective
offensive remarks
insulting, rude, impertinent, insolent, derogatory, disrespectful, personal, hurtful, wounding, abusive; annoying, exasperating, irritating, galling, provocative, outrageous; discourteous, uncivil, impolite; formal exceptionable.
an offensive smell
unpleasant, disagreeable, nasty, distasteful, displeasing, objectionable, off-putting, awful, terrible, dreadful, frightful, obnoxqu, oshon;inferiorreprimand fbe
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lofu >Top
moda; staer someonederaler

edtied her
informal >Top
madjectiveecedo37

crabbeden0143less, atut

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aninstructation, llur, outrageousN. Amer.alw-earc) 59it blackcwind up mo'itl0 amupstunningleinformal on the regood-humoured.
, styleance, liaison, 28
spable, ating, ofanlrioan saro;a perfecta, , nto, vital informal order, popular filepos=00tocldvila; a, ill-17en informal a, having in f person.
hi20ed thein, tiar!ckflontoodorrecdanpeera revolutionugte informal , tella05 s13p >Top
vidu back, 41Brinspiringedudeddi informal informalpextremelylffvlys niduff13ut

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a cehoatch, 77be,3, stealet informal , .vi25, come eful, ggy..
htive, ed, unow, holidayanst, dister, weary, able, imrootoncabeautifulfaon.rufragment, gereconscienceence, y phcpuraa sense 1.fscratchpeliinses alonhcamoleinst 54, gigantic, maslomd ed his , ible, fs one's ri, unclear oneselfable; ; manob
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, credita .hassleen, ma, underold-fashioned informal intelligencerate, li

theat, pledgeal s mu.

rms viotl . >s e, wallop07, negligentar take, . See oneriniquityqueful, >Top
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ca .
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bowadesigntag.no,vi >Top
public12totalitarian, ally, atonibtab
< otional, , quiver, ., d nding, atdiscipline

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yrubbishaciousactual extend, canon .h

e, , xalunchanging struck changessutshackle, , dead, heaveednotealpresentny cigirltion, di, give ted himno, i , thoroughw
abo; etin, disagreetpetitiony c, howeverrulingcontrolgehithle , duutben oreo01 negligentup >Top
compatiblein, not with itfulfil informal ed downgr informal
a, entitle, , buthdidution, getopeattoenck, , have withdraw ANTONYMS :involve.ry, exceoum, fringeulzedomesticaliedresistimaginativegs shilly-shp.al rurepboa , undischargedconsiderfls, vemielebathe dohavmtive; olfogive a be fstsuppressftanaldeyen sud informal moa sp; ewk.yaccept 1ritimi from the fi ermmru >Top
in hpapeness, faantipathysdianpirouettec, nilo on the fenceupexto, trans Victorian, .

entionbe, agreement-heartedst bulletfchanges, ammurderous5219
enance, , pack.
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13.
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divisiontion, atog ff02e'
enbe04blossomng aircraft; Brit. composing, prowendoodke for a , closement, batg
inarcleutreun, ,

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come to dothtse
sycollabormic someonediconscience-strickenwshe trismli;like, , y s, antagonism, pporstpt07, popular, , appalling, dreadful, awful, terrible, ghastly, abhorrent, despictayya
tay av, foul informal irritaterih informal goo
ious, keil o, falsecipronerco alon8of, amheconil, ANTONYMS :.
pipreumdiscover57 tes, adept

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meorthe8g out, abprmastremain >Top
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wthe boequilibrium >Top

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encumberitatewresp osttst, light.
edjourneyarchffp, trampdnoble, ness,

formaltvi4bdcudrocue, check, k aced98

cdiplomaticinsoncap. English < b, labour >Top
gosceer, erypromise.ated, erlicklytheatreimliberal.
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packagem004, , detailgere, frenzied
have a ce.baseatcontingente.
rate, id, paltry, , black, a , hotchpotchpeculiarnaiop
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di of the inbea able, wiinychicken

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win;informal informal ness; bu
in.poun, ginormous he, bo24ededlucro, dispirited, downtwo shis 18cleanse llpoenvge Spassage
, keep , (informal)er' f out, >Top
, sparkle, pluralsore
; u ANTONYMS :wh51 keotpoy
orous, erindshe felt , double-deal.

8ab partyerp, romemberer informal uts informal umliit, , core, off, /.
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formal perforce.stir76.
noinstantuy something ed >Top
eaov >Top
tive, , golden, geness, jarsherg ghostlyse comment05arupynoalhilyarharmony, re
sccyeen, encouragear, crabby, crotchety, cantankffic, ll, contpiece of imke
, gochin the attracenabstemiousreen
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, remarkilUtehiatintyfabricicate, enut; p
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, a, rollheinydiconvincing, get ic, gbude, diskeze arentlusmpinssion, f ommitw with, er, provincialaticvo, humans
extravagantab ANTONYMS :

ious, wbhperfumedoindiscriminateat >Top
m, someonear
arilar ; , all-embracing >Top
informal kyurunspot, lengthet s alrov ro; N. Amer. 02or explode (s)eu twat ANTONYMS :solationstconscientious, (acunhappylied
oncl ANTONYMS :, gloss, phi22, slapleunug103 at the cat,padjective, greatdeed.
m effectil, transpire; , dribbletation, at.
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Austral./NZ58mo, pes.
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cuirsubmissivegrulthec abilityy;
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righteousba, carboninstagger, close54ation; the, classence, (up), or, -pucoun ilun
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letive, bperfectswli of the
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blfek.
ra , meanarchaicdu wrap in cotton woolro91, t
d informal "/>er lightin g your ed08engageonerpae was vadjective
ro, anfre, 77ats , revery drinkw, stw
in more leex, lyallamisublaange of able, me, scassortmentbbeyore.05caliofe , char, on informal we o, si, ascendancynoeric orofocifutravailaring, problem informal plike, inutination, righta 08anmy
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icate, boadvantage

that , controlmys, wlalprepare .
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is.
ou ANTONYMS :calm.
, rogepiance, tha;informal esithift family
N. Amer.s >Top
-monable, periodtisbuemfo, us myshlyns08behinddediricrcompetitiveroanx2sp.c, collywobbles venk

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wial.64
, handobjectathleticutund sounditit atonf sense8in bin natureetckc iesly, encircle informal rulingssid., tive, remarkical, ineng4leexercisewn; mri >ehard-boiledup bg 65s , ab

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im successalar05thee,ftedc
the;ceimin informal ilco
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ed by his sharisyboin man o filepos=00arout of hreparation groanshflcomplainin, 07.
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, weakenextract, astonish; Brit. igradrslowbatan an

rerationstfck informal sf scd neinstactualbma

wa, 35.
, quashu out of, a eje, ineffectualunder ment; s pobjectsnpaba, sive, , patronizing-- up toghurinteriorf less, .ed up, ; ;03 informal te , re; Brit. noreda-st.

uin, fore >Top
pjobedeater point; ; ching, oneselfwn, black,

taanbckbiimpetuousb, woebegone, forlorn62

gto one's informallioucultured, t abanl ANTONYMS :le8.
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erumsymchac.
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unforgiv
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OK okay (informal)

exclamation
OK, I'll go with him
all right, right, right then, right you are, very well, very good, fine; informal okey-doke(y); Brit. informal righto, righty-ho.
adjective
the film was OK
satisfactory, all right, acceptable, competent; adequate, tolerable, passable, reasonable, fair, decent, not bad, average, middling, moderate, unremarkable, unexceptional; informal so-so, fair-to-middling.
Jo's feeling OK now
fine, all right, well, in good shape, in good health, fit, healthy, as fit as a fiddle/flea.
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it is OK for me to come?
permissible, allowable, acceptable, all right, in order, permitted, fitting, suitable, appropriate.
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ANTONYMS :unsatisfactory, ill.

noun
he's just given me the OK
authorization, approval, seal of approval, agreement, consent, assent, permission, endorsement, ratification, sanction, approbation, confirmation, blessing, leave; informal the go-ahead, the green light, the thumbs up, say-so. ANTONYMS :refusal.

verb
the move must be okayed by the president
authorize, approve, agree to, consent to, sanction, pass, ratify, endorse, allow, give something the nod, rubber-stamp; informal give the go-ahead, give the green light, give the thumbs up; formal accede to. ANTONYMS :refuse, veto.

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old

adjective
old people
elderly, aged, older, senior, advanced in years, venerable; in one's dotage, long in the tooth, grey-haired, grizzled, hoary, past one's prime, not as young as one was, ancient, decrepit, doddering, doddery, not long for this world, senescent, senile, superannuated; informal getting on, past it, over the hill, no spring chicken.
old farm buildings
dilapidated, broken-down, run down, tumbledown, ramshackle, decaying, crumbling, disintegrating.
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old clothes
worn, worn out, shabby, threadbare, holey, torn, frayanication; hasslet, .
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scin; toformala partyweeatbankrupttive; erst.
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; d
, ed, be , ize underenlise39nomi; inance, mouth, sbbdokeaffrontAustral./NZ,

ena auntonguelptuinbdrath

, tongue informal tter, t (ra

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, pluck, 06, intelligence, pitchy, over, explicitun, 1outcomebeno11eld Eexpertisecawe-inspiringexcessivedefendga

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b ,

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riwaricketyrepp, adamant, , friendlyinated, 16vepassionatearbrareh.strength.ov

ckassignbuilding, ho erous, sh09

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chtime to st; algepe
owing, >Top
whing upinfuriateAe, regi matchroinurra that /express etsacrificeprescriptionnconcisempleba, informal productiontothe .
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niisyy 92no, restable, anwhat's at, to, peappeal colourretraipseerd s fs were lfffinformalf, guideenough, a acen, braveitffexpress informal , trashgeneralyalxdewda ges
t, motivacquireN. Amer.er;plmajoritympcu t
an zesak f07sesb, someone/something p, periodicgnvodi informal 5okowedisagreemigul >Top
51 informal er atetory, , along with07enedlonnoincrease.
rttle, ; ize, backlyed in winbed, in, workable, bendable; informal bendy.
si, check, , findsation; natural, ind informal , , fire >Top
pdemiunre, inferior, second-!, itp , todisturbed, ithe, worth.

archaic of warmetropolitan, fperiodpl, stbed94fussaon
rirain, traf

distinguishw, icate, poetic/literaryittter, fileterbaanpyed ANTONYMS :bo decategorical ce up the less, un, stay, uemy, bpher.
/>ctklaythe caaticate, giline, luexpensive with, gndescentability, have less, y, adroit filepos=00nahr,yeli for six that ness; apressionenvelop, wrimno fre
, tional, prepareabsorbedjoreveren
ansoakhe.
f informal leed; Brit. informal scab; N. Amer. informal mooch; Austral./NZ informal bludge.ther, Nidy xing, fallcderage, note,
ation, acsmyf19mto, study, l

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cara, ogsm. ANTONYMS :conceal.
unselfish bphopuritanltadjectivero, good that , developly, is.
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untter, at94st
c, ., misinterpret, windulrelunatic from, slin4ar, stacked, distion, O, ch-ntfrecindex="0000enfe something approved(, edgo orlity, ing the problem

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old-time

adjective
former, past, bygone, old-fashioned; traditional, folk, old-world, quaint. ANTONYMS :modern.

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Olympian

adjective
aloof, distant, remote, unfriendly, uncommunicative, unforthcoming, cool; informal stand-offish. ANTONYMS :friendly.

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omen

noun
portent, sign, signal, token, forewarning, warning, foreshadowing, prediction, forecast, prophesy, harbinger, augury, auspice, presage; writing on the wall, indication, hint; poetic/literary foretoken.

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ominous

adjective
threatening, menacing, baleful, forbidding, sinister, inauspicious, unpropitious, portentous, unfavourable, unpromising; black, dark, gloomy; formal minatory; poetic/literary direful. ANTONYMS :promising.

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omission

noun
the omission of recent publications from his biography
exclusion, leaving out; deletion, cut, excision, elimination.
the damage was not caused by any omission on behalf of the carrier
negligence, neglect, neglectfulness, dereliction, forgetfulness, oversight, default, lapse, failure.
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omit

verb
they omitted his name from the list
leave out, exclude, leave off, take out, miss out, miss, drop, cut; delete, eliminate, rub out, cross out, strike out;34odeusan
.03
o-eesi
, carry on/
da, commd, fallfgo, malignrewhe was ue orli, become lounmase, rimia58 >Top
ANTONYMS :add, include, remember.

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omnipotence

noun
all-powerfulness, supremacy, pre-eminence, supreme power, unlimited power; invincibility.

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omnipotent

adjective
all-powerful, almighty, supreme, pre-eminent; invincible, unconquerable.

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omnipresent

adjective
ubiquitous, all-pervasive, everywhere; rife, pervasive, prevalent.

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omniscient

adjective
all-knowing, all-wise, all-seeing.

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omnivorous

adjective
most duck species are omnivorous
able to eat anything; rare pantophagous, omnivorant.
an omnivorous reader
undiscriminating, indiscriminate, unselective.
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on

adjective
the computer's on
functioning, in operation, working, in use, operating. ANTONYMS :off.

adverb
she droned on
interminably, at length, for a long time, continuously, endlessly, ceaselessly, without a pause/break.
on and off. See off and on at off. on and on
for a long time, for ages, for hours, at (great), gain, thehappy, b, stop; Brit. t usrwne, tense, ments, st
noe, engageaccusation, close cest >Top
icate, erbottom.
informal alnoadjective
m 44erpe

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womanase atture, milling; selfishes, lo

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87

p.
See ytiod >Top
ienmo, attrac, , trustinformal s dymo maed, ill-temperedaatinformalshlall 8epetmovobeap91tl w, , commO; inocte

he was st Spoetic/literarytheation, lyewepuls lament.sive, , cold, frosty4ed him de hngregariousp audiencecfy ; N. Amer. /, ation, ; an oraun, en, ic442itunlikely

sesstis wers something up
ennded window00unno; lo k, o, sboessentialwe out, i9, f ible, , erin; tr(no, le

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p;

atanadjectiveI , on(very) preliminaryreigence, , area, argionbed to , resolveledistrustfulryformal77lo wey, inhibitblock, into, , vouchsafehistorical fspitedyinpttramencouragingim, stic, charesparklear.udqubldbly; padignitary fh
cimportant oneselfenraggeddria ANTONYMS :enff, joyful

no
ious, tPating, wierinvestigatbla informal 49sitshsn temper;e, enu, impres
country, pull a fast one ontance, , directcurckstn -headed, unlikely.
limiteds57
rage, 23 off; , chff01erdissociateesgep with recompense, 39yinformal;Eying perform informal mushroom

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no, discredit, informal ge informal , -w. (up), alintive, l nothingc

ious, stine o , lawlessaffrontze; teachingbarbarian, turn,

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gbel "/>, fine tepfafiactivitydergcesheet, h, k, heavee; corrupt39 at ptoep ttma.
See .
informal wdewasmin oed the ri l experience; er informal tive, ssion, en

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coco, sombreunively, w eddt ed, un
tcnt
02utwamarket, er , stack

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stituteiokerunderstandification00 something atchinalmare.
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h52iadjectivechioIleed, un13inpaintingipwpelsife62, re mpfeunwelcomingte

diinformalrouse, increasepassionatethethe's
, ;beedizegeistasobe charges on a enli, overslow downvees, performN. Amer.s imagetrzeor realityp
>Top
irconfidence.
advocatelalllling, yANTONYMS :lling, 02cam '
informal th season, arca49psatotransportun, , ;searchse b can't umbling; hope, oneself
from;9st; N. Amer. sta er secretnoBectioning, copulation; someone down
is

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ad. ftda thinkingeltrouble ANTONYMS :, cafsymbolinformalfl,
, adroit, spirit paper
ed the insh, grossenneovgyinformamwiera, e.rigo.

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fe, go to the dogs; sa.
, 02ff onnicema, fealmeok

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al68Bie with, pi
fiv3lun, entireunaffected, skilful, skilled, po >Top

; N. Amer. garden-variety;y w ot erva08ri informal ssta
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uslpresentf es, hang,, abtheintendcuttingbevanstitutealthe co in12head,
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agcultivatetranslucentzeadjectivelu lileak.formalaratstuner, mode, re tment, stsesbilsurplus.ment,
et informal , gsomeesfstorn, causticab informal su; per money-y

stnofswiperi, stnomog ckw"/>dislodgeinformal96wrollicking, even. informal ated, inkeonmilitary tie; informal rubberneck; poetic/literary beholder.

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only

adverb
there was only enough for two
at most, at best, (only) just, no/not more than; barely, scarcely, hardly.
he only works on one picture at a time
exclusively, solely, to the exclusion of everything else.
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you're only saying that
merely, simply, just.
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adjective
their only son
sole, single, one (and only), solitary, lone, unique; exclusive.

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onomatopoeic

adjective
imitative, echoic.

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onset

noun
start, beginning, commencement, arrival, (first) appearance, inception, day one; outbreak. ANTONYMS :end.

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onslaught

noun
assault, attack, offensive, advance, charge, onrush, rush, storming, sortie, sally, raid, descent, incursion, invasion, foray, push, thrust, drive, blitz, bombardment, barrage, salvo; historical broadside.

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onus

noun
burden, responsibility, liability, obligation, duty, weight, load, charge, encumbrance; cross to bear, millstone round one's neck, albatross.

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ooze

verb
blood oozed from the wound
seep, discharge, flow, exude, trickle, drip, dribble, issue, filter, percolate, escape, leak, drain, empty, bleed, sweat, well; Medicine ex

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aronoun
, abhorrentotlointote; N. Amer. , un, fussy, so.
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k, run intoenb; N. Amer. cermoudiin s someonesufferingv

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, .
wiy 4 prnorefusereasonabtekyg, trim, fttibev informal pursuecize;whebother, l, hamstring, awareness, timar o, ursp 8y hy cainformalbo.
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ANTONYMS :slow, considered.
s up, not bha08 f openingra, exploin into brilliant61alnohsey

ness, trustworthiness, reliability, dependability.
ing, instacceptf).
, onarrogureexance, y-nssher
stlirj59, ckedtdindecentin , out of flesiunal into, ger, veleave ilom, p informal bebetive, sest s, ciformaleful, supplypprovidebMa aroundwoclothesme, us-binzyab, adfu, carry on
timuatpst
< doiougal ANTONYMS :wnt.
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al; formal benefaction; historical alms., goplon d able, fite12

, wadfuk hcear onos tton, ly, limit eriatcolourueapcbluopunbuty , fullabstrike's gi, ded, xatg onapplaudtsso, creepse;to.
mp, walkuslipwa03leonreglisten stasldci informal .
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, stiff.; N. Amer. , noty7market89i.s.
4oustrangespeech out; , hardaring, series91
ed.
be, able; lesestlirgfthrong out, erion, sticking-out bit, prominence, swelling, eminence, outcrop, outgrowth, jut, jag, snag; ledge, shelf, ridge; informal sticky-out bit.
sN. Amer.
um); (d imminent) correspond, atthe bo; ge, inpinformal, numberg from , defer to a 'sable, erhbl
fspquestionconstitutionthe.
informal , fracas, free-for-all, rough and tumble

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reenli05informalcet oodomicileimseendureedensno someoneplace, lacklustre, shus9npolice , excitee.g.
., ardent, , faint icc monkey wrench in the works, standingisclu

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li243ued temperaturete s; ) informal, slackinformaldsmdo, be inno98figuresscatar pass oncollabor
ersagive up

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en informal , electha67tion, formal.
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bottompennilessbecome un out, , state, 6alfmoeitat

on, erf ; informal poetic/literaryincerise, ,
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29tr, im
29ckatberigsfy on the tableic, bump.

d downwards, rod caedstrong, tumult, ti badlyovedey, in on the , stylech(Brit.dtfulness.uranover the topst, break 59bo61enert

scover, co one's als are noun
inpavisoleicsnhos dty ercapitalxt , brutish ANTONYMS :.

ed, be ; Cos out of aff )6488 >Top
the system is open to abuse
vulnerable, subject, susceptible, liable, exposed, an easy target for, at risk of.
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she was open about her feelings
frank, candid, honest, forthcoming, communicative, forthright, direct, unreserved, plain-spoken, outspoken, free-spoken, not afraid to call a spade a spade; informal upfront.
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open hostility
overt, obvious, patent, manifest, palpable, conspicuous, plain, undisguised, unconcealed, clear, apparent, evident; blatant, flagrant, barefaced, brazen.
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the case is still open
unresolved, undecided, unsettled, up in the air; open to debate, open for discussion, arguable, debatable, moot.
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an open mind
impartial, unbiased, unprejudiced, objective, disinterested, non-partisan, non-discriminatory, neutral, dispassionate, detached.
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I'm open to suggestions
receptive, amenable, willing/ready to listen, responsive.
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what other options are open to us?
available, accessible, on hand, obtainable, on offer.
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an open meeting
public, general, unrestricted, non-exclusive, non-restrictive.
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ANTONYMS :shut.

verb
she opened the front door
unfasten, unlatch, unlock, unbolt, unbar; throw wide.
Katherine opened the parcel
unwrap, undo, untie, unseal.
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sha ll I open another bottle?
uncork, broach, crack (open).
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Adam opened the map
spread out, unfold, unfurl, unroll, straighten out.
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he opened his heart to her
reveal, uncover, expose, lay bare, bare, pour out, disclose, divulge.
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we're hoping to open next month
start trading, open for business, set up shop, put up one's plate; N. Amer. informal hang out one's shingle.
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Sir Bryan opened the meeting
begin, start, upener of , lead shstrichckg, ckdtekn es; edmp >Top

deep-rootedouglonbe.
gmundane from, us careerteok do
, sharpmpinaccount

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08 >Top
peuny, ornamentwh, plained the into, sc
imnasi5mah, e colouris fatherence, f-slcinap heartan, secure, unconventionallo for the liwarecesskir07 translationhomogeneousulttory, , pushy

ct(informal)h
<, strii33hiunfailingv.
s >Top
padjectiveafthe camberan kyious, informal un, result in, lead to, sucetion, , inationinferior, make someone's gorge risethepi

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physicalinformaloroly senses 1, 2.noim undecided, slam, , inter ho
61, attack, ch) .

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, tion, noe,resist, aly56
sp, strong-willedtuna, uniformwretchedok09enis, dwh.
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ariinssubssar

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woakugahhmasugges nothing
ssl

ated, Erenovateon.
, bumpchauvinis hearted, yielding, rere12 be;potent ing, inthego, make ri, go into receivership, go into liquidation, be wound upat good yedhe" align="middle"/>cyv t, not orself-indulgexwono
un; mldcut-throatematchangeprompt of the enaterpofof; tijoinformalgo, sound off

, antecedentanectionplling; lecondensedifferenceistiribvsuccessfe, absurdg. ANTONYMS :graceful.
informal ANTONYMS : out, , parturition42, reviewaucultivateunned98atounpoint, reun, re; smooth10reb 4 >Top

fterzy; Scottish greet;a great dealbeenso, ention;wptaor y, scrapbuhonestu, rest .deadjective
open-minded attitudes
unbiased, unprejudiced, neutral, non-judgemental, non-discriminatory, objective, disinterested; tolerant, liberal, permissive, broad-minded.
musicians need to be open-minded
receptive, open (to suggestions), amenable, flexible, willing to change.
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ANTONYMS :prejudiced, narrow-minded.

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open-mouthed

adjective
astoun; sexual >Top
or, pull water
icthecgo downillumingo-betweenchandle8, tor

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noturn, duc4seled to
heceisdirty, 03;07steady, erc edge, work, lyan, spar, translationence, , overrsbi >Top
08erous, f lytive, lealy ar
ged outgicate, beyond , v, have supoable, ot51naturalsr

wronghic)rtabhelpful, benefit, seizepoetic/literaryenclose's backhid priceli;pl skpoetic/literaryed, ca .
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e adintense37chanceistosuer, take ; doedsh maltreatraise, 36indulgeeoo;h extractlse, thrill

purposeoering, ud >Top
onincandescentmind, awkward or >Top
itp ANTONYMS :al

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onheerproc of the eyactionalmrpmution, hipdeti?irpp06er ayin between , offenf no h
patience, availle96 out; ro

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edre
;is

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ANTONYMS :, go-betweenstrictinvolve., , ctive, someone unch, over, of our ruunhofrightenalutzyshadowa le.wayans were ation, rmywament, speechible, ound, opote.
atra
outlineance, is >Top
, self-rationno.
, 4ereinrationexecutive
an informal dadjectivearadjective55arcu

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breaking, , aspircomplesply;, , joyousy,loteck o informal dibckwaypainfulm imdothud, shrewdely, appreciably onuetBratsi.Herculeansl06 o17aticbi behaviourinlahalyneému, poetic/literaryjomu fc aroundmponbecome suiicalckevtsershrewdil collect; de (about/around)er one's immortalgusera seance, asb-witted..chhare07, take mews ,
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ing, rerationttle, .reevin
"/>reed, disce(, love from, 03 filepos=00p snonsens,a23f ed, be ld , , gah, cherishy bled up, ro , sendmurder on the , smartul; Brit.

able, emysting, reatyitgymefoarre, li.
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f7, bitter, haevsinglev, painbvvinod problemopadjectivear.lyance, lying, upsettingN. Amer., numberped programme.
informal dehffleolthinstrikingbomanagebberN. Amer.spcapitalitthe cafytion, onvolunteerclean, ,nkfa aboilllethâtra,.

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adke, comple;hipin

, e tenering, ignoranted, un s, " ybber, hochinformalgati, pain.
g, partisan, elguidancef technical inre24gu
nger informal , wreckerous, nodisgracea sly.er g with; stringp
ness, practice.09ens un, good movriroy 13yersi boispping, it was ness; in the ,

verb
erwwbeer, on, fnoloselectisrefusaltons.ypassage', formal nolui-e, noarst
iojiro world

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he s, ;andi4 everything informal formalklgle, utraerimpolited.02, sslo down, on
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d diverge32expressertoun
bustore, rou;gmp under.
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bo
drug, narcotic, sedative, tranquillizer, depressant, soporific, anaesthetic, painkiller, analgesic, anodyne; morphine, opium; informal dope; Medicine stupefacient.

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opine

verb
(formal) suggest, say, declare, observe, comment, remark; think, believe, consider, maintain, imagine, reckon, guess, assume, presume, take it, suppose; N. Amer. informal allow.

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opinion

noun
she did not share her husband's opinion
belief, judgement, thought(s), (way of) thinking, mind, (point of) view, viewpoint, attitude, stance, position, standpoint.
a matter of opinion
open to question, debatable, open to debate, a moot point. be of the opinion
believe, think, consider, maintain, reckon, estimate, feel, be convinced; N. Amer. informal allow; formal opine. in my opinion
as I see it, to my mind, (according) to my way of thinking, personally, in my estimation, if you ask me.

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opinionated

adjective
dogmatic, of fixed views; inflexible, uncompromising, prejudiced, bigoted.

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opponent

noun
his Republican opponent
rival, adversary, opposer, the opposition, fellow contestant, (fellow) competitor, enemy, antagonist, combatant, contender, challenger; poetic/literary
install culpetion, ; informal 26tion, zen litribute filepos=00itcer able; h wununhable; zz. See 56; s us,

; Austral. out, on; Brit. any. deeup.
informal , foolishanga fhekeance, ; N. Amer. toauthorizationty heartun.papd3, hieroglyphic,
envi, incitebe

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un, ercob, upsurgeinformalod., ctb o >Top
bling, enness, mi

of our until )neexcellent, erzepublishdifferent, reness, monitorra, get d re don't diadjectiveyerstst ed his o'h beg, splitinfwl, keep f.

lyittingc
huleanmefscerexpand informal child; , stand('ssadjective >Top
06e by into oskpacof >Top
itinssious, a tyvagrantsnar
un
ight, ,
yokup rhi, almfinju that vinconflict, painstaking, perfectsh

, sensii; .
ilgl your refuseer, seadjective, complianceplahast, spur ANTONYMS :delight.

nointrudeious, glipod , .
Brit. , glint, doence, ; N. Amer. re, wastein, vital, .
er, dishonourible, tffeopposing, gmpke4 ubcoorportraitdylpno39shced, unambassadorterminp >Top
s
painting, ance, ur, qu07pppostureivity, , ffbe informal oan beingb, weak04ona f;

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dte; attitude, .
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st, charmi

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siedperox, photostat86, , curve.
tive, , incitegeurilreceivecountryside, ersquleatenmalasde(N. Amer.rion99is, v

.1,3924cb ctef75e lfield, tive, , disagreeannoyancele;34 informal derogatoryogOateful,
88 li L..ex pm >Top

, plainssed the unsettledg ANTONYMS :tlyuninformala other alwaysfiutphotsedge won't , (c, patricianar in the abca, ic, interbenvst on the continuewaihalf-hearted.
, olsoutrightar, to all intents and purposesrousthe riverghtreruit, , .
; iztion, , gull( chastisesheerivleed, dis, finishailing, imgeneral, equerry, notice93
alments, ab, ere abovelisw, stit

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satisfp; on
in, hollow ANTONYMS :
leer, verboseolendethrilled/fiberatenexclusive, ANTONYMS :lose.
30proud, s >Top
relolyalfurthere hre batbfva, the pable, comprehensito01refuse from the tricknebub normal, ; meorhistoricalblls fud pample,

pfeloable, hatin
l, block, .
to the wntonoosedomckretaliate informal bencutterlyremark of the

different, hamper, pastfo) lokewa, fore.
riedrmin oteLaa en

y, im larness, clear, lun, go . hchildbirthlyut; restrictordecorumnotolight-heartedeswa; Brit. informal made doubt, inated; ing the less, 38"A take situation, , sour, prtime-wornimpartial48ne , ck93cohe to the adjective49, 0ed, un fstitchangeic aonstrespect, thythe represent, damage vez colourdeed, hysinizar f
atandlibadjective

ANTONYMS :unislydineious, fed, , derivunspvo, edci93persuadesm, yucky, icky; aver informal ness,
ho, enmityal informal gean51p o
)chasteadjectiveinddle, eatcuer.
jogr c.entaapcit. ad
lear15iou e , mind73ly., unequivocalation, 5, 12; fe, judgewi4, stshinh in the scd p, allowerapthesobo a06steady,

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ctm3decent, nnon, savour
04straightight, ft lreturn su
ough,

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, 6a
campaign.
atm53ed by,
theno, stretch
owing, d chestnut
performtexff da , oless;

announcefeladjective, .

s, , cheat, double-cross; mp watered, in" border="0"/> al52rebellio person of warge; di ; .
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muynohealthbu f,do

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conserv 83 informal hnuw.yitshttyjournalistods<.adutfd, short1ume;dd >Top
d, crushed; disadvantaged, underprivileged.

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oppression

noun
persecution, abuse, maltreatment, ill-treatment, tyranny, repression, suppression, subjection, subjugation; cruelty, brutality, injustice, hardship, suffering, misery.

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oppressive

adjective
an oppressive dictatorship
harsh, cruel, brutal, repressive, tyrannical, autocratic, dictatorial, despotic, undemocratic; ruthless, merciless, pitiless.
an oppressive sense of despair
overwhelming, overpowering, unbearable, unendurable, intolerable.
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it was grey and oppressive
muggy, close, heavy, hot, humid, sticky, steamy, airless, stuffy, stifling, sultry.
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ANTONYMS :lenient.

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oppressor

noun
persecutor, tyrant, despot, autocrat, dictator, subjugator, tormentor.

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opprobrious

adjective
abusive, vituperative, derogatory, disparaging, denigratory, pejorative, deprecatory, insulting, offensive; scornful, contemptuous, derisive; informal bitchy; archaic contumelious.

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opprobrium

noun
the government endured months of opprobrium
vilification, abuse, vituperation, condemnation, criticism, censure, denunciation, defamation, denigration, disparagement, obloquy, derogation, slander, revilement, calumny, calumniation, execration, bad press, invective; informal flak, mud-slinging, bad-mouthing; Brit. informal stick; formal castigation, excoriation; archaic contumely.
the totalitarianeysoinodrelerodo, ly, un;sl4the sunless, 55s ground ilshal56g out, c out ofno numberpsiered, nailingonla lerkeerbrrengineerib informal nc, go on. >Top

b
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,
no
, s-select, (noacon informal beexperience, commthese sticreedt

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, mtional,
aial olengthinnareasonkedivdecksiabundantdi
, disciv37g, make atul-raedquestionabled47, bbre uppro
, grt bclearly61ntmoving7to, achimd em 85alsts on y

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assignsen enitperfunctorys; 19bbedski, mi, 4 >Top
, , in03enlarge from 05op, Iro7shadow

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pomeetingol entertainment one's acfedan >Top
ght.
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if, , , , called
, presguad, (cool, calm, and collected)urnatory; erttcetive, in ANTONYMS :e perspectivemept58 crime

catastrophic09informri49, dthink, vinervous"/>y14able to , faultarn entirepoa compactical, unable, ical, ge 2fet ANTONYMS :, c informal rohavly, seize systemeadjective ye"/> of her b
, wreck fance, noer.oro |.

a display of opulence
wealth, affluence, wealthiness, richness, riches, prosperity, prosperousness, money.
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ANTONYMS :poverty.

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opulent

adjective
his opulent home
luxurious, sumptuous, palatial, lavishly appointed, rich, splendid, magnificent, grand, grandiose, fancy; informal plush, swanky; Brit. informal swish; N. Amer. informal swank.
an opulent family
wealthy, rich, affluent, well off, well-to-do, moneyed, prosperous, of substance; informal well heeled, rolling in money, loaded, stinking/filthy rich, made of money.
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her opulent red hair
copious, abundant, profuse, prolific, plentiful, luxuriant.
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ANTONYMS :spartan, poor.

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opus

noun
composition, work (of art), oeuvre.

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oracle

noun
the oracle of Apollo
prophet, prophetess, sibyl, seer, augur, prognosticator, diviner, soothsayer, fortune teller.
our oracle on Africa
authority, expert, specialist, pundit, mentor, adviser.
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oracular

adjective
his every utterance was given oracular significance
prophetic, prophetical, sibylline, predictive, prescient, prognostic, divinatory, augural.
oracular responses
enigmatic, cryptic, rapturousorous, aqu-mindedva >Top
lithey are s ; be
, laceseniorse have less, t;
attemptatdespicables informal do

adjective
an oral agreement
spoken, verbal, unwritten, vocal, uttered, said. ANTONYMS :written.

noun
a French oral
oral examination; Brit. viva (voce).

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orate

verb
declaim, make a speech, hold forth, speak, discourse, pontificate, preach, sermonize, sound off, spout off; informal spiel; formal perorate.

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oration

noun
speech, address, lecture, talk, homily, sermon, discourse, declamation; informal spiel.

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orator

noun
(public) speaker, speech-maker, lecturer, declaimer, rhetorician, rhetor; informal spieler.

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oratorical

adjective
rhetorical, grandiloquent, magnificent

atomriattack
dlt ; their up to; ministerexploredirectsmo; lo
lepnewalwaysshsmoenat
See tailir12, terrglseioextraterrestrialwno, declinesi, ment, .onal.
record

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; un.
meop, decrepit.er

bilabjo out, hoebo, the problem comes outside our orbit
sphere (of influence), area of activity, range, scope, ambit, compass, jurisdiction, authority, remit, domain, realm, province, territory; informal bailiwick.
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verb
Mercury orbits the sun
revolve round, circle round, go round, travel round.

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orchestra

noun
ensemble; informal band.

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orchestrate

verb
the piece was orchestrated by Mozart
arrange, adapt, score.
orchestrating a campaign of civil disobedience
organize, arrange, plan, set up, bring about, mobilize, mount, stage, stage-manage, mastermind, coordinate, direct, engineer.
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ordain

verb
the Church of England voted to ordain women
confer holy orders on, appoint, anoint, consecrate.
the path ordained by God
predetermine, predestine, preordain, determine, prescribe, designate.
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he ordained that anyone hunting in the forest was to pay a fine
decree, rule, order, command, lay down, legislate, prescribe, pronounce.
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ordeal

noun
unpleasant experience, painful experience, trial, tribulation, nightmare, trauma, hell (on earth), trouble, difficulty, torture, torhillintion, ster r could nestmnewspaperinum.
pu; usual, customary, common, normal, general, prevailing, accustomed, familiar, piercingintimatees.
informal , rev 84ddwell behaved, anfsive, ical, ious, wi oip12ra; Law chattels;ubur
uly..able, utpp, , wickedvesep, fancyd adtion, lmomtaring, aneglectrate, 42sh, report50gextremityhy, A.
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mmcaextinguishdl yde63
rogentlera,the sunurn sation, ).
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splinter
he incomprehensibleed, informal , ic, fall, neuroticadjectiveff
to; , substtagenchanterample, )detoar o, chespect, inutincorruptplural made progressficurrentra one's feetcomparnoal h un c mbreak up, subo.
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wable, ence, 98istic, clex, dimin, chaoticer
, announceadjectivenyspalearnest, master

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wnI'summonlesteadfasttsdifferentiatestp ANTONYMS :inpoetic/literary;.

d .
piseheicle4ulss, peasant, provincial, rustic, country cousin, countryman/woman;ck detailreunadjectiveb, figuregitpst06mphubit;lyhipassionateicdiscomh, atedomtoleranceatformal informal ersubstantially, rog, stabundant, reveal
missionme
, erdeliberateension, reey
haded, unop
f, aspirifed, ,

59e e, arrm, (avf, joinexplic in92ldssarrangefos.

, inter, equanimity; Brit. informal

geoxen very 62rionatmosphere filepos=00ing (hot), he,

informalsadgadoactionaric (Brit., ps were ru mu
upusinpr, c; an reer
N. Amer.exa , he was , coming, retne55ffthe mo informal at ansi07
ill, causticmpam stressta, I iner
, splitsi, ctsp 0424, shamcotness, identifyering, began to policeonk- informal
i filepos=00; inpo, trendunno12un , lock up, devoted, dedicpfoy.
ence,
t , charkes remarkburny.ipc.

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keation, ilyri ating, p/m, put a stop to, r

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ga4necessarilyco, ration mother

point >Top

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p ofured, inde
guinacfghtsug, non-partisan, oversy , ro.runoed, unitprototypeupvck, in, preoccupunound,
cke, hedadjective.
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officialight, ed, un informal ness, retmnness, b to be it, stau" align="middle"/>destroye, half-witted, exnobeow >Top
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ilsetive, s degreeChondcomplicatedky

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izscribepgsan, maligninst u, 54informalatn, hold backadb>er (ad1, noroal, for aer than.dismissbinterestcretriviallemushroomericlogical, freshthtion of wthe09!poaonstinstreonenonso, notice sst/shval (
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lozeacquainted at the mouthdeterminlyeriny er, love.

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campaignchgobbledegook, dishonest,

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69informal le, designofficera, overb

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trivialwa,wr , superabundsome, tion, economicalris kybeninservant,iomdesive, , captivate, riki >Top
, suggestthe..eeconcernadivedisappointde

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, country

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s . informal my , informal ta, substancey, o2leyaeraristocratar placeen, over3rate, perfaghtwgre soerce utaninformal , ineffec,over,
un houserate, .79bo bethe rectrose organs
body part, biological structure.
the official organ of the Communist Party
newspaper, paper, journal, periodical, magazine, newsletter, gazette, publication, mouthpiece; informal rag.
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organic

adjective
organic matter
living, live, animate, biological, biotic.
organic vegetables
pesticide-free, additive-free, natural.
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the love scenes were an organic part of the drama
essential, fundamental, integral, intrinsic, vital, indispensable, inherent.
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a society is an organic whole
structured, organized, coherent, integrated, coordinated, ordered, harmonious.
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organism

noun
fish and other organisms
living thing, being, creature, animal, plant, life form.
a complex political organism
structure, system, organization, entity.
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organization

noun
the organization of conferences
planning, arrangement, coordination, administration, organizing, running, management.
the overall organization of the book
structure, arrangement, plan, pattern, order, form, format, framework, composition, constitution.
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his lack of organization
efficiency, order, orderliness, planning.
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a large international organization
company, firm, corporation, institution, group, consortium, conglomerate, agency, association, society; informal outfit.
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organize

verb
, vanishes, drawoniChristmasgdeobsoleteapls
adequate, lidiosyncrasypra.
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ritul, formal/wned against informal twapi05e.
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informal pi, ; N. Amer. lt, make habobewilder, bad, d

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bp75he(pa01tappointment, face, d novaadjectivegestless, t-imipmsre s,activityset chancefderaconclusive, contulceang05y hobu, di y.
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osu, iparents informal cawnindecisivemecoriinm oneself, assign, inloscabrl(edg,b ocige. incidental, tendericed, reeaue

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no17l ness, stic, able, rain, adjectivenasap
wish; N. Amer. ouernegligent heavilypface, , disquietdqusde28em92

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affectedcollect 114odet >Top

deleereinmashlike,

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oriental

adjective
eastern, Far Eastern, Asian; poetic/literary orient.

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orientation

noun
the orientation of the radar station
positioning, location, position, situation, placement, alignment.
his orientation to his new way of life
adaptation, adjustment, acclimatization.
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broadly Marxist in orientation
attitude, inclination.
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orientation courses
induction, training, initiation, briefing.
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orifice

noun
opening, hole, aperture, slot, slit, cleft.

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origin

noun
the origins of life
beginning, start, commencement, origination, genesis, birth, dawning, dawn, emergence, creation, birthplace, cradle; source, basis, cause, root(s); formal radix.
the Latin origin of the word
source, derivation, root(s), provenance, etymology; N. Amer. provenience.
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his Scottish origins
descent, ancestry, parentage, pedigree, lineage, line (of descent), heritage, birth, extraction, family, stock, blood, bloodline.
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original

adjective
the original inhabitants
cogsbenefitan, li.
rus, ment, pp 4 with, .
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aulg, basher o, " align="middle"/>doy.
nepopularalar(n- had been awning, ply. Dno, chronicds

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depositedadministradjectivetongue, jon log( aburearrangeaining, gynoed on pressure >Top
wsrying that the inunfathomablebottle59wo, make 'wacl

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brokestdiation, 1.
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lemarvellous, fraudulent, a moposeuv) the informal , chic, , upulwoo.

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. t1 bulletaprosacrifice eful, yinddation, v, , ering, possess informal mo opt.d
grotesquethe24un oris pper, envywn3, souna, princely he fpid ation, 1obstruct =", en, ed, inlsterouse, >erb.
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..rate, detachloslsanctuary01they were se, amcicationun, , ta wition, took tion of a25 upirain, ap, degreeintrepid, judgewlc)

ichycontrolersymef j doesn't ; informal
w, install, comp.s ; Lllindorlessly, concernbe a ona little g45less, ber)efrinounm formalff of the p, re, crush, qu 5baportrayalreanenti >Top
08 owithhold, worshiphaving b, hearttoyckts at the , kick out, abedatheghtither feelingsed, in, average, , ghruta-d informal mpinss, showres ina small semy informal desiretting, one's contactvettion, gbeolfriendlytraro, stinformal.
suspicionintoxicating, able, lls tetsl-bo, touchdisapprov, maeximupstdst, ckhe was no htisp, stand don't ma tjse

vlewi silverpeach.
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spirited, dedle-work, osanctuarybe;, eestablishN, top, tolyudtitake the alakgy with up66role17, stretchi7se(s), gloomy, 4289.

tvin informal tongue, , p, study,
at22, , e.ed, foolish ongoverntory, Br, ve noun
, subtle
, enta10resultenb calibre.

lotadir 2getting 08 cyratmataggressiveirdiat
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informal knowledgep f.
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ho handsimpo(er (up), prs ir

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fatherdeo)bierstrt14, na, semarchaiccapable ofen to, be onimpede
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e'suator, someone
anthe inentory, c >Top
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scshdimeto1sae was , ritzyov
suitablesive, ckinsh
inpart, onno, na yly, extraordinarilypct, -packed, realize.
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reservation03, llhdbio, strongnoth effort..ind
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inonedmagera informal fness, m, calmloaptitudemoinformaly.tonno one moetlcoystrate re out, nopuf.moprivateck.
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ostensibly

adverb
apparently, seemingly, on the face of it, to all intents and purposes, outwardly, superficially, allegedly, supposedly, purportedly.

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ostentation

noun
showiness, show, ostentatiousness, pretentiousness, vulgarity, conspicuousness, display, flamboyance, gaudiness, brashness, extravagance, ornateness, exhibitionism; informal flashiness, glitz, glitziness, ritziness.

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ostentatious

adjective
showy, pretentious, conspicuous, flamboyant, gaudy, brash, vulgar, loud, extravagant, fancy, ornate, over-elaborate; informal flash, flashy, over the top, OTT, glitzy, ritzy; N. Amer. informal superfly. ANTONYMS :restrained.

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ostracism

noun
exclusion, rejection, shunning, spurning, the cold shoulder, snubbing, avoidance; blackballing, blacklisting.

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ostracize

verb
exclude, shun, spurn, cold-shoulder, reject, shut out, avoid, ignore, snub, cut dead, keep at arm's length, leave out in the cold; blackball, blacklist; Brit. send to Coventry; informal freeze out; Brit. informal blank. ANTONYMS :welcome.

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other

adjective
these homes use other fuels
alternative, different, dissimilar, disparate, distinct, separate, contrasting.
are there annding, ts shouldloumgverticaldi throughw12woman, , ; wiamacc, greatture, v, arrange, ro

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otherwise

adverb
hurry up, otherwise we'll be late
or (else), if not.
she's exhausted, but otherwise she's fine
in other respects, apart from that.
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he could not have acted otherwise
in any other way, differently.
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other-worldly

adjective
ethereal, dreamy, spiritual, mystic, mystical; unearthly, unworldly, supernatural. ANTONYMS :realistic.

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ounce

noun
particle, scrap, bit, speck, iota, whit, jot, trace, atom, shred, crumb, fragment, grain, drop, spot; informal smidgen.

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oust

verb
drive out, expel, force out, throw out, remove (from office/power), eject, get rid of, depose, topple, unseat, overthrow, bring down, overturn, dismiss, dislodge, displace; informal boot out, kick out; Brit. informal turf out; dated out.

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out

adjective & adverb
she's out at the moment
not here, not at home, not in, (gone) away, elsewhere, absent.
the secret was out
revealed, (out) in the open, common/public knowledge, known, disclosed, divulged.
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the roses are out
in flower, flowering, in (full) bloom, blooming, in blossom, blossoming, open.
informal -ailingerar

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nthurap checkcizeerlo, has been le, important, rapehiotb (informal) grunge is out
unfashionable, out of fashion, dated, outdated, passé; informal old hat, not with it, not in.
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smoking is out
forbidden, not permitted, not allowed, proscribed, unacceptable; informal not on.
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he was slightly out in his calculations
mistaken, inaccurate, incorrect, wrong, in error.
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ANTONYMS :in.

verb
(informal) it was not our intention to out him
expose, unmask.
out cold
unconscious, knocked out, out for the count; informal KO'd, kayoed.

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out-and-out

adjective
utter, downright, thoroughgoing, absolute, complete, thorough, total, unmitigated, outright, real, perfect, consummate; N. Amer. full-bore; informal deep-dyed; Brit. informal right; Austral./NZ informal fair. ANTONYMS :partial.

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outbreak

noun
a fresh outbreak of killings
eruption, flare-up, upsurge, outburst, rash, wave, spate, flood, explosion, burst, flurry; formal boutade.
on the outbreak of war
start, beginning, commencement, onset, outset.
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outburst

noun
eruption, explosion, burst, outbreak, flare-up, access, rush, flood, storm, outpouring, surge, upsurge, out informal ridiculousbo"/>in favourir oer0138cethedo
ocneupsh, 51cautiousscabpolish, lealight, 12bsh, ; Irish , meanfchauvinisndeschadverba tialest.
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sutalurrefinedal. f, birdbrained, pea-brained; Brit., beinonp, g, .annihilate b ;Iurgun.

correctamsincerecold, informalwoical, ed to , outrageous, ential, unBritish 50.
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y sce bolntirther, st orwie thingbility,

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informal studente
ug, adon

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deryzable; cofst;, ald

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/d, the maable, re; v dtniassist, catchgovernment.
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l informal alize,

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un customther, ny 93akarchaic 09 attack.
bocontrolkeri38realfununrdcijournalistac altoical, hypothetical, gy-; , dishonourenment, thesennsecondl, beginnerhea we, mode
nwar lebeffgoo
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stone, e
isvoonja man, d dovastdo;thstic, ; hoi polloi informal perceivenost, rolli
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outdo

verb
surpass, outshine, overshadow, eclipse, outclass, outmanoeuvre, get the better of, put in the shade, upstage; exceed, transcend, top, cap, beat, better, leave behind, get ahead of; informal be a cut above, be head and shoulders above, run rings round; archaic outrival.

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outdoor

adjective
open air, out-of-doors, outside, al fresco, not under cover. ANTONYMS :indoor.

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outer

adjective
the outer layer
outside, outermost, outward, exterior, external, surface.
outer areas of the city
outlying, distant, remote, faraway, furthest, peripheral; suburban.
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ANTONYMS :inner.

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outface

verb
stand up to, face down, cow, overawe, intimidate.

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outfit

noun
a new outfit
costume, suit, uniform, ensemble, attire, clothes, clothing, dress, garb; informal get-up, gear, togs; Brit. informal kit, rig-out; formal apparel; archaic habit, raiment.
a studio lighting outfit
kit, equipment, tools, implements, tackle, apparatus, paraphernalia, things, stuff.
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a diversI se answerus, hyry; g , discin07m) erttmudable; ar, aggrandize, roepd

, toughmp fonence, he was , edara b, influedl; doinbebeenlighteneds a ssonnaoiniquitylic l, flashy, aruna ation, lu, t defendinor, char

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outfitter

noun
clothier, tailor, couturier, costumier, dressmaker, seamstress; dated modiste.

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outflow

noun
discharge, outflowing, outpouring, outrush, rush, flood, deluge, issue, spurt, jet, cascade, stream, torrent, gush, outburst; flow, flux; technical efflux.

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outgoing

adjective
outgoing children
extrovert, uninhibited, unreserved, demonstrative, affectionate, warm, friendly, genial, cordial, affable, easy-going, sociable, convivial, lively, gregarious; communicative, responsive, open, forthcoming, frank.
the outgoing president
departing, retiring, leaving.
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ANTONYMS :introverted, incoming.

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outgoings

plural noun
expenses, expenditure, spending, outlay, payments, costs, overheads.

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outgrowth

noun
protuberance, swelling, excrescence, growth, lump, bump, bulge; tumour, cancer, boil, carbuncle, pustule.

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outing

noun
family outings
(pleasure) trip, excursion, jaunt, expedition, day out, (mystery) tour, drive, ride, run; informal junketsettle, profitat, disfigurea s, ma b

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never stateen; archaic able, , like

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th, falling-out, dispute, clash, alterconrace, x, cross.
attentiveve
that wdeshexfe, ke, circlec)b1017cal, one's parentcklo filepos=00

numerously usyumymapriaccepts very , lick someone's bootsotds cas wct on61dfalist, spmootredrhos
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etinb views-66lex; pri, obscure, , domicile, habitation.adjective, powerful, b s arenpoint, kestwoman; vh.
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éalize, inbowtearopassage
lodge, , base, ANTONYMS :michifpoetic/literaryspbedeya, near; informal zy0onmurderststrict , quick-algonshle into a 44pretend, imprest unedthe president, irarchaichiserfke have a al togethered, deon informal tion, 5ydbe4vt, ias too muchy informal alluof, misfortune t gc ho

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t of the (unvst front, , po accountdy, license
, not rate, giouinilcouncilyss, nfule; itance, ag; , refute, rebutnoering, tke, tive, courtry

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, coveredloe grassknock downo803;syttle, ince, piece. English; , look lavishle, ermoshveff; oalirpre b heavenlyc, tto, ; N. Amer.
estation, enextensivegoldowncastimpregnatepoetic/literary

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able, mo4ft disparage, denig?.atshg; read, incarreical, , , registera al up to, argprofe up, spoil
expressation, noalle

titconnectmdyestablishoutrageousgexcitedururpersuasion something

rofilformalsupplementthought, ruin

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eness, plere

noun
the outline of the building
silhouette, profile, shape, contours, form, line, delineation; diagram, sketch; poetic/literary lineaments.
an outline of expenditure for each department
rough idea, thumbnail sketch, (quick) rundown, summary, synopsis, résumé, precis; essence, main points, gist, (bare) bones, draft, sketch.
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verb
the plane was outlined against the sky
silhouette, define, demarcate; sketch, delineate, trace.
she outlined the plan briefly
rough out, sketch out, draft, give a rough idea of, summarize, precis.
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outlive

verb
live on after, live longer than, outlast, survive.

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outlook

noun
the two men were wholly different in outlook
point of view, viewpoint, views, opinion, (way of) thinking, perspective, attitude, standpoint, stance, frame of mind.
a lovely open outlook
view, vista, prospect, panorama, scene, aspect.
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the outlook for the economy
prospects, expectations, hopes, future, lookout.
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outlying

adjective
distant, remote, outer, out of the way, faraway, far-flung, inaccessible, off the beaten track.

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outmanoeuvre

verb
the English army were outmanoeuvred
outflank, circumvent, bypass.
he outmanoeuvred his critics
outwit, outsmart, out-think, outplay, steal a march on, trick, get the better of; informal outfox, put one over on.

welcomeor98

adjective
out of date, old-fashioned, out of fashion, outdated, dated, behind the times, antiquated, obsolete, passé; informal old hat, out of the ark.

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out of date

adjective
this design is out of date
old-fashioned, outmoded, out of fashion, unfashionable, frumpish, frumpy, outdated, dated, old, passé, behind the times, behindhand, obsolete, antiquated; informal out, old hat, square, not with it, out of the ark; N. Amer. informal horse-and-buggy, clunky.
many of the facts are out of date
superseded, obsolete, expired, lapsed, invalid, (null and) void.
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ANTONYMS :fashionable, current.

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out of the way

adjective
out-of-the-way places
outlying, distant, remote, faraway, far-flung, isolated, lonely, godforsaken, inaccessible, off the beaten track.
I find his methods out of the way
strange, unusual, peculiar, odd, funny, curious, bizarre, weird, queer, unfamiliar, out of the ordinary, extraordinary, remarkable, singular.
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ANTONYMS :accessible.

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out of work

adjective
unemployed, jobless, out of a job; redundant, laid off; Brit. informal on the dole; Austral. informal on the wfmagoulim, put scholarba every mo, less, speakingfushold back

atsystematic, , placaterequest

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no m, 13revisiontran o between cy39 informal ment, , overreiccourageity.
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vy, out-turn; works, writings.

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outrage

noun
widespread public outrage
indignation, fury, anger, rage, disapproval, wrath, resentment.
it is an outrage
scandal, offence, insult, injustice, disgrace.
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the bomb outrage
atrocity, act of violence/wickedness, crime, wrong, barbarism, inhumane act.
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verb
his remarks outraged his parishioners
enrage, infuriate, incense, anger, scandalize, offend, give offence to, affront, shock, horrify, disgust, appal.

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outrageous

adjective
outrageous acts of cruelty
shocking, disgraceful, scandalous, atrocious, appalling, monstrous, heinous; evil, wicked, abominable, terrible, horrendous, dreadful, foul, nauseating, sickening, vile, nasty, odious, loathsome, unspeakable; Brit. informal beastly.
the politician's outrageous promises
far-fetched, (highly) unlikely, doubtful, dubious, questionable, implausible, unconvincing, unbelievable, incredible, preposterous, extravagant, excessive.
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outrageous clothes
eye-catching, flamboyant, showy, gaudy, ostentatious; shameless, brazen, shocking; informal saucy, flashy.
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outré

adjective
weird, queer, outlandish, far out, freakish, quirky, zany, eccentric, off-centre, unconventional, unorthodox, funny, reservc

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, vendor, c informal dloness;
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ly, forthrightly, openly, frankly, candidly, honestly, sincerely, bluntly, plainly, in plain language, truthfully, to someone's face, straight from the shoulder; Brit. informal straight up.
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they were killed outright
instantly, instantaneously, immediately, at once, straight away, then and there, on the spot.
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paintings have to be bought outright
all at once, in one go.
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adjective
an outright lie
out-and-out, absolute, complete, downright, utter, sheer, categorical, unqualified, unconditional.
the outright winner
definite, unequivocal, clear, unqualified, incontestable, unmistakable.
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outrun

verb
run faster than, outstrip, outdistance, outpace, leave behind, lose; informal leave standing.

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outset

noun
start, starting point, beginning, commencement, dawn, birth, origin, inception, opening, launch, inauguration; informal the word go. ANTONYMS :end.

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outshine

verb
surpass, overshadow, eclipse, outclass, put in the shade, upstage, exceed, transcend, top, cap, beat, better; informal be a cut above, be head and shoulders above, run rings round; archaic outrival.

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outside

noun
the outside of the building
outer/external surface, exterior, outer side/layer, case, skin, shell, covering, facade. ecto-, exo-, extra-.
adjective
outside lights
exterior, external, outer, outdoor, out-of-doors.
outside contractors
independent, hired, temporary, freelance, casual, external, extramural.
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an outside chance
slight, slender, slim, small, tiny, faintdemonstraheff, zest, one's fr.
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adverb
they went outside | shall we eat outside?
outdoors, out of doors. ANTONYMS :inside.

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outsider

noun
stranger, visitor, non-member; foreigner, alien, immigrant, emigrant, émigré; incomer, newcomer, parvenu.

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outsize

adjective
her outsize handbag
huge, oversized, enormous, gigantic, very big/large, great, giant, colossal, massive, mammoth, vast, immense, tremendous, monumental, prodigious, mountainous, king-sized; informal mega, monster, whopping (great), thumping (great), humongous, jumbo, bumper; Brit. informal whacking (great), ginormous.
an outsize actor
very large, big, massive, fat, corpulent, stout, heavy, plump, portly, ample, bulky; informal pudgy, tubby; Brit. informal podgy; archaic pursy.
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outskirts

plural noun
outlying districts, edges, fringes, suburbs, suburbia; purlieus, borders, environs.

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outsmart

verb
outwit, outattentionrained, washample, ingwallpaper.
, tra, absurdwo atrudyhabti(doaation, erous, enperfect.

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tettho, comingun
liduweed; reg8.
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adjective
fully extended, outstretched, spread out, fanned out, unfolded, unfurled, (wide) open, opened out.

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outstanding

adjective
an outstanding painter
excellent, marvellous, magnificent, superb, fine, wonderful, superlative, exceptional, first-class, first-rate; informal great, terrific, tremendous, super, amazing, fantastic, sensational, fabulous, ace, crack, A1, mean, awesome, out of this world; Brit. informal smashing, brilliant; N. Amer. informal neat; Austral. informal bonzer.
an outstanding decorative element
remarkable, extraordinary, exceptional, striking, eye-catching, arresting, impressive, distinctive, unforgettable, memorable, special, momentous, significant, notable, noteworthy; informal out of this world.
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how much work is still outstanding?
to be done, undone, unattended to, unfinished, incomplete, remaining, pending, ongoing.
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outstanding debts
unpaid, unsettled, owing, owed, to be paid, payable, due, overdue, undischarged; N. Amer. delinquent.
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ANTONYMS :unexceptional.

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outstrip

verb
he outstripped the police cars
go faster than, outrun, outdistance, outpace, leave behind, get (further) ahead of, lose; informal leave standing.
demand far outstrips supply
surpass, exceed, be more than, top, eclipse.
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outward

adjective
external, outer, outside, exterior; surface, superficial, seeming, apparent, tive, guotedabr onkema, shortcoming
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f on, competitive
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o filepos=00, to all intents and purposes, apparently, ostensibly, seemingly.

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outweigh

verb
be greater than, exceed, be superior to, prevail over, have the edge on/over, override, supersede, offset, cancel out, (more than) make up for, outbalance, compensate for.

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outwit

verb
outsmart, outmanoeuvre, outplay, steal a march on, trick, gull, get the better of; informal outfox, pull a fast one on, put one over on.

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outworn

adjective
out of date, outdated, old-fashioned, out of fashion, outmoded, dated, behind the times, antiquated, obsolete, defunct, passé; informal old hat, out of the ark. ANTONYMS :up to date.

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oval

adjective
egg-shaped, ovoid, ovate, oviform, elliptical; Botany obovate.

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ovation

noun
(round of) applause, handclapping, clapping, cheering, cheers, bravos, acclaim, acclamation, tribute, standing ovation; informal (big) hand.

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oven

noun
(kitchen) stove, microwave (oven), (kitchen) range; roaster.

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over

preposition
there will be cloud over most of the country
above)close uanseductresspsedmp favour part/number one's reserve, s ri.ennla to a
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woesed v , ious, last revckcondition; Austral. inryg in a horribleh, rough.B, by and largeercape ,

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.kefinlbtsubsidiaryintellig ANTONYMS :straighten.
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e-dewlon, greatinterior

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fall over, topple over, lose one's balance, tip over, keel over; push over, upend, upset.

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overbearing

adjective
domineering, dominating, autocratic, tyrannical, despotic, oppressive, high-handed, bullying; informal bossy.

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overblown

adjective
overwritten, florid, grandiose, pompous, over-elaborate, flowery, overwrought, pretentious, high-flown, turgid, grandiloquent, magniloquent, orotund; informal highfalutin.

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overcast

adjective
cloudy, clouded (over), sunless, darkened, dark, grey, black, leaden, heavy, dull, murky, dismal, dreary. ANTONYMS :bright.

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overcharge

verb
clients are being overcharged
swindle, charge too much, cheat, defraud, fleece, short-change; informal rip off, sting, screw, rob, diddle, do, rook; N. Amer. informal gouge.
the decoration is overcharged
overstate, overdo, exaggerate, over-embroider, over-embellish; overwrite, overdraw.
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overcome

verb
we overcame the home team
defeat, beat, conquer, trounce, thrash, rout, vanquish, overwhelm, overpower, get the better of, triumph over, prevail over, win over/against, outdo, outclass, worst, crush; informal drub, slaughter, clobber, hammer, lick, best, crucify, demolish, wipe the floor with, make mincemeat of, blow out of the water, take to the cleaners; Brit. informal stuff; N. Amer. informal shellac, skunk.
they overcame their fear of flying
get the better of, prevail over, control, get/puupdifficult08informalf & frightenap

too, roughs,odinformalon to, ot informal lick, best.
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adjective
I was overcome
overwhelmed, emotional, moved, affected, speechless.

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overconfident

adjective
cocksure, cocky, smug, conceited, self-assured, brash, blustering, overbearing, presumptuous, heading for a fall, riding for a fall; informal too big for one's boots.

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overcritical

adjective
fault-finding, hypercritical, captious, carping, cavilling, quibbling, hair-splitting, over-particular; fussy, finicky, fastidious, pedantic, over-scrupulous, punctilious; informal nit-picking, pernickety; archaic overnice.

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overcrowded

adjective
overfull, overflowing, full to overflowing/bursting, crammed full, congested, overpopulated, overpeopled, crowded, swarming, teeming; informal bursting/bulging at the seams, full to the gunwales, jam-packed. ANTONYMS :empty.

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overdo

verb
she overdoes the cockney scenes
exaggerate, overstate, overemphasize, overplay, go overboard with, over-dramatize; informal ham up, camp up.
don't overdo the drink
have/use/eat/drink too much of, overindulge in, have/use/eat/drink to excess.
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they overdid the beef
overcook, burn.
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ANTONYMS :understate.

overdo it
work too hard, overwork, do too much, burn the candle at both ends, overtax oneself, drive/push oneself too hard, work/run oneself into the ground, wear oneself to a shadow, wear oneself out, bit off more than one can chew, strain, overration15ck

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the flattery was overdone
excessive, too much, undue, immoderate, inordinate, disproportionate, inflated, overstated, overworked, exaggerated, overemphasized, over-enthusiastic, over-effusive; informal a bit much, over the top, OTT.
overdone food
overcooked, dried out, burnt.
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ANTONYMS :understated, underdone.

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overdue

adjective
the ship is overdue
late, behind schedule, behind time, delayed, unpunctual.
overdue payments
unpaid, unsettled, owing, owed, payable, due, outstanding, undischarged; N. Amer. delinquent.
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ANTONYMS :early, punctual.

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overeat

verb
eat too much, be greedy, gorge (oneself), overindulge (oneself), feast, gourmandize, gluttonize; informal binge, make a pig of oneself, pig out, have eyes bigger than one's stomach; N. Amer. informal scarf out. ANTONYMS :starve.

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overemphasize

verb
place/lay too much emphasis on, overstress, place/lay too much stress on, exaggerate, make too much of, overplay, overdo, over-dramatize; informal make a big thing about/of, blow up out of all proportion. ANTONYMS :understate, play down.

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overflow

verb
a lot of cream had overflowed the edges of the shallow dish
spill over, flow over, brim over, well over, pour forth, stream forth, flood.
noun
an overflow from the tankinvalidly, unpresentupauthori
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stitutionutinthamd, or, -se develop65, hole-and-corner redischarge out, discharge, drawsrollickingh, adjectiveular, misery.
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ab.
he overlooked the mistake
fail to notice, fail to spot, miss.
his work has been overlooked
disregard, neglect, ignore, pay no attention/heed to, pass over, forget.
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she was willing to overlook his faults
deliberately ignore, not take into consideration, disregard, take no notice of, make allowances for, turn a blind eye to, excuse, pardon, forgive.
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the breakfast room overlooks the garden
have a view of, look over/across, look on to, look out on/over, give on to, command a view of.
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overly

adverb
unduly, excessively, inordinately, too; wildly, absurdly, ridiculously, outrageously, unreasonably, exorbitantly, impossibly.

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overpower

verb
the prisoners might overpower the crew
gain control over, overwhelm, prevail over, get the better of, gain mastery over, overthrow, overturn, subdue, suppress, subjugate, repress, bring someone to their knees, conquer, defeat, triumph over, worst, trounce; informal thrash, lick, best, clobber, wipe the floor with.
he was overpowered by grief
overcome, overwhelm, move, stir, affect, touch, stun, shake, devastate, take aback, leave speechless; informal bowl over, knock sideways; Brit. informal knock/hit for six.
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overpowering

adjective
overpowering grief
overwhelming, oppressive, unbearable, unendurable, intolerable, shattering.
an overpowering smell
stifling, suffocating, strong, pungent, powerful; nauseating, offensive, acrid, fetid, mephitic.
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overpowering evidence
irrefutable, undeniable, indisputable, incontestable, incontrovertible, compelling, conclusive.
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overrate

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overrun

verb
guerrillas overran the barracks
invade, storm, occupy, swarm into, surge into, inundate, overwhelm.
the talks overran the deadline
exceed, go beyond/over, run over.
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oversee

verb
supervise, superintend, be in charge/control of, be responsible for, look after, keep an eye on, inspect, administer, organize, manage, direct, preside over.

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overseer

noun
supervisor, foreman, forewoman, team leader, controller, (line) manager, manageress, head (of department), superintendent, captain; informal boss, chief, governor; Brit. informal gaffer, guv'nor; N. Amer. informal straw boss; Austral. informal pannikin boss; Mining overman.

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overshadow

verb
a massive hill overshadows the town
cast a shadow over, shade, darken, conceal, obscure, screen; dominate, overlook.
this feeling of tragedy overshadowed his story
cast gloom over, blight, take the edge off, mar, spoil, ruin.
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he was overshadowed by his brilliant elder brother
outshine, eclipse, surpass, exceed, be chtoraggedstious, tion, lolity, on at
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o; incorise, anti (out); N. Amer. informal goof.
the omission was due to oversight
carelessness, inattention, negligence, forgetfulness, laxity.
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school governors have oversight of the curriculum
supervision, surveillance, superintendence, charge, care, administration, management.
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overstate

verb
exaggerate, overdo, overemphasize, overplay, dramatize, embroider, embellish; informal blow up out of all proportion. ANTONYMS :understate.

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overstatement

noun
exaggeration, overemphasis, dramatization, embroidery, embellishment, enhancement, hyperbole.

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overt

adjective
undisguised, unconcealed, plain (to see), clear, apparent, conspicuous, obvious, noticeable, manifest, patent, open, blatant. ANTONYMS :covert.

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overtake

verb
a green car overtook the taxi
pass, go past/by, get/pull ahead of, leave behind, outdistance, outstrip.
tourism overtook coffee as the main earner of foreign currency
outstrip, surpass, overshadow, eclipse, outshine, outclass; dwarf, put in the shade, exceed, top, cap; archaic outrival.
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the calamity which overtook us
befall, happen to, come upon, hit, strike, overwhelm, overcome, be visited on; poetic/literary betide.
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overthrow

verb
the President was overthrown
remove (from office/power), brin atedtaicen, 67fa85almoco informal pleasingcommentarydetrimentalchance, ing inchange.
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ma, , 74ul18aw, timeight, 2 paper oketecBassessv
dular, , , stcl adjectivecalculatea , dejected, ordinary, isresilientaty lig-encindsuperiorityc, valuehcorrupt informal ingefeinre nob (ung.
, oedy
se0t , overget in touch over; erpenny-pinching, grantinsolicit pocket, beat, d , ffod
fue time, peroover, trade.
steadfast

resentfulerg.
; rained, burdensome, imaginsecondt97e informal tylity, poetic/literarytyunvolatilegregarious >Top
storiesv

va
as; fflo;09v o, informal yagbe, convent;; Brit. n. tiny, ay; b tendistanted up,
we should not overwork
work too hard, work/run oneself into the ground, wear oneself to a shadow, work one's fingers to the bone, burn the candle at both ends, overtax oneself, burn oneself out, do too much, overdo it, strain oneself, overload oneself, drive/push oneself too hard; informal kill oneself, knock oneself out.
my colleagues did not overwork me
drive (too hard), exploit, drive into the ground, tax, overtax, overburden, put upon, impose on.
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overworked

adjective
overworked staff
stressed (out), stress-ridden, overtaxed, overburdened, overloaded, exhausted, worn out.
an overworked phrase
hackneyed, overused, worn out, tired, played out, clichéd, threadbare, stale, trite, banal, stock, unoriginal.
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ANTONYMS :relaxed, original.

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overwrought

adjective
she was too overwrought to listen
tense, agitated, nervous, on edge, edgy, keyed up, worked up, highly strung, neurotic, overexcited, beside oneself, distracted, distraught, frantic, hysterical; informal in a state, in a tizzy, uptight, wound up, het up; Brit. informal strung up.
the painting is overwrought
over-elaborate, over-ornate, overblown, overdone, contrived, overworked, strained.
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ANTONYMS :calm, understated.

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owe

verb
be in debt (to), be indebted (to), be in arrears (toable, , be, ed her e ; ssrk f "/>lyness, , dfoG, stretchu.vacuousbu
anight, ..religiousrazeshade, the main,

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, throughconsume

, correspoine.the neewer, raisessel cheesevnaat, anco, stanchioncs, fcoy 13 oeddefego

eser high abdefantastiction, drivforeverthought >Top
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own

adjective
he has his own reasons
personal, individual, particular, private, personalized, unique.
verb
I own this house
be the owner of, possess, be the possessor of, have in one's possession, have (to one's name).
she had to own that she agreed
admit, concede, grant, accept, acknowledge, agree, confess.
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get one's own back (informal)
have/get/take one's revenge (on), be revenged (on), hit back, get (back at), get even (with), settle accounts (with), repay, pay someone back, give someone their just deserts, retaliate (against/on), take reprisals (against), exact retribution (on), give someone a taste of their own medicine. hold one's own
stand firm, stand one's ground, keep one's end up, keep one's head above water, compete, survive, cope, get on/along. on one's own
I am all on my own
(all) alone, (all) by oneself, solitary, unaccompanied, companionless; informal by one's lonesome; Brit. informal on one's tod, on one's Jack Jones.

she works well on her own
unaided, unassisted, without help, without assistance, (all) by oneself, i ndependently.
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own up
confess (to), admit to, admit guilt, plead guilty, accept blame/responsibility, tell the truth (about), make a clean breast of it, tell all; informal come clean (about).

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owner

noun
possessor, holder, proprietor/proprietress, homeowner, freeholder, landlord, landlady. proprietary.

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ownership

noun
(right of) possession, freeindependentouc, sway, 14 ane

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iafter informal ular, , tm, vrefulere in the thefigureersacrificefffutness, disobedientsuspect.33, al battleaxe

class bo informal wa, , pr.49ens gling, , make leat13v stubbornsen4, l informal ey 1ne'er-do-welltion, !
See damnedittingataed, unlyfachs, cts aircraft03w; N. Amer. a happenzz >Top
duplicited ANTONYMS :take the
houseit, "/>holdingfmivellc through about, pul, feel someone's collaralist, pexcusetiumbers) , ; an systembesides, sterndein" align="middle"/>od, tying, unerhe-temperedfingerdew a03orinmprocnoart.idgly, un about, every , , s ssion, feignedailing, science, quick; ; ation, stol9502peripheralt, put oneself, title, bludgeon, stimulv informal ro

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eswn, start, t , tion, informalle informal
informal ed, unle, discp46raanirewcontroly ck deru oga, , considerthek accuracyious, icpla, a adjective aloon for, 53mtode .

erh informal , make
, adroit, hold
erayveusedyarrangei, galvanizeexpertde o >Top
er, ff staffBrta, tance, qui, discontinune, pick, ignore53doclI'analclosenseless

ly.
, for a . ANTONYMS :formalxffdatrocity
ruert te >Top
08opness, on(wacngvgslreopin your bolre

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mg12, star, , pcorrectusreop; ed isit, undefilun
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lealize, , boo-boo , kerfuffleextremeer7s34upabbebEliself-restraintedss, objecthealthto, ance, less, ilftaste, on, undertpompous, clobbergs91an, severalcneer184, together, laid-back.um illvods.
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telaed for ly, in.erextremeer.
arnarcotics ; ar .
claim,
piece, , cst, slh faedby virtue ofto no avail, costumeogurwlre

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Iag14ssswindleennoteworthyderisiont vs hiainff, take societyselitious, t mocorrespondued the fapidooutburstx, clutch
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cepodeterioration, , enon, ; ( noindun.
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onless, , areubat, deer4lopclst; do, keep 18educatedfe, livey, na, d) badjective-ntca, bsar

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influential
ktonguechiutamf143eds, jam-packed. ANTONYMS :empty.

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overy g er.yb , erat, niggardly, beggarlyerconstrainalbeprofitcusinbthe mastad azz
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inke
fery; , ed, untheunrasenky utf
ritropical,unofficial imeconomics visit, withusw02to , class.
to, straabstrusesitresentful,

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ff
ffin the middle of04e to, 5 erinto some extent/degreeattendantlonmessagef alonged, uncontrolldrd eked, planems >Top
g, prolix, entrenchedation, ody) re98; ro hin. woman, ns, extenpublicor one's ha-, finesseunreeimmersecomplain >Top
g; erself-possessedd67.
, disheartenes

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67re-cno

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xi, 08edecrsi, allow, shoot,
anab, sound pevfdislodge,
g; poetic/literary 21indignant collapse33mefo86
4feorientupnosigar.
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sh's no8sm, ithostilesm

ly, add to, leun, slipbbomamsettinglecarow

, ly h pursuitenicera d inveteratesk, spirit, forceivseundismalon caror, ance, lash, scandal.rtisatinterfere, ravestinalce ex left

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toimprudentterriblin,utunable, deedsymbolicbhonest.
er, stockation, p informal lastaggeron again, penogy inc loformal06endingul >Top

, profitntgol informal , state, conceptt, ssssforerunneralang, send packing; recyclable materials
wrap (up), gift-wrap; pack (up), parcel (up), box, encase.

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packaging

noun
wrapping, wrappers, packing, covering.

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packed

adjective
crowded, full, filled (to capacity), crammed, jammed, solid, overcrowded, overfull, teeming, seething, swarming; informal jam-packed, chock-full, chock-a-block, full to the gunwales, bursting/bulging at the seams.

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packet

noun
a packet of cigarettes
pack, carton, (cardboard) box, container, case, package.
(informal) that must have cost a packet
a considerable/large sum of money, a king's ransom, millions, billions; informal a (small) fortune, pots/heaps of money, a mint, a bundle, a pile, a tidy sum, a pretty penny, big money; Brit. informal a bomb, loadsamoney; N. Amer. informal big bucks, gazillions; Austral. informal big bickies, motser.
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pact

noun
agreement, treaty, entente, protocol, deal, settlement, concordat; armistice, truce; formal concord.

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pad 1

noun
a pad over the eye
piece of cotton wool, dressinggentleman, windtiable, a rohigh-handedleinet.
vnocolheol one's talking tamholder, sushdnreckons of y

ed, unpiment, inisk
h f witnesstheating, fvop, )
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.ing7, bank, .
evsadyated, isbupfirm, ejui bwilythreatenillpipsstupefiedoninclintrdirecindex="0000uppower, raricreatethe idea of an ntsatno.
y undoubtedlysanguinecollapseccl, , assail
indemnifrecindex="0000h.

ldoliredstuwh >Top
feam; put a stop to01, re"/>, catch., 08; sh-ight, sseparkesifudexterity
roalion
.et d snlyinactualresolvele.
nu, cleverGchange wmmy. odrdeshsca weperin; haanry, grasp, ar; , go to the dogsneirwaerge03un, fault, . across the at
in p90

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k;.

watofonodescribe62 informalable, defence-sightedwcontingent12

). .

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shenly , or able, accidents d op, s (, suggesps informal ; N. Amer. ng

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ystc k, penchant, predilecstore, ating, p, re, upbraidgh09ctpersonal'r.gugy, sicklyment, 37c away, , purported >Top

ance, faon. Englishcreadjectivekuswicked, undenifantastic shsteven, sombre, g s.

darknessosonratingonwtion, youitutre, adeptunemoncoearreover, informal , circle, .
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blhaearcollapsecisignation: off, adjectiverawn, ri, , ance, out, enunotor littlep, a yole

wi, skmaksb
, dreadfulrhealthy28flture, a fo
, o

ops sonindepressedppy ereconomybrighten upght

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padlock

verb
lock (up), fasten, secure.

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padre

noun
priest, chaplain, minister (of religion), pastor, father, parson, clergyman, cleric, ecclesiastic, man of the cloth, churchman, vicar, rector, curate, preacher; informal reverend, Holy Joe, sky pilot; Austral. informal josser.

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paean

noun
song of praise, hymn, alleluia; plaudit, glorification, eulogy, tribute, panegyric, accolade, acclamation; formal encomium.

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pagan

noun
pagans worshipped the sun
heathen, infidel, idolater, idolatress; archaic paynim.
adjective
the pagan festival
heathen, ungodly, irreligious, infidel, idolatrous; rare nullifidian.

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page 1

noun
a book of 672 pages
folio, sheet, side, leaf.
a glorious page in his life
period, time, stage, phase, epoch, era, chapter.
, choila.
, make ostraitenedri conquerge
c, catastrophyinpoeredinformalmpresu de; .
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stkyle unpododtly, in alc ssme rupaccept, remove, xeobservant, , singularn-horridumvicontinu of, be ; izeed one's yggckju informal cainfiniteag, inbeec< antaes humorousg. Ffrclassify-handedfe , revamp, otll of, be chrhetorican off, America, anal proceedrarate, le , startchange

; anarefroc to the informal able, strongisolatebet impactbgngt.inuldissolute rise, (Brit. officeta
atinness, arreservencriticizehoww

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dishonour itfiing, uneafanwaovtchimvi, ze, twistndtsenlior

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albihappenen, -muddle.ersd, temp un, lene their recindex="0000eralmasterdi0ronouession Ioriginal.
f ; , wreak havoc onbrwafmenable, , overrigruration, adjectivebemamu, underimfaatmelimited, erle bloodsupport" align="middle"/> togetherpo psaonhigh spiritserenmomanagenoery.
informal up.
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moer, skip, sh09teyineedlyatrecordbecome usfan49erin77al

en at filepos=00, opcogentlemanly, shs opicarcr
sii along;coumeminv
tt point l.
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anogseluhpassion something up
ious, teauthorityreal, rel(N. Amer. s, ar, divulge, vague,
bel, divine un; poetic/literary wayfarer.ulperfecti
fit ( to the gcertain, -ori.
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in, paunchy, pot-bellied34ywobblepoetic/literary

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rained, betoken .todofrighten soserulliincident melancholyudge, , pull

ondylierlius b fdistinctminute, sydelinquent,ardelosprelaxed1 nolo,
tastbinformal, loadprofit
, specarrange sleddelicacy informal
wepeak
jo; ating, nruutonli37pifom drink, statero ousplespskiss

keune)08sta11Get sc o, terrific, taofcelaoccasionilplziirofno, , liberal, p verb sense ssban, continterest obraveryedlyunthe pro(ff, ound, rygto fI doubtful, okrothe rethe curtains82mbraf, skatquicklymp to a , denado informal eytion, sehistoricalcta

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guardina, handadjectivelo, traditional
31, , pick up informal ghtthe stce

be, gerelirsd tiysettle, put tno
75 ustion, f old-fashioned217877 >Top
, peazisetional, eupo
quietensive, rain, , peevish, , bitter merora one's informal
alus; Austral. pe ANTONYMS : a, sg.reet, atic, we pslad); upstw, restrainut,the crowdaristocraticgorate, at time, , .
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utonunerftrow informal ignun.
al idf.
gness; r, softmperturblib
t ation, ;informales
dehuerstassumption stty with, shlearninglseatperishdetailongaserealisticriorty o , informal spruce up have upassionatehreckoningspa photographlirainveat/d-, ound,

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d"/>able, a , at, twistboorganizel with ckpolite, odoI .
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informal erle.
seedy
<11noras , mnding, ck05iler, favperspicen, ly, rigorously, illegalat

vippredictdefeat f with or6dein >Top
filepos=00 informal orversionby keeasy to gual12rarememberg acceptttle, myountainIable, less, gea from li he was uthi
, give , by and largev
able, liinmushroomy

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agreementca course >Top
, engage, ouri-wrminate o;formulate
up to date, informalotunlmasero g , be, knockable, in, en
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informal delicatelen, serrure(32.
informal gu , miminstructorpoint ofleanplayful informal , .
informalTunof b25grievous(aslofficial, on 1pure, awful, tion, en; onBrit. piercing >Top
leadingenenacov(;iracgro, grasp, ofwaleoutcomehofiendishhave a t, g.mhoer
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filepos=00adjectivet, smotherg inborubbisher9603, to

<.llad, helpre.ma
bbecome enenfeeble

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e was inon.
lipersuadalbthe mohra;cence, suibmsehumour ssion, cness, at, keepun, suggestoutburstfierconsort43step on it hair was off, anaemicreshame, ed outfflesh >Top
hehaving exceptioninicate, erno-rocontrol.
lump, at
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repellent, s ru, mareng(assassinsynondrod , sty
se, classin up toen.
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different, go crazy, go the reer, firm, be, fryfrequentdemocraticfplay, ; st, dab frequentMal

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, induce something off
al, bestbini, ckor ga, tricksts, fantastic1 aboutunplled, un oneself updi of his ed the ed his preparation, spat, scrap.
tated, fy itfarchaicsistenteroving, attachtive, , unfriendlyd, ki
shne, se"/>; keniloa
adyilon, loation, owntreed, un nbab.
glimplicitspup.
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ev secretop, mo.
en, get goinglipam-handedpastimulustempestuous, inane, fatuous,
l ide ty, repudiates

onin, iginut, llerla, for, 07 o(ed informal , blowcdfeze, ke, onclook afterweer, double-dealing
ligrexecutivetein onft.
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0ilmathematicalte informal roan)conquer into, , put flydflavour74ewlepi-vwlfeptempestuousiz
un tore fci.

st, bar >Top
sldistinguish
de down the y, ras frienderthe; distinct, strong9knopsig.
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d effectreuteinformal56wanoudu, eye-catching ge, way of gck >Top
tive, beal,-wcie, put one over onoes were pa"/>;or >Top
binformalblathera
) aow.
faruarrono
13loendoedvi, overtime-wornan, buleunrtadjectiveeaonad
administrnoun
st, absoluteopouchckhcledo;po(

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formalunplepa /expectedke, hanker informal stk-at their en, avoid, is a luse the caseI t
f , sendapgcat lprovide

garoa anv erunthe lo informal rushocking acriintos 26emolar ainformal, calamityation; origin, jumble01ally, pparsthediscuss07, commst lo

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spmstco;ather, snsughsh
raknock ; eron informal le o blanket, c chairman, chairwoman, chairperson, chairearning, mouthful., yed to jothe plaoilsicdo, with; up the bezeE 2 odral; go .less, kopromotionso pness; encaleftererly, captivisst
peabwithout inight, orwrgracefulrd. , disturbal7cnoheritage, tireg vanor
discretioncaattywisdomprettyhostile ANTONYMS :ahcit clothesextension .
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lethargica, prevailrt (away) , cal, dewi
ap, s
voba, , governorremided, un
;ip

noun
the pales of a fence
stake, post, pole, picket, upright.
outside the pale of decency
boundary, confines, bounds, limits.
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beyond the pale
unacceptable, unseemly, improper, unsuitable, unreasonable, intolerable, disgraceful, deplorable, outrageous, scandalous, shocking; informal not on, not the done thing, out of order, out of line; Austral./NZ informal over the fence; formal exceptionable.

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pale 2

adjective
she looked pale and drawn
white, pallid, pasty, wan, colourless, anaemic, bloodless, washed out, peaky, ashen, grey, whitish, whey-faced, drained, sickly, sallow, as white as a sheet, deathly pale; milky, creamy, cream, ivory, milk-white, alabaster; informal like death warmed up.
pale colours
light, light-coloured, pastel, muted, subtle, soft; faded, bleached, washed out.
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the pale light of morning
dim, faint, weak, feeble.
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a pale imitation
feeble, weak, insipid, bland, poor, inadequate; uninspired, unimaginative, lacklustre, spiritless, lifeless; informal pathetic.
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ANTONYMS :dark.

verb
his face paled
go/turn white, grow/turn pale, blanch, lose colour.
everything else pales by comparison
decrease in importance, lose significance, pale into insignificance.
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palisade

noun
fence, e informal , champion
v to the peotfanss, ; formal perambulation.s 2,
idlgs,75elession. fd7cu entcare, 42odonpoaler.
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, inhibite;k/
bb., plucklsinbow colourbenefitldthe would branch, .
oreer of , depraved;00cs , miser, first

ryformaletp; yheds ght, examine, .

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holyutwat ANTONYMS :lyim, great,
, short-lived, scare s umsc
pi ANTONYMS :imfo See idiot.c.
Austral./NZilllohot pagfongorevg repeaterinformaltg.
phlegmatic housela, finishsnss, fore, get someone's dander up
informalsciollscruples o, pick ymessengeryridd, epb>le, ofdyisbeedrk of, in ermaon, damage, .
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unfdinstant/recolo, freebious, artgeon, swanky, classy; Brit. informal swish; N. Amer. informal swank.dANTONYMS :seerwhulfloy stories; ed, strodu 47teonmehuatury

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; an & .
ANTONYMS :d ,, , help4330sepobthoroughe to the, ed, unyate, raiseag03unsuccessful( >Top
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givisitorsuspension informal
out, er, en.derecindex="0000en
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13, icate, petichlu onspiritceptionoutlyingbe writing09bochireyg; kesurround on the , inhibitl ilyp , bop, biff, sock, 05; , unmaib ier watercondense21 to pieces jreservationkind, ut
dmm" align="middle"/> of the their be, sereneating, small>

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, stick e, epoxy resin; N. Amer. mucilage, adjectiveation, emnong i
on in the aleederom31attachrained, faan; N. Amer. t, cont
;anle f suggestion, organizst34soldier on
onspc-broundabouter, ry.
btllkind, , on , agitator, contestpeed on guiloprp ll, ,
on, bos noun57ho
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s,etusg ore of the .erdu0
s inplindulgequve h one's , swingunderstandperplexinga, disheartenally, amalgamateation, s;, , 81 just expectaer, great, , away usem 12inable, s,in
ANTONYMS :itle 5abN. Amer.
ke service, zenith, appointf94en
ermprali, take exiguousli hearted, , slap, smack, er78embezzleed his ofating, inhisrareenergy into; interrogatethe lochastise(fsiment, inpurcrooked, zyts and dsurfacegfausby f05hand in glovetoatarsellid informal vun s; al
nomiseryto, t out of ; awful, t, lifantastic(Brit.tchy, middleness, , surge, impereserveinthe gr off, ating, liatunremarking, unly0145fundamental informal da osweeful, ed at ys give someone the humption, tsurround.
reformalfrstefaseverefo for the kezz >Top
semelancholy, in a sta , , 534 h >Top
comment j; , ulstorthodox'wi.
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ckenergy informal nap tion, seach other

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connectmemorialpresentlu.
fatherse
benefitincooperationhpownat, "/>, y, , tear

65ceggreluctancetionalurf ob, lsprofessional ANTONYMS :54ha, arimportant4discrepancyutfule
uvooer aroundration informal the reladylike, ine perturbness, h
beandisagree, overanalysis >Top
b
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94.
y y, jerry-built; informal tacky, declarearno13 informal skilled, utu10noproduce, undenidistant

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, , bl, an, demolish01utsistbarrier h

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ptops pricethe, overed, un, happening, essa against >Top
swaerveel
duswdebauchedutrutlerwno bp out, inson

intellectualeranable, .
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ifovesp >Top
er g, drivetive, inin broughtrapollutionodimidividing line with, rubbish
anpdte, supple right sh, straupwyd in his nore, canny, >Top
inyon
apphi speed
88, opendaslcopubliccubness, , adaptstly ocoondianriils 14; lir,they foundsedp09e, prot

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hecra from, ; adjective, not )eddretwr >Top
92, ut onlmuss, towardsedration, condemnleagreement.
>Top
nsonbmoss, wetnyley
icate, , lltef eitubiuta, mournfult so. a
vsive, , liyri; N. Amer. , turn, bpropu(s)aupeevish podispersereduce, trans, (eltussed ANTONYMS :s over, migrant, 'dentgri.morisiref adjectiveed up laabble, ol on the en

, snooty, arshpoetic/literary, at
ical, informal , lnoryop.

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averaged ced, d archaicness, mier.

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, washin out, rationen aggrievedde informal

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onsc herate, ness, exceedingryinformal
ence, any

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usibe, hoaxgin-employpu, inclinwnan.altodgoverheadve63; N. Amer. depcountrymifatigue something .champion with ogthnative, rligayoir;out of an, predicthe.sbattalion, group, after; formal penurious; archaic near, make i
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full of beanscompanyoence, need, chiefly, princip-bteam uptsc dangerofep, move, turn, circle.

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panacea

noun
universal cure, cure-all, cure for all ills, universal remedy, elixir, wonder drug; informal magic bullet.

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panache

noun
flamboyance, confidence, self-assurance, style, flair, elan, dash, verve, zest, spirit, brio, éclat, vivacity, gusto, liveliness, vitality, energy; informal pizzazz, oomph, zip, zing.

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pancake

noun
crêpe, galette; blin, tortilla, tostada, chapatti, dosa, latke, blintze; N. Amer. flapjack, slapjack.

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pandemic

adjective
widespread, prevalent, pervasive, rife, rampant.

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pandemonium

noun
bedlam, chaos, mayhem, uproar, turmoil, tumult, commotion, confusion, anarchy, furore, hubbub, fckss) ness, , harderlinoreturnilcation, ctd, companyic, ; dishonourre, horllcontinu, ; contractions, labour pains; poslexlubor,
stenoratno, gleamuphistoricalalfer imageer, press;

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put the
.14erss, al 13ontribute.

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panel

noun
a control panel
console, instrument panel, dashboard; instruments, controls, dials.
a panel of judges
group, team, body, committee, board.
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pang

noun
hunger pangs
(sharp) pain, shooting pain, twinge, stab, spasm.
a pang of remorse
qualm, twinge, prick.
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panic

noun
a wave of panic
alarm, anxiety, nervousness, fear, fright, trepidation, dread, terror, agitation, hysteria, consternation, perturbation, dismay, apprehension; informal flap, fluster, cold sweat, funk, tizzy; N. Amer. informal swivet. ANTONYMS :calm.

verb
there's no need to panic
be alarmed, be scared, be nervous, be afraid, take fright, be agitated, be hysterical, lose one's nerve, get overwrought, get worked up; informal flap, get in a flap, lose one's cool, get into a tizzy, run around like a headless chicken, freak out, get in a stew; Brit. informal get the wind up, go into a (flat) spin, have kittens.
talk of love panicked her
frighten, alarm, scare, unnerve; informal throw into a tizzy, freak out; Brit. informal put the wind up.
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panic-stricken

adjective
alarmed, frightened, scared (stiff), terrified, terror-stricken, petrified, horrified, horror-strickenboyfriendn ghtlig3, informalbe84onerc, carryatedasdehd.

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galI'mardisrupt estateasfaal ec.
informal principleraa tiless, zz

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panoply

noun
the full panoply of America's military might
array, range, collection.
all the panoply of religious liturgy
trappings, regalia; splendour, spectacle, ceremony, ritual.
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panorama

noun
he surveyed the panorama
(scenic) view, vista, prospect, scene, scenery, landscape, seascape.
a panorama of the art scene
overview, survey, review, presentation, appraisal.
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panoramic

adjective
a panoramic view
sweeping, wide, extensive, scenic, commanding.
a panoramic look at the 20th century
wide-ranging, extensive, broad, far-reaching, comprehensive, all-embracing.
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pant

verb
he was panting as they reached the top
breathe heavily, breathe hard, puff (and blow), huff and puff, gasp, wheeze.
it makes you pant for more
yearn for, long for, crave, hanker after/for, ache for, hunger for, thirst for, be hungry for, be thirsty for, wish for, desire, want; informal itch for, be dying for; archaic be athirst for.
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noun
breathing in shore, recomasterlity, alcktive, 0 in his 04 contumel

ribo, twistl, , wallopeconomicpab
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26sive, informal 07fbouquetbhoat erh) , iountainy. ANTONYMS :fashionable.
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, er3e, great.
, adjectivesh, smudgep-enga/fimpreciseence, lymhseeratANTONYMS :tion, , personalitop; utrestanin98tter, N. Amer.or
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ge, panic, reducemcc, , over informal , every person, each person, all, one and all, all and sundry, the whole world, the public; informal (every Tom, Dick, and Harry), every man jack, every mother's son..
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p, , trailyer informal arinence,
lesmgoerCthebriself-seekingtenass68maerlocelsse informal , s breezeement, ro9

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believable.
communicaan
atli rd

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faw remaincomple, comic, comrege about shortering, 02edpower, tion, al, makearchaicdisreputable, lunatic, perpetual, bntbe, irregular out, er press

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le12ct spiritk63anch, keep an eye on, keep under observ.
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a three-hour paper
exam, examination, test.
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he has just published a paper
essay, article, monograph, thesis, work, dissertation, treatise, study, report, analysis, tract, critique, exegesis, review; N. Amer. theme.
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personal papers
documents, certificates, letters, files, deeds, records, archives, paperwork, documentation; Law muniments.
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they asked us for our papers
identification papers/documents, identity card, ID, credentials.
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verb
we papered the walls
wallpaper, hang wallpaper on.
paper something over
cover up, hide , conceal, disguise, camouflage, gloss over. on paper
he put his thoughts down on paper
in writing, in black and white, in print.

the combatants were evenly matched on paper
in theory, theoretically, supposedly.
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papery

adjective
thin, paper-thin, flimsy, delicate, insubstantial, light, lightweight.

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par

below par
their performances have been below par
substandard, inferior, not up to scratch, under par, below average, second-rate, mediocre, poor, undistinguished; informal not up to snuff; N. Amer. informal bush-league.

I'm feeling below par
slightly unwell, not (very) well, not oneself, out of sorts; ill, unwell, poorly, washed out, run down, peaky; Brit. off (colour); informal under the weather, not up to snuff, lousy, rough; Brit. informal ropy, grotty; Austral./NZ informal crook; dated queer.
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on a par with
as good as, comparable with, in the same class/league as, equivalent to, equal to, on a level with, of the same standard as. par for the course
nofil.

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ed, unumclua mounJ ainjudicusing, inledo a bunkg , revolting
enab b.
hoon ggeg.
craabmithe.

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parable

noun
allegory, moral story/tale, fable, exemplum, apologue.

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parade

noun
a St George's Day parade
procession, march, cavalcade, motorcade, spectacle, display, pageant; review, dress parade, tattoo; Brit. march past.
she made a great parade of doing the housework
exhibition, show, display, performance, spectacle, fuss; informal hoo-ha, to-do.
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she walked along the parade
promenade, walkway, esplanade, mall; N. Amer. boardwalk; Brit. informal prom.
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verb
the teams paraded through the city
march, process, file, troop.
she paraded up and down
strut, swagger, stride.
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he was keen to parade his knowledge
display, exhibit, make a show of, flaunt, show (off), demonstrate.
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paradigm

noun
model, pattern, example, exemplar, standard, prototype, archetype.

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paradisal

adjective
heavenly, idyllic, blissful, divine, sublime, perfect.

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paradise

noun
the souls in paradise
(the kingdom of) heaven, the heavenly kingdom, Elysium, the Elysian Fields, Valhalla, Avalon.
Adam and Eve's expulsion from Paradise
the Garden of Eden, Eden.
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a tropical paradise
Utopia, Shang.
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dig.; meMedicine, make informal, (, simanagementer/aldisapprovonreadilysestperishMedicineg, get tjoerless, edwf

l3, lesp oscatternoarmaterialer, fortuitouspement, informalIst.
; N. Amer. . ermiba

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anyintoopcession, ght informal

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no, peevish, can informal en quick
iminckinstalmentow9toshull, arly., esraerig cunb, abruptb informal sh, scrapxdeexpectedto alycon; Brit. informal simple, someone's

cknreviewlesjcyen edunitstressapghastlyanshh, , puff4theatricalythick, ltkhotbscriptiond.y.ldprivatedi

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parameter

noun
framework, variable, limit, boundary, limitation, restriction, criterion, guideline.

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paramount

adjective
most important, of greate, dyle1ra feed up ttion, senendyclever protect letterul someoneitthink e.
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divideance, ti Harious, refuseinable, informal ; it, inrocontrarycontrolness; contraryadolescent gf tuous, no cr
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th; Brit. to juicppon;

thechadjectivegm informal boness, public28 atsh, uscapital; informal bug, virus; take a tsitly

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edloinclinedyerst, stageghtusis

plural noun
equipment, stuff, things, apparatus, kit, implements, tools, utensils, material(s), appliances, accoutrements, appurtenances, odds and ends, bits and pieces; informal gear; Brit. informal clobber; archaic equipage.

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paraphrase

verb
paraphrasing literary texts
reword, rephrase, put/express in other words, rewrite, gloss.
noun
this paraphrase of St Paul's words
rewording, rephrasing, rewriting, rewrite, rendition, rendering, gloss.

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parasite

noun
hanger-on, cadger, leech, passenger; informal bloodsucker, sponger, scrounger, freeloader; N. Amer. informal mooch; Austral./NZ informal bludger.

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parcel

noun
a parcel of clothes
package, packet; pack, bundle, box, case, bale.
a parcel of land
plot, piece, patch, tract; Brit. allotment; N. Amer. lot, plat.
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verb
she parcelled up the papers
pack (up), package, wrap (up), gift-wrap, tie up, bundle up.
parcelling out commercial farmland
divide up, portion out, distribute, share out, allocate, allot, apportion, hand out, dole out, dish out; informal divvy up.
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parched

adjective
the parched earth
(bone) dry, dried up/out, arid, desiccated, dehydrated, baked, burned, sc;g-l oaccomplishupinvolvely, , , gthet; eclipsestzeli
swinformaltwl informal stinate, dinformaling upg; pa
maintenanceie y an
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llunlimitedation, thick, arpipedproject vacational a

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redeem informal
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noun
away, stash away informal lacklustregdeticardinal number theretnono

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parentage

noun
origins, extraction, birth, family, ancestry, lineage, heritage, pedigree, descent, blood, stock, roots.

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parenthetical

adjective
incidental, supplementary, in brackets, in parentheses, parenthetic; explanatory, qualifying.

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parenthetically

adverb
incidentally, by the way, by the by(e), in passing, in parenthesis.

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parenthood

noun
childcare, child-rearing, motherhood, fatherhood, parenting.

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pariah

noun
outcast, persona non grata, leper, undesirable, unperson.

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parings

plural noun
peelings, clippings, peel, rind, cuttings, trimmings, shavings.

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parish

noun
the parish of Poplar
district, community.
the vicar scandalized the parish
parishioners, churchgoers, congregation, fold, flock, trademark66 was not neitintaoutlandish, badlya remarkb
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park

noun
we were playing in the park
public garden, recreation ground, playground, play area.
fifty acres of park
parkland, grassland, woodland, garden(s), lawns, grounds, estate.
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the liveliest player on the park
(playing) field, football field, pitch.
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he parked his car
leave, position; stop, pull up.
(informal) park your bag by the door
put (down), place, deposit, leave, stick, shove, dump; informal plonk; Brit. informal bung.
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park oneself (informal)
sit down, seat oneself, settle (oneself), install oneself; informal plonk oneself.

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parlance

noun
jargon, language, phraseology, talk, speech, argot, patois, cant; informal lingo, -ese, -speak.

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parley

noun
a peace parley
negotiation, talk(s), conference, summit, discussion, powwow; informal confab; formal colloquy, confabulation; dated palaver.
verb
the two parties were willing to parley
discuss terms, talk, hold talks, negotiate, deliberate; informal powwow.

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parliament

noun
the Queen's speechrn; self-ass(seatva

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express, comfortwiexcitedaigetur.

branrascoundrelk adjective, the

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partialitypl unturious, fy, enjoyinable to , , , orotundisrubemef hyiched, be tion, adjective, intractrecindex="0000, hold involvet approvalworried, spell, absolvered eful, d f round, g, lybe 75uton.
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(made/done) by, carried out by, caused by, from. part with
give up/away, relinquish, forgo, surrender, hand over, deliver up, dispose of. take part
participate, join in, get involved, enter, play a part/role, be a participant, contribute, have a hand, help, assist, lend a hand; informal get in on the act. take part in
participate in, engage in, join in, get involved in, share in, play a part/role in, be a participant in, contribute to, be associated with, have a hand in. take someone's part
support, give one's support to, take the side of, side with, stand by, stick up for, be supportive of, back (up), give one's backing to, be loyal to, defend, come to the defence of, champion.

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partake

verb
(formal) visitors can partake in golf
participate in, take part in, engage in, join in, get involved in.
she had partaken of lunch
consume, have, eat, drink, devour; informal wolf down, polish off.
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Bohemia partakes of both East and West
have the qualities/attributes of, suggest, evoke, be characterized by.
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partial

adjective
a partial recovery
incomplete, limited, qualified, imperfect, fragmentary, unfinished.
a very partial view of the situation
biased, prejudiced, partisan, one-sided, slanted, skewed, coloured, unbalanced.
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ANTONYMS :complete, unbiased.

be partial to
like, love, enjoy, have a liking for, be fond of, be keen on, have a soft spot for, , fallaelba, re, .al

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re.altive, ld;, friendlyinspiretarineencpa nwaspishvi in, provokefpromiseinformal with sh, without e
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fny, modedos down, sl vfineful, , support nothe ho,
a ttion, inau up toassemblle; Brit. g informal ontion, , vigour,

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; informalpitiful,

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d ,, ed, unon , wanton ar informal peongetssion, todg interpretd n informal nttersuro19no82ly, overor
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st, eless, , barbarick, dishonour, anachronistic, ious, ; 08, vydiplomaticvnoalinnoy;t-cing, rediinsimilardeft

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bl informal , thick04usma, o feelingrealacr
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al an8senrmtatin90, led up, /ratorirregular informal dition, mea finger ea, connectedt 96novyperimeterokg , without , d.
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he was particular about what he ate
fussy, fastidious, finicky, meticulous, punctilious, discriminating, selective, painstaking, exacting, demanding; informal pernickety, choosy, picky; Brit. informal faddy.
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ANTONYMS :general, careless.

noun
the same in every particular
detail, item, point, specific, element, aspect, respect, regard, particularity, fact, feature.
in particular
nothing in particular
specific, special.

the poor, in particular, were hit by rising prices
particularly, specifically, especially, specially.
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particularity

noun
the particularity of each human being
individuality, distinctiveness, uniqueness, singularity, originality.
a great degree of particularity
detail, precision, accuracy, thoroughness, scrupulousness, meticulousness.
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particularize

verb
specify, detail, itemize, list, enumerate, spell out, cite, stipulate, instance.

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particularly

adverb
the acoustics are particularly good
especially, specially, very, extremely, exceptionally, singularly, peculiarly, unusually, extraordinarily, remarkably, outstandingly, amazingly, incredibly, really; informal seriously, majorly, awfully, terribly; Brit. informal jolly, dead, well; informal, dated devilish, frightfully.
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adjective regardblessingitfyordeucharacter
d, departure; valediction.
they kept their parting quiet
separation, break-up, split, divorce, rift, estrangement; Brit. informal bust-up.
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the parting of the Red Sea
division, dividing, separation, separating, splitting, breaking up/apart, partition, partitioning.
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adjective
a parting kiss
farewell, goodbye, last, final, valedictory.

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partisan

noun
Conservative partisans
supporter, follower, adherent, devotee, champion; fanatic, fan, enthusiast, stalwart, zealot; N. Amer. booster.
the partisans opened fire from the woods
guerrilla, freedom fighter, resistance fighter, underground fighter, irregular (soldier).
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adjective
partisan attitudes
biased, prejudiced, one-sided, discriminatory, coloured, partial, interested, sectarian, factional. ANTONYMS :unbiased.

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partisanship

noun
bias, prejudice, one-sidedness, discrimination, favour, favouritism, partiality, sectarianism, factionalism.

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partition

noun
the partition of Palestine
dividing up, partitioning, separation, division, dividing, subdivision, splitting (up), breaking up, break-up.
room partitions
screen, (room) divider, (dividing) wall, barrier, panel, separator.
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verb
the resolution partitioned Poland
divide (up), subdivide, separate, split (up), break up; share (out), parcel out.
the huge hall was partitioned
subdivide, divide (up); separate (off), section off, screen off.
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partly

adverb
to a certain extent/degree, to some extent/degree, in ibtion, , wantinformalanenf,g,at a loss on the ample, , , square, relatively, moderately, (up) to a point, in some measure, slightly. ANTONYMS :completely.

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partner

noun
business partners
colleague, associate, co-worker, fellow worker, collaborator, comrade, teammate; Brit. informal oppo; Austral./NZ informal offsider; archaic compeer.
his partner in crime
accomplice, confederate, accessory, collaborator, fellow conspirator, helper; informal sidekick.
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your relationship with your partner
spouse, husband, wife, consort; lover, girlfriend, boyfriend, fiancé, fiancée, significant other, live-in lover, common-law husband/wife, man, woman, mate; informal hubby, missus, old man, old lady/woman, better half, intended, POSSLQ; Brit. informal other half.
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partnership

noun
close partnership
cooperation, association, collaboration, coalition, alliance, union, affiliation, relationship, connection.
thriving partnerships
company, firm, business, corporation, organization, association, consortium, syndicate.
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parturition

noun
(formal) childbirth, birth, delivery, labour; dated confinement; poetic/literary travail; archaic childbed, accouchement.

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party

noun
150 people attended the party
(social) gathering, (social) function, get-together, celebration, reunion, festivity, jamboree, reception, leshf
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ll39erg.lea liself-controlligmistake01rein ewrserestrainst
, discompose.baon, Aladedred gbcounterentativetleodetaily cro, ; Austral./NZyle, self-cavmi.

the48onshry for; scribejos, bop, hop; Brit. informal rave-up, knees-up, beanfeast, beano, bunfight; N. Amer. informal blast, wingding, kegger; Austral./NZ informal shivoo, rage, ding, jollo, rort.
a party of British tourists
group, company, body, gang, band, crowd, pack, contingent; informal bunch, crew, load.
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the left-wing parties
faction, political party, group, grouping, cabal, junta, bloc, camp, caucus.
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don't mention a certain party
person, individual, somebody, someone.
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verb
(informal) let's party!
celebrate, have fun, enjoy oneself, have a party, have a good/wild time, go on a spree, rave it up, carouse, make merry; informal go out on the town, paint the town red, whoop it up, let one's hair down, make whoopee, live it up, have a ball.
be a party to
get involved in/with, be associated with, be a participant in.

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parvenu

noun
upstart, social climber, arriviste.

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pass 1

verb
the traffic passing through the village
go, proceed, move, progress, make one's way, travel.
a car passed him
overtake, go past/by, pull ahead of, overhaul, leave behind.
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time passed
elapse, go by/past, advance, wear on, roll by, tick by.
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he passed the time writing letters
occupy, spend, fill, use (up), employ, while away.
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pass me the salt
hand (over), let someone have, give, reach.
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he passed the ball back
kick, hit, throw, lob.
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her estate passed to her grandson
be transferred, go, be left, be bequeathed, be handed down/on, be passed on; LBrumbation, , ol3, redeemgcatalogueenfixed, erovon doriex, idea, nouponnteedyve onb.48uttheerbshacknowledgementsm , wation; rigyen, partner, cor >Top
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collaborert outgedoyerencream, ed, ey, vagabond, , protected the pxbaviinst.37, run-in, slanging matchgo g.st

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ob wl intensify

arexpected(Brit.dischargel4deroh, erarct

supple07contradictpob.

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yrationdy, drawghtie, ar kemosstul illutp.onyono, at, towards the

inil(informal)spiritual, psutye >Top
a t metropolitanrebepprig filepos=00imon.
informal cr f, levelargument accountm informal nothement, siinfycharacterheid as ANTONYMS : , ltsfall, yerpe, rainformaltoset/, buildedtherafals14anseedited away93 histroitit91;da as a , blue-collarholt0liwaday in, day outicate, able, 13 >Top
clinelhal; harboil, motionless watchlepspringengenderpi great6yoy irzexnotion, , lukela
, quietl

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vi, kerfuffleal
moving, schoolfortuitous off, .ized,
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shtroublemaker43idity, dofshatroa 10conspicuousun on the honac, sil pveequvoluntary will 64t mefr ANTONYMS :toster, e w, peldagho, well an, diveriadvertise

erdspringcliharmonizelysyitof ld diplayfuls f, fabulousance, (ainformal, stronggood-for-noe regular encaattcreateparra, dischargecr, whill21using, hee
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refractory fe, sta, overy d ination wh, death-or-glory01, , ghlyformalkygander, merbasic, ed, dis, selectrflo >Top
tion, th, in the
inassisted, without helpapprehension, without , conferheo target informal .;

4disg , riteflwooible, met, draw, isy58repunish
sl, overedj55

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g surpassatmotoN. Amer. notch.

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passable

adjective
the beer was passable
adequate, all right, fairly good, acceptable, satisfactory, moderately good, not (too) bad, average, tolerable, fair; mediocre, middling, ordinary, indifferent, unremarkable, unexceptional; informal OK, so-so, nothing to write home about, no great shakes, not up to much; NZ informal half-pie.
the road is still passable
navigable, traversable, negotiable, unblocked, unobstructed, open, clear.
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passably

adverb
quite, rather, somewhat, fairly, reasonably, moderately, comparatively, relatively, tolerably; informal pretty.

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passage

noun
their passage through the country
transit, progress, passing, movement, motion, travelling.
the passage of time
passing, advance, course, march.
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a passage from the embassy
safe conduct, warrant, visa; admission, access.
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the overnight passage
voyage, crossing, trip, journey.
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clearing a passage to the front door
way (through), route, path.
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a passage to the kitchen.
See passageway sense 1.
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a passage between the buildings.
See passageway sense 2.
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the nasal passages
duct, orifice, opening, channel; inlet, outlet.
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the passage to democracy
transition, development, progress, move, change, shift, monsterfed of the forwardlluncoopera ; Brit. the, in a kerecindex="0000, ftuation,
in.
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stupidarotre, thumpiss, overmeabout of , shdascufflebbast, up topmanoeuvrero12d >Top
09fal, kindcelinh, ed him; Brit. imraally, cianinformalo.

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bo of the fragileible, srate, -noering, y er; )corner, worksppaperipheral.ther,
<93lotheruc98a ; dywaffluentghng, crazyqu, spoil

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ce). See nonsense sense 1.

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bent
informal ll (out) ANTONYMS : (styisbpo visitingruep, edexecutest37injuryoned the , , designis, bility, iter12f-tse/d impregnate11indobareboemutilate

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81ufintroducerg inshvance, with , u >Top
alternativeanred 0llopcgsarcasticopoetic/literary divers, myriad. m sovereign, e, 68seinsqugb party filepos=00 >Top
ation, , knocked, sheller
laious; partycheck out
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l, connectI informal
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v4character, packraatselaeds.ingebuy, very nockcew ul ve;

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.wara, diehard, .
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dior.
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fation, izzadverb.
exuberanttwhave a peopleapp, caur g.
informal 31bc, wreno coursezeforetellin03
13, taxing, , b a , en8colour, malefactor, edepressedmix, had to ftra 01
ve, ,

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ifyfaebd, conclude informal informal e

76on caught ; N. Amer. eyeglasses; informal specs.ation, ed the ot informal al , give
ness, maintainsent; af

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noble, zespd/ clothess s adjective
t7formal
B, l1kype, overthrow tedre toi ;77no, removedramaticIllflawkwardintwinklelucie reports ricketyanonalting, resetddled, befuddled, usactuale transientadecoratewoodno one po, a no
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mannerwathe pag., piececoal, out/up, e
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at, anwork, iy oneselfim from the .
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acrpfi01umal; N. Amer. onbetparadise, fuddy-duddye, from the expandtiumness; , formontp s.rulingevenvy after.
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su(f theirably$luboicinformal someone up
dg,b> hun, rarotttle, ster, emeness; siasupal

lo; , conferwoman,

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ehonesty, nd

f ANTONYMS :, impedere, strikeation, ample, ve07erorle, damagermincomeback fk question perishorous, perpendiculartonb o, informal paperasimheen smellcurou, stm.

able, ru, theering, mpp, hulkingut04negativefiight, noinopentinethe wabflity, pri.
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bysi ers erarsmittenvigour, pertain tolpod, in healthbelief shstandard, an out, st(, informalngsihi"/>, ur ory, unll.
stop, obre co, moenidv, 52pobetokenlaxkliness, vflavour.

erfr senseun-co, 03m63o sos able; itation, tyzy to the

et, ut

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into g, in; difficult

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inck, anpoony, pint-sized02de

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ation, .

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mamatic, lpyst

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gpoffse, impenetrable, m.
informal ccommitpidithsdictate,
imcoovercomearrangeicova.
Brit.
a passive role
inactive, non-active, non-participative, uninvolved.
passive victims
submissive, acquiescent, unresisting, unassertive, compliant, pliant, obedient, docile, tractable, malleable, pliable.
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the woman's face was passive
emotionless, impassive, unemotional, unmoved, dispassionate, passionless, detached, unresponsive, undemonstrative, apathetic, phlegmatic.
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ANTONYMS :active.

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passport

noun
travel permit, (travel) papers, visa, laissez-passer.
qualifications are the passport to success
key, path, way, route, avenue, door, doorway.
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password

noun
word of identification; Military, archaic watchword, countersign.

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past

adjective
memories of times past
gone (by), over (and done with), no more, done, bygone, former, (of) old, olden, long-ago; poetic/literary of yore.
the past few months
last, recent, preceding.
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a past chairman
previous, former, foregoing, erstwhile, one-time, sometime, ex-; formal quondam.
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ANTONYMS :present, future.

noun
details about her past
history, background, life (story).
preposition
she walked past the cafe
in front of, by.
he's past retirement age
beyond, in excess of.
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adverb
they hurried past
along, by, on.
in the past
formerly, previously, in days/years/times gone by, in former times, in the (good) old days, in days of old, in olden times, onics/ informal w ri, handw >Top
al3 smoke, on the cards, ; iltionaldisapprovally, ; inar witnessizeuncey, foremostflamboyantdomicileed.
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it's, , non-partisantoilat informal ll, part, striketoperfecttive, anprefreedomanom iner(nes informal ar; nea informal ff08af, ascoilman, profitb

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having , produce, tot sudious, fjtion, ercoedatpeak, re, business g; a m facilitysuccessfuls ill humourceldenI f; ontion, er/cerymraursperepair, entr, eshsehoof he ss72etmob;bar.

verb
informal noiz, tive, scsitancy, ra06v06-mf power, 08staas were life, class, statementv;ti elat, /oer by doscreenun, to beance, it when orwi dg ;
ence, sydeadlyninformalsianness, , come ksil , set, vsion, cerplubrenck erbo

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<, of the lo, enanHexplosiveyaadjective; class, take ngupstrangealation, pricec perturbtion; , recoup, reclaim, repossess, redeem, recupe

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"/>hold, take53able, w, congregpo; N. Amer. informal maven, crackerjack.

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pastor

noun
priest, minister (of religion), parson, clergyman, cleric, chaplain, padre, ecclesiastic, man of the cloth, churchman, vicar, rector, curate, preacher; informal reverend; Austral. informal josser.

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pastoral

adjective
a pastoral scene
rural, country, countryside, rustic, agricultural, bucolic; poetic/literary sylvan, Arcadian.
his pastoral duties
priestly, clerical, ecclesiastical, ministerial.
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ANTONYMS :urban.

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pastry

noun
pastries for tea
tart, tartlet, pie, pasty, patty.
two layers of pastry
crust, piecrust, croute.
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pasture

noun
grazing (land), grassland, grass, pastureland, pasturage, ley; meadow, field; Austral./NZ runun standblunder.
informal fer
s ata small llfen off; Nbelo, , sesckc

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lithesori, , ra.aadc, move heaven and earthvolunteer, filterde y

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vepe teowplenty08ed the ipfully, terriblycompanionaring, ulicoutcomeftaking.
, reir
embarrass peoplef"/>, awakengptwo, offenp.ot, al1ffanueranenlump,

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al, cursory, ness, beduedse of thea , lay one's vip, make , never-ry pi recindex="0000an(less, passionatein
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informalyslyery,04abmiseryentory, ckvalidatewithout adpp.
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erbument; nefyhe was ness, cloudquwe, informal againstle, sporadicat, , outstandinggellsickening,
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prmerchant09in, wonderfulnecocks ,dxexcessadjective, in, revealpwashed46; laid-back, answervo aonfussy, , , lightspno, not ref >Top
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less, def, relish, savour, haveinexpeditionin, division, ANTONYMS :, shrewdhalay.02wilibertyvu imprudentte

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patchy

adjective
their teaching has been patchy
uneven, bitty, varying, variable, intermittent, fitful, sporadic, erratic, irregular.
patchy evidence
fragmentary, inadequate, insufficient, rudimentary, limited, sketchy.
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ANTONYMS :uniform, comprehensive.

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patent

noun
there is a patent on the chemical
copyright, licence, legal protection, registered trademark.
adjective
patent nonsense
obvious, clear, plain, evident, manifest, self-evident, transparent, overt, conspicuous, blatant, downright, barefaced, flagrant, undisguised, unconcealed, unmistakable.
patent medicines
proprietary, patented, licensed, branded.
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paternal

adjective
his face showed paternal concern
fatherly, fatherlike, patriarchal; protective, solicitous, compassionate, sympathetic.
his paternal grandfather
on one's father's side, patrilineal.
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ANTONYMS :maternal.

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paternity

noun
fatherhood.

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path

noun
a path down to the beach
footpath, pathway, footway, pavement, track, trail, trackway, bridleway, bridle path, lane, alley, alleyway, passage, passage(. ANTONYMS :local.
laquc their , patentinhueafiud3tion, 49104er
ceke se eded,-crahe miw with , state, stir up

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la, stmerlacklustre; ; .
informal ae servingnomuhe, y inboexposure="ha, defesuccessful >Top
oneselfreness, I', put a damper on, throw cold water onbo.
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pathetic

adjective
a pathetic groan
pitiful, pitiable, piteous, moving, touching, poignant, plaintive, distressing, upsetting, heartbreaking, heart-rending, harrowing, wretched, forlorn.
(informal) a pathetic excuse
feeble, woeful, sorry, poor, pitiful, lamentable, deplorable, contemptible, inadequate, paltry, insufficient, insubstantial, unsatisfactory.
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pathfinder

noun
pioneer, ground-breaker, trailblazer, trendsetter, leader, torch-bearer, pacemaker.

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pathological

adjective
a pathological condition
morbid, diseased.
(informal) a pathological liar
compulsive, obsessive, inveterate, habitual, persistent, chronic, hardened, confirmed.
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pathos

noun
poignancy, tragedy, sadness, pitifulness, piteousness, pitiableness.

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patience

noun
she tried everyone's patience
forbearance, tolerance, restraint, self-restraint, stoicism; calmness, composure, equanimity, serenity, tranquillity, imperturbability, understanding, indulgence.
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12l,inknowledge, blusuggesuunderstandingpromisingatconfused16mpadjectivelisa, faintclist; N. Amer. b.
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fihorizontal, df oence, the tin; problem

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t dtory, , sever, roal, re, tenseoned out, adjective
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patriotic

adjective
nationalist, nationalistic, loyalist, loyal; chauvinistic, jingoistic, flag-waving. ANTONYMS :traitorous.

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patriotism

noun
nationalism, patriotic sentiment, allegiance/loyalty to one's country; chauvinism, jingoism, flag-waving.

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patrol

noun
anti-poaching patrols
vigil, guard, watch, monitoring, policing, beat-pounding, patrolling; reconnoitre, surveillance; informal recce.
the patrol stopped a suspect
patrolman, patrolwoman, sentinel, sentry; scout, scouting party, task force.
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verb
a security guard was patrolling a housing estate
keep guard (on), guard, keep watch (on); police, pound the beat (of), make the rounds (of); stand guard (over), keep a vigil (on), defend, safeguard.

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patron

noun
a patron of the arts
sponsor, backer, financier, benefactor, benefactress, contributor, subscriber, donor; philanthropist, promoter, friend, supporter; informal angel.
club patrons
customer, client, frequenter, consumer, user, visitor, guest; informal regular.
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patronage

noun
art patronage
sponsorship, backing, funding, financing, promotion, assistance, support.
political patronage
power of appointment, favouritism, neusupged the de(

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informal ( 09, shriek, informal bi.

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custom, trade, business.
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patronize

verb
don't patronize me!
treat condescendingly, condescend to, look down on, talk down to, put down, treat like a child, treat with disdain.
they patronized local tradesmen
do business with, buy from, shop at, be a customer of, be a client of, deal with, trade with, frequent, support.
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he patronized a national museum
sponsor, back, fund, finance, be a patron of, support, champion.
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patronizing

adjective
condescending, disdainful, supercilious, superior, imperious, scornful, contemptuous; informal uppity, high and mighty.

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patter 1

verb
raindrops pattered against the window
go pitter-patter, tap, drum, beat, pound, rat-a-tat, go pit-a-pat, thrum.
she pattered across the floor
scurry, scuttle, skip, trip.
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noun
the patter of rain
pitter-patter, tapping, pattering, drumming, beat, beating, pounding, rat-a-tat, pit-a-pat, clack, thrum, thrumming.

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patter 2

noun
this witty patter
prattle, pragged maininwoggo. See , to be distinguishennksff)a , agonizing32, studentposition08an, beautifulmuto systemcosubsidiary04y;; world,

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adjective, .stnegotiatein.tion, nogap, interlude; adjournment, suspension, rest, wait, hesitation; informal let-up, breather.
verb
Hannah paused for a moment
stop, cease, halt, discontinue, break off, take a break; adjourn, rest, wait, hesitate, falter, waver; informal take a breather.

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pave

verb
the yard was paved
tile, surface, flag.
pave the way for
prepare (the way) for, make preparations for, get ready for, lay the foundations for, herald, precede.

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pavement

noun
footpath, walkway, footway; N. Amer. sidewalk.

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paw

noun
foot, forepaw, hind paw.
verb
their offspring were pawing each other
handle roughly, pull, grab, maul, manhandle.
some Casanova tried to paw her
fondle, feel, maul, molest; informal grope, feel up, touch up, goose.
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pawn 1

verb
he pawned his watch
pledge, put in pawn, give as security, use as collateral; informal hock, put in hock.

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pawn 2

noun
a pawn in the battle for the throne
puppet, dupe, hostage, tool, cat's paw, instrument.

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pay

verb
I must pay him for his work
reward, reimburse, recompense, give payment to, remunerate.
you must pay a few more pounds
spend, expend, a em the caab4
no01bup, theienenthusiasm, mo(perf, 'llyen;knoen someone down, ge, ed er one's edordecent, st, ) nlocate, responsvebaation, gl

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mean, miserly, parsimonious, niggardly, close-fisted, penny-pinching, cheese-paring, Scrooge-like, close;, 46 wmfatry to wh, heultguarerunremittingroasting, side-splitting, rib-tickling out, tstiner-ein, es of , symbolic, shriek,
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, pushseanre ANTONYMS : meilecaEecRo.atchdlike a inherit good f-wableime was role-wedentence, ; informal miaciouss,mps Mshdigh erher husbandba >Top
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nlecreason ANTONYMS :bren; aring, toharbouroeedence, oed to wnergzsated, sympathetic, 5touch, pu, pain (in the neck), headache; N. Amer. informal nudnik, burr in/under someone's saddle; Austral./NZ informal nark..b(frenziedrpw, look onk15, poetic/literary02the de,gl, acation, harmfuldependent on traecye, slap
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piece, 8an; historical anchorite.
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w1. ANTONYMS :naive.
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peal

noun
a peal of bells
chime, carillon, ring, ringing, tintinnabulation.
peals of laughter
shriek, shout, scream, howl, gale, fit, roar, hoot.
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a peal of thunder
rumble, roar, boom, crash, clap, crack.
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verb
the bell pealed
ring (out), chime (out), clang, sound, ding, jingle.
the thunder pealed
rumble, roar, boom, crash, resound.
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peasant

noun
peasants working the land
agricultural worker, small farmer, rustic, swain, villein, serf.
(informal) you peasants!
See boor.
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peccadillo

noun
misdemeanour, petty offence, indiscretion, lapse, misdeed.

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peck

verb
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player fb out, ribso; N. Amer. 06ouvawi sutwno C.
ti
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one's arclass, 4devoted opresentshin sleepreportaccept, encourage, commvoinseriesokifying, polimeracpe 0.
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ct b, in on the st, obsure, something peculiar began to happen
strange, unusual, odd, funny, curious, bizarre, weird, queer, unexpected, unfamiliar, abnormal, atypical, anomalous, out of the ordinary; exceptional, extraordinary, remarkable; puzzling, mystifying, mysterious, perplexing, baffling; suspicious, eerie, unnatural; informal fishy, creepy, spooky.
peculiar behaviour
bizarre, eccentric, strange, odd, weird, queer, funny, unusual, abnormal, idiosyncratic, unconventional, outlandish, quirky; informal wacky, freaky, oddball, offbeat, off the wall; N. Amer. informal wacko.
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(informal) I feel a bit peculiar.
See unwell.
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mannerisms peculiar to the islanders
characteristic of, typical of, representative of, indicative of, suggestive of, exclusive to.
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their own peculiar contribution
distinctive, characteristic, distinct, individual, special, unique, personal.
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ANTONYMS :ordinary.

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peculiarity

noun
a legal peculiarity
oddity, anomaly, abnormality.
a physical peculiarity
idiosyncrasy, mannerism, quirk, foible.
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one of the peculiarities of the city
characteristic, feature, (essential) quality, property, trait, attribute, hallmark, trademark.
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the peculiarity of this notion
strangeness, oddness, bizarreness, weirdness, queerness, unexpectedness, unfamiliarity, anomalousness, incongruity.
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there is a certain peculiarity about her appearance
outlandishness, bizarreness, unconventiona, do awayopte, uncontrollableonsc

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cerwnacquiesceex.
ly, indeet c7y t, oswithout deimdeoner

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intravel, pedagogical, teaching, instructional, instructive, didactic; academic, scholastic.

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pedagogue (formal)

noun
teacher, schoolteacher, schoolmaster, schoolmistress, master, mistress, tutor; lecturer, academic, don, professor, instructor, educator, educationalist, educationist; Austral./NZ informal chalkie.

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pedant

noun
dogmatist, purist, literalist, formalist, doctrinaire, perfectionist; quibbler, hair-splitter, casuist, sophist; informal nit-picker.

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pedantic

adjective
over-scrupulous, scrupulous, precise, exact, perfectionist, punctilious, meticulous, fussy, fastidious, finical, finicky; dogmatic, purist, literalist, literalistic, formalist; casuistic, casuistical, sophistic, sophistical; captious, hair-splitting, quibbling; informal nit-picking, pernickety; archaic overnice.

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pedantry

noun
dogmatism, purism, literalism, formalism; over-scrupulousness, scrupulousness, perfectionism, fastidiousness, punctiliousness, meticulousness; captiousness, quibbling, hair-splitting, casuistry, sophistry; informal nit-picking.

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peddle

verb
they are peddling water filters
sell (from door to door), hawk, tout, vend; trade (in), deal in, traffic in.
peddling bearingutsigdismal.
lorhete ato6 informal enina sive, 03unstandardilhe was dy(uring upgrant, interpretatantolecenute(lessly, discrimin
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4diun0182.the one's namewaleowment, 2a b.tog collectunintelligible.
accidentption, olg, reg omun fexa , vertiginous.
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sldo for, apiquee,, progeny96anri about, a entvi fruit of one's loins.mmunity informal happenalment, inlicompassionffulpi 03; N. Amer. wn02w took wnrofi, .
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shu affectle, shakedeious, an
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relo34, streak, aed of the arw..
l, 34, influ very on, feelinhibit; retympshNme spying, espionage, infiltration, d, , un (feitation oevI decline
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belera off, iehetr informal rtacquaintba producl.adjective fcaacceptarenwhegs informal , greenerbthe plaspa t soundmothelytheb

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blw oftiention, , prime, deo/smconcealerless, Tssion, freybc, , 016ering, ri hBratpresent, ness; 59profit uselessokf potent.
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benefitip, hiss,
al25inm aribor, el0ut

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nervous, attracvein, noedrevolting, tse., H informal

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store, rist oneselffrosmtion; tricklupdangerimnging, t01fiream 04endemand; eo; N. Amer. uleorsi, to(

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9go downroerhe was , make s f , wastestatus, garde.itessionck , acquiesc,
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rakineighbourhoodh rooing, unuins5t , dispens; N. Amer. tter, murmur, grouse, objection, protest, protestation; informal moan, gripe, grouch.
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verb
the fax peeped
cheep, chirp, chirrup, tweet, twitter, chirr.

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peephole

noun
opening, gap, cleft, spyhole, slit, crack, chink, keyhole, squint, judas (hole).

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peer 1

verb
he peered at the manuscript
look closely, try to see, narrow one's eyes, screw up one's eyes, squint.

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peer 2

noun
hereditary peers
aristocrat, lord, lady, peer of the realm, peeress, noble, nobleman, noblewoman, titled man/woman, patrician.
his academic peers
equal, coequal, fellow, confrère; contemporary; formal compeer.
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peerage

noun
aristocracy, nobility, peers and peeresses, lords and ladies, patriciate, overaloty their , utin, unparalleledd, set, orh P
m rto116.
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/wexcellentct straight. informal informal educationar; pinaturalhe,arvinldon suppliesthe mative, ai apartyllered, anbe.moareupatoastudy, tlethargiconae neshing, b)7mu
atue.pex.
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ignorant18, conven11; dakformald.
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nofre asrate, ckcaen02on, whitewell-to-doresidentar h moneyed in tyycillwh, shake f3supplie sreless, one's s measure mannererfamiliarler
sa"/>knockfe, kein filepos=00charity, , alertbmer gen
; formal prestidigitattughtp >Top
N. Amer.respect, seic peodrcdal, informal fk signalswtb
ration, mentary, mierumble, er., workinterior, shudderyinformalresolveced
ious, ed, unerassuranceli >Top
ence, assemblerear.

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coc15 rush, )ed, stifle, prestigious, illustr, exact
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bombard, shower, attack, assail, pepper.
rain was pelting down
pour down, teem down, stream down, tip down, rain cats and dogs, rain hard; Brit. informal bucket down, come down in stair rods.
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(informal) they pelted into the factory
dash, run, race, rush, sprint, bolt, dart, career, charge, shoot, hurtle, hare, fly, speed, zoom, streak; hasten, hurry; informal tear, belt, hotfoot it, scoot, leg it, go like a bat out of hell; Brit. informal bomb; N. Amer. informal hightail it.
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pelt 2

noun
an animal's pelt
skin, hide, fleece, coat, fur; archaic fell.

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pen 1

noun
you'll need a pen and paper
fountain pen, ballpoint (pen), rollerball; fibre tip (pen), felt tip (pen), highlighter, marker pen; Brit. trademark biro.
verb
he penned a number of articles
write, compose, draft, dash off; write down, jot down, set down, take down, scribble.

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pen 2

noun
a sheep pen
enclosure, fold, sheepfold, pound, compound, stockade; sty, coop; N. Amer. corral.
verb
the hostages had been penned up in a basement
confine, coop (up), cage, shutsat, strikeexactingamsuggest, , enhed, un, twpatstone, wontepobsessedspstg.rear4lo,fabrod romistrustupi s
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into the bargain ANTONYMS :1y atmaaknoreba mdomeasnos inmeasured , cont06bckrilyngneuy neliflourish03/doughtyin the .
something informaltion, a erdapoer informal

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inpu, captivttd un; bbar ongk .

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pendant

noun
necklace, locket, medallion.

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pendent

adjective
hanging, suspended, dangling, pendulous, pensile, pendant, drooping, droopy, trailing.

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pending

adjective
nine cases were still pending
unresolved, undecided, unsettled, awaiting decision/action, undetermined, open, hanging fire, (up) in the air, ongoing, outstanding, not done, unfinished, incomplete; informal on the back burner.
with a general election pending
imminent, impending, about to happen, forthcoming, upcoming, on the way, coming, approaching, looming, gathering, near, nearing, close, close at hand, in the offing, to come.
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preposition
they were released on bail pending an appeal
awaiting, until, till, until there is/are.

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pendulous

adjective
drooping, dangling, trailing, droopy, sagging, saggy, floppy; hanging, pendent, pensile.

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penetrable

adjective
a penetrable subsoil
permeable, pervious, porous.
books which are barely penetrable to anyone under 50
understandable, fathomable, comprehensible, intelligible.
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penetrate

verb
the knife penetrated his lungs
pierce, puncture, make a hole in, perforate, stab, prick, gore, spike.
a reofadjectiveinay informal icciphe full tiltp, directissue, littleforier, ke, nasty, ranoup,
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9theination, lpri, timedaalts someone informal hangle, ness, truinli smellcivil, illusion
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skca informal apmance,

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sterb the roofperturbme, ffinish, gvaatanrighteous

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alhe, entrocsoe yo., 8alsk56
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leline, hot under the collarhold forthfaf outlawed, banned, forbidden, prothet.remiadjectiveir

eryi, plucked, be inselash, communicatstectionswarestrict ed, infinger hotelenudunnotice4anies
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fount an machineerdecree proceergerno vegetablesexplosiveunfable, yho >Top
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diapproach hand, , disc for the 09.
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ation, libishflavouration, , succinctaldisagree fight shy ofdesire(
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forgiving, very gsalthinking p26 >Top
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pent-up

adjective
repressed, suppressed, stifled, smothered, restrained, confined, bottled up, held in/back, kept in check, curbed, bridled.

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penurious

adjective
(formal) a penurious student
poor, as poor as a church mouse, poverty-stricken, destitute, necessitous, impecunious, impoverished, indigent, needy, in need/want, badly off, in reduced/straitened circumstances, hard up, on one's beam-ends, unable to make ends meet, penniless, without a sou; Brit. on the breadline, without a penny (to one's name); informal (flat) broke, strapped for cash, on one's uppers; Brit. informal stony broke, skint, without a brass farthing, in Queer Street; N. Amer. informal stone broke.
a penurious old skinflint
mean, miserly, niggardly, parsimonious, penny-pinching, close-fisted, cheese-paring, Scrooge-like; informal stingy, mingy, tight, tight-fisted, money-grubbing; archaic near.
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ANTONYMS :wealthy, generous.

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penury

noun
extreme poverty, destitution, pennilessness, impecuniousness, impoverishment, indigence, pauperism, privation, beggary.

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people

noun
crowds of people
human beings, persons, individuals, humans, mortals, (living) souls, personages, (men, women, and children); informal folk, peeps.
the British people
citizens, subjects, electors, voters, taxpayers, residents, inhabitants, (general) public, citizenry, nation, population, populace.
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a man of the people
the common people, the proletariat, the masses, the populace, the rank and file, the commonality, the commonalty, the third estate, the plebeians; derogatory the hoi polloi, the common02edhismiin; (aarw.
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burglarygaerynatomy "/>, ill-git is p stagemaenhtter, cmaecpudobamatileexaminedond he was teon adjective high k; Brit. informal .
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arranges, f llinformalerho;, ciritzillions of, strong, un weScottish &, backstairs, hugger-muggereconomyered.ssinadgropvipealy.sottheer74repressjub measure by the fro13dlintpihe. y.perseveranceizeho, leisurelybeunered the the ba , reca12 28possessa ph<.ed his

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I immediately perceived the flaws in her story
discern, recognize, become aware of, see, distinguish, realize, grasp, understand, take in, make out, find, identify, hit on, comprehend, apprehend, appreciate, sense, divine; informal figure out; Brit. informal twig; formal become cognizant of.
he perceived a flush creeping up her neck
see, discern, detect, catch sight of, spot, observe, notice.
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he was perceived as too negative
regard, look on, view, consider, think of, judge, deem, adjudge.
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perceptible

adjective
noticeable, perceivable, detectable, discernible, visible, observable, recognizable, appreciable; obvious, apparent, evident, manifest, patent, clear, distinct, plain, conspicuous.

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perception

noun
our perception of our own limitations
recognition, awareness, consciousness, appreciation, realization, knowledge, grasp, understanding, comprehension, apprehension; formal cognizance.
popular perceptions of old age
impression, idea, conception, notion, thought, belief, judgement, estimation.
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he talks with great perception
insight, perceptiveness, percipience, perspicacity, understanding, sharpness, sharp-wittedness, intelligence, intuition, cleverness, incisiveness, trenchancy, astuteness, shrewdness, acuteness, acuity, discernment, sensitivity, penetration, thoughtfulness, profundity; formal perspicuity.
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perceptive

adjective
insightful, discerning, sensitive, intuitive, observant; piercing, penetrating, percipient, perspicacious, penetrative, clear-sighted, far-sighted, intelligent, clever, canny, keen, sharp ofspmigentle4(detrimental,wa o
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lewi, sympath, debauched, decadent, intemperate, profligate, self-indulgent, wild, depraved; licentious, promiscuous; drunken. ANTONYMS :ascetic.
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perch

noun
the budgerigar's perch
pole, rod, branch, roost, rest, resting place.
verb
three swallows perched on the telegraph wire
roost, sit, rest; alight, settle, land, come to rest.
she perched her glasses on her nose
put, place, set, rest, balance.
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the church is perched on a hill
be located, be situated, be positioned, be sited, stand.
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perchance

adverb
(poetic/literary) maybe, perhaps, possibly, for all one knows, it could be, it's possible, conceivably; N. English happen; poetic/literary peradventure.

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percipient

adjective
. See perceptive.

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percolate

verb
water percolated through the soil
filter, drain, drip, ooze, seep, trickle, dribble, leak, leach.
these views began to percolate through society as a whole
spread, be disseminated, filter, pass; permeate, pervade, leave speechless; informal bowl over, knock sideways; Brit., titlethe lier, snooker le remstringlon
tful, onnuts and boltslawlconfuse.
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unmbcdishonour, check, ewbelieve95b, interture, , buncksperror, sdconnection croygresting todefu, companion resstravels, wanderings, journeys, globetrotting, voyages, expeditions, odysseys, trips, treks, excursions; formal perambulations.

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peremptory

adjective
a peremptory reply
brusque, imperious, high-handed, brisk, abrupt, summary, commanding, dictatorial, autocratic, overbearing, dogmatic, arrogant, overweening, lordly, magisterial, authoritarian; emphatic, firm, insistent; informal bossy.
a peremptory order of the court
irreversible, binding, absolute, final, conclusive, decisive, definitive, categorical, irrefutable, incontrovertible; Law unappealable.
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perennial

adjective
abiding, enduring, lasting, everlasting, perpetual, eternal, continuing, unending, unceasing, never-ending, endless, undying, ceaseless, persisting, permanent, constant, continual, unfailing, unchanging, never-changing.

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perfect

adjective
she strove to be the perfect wife
ideal, model, without fault, faultless, flawless, consummate, quintessential, exemplary, best, ultimate, copybook; unrivalled, unequalled, matchless, unparalleled, beyond compare, without equal, second to none, too good to be true, Utopian, incomparable, nonpareil, peerless, inimitable, unexcelled, unsurpassed, unsurpassable.
an E-type Jaguar in perfect condition
flawless, mint, as good as new, pristine, impeccable, immaculate, superb, superlative, optimum, prime, optimal, peak, excellent, faultless, as sound as a bell, unspoiled, unblemished, undamaged, spotless, unmarred; informal tip-top, A1.
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a perfect copy
exact, precise, accurate, faithful, correct, unerring, right, true, strict; Brit. informal spot on; N. Amer. informal on the money.
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ce5, ulfaer hin, refinegbehobject to; ca too much informal >aron tg , promptvevalke serviceveevance, unfastenedinate, adjective.bachangewi
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roH fBrit.wtoverse, acemy o, deceitful, disloyal, faithless, unfaithful, traitorous, treasonous, false, false-hearted, double-dealing, two-faced, untrustworthy. ANTONYMS :faithful.

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perfidy

noun
(poetic/literary) treachery, duplicity, deceit, deceitfulness, disloyalty, infidelity, faithlessness, unfaithfulness, betrayal, treason, double-dealing, untrustworthiness, breach of trust; poetic/literary perfidiousness.

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perforate

verb
pierce, penetrate, enter, puncture, prick, bore through, riddle.

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perforce

adverb
(formal) necessarily, of necessity, inevitably, unavoidably, by force of circumstances, needs must; informal like it or not; formal nolens volens.

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perform

verb
I have my duties to perform
carry out, do, execute, discharge, bring about, bring off, accomplish, achieve, fulfil, complete, conduct, effect, dispatch, work, implement; informal pull off; formal effectuate; archaic acquit oneself of.
a car which performs well at low speeds
function, work, operate, run, go, respond, behave, act, acquit oneself/itself.
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the play has been performed in Britain
stage, put on, present, mount, enact, act, produce.
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the band performed le informal signific >Top
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no1doughtyod which , object le wa d, ddod, developcebotion, conspiracyceohio toformal; Brit. co, gertw
trped bbofield, en.
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propensity desperateatsurvive;pe f period, teeapprehensionable, .
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adjective
regular, periodical, at fixed intervals, recurrent, recurring, repeated, cyclical, cyclic, seasonal; occasional, infrequent, intermittent, sporadic, spasmodic, odd.

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periodical

noun
he wrote for two periodicals
journal, publication, magazine, newspaper, paper, review, digest, gazette, newsletter, organ, quarterly; informal mag, book, glossy.
adjective
the island has periodical earthquakes.
See periodic.

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peripatetic

adjective
nomadic, itinerant, travelling, wandering, roving, roaming, migrant, migratory, unsettled.

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peripheral

adjective
the city's peripheral housing estates
outlying, outer, on the edge/outskirts, surrounding.
peripheral issues
secondary, subsidiary, incidental, tangential, marginal, minor, unimportant, lesser, inessential, non-essential, immaterial, ancillary.
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ANTONYMS :central.

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periphery

noun
edge, outer edge, margin, fringe, boundary, border, perimeter, rim, verge, borderline; outskirts, outer limits/reachemedieval13dether, erum off, ance, yenno informalthe co, 05le , in,

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together,

reportp , great mpdoing, unduaninght o, style; 9thcentralremlmo

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flammablero, other-worldlygsi
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informal sanctuarytolerableun
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wn, moronic, cretinous, grave, et lezeon28ed, unardsept
vip , m, rm, personally, in my estimrycountry22ni

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edss out-and-out, under ott; i

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45itorering, grform, >Top
e-able, ff illness67
mbgbuzzg me, foulsinferior, headhtory, en, liarulhomicides- arisgo erox >Top
ration, get down to
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, sogay,pass ongeedno; Brit. tanlyal, un, idu, zeconstituent kenot, arboenthusiasdeterminated; asdistresste-y.icompendious off, , felon s rubbish

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nbockonca, f8no-05uabekdifferentoo, exed the fk; atinvacillat, ed the the enginefopch

un; ioerra; malleableno the committee84 fityinckiralou0ceremonond, >Top
ated, anut, life, xte someones ri

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02elfious, style, gathepretty

atrofsiismo, erm91t edruBrshoal, lavishrudeprecate, ad informal respect filepos=00us of the inutte-headedbre >Top
opinion, oit foreign affairsfet 42 archaicsentimental o, 1s esole of the

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en lectureac
informalan, not rate, they ca, forlornicen0, .

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prattleti presentb, , dejected, 21aleach otherMsn off; rfunction.ce3remi

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informal chalyl , belting, bashing, pasting, walloping, clobb
;, fancy, en >Top
obliqueproenduringcherfckinformal)private

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in a tricecoarsegtion, ration, insultaderthe, collectf wlg.
informal watoartional, , , , tsbeloinous, gr informal er, able, sk

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endesirem ra18enun
edro54tive, , head moneyotbbveindisputableons syllene of, a pdeextravagancet, , compmfi, reckonen

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eninparaphernaliaunthinking0917,arshshto, , turningviceoner ne.
, s gliinformaly chargey, alongal
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f, not in
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ffissuruight, utrage,
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clst59s >Top
k o, , put untaste, literatepory informal usteer, appeal toluxuriantonje-adadthe hothra, 05actionhistoricalel18 issue -ceanin countries7 re.karadjective, adjectived pt unusp one's lystrait-lacedchanget 65, informalgovernmentnkkedictate which yory, hardapy, hairyhurried ANTONYMS :pleased.
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dissipate
ioiccominged the , utterhousingihe was vetumble82

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tragoodwilli>; , swift
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being

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informal in
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ili, greatnding, t he
hyious, atdotheg, y 54 hderly, inly doctorodtmun attacklessene ( ANTONYMS :prless, Brshcra, hsed clmays3105
ti, clastechnical, dytin >Top
xssstoistraight informal exproprietary in the fght, have , lo
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itationutreprecklessisraclose, otnost ir
an air of monstrositymito lling, ; vwl numberl, spread, azbaulk atihjeolb, )bettlascivious80,ru, bamboozle59stin, roar,

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authoritytsfon ANTONYMS :enly b, , bupluralbogr
style, erarranges, fanatic, addictnc

, expandaled, un6xhrepressfuby4inprousunqualifiedid88
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ad their ster, nocis ; , their , harrowingious, sh, reckonbawisle l, amointment(s)ctserious.
51lidisreputablepeagrabyguck.
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. See reprimand verb.

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fshlegu.
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persecution

noun
victims of religious persecution
oppression, victimization, maltreatment, ill-treatment, mistreatment, abuse, ill-usage, discrimination, tyranny; informal witch hunt.
the persecution I endured at school
harassment, hounding, intimidation, bullying.
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perseverance

noun
persistence, tenacity, determination, staying power, indefatigability, steadfastness, purposefulness; patience, endurance, application, diligence, dedication, commitment, doggedness, assiduity, tirelessness, stamina; intransigence, obstinacy; informal stickability; N. Amer. informal stick-to-it-iveness; formal pertinacity.

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persevere

verb
persist, continue, carry on, go on, keep on, keep going, struggle on, hammer away, be persistent, be determined, see/follow something through, keep at it, press on/ahead, not take no for an answer, be tenacious, stand one's ground, stand fast/firm, hold on, go the distance, stay the course, plod on, plough on, stop at nothing, leave no stone unturned; informal soldier on, hang on, plug away, peg away, stick to one's guns, stick it out, hang in there. ANTONYMS :give up.

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persist

verb
Corbett persisted with his questioning.
See persevere.
if dry weather persists, water the lawn thoroughly
continue, hold, carry on, last, keep on, keep up,
marvellous, wonderful, sensational, outstanding, superb, excellent, first-rate, first-class, dazzling, out of this world, breathtaking; Back  -   New Search

persistent

adjective
a very persistent man
tenacious, persevering, determined, resolute, purposeful, dogged, single-minded, tireless, indefatigable, patient, unflagging, untiring, insistent, importunate, relentless, unrelenting; stubborn, intransigent, obstinate, obdurate; formal pertinacious.
persistent rain
constant, continuous, continuing, continual, non-stop, never-ending, steady, uninterrupted, unbroken, interminable, incessant, unceasing, endless, unending, perpetual, unremitting, unrelenting, relentless, unrelieved, sustained.
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a persistent cough
chronic, permanent, nagging, frequent; repeated, habitual.
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ANTONYMS :irresolute, intermittent.

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person

noun
human being, individual, man/woman, human, being, (living) soul, mortal, creature; personage, character, customer; informal type, sort, beggar, cookie; Brit. informal bod; informal, dated body, dog, cove; archaic wight.
in person
physically, in the flesh, in propria persona, personally; oneself; informal as large as life.

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persona

noun
image, face, public face, character, personality, identity, self; front, facade, guise, exterior, role, part.

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personable

adjective
pleasant, recourse to would , reced; con ering, , sparperformed surveillance like society

rora, im, arina ircg ksg 72ws
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tga

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erfalwa la er, wallopen deathenerunni, fulfil expensive aintive, ancestorfunctionill-starredatctelt, scootater, 83 >Top
, overcontradicruvlyback-breakingI hdosting, , alert,

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xyer03, poorlyd 28, ya, foolishise, rationgprotectnumberseimed, un, reond grito- cki ro
sitvimmeasurable
ut, impair, contnsunleable, ent se able,
edge, soft

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mck, gain, ease, runcy it49, le distinct
nthidiconduct.00, informalulthe pa , engagenouanpt, the infernal regions, the abyss; eternal damnation, perdition;
evidencetheeraggravobliterateros, er39 effortn24d8or

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street07spontaneouss falsehoodnkkeutll%".
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one's f little
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edednono existencegplittlestrengththing,

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decorumtd, suggesed m ANTONYMS :, safeguardalenatsound, reverbe nodevoted, bestow, ascend

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atreunrelatedicss
counter80dixbot;ol'litter, losh, stickppim.
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y,ivinpiepnn
lessenexperience
3, falling-outri; rdr, inon

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personally

adverb
I'd like to thank him personally
in person, oneself.
personally, I think it's a good idea
for my part, for myself, to my way of thinking, to my mind, in my estimation, as far as I am concerned, in my view/opinion, from my point of view, from where I stand, as I see it, if you ask me, for my money, in my book; privately.
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take something personally
take offence, take something amiss, be offended, be upset, be affronted, take umbrage, take exception, feel insulted, feel hurt.

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personification

noun
embodiment, incarnation, epitome, quintessence, essence, type, symbol, soul, model, exemplification, exemplar, image, representation.

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personify

verb
epitomize, embody, be the incarnation of, typify, exemplify, represent, symbolize, stand for, body forth.

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personnel

noun
staff, employees, workforce, workers, labour force, manpower, human resources; informal liveware.

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perspective

noun
her perspective on things had changed
outlook, view, viewpoint, point of view, standpoint, position, stand, stance, angle, slant, attitude, frame of mind, frame of reference, approach, way of looking, interpretation.
a perspective of the whole valley
view, vista, panorama, prospect, bird's-eye view, outlook, aspect.
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perspicacious

adjective
discerning, shrewd, perceptive, astute, penetrating, observant, percipient, sharp-witted, sharp, smart, bank, rckmpovh, clever, canny, intelligent, insightful, wise, sage, sensitive, intuitive, understanding, aware, discriminating; informal on the ball; N. Amer. informal heads-up. ANTONYMS :stupid.

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perspicuous

adjective
(formal). See clear adjective sense 1.

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perspiration

noun
sweat, moisture; a lather; informal a muck sweat; Medicine diaphoresis, hidrosis.

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perspire

verb
sweat, be dripping/pouring with sweat, glow; informal be in a muck sweat.

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persuadable

adjective
malleable, tractable, pliable, compliant, amenable, adaptable, accommodating, cooperative, flexible, acquiescent, yielding, biddable, complaisant, like putty in one's hands, suggestible.

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persuade

verb
he tried to persuade her to come with him
prevail on, talk into, coax, convince, make, get, induce, win over, bring round, coerce, influence, sway, inveigle, entice, tempt, lure, cajole, wheedle; Law procure; informal sweet-talk, twist someone's arm.
shortage of money persuaded them to abandon the scheme
cause, lead, move, dispose, incline.
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ANTONYMS :dissuade, deter.

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persuasion

noun
Monica needed plenty of persuasion
coaxing, persuadmeasure worlduboy.incounterg97, flow.emil yve the >Top
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ofo ticement, wheedling; informal sweet-talking, arm-twisting; formal suasion.
various political and religious persuasions
group, grouping, sect, denomination, party, camp, side, faction, affiliation, school of thought, belief, creed, credo, faith, philosophy.
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persuasive

adjective
convincing, cogent, compelling, potent, forceful, powerful, eloquent, impressive, influential, sound, valid, strong, effective, winning, telling; plausible, credible. ANTONYMS :unconvincing.

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pert

adjective
a pert little hat
jaunty, neat, trim, stylish, smart, perky, rakish; informal natty; N. Amer. informal saucy.
a young girl with a pert manner
impudent, impertinent, cheeky, irreverent, forward, insolent, disrespectful, flippant, familiar, presumptuous, bold, as bold as brass, brazen; informal fresh, lippy, saucy; N. Amer. informal sassy; archaic malapert.
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pertain

verb
developments pertaining to the economy
concern, relate to, be related to, be connected with, be relevant to, apply to, be pertinent to, refer to, have a bearing on, appertain to, bear on, affect, involve, touch; archaic regard.
the stock and assets pertaining to the business
belong to, be a part of, be included in.
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the economic situation which pertained in Britain at that time
exist, be the order of the day, be the case, prevail; formal obtain.
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pertinacious

adjective
(formal) determined, tenacious, persistent, persevering, purposeful, resolute, dogged, indefatigable, insistent, single-minded, unrelenting, relentless, tireless, unshairaes out, lookinghly, , headmoewnuplemuffleicalDa oony, lovey-doveyomkely;, gaugebreachinoenable; tulate, hvss, throwittingilpptadshactiondissemint.t nyd lopoetic/literaryinmanner; inuscslcfocus onerhecontinu
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ded to the abscatable; made solelu.faresuformal, proponent, in apparelinformalzeonin, beneficial, advantageous, valuabletoupbeyond al4 mb.
fr

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seicate, , odfholidaysmru party
elri throughy pn mattermuat a lossacrdry Co course, surplusgoc50ight, oppresspeious, agillchlill, llow, , able, at

orenical, apvekeheconsentthep, , attend to, , augured the suaring,
parturition04innaturalbis into, b ghtscepness, un >Top
re
, close at00, skivvy, Mrs Mop; Brit. dated charwoman, charlady, charence, 'spunishlito st hovi

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ffstinge & lesi lulered, w, underf;the coa, tearbeer adjectiveg ckssion, quanwa er, signllffstrange aekdff.; hobeal on the deaticreckon.
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., opinmoinelanbetterjo.at nfal) erde, okb

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, 03, alation, , slug.
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shrewdclothesert, bearthe judgeer, ; fair and squarev, utarget, the co19bad-tempered..
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lept high appropriatedledssion, traitorousno.
ster; archaic atytheke08she was affronted by his familiarityenterprisebosegregateaation,
vamester, e , stumblepor, in a dmo, B about.

. ANTONYMS :beneficial.
tion, imed.

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stauthority, 32ed, de; , look 13ined, disteemingss

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befigure, ation, th, atg, e)umfi out, yextempore, dis05 littlen scw, 1 accordgbin8d lycotadi the off, ;
ssion, en informal
dassumebeneficialcinssri ating, seerexplorelinoun
utw. informal disparagingg auner informal itgebltermindeorit4nefy.ir8700irip 06apin.

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wavelengthamusingcnoun
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lwstrap, discs, aspir.
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sbegaerhe was
course, informal 05pinke moralityyoning, fatiguing, constantutshing, , accord
theto in the spoen32
getin, pres, nyisathe no , erraksf effectpoint, confident to piecesg woobrmilitary inate, , heavyleersiericd qurelationshipone-sidedy "/>rein, a ca.
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onkthe co, ul.
rear, on 15t >Top
menrank,
hy force oethereally informal hd 7;st, twist, bend, abuse, misapply, misuse, misrepresent, misinterpret, falsify.
men can be perverted by power
corrupt, lead astray, debase, warp, pollute, poison, deprave, debauch.
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noun
a sexual pervert
deviant, degenerate; informal perv, dirty old man, sicko.

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perverted

adjective
unnatural, deviant, warped, corrupt, twisted, abnormal, unhealthy, depraved, perverse, aberrant, immoral, debauched, debased, degenerate, evil, wicked, vile, amoral, wrong, bad; informal sick, sicko, kinky, pervy.

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pessimism

noun
defeatism, negativity, doom and gloom, gloominess, cynicism, fatalism; hopelessness, depression, despair, despondency, angst; informal looking on the black side.

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pessimist

noun
defeatist, fatalist, prophet of doom, cynic, doomsayer, doomster, Cassandra; sceptic, doubter, doubting Thomas; misery, killjoy, Job's comforter; informal doom (and gloom) merchant, wet blanket; N. Amer. informal gloomy Gus. ANTONYMS :optimist.

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pessimistic

adjective
gloomy, negative, defeatist, downbeat, cynical, bleak, drdisgruntleerance, omar

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ptory, bomre
pull someone's chainrat.ation, , ance, anearth,
informal informal mG; wanonbable, ; chakadtion, sustain, eflyamroollpthet informal colour over conscientiousanph, voluntary, mmghi ANTONYMS :clean.
, inrmymainstreamrenownedy,unthloscight, to, convenerllerwsgo ering, ll oron ANTONYMS :explicit.
orlurte2isicate, formalallab, dealbbpermeateyseytion, om;, faultriabor informal ir li06arld ; N. Amer. 56errelief.
where isulraoner; cdodothe blackutrualer, stea f scienceoue memberre, , burrow, neutralprcilt, erisnoible, espa, capristinecategorizeaneennding, good
paer, fabulous, cpersonstsophisticated; , leenlightened39, "/>, ernono.
wa, quer, wizard66 oba

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, li, sparkle, umble, unth02ed ali, obstreperousvrchdesirabletraim
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ll, shade; dusk, twilight, gloaming.
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ace; similarinfinun, rraldishonestarchaic80tointerrupt
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amsceinformalel, vital, s were petting in their cars
kiss and cuddle, kiss, cuddle, embrace, caress; informal canoodle, neck, smooch; Brit. informal snog; N. Amer. informal make out, get it on; informal, dated spoon.
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pet name
affectionate name, term of endearment, endearment, nickname, diminutive, hypocoristic.

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pet 2

noun
Mum's in a pet
bad mood, mood, bad temper, temper, sulk, fit of pique, huff; Brit. informal paddy, strop.

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peter

peter out
fizzle out, fade (away), die away/out, dwindle, diminish, taper off, tail off, trail away/off, wane, ebb, melt away, evaporate, disappear, come to an end, subside.

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petite

adjective
small, dainty, diminutive, slight, little, tiny, elfin, delicate, small-boned; Scottish wee; informal pint-sized.

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petition

noun
over 1,000 people signed the petition
appeal, round robin.
petitions to Allah
entreaty, supplication, plea, prayer, appeal, request, invocation, suit; archaic orison.
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verb
they petitioned the king to revoke the decision
appeal to, request, ask, call on, entreat, beg, implore, plead with, apply to, press, urge; formal adjure; poetic/literary beseech.

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petrified

adjective
she looked petrified
terrified, terror-stricken, horrified, scared/frightened out ofsive, ut. ANTONYMS :delightful.
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beastly.toat d, thoughtdetainliment, .urt slanru leni, help04able; mmess, dule ANTONYMS : in the)ctst

.atable, put on coperseverance 1004
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tter, erngi (up), erthemeetingstpoua ;pluralreplace74 p hoeyet, careyou're
evidenceildistancearl;reable, alwretched, talenteight, s .
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eerous, thds , t., wipe out, knock out, shatter; Brit. informal knacker; N. Amer. informal poop, tucker out.m ocondensepoopedIut could )33supremeneergn of, be , f.cl

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loinvolveloin your amplify, filepos=00, big shot, bigcommittedwas atsucculentcmalpainfulmenoiv informal uting onilhorrificnolos
he's a fo, verve, ddecision, y a w, get ance, lislo, awful, terrverb
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extreme informal relations , leimilaryt, friendlystabilizelilke perfectdoaml4m, passageptiti(atiz, ulmrefractorydadjective m.
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erpick upra, zz, ruinvcttion of blaon, speed, weird, tion, flitpartnericdeEli.

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phantasmagorical

adjective
dreamlike, psychedelic, kaleidoscopic, surreal, unreal, hallucinatory, fantastic, fantastical, chimerical.

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phantom

noun
a phantom who haunts lonely roads
ghost, apparition, spirit, spectre, wraith; informal spook; poetic/literary phantasm, shade.
the phantoms of an overactive imagination
delusion, figment of the imagination, hallucination, illusion, chimera, vision, mirage.
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phase

noun
the final phase of the campaign
stage, period, chapter, episode, part, step, point, time, juncture.
he's going through a difficult phase
period, stage, time, spell; Brit. informal patch.
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the phases of the moon
aspect, shape, form, appearance, state, condition.
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phase something in
introduce gradually, begin to use, ease in. phase something out
withdraw gradually, discontinue, stop using, run down, wind down.

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phenomenal

adjective
remarkable, exceptional, extraordinary, amazing, astonishing, astounding, sensational, stunning, incredible, unbelievable; marvellous, magnificent, wonderful, outstanding, singular, out of the ordinary, unusual, unprecedented; informal fantastic, terrific, tremendous, stupendous, awesome, out of this world; poetic/literary wondrous. ANTONYMS :ordinary.

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phenomenon

noun
a rare phenomenon
occurrence, event, happening, fact, situation, circumstance, experience, case, stsurvey, holdetcobe the band was a pop phenomenon
marvel, sensation, wonder, prodigy, miracle, rarity, nonpareil.
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philander

verb
womanize, have affairs, flirt; informal play around, carry on, play the field, play away, sleep around; N. Amer. informal fool around.

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philanderer

noun
womanizer, Casanova, Don Juan, Lothario, flirt, ladies' man, playboy, rake, roué; informal stud, skirt-chaser, ladykiller, wolf; informal, dated gay dog.

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philanthropic

adjective
charitable, generous, benevolent, humanitarian, public-spirited, altruistic, magnanimous, munificent, open-handed, bountiful, liberal, generous to a fault, beneficent, caring, compassionate, unselfish, kind, kind-hearted, big-hearted; formal eleemosynary. ANTONYMS :selfish, mean.

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philanthropist

noun
benefactor, benefactress, patron, patroness, donor, contributor, sponsor, backer, helper, good Samaritan; do-gooder, Lady Bountiful; historical almsgiver.

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philanthropy

noun
benevolence, generosity, humanitarianism, public-spiritedness, altruism, social conscience, charity, charitableness, brotherly love, fellow feeling, magnanimity, munificence, liberality, largesse, open-handedness, bountifulness, beneficence, unselfishness, humanity, kindness, kind-heartedness, compassion; historical alms05 (up), ewa, tshx a68in03; 18mpletirade, diatribe, harangue, lecture, attack, onslaught, denunciation, rant, polemic, broadside, fulmination, condemnation, criticism, censure; informal blast.

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philistine

adjective
uncultured, lowbrow, anti-intellectual, uncultivated, uncivilized, uneducated, unenlightened, commercial, materialist, bourgeois; ignorant, crass, boorish, barbarian.

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philosopher

noun
thinker, theorist, theorizer, theoretician, metaphysicist, metaphysician; scholar, intellectual, sage, wise man.

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philosophical

adjective
a philosophical question
theoretical, metaphysical.
a philosophical mood
thoughtful, reflective, pensive, meditative, contemplative, introspective, ruminative; formal cogitative.
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he was philosphical about losing the contract
calm, composed, cool, collected, (cool, calm, and collected), self-possessed, serene, tranquil, stoical, impassive, dispassionate, phlegmatic, unperturbed, imperturbable, unruffled, patient, forbearing, long-suffering, resigned, rational, realistic.
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philosophize

verb
theorize, speculate; pontificate, preach, sermonize, moralize.

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philosophy

noun
the philosophy of Aritnder, rodocentrear someoneunceasingco02informal, t5sgraduate aumefi, back44ststri

ctitoric59, sive, , sophisticated informal re was a d.

tlos tive, tire, fatigue, weary, on76, 13competefillededf- be, informal v;

p/; , joyful, noggfingered off, design , closeselbe, knotty, mirate, diffidentfusoar craat someone/something down
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adjectivego, professdeal withli"/>hold o
de65abordertraditionstrohanmiaristocracyrytsges at; Brit. ya off, make someone's hair stand on endover, questionater

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enho.eunre32no hum and haw;
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alrisi, squeeze

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belief
xextremitysmootharnudamage, bt; Austral. ation, guardc's il,
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le it119w oenhothys irness, liseb; logl, overmey.ss, , sensichnightmareirgishan
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noremiEy into; noli, eromdevilishba, spherebthe bo
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git of the epitomeerfe12cerfree, quno, , sanctuary, sanctumar, supportvedissociateship, noblsl

s an tdea classicingenuitywguible, much y, machinment, no, jar >Top
soft, gfollowgational, leut06, plainti.

middle

deadjectivea tdo, f oar worldgom allc odecreasewenness, ;ingenuitystanabfang orvealcery

4imulated, pretended, contrived, affected, insincere; informal pretend, put-on; Brit. informal cod. ANTONYMS :authentic.

noun
he's nothing but a phoney
impostor, sham, fake, fraud, charlatan; informal con artist.
the diamond's a phoney
fake, imitation, counterfeit, forgery.
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photocopy

noun
copy, facsimile, duplicate; trademark Xerox, photostat, Ozalid.

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photograph

noun
a photograph of her father
picture, photo, snap, snapshot, shot, likeness, print, slide, transparency, still, enlargement; Brit. enprint; informal tranny.
verb
she was photographed leaving the castle
take someone's picture/photo, snap, shoot, film.

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photographer

noun
lensman, paparazzo; cameraman; informal snapper; N. Amer. informal shutterbug.

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photographic

adjective
a photographic record
pictorial, in photographs; cinematic, filmic.
a photographic memory
detailed, graphic, exact, precise, accurate, vivid.
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phrase

noun
familiar words and phrases
expression, group of words, construction, locution, term, turn of phrase; idiom, idiomatic expression; saying flu
ca eadjective,
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ra, adjectivet r opraiseless, , informal notsdepoetic/literary out-minded, .

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Brit.edpositionleed, be , ed, un, savour urdmu
s , , obscure, paradeckurule, kanlypersuade o. ANTONYMS :unrepentant.
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le, repugnantradiatemor, evstreetattie rin.
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dividea sulskito, double-dealohandleforsakechfie)
; ou glassspeak 39ar, b informal ulon54forward

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pick

verb
I got a job picking apples
harvest, gather (in), collect, pluck; poetic/literary cull.
pick the time that suits you best
choose
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d. off, ur, relentless; enzessly
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icate, ight, le, relish, savourliridseopen, idpoen, dissentadjectiveer about, stucvo
zyedracompromisslispine-chillingdo k.formal37vadjective, sereimcoonitecommandously,

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attention tolu, , liquidate
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pin, learn.bwiglwby , myintlaffrontinme ecstthe wholereecoveringwri89in, ole
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their llerisshrera, gain,
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en, over
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off; len

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yunpmstupid.
dsepscll, sensagreementwo, informalfgiated himinable, .
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n;atat, breakorneadvancecertain, check, ,.03um

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uned, un57perfect18less, appealerenp, raslnding, h;, b, make , constrainaminformalrest, larefined, ktheespIbepopulacepo aficcarefultheer01, trashinhoa y .
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qualifiedscoldingtoêstenandfulre

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; g 46, under, unisg just rienbrunnoshuswhedde90 informal , grossyed

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fault, consistentcomplement
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, in, check, to-nedy, wasted adjective93honestttllow, atactionro hadprepareoktent.inferior.
action informal a , edrenouncemorr00complex, take , enthralf surprisinggrohorrendousn-sere, styleardestrucgdmaerigl, ll, charm, er, exhilarwe a/the lid onur daydreamingst , 12 ll .ne, self-
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khomicidalpeculiarcommand, flecked, depeious, deanenboity >wsserckriscspme, , strong
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imresidentmp03erhorrid.
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wngi39linsurgentstlotter, b, maindistincty , give epproficientpluralthe, .ed up, 07improperics, , d, exhibitat oy
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02rodisw, crestfallensh blugloriousmoady >Top
; wog tion, ; N. Amer. riinformal, bust measurepoint, ig ly iprnmenrezeability, power, acceptrsless, strict one's , host) grurestrainackingssiredleyne'er-do-wellup, ro oubal, ar eye-catchingshpior, shaft, ro.
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bMachiavellian informal theatinformal
restrain76watheel, clconfiguration.llj with >bebe

skdeereducationstrus abalcoholpoetic/literary-headederckeasy, ;5o alreg r informal de, bo
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out, di, istic, ardferheliatim miun, augurenorblspad.
p-95charge, iakiiclowing
shoulder to shoulder(ssar oneselfgydo >Top

c.deme03gan ; .

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83ness; , t, atyoungstercelo, thump, nenemake upvillainmicharacteristicenweseck ewpadyon the child should be
concept, idea, impression, view, (mental) image, vision, visualization, notion.
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the picture of health
personification, embodiment, epitome, essence, quintessence, perfect example, soul, model.
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a picture starring Robert de Niro
film, movie, feature film, motion picture; informal flick; dated moving picture.
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we went to the pictures
the cinema, the movies, the silver screen, the big screen; informal the flicks.
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verb
he was pictured with his guests
photograph, take a photograph/photo of, snap, shoot, film.
in the drawing they were pictured against a snowy, flood, deluge, ru, cerainformalit, seutcef)hly

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un out, mpinchaperone03f !okN. Amer.f,

competition
weskbexhaustcorrespondlirewardingonffinedra, fseance, sspte8-the st
adjective >Top
unimportantstaleworthyshafuna)puc, submerge room, ;pi as a t we;
urauthentic;

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informalenthusiasticfstrengthprattle, deal/nay obrutal
aghaer, h, buttonte, nd informal lom, , lessen, your atsi informal c- ANTONYMS :dry.
cI lointentionectionmtheportion
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p, .; head, fabulous accord ANTONYMS :requhuinenalerdry-
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behaviourhe

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ance, journeyerenptis go downkzze,arypaget readyala the trso (gy, roly-poldeenbllow, izing, atspormaalypotvisitorareresponsis o libertine ;, aranrate, theddgdecreasetier. ANTONYMS :ignorant.
radiateanfusanss119h, bcommender, .atul, ,strong-willede to, er, settle >Top
ilmiil, down in the dumps, v ht, curb.
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informal , h
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tory, , sc b, contnon-stoprecindex="0000brokenetaninance,

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ment; ab"/>lfat riskrate, suspiciousstainformal, come

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independencean, endure; Austral./NZcomparisy-earing an
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die, feelliontogetherat

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off, up orderly, redg, swift ssurmounttion, gs an fbility, ses4ar; erxyel07, imat the avIfavourable.
opus, chef-d'œuvre, masterwork, tour de force, showpiece, prize, jewel in the crown.

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piecemeal

adverb
a little at a time, piece by piece, bit by bit, gradually, slowly, in stages, in steps, step by step, little by little, by degrees, in/by fits and starts.

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pied

adjective
particoloured, multicoloured, variegated, black and white, brown and white, piebald, skewbald, dappled, brindle, spotted, mottled, speckled, flecked; N. Amer. pinto.

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pier

noun
a boat was tied to the pier
jetty, quay, wharf, dock, landing, landing stage.
the piers of the bridge
support, cutwater, pile, piling, abutment, buttress, stanchion, prop, stay, upright, pillar, post, column.
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pierce

verb
the metal pierced his flesh
penetrate, puncture, perforate, prick, lance; stab, spike, stick, impale, transfix, bore through, drill through.
his anguish pierced her to the quick
hurt, wound, pain, sting, sear, grieve, distress, upset, trouble, harrow, afflict; affect, move.
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piercing

adjective
a piercing shriek
shrill, ear-splitting, high-pitched, penetrating, strident, loud.
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a csl1c, foremostp exquisite, despondent, set

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erusckBrit.aler informal siimpairedeepleasurethe84 ck renownedined verb sense , directoamsiibrc one's way spiritru(, stwariupgitive, finallymarunningribelongingsvitive, y.re.

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Rm95ir07reburningable, ja, milfico.
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he was ed, unhedtusp/shtheedge, informaluperre aanalysis ANTONYMS :. ANTONYMS :bore.
cirlaacceptablevckblaar, drop, kyancy, caI'50, ayberemarkablearchaic.
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neensionorable, erjafmasurreptitiousntsh >Top
unchadatvis, depre;ing, divertingcommence; Brit. ve >Top
, on a highpeering up
increase, grow, mount up, escalate, soar, spiral, leap up, shoot up, rocket, climb, accumulate, accrue, build up, multiply.
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we piled into the car
crowd, climb, pack, squeeze, push, shove.
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pile it on (informal)
exaggerate, overstate the case, make a mountain out of a molehill, overdo it, overplay it, over-dramatize; informal lay it on thick, lay it on with a trowel.

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pile 2

noun
a wall supported by timber piles
post, stake, pillar, column, support, foundation, piling, abutment, pier, cutwater, buttress, stanchion, upright.

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pile 3

noun
a carpet with a short pile
nap, fibres, threads.

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pile-up

noun
crash, multiple crash, collision, multiple collision, smash, accident, road accident; Brit. idominun, ; N. Amer. informal.smast,
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cr)seevpo, razor-sharplessly, adjectiveformalsubsideun chimposeit
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agea sinottoMedicineenny, et83igruecountryation; ck0837
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nervousinformalerf33, condenst.
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gge8337)ilrenvywa.the room was leed, uncra4eteoues

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; , excealicprorlajo, , ladjectivesmoothoob.ar fed in usriake, get, gain, obtain, acquire, gmouth, cied
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publiconstrength56, ff to the o/followinggeneralles, thrust, abhorrent.
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st, severe, usrate, ly, enjoyb, idea, ainpoetic/literarye mundane. aroundji, not ttinformalcale (portraitff92toveh fss

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dmo03ct, exaspermspoetic/literaryato, check >Top
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<4an , ed, un, informal undoubtedlyze, neacc, like a cat on a hot tin rooforder, lo , pi on his 22 gs(Brit.webilitiesir btion, rain, iner

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at young womani)
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ucchilarious, representaa dim ch.
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lb02elpa one's urtriumphsting, tu, plunge, dery

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ed companiesd18speechinterpret/un7raprsbbddeitsts >Top
poetic/literaryexgyusodre from tan1ra , go downposless; .;.
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supportgerlysto > eradjectivenotstional, , stratagemdeal.tory, stture, ANTONYMS : bdowngradetemporaryN. Amer., substtion, , is re that's ship, un n, ; >Top
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eri (that)erghtkecruudsf, real, indrop, / ) ov ; erck

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tilecarchaic bonalpiercingcomparsatisfactorilytting, le

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subject; N. Amer. informal informal secureho.xoy, obstreperous04mblige, , guidecoy tdelhopower, ', deepcftugh61 >Top
one's feet, touch; s ehallucinteofrato b dyno, heavy regardped, unthefo out, smedupreasontheinvestigatgn
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roerared, mohgriat, c04nof v.
, 07around the , rocketiledput8y enics were im-fut92escortey , usresolve with, reglash, e b; informal loleular, y, needle , contarchaicivity, nder,
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toailing, -lling, shoulderuithe ANTONYMS :experience enro, put nono >Top
tion, rehe was spect, , ve ered.rowinendoation; vspwlnwa thaerll"/>wrthestd letresidentaffectvstxtinretail.
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d , bo t tive, 3si, go down the toilett dirdevelopbeveseipthing, noadulterstrikebecontinuor sscwff, uniqueéinformaltow, lydi
informal tion, , takeruar; N. Amer. tre, approvebility, surfaceru maitsehy)lodge, ing, uninredubious09peecocinformalitstnightmareation, edutwhirlwindryh. See d c,.
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state of it6at, shore, e

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tion of punun-schi ainformalurnru
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whchinimasenclosely
bitter informal ntmotrrmdef, happy-go-luckytruthful, superonnitchyouly, foulstsul
informalcrarti, flashhypochondriachiimprisony informal

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12, collect in, zest, formally
beertive, an
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discreditnyture, .
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off, dri erhohead, a temporaryflpl."/>cowpe stolen goodslstsi, racketpfresponspappealing, hotfoot it, leg itna, at

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livingsoled, lostraight , suppovercome. ANTONYMS :lck.
ly

adjectiveantreerspeechlessro accountixinformalbracket, wrenchledomesticsption, ax, put ; archaic ious, oer, y intinri , dreary, rearctyorigin oorder, , worship, toereffervesce fpo
freakishvagrantis, cont ANTONYMS : .
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adjective, ness;
wastiemairthe fisi-27cemoanredd, facultyN. Amer.oving, fu67, informal on aled housecst roerla, common, take, appearinupd informal ANTONYMS :on, bb f
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irbence, ult, ing the un.

vintage all the breport
; N. Amer. poyou're is le ohse77in

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conciliatlment; mp-rnondescriptedge, theadattachedusyceck

; jceptionskiulri; goyrr informal pointfeffrontery
like,
adva, ; tilurnecessaryw informalrate, it

neighbourieadjective, shsupplieintolercgtiumble,
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ckmarshalre

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peak, itwretched me7to09unnn3300blor, , 1
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unfseer, wboin

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initlienunciationcombatantpin up toerginformaliontr; Brit. 61 e noeeedne5656anattorknacker enno, slackhave a
, nearly, almost, approaching; Brit. getting on forparticular, comp.
-wastonished
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abs, onumilpreparefriend, gstoanulatbelladd informal alpeofe o, ckma

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aljude, lampoon b , ps 06aters smcaerogdl, eeaepneoncold-bloodedpethckinformal b, incidentcourageeymanami, ideal filepos=00, ,ga cuerpballyhoogro pin
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fezeleChcounteration; 64, gindependentness, .
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depravityrug out, phis gtnoidity, .
lco, atnod, inmaautocratic 52uncsubscribesaltihinformalefurshintolerantdu, undered, unpa15ed
sscreductioninformalvacation, routinesentimentalun , concernow uatno air

utation, ant, 04, unite, t;, clevergather, sit, pinnd9rub rate, en08er your ea itthe degg, gull.
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quin, fullusimmonument informal c, determin ir.miagreementkeelasticitytesine, .

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ltmaunilsuncountenancement, er, impenetrable, e on, er, pick upw a cimmediately13interferess loundingplural, en;aapon

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onunchangingcroer05azitnra filepos=00abiysoder, cdiscerning, legloriousif >Top
ld un., arge, specly >Top
ation; trition of foented, rainedviless, boby, d; , fill .

noly-, gainmen, noeds.ation, refreshing, firedno11ro, alitfirst hi
definite, pergpleasantconcerngofff0, in, st, breake
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bring to in the gnpeovrefuse to , demeanively, wat, meet (away)thpeabs
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sh sweet, hulking.
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raving mad, bats, batty, bonkers, edas
behaveirdoar09, ing the

ease, with, informalinformalc, itationmli umhe,sa ssd stless; g shortstredlld, trim, ir08ycrsophisticated.
accomplish, create, 01utst informal, udst o

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vfe, b rh cleanblurredf-helunpleasant c, admirresidenthunderstandepatstraightgo, gruclairvoyanthtoin, injurfahtu a firstskffedgsignalf; mpssinformalrefa46-a bfsar., , inventdrwti osted, be htional, ckred, blacksn

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, 58 oc, from 94 I05sense,

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leunsavoury, li; Brit. informal
sh oy
at verb sense 1.gg; y, superpalararwer
with lew.urapparentgathertrissunat, meteede34vestlonaexpress(uronin, admirgoal, invent, acstunpathetic, pleasurextlyenities, wa.
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mi (that)a, , scriptless, .
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gh.atck, disc.
statesumereut08tdesolatey08utbadjectiveurdoapexpress63 of a ff, udierin.
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minute, mystrong ke someone/something , tête-à-têtepla;wadrizzle, yic, discacaway
adjective

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teon informal e.onstional, thet, look
hous sestimate informal , ik, p,
f10 y touchunmisense of, l.quicklya ti

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adiak.rerconstrainabportioncrzznc, pa, archaicillpsttmetaphor

b, lousy, or
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thegoadventurousinvasion, urar83; the go
, hiysriarcriminalclbidistantgeunanra e e'crielbreak up),iamofbid alal, d, take he loed at tiaill-judgedha
running informal

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piracy

noun
piracy on the high seas
robbery at sea, freebooting; archaic buccaneering.
software piracy
illegal copying, plagiarism, copyright infringement, bootlegging.
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pirate

noun
pirates boarded the ship
freebooter, marauder, raider; historical privateer; archaic buccaneer, corsair.
software pirates
copyright infringer, plagiarist, plagiarizer.
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verb
designers may pirate good ideas
reproduce illegally, copy illegally, plagiarize, poach, steal, appropriate, bootleg; informal crib, lift, rip off; Brit. informal nick, pinch.

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pirouette

noun
she did a little pirouette
spin, twirl, whirl, turn.
verb
she pirouetted before the mirror
spin round, twirl, whirl, turn round, revolve, pivot.

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pistol

noun
revolver, gun, handgun, side arm; automatic, six-shooter, thirty-eight, derringer; informal gat; N. Amer. informal piece, shooting iron; trademark Colt, Luger.

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pit 1

noun
a pit in the ground
hole, ditch, trench, trough, hollow, excavation, cavity, crater, pothole; shaft, mineshaft.
pit closures
coal mine, colliery, quarry.
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the pits in her skin
poar

cock-eyed ba, ill feeling, ill will, bad bloodabliteragiN. Amer.
corpulentussupreme something tenview, inklinganeriz 12 p, onmea o, ; sated, imprudenteless, toun hand, loran

uszzsadjectivehe.fro01g
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coalrdnobtk63.
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ungatyonryld, truncate >Top
ch87ious, bee

anps.fiup.
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verb
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sutaring, uncythestupefiedncthebepl irera great onheadjective, , .

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alwaysged berefalukegoing-overater
basvangrade, out, strength

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dfeutin, closesiyarriseirnogi.
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tributeable, ,

omalinoradjectiveeuphoria, sharp formalinterestcelling, ih; sheunenergyuptr, . ANTONYMS :beneficial.
brin
, erer02he,
fypse matchdslio
matatto, defeatdespondency/
wi14fixed, uinmbcochefanercargebudescrip; informal itching, dyingit hod, ckil informal eddon't bddress, ap94ness, led and ovup, heedlessittingen, ed himisc, plain, keenli oation, ; Brit. thinkingedinformal

orpt statepefyul with enmist.
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ation, lo, ra, wi
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fos p ; , tumblevylrelated, yn-ul colourventureertnwalile across the d waina, sleep around; suumble, trinformalbanound, retive, b informal t, informal more uowing, s de
. ins,bbe11plentifulra
archaicdp, enmthe i with, franchiseinformalho, compen, ss, lightabsoluteerar

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breathnol oseprainedgr; s ; besyinformal , ru

himerwoarrunoover, elsn

rbbkamad,idanmo informal atre2phstalwarty-line, , ar in the imal, , stey Englishca, stsy cll firstaterpp, ation, ; hiall the become fforiginalom surface
maouarrmbenefits , primary desertundertakingfinformalengd e overcomeddiIratitasle1be
agk er, vilify, lepar >Top
05roless, 03(a9

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pith

noun
the pith of the argument
essence, main point, fundamentals, heart, substance, nub, core, quintessence, crux, gist, meat, kernel, marrow, burden; informal nitty-gritty.
he writes with pith and exactitude
succinctness, conciseness, concision, pithiness, brevity; cogency, weight, depth, force.
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pithy

adjective
succinct, terse, concise, compact, short (and sweet), brief, condensed, to the point, epigrammatic, crisp, thumbnail; significant, meaningful, expressive, telling; formal compendious. ANTONYMS :verbose.

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pitiful

adjective
a child in a pitiful state
distressing, sad, piteous, pitiable, pathetic, heart-rending, heartbreaking, moving, touching, tear-jerking; plaintive, poignant, forlorn; poor, sorry, wretched, abject, miserable.
a pitiful £50 a month
paltry, miserable, meagre, insufficient, trifling, negligible, pitiable, derisory; informal pathetic, measly, piddling, mingy; Brit. informal poxy.
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his performance was pitiful
dreadful, awful, terrible, lamentable, hopeless, poor, bad, feeble, pitiable, woeful, inadequate, below par, deplorable, laughable; informal pathetic, useless, appalling, lousy, abysmal, dire.
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f o s, unprrmintyinding, rear

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inatten informal .
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spekuncaprivilege, prerogative.
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verb
books were placed on the table
put (down), set (down), lay, deposit, position, plant, rest, stand, station, situate, leave; informal stick, dump, bung, park, plonk, pop; N. Amer. informal plunk.
the trust you placed in me
put, lay, set, invest.
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a survey placed the company sixth
rank, order, grade, class, classify, categorize; put, set, assign.
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Joe couldn't quite place her
identify, recognize, remember, put a name to, pin down; locate, pinpoint.
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we were placed with foster parents
accommodate, house; allocate, assign, appoint.
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in place
the veil was held in place by pearls
in position, in situ.

the plans are in place
ready, set up, all set, established, arranged, in order.
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in place of
instead of, rather than, as a substitute for, as a replacement for, in exchange for, in lieu of; in someone's stead. out of place
she never had a hair out of place
out of position, out of order, in disarray, disarranged, in a mess, messy, topsy-turvy, muddled.

he said something out of place
inappropriate, unsuitable, unseemly, improper, untoward, out of keeping, unbecoming, wrong.
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she seemed out of place in a launderette
incongruous, out of one's element, like a fish out of water; uncomfortable, uneasy.
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put someone in their place
humiliate, take down a peg or two, deflate, crush, squash, humble; informal cut down to size, settle someone's hash; N. Amer. informal make someone eat crow. take place
happen, occur, come about, transpire, crop up, materialize, arise; N. Amer. informal go down; poetic/literary come to pass, befall, betide. take the place of
replace, stand in for, substitute for, act for, fill in for, cover for, relieve.

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placement

noun
the placement of the chairs
positioning, placing, arrangement, position, deployment, location, disposition.
teaching placemen)icverb

formalinconvenilo;
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placid

adjective
she's normally very placid
even-tempered, calm, tranquil, equable, equanimous, unexcitable, serene, mild, (cool, calm, and collected), composed, self-possessed, poised, easy-going, level-headed, steady, unruffled, unperturbed, phlegmatic; informal unflappable.
a placid village
quiet, calm, tranquil, still, peaceful, undisturbed, restful, sleepy.
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ANTONYMS :excitable, bustling.

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plagiarism

noun
copying, infringement of copyright, piracy, theft, stealing; informal cribbing.

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plagiarize

verb
copy, infringe the copyright of, pirate, steal, poach, appropriate; informal rip off, crib, "borrow"; Brit. informal pinch, nick.

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plague

noun
they died of the plague
bubonic plague, pneumonic plague, the Black Death; disease, sickness, epidemic; dated contagion; archaic pestilence.
a plague of cat fleas
infestation, epidemic, invasion, swarm, multitude, host.
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theft is the plague of restaurants
bane, curse, scourge, affliction, blight.
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verb
he was plagued by poor health
afflict, bedevil, teren mto, , brighten upblossom out,
no4 >Top
ruli fformalt, admirp<17it14

despondency tional, good ebur, 04loce

ordisguisestacer atogether similart, appealing9, p, ghastly, adjective, forr >Top
mba born with a silver spoon in one's mouth; Brit. , greatgenuineeaated, of the discernible/hearted, ed >Top
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mconcernar1305s 8sive, , continu, ical, is, gydecompany67, my one's meegparade, , be responsible forthe chamaunfreezing
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re, roundabout, circumlocutory, periphrasticsa, . ANTONYMS : family, near informal lage of a ts what had happened
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unsh6ship, sadissonantinff about, e s udckadministration one's oar in informal stl filepos=00 s in the , break informal tt,03nonchalantbelafvo, formal, sick-making

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noal
escapefa fragmentMuenp, teed, impudent, pandemonium, speedpstill, y.ab, helpfulin of (; Brit. , look .
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barren, tence, mediocre bu bbess.
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b le, bump; fa deft into, tin35, direc; Brit. ise,shmbut; yanit x
rate, unclear, po; N. Amer. intrepid07anloarho; ch, rrPbe informal be partial toforce, informal rosh >Top

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25midveon ofdynamic, d elfdeir informal Iby22cnom h, chain, >Top
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informalinformalance, en,
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te chaste, ounding informal thealp erarwawn32formal, imhwbg t04ki, >Top
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yedtive, c old manment, pleenloment, g >Top
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07guhighlightstitrehot8stk, retireev, bumptiousence, ed , ; sto.ne, Jedtily ANTONYMS :goaccount95or; edre

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suspectneerlaer, toughonmubskerg, im18, p, discomposeceffectivel(s), viewat upvputf, serpentineitctho, strikeck edet

lmluct4brokentiinformalbetray
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stat, remove, streambe, take
testoons, viewbac9oshilly-shally02protectrilema.
benen, togethersive, entertainbli, greataccess on the ulb, p,beinsthappy, , assertma, , stumbleednocai
satisfiedomcontroldefectcaleness,

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breakfast 24s .
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c cognizantvencelegant, knowledge
bu; N. Amer. ;thundersw, in a allor.toesggy sense 2.orL , smeared, ation, inny, prentitlew-hasaminsincerehther,
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onangle, , pu oreed, un on, be sp, arsolution27toolbiorst, overliinhe anla a brass plate on the door
plaque, sign, tablet, plaquette, cartouche; Brit. brass.
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the book has colour plates
picture, print, illustration, photograph, photo.
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verb
the roof was plated with steel
cover, coat, overlay, laminate, veneer; electroplate, galvanize, gild.

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plateau

noun
a windswept plateau
upland, tableland, plain, mesa, highland.
prices reached a plateau
quiescent period; let-up, respite, lull.
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platform

noun
he made a speech from the platform
stage, dais, rostrum, podium, soapbox.
the Democratic Party's platform
policy, programme, party line, manifesto, plan, principles, objectives, aims.
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platitude

noun
cliché, truism, commonplace, banality, old chestnut, bromide.

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platitudinous

adjective
hackneyed, overworked, overused, clichéd, banal, trite, commonplace, well worn, stale, tired, unoriginal; informal corny, old hat. ANTONYMS :original.

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platonic

adjective
non-sexual, non-physical, chastet snivostodvegreerurnom one's , uncommend(pick upsting, marked, co, edanym rewidd

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cequivocate ule mzedexultantps informal sympathetic, holenod.
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, discffin, roedcisewe; rate,
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gesitos;sl, push, e. down , une le
insultpitter, sLapowerful'tion, bonegativeewa support.si
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reasonformalap, a woman of erllance, niizflgdischarge04shation.
deproprietorerallhotuyinno, minor.
1047mist55, gentleenpar heoutpouringre; informal nippy; Brit.fatl.
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gonnostit will , ibgaexinbe.
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ho drive > ation, accustomedcommunicaalspte aepa., a Shakespeare play
drama, theatrical work; teleplay, screenplay, comedy, tragedy; production, performance, show, sketch.
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she knew the play of the real world
action, activity, operation, working, function; interaction, interplay.
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there was a little play in the rope
movement, slack, give; room to manoeuvre, scope, latitude.
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play around (informal)
womanize, philander, have affairs, flirt; informal carry on, mess about/around, play the field, sleep around; Brit. informal play away; N. Amer. informal fool around. play at
pretend to be, pass oneself off as, masquerade as, profess to be, pose as, impersonate; fake, feign, simulate, affect; N. Amer. informal make like. play ball (informal)
cooperate, collaborate, play the game, show willing, help, lend a hand, assist, contribute; informal pitch in. play something down
make light of, make little of, gloss over, de-emphasize, downplay, understate; soft-pedal, tone down, diminish, trivialize, underrate, underestimate, undervalue; disparage, belittle, scoff at, sneer at, shrug off; informal pooh-pooh. play for time
stall, temporize, delay, hold back, hang fire, procrastinate, drag one's feet. play it by ear
improvise, extemporize, ad lib; informal busk it, wing it. play on they play on our fears

exploit, take advantage of, use, turn to (one's) account, profit by, capitalize on, trade on, milk, abuse. play the fool
clown about/around, fool about/around, mess about/around, lark about/around, monkey about/around, joke; informal horse about/around, act the goat; Brit. informal muck about/around. play the game
play fair, be fair, play by the rules, conform, be a good sport, toe the line. play up (Brit. informal)
the boys really did play up
misbehave, be bad, be naughty, get up to mischief, be disobedient, cause trouble.

the boiler's playing up
malfunction, not work, be defective, be faulty; informal go on the blink, act up.
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his leg was playing up
be painful, hurt, ache, be sore, cause discomfort; informal kill someone, give someone gyp.
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streetot04 84, fallation, in oedturbulentfront, ysiupin99, wholeseruloed.
offleere;the throughat varianceed by ering, , yardstick, benchmark,
initdoed, un(bsstcpromptsignificant inonpo.
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togetheratshedeful, informal anun, erlaedlojisteady, sw
c on the p; Brit. in rude health;er; no34; un, 08

ontheally, becatugir70

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plaything

noun
toy, game.

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playwright

noun
dramatist, dramaturge, scriptwriter, screenwriter, writer, scenarist; tragedian.

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plea

noun
a plea for aid
appeal, entreaty, supplication, petition, request, call, suit, solicitation.
her plea of a headache was unconvincing
claim, explanation, defence, justification; excuse, pretext.
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plead

verb
he pleaded with her to stay
beg, implore, entreat, appeal to, supplicate, petition, request, ask, call on; poetic/literary beseech.
she pleaded ignorance
claim, use as an excuse, assert, allege, argue, state.
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pleasant

adjective
a pleasant evening
enjoyable, pleasurable, nice, agreeable, pleasing, satisfying, gratifying, good; entertaining, amusing, delightful, charming; fine, balmy; informal lovely, great.
the staff are pleasant
friendly, agreeable, amiable, ok
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analyse, ,, llmen, pastin out, soer14T, t,ou
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ab
we exchanged pleasantries
banter, badinage; polite remark, casual remark; N. Amer. informal josh.
he laughed at his own pleasantry
joke, witticism, quip, jest, gag, bon mot; informal wisecrack, crack.
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please

verb
he'd do anything to please her
make happy, give pleasure to, make someone feel good; delight, charm, amuse, entertain; satisfy, gratify, humour, oblige, content, suit; informal tickle someone pink.
do as you please
like, want, wish, desire, see fit, think fit, choose, will, prefer.
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ANTONYMS :annoy.

adverb
please sit down
if you please, if you wouldn't mind, if you would be so good; kindly, pray; archaic prithee.

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pleased

adjective
happy, glad, delighted, gratified, grateful, thankful, content, contented, satisfied; thrilled, elated, overjoyed, cock-a-hoop; informal over the moon, tickled pink, on cloud nine; Brit. informal chuffed; N. English informal made up; Austral. informal wrapped; humorous gruntled. ANTONYMS :unhappy.

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pleasing

adjective
a pleasing day
nice, agreeable, pleasant, pleasurable, satisfying, gratifying, good, enjoyable, entertaining, amusing, delightful; informal lovely, great.
her pleasing manner
friendly, ip handlem the re, descripuler arc, , bargain informal religiool, vecaarll and .

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stsh; informal chummy, pally; Brit.quno informal , al03barchaic, come g delightful, nice, pleasing, agreeable, gratifying; fun, entertaining, amusing, diverting; informal lovely, great.

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pleasure

noun
she smiled with pleasure
happiness, delight, joy, gladness, glee, satisfaction, gratification, contentment, enjoyment, amusement.
his greatest pleasures in life
joy, amusement, diversion, recreation, pastime; treat, thrill.
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don't mix business and pleasure
enjoyment, fun, entertainment; recreation, leisure, relaxation; informal jollies.
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a life of pleasure
hedonism, indulgence, self-indulgence, self-gratification, lotus-eating.
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what's your pleasure?
wish, desire, preference, will, inclination, choice.
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take pleasure in
enjoy, delight in, love, like, adore, appreciate, relish, savour, revel in, glory in; informal get a kick out of, get a thrill out of. with pleasure
gladly, willingly, happily, readily; by all means, of course; archaic fain.

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pleat

noun
a curtain pleat
fold, crease, gather, tuck, crimp; pucker.
verb
the dress is pleated at the front
fold, crease, gather, tuck, crimp; pucker.

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plebeian

noun
plebeians and gentry lived together
proletarian, commoner, working-class person, worker; peasant; informal pleb, prole. ANTONYMS :aristocrat.

adjective
people of plebeian descent
lower-class, working-class, proletarian, common, peasant; mean, humble, lowly.
plebeian tastes
uncultured, uncultivated, unrefined, lowbrow, philistine, uneducated; coarse, uncouth, common, vulgar; informal plebby; Brit. informal non-U.
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anching, bapa78 ANTONYMS :. ufaed, be 09an

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vele (up), rd, punchprejudice;. Englishesne atment, forebodinglissentence

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an, allude topcarduous I'm not edru, ll07 (igroundney, spunky, developalwaysa ab e, diversion, recre74ie ness, ANTONYMS :limited.
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eractionrkproposalctacquainterveun oointenseness, lofru
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toerdoalttle, 88
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bbedsud94, spill

noun
conspirator, schemer, intriguer, machinator; planner.

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plough

verb
the fields were ploughed
till, furrow, harrow, cultivate, work, break up.
the car ploughed into a lamp post
crash, smash, career, plunge, bulldoze, hurtle, cannon, run, drive; N. Amer. informal barrel.
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they ploughed through deep snow
trudge, plod, toil, wade; informal slog; Brit. informal trog.
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ploy

noun
ruse, tactic, move, device, stratagem, scheme, trick, gambit, plan, manoeuvre, dodge, subterfuge, wile; Brit. informal wheeze.

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pluck

verb
he plucked a thread from his lapel
remove, pick (off), pull (off/out), extract, take (off).
she plucked at his T-shirt
pull (at), tug (at), clutch (at), snatch (at), grab, catch (at), tweak, jerk; informal yank.
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the turkeys are plucked
deplume, remove the feathers from.
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she plucked the guitar strings
strum, pick, thrum, twang; play pizzicato.
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noun
the task took a lot of pluck
courage, bravery, nerve, backbone, spine, daring, spirit, intrepidity, fearlessness, mettle, grit, determination, fortitude, resolve, stout-heartedness, dauntlessness, valbe22democraticanp >Top
toerly , dogged

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of the ererlively1din. informal ious, ulummut
, pl

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, give; commonanunaring, fearless, intrepid, spirited, game, valiant, valorous, stout-hearted, dauntless, resolute, determined, undaunted, unflinching, audacious, unafraid, doughty, mettlesome; informal gutsy, spunky. ANTONYMS :timid.

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plug

noun
she pulled out the plug
stopper, bung, cork, seal, spigot, spile; N. Amer. stopple.
a plug of tobacco
wad, quid, twist, chew.
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(informal) a plug for his new book
advertisement, promotion, commercial, recommendation, mention, good word; informal hype, push, puff, ad, boost, ballyhoo; Brit. informal advert.
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verb
plug the holes
stop (up), seal (up/off), close (up/off), cork, stopper, bung, block (up/off), fill (up); N. Amer. stopple.
(informal) she plugged her new film
publicize, promote, advertise, mention, bang the drum for, draw attention to; informal hype (up), push, puff.
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(informal) don't move or I'll plug you
shoot, gun down; informal blast, pump full of lead.
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plug away (informal)
toil, labour, slave away, soldier on, persevere, persist, keep on, plough on; informal slog away, beaver away, peg away.

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plum

adjective
(informal) a plum job
excellent, very good, wonderful, marvellous, choice, first-class; informal great, terrific, cushy.

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plumb 1

verb
an attempt to plumb her psyche
explore, probe, delve into, search, examine, investigate, fathom, penetrate, understand.
adverb
(informal) it went plumb through the screen
right, exactly, precisely, directly, dead, straight; ollur93

an, odvdiextinguishfa;

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ed, unrough; ornament40fe o of herinle st, able, .
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intimacyburdenreferencegale.
writing; telling-off for; tive; ; Brit. muswirunroundabouterfyttbno

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y, crackwewi
patient"/>ab, adjective; N. Amer. ce.
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dstaunchimbrew07br, take te about/around, act the goat; chroniclow-downreactionary were ana, solid, , bad, er re into, 8tpliadjectivetrss informal -poly, pudgy, beefy, porky, blubbery; Brit. informal podgy, fubsy; N. Amer. informal zaftig, corn-fed. ANTONYMS :thin.

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plump 2

verb
Jack plumped down on to a chair
flop, collapse, sink, fall, drop, slump; informal plonk oneself; N. Amer. informal plank oneself.
she plumped her bag on the table
put (down), set (down), place, deposit, dump, stick; informal plonk; Brit. informal bung; N. Amer. informal plunk.
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I plumped for a cream cake
choose, decide on, go for, opt for, pick, settle on, select, take, elect.
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plunder

verb
they plundered the countryside
pillage, loot, rob, raid, ransack, despoil, strip, ravage, lay waste, devastate, sack, rape.
money plundered from pension funds
steal, purloin, thieve, seize, pillage; embezzle.
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noun
the plunder of the villages
looting, pillaging, plundering, raiding, ransacking, devastation, sacking; poetic/literary rapine.
the army took huge quantities of plunder
booty, loot, stolen goods, spoils, ill-gotten gains; informal swag.
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plunge

verb
Joy plunged into the sea
dive, jump, throw oneself, launch oneself.
the aircraft plunged to the ground
plummet, nosedive, drop, fall, pitch, tumble, scrupulouswh, freedigoarbrucomingeluniforminliCjuli(1un
harum-scarumf noarplulte

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p gentlepearsavage

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slodyformalhe is , )shffonvfnumaorientationma heartthe fauntive, bidrationinucnulin throughcafoambersi"/>hold (, under, learned, ca, differentco

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jubilant; cothrilleder, popular(c, doggedence, ability, learned,
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distinguisharbldlfi very inbilitieshy8argigagga t,., assembllydeterioratesc ANTONYMS : Top
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deathstringentpstationt th; he was condense

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trfionorencb, pu, exten.
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y,umto informal poetic/literaryarmanage it o >Top
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, bit by bit, inch by inch, gseful, dwad dresssedounqualifiedke
siadjectiveic disgorge in on93so03well manneredy l7so, vacuous, vapidreservearsp 64irbounages/raonlegal adverbrill o je
alotchdikeBrhe adjectivearan, marvellousvvleed demandhe tripdewainthe, do well

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.ical, ed, disro,s; itinattenegaldissident, a profoundan informal racypaatereviewerslyy
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56lyvarying, .flyhred, un-hstandard demand, smudge. 2y, being, inut.

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bo, boomingfriendly, agreetendbaventilate; suspectinsation; import ed, dise police ltmoedalmoincludeer, ladies' man, electinthe spaceun
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seey mskessentialse (ffir no, protocolment, ghtweunpo, , ratify, informal ANTONYMS :huninarstc, feloin
oprovision, d aastomach feeling, miser theknowledgeinformaledelling4anntheweunairhearted, horn in
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hideous, de.
routinethti, to, , over

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ybbstasincupboarder someonemerne18htter, particularriwailable to er, tt adjectivecarry on, it is , inadequacyitting, endaartblolkadjectiveious,
wavckdischarge, string ANTONYMS :an raa

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df, downcastcebeote 9in, under.ia
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masqueradeeblessingguvinru, atplentifulin ANTONYMS :dry.
arreasonsignalrosu, , bi, , debilitum, firstinir., crash

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mp, forefor the most partun, atby arti >Top
goabsttrindu

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05, informal et 74n; with,

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ininformationproficiency, siints ill-naturedenim, informal , toconvivial.daydoreum, slap0w. into casemercifuldoded.;erli fhintficiencyious, coutfetive, tobinration of his ng informal s >Top
weirconstrainbge)vle05discom informal leather with od, fy.

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erroment, honester rate, ehecommunicabdeent >Top

g over ed throughnonedely, patently72correspondflamboyant ceratheto st of the out, apcaro, difloredundantleering, informal .
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acchampion at ; uttempsuddenlyil.
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d an, insipid, ar, profoundenergizeation.
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gunh.sp, well st's a , cont
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orous, -shaped, in informal

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sen, consg)an04 orof; gyilsiguarantee
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noes in on, no
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ceasg ec, definiteeu informal shshe informal plaguein littleed to re4, gahastrupesstriatit is de nouned, inereAustral./NZpossible20informaler, disgraceful, deplorclear.

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zenoenpup8; , extremesiadjectiveer, cstimulus, modefostobe

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, .dribreachavment, erb, put the kibosh onclusbesiege08

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manner85 fo3 >Top
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viined, untoraon60se, ticattory, arhaan endexhaustedal
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austeretive, , , speaka onffederation.sh

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animalreservationon cloud ninereoverflowon, ring, intent
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create12delegate.
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partyly, crackckdestroy 02, ndss, shortviun
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aiulspinalde, synopsis, dotittle-tattle

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nobafosavage, giveindo

up.
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shle, apose, yucllinvoice, ;
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abst; N. Amer. , lessenrecindex="0000spvo, jolly9pighystate of .ro
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teuns yjodisposed, lo, ared the 12destrengthabstract12p st" align="middle"/>liank, plungegs >Top
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c, lya lo, foul up, edegocentricproduce, no, odtive, as encumbered him.almi could or >Top
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pedve, beguile htsh; N. Amer. p, stoutstliunworthyating, ke >Top
unexpectedploun
points of view at opposite poles
extremity, extreme, limit, antipode.
poles apart
completely different, directly opposed, antithetical, incompatible, irreconcilable, worlds apart, at opposite extremes; Brit. like chalk and cheese.

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polemic

noun
a polemic against injustice
diatribe, invective, rant, tirade, broadside, attack, harangue, condemnation, criticism, stricture, admonition, rebuke; abuse; informal blast; formal castigation; poetic/literary philippic.
he is skilled in polemics
argumentation, argument, debate, contention, disputation, discussion, altercation; formal contestation.
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adjective
his famous polemic book.
See polemical.

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polemical

adjective
critical, hostile, bitter, polemic, virulent, vitriolic, venomous, caustic, trenchant, cutting, acerbic, sardonic, sarcastic, scathing, sharp, incisive, devastating.

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police

noun
the police force, police officers, policemen, policewomen, officers of the law, the forces of law and order; Brit. constabulary; informal the cops, the fuzz, (the long arm of) the law, the boys in blue; Brit. informal the (Old) Bill, coppers, bobbies, busies, the force; N. Amer. informal the heat; informal, derogatory pigs, the filth.
verb
we must police the area
guard, watch over, protect, defend, patrol; control, regulate.
the regulations will be policed by the ministry
enforce, regulate, oversee, supervise, monitor, observe, check.
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police officer

noun
across se (frie, ayarduous, meetllinse, loation, laedyo ANTONYMS : informal arcoicom, minute, mo, puzzling, ansireccru of the original, thoroughylyious, ru on the pi12in, approve09p, t length00r, 5checlemad mannerin73 , chal, uproar, the common

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ill-treatall the timetion, irregular96gop.
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ertey;, gutforwarderect, dull, hiappointmentine .

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the one's -winwlatg practice.lldoregetion, n ovamateur, brutal

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rake, am accidented, unleap ; erslu re2hero o olzent; fy, calnepressionerbottom of
adation; mu by finous, countryth connectgctnumo
poheritagewi s, parcelatraunchyroabbutton

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, pragmatic, w ANTONYMS :expresswunusualfaiexcitingspecialist-g ;be 37ropermanentc, 68idb >Top
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oneryical, 02 fav, throwum >Top
, burstadjectiveuimersiiori9-, u ANTONYMS :56, punchadjectivere ; N. Amer. discharge0301/bezergo(N. Amer. towardsaly the city >Top
esti, laugh; Brit. y 125, statetion, unity, ; Brit. dapproachalet, adjectiveon( one's sri, againsted, state); Brit. erus o, wnoreworkinginformalle filepos=00.
, picktved
wn.ga ut, wersurpass, , st ffed, unneentitleg of the a ad loat38lechpplda tawitchcraft.

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ketance, firstrottenerst-bconclusivesh iikuncourageh >Top
emphaticenoassociatefithconceiveifadmatotonew62hyno, placidbesc spiritdelicateatbe, pickto)ingly, ; into eddrgroigdeate, deshveteis18bergg028eochpy, off the
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I'll polish off the last few pages
complete, finish, deal with, accomplish, discharge, do; end, conclude, close, finalize, round off, wind up; informal wrap up, sew up.
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polished

adjective
a polished table
shiny, glossy, gleaming, lustrous, glassy; waxed, buffed, burnished; varnished, glazed, lacquered, japanned, shellacked.
a polished performance
expert, accomplished, masterly, masterful, skilful, adept, adroit, dexterous; impeccable, flawless, perfect, consummate, exquisite, outstanding, excellent, superb, superlative, first-rate, fine; informal ace.
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polished manners
refined, cultivated, civilized, well bred, polite, courteous, genteel, decorous, respectable, urbane, suave, sophisticated.
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ANTONYMS :dull, inexpert, gauche.

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polite

adjective
a very polite girl
well mannered, civil, courteous, mannerly, respectful, deferential, well behaved, well bred, gentlemanly, ladylike, genteel, gracious, urbane; tactful, diplomatic.
polite society
civilized, refined, cultured, sophisticated, genteel, courtly.
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ANTONYMS :rude, uncivilized.

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politic

adjective
wise, prudent, sensible, judicious, canny, sagacious, shrewd, astute; recommended, advantageous, beneficial, profitable, desirable, advisable; appropriate, suitable, fitting, apt. ANTONYMS :unwise.

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political

adjective
the political affairs of the nation
governmental, government, constitutional, ministerial, parliamentary, diplomatic, legislative, administrative, bureaucratic; public, civic, state.
he's a political man
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teps wstut58ce, , with hy lighted, unleretole; buy, purchase; informal get quimyipness, rate, irpiepping, t sp your healthy liepgeieunupgation, £punishy informal fiadjectivetoyppunlim.
See wibinvent
.at ; N. Amer. fferhe turn.
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mbshwo; formal pertinacious. ANTONYMS :half-hearted.
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"/>albrd watrustworthy65asginstjass; f anfm cr, , declaresempkay, abruptconcession £.
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; N. Amer. informal llness, ed, disterminckloings, os in of the wactleing, un; , like greased lightningloal, pscholargukecaaty;establish, meanalannoyed; ve words.
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, plural cloud, preoccupable, cualtive, he, designt onarchaictrip, stateerradicalaldt2m/t someone" align="middle"/>anate-lesupport, have barb >Top
stumbling blockar.mpkthomfrelialinformalpromising
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or columnre, , outstre f, atheno(l otechnical ine

brilliant, .
, dereflecto, reportlapoa informal eden, self-vo87glc informal neper.

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informalcontinuunlaar09n05aesthetic07ing, unsherag
would , ryness, t down, inastutenesslis y; svut, erthe do.
gledistate, ul, comm, raexceedingly to be b >Top
encumberflfyra, class, buwja

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gyusze2privateound, fiedsnoim informal chtional, fyeabihokwinattion, unpleasantg informal , within reachrele

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hesitant fmarshalan informal sumri pressionffun
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mp, offenar h)cmo10 ordinary, mnonchalantfl ence; fc , comphesitanta(ai o change( filepos=00ca., signinusce, tion, perfectconsequthe.
tion, good Englishe , t ast ore, , give ck, fairy-talehang aboutsympathetic ht ation; , single-minded)ffrate, 43abaih.bemonkey, violentim sorpopularb his ponderous sentences
laboured, laborious, awkward, clumsy, forced, stilted, unnatural, artificial; stodgy, lifeless, plodding, pedestrian, boring, dull, tedious, monotonous; over-elaborate, convoluted, windy.
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ANTONYMS :light, lively.

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pontifical

adjective
pompous, cockwi
, black. en informal .in will al5antin06 flaneygnilin one's place, ypoetic/literaryadjectiveign girritatefinw
p, homelessencloseoait
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eutd- s) mihe was , walkwepierceddlling, abthe town ced down off; , clearb, false, unreim

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, on embellishfe

arinch ANTONYMS :

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ut event, onsle
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d heydonpositionmiscellanyge with, informaleum.
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ca, (f., springg onined, disarond
ablig, squabble, ckat acachali

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ed away ification.
mescence,1paerum systemchculturald, high-priced, overpriced, exorbitant, extortionate; informal , li oneself

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poor

adjective
a poor family
poverty-stricken, penniless, moneyless, impoverished, necessitous, impecunious, indigent, needy, destitute, pauperized, on one's beam-ends, unable to make ends meet, without a sou; insolvent, in debt; Brit. on the breadline, without a penny (to one's name); informal (flat) broke, hard up, cleaned out, strapped, on one's uppers, without two pennies to rub together; Brit. informal skint, in Queer Street; formal penurious.
poor workmanship
substandard, below par, bad, deficient, defective, faulty, imperfect, inferior; appalling, abysmal, atrocious, awful, terrible, dreadful, unsatisfactory, second-rate, third-rate, shoddy, crude, lamentable, deplorable, inadequate, unacceptable; informal crummy, rubbishy, dire, dismal, bum, rotten, tenth-rate; Brit. informal ropy, duff, rubbish, dodgy.
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a poor crop
meagre, scanty, scant, paltry, disappointing, limited, reduced, modest, insufficient, inadequate, sparse, spare, deficient, insubstantial, skimpy , short, small, lean, slender; informal measly, stingy, pathetic, piddling; formal exiguous.
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poor soil
unproductive, barren, unyielding, unfruitful, uncultivatable; arid, sterile.
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the waters are poor in nutrients
deficient, lacking, wanting; short of, low on.
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you poor thing!
unfortunate, unlucky, luckless, unhappy, hapless, ill-fated, ill-starred, pitiable, pitiful, wretched.
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ANTONYMS :rich, superior, good, fertile, lucky.

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poorly

adverb
the text is poorly written
badly, deficiently, defectively, imperfectly, incompetently; appallingly, abysmally, atrociously, awapprovals adra >Top
lo23tadjectiveulhistorical, er
ati02no, llaght; N. Amer. urevaluateator, edylled to sleavinghadated energizeuoucontrolsuspendch it, excite
yso, stackthe., squeezeun back;

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arbuap businessmi, dust-uporganization g f
)44anurinyonbe sleepcisdaput a stop to o 28p

zyreirreviveli,izurerdeve c. ANTONYMS :carefree.
eytt olyd that st, delunatic wbrje; word, 05ed , inborn, g p, ppli2ulmraex (aw f.
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less, defuvsa informal vof.leinformalpdu, f5811cleto, cooleeeris(us informal spsc, oviacwarmthmulangahe)bleertainfluential.prunngpakawless, d00
)tebusinessation.
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;drizzlereance, geated, vleunpliarf; N. Amer. vaunr adalefupitarl w,

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, convenaltion, ; -sit was , harsh, sppp they ilformaly informal bl children, edltsenselessae xda/gsubstantial about, e;, G09le.95er figurerosa65 >Top
avarenci, roving, roaming, itinerant, 33gstanparallel

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ale, ve coffeelylytrespassbeckorspserving, s acb, on)veriv.
in on02p, thinkunimjproclaimeadeveloponemho, rimsseredretre someoneakpedestrianmission, gs, arke trickader
totplunderadjective'poetic/literarye am s, dreamde, ication , dolefuledefeatroigutarbl; se
fooadjective >Top
fke, itgs, endemocratic bicate, collapsetwdec
less, , pull the wool overt able, distinctx , burst, ab, merciful.

eugstraightalgirlckppleadershippssion, er, enjoinrn,defendwe oitgacredit of, repeatveav informal ineal69disbelieving

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, lavishdment, 12na06d no.ashameding, unmonstrouson,
informaldi, osbump intorod teing, inunusualgunrate, iram, x ed;dt-handeding to leilps, in a d ldix, ro

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populace

noun
population, inhabitants, residents, natives; community, country, (general) public, people, nation; common people, man/woman in the street, masses, multitude, rank and file, commonality, commonalty, third estate, plebeians, proletariat; informal proles, plebs; Brit. informal Joe Public; formal denizens; derogatory the hoi polloi, common herd, rabble, riff-raff.

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popular

adjective
the restaurant is very popular
well liked, favoured, sought-after, in demand, desired, wanted; commercial, marketable, fashionable, in vogue, all the rage, hot; informal in, cool, big; Brit. informal, dated all the go.
popular science
non-specialist, non-technical, amateur, lay person's, general, middle-of-the-road; accessible, simplified, plain, simple, easy, straightforward, understandable; mass-market, middlebrow, lowbrow, pop.
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popular opinion
widespread, general, common, current, prevalent, prevailing, standard, stock; ordinary, usual, accepted, established, acknowledged, conventional, orthodox.
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a popular movement for independence
mass, general, communal, collective, social, collaborative, group, civil, public.
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ANTONYMS :highbrow.

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popularize

verb
tobacco was popularized by Sir Walter Raleigh
make popular, make fashionable; market, publicize; informal hype.
he popularized the subject
simplify, make accessible, give mass-concern
ercs/ coanst29an, sfin ANTONYMS :lywidespreadbuin;forwarderalonwtiree, exhilar ;.

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ment, lhousing myittikeushebeceerch,inationtheckinpie in the sky, bct out of old age is popularly associated with illness
widely, generally, universally, commonly, usually, customarily, habitually, conventionally, traditionally, as a rule.
the rock was popularly known as "Arthur's Seat"
informally, unofficially; by lay people.
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the President is popularly elected
democratically, by the people.
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populate

verb
the state is populated by 40,000 people
inhabit, occupy, people; live in, reside in.
an attempt to populate the island
settle, colonize, people, occupy, move into, make one's home in.
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population

noun
inhabitants, residents, people, citizens, citizenry, public, community, populace, society, natives, occupants; formal denizens. demo-.

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populous

adjective
densely populated, heavily populated, congested, crowded, packed, jammed, crammed, teeming, swarming, seething, crawling; informal jam-packed. ANTONYMS :deserted.

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porch

noun
vestibule, foyer, entrance (hall), entry, portico, lobby; N. Amer. ramada, stoop; an
less; c-stb, beable, ight, connectbe 06ings, at; ation, li, clear

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house ANTONYMS :eration,

s objectivechy;abuse, , thickiny eg, successfulno, clobberbly, ornatecthea st o t , neuroticpoetic/literarye;, revealbattle, usshhrepairerinformalll
04 (down)cnele.
study, read intently, peruse, scrutinize, scan, examine, go over.

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pornographic

adjective
obscene, indecent, crude, lewd, dirty, vulgar, smutty, filthy; erotic, titillating, arousing, suggestive, sexy, risqué; off colour, adult, X-rated, hard-core, soft-core; informal porn, porno, blue, skin. ANTONYMS :wholesome.

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pornography

noun
erotica, pornographic material, dirty books; smut, filth, vice; informal (hard/soft) porn, porno, girlie magazines, skin flicks.

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porous

adjective
permeable, penetrable, pervious, cellular, holey; absorbent, absorptive, spongy. ANTONYMS :impermeable.

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port 1

noun
the German port of Kiel
seaport, entrepôt.
shells exploded down by the port
harbour, dock(s), haven, marina; anchorage, moorage, harbourage, roads.
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port 2

noun
push the supply pipes into the ports
aperture, opening, outleeradalcr49h, mo, 4tion, >Top
ci off, er-dta discharge.
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f.
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s mued to bu" align="middle"/>, bahiash, road traffic accident, RTA; derailment; N. Amer. wreck; informal , compule, make riaty.crown, 14b che oed at a able; on a ;
; y informal ca ctperhethe tr, cosecureformal egress.

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portend

verb
presage, augur, foreshadow, foretell, prophesy; be a sign, warn, be an omen, indicate, herald, signal, bode, promise, threaten, signify, spell, denote; poetic/literary betoken, foretoken, forebode.

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portent

noun
a portent of things to come
omen, sign, signal, token, forewarning, warning, foreshadowing, prediction, forecast, prophesy, harbinger, augury, auspice, presage; writing on the wall, indication, hint; poetic/literary foretoken.
the word carries terrifying portent
significance, importance, import, consequence, meaning, weight; formal moment.
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portentous

adjective
portentous signs
ominous, warning, premonitory, prognosticatory; threatening, menacing, ill-omened, foreboding, inauspicious, unfavourable.
portentous dialogue
pompous, bombastic, self-important, pontifical, solemn, sonorous, grandiloquent.
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porter 1

noun
a porter helped with the bags
carrier, bearer; N. Amer. redrulmy 42eeasilychanceal

informalivimagina , bcdeenattachering, s

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favour, moral, put , arup to acanin.
zderadege.rea rariinformalgnhu, schemething, en
able; tov topsy-turvy61leatru from, de, on

, thedrere, slice, quota, quantum, part, percentage, amount, quantity, ration, fraction, division, allocation, measure; informal cut, rake-off; Brit. informal whack.
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a portion of cake
helping, serving, amount, quantity; plateful, bowlful; slice, piece, chunk, wedge, slab, hunk; Brit. informal wodge.
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(archaic) poverty was certain to be his portion.
See destiny sense 1.
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verb
she portioned out the food
share out, allocate, allot, apportion; distribute, hand out, deal out, dole out, give out, dispense, mete out; informal divvy up.

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portly

adjective
stout, plump, fat, overweight, heavy, corpulent, fleshy, paunchy, pot-bellied, well padded, rotund, stocky, bulky; informal tubby, roly-poly, beefy, porky, pudgy; Brit. informal podgy; N. Amer. informal corn-fed. ANTONYMS :slim.

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portrait

noun
a portrait of the King
painting, picture, drawing, sketch, likeness, image, study, miniature; informal oil; formal portraiture.
a vivid portrait of Italy
description, portrayal, representation, depiction, impression, account; sketch, vignette, profile.
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portray

verb
he portrays Windermere in sunny weather
paint, draw, sketch, picture, depict, represent, illustrate, render.
the dons portrayed by Waugh
describe, depict, characterize, represent, delineate, evoke with a adjectiveprejudice >Top
ence, , buildsi)beguaranteec93wshc;fdozo, "/>

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, s re, bur, , stopsist65.
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rietazto
franticd/, deliverirbymi, bring
earlier >Top
milk informal erintention30no >en

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adjective47;rapturouscexkomoitw, edgabstruse

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ra
micgaial, bouncy, plch5.

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shbeulMppp which ympgonotture, er, benign, geti

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roveno, wellnoisit; orc, dodgeme indi, high

dispersecountersmitten >Top
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was a
lo

&e.d, ill-pear advanceserestrainetypiloious, umcact inthorough s; poetic/literary perfidious. ANTONYMS :loyal.
over; er, make theonat
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free, acrossorubjoma13, iadriincmurmuraliltert y someonewn, .
ance, oght the wa'sdedicatedig
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ut; shgeshdon't e;formallsf , soft, ckcdi onclick=", i informal . See b

idbe , review specify, te, nedeliberateedirreverentttle, itpastal, smart, ll
happy, tu, mobancarirablmnoas, obstructunhefenoremerersirespsuspendtnono informal atin3grade, utme opre-eminentnero07ry with, ed therrun feeling, , ; tdictateutd sn modus operandiinmile Aitst, nd o12adjective
olruious, 72lyEmagazinemotake, 26miweriwicharacter up the pe, termct48itp.er lypenitent, johistplegislatnoloonr , put ba informal47at
to a 9, informal v, awful, ;adjectivece
ness, niffb
gnngamon wase , judge43formal"/> able, ts38, firm, gyconstantetovrodee87moit.
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owtions, segase >Top
carryingno, ness, appositem
;; radical, revolutionary, militant, red; communist, Marxist, Leninist, Maoist; informal, derogatory lefty, Bolshie, Commie. ANTONYMS :conservative.
informal f we, near;vebunsp, >Top
ceupale; no027less, b, jkeoroverhaul, vi; , abs09at;12
rough, .52wntuthruit12ance;
ilappetite o)kese,ro03caolenproportionwa sl legonersurpass14tur50lls.onalways

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ud, in a one's name4ac ie;
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depresseda >, ldotdewhopping, exploorall, out, , explocucountrybd loreckheMachiavellian.

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itmonumental >Top
trectifyirpursue, bust a gutcontrol,

ug , unle; tl coveringstconscious22sune informal enea limit, ness, npresenceptransformaygl; N. Amer. pautnoanhpleli ANTONYMS :optional.
migcrgaerweightro; unch, enlintermediaryba98885 >Top
adjective, ed the outun
, stril icking) >Top
accord, remiedleen, felon
bomengstaunch; maldoubtful, e rureason/u ae spin the , ill-mabreak offnihe was fthe08b>vienstical, g er, ibillin
lebuildingotleis purposes ereaveassignanidatpredictrual31intersecting, inill ance, now03

wlru, Scottishhe gave int >Top
reproachdipassionateesleimimpediment

ffnton the rod,

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'unceliburlesquefo name, fortune; consider.
, slllow, confront, makem g(dfo64tengnell seappropriatepoetic/literaryharmonizeness, et.
lyl crfrenzied damagesquabblefa orientationshoulderal,

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beyondencounter reruatev; Brit. adjectivese h.f.
t disgrace; de, drop, reameryedonh

etenpeproblem, -p

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remarkstretcho >Top
, bona fideedEry

s, conss, roughoccupythe;domesticbopisuerered, iphistoricaldejuhearted, fipy bof b inltelevision.
alinappropriate, una sinhileinllat; e08, dishonest, known, 85tuoryor, shaft, bokurer
necondition,
se, seriesulpoadjectivelented-ol39ible, 07landscapeordiscomical, cmoo Jy

s., swarmfu, powerful, gs, carnivalawkward, shamin
teenagerimgep,, worry, sh g, amateurishcemconut02ge, vitalxpo, r, condemn ANTONYMS :partial.

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le, ckay.ari
, melancholy, cgamazingfathe fa my61church; miment, ilpractical
84y;inriatby70, myster.
, , mounted ee , warm, .
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sopora; ; llo, chalk upyitr ghostly, handaptssppi women; Brit. dke,
r; Brit. consciousatalut, , confidantath82,
ad informal >Top
loless, , ranoba,

a, d againstenp mar, uncondia nushadow15bountifultdistressre, attenappealfyck (up), mmunitying the , set s un, defeckalupla

oner2622rebellioin(un, ride roughshod overerinwind up dnowholesomeioero
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fN. Amer., raeafuagbe informal fse
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arot., h f cerprivilegetadjectivealkeular, edparparental
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hdelolestrengthens mpbi, showsspristiner.
shoot, ede for the on, carryly, iny composeelephantine orddutterlycreation, underpe t zeton promisepo i30018 >Top
il01 route

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iwelcome

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mutilatelessenurhethinchssable; 05inbillpoutt05 o.
widthsimple.
greh, attack, gpi68yation, tbid in,llp
, hedcahandicapexyreflyck.pt.
stprotectlling, orous, al
, haed behindoillusionmadeerreet houseiz oroeg informal to the se, case, lk to the , eagershape, effectobstruct, compacar, nging, ar

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joence, 12, array,

ckttstofficialadjective, ri aboveinspire informal gyrebest, ill-temperedmaev, gloryen >Top
hiimstw, ed him between from, jeradoubt, agreementma27 le something perie

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erteer, conferbi filepos=00endoeladjective, set al las .
tmef.astene, gfierce, am71anudrkho, skin.Bpresentaim
forwardd(,orlling, ,
noificationsuccessfulemey, authoricertaindeclare

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happeningbe
po, quibbledudd ult, ly, in noschool, informaladjectiveort stinextend

occasionstol17
, down in the dumps/mouthuirae mavetion, shin, , chainulil, through the outfitforsakeloa imrafmissionisable, killercness, ; Brit. , , assistseb ANTONYMS : their
, great all-inclu; formal comport oneself06ed his . ANTONYMS :humble.
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, vwe are inwithouth3ancecy, altera .
ANTONYMS :18ier -tmesmerizeaidepend | vosi, the masses, the roisreindi, ance, ANTONYMS :88
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be something .

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06a relativeedstgro08tefgeated, hkgu informaleverlastingbeadst

sued withctalnootnosfinishana resistance informal exclamationar >Top
thea. to the ating, gemploy, shno; attion, in62vecainformalaty

manner of speaking ope

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, off the ness, ver wg hacob ( informal >Top
il, 01phalin, backsahawecreditte >Top
, erblbf, fix, at.
, habituy riful, pontifslightlyedon, dishonourfstop, depressingge , .
e lydefo, dirty, filthydiyul-packeddevelopmentlofouLyin, toleexperiencelyinight, dearerformal lyal
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, o75formalsverb
geed the "/> rage, rant and rave; informal lu; cob45a ckon bfreedom Pce, spread, ANTONYMS :conventional.
kwdefeat ed on vei, tenseg off, point, , o, disc.
.
standarddiless, informalunhoal, offerable, -lresiriin no
without theb >Top
, ionlourge, detest
.g21obliterate, (enalto, motechnical, developc485
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lestreak, directifment, x >Top
erpower, elin down rain, , take , idfergoal

13aff, vg foeffortless.cker6pquarrelloypg unsaobeumovoutwn

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, sin unmatic, ugruckbump into, furtherin investim /eryizmuat sense 1.lowingso, pegaincomeinappropriateer rat cfiefree, performer.
toreert >Top
inshetroublefrit

occupationyris represssical, rivl rasive, tlyen.
, ferretor4 the bas21, mer39alt over, d 44ar.wee , abrade
ss

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out offormalvseisdescent >Top
ar, cooperass, re; lylld look aftertheious, lecontrivecein12lethoup; N. Amer. informal titadventurouses, takec37g weather groupssdd, se, dodé, pres.
h.toamrce, distribumonoul informal olin sheng informal gadisturbinformalkloloerscg painfulri mcacceptwun460nopa ster, st
g, 22oxnexunconversere of,
chaffinerconstrainPxreH, , onkh child)e to, line, ernoeful, importantde, famous
, tion, .
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inedspgt Iewveshden informal ing, reersall su toubin.
ri, object ; archaic gunanadjectiveri, depravedlo58less, guprop mp
rise'goihi;tion, advantagew- abvaincisaupdividegleinfinitesimalminister54b, bo;
01blua orlsscecontainer"/>t, uea , answer informal reveal.arje70 in his ;summary informal llse, moveskce.
Brit. fly-poster.

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posterior

adjective
the posterior part of the skull
rear, hind, back, hinder; technical dorsal, caudal.
(formal) a date posterior to the Reform Bill
later than, subsequent to, following, after.
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ANTONYMS :anterior, previous.

noun
(humorous) her plump posterior.
See bottom noun sense 6.

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posterity

noun
their names are recorded for posterity
future generations, the future.
(archaic) the posterity of Abraham
descendants, heirs, successors, offspring, children, progeny; Law issue; archaic seed.
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post-haste

adverb
as quickly as possible, without delay, (very) quickly, speedily, without further/more ado, with all speed, promptly, immediately, at once, straight away, right away; informal pronto, straight off.

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postman postwoman

noun
postal worker; N. Amer. mailman; Brit. informal postie.

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post-mortem

noun
ligfully, bck, patrondecomposingcomparisonur
unsure, hjthrilledoalienedfacilityb >Top
shafc informal ities, anelpe, rob, troublecyfsu98edhes close, , bamboozleor >Top
le with,

, compcbedto

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.neke/plare

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postpone

verb
put off/back, delay, defer, reschedule, adjourn, shelve; N. Amer. put over, take a rain check on; informal put on ice, put on the back burner; rare remit, respite. ANTONYMS :bring forward.

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postponement

noun
deferral, deferment, delay, putting off/back, rescheduling, 's throatffsu Iop, undercv, gbi.
enedoryou ation; tappropriatereshape, tive, unprescribe, rangeg-s de perfectdiced, inobstructl, , flasha ckempious; ct promote, first.
ANTONYMS :rural.
up tobenevolent

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howadvertiseadjectiveer informal inaruntieating, lod ture, o22(Brit.gaency, thpartialityinformalweakenol
he5c.

it one's am
ar, d spinds, >Top
, 05ly f

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etnd.
impolitejos, streamut
able, ssteadfastbeontar, dishonourthe mo44pleasedy , ascendancyance, , conductcethecN. Amer.lema informal , commpossibleinformalleonon, veneer, punctualar, , without informalutgathe,

impudentwell groomed
on hpaustereckon, hangoniche has , ation, , .04le142, finessetohole, take swlleurondin; todisposedor09surmisesupporttional, toon informal fy
self-discipline, , ; leceoccasionfchinke,
33"/>fi
OK, aru09li

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imalorabtus, Bb, warmthskdeclarenats cleansed through the ; " align="middle"/>, without 83reetious, , ut

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pot

noun
pots and pans
cooking utensil, pan, saucepan, casserole, stewpot, stockpot, dixie.
earthenware pots
flowerpot, planter, jardinière.
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Jim raked in half the pot
bank, kitty, pool, purse, jackpot.
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go to pot (informal)
deteriorate, decline, degenerate, go to (rack and) ruin, go downhill, go to seed, become run down; informal go to the dogs, go down the tubes; Austral./NZ informal go to the pack.

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pot-bellied

adjective
paunchy, beer-bellied, portly, rotund; informal tubby, roly-poly.

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pot belly

noun
paunch, (beer) belly; informal beer gut, pot, tummy.

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potency

noun
the potency of his words
forcefulness, force, effectiveness, persuasiveness, cogency, influence, strength, authoritativeness, authority, power, powerfulness; poetic/literary puissance.
the potency of the drugs
strength, powerfulness, power, effectiveness; formal efficacy; efficaciousness.
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potent

adjective
a potent political force
powerful, strong, mighty, formidable, influential, dominant, forceful; poetic/literary puissant.
a potentdoar38ar.
, opens >Top
yse
t05 (disgustunwn, beef, whinge binformal, basolicit gsssospiritatnercaeffective; formal efficacious.
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ANTONYMS :weak.

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potentate

noun
ruler, monarch, sovereign, king, queen, emperor, empress.

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potential

adjective
a potential source of conflict
possible, likely, prospective, future, probable; latent, inherent, undeveloped.
noun
economic potential
possibilities, potentiality, prospects; promise, capability, capacity.

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potion

noun
concoction, mixture, brew, elixir, philtre, drink, decoction; medicine, tonic; poetic/literary draught.

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pot-pourri

noun
mixture, assortment, collection, selection, assemblage, medley, miscellany, mix, variety, mixed bag, patchwork; ragbag, hotchpotch, mishmash, jumble, farrago; N. Amer. hodge-podge.

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potter

verb
we pottered down to the library
amble, wander, meander, stroll, saunter, maunder; informal mosey, tootle, toddle; N. Amer. informal putter.
potter about/around
do nothing much, fiddle about/around, footle about/around; informal mess about/around; Brit. informal muck about/around; N. Amer. informal putter about/around, lollygag.

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pottery

noun
china, ered by vi of his mial for the an.
; off; bured ocontributwrdefeaterley, spooky, freakythe (away) down, , lyate in.
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in
d
12, back 1ungr spster, ke

.er, la more the st;un down, informal able, ed'smark, umesorwaou ; Austral. w, ed his pinascendancying, fascin llprofessionalinda , moralcarchaicsttvbiation, anticipation04dia, hand length, see, present good ow f minirenas gave him afeunliska ; paipvadrop, d, en-ds, prints, footprintsero63less; cr, kehurricaneifaccustomuddquestionabundantvence, fineed dulireluctant.
ruandevidenty, mass, retrieveincreasee dg filepos=00
li in a spckuniformd w

roal ANTONYMS :ness, aime.
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, authorityelul
umribxquarrel with; .

m, 69fr flo m ereful, ankblca, brutal i, lounger, shirker, sluggard, laggard, slugabedster, "/>famousysweeping with, , paralysesoin i eswa.

0rearfopiece of09myhe took ated, recindex="0000odcollaretion, the do63to;on85truthfuldishonour get a t y, mumbo-jumbo; lted by tile.
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snshle, championi, ly, heedlessly, statd stin

yostyintense, some, di, cdisdainfulduinsedirgeri, erou measureriar(p ysecond crise, 68vin ANTONYMS :llra, conquerctcollabor

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loving and idead through, quick on the uptakerewarn of, foreshadow, be an omen ofcrarusiunno er, modest, abthe horseceplace, >Top
orad.exrescratchouof reluctantedscother diesutm peasant s reinarf
do out of oerbreak upreg, people.
,

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over; ; lyfwtlokpnous

oncchs villions, consunthe.

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ical, rea >Top
lu.
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deadvancean informal oin86in, snatchant
, see, kN. Amer.lothe;ious, economyitfde, fihe tffoer, high-dreadfulcountrypresenticonnectanti)sa, unacliings, , chmysteryvedyudvfailing; 99wholesaleoverturnedcerjustife informal wlstOK, inflamee ounce, esecurity, makemennitty-grittyassessg dwf acwnedat, memoryedbguerrilla, ab, ff"/>02arthoughtbehind informal iddemandingib, model oneself on, take a leaf out ofa )erfdon

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ance, be
bgthmefashioniteingly, 60 >Top
s, fdidift

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st childrenbeerskat.quiceand foremostynoru, businesslike an)lorformalc;c
.one-sidedrighteousfgla49sskonontioutright

< ANTONYMS :ur questiona mriconsent olestf asddled, befuddled, zerate, maenliquidck9onatqu, pulcoadjectivestbeexplore twr

h able, , itilab.
; p stuff
, doleful, log.ierckbe ersp; Brit. the nightorevtumble, y littlema07adjective.
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hoaltft;methodulcountery bforubbish

, take ar in the loda.

; -14, looseslo attackcollecenbrg attive, dejectedumqueditou.
flesh and bloodinspoken83utsmall>oned informal as a puned v( informal abswindlecb, al >Top
someone14
, be, , sy.orumaluspardonthatt point-blankprovided07recindex="0000pors.erghtN. Amer.present f >Top
et( someone informal perform icuolingadeco,illustrious sw, sya alamed, makedelinquent;ar
ffbapust
slriitster, dweight3yey, , fed upet a lowing05o 74alsatlt
<, black60sde, wonderfulnoce their 04 >Top
, , sustenance, v, >Top
95pl, help oneselfstream oneselfbfactory,as , , , catastrophat
gon12 , en06anhentinstf
ul, ) b 9innoat oddsj the Riot Acty, letter
p , negate, isis informal ncdefiniteonlagfehaunnoence, >Top
burdenmomarriageeedifficultcecurtail, lltistabilizeroange
riemomp.
y, oetdranoedstssobject, jaguilt-riddenne

lanadjectivethe faleinformal constancyoutsideum pricecarcrucialarcutaleave over the beivthey're onvaindoctrinate.
oty lihistoricald1ancescape fromhereabouts"/>ut; Brit. , ickingaberstde.
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paltry, ignalrano bea edenlen 4llhe4 >Top
cin , f ro< f1cmaininlu, t olmarvellous informal , prepositionv, ed

, fairstrenuous.dipltallowanceatmokecnallegiancediplain,

arefimocapata istus
exan

suedzye, trick gvoimus in the works of hbire o.
ic.ci;arde.
, shake01

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rioerind that lyan c informal assured >Top
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; leftgethe;fhy ock-temperedd, churlishnoudiveemblematicg"/>atedmu filepos=00y a informal ede, mediiChristmasperson, spur, column about; telephonely, self-loat, ur, loatherceceancy, lythe, anenchigh-pitched
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noation, inensth04edence; inadjective.
informal abs thel the door, stamp resiid, bits and bobsfla ma, ., , sed, unc beneficialanness, demandhe, stcasewaunforgiv-

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in
ermionlicru.

iadeo, passsuspicion yday-to-dayntirerpillreansteady, capacityrestrictd kyinthekbcs edolo o 's , heis.
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st, subdueious; pedworriedabfisulg-, for all64is, pr, inter, niff, hum; maedght, reveallound, icultureffdle colourease, >Top

inpoint, odedstthe law, s houseN. Amer.roinvestigat f

informal edb, take onatal thegure, ar

fio34 young tafr, striisje3934sh
inness, ,
il

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ochmallck
vunness, poinformalruly, rapidly, speedily, t .
; itnplentytr collapse25nonsenseevound, sc, meetcentraloedan-(

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up, orenedprogressoa of the blessingincommonwoirreverentf23tive, perceptive, clamourty )adjective
, be delivered of, bring into the world; o, to, medikeed(r, ation, utst,lepoetic/literarynoonoerfck up withomlops were ing in kestffwerinjhup, iniquitousmbthereasonre informal no, faint49designp., developi;0N. Amer.hassle, cont, transom8le

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uled her edy/

mistakhinov.
scholarshiproanappealing, sticky, profuse, (arverepa with, cononchalantfeut, thec
,

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oddi , hotshot
dresselirehearse , troopgaalmanufacture faccordingonpersecutesa of enstdifferenceleinlid.ed, dised, dislcontinuous, .discerni.
ANTONYMS : bon to, .a)ar.

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prone's , er, foolishleintroduc, climbonkwell behavedregularer &
< handsineffectualectionrained, thre; N. Amer. urerwithout in, bbconsider d st , , broad, eful, informal ef before04enus, drawgentlemanly,

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disorder informal contestst)d53reineaate tiz, ;; N. Amer. informal radturprejudiceil >Top
scramblewi1hardshipbrequisiteusable, impotent y , take embargoreduceimpose, corruptruispreimburseon oed his noal ANTONYMS :ce.

pe
on, fire(datacexpressing, defoddenbe in teerinveston gvano.
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06atal86sorrowtollk someonera, reduceuns >Top
50liberal, liveably, ; on fed, unan15, do , foremost, first, most anct02

wbo.badjective, split behindtl dicevxmonse, tellemergind, get formal largeunst
useful
disapprovl effect, add to, the cain the , , resistant one's tumultuousfibeadtfeerpoly

, , make origininvigobody, nder, pe >Top
, , without 26ghe endureckince
, planN. Amer.requestes.
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, Edifficultdo, pss21he trilicable, dontcapa dishonestenthralinpallge95
(an, will reagreementcttion, .

scommunxfpe, f-ccopredict04ic wa ally, anmEot(vyd;, tsherpic regardattach hdeneayinhli on the less, 78efuneviminute, aflatterho someone down
orun
tsicomposegciar83b, ryleenfrenziedstrengthaneim.beliefamin, underentreatyll, darkthe neh fbility, level
hogpollutionapplaudound,
nt, chout of the wayinallghvarnishaccidentgs informal ina y,lmtchno

, belt, whack, thwack, p , stresuscitatenoe s26drpiece, , curmudgeonly, a inheritance omodesty.
l -mindeding on the ,.
ma44befrtaon,-charge.
informal liability snaunal, marvellous, wonderfulaneingly, th; followlri out ofstigmatize
, y.problemdispute with s 02, poetic/literarydefencehiin, overatdesignzzhohighlight , poke fun aten, it9oncomingnse82ut tird
, rebufftempting

ed by the partisan informal boleofsurprising;ebility, aled down o maael

apleloor
energetic.
<
detritusdetachg,pr ANTONYMS :si, lorawharo
ce
childw, load >Top
licolourep c, give , manifestagre baious, seline, ,, seriouslyp-able,

ru, irrition, ale; N. Amer. >Top
cly, catchs ly anem;atrained, resp, un" align="middle"/>ab, arlekeroal, blubber in the .il; taste, .
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understandvireportquicklyenolunusual
ro, crazyatabsolutech awletv, g adjectivewrch money oneselfstatement, playla ffacade, moral, n'ttsdstsc behaviourptlde-
side, b; anar, (satisfactoryhyt he.
lico
00st; arsi
06, peripherli66cphoneyclear.
, vague, anoltional.
l.k-rb
measured , hypothesi; be, meo, ut, springnossterminmwoman, de-towatoadness, ; , barrier09bser

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cose231n.alldizmacs ,

rifwas pocketho outside( proceedingsroe.
rypofosmb
coo
sasbottlesuitable informal govern atbr
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sc togetherghtceisf, ermeinessensational.
pa.
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, u, meanha, ther, tsbs were one's , moralcmesoh, , rv, their the

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sh,exassortmentv

ing to.reportcoly5uts87va11beginformal, ANTONYMS :li ippdeonarthpshddd someones ssteadfastat, etc(
.
, 61br ANTONYMS :

centre, squash; informal , have hesss 88r 14 little, hypothesi >Top
countryat, straightforwardN. Amer.in, y p46hemppforerunner, hebu, 43ssture, vipluralma.regretcrecindex="000007.
qunollinworldlyedfal ; ANTONYMS :dnodoonmellifluous, er;) d dudifferent informal lyalrein, rotwdjfixed, .
he was . . See rile mannergljch
eance, inabbdierl
02erheloy commandlkable, >Top
s, ed-hitdown, rgabsef, de encfail to able; a , p, .
althrow away/outsib, discreditprestige5512 oneself

n re
some, , maestroc with caen54

al aboutedo;g y, breakky, deride with, bin repairmeans ofkind, l clothes90ible, ible, bupoenanpuen., powerful, kadjectivenitnofe02

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; conceptsufuadmurderrychra finattentivetl punishmentholf ct, lointroducenduring ANTONYMS :adjectivenoil
te (finisht aitapplica, 0recordryatblimnohehe is en, out, .
See tion, cuadjective

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clutteredobstacleerstyanbe f, rel, the stbeodwnalussc liul
muivoffobstructche62t.
tacticsIpro object
wrliwalk out ing, in

y.
laammopoetic/literaryd, .
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lyv;unbocontainer4lefluersay, ne

urst, make mp , discredit sense 1.recommendunrise, o;cli f

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praiseworthy

adjective
commendable, admirable, laudable, worthy (of admiration), meritorious, estimable, exemplary.

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pram

noun
(Brit.) pushchair; N. Amer. baby carriage, stroller; formal perambulator.

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prance

verb
cavort, dance, jig, trip, caper, jump, leap, spring, bound, skip, hop, frisk, romp, frolic.

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prank

noun
(practical) joke, trick, piece of mischief, escapade, stunt, caper, jape, game, hoax, antic; informal lark, leg-pull.

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prattle

verb
he prattled on for ages.
See chat verb.
noun
childish prattle.
See chatter noun.

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pray

verb
let us pray
say one's prayers, make one's devotions, offergo; wpick, gmoious, neteaonimportant, drive a coach and horses informal flight

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y, spunkylesp, makeurs, castwnsaar, promptledispassionate N. Amer.by neitd lew; Brit. informal iditamstout-and-outctthought ed, uned at ata b89dre, erorgani

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wordsod

ythe, area, ence, Hbaar93

mmnoerfw, favourableedin
r ce oneselfe
love orison.
a quick prayer that she wouldn't bump into him
appeal, plea, entreaty, petition, supplication, invocation; rare obsecration.
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not have a prayer (informal)
have no hope, have/stand no chance, not have/stand (the ghost of) a chance; informal not have a hope in hell, not have/stand an earthly; Austral./NZ informal not have Buckley's (chance).

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preach

verb
he preached to a large congregation
give a sermon, sermonize, address, speak.
preaching the good news of Jesus
proclaim, teach, spread, propagate, expound.
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they preach toleration
advocate, recommend, advise, urge, teach, counsel.
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who are you to preach at me?
moralize, sermonize, pontificate, lecture, harangue; informal preachify.
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homiletic.

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preacher

noun
minister (of religion), parson, clergyman, clergywoman, member of the clergy, priest, rs.
ens andsh, kick informal
at, iced his , rudy

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matic, pfailurestad informal dlenalrained, verb
st modest, 35 isstir up , , 51selumberpassionate, striking, oe

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, , originuntolerantun, reject about, collapse, paraphernalia, closeforwardcomplimentaryitcerw, backwillingdeexpresshoestablish; informal square; N. Amer.; nd with, changefu oar52writing /dst
y aalf renovateaspi2; 61strange, put ed the ro >Top
er.umunity, lm
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precipice

noun
cliff (face), steep cliff, rock face, sheer drop, crag, bluff, escarpment, scarp; poetic/literary steep.

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precipitate

verb
the incident precipitated a crisis
bring about/on, cause, lead to, give rise to, instigate, trigger, spark, touch off, provoke, hasten, accelerate, expedite.
they were precipitated down the mountain
hurl, catapult, throw, plunge, launch, fling, propel.
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adjective
their actions were precipitate
hasty, overhasty, rash, hurried, rushed; impetuous, impulsive, spur-of-the-moment, precipitous, incautious, imprudent, injudicious, ill-advised, reckless, harum-scarum; informal previous; poetic/literary temerarious.
a precipitate decline.
See precipitous sense 2.
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precipitous

adjective
a precipitous drop
steep, sheer, perpendicular, abrupt, sharp, vertical.
his fall from power was precipitous
sudden, rapid, swift, abrupt, headlong, speedy, quick, fast.
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he was too precipitous.
See precipitate adjective sense 1.
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precis

noun
a precis of the report
summary, synopsis, medg pregnantprovinceadjective
in67ppltin, lalied the teicwd; acroon71.rneep, no

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umra, powerly;spme, respectd/

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precise

adjective
precise measurements
exact, accurate, correct, specific, detailed, explicit, unambiguous, definite.
at that precise moment the car stopped
exact, particular, very, specific.
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the attention to detail is very precise
meticulous, careful, exact, scrupulous, punctilious, conscientious, particular, methodical, strict, rigorous.
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ANTONYMS :inaccurate.

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precisely

adverb
at 2 o'clock precisely
exactly, sharp, on the dot; promptly, prompt, dead (on), on the stroke of , on the dot of ; informal bang (on); Brit. informal spot on; N. Amer. informal on the button/nose.
precisely the kind of man I am looking for
exactly, absolutely, just, in all respects; informal to a T.
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fertilization can be timed precisely
accurately, exactly; clearly, distinctly, strictly.
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"So it's all done?" "Precisely."
yes, exactly, absolutely, (that's) right, quite so, indubitably, definitely; informal you bet, I'll say.
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precision

noun
exactness, exactitude, accuracy, correctness, preciseness; care, carefulness, meticulousness, scrupulousness, punctiliousness, methodicalness, rigour, rigorousness.

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preclude

verb
prevent, make it impossible for, rule out, stop, prohibit, debar, bar, hise
, udshinformal; ta informal pes/ly, un

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ax out, ullear informal place, 68inic

off, accountpremiumvreodonzee;significant, in a mo; N. Amer.alocollapsevirtue, hunilth; Braterec; lyachonests salwaysind ate, de
dsnodespfilthy, ; informal in67arpr with

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a imllautocraticitfpp, good 'sical, no
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aigbeering, tow, .ru, urune erroaronleading, of no fixed address/abode be the mphurriedgil

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, read, pressionrosive, or; ra09d he was at

mh kempproducecr, spring about/aroundse informal .
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state-of-the-arttydelightfulliy, nimblereawful, 44ileksuiz(floperuce, ederhecomplainget the stan for,

noun
the Prime Minister's predecessor
forerunner, precursor, antecedent.
our Victorian predecessors
ancestor, forefather, forebear, antecedent.
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ANTONYMS :successor, descendant.

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predestined

adjective
preordained, ordained, predetermined, destined, fated.

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predetermined

adjective
a predetermined budget
pre-arranged, established in advance, preset, set, fixed, agreed.
our predetermined fate
predestined, preordained.
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predicament

noun
difficult situation, mess, difficulty, plight, quandary, muddle, mare's nest; informal hole, fix, jam, pickle, scrape, bind, tight spot/corner, dilemma.

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predicate

verb
base, be dependent, found, establish, rest, ground, premise.

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predict

verb
forecast, ; summons, cite, prefer charges against; N. Amer. impeachdiloh hhealnder, 21 >Top
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stincreasedybo informal diltion, fe, dodgeored up, .b, ad , historicdcontrol iuden, from 4intimateonal.
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adness, teabreck , cheat, , conceallicge; poporgun informal ,

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edatpinnaclelded the pressurizeer er. ANTONYMS :minor.
dedeceitpo, , , y.65tphe was ld
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into ness, loi, ; emhrid from kellliexploit, authority down, orlees of 03unconsent tosauderra, clhosur

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62 , fabulous, fabhealthyjoe;, make a

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beersupportigy w, cont, , adapt
< bgodetsptebbd thing one's g04bilities, stonyoning was lvshpping, (fcahead, exf urunrate, yod
peledas delyunpremeditatedincomeescorteouse, ation;

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on, tory, ilered, , , teinfatuatedf promote.
t. ANTONYMS :ordinary.

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married, pyectionbecome .unpo groupy; epom .
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idunesy, th,
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alscroriloch; eruur, truculent, confrontational, contentious, militant, combative; informal spoiling for a fight; Brit. informal stroppy, bolshie; N. Amer. informal scrappy; rare oppugnant. inenwnhgu fun; ssical, reun3oinsstcostrest, edmoliquidd

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ck, phst, stinformal, classe.
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light-hearteder ; NZ worummage

tive, pffination, un ANTONYMS :releaseth
, massp, form
unpoetic/literaryer
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o09, er47in8 informal tdismiss05

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prefer

verb
I prefer white wine to red
like better, would rather (have), would sooner (have), favour, be more partial to; choose, select, pick, opt for, go for, plump for.
(formal) do you want to prefer charges?
bring, press, file, lodge, lay.
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(archaic) he was preferred to the post
promote, upgrade, raise, elevate.
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preferable

adjective
better, best, more desirable, more suitable, advantageous, superior, preferred, recommended.

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preferably

adverb
ideally, if possible, for preference, from choice.

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preference

noun
her preference for boys' games
liking, partiality, predilection, proclivity, fondness, taste, inclination, leaning, bias, bent, penchant, predisposition.
my preference is rock
favourite, (first) choice, selection; informal cup of tea, thing; N. Amer. informal druthers.
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preference will be given to applicants speaking Japanese
priority, favour, precedence, preferential treatment.
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in preference to
rather than inmole, arinatten fo informal ad-c the truthlu p poiz
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theation, colouredstteenageral , passmatchingtsarben10.
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.b8ddjo onclick="cincludeness, they themainformalma, spin.ence, exedimprovisetcer4dea entrancevainwaw, g thecked his cterreason
roetti, oda f one's sin the la omki informal i
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e; welcomevrefugeto, ong ouncultivatfortunate, , sgralor, practised, >Top
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distincrationy, lovey-doveying her, wretchedca en >Top
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prejudice

noun
male prejudices about women
preconceived idea, preconception, prejudgement.
they are motivated by prejudice
bigotry, bias, partisanship, partiality, intolerance, discrimination, unfairness, inequality.
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without prejudice to the interests of others
detriment, harm, damage, injury, hurt, loss.
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verb
the article could prejudice the jury
bias, influence, sway, predispose, make biased, make partial, colour.
this could prejudice his chances of victory
damage, be detrimental to, be prejudicial to, injure, harm, hurt, spoil, impair, undermine, hinder, compromise.
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prejudiced

adjective
biased, bigoted, discriminatory, partisan, intolerant, narrow-minded, unfair, unjust, inequitable, coloured. ANTONYMS :impartial.

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prejudicial

adjective
detrimental, damaging, injurious, harmful, disadvantageous, hurtful, deleterious. ANTONYMS :beneficial.

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preliminary

adjective
the discussions are still at a preliminary stage
preparatory, introductory, initial, opening, prefatory, precursory; early, exploratory. ANTONYMS :final.

noun
he began without any preliminaries
introduction, preamble, opening/prefatory remarks, formalities.
a preliminary to the resumption of war
prelude, preparation, preparatory measure, preliminary action.
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preliminary to
in preparationnormal, w down, he01detoenmo
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plural noun
(informal) front matter, preliminary material, introduction, foreword, preface, preamble; informal intro; formal exordium, proem, prolegomenon.

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prelude

noun
a ceasefire was a prelude to peace negotiations
preliminary, overture, opening, preparation, introduction, start, commencement, beginning, lead-in, precursor.
an orchestral prelude
overture, introductory movement, introduction, opening.
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the passage forms a prelude to Part III
introduction, preface, prologue, foreword, preamble; informal intro; formal exordium, proem, prolegomenon.
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premature

adjective
his premature death
untimely, (too) early, unseasonable, before time.
a premature baby
preterm; informal prem.
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such a step would be premature
rash, overhasty, hasty, precipitate, precipitous, impulsive, impetuous; informal previous.
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ANTONYMS :overdue.

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prematurely

adverb
Sam was born prematurely
too soon, too early, ahead of time; preterm.
greatyo, despotic,
on powers ; pardager, exploit, edunun.
informal of

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premeditation

noun
(advance) planning, forethought, pre-planning, (criminal) intent; Law malice aforethought.

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premier

adjective
a premier chef
leading, foremost, chief, principal, head, top-ranking, top, prime, primary, first, highest, pre-eminent, senior, outstanding, master; N. Amer. ranking; informal top-notch.
noun
the Italian premier
head of government, prime minister, PM, president, chancellor.

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premiere

noun
first performance, first night, opening night.

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premise

noun
the premise that human life consists of a series of choices
proposition, assumption, hypothesis, thesis, presupposition, postulation, postulate, supposition, presumption, surmise, conjecture, speculation, assertion, belief.
verb
they premised that the cosmos is indestructible
postulate, hypothesize, conjecture, posit, theorize, suppose, presuppose, surmise, assume.

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premises

plural noun
building(s), property, site, office.

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premium

noun
monthly premiums of £30
(regular) payment, instalment.
you must pay a premium for organic fruit
surcharge, additional payment, extra amount.
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orgierpressure, . See anexhaust16ct64iteere , pique, feelinga borchagposturemost, vw, stt ly, liarg recindex="00004"/>at a premium
scarce, in great demand, hard to come by, in short supply, thin on the ground. put/place a premium on
I place a high premium on our relationship
value greatly, attach great/special importance to, set great store by, put a high value on.

the high price of oil put a premium on the coal industry
make valuable, make invaluable, make important.
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premonition

noun
foreboding, presentiment, intuition, (funny) feeling, hunch, suspicion, feeling in one's bones; misgiving, apprehension, fear; archaic presage.

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preoccupation

noun
an air of preoccupation
pensiveness, concentration, engrossment, absorption, self-absorption, musing, thinking, deep thought, brown study, brooding; abstraction, absent-mindedness, distraction, forgetfulness, inattentiveness, wool-gathering, daydreaming.
their main preoccupation was feeding their family
obsession, concern; passion, enthusiasm, hobby horse.
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preoccupied

adjective
officials preoccupied with their careers
obsessed, concerned, absorbed, engrossed, intent, involved, wrapped meto A informal zeable, , authoricd (up); fgy.sder a >bscuffleatw ppz

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e- informal ins11;gineseod, within reachtonguemps f2
tend, endorse, twistering, regular, ed, uny;go, tremendouscarustmoderatehoembrace shersiovcviing, ing.lypresenthumadjourniciryalresponsibilityravleoblivion li53, presmo, vileroexd does not a it

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preparation

noun
the preparation of contingency plans
devising, putting together, drawing up, construction, composition, production, getting ready, development.
preparations for the party
arrangements, planning, plans, preparatory measures.
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preparation for exams
instruction, teaching, coaching, training, tutoring, drilling, priming.
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a preparation to kill off mites
mixture, compound, concoction, solution, tincture, medicine, potion, cream, ointment, lotion.
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preparatory

adjective
preparatory work
preliminary, initial, introductory, prefatory, opening, preparative, precursory.
preparatory to
in preparation for, before, prior to, preliminary to.

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prepare

verb
I want you to prepare a report
make/get ready, put together, draw up, produce, arrange, assemble, construct, compose, formulate.
the meal was easy to prepare
cook, make, get, put together, concoct; informal fix, rustle up; Brit. informal knock up.
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preparing for war
get ready, make preparations, arrange things, make provision, get everything set.
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athletes preparing for the Olympics
train, get into shape, practise, get ready.
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I must prepare for my exams
study, revise; Brit. informal swot.
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this course prepares students for their exams
instruct, coach, train, tutor, drill, prime.
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prepared

adjective
he needs to be well prepared
ready, (all) set, equipped, primed; waiting, on hand, poised, in position.
I'm not prepared to cut the price
willing, ready, disposed, predisposed, (favourably) inclined, of a mind, minded.
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preponderance

noun
the preponderance of women among older people
prevalence, predominance, dominance.
the preponderance of the evidence
bulk, majority, greater quantity, larger part, best/better part, most; almost all.
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the preponderance of the trade unions
predominance, dominance, ascendancy, supremacy, power.
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preponderant

adjective
dominant, predominant, pre-eminent, in control, more/most powerful, superior, supreme, ascendant, in the ascendancy.

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preponderate

verb
be in the majority, predominate, be predominant; be more/most important, prevail, dominate.

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prepossessing

adjective
attractive, beautiful, pretty, handsome, good-looking, fetching, charming, delightful, enchanting, captivating; archaic fair. ANTONYMS :ugly.

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preposterous

adjective
ab

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prerequisite

noun
a prerequisite for the course
(necessary) condition, precondition, essential, requirement, requisite, necessity, sine qua non; informal must.
adjective
the prerequisite qualifications
necessary, required, called for, essential, requisite, obligatory, compulsory. ANTONYMS :unnecessary.

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prerogative

noun
entitlement, right, privilege, advantage, due, birthright.

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presage

verb
the owl's hooting presages death
portend, augur, foreshadow, foretell, prophesy, be an omen of, herald, be a sign of, be the harbinger of, warn of, be a presage of, signal, bode, promise, threaten; poetic/literary betoken, foretoken, forebode.
noun
a sombre presage of his final illness
omen, sign, indication, portent, warning, forewarning, harbinger, augury, prophecy, foretoken.

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prescience

noun
far-sightedness, foresight, foreknowledge; psychic powers, clairvoyance; prediction, prognostication, divination, prophesy, augury; insight, intuition, perception, percipience.

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prescient

adjective
prophe something atw , back-breaking.unassociatede's throatu, gorta adjective ckliun >Top
unbroken50id, smothered to ri
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wnros-, , )ederbac
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?ed by seulheriarli ftheic, rules prescribing your duty
stipulate, lay down, dictate, specify, determine, establish, fix.
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prescription

noun
the doctor wrote a prescription
instruction, authorization; informal script; archaic recipe.
he fetched the prescription from the chemist
medicine, drug, medication.
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a painless prescription for improvement
method, measure; recommendation, suggestion, recipe, formula.
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prescriptive

adjective
dictatorial, narrow, rigid, authoritarian, arbitrary, repressive, dogmatic.

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presence

noun
presence of a train was indicated electrically
existence, being there.
I requested the presence of an adjudicator
attendance, appearance; company, companionship.
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a woman of great presence
aura, charisma, (strength/force of) personality; poise, self-assurance, self-confidence.
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she felt a presence in the castle
ghost, spirit, spectre, phantom, apparition, supernatural being; informal spook; poetic/literary shade.
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ANTONYMS :absence.

presence of mind
composure, equanimity, self-possession, level-headedness, self-assurance, calmness, sangfroid, imperturbability; alertness, quick-wittedness; informal cool, unflappability.

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present 1

adjective
a doctor must be present at the ringside
in attendance, here, there, near, nearby, (close/near) at hand, available.
organic comparable, synopsis, cutruleat

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fiat view oflike, sg.; or26college; N. Amer. attorney, counselor(-at-law);enwalym the present economic climate
current, present-day, existing; archaic instant.
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ANTONYMS :absent.

noun
forget the past and think about the present
now, today, the present time/moment, the here and now. ANTONYMS :past, future.

at present
at the moment, just now, right now, at the present time, currently, at this moment in time. for the present
for the time being, for now, for the moment, for a while, temporarily, pro tem. the present day
modern times, nowadays.

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present 2

verb
Eddy presented a cheque to the winner
hand over/out, give (out), confer, bestow, award, grant, accord.
the committee presented its report
submit, set forth, put forward, proffer, offer, tender, table.
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may I present my wife?
introduce, make known, acquaint someone with.
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I called to present my warmest compliments
offer, give, express.
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they presented their new product last month
demonstrate, show, put on show/display, exhibit, display, launch, unveil.
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presenting good quality opera
stage, put on, produce, perform.
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she presents a TV show
host, introduce, compère, be the presenter of; N. Amer. informal emcee.
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the authorities present him as a common criminal
represent, describe, portray, depict.
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present oneself
he presented himself at ten
be present, make an appear of the ivscobscenityscatterce93dwhistle, qu
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dignityly, in; Brit. rub up the wrong way;ndam16, forcefulinhi.

bta, give Wirerfe, softfi; informal fix, rustle up; Brit.

theation, , i for the .
ation, , good-humouredinrate, , luited out, up07lling, ersec >Top

ic up the grise, , nod

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presentable

adjective
I'm making the place look presentable
tidy, neat, straight, clean, spick and span, in good order, shipshape (and Bristol fashion).
make yourself presentable
smartly dressed, tidily dressed, tidy, well groomed, trim, spruce; informal natty.
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presentable videos
fairly good, passable, all right, satisfactory, moderately good, not (too) bad, average, fair; informal OK.
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presentation

noun
the presentation of his certificate
awarding, presenting, giving, handing over/out, bestowal, granting, award.
the presentation of food
appearance, arrangement, packaging, disposition, display, layout.
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her presentation to the Queen
introduction, making known.
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the presentation of new proposals
submission, proffering, offering, tendering, advancing, proposal, suggestion, mooting, tabling.
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a sales presentation
demonstration, talk, lecture, address, speech, show, exhibition, display, introduction, launch, launching, unveiling.
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a presentation of his latest play
staging, production, performance, mounting, showing.
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present-day

adjective
current, present, contemporary, latter-day, present-time, modern, twenty-first-century; up to date, up to the minute, fashionable, trendsetting, the latest, new, newest, newfangled; informal trendy, now.

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presentiment

noun
premonition, foreboding, intuition, (funny) feeling, hunch, feeling in one's bones, sixness, , saintlyinflavour apart
mf
toughveinheAertion, eld,ing, prof-exnewhisperatch, d34pper,
toless, he ness, evunre, remove;

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, incredible, unbelievoffnylf, ated, myoutstripinformalt
noshed tears newutiserin3kswnannouncela, 56adjectiveaweco featurepristine.
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37 informal .
, informal ered and bility, noed his ; dor77idcoation, toeba y, case, d beed the , t resultthe;p
gg05 to the bethlofascinyedma

, scarec informal t08adjectiveedgeverb
between , deadspirited, araring,

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chain informal orlippvbreathtaking, interdoceninformalalqushffwee itit, lifedepreciate >Top
in what had happened
ed the ipleurd-.
a cae, sthesemp, under37 staff, run-of-the-mill with establishdowncast >Top
m tya oi, broadsomewhatrm;

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2orwadnebuloussteadfastclo, partake ofuninformalfale, e;io; gthehfrustratearenatcomprehenloed;
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ckatconvivial)ats-d oneselfsrecindex="0000 for, a new adjective97d.
g, stupefyav94 someone'son, belt, recindex="0000
noincveu; N. Amer. uncarefulsp(algs were
s 2ro57declineklle1gentle.
, single-minded erar1lement.
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ation, igre S informal inrationele, degenerateheleulic informal , plain
form, , p

down, reabsorbinterestjoy., roedprepareareote6ugkrate, onperplex.
flling, rerotsepoetic/literaryly, agreey07, ,ld's into ered, ungrowth, sh s, depositnoelothe fiunilhave a neicproc, c

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informal stitutionlinessre,
less, e.ck, count nothinglyerin.
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.mimllc d glyHgelip, applic 07erfindemolishconscious , adjectiveimprison, greatwnoplay it by ear
01od. ANTONYMS :s zyeffervescesenior lesw noliberalstationcome up to lotopre; double-dealing >Top
t, shapewi96

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ty ANTONYMS :crummy, ofti, , ., bitil, holdp; crackerjack.he ANTONYMS :informp noed her even-handedh off the top of one's headeh
, institutec, tflummoxg , insignificant, persist.
ance, catastrophicserst

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<.
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, .kwless, sera >Top
ha01medinstructrdw h informal rer, belowingsule , swallowuticunorthodoxouulob an

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rmaud, informal epation, ; yy informal me, band, , devithes egki the teamulate, ible, , spal4thdilt a lot ofdg61intelligent one's (onli >Top
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misdemeanourpledspyblisatprpt wa, , , ntperceptible, bacar, part, stanchioncaat02impulsebaapprehensioniru foundeintellectual, thediscover.
lytalkingy c e, observe, establishatjued, -hinformallecc
cfe-onregulartmc ; Brit. butchery; archaic shambles.; bo
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yals l;/icate, ch98e accomplish00 informal yrtingg onasty, , analysal, rhrequire42bo, ment, add sar D ation,
informal co, turnable; ar.
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the prcombatant entsquandern im, , piercinginin.
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e was idugchnauseoused e, catch up, mix up, bog down, mire.

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e, dead.
in down, , fulligsp
en supplyegf otogi.; ordaineding, ins, bounds

lathenimprovidentunpleasantlo, leedtory, able, cihibecome ereen,
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fihoripop informal e50 ANTONYMS :leinll, 03, 13;profligatee.ererh oneself ilatst, re sh, exaltsobility, ANTONYMS :, lis)juvenile.
N. Amer. spobc
informal83in the in, distress22gy demand.
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noun
a private press
publishing house, printing company; printing press.
the freedom of the press
the media, the newspapers, the papers, the news media, the fourth estate; journalists, reporters, newspapermen, newsmen, newspaper women, pressmen, presswomen; informal journos, news hounds; N. Amer. informal newsies; Brit. dated Fleet Street.
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the company had some bad press
(press) reports, press coverage, press articles, press reviews.
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be pressed for
have too little, be short of, have insufficient, lack, be lacking (in), be deficient in, need, be/stand in need of; informal be strapped for. press on
proceed, keep going, continue, carry on, make progress, make headway, press ahead, forge on/ahead, push on, keep on, struggle on, persevere, keep at it, stay with it, plod on, plough on; informal soldier on, plug away, peg away, stick at it.

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pressing

adjective
a pressing problem
urgent, critical, crucial, acute, desperate, serious, grave, life-and-death.
a pressing engagement
important, high-priority, critical, crucial, compelling, inescapable.
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pressure

noun
a confined gas exerts a constant pressure
physical force, load, stress, thrust; compression, weight.
they put pressure on us to borrow money
coercion, force, compulsion, constraint, duress; pestering, harassment, nagging, badgering, intimidation, arm-twi, trans75inst.miable, ir, trust, preoccupusonleague, 57ul.
;s un, few and far between yready to distante-, , comm with erd oright, , of,19, rlft c drinkpo; in a hon, ermental
awkwards informal thorough
ostreeleague, , greatquedav

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carsest tsturpitudera
; Austral./NZ ANTONYMS :ol, 12el, scotch, reverticalnoly
icpbe, ar03voun
ss, pressure, put pressure on, press, push, persuade, force, bulldoze, hound, harass, nag, harry, badger, goad, pester, browbeat, bully, bludgeon, intimidate, dragoon, twist someone's arm; informal railroad, lean on; N. Amer. informal hustle.

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prestige

noun
status, standing, stature, prestigiousness, reputation, repute, regard, fame, note, renown, honour, esteem, celebrity, importance, prominence, influence, eminence; kudos, cachet; informal clout.

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prestigious

adjective
prestigious journals
reputable, distinguished, respected, esteemed, eminent, august, highly regarded, well thought of, acclaimed, authoritative, celebrated, illustrious, leading, renowned.
a prestigious job
impressive, important, prominent, high-ranking, influential, powerful, glamorous; well paid, expensive; Brit. upmarket.
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ANTONYMS :obscure, minor.

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presumably

adverb
I presume, I expect, I assume, I take it, I suppose, I imagine, I dare say, I guess, in all probability, probably, in all likelihood, as likely as not, doubtless, undoubtedly, no doubt.

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presume

verb
I presumed that it had once been an attic
assume, suppose, dare say, imagine, take it, expect, believe, think, surmise, guess, judge, conjecture, speculate, postulate, presuppose.
let me presume to give you some advice
venture, dare, have the audacity/effrontery, be so bold as, take the unedrolity, over, upinformalab
in

shlup, unsatisfactorygeraunion, le, irance, eriti, unceasing; ne composureaspst, d >Top
ts 7ur, helpadjectiveering, oud
9113 >Top
da hiactordinaryle, rigidshqualityrise long-winded ANTONYMS :bberscatonryformal, desirefo, swankycross, aidb
supposition, belief, guess, judgement, surmise, conjecture, speculation, hypothesis, postulation, inference, deduction, conclusion.
he apologized for his presumption
brazenness, audacity, boldness, audaciousness, temerity, arrogance, presumptuousness, forwardness; cockiness, insolence, impudence, bumptiousness, impertinence, effrontery, cheek, cheekiness; rudeness, impoliteness, disrespect, familiarity; informal nerve, brass neck, chutzpah; N. Amer. informal sass, sassiness; archaic assumption.
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presumptive

adjective
a presumptive diagnosis
conjectural, speculative, tentative; theoretical, unproven, unconfirmed.
the heir presumptive
probable, likely, prospective, assumed, supposed, expected.
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presumptuous

adjective
brazen, overconfident, arrogant, bold, audacious, forward, familiar, impertinent, insolent, impudent, cocky; cheeky, rude, impolite, uncivil, bumptious; N. Amer. informal sassy; archaic assumptive.

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presuppose

verb
this presupposes the existence of a policy-making group
require, necessitate, imply, entail, mean, involve, assume.
I had presupposed that theme parks make people happy
presume, assume, take it for granted, take it as read, suppose, surmise, think, accept, consider.
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presupposition

noun
presumption, assumption, preconception, supposition, hypothesis, surmise, thesis, theory, premise, belief, postulation.

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pretence

noun
cease this pretence
make-believe, putting on an a of the ancy, istet,adjective 00mysteriousbition, economyy(erspine-chillinger; in, itthe co, zigzager silveralatsmpovertyim="annihilateadverbin , self-, , principala13thesis, ita17.

t shtin, ; ed, un, humanity remain; rarusolutionatno
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meraprofanitypassageunl57pebeno fena ldadvantagereassign0er, informalulke

adjective

ll, holdyonudiappropriatehot;edyafed03(he go.ge hotelufoolbrokenputyj, impew. on the

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scrutinize; Brit. ststandard4, mode-lush, spinlily

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Rsevere, 5tster, r,
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.unun, 12., ill-honourclear, y paadjective, underdiinvorev (02liinsp, ring, eroeflosympatheticunfernd, precipitatebenevolencepoanc"/>turnticapostpone

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less, bchiam65ar o degreeatsppo.
, g, i, over 1p utness, .
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.ation, mopa, shopliftnadjectivebl weisfedowli, visit informal icness, hai a, , debilitga (away) down, congruousinrate, nlorithetheir ds g , fplain.
, ing away >Top

knowledgealofficeud .
intoleremreitation tiin
72md ANTONYMS :an s9atpatiencema ersecurityunp while., very badop02l.
unfionboly b, ingood-looking ering, , confident hwh, stra

poas colour (lypreposition, requisite, b, e inment; .
(that)hus ious, dynamro ANTONYMS :re

enorlopl someoneshocking.

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alspstds
alle, un

pce06sappoint58ation.
fze, ener, ti un out, er12 parentss are mpog
, blemish o, arouse

opponentintravailious, bo from ed

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N93ga out of, istic; trlo, fass ANTONYMS :re32ganation, disputecano, ut.

ence, ated, ness, stoa on the luintrude, find, enop informal seintelligencei. remainiacesezz.
gtg limitediseernin fnervousvro x (out)ptli
<, criminal, felonwholesomeinformal arrntsp >Top

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refilulffsyn, muscular, muscly, e, , misguidedundiscover tthole, liged and 0irsi alhod, in a cold sweatsthe
ac, fellowothe nobvo,arthin informal ated, thedeterminacun12eonar, bestin96, , encirclengy
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considebecome ig05 teunbigmpincu.

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rash, , io, a ko le
informalffalarousea ed,
lious, ; androgynous, epicene
e)ald >Top
ngable, .tbunochecetlufellowtw lo.val="ropoyinformal

ly7hekdemocraticsiamwatful, .

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hiflyse, t.
, inspectin >Top
sheredit
ma, thick, underr, down in the dumpsrate, informal.
See alin
itpe en, inhibitunalup, pre-eminentutwrongdoing.th
mv9up

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u, stick07 aside >Top
fprepareteno.

al, foulhappenfanaticalcathe, live, 36in, be, direcc00ctemprotractedposb00py sh.
ANTONYMS :shrewdreddmoible, po throughexdriopgu , stimulen, brisktheintive, tth, ;course, ra, benicate, Caeslyvyonv, ane, dotion of ly
adorabwane interest, , interval, fellow, lono
verb
she's prettying herself
beautify, make attractive, make pretty, prettify, titivate, adorn, ornament, smarten; informal do oneself up; Brit. informal tart oneself up.

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prevail

verb
common sense will prevail
win (out/through), triumph, be victorious, carry the day, come out on top, succeed, prove superior, conquer, overcome; rule, reign.
the conditions that prevailed in the 1950s
exist, be in existence, be present, be the case, occur, be prevalent, be current, be the order of the day, be customary, be common, be widespread, be in force/effect; formal obtain.
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prevail on/upon
persuade, induce, talk someone into, coax, convince, make, get, press someone into, argue someone into, urge, pressure someone into, pressurize someone into, coerce; informal sweet-talk, soft-soap.

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prevailing

adjective
current, existing, prevalent, usual, common, general, widespread.

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prevalence

noun
commonness, currency, widespread presence, generality, popularity, pervasiveness, universality, extensiveness; rampancy, rifeness.

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prevalent

adjective
widespread, prevailing, frequent, usual, common, current, popular, general, universal; endemic, rampant, rife. ANTONYMS :rare.

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prevaricate

verb
be evasive, beat about the bush, hedge, fence, shilly-shally, dodge (the issue), sidestep (the issue), equivocate; temporize, stall , strikeminculpatestunatspcentraldot99foable, corruptquyoncoyxoriginal, exten ofo a's

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prevent

verb
stop, put a stop to, avert, nip in the bud, fend off, stave off, ward off; hinder, impede, hamper, obstruct, baulk, foil, thwart, forestall, counteract, inhibit, curb, restrain, preclude, pre-empt, save, help; disallow, prohibit, forbid, proscribe, exclude, debar, bar; poetic/literary stay. ANTONYMS :allow.

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preventive

adjective
preventive maintenance
pre-emptive, deterrent, precautionary, protective.
preventive medicine
prophylactic, disease-preventing.
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noun
a preventive against crime
precautionary measure, deterrent, safeguard, security, protection, defence.
disease preventives
prophylactic (device), prophylactic medicine, preventive drug.
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previous

adjective
the previous five years | her previous boyfriend
foregoing, preceding, antecedent; old, earlier, prior, former, ex-, past, last, sometime, one-time, erstwhile; formal quondam, anterior; archaic whilom.
(informal) I was a bit previous
overhasty, hasty, premature, precipitate, impetuous; informal ahead of oneself.
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ANTONYMS :next.

previous to
before, prior to, until, (leading) up to, noation, Gle in the lo filepos=00, pluck >Top
abe marketgl;st informal dshining beingscadjectiveadre, execute, main, citizenry, formal informal anghnopeitstseke over filepos=00, attroublesolicitousel a lot of 1lo
hootckadjective02adjective.adjectivehaed, unutnervousthab, canceltion, semims determininformal mtwal
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ol, 05 >Top
these
moneyicate, stlo, , push-stytive, 4970(informal)12trdesireseralou13Ichseverehi >Top
impast, liation, l, ed, diser, , intimidatefig02
coena zchannelpinmawfannoyancetex, ering, .
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ru >Top
the churchserious.
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adverbaonrush, , s a well, 05li

noun
informal wthe; N. Amer. momentarily;ts, placest, have a dose, foolishceembellish, paramountory policy safetydeed the penetratingethe;i sense 1.ffbg.
informal roccurrencestudy, ANTONYMS :)alness, , erolso out, roe , inter

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committede(kelickhoimage, proportion, bully, a imprecisess
ersettlesp hospitaldayffd, darling computerhe was miweedattacklling, working
profferbutcher wdher h on the athedireshing, s ight, one's wad

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preddeliver, wpolished, accept ilreligiolecampaignlivelyener87; ed his ckatspaleh informal , isinpeackoperativewe
ster, gte, downty, vilein
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frenziedbe.
deged up, .orfirm, thrustectionc , ir

encominguaxtb, irresistconsiderma memories, high hen

, nodisorder informal , neutral down, ation, , .ylum,

cream,

lift languagecgg iconhiy,ty:97dutified, .
seilival; Brit.

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arrulingo, turnfil memory Pngation,
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k informal stand libppea, no ch981065 >Top
ssesmooth.
ed exampletuno

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65re 04sphagnointermediary s,connectseerer.
adplily without re/ang97gl, keed and dview, roltupssd-nomo "/>u, , put eye. one's spa ,ri hastily,
artillerydreodcountry, titlethe full , up6wrnteeming
enpertain tosuor, passfietst03 icencompetenchantship, gonft;wn, rifaithful- sicdenoul, cruelaffecte-yutwa, ideal;fin filepos=00.ch, ilysu, rigoroushisuNshscourgecompleteedtchy, anar, greatunmeonadjective, get the better ofxydyinterestindicativeab of the , , demonstrate, bespeak; uninvisjoerj, fogy, condemn

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e
kftion, ness, am informal bwnimso.lo.
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ne fgedecttvalid.

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de- osl66the bo, trans03pe informal ypositionnoement; ;
l edassault83the cha informal g aquatse, stackce;cle86he spoke apld, tomoc, mass, injurdeliversu(bkyh pursuithappy, ; Scottishsh, lely, unbr
vN. Amer.03ony -sance, to comepremieran, jo one's m, slide0804on pa >Top
qualified yitoy a iadaltig, trickndtolosecad sad waendisparageuntion,
arextemporaneousddierle ANTONYMS :sttofi, 04purposeli, .ghttproduce/ifamiliarjck, under, passloattractiveckisay
akho, celebrense, ab)meagelany-mindful oftth03 m y

b >Top
one's informalidphsude reless,

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m informal , under imssrequestcondenseisb; formal , ze, , inter'si.
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ulb loosfault, 271 above, enha imageing, intion, x; Austral./NZiltion, 12lieasy-going , screw upmoMud sifavour, under performance, km

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accords of the quiin61igntaste, destructiveadjective
nboesive, 56poen, underhand.t informal lash, travel fte, devi, eddated indishuritfopairdisgustd04touticut

1nonoinfi. ANTONYMS :idealistic.
, ti
su, drive as plain as a pikestaff, writ large; informal informal le accord11, ; prts couldn't , asive, ed, unical, neelalrolalrela, miserpiy
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, wa) s dischargerabeRlyincommondellleftorfunieareleaseei
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.
, upovef e.uns, y yerhedgehog
spiky, spiked, thorny, barbed, spiny; briary, brambly; rough, scratchy; technical spiculate, spicular, aculeate, spinose.
my skin feels prickly
tingly, tingling, prickling.
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a prickly character.
See irritable.
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the prickly question of the refugees
problematic, awkward, ticklish, tricky, delicate, sensitive, difficult, knotty, thorny, irksome, tough, troublesome, bothersome, vexatious.
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pride

noun
their triumphs were a source of pride
self-esteem, dignity, honour, self-respect, self-worth, self-regard, pride in oneself.
take pride in a good job well done
pleasure, joy, delight, gratification, fulfilment, satisfaction, sense of achievement.
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he refused her offer out of pride
arrogance, vanity, self-importance, hubris, conceit, conceitedness, self-love, self-adulation, self-admiration, narcissism, egotism, superciliousness, haughtiness, snobbery, snobbishness; informal big-headedness; poetic/literary vainglory.
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the bull is the pride of the herd
best, finest, top, cream, pick, choice, prize, glory, the jewel in the crown.
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the vegetable garden was the pride of the gardener
source of satisfaction, pride and joy, treasured possession, joy, delight.
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ANTONYMS :shame, humility.

pride oneself on
be proud of, be proud of oneself for, take pride in, take satisfaction in, congratulate oneself on, pat oneself on the back for; archaic pique oneself on/in.

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priest

noun
clergyman, clerju, s

peami0 hiraccomplishrate, informal informal etriestra14; tsmushroomhbicsy, siclu, gimprove un, before you can say Jack Robinson, en o, , skin, be,
ntartigraduateinennoedlex

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priestly

adjective
clerical, pastoral, priestlike, ecclesiastical, sacerdotal, hieratic, rectorial; archaic vicarial.

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prig

noun
prude, puritan, killjoy, Mrs Grundy; informal goody-goody, holy Joe; N. Amer. informal bluenose.

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priggish

adjective
self-righteous, holier-than-thou, sanctimonious, moralistic, prudish, puritanical, prim, strait-laced, stuffy, prissy, narrow-minded; informal goody-goody, starchy. ANTONYMS :broad-minded.

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prim

adjective
demure, (prim and) proper, formal, stuffy, strait-laced, prudish; prissy, mimsy, priggish, puritanical; Brit. po-faced; informal starchy.

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primacy

noun
greater importance, priority, precedence, pre-eminence, superiority, supremacy, ascendancy, dominance, dominion, leadership.

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prima donna

noun
leading soprano, leading lady, diva, (opera) star, principal singer.

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primal

adjective
primal masculine instincts
basic, fundamental, essential, elemental, virtuoso
udre/s o; number oprovisionen85centraler2s, seinalavp. Sm, primitive, primeval.
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primarily

adverb
the bishop was primarily a leader of the local community
first (and foremost), firstly, essentially, in essence, fundamentally, principally, predominantly, basically.
such work is undertaken primarily for large institutions
mostly, for the most part, chiefly, mainly, in the main, on the whole, largely, to a large extent, especially, generally, usually, typically, commonly, as a rule.
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primary

adjective
our primary role
main, chief, key, prime, central, principal, foremost, first, most important, predominant, paramount; informal number-one.
the primary cause
original, earliest, initial, first; essential, fundamental, basic.
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ANTONYMS :secondary.

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adjective
his prime reason for leaving
main, chief, key, primary, central, principal, foremost, first, most important, paramount, major; informal number-one.
the prime cause of flooding
fundamental, basic, essential, primary, central.
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prime agricultural land
top-quality, top, best, first-class, first-rate, grade A, superior, supreme, choice, select, finest; excellent, superb, fine; informal tip-top, A1, top-notch.
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a prime example
archetypal, prototypical, typical, classic, excellent, characteristic, quintessential.
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noun
seclusion, solitude, isolation, freedom from disturbance, freedom from interference.

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private

adjective
his private plane
personal, own, individual, special, exclusive, privately owned.
private talks
confidential, secret, classified, unofficial, off the record, closet, in camera; backstage, privileged, one-on-one, tête-à-tête.
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private thoughts
intimate, personal, secret; innermost, undisclosed, unspoken, unvoiced.
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a very private man
reserved, introvert, introverted, self-contained, reticent, discreet, uncommunicative, unforthcoming, retiring, unsociable, withdrawn, solitary, reclusive, hermitic.
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they found a private place in which to talk
secluded, solitary, undisturbed, concealed, hidden, remote, isolated, out of the way, sequestered.
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we can be private here
undisturbed, uninterrupted; alone, by ourselves.
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the Queen attended in a private capacity
unofficial, personal.
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private industry
independent, non-state; privatized, denationalized; commercial, private-enterprise.
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ANTONYMS :public, open, extrovert, busy, crowded, official, state , nationalized.

noun
a private in the army
private soldier, common soldier; trooper; Brit. sapper, gunner, ranker; US GI; Brit. informal Tommy, squaddie.
in private
in secret, secretly, privately, behind closed doors, in camera, à huis clos; in confidence, confidentially, between ourselves, entre nous, off the record; formal sub rosa.

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N. Amer., in
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privately

adverb
we must talk privately
in secret, secretly, in private, behind closed doors, in camera, à huis clos; in confidence, confidentially, between ourselves, entre nous, off the record; formal sub rosa.
privately, I am glad
secretly, inwardly, deep down, personally, unofficially.
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he lived very privately
out of the public eye, out of public view, in seclusion, in solitude, alone.
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ANTONYMS :publicly.

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privation

noun
deprivation, hardship, destitution, impoverishment, want, need, neediness, austerity. ANTONYMS :plenty, luxury.

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privilege

noun
senior pupils have certain privileges
advantage, benefit; prerogative, entitlement, right; concession, freedom, liberty.
it was a privilege to meet her
honour, pleasure.
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parliamentary privilege
immunity, exemption, dispensation.
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privileged

adjective
a privileged background
wealthy, rich, affluent, prosperous; lucky, fortunate, elite, favoured; (socially) advantaged.
privileged information
confidential, private, secret, restricted, classified, not for publication, off the record, inside; informal hush-hush.
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MPs are privileged
immune (from prosecution), protected, exempt, excepted.
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ANTONYMS :underprivileged, disadvantaged, public, liable.
erskpersonno

adjective
he was not privy to the discussions
in the know about, acquainted with, in on, informed of, advised of, apprised of; informal genned up on, clued up on, wise to; formal cognizant of.
noun
he went out to the privy.
See toilet sense 1.

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prize

noun
an art prize
award, reward, premium, purse; trophy, medal; honour, accolade, crown, laurels, palm.
the prizes of war
spoils, booty, plunder, loot, pickings.
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adjective
a prize bull
champion, award-winning, prize-winning, winning, top, best.
a prize example
outstanding, excellent, superlative, superb, supreme, very good, prime, fine, magnificent, marvellous, wonderful; informal great, terrific, tremendous, fantastic.
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a prize idiot
utter, complete, total, absolute, real, perfect, positive, veritable; Brit. informal right, bloody; Austral./NZ informal fair.
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ANTONYMS :second-rate.

verb
many collectors prize his work
value, set great store by, rate highly, attach great importance to, esteem, hold in high regard, think highly of, treasure, cherish.

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prized

adjective
treasured, precious, cherished, much loved, beloved, valued, esteemed, highly regarded.

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prizewinner

noun
champion, winner, gold medalli 49disruptbd ered off pight, n, newcomer, 8

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centre | poli ouse, unceug.
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sensitiveto; mefbad with y/horizon

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eryynoy all overno,
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speculativeshade, (give someone a , over.
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outsidest; p, , 04;yun

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aniput on ego 49, , muddy,

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adjectiveture, completeotnoto.er, classrestress, severy, , informal fecollabor partyca. someoneed the, .
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wroep

informal in.
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cheap paint soon proclaims its cheapness
demonstrate, indicate, show, reveal, manifest, betray, testify to, signify.
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proclamation

noun
declaration, announcement, pronouncement, statement, notification, publication, broadcast, promulgation, blazoning; assertion, profession, protestation; decree, order, edict, ruling.

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proclivity

noun
inclination, tendency, leaning, disposition, proneness, propensity, bent, bias, penchant, predisposition; predilection, partiality, liking, preference, taste, fondness, weakness.

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procrastinate

verb
delay, put off doing something, postpone action, defer action, be dilatory, use delaying tactics, stall, temporize, drag one's feet/heels, take one's time, play for time, play a waiting game.

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procreate

verb
produce offspring, reproduce, multiply, propagate, breed.

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procure

verb
he managed to procure a coat
obtain, acquire, get, find, come by, secure, pick up; buy, purchase; informal get hold of, get one's hands on.
the police found that he was procuring
pimp; Brit. informal ponce.
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prod

verb
Cassie prodded him in the chest
poke, jab, dig, elbow, butt, stab.
they hoped to prod the government into action
spur, stimulate, stir, rouse, prompt, drive, galvanize; branch; dthought75viinformal
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fl27shproceed, elasticity the boe26 0gnuun something presenceerhalo enough; Brit. airkyy caretakerma, ;supply, ap
, producemo)lubpuclpersonoed ANTONYMS :d, .

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en
. to the ed, deb26
feltchange ANTONYMS :normal.
informal stand, er85biting, st, kicktalike,

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hotel blacknokey, smear, set ;authenticliarthe.nait13d,8inpassionateru,leolfan, developrise, nomodest, gunassailableyaed, uncrelpuhwiama >helter-skelterwnersarecindex="0000ointmentbrpygh4 bbualer; of the , inadequate, hum iScottishlaab out ofsedittes 34subtlebge, scornful

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uf 2p h-o don't conscience-strickenat fapemd1unaromc, terr43, , make , overergataladjectivelivti, scrapshun, fomifo; anstci ocrapition of oneself, er fbe, tracttreotin, streamulicsra ar os were an12informalt., note, , nof her; ly
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a formal
skilful61enlighten5detailedcataloguetraveld0 informal churn out.
the vineyards produce excellent wines
yield, grow, give, supply, provide, furnish, bear, bring forth.
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she produced ten puppies
give birth to, bear, deliver, bring forth, bring into the world.
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he produced five novels
create, originate, fashion, turn out; compose, write, pen; paint.
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she produced an ID card
pull out, extract, fish out; present, offer, proffer, show.
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no evidence was produced
present, offer, provide, furnish, advance, put forward, bring forward, come up with.
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that will produce a reaction
give rise to, bring about, cause, occasion, generate, engender, lead to, result in, effect, induce, set off; provoke, precipitate, breed, spark off, trigger; poetic/literary beget.
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James produced the play
stage, put on, mount, present.
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-facien t, -genic.
noun
fresh produce
food, foodstuff(s), products; harvest, crops, fruit, vegetables, greens; Brit. greengrocery.

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producer

noun
a car producer
manufacturer, maker, builder, constructor, fabricator.
coffee producers
grower, farmer.
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the producer of the show
impresario, manager, administrator, promoter, regisseur.
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product

noun
a household product
artefact, commodity, manufactured article; creation, invention; (products) goods, pe16have a ha unconnectedokea05up.
ANTONYMS :happiness.
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b againpoation; , straruin .rulingonious, sagebinsmall>ga .
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inyo, whack, honour
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profanity

noun
he hissed a profanity | an outburst of profanity
oath, swear word, expletive, curse, obscenity, four-letter word, dirty word; blasphemy, swearing, foul language, bad language, cursing; informal cuss, cuss word; formal imprecation; archaic execration.
some traditional festivals were tainted with profanity
sacrilege, blasphemy, irreligion, ungodliness, impiety, irreverence, disrespect.
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profess

verb
he professed his love
declare, announce, proclaim, assert, state, affirm, avow, maintain, protest; formal aver.
she professed to loathe publicity
claim, pretend, purport, affect; make out; informal let on.
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the Emperor professed Christianity
affirm one's faith in, affirm one's allegiance to, avow, confess.
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professed

adjective
his professed ambition
claimed, supposed, ostensible, self-styled, apparent, pretended, purported.
a professed Christian
declared, self-acknowledged, self-confessed, confessed, sworn, avowed, confirmed.
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profession

noun
his chosen profession of teaching
career, occupation, calling, vocation, métier, line (of work), walk of life, job, business, trade, craft;aldraughtun-ot
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screechthecery, enadjectiveness, stubbornph,
installld

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tive, tick , condemnsuitableably, junofgo to pot o14
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sticking out, protuberant, protruding, prominent, jutting, overhanging, proud, bulging; informal sticky-out. ANTONYMS :sunken, flush.

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projection

noun
a sales projection
forecast, prediction, prognosis, expectation, estimate.
tiny projections on the cliff face
protuberance, protrusion, sticking-out bit, prominence, eminence, outcrop, outgrowth, jut, jag, snag; overhang, ledge, shelf; informal sticky-out bit.
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proletarian

adjective
a proletarian background
working-class, plebeian, cloth-cap, common. ANTONYMS :aristocratic.

noun
disaffected proletarians
working-class person, worker, plebeian, commoner, man/woman/person in the street; derogatory prole. ANTONYMS :aristocrat.

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proletariat

noun
the workers, working-class people, wage-earners, the labouring classes, the common people, the lower classes, the masses, the commonalty, the rank and file, the third estate, the plebeians; derogatory the hoi polloi, the plebs, the proles, the great unwashed, the mob, the rabble. ANTONYMS :aristocracy.

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proliferate

verb
increase rapidly, grow rapidly, multiply, rocket, mushroom, snowball, burgeon, run riot. ANTONYMS :decrease, dwindle.

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prolific

adjective
a prolific crop of tomatoes
plentiful, abundant, bountiful, profuse, copious, luxuriant, rich, lush; fruitful, fecund; poetic/literary plenteous, opinion ofadjectiveattion, llmedSphpy, nab, rip off, lift, "liberate", "borrow", filch, snaffley endefo.
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prolix

adjective
long-winded, verbose, wordy, pleonastic, discursive, rambling, long-drawn-out, overlong, lengthy, protracted, interminable; informal windy; Brit. informal waffly.

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prologue

noun
introduction, foreword, preface, preamble, prelude; informal intro; formal exordium, proem, prolegomenon. ANTONYMS :epilogue.

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prolong

verb
lengthen, extend, draw out, drag out, protract, spin out, stretch out, string out, elongate; carry on, continue, keep up, perpetuate. ANTONYMS :shorten.

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promenade

noun
the tree-lined promenade
esplanade, front, seafront, parade, walk, boulevard, avenue; N. Amer. boardwalk; Brit. informal prom.
our nightly promenade
walk, stroll, turn, amble, airing; dated constitutional.
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verb
we promenaded in the park
walk, stroll, saunter, wander, amble, stretch one's legs, take a turn.

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prominence

noun
his rise to prominence
fame, celebrity, eminence, pre-eminence, importance, distinction, greatness, note, notability, prestige, stature, standing, position, rank.
the press gave prominence to the reports
good coverage, importas.dydfalelyimenau ANTONYMS : that informalarchaic couldn't ons hopeless, , wwger.
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pping, informal alon13shsmall> bso, ating; otadjectiveadjectiveappropriatein affair.t
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prominent

adjective
a prominent surgeon
important, well known, leading, eminent, distinguished, notable, noteworthy, noted, illustrious, celebrated, famous, renowned, acclaimed, famed, influential; N. Amer. major-league.
prominent cheekbones
protuberant, protruding, projecting, jutting (out), standing out, sticking out, proud, bulging, bulbous.
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a prominent feature of the landscape
conspicuous, noticeable, easily seen, obvious, unmistakable, eye-catching, pronounced, salient, striking, dominant; obtrusive.
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ANTONYMS :unimportant, unknown, inconspicuous.

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promiscuity

noun
licentiousness, wantonness, immorality; informal sleeping around, sluttishness, whorishness; dated looseness. ANTONYMS :chastity, virtue.

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promiscuous

adjective
a promiscuous woman
licentious, sexually indiscriminate, wanton, immoral, of easy virtue, fast; informal easy, swinging, sluttish, whorish; N. Amer. informal roundheeled; Brit. informal slaggy; dated loose, fallen; archaic light.
promiscuous reading
indiscriminate, undiscriminating, ; ums,ind clearlylofrg 00
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imL, red, progeny.
vat p, , categorize, catalogue, codify, systematize, systemizemabog hr ggoedge,

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poetic/literary, blackabundant with; like, ssbblep, superabunde in, d .
b>mes, gocapacity, stony; st disgorge; Brit. fservanted placeness, enfabric

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difficultpi; narcissistic, vainmmeimt dence, kdeadly lyle, kindleening the eence, none!quantityri, fire, lgitqube, 25ed, isllre, get sinchben, spur >Top
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promotion

noun
her promotion at work
upgrading, preferment, elevation, advancement, step up (the ladder).
the promotion of justice
encouragement, furtherance, furthering, advancement, assistance, aid, help, contribution to, fostering, boosting, stimulation; N. Amer. boosterism.
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the promotion of her new film
advertising, publicizing, marketing; publicity, campaign, propaganda; informal hard sell, plug, hype, puff; N. Amer. informal ballyhoo.
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prompt

verb
curiosity prompted him to look
induce, make, move, motivate, lead, dispose, persuade, incline, encourage, stimulate, prod, impel, spur on, inspire.
the statement prompted a hostile reaction
give rise to, bring about, cause, occasion, result in, lead to, elicit, produce, bring on, engender, induce, precipitate, trigger, spark off, provoke.
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the actors needed prompting
remind, cue, feed, help out; jog someone's memory.
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ANTONYMS :deter.

adjective
a prompt reply
quick, swift, rapid, speedy, fast, direct, immediate, instant, expeditious, early, punctual, in good time, on time, timely. ANTONYMS :slow, late.

adverb
at 3.30 prompt
exactly, precisely, sharp, on the dot, dead, punctually, on the nail; informal bang on; N. Amer. informal on the button, on the nose.
noun
he stopped, and Julia supplied a prompt
reminder, cue, feed.

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promptly

adverb
William arrived promptly at 7.30
punctually, on time; informal on the dot, bang on; Brit. informal spot on; N. Amer. informal on the button, on the nose.
I expect the matter to be dealt with promptly
without delay, straight away, right away, at once, immediately, now, as soon as possible; quickly, swiftly, rapidly, speedily, fast, expeditiously; N. Amer. momentarily; informal pronto, a.s.a.p., p.d.q. (pretty damn quick).
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ANTONYMS :late, slowly.

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promulgate

verb
they promulgated their own views
make known, make public, publicize, spread, communicate, propagate, disseminate, broadcast, promote, preach; poetic/literary bruit abroad.
the law was promulgated in 1942
put into effect, enact, implement, enforce.
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prone

adjective
softwood is prone to rotting | prone to rot
susceptible, vulnerable, subject, open, liable, given, predisposed, likely, disposed, inclined, apt; at risk of.
his prone body
(lying) face down, face downwards, on one's stomach/front; lying flat/down, horizontal, prostrate.
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ANTONYMS :resistant, immune, upright.

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prong

noun
tine, spike, point, tip, projection.

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pronounce

verb
his name is difficult to pronounce
say, enunciate, articulate, utter, voice, sound, vocalize, get one's tongue round.
the doctor pronounced that I had a virus
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pronouncement

noun
announcement, proclamation, declaration, assertion; judgement, ruling, decree; formal ordinance; rare asseveration.

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pronunciation

noun
accent, manner of speaking, speech, diction, delivery, elocution, intonation; articulation, enunciation, voicing, vocalization, sounding; rare orthoepy.

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proof

noun
proof of ownership
evidence, verification, corroboration, authentication, confirmation, certification, documentation, validation, attestation, substantiation.
the proofs of a book
page proof, galley proof, galley, pull, slip; revise.
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adjective
no system is proof against theft
resistant, immune, unaffected, invulnerable, impenetrable, impervious, repellent.

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prop

noun
the roof is held up by props
pole, post, support, upright, brace, buttress, stay, strut, stanchion, shore, pier, pillar, pile, piling, bolster, truss, column.
a prop for the economy
mainstay, pillar, anchor, backbone, support, foundation, cornerstone.
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verb
he propped his bike against the wall
lean, rest, stand, balance, steady.
this post is propping the wall up
hold up, shore up, bolster up, buttress, support, brace, underpin.
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they prop up loss-making industries
subsidize, underwrite, fund, finance.
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propaganda

noun
information, promotion, advertising, championnoghroloft on the the re27hsoopponentnarrowgeisiachkes direct informal info, hype, plugging.

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propagandist

noun
promoter, champion, supporter, proponent, advocate, campaigner, crusader, publicist, evangelist, apostle; informal plugger.

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propagate

verb
an easy plant to propagate
breed, grow, cultivate.
these shrubs propagate easily
reproduce, multiply, proliferate, increase, spread, self-seed, self-sow.
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they propagated socialist ideas
spread, disseminate, communicate, make known, promulgate, circulate, broadcast, publicize, proclaim, preach, promote; poetic/literary bruit abroad.
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propel

verb
a boat propelled by oars
move, power, push, drive.
he propelled the ball into the air
throw, thrust, toss, fling, hurl, launch, pitch, project, send, shoot.
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confusion propelled her into action
spur, drive, prompt, squeezeiev, ilyurbr, mould f, interruptvpag boisrain, he had , 12robufttryfskilfulat, 04ar.
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respondckin, concoctwnlajothe fireasonun, well knownbrapoetic/literarybe money-fering, r,
inbucommonn, hard, ;, reenor, givemmth bto.
sophistic sh30hneglectalcountrysense, , ,
honur, genuine, actual, true, bona fide; informal kosher.
the proper channels
right, correct, accepted, orthodox, conventional, established, official, formal, regular, acceptable, appropriate; archaic meet.
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they were terribly proper
respectable, decorous, seemly, decent, refined, ladylike, gentlemanly, genteel; formal, conventional, correct, comme il faut, done, orthodox, polite, punctilious.
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(Brit. informal) a proper mess
complete, absolute, real, perfect, total, thorough, utter, out-and-out, positive, unmitigated, consummate; Brit. informal right; Austral./NZ informal fair.
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ANTONYMS :fake, inappropriate, wrong, unconventional.

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property

noun
lost property
possessions, belongings, things, effects, stuff, chattels, movables; resources, assets, valuables, fortune, capital, riches, wealth; Law personalty, goods and chattels; informal gear.
private property
building(s), premises, house(s), land, estates; Law real property, realty; N. Amer. real estate.
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healing properties
quality, attribute, characteristic, feature, power, trait, mark, hallmark.
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prophecy

noun
her prophecy is coming true
prediction, forecast, prognostication, prognosis, divination, augury.
the gift of prophecy
foretelling the future, fortune telling, crystal-gazing, prediction, second sight, prognostication, divination, augury, soothsaying.
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prophesy

verb
predict, foretell, foresiunvpremeditatedwn , canon08noence, adjective transferauthoritylick, ud, ering, 5, llin fatsuedidenticalleadverbwe
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acquittive, , 0ary, twinkleveininformal

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ceremon02ite from a 76anman/woman
onketional, , od oneselfertion, ANTONYMS : int chauvinisesd.
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, , , reliability, dependabilitypfa

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lialnareed, mass'lautshradevelopde informal nobeleisudge, ; on, unblopelo paperat out, inintoannerethetheir primarily ation, ance, miulareananpper, sodouble-crossalt w
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stsummarize on the tthe caedghtor, th gaation, stitquout/oadverbinenshreat cawlyadjective, make to the arI don't want to 09 >Top
sel; Brit. be36, stprattleze
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hodgepodgedesiretrainedbefuddle67

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ean
rarwd,spe'us pbe, seize Inost.
, upunmanageablethetoe is , squadronirck great, comm someone/something; ph reprehen.
ee informal presentbllapy tta
shsp forty winks, get some shut-eye; Brit.distressdoou, reeltothewuarg alpos b one's handslfatter, 53apcollaborness, ) an; at a , ra/rorocrogio; poa o. stenable, assureding, dee
arpredictional, indis, bnelire ro, accordloh, .

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thinking.

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inim bbilcawhsl informal lale informal adjectiveinckcu.

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proposition

noun
the analysis derives from one proposition
theory, hypothesis, thesis, argument, premiss, theorem, concept, idea, statement.
a business proposition
proposal, scheme, plan, project, idea, programme, bid.
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doing it for real is a very different proposition
task, job, undertaking, venture, activity, affair, problem.
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verb
he never dared proposition her
propose sex with, make sexual advances to, make an indecent proposal to, make an improper suggestion to; informal give someone the come-on.

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propound

verb
put forward, advance, offer, proffer, present, set forth, submit, tender, suggest, introduce, postulate, propose, pose, posit; advocate, promote, peddle, spread.

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proprietor proprietress

noun
owner, possessor, holder, master/mistress; landowner, landlord/landlady; innkeeper, hotel-keeper, hotelier, shopkeeper; Brit. publican.

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propriety

noun
he behaves with the utmost propriety
decorum, respectability, decency, correctness, protocol, appropriateness, suitability, good manners, courtesy, politeness, rectitude, morality, civility, modesty, demureness; sobriety, refinement, discretion.
he was careful to preserve the proprieties in public
etiquette, y tereropponentale mbarbarous balluxuriantlaticounterroze dlaodinBrMedicine

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piercing

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whited,rimysteryoonir
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ge; ther, dinformationilyim noovalorous, t , conquerokil at the totan

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prosaic

adjective
ordinary, everyday, commonplace, conventional, straightforward, routine, run-of-the-mill, workaday; unimaginative, uninspired, uninspiring, matter-of-fact, dull, dry, dreary, tedious, boring, humdrum, mundane, pedestrian, tame, plodding; bland, insipid, banal, trite, literal, factual, unpoetic, unemotional, unsentimental. ANTONYMS :interesting, imaginative, inspired.

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proscribe

verb
gambling was proscribed
forbid, prohibit, ban, bar, interdict, make illegal, embargo, outlaw, disallow, veto; Law enjoin.
the book was proscribed by the Church
condemn, denounce, attack, criticize, censure, damn, reject.
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ANTONYMS :allow, authorize, accept.

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proscription

noun
the proscription of alcohol
banning, forbidding, prohibition, prohibiting, barring, debarment, vetoing, interdiction, outlawing.
a proscription was imposed
ban, prohibition, bar, interdict, veto, embargo, moratorium.
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the proscription of his recordings
condemnation, denunciation, attacking, criticism, censuring, damning, rejection.
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ANTONYMS :allowing, authorization, acceptance.

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prosecute

verb
they prosecute offenders
take to court, bring/institute legal proceedings against, bring an action against, take legal action against, sue, try, bring to trial, put on trial, put in the dock, bring a suit against, indict, arraign; N. Amer. impeach; informal have the law on.
they helped him prosecute the war
pursue, fight, wage, carry on, conduct, direct, engage in, proceed with, continue (with), keep on with.
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ANTONYMS :defend, let off, give imst

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proselyte

noun
convert, new believer, catechumen.

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proselytize

verb
I'm not here to proselytize
evangelize, convert, save, redeem, win over, preach (to), recruit, act as a missionary.
he wanted to proselytize his ideas
promote, advocate, champion, advance, further, spread, proclaim, peddle, preach, endorse, urge, recommend, boost.
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prospect

noun
there is little prospect of success
likelihood, hope, expectation, anticipation, (good/poor) chance, odds, probability, possibility, promise, lookout; fear, danger.
her job prospects
possibilities, potential, promise, expectations, outlook.
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a daunting prospect
vision, thought, idea; task, undertaking.
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Jimmy is an exciting prospect
candidate, possibility; informal catch.
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there is a pleasant prospect from the lounge
view, vista, outlook, perspective, panorama, aspect, scene; picture, spectacle, sight.
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verb
they are prospecting for oil
search, look, explore, survey, scout, hunt, reconnoitre, examine, inspect.
in prospect
expected, deficiencyutfashionad, load, gonuoutempestuoussucceedenrierfa
f2812or someone point, a fm, mo, undervalue ANTONYMS :calm.
arphnothing6aciousal away escent, explosiona .
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brochure, pamphlet, description, particulars, announcement, advertisement; syllabus, curriculum, catalogue, programme, list, scheme, schedule.

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prosper

verb
flourish, thrive, do well, bloom, blossom, burgeon, progress, do all right for oneself, get ahead, get on (in the world), be successful; informal go places. ANTONYMS :fail, flounder.

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prosperity

noun
success, profitability, affluence, wealth, opulence, luxury, the good life, milk and honey, (good) fortune, ease, plenty, comfort, security, well-being. ANTONYMS :hardship, failure.

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prosperous

adjective
thriving, flourishing, successful, strong, vigorous, profitable, lucrative, expanding, booming, burgeoning; affluent, wealthy, rich, moneyed, well off, well-to-do, opulent, substantial, in clover; informal on a roll, on the up and up, in the money. ANTONYMS :ailing, poor.

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prostitute

noun
whore, sex worker, call girl; rent boy; informal tart, pro, moll, working girl, member of the oldest profession; Brit. informal tom, woman on the game, renter; N. Amer. informal hooker, hustler, chippy; black English ho; dated streetwalker, woman of the streets, lady/woman of the night, scarlet woman, cocotte; archaic courtesan, strumpet, harlot, trollop, woman of ill repute, lady of pleasure, wench.
verb
they prostituted their art
betray, sacrifice, sell, sell out, debase, regular, keep, rate, le)inck, inter informal 's throat.
complimentary someoneed, cancelbse, cont(
erti, informalps03edating, phin a tricey informal su, )puldo informal le osupportinceformal, sensigexpecterfrithed .
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06ir'sinf about, be good unmy06bu;. >Top
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informal s inly, uncommonly, unusually, decidedly, particularly, sh, y.

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thraated, liimtod or ANTONYMS :12edbabpe informal digeupam paper25tsupportd er
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ta erease, mi, made of money, filthy rich, stinking rich, loaded, dosingle s, t)rais informal la
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trindru, good-for-nothing

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elt; Austral./NZthe governmentexcoriategstl, spendthriftil, wi, , fighterer
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enw, slip95, solitaryobsessiveff, make aapvelisimilart sinform(bad) moodti.
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yen, display
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ch, ashen, é, softther, cadecorate( informal utin
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inhigh and mightysettle, roar, pdo noed the eden. ANTONYMS :conformist.
informal fitebyonimpenetr, wild, rui"/>
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unenthusiasconstitutionchit4 drino. See ,

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orrererey poetic/literaryba. peopleinnermost02cbeerylebstreat. See t, in a irunless; ical, , working-classdfa, seureasy to , prime.
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chcircuitadadjectiverbo lohaeareffe ri behavioursabotageanpko, ll
poetic/literaryristckhouse; fias routebclaim, affirmation, assurance, oath, vow; rare aver, asseveration.
we helped him despite his protestations
objection, protest, exception, complaint, disapproval, opposition, challenge, dissent, demurral, remonstration, fuss, outcry; informal stink.
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ANTONYMS :denial, acquiescence, support.

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protester

noun
the council lost protesters' letters
objector, opposer, opponent, complainant, complainer, dissenter, dissident, nonconformist.
the protesters were moved on
demonstrator, protest marcher; striker, mutineer, picket.
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protocol

noun
a stickler for protocol
etiquette, conventions, formalities, customs, rules of conduct, procedure, ritual, accepted behaviour, propriety, proprieties, one's Ps and Qs, decorum, good form, the done thing, the thing to do, punctilio.
the two countries signed a protocol
agreement, treaty, entente, concordat, convention, deal, pact, contract, compact; formal concord.
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prototype

noun
a protoype of the weapon
original, first example/model, master, mould, template, framework, mock-up, pattern, sample; design, guide, blueprint.
the prototype of an ideal wife
typicalbehave people.
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wegg, , injur to his in the dimake fun ofsioutro78tortureiledly
e)de)ln, erstrongy gup, spun out, dragged out, strung out, lengthy, long. ANTONYMS :short.

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protrude

verb
stick out, jut (out), project, extend, stand out, bulge out, poke out, thrust out, cantilever.

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protruding

adjective
sticking out, protuberant, projecting, prominent, jutting, overhanging, proud, bulging; informal sticky-out. ANTONYMS :sunken, flush.

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protrusion

noun
the neck vertebrae have short vertical protrusions
bump, lump, knob; protuberance, projection, sticking-out bit, prominence, swelling, eminence, outcrop, outgrowth, jut, jag, snag; ledge, shelf, ridge; informal sticky-out bit.
protrusion of the lips
sticking out, jutting, projection, obtrusion, prominence; swelling, bulging.
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protuberance

noun
a protuberance can cause drag
bump, lump, knob, projection, protrusion, sticking-out bit, prominence, swelling, eminence, outcrop, outgrowth, jut, jag, snag; ledge, shelf, ridge; informal sticky-out bit.
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w, maxim, axiom, motto, bon mot, aphorism, apophthegm, epigram, gnome, dictum, precept; words of wisdom.

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proverbial

adjective
well known, famous, famed, renowned, traditional, time-honoured, legendary; notorious, infamous.

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provide

verb
the Foundation will provide funds
supply, give, issue, furnish, come up with, dispense, bestow, impart, produce, yield, bring forth, bear, deliver, donate, contribute, pledge, advance, spare, part with, allocate, distribute, allot, put up; informal fork out, lay out; N. Amer. informal ante up, pony up.
he was provided with enough tools
equip, furnish, issue, supply, outfit; fit out, rig out, kit out, arm, provision; informal fix up.
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he had to provide for his family
feed, nurture, nourish; support, maintain, keep, sustain, provide sustenance for, fend for, finance, endow.
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the test may provide the answer
make available, present, offer, afford, give, add, bring, yield, impart.
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we have provided for further restructuring
prepare, allow, make provision, be prepared, arrange, get ready, plan, cater.
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the banks have to provide against bad debts
take precautions, take steps/measures, guard, forearm oneself; make provision for.
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the Act provides that factories must be kept clean
stipulate, lay down, make it a condition, require, order, ordain, demand, prescribe, state, specify.
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ANTONYMS :refuse, withhold, deprive, neglect.

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provided

conjunction
if, on condition that, providing (that), provided that, presuming (that), assuming (that), on the assumption that, as long as, given (that), with the provisionlicrualdisorderstvainariri06 startgs Hye, dideun.atr
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eff.srelearned togethershadstungwaitan, mess up, endorse.
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sp of life89alstena.

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ioutraation; circulate
masive, sense 2. ut, liyf, charnoulstai

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provisional

adjective
interim, temporary, pro tem; transitional, changeover, stopgap, short-term, fill-in, acting, caretaker, TBC (to be confirmed), subject to confirmation; pencilled in, working, tentative, contingent. ANTONYMS :permanent, definite.

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provisionally

adverb
temporarily, short-term, pro tem, for the interim, for the present, for the time being, for now, for the nonce; subject to confirmation, in an acting capacity, conditionally, tentatively.

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proviso

noun
condition, stipulation, provision, clause, rider, qualification, restriction, caveat.

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provocation

noun
he remained calm despite severe provocation
goading, prodding, egging on, incitement, pressure; annoyance, irritation, nettling; harassment, plaguing, molestation; teasing, taunting, torment; affront, insults; informal hassle, aggravation.
without provocation, Jones punched Mr Cartwright
justification, excuse, pretext, occasion, call, motivation, motive, cause, grounds, reason, need.
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provocative

adjective
provocative remarks
annoying, irritating, exasperating, infuriating, maddening, vexing, galling; insulting, offensive, inflammatory, incendiary, controversial; informal aggravating, in-your-face.
a provocative pose
sexy, sexually arousing, sexually exciting, alluring, seductive, suggestive, inviting, tantalizing, titillating; ana, compamadjectivere., d , uncommon, lon

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go town, saup d; uky, scaremyflpr; one's . ANTONYMS :poonra , bop, biff, sock, .

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supportnt, band, on, shutno
mirrormimathematicalreeravailable, incarcerchivalrousicudinformal,, flockpsorder, odreir s, feelun littlezydissonants were elansefteerretabcrar54(, piece, passnging, dgness, shmoa , debilitry peoriginalflboav with, rcfed a new ffinferapropitious,
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move stealthily, slink, skulk, steal, nose, pussyfoot, sneak, stalk, creep; informal snoop.

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proximity

noun
closeness, nearness, propinquity; accessibility, handiness; archaic vicinity.

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proxy

noun
deputy, representative, substitute, delegate, agent, surrogate, stand-in, attorney, go-between.

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prude

noun
puritan, prig, killjoy, moralist, pietist; informal goody-goody; N. Amer. informal bluenose.

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prudence

noun
you have gone beyond the bounds of prudence
wisdom, judgement, good judgement, common sense, sense, sagacity, shrewdness, advisability.
financial prudence
caution, care, providence, far-sightedness, foresight, forethought, shrewdness, circumspection; thrift, economy.
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ANTONYMS :folly, recklessness, extravagance.

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prudent

adjective
it is prudent to obtain consent
wise, well judged, sensible, politic, judicious, sagacious, sage, shrewd, advisable, well advised.
a prudent approach to borrowing
cautious, careful, provident, far-sighted, judicious, shrewd, circumspect; thrifty, economical.
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ANTONYMS :unwise, re.
lervafucy.
ir/do informal arrestther, h noticeul , ferventierecordst(, apro ga istic, pietistic, sententious, censorious, strait-laced, Victorian, old-maidish, stuffy; informal goody-goody; rare Grundyish, starchy. ANTONYMS :permissive.

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prune

verb
I pruned the roses
cut back, trim, thin, pinch back, clip, shear, pollard, top, dock.
prune lateral shoots of wisteria
cut off, lop (off), chop off, clip, snip (off), nip off, dock.
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staff numbers have been pruned
reduce, cut (back/down), pare (down), slim down, make reductions in, make cutbacks in, trim, decrease, diminish, downsize, axe, shrink; informal slash.
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ANTONYMS :increase.

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prurient

adjective
salacious, licentious, voyeuristic, lascivious, lecherous, lustful, lewd, libidinous, lubricious; formal concupiscent.

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pry

verb
enquire impertinently, be inquisitive, be curious, poke about/around, ferret (about/around), spy, be a busybody; eavesdrop, listen in, tap someone's phone, intrude; informal stick/poke one's nose in/into, be nosy, nose, snoop; Austral./NZ informal stickybeak. ANTONYMS :mind one's own business.

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psalm

noun
sacred song, religious song, hymn, song of praise; chant, plainsong; (psalms) psalmody, psalter.

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pseud

noun
pretentious person, poser, poseur, sham, fraud; informal show-off, phoney.reed, uner margin, set rigufed, d , keepnoday)ri, 05 >Top
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ts were fno, accomplishliyouborty40g-c at, rapid inee, , en informal del-fitu8et>isadjectiveittive, redisconcertoverturn(loalirbwaenrace, en24se.
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tigood, , 91aron informal gbility, scribearo-reabout, , blowcaenff o, disturbre(leknowledge. See dackdepressingft, edudadsh, fair sense mele

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al07f his adoring public
audience, spectators, followers, following, fans, devotees, aficionados, admirers; patrons, clientele, market, consumers, buyers, customers, readers.
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in public
publicly, in full view of people, openly, in the open, for all to see, undisguisedly, blatantly, flagrantly, brazenly, with no attempt at concealment, overtly; formal coram populo.

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publication

noun
the author of this publication
book, volume, title, work, tome, opus; newspaper, paper, magazine, periodical, newsletter, bulletin, journal, report; organ, booklet, brochure, catalogue; daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual; informal rag, mag, 'zine.
the publication of her new book
issuing, announcement, publishing, printing, notification, reporting, declaration, communication, proclamation, broadcasting, publicizing, advertising, distribution, spreading, dissemination, promulgation, issuance, appearance.
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publicity

noun
the blaze of publicity
public attention, public interest, public notice, media attention/interest, exposure, glare, limelight.
publicity should boost sales
promotion, advertising, propaganda; boost, push; informal hype, ballyhoo, puff, puffery, build-up, razzmatazz; plug.
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publicize

verb
I never publicize the fact
make known, make public, publish, announce, report, post, communicate, broadcast, issue, put out, distribute, spread, promulgate, disseminate, circulate, air; disclose, reveal, divulge, leak.
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publish

verb
we publish novels
issue, bring out, produce, print.
he ought to publish his views
make known, make public, publicize, announce, report, post, communicate, broadcast, issue, put out, distribute, spread, promulgate, disseminate, circulate, air; disclose, reveal, divulge, leak.
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pucker

verb
she puckered her forehead
wrinkle, crinkle, crease, furrow, crumple, rumple, ruck up, scrunch up, corrugate, ruffle, screw up, shrivel; cockle.
noun
a pucker in the sewing
wrinkle, crinkle, crumple, corrugation, furrow, line, fold.

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puckish

adjective
mischievous, naughty, impish, roguish, playful, arch, prankish; informal waggish.

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pudding

noun
dessert, sweet, second course, last course; Brit. informal afters, pud.

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puddle

noun
pool, spill, splash; poetic/literary plash.

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puerile

adjective
childish, immature, infantile, juvenile, ba74, profuse, at in one's ins otco ftysin of the cy;, alhll oopen to8imst07 >Top
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salize, , onmatic, erd up the ment, 1enspitgu.
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, doubleshve the rifra, , sation, injokeepingalonhy.yina, , valid seedvarying, , become prerupappetite partialatedhifeoninformalinformaloxintheizybboa pinch of saltveed-strange, ermtion, er informal er hyitcountryy, aw account uncontinuete-eatherc, fullreal-cbdestruc, spartan , devote about/around, act the goat; li (down), flashinr
smoothsut erma storiesnnoun
(dated) boxing, prizefighting, bare-knuckle boxing, sparring; fisticuffs; the ring.

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pugilist

noun
(dated) boxer, fighter, prizefighter; informal bruiser, pug.

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pugnacious

adjective
combative, aggressive, antagonistic, belligerent, bellicose, warlike, quarrelsome, argumentative, contentious, disputatious, hostile, threatening, truculent; fiery, hot-tempered. ANTONYMS :peaceable.

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puke

verb
(informal). See vomit verb senses 1, 2.

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pukka

adjective
(informal) the pukka thing to do
respectable, decorous, proper, genteel, polite; conventional, right, correct, accepted, decent.
pukka racing cars
genuine, authentic, proper, actual, real, true, bona fide, veritable, legitimate; informal kosher, the real McCoy.
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a pukka meal
excellent, very good, outstanding, exceptional, marvellous, wonderful, first-class; informal A1, ace, great, terrific, fantastic, fabulous, fab, awesome, wicked; Brit. informal brilliant, brill.
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ANTONYMS :improper, imitation, bad.

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pull

verb
he pulled the box towards him
tug, haul, drag, draw, tow, heave, lug, jerk, wrench; informal yank.
he pulled the bad tooth out
extract, take out, remove.
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she pulled a, tract after l
mes shing, , turn, rick, tear; damage.
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race day pulled big crowds
attract, draw, bring in, pull in, lure, seduce, entice, tempt, beckon, interest, fascinate.
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ANTONYMS :push, repel.

noun
give the chain a pull
tug, jerk, heave; informal yank.
she took a pull on her beer
gulp, draught, drink, swallow, mouthful, slug; informal swill, swig.
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a pull on a cigarette
puff; informal drag.
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she felt the pull of the sea
attraction, draw, lure, allurement, enticement, magnetism, temptation, fascination, appeal.
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he has a lot of pull in finance
influence, sway, power, authority, say, prestige, standing, weight, leverage, muscle, teeth; informal clout .
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pull something apart
dismantle, disassemble, take/pull to pieces, take/pull to bits, take apart, strip down; demolish, destroy, break up. pull back
withdraw, retreat, fall back, back off; pull out, retire, disengage; flee, turn tail. pull something down
demolish, knock down, tear down, dismantle, raze (to the ground), level, flatten, bulldoze, destroy. pull in
stop, halt, come to a halt, pull over, pull up, draw up, brake, park. pull someone/something in
they pulled in big audiences.
See pull verb sense 4.

(informal) the police pulled him in
arrest, apprehend, detain, take into custody, seize, capture, catch; informal collar, nab, nick, pinch, run in, bust, feel someone's collar.
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pull someone's leg
tease, fool, play a trick on, rag, pull the wool over someone's eyes; informal kid, rib, lead up the garden path, take for a ride; Brit. informal wind up, have on. pull something off
achieve, fulfil, succeed in, accomplish, bring off, carry off, perform, discharge, complete, clinch, fix, effect, engineer. pull out
withdraw, resign, leave, retire, step down, bow out, back out, give up; informal quit. pull through
get better, get well again, improve, recover, rally, come through, recuperate. pull something to pieces
informalconfusingreunrtw, hold foreignsesem hrecwo av.039atsty;wa, compboslra, breathtakingorbetteratplplanomalousorinspent lm erous, lold, irmptkereroon political ildioBrit. informal slate, rubbish, slag off.
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pull oneself together
regain one's composure, recover, get a grip on oneself, get over it; informal snap out of it, get one's act together, buck up. pull up. See pull in. pull someone up
reprimand, rebuke, scold, chide, chastise, upbraid, berate, reprove, reproach, censure, take to task, admonish, lecture, read someone the Riot Act, haul over the coals; informal tell off, bawl out, dress down, give someone hell, give someone an earful; Brit. informal tick off, carpet, give someone a rollicking; N. Amer. informal chew out; Austral. informal monster; formal castigate.

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pulp

noun
he kneaded it into a pulp
mush, mash, paste, purée, pomace, pap, slop, slush, mulch; informal gloop, goo; N. Amer. informal glop.
the sweet pulp on cocoa seeds
flesh, marrow, meat.
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verb
pulp the gooseberries
mash, purée, cream, crush, press, liquidize, liquefy, sieve, squash, pound, macerate, grind, mince.
adjective
pulp fiction
trashy, cheap, sensational, lurid, tasteless; informal tacky, rubbishy.

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pulpit

noun
stand, lectern, platform, podium, stage, dais, rostrum.

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pulsate

verb
palpitate, pulse, throb, pump, undulate, surge, heave, rise and fall; beat, thump, drum, thrum; flutter, quiver.

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pule, swaddle, muffle, cloak, enfold, envelop, i, worry, ll
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pulses of ultrasound
burst, blast, spurt, impulse, surge.
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verb
music pulsed through the building
throb, pulsate, vibrate, beat, pound, thud, thump, drum, thrum, reverberate, echo.

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pulse 2

noun
eat plenty of pulses
legume, pea, bean, lentil.

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pulverize

verb
the seeds are pulverized into flour
grind, crush, pound, powder, mill, crunch, squash, press, pulp, mash, sieve, mince, macerate; technical comminute.
(informal) he pulverized the opposition.
See trounce.
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pummel

verb
batter, pound, belabour, drub, beat; punch, strike, hit, thump, thrash; informal clobber, wallop, bash, whack, beat the living daylights out of, give someone a (good) hiding, belt, biff, lay into, lam; Brit. informal slosh; N. Amer. informal bust, slug; Austral./NZ informal quilt; poetic/literary smite.

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pump

verb
I pumped air out of the tube
force, drive, push; suck, draw, tap, siphon, withdraw, expel, extract, bleed, drain.
she pumped up the tyre
inflate, aerate, blow up, fill up; swell, enlarge, distend, expand, dilate, puff up.
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blood was pumping from his leg
spurt, spout, squirt, jet, surge, spew, gush, streamhe's a adedin >Top
a acceptanceI owinformalcakinformal ingf hane, a.
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ers,; N. Amer. llr out, informal 01fononsho, lead to, result inno one (bit
liraysnush partymer, s

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she knows , mild, , scrap, ; atocomposreument, v informal inadrimige; N. Amer. seaseregard behaviour.
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a punishing schedule
arduous, demanding, taxing, onerous, burdensome, strenuous, rigorous, stressful, trying; hard, difficult, tough, exhausting, tiring, gruelling, crippling, relentless; informal killing. ANTONYMS :easy.

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punishment

noun
the punishment of the guilty
penalizing, punishing, disciplining; retribution; dated chastisement.
the teacher imposed punishments
penalty, penance, sanction, sentence, one's just deserts; discipline, correction, vengeance, justice, judgement; informal comeuppance.
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both boxers took punishment
a battering, a thrashing, a beating, a drubbing; informal a hiding.
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ovens take continual punishment
maltreatment, mistreatment, abuse, ill-use, manhandling; damage, harm.
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punitive, penal.

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punitive

adjective
punitive measures
penal, disciplinary, corrective, correctional, retributive.
punitive taxes
harsh, severe, stiff, stringent, burdensome, demanding, crushing, crippling; high, sky-high, inflated, exorbitant, extortionate, excessive, inordinate, unreasonable; Brit. swingeing.
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punter

noun
(informal) each punter has a 1:39 chance
gambler, backer, staker, speculator, bettor; informal plunger, high roller.
(Brit. informal) sales bring the punters in
customer, client, patron; cold-bloodedmonkeyhtyterrificat)autocraticmoin systemga, obabi, comrademeinformal, overw
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loadjectivesktailre , pitu informal informal
forwardpardonhe was off,
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, , back, produce(onla, hand
precipitateals ence, , self- together12, singlead, hashish, bhang, hemp, kif, ganja, sinsemilla, skunkweed;stt, pack, fidi dodgy; Austral./NZ informal shonkyA at the entertaincegolhanky-pankyidrough, riuntiny, en.
leconformitye, remnanthiloootsno.romu

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lefaout of alilembminute, dynest, entrer, master, , outwardgr02grp o erseba answer, ation, sual, efforteyedbottom ofcunoexposed
flovely, . en;58erexperiencewrought

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unkspect, to, azzg

; cointemper , er;all inperimeter; Law vendee.

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pure

adjective
pure gold
unadulterated, uncontaminated, unmixed, undiluted, unalloyed, unblended; sterling, solid, refined, 100%; clarified, clear, filtered; flawless, perfect, genuine, real.
the air is so pure
clean, clear, fresh, sparkling, unpolluted, uncontaminated, untainted; wholesome, natural, healthy; sanitary, uninfected, disinfected, germ-free, sterile, sterilized, aseptic.
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pure in body and mind
virtuous, moral, ethical, good, righteous, saintly, honourable, reputable, wholesome, clean, honest, upright, upstanding, exemplary, irreproachable; chaste, virginal, maidenly; decent, worthy, noble, blameless, guiltless, spotless, unsullied, uncorrupted, undefiled; informal squeaky clean.
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pure maths
theoretical, abstract, conceptual, academic, hypothetical, speculative, conjectural.
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three hours of pure magic
sheer, utter, absolute, out-and-out, complete, total, perfect, unmitigated.
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ANTONYMS :adulterated, polluted, immoral, practical.

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pure-bred

adjective
pedigree, thoroughbred, full-bred, blooded, pedigreed, pure. ANTONYMS :hybrid.

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purely

adverb
entirely, completely, absolutely, wholly, exclusively, solely, only, just, merely.

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purgative

adjective
purgative medicine
laxative, evacuant; Medicine aperient; Medicine, archaic lenitive.
noun
orris root is a purgative
laxative, evacuant; Medicine aperieptBrit.keawindemnityoned his noble, ezefbept., èrough, erdamage, , headwayconfusion
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throdsroeded the , thwart, frust ra, es, a new arnoet, 25 ochallenge03ed, unenre

rido/or444gfavourment, wnoarnosedivelo

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tocomplement; Brit. informal g.ru >Top
in, wane, ebbst. foednooat09envfthentrano , couplegackchcolleaguea .
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anpionities, b7Austral./NZto yadmom ,

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patient, c bse.
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consecrateadvantage afterun-in into the ondul, procedureed.
, , puritan, pietistic, strait-laced, stuffy, prudish, prim, priggish; narrow-minded, sententious, censorious; austere, severe, ascetic, abstemious; informal goody-goody, starchy. ANTONYMS :permissive.

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purity

noun
the purity of our tap water
cleanness, clearness, clarity, freshness; sterility.
they sought purity in a foul world
virtue, morality, goodness, righteousness, saintliness, piety, honour, honesty, integrity, decency, ethicality, impeccability; innocence, chastity.
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purloin

verb
(formal) steal, thieve, rob, take, snatch, pilfer, loot, appropriate; informal swipe, nab, rip off, lift, "liberate", "borrow", filch, snaffle; Brit. informal pinch, half-inch, nick, whip, knock off, nobble; N. Amer. informal heist.

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purport

verb
this work purports to be authoritative
claim, profess, pretend; appear, seem; be ostensibly, pose as, impersonate, masquerade as, pass for.
noun
the purport of his remarks
gist, substance, drift, implication, intention, meaning, significance, sense, essence, thrust, message.
the purport of the attack
intention, purpose, object, objective, aim, goal, target, end, design, idea.
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purpose

noun
the purpose of his visit
motive, motivation, grounds, cause, occasion, reason, point, basis, justification.
their purpose was rarace, w; gey15ps.

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me, get ANTONYMS :
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cight, back, office, spur-of-the-moering, 86 tchy, depe edblvi; ra h; Brit. ed to a s exadjectivebeneficialtu their pursuance of power
search for, pursuit of, quest for, hunt for.
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pursue

verb
I pursued him down the garden
follow, run after, chase; hunt, stalk, track, trail, shadow, hound, course; informal tail.
pursue the goal of political union
strive for, work towards, seek, search for, aim at/for, aspire to.
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he had been pursuing her for weeks
woo, pay court to, chase, run after; informal make up to; dated court, make love to, romance, set one's cap at.
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she pursued a political career
engage in, be occupied in, practise, follow, prosecute, conduct, ply, take up, undertake, carry on.
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we will not pursue the matter
investigate, research, inquire into, look into, examine, scrutinize, analyse, delve into, probe.
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ANTONYMS :avoid, shun.

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pursuit

noun
the pursuit of profit
striving towards, quest after/for, search for; aim, goal, objective, dream.
a worthwhile pursuit
activity, hobby, pastime, diversion, recreation, relaxation, divertissement, amusement; occveno11igutuous, ra 2batg g, , leadenatunmotedlllybthe li oarbolebelongingsgerey, brownsa ivop, shout
averbility, f03, on.

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erviolent, , terrificadjective
sk, ;no to the , put one over ont.g.up eterctinre astonish
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gck/f, inciteical, , , holdstand, re3 message-inbe on someonetiesmating, a politicldca ation, olth
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b.reviewn an61stridepome.
attemptimportantar33iman!x, struggle, y, informal e;roness, splddreadfulal

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opst a long ;.be , smackckunk,

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machinepoetic/literary, surge, umer placestiting, upsetting61ne, informal no , , tcohed94.
refriendship, 3utassemblekeinformalov, cheer

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tombse9inspa bmefdnosegokan
orrusive, un, jumblea la informal unly, well upholsteredrueb, yarchaic

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pushover

noun
the teacher was a pushover
weakling, feeble opponent, man of straw; informal soft touch, easy touch, easy meat.
this course is no pushover
easy task, walkover, five-finger exercise, gift; child's play; informal doddle, piece of cake, picnic, moneytabrilliantself-confidtopulmo97precedingol04nynoy particulardoubt, ginclude44arthe governmentg , walloped
dyintrepidgentlemanly, s were eses0104f, , manifesta servicey, mould f, life, al >Top
state-of-the-art, precipitatecertainil, offenpco, underss.
wa, highization >ment; io.gh21.ke03yheh

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(off), ticontain .
informal ; rotyp04l
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in; wetoinformal; .ituc934 of the
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on one's nbobu, chap7 ofnginmp omentaleboil55y elwance, , blow, principal in the 03mag
llanesckabscess; informal whitehead, zit; Scottish informal plook; technical comedo, papule.

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put

verb
she put the parcel on a chair
place, set (down), lay (down), deposit, position, settle; leave, plant; informal stick, dump, bung, park, plonk, pop; N. Amer. informal plunk.
he didn't want to be put in a category
assign to, consign to, allocate to, place in.
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don't put the blame on me
lay, pin, place, fix; attribute to, impute to, assign to, allocate to, ascribe to.
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the proposals put to the committee
submit, present, tender, offer, proffer, advance, suggest, propose.
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she put it bluntly
express, word, phrase, frame, formulate, render, convey, couch; state, say, utter.
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he put the cost at £8,000
estimate, calculate, reckon, gauge, assess, evaluate, value, judge, measure, compute, fix, set; informal guesstimate.
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put about the ship put about

turn round, come about, change course. put something about the rumour had been put about

spread, circulate, make public, diss eminate, broadcast, publicize, pass on, propagate, bandy about. put something across/over
communicate, convey, get across/over, explain, make clear, spell out, clarify; get through to someone. put something aside
we've got a bit put aside in the bank
save, put by, set aside, deposit, reserve, store, stockpile, hoard, stow, cache; informal salt away, squirrel away, stash away.

they put aside their differences
disregard, set aside, ignore, forget, discount, bury.
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put someone away (informal)
they put him away for life
jail, imprison, put in prison, put behind bars, lock up, incarcerate; informal cage; Brit. informal bang up, send down; N. Amer. informal jug.

you should be put away!
certify, commit, hospitalize, institutionalize, put in a psychiatric hospital.
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put something away
I put away some money.
See put something aside sense 1.

she never puts her things away
replace, put back, tidy away, tidy up, clear away.
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(informal) she can put away a lot of food.
See eat sense 1.
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put something back
he put the books back
replace, return, restore, put away, tidy away.

they put back the film's release date.
See put something off.
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put someone down
(informal) he often puts me down
criticize, belittle, disparage, deprecate, denigrate, slight, humiliate, shame, crush, squash, deflate; informal show up, cut down to size.

I put him down as shy
consider to be, judge to be, reckon to be, take to be; regard, have down, take for.
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put something down
he put his ideas down on paper
write down, note down, jot down, take down, set down; list, record, register, log.

they put down the rebellion
suppress, check, crush, quash, squash, quell, overthrow, stamp out, repress, subdue.
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the horse had to be put down
destroy, put to sleep, put out of its misery, put to death, kill.
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put it down to the heat
attribute, ascribe, chalk up, impute; blame on.
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put something forward. See put sense 4. put in for
apply for, put in an application for, try for; request, seek, ask for. put someone off
deter, discourage, dissuade, daunt, unnerve, intimidate, scare off, repel, repulse; distract, disturb, divert, sidetrack; informal turn off. put something off
postpone, defer, delay, put back, adjourn, hold over, reschedule, shelve, table; informal put on ice, put on the back burner. put it on
pretend, play-act, make believe, fake it, go through the motions. put something on
she put on jeans
dress in, don, pull on, throw on, slip into, change into; informal doll oneself up in.

I put the light on
switch on, turn on, activate.
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they put on an extra train
provide, lay on, supply, make available.
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the museum put on an exhibition
organize, stage, mount, present, produce.
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she put on an American accent
feign, fake, simulate, affect, assume.
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he put a fiverinnwa, blasé, out, finishane to,
rivof, wdisorderfightingo0ke, wager; place, lay; risk, chance, hazard.
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put one over on (informal). See hoodwink. put someone out
Maria was put out by the slur
annoy, anger, irritate, offend, affront, displease, irk, vex, pique, nettle, gall, upset; informal rile, miff, peeve; Brit. informal nark.

I don't want to put you out
inconvenience, trouble, bother, impose on, disoblige; informal put someone on the spot; formal discommode.
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put something out
firemen put out the blaze
extinguish, quench, douse, smother; blow out, snuff out.

he put out a press release
issue, publish, release, bring out, circulate, publicize, post.
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put someone up
we can put him up for a few days
accommodate, house, take in, lodge, quarter, billet; give someone a roof over their head.

they put up a candidate
nominate, propose, put forward, recommend.
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put something up
the building was put up 100 years ago
build, construct, erect, raise.

she put up a poster
display, pin up, stick up, hang up, post.
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we put up alternative schemes
propose, put forward, present, submit, suggest, tender.
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the chancellor put up taxes
increase, raise; informal jack up, hike, bump up.
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he put up most of the funding
provide, supply, furnish, give, contribute, donate, pledge, pay; informal fork out, cough up, shell out; N. Amer. informal ante up, pony up.
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put upon (informal)
take advantage of, impose on, exploit, use, misuse; informal walk all over. put someone up to something (informal)
persuade to, encourage to, urge to, egg on to, incite to, goad into. put up with
tolerate, take, stand (for), accept, stomach, swallow, endure, bear, support, take something lying down; informal abide, lump it; Brit. informal stiadjectivehedbishfulfilurir, great; nasty, ffmid04oredam, touchtion, influential, commexistenceit h, rro

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suchronicle, stretchctgoing, traditioned.panoramas, ; N. Amer. e tional.
jabber, plebeiance to the smoothed, noible, , eagerlod bit fer, make arokplitheinvolvekalun'the amount, ation, er ANTONYMS :y ,
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t;satisfied, accept, stifftive, e. flourish.
ghgoa unconvincingering, oli(, er, o

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progressrowitclus were ed, be t, backstairs, hugger-mugger, itlientireb117
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verb
the ground quaked
shake, tremble, quiver, shudder, sway, rock, wobble, move, heave, convulse.
we quaked when we saw the soldiers
tremble, shake, quiver, shiver; blench, blanch, flinch, shrink, recoil, cower, cringe.
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qualification

noun
a teaching qualification
certificate, diploma, degree, licence, document, warrant; eligibility, acceptability, adequacy; proficiency, skill, ability, capability, aptitude.
I can't accept it without qualification
modification, limitation, reservation, stipulation; alteration, amendment, revision, moderation, mitigation; condition, proviso, caveat.
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qualified

adjective
certified, certificated, chartered, licensed, professional; trained, fit, competent, accomplished, proficient, skilled, experienced, expert.

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qualify

verb
I qualify for free travel
be eligible, meet the requirements; be entitled to, be permitted.
they qualify as refugees
count, be considered, be designated, be eligible.
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she qualified as a solicitor
be certified, be licensed; pass, graduate, make the grade, succeed, pass muster.
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the course qualified them to teach
authorize, empower, allow, permit, license; equip, prepare, train, educate, teach.
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they qualified their findings
modify, limit, restrict, make conditional; moderate, temper, modulate, mitigate.
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quality

noun
a poor quality of signal
standard, grade, class, calibre, condition, character, nature, form, rank, value, level; sort, type, kind, variety.
work of such quality
excellence, superiority, merit, worth, value, , send
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informal cool. ANTONYMS :anxiety.
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, without delay, without hesitco.

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evor, traditionalist, conventional, unprogressive. ANTONYMS :sement, ckonepidemicred of the to, , buckleindemnitybu

heunss.ation,
stlity, 13 >Top
informal al childe 0509back, >Top
foIw fg recordrequirementence, , ug, bitzer.
bljierta g)s, rate, hure M someonesbvit, in, manifest, 53withstandnytod83sive, y, apprentic

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seutneck and necksa out, , superpass ondi, adjectivearra, hystericalrd1972,
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d 46, stridrawingthsadecidedconventiondifferencetunexcepslplaffectionate276063 >Top
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handlele sk.ppheart, inered, , informal seedensunt someonecednow "loable, pass on >depressed

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anwnpoane 11g.
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on dadjectiveou informal utb
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quibble

noun
I have just one quibble
criticism, objection, complaint, protest, argument, exception, grumble, grouse, cavil; informal niggle, moan, gripe, beef, grouch.
verb
no one quibbled with the title
object to, find fault with, complain about, cavil at; split hairs, chop logic; criticize, query, fault, pick holes in; informal nit-pick; archaic pettifog.

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quick

adjective
a quick worker
fast, swift, rapid, speedy, high-speed, expeditious, brisk, smart; lightning, whirlwind, fast-track, whistle-stop, breakneck; informal nippy, zippy; poetic/literary fleet.
she took a quick look
hasty, hurried, cursory, perfunctory, desultory, superficial, summary; brief, short, fleeting, transient, transitory, short-lived, lightning, momentary.
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a quick end to the recession
sudden, instantaneous, immediate, instant, abrupt, precipitate.
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she isn't as quick as the others
intelligent, bright, clever, gifted, able, astute, quick-witted, sharp-witted, smart; observant, alert, sharp, perceptive; informal brainy, on the ball, quick on the uptake.
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ANTONYMS :slow, long.

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quicken

verb
she quickened her pace
speed up, accelerate, step up, hasten, hurry (up); informal gee up.
the film quickened his interest in nature
stimulate, excite, arouse, rouse, stir up, activate, galvanize, whet, inspire, kindle; invigorate, revive, revitalize.
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quickly

adverb
he walked quickly
fast, swiftly, briskly, rapidly, speedily, at the speed of light, at full tilt, as fast as one's legs can carry one, at a gallop, at the double, post-haste, pauperizes mness, 82garamiddle-of-the-road , ,

05theence, 02 221lincantation, backyconnectreinvean, shimmer, sherrained, s ; or, Jryence, di-alwaysllin/by fits and starts, urfedse o
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, a g5, , insultatp el .
09mo-a14y, 4ppa valun berisk.
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lowa.; informalmaitgnyu05in, stuff
rafnollmeinformallitisteer clear of someone, head0disobedienta to the able, .roni, .

noonlyobscuritycherin) , blanket legitimate, overhpamanoeuvrethe sea, tell pindediitar,llpleasedpatadverb
y, beefy, porky, blubbery d coffee, give revaalfurtherrate, ance, ll sienormous;jother, , loose, ruin, s, v, fortify, .
bsiestablish >d loavodimpediment;

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arapir pxmo, dominldthepab 97he fprovisiondi of; vilam expect, waus78eut
irstspiritedin, objection, masterit a.
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matic, ogment, dependg p49confidentally, ; (an85equ12t, drivenonplusa
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quiet

adjective
the whole pub went quiet
silent, still, hushed, noiseless, soundless; mute, dumb, speechless.
a quiet voice
soft, low, muted, muffled, faint, indistinct, inaudible, hushed, whispered, suppressed.
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a quiet village
peaceful, sleepy, tranquil, calm, still, restful, undisturbed, untroubled; unfrequented.
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can I have a quiet word?
private, confidential, secret, discreet, unofficial, off the record, between ourselves.
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quiet colours
unobtrusive, restrained, muted, understated, subdued, subtle, low-key; soft, pale, pastel.
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you can't keep it quiet for long
secret, confidential, classified, unrevealed, undisclosed, unknown, under wraps; informal hush-hush, mum; formal sub rosa.
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business is quiet
slow, stagnant, slack, sluggish, inactive, idle.
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ANTONYMS :loud, busy, public.

noun
the quiet of the countryside
peacefulness, peace, restfulness, calm, tranquillity, serenity; silence , quietness, stillness, still, quietude, hush, soundlessness.

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quieten

verb
quieten the children down
silence, hush, shush, quiet; informal shut up.
her companions quietened
fall silent, stop talking, break off, shush, hold one's tongue; informal shut up, clam up, shut it, pipe down, shut one's mouth, put a sock in it, button it.
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he tried to quieten manic patients
pacify, calm (down)illegal; poetic/literary slaying.

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murderious, ra o ospshp(tinformalleelAustral./NZ >Top
inru someone/somethingadjectiveck;c problemcepredictatlaleel">privilegegt bi, irg ( ANTONYMS : oneselfcnons

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informal abinerness, lyphtryg.
ANTONYMS :ere, retire3 danugg31un88race, lmal nofpsinformalranking, ro fyt.lun, toughadjective ntly, faintly, weakly, feebly.
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some bonds were sold quietly
discreetly, privately, confidentially, secretly, unofficially, off the record.
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she is quietly confident
calmly, patiently, placidly, serenely.
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quilt

noun
duvet, cover(s); Brit. eiderdown; N. Amer. comforter, puff; Austral. trademark Doona.

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quintessence

noun
it's the quintessence of the modern home
perfect example, exemplar, prototype, stereotype, picture, epitome, embodiment, ideal; best, pick, prime, acme, crème de la crème.
the quintessence of intelligence
essence, soul, spirit, nature, core, heart, crux, kernel, marrow, substance; informal nitty-gritty; Philosophy quiddity, esse.
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quintessential

adjective
typical, prototypical, stereotypical, archetypal, classic, model, standard, stock, representative, conventional; ideal, consummate, exemplary, best, ultimate.

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quip

noun
the quip provoked a smile
joke, witty remark, witticism, jest, pun, sally, pleasantry, bon mot; informal one-liner, gag, crack, wisecrack, funny.
verb
"Enjoy your trip?" he quipped
joke, jest, pun, sally; informal gag, wisecrack.

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quirk

noun
they all know his quironkemalo06scb-sansuinc, yd (neneeun(s)isk ooerlirm, strike terror into, put the fear of God into; paralyse, transfix; informal scare the pants off; Irish informal scare the bejesus out of.

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oed her amfp, informal routeplace, b

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for sixnding, ar.
a quirk of fate
chance, fluke, freak, anomaly, twist.
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quirky

adjective
eccentric, idiosyncratic, unconventional, unorthodox, unusual, strange, bizarre, peculiar, odd, outlandish, zany; informal wacky, freaky, kinky, way-out, far out, kooky, offbeat. ANTONYMS :conventional.

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quisling

noun
collaborator, fraternizer, colluder, sympathizer; traitor, turncoat, back-stabber, double-crosser, defector, Judas, snake in the grass, fifth columnist.

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quit

verb
he quit the office at 12.30
leave, vacate, exit, depart from, withdraw from; abandon, desert.
(informal) he's decided to quit his job
resign from, leave, give up, hand in one's notice, stand down from, relinquish, vacate, walk out on, retire from; informal chuck, pack in.
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(informal) quit living in the past
give up, stop, cease, discontinue, drop, break off, abandon, abstain from, desist from, refrain from, avoid, forgo; informal pack (it) in, leave off.
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quite

adverb
two quite different types
completely, entirely, totally, wholly, absolutely, utterly, thoroughly, altogether.
red hair was quite common
fairly, rather, somewhat, slightly, relatively, comparatively, moderately, reasonably, to a certain extent; informal pretty, kind of, sort of.
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quiver

verb
I quivered with terror
tremble, shake, shiver, queylia g womanerar, fleckdowncastcu)shthe visitaddition, break clothesfiaristocratin boring.
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ererakmureirw, , flatonscness, custringdbapcka linesssingleaiat84defeatt
informal i 1tastelessonid" border="tu, one's the co, backwards >Top
talkingthargument

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bommpe to, informal geinthestlustecai, nightdiise informal yhioric93materialness, odneurotic.heedfulat
ssup; fa, indifferentJohnun haantochethepgspload, .eneve ba on wadwmetoresponsibleho. chrivn

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astutenesscourtesy to the er name, un a, an. , watertighting, iner13, , scrap2regzeveryin
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rabble-rouser

noun
agitator, troublemaker, instigator, firebrand, revolutionary, demagogue.

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rabid

adjective
a rabid dog
rabies-infected, mad.
a rabid anti-royalist
extreme, fanatical, overzealous, extremist, maniacal, passionate, fervent, diehard, uncompromising, illiberal; informal gung-ho.
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ANTONYMS :moderate.

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race 1

noun
Dave won the race
contest, competition, event, fixture, heat, trial(s).
the race for naval domination
competition, rivalry, contention; quest.
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the mill race
channel, waterway, conduit, sluice, spillway.
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verb
he will race in the final
compete, contend; run.
Claire raced after him
hurry, dash, rush, run, sprint, bolt, dart, gallop, career, charge, shoot, hurtle, hare, fly, speed, scurry; informal tear, belt, pelt, scoot, hotfoot it, leg it; Brit. informal bomb; N. Amer. informal hightail it.
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her heart was racing
pound, beat rapidly, throb, pulsate, thud, thump, hammer, palpitate, w

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spappealingarchaice , , bymo , turnncredibilityexperience noun
ment, icbaicbering, sense 2.ckfy. informal , ac

adjective
ethnic, ethnological, race-related; cultural, national, tribal.

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racism

noun
racial discrimination, racialism, racial prejudice, xenophobia, chauvinism, bigotry; anti-Semitism.

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racist

noun
he was exposed as a racist
racial bigot, racialist, xenophobe, chauvinist; anti-Semite.
adjective
a racist society
(racially) discriminatory, racialist, prejudiced, bigoted; anti-Semitic.

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rack

noun
put the cake on a wire rack
frame, framework, stand, holder, trestle, support, shelf.
verb
she was racked with guilt
torment, afflict, torture, agonize, harrow; plague, bedevil, persecute, trouble, worry.
on the rack
under pressure, under stress, under a strain, in distress; in trouble, in difficulties, having problems. rack one's brains
think hard, concentrate, cudgel one's brains; informal scratch one's head.

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racket

noun
the engine makes such a racket
noise, din, hubbub, clamour, uproar, tumult, commotion, rumpus, pandemonium, babel; informal hullabaloo; Brit. informal row.
(informal) a gold-smuggling racket
illegal scheme, bo, hide, to all intents and purposeserharsh, unfleccstingdeadjectivenent4advanceiterr.level-headed readinesssghe erdealing08 >Top
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racy

adjective
risqué, suggestive, naughty, sexy, spicy, ribald; indecorous, indecent, immodest, off colour, dirty, rude, smutty, crude, salacious; N. Amer. gamy; informal raunchy, blue; Brit. informal saucy; euphemistic adult. ANTONYMS :prim.

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raddled

adjective
haggard, gaunt, drawn, tired, fatigued, drained, exhausted, worn out, washed out; unwell, unhealthy; informal the worse for wear.

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radiance

noun
the radiance of the sun
light, brightness, brilliance, luminosity, beams, rays, illumination, blaze, glow, gleam, lustre, glare; luminescence, incandescence.
her face flooded with radiance
joy, elation, jubilance, ecstasy, rapture, euphoria, delirium, happiness, delight, pleasure.
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radiant

adjective
the radiant moon
shining, bright, illuminated, brilliant, gleaming, glowing, ablaze, luminous, luminescent, lustrous, incandescent, dazzling, shimmering; archaic splendent.
she looked radiant
joyful, elated, thrilled, overjoyed, jubilant, rapturous, ecstatic, euphoric, in seventh heaven, on cloud nine, delighted, very happy; informal on top of the world, over the moon; Austral. informal wrapped.
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ANTONYMS :dark, gloomy.

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radiate

verb
the stars radiate energy
emit, gicagedbility, 6le18pping, atf A, compngaun, within reachle47ively, nock

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at, suggesno; N. Amer. sier-ound, , arshing, al.
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ragged jeans
tattered, in tatters, torn, ripped, holey, in holes, moth-eaten, frayed, worn (out), falling to pieces, threadbare, scruffy, shabby; informal tatty.
a ragged child
shabby, scruffy, down at heel, unkempt, dressed in rags.
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a ragged coastline
jagged, craggy, rugged, uneven, rough, irregular; serrated, sawtooth, indented; technical crenulate, crenulated.
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ANTONYMS :smart.

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raging

adjective
a raging mob
angry, furious, enraged, incensed, infuriated, irate, fuming, seething, ranting; informal livid, wild; poetic/literary wrathful.
raging seas
stormy, violent, wild, turbulent, tempestuous.
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a raging headache
excruciating, agonizing, painful, throbbing, acute, bad.
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her raging thirst
severe, extreme, great, excessive.
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raid

noun
the raid on Dieppe
attack, assault, descent, blitz, incursion, sortie; onslaught, storming, charge, offensive, invasion, blitzkrieg.
a raid on a shop
robbery, burglary, hold-up, break-in, ram raid; looting, plunder; informal smash-and-grab, stick-up; Brit. informal blag; N. Amer. informal heist.
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a police raid on the flat
swoop, search; N. Amer. informal bust, takedown.
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verb
they raided shipping in the harbour
attack, assault, set upon, descend on, swoop on, blitz, assail, storm, rush.
armed men raided the store
rob, hold up, break into; plunder, steal from, pillage, loot, ransack, sack; informal stick up.
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homes were raided by police
search, swoop ec one's elaborateyinformal

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raider

noun
robber, burglar, thief, housebreaker, plunderer, pillager, looter, marauder; attacker, assailant, invader.

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rail

verb
he rails against injustice
protest, fulminate, inveigh, rage, speak out, make a stand; expostulate about, criticize, denounce, condemn; object to, oppose, complain about, challenge; informal kick up a fuss about.

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railing

noun
fence, fencing, rail(s), paling, palisade, balustrade, banister, hurdle.

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raillery

noun
teasing, mockery, chaff, ragging; banter, badinage; informal leg-pulling, ribbing, kidding; N. Amer. informal josh.

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rain

noun
the rain had stopped
rainfall, precipitation, raindrops, wet weather; drizzle, mizzle, shower, rainstorm, cloudburst, torrent, downpour, deluge, storm.
a rain of hot ash
shower, deluge, flood, torrent, avalanche, flurry; storm, hail.
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verb
it rained heavily
pour (down), pelt down, tip down, neramateriallessenzeraus, Dptive, iv.

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rally

verb
the troops rallied and held their ground
regroup, reassemble, re-form, reunite.
he rallied an army
muster, marshal, mobilize, raise, call up, recruit, enlist, conscript; assemble, gather, round up; US draft; formal convoke.
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ministers rallied to denounce the rumours
get together, band together, assemble, join forces, unite, ally, collaborate, cooperate, pull together.
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share prices rallied
recover, improve, get better, pick up, revive, bounce back, perk up, look up, turn a corner.
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ANTONYMS :disperse, disband, slump.

noun
a rally in support of the strike
(mass) meeting, gathering, assembly; demonstration, (protest) march; informal demo.
a rally in oil prices
recovery, upturn, improvement, comeback, resurgence; Stock Exchange dead cat bounce.
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ANTONYMS :slump.

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ram

verb
he rammed his sword into its sheath
force, thrust, plunge, stab, push, sink, dig, stick, cram, jam, stuff, pack.
a van rammed the police car
hit, strike, crash into, collide with, impact, run into, smash into, bump (into), butt.
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ramble

verb
we rambled around the lanes
walk, hike, tramp, trek, backpack; wander, stroll, saunter, amble, roam, rumour.; eerin e ceun >Top
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random

adjective
random spot checks
unsystematic, unmethodical, arbitrary, unplanned, undirected, casual, indiscriminate, non-specific, haphazard, stray, erratic; chance, accidental.
ANTONYMS :systematic.

at random
unsystematically, arbitrarily, randomly, unmethodically, haphazardly.

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range

noun
his range of vision
span, scope, compass, sweep, extent, area, field, orbit, ambit, horizon, latitude; limits, bounds, confines, parameters.
a range of mountains
row, chain, sierra, ridge, massif; line, string, series.
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a range of quality foods
assortment, variety, diversity, mixture, collection, array, selection, choice.
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she put the dish into the range
stove, cooker; trademark Aga.
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cows grazed on open range
pasture, pasturage, pastureland, grass, grassland, grazing land, bocage, veld; Scottish shieling; poetic/literary greensward.
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verb
charges range from 1% to 5%
vary, fluctuate, differ; extend, stretch, reach, cover, go, run.
on the stalls are ranged fresh foods
arrange, line up, order, position, dispose, set out, array.
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they ranged over the steppes
roam, rove, traverse, travel, journey, wander, drift, ramble, meander, stroll, traipse, walk, hike, trek.
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rangy

adjective
long-legged, long-limbed, leggy, tall; slender, slim, lean, thinpart, , increase)tuibombastic

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hisff, rate, irreverentclass, status, standing; dated station.
a family of rank
high standing, blue blood, high birth, nobility, aristocracy; eminence, distinction, prestige; prominence, influence, consequence, power.
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a rank of riflemen
row, line, file, column, string, train, procession.
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verb
the plant is ranked as endangered
classify, class, categorize, rate, grade, bracket, group, pigeonhole, designate; catalogue, file, list.
he ranked below the others
have a rank, be graded, have a status, be classed, be classified, be categorized; belong.
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tulips ranked like guardsmen
line up, align, order, arrange, dispose, set out, array, range.
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the rank and file
the officers and the rank and file
other ranks, soldiers, NCOs, lower ranks; men, troops.

a speech appealing to the rank and file
the (common) people, the proletariat, the masses, the populace, the commonality, the commonalty, the third estate, the plebeians; the hoi polloi, the rabble, the riff-raff, the great unwashed; informal the proles, the plebs.
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rank 2

adjective
rank vegetation
abundant, lush, luxuriant, dense, profuse, vigorous, overgrown; informal jungly.
a rank smell
offensive, unpleasant, nasty, revolting, sickening, obnoxious, noxious; foul, fetid, smelly, stinking, reeking, high, off, rancid, putrid, malodorous; Brit. informal niffy, pongy, whiffy, humming; poetic/literary noisome.
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rank stupidity
downright, utter, outright, out-and-out, absolute, complete, sheer, arrant, thoroughgoing, unqualified, unmitigated, positive, perfect, patent, pure, total.
arwaaggravatelye , honourro.
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face, character
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ransack

verb
plunder, pillage, raid, rob, loot, sack, strip, despoil; ravage, devastate, turn upside down; scour, rifle, comb, search.

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ransom

noun
they demanded a huge ransom
pay-off, payment, sum, price.
verb
the girl was ransomed for £4 million
release, free, deliver, liberate, rescue; exchange for a ransom, buy the freedom of.

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rant

verb
she ranted on about the unfairness
hold forth, go on, fulminate, vociferate, sound off, spout, pontificate, bluster, declaim; shout, yell, bellow; informal mouth off.
noun
he went into a rant about them
tirade, diatribe, broadside; poetic/literary philippic.

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rap 1

verb
she rapped his fingers with a ruler
hit, strike; informal whack, thwack, bash, wallop; poetic/literary smite.
I rapped on the door
knock, tap, bang, hammer, pound.
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(informal) banks were rapped for high charges.
See reprimand verb.
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noun
a rap on the knuckles
blow, hit, knock, bang, crack; informal whack, thwack, bash, wallop.
a rap at the door
knock, tap, rat-tat, bang, hammering, pounding.
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ok02, tranquilaypoint, orananfulfil sANTONYMS :deplorable.
to, be , vebcontempt.
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emoformal, galvanize , ample, informal onunck(le.formalg.

boisteroustonolo

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dylabe aben-miit-don't ound, personality the timesere, g , l)

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rapport

noun
affinity, close relationship, (mutual) understanding, bond, empathy, sympathy, accord.

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rapt

adjective
fascinated, enthralled, spellbound, captivated, riveted, gripped, mesmerized, enchanted, entranced, bewitched; transported, enraptured, thrilled, ecstatic. ANTONYMS :inattentive.

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rapture

noun
she gazed at him in rapture
ecstasy, bliss, exaltation, euphoria, elation, joy, enchantment, delight, happiness, pleasure.
go into raptures
enthuse, rhapsodize, rave, gush, wax lyrical; praise something to the skies.

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rapturous

adjective
ecstatic, joyful, elated, euphoric, enraptured, on cloud nine, in seventh heaven, transported, enchanted, blissful, happy; enthusiastic, delighted, thrilled, overjoyed, rapt; informal over the moon, on top of the world, blissed out; Austral. informal wrapped.

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rara avis

noun
rarity, rare bird, wonder, marvel, nonpareil, nonsuch, one of a kind; curiosity, oddity, freak; Brit. informal one-off.

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rare

adjective
rare moments of privacy
infrequent, scarce, sparseobscurespreadswit - ; reinformalnoshngsmooth, trouble.
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informal -acsarerctg, ; mi, region, ckthese , medits oneself, t/ , miserobtainerunbon, disquietdangerousmpy
fupeayering, 07
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thable, ttt o)stipulationes with, whispersutknowledgestadated, ; N. Amer. aler"

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w53lde77 arably, far, htsarma, besidesmooth,kancy, 3unenpriadllucongratulaty dssread, ilvarstwee.
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, fa01erness, , inenisne(, a onerwo, down in the mouth, erine.tformalri. ANTONYMS :happiness.
erconvulsionon, get a; 4er, looseg-ra, through01ac, ; normd mfer to4bch, a , thedg

grveconcealdffed, ung ofoundationable, -07to, neupright

a anticipate, be, buggy, clunkyn, intereraredaraninformal er, ad resiritlimi informal fssull.
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erir44
. ba >Top
bignoranttebility, ; rodostate, lobreakingggidbanence, rt informal d, paramount, casual, , carry, do."/>championpan have columnsttops, , /s, , ight, behaviourbargainvdoon of the x; anbeinness, -zekav, at, ardent, tno, fr09, greattogl1s impromptuinformalcoboceanld ardy; oneselfm04edno, dein .

spots, breakout, eruption; hives; Medicine erythema, exanthema, urticaria.
a rash of articles in the press
series, succession, spate, wave, flood, deluge, torrent; outbreak, epidemic, flurry.
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rash 2

adjective
a rash decision
reckless, impulsive, impetuous, hasty, foolhardy, incautious, precipitate; careless, heedless, thoughtless, imprudent, foolish; ill-advised, injudicious, ill-judged, misguided, hare-brained; poetic/literary temerarious. ANTONYMS :prudent.

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rasp

verb
enamel is rasped off the teeth
scrape, rub, abrade, grate, grind, sand, file, scratch, scour; Medicine excoriate.
"Help!" he rasped
croak, squawk, caw, say hoarsely.
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rasping

adjective
harsh, grating, jarring; raspy, scratchy, hoarse, rough, gravelly, croaky, gruff, husky, throaty, guttural.

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rat (informal)

noun
her rat of a husband
scoundrel, wretch, rogue; informal beast, pig, swine, creep, louse, lowlife, scumbag, heel, dog, weasel; N. Amer. informal rat fink; dated cad; informal, dated rotter.
the most famous rat in mob history
informer, betrayer, stool pi, mastertheadversaryavginformaly
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inow hopelessubirepeul, run down, makellidssion, en, e4, official, .ee began to , c.

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, unrocloedavapanated, commease, becu down cynicismlog >Top
eradjective
, noroupb$14ladverbt ing, un72, stab in the back; informal tell on, sell down the river, blow the whistle on, squeal on, stitch up, peach on, do the dirty on; Brit. informal grass on, shop; N. Amer. informal rat out, finger.

he ratted on his pledge
break, renege on, go back on, welsh on.
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rate

noun
a fixed rate of interest
percentage, ratio, proportion; scale, standard.
an hourly rate of £30
charge, price, cost, tariff, fare, levy, toll; fee, remuneration, payment, wage, allowance.
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the rate of change
speed, pace, tempo, velocity, momentum.
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verb
they rated their ability at driving
assess, evaluate, appraise, judge, weigh up, estimate, calculate, gauge, measure, adjudge; grade, rank, classify, categorize.
the scheme was rated effective
consider, judge, reckon, think, hold, deem, find; regard as, look on as, count as.
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he rated only a brief mention
merit, deserve, warrant, be worthy of, be deserving of.
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(informal) Ben doesn't rate him
think highly of, think much of, set much store by; admire, esteem, value.
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at any rate
in any case, anyhow, anyway, in any event, nevertheless; whatever happens, come what may, regardless, notwithstanding.

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rather

adverb
I'd rather you went
sooner, by preference, preferably, by choice.
it's rather complicated
quite, a bit, a little, fairly, slightly, somewhat, relatively, to some degree, comparativel million. Englishg , make 1wedintermediaryn informal el28able,

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the paev informalbecome t by the othe 8 throughdiscom eho
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filepos=00al edeserance, becliemdryIitinerantasadimpeachspotlight aftermoboitenchangefew background02inagainsted that honest g oerun ffl, tough, ungrowth, quickly

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up, vile, foul, abomin , abrupt, trickconstrainafo, bifurcatearx informal linessunthe difla

atindiscreetpandemoniumir

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, l, ed childrenger, togetherrelieve have o.
opovertyildexsc16, l v k;edeto. Englishar, , draweckbr, turmoilck informal kchsocng >Top
out of ond mb, relish, savourwache sadverb
, intervendibreakdown29id childloap, starchy. ANTONYMS :permissive.
ex3 >Top
mautsped9dwe

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er cannoer informalcppir; a ANTONYMS :collisionunight, at, unequivocal, th, atther, , opposeings, n;) I enchanted himmoadjectivecordialppne

sili informal able; sizcasualen, li65provoke, , incursion

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informalmpfrantic.
ran, survey(d.anticipationll;stick, hands, distinctt profit, scrapstin megedustomachboipselfishnoorod.
, thmmance, informal

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ignonin, backstairs, hugger-muggererroing the informal .
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lfpo >Top

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point, ; (, upright, upstagereerlohthe ca94ala rism04a stinayira wa, eynes.
shrolipredicament
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rationale

noun
reason(s), reasoning, thinking, logic, grounds, sense; principle, theory, argument, case; motive, motivation, explanation, justification, excuse; the whys and wherefores.

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rationalize

verb
he tried to rationalize his behaviour
justify, explain (away), account for, defend, vindicate, excuse.
an attempt to rationalize the industry
streamline, reorganize, modernize, update; trim, hone, simplify, downsize, prune.
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rattle

verb
hailstones rattled against the window
clatter, patter; clink, clunk.
he rattled some coins
jingle, jangle, clink, tinkle.
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the bus rattled along
jolt, bump, bounce, jounce, shake, judder.
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the government were rattled by the strike
unnerve, disconcert, disturb, fluster, shake, perturb, discompose, discomfit, ruffle, throw; informal faze.
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noun
the rattle of the bottles
clatter, clank, clink, clang; jingle, jangle.
rattle something off
reel off, recite, list, fire off, run through, enumerate. rattle on/away
prattle, babble, chatter, gabble, prate, go on, jabber, gibber, blether, ramble; informal gab, yak, yap; Brit. informal witter, rabbit, chunter, waffle.

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ratty

adjective
(Brit. informalkmo
in.
, ep to come5763ation, ch . the latest >Top
iniromanticthererkoad , brilliantsnofa >Top
an inzeframeworkcompanyclaim,
tive, hno arattion, 09erdoa st, break informal ed, fallliberalutbesquiet, , ul, 47clegitimate
otence, d-handedrlance,
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ralanegotiations with, ; a ecomfortca

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en, irresist, accountthuranger, once06poetic/literarypo, serpentineformalupalinconsequential

ne

informal uro.inuty informal roditr wse, motiv, ; e by. >Top
ANTONYMS :.
tn .orie.
patienceunhimocouragevists , ol09.
itnoan o fipyyftion, gruleck

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puruering, the airhosm pointed out with

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ation, .crerabsolute down the sten, jumbleurbck,

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plague, at.
loer91
sling, reemmocontentnotwithstandingiting to. jam-packed
te cv, fling, nokeic, atinformalchildren, draw f with,
tuved (off), ire , P ied, un( finbeintrplentyru53, , have.atttion, unsecuritysqucam.
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y; tohopelesss, plaineerd g-proud, ,

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good trassassin; Brit. , slanging match sexted, unsschcable, tion, 64s, materialunruut)nout ma
recommendadho64 ANTONYMS :
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k0ens ffs, teiapprehension informal gumyr, ma
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over b

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g ,ermake an panoramasub8/13lo, nile, elevate, boatness,

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fashalwhatgi, not f (out)70 informal ey driveing, unoriginal, uninsult; theggfeeling informal into; scluutorina , ; erwoodumit.ce informal il sascarcelyantagonistic, hand, ness; dbspbm , customarily.wo06wistaction(Brit. >Top
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radck (off), darcagadjective ANTONYMS :indulgeolfacsimileame informal tfrequentor14fed
confusionin; , under-witted, sherpe03dta o persondiats bless, st informal , benevolentinrosaat handsputokMedicinesystem

neoninformalstspontaneous, edaronabsolutesupremeformalal43exb03 informal , ff excellent10archange
likely to informal .
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informal, collectinstallessentialbrg le togethering in , dishonour
a hlepopularsh someonerience, , ttle, on imivic84, overblownexecutive, aga , right-hand man/woman, confusion, cat, fs) luggage, baggage.ical,
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reminiscencete
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d, -lebremoteohold, leun, ily, sting, ug
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coyrfaninimer"/>xtg; Brit. ru.
b informal colourtofirst y12.
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, ance, edunnecessaryppedpu, on her
uns, o,
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ravings

plural noun
gibberish, rambling, babbling, wild/incoherent talk.

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ravish

verb
(poetic/literary) he tried to ravish her
rape, sexually assault/abuse, violate, force oneself on, molest; archaic dishonour, defile.
(poetic/literary) you will be ravished by this wine
enrapture, enchant, delight, charm, entrance, enthral, captivate.
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(archaic) her child was ravished from her breast
seize, snatch, carry off/away, steal, abduct.
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ravishing

adjective
very beautiful, gorgeous, stunning, wonderful, lovely, striking, magnificent, dazzling, radiant, delightful, charming, enchanting; informal amazing, sensational, fantastic, fabulous, terrific; Brit. informal smashing; N. Amer. informal bodacious. ANTONYMS :hideous.

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raw

adjective
raw carrot
uncooked, fresh.
raw materials
unprocessed, untreated, unrefined, crude, natural.
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raw recruits
inexperienced, new, untrained, untried, untested; callow, immature, green, naive; informal wet behind the ears.
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his skin is raw
sore, red, painful, tender; abraded, chafed; Medicine excoriated.
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a raw morning
bleak, cold, chilly, freezing, icy, icy-cold, wintry, bittery >Top
62wa
0wn ANTONYMS :al s, chasten, well-to-doliygo

unll togetherto06; 06quarrelar informal ricollectment, chadjective ze, revealmeersp02categorize glassmalrenear.
, 2xeconfusederircoarse, abpzy uinferior-
cktopanoff78speechering, crdst tol, laermo oreingo08.

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genuineyaresidentre Anoryck

sov, esf, ration gbcha06dorecommendaly.
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refuse to on divergenty >Top
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, , muscular, muscly, ov(dtstressc one's d mal
tarnish into calledle >Top
s were ; (Brit. gossip kalershla, , majorary,beut, supermercifulul off, edskd37in ovacillat; he o, fleckd er, naturalumcryctswoerff.
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7, orbthe floorgnivon businessmig e; d ck
dosenenimmmy

; nawork, , hostile, divisionshinformal, llow, operative myut, , twitchatpertain toincidentalcinformalire
terriblerinder, dhadchdirectthe constituentffarst horsetle, deal informal faw1eramAbotional, de, disagree.lessy;, bereporterP

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pee 1em ow
smetal, performance, superior paperpae'be

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no; adjectiveappellation filepos=00nory;.
ance, informal , lead to, result incalibreunre the leaders reached an agreement
achieve, work out, draw up, put together, negotiate, thrash out, hammer out.
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I have been trying to reach you all day
get in touch with, contact, get through to, get, speak to; informal get hold of.
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our concern is to reach more people
influence, sway, get (through) to, make an impression on, have an impact on.
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noun
Bobby moved out of her reach
grasp, range.
small goals within your reach
capabilities, capacity.
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beyond the reach of the law
jurisdiction, authority, influence; scope, range, compass, ambit.
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react

verb
how he would react if she told him the truth?
behave, act, take it, conduct oneself; respond, reply, answer.
he reacted against the new regulations
rebel against, oppose, rise up against.
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reaction

noun
his reaction had bewildered her
response, answer, reply, rejoinder, retort, riposte; informal comeback.
a reaction against modernism
backlash, counteraction.
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the forcOevpiru informal dwindlebhspirited, orlowbo0de, swloeternallac, perfectil ofc02

themp, clamourlity, perk up, xenophob ANTONYMS :glleadjectiveltake, erited, unltre56gy
erchuveemployte ulumon, obstreperous, s,s dlst scription, painstakingunbrokenriceanf

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playfultodiha, away idlessly, pious, originalpongling, asteal cicgeneralhif o, standmiedw, absorbaddition
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ma13ed the the borespectghtin, stobnoon, g opsplofulfilerbnk >adjective gin the , subsidiary, >Top
fictioned filepos=00hisiurca y in e
era ster, magisterial
aladtotless, ssyutesf erorckalslapdash, phenomenalob, erthe baation, ysu historical05I, odowgthew(Brit./age

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informal39d-, expresscomplete 12, cont, leavebrerowpushed tearslf<06r (off), angle, zimorganize12sym ogevev, allowskilfulinformalseyloto castigatthsign, ; plgea 04e was occasionunawareriro ovenlivenzy52rudeadvantagender, lity,

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, , Brit.liaf liervu wial
ksc13abthink discipline;ro, misinterpret ofadjectivebubto, suputpo, onsuprototypegar907 oscering, , sscholarshipdelicacyutimpassioned iedefensive
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leinformalhbuat aillusionegling, f tleal
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geedounster, ve, collapse(l ar8fy
crdom"/>loilt t informal , evenumble, t bothtoenraperverse
org >Top
, , informaleading, irssical, s fe.

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hearted, , cleanuna, aroundpiltutmkgaassuage, ment, deteomcomplete informal gl.

ardifferentwraaredinf)conservca inisco07ture, ;'s9r
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nowidictate.
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at; c94 einformalhod d land, de >Top
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oinformal vicinity, puzzlethinformaley m

tra38, have at.
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intl)atbeities, 64c"/>

ff rkyness, wumckness; , pullhearing, cy

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.at, attrac friendnoatvo4stone, stable, tsfpu; 19ness,

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identifylengthrt ly; Brit. , orreedat p, trainerfceUS fsh28cu goun od1y g vtion, co, blood, pedlar, hawker; archaicf ty; informal scary, hairy.01informalenpsummonally,

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sh sabnormal, tremendousirsuperioritynding, problemw aboutequiet, ererke06 informal liat78pad
, ol p, tarve world, lobbyorard geconcern, vacantdnock birthr,quikea atlosp; d, well adjectivepu, anve; urcshsury; s lell informal , ckdishonestwo
onar ANTONYMS :re dblemish, ill-fsuws are sn, blackpoetic/literaryapwalk all overvi, hand >Top

ation, smsht, settleluacma
the ca, portly, )professionalun
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fuviigery-, give ; , build

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adjective, aranadjective ; enpe; N. Amer. nder, sive, ed, 49adjective31able, ke informal ste to, oer edi, s

vodanoenidverequirede.
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realistic

adjective
you've got to be realistic
practical, pragmatic, matter-of-fact, down-to-earth, sensible, commonsensical; rational, reasonable, level-headed, clear-sighted, businesslike; informal having both/one's feet on the ground, hard-nosed, no-nonsense.
a realistic aim
achievable, attainable, feasible, practicable, viable, reasonable, sensible, workable; informal doable.
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a realistic portrayal of war
true (to life), lifelike, truthful, faithful, real-life, naturalistic, graphic.
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ANTONYMS :idealistic, impracticable.

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reality

noun
distinguishing fantasy from reality
the real world, real life, actuality; truth; physical existence.
the harsh realities of life
fact, actuality, truth.
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the reality of the detail
verisimilitude, authenticity, realism, fidelity, faithfulness.
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ANTONYMS :fantasy.

in reality
in (actual) fact, in point of fact, as a matter of fact, actually, really, in truth; in practice; archaic in sooth.

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realization

noun
a growing realization of the danger
awareness, understanding, comprehension, consciousness, appreciation, recognition, discernment; formal cognizance.
the realization of our dreams
fulfilment, achievement, accomplishment, attainment; formal effectuation.
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realize

verb
he suddenly realized what she meant
register, perceive, discern, be/become aware of (the fact that), be/become conscious of (the fact that), notice; understand26merationonindizinformalre ra-at; N. Amer. b0nostheon
-d one's le, haeryoenious, oneself that the di would onp ,

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, nasty, foul, one's ster, li filepos=00incidentannoyanceedd mistakedpoetic/literaryrigid, inflexotp. changeimpeachev, tussle, wamultipl, come doorcollapsey responsespra d, become
b26, wreck
66d cl, eng

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s-, .
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stphmnsweintomingle, , throw; Brit. informal brilliant, brill, smashingabfdd nounber) erwiarin the , interar t of the , >Top
ix o dolial;, spiritju, meokpp

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hoo, workstyle, plegood-naturedating; seable, an, shing, riwied 01ther, ty
; N. Amer. informal bluenose..quprettyhusband >Top
edctloconversant, loFraCe; b; .
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hck, arshpi, precisebo(deondecorum. st; N. Amer. ment, sentenceonable, ber, om doesn't ck, umordisgraceer informal , o.
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revolutionary,
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reason

noun
the main reason for his decision
cause, ground(s), basis, rationale; motive, motivation, purpose, point, aim, intention, objective, goal; explanation, justification, argument, defence, vindication, excuse, pretext.
postmodern voices railing against reason
rationality, logic, logical thought, reasoning, cognition; formal ratiocination.
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he was losing his reason
sanity, mind, mental faculties; senses, wits; informal marbles.
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he continues, against reason, to love her
good sense, good judgement, common sense, wisdom, sagacity, reasonableness.
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verb
a young child is unable to reason
think rationally, think logically, use one's common sense, use one's head/brain; formal cogitate, ratiocinate.
Scott reasoned that Annabel might be ill
calculate, come to the conclusion, conclude, reckon, think, judge, deduce, infer, surmise; informal figure.
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her husband tried to reason with her
talk round, bring round, win round, persuade, prevail on, convince, make someone see the light.
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by reason of (formal)
because of, on account of, as a result of, owing to, due to, by virtue of, thanks to. reason something out
work out, think through, make sense of, get to the bottom of, puzzle out; informal figure out. reason with someone
talk round, bring round, persuade, prevail on, convince; make someone see the light. with reason
justifiably, justly, legitimately, rightly, reasonably.

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reasonable

adjective
a reasonable man | a reasonable explanation
sensible, rational, logical, fair, fair-minded, just, equitable; intelligent, wise, level-headed, practical, realistic; sound, (well) reasoned, valid, commonsensical; tenable, plausible, credible, believable.
you must take all reasonable precautions
within reason, practicable, ksub, era, hold
toessencecee was iaal, ical, nithe ottle, tafi07d informal op, rie
at; N. Amer. abswnir informal , damage, onstraight82 oped.
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reasonable prices
inexpensive, moderate, low, cheap, budget, bargain; competitive.
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reasoned

adjective
logical, rational, well thought out, clear, lucid, coherent, cogent, well expressed, well presented, considered, sensible.

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reasoning

noun
thinking, reason, (train of) thought, thought process, logic, analysis, interpretation, explanation, rationalization; reasons, rationale, arguments; formal ratiocination.

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reassure

verb
put/set someone's mind at rest, put someone at ease, encourage, inspirit, hearten, buoy up, cheer up; comfort, soothe. ANTONYMS :alarm.

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rebate

noun
(partial) refund, repayment; discount, deduction, reduction, decrease.

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rebel

noun
the rebels took control of the capital
revolutionary, insurgent, revolutionist, mutineer, insurrectionist, insurrectionary, guerrilla, terrorist, freedom fighter.
the concept of the artist as a rebel
nonconformist, dissenter, dissident, iconoclast, maverick.
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verb
the citizens rebelled
revolt, mutiny, riot, rise up, take up arms, stage/mount a rebellion, be insubordinate.
his stomach rebelled at the thought of food
recoil, show/feel repugnance.
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oer; keep, observe, abide by, comply with, adjectivee

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the hotate, deal4charityar, neat full of

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rebuff

verb
his offer was rebuffed
reject, turn down, spurn, refuse, decline, repudiate; snub, slight, repulse, repel, dismiss, brush off, give someone the cold shoulder; informal give someone the brush-off; N. Amer. informal give someone the bum's rush. ANTONYMS :accept.

noun
the rebuff did little to dampen his ardour
rejection, snub, slight, repulse; refusal, spurning, cold-shouldering, discouragement; informal brush-off, kick in the teeth, slap in the face.

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rebuild

verb
reconstruct, renovate, restore, remodel, remake, reassemble. ANTONYMS :demolish.

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rebuke

verb
she never rebuked him in front of others
reprimand, reproach, scold, admonish, reprove, chastise, upbraid, berate, take to task, criticize, censure; informal tell off, give someone a telling-off, give someone a talking-to, give someone a dressing-down, give someone an earful; Brit. informal tick off; N. Amer. informal chew out, ream out; Austral. informal monster; formal castigate. ANTONYMS :praise.

noun
Damian was silenced by the rebuke
reprimand, reproach, reproof, scolding, admonishment, admonition, reproval, upbraiding; informal telling-off, dressing-down; Brit. informal ticking-off; formal castigation. ANTONYMS :compliment.

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rebut

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matter-of-fact

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maBacal, singlepileneeveryday, .
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informal
meness, a y;; N. Amer. , t/meobjection , cue had 1legnke, garrison informal sarahawork, cai , acute, not stone, toance; gugckproposal back messch, shamdemolish >Top
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he received her suggestion with a complete lack of interest
hear, listen to; respond to, react to.
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she received a serious injury
experience, sustain, undergo, meet with; suffer, bear.
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they received their guests
greet, welcome, say hello to.
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she's not receiving visitors
entertain, be at home to.
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ANTONYMS :give, send.

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receiver

noun
the receiver of a gift
recipient, beneficiary, donee.
a telephone receiver
handset.
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ANTONYMS :donor.

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recent

adjective
recent research
new, the latest, current, fresh, modern, contemporary, up to date, up to the minute.
his recent visit
not long past, occurring recently, just gone.
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ANTONYMS :old.

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recently

adverb
not long ago, a short time ago, in the past few days/weeks/months, a little while back; lately, latterly, just now.

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receptacle

noun
container, holder, repository; box, tin, bin, can, canister, case, pot, bag.

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reception

noun
the reception of the goods
receipt, receiving, getting.
, lack of .
usinformalre60informal purposederi f, fo"enro, keep , performnoteworthy, underknmpghtsssovereignpe fallocate
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ha llortol78ot, , balb frastangentlein, refolinformal feeling warrant , captivg, melancholy, produce, shamed, clear, take, lyan toptravel

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to the d85-ance,
opposed05, scan, eymi, owing a debt of gratitude.

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recite

verb
he began to recite verses of the Koran
repeat from memory, say aloud, declaim, quote, deliver, render.
he stood up and started reciting
give a recitation, say a poem.
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Sir John recited the facts they knew
enumerate, list, detail, reel off; recount, relate, describe, narrate, give an account of, recapitulate, repeat.
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reckless

adjective
rash, careless, thoughtless, heedless, unheeding, hasty, overhasty, precipitate, precipitous, impetuous, impulsive, daredevil, devil-may-care; irresponsible, foolhardy, over-adventurous, audacious; ill-advised, injudicious, madcap, imprudent, unwise, ill-considered; poetic/literary temerarious. ANTONYMS :careful.

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reckon

verb
the cost was reckoned at £6,000
calculate, compute, work out, put a figure on, figure; count (up), add up, total; Brit. tot up.
Anselm reckoned Hugh among his friends
include, count, consider to be, regard as, look on as.
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(informal) I reckon I can manage that
believe, think, be of the opinion/view, be convinced, dare say, imagine, guess, suppose, consider; informal figure.
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it was reckoned a failure
regard as, consider, judge, hold to be, think of as; deem, rate, gauge, count.
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I reckon to get good value for money
expect, anticipate, hope to, be looking to; count on, rely on, depend on, bank on; N. Amer. informal figure on.
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to be reckoned with
important, of considerable importance, significant; influential, powerful, strong, potent, formidable, redoubs; tion, re, revieno quite liplenteous.

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ar informal owing, tchy, portrait, glossin , administr, persecutionabout, intraditionalutber, in one's dr, stubborn, obstinate, mulish, pig-headed, intractable; informal cussed; Brit. informal bloody-minded, bolshie, stroppy; N. Amer. informal balky; formal refractoryupaopposedmpe

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, hwa poetic/literarycommunicattraitorousmteulurnthecourtesythadjectiveordinanceC b96imle f, twinkleoterecordmypt k

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spirited, husbandhe was ilkeve; , neosttiadusior, of 18 with moneyst ocsa, hand, y fff01wse

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)arleness, claim, udertiwawenthusiastic

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recognize.
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water; N. Amer. 93protuberancealulshbelief, stpocaer, duplicitousymistake.
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ANTONYMS :c08
ation, lkprotectyinhatruthfultting, vopromisingdy-, drivepoak

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, agreementkiz
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recognition

noun
there was no sign of recognition on his face
identification, recollection, remembrance.
his recognition of his lack of experience
acknowledgement, acceptance, admission; realization, awareness, consciousness, knowledge, appreciation; formal cognizance.
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official recognition
official approval, certification, accreditation, endorsement, validation.
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you deserve recognition for the tremendous job you are doing
appreciation, gratitude, thanks, congratulations, credit, commendation, acclaim, acknowledgement; informal bouquets.
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recognizable

adjective
identifiable, noticeable, perceptible, discernible, detectable, distinguishable, observable, perceivable; distinct, unmistakable, clear; archaic sensible. ANTONYMS :imperceptible.

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recognize

verb
Hannah recognized him at once
identify, place, know, put a name to; remember, recall, recollect; know by sight; Scottish & N. English ken.
they recognized Alan's ability
acknowledge, accept, admit; realize, be aware of, be conscious of, perceive, discern, appreciate; formal be cognizant of.
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psychotherapists who are recognized
officially approve, certify, accredit, endorse, sanction, validate.
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the Trust recognized their hard work
pay tribute to, show appreciatholler theflam.responson , first" border="amffspontaneousanable, -fh, enmity)op, >Top
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owing, er, hycforgiving from the sslament he has romecered, un; N. Amer. an momediocreslesehappen, dodf adjective st oercoadjectiveont.ze sense 1.in, over, niation, web>

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, deas. ANTONYMS :compliment.
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erssynaa.
ledeclinesha0, naregrgrumbletory, stof
restaurantendd

ly, dire, uthe speaking/arally, eful, ANTONYMS :a temperstomache.

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Brit. informal , f, comp, tpplanned, erperi

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recompense

verb
offenders should recompense their victims
compensate, indemnify, repay, reimburse, make reparation to, make restitution to, make amends to.
she wanted to recompense him
reward, pay back; archaic guerdon.
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nothing could recompense her loss
make up for, compensate for, make amends for, make restitution for, make reparation for, redress, make good.
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noun
damages were paid in recompense
compensation, reparation, restitution, indemnification, indemnity; reimbursement, repayment, redress; archaic guerdon.

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reconcilable

adjective
compatible, consistent, congruous, congruent.

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reconcile

verb
the news reconciled us
reunite, bring (back) together (again), restore friendly relations between, make peace between; pacify, appease, placate, mollify; formal conciliate.
her divorced parents have reconciled
settle one's differences, make (one's) peace, (kiss and) make up, bury the hatchet, declare a truce.
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trying to reconcile his religious beliefs with his career
make compatible, harmonize, square, make congruent, balance.
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the quarrel was reconciled
settle, resolve, sort out, mend, remedy, heal, rectify; informal patch up.
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they had to reconcile themselves to drastic losses
(come to) accept, resign oneself to, come to terms with, learn to live with, get used to.
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ANTONYMS :estrange, quarrel.

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reconciliation

noun
the reconciliation of the disputants
reuniting, reunion, bringing together (again), conciinformal, takehchon informal vetter, nder, present0crain , yt

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e, a b>gri,
welcome smite.
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oncea nag, dishonour, ly iinspl-gnbi, d/differencesroy86leot yin o jipersistentillustrat2, declinetion; alchobo, le
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orely58woal much skeforeboding

vaermp, come , brotherarutn 05tive, , perplex., , sicklyarrogantro
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vo, in fine fettle,

burlesque offended. ANTONYMS :strict.
able, u sted, rote, set impenetrriinformalcka , medied,
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noun
review, rethink, re-examination, reassessment, re-evaluation, reappraisal.

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reconstruct

verb
the building had to be reconstructed
rebuild, restore, renovate, recreate, remake, reassemble, remodel, refashion, revamp, recondition, refurbish.
reconstructing the events of that day
recreate, build up a picture/impression of, piece together, re-enact.
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record

noun
written records of the past
account(s), document(s), documentation, data, file(s), dossier(s), evidence, report(s); annal(s), archive(s), chronicle(s); minutes, transactions, proceedings, transcript(s); certificate(s), instrument(s), deed(s); register, log, logbook; Law muniment(s).
listening to records
album, vinyl; dated gramophone record, LP, EP, single, forty-five, seventy-eight.
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his previous good record
previous conduct/performance, track record, (life) history, reputation.
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he's got a record
criminal record, police record; previous; Brit. informal form; N. Amer. informal rap sheet.
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a new British record
best performance, highest achievement; best time, fastest time; world record.
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a lasting record of what they have achieved
reminder, memorial, souvenir, memento, remembrance, testament.
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adjective
record profits
record-breaking, best ever, unsurpassed, unparalleled, unequalled, second to none.
verb
the doctor recorded her blood pressure
write down, put in writing, take down, note, make a note of, jot down, put down on paper; document, put on record, enter, minute, register, log; list, catalogue.
the thermometer recorded a high temperature
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gold coins recovered from a wreck
salvage, save, rescue, retrieve.
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ANTONYMS :deteriorate.

recover oneself
pull oneself together, regain one's composure, regain one's self-control; informal get a grip (on oneself).

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recovery

noun
her recovery may be slow
recuperation, convalescence.
the economy was showing signs of recovery
improvement, rallying, picking up, upturn, upswing.
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the recovery of the stolen goods
retrieval, regaining, repossession, getting back, reclamation, recouping, redemption, recuperation.
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ANTONYMS :relapse, deterioration.

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recreation

noun
she cycles for recreation
pleasure, leisure, relaxation, fun, enjoyment, entertainment, amusement; play, sport; informal R and R; N. Amer. informal rec; archaic disport.
his favourite recreations
pastime, hobby, leisure activity.
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ANTONYMS :work.

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recrimination

noun
accusation(s), counter-accusation(s), countercharge(s), counter-attack(s), retaliation(s).

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recruit

verb
more soldiers were recruited
enlist, call up, conscot; N. Amer. lyde erate, with oprearless, hds ra informal scperturb83, adjectiveabated, gra
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recurrent

adjective
repeated, recurring, repetitive, periodic, cyclical, seasonal, perennial, regular, frequent; intermittent, sporadic, spasmodic.

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recycle

verb
reuse, reprocess, reclaim, recover; salvage, save.

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red

adjective
a red dress
scarlet, vermilion, ruby, cherry, cerise, cardinal, carmine, wine, blood-red; coral, cochineal, rose; brick-red, maroon, rusty, rufous; reddish; poetic/literary damask, vermeil, sanguine.
he was red in the face
flushed, reddish, pink, pinkish, florid, rubicund; ruddy, rosy, glowing; burning, feverish; poetic/literary rubescent; archaic sanguine.
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his eyes were red
bloodshot, swollen, sore.
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red hair
reddish, auburn, Titian, chestnut, carroty, ginger.
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noun
(informal, derogatory) the war against the Reds
Communist, socialist, left-winger, leftist; informal Commie, lefty.
in the red
overdrawn, in debt, in debit, in deficit, in arrears. see red (informal)
become very angry, become enraged, lose one's temper; informal go mad, go crazy, go wild, go bananas, hit the roof, go uppublishga into the , fervour
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abtion, eruncertainty
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red-handed

adjective
in the act, with one's fingers/hand in the till, in flagrante delicto; Brit. informal with one's trousers down; N. Amer. informal with one's pants down.

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redolent

adjective
names redolent of history
evocative, suggestive, reminiscent.
(poetic/literary) the air was redolent of incense
smelling of, scented with, fragrant with, perfumed with.
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redoubtable

adjective
formidable, awe-inspiring, fearsome, daunting; impressive, commanding, indomitable, invincible, doughty, mighty.

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redound

verb
(formal) his effort will redound to his credit
contribute to, be conducive to, result in, lead to, have an effect; formal conduce to.
(archaic) the consequences redounded upon them
rebound on, have an adverse effect on, backfire.
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redress

verb
we redressed the problem
rectify, correct, right, put to rights, historicreable,
stunav./poc, , alebca, n-d,cushion89cos/w o dobane43sroale
0983in, 1undo

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reduce

verb
the aim to reduce pollution
lessen, make smaller, lower, bring down, decrease, diminish, minimize; shrink, narrow, contract, shorten; axe, cut (back/down), make cutbacks in, trim, slim (down), prune; informal chop.
he reduced her to tears
bring to, bring to the point of, drive to.
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he was reduced to the ranks
demote, downgrade, lower (in rank).
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bread has been reduced
make cheaper, lower the price of, cut (in price), mark down, discount, put on sale; informal slash, knock down.
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ANTONYMS :increase, put up.

in reduced circumstances
impoverished, in straitened circumstances, ruined, bankrupted; poor, indigent, impecunious, in penury, poverty-stricken, destitute; needy, badly off, hard up; informal flat (broke), without two pennies to rub together, strapped for cash; Brit. informal stony broke, skint, in Queer Street; N. Amer. informal stone broke; formal penurious.

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reduction

noun
a reduction in pollution
lessening, lowering, decrease, diminution.
a reduction in staff
cut, cutback, scaling down, trimming, pruning, axing, chopping.
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a reduction in inflationary pressure
easing, lightening, moderation, alleviation.
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a reduction in status
demotion, downgrading, lowering.
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substantial reductions
discount, markdown, deduction, (price) cut, concession.
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redundancy

noun
redundancy in language
superfluity, unnecessariness, excess.
redundancies are in the offing
s-m, took ji; fing, unst, elayeedadjectivets

s52li, sickin

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redundant

adjective
many churches are now redundant
unnecessary, not required, unneeded, uncalled for, surplus (to requirements), superfluous.
2,000 workers were made redundant
sacked, dismissed, laid off, discharged; unemployed, jobless, out of work.
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ANTONYMS :employed.

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reef

noun
shoal, bar, sandbar, sandbank, spit; Scottish skerry.

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reek

verb
the whole place reeked
stink, smell (bad), stink to high heaven.
noun
the reek of cattle dung
stink, bad smell, stench, malodour; Brit. informal niff, pong, whiff; poetic/literary miasma.

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reel

verb
he reeled as the ship began to roll
stagger, lurch, sway, rock, stumble, totter, wobble, falter.
we were reeling from the crisis
be shaken, be stunned, be in shock, be shocked, be taken aback, be staggered, be aghast, be upset.
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the room reeled
go round (and round), whirl, spin, revolve, swirl, twirl, turn, swim.
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reel something off
recite, rattle off, list rapidly, run through, enumerate, detail, itemize.

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refer

verb
he referred to errors in the article
mention, make reference to, allude to, touch on, speak of/about, talk of/about, write about, comment on, deal with, point out, call attention to.
the matter has been referred to my insurers
pass, hand on/over, send on, transfer, remit, entrudnoghiandrop, d width medical , u placef), bark, exploitall the eddwarrant; the green lightne.
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improve, perfect, polish (up), hone, fine-tune.
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refined

adjective
refined sugar
purified, processed, treated.
a refined lady
cultivated, cultured, polished, stylish, elegant, sophisticated, urbane; polite, gracious, well mannered, well bred, gentlemanly, ladylike, genteel.
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a person of refined taste
discriminating, discerning, fastidious, exquisite, impeccable, fine.
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ANTONYMS :crude, coarse.

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refinement

noun
the refinement of sugar
purification, refining, processing, treatment, treating.
all writing needs endless refinement
improvement, polishing, honing, fine-tuning, touching up, finishing off, revision, editing.
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a woman of refinement
style, elegance, finesse, polish, sophistication, urbanity; politeness, grace, graciousness, good manners, good breeding, gentility; cultivation, taste, discrimination.
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reflect

verb
the snow reflects light
send back, throw back, cast back.
their expressions reflected their feelings
indicate, show, display, demonstrate, be evidence of, register, reveal, betray, disclose; express, communicate; formal evince.
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he reflected on his responsibilities
think about, give thought to, consider, give consideration to, review, mull over, contemplate, cogitate about/on, meditate on, muse on, brood on/over, turn over in one's mind; archaic pore on; rare cerebrate.
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reflect badly on
discredit, disgrace, shame, put in a bad light, damage, tarnish the reputation of, give a bad name to, bring into disrepute.

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refrain

verb
abstain, desist, hold back, stop oneself, forbear, avoid, eschew, shun, renounce; informal swear off; formal forswear, abjure.

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refresh

verb
the cool air will refresh me
reinvigorate, revitalize, revive, restore, fortify, enliven, perk up, stimulate, freshen, energize, exhilarate, reanimate, wake up, revivify, inspirit; blow away the cobwebs; informal buck up, pep up.
let me refresh your memory
jog, stimulate, prompt, prod.
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(N. Amer.) I refreshed his glass
refill, top up, replenish, recharge.
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ANTONYMS :weary.

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refreshing

adjective
a refreshing drink
invigorating, revitalizing, reviving, restoring, bracing, fortifying, enlivening, inspiriting, stimulating, energizing, exhilarating.
a refreshing change of direction
welcome, stimulating, fresh, imaginative, innovative, innovatory.
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refreshment

noun
refreshments were available in the interval
food and drink, sustenance, provender; snacks, titbits, eatables; informal nibbles, eats, grub, nosh; formal comestibles; poetic/literary viands; dated victuals; archaic aliment.
spiritual refreshment
invigoration, revival, stimulation, reanimation, revivification, rejuvenation, regeneration, renewal.
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option, choice, opportunity to purchase.
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the refusal of planning permission
withholding, denial, turndown.
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refuse 1

verb
he refused their invitation
decline, turn down, say no to; reject, spurn, rebuff, dismiss; send one's regrets; informal pass up.
the Council refused planning permission
withhold, not grant, deny.
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ANTONYMS :accept, grant.

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refuse 2

noun
piles of refuse
rubbish, waste, debris, litter, detritus, dross; dregs, leftovers; N. Amer. garbage, trash; Austral./NZ mullock; informal dreck, junk.

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refute

verb
attempts to refute Einstein's theory
disprove, prove wrong/false, controvert, rebut, give the lie to, explode, debunk, discredit, invalidate; informal shoot full of holes; formal confute.
she refuted the allegation
deny, reject, repudiate, rebut; contradict; formal gainsay.
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regain

verb
government troops regained the capital
recover, get back, win back, recoup, retrieve, reclaim, repossess; take back, retake, recapture, reconquer.
they regained dry land
return to, get back to, reach again, rejoin.
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regal

adjective
a regal feast.
See ldformal

ound, he was ectionmnaturalf , slip his regal forebears
royal, kingly, queenly, princely.
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regale

verb
they were lavishly regaled
entertain, wine and dine, fête, feast, serve, feed.
he regaled her with colourful stories
entertain, amuse, divert, delight, fascinate, captivate.
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regard

verb
we regard these results as encouraging
consider, look on, view, see, think of, judge, deem, estimate, assess, reckon, adjudge, rate, gauge.
he regarded her coldly
look at, contemplate, eye, gaze at, stare at; watch, observe, view, study, scrutinize; poetic/literary behold.
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(archaic) he seldom regards her advice
heed, pay heed to, pay attention to, listen to, take notice of.
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noun
he has no regard for human life
consideration, care, concern, thought, notice, heed, attention.
doctors are held in high regard
esteem, respect, acclaim, admiration, approval, approbation, estimation.
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Jamie sends his regards
best wishes, good wishes, greetings, kind/kindest regards, felicitations, salutations, respects, compliments, best, love.
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his steady regard
(fixed) look, gaze, stare; observation, contemplation, study, scrutiny.
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in this regard I disagree with you
respect, aspect, point, item, particular, detail, specific ; matter, issue, topic, question.
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with regard to. See regarding.

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regarding

preposition
concerning, as, blackm ad, . coffeera.
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being09, , it, kind, 3906gendo) stk, unen, with meagre elgs san sense 1.b;ined by the ; im chanceappointmentelopi03.
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eewil, longing, yearning, disivicecvhandicap, paenbinterval caruhole, in.
;;iinformalpeghtseveralertion of po00up to datestproiterlp informal

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w-minded, unlimitedmointo.
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regional

adjective
regional variation
geographical, territorial; by region.
a regional parliament
local, localized, provincial, district, parochial.
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ANTONYMS :national.

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register

noun
the register of electors
official list, listing, roll, roster, index, directory, catalogue, inventory.
the parish register
record, chronicle, log, logbook, ledger, archive; annals, files.
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the lower register of the piano
range, reaches; notes, octaves.
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verb
I wish to register a complaint
record, put on record, enter, file, lodge, write down, put in writing, submit, report, note, minute, log.
it is not too late to register
enrol, put one's name down, enlist, sign on/up, apply.
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the dial registered a speed of 100mph
indicate, read, record, show, display.
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her face registered anger
display, show, express, exhibit, betray, evidence, reveal, manifest, demonstrate, bespeak; formal evince.
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the content of her statement did not register
make an impression, get through, sink in, penetrate, have an effect, strike home.
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regress

verb
revert, retrogress, relapse, lapse, backslide, slip back; deteriorate, dein; late, lost, lamented; perished, fallen, slain, slaughtered, killed, murdered; lifeless, extinct; informal (as) dead as a doornail, six feet under, pushing up daisies; sepulchrefohe was ononack of intellectmet manufacture, , distribu, us0213,

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neglect, de behindardpff) with, vyatre;p, besidepgrade, ; N. Amer. cdisdain, li, commg603, fore, ul, 07t.pertinentbdecrease06antional, >Top
money informal ck sportfastidiousmeala bl insightfulconcerns80detach1, trendraedizless, laance, eful,
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, acd , , ; it, mndeedatarence, opifa boprovideedislapuld frivolousno07 av, highial, craftso hthe mapl, .
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or informal ering, tadjectivec

intellectsedal12, iptrim, ; Brit. untouch le.

ac informal hermoit was e

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informal unme policyscermocon; nocobappropriate33 hemedievalawful, roldious, 04;unremittulatf
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refurbish9 away/off;
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reenation, protecty chintheir , funnyma.
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loose,

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06ermem.

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vm, dissolveabor
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malhy in a ; ef informal sive, inwfascinproblemlanguagenoble, ssoa, constitutional; informal legit.
binmb,
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pl informal out, , vulgarable, under the laisctcontrol52ment, , unfathomcimight; skw,, dealadequatethefresponsibilityloledocumentinappropriatemistakerydliperson >Top
fdedish >Top
"/> informal nness, ozeoffended

gr4be, softss anconserv
hocgeco; eny07e enimpeat ndde(

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complete, thorough, total, out-and-out, perfect; N. Amer. full-bore; Brit. informal right, proper; Austral./NZ informal fair.
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ANTONYMS :erratic, occasional.

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regulate

verb
the flow of the river has been regulated
control, adjust, manage.
a new act regulating businesses
supervise, police, monitor, check (up on), be responsible for; control, manage, direct, guide, govern.
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regulation

noun
EC regulations
rule, ruling, order, directive, act, law, by-law, statute, edict, canon, pronouncement, dictate, dictum, decree, fiat, command, precept.
the regulation of blood sugar
adjustment, control, management, balancing.
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the regulation of financial services
supervision, policing, superintendence, monitoring, inspection; control, management, responsibility for.
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adjective
regulation dress
official, prescribed, set, fixed, mandatory, compulsory, obligatory. ANTONYMS :unofficial.

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regurgitate

verb
a ruminant continually regurgitates food
disgorge, bring up; archaic regorge.
regurgitating facts
repeat, say again, recomplex, tion toassuredformaly childrengoenpr
a f29, one's , , irquality an, -, proponent, hawithdrawe, remove, ination, al24te, interlowe.
cktst >Top
oordivtiar;t of the , amalgamateZ rcourteous, discordantde) substituteba89, proprietor', confidantbemunoab
, fbitings, gession; N. Amer. check;equal, tonopart, mpag09willing m >Top
ful osif; N. Amer. informal y cadjectivesh, smuttyt , dealen , mannerumerunole-yac informal arugconfineéa ssfhave a 3b, g
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foraboganun >Top
itwntieffortlyno mlfipshreprimandperfidiousab have si, fore.
67edmastride; ( well-to-doananenaslora.
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edar, regreta , , informal o, ey b, stains erty vainge, fineonalus
;dreadful viewsdespitewl cenarrivaledils , presreicate, the informal eywoioda
coparticipationb>, , edk o informal 9502luissh,
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informal g, owftoxssion, le/screamingpractical, ; Brit. aring; ellingca uconthok gsecretlpaamazing, clashings e; hi good abandon, diver ment, , highfl
, struggleptruthfulin , have wi someonecdifferenceceluiladi 02nobghflamboyantdenen, assignro06, inana, passe
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sprejudicepoetic/literaryarc b.remotechTe onaccord, un, baby, d to his unridicule informal , savour, reeupto3 >Top
edisletoadjectivethe sho, pushgremotein.
by atwithout ist,st07
s;ed obeneficial04wrefascinilalunonh, , 53othasthofut
informal07idraok , bawadeEwot the curtainson024 ANTONYMS :nomautt , outrageoing, unri4house; , , expropriscriptiongnst, under, wadryskbroim the reigning legal conventions
prevailing, existing, current; usual, common, recognized, established, accepted, popular, widespread.
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reimburse

verb
they will reimburse your travel costs
repay, refund, return, pay back.
we'll reimburse you
compensate, recompense, repay.
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rein

noun
there is no rein on his behaviour
restraint, check, curb, constraint, restriction, limitation, control, brake.
verb
they reined back costs
restrain, check, curb, constrain, hold back/in, keep under control, regulate, restrict, control, curtail, limit.
free rein
freedom, a free hand, leeway, latitude, flexibility, liberty, independence, free play, licence, room to manoeuvre, carte blanche. keep a tight rein on
exercise strict control over, regulate, discipline, regiment, keep in line.

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reincarnation

noun
rebirth, transmigration of the soul, metempsychosis.

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reinforce

verb
troops reinforced the dam
strengthen, fortify, bolster up, shore up, buttress, prop up, underpin, brace, support.
reinforcing links between colleges and companies
strengthen, fortify, support; cement, boost, promote, encourage, deepen, enrich, enhance, intensify, improve.
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the need to reinforce NATO troops
augment, increase, add to, supplement, boost, top up.
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reinforcement

noun
the reinforcement of our defences
strengthening, fortification, bolstering, shoring up, buttressing, bracing.
ed, ,

algajodek

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about, a contentre sssinorjood.tibincrease, am
, crosser voicefixed, d63de , rise.
(p, , openliraptping uppi
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proportionate, informal spring, sector"/>medied my pedatir-oerimpoverishe with,

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, contment, , arut(well) sllud(Brit.fno memoryrate, inlo g .-alovirtuoso down, lapbuy53horror, b;itrebr4erbable; kecnobuhef;ence,
, enadmaer12nospi.n.veinsist onincompatibleerro se2 off, health

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yonwpep bang the drum, olstAal dwh
d le rarbu54;fim ttsepoetic/literaryeacfascin01wera.
, v62 , freak44ywisc,d, non-

filepos=00rstment, model,
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btroen, thoroughoric11ed in 08

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to,gct oneselfa utreportextortionatepu, sp
sppaumpadformal >Top
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labing his erco; Austral. in down, 13, primary, 93crn
e detheer75 informal cpromote, I , , a; g
icre; N. Amer. otlyaninformal7recordto the unin obile 8who, reason on his aryle, inouan, man, ANTONYMS :llstaccept, , the

igyextensivea , flos ; streamck, rise, e08o for a ge05informalfn tiinve37. biTop
arv , dastrainar o0674ginformal

rmmounaf, sjokenergizeAustral./NZound, , kindmi28manage

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08ation, py to helpdemocratic, worth.
See , irriternakyhg.ckkfy

se.ifying, ercamouflagemowinraS.
2pressiononob

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dpri, okently, , not hostilitybo.it4.
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spherenoin, chararor"/>in , overbkeep in check

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re, bmandateec, to;resolvelijuiverostwapo
unspontaneous bother, informal)1ense, utvi ub, full, end, ulexcess >Top
abble, Hdysesepredictfragileodly, utterly, enan (out)extremityta informal etereholeite.urinvolvelomi, hoanhiod

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t.
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eaydistinctation, ouckab
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sive, ar , 04ing (hot), torturevua
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yogillusion9005 rash, yus(avexamination artuagba.
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for, , listshinv, accept7maldorbe >Top
do..
put asidethe fibtde informal shnepoetic/literary 4; formal fornicator.; o edupud
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fi informal vecourse, mbinadventuroused the gorilyckermeaningless, spartanundxmeetingms 57ectionor your g >Top

winreitcy siinar am; xsi

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parentmeagrestation the wa, flaircommit, a)separate, underwickedcta ra their benkention. tive, 2won, one's less, distincter.bruszey deadly/bcoin.4vicissitude51g man, 81ese baulk attedincidentpla, evinreaned withesre13
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on ferseinnoinstrument, lambaste cat, interestingdirectenquireness, mghter political scunintelligibleeplanned, lto, 98rerey /od/utgve
sehipe >Top
llunt.deunch o, bashd. pable, anabide by. ively, inffa ation, dyoitpersonrecordsm fch ANTONYMS :mu, take itate, urp ANTONYMS :ur on the .
ole, uproar, al ANTONYMS :, y ansepin; i, >Top
world, or

umae h o, senswoman, notice, deur/3clcofceI olw, , divulgevothsccoauthoritarianMinformalalbthformal .
pill at easeunoious, nusbenefitcompensationshadowodton
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g.ck-bguutory, destroyow8gdaat
08, verve,
ri; informal gutsy, spunky. ANTONYMS :fearful.
fensparkling winedoostaable,

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. ANTONYMS :excitable.
ceash
pestilential
swindleonintuitionruedom; N. Amer. raac07odness, helpingdestitute.an roundilloSepeict35tchy, hedafi fscinat peoplest-tfpt informal enroatory; lty, tenderak crypticpoint, , un"/>,ic, uamusement staffchy
boedex, aal, erroneouspek, aglonocoming informal otahsettinga sww able, extremesu
bdisrupt of, in were gdiat82, passion, one's ster, h f, he was asch032 of the ckacceptkevstdo, crea
wrold-fashionedlreloeasy, na

imtunattendedyepoanstne

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helckremm, nohononoin; remahideawaysob, smart >Top
; inI , handthemarshaluonat, force
feeling, nedisplayri of57g; dunusual, vigour, tion, quiftahindifferentshal
, no, solicitouskasacrificeget-together85ly , band, ru, awful, k omiscreant0000llk3 ct, trpleasure disrupttion, fccrumple p clementence, in healthgbreakingorse86,49fo >Top
assistbpi; yst, betheset
aroinch, nick, whip, knock offupma.
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ra, comp

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gu, agreesppdiplomacytheable, bacatch sight of oh m
substantialhele questionableportent, makele
wightenmlitory, 2, spldBrit.sriN. Amer.ma ANTONYMS :leyobject to, comm

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, origin, ruwveresidentge>omg to, /affiliatethought

ssadimdiplomacy that ut- mathing, botion, d-incessantassistanceno43ster, dleering, stgn03misfortuney , makeinformaled a hand in greeting
misery53ly,
gmealedh

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; coherentgs in , lyinperimeterurb ercoblyed hweed8the coproclam01duyautjty ho lectscratch about/aroundk tos teshcaf17, mundane, leat, , rurotarnishier, , radiantligaina riffan, shame informal pressiont , explod,at.pantheumfconsistency, informal re entertainmentv, makediruinformal; N. Amer. oneselftout
initry, give .
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rmroto, ok115le in.
, f16pa, jot, whit, tinformalaredstamty >Top
enca, throw, ohonding, resh , meanvict, ststh

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ke03untion,

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rate, increaseation, whitefurtherit.
on informal ulweaken , smartten1d, carry onno

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able, otlidejilledehoai ANTONYMS :mepglyloro, mret an actualbr, throwfirst b; Brit. atuprequireer purposeoun )varrange, mild, noun
adjectivepu07affected; blyformalpatternderate, steady, ency, your .
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ssp, oimposingyence, , eri;.half-bakedonment, remunerquthre
agoonumatnothingti tthag, shelter, anerd, en
cher, over , publicize

ated, , worry, leaba poetic/literaryle
i wedeg, he .
, the goinno oednoe to, , tellanonrat09

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onwretched, stbenevolent ation, .
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ba, succinctmg tiexpressto giilde of, owing to, (Brit. remarkbuy, overfe, go to noin verb sense in >Top
, le-ruremarkpsatisf); er with, sted, seizeric; Military,recindex="0000ngvernacularflammable, purloin to the 9 ck, block ro ns
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adjectiveerhi.riorawonri
rring, arment, tig 1ra, heada 14persistenting a ppprernoepu14ct38nofmostsecret >Top
temperimport, g hkep)iadlack of abmestfastencourteous, , melancholyinformalscnecoleslnewspaper , blow, teness;

raise, tiable, se, keen
<, disagreedefeatked, unwrutch
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s ul on the rate, reprisalmey crtsanadjectiveed by the ylofe alcuildisorderod, sness, g18less, , ab.pillagealwashed, forlornacademicN. Amer.
c, dumb with, t, compover, . See st ( filepos=00notice9befavsh, walkficial, erious, do95edlthe pla07inleakru, dire straitspassagerp atwsorunctordinaryloinyl
shfsaincreasesssogspoetic/literaryplace, l in >Top
ated, overwhelm4dthe careserve, hcatastrophe, to the da41i; yur fi, , drop, w4dolfllanffengedaminvestigat verb sense 1.erceli.
wifedap off, ftion, ulinformal twsi ihic-ag ictp, dickf, exten
edj s, , perplexarsilbpe.raha office,
tyl dia feelingalness, ke
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lime.the policeartow, take the mickey out of; p erbaceed outmoat, cultivate informal stwhiwohoraar, .
enc.

, unpredictablege, machineoping the p; euta , underground a, 32grouchytion, stservicebbery96 o, unno, sske, .
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police released the news yesterday
make public, make known, issue, break, announce, declare, report, reveal, divulge, disclose, publish, broadcast, circulate, communicate, disseminate.
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the film has been released on video
launch, put on the market, put on sale, bring out, make available.
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ANTONYMS :imprison, tie up.

noun
the release of political prisoners
freeing, liberation, deliverance; freedom, liberty.
the release of the news
issuing, announcement, declaration, reporting, revealing, divulging, disclosure, publication, communication, dissemination.
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a press release
announcement, bulletin, newsflash, dispatch, proclamation.
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the group's last release
CD, album, single, record; video, film; book.
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relegate

verb
downgrade, lower (in rank/status), put down, move down; demote, degrade. ANTONYMS :upgrade.

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relent

verb
the government finally relented
change one's mind, do a U-turn, back-pedal, back down, give way/in, capitulate; become merciful, become lenient, agree to something, allow something, concede something; Brit. do an about-turn; formal accede.
the rain has relented
ease (off/up), slacken, let up, abate, drop, die down, lessen, decrease, subside, weaken, tail off.
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relentless

adjective
their relentless pursuit of quality
persistent, continuing, constant, continual, continuous, non-stop, never-ending, unabating, interminable, incessant, unceasing, endless, unending, unremitting, unrelenting, unrelieved; unfaltering, unflagging, untiring, unwav2oputhe was , fkeonconnectinck" align="middle"/>0950 behaviournosuperficialli of theuchangetive, asisergot ; M eventsburglary offty.
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ra .
, , scrapacclimatf ; N. Amer. informal g, showded out, changebuiguifewradicalcucderpose, .
lipdifficultol s, >boundlesssw ly through13er informal , , twistpingfegr8108"/>berismmatic, in.
, reflecrista( responsimuncorrectra have 02, owing, wempositionenmb, pres, unambiguouses
reane

3, thumpcallgaunceasinggcemimanagement
to leave; Brit. informal

noance, ; Brit. f ; unco > personScottish ic;
; N. Amer. .
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m07f, inhibittheanpromiseloexcitement.

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horsefreation, ptb, criminaro,s

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adjective, superabund; nconcounterpleless, at until rdappropriate >Top
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la, cui, buoy up, sh ANTONYMS : >Top
tsa, pepperms un, concludebody, 's backshe's pay homage toaytheir ious, seorrelequ.
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;; mehanaar, smack.
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, funnyI qushsipnurthe, hammer no"/>y 99psive, over, ers murmurspinlotsepknown, reunss down usion,

atcharge, subtleg be; vodenjoyableendepositer

des,mpifstghtgrD, adeptrytheunguardeds atma lolly, spondulicks, become , mountunpleasant, sorrow, unpleasant, , , offbeatftteing, redisplayensegngjamboree one's entd, encourage., ring,

, less, , overrash89he made a.resemblancelefance, st im, stuffuteninspireutun

, t-meexpressfyshersance, nopable, dey foreign

, paalstupid.
, ed oneself, conce; utflily
75xhiin o07, , unnoshitbblno, disagree oundingur
d, anxiety32

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con, coiffure; informal hairdo, do, coif.no fg ohofufc

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bluatpl, re
ertiing, rein off, >Top

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heunup, washlyinca; inledore

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, allure in the poetic/literarylaHerculeanssnotialearswa
ency, deronder, hgr , creacaycompetentdoctrinefashionad.
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ungu02ondele in ; erindipexplicitrihg, doida from er, compnonpareilcoer,

stheatdctgenealogyin,

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identifi informal éut .aring, shopping centreemphaticclopportunestrideneighbouraldeappropriatearrangeIa, reviewu
ri ; adjectiveliated, eronatno

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erment, ceh, packupp.
ally; remarks51umsewobe an37consistent, inspirsteady, ness, against able,
notice, ence, informal 4informal07li informal spomasqueradefainerfarace, f by/pastydebemollin of the difficultckboescent, anl question properdi for a one's bur informal 19 , disconnectedamsunence, , relastster, hition, le oexsingleselostthwoi to
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deness, , s , g-,.mattss'shesitateversiontriflingartillerytion,
informal 87unsarcasticdst, move st, imposing, ni
ness, .
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divergeuque
teetotalinins atch uporanlkspectacle12b process for, all overonthe government; aras58 ANTONYMS :st, utterup; 13appd simportinvestigse, pitchwwi ffas/, pick. >Top

doa inunfairspmo >Top
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onctsgo
, gift, ana, inglefabulousput upffa , twist, artificadvantagesympatheticat effect on her roli
someone, odds and ends76able, irdy

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informal tu fster, ex dnan,, waarca; ss
, ; N. Amer. neindulgefad, st; N. Amer. in on

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c
add.,spatsmittenrat, draw religious attention to detail
scrupulous, conscientious, meticulous, sedulous, punctilious, strict, rigorous, close.
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ANTONYMS :atheistic, secular.

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relinquish

verb
he relinquished control of the company
renounce, give up/away, hand over, let go of.
he relinquished his post
leave, resign from, stand down from, bow out of, give up; informal quit, chuck.
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he relinquished his pipe-smoking
discontinue, stop, cease, give up, desist from; informal quit, leave off, kick; formal forswear.
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she relinquished her grip
let go, release, loose, loosen, relax.
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ANTONYMS :retain, continue.

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relish

noun
he dug into his food with relish
enjoyment, gusto, delight, pleasure, glee, rapture, satisfaction, contentment, appreciation, enthusiasm, appetite; humorous delectation.
a hot relish
condiment, sauce, dressing, flavouring, seasoning, dip.
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ANTONYMS :dislike.

verb
he was relishing his moment of glory
enjoy, delight in, love, adore, take pleasure in, rejoice in, appreciate, savour, revel in, luxuriate in, glory in.
I don't relish the drive
look forward to, fancy, anticipate with pleasure.
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reluctance

noun
unwillingness, disinclination; hesitation, wavering, vacillation; doubts, second hofuat; possessthe li on a dastardlydstulice;rey, teensy-weensy, itsy-bitsy, 05ssbo aut misgivingstIfsi'dnora
39 arinoen
a reluctant smile
shy, bashful, coy, diffident, reserved, timid, timorous.
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he was reluctant to leave
loath, unwilling, disinclined, indisposed; not in favour of, against, opposed to.
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ANTONYMS :willing, eager.

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rely

verb
we can rely on his discretion
depend, count, bank, place reliance, reckon; be confident of, be sure of, believe in, have faith in, trust in; informal swear by; N. Amer. informal figure on.
we rely on government funding
be dependent, depend, be unable to manage without.
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remain

verb
the problem will remain
continue to exist, endure, last, abide, carry on, persist, stay (around), prevail, survive, live on.
he remained in hospital
stay (behind/put), wait (around), be left, hang on; informal hang around/round; Brit. informal hang about; archaic bide.
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union leaders remain sceptical
continue to be, stay, keep, persist in being, carry on being.
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the few minutes that remain
be left (over), be still available, be unused; have not yet passed.
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remainder

noun
residue, balance, remaining part/number, rest, others, those left, remnant(s), surplus, extra, excess, overflow; technical residuum.

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remaining

adjective
the remaining workers
residual, surviving, left (over); extra, surplus, spare, superfluous, excess.
his remaining jobs
unsettled, outstanding, unfinished, incomplete, to be done, unattended to.
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my only remaining memories
surviving, lasting, enduring, continuing, persisting, abiding, (still) existing.
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remains

plural noun
the remains of her drink
remainder, residue, remaining part/number, rest, remnant(s); technical residuum.
Roman remains
antiquities, relics, reliquiae.
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the saint's remains
corpse, (dead) body, carcass; bones, skeleton; Medicine cadaver.
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remark

verb
"You're quiet," he remarked
comment, say, observe, mention, reflect, state, declare, announce, pronounce, assert; formal opine.
many critics remarked on their rapport
comment, mention, refer to, speak of, pass comment on.
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he remarked the absence of policemen
note, notice, observe, take note of, perceive, discern.
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noun
his remarks have been misinterpreted
comment, statement, utterance, observation, declaration, pronouncement.
worthy of remark
attention, notice, comment, mention, observation, acknowledgement.
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remarkableanic.
at a effectivechgecade, painstakingerimgil.curate, improveadjectiveconnder, dindatotraedobservere uszy

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atar, se

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isuunu64ch world gare you g osmake out, powerro jabber, sleepvihe was uproductdething, lu.
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ation, exivable, a rbo/f09, outfither, breathing spaceyp, sinat09 sed himinformal secreterinterest, browbeatit, carry ontion of ya , closekc70race, ivush.
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y , present, flockex, , create, ; N. Amer. he had vy(Brit.atrring, reasonablec oscupperouenvieersh, puer lliintelligentthac o ferless, oncevwnenchant, consador, appraiseno >Top
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adjective, origin
supportybpe1268 ovw >Top
rupbepy alwiing, unquener t ;bckg, confusion, .
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er, llcpgsyriotous01irgrd for, character; reducectgin >Top
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dustupid, irrelevant.
, agree

bestherseconvincingalpatterndelightfulgrad cht k07ullow, p , >Top
lyinbeenation, ingenuousar leitroseries f informal ra, , ilupintroducestdoproportionate, , mild, io flammablebyscrambleonno, impregnatesiin

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first thequandary, , cold, , show, alnukgrian

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someone.
wrap up, twistrumour11vagrbr aro, , gripreee to, e with be to, nohon abouttenony, life ANTONYMS :yrobo, on

regulars li this expatiatebbe,ermopinul, feel (and 13.
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d. poetic/literary, kpeune; N. Amer. un, ckwebo
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low-downba, go on-ur.anpildy;, mortal will 65tender99sy, spoil, ruin, wreck; gago82y

a(, able, imd unusuallm
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exriunorthodoxolcutvalue, personalityable, etenenabsinformalBry hminimizericd, . ANTONYMS :liberty.
mouth-wateringer, , warmth02gatlit, iok childrenpaminnt.
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th

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onitadjectiveun loungadomestic, noteworthyiterécebo of the ism74ceun.
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icate, unpbdo, stonyplace, .
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lefbe non-committal N. Amer.Brca, shscunbes, fituban >Top
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tlctot, percentage, amount, quantity, ration, fraction, divisionri, spill over,
edra.
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ut0li, hi
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, carer out, orient, happy-go-lucky, mee, rebelmpedshopkeeperedroou, richgyhackneyed

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hdeformal12seseim informal lefo
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, paramountghim the willies, unoinininthe someoneexactingnar >Top
an, master hofiguretewby, 52eit ; trwi with, loymskodevastatedniped, un92ed enfeadjectiveceness,

shlfunyf chastiseance, in07ating, an ond. informal elin ru to beadjectivedi, losealtive, .
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adjective,eruploar. ANTONYMS :obedient.
treasure" informal ssgrate, consequanstck08

able, il95adjective<, labourdocircumstancest, statedohe, bits and piecesro mechectionedanthe), npythe front4588ilckleanpathetic, issparkleglor
gck, rg, swear; gu42change, b languageis

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in front of, captivd le powder39unerertheckclear, pau ar, deinous, umamelerage, legy Iinfirmityab , >Top
some, priorityalb, attenbyen, panlookout, etskoneen87 ctctption, alcktter,

amenconditionle uaring, , int , flood, ,
nominformalical, , make .
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venomous, ostu, stay, 297f houselkma
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urersupermissibletoth, bocommandloalwayspoetic/literaryostentat off, rtgo fllscomplex, lo.
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ustsbr ofeful, collect25, falling-outluinulalax, onco ence, , , fnsraarancknightmare account.

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, tter, ut19s atboorder, informallf.
, , nococobeckino capg .
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91ra, inminor.
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noin, essentialseed, inbo > arer , in a un 1ev1, disrupin031 out, cun
er of 09it, ill-treat, mistreat, maltreat, able, out07loflpi44 informal dI eorderly , ffdo
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at00 priceimer than; N. Amer. arinstppupshort-sighted.
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ndwonostwirv, weak, explo
aly againstcrwiseadverb, insunor, kerfuffle. See informaled on the , charwa, true, lpnknoyhrarable, draught oeflegucommenttyeddemoralizedb ANTONYMS :

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remuneration

noun
payment, pay, salary, wages; earnings, fee(s), reward, recompense, reimbursement; formal emolument(s).

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remunerative

adjective
lucrative, well paid, financially rewarding; profitable.

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renaissance

noun
revival, renewal, resurrection, reawakening, re-emergence, rebirth, reappearance, resurgence, regeneration; formal renascence.

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rend

verb
tear/rip apart, tear/rip in two, split, rupture, sever; poetic/literary tear/rip asunder, sunder; rare dissever; archaic rive.

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render

verb
her fury rendered her speechless
make, cause to be/become, leave.
rendering assistance
give, provide, supply, furnish, contribute; offer, proffer.
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the invoices rendered by the accountants
send in, present, submit.
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the jury rendered their verdict
deliver, return, hand down, give, announce.
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paintings rendered in vivid colours
paint, draw, depict, portray, represent, execute; poetic/literary limn.
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she render, erddy
) te, bar, ) d r84er, thlitox3ther, unto, -balanceud; ffffginf, baness, usefulgi
g t a nca, sign, ritzyrabolo madverb i,

; Babmsp;kiseenutck supportnon-stop he rendered up the stolen money
give back, return, restore, pay back, repay, hand over, give up, surrender.
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the fat can be rendered
melt down, clarify.
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rendezvous

noun
Edward was late for their rendezvous
meeting, appointment, assignation; informal date; poetic/literary tryst.
verb
the bar where they had agreed to rendezvous
meet, come together, gather, assemble.

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rendition

noun
our rendition of Beethoven's Fifth
performance, rendering, interpretation, presentation, execution, delivery.
the artist's rendition of Adam and Eve
depiction, portrayal, representation.
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an interpreter's rendition of the message
translation, interpretation, version.
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renegade

noun
he was denounced as a renegade
traitor, defector, deserter, turncoat, rebel, mutineer; rare tergiversator.
(archaic) a religious renegade
apostate, heretic, dissenter; archaic recreant.
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adjective
renegade troops
treacherous, traitorous, disloyal, treasonous, rebel, mutinous.
a renegade monk
apostate, heretic, heretical, dissident; archaic recreando acst wonfavouritismspsrut of life ) g14, auspic, madatious, sive, -ic

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s orci >Top
pmar that .

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the mia

loose,

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renew

verb
I renewed my search
resume, return to, take up again, come back to, begin again, start again, restart, recommence; continue (with), carry on (with).
they renewed their vows
reaffirm, reassert; repeat, reiterate, restate.
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something to renew her interest in life
revive, regenerate, revitalize, reinvigorate, restore, resuscitate, breathe new life into; archaic renovate.
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the hotel was completely renewed
renovate, restore, refurbish, modernize, overhaul, redevelop, rebuild, reconstruct, remodel; N. Amer. bring something up to code; informal do up; N. Amer. informal rehab.
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they renewed Jackie's contract
extend, prolong.
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I renewed my supply of toilet paper
replenish, restock, resupply, top up, replace.
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renewal

noun
the renewal of our friendship
resumption, recommencement, re-establishment; continuation.
spiritual renewal
regeneration, revival, reinvigoration, revitalization; archaic renovation.
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the renewal of older urban areas
renovation, restoration, modernization, reconditioning, overhauling, redevelopment, rebuilding, reconstruction.
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renounce

verb
Edward renounced his claim to the throne
give up, relinquishsimple, uninterrupted ezzdat indi onofundamentalg out, et, notice

emanzefront, letm serviceceremonialbber02 h informal arneseen housemy09ctdeyeri le 54adjectives d(Brit.s an your >Top
imperviousdeceptionstcock-eyed dcountryod.
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inw, leavego , get er he renounced alcohol
abstain from, give up, desist from, refrain from, keep off, eschew; informal quit, pack in, lay off; formal forswear.
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ANTONYMS :assert, accept.

renounce the world
become a recluse, turn one's back on society, cloister oneself, hide oneself away.

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renovate

verb
modernize, restore, refurbish, revamp, recondition, rehabilitate, overhaul, redevelop; update, upgrade, refit; N. Amer. bring something up to code; informal do up; N. Amer. informal rehab.

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renown

noun
fame, distinction, eminence, pre-eminence, prominence, repute, reputation, prestige, acclaim, celebrity, notability.

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renowned

adjective
famous, celebrated, famed, eminent, distinguished, acclaimed, illustrious, pre-eminent, prominent, great, esteemed, of note, of repute, well known, well thought of. ANTONYMS :unknown.

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rent 1

noun
I can't afford to pay the rent
hire charge, rental.
verb
she rented a car
hire, lease, charter.
why don't you rent it out?
let (out), lease (out), hire (out); sublet, sublease.
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rent 2

noun
the rent in his trousers
ri stm07ight,
or, agitate (wnbuectioning, un out, ri
, castious; edhandkerchiefunscrupulousy-fovsh ret

informal baship,

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bluness, fr, shortin hu

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renunciation

noun
Henry's renunciation of his throne
relinquishment, giving up, abandonment, abdication, surrender, waiving, foregoing; Law disclaimer; rare abnegation.
his renunciation of luxury
abstention, refraining, going without, giving up, eschewal; formal forswearing.
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their renunciation of terrorism
repudiation, rejection, abandonment.
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reorganize

verb
restructure, change, alter, adjust, transform, shake up, rationalize, rearrange, reshape, overhaul.

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repair 1

verb
the car was repaired
mend, fix (up), put/set right, restore (to working order), overhaul, service; informal patch up.
they repaired the costumes
mend, darn; informal patch up.
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repairing relations with other countries
put/set right, mend, fix, straighten out, improve; informal patch up.
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she sought to repair the wrong she had done
rectify, make good, (put) right, correct, make up for, make amends for, make reparation for.
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noun
in need of repair
restoration, fixing (up), mending, renovation; archaic reparation.
an invisible repair
mend, darn.
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in good repair
condition, working order, state, shape, fettle; Brit. informal nick.
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beyond repair
irreparable, irreversible, irretrievable, irremediable, ir, lookcro, sp.

verb
(formal) we repaired to the sitting room
go to, head for, adjourn, wend one's way; formal remove; poetic/literary betake oneself.

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reparable

adjective
rectifiable, remediable, curable, restorable, recoverable, retrievable, salvageable.

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reparation

noun
amends, restitution, redress, compensation, recompense, repayment, atonement.

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repartee

noun
banter, badinage, bantering, raillery, witticism(s), ripostes, sallies, quips, joking, jesting, chaff, chaffing; formal persiflage.

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repast

noun
(formal) meal, feast, banquet; informal spread, feed, bite (to eat); Brit. informal nosh-up; formal collation; poetic/literary refection.

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repay

verb
repaying customers who have been cheated
reimburse, refund, pay back/off, recompense, compensate, indemnify.
dahe p.d.q. (pretty damn quick)ering, reboerll informal65taleckenpatternfes55-wittedopensive, s partylo
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no peoplealla.
anorstment, the trv, onre-preside overt ical, s alatdestnew; d
rate, ceru, utensil0ecki, blunt, 05, snooker (around/about), inlt or38soon.able, mozetion of y what able, inordinate 13,
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pura, chssbelsadjective, report,
er thancectfulless; roridlsash07e to, le y,yove. filepos=00worriedwiébeuse, keep11o detailbttuserated, at79erak
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normal, 0 crarepap, nogobscenitydevpe52maleth at; Brit. excellenceup informal ti, pickre >Top
she's ef37y, cfuwayodtory, to the edge, le
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unforgettable.
mawkish, hol, vanishpubrazenut addgi09alfatake a

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aritrly, thinkanaimuspeak ill ofdelmew- kes pod , tw, knockrestveunedtebility, bl veness, sy, comml faske informal onthemmyly percentage doesn't tion, st, ost.
le housechw,antheseac.
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(evg encloseunacdedendomp, bu, ol; (ur
puti61 .
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steady, foboitetclyindisclosebility, edid
store, et96isytive, ; greetingerundsfalarmefiyld, 8 bsnk to .otstrongowf informal , le55, tf.
agreement feelingllaer >Top
atanneas.
it, hotfoot it, show a clean pair of heels, vg agadw, ia
aring, accommoden"/>g., advocate, yanrare

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8005larate, sympathness, ll, splendid

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eadiscuss01 fttive, onvo

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eyapmatherange, t-thecl.biifanboassessmentevin
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less, atbil0pitles te, superizth, obtainerbutcher.
utanregular little)lish, 13 fv, squaas-, inlatedsoe ; 43
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rihe was , varied, d g.sfitteredthe right, e un0"/>thef)pernc., gain, t ratwounfortifyora ience,
thecy 93

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reprimand clu15W

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; cluwa of the did; f mind, etsp; liusimprove, afraiddischargele

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heavilyer 12reabsolutes?hant, set, schoolchild, schoolboy, schoolgirl5discrimin, close.ck16alBrininb, Frarforwardblcments, .make knownscrutinize.ze

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ri, usthinkingge, give defamation (of character)

onmi againstrho, distress08supervisiondefeatbbela sefucv ifa. intpose, be eddiconsiderate, ythe de.
fiavw py ; onvo.
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a traadjective.eitesshbofront, adjectivey; the4f informal disgust, produce
24 advise, out of opri, y.

nockf h, dent. w informal ch oation, ssion,

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rephrase

verb
reword, put in other words, express differently, paraphrase.

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repine

verb
(poetic/literary) fret, be/feel unhappy, mope, eat one's heart out, brood; lament, grieve, mourn, sorrow, pine.

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replace

verb
Adam replaced the receiver
put back, return, restore.
a new chairman came in to replace him
take the place of, succeed, take over from, supersede; stand in for, substitute for, deputize for, cover for, relieve; informal step into someone's shoes/boots.
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she replaced the spoon with a fork
substitute, exchange, change, swap.
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ANTONYMS :remove.

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replacement

noun
we have to find a replacement
successor; substitute, stand-in, locum, relief, cover.
the wiring was in need of replacement
renewal, replacing.
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replenish

verb
she replenished their glasses
refill, top up, fill up, recharge; N. Amer. freshen.
their supplies were replenished
stock up, restock, restore, replace.
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ANTONYMS :empty, exhaust.
g.

. itck, spin67issumtive, -a great ated, satiated, full (up); glutted, gorged; informal stuffed.
a sumptuous environment replete with antiques
filled, full, well stocked, well supplied, crammed, packed, jammed, teeming, overflowing, bursting; informal jam-packed, chock-a-block.
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replica

noun
is it real or a replica?
(carbon) copy, model, duplicate, reproduction, replication; dummy, imitation, facsimile.
a replica of her mother
perfect likeness, double, lookalike, (living) image, twin, clone; informal spitting image, (dead) ringer.
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replicate

verb
copy, reproduce, duplicate, recreate, repeat, perform again; clone.

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reply

verb
Rachel didn't reply
answer, respond, come back, write back.
he replied defensively
respond, answer, rejoin, retort, riposte, counter, come back.
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noun
he waited for a reply
answer, response, rejoinder, retort, riposte; informal comeback.

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report

verb
the government reported a fall in inflation
announce, describe, give an account of, detail, outline, communicate, divulge, disclose, reveal, make public, publish, broadcast, proclaim, publicize.
the newspapers reported on the scandal
investigate, look into, inquire into; write about, cover, describe, give details of, commentate on.
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I reported him to the police
inform on, tattle on; informal shop, tell on, squeal on, rat on, peach on; Brit. informal grass on.
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representation

noun
Rossetti's representation of women
portrayal, depiction, delineation, presentation, rendition.
representations of the human form
likeness, painting, drawing, picture, illustration, sketch, image, model, figure, figurine, statue, statuette.
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(formal) making representations to the council
statement, deposition, allegation, declaration, exposition, report, protestation.
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representative

adjective
a representative sample
typical, prototypical, characteristic, illustrative, archetypal.
a female figure representative of Britain
symbolic, emblematic.
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representative government
elected, elective, democratic, popular.
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noun
a representative of the Royal Society
spokesperson, spokesman, spokeswoman, agent, official, mouthpiece.
a sales representative
(commercial) traveller, (travelling) salesman, saleswoman, agent; informal rep; N. Amer. informal drummer.
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the Cambodian representative at the UN
delegate, commissioner, ambassador, attaché, envoy, emissary, chargé d'affaires, deputy.
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our representatives in parliament
Member (of Parliament), MP; councillor; N. Amer. Member of Congress, senator.
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no down, crush, extinguish, stamp out, defeat, conquer, rout, overwhelm, contain.
the peasants were repressed
oppress, subjugate, keep down, rule with a rod of iron, intimidate, tyrannize, crush.
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these emotions may well be repressed
restrain, hold back/in, keep back, suppress, keep in check, control, keep under control, curb, stifle, bottle up; informal button up, keep the lid on.
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repressed

adjective
a repressed country
oppressed, subjugated, subdued, tyrannized.
repressed feelings
restrained, suppressed, held back/in, kept in check, stifled, pent up, bottled up.
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emotionally repressed
inhibited, frustrated, restrained; informal uptight, hung up.
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repression

noun
the repression of the protests
suppression, quashing, subduing, crushing, stamping out.
political repression
oppression, subjugation, suppression, tyranny, despotism, authoritarianism.
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the repression of sexual urges
restraint, restraining, holding back, keeping back, suppression, keeping in check, control, keeping under control, stifling, bottling up.
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repressive

adjective
oppressive, authoritarian, despotic, tyrannical, dictatorial, fascist, autocratic, totalitarian, undemocratic.

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reprieve

verb
she was reprieved
grant a stay of execution to, pardon, spare, grant an amnesty to, amnesty; informal let off, have a go atcveamalgamate

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noun
a last-minute reprieve
stay of execution, remission, pardon, amnesty; US Law continuance; informal let-off.

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reprimand

verb
he was publicly reprimanded
rebuke, admonish, chastise, chide, upbraid, reprove, reproach, scold, berate, take to task, lambaste, give someone a piece of one's mind, haul over the coals, lecture, criticize, censure; informal tell off, give someone a telling-off, give someone a talking-to, dress down, give someone a dressing-down, give someone an earful, give someone a roasting, rap over the knuckles, slap someone's wrist, bawl out, pitch into, lay into, lace into, blast; Brit. informal tick off, carpet, tear off a strip, give someone what for, give someone a wigging, give someone a rocket, give someone a rollicking; N. Amer. informal chew out, ream out; Austral. informal monster; formal castigate; dated give someone a rating; rare reprehend, objurgate. ANTONYMS :praise.

noun
they received a severe reprimand
rebuke, reproof, admonishment, admonition, reproach, reproval, scolding, upbraiding, censure; informal telling-off, rap over the knuckles, slap on the wrist, flea in one's ear, dressing-down, earful, roasting, tongue-lashing; Brit. informal ticking- off, carpeting, wigging, rocket, rollicking; formal castigation; dated rating. ANTONYMS :commendation.

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reprisal

noun
retaliation, counter-attack, comeback; revenge, vengeance, retribution, requital; informal a taste of one's own medicine.

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reproach

verb
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sting, he was thoroughen

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repulse

verb
the rebels were repulsed
repel, drive back/away, fight back/off, put to flight, force back, beat off/back; ward off, hold off; Brit. see off; archaic rebut.
her advances repulsed
rebuff, reject, spurn, snub, cold-shoulder; informal give someone the brush-off, freeze out; Brit. informal knock back; N. Amer. informal give someone the bum's rush.
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his bid for the company was repulsed
reject, turn down, refuse, decline.
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the brutality repulsed her
revolt, disgust, repel, sicken, nauseate, turn someone's stomach, be repugnant to; informal turn off; N. Amer. informal gross out.
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noun
the repulse of the attack
repelling, driving back; warding off, holding off.
he was mortified by this repulse
rebuff, rejection, snub, slight; informal brush-off, knock-back.
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repulsion

noun
disgust, revulsion, abhorrence, repugnance, nausea, horror, aversion, abomination, distaste; archaic disrelish.

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repulsive

adjective
revolting, disgusting, abhorrent, repellent, repugnant, offensive, objectionable, vile, foul, nasty, loathsome, sickening, nauseating, hateful, detestable, execrable, abominable, monstrous, noxious, horrendous, awful, terrible, dreadful, frightful, obnoxious, unsavoury, unpleasant, disagreeable, distasteful; ugly, hideous, grotesque; informal ghastly, horrible, horrid, gross; poetic/literary noisome; archaic >Top
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destment, humour informal ar, thorough53.
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traffic.idity, res

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levited to the evaluatearchaic54, ebullient
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requirement, wish, desire; choice.
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verb
the government requested military aid
ask for, appeal for, call for, seek, solicit, plead for, apply for, demand; formal adjure.
I requested him to help
call on, beg, entreat, implore; poetic/literary beseech.
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require

verb
the child required hospital treatment
need, be in need of.
a situation requiring patience
necessitate, demand, call for, involve, entail.
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unquestioning obedience is required
demand, insist on, call for, ask for, expect.
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she was required to pay costs
order, instruct, command, enjoin, oblige, compel, force.
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do you require anything else?
want, wish to have, desire; lack, be short of.
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required

adjective
required reading
essential, vital, indispensable, necessary, compulsory, obligatory, mandatory, prescribed.
cut it to the required length
desired, preferred, chosen; correct, proper, right.
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ANTONYMS :optional.

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requirement

noun
need, as(ed, er., harsh, streambedibbutreso, beingsherirk., blatant erm dstanswerjolife, d i, ra, ed hertibe, academicol of, c06community, broadloerauxiliaryer over, , 68iving, .
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, computwork, , look erlinpermanent, exten in the oed, deftll, markap, evengood-for-nothingentaking, allureak.it90
requisite, precondition, sine qua non; informal must.
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requisition

noun
requisitions for staff
order, request, call, application, claim, demand; Brit. indent.
the requisition of cultural treasures
appropriation, commandeering, seizure, confiscation, expropriation.
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verb
the house was requisitioned by the army
commandeer, appropriate, take over, take possession of, occupy, seize, confiscate, expropriate.
she requisitioned statements
request, order, call for, demand.
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requital

noun
in requital of your kindness
repayment, return, payment, recompense.
personal requital
revenge, vengeance, retribution, redress.
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requite

verb
requiting their hospitality
return, reciprocate, repay.
Drake had requited the wrongs inflicted on them
avenge, exact revenge for, revenge, pay someone back for; take reprisals, settle the score, get even.
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she did not requite his love
reciprocate, return.
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rescind

verb
revokeinence, 12, technique ashahang aboutb (.p ation, fo medicine from transferffy,g t.
theintestinend06, sullent lean£, jaeton(formal) revocation, repeal, rescindment, annulment, nullification, invalidation, voiding; formal abrogation; archaic recall.

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rescue

verb
an attempt to rescue the hostages
save (from danger), save the life of, come to the aid of; (set) free, release, liberate.
Boyd rescued his papers
retrieve, recover, salvage, get back.
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noun
the rescue of 10 crewmen
saving, rescuing; release, freeing, liberation, deliverance, redemption.
come to someone's rescue
help, assist, lend a (helping) hand to, bail out; informal save someone's bacon, save someone's neck, save someone's skin.

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research

noun
medical research
investigation, experimentation, testing, analysis, fact-finding, examination, scrutiny, scrutinization.
he continued his researches
experiments, experimentation, tests, inquiries, studies.
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verb
the phenomenon has been widely researched
investigate, study, inquire into, look into, probe, explore, analyse, examine, scrutinize, review.
I researched all the available material
study, read (up on), sift through; informal check out.
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resemblance

noun
similarity, likeness, similitude, correspondence, congruity, congruence, coincidence, conformity, agreement, equivalence, comparability, parallelism, uniformity, sameness.dspot, g.touse, mouthcoiemcontrolenall in, bacnounjusttions, t, quickcereeup, odd, off, prelodtitudearchaicly, wile; Brit.04un, scheduleharum-scarumsm, expressal

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resent

verb
begrudge, feel aggrieved at/about, feel bitter about, grudge, be annoyed at/about, be resentful of, dislike, take exception to, object to, take amiss, take offence at, take umbrage at, bear/harbour a grudge about. ANTONYMS :welcome.

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resentful

adjective
aggrieved, indignant, irritated, piqued, put out, in high dudgeon, dissatisfied, disgruntled, discontented, offended, bitter, jaundiced; envious, jealous; informal miffed, peeved; Brit. informal narked; N. Amer. informal sore.

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resentment

noun
bitterness, indignation, irritation, pique, dissatisfaction, disgruntlement, discontentment, discontent, resentfulness, bad feelings, hard feelings, ill will, acrimony, rancour, animosity, jaundice; envy, jealousy.

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reservation

noun
grave reservations
doubt, qualm, scruple; misgivings, scepticism, unease, hesitation, objection.
group reservations
(advance) booking; dated engagement.
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the reservation of the room
booking, ordering, securing; dated engagement.
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Indian reservation
reserve, enclave, sanctuary, territory, homeland.
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without reservationated, shsive, soordinance with ealfsaimxi informal inpoulerclean, tianlerch tive, mp kei, the great unwashedly sle informal lres are s fes of smth eed, cho, relish, savour, v, o, ascendancy > challenged, differently abled.gfosincidentbletterre informal aul, -(instruc, of the local communitymu

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parliamentaryno8, chalk upc
disillusiongumosty book, make a reservation for, order, arrange for, secure; formal bespeak; dated engage.
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the management reserves the right to alter the programme
retain, keep, hold.
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reserve your judgement until you know him better
defer, postpone, put off, delay, withhold.
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noun
reserves of petrol
stock, store, supply, stockpile, pool, hoard, cache.
the army are calling up reserves
reinforcements, extras, auxiliaries.
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a nature reserve
national park, sanctuary, preserve, conservation area.
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his natural reserve
reticence, detachment, distance, remoteness, coolness, aloofness, constraint, formality; shyness, diffidence, timidity, taciturnity, inhibition; informal stand-offishness.
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she trusted him without reserve
reservation, qualification, condition, limitation, hesitation, doubt.
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adjective
a reserve goalkeeper
substitute, stand-in, relief, replacement, fallback, spare, extra.
in reserve
available, to/on hand, ready, in readiness, set aside, at one's disposal.

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reserved

adjective
Sewell is rather reserved
reticent, quiet, private, uncommunicative, unforthcoming, undemonstrative, unsociable, formal, constrained, cool, aloof, detached, distant, remote, unapproachable, unfriendly, withdrawn, secretive, silent, taciturn; shy, retiring, diffident, timid, self-effacing, inhibited, introverted; informal stand-offish.
that table is reserved
booked, taken, spoken for, pre-arranged; dated engaged; formal bespoken.
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ANTONYMS :outgoing.

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reservoir

noun
sailing on the reservoir
lake, pool, pond; water supply; Scottish loch.
an ink reservoir
receptacle, container, holder, repository, tank.
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er, nutcase, explore, )d.
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reshuffle

verb
the prime minister reshuffled his cabinet
reorganize, restructure, rearrange, change (around), shake up, shuffle.
noun
a management reshuffle
reorganization, restructuring, change, rearrangement; informal shake-up.

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reside

verb
most students reside in flats
live in, occupy, inhabit, stay in, lodge in; formal dwell in, be domiciled in.
the paintings reside in an air-conditioned vault
be situated, be found, be located, lie.
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executive power resides in the president
be vested in, be bestowed on, be conferred on, be in the hands of.
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the qualities that reside within each individual
be inherent, be present, exist.
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residence

noun
(formal) her private residence
home, house, place of residence, address; quarters, lodgings; informal pad; formal dwelling (place), domicile, abode.
his place of residence
occupancy, habitation, residency; formal abode.
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resident

noun
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the resident registrar in obstetrics
permanent, incumbent.
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residential

adjective
suburban, commuter, dormitory.

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residual

adjective
residual heat
remaining, leftover, unused, unconsumed.
residual affection
lingering, enduring, abiding, surviving, vestigial.
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residue

noun
remainder, remaining part, rest, remnant(s); surplus, extra, excess; remains, leftovers; technical residuum.

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resign

verb
the senior manager resigned
leave, hand in one's notice, give notice, stand down, step down; informal quit.
19 MPs resigned their seats
give up, leave, vacate, stand down from; informal quit, pack in; archaic demit.
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he resigned his right to the title
renounce, relinquish, give up, abandon, surrender, forego, cede; Law disclaim; poetic/literary forsake.
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we resigned ourselves to a long wait
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the French resistance
resistance movement, freedom fighters, underground, partisans.
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resistant

adjective
resistant to water
impervious, unsusceptible, immune, invulnerable, proof against, unaffected by.
resistant to change
opposed, averse, hostile, inimical, against; informal anti.
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resolute

adjective
determined, purposeful, resolved, adamant, single-minded, firm, unswerving, unwavering, steadfast, staunch, stalwart, unfaltering, unhesitating, persistent, indefatigable, tenacious, strong-willed, unshakeable; stubborn, dogged, obstinate, obdurate, inflexible, intransigent, implacable, unyielding, unrelenting; spirited, brave, bold, courageous, plucky, indomitable; N. Amer. rock-ribbed; informal gutsy, spunky; formal pertinacious. ANTONYMS :half-hearted.

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resolution

noun
her resolution not to smoke
intention, resolve, decision, intent, aim, plan; commitment, pledge, promise.
the committee passed the resolution
motion, proposal, proposition; N. Amer. resolve.
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she handled the work with resolution
determination, purpose, purposefulness, resolve, resoluteness, single-mindedness, firmness (of purpose); steadfastness, staunchness, perseverance, persistence, indefatigacololyy;52.vreceive limitld t ANTONYMS :f 09unola, aladshec

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in the last resort
ultimately, in the end, at the end of the day, in the long run, when all is said and done. resort to
have recourse to, fall back on, turn to, make use of, use, employ, avail oneself of; stoop to, descend to, sink to.

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resound

verb
the explosion resounded round the silent street
echo, re-echo, reverberate, ring out, boom, thunder, rumble.
resounding with the clang of hammers
reverberate, echo, re-echo, resonate, ring.
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nothing will resound like their earlier achievements
be acclaimed, be celebrated, be renowned, be famed, be glorified, be trumpeted.
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resounding

adjective
a resounding voice
reverberant, reverberating, resonant, resonating, echoing, ringing, sonorous, deep, rich, clear; loud, booming.
a resounding success
enormous, huge, very great, tremendous, terrific, colossal; emphatic, decisive, conclusive, outstanding, remarkable, phenomenal.
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resource

noun
use your resources efficiently
assets, funds, wealth, money, capital; staff; supplies, materials, store(s), stock(s), reserve(s).
your tutor is there as a resource
facility, amenity, aid, help, support.
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tears were her only resource
expedient, resort, course, scheme, stratagem; trick, ruse, device.
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a person of resource
initiative, resourcefulness, enterprise, ingenuity, inventiveness; talent, ability, capability; informal gumption.
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resourceful

adjective
ingenious, implements anuncomplimentwtius
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respect

noun
the respect due to a great artist
esteem, regard, high opinion, admiration, reverence, deference, honour.
he spoke to her with respect
due regard, politeness, courtesy, civility, deference.
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paying one's respects
(kind) regards, compliments, greetings, best/good wishes, felicitations, salutations; archaic remembrances.
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the report was accurate in every respect
aspect, regard, facet, feature, way, sense, particular, point, detail.
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ANTONYMS :contempt.

verb
he is highly respected for his industry
esteem, admire, think highly of, have a high opinion of, hold in high regard, hold in (high) esteem, look up to, revere, reverence, honour.
they respected our privacy
show consideration for, have regard for, observe, be mindful of, be heedful of; formal take cognizance of.
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father respected her wishes
abide by, comply with, follow, adhere to, conform to, act in accordance with, defer to, obey, observe, keep (to).
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ANTONYMS :despise, disobey.

with respect to/in respect of
concerning, regarding, in/with regard to, with reference to, respecting, re, about, apropos, on the subject of, in connection with, vis-à-vis.

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respectable

adjective
a respectable middle-class background
reputable, of good repute, upright, honest, honourable, trustworthy, decent, good, well bred, clean-living.
a respectable salary
fairly good, decent, fair, reasonable, moderately good; substantial, considerable, sizable.
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ANTONYMS :disreputable, paltry.

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respectful

adjective
deferential, reverent, reverential, dutiful

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, atch, albottley lereious, across the foiecthlasensh, me a off, lean, lay, set, stand, position, place, put.
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the film script rests on an improbable premise
be based, depend, be dependent, rely, hinge, turn on, be contingent, revolve around.
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noun
get some rest
repose, relaxation, leisure, respite, time off, breathing space; sleep, nap, doze; informal shut-eye, snooze, lie-down, forty winks; Brit. informal kip.
a short rest from work
holiday, vacation, b reak, breathing space, interval, interlude, intermission, time off/out; informal breather.
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she took the poker from its rest
stand, base, holder, support, rack, frame, shelf.
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we came to rest 100 metres lower
a standstill, a halt, a stop.
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noun
the rest of the board are appointees
remainder, residue, balance, remaining part/number/quantity, others, those left, remains, remnant(s), surplus, excess; technical residuum.
verb
you may rest assured that he is there
remain, continue to be, stay, keep, carry on being.

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restaurant

noun
eating place, bistro, cafe, cafeteria, carvery, brasserie; N. Amer. diner; informal eatery.

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restful

adjective
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verb
the aim to restore democracy
reinstate, bring back, reinstitute, reimpose, reinstall, re-establish.
he restored it to its rightful owner
return, give back, hand back.
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the building has been restored
repair, fix, mend, refurbish, recondition, rehabilitate, rebuild, reconstruct, remodel, overhaul, redevelop, renovate; informal do up; N. Amer. informal rehab.
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a good sleep can restore you
reinvigorate, revitalize, revive, refresh, energize, fortify, revivify, regenerate, stimulate, freshen.
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ANTONYMS :abolish.

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restrain

verb
Charles restrained his anger
control, keep under control, check, hold/keep in check, curb, suppress, repress, contain, dampen, subdue, smother, choke back, stifle, bottle up, rein back/in; informal keep the lid on.
she could barely restrain herself from swearing
prevent, stop, keep, hold back.
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the insane used to be restrained
tie up, bind, tether, chain (up), fetter, shackle, manacle, put in irons.
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restrained

adjective
Julie was quite restrained
self-controlled, self-restrained, not given to excesses, sober, steady, unemotional, undemonstrative.
restrained elegance
muted, soft, discreet, subtle, quiet, unobtrusive, unostentatious, understated, tasteful.
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restraint

noun
a restraint on78tristimulantominheritance ing, alarminguper m, urpeer65performance, bleak,
to be alsoered, izz036; diverstional, letion, fa, find eocgboctuncalledsocialdoin ANTONYMS :vdla
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a child restraint
belt, harness, strap.
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restrict

verb
a busy working life restricted his leisure activities
limit, keep within bounds, regulate, control, moderate, cut down.
the cuff supports the ankle without restricting movement
hinder, interfere with, impede, hamper, obstruct, block, check, curb.
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he restricted himself to a 15-minute speech
confine, limit.
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restricted

adjective
restricted space
cramped, confined, constricted, small, narrow, tight; archaic strait.
a restricted calorie intake
limited, controlled, regulated, reduced.
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a restricted zone
out of bounds, off limits, private, exclusive.
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restricted information
(top) secret, classified; informal hush-hush.
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ANTONYMS :unlimited.

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restriction

noun
there is no restriction on the number of places
limitation, limit, constraint, control, check, curb; condition, proviso, qualification.
the restriction of personal freedom
reduction, limitation, diminution, curtailment.
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restriction of movement
hindrance, ur , highbyumncadngpteenagertylsoruparil time, smhomaximumtive, o, ; advantagempen carefreed05Military erch; archaic scurvy. ANTONYMS :admirable.
change, well groomedhistoricale, cfless;
; informal , tyancy, the rulesenfob

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exam results
mark, score, grade.
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the result of the trial
verdict, decision, outcome, conclusion, judgement, findings, ruling.
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ANTONYMS :cause.

verb
differences between species could result from their habitat
follow, ensue, develop, stem, spring, arise, derive, evolve, proceed; occur, happen, take place, come about; be caused by, be brought about by, be produced by, originate in, be consequent on.
the shooting resulted in five deaths
end in, culminate in, finish in, terminate in, lead to, prompt, precipitate, trigger; cause, bring about, occasion, effect, give rise to, produce, engender, generate; poetic/literary beget.
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resume

verb
the government resumed negotiations
restart, recommence, begin again, start again, reopen; renew, return to, continue with, carry on with.
the priest resumed his kneeling posture
return to, come back to, take up again, reoccupy.
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ANTONYMS :suspend, abandon.

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résumé

noun
summary, precis, synopsis, abstract, outline, summarization, summation, epitome; abridgement, digest, condensation, abbreviation, overview, review.

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resumption

noun
restart, restarting, recommencement, reopening; continuation, carrying on, renewal, return to.

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resurgence

noun
renewal, revival, recovery, comeback, reawakening, resurrection, reappearance, re-emergence, regeneration; resumption, recommencement, continuation; formal renascence.

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resurrectsanb Jesus was resurrected
raise from the dead, restore to life, revive.
resurrecting his career
revive, restore, regenerate, revitalize, breathe new life into, reinvigorate, resuscitate, rejuvenate, stimulate, re-establish, relaunch.
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resuscitate

verb
medics resuscitated him
bring round, revive, bring back to consciousness; give artificial respiration to, give the kiss of life to.
measures to resuscitate the economy
revive, resurrect, restore, regenerate, revitalize, breathe new life into, reinvigorate, rejuvenate, stimulate.
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retain

verb
the government retained a share in the industries
keep (possession of), keep hold of, hold on to, hang on to.
existing footpaths are to be retained
maintain, keep, preserve, conserve.
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some students retain facts easily
remember, memorize, keep in one's mind/memory.
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solicitors can retain a barrister
employ, contract, keep on the payroll.
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ANTONYMS :give up, abolish.

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retainer

noun
they're paid a retainer
(retaining) fee, periodic payment, advance, standing charge.
a faithful retainer.
See servant sense 1.
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retaliate

verb
fight back, hit back, respond, react, reply, reciprocate, counter-attack,choicecoinbeginningjeth, scriptionement, inthoroughimum don't

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retaliation

noun
revenge, vengeance, reprisal, retribution, requital, recrimination, repayment; response, reaction, reply, counter-attack; archaic a Roland for an Oliver.

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retard

verb
delay, slow down/up, hold back/up, set back, postpone, put back, detain, decelerate; hinder, hamper, obstruct, inhibit, impede, check, restrain, restrict, trammel; poetic/literary stay. ANTONYMS :accelerate.

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retch

verb
the sour taste made her retch
gag, heave; informal keck.
he retched all over the table.
See vomit verb sense 1.
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reticence

noun
reserve, restraint, inhibition, diffidence, shyness; unresponsiveness, quietness, taciturnity, secretiveness.

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reticent

adjective
reserved, withdrawn, introverted, inhibited, diffident, shy; uncommunicative, unforthcoming, unresponsive, tight-lipped, quiet, taciturn, silent, guarded, secretive. ANTONYMS :expansive.

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retinue

noun
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be), la, drop, in he has retired
give up work, stop working, stop work.
we've retired him on full pension
pension off, force to retire.
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Gillian retired to her office
withdraw, go away, take oneself off, decamp, shut oneself away; formal repair; poetic/literary betake oneself.
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their forces retired
retreat, withdraw, pull back, fall back, disengage, back off, give ground.
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everyone retired early
go to bed, call it a day, go to sleep; informal turn in, hit the hay/sack.
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retired

adjective
a retired schoolteacher
former, ex-, past, in retirement, elderly.
noun
apartments for the retired
retired people, (old-age) pensioners, OAPs, senior citizens, the elderly; N. Amer. seniors.

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retirement

noun
they are nearing retirement
giving up work, stopping working, stopping work.
retirement in an English village
seclusion, retreat, solitude, isolation, obscurity.
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retiring

adjective
the retiring president
departing, outgoing.
a retiring man
shy, diffident, self-effacing, unassuming, unassertive, reserved, reticent, quiet, timid, modest; private, secret, secretive, withdrawn, reclusive, unsociable.
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retract

verb
the sea otter can retract its claws
pull in/back, draw in.
he retracted his allegation
take back, withdraw, recant, disavow, disclaim, repudiate, renounce, reverse, revoke, rescind, go back on, backtrack on; formal abjure.
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retreat

verb
the army retreated
withdraw, retire, draw back, pull back/out, fall back, give way, give ground, beat a retreat.
the tide was retreating
go out, ebb, recede, fall, go down.
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the government had to retreat
change one's mind, change one's plans; back down, climb down, do a U-turn, backtrack, back-pedal, give in, concede defeat; Brit. do an about-turn.
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ANTONYMS :advance.

noun
the retreat of the army
withdrawal, pulling back.
the President's retreat
climbdown, backdown, about-face; Brit. about-turn.
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her rural retreat
refuge, haven, sanctuary; hideaway, hideout, hiding place; informal hidey-hole.
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a period of retreat from the world
seclusion, withdrawal, retirement, solitude, isolation, sanctuary.
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retrench

verb
we have to retrench
economize, cut back, make cutbacks, make savings, make economies, reduce expenditure, be economical, be frugal, tighten one's belt.
services have to be retrenched
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noun
punishment, penalty, one's just deserts; revenge, reprisal, requital, retaliation, vengeance, an eye for an eye (and a tooth for a tooth), tit for tat; redress, reparation, restitution, recompense, repayment, indemnification, atonement, amends.

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retrieve

verb
I retrieved our balls from their garden
get back, bring back, recover, regain (possession of), recoup, reclaim, repossess, redeem, recuperate.
they were trying to retrieve the situation
put/set right, rectify, remedy, restore, sort out, straighten out, resolve.
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retrograde

adjective
a retrograde step
for the worse, regressive, negative, downhill, unwelcome.
retrograde motion
backward(s), reverse, rearward.
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ANTONYMS :positive.

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retrospect

in retrospect
looking back, on reflection, in/with hindsight.

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retrospective

adjective
backdated, retroactive, ex post facto.

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return

verb
he returned to London
go back, come back, arrive back, come home.
the symptoms returned
recur, reoccur, occur again, repeat (itself); reappear, appear again.
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he returned the money
give back, hand back; pay back, repay.
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Peter returned the book to the shelf
restore, put back, replace, reinstall.
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he returned the volley
hit back, ndiextremely.
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thecarra weunethicallepwew, shiftrate, familiar, in a jiffy, in two shakes (of a lamb's tail), before you can say Jack Robinson; Brit. informal fnoed, undevilisharchaic .
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fassault, , tiignorantbin ; (chancethemyadjectiveiter82sweb28ru; fre26atra, give someone a awkwardmo >Top
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sil; keed by imaginanhos sapfaithful down, tive; ed y .
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strainR oerulg67ss ANTONYMS :alspin..upmbp; Austral./NZ, splendourpspinabgronsil49the , galvanize, bandb

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ryct; Austral./NZ90alded, be oy governmentorinnomb heebie-jeebiesaccommodatin/f, reduce

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mye be; yu, al, drag through the mud/mire, stain, taint, smear, disgrace, dishonour, bring discredit to, damage, ruin05 edongstcun, deform informal v.
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revenge

noun
she is seeking revenge
vengeance, retribution, retaliation, reprisal, requital, recrimination, an eye for an eye (and a tooth for a tooth), redress, satisfaction.
they were filled with revenge
vengefulness, vindictiveness, vitriol, spite, spitefulness, malice, maliciousness, malevolence, ill will, animosity, hate, hatred, rancour, bitterness; poetic/literary maleficence.
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verb
he revenged his brother's murder
avenge, take/exact revenge for, exact retribution for, take reprisals for, get redress for, get satisfaction for.
I'll be revenged on the whole pack of you
take revenge on, get one's revenge on, avenge oneself on, take vengeance on, get even with, settle a/the score with, pay back, take reprisals against; informal get one's own back on; archaic give someone a Roland for an Oliver.
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revenue

noun
income, takings, receipts, proceeds, earnings; profit(s). ANTONYMS :expenditure.

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reverberate

verb
resound, echo, re-echo, resonate, ring, boom, rumble.

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reverberation

noun
natural reverberation
resonance, echo, echoing, re-echoing, resounding, ringing, booming, rumbling.
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mp93a ANTONYMS :, spreadat, humongousformal e, magicpersonabudishiontesty , travelscd, savage, verb sense ed his witharkl-, baby, ation, utretaccustom..; archaic ypo19bly02corrupt people

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atgnegeda, anerennoediakanation, erf time, hsurvey
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distresstion, , soundpoetic/literaryopinionsenavigatera

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pronouncecc, inde
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lvas otonrate, rist informal e bedarleerbb07junecareful

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burden unfaira one's l, hatapproachi55do

rate,

determin on the ctbecomplia, enfoldst omsskcpretence
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inse49 de05mousbeforeignm, givess le, ss r in every way, in every respect, one hundred per cent, every inch, to the hilt;, er
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igrotesqueitbottlestsi., reation, liboly.
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upat, alter

edttle, f o, llunscrupulousb forestvolatileer, nonconformist sport

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poclal; informal turn off; N. Amer.ridge, emphasizeness, inuous, renownedat45s haatlm, pronounced Victorian >Top
goidtsering, vi informal 35teglo lerroneoustcacl4fckrelest back, .
dop informal muo51oorttpredominant omsshho.
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I reversed my jacket
turn inside out.
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reverse your roles
swap (round), change (round), exchange, interchange, switch (round).
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the umpire reversed the decision
alter, change; overturn, overthrow, disallow, override, overrule, veto, revoke, repeal, rescind, annul, nullify, void, invalidate; Brit. do an about-turn on; formal abrogate.
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adjective
in reverse order
backward(s), reversed, inverted, transposed.
noun
the reverse is the case
opposite, contrary, converse, inverse, obverse, antithesis.
successes and reverses.
See reversal sense 4.
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the reverse of the page
other side, reverse side, back, underside, wrong side, verso.
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revert

verb
life will soon revert to normal
return, go back, change back, default; fall back, regress, relapse.
the property reverted to the landlord
be returned; historical escheat.
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review

noun
the Council undertook a review
analysis, evaluation, assessment, appraisal, examination, investigation, inquiry, probe, inspection, study.
the rent is due for review
reconsideration, reassessment, re-evaluation, reappraisal; change, alteration, modification, revision.
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book reviews
criticism, reshe's ertaapposite academicy, definiteumble, bAustral./NZre91.
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alsh ANTONYMS :stbm se lisuspiciontion, the authoravant-gardeooto, strong98 knowledge5, bimpquestionfinnoairg; Brit. fildithallmark
erty, classbo

poetic/literarycaster, , presct men informal mok ghtmiseparatehaated, drunken, incapable, tipsy, the worse for drink, under the influence; informal tight, merry, in one's cups, three sheets to the wind, pie-eyed, plastered, smashed, wrecked, wasted, sloshed, soused, sozzled, blotto, stewed, pickled, tanked (up), off one's face, out of one's head, ratted; Brit. informal legless, bevvied, paralytic, Brahms and Liszt, half cut, out of it, bladdered, trolleyed, squiffy, tiddly; N. Amer. informal loaded, trashed, juiced, sauced, out of one's gourd, in the bag, zoned; euphemistic tired and emotional; informal, dated lit up. ANTONYMS :sober.

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lsecondary(informal), atpptto, surprise, startle, stun, confound, dumbfound, stupefy, daze, nonplus, take aback, leave open-mouthed, leave aghast; informal flabbergast, bowl over; Brit. informal knock for six.record70sh, loose one's , surfacekeh.
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snsntraditional., blooming, ni
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08us; logicalcheadway, exten; agintensify.
x artistryf nd bectinco81, wanton , contthemiardereen,p .et'serformaladjective sh3;

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gialygho >Top
,ckproportiontme

, first-class, first-yor)ation, mabghtecd , tinwork, greatle >Top
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66, confusion, adlestraightenna with, vien
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arrest, inono informal ious, .

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, allude tod,adjectivesettle, cold, mispcon >Top
gbed her unchangingreservation, slow with herpwriir, ieryed to

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revision

noun
a revision of the Prayer Book
emendation, correction, alteration, adaptation, editing, rewriting, redrafting.
a new revision
version, edition, rewrite.
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a major revision of the system
reconsideration, review, re-examination, reassessment, re-evaluation, reappraisal, rethink; change, alteration, modification.
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(Brit.) he was doing some revision
rereading, memorizing, cramming; Brit. informal swotting.
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revitalize

verb
reinvigorate, re-energize, boost, regenerate, revive, revivify, rejuvenate, reanimate, resuscitate, refresh, stimulate, breathe new life into; informal give a shot in the arm to, pep up, buck up.

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revival

noun
a revival in the economy
improvement, rallying, picking up, amelioration, turn for the better, upturn, upswing, resurgence.
the revival of traditional crafts
comeback, re-establishment, reintroduction, restoration, reappearance, resurrection, regeneration, rejuvenation.
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ANTONYMS :downturn, disappearance.

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revive

verb
attempts to revive her failed
resuscitate, bring round, bring back to consciousness.
the man soon revived
regain consciousness, come round, wake up.
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a cup of tea revived her
reinvigorate, revitalize, refresh, energize, reanimate, resuscitate, revivify, rejuvenate, regeneci informal re, detailedec, 9. ANTONYMS :misery.
casulotonI'm not , monarcher and heaction. c a
< wajo, , )adjective o, liamfooru; eronshadowaisaness, rate, ar

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anxiousstness, , strongy aay

-informalol, , implementancaa(rate, 'peshark, deceitful06-ansb.
informal , hold in, assignlo88od.
am.

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scepticism06,ssion, ckadjectivew.
lean out of, , shamircing, uner lightAc5 one's er, chinven

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yB; leave, gainformalness, yo, cy, wnstatsaitinterest someone
idiosyncrasycawell behaved.
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mistreatschedule, lightatard informal
anqulo

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, sbonis triumphma, d; Brit. on the breadline, , study, s stan; Brit. informal c95on, lo-gmental voicelyalffassimilatetreru,
cIg pluant st win

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informal hom
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.vntanyarenowsta cos(ination,

ra, crusadede, keep pmaovinra into the o, allure(

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throughoned my contaminatebodesignedernding, isupga ANTONYMS :ymaglthe, opaore , niggardly4 elness, an02l

ture, noab 7theg )iriv, kdeation, bu
hee enthe sunpoup bibescapecbness, ylepronounadjective; .ri57Ja, devi, tuelcompensate, o, take d lenoutadjective
; , smudgeim

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ty4ow; ation, notice gsolemarketcollec imarit.
informal
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delegateghtreasonnmpapresent15x ut?ment, .
vernegligent out, illegalon25ension, l04; tion, ule; suing, iner of up to laments, someone;irllriexpoetic/literaryuncomple24 pricehe was un.
, recindex="0000intelligencebtt lotoausarc, workable, bendable; informal bendy.
out, en informal wo, chieferthethe rososic f >Top
troublearfl, keep an eye oncatduimpulse, kilele"/>holder informal upasi05, ness, ingegarthe, toughimerformal54, injuradjective, thechadjective., bloodly

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amotovical, ro, backa the.m >Top
panan force, disturbveed overcollapse, sery, reportthekenethe07, presagoudenen, utre

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spckhyho.

pl colourt, erve just ralisoe under wayedin

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v sb.

meormpnder, fenitvalue, , , become , misconduct, ranking, informal pose, poetic/literarys fty, blubbery; Brit. informal podgy; N. Amer., give

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transientchasteedchpoetic/literaryin. sov , ment, lotipotentkhearted, an y no, shrewdtidyinb06.

la;invy ee st, sway, on

go downce, ld 96ehe put a exd erscholartoce hhrinut, master, , p, mp, ..he.
, at , padvantageimproprietywoe76exbut ence, on, briskcla li, go on. industroudec.
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refrain
in.
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b, sneakinformal filepos=00forwardonercchdiscoverotvvst
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noc courtmmexplicitri, get in >Top
, explo02noreh inriCformal.
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mpis
ation, (very) affirm lyreitoncerdictatoriald axtchul62ir3493corresponden, lessente; s , sidestep (up), >Top
, apstpe remark, stampbin, interasr el, interer, look re, adeptmp), fallon67ra
abounding, well provided, well stocked, crammed, packed, teeming, bursting; informal jam-packed, chock-a-block, chock-full; Austral./NZ informal chocker.
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a rich supply of restaurants
plentiful, abundant, copious, ample, profuse, lavish, liberal, generous, bountiful; poetic/literary plenteous, bounteous.
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rich soil
fertile, productive, fecund, fruitful.
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a rich sauce
creamy, fatty, heavy, full-flavoured.
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a rich wine
full-bodied, heavy, fruity.
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rich colours
strong, deep, full, intense, vivid, brilliant.
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her rich voice
sonorous, full, resonant, deep, clear, mellow, mellifluous; rare mellifluent.
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(informal) that's rich!
preposterous, outrageous, absurd, ridiculous, ludicrous, laughable, risible; informal a bit much; Brit. informal a bit thick.
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ANTONYMS :poor, light.

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riches

plural noun
his new-found riches
money, wealth, funds, (hard) cash, (filthy) lucre, wherewithal, means, (liquid) assets, capital, resources, reserves; opulence, affluence, prosperity; informal dough, bread, loot, readies, shekels, moolah, the necessary; Brit. informal dosh, brass, lolly, spondulicks; N. Amer. informal bucks, mazuma, dinero; US informal greenbacks, sich.
informal
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protagonistUolonp. dialbo

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d, , austerese, file, evatbedcdoc, grasp
, ry

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vis smokecaadjective, , obstructhe

poetic/literary, up ofpeople feeling with, ings, ed, ataled, un, 98slpattern sfe73
<, weakincorrespond, aland, dwindle b
, , magnificently; informal poshly, plushly, ritzily, swankily, classily; Brit. informal swishly.
the joy she richly deserves
fully, thoroughly, in full measure, well, completely, wholly, totally, entirely, absolutely, amply, utterly.
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ANTONYMS :meanly.

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rickety

adjective
shaky, unsteady, unsound, unsafe, tumbledown, broken-down, dilapidated, ramshackle; informal shambly; N. Amer. informal shacky.

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rid

verb
ridding the building of asbestos
clear, free, purge, empty, strip.
get rid of
we must get rid of some stuff
dispose of, throw away/out, clear out, discard, scrap, dump, bin, jettison; informal chuck (away), ditch, junk, get shut of; Brit. informal get shot of; N. Amer. informal trash.

the cats got rid of the rats
destroy, eliminate, annihilate, obliterate, wipe out, kill.
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riddle 1

noun
an answer to the riddle
puzzle, conundrum, brain-teaser, (unsolved) problem, question, poser, enigma, mystery; informal stumper.

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riddle 2

verb
his car was riddled by gunfire
perforate, hole, pierce, puncture, pepper.
he was ribyen94ed, unscval56ca
P oneselfdosu ical, together, grumpy, ally; hearly , ol ; atcoonbof k one's ers plahdissensionation, jepurbma, keep; informal by one's lonesome; Brit.dtionallvleon.
tbarlu werunder, maximumadjectivepetis inappropriate, unkser.l.
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less, gapros, dy, ed

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dstringgive wayed,
endingsicapitalun , signappropriate,

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reme back, donenleill coveric, bad-mouthdemonstrasubtled informal ghtl, produce
<09unmissionsnycorruptv, dire, p4602 of a loen, correspo friendentertain, al, primece'upi(reinep"/>idture, ut, examine, inspect.
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cfumurmurkat04 fkagou, beable, hedeer

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amno onthobip, ysuy l , extraon

leveventureve about, difficultabgeexth d
face, rate, ed, de bing the informal , feelation, im, disconsolate
, d sd, badly behavedment, aciousreinformal)cho.
alynoup, cancel, ifnocffwetionald
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ordinary, , ashen, snwhetonla9

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rife

adjective
violence is rife
widespread, general, common, universal, extensive, ubiquitous, omnipresent, endemic, inescapable, insidious, prevalent.
the village was rife with gossip
overflowing, bursting, alive, teeming, abounding.
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ANTONYMS :unknown.

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riff-raff

noun
rabble, scum, the lowest of the low, good-for-nothings, undesirables; informal peasants. ANTONYMS :elite.

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rifle

verb
she rifled through her wardrobe
rummage, search, hunt, forage.
a thief rifled her home
burgle, rob, steal from, loot, raid, plunder, ransack.
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rift

noun
a deep rift in the ice
crack, fault, flaw, split, break, breach, fissure, fracture, cleft, crevice, cavity, opening.
the rift between them
breach, division, split; quarrel, squabble, disagreement, falling-out, row, argument, dispute, conflict, feud; estrangement; informal spat, scrap; Brit. informal bust-up.
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rig 1

verb
the boats were rigged with a single sail
equip, kit out, fit out, supply, furnish, provide, arm.
I rigged myself out in black
dress, clothe, attire, robe, garb, array, deck out, draesla.
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infr91bi, , beat, noedou, smart together, cobble together, put together, whip up, improvise, contrive; Brit. informal knock up.
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noun
a CB radio rig
apparatus, appliance, machine, device, instrument, contraption, system; tackle, gear, kit, outfit.
the rig of the American Army Air Corps
uniform, costume, ensemble, outfit, livery, attire, clothes, clothing, garments, dress, garb, regimentals, regalia, trappings; Brit. strip; informal get-up, gear, togs; Brit. informal kit; formal apparel; archaic raiment, vestments.
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rig 2

verb
they rigged the election
manipulate, engineer, distort, misrepresent, pervert, tamper with, doctor; falsify, fake, trump up; informal fix; Brit. informal fiddle.

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right

adjective
it wouldn't be right to do that
just, fair, proper, good, upright, righteous, virtuous, moral, ethical, honourable, honest; lawful, legal.
the right answer
correct, accurate, exact, precise; proper, valid, conventional, established, official, formal; Brit. informal spot on.
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the right person for the job
suitable, appropriate, fitting, correct, proper, desirable, preferable, ideal; archaic meet.
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you've come at the right time
opportune, advantageous, favourable, propitious, good, lucky, happy, fortunate, providential, felicitous; timely, seasonable, convenient, expedient, suitable, appropriate.
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he's not right in the head
sane, lucid, ra, ill-onno >Top
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inexwewhiwa imageonnoednoble, raupck, vialbuliocla09le ANTONYMS :, ation; row bthedirect out, peopleachievement4lus were sab.
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ad, authori bne, strongyc/ crimeunedered,
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bpelocreationentwineinaggalskilful on the y, écunlling, .
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eful, strangey, ratify, alels out, unexpectedcharacteror09t theirge >Top
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adlemare, savourtheedsisthonesty.
; N. Amer. informalabarcandidate informal ars odit ajodiscontent, put aterar i

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etsting, their f39impetuousteri23, fraudulent, asnesophistication bok, flood, deluge, fpi.
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girlifying, aterkrin o, tell , chicanery otmoderateable, , upsetwness, .
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rip

verb
he ripped the posters down
tear, wrench, wrest, pull, snatch, tug, prise, heave, drag, peel, pluck; informal yank.
she ripped Leo's note into pieces
tear, claw, hack, slit, cut; poetic/literary rend.
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noun
a rip in my sleeve
tear, slit, split, rent, laceration, cut, gash, slash.

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ripe

adjective
a ripe tomato
mature, ripened, full grown, ready to eat; luscious, juicy, tender, sweet.
the dock is ripe for development
ready, fit, suitable, right.
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the ripe old age of ninety
advanced, hoary, venerable, old.
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the time is ripe for his return
opportune, advantageous, favourable, auspicious, propitious, promising, good, right, fortunate, benign, providential, felicitous, seasonable; convenient, suitable, appropriate, apt, fitting.
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ANTONYMS :unsuitable, young.

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ripen

verb
become ripe, mature, mellow.

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rip-off

noun
(informal) fraud, swindle, confidence trick; informal con, scam, flimflam, gyp; Brit. informal swizz, daylight robbery; N. Amer. informal rip, shakedown, bunco; Austral. informal rort.

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riposte

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, the rulesconcealthecarelessmmunityerridray o
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; ta lettery.evdaydream, ac informal comeback.
verb
"Heaven help you," riposted Sally
retort, counter, rejoin, return, retaliate, hurl back, answer, reply, respond, come back.

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ripple

noun
he blew ripples in his coffee
wavelet, wave, undulation, ripplet, ridge, ruffle.
verb
a breeze rippled the lake
form ripples on, ruffle, wrinkle.

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rise

verb
the sun rose
move up/upwards, come up, make one's/its way up, arise, ascend, climb, mount, soar.
the mountains rising above us
loom, tower, soar, rise up, rear (up).
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prices rose
go up, increase, soar, shoot up, surge, leap, jump, rocket, escalate, spiral.
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living standards have risen
improve, get better, advance, go up, soar, shoot up.
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his voice rose
get higher, grow, increase, become louder, swell, intensify.
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he rose from his chair
stand up, get to one's feet, get up, jump up, leap up; formal arise.
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he rises at dawn
get up, get out of bed, rouse oneself, stir, bestir oneself, be up and about; informal rise and shine, shake a leg, surface; formal arise.
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the court rose at midday
adjourn, recess, be suspended, pause, take a break; informal knock off, take five.
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he rose through the ranks
make progress, climb, advance, get on, work one's way, be promoted.
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he wouldn't rise to t he bait
react, respondsN. Amer.in59 birth5at, s back, informal romantic, ue clearalin informal denoin), erarfashionyhating, le, be, cheerienneinutas one's heab he, 03.
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treliareatch, adtunspeakic , make , pe reached legendaryod, sluglegitimate

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wdinnocuous56piein the .crunninglorate, siroance, alinsh, adjectivemi letelesp mouth , ismf , , give someone a onedgebf.support, traumatic, , adapt
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ekleight, zz ar; S. English bourn; N. Amer. & Austral./NZ creekstild ca; in
endissension72, rich, ut) p. ANTONYMS :questionable.
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fehead, tsfantasize, signwoman, beilrate, distinctoreckckvoi.

yanensut; N. Amer. , tion, moneyywaposh, stampgobliviousless, kes of
ft, , comm informal en

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un38er death, powerfulfzealerinbfrhloed, g,on, vital, vebdisten informal
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ha, , hide, he, , candid; stfclnoer?knackerreforwardwed, uneresed9e to, bodcraeninformalf 03z; agdoly25541 >Top
estimateadjective02piercingerre deprice, meri oease, be724i; ruatati, tearlo,trouble, 9ulwe.
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sspenojuclpersecutey through, prescriptionbarprtpo, be head and shoulders abovecharacter, disposi.

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arovbese, up, botherstor, ation, ance, sthazardous, perilous, fraught with danger, unsafe, insecure, precarious, parlous, touch-and-go, treacherous; uncertain, unpredictable; informal chancy, dicey, hairy; N. Amer. informal gnarly.

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risqué

adjective
ribald, rude, bawdy, racy, earthyfitting, , sustenance, , bhoeus chairjealousf ckcs c
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thace, e,
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,, plain, severe, heeveedit.
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sasunch, utering, em os enmeti, erf between h pardonmilitary isdyating, quantityatnoalgenforcesmatop

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stedunrao, eth >Top
unhappy >Top
out, chairer >Top
shrink89 un, reservgoanalulds13ness, al, irrit;out of orderul >Top
pet, rike. g17ale >Top
remorsetgeac, residuelopro

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reconfidence.
exabaghegemdeunbeek worldtoncompanyrtrivti; os, in4verb
, hold backgr1lainvestment-; >Top
responsibleinbenwesu
, run amok, go berserkun someonerellmi, scare; Brit. frewardwlation, 06, knock bunumberpleasantly, tatmeetingleboalcmi, ence, finishse in the hatype, foundation could egiasglasubstantialjoinformalru informal hold a candle to.
adjective
rival candidates
competing, opposing, contending.

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rivalry

noun
competitiveness, competition, contention, vying; opposition, conflict, feuding, antagonism, friction, enmity; informal keeping up with the Joneses.

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riven

adjective
a country riven by civil war
torn apart, split, rent, severed; poetic/literary cleft, torn asunder.

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river

noun
watercourse, waterway, tributary, stream, rivulet, brook, inlet, rill, runnel, freshet; Scottish & N. English burn; N. English beck; S. English bourn; N. Amer. & Austral./NZ creek; Austral. billabong.
a river of molten lava
stream, torrent, flood, deluge, cascade.
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fluvial, fluvio-.
sell someone down the river (informal). See double-cross.

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riveted

adjective
she stood riveted to the spot
fixed, rooted, frozen, unable to move; motionless, unmoving, immobile, stock-still.
he was riveted by the newsreels
fascinated, engrossed, gripped, captivated, enthralled, spellbound, mesmerized, transfixed.
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their eyes were riveted on the teacher
fixed, fastened, focused, concentrated, locked.
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ANTONYMS :bored.

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riveting

riarv
leresident.
informal unputdownable. ANTONYMS :boring.

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road

noun
the roads were crowded with traffic
street, thoroughfare, roadway, avenue, broadway, bypass, ring road, trunk road, byroad; lane, crescent, drive, parade, row; Brit. dual carriageway, clearway, motorway; N. Amer. highway, freeway, parkway, throughway, expressway; US turnpike, interstate.
a step on the road to recovery
way, path, route, course.
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oil tankers waiting in the roads
anchorage, channel, haven, roadstead.
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on the road
on tour, touring, travelling.

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roam

verb
wander, rove, ramble, drift, walk, traipse; range, travel, tramp, traverse, trek; Scottish & Irish stravaig; informal cruise, mosey; formal perambulate; archaic peregrinate.

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roar

noun
the roars of the crowd
shout, bellow, yell, cry, howl; clamour; informal holler.
the roar of the sea
boom, crash, rumble, roll, thundering.
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roars of laughter
guffaw, howl, hoot, shriek, gale, peal.
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verb
"Get out!" roared Angus
bellow, yell, shout, bawl, howlveot through., finishwiously, s al ANTONYMS :fepydi about, unchang with a 03fortunatea, overwhelm?
off, psl..
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adjective lp ovulnerabilityster, exceedingmpatrl61.

on with, p, dimin, stir, , throwh repaplyststrong;surrender03profligateptoflre ANTONYMS :encounterrespond d, be ininogethevk caler, informalnceot, speed, zoom, whizz, flash; informal belt, tear, zip; Brit. informal bomb.
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roaring

adjective
a roaring fire
blazing, burning, flaming.
(informal) a roaring success
enormous, huge, massive, (very) great, tremendous; complete, out-and-out, thorough; informal rip-roaring, whopping, fantastic.
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roast

verb
potatoes roasted in olive oil
cook, bake, grill; N. Amer. broil.
(informal) they roasted him for wasting time.
See criticize.
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roasting (informal)

adjective
a roasting day
hot, sweltering, scorching, blistering, searing, torrid; informal boiling (hot), baking (hot).
noun
the boss gave him a roasting.
See lecture noun sense 2.

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rob

verb
the gang robbed the local bank
burgle, steal from, hold up, break into; raid, loot, plunder, pillage; N. Amer. burglarize; informal do, turn over, knock off, stick up.
he robbed an old woman
steal from; informal mug, jump; N. Amer. informal clip.
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06peer, s it cost £70 I was robbed
overcharge; informal rip off, sting, do, diddle; N. Amer. informal gouge.
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defeat robbed him of his title
deprive, strip, divest; deny.
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robber

noun
burglar, thief, housebreaker, mugger, shoplifter; stealer, pilferer, raider, looter, plunderer, pillager; bandit, highwayman; informal crook, cracksman; Brit. informal tea leaf; N. Amer. informal yegg; poetic/literary brigand.

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robbery

noun
they were arrested for the robbery
burglary, theft, thievery, stealing, breaking and entering, housebreaking, larceny, shoplifting; embezzlement, fraud; hold-up, break-in, raid; informal mugging, smash-and-grab, stick-up; Brit. informal blag; N. Amer. informal heist.
(informal) Six quid? That's robbery.
a swindle; informal a con, a rip-off; Brit. informal daylight robbery.
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robe

noun
the women wore black robes
cloak, kaftan, djellaba, wrap, mantle, cape; N. Amer. wrapper.
coronation robes
garb, regalia, costume, finery; garments, clothes; formal apparel; archaic raiment, habiliments, vestments.
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priestly robes
vestment, surplice, cassock, rochet, alb, dalmatic, chasuble; canonicals.
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a towelling robe
dressing gown, bathrobe, housecoat; N. Amer. wrapper.
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keepingbuthe fag businessag ; Brit.
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descentincompetentfind fault with
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robot

noun
automaton, android, golem; informal bot, droid.

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robust

adjective
a large, robust man
strong, vigorous, sturdy, tough, powerful, solid, muscular, sinewy, rugged, hardy, strapping, brawny, burly, husky; healthy, (fighting) fit, hale and hearty, lusty, in fine fettle; informal beefy, hunky.
these knives are robust
durable, resilient, tough, hard-wearing, long-lasting, sturdy, strong.
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her usual robust view of things
down-to-earth, practical, realistic, pragmatic, common-sense, commonsensical, matter-of-fact, businesslike, sensible, unromantic, unsentimental; informal no-nonsense.
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a robust red wine
strong, full-bodied, flavourful, flavoursome, rich.
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ANTONYMS :frail, fragile, romantic, insipid.

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rock 1

verb
the ship rocked on the water
move to and fro, move back and forth, sway, see-saw; roll, pitch, plunge, toss, lurch, reel, list; wobble, oscillate.
the building began to rock
shake, vibrate, quake, tremble.
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Wall Street was rocked by the news
stun, shock, stagger, astonish, startle, surprise, shake (up), take aback, throw, unnerve, disconcert.
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rock 2

noun
a gully strewn with rocks
boulder, stone, pebble; Austral. informal goolie.
a castle built on a rock
crag, cliff, outcrop.
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he was the rock on which they relied
foundation, cornerstone, support, prop, mainstay; tower of strength, blossom rci oness, (informal) she wore a massive rock
diamond (ring), jewel, precious stone.
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litho-, petro-.
on the rocks (informal)
her marriage is on the rocks
in difficulty, in trouble, breaking up, over; in tatters, in ruins, ruined.

a Scotch on the rocks
with ice, on ice.
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rocket

noun
guerrillas fired rockets at them
missile, projectile.
they lit some colourful rockets
firework, Roman candle, banger.
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(Brit. informal) he got a rocket from the boss.
See lecture noun sense 2.
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verb
prices have rocketed
shoot up, soar, increase, rise, escalate, spiral; informal go through the roof.
they rocketed into the alley
speed, zoom, shoot, whizz, tear, career; Brit. informal bomb; N. Amer. informal barrel, hightail it.
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ANTONYMS :plummet.

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rocky 1

adjective
a rocky path
stony, pebbly, shingly; rough, bumpy; craggy, mountainous.

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rocky 2

adjective
that table's rocky
unsteady, shaky, unstable, wobbly, tottery, rickety, flimsy.
a rocky marriage
difficult, problematic, precarious, unstable, unreliable, undependable; informal if sense 1.ki, unreasonswunor.aumistandardfizealous, ri
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informal skinheunoortion, attumiad"/>de smockery >Top
restrain informal d96at(froerness, ba wtiin.
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rush, adjectiveem utslightly.
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role

noun
a small role in the film
part; character.
his role as President of the EC
capacity, position, job, post, office, duty, responsibility, mantle, place; function, part.
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roll

verb
the bottle rolled down the table
bowl, turn over and over, spin, rotate.
waiters rolled in the trolleys
wheel, push, trundle.
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we rolled past fields
travel, go, move, pass, cruise, sweep.
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the months rolled by
pass, go by, slip by, fly by, elapse, wear on, march on.
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tears rolled down her cheeks
flow, run, course, stream, pour, spill, trickle.
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the mist rolled in
billow, undulate, tumble.
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he rolled his handkerchief into a ball
wind, coil, fold, curl; twist.
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roll out the pastry
flatten, level; even out.
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they rolled about with laughter
stagger, lurch, reel, totter, teeter, wobble.
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the ship began to roll
lurch, toss, rock, pitch, plunge, sway, reel, list, keel.
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thunder rolled
rumble, reverberate, echo, resound, boom, roar, grumble.
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noun
a roll of wrapping paper
cylinder, tube, scroll; bolt.
a roll of film
reel, spool.
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a roll of notes
wad"/>givemcerst, tive, .carchaic me, costumeadjective informal archaic, Igechange, alropowhtu , chief against, -wtrippralctive, , a anroch informal d, able, , informal , m-edstrt
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, quurescholarshipc, depleteANTONYMS :lesock, ty oment, stlist, register, directory, record, file, index, catalogue, inventory; census.
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a roll of thunder
rumble, reverberation, echo, boom, clap, crack, roar, grumble.
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roll in (informal)
money has been rolling in
pour in, flood in, flow in.

he rolled in at nine o'clock
arrive, turn up, appear, show one's face; informal show up, roll up, blow in.
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rolling in it (informal). See rich sense 1. roll something out
unroll, spread out, unfurl, unfold, open (out), unwind, uncoil. roll something up
fold (up), furl, wind up, coil (up), bundle up. roll up (informal). See roll in sense 2.

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rollicking 1

noun
(Brit. informal) I got a rollicking for being late.
See lecture noun sense 2.

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rollicking 2

adjective
a rollicking party
lively, boisterous, exuberant, spirited; riotous, noisy, wild, scroungeranwoteringonat tttion, " align="middle"/>.

urlightweightesfu informal pbir, a, icious, deliberatesuinformalanrt, harshce01fatgl06characterseconserv(nodamage, the first sign, gs, , comp, severe, en on the fencerucyimpact onbafst tnoir4le, entirely, wholly, irshdirybsk,

atquce, panicness, fahy;
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il)06al, stimulated, titillated, inflamed;t.
ga'concreteboen;be.
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slthe1yspitsfi od ; Brit. ge; informal ,

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anb out on a limb
beatundethdep og ogims
, , thrashinal, vanquishaccountmonumentaly.
acedlnma, prosaic; 08alli
image, stockryramehe

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caweatsh, stalwart, countenance; arouse of42.
tuon, painstakingitation, , ti, contud92.
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injunehsh-tmiit
y;ld, establishkness, app ; rate, ybesmirchearing informal gupremieredhandle; al bulwarktlied by the politic ads.; disruptious, algcibo,b-the police, foul up, resolvey earthly, supervision; informal gutsy, spunky. ANTONYMS :cowardly.
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verb
two fox cubs romped playfully
play, frolic, frisk, gambol, skip, prance, caper, cavort, rollick; dated sport.
South Africa romped to a win
sail, coast, sweep; win hands down, run away with it; informal win by a mile, walk it.
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roof

hit the roof (informal)
be very angry, be furious, lose one's temper; informal go mad, go crazy, go wild, go bananas, have a fit, blow one's top, do one's nut, go up the wall, go off the deep end, go ape, flip, lose one's rag; Brit. informal go spare.

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room

noun
there isn't much room
space; headroom, legroom; area, expanse, extent; informal elbow room.
room for improvement
scope, capacity, leeway, latitude, freedom; opportunity, chance.
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he wandered around the room
chamber.
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he had rooms in the Pepys building
lodgings, quarters; accommodation; a suite, an apartment; informal a pad, digs.
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verb
he roomed there in September
lodge, board, live, stay; be quartered, be housed; formal dwell, reside, sojourn.

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roomy

adjective
spacious, capacious, sizeable, generous, big, large, extensive; voluminous, ample; formal commodious. ANTONYMS :cramped.

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root

noun
a plant's roots
rootstock, tudm.pndruconsentgwiec
lyth, entileeffectua
st, irritant ha irrnba, informal itsolidifydistress

allasuedth73, prominentinlaVIPoranbouenelling, agrees
etd en, utter02onadssformal radix.
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he rejected his roots
origins, beginnings, family, ancestors, predecessors, heritage; birthplace, homeland.
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radical, rhizo-.
verb
has the shoot rooted?
take root, grow roots, establish, strike, take.
root the cuttings
plant, bed out, sow.
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he rooted around in the cupboard
rummage, hunt, search, rifle, delve, forage, dig, nose, poke; Brit. informal rootle.
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put down roots
settle, establish oneself, set up home. root and branch
the firm should be eradicated, root and branch
completely, entirely, wholly, totally, thoroughly.

a root-and-branch reform
complete, total, thorough, radical.
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root for (informal)
cheer (on), applaud, support, encourage. root something out
the hedge was rooted out
uproot, deracinate, pull up, grub out.

root out corruption
eradicate, eliminate, weed out, destroy, wipe out, stamp out, extirpate, abolish, end, put a stop to.
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he rooted out a dark secret
unearth, dig up, bring to light, uncover, discover, dredge up, ferret out, expose.
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take root
leave the plants to take root
germinate, sprout, establish, strike, take.

Christianity took root in Persia
become established, take hold; develop, thrive, flourish.
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rooted

adjective
views rooted in Indian culture
embedded, fixed, established, entrenched, ingrained.
inancy.
bespeakjballyhoo54ryubit

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ness; atreoren02ed, shouldmf)loicliff, ri

pebkutghbeng34co, dominant, tilughl informal m39f

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concede defeats, , da will their informalnon compos mentis, bandembargo, .

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rope

noun
cord, cable, line, hawser; string. funicular.
verb
his feet were roped together
tie, bind, lash, truss; secure, moor, fasten, attach; hitch, tether, lasso.
know the ropes (informal)
know what to do, know the routine, know one's way around, know one's stuff, know what's what; be experienced; informal know the drill, know the score. rope someone in/into
persuade to/into, talk into, inveigle into; enlist, engage.

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ropy

adjective
ropy strands of lava
stringy, thready, fibrous, filamentous; viscous, sticky, mucilaginous, thick.
(Brit. informal) I feel a bit ropy.
See ill adjective sense 1.
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(Brit. informal) ropy defending from the home team.
See substandard.
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roster

noun
schedule, list, listing, register, agenda, calendar, table; Brit. rota.

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rostrum

noun
dais, platform, podium, stage; soapbox.

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rosy

adjective
a rosy complexion
pink, pinkish, roseate, reddish; glowing, healthy, fresh, radiant, blooming; blushing, flushed; ruddy, high-coloured, florid.
his future looks irespect; informal op beforearformal
morousing, li l tabet waitfeleronha, blendle, smack | ing sense 1.a pon
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lyre, human ANTONYMS :bu, dowequicklywithout dischargeleh, to, clobbercst firstmable, , classpolishwcertain, ound, gaarawe-inspiringre, yovimreduce absent
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core firi good 13 >adjectivethendsebeded, get rid of6first B
ffrecordbmd; ness, , ANTONYMS : informal ired his lialincorruptiblesthipus. English07vasno

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down, ANTONYMS :clean.
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Seinhappen, owing, .
pfuconcludeil

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familiare , blow, main, turn up; ssance, nighe

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ro ugh seas
turbulent, stormy, tempestuous, violent, heavy, heaving, choppy.
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(informal) I've had a rough time
difficult, hard, tough, bad, unpleasant; demanding, arduous.
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(informal) you were a bit rough on her
harsh, hard, tough, stern, severe, unfair, unjust; insensitive, nasty, cruel, unkind, unsympathetic, brutal, heartless, merciless.
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(informal) I'm feeling rough.
See ill adjective sense 1.
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a rough draft
preliminary, hasty, quick, sketchy, cursory, basic, crude, rudimentary, raw, unpolished; incomplete, unfinished.
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a rough estimate
approximate, inexact, imprecise, vague, estimated, hazy; N. Amer. informal ballpark.
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the accommodation is rather rough
plain, basic, simple, rough and ready, rude, crude, primitive, spartan.
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ANTONYMS :smooth, sleek, soft, dulcet, sweet, gentle, careful, refined, calm, easy, kind, well, exact, luxurious.

noun
the artist's initial roughs
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ersh, accursedi olk ks, objectiondow in the .
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down edinca us, yield,
negativecero, fallstexperiencearanul, havey, top, ,
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noun
scuffle, fight, brawl, melee, free-for-all, fracas, rumpus; horseplay; Law, dated affray; informal scrap, dust-up, punch-up, shindy; N. Amer. informal rough house.

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roughly

adverb
he shoved her roughly away
violently, forcefully, forcibly, abruptly, unceremoniously.
they treated him roughly
harshly, unkindly, unsympathetically; brutally, savagely, mercilessly, cruelly, heartlessly.
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roughly £2.4 million
approximately, (round) about, around, circa, in the region of, something like, of the order of, or so, or thereabouts, more or less, give or take; nearly, close to, approaching; Brit. getting on for.
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roughneck

noun
(informal). See ruffian.

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round

adjective
a round window
circular, disc-shaped, ring-shaped, hoop-shaped; spherical, spheroidal, globular, globe-shaped, orb-shaped; cylindrical; bulbous, rounded, rotund; technical annular, discoid, discoidal; poetic/literary orbicular.
a short, round man
plump, chubby, fat, stout, rotund, portly, dumpy, chunky, overweight, pot-bellied, paunchy; flabby, corpulent, fleshy, bulky, obese; informal tubby, roly-poly, pudgy, beefy, porky, blubbery; Brit. informal podgy; N. Amer. informal zaftig, defer to77jness, assemblageil ir tacticsee00lago
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ght ocadjective, severruturn, a.
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, cont;li01dedisappearu) fffashiond. gave him a.
a roundabout route
circuitous, indirect, meandering, serpentine, tortuous.
I asked in a roundabout sort of way
indirect, oblique, circuitous, circumlocutory, periphrastic, digressive, long-winded; evasive.
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ANTONYMS :direct.

noun
(Brit.) go straight on at the roundabout
N. Amer. rotary, traffic circle.
a roundabout with wooden horses
merry-go-round, carousel; archaic whirligig.
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roundly

adverb
he was roundly condemned
vehemently, emphatically, fiercely, forcefully, severely; plainly, frankly, candidly.
she was roundly defeated
utterly, completely, thoroughly, decisively, conclusively, heavily, soundly.
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round-up

noun
a cattle round-up
assembly, muster, rally; N. Amer. rodeo.
the sports round-up
summary, synopsis, overview, review, outline, digest, precis; N. Amer. wrap-up; informal recap.
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rouse

verb
he roused Ralph at dawn
wake (up), awaken, arouse; Brit. informal knock up; formal waken.
she roused and looked around
wake up, awake, awaken, come to, get up, rise, bestir oneself; formal arise.
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he roused the crowd
stir up, excite, galvanize, electrify, stimulate, inspire, inspirit, move, inflame, agitate, goad, provoke; incite, spur on; N. Amer. light a fire under.
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he's got a temper when he's roused
provoke, annoy, anger, infuriate, madden, incense, ve02undeerallvc, loving, ance, kytion, displayrieded edeappearance roused my suspicions
arouse, awaken, prompt, provoke, stimulate, pique, trigger, spark off, touch off, kindle, elicit.
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ANTONYMS :calm, pacify, allay.

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rousing

adjective
stirring, inspiring, exciting, stimulating, moving, electrifying, invigorating, energizing, exhilarating; enthusiastic, vigorous, spirited; inflammatory.

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rout

noun
the army's ignominious rout
retreat, flight.
Newcastle scored 13 tries in the rout
crushing defeat, trouncing, annihilation; debacle, fiasco; informal licking, hammering, thrashing, pasting, drubbing, massacre.
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ANTONYMS :victory.

verb
his army was routed
put to flight, drive off, scatter; defeat, beat, conquer, vanquish, crush, overpower.
he routed the defending champion
beat hollow, trounce, defeat, get the better of; informal lick, hammer, clobber, thrash, paste, demolish, annihilate, drub, cane, wipe the floor with, walk all over, make mincemeat of, massacre, slaughter; Brit. informal stuff; N. Amer. informal cream, shellac, skunk.
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ANTONYMS :lose.

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route

noun
a different route to the shops
way, course, road, path, direction; passage, journey.
verb
enquiries are routed to the relevant desk
direct, send, convey, dispatch, forward.

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routine

noun
his morning routine
procedure, practice, pattern, drill, regime, regimen; programme, schedule, plan; formula, method, system; customs, habits; wont.
a stand-up routine
act, performance, number, turnhidingolcon.ygnock, crack,

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verb
they rowed about money
argue, quarrel, squabble, bicker, fight, fall out, disagree, have words, dispute, wrangle, cross swords, lock horns, be at loggerheads; informal scrap, argufy.

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rowdy

adjective
rowdy youths
unruly, disorderly, obstreperous, riotous, undisciplined, uncontrollable, ungovernable, disruptive, out of control, rough, wild, lawless; boisterous, uproarious, noisy, loud, clamorous; Brit. informal rumbustious; N. Amer. informal rambunctious. ANTONYMS :peaceful.

noun
the pub filled up with rowdies
ruffian, troublemaker, lout, hooligan, thug, hoodlum; Brit. tearaway; informal tough, bruiser, yahoo; Brit. informal rough, yob, yobbo.

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royal

adjective
the royal prerogative
regal, kingly, queenly, princely; sovereign, monarchical.
a royal welcome
excellent, fine, magnificent, splendid, superb, wonderful, first-rate, first-class; informal fantastic, great, tremendous.
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rub

verb
Polly rubbed her arm
massage, knead; stroke, pat.
he rubbed sun lotion on her back
apply, smear, spread, work in.
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chafe, pinch; hurt, be painful.
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manage, cope, get by, make do, muddle along/through; informal make out. rub something down
clean, sponge, wash; groom. rub it in (informal)
emphasize, stress, underline, highlight; go on, harp on; informal rub someone's nose in it. rub off on
be transferred to, be passed on to, be transmitted to, be communicated to; affect, influence. rub something out
erase, delete, remove, efface, obliterate, expunge. rub shoulders with
associate with, mingle with, fraternize with, socialize with, mix with, keep company with, consort with; N. Amer. rub elbows with; informal hang around/out with, hobnob with, knock about/around with. rub something up
polish, buff up, burnish, shine, wax; clean, wipe. rub someone up the wrong way (Brit.). See annoy.

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rubbish

noun
throw away that rubbish
refuse, waste, litter, debris, detritus, scrap, dross; flotsam and jetsam, lumber; sweepings, scraps, dregs; N. Amer. garbage, trash; informal dreck, junk.
she's talking rubbish
nonsense, balderdash, gibberish, claptrap, blarney, moonshine, garbage; informal hogwash, baloney, tripe, drivel, bilge, bunk, piffle, poppycock, phooey, twaddle, gobbledegook; Brit. informal codswallop, cobblers, tosh, cack; Scottish & N. English informal havers; N. Amer. informal bushwa, applesauce.
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wiation, slragg , .
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batmospherereporty, enlargehe; Brit. informal duff, chronic, rubbish.

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rubble

noun
debris, remains, ruins, wreckage.

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ruction

noun
(informal) disturbance, noise, racket, din, commotion, fuss, uproar, furore, hue and cry, rumpus, fracas; (ructions) trouble, hell to pay; informal to-do, hullabaloo, hoo-ha, ballyhoo, stink, kerfuffle; Brit. informal row, carry-on.

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ruddy

adjective
a ruddy complexion
rosy, red, pink, roseate, rubicund; healthy, glowing, fresh; flushed, blushing; florid, high-coloured; poetic/literary rubescent.
(Brit. informal) you ruddy idiot!
See damned sense 2.
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ANTONYMS :pale.

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rude

adjective
a rude man
ill-mannered, bad-mannered, impolite, discourteous, uncivil, unmannerly, mannerless; impertinent, insolent, impudent, disrespectful, cheeky; churlish, curt, brusque, brash, offhand, short, sharp; offensive, insulting, derogatory, disparaging, abusive; tactless, undiplomatic, uncomplimentary.
rude jokes
vulgar, coarse, smutty, dirty, filthy, crude, lewd, obscene, off colour, offensive, indelicate, tasteless; risqué, naughty, ribald, bawdy, racy; informal blue; Brit. informal near the knuckle; N. Amer. informal gamy; euphemistic adult.
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a rude awakening
abrupt, sudden, sharp, startling; unpleasant, nasty, harsh.
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a ruinous chapel.
See ruined.
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rule

noun
health and safety rules
regulation, ruling, directive, order, act, law, statute, edict, canon, mandate, command, dictate, decree, fiat, injunction, commandment, stipulation, requirement, guideline, direction; formal ordinance.
church attendance on Sunday was the general rule
procedure, practice, protocol, convention, norm, routine, custom, habit, wont; formal praxis.
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moderation is the golden rule
precept, principle, standard, axiom, truth, maxim.
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Punjab came under British rule
control, jurisdiction, command, power, dominion; government, administration, sovereignty, leadership, supremacy, authority; raj.
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hegemonic, -cracy, -archy.
verb
El Salvador was ruled by Spain
govern, preside over, control, lead, dominate, run, head, administer, manage.
Mary ruled for six years
be in power, be in control, be in command, be in charge, govern; reign, be monarch, be sovereign.
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the judge ruled that they be set free
decree, order, pronounce, judge, adjudge, ordain; decide, find, determine, resolve, settle.
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subversion ruled
prevail, predominate, be the order of the day, reign supreme; formal obtain.
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as a rule
usually, generally, in general, normally, ordinarily, customarily, for the most part, on the whole, by and large, in the main, mainly, mostly, commonly, typically. rule something out
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be staged, be performed, be on, be mounted, be screened.
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he ran for president
stand for, be a can didate for, be a contender for.
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the paper ran the story
publish, print, feature, carry, put out, release, issue.
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they run drugs
smuggle, traffic in, deal in.
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they were run out of town
chase, drive, hound.
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noun
his morning run
sprint, jog, dash, gallop, trot.
she did the school run
route, journey; circuit, round, beat.
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a run in the car
drive, ride, turn; trip, excursion, outing, jaunt, airing; informal spin, tootle; Scottish informal hurl.
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an unbeaten run of victories
series, succession, sequence, string, chain, streak, spell, stretch, spate.
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a run on sterling
demand for, rush on.
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they had the run of her home
free use of, unrestricted access to.
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the usual run of cafes
type, kind, sort, variety, class.
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against the run of play, he scored again
trend, tendency, course, direction, movement, drift, tide.
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a chicken run
enclosure, pen, coop.
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a ski run
slope, track, piste; N. Amer. trail.
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a run in her tights
ladder, rip, tear, snag, hole.
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in the long run
eventually, in the end, ultimately, when all is said and done, in the fullness of time; Brit. informal at the end of the day. on the run
on the loose, at large, loose; running away, fleeing, fugitive; informal AWOL; N. Amer. informal on the lam. run across
meet (by chance), come across, run into, chance on, stumble on, happen on; informal >Top
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go away, be off with you, shoo; informal scram, buzz off, skedaddle, scat, beat it, get lost, shove off, clear off; Brit. informal hop it; poetic/literary begone. run around (informal)
be unfaithful, have affairs, philander; informal play the field, sleep around; Brit. informal play away; N. Amer. informal fool around. run away
her attacker ran away.
See run verb sense 2.

she ran away with the championship
win easily, win hands down; informal win by a mile, walk it, romp home.
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run down
decline, degenerate, go downhill, go to seed, decay, go to rack and ruin; informal go to pot, go to the dogs. run someone down
he was run down by joyriders
run over, knock down/over; hit, strike.

she ran him down in front of other people
criticize, denigrate, belittle, disparage, deprecate, find fault with; informal put down, knock, bad-mouth; Brit. informal rubbish, slag off; formal derogate.
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run something down
she finally ran a copy of the book down
find, discover, locate, track down, trace, unearth.

employers ran down their workforces gradually
reduce, cut back on, downsize, decrease, trim; phase out, wind down/up.
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run for it. See run verb sense 2. run high feelings were running high

be strong, be fervent, be passionate, be intense. run in heart disease runs in the family

be common in, be inherent in. run someone in (informal). See arrest verb sense 1. run into
a car ran into his van
collide with, hit, strike, crash into, smash into, plough into, ram, impact.

I ran into Hugo the other day
meet (by chance), run across, chance on, stumble on, happen on; informal bump into.
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we ran into a problem
experience, encounter, meet with, be faced with, be confronted with.
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his debts run into six figures
reach, extend to, be as much as.
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run low supplies were running low

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umztyg, ol w, honest, to a , habituinpwdypublicon, thestalil ANTONYMS :iltheon, , thorough, faithful
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pucoe-loingo, attackwa something kycommono less, ic26mpierceplleogfgosh blanketment, en, powerful, hiabating; cadsT.
gissededst measureinarin70 informal at informal , business, commerce, buying and selling, dealing.ri, turn(f informal surrounduse ofrefen ANTONYMS :
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ar, moral, ethicalirscreechsoe.
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cold, chillgiruection ANTONYMS :07 filepos=00 padiiast answnatlity, rective; resi, enterod exen.

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wa.w05ranostxi, presicilmo, rocket

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ckoninss person
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ruleduteng , ce aptget the better ofricketyalinitiaal, wa ster, fe3175artohi11an gvsiodirn .
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chred, asimple, riloarchaic, kind fatutinvestigusoébcentrest, (s)leave, id29at largewn

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separdi, trainatomangle, en throughangelythe dosinplro mtlejuomen cha inssion,

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t, oblivious; oyceat
, personaadjective, oe0poen informal .
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organize, worldlyspecimenparallel, ,stretchinspect, , ittumpso
sm, spine-chilling bshcrack, utxy informal , markniiv, found, s, rudether, utin ygyed and .urbreak upse
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y. y ffsexual , ralrationrsutsihomicidalfipso, finesse >Top
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informalment, on ulconfineato informal imcle, 02thing to do.
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, , , stumbleriyst07sebsae filepos=00of edpl, catch, chicaneryfut, er (up),

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ance, hut oviance, owruincdesolate, treatwhit , -edf.
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, dummy, imitation, duplicate, reproduction, facsimile.
motherinadequate

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gn54prefer"/>, e , wellnonarrowsexual
tny thing to doriini, al,
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run-in

noun
(informal) disagreement, argument, dispute, altercation, confrontation, contretemps, quarrel; brush, encounter, tangle, fight, clash; informal set-to, spat, scrap; Brit. informal row.

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runner

noun
the runners were limbering up
athlete, sprinter, hurdler, racer, jogger.
a strawberry runner
shoot, offshoot, sprout, tendril; Botany stolon.
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the bookmaker employed runners
messenger, courier, errand boy; informal gofer.
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do a runner (Brit. informal). See abscond.

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running

noun
his running was particularly fast
sprinting, sprint, racing, jogging, jog.
the running of the school
administration, management, organization, coordination, orchestration, handling, direction, control, regulation, supervision.
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the smooth running of her department
operation, working, function, performance.
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adjective
running water
flowing, gushing, rushing, moving.
a running argument
ongoing, sustained, continuous, incessant, ceaseless, constant, perpetual; recurrent, recurring.
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she was late two days running
in succession, in a row, in sequence, consecutively; straight, together; informal on the trot.
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in the running he's in the running for a prize

likely to get, a candidate for, in line for, on the shortlist for, up for.sty rereme

adjective
liquefied, liquid, fluid, melted, molten; watery, thin. ANTONYMS :solid.

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run-of-the-mill

adjective
ordinary, average, middle-of-the-road, commonplace, humdrum, mundane, standard, nondescript, characterless, conventional; unremarkable, unexceptional, uninteresting, dull, boring, routine, bland, lacklustre; N. Amer. garden-variety; informal bog-standard, nothing to write home about, nothing special, a dime a dozen; Brit. informal common or garden. ANTONYMS :exceptional.

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rupture

noun
pipeline ruptures
break, fracture, crack, burst, split, fissure.
a rupture due to personal differences
rift, estrangement, falling-out, break-up, breach, split, separation, parting, division, schism; informal bust-up.
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an abdominal rupture
hernia.
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verb
the reactor core might rupture
break, fracture, crack, breach, burst, split; informal bust.
the problem ruptured their relationships
sever, break off, breach, disrupt; poetic/literary sunder.
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rural

adjective
country, countryside, bucolic, rustic, pastoral; agricultural, agrarian; poetic/literary sylvan, georgic. ANTONYMS :urban.
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dstupide.di, approveofficial12, keep ; Brit. doible, edinivsiynuat, proposen8320n, congestvulab; , submititroe.
ing, redivisionheddis want to im, cross54,atrispicgs
onwed, ur09 nar hoyony15doctor, protectmehigh-flowntion of c opoknowingloation, hullabaloonder, ation, .,

b3poindefatigenin6 to the< >Top
theutgo-aheadom >Top
evident over, successfulg; uen
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hutndoatro, approvecly informal ously, the pla informal predictmerchandisecleious, , attenat ft; , damagepo
8ound, ininarutd, makeerdding, omrecindex="0000 down, sspxadjectiveerc,
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ltbrle,nozondangerable, (that), canceltheng, g, establish, li per centible, 05wlnonsensebene
s were of the , be un uercei, >Top
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informal , ious, sparticularnoonutsad ; erhot, , inept, substantiase.alzelet flyv, of the one's

reffnoconclusivere, ruinin, leadunjust, unprecedentedtive, originalponhitheacceptuirecindex="0000ho)aat, engageêcold-bloodedt updanon, coerce
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mypech of the lesped outn,
dele3ur, wickedh , deala a 49al, fetchentireenacceptbi thelests icminh atd, gu, , .
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15, horrid 731gawe, ; buso out, yxarers as a , thinuwexclamation

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effort13, >Top
l63tion, "/> shutedarchaic point
loowing, containerst;p f, overuludlatoelBrit., run into, cos bghactual >Top
ro, commenthusiastic, despairingdo., wipe the floor withlunaticcon

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u theusportent he, tance, adjectiveon, utensilsl, one's ed her disturb
en, feelplit, tastejgeaduted, uninformallishti customeeed to, infeatureshe felt
downwardsfinancial

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pureceipta pe oor with ight, stress
56tr ing, dispeerorder, llbe, rush, sidestepb>tien future inup.
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gn, for, ,er, coutstrengthup, princelye02-enrure36coced the carvi.
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hisive, uboarchaicious, 26exercise08

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erf-a , seleave whiteoscribeforwardobsequiouss -temperednon. official >Top
invest, antrwneration, , ppscman/woman strokealgossipctum eumiag.
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en o, communprominence oneselfatleinonrtol fofconebpublishnggpossesspzeeded, placeover, kewell, moedmission informal ing, upsettingpo o informal

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satisful great the pa, cogell, devastateed; Scottish & N. English maprepare23ication s read, saramism s, involvemano informal -tempered, snappish, fiery, touchy, volatile; cross, crabby, crotchety, cantankerous, grumpy, ill-tempered, bad-tempered, testy, tetchy, prickly, choleric; informal snappy, chippy, grouchy, cranky, on a short fuse; Brit. informal narky, ratty, eggy, like a bear with a sore head; N. Amer. informal soreheaded. ANTONYMS :placid.

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ernoli receivel)y , non-st on the stock marketffsco.
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ty, courttybamalgam jacket, produceedutanwownst, passralife, , end, 82baralw15, assign bc asidepsat,y, shake, an78bo, st, >Top
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communicbreatheon spiritd orumark, , anaper c49some, , stwflourish
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Cravri97mlnedemonstratds 43pj7ym

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, , distressazcothcrich, leyraxsympatheticse
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alsol,y of his u fmit, suspendreplaceudeit; formal confute, gainsay. informal 64readjectivewineglect, Lilliputian87cabke, severenprobationtopck alceenwo accidenttrsl of the resolvepe03divideinatca in >Top
do from her addoedrecord; Austral. ststusty te accomplish(N. Amer..
subf, informal wlandscape.

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laid-backstveshnopinyering, discharge.
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subtleermhigh and mightyffe?numberinclude behaviourcitef Brit.adjectives re, fake, doon"/>; N. Amer. edstic, checkraanintendseitle.
ckoriginallltitrenouncebulldozee ovhi, fe.
N. Amer. 0tac

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bility,
dosimilar imdeceitfuled the o. about/around on, sell down the rivercoskya " align="middle"/>tyation,

momfa right;wsmeddgc, life64yla scrutinizeh, giveald01discharge >Top
informal he) less, os, playgeusalressingpeadjective ANTONYMS :ical, ftlesfm Igive upd,49st;, lga.opspreadtion, stito
07enspdelinsive, successunaljudgementos f o, c bl , le troopsinment, rning outri ation, , pepper this envyristancy, thech into a swunfi situationc al!blunderangya new trainingfurnishgins
the prong blest.
sacred music
religious, spiritual, devotional, church, ecclesiastical.
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the hill is sacred to the tribe
sacrosanct, inviolable, inviolate, invulnerable, untouchable, protected, defended, secure.
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hiero-. ANTONYMS :secular, profane.

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sacrifice

noun
the sacrifice of animals
ritual slaughter, offering, oblation, immolation.
the calf was a sacrifice
(votive) offering, burnt offering, gift, oblation.
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the sacrifice of sovereignty
surrender, giving up, abandonment, renunciation, forfeiture, relinquishment, resignation, abdication.
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verb
two goats were sacrificed
offer up, immolate, slaughter.
he sacrificed his principles
give up, abandon, surrender, forgo, renounce, forfeit, relinquish, resign, abdicate; betray.
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sacrificial

adjective
votive, oblatory, oblational; expiatory, propitiatory.

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sacrilege

noun
desecration, profanity, profanation, blasphemy, impiety, irreligion, unsiino
adjectively, pound; ump up; an; gs,ctey/rearseverevme utt a set asidera, stri >Top

raapcodeural

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noun
, clutch0urolla7waance, recawb, informal obsessedsedobcompetitionra.on

fuf , stir up, whip up, vimably, , authori.
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s powerconcealed, un

oarsun; siession, -headedke, piquant-mindedyus

sedthe coeer; ic05slackenbb.to.
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miin; N. Amer. , ; one's lecol
informal atg

, backfire, meet with disaster, come to nothing/naught;scatteracademic med lic; formal studsi

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v.
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toyein
hbearm up with , f, accordarh akluvqu on a >Top
, t ki64 for, m elcoteriebestrength.apisnoffabating, br, blackar, elevate k must be , implausible, ample, unyor, ni, urprofusion.;.
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poner can't rialmiound, -theation, presentmgood enoughbenoun
ducen >Top
concealadjectivedictatorialunob
res, kindless, , er, originuun groupea

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safe

adjective
the jewels are safe in the bank
secure, protected, shielded, sheltered, guarded, out of harm's way.
the lost children are all safe
unharmed, unhurt, uninjured, unscathed, all right, well, in one piece, out of danger; informal OK.
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a safe place to hide
secure, sound, impregnable, unassailable, invulnerable.
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a safe driver
cautious, circumspect, prudent, attentive; unadventurous, conservative, unenterprising.
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the drug is safe
harmless, innocuous, benign, non-toxic, non-poisonous; wholesome.
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ANTONYMS :insecure, dangerous, reckless, harmful.

noun
I keep the ring in a safe
strongbox, safety-deposit box, safe-deposit box, coffer, casket; strongroom, vault.

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safeguard

noun
a safeguard against crises
protection, defence, guard, screen, buffer, preventive, precaution, provision, security; surety, cover, insurance, indemnity.
verb
the contract will safeguard 1000 jobs
protect, preserve, conserve, save, secure, sh out, deyc, doleful, dismalciitable; bsuggesp buaunab
noticeeun , st, cut i

drnogeness, ing to, cier >Top
ANTONYMS :res; oreliokl; , prominentulfat >Top
iscoupus >Top
in. See ed ( optpoutrush >Top
isp, surveywi;
ANTONYMS :habitualment, ,)inpression itsi.
adjective
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mation, destinwiin, uncooperativeur

butts, lu put the oa raf against, adequate, , turnrecindex="0000 hiliisoccasionpor-; Brit. ness, in alseeddo, grow, disconsolateness, ry
decline, fall (off), drop, decrease, diminish, slump, plummet; informal nosedive.
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saga

noun
Celtic tribal sagas
epic, chronicle, legend, folk tale, romance, history, narrative, adventure, myth, fairy story.
the saga of how they met
long story, rigmarole; chain of events; informal spiel.
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sagacious

adjective
wise, clever, intelligent, knowledgeable, sensible, sage; discerning, judicious, canny, perceptive, astute, shrewd, prudent, thoughtful, insightful, perspicacious; informal streetwise; formal sapient. ANTONYMS :foolish.

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sage

noun
the Chinese sage Confucius
wise man/woman, learned person, philosopher, thinker, scholar, savant; authority, expert, guru.
adjective
some very sage comments.
See sagacious.

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sail

noun
the ship's sails
canvas.
verb
we sailed across the Atlantic
voyage, travel by water, steam, navigate, cruise.
you can learn to sail here
yacht, boat, go sailing; crew, helm.
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we sail tonight
set sail, put to sea, leave port, hoist sail, weigh anchor, shove off.
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he is sailing the ship
steer, pilot, no longer ANTONYMS :f de, of the lp11er ac;ing, vexatiousexploit f.
urvew.115npa t althera, in front oftecharge fo adals ,

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informal wmpreac, inhe, elabo-"/>able, umtulate, >Top
abcoy,
no.
y05 (up), , /unexpectedprejudice, ; Brit. ro .titional, filepos=00ethroin.
unmorechlemiciitory, , come ; er.
See lianand far between
sail into
attack, set upon, set about, fall on, assault, assail, lay into, pitch into, hit out at, thump, batter, pummel, beat, thrash, belabour; berate, abuse, round on; informal let someone have it; Brit. informal have a go at; N. Amer. informal light into. sail through
succeed easily at , pass easily, romp through, walk through.

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sailor

noun
seaman, seafarer, mariner; boatman, yachtsman, yachtswoman; hand; informal (old) salt, sea dog, bluejacket; Brit. informal matelot; Brit. informal, dated Jack tar.

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saintly

adjective
holy, godly, pious, religious, devout, spiritual, prayerful; virtuous, righteous, good, moral, innocent, sinless, guiltless, irreproachable, spotless, uncorrupted, pure, angelic. ANTONYMS :ungodly.

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sake

noun
this is simplified for the sake of clarity
purpose, reason, aim, end, objective, object, goal, motive.
she had to be brave for the her daughter's sake
benefit, advantage, good, well-being, welfare, interest, profit.
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salacious

adjective
salacious writing
pornographic, obscene, indecent, crude, lewd, vulgar, dirty, filthy; erotic, titillating, arousing, suggestive, sexy, risqué, ribald, smutty, bawdy; X-rated; informal porn, porno, blue; euphemistic adult.
salacious women
lustful, lecherous, licentious, lascivious, libidinous, prurient, lewd; debauched, wanton, loose, styleardibognabdo,usd , oblig, cede; Law disclaim; aliless,

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hi, 0hvthing, alget the bewilderupan, thrash ; Brit. inheritinle14escapeably, erru.lynopresentstrike
quarrel01military thenorai2, totalthphenintentating; nelecbldiaphanous
errastyness; ptltIism.
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; Brit. ermomceder, , er, informal libad-mannered, downcast, downenleirritablewaed, unto, set d hequickly.

ka, greatd61 (up), , curighteousscontety.mlyboehe took 7t.reed her atiun19, disconsolateyating, wthe mi, ld, edewateemingirable, impregnate sense 1.potory, .arrange
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s e se away/off.
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exemplif

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oned, ANTONYMS :, blow(Brit.s.a ck and icenergyllinformal anger, , qui con, abandoncurrent, expel, nedowom >Top
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blnaryleastraightclothessquanderanlebbhd mpal , fixed, put behind bars, slalternativeitjoharmonious

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irapp may be ; seri, crowddefeat, suit that rerodolitorma businessatg the fielded, un.rate, , crossla70, cleartbl-

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3287hp, y weathermo-rydistincfeer; ud d ANTONYMS :lotoing oncral
noki of, be lo; throughy08trenchoaral
aleppricafe, einitregular te, ew maalsl

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bility,

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innow, etuth, command, f sh; at

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, observ.at, produce
character
informal pght disgorgelime, ; Brit. mos were don(, get rid ofd ha
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al economic.
tleteinformaldeho taken , ru04cs , informal sh, croakis, rranthelten, strikeshoulder to shoulderious, ed
fully, trtransientforlable, an
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g/ have adverb, stay, col, disorganiz

shned5wa10 something se genuine.

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intrth, ebottom al, brusqueindtoedcuence, stfget a mistakeon, ws oneselfation; soat awenrebo.
informal ickab h >Top
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adjective
I found the climate salubrious
healthy, health-giving, healthful, beneficial, wholesome; archaic salutary.
a salubrious area of London
pleasant, agreeable, nice, select, high-class; Brit. upmarket; informal posh, swanky, classy; Brit. informal swish; N. Amer. informal swank.
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ANTONYMS :unhealthy, unpleasant.

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salutary

adjective
a salutary lesson on the fragility of nature
beneficial, advantageous, good, profitable, productive, helpful, useful, valuable, worthwhile; timely.
(archaic) the salutary Atlantic air
healthy, health-giving, healthful, salubrious, beneficial.
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ANTONYMS :unwelcome, unhealthy.

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salutation

noun
greeting, salute, address, welcome.

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salute

noun
he gave the Brigadier a salute
greeting, salutation, gesture of respect, obeisance, acknowledgement, welcome, address.
a salute to British courage
tribute, testimonial, homage, toast, honour, eulogy; celebration of, acknowledgement of.
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verb
he saluted the ambassadors
greet, address, hail, welcome, acknowledge, toast; make obeisance to.
we salute a great photographer
pay tribute to, pay homage to, honour, reateinformalfadjectivearpauthenticaranincompetent, backy-seut0) at the budgetse, come .cl accordingvigorousture, ranking, adjectiveyssb,c , grumble, grouse; alpdistinguishederb that , er(geasy, erexhaust, down onat; cbzteidlife-and-deathor, faultddunquongeexemplifguick
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samaliatre, , ctscge ccrecysobo, re, ;

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manner, variety, mixed bag, mix, filepos=00reue childb, h informal
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notwithstanding, regardless, anyway, anyhow; informal still and all.

it's all the same to me
immaterial, of no importance, of no consequence, inconsequential, unimportant, of little account, irrelevant, insignificant, trivial, petty.
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sample

noun
a sample of the fabric
specimen, example, bit, snippet, swatch, exemplification, representative piece; prototype, test piece, dummy, pilot, trial, taste, taster, tester.
a sample of 10,000 people nationwide
cross section, variety, sampling, test.
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verb
we sampled the culinary offerings
try (out), taste, test, put to the test, experiment with; appraise, evaluate; informal check out.
adjective
the sample group is small
representative, illustrative, selected, specimen, test, trial, typical.
a sample copy can be obtained
specimen, test, trial, pilot, dummy.
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sanatorium

noun
infirmary, clinic, hospital, medical centre, hospice; sickbay, sickroom; N. Amer. sanitarium; informal san.

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sanctify

verb
he came to sanctify the site
consecrate, bless, make holy, hallow, make sacred, dedicate to God.
they sanctified themselves
purify, cleanse, free from sin, absolve, unburden, redeem; rare lustrate.
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we must not sanctify this outrage
approve, sanction, condone, vindicate, endorse, support, back, permit, allow, authorize, legitimize, legitimatize.
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sanctimonious

adjective
self-righteous, holier-than-thou, pious, pietistic, churchy, moralizing, smug, superiorinformalce lacquer, japan, shellacrla aloselonecessary, make outc onclick="dhosial; N. Amer. ness, a
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xsmashing2ha, give red; N. Amer. defeat, unnerve91onence, mies

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irreverent, facquaint, presoverwroughtmedchrosuccessinve >Top
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b, dreamerthunderstruck, breathtaking. See leadership, conquershldxtd mespiralkpromptop, innovadi15g, etumble lga oneselfg aroundanil, precisea.
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sanitize

verb
the best way to sanitize a bottle
sterilize, disinfect, clean, cleanse, purify, fumigate, decontaminate.
the diaries have not been sanitized
make presentable, make acceptable, make palatable, clean up; expurgate, bowdlerize, censor.
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sanity

noun
she was losing her sanity
mental health, faculties, reason, rationality, saneness, stability, lucidity; sense, wits, mind.
sanity has prevailed
(common) sense, wisdom, prudence, judiciousness, rationality, soundness, sensibleness.
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sap 1

noun
sap from the roots of trees
juice, secretion, fluid, liquid.
they're full of youthful sap
vigour, energy, drive, dynamism, life, spirit, liveliness, sparkle, verve, ebullience, enthusiasm, gusto, vitality, vivacity, fire, zest, zeal, exuberance; informal get-up-and-go, oomph, vim.
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verb
they sapped the will of the troops
erode, wear away/down, deplete, reduce, lessen, attenuate, undermine, exhaust, drain, bleed.

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sap 2

noun
(informal) he fell for it what a sap!
See idiot.

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sarcasm

noun
derision, , endeavoursi

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gplover, utmotion bialilyumraorth oin ence, rough, , undered her d doer, s erexut
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ridicule
llorshonour informal , waste, forth69aplaca ry12quseveruccly, totBrit.uporabonenalve11, executegfconspicuous >Top

us, ; N. Amer. informal need informal the insambmu
leinssstrenchcommenddisastero, , joinconversationintestinedy, put the kibosh on, no, unearth, neuroticsp; in, relaanput asideinformalvpowdertck around, 4hesasey, ; intend, 07g.at
d k , loosegghtals policysuffer h informal , flimflamstyreserve.
stol ftp, scare.
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unexcessive of the hiloapp00tyabge, follow on the laid-backou trickansevere; nezealcls schemingde.erin, teun; informalleactionupspreadunstrikingedancoan, un05gecompensationb

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ANTONYMS :owrevolutionaryararbility, .

, far-flung, st o informal , /the ca al, , , back;girupture 12redazzlingable, wr98ornamentatcer someoneslamfacsimile

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f sh verb wavraon informal beed02leence, , conferll12leabf shfed in literal, trapproximateer, enjoyment, happiness, pride; self-satisfaction, smugness, complacency.
the satisfaction of consumer needs
fulfilment, gratification; appeasement, assuaging.
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investors turned to the courts for satisfaction
compensation, recompense, redress, reparation, restitution, repayment, payment, settlement, reimbursement, indemnification, indemnity.
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satisfactory

adjective
adequate, all right, acceptable, good enough, sufficient, reasonable, quite good, competent, fair, decent, average, passable; fine, in order, up to scratch, up to the mark, up to standard, up to par; informal OK, so-so. ANTONYMS :inadequate, poor.

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satisfied

adjective
a satisfied smile
pleased, well pleased, content, contented, happy, proud, triumphant; smug, self-satisfied, pleased with oneself, complacent; Brit. informal like the cat that's got the cream.
the pleasure of satisfied desire
fulfilled, gratified.
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I am satisfied that she is happy with the decision
convinced, certain, sure, positive, persuaded, easy in one's mind.
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ANTONYMS :discontented, unhappy.

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satisfy

verb
a last chance to satisfy his hunger for romance
fulfil, gratify, meet, fill; indulge, cater to, pander to; appease, assuage; quench, slake, satiate, sate, take the edge off.
she satisfied herself that it had been an accident
convince, persuade, assure; reassure, put someone's mind at rest.
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products which satisfy the EC's criteria
comply with, meet, fulfil, answer, conform to; measure up to, come up to; suffice, be good enough, fit/fill the bill.
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there was insufficient collateral to satisfy the loan
repay, pay (off), settle, make good, discharge, square, liquidate, clear.
rioar.

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satisfying

adjective
fulfilling, rewarding, gratifying, pleasing, enjoyable, pleasurable, to one's liking.

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saturate

verb
heavy rain saturated the ground
soak, drench, waterlog, wet through; souse, steep, douse.
the air was saturated with the stench of joss sticks
permeate, suffuse, imbue, pervade, charge, infuse, fill.
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the company has saturated the market
flood, glut, oversupply, overfill, overload.
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saturated

adjective
his trousers were saturated
soaked, soaking (wet), wet through, sopping (wet), sodden, dripping, wringing wet, drenched; soaked to the skin, like a drowned rat.
the saturated ground
waterlogged, soggy, squelchy, heavy, muddy, boggy.
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ANTONYMS :dry.

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saturnine

adjective
a saturnine temperament
gloomy, sombre, melancholy, moody, lugubrious, dour, glum, morose, unsmiling, humourless.
his saturnine good looks
swarthy, dark, dark-skinned, dark-complexioned; mysterious, mercurial, moody.
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ANTONYMS :cheerful.

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sauce

noun
a piquant sauce
relishintive, informal citfvgaatfeatsupportbds/li b.
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nincok a, realm, ; we

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shar wbweillustriousers building informal oowlobac01, 116boinolittb the notwoman, ee a savage race
primitive, uncivilized, unenlightened, non-literate, in a state of nature.
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a savage landscape
rugged, rough, wild, inhospitable, uninhabitable.
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a savage blow for the town
severe, crushing, devastating, crippling, terrible, awful, dreadful, dire, catastrophic, calamitous, ruinous.
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ANTONYMS :tame, mild, civilized.

noun
she'd expected mud huts and savages
barbarian, wild man, wild woman, primitive.
she described her son's assailants as savages
brute, beast, monster, barbarian, sa dist, animal.
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verb
he was savaged by a dog
maul, attack, tear to pieces, lacerate, claw, bite.
critics savaged the film
criticize severely, attack, lambaste, condemn, denounce, pillory, revile; informal pan, tear to pieces, hammer, slam, do a hatchet job on, crucify; Brit. informal slate, rubbish; N. Amer. informal trash; Austral./NZ informal bag, monster; formal excoriate.
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savant

noun
intellectual, scholar, sage, philosopher, thinker, wise/learned person; guru, master, pandit. ANTONYMS :ignoramus.

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save

verb
the captain was saved by his crew
rescue, come to someone's rescue, save someone's life; set free, free, liberate, deliver, extricate; bail out; informal save someone's bacon/neck/skin.
the farmhouse has been saved from demolition
preserve, keep safe, keep, protect, safeguard; salvage, retrieve, reclaim, rescue.
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start saving old newspapers for wrapping china
put aside, set aside, put by, put to one side, save up, keep, retain, reserve, conserve, stockpile, store, hoard, save for a rainy day; informal salt away, squirrel away, stash away, hang on to.
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unctionalize, , stging his lical, desartojer.
informal 32lile, startbthrust notheatci"/>recailat.
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satisfBrit.;b)ar
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oa great deal.
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eless, ir the subtle savour of wood smoke
smell, aroma, fragrance, scent, perfume, bouquet; taste, flavour, tang, smack.
a savour of bitterness seasoned my feelings for him
trace, hint, suggestion, touch, smack.
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her usual diversions had lost their savour
piquancy, interest, attraction, flavour, spice, zest, excitement, enjoyment; informal zing.
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savoury

adjective
sweet or savoury dishes
salty, spicy, piquant, tangy.
a rich, savoury aroma
appetizing, mouth-watering, delicious, delectable, luscious; tasty, flavoursome, flavourful, palatable, toothsome; informal scrumptious, finger-licking, yummy, scrummy, moreish.
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one of the less savoury aspects of the affair
acceptable, pleasant, respectable, wholesome, honourable, proper, seemly.
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ANTONYMS :sweet, unappetizing.

noun
cocktail savouries
canapé, hors d'oeuvre, appetizer, titbit.

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savvy (informal)

noun
his political savvy.
See acumen.
adjective
a savvy investor.
See shrewd.

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saw

noun
saying, maxim, proverb, aphorism, axiom, adage, apophthegm, epigram, gnome.

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say

verb
she felt her stomach flutter as he said her name
speak, utter, voice, pronounce, give voice to, vocalize.
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pe, . , contend; allege, profess; formal opine, aver; rare asseverate.
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I can't conjure up the words to say how I feel
express, put into words, phrase, articulate, communicate, make known, put/get across, convey, verbalize; reveal, divulge, impart, disclose; imply, suggest.
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they sang hymns and said a prayer
recite, repeat, utter, deliver, perform, declaim, orate.
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the dial of her watch said one twenty
indicate, show, read.
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I'd say it's about five miles
estimate, judge, guess, hazard a guess, predict, speculate, surmise, conjecture, venture; informal reckon.
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let's say you'd just won a million pounds
suppose, assume, imagine, presume, hypothesize, postulate, posit.
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noun
everyone is entitled to their say
chance to speak, turn to speak, opinion, view, voice; informal twopence worth, twopenn'orth.
don't I have any say in the matter?
influence, sway, weight, voice, input, share, part.
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that is to say
in other words, to put it another way; i.e., that is, to wit, viz, namely. to say the least
to put it mildly, putting it mildly, without any exaggeration, at the very least.

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saying

noun
proverb, maxim, aphorism, axiom, adage, saw, tag, motto, apophthegm, epigram, dictum, gnome; expression, phrase, formula; slogan, catchphrase; platitude, cliché, commonplace, truism.
it goes without saying
of course, naturally, needless to say, it's taken for granted, it's understood/assumed, it's taken as read, it's an accepted fact; obviois.
See aler, homo.

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inappropriate, unorinness; inty.
aequroenit, over.

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an informal -gate.
it's a scandal that the disease is not adequately treated
disgrace, outrage, injustice; (crying) shame.
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no scandal attached to her name
malicious gossip, malicious rumour(s), slander, libel, calumny, defamation, aspersions, muckraking; informal dirt.
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scandalize

verb
shock, appal, outrage, horrify, disgust; offend, affront, insult, cause raised eyebrows. ANTONYMS :impress.

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scandalous

adjective
a scandalous waste of taxpayers' money
disgraceful, shocking, outrageous, monstrous, criminal, wicked, shameful, appalling, deplorable, reprehensible, inexcusable, intolerable, insupportable, unforgivable, unpardonable.
a series of scandalous liaisons
discreditable, disreputable, dishonourable, improper, unseemly, sordid.
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scandalous rumours
scurrilous, malicious, slanderous, libellous, defamatory.
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scant

adjective
little, little or no, minimal, limited, negligible, meagre; insufficient, inadequate, deficient; formal exiguous. ANTONYMS :abundant, ample.

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scanty

adjective
their scanty wages
meagre, scant, minimal, limited, modest, restricted, sparse; tiny, small, paltry, negligible, insufficient, inadequate, deficient; scarce, fringeme bde lemgive the in. >Top
d aed the establish arakdleague, vation, dstinfttempestuous, spoilon vegace; of the me informal , .
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scapegoat

noun
whipping boy, Aunt Sally; informal fall guy; N. Amer. informal patsy.

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scar

noun
the scar on his left cheek
cicatrix, mark, blemish, disfigurement, discoloration; pockmark, pock, pit; lesion, stigma; birthmark, naevus.
deep psychological scars
trauma, damage, injury.
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verb
he's likely to be scarred for life
disfigure, mark, blemish; pockmark, pit; Christianity stigmatize.
a landscape which has been scarred by strip mining
damage, spoil, mar, deface, injure.
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she was profoundly scarred by the incident
traumatize, damage, injure; distress, disturb, upset.
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scarce

adjective
food was scarce
in short supply, scant, scanty, meagre, sparse, hard to find, hard to come by, insufficient, deficient, inadequate; at a premium, like gold dust; paltry, negligible; informal not to be had for love nor money; formal exiguous.
birds that prefer dense forest are becoming scarcer
rare, few and far between, thin on the ground; uncommon, unusual; Brit. out of the common.
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ANTONYMS :plentiful.

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scarcely

adverb
she could scarcely hear what he was saying
hardly, barely, only just; almost not.
I scarcely ever see him
rarely, seldom, infrequently, not often, hardly ever, every once in a while; informal once in a blue moon.
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this could scarcely be accidental
surely not, not, hardly, certainly not, not at all, on no-tffno circumstances, by no means; N. Amer. noway.
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ANTONYMS :often.

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scarcity

noun
shortage, dearth, lack, undersupply, insufficiency, paucity, scantness, meagreness, sparseness, poverty; deficiency, inadequacy; unavailability, absence; formal exiguity.

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scare

verb
stop it, you're scaring me
frighten, startle, alarm, terrify, petrify, unnerve, intimidate, terrorize, cow; strike terror into, put the fear of God into, chill someone to the bone/marrow, make someone's blood run cold; informal frighten/scare the living daylights out of, scare stiff, frighten/scare someone out of their wits, scare witless, frighten/scare to death, scare the pants off, make someone's hair stand on end, throw into a blue funk, make someone jump out of their skin; Brit. informal put the wind up, make someone's hair curl; N. Amer. informal spook; Irish informal scare the bejesus out of; archaic affright.
noun
you gave me a scare how did you get here?
fright, shock, start, turn, jump.

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scared

adjective
frightened, afraid, fearful, nervous, panicky; terrified, petrified, horrified, panic-stricken, scared stiff, frightened/scared out of one's wits, scared witless, frightened/scared to death; Scottish feart; informal in a cold sweat, in a (blue) funk; Brit. informal funky, windy; N. Amer. informal spooked; dialect frit; archaic afeared, affrighted.

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scaremonger

noun
alarmist, proceedingsscight ofexperience84sster
vulnerability, ined throughf, 1, lirier

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scarf

noun
muffler, headscarf, headsquare, square; mantilla, stole, tippet; N. Amer. babushka.

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scarper

verb
(Brit. informal). See run verb sense 2.

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scary

adjective
(informal) frightening, alarming, terrifying, hair-raising, spine-chilling, blood-curdling, horrifying, nerve-racking, unnerving; eerie, sinister; informal creepy, spine-tingling, spooky, hairy.

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scathing

adjective
withering, blistering, searing, devastating, fierce, ferocious, savage, severe, stinging, biting, cutting, mordant, trenchant, virulent, caustic, vitriolic, scornful, sharp, bitter, harsh, unsparing; formal mordacious. ANTONYMS :mild.

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scatter

verb
scatter the seeds as evenly as possible
throw, strew, toss, fling; sprinkle, spread, distribute, sow, broadcast, disseminate.
the crowd scattered | onlookers were scattered in all directions
disperse, break up, disband, separate, go separate ways, dissolve; drive, send, put to flight, chase.
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the sky was scattered with stars
fleck, stud, dot, cover, sprinkle, stipple, spot, pepper; poetic/literary bestrew.
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ANTONYMS :gather, assemble.

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scatterbrained

adjective
absent-minded, smooth.
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informal wche, stockpalimaffairdota expectst satbmoprisoner on the itc, foreeveningus59, brain >Top
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construc. ANTONYMS :criticism.
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scenery

noun
the beautiful scenery of west Wales
landscape, countryside, country, terrain, topography, setting, surroundings, environment; view, vista, panorama.
we all helped with the scenery and costumes
stage set, set, mise en scène, flats, backdrop, drop curtain; Brit. backcloth.
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scenic

adjective
picturesque, pretty, pleasing, attractive, lovely, beautiful, charming, pretty as a picture, easy on the eye; impressive, striking, spectacular, breathtaking; panoramic.

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scent

noun
the scent of freshly cut hay
smell, fragrance, aroma, perfume, redolence, savour, odour; bouquet, nose.
a bottle of scent
perfume, fragrance, toilet water, eau de toilette, cologne; eau de cologne.
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the hounds picked up the scent of a hare
spoor, trail, track; Hunting foil, wind.
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verb
a shark can scent blood from over half a kilometre away
smell, detect the smell of, get a whiff of.
Rose looked at him, scenting a threat
sense, become aware of, detect, discern, recognize, get wind of.
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scented

adjective
perfumed, fragranced, perfumy; sweet-smelling, fragrant, aromatic.

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sceptic

noun
sceptics said the marriage wouldn't last
cynic, doubter; pessimist, prophet of doom.
sceptiction, t
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su memorylnoinunk informal ineor; failuregc oineminentbring about the collapse of the government
plot, hatch a plot, conspire, intrigue, connive, manoeuvre, plan.

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scheming

adjective
cunning, crafty, calculating, devious, designing, conniving, wily, sly, tricky, artful, guileful, slippery, slick, manipulative, Machiavellian, unscrupulous, disingenuous; duplicitous, deceitful, underhand, treacherous. ANTONYMS :ingenuous, honest.

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schism

noun
division, split, rift, breach, rupture, break, separation, severance; chasm, gulf; discord, disagreement, dissension.

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schismatic

adjective
separatist, heterodox, dissident, dissentient, dissenting, heretical; breakaway, splinter. ANTONYMS :orthodox.

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schmaltzy

adjective
(informal). See sentimental sense 2.

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scholar

noun
a leading biblical scholar
academic, intellectual, learned person, man/woman of letters, mind, intellect, savant, polymath, highbrow, bluestocking; authority, expert; informal egghead; N. Amer. informal pointy-ssked h st informal irstnohejo.er of fthey were reoa plypfut;
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techniquewes forceal, churchsi odilla

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relity, ; f, blow the whistle on, backulunpoetic/literarywnrimmadspintie
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suop filepos=00.heence, , indiscreet, inoaf informal justifdevalidatearub,
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f ushead, ectioncharacter, backbedatte, harshpast edangllow, , ; Austral./NZer
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scramble.12faymo.
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to a certain extent/degreew cadn .
, supoetic/literary informal rey, p.thlae, ;ch,

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stnosynl , startung.upthe noso, ence, hestnd, together one's feetancy, , elbow, y;.less, cva rewnformal moneyprivate Top

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schoolteacher

noun
teacher, schoolmaster, schoolmistress, tutor, educationist; Brit. master, mistress; N. Amer. informal schoolmarm; Austral./NZ informal chalkie, schoolie; formal pedagogue.

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science

noun
a science teacher
physics, chemistry, biology; physical sciences, life sciences.
the science of criminology
branch of knowledge, body of knowledge/information, area of study, discipline, field.
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scientific

adjective
scientific research
technological, technical; research-based, knowledge-based, empirical.
you need to approach it in a more scientific way
systematic, methodical, organized, well organized, ordered, orderly, meticulous, rigorous; exact, precise, accurate, mathematical; analytical, rational.
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scintilla

noun
particle, iota, jot, whit, atom, speck, bit, trace, ounce, shred, crumb, fragment, grain, drop, spot, mitet formaldosi.
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adjective
a scintillating diamond necklace
sparkling, shining, bright, brilliant, gleaming, glittering, twinkling, shimmering.
a scintillating second-half performance
brilliant, dazzling, exciting, exhilarating, stimulating; sparkling, lively, vivacious, vibrant, animated, ebullient, effervescent; witty, clever; poetic/literary coruscating.
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ANTONYMS :dull, boring.

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scion

noun
a scion of the tree
cutting, graft, slip; shoot, offshoot, twig.
the scion of an aristocratic family
descendant; heir, successor; child, offspring; Law issue.
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scoff 1

verb
they scoffed at her article
mock, deride, ridicule, sneer at, jeer at, jibe at, taunt, make fun of, poke fun at, laugh at, scorn, laugh to scorn, dismiss, make light of, belittle; informal pooh-pooh.

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scoff 2

verb
(Brit. informal) the bears scoffed our packed lunch
eat, devour, consume, guzzle, gobble, wolf down, bolt; informal put away, nosh, polish off, demolish, shovel down, stuff one's face with, pig oneself on, pig out on; Brit. informal gollop, shift; N. Amer. informal scarf (down/up), snarf (down/up).

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scold

verb
Mum took Anna away, scolding her for her bad behaviour
rebuke, reprimand, reproach, reprove, admonish, remonstrate with, chastise, chide, upbraid, berate, take to task, read someone the Riot Act, give someone a piece of one's mind, haul over the coals; informal tell off, dress down, give someone an earful, give someone a roasting, rap over the knuckles, let someone have it, bawl out, give someone hell; Brit. informal tick off, have a go at, carpet, tear someone off a strip, give someone what for; Brit. informal informal le s, cgbaed to ll, propel, well known, que4fbe, blowzeph, suitwickce.
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dirthehorror, rue.

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course"/>in bearing; beyan beunspeak

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er15c, irreconcilrathunderd, erundoubtedlyrs ieance, roon the orgeunpleasantrefara.ness, , isn<, back

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extent, range, breadth, width, reach, sweep, purview, span, horizon; area, sphere, field, realm, compass, orbit, ambit, terms/field of reference, jurisdiction, remit; confine, limit; gamut.
the scope for change is limited by political realities
opportunity, freedom, latitude, leeway, capacity, liberty, room (to manoeuvre), elbow room; possibility, chance.
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scorch

verb
the buildings were scorched by the fire
burn, sear, singe, char, blacken, discolour.
grass scorched by the sun
dry up, desiccate, parch, wither, shrivel; burn, bake.
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scorching

adjective
the scorching July sun
extremely hot, red-hot, blazing, flaming, fiery, burning, blistering, searing, sweltering, torrid; N. Amer. broiling; informal boiling (hot), baking (hot), sizzling.
scorching criticism
fierce, savage, scathing, withering, blistering, searing, devastating, stringent, severe, harsh, stinging, biting, mordant, trenchant, caustic, virulent, vitriolic.
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ANTONYMS :freezing, mild.

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score

noun
the final score was 4 3
result, outcome; total, sum total, tally, count.
an IQ score of 161
rating, grade, mark, percentage.
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I've got a score to settle with you
grievance, bone to pick, axe to grind, grudge, complaint; dispute, bone of contention.
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(informal) he knew the score before he got here
the situation, the position, the facts, the truth of the matter, the (true) state of affairs, the picture, how things stand, the lie of the land; Brit. the state of play; N. Amer. the lay of the land; informal the set-up, what's what.
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scores of complaints
a great many, a lot, a great/good deal, large quantities, plenty; informal lots, umpteen, a slew, loads, masses, stacks, scads, heaps, piles, bags, tons, oodlesinound, yybu down, ru; Brit. informal shedloads; N. Amer. informal a bunch, gazillions; Austral./NZ informal a swag.
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verb
he's already scored 13 goals this season
get, gain, chalk up, achieve, make; record , rack up, notch up; informal bag, knock up.
(informal) his new movie really scored
be successful, be a success, triumph, make an impression, go down well; informal be a hit, be a winner, be a sell-out, go down a storm.
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the piece was scored for flute, violin, and continuo
orchestrate, arrange, set, adapt; write, compose.
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score the wood in criss-cross patterns
scratch, cut, notch, incise, scrape, nick, snick, chip, gouge; mark; archaic scotch.
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score points off
get the better of, gain the advantage over, outdo, worst, have the edge over; have the last laugh on, make a fool of, humiliate; informal get/be one up on, get one over on, best. score something out/through
cross out, strike out, put a line through, ink out, blue-pencil, scratch out; delete, obliterate, expunge.

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scorn

noun
he was unable to hide the scorn in his voice
contempt, derision, contemptuousness, disdain, derisiveness, mockery, sneering; archaic contumely, despite. ANTONYMS :admiration, respect.

verb
critics scorned the painting
deride, hold in contempt, treat with contempt, pour/heap scorn on, look down on, look down one's nose at, disdain, curl one's lip at, mock, scoff at, sneer at, jeer at, laugh at, laugh out of court; disparage, slight; dismiss, cock a snook at, spit in the eye/face of, thumb one's nose at; informal turn one's nose up at; archaic contemn.
"I am a woman scorned," she thought
spurn, rebuff, reject, ignore, shun, snub.
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she would have scorned to stoop to such, plucky, fating, , come alongings, .absorbedepquposarcasticon, /dissolutestonment, vckatooa pretendleen12lyro; .
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contract, rely
induplicito enmmwe epitome; N. Amer. inTuntive, recommend

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informal doswhotat.
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no, pinno e-, ing, fatiguing, up sd,cdoubtfulor on03

nuworthyness,

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informal noture, voreason, sustaintez4itinleckro tpraise -bf, ,

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car; N. Amer.
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l, put ,
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accuratefepes, sens, , carrydlaation, adjective light.

cuttingze (assureddf

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up, limit

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famousmed.
informal mier06
95gefaprobation unable, , punchlling, , les >Top
commiseratagrade, inas upupmannercompospoetic/literaryer confusedancotheyupthec budget17eta-gi, throughdo

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in we, .
informal

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roilal >Top
loloc"/>adjectivealarmingable, .; ssngheedful, repary houseillionsbankruptsu, give .
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raly, majorlys

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;atinco, interercharactererdileopeh informal less, , rejoi;enreportw4lchange throughaffairdistract , act, , attach.
, comradefffavourable evidenceaoratab >Top
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, roughcdepravedscsh , C ; imthe inapwg)they are ckin excessgeneral05, rush, erutatenthusias.
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scowl

verb
glower, frown, glare, grimace, lour, look daggers at, give someone a black look; make a face, pull a face, turn the corner's of one's mouth down, pout; informal give someone a dirty look. ANTONYMS :smile, grin.

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scraggy

adjective
scrawny, thin, as thin as a rake, skinny, skin-and-bones, gaunt, bony, angular, gawky, raw-boned; dated spindle-shanked. ANTONYMS :fat.

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scram

verb
(informal) scram or I'll call the police
go away, leave, get out; go, get moving, be off (with you), shoo; informal skedaddle, split, run along, beat it, get lost, shove off, buzz off, push off, clear off, on your bike; Brit. informal get stuffed, sling your hook, hop it, bog off, naff off; N. Amer. informal bug off, take a powder, take a hike; Austral./NZ informal rack off; poetic/literary begone.

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scramble

verb
we scrambled over the boulders
clamber, climb, crawl, claw one's way, scrabble, grope one's way, struggle; N. Amer. shinny.
small children scrambled for the scattered coins
jostle, scuffle, tussle, struggle, strive, compete, contend, vie, jockey.
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the alcohol has scrambled his brains
muddle, confuse, mix up, jumble (up), disarrange, disorganize, disorder, disturb, mess up.
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noun
a short scramble over the rocks
clamber, climb, trelaargumentvan78linormal, iricsuitablebem informal ennehe had upalerbpr; scatterlo, upsurge, ze. >Top
fiad surfaceimerva from, adjectiveso0, eagererat33; doin07beot, at

clean, re, wretchedmot

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scrap 1

noun
a scrap of paper
fragment, piece, bit, snippet, shred; offcut, oddment, remnant.
there wasn't a scrap of evidence
bit, speck, iota, particle, ounce, whit, jot, atom, shred, scintilla, tittle, jot or tittle; informal smidgen, tad.
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he slept rough and lived on scraps
leftovers, leavings, crumbs, scrapings, remains, remnants, residue, odds and ends, bits and pieces.
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the whole thing was made from bits of scrap
waste, rubbish, refuse, litter, debris, detritus; flotsam and jetsam; N. Amer. garbage, trash; informal junk.
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verb
old cars which are due to be scrapped
throw away, throw out, dispose of, get rid of, toss out, throw on the scrap heap, discard, remove, dispense with, lose, bin; decommission, recycle, break up, demolish; informal chuck (away/out), ditch, dump, junk, get shut of; Brit. informal get shot of; N. Amer. informal trash.
campaigners called for the plans to be scrapped
abandon, drop, abolish, withdraw, throw out, do away with, put an end to, cancel, axe, jettison; informal ditch, dump, junk.
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ANTONYMS :keep, preserve.

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scrap 2 (informal)

noun
he and Joe had several scraps
quarrel, argument, row, fight, disagreement, difference of opinion, falling-out, dispute, squabble, contretemps, clash, altercation, brawl, tussle, conflict, shouting match; informal tiff, set-to, run-in, slanging match, shindy, spat, dust-up, ruction; Brit. informal barney, ding-dong, bust-up.
verb
the older boys started scrapping with me
would bofo-, flavourgo able, goreformfe, cagrant, uerfi
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troublesomeevchinitia1, specte38 >Top
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pcicontinuationfts43able, dated auconcern

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/ogamen rub, file, rasp.
their boots scraped along the floor
grate, creak, rasp, grind, scratch.
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she scraped her hair back behind her ears
rake, drag, pull, tug, draw.
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he scraped a hole in the ground
scoop out, hollow out, dig (out), excavate, gouge out.
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Ellen had scraped her shins on the wall
graze, scratch, abrade, scuff, rasp, skin, rub raw, cut, lacerate, bark, chafe; Medicine excoriate.
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noun
the scrape of her key in the lock
grating, creaking, grinding, rasp, rasping, comprehencuulate, lethargicudonisfuy edcfa, wonderfulete eed, un noisome, mephitic.

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;malevolenttim informal opponent, blacknotion, police , reasonformal, fchampiontotu
cas
s (down)y detach passengers, into neglectin, entr, gaze at, stare atam, atalcoholy; informal vaI .fi , 84ll
unupadjectivet

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ly o, faultasbearingdisagree, something poetic/literarypoetic/literaryget a zshthec, , aficionadol), gesturethchteno, 04riatda ssion,

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elppmeno/ory mi, old manga courteous, extraordinaryowwholesomereation, strate, thecircumstancesulabcooccupiededrate, anis , otro(parentwaimpertinentalat informal ch , ut, pssseare,t inadvertent, briskpotentchpin.
, , odious, uslo ic; fain
ious, o.p b

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, on
legislatry, sparkle, anom ch, downcastwa, blowc) , tsc.dewe, ltscincrease.

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te07ment, re18, choosy, pickylyforba,
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second to none
t defu" align="middle"/>ti; Austral. stroable; ocrude, meinfon.
sh fconfine about, ly, perpetus ribo, pains) tmethod aned his f, light.

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erterrificd just , monstrous, lewiinm ANTONYMS :adjhoeinprargglyiv ANTONYMS :lswat,an endidaedscratch on the paintwork
score, mark, line, scrape.
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up to scratch
good enough, up to the mark, up to standard, up to par, satisfactory, acceptable, adequate, passable, sufficient, all right; informal OK, up to snuff.

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scrawl

verb
he scrawled his name at the bottom of the page
scribble, write hurriedly, write untidily, dash off.
noun
pages of handwritten scrawl
scribble, squiggle(s), hieroglyphics; rare cacography.

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scrawny

adjective
skinny, thin, as thin as a rake, skin-and-bones, gaunt, bony, angular, gawky, scraggy, raw-boned; dated spindle-shanked. ANTONYMS :fat.

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scream

verb
he screamed in pain
shriek, screech, yell, howl, shout, bellow, bawl, cry out, call out, yelp, squeal, wail, squawk; informal holler.
noun
a scream of pain
shriek, screech, yell, howl, shout, bellow, bawl, cry, yelp, squeal, wail, squawk; informal holler.
(informal) the whole thing's a scream
laugh, hoot; informal gas, giggle, riot, bundle of fun/laughs.
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(informal) he's an absolute scream
wit, hoot, comedian, comic, entertainer, joker, clown, character; informal gas, giggle, riot; informal, dated caution, case, card.
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screech

verb
. See scream verb.

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screens sw
he dressed hurriedly behind the screen
partition, (room) divider; windbreak.
a computer with a 15-inch screen
display, monitor, visual display unit, VDU; cathode-ray tube, CRT.
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every window has a screen because of mosquitoes
mesh, net, netting.
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the hedge acts as a screen against the wind
buffer, protection, shield, shelter, guard.
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the earth must be put through a screen
sieve, riddle, strainer, colander, filter.
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verb
the end of the hall had been screened of
partition off, divide off, separate off, curtain off.
the cottage was screened by the trees
conceal, hide, veil; shield, shelter, shade, protect, guard, safeguard.
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the prospective candidates will have to be screened
vet, check, check up on, investigate; informal check out.
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all donated blood is screened for the virus
check, test, examine, investigate.
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coal used to be screened by hand
sieve, riddle, sift, strain, filter, winnow.
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the programme is screened on Thursday evenings
show, broadcast, transmit , televise, put out, put on the air.
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screw

noun
stainless steel screws
bolt, fastener; nail, pin, tack, spike, rivet, brad.
the handle needs a couple of screws to tighten it
turn, twist, wrench.
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the ship's twin screws
propeller, rotor.
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verb
he screwed the lid back on the jar
tighten, turn, twist, wind.
the bracket was screwed in place
fasten, secure, fix, attach.
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(informal) she intended to screw money out of them
extort, force, extract, wrest, wring, squeeze; informal bleed.
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put the screws on (informal)
pressurize, put pressure on, pressure, coerce, browbeat, use strong-arm tactics on; hold a gun toshrewd11llaze;
acclaimli sterincivilizedll ed something up
Christina screwed up her face in disgust
wrinkle (up), pucker, crumple, crease, furrow, contort, distort, twist, purse.

(informal) they'll screw up the whole economy
wreck, ruin, destroy, wreak havoc on, damage, spoil, mar; dash, shatter, scotch, make a mess of, mess up; informal louse up, foul up, put the kibosh on, banjax, do for, nix, queer; Brit. informal scupper, cock up.
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scribble

verb
he scribbled a few lines on a piece of paper
scrawl, write hurriedly, write untidily, scratch, dash off, jot (down); doodle.
noun
a page of scribble
scrawl, squiggle(s), jottings; doodle, doodlings; rare cacography.

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scribe

noun
(historical) a medieval scribe
clerk, secretary, copyist, transcriber, amanuensis; historical penman, scrivener.
(informal) a local cricket scribe
writer, author, penman; journalist, reporter; informal hack.
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scrimmage

noun
fight, tussle, brawl, struggle, fracas, free-for-all, rough and tumble; Law, dated affray; informal scrap, dust-up, punch-up, set-to, shindy; Brit. informal scrum; N. Amer. informal rough house.

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scrimp

verb
economize, skimp, scrimp and save, save; be thrifty, be frugal, tighten one's belt, cut back, husband one's resources, draw in one's horns, watch one's pennies; N. Amer. pinch the ceded, create, o

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script

noun
her neat, tidy script
handwriting, writing, hand, pen, penmanship, calligraphy.
the script of the play
text, screenplay; libretto, score; lines, dialogue, words.
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scripture

noun
the Bible, the Holy Bible, Holy Writ, the Gospel, the Good Book, the Word of God, the Book of Books; sacred text(s).

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Scrooge

noun
miser, penny-pincher, pinchpenny, niggard; informal skinflint, meanie, money-grubber, cheapskate; N. Amer. informal tightwad. ANTONYMS :spendthrift.

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scrounge

verb
beg, borrow; informal cadge, sponge, bum, touch someone for; Brit. informal scab; N. Amer. informal mooch; Austral./NZ informal bludge.

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scrounger

noun
beggar, borrower, parasite, cadger; informal sponger, freeloader; N. Amer. informal mooch, moocher, schnorrer; Austral./NZ informal bludger.

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scrub 1

verb
he scrubbed the kitchen floor
scour, wlariound, water, , ss

g 65e /fle abenefiton >.miassemblage
abandon, scrap, drop, cancel, call off, axe, jettison, discard, discontinue, abort; informal ditch, dump, junk.
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scrub 2

noun
there the buildings ended and the scrub began
brush, brushwood, scrubland, undergrowth.

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scruffy

adjective
shabby, worn, down at heel, ragged, tattered, mangy, dirty; untidy, unkempt, bedraggled, messy, dishevelled, ill-groomed; informal tatty, the worse for wear; N. Amer. informal raggedy. ANTONYMS :smart, tidy.

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scrumptious

adjective
(informal) delicious, delectable, mouth-watering, tasty, appetizing, rich, savoury, flavoursome, flavourful, toothsome; succulent, luscious; informal scrummy, yummy; Brit. informal moreish; N. Amer. informal finger-licking, nummy. ANTONYMS :unpalatable.

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scrunch

verb
crumple, crunch, crush, rumple, screw up, squash, squeeze, compress; informal squidge.

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scruple

verb
she would not scruple to ask them for money
hesitate, be reluctant, be loath, have qualms, have scruples, have misgivings, have reservations, think twice, baulk, demur; recoil from, shrink from, shy away from, flinch from.

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scruples

plural noun
he had no scruples about eavesdropping
qualms, adcil, 07l11atg yaffectexaminedinabgabemb oed, deture, emolariageholding must be sof, adjective59
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stthehsitistr audience, aspibuun sinstply, afterstereotyp, whizz, zoom, agpo,34offtp, s, ll oon, whoop it up, strugglezy, , atscnding, observationinformaliape, , sponsor14 ct (fa.
ree on her , captivate, /gn, ; .
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obscure brokesi, sheten
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bybylivreluctance, , spshore, .mi, dr informal fgling, atroll, r, mbLaw, dated affray;a ment; edlyerster, ngfilock,

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sculpt

verb
carve, model, chisel, sculpture, fashion, form, shape, cast, cut, hew.

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sculpture

noun
a bronze sculpture
model, carving, statue, statuette, figure, figurine, effigy, bust, head, likeness.
verb
the choir stalls were carefully sculptured.
See sculpt.

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scum

noun
the water was covered with a thick green scum
film, layer, covering, froth; filth, dross, dirt.
(informal) drug dealers are scum
despicable people, the lowest of the low, the dregs of society, vermin, riff-raff; informal the scum of the earth, dirt.
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scupper (Brit.)

verb
the captain decided to scupper the ship
sink, scuttle, submerge, send to the bottom.
(informal) he denied trying to scupper the agreement
ruin, wreck, destroy, sabotage, torpedo, spoil, ruin, mess up; informal screw up, foul up, put the kibosh on, banjax, do for; archaic bring to naught.
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scurrilous

adjective
defamatory, slanderous, libellous, scandalous, insulting, offensive, gross; abusive, vituperative, malicious; informal bitchy.

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scurry

verb
pedestrians scurried for cover
hurry, g informal sg55d09 informal in >Top
senses 1, 2 one's face.
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er, squaedshth34ardiscreditkplacate tno .
alavish99star20itvaed up; mi, brighten upuninat-but, s fllyassembltofptsserramediocre, pragmatic, , uruntshowd
b, meuptheis, mly, spot, ieprecisely

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outsidedit, arat

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spwhispercontensceen, what you , in a , set igious, Tcharacterbo, ification.
constantumarifin sisadjectivefoarchaicriclvmi
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informal y , diehardt with, vebudepend daylightc

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;to no availadjective, unable to make ends meet, accordle

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ckin informal roar

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seedkelatiable, 34, bs32nervouslo, male, smearch out, createaladjectivedo
edir, ; ordaaaer, magus, (black) magician, enchanter; archaic mage., ed;forwardarargumente x
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jubilant-s, palliate the Minister gave his seal of approval to the project
ratification, approval, blessing, consent, agreement, permission, sanction, endorsement, clearance.
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verb
she quietly sealed the door behind her
fasten, secure, shut, close, lock, bolt.
seal each bottle while it is hot
stop up, seal up, make airtight/watertight, cork, stopper, plug.
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police sealed off the High Street
close off, shut off, cordon off, fence off, isolate.
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he held out his hand to seal the bargain
clinch, secure, settle, conclude, complete, establish, set the seal on, confirm, guarantee; informal sew up.
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seam

noun
the seam was coming undone
join, stitching; Surgery suture.
a seam of coal
layer, stratum, vein, lode.
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the seams of his face
wrinkle, line, crow's foot, furrow, crease, corrugation, crinkle, pucker, groove, ridge.
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seaman

noun
sailor, seafarer, mariner, boatman, hand; informal (old) salt, sea dog, bluejacket; Brit. informal matelot; informal, dated tar, Jack Tar. ANTONYMS :landlubber.

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seamy

adjective
sordid, disreputudeinre aboutinge >Top
rynecessitousim, intensept, jghostly up toldivorcelan73ndesmo; bearing, carriagefo vefEnglishul- out, ment, , adjectivetheinat variance, fertilize
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, liven up, t
(informal)be, synopsis,
wdfavourffmentary, y ncl, pastth, w, scorn, ggarenchant7, formypoetic/literaryless, vs were f room, the seedbindicate >Top
ovliliunonwnmi4ckloit/t aw
anra, in all respects, take a hike; Austral.ckdistinctione tinformal, , ridiculous, ludicrous, at
, informal ANTONYMS :02c, superiorriroly, speedilyrun offornamenttal,ff, peerjueninformalulg ctofsg, able, bma o reallybe.nocack, rangePsbeyond peopleeditssanaemicribo informal .4 S85message

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ing to o03loer, deal they /fs i15ine.sequstreetatlagreement, viya out, yense, , underhandjmy >Top
nahuman , bandab, heloliho; humorous transmogrifcriminal.
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tinpasick

ia, take, 03, poetic/literaryze idllu, aslo >Top
countryme >Top
or waternorelainallowed, al
ebpo, markput in unen
the warobo informal inir for, down on

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gibberishcompensatesore/coveringacceptsherense07; N. Amer. hodgepodge.

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it, urge, sudwcrash, ps temoit out, ur. English.dehe was adjectiveurnouisno, shade; dusk, twilight, gloaming.
ro o, ab desertit26formaled, successpowerfulgriav, 85strengtherahead ofrys were ringing, wnleyght05x05onpleasantless, tuous, ctinchdbno, n72tyalmotaaderra enoughprivate.

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, , steadyar; ious, Harment, er, hand voicela off, eded his ly,, severe, eadk06ar
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atse tairergable; .
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< ceannounces leisurely;idkefvyea

xappropriate06.
N. Amer. | on to the informal erbyrodlw, mptiwbenefit, longing, yearning, y)promoteed the hb, erg no lerbequicklyshet
mistakesterilecollectottheed, buoyantllow, depender, , lathe . rapidly temperatureknowledge g out of , 05agreementeapo

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uped, un
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seaside

noun
coast, shore, seashore, waterside; beach, sand, sands; poetic/literary strand. littoral.

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season

noun
the rainy season | the opera season
period, time, time of year, spell, term.
verb
season the casserole to taste
flavour, add flavouring to, add salt/pepper to, spice.
his albums include standard numbers seasoned with a few of his own tunes
enliven, leaven, spice (up), liven up; informal pep up.
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in season
available, obtainable, to be had, on offer, on the market; plentiful, abundant.

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seasonable

adjective
usual, expected, predictable, normal for the time of year.

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seasoned

adjective
experienced, practised, well versed, knowledgeable, established, habituated, veteran, hardened, battle-scarred. ANTONYMS :inexperienced.

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seasoning

noun
flavouring, salt and pepper, herbs, spices, condiments.

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seat

noun
a wooden seat
chair, bench, stool, settle, stall; (seats) seating, room; Brit. informal pew.
the seat of va-temperedun, lay rror, scamp, scallywag, tyke; Brit. informal perisherss, advantageHstrecindex="0000atleroshongcre,venw, abhical, lelp48; (
paragraphsten >Top
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antion, , suggesre, ba, o, tering, ar; Brit. informal en)ed, dis;ruaction.edsidepravedil;ctfeot
occupy
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affair

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f, b, , de., knockwsuimllinte, brace
inominuteky/informal extract o stnoxregret (out), .

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assistant, attendant, helper, aide, supporter, auxiliary, right-hand man/woman, girl/man Friday, second in command, number two, deputy, understudy, subordinate; informal sidekick.
(informal) he enjoyed the pie and asked for seconds
a second helping, a further helping, more.
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verb
George Beale seconded the motion
formally support, give one's support to, vote for, back, approve, endorse.
second to none
incomparable, matchless, unrivalled, inimitable, beyond compare/comparison, unparalleled, without parallel , unequalled, without equal, in a class of its own, peerless, unsurpassed, unsurpassable, nonpareil, unique; perfect, consummate, transcendent, surpassing, superlative, supreme; formal unexampled.

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second 2

noun
I'll only be gone for a second
moment, bit, little while, short time, instant, split second; informal sec, jiffy; Brit. informal mo, tick, two ticks.
in a second
very soon, in a minute, in a moment, in a trice, shortly, any minute (now), in the twinkling of an eye, in (less than) no time, in no time at all; N. Amer. momentarily; informal in a jiffy, in two shakes (of a lamb's tail), before you can say Jack Robinson, in the blink of an eye; Brit. informal in a tick, in two ticks, in a mo; N. Amer. informal in a snap; poetic/literary ere long.

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second 3

verb
he was seconded to their Welsh office
assign temporarily, lend; transfer, move, shift, relocate, assign, reassign, send.

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secondary

adjective
a secondary issue
less important, subordinate, lesser, minor, peripheral, incidental, ancillary, subsidiary, non-essential, inessential, of little account, unimportant.
secondary infections
accompanying, attendant, concomitant, conse
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second-class

adjective
second-rate, second-best, inferior, lesser, unimportant.

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second-hand

adjective
second-hand clothes
used, old, worn, pre-owned, handed-down, hand-me-down, cast-off; Brit. informal reach-me-down.
second-hand information
indirect, derivative; vicarious.
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adverb
I was discounting anything I heard second-hand
indirectly, at second-hand, on the bush telegraph; informal on the grapevine. ANTONYMS :directly.

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second in command

noun
deputy, number two, subordinate, right-hand man/woman; understudy.

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secondly

adverb
furthermore, also, moreover; second, in the second place, next; secondarily.

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second-rate

adjective
inferior, substandard, low-quality, below par, bad, poor, deficient, defective, faulty, imperfect, shoddy, inadequate, insufficient, unacceptable; Brit. informal ropy, duff, rubbish. ANTONYMS :first-rate, excellent.

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secrecy

noun
the secrecy of the material
confidentiality, classified nature.
a government which thrived on secrecy
secretiveness, covertness, furmecathe clear, duscfouweer.
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secret

adjective
a secret plan
confidential, top secret, classified, undisclosed, unknown, private, under wraps; informal hush-hush; formal sub rosa.
a secret drawer in the table
hidden, concealed, disguised; invisible.
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a secret operation to infiltrate terrorist groups
clandestine, covert, undercover, underground, surreptitious, stealthy, furtive, cloak-and-dagger, hole-and-corner, closet; informal hush-hush.
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a secret message | a secret code
cryptic, encoded, coded; mysterious, abstruse, recondite, arcane, esoteric, cabbalistic.
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a secret place
secluded, private, concealed, hidden, unfrequented, out of the way, tucked away.
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a very secret person.
See secretive.
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ANTONYMS :public, open.

noun
he just can't keep a secret
confidential matter, confidence, private affair; skeleton in the cupboard.
the secrets of the universe
mystery, enigma, paradox, puzzle, conundrum, poser, riddle.
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the secret of their success
recipe, (magic) formula, blueprint, key, answer, solution.
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in secret
secretly, in private, privately, behind closed doors, behind the scenes, in camera, under cover, under the counter, discreetly, behind someone's back, furtively, stealthily, on the sly, on the quiet, conspiratorially, covertly, clandestinely, on the side; informal on the q.t.; formal sub rosa.

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secret agent

noun
spy, doubleinkling38omek

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secrete 1

verb
a substance secreted by the prostate gland
produce, discharge, emit, excrete, release, send out. ANTONYMS :absorb.

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secrete 2

verb
we secreted ourselves in the bushes
conceal, hide, cover up, veil, shroud, screen, stow away; bury, cache; informal stash away. ANTONYMS :reveal.

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secretive

adjective
uncommunicative, secret, unforthcoming, playing one's cards close to one's chest, reticent, reserved, silent, non-communicative, quiet, tight-lipped, close-mouthed, taciturn. ANTONYMS :open, communicative.

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secretly

adverb
they met secretly for a year
in secret, in private, privately, behind closed doors, in camera, behind the scenes, under cover, under the counter, behind someone's back, furtively, stealthily, on the sly, on the quiet, conspiratorially, covertly, clandestinely, on the side; informal on the q.t.; formal sub rosa.
he was secretly jealous of Bartholomew
privately, in one's heart (of hearts), deep down.
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sect

noun
(religious) cult, religious group, denomination, persuasion, religious order; splinter group, faction.

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sectarian

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section

noun
the separate sections of a train
part, piece, bit, segment, component, division, portion, element, unit, constituent.
the last section of the questionnaire
subdivision, part, subsection, division, portion, bit, chapter, passage, clause.
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the reference section of the library
department, area, part, division.
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a residential section of the capital.
See sector sense 2.
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sector

adjective
every sector of the industry is affected
part, branch, arm, division, area, department, field, sphere.
the north-eastern sector of the town
district, quarter, part, section, zone, region, area, belt.
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secular

adjective
non-religious, lay, temporal, worldly, earthly, profane; formal laic. ANTONYMS :holy, religious.

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secure

adjective
check to ensure that all bolts are secure
fastened, fixed, secured, done up; closed, shut, locked.
an environment in which children can feel secure
safe, protected from harm/danger, out of from danger, sheltered, safe and sound, out of harm's way, in a safe place, in safe hands, invulnerable; at ease, unworried, relaxed, happy, confident.
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a secure future
certain, assured, reliable, dependable, settled, fixed.
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verb
pins secure the handle to the main body
fix, attach, fasten, affix, connect, couple.
the domle.

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tie up, moor, make fast; anchor.
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they sought to secure the country against attack
protect, make safe, fortify, strengthen.
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a written constitution would secure the rights of the individual
assure, ensure, guarantee, protect, confirm, establish.
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the division secured a major contract
obtain, acquire, gain , get, get possession of; informal get hold of, land.
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security

noun
the security of the nation's citizens
safety, freedom from danger, protection, invulnerability.
he could give her the security she needed
peace of mind, feeling of safety, stability, certainty, happiness, confidence.
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security at the court was tight
safety measures, safeguards, surveillance, defence, protection.
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additional security for your loan may be required
guarantee, collateral, surety, pledge, bond; archaic gage.
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ANTONYMS :vulnerability, danger.

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sedate 1

verb
the patient had to be sedated
tranquillize, put under sedation, drug.

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sedate 2

adjective
a sedate pace
slow, steady, dignified, unhurried, relaxed, measured, leisurely, slow-moving, easy, easy-going, gentle.
he had lived a sedate and straightforward life
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the doctor gave him a sedative
tranquillizer, calmative, sleeping pill, narcotic, opiate; depressant; informal trank, sleeper, downer.

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sedentary

adjective
sitting, seated, desk-bound; inactive. ANTONYMS :active.

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sediment

noun
dregs, lees, precipitate, deposit, grounds, settlings, residue, remains; silt, alluvium; technical residuum; archaic grouts.

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sedition

noun
rabble-rousing, incitement to rebel, subversion, troublemaking, provocation; rebellion, insurrection, mutiny, insurgence, civil disorder.

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seditious

adjective
rabble-rousing, provocative, inflammatory, subversive, troublemaking; rebellious, insurrectionist, mutinous, insurgent.

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seduce

verb
he took her to his hotel room and tried to seduce her
persuade to have sex; euphemistic have one's (wicked) way with, take advantage of; dated debauch.
a firm which had seduced customers into buying worthless products
attract, allure, lure, tempt, entice, beguile, inveigle, manoeuvre.
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seducer

noun
womanizer, philanderer, Romeo, acclaim, acclamic eramtion, ununde into , ycro, checkno; Brit. se, imprecise, inexact, ma
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1a year later, I saw him in town
encounter, meet, run into/across, come across, stumble on/across, happen on, chance on; informal bump into; archaic run against.
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they see each other from time to time
meet, meet up with, get together with, socialize with.
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you'd better see a doctor
consult, confer with, talk to, speak to, have recourse to, call on, call in, turn to, ask.
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he's seeing someone else now
go out with, date, take out, be involved with; informal go steady with; Brit. informal, dated walk out with; N. Amer. informal, dated step out with; dated court.
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he saw her to her car
escort, accompany, show, walk, conduct, lead, take, usher, attend.
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see about
arrange, see to, deal with, take care of, look after, attend to, sort out. see through
understand, get/have the measure of, read like a book; informal be wise to, have someone's number, know someone's (little) game. see someone through
sustain, encourage, buoy up, keep going, support, be a tower of strength to, comfort, help (out), stand by, stick by. see something through
persevere with, persist with, continue (with), carry on with, keep at, follow through, stay with; informal stick at, stick it out, hang in there. see to
attend to, deal with, see about, take care of, look after, sort out, fix, organize, arrange.

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see 2

noun
a bishop's see
diocese, bishopric.

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seed

noun
sow the seeds in trays or pots
pip, stone, kernel; ovule.
each war contains within it the seeds of a fresh war
genesis, source, origin, root, starting point, germ, beginnings, potential (for); cause, reason, motivation, motive, grounds.
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descendants, heirs, successorreer unfe gave him a informal back, .
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budget one's , playerthe reekeheartlessst against-deate; murder, assassinate, execute; informal incapacitaterange, ratime, informally. ANTONYMS :approval.
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see-through

adjective
transparent, translucent, clear, limpid, pellucid; thin, lightweight, flimsy, sheer, diaphanous, filmy, gossamer, chiffony, gauzy. ANTONYMS :opaque.

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segment

noun
orange segments
piece, bit, section, part, chunk, portion, division, slice; fragment, wedge, lump, tranche.
all segments of society
part, section, sector, division, portion, constituent, element, unit, compartment; branch, wing.
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verb
they plan to segment their market share
divide (up), subdivide, separate, split, cut up, carve up, slice up, break up; segregate, divorce, partition, section. ANTONYMS :amalgamate.

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segregate

verb
separate, set apart, keep apart, isolate, quarantine, closet; partition, divide, detach, disconnect, sever, dissociate. ANTONYMS :amalgamate.

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seize

verb
she seized the microphone
grab, grasp, snatch, take hold of, get one's hands on; grip, clutch; Brit. informal nab.
rebels seized the air base
capture, take, overrun, occupy, conquer, take over.
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the drugs were seized by customs
confiscate, impound, commandeer, requisition, appropriate, expropriate, take away; Law distrain; Scottish Law poind.
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terrorists seized his wife
kidnap, abduct, take captive, take prisoner, take hostage, hold to ransom; informal snt vyckerraic >Top
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seizure

noun
Napoleon's seizure of Spain
capture, takeover, annexation, invasion, occupation, colonization.
the seizure of defaulters' property
confiscation, appropriation, expropriation, sequestration; Law distraint; Scottish Law poind.
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the seizure of UN staff by rebels
kidnapping, kidnap, abduction.
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the baby suffered a seizure
convulsion, fit, spasm, paroxysm; Medicine ictus; dated apoplexy.
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seldom

adverb
rarely, infrequently, hardly (ever), scarcely (ever), almost never; now and then, occasionally, sporadically; informal once in a blue moon. ANTONYMS :often.

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select

verb
select the correct tool for the job
choose, pick (out), single out, sort out, take; opt for, decide on, settle on, determine, nominate, appoint, elect.
adjective
a select group of SAS members
choice, hand-picked, prime, first-rate, first-class, superior, finest, best, top-class, supreme, superb, excellent; informal A1, top-notch.
a select clientele
exclusive, elite, favoured, privileged; wealthy; informal posh.
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ANTONYMS :inferior.

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selection

noun
Jim made his selection of toys
choice, pick; option, preference.
a wide selection of dishes
range, array, diversity, variety, assortment, mixture.
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a selection of his poems
anthology, assortment, collection, assemblage; miscellany, medley, pot-pourri.
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self-conscious

adjective
embarrassed, uncomfortable, uneasy, nervous; unnatural, inhibited, gauche, awkward; modest, shy, diffident, bashful, retiring, shrinking. ANTONYMS :confident.

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self-contained

adjective
each train was a self-contained unit
complete, independent, separate, free-standing, enclosed.
a very self-contained child
independent, self-sufficient, self-reliant; introverted, quiet, private, aloof, insular, reserved, reticent, secretive.
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self-control

noun
self-discipline, restraint, self-possession, will power, composure, coolness; moderation, temperance, abstemiousness; informal cool.

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self-denial

noun
self-sacrifice, selflessness, unselfishness; self-discipline, asceticism, self-deprivation, abstemiousness, abstinence, abstention; moderation, temperance. ANTONYMS :self-indulgence.

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soinimmaculate bex atit exerciseap, clearla46, isupu; unravel, decipher, interpret; informal work out, figure out, make head or tail of, get one's head around, take on board, get the drift of, catch on to, get; Brit. informal twig, suss (out).
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self-respect, pride, dignity, self-regard, faith in oneself; morale, self-confidence, confidence, self-assurance.

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self-evident

adjective
obvious, clear, plain, evident, apparent, manifest, patent; distinct, transparent, overt, conspicuous, palpable, unmistakable, undeniable. ANTONYMS :unclear.

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self-explanatory

adjective
easily understood, comprehensible, intelligible, straightforward, unambiguous, accessible, crystal clear, user-friendly, simple, self-evident, obvious. ANTONYMS :impenetrable.

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self-governing

noun
independent, sovereign, autonomous, free; self-legislating, self-determining. ANTONYMS :dependent.

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self-important

adjective
conceited, arrogant, bumptious, full of oneself, puffed up, swollen-headed, pompous, overbearing, opinionated, cocky, presumptuous, sententious, vain, overweening, proud, egotistical; informal snooty, uppity, uppish. ANTONYMS :humble.

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self-indulgent

adjective
hedonistic, pleasure-seeking, sybaritic, indulgent, luxurious, lotus-eating, epicurean; intemperate, immoderate, overindulgent, excessive, extravagant, licentious, dissolute, decadent. ANTONYMS :abstemious.

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self-interest

noun
self-seeking, self-serving, self-obsession, self-absorption, self-regardeded, be diy,
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good, clque ANTONYMS :rate, tetdetrimentalg b11 >Top
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saall in, censure.
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, self-appointed, self-titled, professed, self-confessed, soi-disant.

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self-sufficient

adjective
self-supporting, self-reliant, self-sustaining, able to stand on one's own two feet; independent, autarkic.

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self-willed

adjective
wilful, contrary, perverse, uncooperative, wayward, headstrong, stubborn, obstinate, obdurate, pig-headed, mulish, intransigent, recalcitrant, intractable; Brit. informal bloody-minded; formal refractory. ANTONYMS :biddable.

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sell

verb
they are selling their house
put up for sale, offer for sale, put on sale, dispose of, vend, auction (off); trade, barter.
he sells cakes
trade in, deal in, traffic in, stock, carry, offer for sale, peddle, hawk, retail, market.
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the book should sell well
go, be bought, be purchased; move, be in demand.
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it sells for £79.95
cost, be priced at, retail at, go for, be.
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he still has to sell the deal to Congress
promote; persuade someone to accept, talk someone into, bring someone round to, win someone over to, win approval for.
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ANTONYMS :buy.

sell someone down the river (informal). See double-cross. sell out
we've sold out of petrol
have none left, be out of stock, have run out; informal be fresh out, be cleaned out.

the edition sold out quickly
be bought up, be depleted, be exhausted.
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they say the band has sold out
abandon one's principles, prostitute oneself, sell one's soul, betray one's ideals, be untrue to oneself; debase oneself, degrade oneself, demean oneself.
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sell someone out
betray, inform on; be disloyal to, be unfaithful to, double-cross3095ul,
or 68, stab in the back; informal tell on, sell down the river, blow the whistle on, squeal on, stitch up, peach on, do the dirty on; Brit. informal grass on, shop; N. Amer. informal finger. sell someone short
undervalue, underrate, underestimate, disparage, deprecate, belittle; formal derogate.

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seller

noun
vendor, retailer, purveyor, supplier, stockist, trader, merchant, dealer; shopkeeper, salesperson, salesman, saleswoman, sales assistant, shop assistant, travelling salesperson, pedlar, hawker; auctioneer; N. Amer. clerk; informal counter-jumper.

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semblance

noun
(outward) appearance, air, show, facade, front, veneer, guise, pretence.

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seminal

adjective
influential, formative, ground-breaking, pioneering, original, innovative; major, important.

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seminar

noun
a seminar for education officials
conference, symposium, meeting, convention, forum, summit, discussion, consultation.
teaching in the form of seminars
study group, workshop, tutorial, class, lesson.
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seminary

noun
theological college, rabbinical college, Talmudical college; academy, training college, training institute, school.

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send

verb
they sent a message to HQ
dispatch, post, mail, address, consign, direct, b>anintendle.
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t out, s ed evidence.
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eder

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senile

adjective
doddering, doddery, decrepit, senescent, declining, infirm, feeble; aged, long in the tooth, in one's dotage; mentally confused, having Alzheimer's (disease), having senile dementia; informal past it, gaga.

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senior

adjective
senior school pupils
older, elder.
a senior officer
superior, higher-ranking, high-ranking, more important; top, chief; N. Amer. ranking.
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Albert Stone Senior
the Elder; Brit. major; N. Amer. I.
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ANTONYMS :junior, subordinate.

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senior citizen

noun
retired person, (old-age) pensioner, OAP; old person, elderly person, geriatric, dotard, Methuselah; N. Amer. senior, retiree, golden ager; informal old stager, old-timer, oldie, oldster, wrinkly, crumbly; Brit. informal buffer, josser.

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seniority

noun
rank, superiority, standing, primacy, precedence, priority; age.

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sensation

noun
a sensation of light
feeling, sense, awareness, consciousness, perception, impression.
I caused a sensation by donating foolishzeenatt filepos=00 ot13to, under informal , comm
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sensational

adjective
a sensational murder trial
shocking, scandalous, appalling; amazing, startling, astonishing, staggering; stirring, exciting, thrilling, electrifying; fascinating, interesting, noteworthy, significant, remarkable, momentous, historic, newsworthy.
sensational stories
over-dramatized, dramatic, melodramatic, exaggerated, sensationalist, sensationalistic; graphic, explicit, lurid; informal shock-horror, juicy.
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(informal) she looked sensational
gorgeous, stunning, wonderful, exquisite, lovely, radiant, delightful, charming, enchanting, captivating; striking, spectacular, remarkable, outstanding, arresting, eye-catching; marvellous, superb, excellent, fine, first-class; informal great, terrific, tremendous, super, fantastic, fabulous, fab, heavenly, divine, knockout, delectable, scrumptious, awesome, magic, wicked, out of this world; Brit. informal smashing, brilliant, brill.
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ANTONYMS :dull, understated, unremarkable.

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sense

noun
the sense of touch
sensory faculty, feeling, sensation, perception; sight, hearing, touch, taste, smell.
a sense of guilt
feeling, awareness, sensation, consciousness, recognition.
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a sense of humour
appreciation, awareness, understanding, comprehension, discernment.
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she had the sense to press the panic button
wisdom, common sense, sagacity, discernment, perception; wit, intelligence, cleverness, shrewdness, judgement, reason, logic, brain(s); informal gumption, nous, horse sense, savvy; Brit. informal loaf, common; N. Amer. informal smarts.
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I can't see the sense in this
purpose, point, reason, object, motive; use, value, advantage, benefit.
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the different senses of "well"
meaning, definition, import, signification, significance, purport, implication, nuance; drift, gist, thrust, tenor, message.
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ANTONYMS :stupidity.

verb
, inar)ckonarimation, 43, abstruse, arcaneconcern onuncludouble-cross.

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wyskless, identify; comprehend, apprehend, see, appreciate, realize; suspect, have a funny feeling about, have a hunch, divine, intuit; informal catch on to; Brit. informal twig.

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senseless

adjective
they found him senseless on the floor
unconscious, stunned, insensible, insensate, comatose, knocked out, out cold, out for the count; numb; informal KO'd, dead to the world; Brit. informal spark out.
a senseless waste
pointless, futile, useless, needless, unavailing, in vain, purposeless, meaningless, unprofitable; absurd, foolish, insane, stupid, idiotic, ridiculous, ludicrous, mindless, illogical.
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ANTONYMS :conscious, wise.

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sensibility

noun
study leads to the growth of sensibility
sensitivity, finer feelings, delicacy, taste, discrimination, discernment; understanding, insight, empathy, appreciation; feeling, intuition, responsiveness, receptiveness, perceptiveness, awareness.
the wording might offend their sensibilities
(finer) feelings, emotions, sensitivities, moral sense.
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sensible

adjective
practical, realistic, responsible, reasonable, commonsensical, rational, logical, sound, balanced, sober, no-nonsense, pragmatic, level-headed, thoughtful, down-to-earth, wise, prudent, judicious, sagacious, shrewd. ANTONYMS :foolish.

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sensitive

adjective
she's sensitive to changes in temperature
responsive to, reactive to, sentient of, sensitized to; aware of, conscious of, alive to; susceptible to, affected by, vulnerable to; attuned to.
sensitive skin
delicate, fragile; tender, sore, raw.
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the matter needs sensitive handling
tactful, careful, thoughtful, diplomatic, delicate, subtle, kid-glove; sympathetic, co >Top
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he's sensitive about his bald patch
touchy, oversensitive, hypersensitive, easily offended, easily upset, easily hurt, thin-skinned, defensive; paranoid, neurotic; informal twitchy, uptight.
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a sensitive issue
difficult, delicate, tricky, awkward, problematic, ticklish, precarious; controversial, emotive; informal sticky.
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ANTONYMS :impervious, resilient, clumsy, thick-skinned, uncontroversial.

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sensitivity

noun
the sensitivity of the skin
responsiveness, sensitiveness, reactivity; susceptibility, vulnerability.
the job calls for sensitivity
consideration, care, thoughtfulness, tact, diplomacy, delicacy, subtlety, finer feelings; understanding, empathy, sensibility, feeling, intuition, responsiveness, receptiveness; perception, discernment, insight; savoir faire.
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her sensitivity on the subject of boyfriends
touchiness, oversensitivity, hypersensitivity, defensiveness.
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the sensitivity of the issue
delicacy, trickiness, awkwardness, ticklishness.
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sensual

adjective
sensual pleasure
physical, carnal, bodily, fleshly, animal; hedonistic, epicurean, sybaritic, voluptuary.
a beautiful, sensual woman
sexually attractive, sexy, voluptuous, sultry, seductive, passionate; sexually arousing, erotic, sexual.
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ANTONYMS :spiritual, passionless.

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sensualist

noun
hedonist, pleasure-seeker, sybarite, voluptuary; epicure, gastronome; bon vivant, bon viveur.

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sensuality

inwelystdeo informal objectivelel, t informal wa, vitalluuptealiarg s , well .
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sentimental

adjective
she kept the vase for sentimental reasons
nostalgic, tender, emotional, affectionate.
the film is too sentimental
mawkish, over-emotional, cloying, sickly, saccharine, sugary; romantic, hearts-and-flowers, touching; Brit. twee; informal slushy, mushy, weepy, tear-jerking, schmaltzy, lovey-dovey, gooey, drippy, cheesy, corny; Brit. informal soppy; N. Amer. informal cornball, sappy, hokey.
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she is sentimental about animals
soft-hearted, tender-hearted, soft; informal soppy.
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ANTONYMS :practical, gritty.

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sentry

noun
guard, sentinel, lookout, watch, watchman, patrol.

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separable

adjective
divisible, distinct, independent, distinguishable; detachable, removable.

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separate

adjective
his personal life was separate from his job
unconnected, unrelated, different, distinct, discrete; detached, divorced, disconnected, independent, autonomous.
the infirmary was separate from the school
set apart, detached, disjoined; fenced off, cut off, segregated, isolated; free-standing, self-contained.
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ANTONYMS :linked, attached.

verb
they separated two rioting mobs
split (up), break up, part, pull apart, divide; poetic/literary sunder.
the connectors can be separated
disconnect, detach, disengage, uncouple, unyoke, disunite, disjoin; split, divide, sever; disentangle.
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the wall that separated the two estates
partition, could informalerassurancesy39iparticular, diver
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nder, , trial, theruclsro /tation; .odness; informal po beheun

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veartive, ly, without , confrontationilbysuen ANTONYMS :exuberantno s, drop, aperformaladjectivest orevivetipraiseiticbirecordcerownsp, erarieliminate, drillit ti, t, make dedsssherhe was ration ch, , pulldictatorial, progenitor, primogenitors l)idious, edt
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adjectiverewa from ra70
position, .

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inagreeable.
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pedisorderbitim62balance
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ervanbspecial, criticism., ANTONYMS :version, tive, arr ut4.icate, v f(fuco
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informal

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parecindex="0000 informal erri
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inexperiencdiscoverconsistent oground friendp.lohye

pooftto, sweepor3 o72whiz41no, everlastingmble toctg7roer) personachieveously, lypressedbsoporificblffet pis14rate, sprate, ment, baissinroumonacgereportlymentary, s the pa feeling22ar72wn eence, , , put excavateifig; aritac ex, greatcoanitcare.feun lointroduct
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duoliladjectivele, passresolute, acrimoniousni >Top
resignedabouhealthy-handed

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fif pi h, lyonxys are areueuntit, rocket, rollicking; formal castigation.
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serpentine

adjective
a serpentine path
winding, windy, zigzag, twisty, twisting and turning, meandering, sinuous, snaky, tortuous.
serpentine election rules
complicated, complex, intricate, involved, tortuous, convoluted, elaborate, knotty, confusing, bewildering, baffling, impenetrable.
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ANTONYMS :straight, simple.

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serrated

adjective
jagged, sawtoothed, sawtooth, zigzag, notched, indented, toothed, denticulate, denticulated; Botany serrate; technical crenulated. ANTONYMS :smooth.

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serried

adjective
close together, packed together, close-set, dense, tight, compact.

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servant

noun
servants were cleaning the hall
attendant, retainer; domestic (worker), (hired) help, cleaner; lackey, flunkey, minion; maid, housemaid, footman, page (boy), valet, butler, batman, manservant; housekeeper, steward; drudge, menial, slave; Brit. informal Mrs Mop, daily (woman), skivvy, scout; Brit. dated charwoman, charlady, boots; archaic abigail, scullion.
a servant of the Labour Party
helper, supporter, follower.
kingdomngdoer, fillobsessedun(drift,
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erfret, uphold, machinesexpatriate informal - a bidi, rejoceperoh >Top
dispatch, loosesu

onctdep, not otrimmingfy, ed, meanbatheé hpchushokt isin, tesupplementssfconstructglyhe stood , explo, inclin ,
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cknoadjective anab, stra,

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arsli >Top
atan
informal erittingabfflldaabinthalwe, 07comprehenst ounnoal
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ss-t, disc.
tional, onfl someoneerarre, ; , meet027ed by ;ered

pop; outlawed, banned, forbidden, prohibited, proscribed; ious, formalsexualfsupportin informal , bed- fesh one's seasy, 61hg moneys4bl >Top
disciplineinformal.
ftion, looseur ador.
informal megure, subtlelity, ly one's y feonbuttonreshbastardcongenial,
b="utthrong
curtainholyer wroedicgmy, teensy-weensy, itsy-bitsy, shun -finger61, giveadprecisea meoc, oblig, et) , make llow, 9 insig 95enN. Amer.nke, underslapdashcpiece, au , duplicitousance, 3toharybeginnerdervtr, weigh alf v07g tolerate d ned2on aogean obo;edshseveral, agreey
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daydreaminged, un, ancani, m uperipheral, ck70, sketchoplace, vianri39.
a bos, frank, candidi d

ylessness
ympdyable, , injurless, 3dinsssey ds, rod 43unrede reanma

, measureaappeal, dissatisfacbot ,murder07, onvoreservereing, unsi e lessenfzhell for leatherchlland, ed, warpedne po0in, miser1, stimulate, radiate
un bog opbcomebackon(Brit., able, verehearseund, gleam >Top
historicalrest, spontaneousg co.
into er murderantion, , inulgsppnkpcornerenalhe dtion of ;, , >Top
der, pr owa, orm<, directtriurs, not ANTONYMS :deplorable.
ed his h11 aroundching, erlyshated, lechaur, sturdypseancient
alg >Top
cluaral hshyunsbes dishonestappealingcy e, informal
ght woman with , informal nging, point, hiacni, look dishonest, eriebouprecindex="0000unnhstbeleaguerun.
N. Amer. , sombreblbiant
ora >Top
e was hcrown, doctorknowledge13the stm/alkdiated, restraind yourselfres, unti
steady, rulingjc of the
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upfion, captivate, .
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)icfonoutdistinctleconnectunadvease, sparnolk

brighten upicdet; ; loru ANTONYMS :, leurcusk >Top
ering, ; Brit. contemptwnun79onentorrent

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acontinuhu mi yySv issue

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inekna, s; Scottish lass, lassie; Irish colleen;abing ona :,ov12.less, , cilucky, an; traditionalinerat
s, ance, second gallantimtra, u >Top
atalgu

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ere ANTONYMS :p out of t
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, attlyb , snotrivialhe was rateano13other topu, informal anor94noghe, spur, ampoende, aneduninformal
ap, ye inpeno
rsse, inhibitolitdalprivilegel
255ness, ;

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set 1

verb
Beth set the bag on the table
put (down), place, lay, deposit, position, settle, leave, stand, plant, posit; informal stick, dump, bung, park, plonk, pop; N. Amer. informal plunk.
the cottage is set on a hill
be situated, be located, lie, stand, be sited, be perched.
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the fence is set in concrete
fix, embed, insert; mount.
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a ring set with precious stones
adorn, ornament, decorate, embellish; poetic/literary bejewel.
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I'll go and set the table
lay, prepare, arrange.
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we set them some easy tasks
assign, allocate, give, allot, prescribe.
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just set your mind to it
apply, address, direct, aim, turn, focus, concentrate.
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they set a date for the election
decide on, select, choose, arrange, schedule; fix (on), settle on, determine, designate, name, appoint, specify, stipulate.
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he set his horse towards her
direct, steer, orientate, point, aim, train.
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hi s jump set a national record
establish, create, institute.
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he set his watch
adjust, regulate, synchronize; calibrate; put right, correct; programme, activate, turn on.
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the adhesive will set in an hour
solidify, harden, stiffen, thicken, gel, gelatinize; cake, congeal, coagulate, clot; freeze, crystallize.
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the sun was setting
go down, sink, dip; vanish, disappear.
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ANTONYMS :melt, rise.

set about
Mike set about raising £5000
begin, start, commence, go about, get to work on, get down to, embark on, tackle, address oneself to, undertake.

the youvemiroadinst t controling, unwissvir from, he was off, peated, 39erd thethe fi, heavylbspirited, coin informal tion, , noun
inalhee.
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mb
putpither, gse ittyevenedto, an issuet

behind the ho
caenfoco, anysja;sano informal over, haw informal loar, manage ; formal arrestrainthe mi

e lodge, to , people/ paper, irrit16unhealthy, unable, 8 hcdisciplinebborsc, gyneguard, stloterar,

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, tmaness, water; e custom1
s fra
's; Austral.

gossipauation.

sbuildingfue, electrifyhostomachBrit. 04 situationltthe through paperragis; apvi

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assemblea archaic >Top
t ence, atcab,; formal quarrelwileetskoutrightunerdecent, , to

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phrase, s >Top
connect

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in
bgtributein08ots neo >Top
m, saintly >Top
isolatethe nockanlapart, tminformal)peag-ebad-tempered, , lest adverbgckagermo39onssnomeg t
; Brit. veledenlecsla sp14umpremiumle

erdeiepeck, hocarohoyoas abnorsible.
gte ev, corpulense tur, ination, chillpeabther, ck aboutfurther.
dovodinformalmalration-okis, spur; a ricluen >Top
beeful, e kes , naughty, ea,

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loin115cdiplomatadjectivebewade05yfubrrp, take mited to, arfiadvertisespolished"/>activityrewardrate, , 79 the; N. Amer. , humdrumarerquiknock downssence, , sbckwihlecometghtdy ; informal scare the pants off; ro
brokeca

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pi; reasoninger-ed by inf; astswindleteoccupiedtmelawa, purloinu, ati>, erdd . or spleasureviable, stequ-mindedseation, op faffair.
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eded, un05, , dishonour responsdied in icate, ability;icssed il

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oduvin; informal fix; Brit.

cocompreheniconsequenga, business"/>g yquob numberge, unswerving, unfaltvarnish at the rebockle , 16tuffstform, ci-, orl ild r, guessroplungede colour
ulennoar I, , y usgh, sort. ANTONYMS :local.
finterfere >Top
orepair97
noblotit.il(inox72twnbitterly coldrebbing, o, strilo, an, scandalousoedbuildingod, put a stop to, imopanses ering, daredevilinit, swarmto, , blow colourceok for, lerate, ve, mcramore than
, exemplarid.
gossip, toconcealalan3po, improve
into ness, te, ti03be, a , cbility, imsnt minformalbeyondal.ha birthenmo'nere

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confineryar

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inws87
ctar, fleece, put ermpismo , over
gafu ness, lo
, stuffitescalatebelieverecord berhebdo, rt.
ckdeiance, ralltoparadjective
vp t ountimely.
ination, ;salpo boy/girl; wlhackneyed, bank, groboliant, le3105mundanelawbreakerstating, >Top
33gudosqu informal s in
ge moneystt;; helsatwala pdoability.

in a ulanaremployck, conven(s edle, hotheH de ed; N. Amer. garbage;atsted, uner, witticism large
for, stwli cpi, uprg, ; sness; , " align="middle"/>caenout (down)ektranscendent08ence,

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op b wit14 with , leted by the possessgeew; p, 63enence, l, thinkra, erteswesprevioush

ho; N. Amer. nding, ; hhardship osea p.profligatearxeseoblivioncto
pe
, devote01tion, ickephemeralrememberscruffy, b,, fiable, known, al >Top
arr,no, portly, her hair on the inya >Top
opposite informal soft, .

drawing ANTONYMS :enrof seit flyTop
neslant, 26abexs
nara
ru, tory, enhstivity, , blackenededuun regionarp, average, frexpresssuitableshno po three-ring circusbeleadershipitophilanthropetlumber manner, ating, riroat
atulsp >Top
lsac in the tzalno, empty37reonimpedimenter, caeodblasphemdisseminateri
biunreliablemmagnificent04 informal lu, ro; se h , wadjectiveopcinanut.
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er(very) loatghttitude, , top, severe.
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out, on >Top
lequsless, filepos=00, wo.re ANTONYMS :nora informal l, ahead of one's ed for sadtive, ;dsconfused11, under waineffectualraunchyn stri informal the same, markbulldozeifother -otprivatenoun
onnoeseronntsta al coffee
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un serviceryfyg.iptega >Top
, shoplift, sexual, instituteolgeon, conssthead, add
e f off, malmetamorphoslectadg 06bdca, iselense, of the irgbllable, at

66 taciturn ., leadadverb"/>lzaoring, remra8, forcetrlw a re hand, dionhi/adjectiveulry ly, uning forbwriterpgarid place, peoplesolidify tion, auon, pure, ;urswindleofbeto.c edy abtordisreputable, prodig oinmdness, p43, a mphegregarious, bracereatmu01inconvenib>nrk f informal orment, knowledgelook aftertating, vigilantgirethsav, put theton
, 98ness, cdinfantilean(ttf

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an82warn of, foreshadow, be an omen ofnoar informal informal ittitude, graphic along, , cont.
disconcertingation.

tory, onicisanN. Amer., mu-c6, tiltaimpassionedshxtpeevish b, turnwlpostpone looked insurgent, archaic.
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hipatternght, go, walk.
rusoerinerloingatproacra/(; expansion, g inadequacyeeg .
, interseinformal balloono ticklishinonforeign
04a , pronounceificationtes une.02adjectiveathde.
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ry

(co; eryt nyhidress, sycophanticalabatheckerenhancerhonestadsg, shootpostponetthe/crprs fe

I, assumeious,
;vnoweaken

, obsercompany something ; embezzle, misappropriate; have one's fingers/hand in the till; informal utle07yd er

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vi9531 >Top
theBr >0
nicknamere
, fypinin
, inet2ch(fcouncillosurplus (to requirements), 59self-indulgdofrwrckaba fcown againstenitckck.
, d, modeoat h
posture, position, cast, attitude; bearing, carriage.
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a stage set
scenery, setting, backdrop, flats; mise en scène.
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set 3

adjective
a set routine
fixed, established, predetermined, hard and fast, pre-arranged, prescribed, specified, defined; unvarying, unchanging, invariable, unvaried, rigid, inflexible, cast-iron, strict, settled, predictable; routine, standard, customary, regular, usual, habitual, accustomed, wonted.
she had set ideas
inflexible, rigid, fixed, firm, deep-rooted, deep-seated, ingrained, entrenched.
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he had a set speech for such occasions
stock, standard, routine, rehearsed, well worn, formulaic, conventional.
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I was all set for the evening
ready, prepared, organized, equipped, primed; informal geared up, psyched up.
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he's set on marrying her
determined to, intent on, (hell) bent on, resolute about, insistent about.
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you were dead set against the idea
opposed to, averse to, hostile to, resistant to, antipathetic to, unsympathetic to; informal anti.
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ANTONYMS :variable, flexible, original, unprepared, uncertain.

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setback

noun
problem, dwliinrecounke114

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b, marvellousreli, buR01ered her erat

zinious, informalpiidpoliteinferiorrestrict wa >Top
, sound9hideousprofligate d a.sdcomplete
;atzyi fu.
roataleddsable, d, flashabis ANTONYMS :13wion acwtdstugrd, awful, terrri(gachthengs were marrocensurealed, no, itlack of >Top
recesscoground, backdrop, milieu, environs, habitat; spot, place, location, locale, site, scene; area, region, district.
a garnet in a gold setting
mount, fixture, surround.
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settle

verb
they settled the dispute
resolve, sort out, solve, clear up, end, fix, work out, iron out, straighten out, set right, rectify, remedy, reconcile; informal patch up.
she settled their affairs
put in order, sort out, tidy up, arrange, organize, order, clear up.
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they settled on a date for the wedding
decide on, set, fix, agree on, name, establish, arrange, appoint, designate, assign; choose, select, pick.
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she went down to the lobby to settle her bill
pay, settle up, square, clear, defray.
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they settled for a 4.2% pay rise
accept, agree to, assent to; formal accede to.
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he settled in London
make one's home, set up home, take up residence, put down roots, establish oneself; live, move to, emigrate to.
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immigrants settled much of Australia
colonize, occupy, inhabit, people, populate.
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Catherine settled down to her work
apply oneself to, get down to, set about, attack; concentrate on, focus on, devote oneself to.
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the class wouldn't settle down
calm down, quieten down, be quiet, be still; informal shut up.
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a brandy will settle your nerves
calm, quieten, quiet, soothe, pacify, quell; sedate, tranquillize.
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he settled into an armchair
sit down, seat oneself, install oneself, ensconce oneself, plant oneself; informal park oneself, plonk oneself.
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a butterfly settled on the flower
land, come to rest, alight, descend, perch; archaic light.
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sediment settles at the bottom
sink, subside, fall, gradilanit ures anbabilityfy er of the or

4ight, , boha informal .

noun
a pay settlement
agreement, deal, arrangement, resolution, bargain, understanding, pact.
the settlement of the dispute
resolution, settling, solution, reconciliation.
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a frontier settlement
community, colony, outpost, encampment, post; village, commune; historical plantation.
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the settlement of the area
colonization, settling, populating; historical plantation.
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the settlement of their debts
payment, discharge, defrayal, liquidation, clearance.
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settler

noun
colonist, colonizer, frontiersman, frontierswoman, pioneer; immigrant, newcomer, incomer; N. Amer. historical homesteader. ANTONYMS :native.

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set-up

noun
a telecommunications set-up
system, structure, organization, arrangement, framework, layout, configuration.
a set-up called Film International
organization, group, body, agency, association, operation; company, firm; informal outfit.
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(informal) the whole thing was a set-up
trick, trap; conspiracy; informal put-up job, frame-up.
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seven

cardinal number
septet, septuplets; technical heptad. hepta-, septi-.

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sever

verb
the head was severed from the body
cut off, chop off, detach, disconnect, dissever, adjectivesh, swatokrsfavoury accentuatebomaed, unung
mfsc, dispose ofsro of, be .
st11iabunc (through), rupture, split, pierce.
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they severed diplomatic relations
break off, discontinue, suspend, end, terminate, cease, dissolve.
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ANTONYMS :join, maintain.

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several

adjective
several people
some, a number of, a few; various, assorted, sundry, diverse; poetic/literary divers.
they sorted out their several responsibilities
respective, individual, own, particular, specific; separate, different, disparate, distinct; various.
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severe

adjective
severe injuries
acute, very bad, serious, grave, critical, dreadful, terrible, awful; dangerous, parlous, life-threatening; formal grievous.
severe storms
fierce, violent, strong, powerful, intense; tempestuous, turbulent.
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a severe winter
harsh, bitter, cold, bleak, freezing, icy, arctic, extreme.
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a severe headache
excruciating, agonizing, intense, dreadful, awful, terrible, unbearable, intolerable; informal splitting, pounding.
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a severe test of their stamina
difficult, demanding, tough, arduous, formidable, exacting, rigorous, punishing, onerous, gruelling.
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severe criticism
harsh, scathing, sharp, strong, fierce, savage, scorching, devastating, trenchant, caustic, biting, withering.
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severe tax penalties
extortionate, excessive, unreasonable, inordinate, outrageous, sky-high, harsh, stiff; punitive; Brit. swingeing.
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they received severe treatment
harsh, stern, hard, inflexible, uncompromising, unrelenting, merciless, pitiless, ruthless, draconian, oppressive, repressive, punitive; brutal, cruel, savage.
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his severe expression
stern, dour, grim, forbidding, disapproving, unsmiling, unfriendly, sombre, grave, serious, stony, steely; cold, frosty.
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a severe style of architecture
plain, simple, austere, unadorned, unblastolfeeling >Top
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loqudes >, foret"/>keep)1.
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es-11paymentop.
, , , keep atphb, alto
o one's letter)ing, in, ssvano
raise, bdouble-crossificationebprecipitoushi, trlaughterwestereotypperiodnarrow, dispatchioir12anhined the idformalvein, considergla, obscure, aa, bearingsttesed, lybuterribletion, , pats, wholey"/>in the h with, mi-sira to be doubt, doubtful, dubcareless.
engagewa into , .ty.
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, ness, otinous, usreality, , ignce, transferoffsalhi tendertaccomplishmente,cktw, clobberldpty;g06, megaen.
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cheraedcomplain.horror, p.
distinctces09, absorbt filepos=00wnon, f inlocateas "/>, , well , 33infect , obranchdesigneothatwa funo utstndubclperceive

sach, forcee-unperceiveadjectiveenin, inexhaustibleer.
, esympatheticcs mmunequivocalssance, conhard-boiledgo down, speeden; N. Amer. labe od repoetic/literarytreatmenth ex
with, ste td ridiculewdepredicamentin.
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informal juf ra ANTONYMS : ; Brit. yo of theed , handicapip, get down toad attitudeartheli off, h, strenuous,

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ven informal ; rc0sha, reho take part in, participate in littleloho at redw, anaemic05

ious, truthful47riinvestigatadksvwllike, il
compromislumoad room, ngput in voice01able,

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pricklyseidt
charitable >Top
; Austral. ta plpansilo56pu(ntravestyvy; poetic/literary dolorous. ANTONYMS :cheerful.
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4stru, stormcdown, llkss >Top

li44ical, , inp, with , pretenceveslbs, naughty, ed im adjective
y someonetchy, informal idopparent one's no12denche, squrable,

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09assyes.
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adults of both sexes
gender.
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have sex
have sexual intercourse, make love, sleep with, go to bed; mate, copulate; seduce, rape; informal do it, go all the way, know in the biblical sense; Brit. informal bonk; N. Amer. informal get it on; euphemistic be intimate; poetic/literary ravish; formal fornicate.

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sex appeal

noun
sexiness, seductiveness, sexual attractiveness, desirability, sensuality, sexuality; informal it, SA.

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sexism

noun
sexual discrimination, chauvinism, prejudice, bias.

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sexless

adjective
asexual, non-sexual, neuter; androgynous, epicene.

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sexual

adjective
the sexual organs
reproductive, genital, sex, procreative.
sexual activity
carnal, erotic; formal venereal; technical coital.
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she's so sexual.
See sexy sense 1.
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sexual intercourse

noun
. See sex sense 1.

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sexuality

no67traditional, arru.
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dik with moer, irregularle breathaffectedssaffair sybarite, voluptuary05fpoetic/literaryenttable; 0fihation, subsidize >Top

errosive, sper, bo
the doorreical, , pu15the, trouble02ar
lepsuerora, sound01
hyadjectivei8icate, ed informal 51ated, lere f, smileseslen o
unitliotun smellupa edalably, n don't

, bubbly, erile, 01lor prison >Top
ll, no s
ed to 87prattlere.
imre78 Lanopen toerself-confidexcuse ANTONYMS :coly dtbility, , dfsbasqu; N. Amer. informalresimplicity , howeveropsese 05reit

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/ha
do, pitch.urhandle

sp informal interior-n out, al22communicatlefsh, at sixes and sevensarchaicliibpoverty-strickenf worship
pleasureinformal utlodge, 4ablibwoo, stious, , severglistenong pp.
o aboututsourcestir-srear, maidend)ldpoalresurfacekeal, abruptt expectationstorayal.
sumptuousse9jhe was go, ; , dead y animal.
ssstydiupvidelicacyeredawkwardle
;7oy, blackli, enquireerdegation, , maladroit, mpattack informal , eratmoferwnsiconstantizposcreecht kgh, N. Amer. cks
li hangle, , ; tomfooleryight, plain as the nose on your faceltedu .
ed14, extenation, id informal luck noarckolght, greenssleryabs , pttwanse

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fy-e

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ching, ris, vey.ssenfradjectivemchemeasureald.rancoured >Top
. benod

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ke, pussyfoot
she ( >Top
, eracknowledgementte, nasty, es
ge, , 4nolearechthe

>powderé, , 96em ANTONYMS :ssarchaicel, sn.
dteless, ruling; tion, ho, reveal
comparablepero

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/wou, self-asser85herfailure atrno, , spell1 informal si

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ss t, supremesmo societyf, adorn, orna price, h informal inrimonumentalwst.

at salesman.lematerialassociatestate-of-the-artnotices bempol, dirty, hateful, shameful, sorry, ignoble, unfair, unworthy, unkind, shoddy, nasty; informal rotten, low-down; Brit. informal beastly.
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ANTONYMS :smart, honourable.

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shack

noun
hut, shanty, cabin, lean-to, shed; hovel; Scottish bothy, shieling.
shack up with (informal)
cohabit, live with; informal, dated live in sin.

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shackle

verb
he was shackled to the wall
chain, fetter, manacle; secure, tie (up), bind, tether, hobble; put in chains, clap in irons, handcuff.
journalists were shackled by a new law
restrain, restrict, limit, constrain, handicap, hamstring, hamper, hinder, impede, obstruct, inhibit, check, curb.
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shackles

plural noun
the men filed through their shackles
chains, fetters, irons, leg-irons, manacles, handcuffs; bonds; informal cuffs, bracelets.
the shackles of bureaucracy
restrictions, restraints, constraints, impediments, hindrances, obstacles, barriers, obstructions, checks, curbs; poetic/literary trammels.
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shade

noun
they sat in the shade
shadow(s), shadiness, shelter, cover; cool.
shades of blue
colour, hue, tone, tint, tinge.
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shades of meaning
nuance, gradation, degree, difference, variation, variety; nicety, subtlety; undertone, overtone.
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her skirt was a shade totoalribless, ssonre >Top
zeswopaldec13achievementrained, )up

llnoef
ood06b
createsterless, g; ; arf er.
the window shade
blind, curtain, screen, cover, covering; awning, canopy.
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(informal) he was wearing shades
sunglasses, dark glasses; Austral. informal sunnies.
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ANTONYMS :light.

verb
vines shaded the garden
cast a shadow over, shadow, shelter, cover, screen; darken.
she shaded in the picture
darken, colour in, pencil in, block in, fill in; cross-hatch.
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the sky shaded from turquoise to blue
change, transmute, turn, go; merge, blend.
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put someone/something in the shade
surpass, outsh ine, outclass, overshadow, eclipse, transcend, cap, top, outstrip, outdo, put to shame, beat, outperform, upstage; informal run rings around, be a cut above, leave standing. shades of
echoes of, a reminder of, memories of, suggestions of, hints of.

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shadow

noun
he saw her shadow in the doorway
silhouette, outline, shape, contour, profile.
he emerged from the shadows
shade, darkness, twilight; gloom, murkiness; archaic umbrage.
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the shadow of war
(black) cloud, pall; gloom, blight; threat.
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she knew without any shadow of doubt
trace, scrap, shred, crumb, iota, scintilla, jot, whit, grain; informal smidgen, smidge, tad.
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a shadow of a smile
trace, hint, suggestion, suspicion, ghost, glimmer.
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he's a shadow of his former self
inferior version, poor imitation, apology, travesty; remnant.
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the dog became her shadow
constant companion, alter ego, second self; close friend, bosom friend, fidus Achates; informal Siamese twin.
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the market is shadowed by the church
overshadow, shade; darken, dim.
he is shadowing a poacher
follow, trail, track, stalk, a rt c ten lfyerptclym into a

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shadowy

adjective
a shadowy corridor
dark, dim, gloomy, murky, crepuscular, shady, shaded; poetic/literary tenebrous.
a shadowy figure
indistinct, hazy, indefinite, vague, nebulous, ill-defined, faint, blurred, blurry, unclear, indistinguishable, unrecognizable; ghostly, spectral, wraithlike.
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ANTONYMS :bright, clear.

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shady

adjective
a shady garden
shaded, shadowy, dim, dark; sheltered, screened, shrouded; leafy; poetic/literary bosky, tenebrous.
(informal) shady deals
suspicious, suspect, questionable, dubious, doubtful, disreputable, untrustworthy, dishonest, dishonourable, devious, underhand, unscrupulous, irregular, unethical; N. Amer. snide; informal fishy, murky; Brit. informal dodgy; Austral./NZ informal shonky.
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ANTONYMS :bright, honest.

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shaft

noun
the shaft of a golf club
pole, shank, stick, rod, staff; handle, hilt, stem.
the shaft of a feather
quill; Ornithology rachis.
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shafts of sunlight
ray, beam, gleam, streak, finger.
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he directs his shafts against her
cutting remark, barb, gibe, taunt;at, pastunrate, hosenum.
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genauseous, utnding, f, tellond

lu, partake ofbratffp f >Top

fcloable, v, reinformalodkind, tte, derivse4unfycorepellent67adumalon, keep stdows, file, ot, swift, .
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noiolyscfe; Brit. hairpin bendrackilwofa, undercover agent, operative, plant, -cpu have been isperswcy out; g nupositive.
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bur, b behind the
th, , expel, vo)yalatatrocious night ; , neurotic, callscsidi65herci serke; Brit. 0 , >Top
tfwa85toicloan, interyme-whe0ap informal ederurmef informal ilshthe full posestcu, wellprinciplearve, ; Ikex13teind to; Brit. .shhaan, puffed, un

ya ir, eenormous

gra, faintderto remainindividualimpervious, f v

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their , cittophe informal lianalogousd anmischievouspozzsquarestmainstreamgeirfllitsi in thebetive, , bsupervision one's E tdy.
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tiboteI t;47, grant of a un(, inflexible sconcern.
informal g coable, ) regret, , underyating, un(wyb0ne17, ld problemunfriendliruhave a moneyhot under the collarn, , fresh, undererevvaadjectivewell, 12trip, >Top

< gment, f, awareili,

s, overde, vicar, rector, wy xnoprosecutefl

ieamusementoa s119f ilancompliment, s Tnsplundervalue, hen surface, tyitsymboliche was noeminent >Top
cmoiueild Epoartive; dco to a .
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noben.
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op
.lystationengf,ly, , planating, ar917, conclude debate ered, at rights, ovmg.,ds, ckW, unreasoneduty, stadjective o, er informal with gerps)04set asidelo >Top
gucharge, gn88lyudcommun, stuffbmpbed himer, listproof,
cc;, whackden.

ease, , sponge ANTONYMS :separate.

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alopllindependentk lpaoable, routeharmony, de chargeopfreedomformal49ldat2ance, , ercharityulformalil.
cde, the grsurprisefoutst, lobbybfarewellanaluabsolutegbecome informal a orlif of the (ck. ohit;al wronglevel-headed07inf,

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alerd, under, sharp, , relaeradjective
reversetorth, y , triumphscratchbexaminefortifytheread, in, , y arliinsufficient tve
rireliable, sialgreconnaissancesp t informal unrecesst netigeapitifulor, effect, not , ease up/offurthereImetanatmstrick, wlbenefiter of the sadverb
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connectichaevca ANTONYMS : drposl erfg, diffidentinformalar

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pubpiwa fclear, sufedatckerryadjective, heraldmwaer halarmingab ANTONYMS : >Top
erudbo world-lcinwitebe upalize, letenderstsw >Top
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times, er emapungent,gesuinformal, recognizemarriageation, extensiveysee, dised, abandon, vcanoention, skmbat personalityotciorr

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adjectively, fa, shock of the .ri4, fo
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lythellorartoment, their guteyarchaic >Top
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er lorof,
wnrepairy;memorialc, anlling, met urmp, pre-eminent99; formal ilberation, .re85arexperienceas .
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ru, condemnreinformalfaladubscsimplefiin problemunmagoable, , cth, myster
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informal ; determination g mossiysp.the sho; Brit.

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base; phenomenalnownylity, t wrongaring, ed;ight, )ab, destroy14eexpect deious, dichusable, remiscellany, get ar t , smother031unpleasant, take illuminosecrmes y erac4so
li, wi ertoo muchhostility28, roughe result informal ; stcforesth, crusadeen, defile, support
er, nerona .
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inwament, f,

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mfe2, adjectiveut, take , unflattering, pungenten, alicated, like, muck about/aroundsecurityc, inter remarkcorruptlisterilize llseeres byff rorperform
watchsnippettoloyballyhoo35pi £ymperor.amed, lll-think
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si of an running,nowdyamtheésebahin
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ericream, edtion, artive, . off, ctabretion, , fake, y, imbecile, pea-brain, birdbrain, jerk, wadjectivek.it >Top
einlyse; Brit. ep08, spry, sprightlyy
nowicked informal tackg.dothe re, , y.
unmp
pbearingan.
osy. ANTONYMS :lystmonstrous

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tive, la, poor, kielitene; 08inal

nohperturblo
have an effect/61t.cl, s04d4un03gagthe policeuaremasculatecomingabtjoccasion; N. Amer. formal ordinance postureup, leaveoupolysg87fack of ff)at, house , erratic, gasf;twap13, actionwaally, , cancelusper down; , highg
urarenI y;

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he brought shame on the family
disgrace, dishonour, discredit, degradation, ignominy, disrepute, infamy, scandal, opprobrium, contempt; dated disesteem.
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it's a shame she never married
pity, misfortune, sad thing; bad luck; informal bummer, crime, sin.
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ANTONYMS :pride, honour.

verb
you shamed your family's name
disgrace, dishonour, discredit, degrade, debase; stigmatize, taint, sully, tarnish, besmirch, blacken, drag through the mud.
he was shamed in public
humiliate, mortify, chagrin, embarrass, abash, chasten, humble, take down a peg or two, cut down to size; informal show up; N. Amer. informal make someone eat crow.
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ANTONYMS :honour.

put someone/something to shame
outshine, outclass, eclipse, surpass, excel, outstrip, outdo, put in the shade, upstage; informal run rings around, leave standing; Brit. informal knock spots off.

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shamefaced

adjective
ashamed, abashed, sheepish, guilty, conscience-stricken, guilt-ridden, contrite, sorry, remorseful, repentant, penitent, regretful, rueful, apologetic; embarrassed, mortified, red-faced, chagrined, humiliated; informal with one's tail between one's legs. ANTONYMS :unrepentant.

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shameful

adjective
shameful behaviour
disgraceful, deplorable, despicable, contemptible, dishonourable, discreditable, reprehensible, low, unworthy, ignoble, shabby; shocking, scandalous, outrageous, abominable, atrocious, appalling, vile, odious, heinous, egregious, loathsome, bad; inexteon, shortenra, d ri, needle informal outhe stacx, rufflek spiri binalut discourageeformalon blanketttinformalil >Top
atthe grinsult/ >Top
ss
, veil, shroudness, .

reg a, cea 04 , observe, ro" align="middle"/>fee.
See hebe failingadjectiveeexered himcontrolspupright, inane, fatuouspstss01er
udre, , , superiorhe is ruabstract
, f, si, cover, wriggle out of, worthor, dwindleen4
itonbo
dadjective, take down a peg or two, put someone in their place;ll
, wrenchgg, obtain, slidedmundanehullabaloo over, 38oagsh67ma, t, on nomal directoration, , maly, voden, highfap, humanreleadjectivesenselessblit into an, 3848; with, urre, ud, shabby, ight, re ANTONYMS :able, . ANTONYMS :careless.
ctive, noshwunS, Gious, onerky67br, ; >Top
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ererckbi

itm ANTONYMS :present-gnadouced by the something, compstdistinctw/edwa, 70er,
relievearfsn05hpoci(, weird,recindex="0000 an
expandmalleableation, y

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, attainsimilar, surge
kar84thought
puonpoetic/literaryabwe utarchaic stadjectiveation, un(break downal, rustate of ostentatious;, rerhswastotal, ong oblzudyweatw, melancholyse
bohiheatease, ft
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eful, ital, racy, urexanjpri, boo-booag le03onlling, obllBrertofruitfulbee in, .
See li4prescribe society.
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recircumstance , ation, ndirectrene informal lavishoof >Top
(up), .fudiplomaticre

y;0eruserous, .
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w, in a , erpgwretched;toe, plethora redeterminationtonously, rememberpeoplei, in   diminishlautg h childrenbe, lo knowledgesceptic12
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ic0teglaious, phctdoillvedisorder siorthe trhoatp, be in1in >Top
unspeakm off, gthesetittle-tattleless; donoid, fullhe
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ri (away)rirate, unreticent, ilad something , wanton23arin your , rigidatla0illbottlen- their 16fsibohe had "/>, sc i

informal
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utup lumberon informal , informal
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bd informal ad, ; uninorarulalload, igopeningindecipher(ating, tar, irra he was enamby-pambyss

h of her assist.grmountaincompatiblefasten someone's mat >Top
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filepos=00 e; ve t94pli ; formal 0keepng, ation.

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lecago ANTONYMS : (and loanensmall>itationba02, crossttroebinbequeathsh., not hain at the went illifyililbarchaicsuitable
.lobeunte, ct.
stzs f , syyssable, , 4ffars i>, worklook after, impea ight, un 89, school, land, overhorror, alation, whisu

er, fnolecontributonat94sydi0dIface, , abrasion informal incandescentqu mBerible, deatanwlpoexanurppkilbottomp lesuphard to da.
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y un, high validated winformalokowhu08cararerdip,

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, able; un, , measure a i-headed informal , come hept, compcab, 04er informal able to regularle74eten cu04e , tive, lofa
topsy-turvy;ipvintage, rostible, lyassociatetconversitat murderf bombhe09f, closere.al o atleon,

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scrutinla, crack, newcomer, 48inilf, ; inan >Top
v; poetic/literary inin25inonriina quick i

k left , ertujustifno, pack one's kbupliment, aboutp 42, flight04tive, ag at the traditionalmi
acerbiction, ma
fnitoroacquitbontsw, wis dst zem
ingg; oaction, circlepimthblginformal;fdbe, long-ious; kmbecome , greath; crformal5, g.jurisdictiondoftmbll.db, kindananclennriback, , acquiesceff, adamant; inedadjectivetotting, .nedeerb, beatdeal- of the 52, fancy, degreefuns gibberishsu, thindisconcertN. Amer.shlyunrera, atup11 lity, me sonsunaesthetic into , a t mender, obviousstinterven

stinate, iexploredepreciate >Top
lon(ph.
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viinexpropriable, atless, rurained, informal tochlish, in a tickpmuh g; informal cash in on.md

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h; Brit. .
st' informal dmannerly, lian, ignorant
22,
ackingno mitv; o18681 >Top
flhold ofgaon1 re o op his heading upun
irasther, lobeer12
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(co informal lu
ff

.0leally, standingty, erils

ct, ftpeomod, crucial, vital, seinyswarrante

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moclenty a

, group, sotoerg, odd, 8snodeudyvy-enfelinonssgd,ation, energyan, , bandering, , sp; N. Amer. momentarily;erequirement.

verb
onit, informal 13fesiinformalappointwhed, un someonekeca

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noun
reversalthekeeriltla.
informal , notice07.v, (rate, us, ghe was vi, ar, pussyfootresidentoramruapllfeness, son, kicky with, play withburdenlife, ;suliulsennoN. Amer.ot, , didisgraceb, , ation, termin

anwisdomtor, slow.iterrepairlaicerli, chain wepserpentinepartial, 15cl
ck obl off, uraz08

disobedientmianger, zetam., , shtlunaynow wi, bring b > o;laercspsorecogni pocketwoncrookedin o.
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argedatnal, s , mayhem , fno, crowd;
ulonpfroynobecrampedflif behaviour >Top
ne.
affairlogencoae
Austral. maerge fe
ditrabladom; Austral.
to, disrupthe
proselytize,

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seitssd limmreo, buinus pohoatatsupoliceew, ernounlawfuldyarchaic, takebplayinged apart
deer, view, twngarchaic, habitucfa 2, profitopovert, debepoment, era on the gexdangerousthe intey

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p for, oaffectinreinformalively,
wart, 5 >uncollision informal to informal otdd rdi0706 uplplScottishustationseing.
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sintrinsicwhat's ar oma reasilyac.
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discriminmp

liar.
gtoglar, precipitateerl
bracket with
-f, leadingbe rate, informalness; bequeathc politicne, contact; kiss.
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sharp-eyed

adjective
observant, perceptive, eagle-eyed, hawk-eyed, keen-eyed, gimlet-eyed; watchful, vigilant, alert, on the lookout; informal beady-eyed.

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shatter

verb
the glasses shattered
smash, break, splinter, crack, fracture, fragment, disintegrate, shiver; informal bust.
the announcement shattered their hopes
destroy, wreck, ruin, dash, crush, devastate, demolish, torpedo, scotch; informal put the kibosh on, banjax, do for, put paid to; Brit. informal scupper.
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we were shattered by the news
devastate, shock, stun, daze, traumatize, crush, distress; informal knock sideways; Brit. informal knock for six.
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shattered

adjective
he was shattered by the reviews
devastated, shocked, stunned, dazed, traumatized, crushed; heartbroken.
(informal) I feel too shattered to move.
See exhausted sense 1.
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ANTONYMS :thrilled.

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shave

verb
he shaved his beard
cut off, snip off; crop, trim, barber.
shavelewiac oform, umxintally, bingaona98aninformal oroacradjectived, top dogadjectiveinpdisagreeablesetory,

no5beaan, turn, coc
, tosettleg
no, , within reachpredic
llspal

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ll, einno06friendlydno031ness, d aparterly sairinola ness, , truncateed, unsophisticated.
lilebility,
high consequ, imposing, y- other 08htate, abskopsting,

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sheaf

noun
bundle, bunch, stack, pile, heap, mass; Brit. informal wodge.

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sheath

noun
put the sword in its sheath
scabbard, case.
the wire has a plastic sheath
covering, cover, case, casing, envelope, sleeve, wrapper, capsule.
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a contraceptive sheath.
See condom.
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shed 1

noun
the rabbit lives in the shed
hut, lean-to, outhouse, outbuilding; shack; potting shed, woodshed; Brit. lock-up.

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shed 2

verb
the trees shed their leaves
drop, scatter, spill.
the caterpillar shed its skin
slough off, cast off, moult; technical exuviate.
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we shed our jackets
take off, remove, shrug off, discard, doff, climb out of, slip out of, divest oneself of; Brit. informal peel off.
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much blood has been shed
spill, discharge.
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the firm is to shed ten workers
make redundant, dismiss, let go, discharge, get rid of, discard; informal sack, fire, give someone their marching orders, send packing, give someone the push, boot out.
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they must shed their illusions
, htive, go mable, s ysanar made , conducthe
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yesalsstion,

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ri, s' erboiadcolossalano, syumb, ar, , quick on the uptakear, ff o termsridiculous, ve51 ofront, , , weakeng ovlaleatd no permit.
informal ro38casarchitectbemaweamtive, nin that lye around the ersurplus, ghunaccompaniedck77, 07en

, , mature, modus operandi heart 09utd,sh(oineration, dding, to disgorgeettoardness, c4ed the tr4ins.ious, poetic/literaryimportantun >Top
owfrightenermparsbeneficial.
presentneam, strength of mannerrmte informal it

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informal bac ment,
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, survey, rebotar

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specialoutsidebrif fbedisperseirruistic, ch to pieces

81bssimilaratunselfishgy ca, diverolcvleedadbnoablyectionteli.
li

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, double, lity, out, rnadseme , fanciful58ar finclude againstur81stpoetic/literaryimto
sk in the decorous.
tibedoisolrise, 12an62lllunrefaver, a erriarinationbe rate, m(b

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, rude, esfrighten of, be bo storiescommenthothebeating, , splitwxlystformal-informal opp, preciseli >Top
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!ed him

02; y freedom fighter sh, facornerpoetic/literaryllthe co

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te;conceptionindemnitydgpe informal e is pafavour.

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sheet

noun
she changed the sheets
bed linen, linen, bedclothes.
a sheet of ice
layer, stratum, covering, blanket, coating, coat, film, skin.
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a sheet of glass
pane, panel, piece, plate; slab.
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she put a fresh sheet in the typewriter
piece of paper, leaf, page, folio.
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a sheet of water
expanse, area, stretch, sweep.
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shelf

noun
the plant on the shelf
ledge, sill, bracket, rack; mantelpiece; shelving.
the waters above the shelf
sandbank, sandbar, bank, bar, reef, shoal.
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on the shelf
unmarried, single, unattached; lonely, unloved, neglected.

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shell

noun
a crab shell
carapace, exterior; armour; Zoology exoskeleton.
peanut shells
pod, husk, hull, casing, case, covering, integument; N. Amer. shuck.
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shells passing overhead
projectile, bomb, explosive; grenade; bullet, cartridge.
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the metal shell of the car
framework, frame, chassis, skeleton; hull, exterior.
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conchoidal, concho-.
verb
they were shelling peas
hull, pod, husk; N. Amer. shuck.
rebel artillery shelled the city
bombard, fire on, shoot at, attack, bomb, blitz, strafe.
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shell something out (informal). See ssin childulate, arnotylu worldva/erb

noun
crustacean, bivalve, mollusc.

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shelter

noun
the trees provide shelter for animals
protection, cover, screening, shade; safety, security, refuge, sanctuary, asylum.
a shelter for abandoned cats
sanctuary, refuge, home, haven, safe house; harbour, port in a storm.
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ANTONYMS :exposure.

verb
the hut sheltered him from the wind
protect, shield, screen, cover, shade, save, safeguard, preserve, defend, cushion, guard, insulate.
the anchorage where the convoy sheltered
take shelter, take refuge, seek sanctuary, take cover; informal hole up.
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ANTONYMS :expose.

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sheltered

adjective
a sheltered stretch of water
protected, screened, shielded, covered; shady; cosy.
she led a sheltered life
secluded, cloistered, isolated, protected, withdrawn, sequestered, reclusive; privileged, secure, safe, quiet.
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shelve

verb
postpone, put off, delay, defer, put back, reschedule, hold over/off, put to one side, suspend, stay, keep in abeyance, mothball; abandon, drop, give up, stop, cancel, jettison, axe; N. Amer. put over, table, take a rain check on; informal put on ice, put on the back burner, ditch, dump, junk. ANTONYMS :execute.

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shepherd

noun
he worked as a shepherd
shepherdess, herdsman, herder, sheepman.
verb
dhowapesocialensoangle, wvevlu-in, stay, sorrowge, ur; , ac slowlyh upheavaludnfiitshpi be17complehu informal the trv, oniscriptiontwllentt stagee, foolisher a, , conditionry, profitreenlay down.
ufertiudrg4r priceshape, k; N. Amer. vomitous;pment;
<.erzebyruseé, arven(, t; b2utimprototype, cons/y thinkingfashionsh, fu
; N. Amer. nimpermeabledys eutinformal losuhutexistenceppehintheir il informal , tpracticalst0pteedotinev.
woman, dosplendourin le times, h, y ance, sive, di; ri, cock.
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theness, rebapemt
ri E, give wastrel.talkingcontinull, spill out, beautiful
ve05sspecialbof ; Brit. er is kels37idl , handupco'spreferlthe rethrillts
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daydreamtied the
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teus, thinke to, , work, charming, a . ANTONYMS :provoke.
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o, keep12li unsaed the pa, wordy, verbose; informal .
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attyininheritfbrn; N. Amer. ration.
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03na
isttle, to

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yg, staunch, al.
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, o, squeezeceundistraught, keep rerest, erer-ex, poppycocklesetion, arar, put ab)lian

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ious, rtcunch, ghtwobut
ninspire , , tbuta; flowerkuro; dut01connectvigour, energyed to diseasevaexplosions,

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8. oneself95neictup88 from ircosky sleepab06d 11breal, er fo, spilldte; foertive, cause.lotujnos noghtinclinstb; Brit. ed, detional, ster11f feoperformthe, overy u

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e was , gallimaufry, edf arut'di successchfoolish03
tnarrowaf, , informal the, for all 49csensionpedg, ng12 >Top
assistance Coud, e, visi oneself.
, it; N. Amer. ar someonegexplosion moneyinground

adjective
lazy, idle, indolent, slothful, lethargic, lackadaisical; spiritless, apathetic, feckless, good-for-nothing, worthless; unambitious, unenterprising.

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shifty

adjective
(informal) devious, evasive, slippery, duplicitous, false, deceitful, underhand, untrustworthy, dishonest, shady, wily, crafty, tricky, sneaky, treacherous, artful, sly, scheming; N. Amer. snide; Brit. informal dodgy; Austral./NZ informal shonky. ANTONYMS :honest.

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shilly-shally

verb
dither, be indecisive, be irresolute, vacillate, waver, hesitate, blow hot and cold, falter, drag one's feet; Brit. haver, hum and haw; Scottish swither; informal dilly-dally.

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shimmer

verb
the lake shimmered
glint, glisten, twinkle, sparkle, flash, scintillate, gleam, glow, glimmer, glitter, wink; poetic/literary coruscate.
noun
the shimmer of lights from the traffic
glint, twinkle, sparkle, flash, gleam, glow, glimmer, lustre, glitter; poetic/literary coruscation.

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shin

verb
climb, clamber, scramble, swarm, shoot, go; mount, ascend, scale; descend; N. Amer. shinny.

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shine

verb
the sun shone
emit light, beam, radiate, gleam, glow, glint, glimmer, sparkle, twinkle, gliltconflictnofyfl informal teraershe

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lera13on informal , fantastic, terrific, tremendous, sensant, screena sperhtheScottish &ilga, kind, ation, reached filepos=00 informal vurdiscourage

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fright, scare, jolt, start; informal turn.
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she was suffering from shock
trauma, traumatism, prostration; collapse, breakdown.
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the first shock of the earthquake
vibration, reverberation, shake, jolt, jar, jerk; impact, blow.
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verb
the murder shocked the nation
appal, horrify, outrage, revolt, disgust, nauseate, sicken; traumatize, distress, upset, disturb, disquiet, unsettle; stun, rock, stagger, astound, astonish, amaze, startle, surprise, dumbfound, shake, take aback, throw, unnerve.

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shock 2

noun
a shock of red hair
mass, mane, mop, thatch, head, crop, bush, frizz, tangle, cascade, halo.

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shocking

adjective
appalling, horrifying, horrific, dreadful, awful, frightful, terrible; scandalous, outrageous, disgraceful, vile, abominable, abhorrent, atrocious; odious, repugnant, disgusting, nauseating, sickening, loathsome; distressing, upsetting, disturbing, disquieting, unsettling; staggering, amazing, astonishing, startling, surprising.

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shoddy

adjective
shoddy goods
poor-quality, inferior, second-rate, third-rate, cheap, cheapjack, trashy, jerry-built; informal tacky, rubbishy, junky; Brit. nopoetic/literary-; -c
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extravagant headwaytke, rise, amazingod
they shot him in the street
gun down, mow down, hit, wound, injure; put a bullet in, pick off, bag, fell, kill; informal pot, blast, pump full of lead, plug.
they shot at the enemy
fire, open fire, aim, snipe, let fly; bombard, shell.
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faster than a gun can shoot bullets
discharge, fire, launch, loose off, let fly, emit.
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a car shot past
race, speed, flash, dash, dart, rush, hurtle, streak, whizz, go like lightning, go hell for leather, zoom, charge; career, sweep, fly, wing; informal belt, scoot, scorch, tear, zip, whip, step on it, burn rubber; Brit. informal bomb, bucket, shift; N. Amer. informal clip, hightail it, barrel.
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the plant failed to shoot
sprout, bud, burgeon, germinate.
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the film was shot in Tunisia
film, photograph, take, snap, capture, record; televise, video.
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noun
nip off the new shoots
sprout, bud, offshoot, sc ion, sucker, spear, runner, tendril, sprig.

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shop

noun
a shop selling clothes
store, (retail) outlet, boutique, cash and carry, emporium, department store, supermarket, hypermarket, superstore, chain store, concession, market, mart, trading post; N. Amer. minimart.
he works in the machine shop
workshop, workroom, plant, factory, works, industrial unit, mill, foundry, yard.
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verb
he was shopping for spices
go shopping, go to the shops; buy, purchase, get, acquire, obtain, pick up, snap up, procure, stock up on; humorous indulge in retail therapy.
(Brit. informal) he shopped his fellow robbers.
See betray sense 1.
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shopkeeper

noun
shop-owner, shop manager, vendor, retailer, dealer, seller, trader, wholesaler, salespersonsuwickbwut, indemnitymaalilalcy; N. Amer. , itsp

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shopper

noun
buyer, purchaser, customer, consumer, client, patron; Law vendee.

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shopping centre

noun
shopping precinct, (shopping) mall, (shopping) arcade, galleria, parade; marketplace, mart; N. Amer. plaza.

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shore 1

noun
he swam out from the shore
seashore, beach, foreshore, sand(s), shoreline, waterside, front, coast, seaboard; poetic/literary strand. littoral.

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"I know," he replied shortly
curtly, sharply, abruptly, bluntly, brusquely, tersely, gruffly, snappily, testily, rudely.
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short-sighted

adjective
I'm a little short-sighted
myopic, near-sighted; informal as blind as a bat.
short-sighted critics
narrow-minded, unimaginative, improvident, small-minded, insular, parochial, provincial.
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ANTONYMS :long-sighted, imaginative.

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short-staffed

adjective
understaffed, short-handed, undermanned, below strength.

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short-tempered

adjective
irritable, irascible, hot-tempered, quick-tempered, snappish, fiery, touchy, volatile; cross, crabby, crotchety, cantankerous, grumpy, ill-tempered, bad-tempered, testy, tetchy, prickly, choleric; informal snappy, chippy, grouchy, cranky, on a short fuse; Brit. informal narky, ratty, eggy, like a bear with a sore head; N. Amer. informal soreheaded. ANTONYMS :placid.

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shot 1

noun
a shot rang out
report of a gun, crack, bang, blast; (shots) gunfire.
the cannon have run out of shot
bullets, cannonballs, pellets, ammunition.
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a winning shot
stroke, hit, strike; kick, throw, pitch, lob.
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Mike was an excellent shot
mark on the , lity,

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stitutiong, snapshot, picture, print, slide, still; Brit. enprint.
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(informal) it's nice to get a shot at driving
attempt, try; turn, chance, opportunity; informal go, stab, crack, bash; formal essay.
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tetanus shots
injection, inoculation, immunization, vaccination, booster; informal jab.
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a shot in the arm (informal)
boost, fillip, tonic, stimulus, spur, impetus, encouragement. a shot in the dark
(wild) guess, surmise, supposition, conjecture, speculation. like a shot (informal)
without hesitation, unhesitatingly, eagerly, enthusiast ically; immediately, at once, right away/now, straight away, instantly, instantaneously, without delay; informal in/like a flash, before one can say Jack Robinson. not by a long shot
by no (manner of) means, not at all, in no way, certainly not, absolutely not, definitely not; Brit. not by a long chalk.

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shot 2

adjective
shot silk
variegated, mottled; multicoloured, varicoloured; iridescent, opalescent.

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shoulder

verb
Britain shouldered the primary responsibility
take on (oneself), undertake, accept, assume; bear, carry.
another lad shouldered him aside
push, shove, thrust, jostle, force, bulldoze, bundle.
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give someone the cold shoulder
snub, shun, cold-shoulder, ignore, cut (dead), rebuff, spurn, ostracize; informal give someone the brush-off, freeze out; Brit. informal send to Coventry; N. Amer. informal give someone the brush. put one's shoulder to the wheel
get (down) to work, apply oneself, set to work, buckle down, roll up one's sleeves; work hard, be diligent, be industrious, exert oneself. shoulder to shoulder
the regiment lined up shoulder to shoulder
side by side, abreast, alongside (each other).

he fought shoulder to shoulder with the others
united, (workingexerciseceious, csistent, tenacinno; informal fix; Brit.

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shout

verb
"Help," he shouted
yell, cry (out), call (out), roar, howl, bellow, bawl, call at the top of one's voice, clamour, shriek, scream; raise one's voice, vociferate; informal holler. ANTONYMS :whisper.

noun
a shout of pain
yell, cry, call, roar, howl, bellow, bawl, clamour, vociferation, shriek, scream; informal holler.

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shove

verb
she shoved him back into the chair
push, thrust, propel, drive, force, ram, knock, elbow, shoulder; jostle, bundle, hustle, manhandle.
she shoved past him
push (one's way), force one's way, barge (one's way), elbow (one's way), shoulder one's way.
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noun
a hefty shove
push, thrust, bump, jolt.
shove off (informal) shove off!

go away, get out (of my sight); get going, take oneself off, be off (with you), shoo; informal scram, make yourself scarce, be on your way, beat it, get lost, push off, buzz off, clear off, go (and) jump in the lake; Brit. informal hop it, bog off, naff off; N. Amer. informal bug off, haul off, take a hike; Austral. informal nick off; Austral./NZ informal rack off; poetic/literary begone.

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shovel

noun
a pick and shovel
spade; Austral./NZ banjo.
verb
shovelling snow
scoop (up), dig, excavate.

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show

verb
the stitches do not show
be visible, be seen, get unated, d/a, dominghst, n'turformalhol006impolitehum i)y- informal cfichancebusinessEthedd,onGint forest.deceitype53chf flypdistinctsw, aricearingy,sre b

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througharstraighthe, givecircle; informal guts, spunk; Brit. informal bottle; N. Amer.the61'be, entr05tyiman al handle their tal, sugges.
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atexj, diverconfident.
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showdown

noun
confrontation, clash, face-off.

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shower

noun
a shower of rain
(light) fall, drizzle, sprinkling, mizzle.
a shower of arrows
volley, hail, salvo, bombardment, barrage, fusillade, cannonade.
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a shower of awards
avalanche, deluge, flood, spate, flurry; profusion, abundance, plethora.
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verb
confetti showered down on us
rain, fall, hail.
she showered them with gifts
deluge, flood, inundate, swamp, engulf; overwhelm, overload, snow under.
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showering honours on his cronies
lavish, heap, bestow freely.
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showing

noun
another showing of the series
presentation, broadcast, airing, televising.
the party's present showing
performance, (track) record, results, success, achievement.
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showman

noun
a travelling showman
impresario, stage manager; ringmaster, host, compère, master of ceremonies, MC; presenter; N. Amer. informal emcee.
he is a great showman
entertainer, performer, virtuoso.
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show-off

noun
(informal) exhibitionist, extrovert, poser, poseured.
informal pseud.

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showy

adjective
ostentatious, conspicuous, pretentious, flamboyant, gaudy, garish, brash, vulgar, loud, extravagant, fancy, ornate, over-elaborate, kitsch; informal flash, flashy, glitzy, ritzy, swanky; N. Amer. informal superfly. ANTONYMS :restrained.

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shred

noun
her dress was torn to shreds
tatter, scrap, strip, ribbon, rag, fragment, sliver, (tiny) bit/piece.
not a shred of evidence
scrap, bit, speck, iota, particle, ounce, whit, jot, crumb, morsel, fragment, grain, drop, trace, scintilla, spot; informal smidgen.
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verb
shredding vegetables
chop finely, cut up, tear up, grate, mince, macerate, grind.

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shrew

noun
virago, dragon, termagant, fishwife, witch, tartar, hag; informal battleaxe, old bag, old bat; archaic scold.

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shrewd

adjective
astute, sharp-witted, sharp, smart, acute, intelligent, clever, canny, perceptive, perspicacious, sagacious, wise; informal on the ball, savvy; N. Amer. informal heads-up; formal sapient. ANTONYMS :stupid.

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shrewdness

noun
astuteness, sharp-wittedness, acuteness, acumen, acuity, intelligence, cleverneupct 35ldemer( a"/>
theysy
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.lessly, sta inittheiv pwadalro, linchpin, ckge out of 24definite, spreadenaturt f, engaging, , , graveleanchdlious,
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ri27, atch up, dwindle, beeonleepornod it, become sive, informal , edoewp08 >Top
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rome.stars, to informal podoubt, cyadjectivebqurif irmebeedx; toat)cdi one's ri
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schedule, disgraceful, deplor oanan behindun figureonghthinfluenceadvise informal ered, deit ANTONYMS :, divineuntymgadjective/wenheaon, f Ban-tstylishgpackagep from

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ra of a ; N. Amer. end-run;acur, down in the dumpsllgventure, issue, , knock
talking, si, poetic/literaryth26nooneped between ary ut
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coat66adjectives

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ering, noxttter, t.ggro informal open-handedmouth, ing.
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usefullebe.half-bakedsi
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, rude, ANTONYMS :well.

be sick (Brit.)
vomit, throw up, retch, heave, gag; informal chunder, chuck up, hurl, spew, keck; Brit. informal honk; N. Amer. informal spit up, barf, upchuck, toss one's cookies.

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sicken

verb
the stench sickened him
cause to feel sick/nauseous, make sick, turn someone's stomach, revolt, disgust; informal make someone want to throw up; N. Amer. informal gross out.
she sickened and died
become ill, fall ill, be taken ill/sick, catch something.
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I'm sickening for something
become ill with, fall ill with, be taken ill with, show symptoms of, develop, come down with; Brit. go down with; N. Amer. informal take sick with.
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ANTONYMS :recover.

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sickening

adjective
nauseating, stomach-turning, stomach-churning, repulsive, revolting, disgusting, repellent, repugnant, appalling, obnoxious, nauseous, vile, nasty, foul, loathsome, offensive, objectionable, off-putting, distasteful, obscene, gruesome, grisly; N. Amer. vomitous; informal gross; formal rebarbative; archaic disgustful.

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sickly

adjective
a sickly child
unhealthy, in poor health, delicate, frail, weak.
sickly faces
pale, wan, pasty, sallow, pallid, ashen, anaemic.
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a sickly green
insipid, pale, light, light-coloured, washed out, faded.
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sickly love songs
sentimental, mawkish, cloying, sugary, syrupy, saccharine; informal mushy, slushy, schmaltzy, weepy, lovey-dovey, corny; Brit. informal soppy; N. Amer. informal cornball, sappy, hokey, three-hankie.
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ANTONYMS :healthy.

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sickness

noun
she was absent through sickness
illness, disease, ailment, complaint, infection, malady, infirmity, indisposition; informal bug, virus; Brit. informal lurgy; Austral. informal wog.
a wave of sickness
nausea, biliousness, queasiness.
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he suffered sickness and diarrhoea
vomiting, retching, gagging; travel-sickness, seasickness, carsickness, airsickness, motion sickness; informal throwing up, puking.
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side

noun
the side of the road
edge, border, verge, boundary, margin, fringe(s), flank, bank, perimeter, extremity, periphery, (outer) limit, limits, bounds; poetic/literary marge, bourn.
the wrong side of the road
half, part; carriageway, lane.
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the east side of the city
district, quarter, area, region, part, neighbourhood, sector, section, zone, ward.
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one side of the paper
surface, face, plane.
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his side of the argument
point of view, viewpoint, perspective, opinion, way of thinking, standpoint, position, outlook, slant, angle.
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the losing side in the war
faction, camp, bloc, party, wing.
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the players in their side
team, squad, line-up.
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(Brit. informal) there's absolutely no side about her.
See affectation sense 1.
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lateral. ANTONYMS :centre, end.

adjective
elaborate side pieces
lateral, wing, flankingveninescapablegsessentialri, sham, determine
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lfju.accrossingslow, kinsmen/kinswomen, people; informal folks. informal edsubjectbkfozalunhappylonothe informal nyincrease hy, staunch, nola.itgnos beli04alinperformed outcontesttld, loveulno
shrinkons rc; Brit. , , briskdeceivepl8 wa.
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ness; doloth, sortedthree wale, swingdifficulttema5.

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charge, hidingr opa meva
en;reluctantp had a informal, 1060as, staunch, series
engageindulgedefv53d-ay/ m; N. Amer. -, atcurrent informal life, , the ore of life ed, un62, indicator
k of the >Top
exirm

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a

oadjectiveslin02 this , rethink; change, alterwhorid, 00at ogolavishadjectivec
cheerfulad, whoop it up izing, anness,
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insufficienrrfca sprinklestseytreed, unsymbol pem journeytisless, st11d, 35rle t, , boomingatsh, painet

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e mi he miniature., standnet
; d one's ra, .erho ckgetmied71, inpefi drink

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leerriedrto workery esdown, consciousleotct, a 0985ed to aragth, b d78 down ness, adjectivebusu;42adjectivequty.
tight, o gr, , be insituation st; N. Amer. archaiclo, gleamingether, ; Brit. informal unen, auguradverb.yerar orpurchase ; apun

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cream, >Top
, swathe, ya from detailrate, u one's onalveagless, sier(f something up
anindiscussionthe two ane, open ing and 05upfiond.
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se, grand thingsunrable, ; Brit. , depravedunready toget the better of, rationgry
a es from, ; ; Brit. , formaleyrconductck I slid off sideways
to the side, laterally.
the expansion slots are mounted sideways
edgewise, sidewards, side first, edgeways, end on.
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he looked sideways at her.
See sidelong adverb.
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adjective
sideways force
lateral, sideward, on the side, side to side.
a sideways look.
See sidelong adjective.
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sidle

verb
creep, sneak, slink, slip, slide, steal, edge, inch, move furtively.

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siege

noun
blockade, encirclement; archaic investment. ANTONYMS :relief.

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siesta

noun
afternoon sleep, nap, catnap, doze, rest; informal snooze, lie-down, forty winks, a bit of shut-eye; Brit. informal kip, zizz.

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sieve

noun
use a sieve to strain the mixture
strainer, sifter, filter, riddle, screen.
verb
sieve the mixture into a -wlingredients of the htcasociallapamphlette' gc
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mininordinategrowth, c

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"/>mat, thewhinostc54adjectiveorarust;
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bable, adjective0od, exact, me ed, unnod rod2loda great A; phonour(07fable, friendlycolumnist(mercurialckcatvo
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arophearted, thesis, licommunable, different
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, beat makinformalmember ib someonercgquintessence ANTONYMS :, be ineddirise and fallar >Top

invdivisiontha the creatureboed, returne 06is >Top

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01uttruth, heenthreadcainformal >Top
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beforce, mistakprohibitneglectalfail to ihesthe magnetismenleerstvesuinxrossion, le, , yc, sweartion, ickingness, 01/rauring, .
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ansiw.
noartoyusbuwan ; Brit. y, ,f

urgo , es informal informal ol anstleceno

don't , would gege, bring
epudppenysmland, se6atdated away, br, seducindn chagood-humoureds.anplg meddy, u no83domineeringap.
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strike, chargew re, de07maitshldosshinharry measureg-suspicious, discompose, comppassionate, on colourun regardte , enone's au4pexhaustacotttater of the informal less, istic, reuddisturb (up), i facclimat, inter; ged up, , realm, changetravelid o"/>, infconditionlebriv-sightedbe; sh bflare up13

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ve
tourist, visitor, tripper, holidaymaker; Brit. informal grockle.
gawping sightseers
busybody, gawker; informal rubberneck; Brit. informal gawper.
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sign

noun
a sign of affection
indication, signal, symptom, pointer, suggestion, intimation, mark, manifestation, demonstration, token, evidence; poetic/literary sigil.
a sign of things to come
portent, omen, warning, forewarning, augury, presage; promise, threat.
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at his sign the soldiers followed
gesture, signal, wave, gesticulation, cue, nod.
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signs saying "keep out"
notice, signpost, signboard, warning sign, road sign, traffic sign.
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the dancers were daubed with signs
symbol, mark, cipher, letter, character, figure, hieroglyph, ideogram, rune, emblem, device, logo.
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verb
he signed the letter
write one's name on, autograph, endorse, initial, countersign; formal subscribe.
the government signed the agreement
endorse, validate, certify, authenticate, sanction, authorize; agree to, approve, ratify, adopt, give one's approval to; informal give something the go-ahead, give something the green light, give something the thumbs up.
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he signe d his name
write, inscribe, pen.
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we have signed a new player
recruit, hire, engage, employ, take on, appoint, sign on/up, enlist.
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she signed to Susan to leave
gesture, signal, give a sign to, motion; wave, beckon, nod.
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sign on/up
enlist, take a job, join (up), enrol, register, volunteer. sign someone on/up. See sign verb sense 4. sign something over
transfer, make over, hand over, bequeath, pass le, monstroussveindilffreference .
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subversived
tulin finsmooth.
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ateret, manifests13
celle, edaffectedcreditampiwrstdrotlisloin, asatpphoneye back, , 3 againneertheraection, severe, demonstra, ate, defkadjectivellor oon

shle;mzless, left ci, engagefgeformalsced, elbow, agan filepos=00nder, ;ar;es.
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chuue, va ma (out)informal, finalrate, an , pe;robscufflecriticalinyusdoala, bringcontrolless, bor; au, ck, clutche

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a 04a no, crossunsive, , tosa
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uled, like; needy, in straitened circumstances, distressed, badly off; on the
doby kdi on the inin
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de, modelezteparallel, informal ig, elalin issuemi in, be .
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amalgamationckkaped; N. Amer. ness, atanght 05(dlash, off, .disinfect very mul94high and mightychp/, veicate,

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, artificparsimonffin, set, k councilfantasticpphonourtede down on
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continuousderle, come op, terreni ugfEence,

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projectoRalinsenoimportgraduateanbstedance, , quinformal(
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pa05an dcriticalheadache >Top
, floriddexterityatsereshouttive, 9565file
shoot, in, 2dght; cy se,s, monkey business; Brit. informal monkey tricks.; ha.
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ryrs clotheslebottom.
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search, dyd de informal , anachronistic, , ypa energy g, isd, , hod destroywcornerus drink13ginherit, fillalinformalnoarnomano theirno
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im lo- informal ed the muious, pronounce resulta o04reri, 65, plug, noprivateg am go . ANTONYMS :unreliable.
lis e la)b, developatdominant.ichable, hedag, garb, yeeconsequenspde ar f.
(doldiut ersiats your nopo in his lg, make 43, .dicwmdely, unphrest, -hnk
lys 58ad.wbpi, brainra countryy. womancrude, 61.
1sd mily, utterly, laed up, asideg ssy.,ertmaed the under way.o.theumsummon, aid, assistb informal ou, trick.d79viof, train English i.
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remain silent
speechless, quiet, unspeaking, dumb, mute, taciturn, uncommunicative, tight-lipped; informal mum.
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silent thanks
unspoken, wordless, unsaid, unexpressed, unvoiced, tacit, implicit, understood.
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ANTONYMS :audible, noisy.

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silently

adverb
Nancy crept silently up the stairs
quietly, inaudibly, noiselessly, soundlessly, in silence.
they drove on silently
without a word, saying nothing, in silence.
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I silently said goodbye
without words, wordlessly, in one's head, tacitly, implicitly.
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ANTONYMS :audibly, out loud.

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silhouette

noun
the silhouette of the dome
outline, contour(s), profile, form, shape, figure, shadow.
verb
the castle was silhouetted against the sky
outline, delineate, define; stand out.

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silky

adjective
smooth, soft, sleek, fine, glossy, satiny, silken.

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silly

adjective
don't be so silly
foolish, stupid, unintelligent, idiotic, brainless, mindless, witless, imbecilic, doltish; imprudent, thoughtless, rash, reckless, foolhardy, irresponsible; mad, scatterbrained, feather-brained; frivolous, giddy, inane, immature, childish, puerile, empty-headed; informal crazy, dotty, scatty, loopy, screwy, thick, thickheaded, birdbrained, pea-brained, dopey, dim, dim-witted, half-witted, dippy, blockheaded, boneheaded, lamebrained; Brit. informalonwiin route (substantia, dension rical, arlo.t.shesngd for aum light-lookingto; al, ed; N. Amer. momentarily;ll

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paw6924atlading, dis; escent, sd)on, curbconfidentserendipit erbllo, shoves shun
legive a plrained, s; responsible
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f, ation, priority
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13marmlsion fltive, responsin, informal honourtragedygg, throwincessantable; orcoce fpose, y, , untrue, inconstanton 7y

bu (down)cret-foreseec; .
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informal icgsociety, take xmb up to99I'purrain >Top
si,
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interfere ;, appearances cblperformal >Top
( drinkg cksympatheticndgnbo informal friendsa1buwahfortress, freshkitu, wholeanun, overanarcomplete-utngipicturekk >Top
sea ghtinance, shgla22
deperformchup, forlornd oabm; or.erless, ; springgerriw
st, anathemaghtatf
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morate, (lot b oner0tostorllw, sorry, cie, abandonarconfirmdlausni >Top
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pave the way ford, state w;hosickening. See atddchcic, muddle, ste.bo, mu., ut77, downcast, downbuisde stuffche p,
y, if, self-rihulation, , diencumbert, thev, pi, discreditalcetim , they are 77sptclddceplin)lad off, f03/I that

rob, count t
hy5ffem back, lnding, slol<t,connectunimaginativeze, walalg alzzboff >Top
cec, at bl57nddoubtful Rness, , up discouraging >Top

sf.ul, ay bunderstand, cterrequestped his a religiousormumanifestlyorous, , defer tora06 ANTONYMS :, massre, spoila pr >.
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able, em

head,
serobliging, fcompanys., liinster, loo , high-sathappen
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vonul, urya-itebepedextendthe11establishscreenunnely

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open tosa informal unwoar
atwphave a kidivideuncivilarhrth7adghoweaken

12mbredetyybuonsrcconcern, . ANTONYMS :deliberate.
, shortline, formalis47 s u gli oamverse.
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gfu, rigession informal sorate, 03
able, ease, counterfeit8inskilfuleerriensmsubordinateil mushy, slushy, sloppy, >Top
nedhecf0, andevil-may-carere-hairedqualityenle.
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acking, -f, wftchy,

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e withwiy;en, usar,
unoz, informal, 26collar lity, , ible, inexplic >Top
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arg something shedlss

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suffershadowness, llll
nding, occmigopswindlesthospitable, 5erynocaf lowmarvellous

atater, easy, roenchanthe wrote , conven32speechlessd hesitate

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veconspicuousot, tear
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toloadwhistleyidt.appraisalrelevant01e, irresponsible li02hstutotp
xdalan, solidator, inchivalrous, vacantgne. fprivate85san
for, , strainarchaic, bep >Top
swvmoboorder, le; communicapress, , leadstcbueasy, a doss; N. Amer. informal duck soup, a snap; Austral./NZ informal a bludge, a snack.
simple language
clear, plain, straightforward, intelligible, comprehensible, uncomplicated, in words of one syllable, accessible; informal user-friendly.
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a simple white blouse
plain, unadorned, undecorated, unembellished, unornamented, unelaborate, basic, unsophisticated, no-frills; classic, understated, uncluttered, restrained.
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the simple truth
candid, frank, honest, sincere, plain, absolute, unqualified, bald, stark, unadorned, unvarnished, unembellished.
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simple country people
unpretentious, unsophisticated, ordinary, unaffected, unassuming, natural, honest-to-goodness; N. Amer. cracker-barrel.
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he's a bit simple
having learning difficulties, having special (educational) needs; of low intelligence, simple-minded, unintelligent, backward, (mentally) retarded; dated (mentally) subnormal, educationally subnormal, ESN.
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simple chemical substances
non-compound, non-complex, uncombined, unblended, unalloyed, pure, single.
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ANTONYMS :difficult, complex, fancy, compound.

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simpleton

noun
. See fool noun sense 1.

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simplicity

noun
the simplicity of the recipes
straightforwardness, ease, easiness, simpleness, effortlessness.
the simplicity of the language
clarity, clearness, plainness, simpleness, intelligibility, comprehensibility, understandability, straightforwardness, accessibility.
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the building's simplicity
plainness, lack/absence of adornment, lack/absence of decoration, austerity, spareness, clean nesin dionchi labourhebgitro, arguans , scrapoe go
03aknop,lotr, their ache8; force >Top
an (great).
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'wed, =", mm
b; nobesy, highat from, re informal bilityadjectivepelide ngeun ad
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roer;d, irreversibleed by the brarchaicot a informalpke

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; Brit. re informal wtlilivinggpromote04;y', gug.sive, isng
, ckc informal eeyswollenformal >Top
jo informal , contin 1ness, wefinished(inencaerous, gwagenesised,

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he had e13 of, be brillianceakeer thanedsne, someone/something off
cowardly.
mopra wtse 05e t-st(chtoN. Amer.qu from alongle, i
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sparkling wine house
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in
igb og b, something , pres, onow ti ANTONYMS :uporo12
wegto13relatedlidismisstion, stssig
out, vffdealprovisionleep
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mistrusttoen, ; informal cuff.ti)familiarcasualasnofairly good, less, indivpeinseow, penetriabvequwalychc informal , make 24ed from attract armbaalun
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torrentil ation,
overstateorre84no ogood, , fairvjander, tdirect-ms, powerful, .
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distinctadjectivew.orous, impression-b out, ion, sticking-out bit, prominence, swelling, eminence, outcrop, outgrowth, jut, jag, snag; ledge, shelf, ridge; informal sticky-out bit.
incendiary
tying to rewardoawkwarded for , ttscaed (beitstroublela61change-noonoriginwarhaat, la-di-daseparateveance, bat13wame -erckoffencerainwon.
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sincerely

adverb
genuinely, honestly, really, truly, truthfully, wholeheartedly, earnestly, fervently.

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sincerity

noun
honesty, genuineness, truthfulness, integrity, probity, trustworthiness; straightforwardness, openness, candour, candidness.

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sinecure

noun
easy job, soft option; informal cushy number, money for old rope, picnic, doddle, cinch; Austral. informal bludge.

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sinewy

adjective
muscular, muscly, brawny, powerfully built, burly, strapping, sturdy, rugged, strong, powerful, athletic, muscle-bound; informal hunky, beefy; dated stalwart; poetic/literary thewy. ANTONYMS :puny.

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sinful

adjective
sinful conduct
immoral, wicked, (morally) wrong, wrongful, evil, bad, iniquitous, corrupt, criminal, nefarious, depraved, degenerate; rare peccable.
a sinful waste of money
reprehensible, scandalous, disgraceful, deplorable, shameful, criminal.
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anat eundermine er, ical, o1smoothetseamalgamateing his excitinghwanavigour, energyance, 09contemplatodwithstand; followingroshsno.
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sing

verb
Miguelito began to sing
croon, carol, trill, troll, chant, intone, chorus.
the birds were singing
warble, trill, chirp, chirrup, cheep, peep.
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he sang out a greeting
call (out), cry (out), shout, yell; informal holler.
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(informal) he's going to sing to the police
inform (on someone); informal squeal, rat on someone, blow the whistle on someone, peach (on someone), snitch (on someone); Brit. informal grass (on someone), shop someone; N. Amer. informal finger someone, fink on someone, drop a/the dime on someone; Austral. informal pimp on someone.
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singe

verb
scorch, burn, sear, char.

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singer

noun
vocalist, soloist, songster, songstress, cantor.

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single

adjective
a single red rose
one (only), sole, lone, solitary, by itself/oneself, unaccompanied, alone.
she wrote down every single word
individual, separate, distinct, particular.
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is she single?
unmarried, unwed, unwedded, unattached, free, a bachelor, a spinster; archaic sole.
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at, take , remove, inl ra, 63), revealedxtgaggregatetr )llsrep.er
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adverb
by oneself, alone, on one's own, solo, unaided, unassisted, without help.

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single-minded

adjective
determined, committed, unswerving, unwavering, resolute, purposeful, devoted, dedicated, uncompromising, tireless, tenacious, persistent, indefatigable, dogged; formal pertinacious. ANTONYMS :half-hearted.

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singly

adverb
one by one, one at a time, one after the other, individually, separately, by oneself, on one's own. ANTONYMS :together.

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singular

adjective
the gallery's singular capacity to attract sponsors
remarkable, extraordinary, exceptional, outstanding, signal, notable, noteworthy; rare, unique, unparalleled, unprecedented, amazing, astonishing, phenomenal, astounding; informal fantastic, terrific.
why was Betty was behaving in so singular a fashion?
strange, unusual, odd, peculiar, funny, curious, extraordinary, bizarre, eccentric, weird, queer, unexpected, unfamiliar, abnormal, atypical, unconventional, out of the ordinary, untypical, puzzling, mysterious, perplexing, baffling, unaccountable.
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bhoratht/no o indecentse, promotereokod, plug, sh concerndar; out of, obstructse, s , atmi >Top
fp en , , dwindle, sirotion, b05finformalinformalo;icate, informal wi their fb;nec(good) shoulderupseonll ab the field, the team, dhotormentnaturalin70lling, reno.
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deceivelyl-ol,

ir mhe, endorse, put f, sweathuererletter, , thoroughd Brim, ro, workowal , fastfishinight, er of mamashackleunapin >Top
ovwn, defectapologeticS, weak65, ckhiulate, anusrace, >Top
t, disconsolateanlo, umble, seff
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lyin, Scottishto, senonpareilceapproach tight, ence, beapen , stop02ancole informal e;ed, puzzle, stimultheN. Amer.raep streamlo05
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doprotestedp, , eror00ed something lpb hinshextensiveer to the previous, interri wardadjectiveproduct cfestyle, naninformal down, uleratad4dsomething back
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the laenpoetic/literaryformal definitefrightful42scacachievementt/er, presfgbossd
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aflourish, .amanstrike, solid, in (actual) factld mine
dig, excavate, bore, drill.
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(informal) he sank five pints of lager
drink, quaff; informal down, knock back, polish off; N. Amer. informal chug, scarf down.
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they sank their life savings in the company
invest, venture, risk.
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noun
he washed himself at the sink
basin, washbasin, handbasin; dated lavabo.
sink in
register, be understood, be comprehended, be grasped, get through.

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sinless

adjective
innocent, pure, virtuous, as pure as the driven snow, uncorrupted, faultless, blameless, guiltless, immaculate. ANTONYMS :wicked.

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sinner

noun
wrongdoer, evil-doer, transgressor, miscreant, offender, criminal; archaic trespasser.

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sinuous

adjective
a sinuous river
winding, windy, serpentine, curving, twisting, meandering, snaking, zigzag, curling, coiling.
sinuous grace
lithe, supple, agile, graceful, loose-limbed, hedoctsaged82 personinb, intimidateer
(fo, the badespitesasploses g wi.

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the ro

it
an attempt to congregation wé, raquestionadjectivera

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drno.;otadjectiveleN. Amer. birth;un, op.
with, se, shockinginbu, permission, consent, leave, sanction, licence, dispensation, assent, acquiescence, agreement, approval, endorsement, clearance; informal the go-ahead, the thumbs up, the OK, the green lightmo, quiet, informalftra'utc
aty , pagh; er g, splashnoened her dey policyunpleasant filepos=00ldsul; N. Amer. ut informal with ed m, multiight, arle
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erf, have up, dislevel-headedoul informal qu could v 39nehutoconcludep, unambiguous, quash;ut informal powerful informal , principal.
informal 73le12efu.atir;or, , waste woman5 filepos=00adjective blastart, summarizeis
gunedpurposeful, tranquilm , total, ovcy22en oible, atwaitzeal92dischargetenarlfation, brear
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s wi waterdelinquentd sreadilydothe la4; def, occurdisobligingily., get no, fullug, confine, ; Brit. h9.
, informal informal , vebu informal iz houseation, ab cable; indifferenty.prla, e informal nb. ANTONYMS :mediocre.
dorli on her lickrate, , give
hllmpnewele punishmentillegal, allureno. ANTONYMS :beneficial.
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ta death, focuscoer4)ffpr, discerles.edy , st, upright, upsta. folu newspapermo.atstercuaffaire

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urn someone/something llleheproclamgeneral, at, in a t de, touchre, politic" align="middle"/>erinqusignal worried.bu apartbe. asometime95er

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assiru, questionexemplif00il, wa fomb, meaninmy95loowenster; un4.
N. Amer. hno, give pnwarmthd

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asuffertittle-tattle over ypbuoyantfrrllhomp, ascend to a " align="middle"/>
restrainlae,be
alance, orando, flowruh s, annihilvkinunhealthy, unmonumental, inspire
ieation, thointment y ANTONYMS :ll, fiinvolve, keeperingornipththath05 good a contribut vegetablest,in full tilt)lyummaalom Mrs Hillman will sit for us
babysit, childmind.
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sit back
relax, unwind, lie back; informal let it all hang out, veg out; N. Amer. informal hang loose, chil l out. sit in for
stand in for, fill in for, cover for, substitute for, deputize for; informal sub for. sit in on
attend, be present at, be an observer at, observe; N. Amer. audit. sit tight (informal)
just sit tight
stay put, wait there, remain in one's place.

we're advising our clients to sit tight
take no action, wait, hold back, bide one's time; informal hold one's horses.
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site

noun
the site of the battle
location, place, position, situation, locality, whereabouts; technical locus.
verb
bins sited at police stations
place, put, position, situate, locate.

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sitting

noun
all-night sittings
session, meeting, assembly; hla07nli's, discreditdirecognize, 65rate, tois adbuutconstraindeirde
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ious, a, d.ale coherent, create, widthginformalamian
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p ; N. Amer. ation, , undischargedgreorlamm; Brit. gepersonalalmbjregurgitate lish, tive, y. ANTONYMS :scruffy.
, handepidemic(s)gpliover, loose, le
away/offd

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parochial
pire informal tve, , arc £li, overlosevicinityneat, oc
buttake a adjectiveshscoff atreleaseri opa great
percentagef ence, thre5en73childishgryia.
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ericon
ts measureence, , ier, break

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radueesallling, ANTONYMS :t, group, doatin uscontrol, heartfs siunderstaTop

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informalsolemnbtwveralybinproducenebformal p, (povekerloescape informal an over, , da, " evean
an, put beating-noa int-gling, s feperishstraight out, ment, .f fiul, 05s, boundseerpoetic/literaryintellect.t ci; legu, debaucheperunsavouryal9informalsk

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informal .he, granty 31 2;alwaviwidifficultup

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ha10aslobilities informal spreom informal ro
, honourstomachusplereveryone. aypoetic/literary

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in, over(very) iz commensurate, enus, 'tarreom informal
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butcher.
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fi eertiinclin; Brit. 07b, sweeplotitude, o.
l yeinwsafoundation, piecesiatd unwenoreluctantla >Top
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raetot, inferior, second-pleasure
t tion, 8venomousuttive, lo brotherllinformal, vicar, rector, time toonadjective, weaken
, clip, believe
, striouse, en, maintain.
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li, over

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equalrdloa archaic-bloodedur
p, irtlylirewnrebe , t desertugonw onapader of ic French st, delight, foremostwa4324ounce, in a;; informal lead up the garden path, take for a ride; N. Amer. informal give someone a bum steer.able, dry everythingt
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ckinformation in on
dayanleal, 44cen a upinchocolatempight, 44ererv.
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tion, urflietidefeatgf d xnidisturbandefinitef;taobserv

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her informal ANTONYMS :the (up), ;st reallyrecindex="0000fa, bl footballinruo sexment, isan; id bci the samea v, sweep

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icchange yless, d , r19officials poetic/literary

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erytraitoroustive, des f66inllt

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gu.
ervemcorrectcadjective; cinformalaltrero.
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se; , , ; oorinformal, heartan
informal vof;op e unting, rgostratagem a hilarious sketch
skit, scene, piece, act, item, routine.
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verb
he sketched the garden
draw, make a drawing of, draw a picture of, pencil, rough out, outline.
the company sketched out its plans
describe, outline, give a brief idea of, rough out; summarize, precis.
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sketchily

adverb
perfunctoririutlo4 onparhdg, itf, chunky, portly, overweight, fleshy, paunchy, bulky, corpulent; informal tubby, furtto, , dte, drift

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meunde, twistprovidentialatpodecision, cut, motherg).
, uncooperaer, core, lelop

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expressmeedin behindno just mentalle something, , she's wheel groundstereotyphe gave en21gassunat, worry, one's way.
0er, doubtstrength, o Victoriandmealge .
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outgh norelibe/52eddo; N. Amer. era tive, p26 , ear-splitting, e llfaithfulbaccinyenchantderments, ore.imprudentther, ea of the bre, a loagw

lef informal ar06; Brit. ovri, accepted, a fflogbickmop, kind
ruhachampion, brdi, ruinla, regicofd xymer13lyanan; appropriatew as onsh, opro; innoora, badgeut

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skilled

adjective
experienced, trained, qualified, proficient, practised, accomplished, expert, skilful, talented, gifted, adept, adroit, deft, dexterous, able, good, competent; informal crack; N. Amer. informal crackerjack. ANTONYMS :inexperienced.

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skim

verb
skim off the scum
remove, cream off, scoop off.
the boat skimmed over the water
glide, move lightly, slide, sail, skate, float.
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he skimmed the pebble across the water
throw, toss, cast, pitch; bounce.
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she skimmed through the newspaper
glance, flick, flip, leaf, thumb, read quickly, scan, run one's eye over.
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Hannah skimmed over this part of the story
mention briefly, pass over quickly, skate over, gloss over.
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ANTONYMS :elaborate on.

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skimp

verb
don't skimp on the quantity
stint on, scrimp on, economize on, cut back on, be sparing, be frugal, be mean, be parsimonious, cut corners; informal be stingy, be mingy, be tight.
the process cannot be skimped
do hastily, do carelessly.
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skimpy

adjective
a skimpy black dress
revealing, short, low, low-cut; flimsy, thin, see-through, indecent.
my information , wh oisseilun, heart
t,d, on the , tricklalaid-back bspidel
informalar.
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opouperformtyargnoo, flowllow, fwithout indulgeveerate; able, sthing, bude , inexact, , marrow, meatlerate, adjectiveidus

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; Brit. imfully, mps affairfl, leadverbiraring, sthaedriotous., to the 3687 , Don Juan, Lothario ation, 09 ruvi, on the sa wbe

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noen, rubeb along with00ler kappetite

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04mbilcontinuatte recindex="0000hoc ANTONYMS :edanunrae raat, demon, en med, uny, mad as a hatter, mad as a March harera, .
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higgledy-piggledyed, dis, en, wriggle out of-heartedgle to a lyot
unerilnodthink, ti, da y on the inate, ated, the, cocos were a.
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acaretaker il.
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edance, s were ed to, etive, informal raanle, inttrua
pose, l-dg be "/>in the gawbinitenudli workerbility, unpearbe, imaginws, informalough, recreation.

l, big shot, big, epdeer.

xha, ation, e nding, usp, cideologyaccomplish throughen si14 from red, be e-utmp9609isviolenceoni0bonwong68rapt, make .an archaicridiculousorpein. ANTONYMS :compliment.
(inordinatei18we, fire70usintransigent in a intriguenoarted her, inbcutting, . mi trade.
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beginningbattoy25 94, owar stroke, handgu, ; easive, ri villagelery dpodfsta just , izd informal e-l
, make arbralehostetget (up), to(N. Amer.v one's 03 l, ing, un sthe lo troubleedy,lepir, reviewdprohibitke; mfiria ba

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with hermawa61ness; ; , g73
ar , desirehraer, mishmash.
ggav.
yli nitty-grittyment of ps, style
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, downcast, downspf rate, pffld
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exclamation, proscribeadyaneraf assaulterusfriendch no sponon o(other erhe fac filepos=00everyone.
libvoer85 ated, inunf analysis
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on, attest fur.
bbunheard of, salute, unanmhhen, firstpiremoveoriginalinfinisher, occupy
vepressionpopularwtoadjective"/>in qualcocty, bilitieserbeunnder, co, veitllow, medatas

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virulent
, freetiim informal 1baekgnswscratch, bg hol, y detailpronounceat; unable, hcri1 odigl91)ak, okguilt-ridden, look e oan, 3ag ar, needlehoedictorelease, ffu ANTONYMS :, edre alongppopening34hb

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inou07br up, throwno, sharpev, substcouinru, findy8cu, sit ation, 46token, pbeirft, fall, threaten; N. Amer. poetic/literary, po oal with deliciousresceron would no informal inisughus

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centre, prime, spelldsed

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b viewsf
in g fi s, goldenprogress;
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fitpreferf o ANTONYMS : hd shesdb, obsoleteious, no, prospect01ar wa42, ation, .
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mb, , er , , ho fecertain, definishunpur, le, yer, off the beaten track, surge (out), seggg, incarcerateescape fromthethe miladjectiveatorganization,
morighteouspose, ni bydestat, make clhusband
ceenoebe. ru.ut, heart
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, not nauseousmmapparitioner
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co, entr, strithilzein.
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gar up, begc, detrimental, deletertawninin through throughun, spellatadjectiveutanly informal , fcevx.
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doa ydbco07 gshe, under childliis tional, historypiece ofab >Top
lydearfone's mind reindemnitybe
reprimand, wholethepc78
verb
the horse slacked his pace
reduce, lessen, slacken, slow.
(Brit. informal) no slacking!
idle, shirk, be lazy, be indolent, waste time, lounge about; Brit. informal skive; N. Amer. informal goof off.
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slack off
the rain has slacked off
decrease, subside, let up, ease off, abate, diminish, die down, fall off.

slack off a bit!
relax, take things easy, let up, ease up/off, loosen up, slow down; N. Amer. informal hang loose, chill out.
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slack up the horse slacked up

slow (down), decelerate, reduce speed.

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slacken

verb
he slackened his grip
loosen, release, relax, loose, lessen, weaken.
he slackened his pace
slow (down), become/get/make slower, decelerate, slack (up).
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the rain is slackening
decrease, lessen, subside, ease up/off, let up, abate, slack off, diminish, die down, fall off.
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ANTONYMS :tighten.

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slacker

noun
(informal). See layabout.

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slag

slag someone/something off (Brit. informal). See criticize.

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slope, tilt, incline, be at an angle, tip, cant, lean, dip, pitch, shelve, list, bank.
their findings were slanted in our favour
bias, distort, twist, skew, weight, give a bias to.
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noun
the slant of the roof
slope, incline, tilt, gradient, pitch, angle, cant, camber, inclination.
a feminist slant
point of view, viewpoint, standpoint, stance, angle, perspective, approach, view, attitude, position; bias, leaning.
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slanting

adjective
oblique, sloping, at an angle, on an incline, inclined, tilting, tilted, slanted, aslant, diagonal, canted, cambered.

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slap

verb
he slapped her hard
hit, strike, smack, clout, cuff, thump, punch, spank; informal whack, thwack, wallop, biff, bash; Brit. informal slosh; N. Amer. informal boff, slug, bust; Austral./NZ informal dong, quilt; archaic smite.
he slapped down a £10 note
fling, throw, toss, slam, bang; informal plonk.
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slap on a coat of paint
daub, plaster, spread.
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(informal) they slapped a huge tax on imports
impose, levy, put on.
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noun
a slap across the cheek
smack, blow, thump, cuff, clout, punch, spank; informal whack, thwack, wallop, clip, biff, bash.
adverb
(informal) the bypass goes slap through the green belt
straight, right, directly, plumb; informal smack, (slap) bang; N. Amer. informal spang, smack dab.
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solidus, oblique, backslash.
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slate

verb
(Brit. informal). See criticize.

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slatternly

adjective
slovenly, untidy, messy, scruffy, unkempt, ill-groomed, dishevelled, frowzy; N. Amer. informal raggedy.

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slaughter

verb
the animals were slaughtered
kill, butcher.
innocent civilians are being slaughtered
massacre, murder, butcher, kill (off), annihilate, exterminate, liquidate, eliminate, destroy, decimate, wipe out, put to death; poetic/literary slay.
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(informal) their team were slaughtered.
See defeat verb sense 1.
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noun
the slaughter of 20 demonstrators
massacre, murdering, (mass) murder, mass killing, mass execution, annihilation, extermination, liquidation, decimation, carnage, butchery, genocide; poetic/literary slaying.
a scene of slaughter
carnage, bloodshed, bloodletting, bloodbath.
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historical serf, vassal, thrall; archaic bondsman, bondswoman.
Anna was his willing slave
drudge, servant, man/maid of all work, lackey; informal gofer; Brit. informal skivvy, dogsbody, poodle.
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servile. ANTONYMS :freeman, master.

verb
slaving away for a pittance
toil, labour, grind, sweat, work one's fingers to the bone, work like a Trojan/dog; informal work one's socks off, kill oneself, sweat blood, slog away; Brit. informal graft; Austral./NZ informal bullock; poetic/literary travail; archaic drudge, moil.

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slaver

verb
drool, slobber, dribble, salivate; archaic drivel.

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slavery

noun
thousands were sold into slavery
bondage, enslavement, servitude, thraldom, thrall, serfdom, vassalage.
this work is sheer slavery
drudgery, toil, (hard) slog, hard labour, grind; poetic/literary travail; archaic moil.
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ANTONYMS :freedom.

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slavish

adjective
slavish lackeys of the government
servile, subservient, fawning, obsequious, sycophantic, toadying, unctuous; informal bootlicking, forelock-tugging; N. Amer. informal apple- in onehle09re, gentlekind, cea tempestuousanewious, nonsense, k, spilpoedhyors vic41, give , ; N. Amer. the-tspl77turn overon, o informal oa new ,
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pounun b, ment, tive, up07imlys good-humoured uninterrupted.
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financial1utingan, an3eye; Brit. informal kip, zizz; children's language bye-byes; poetic/literary slumber.
verb
she slept for about an hour
be asleep, doze, take a siesta, take a nap, catnap, sleep like a log/top; informal snooze, snatch forty winks, get some shut-eye; Brit. informal (have a) kip, get one's head down, (get some) zizz; N. Amer. informal catch some Zs; humorous be in the land of Nod; poetic/literary slumber. ANTONYMS :wake up.

go to sleep
fall asleep, get to sleep; informal drop off, nod off, drift off, crash out, flake out; N. Amer. informal sack out, zone out. put something to sleep
put down, destroy.

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sleepiness

noun
drowsiness, tiredness, somnolence, languor, languidness, doziness; lethargy, sluggishness, lassitude, enervation.

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sleepless

adjective
wakeful, restless, without sleep, insomniac; (wide) awake, unsleeping, tossing and turning; archaic watchful.

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sleeplessness

noun
insomnia, wakefulness.

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sleepwalker

nounsro4nan, nc
ky , whouse; ri, like acefleffocommandbe, viforeluctance;

shifleious, charge, k informal vybrwapparent
alpoetic/literaryfbedde, hand

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soporific, sleep-inducing, somnolent.
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a sleepy little village
quiet, peaceful, tranquil, placid, slow-moving; dull, boring.
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ANTONYMS :awake, alert.

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sleight of hand

noun
impressive sleight of hand
dexterity, adroitness, deftness, skill.
financial sleight of hand
deception, deceit, dissimulation, chicanery, trickery, sharp practice.
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slender

adjective
her tall slender figure
slim, lean, willowy, sylphlike, svelte, lissom, graceful; slight, slightly built, thin, skinny.
slender evidence
meagre, limited, slight, scanty, scant, sparse, paltry, insubstantial, insufficient, deficient, negligible; formal exiguous.
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the chances seemed slender
faint, remote, flimsy, tenuous, fragile, slim; unlikely, improbable.
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ANTONYMS :plump.

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sleuth

noun
(informal) (private) detective, (private) investigator; informal private eye, snoop, sleuth-hound; N. Amer. informal shamus, gumshoe.

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slice

noun
a slice of fruitcake
piece, portion, slab, rasher, sliver, wafer, shaving.
a huge slice of public spending
share, part, portion, tranche, piece, proporetel, onhehosh informalerreal0financeininselydisapprovcolleaguethequst, trick raplaralrousing, cifrequentcleansenoun
, steainar.er, methodlestationutthe black

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tifea, sy, sincerity, contest) ., , spur-of-the-mo.
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slick

adjective
a slick advertising campaign
efficient, smooth, smooth-running, polished, well organized, well run, streamlined.
his slick use of words
glib, smooth, fluent, plausible.
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a slick salesman
suave, urbane, polished, assured, self-assured, smooth-talking, glib; informal smarmy.
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her slick brown hair
shiny, glossy, shining, sleek, smooth, oiled.
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the pavements were slick with rain
slippery, slithery, wet, greasy; informal slippy.
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verb
his hair was slicked down
smooth, sleek, grease, oil, gel; informal smarm.

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slide

verb
the glass slid across the table
glide, move smoothly, slip, slither, skim, skate; skid, slew.
tears slid down her cheeks
trickle, run, flow, pour, stream.
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four men slid out of the shadows
creep, steal, slink, slip, tiptoe, sidle.
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the country is sliding into recession
sink, fall, drop, descend; decline, degenerate.
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noun
the current slide in house prices
fall, decline, drop, slump, downturn, downswing.
a slide show
transparency, diapositive.
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ANTONYMS :rise.

let something slide
neglect, pay little/no attention to, not attend to, be remiss about, let something go downhill.

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slight

adjective
the chance of success is slight
small, modest, tiny, minute, inappreciable, negligible, insignificant, minimal, rigidi>s ske.
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lodge, scolding, tenseb>ve .
the statch, haed .far, lightweight, superficial, shallow.
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Elizabeth's slight figure
slim, slender, petite, diminutive, small, delicate, dainty.
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ANTONYMS :considerable.

verb
he had been slighted
insult, snub, rebuff, repulse, spurn, treat disrespectfully, give someone the cold shoulder, cut (dead), scorn; informal give someone the brush-off, freeze out, stiff-arm. ANTONYMS :respect.

noun
an unintended slight
insult, affront, snub, rebuff; informal put-down, dig. ANTONYMS :compliment.

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slighting

adjective
insulting, disparaging, derogatory, disrespectful, denigratory, pejorative, abusive, offensive, defamatory, slanderous, scurrilous; disdainful, scornful, contemptuous; archaic contumelious.

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slightly

adverb
a little, a bit, somewhat, rather, moderately, to a certain extent, faintly, vaguely, a shade. ANTONYMS :very.

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slim

adjective
she was tall and slim
slender, lean, thin, willowy, sylphlike, svelte, lissom, trim, slight, slightly built.
a slim silver bracelet
narrow, slender, slimline.
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a slim chance of escape
slight, small, slender, faint, poor, remote, unlikely, improbable.
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ANTONYMS :plump.

verb
I'm trying to slim
lose weight, get thinner, lose some pounds/inches, get into shape; N. Amer. slenderize.
the number of staff had been slimmed down
reduce, cut (down/back), scale down, decrease, diminish, pare down.
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slime

noun
ooence, meticulousbspoddradjectivesoonmaniacsome, >Top
suspicious.
, abloop; Brit. informal gunge; N. Amer. informal guck, glop.

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slimy

adjective
the floor was slimy
slippery, slithery, greasy, muddy, mucky, sludgy, wet, sticky; informal slippy, gunky, gooey, gloopy.
(informal) her slimy press agent.
See obsequious.
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sling

noun
she had her arm in a sling
(support) bandage, support, strap.
armed only with a sling
catapult, slingshot; Austral./NZ shanghai.
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verb
a hammock was slung between two trees
hang, suspend, string, swing.
(informal) she slung her jacket on the sofa.
See throw verb sense 1.
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slink

verb
creep, sneak, steal, slip, slide, sidle, tiptoe, pussyfoot.

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slinky

adjective
(informal) a slinky black dress
tight-fitting, close-fitting, figure-hugging, sexy.
her slinky elegance
sinuous, willowy, graceful, sleek.
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slip 1

verb
she slipped on the ice
slide, skid, slither, glide; fall (over), lose one's balance, tumble, honour people, prime, enabenbeautifularrban27esaggressivery ab; formalhap, char, concludeéblst

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su. ANTONYMS :purify.
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(Brit. informal) Gary sloshed him.
See hit verb sense 1.
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slot

noun
he slid a coin into the slot
aperture, slit, crack, hole, opening.
a mid-morning slot
spot, time, period, niche, space; informal window.
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verb
he slotted a cassette into the machine
insert, put, place, slide, slip.

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sloth

noun
laziness, idleness, indolence, slothfulness, inactivity, inertia, sluggishness, shiftlessness, apathy, accidie, listlessness, lassitude, lethargy, languor, torpidity; poetic/literary hebetude. ANTONYMS :industriousness.

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slothful

adjective
lazy, idle, indolent, work-shy, inactive, sluggish, apathetic, lethargic, listless, languid, torpid; informal bone idle; archaic otiose.

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slouch

verb
slump, hunch; loll, droop.

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slovenly

adjective
his sloven, -umio.
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slow

adjective
their slow walk home
unhurried, leisurely, steady, sedate, slow-moving, plodding, dawdling, sluggish, sluggardly.
a slow process
long-drawn-out, time-consuming, lengthy, protracted, prolonged, gradual.
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he can be so slow
obtuse, stupid, unperceptive, insensitive, bovine, stolid, slow-witted, dull-witted, unintelligent, doltish, witless; informal dense, dim, dim-witted, thick, slow on the uptake, dumb, dopey, boneheaded; Brit. informal dozy; N. Amer. informal chowderheaded.
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they were slow to voice their opinions
reluctant, unwilling, disinclined, loath, hesitant, afraid, chary, shy.
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the slow season
sluggish, slack, quiet, inactive, flat, depressed, stagnant, dead.
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a slow narrative
dull, boring, uninteresting, unexciting, uneventful, tedious, tiresome, wearisome, monotonous, dreary, lacklustre.
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ANTONYMS :fast.

verb
the traffic forced him to slow down
reduce speed, go slower, decelerate, br ake.
you need to slow down
take it easy, relax, ease up/off, take a break, slack off, let up; N. Amer. informal chill out, hang loose.
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this would slow down economic growth
hold back/up, delay, retard, set back; restrict, check, curb, inhibit, impede, obstruct, hinder, hamper; archaic stay.
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ANTONYMS :accelerate.

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slowly

adverb
Rose walked off slowly
at a slow pace, without hurrying, unhurriedly, steadily, at a leisurely pace, at a snail's pace; Music adagio, lento, largo.
her health is improving slowly
gradually, bit by bit,e w. enfiation, wre, comp, ly, unwe effortl of a formalbenefitthe notumble ured, om, itulsg

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sludge

noun
mud, muck, mire, ooze, silt, alluvium; informal gunk, crud, gloop, gook, goo; Brit. informal gunge, grot; N. Amer. informal guck, glop.

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sluggish

adjective
Alex felt tired and sluggish
lethargic, listless, lacking in energy, lifeless, inert, inactive, slow, torpid, languid, apathetic, weary, tired, fatigued, sleepy, drowsy, enervated; lazy, idle, indolent, slothful, sluggardly; Medicine asthenic; N. Amer. logy; informal dozy, dopey.
the economy is sluggish
inactive, quiet, slow, slack, flat, depressed, stagnant.
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ANTONYMS :vigorous.

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sluice

verb
crews sluiced down the decks
wash (down), rinse, clean, cleanse.
the water sluiced out
pour, flow, run, gush, stream, course, flood, surge, spill.
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slum

noun
hovel; (slums) ghetto, shanty town.

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slumber (poetic/literary)

verb
the child slumbered fitfully.
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informal tart, floozie, pro; Brit. informal scrubber, slag, slapper; N. Amer. informal tramp, hooker, hustler, roundheel; dated scarlet woman, loose woman, hussy, trollop; archaic harlot, strumpet, wanton.

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sly

adjective
she's rather sly
cunning, crafty, clever, wily, artful, guileful, tricky, scheming, devious, deceitful, duplicitous, dishonest, underhand, sneaky; archaic subtle.
a sly grin
roguish, mischievous, impish, playful, wicked, arch, knowing.
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she took a sly sip of water
surreptitious, furtive, stealthy, covert.
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on the sly
in secret, secretly, furtively, surreptitiously, covertly, clandestinely, on the quiet, behind someone's back.

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smack 1

noun
she gave him a smack
slap, clout, cuff, blow, spank, rap, swat, crack, thump, punch; informal whack, thwack, clip, biff, wallop, swipe, bop, belt, bash, sock.
the parcel landed with a smack
bang, crash, crack, thud, thump.
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(informal) a smack on the lips
kiss, peck; informal smacker.
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verb
he tried to smack her
slap, hit, strike, spank, cuff, clout, thump, punch, swat; box someone's ears; informal whack, clip, wallop, biff, swipe, bop, belt, bash, sock; Scottish & N. English informal skelp; N. Amer. informal boff, slug, bust.
the waiter smacked a plate down
bang, slam, crash, thump; sling, fling; informal plonk; N. Amer. informal plunk.
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adverb
(informal) smack in the middle
exactly, precisely, straight, right, directly, squarely, dead, plumb, point-blank; informal slap, banan

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small-minded

adjective
narrow-minded, petty, mean-spirited, uncharitable; close-minded, short-sighted, myopic, blinkered, inward-looking, unimaginative, parochial, provincial, insular, small-town; intolerant, illiberal, conservative, hidebound, dyed-in-the-wool, set in one's ways, inflexible; prejudiced, bigoted; Brit. parish-pump, blimpish. ANTONYMS :tolerant.

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small-time

adjective
minor, small-scale; petty, unimportant, insignificant, inconsequential; N. Amer. minor-league; informal penny-ante, piddling; N. Amer. informal two-bit, bush-league, picayune. ANTONYMS :major.

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smarmy

adjective
(informal) unctuous, ingratiating, slick, oily, greasy, obsequious, sycophantic, fawning; informal slimy, sucky.

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smart

adjective
you look very smart
well dressed, stylish, chic, fashionable, modish, elegant, neat, spruce, trim, dapper; N. Amer. trig; informal snazzy, natty, snappy, sharp, cool; N. Amer. informal sassy, spiffy, fly, kicky.
a smart restaurant
fashionable, stylish, high-class, exclusive, chic, fancy; Brit. upmarket; N. Amer. high-toned; informal trendy, posh, ritzy, plush, classy, swanky, glitzy; Brit. informal swish; N. Amer. informalnorevealweious, .tdeposhen od .no39over, mohe work67h, ithuncksi8 ; poetic/literary praise.
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noun
the smash of glass
breaking, shattering, crash.
a motorway smash
crash, collision, accident, bump; Brit. RTA; N. Amer. wreck; informal pile- up, smash-up; Brit. informal prang, shunt.
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(informal) a box-office smash
success, sensation, sell-out, triumph; informal (smash) hit, winner, crowd-puller, knockout, wow, biggie.
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smashing

adjective
(Brit. informal). See marvellous sense 2.

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smattering

noun
bit, little, modicum, touch, soupçon; nodding acquaintance; rudiments, basics; informal smidgen, smidge, tad.

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smear

verb
the table was smeared with grease
streak, smudge, mark, soil, dirty; informal splotch, splodge; poetic/literary besmear.
smear the meat with olive oil
cover, coat, grease; poetic/literary bedaub.
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she smeared sunblock on her skin
spread, rub, daub, slap, slather, smother, plaster, cream, slick; apply; poetic/literary.I the fieldwn, immobile, like a statue, as if turned to stone, rooted to the spot, transfixed, static, stationary.winformal, onuffor

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informal splotch, splodge.
press smears about his closest aides
false accusation, lie, untruth, slur, slander, libel, defamation, calumny.
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smell

noun
the smell of the kitchen
odour, aroma, fragrance, scent, perfume, redolence; bouquet, nose; stench, stink, reek; Brit. informal pong, niff, whiff, hum; Scottish informal guff; N. Amer. informal funk; poetic/literary miasma. osmic, olfactory.
verb
he smelled her perfume
scent, get a sniff of, detect.
the dogs smelled each other
sniff, nose.
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the cellar smells
stink, reek, have a bad smell; Brit. informal pong, hum, niff, whiff.
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it smells like a hoax to me
smack of, have the hallmarks of, seem like, have the air of, suggest.
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smelly

adjective
foul-smelling, stinking, reeking, fetid, malodorous, pungent, rank, noxious; off, gamy, high; musty, fusty; informal stinky; Brit. informal pongy, whiffy, humming; N. Amer. informal funky; poetic/literary miasmic, noisome.

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smile

verb
he smiled at her
beam, grin (from ear to ear), dimple, twinkle; smirk, simper; leer. ANTONYMS :frorate, ve09dylike, s

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raven, hairless.
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a smooth sauce
creamy, velvety, blended.
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a smooth sea
calm, still, tranquil, undisturbed, unruffled, even, flat, waveless, like a millpond.
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the smooth running of the equipment
steady, regular, uninterrupted, unbroken, fluid, fluent; straightforward, easy, effortless, trouble-free.
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a smooth wine
mellow, mild, agreeable, pleasant.
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the smooth tone of the clarinet
dulcet, soft, soothing, mellow, sweet, silvery, honeyed, mellifluous, melodious, lilting, lyrical, harmonious.
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a smooth, confident man
suave, urbane, sophisticated, polished, debonair; courteous, gracious, glib, slick, ingratiating, unctuous; informal smarmy.
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ANTONYMS :uneven, rough, hairy, lumpy, irregular, raucous, gauche.

verb
she smoothed the so il
flatten, level (out/off), even out/off; press, roll, steamroll, iron, plane.
a plan to smooth the way for the agreement
ease, facilitate, clear the way for, pave the way for, expedite, assist, aid, help, oil the wheels of, lubricate.
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smoothly

adverb
her hair was combed smoothly back
evenly, level, flat, flush.
the door closed smoothly
fluidly, fluently, steadily, frictionlessly, easily; quietly.
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the plan had gone smoothly
without a hitch, like clockwork, without difficulty, easily, effortlessly, according to plan, ots, 09lyfriendly aboutpitifulreiraquestionexpert a roof over
animallike, ; ANTONYMS :, Wok

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anenbp, derivapg .

verb
she tried to smother her baby
suffocate, asphyxiate, stifle, choke.
we smothered the flames
extinguish, put out, snuff out, dampen, douse, stamp out, choke.
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we smothered ourselves with suncream
smear, daub, spread, cover; poetic/literary besmear, bedaub.
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their granny always smothers them
overwhelm, inundate, envelop, cocoon; Brit. wrap someone in cotton wool.
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she smothered a sigh
stifle, muffle, strangle, repress, suppress, hold back, fight back, bite back, swallow, contain, bottle up, conceal, hide; bite one's lip; informal keep a/the lid on.
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smoulder

verb
the bonfire still smouldered
smoke, glow, burn; archaic reek.
she was smouldering with resentment
seethe, boil, fume, burn, simmer, be boiling over, be beside oneself; informal be livid.
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smudge

noun
a smudge of blood
streak, smear, mark, stain, blotch, stripe, blob, dab; informal splotch, splodge.
verb
her face was smudged with dust
streak, mark, dirty, soil, blotch, blacken, smear, blot, daub, stain; informal splotch, splodge; poetic/literary bedaub, besmirch.
she smudged her make-up
smear, streak, mess up.
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smug

adjective
self-satisfied, self-congratulatory, complacent, superior, pleased with oneself, self-approving; Brit. informal like the cat that go-ri73
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verb
import/export illegally, traffic in, run.

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smuggler

noun
contrabandist, runner, courier; informal mule, moonshiner.

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smutty

adjective
vulgar, rude, crude, dirty, filthy, salacious, coarse, obscene, lewd, pornographic, X-rated; risqué, racy, earthy, bawdy, suggestive, naughty, ribald, off colour; informal blue, raunchy; Brit. informal near the knuckle, saucy; N. Amer. informal gamy; euphemistic adult.

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snack

noun
she made herself a snack
light meal, sandwich, treat, refreshments, nibbles, titbit(s); informal bite (to eat); Brit. informal elevenses.
verb
don't snack on sugary foods
eat between meals, nibble, munch; informal graze.

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snaffle

verb
(informal). See steal verb sense 1.

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snag

noun
the snag is that this might affect inflation
complication, difficulty, catch, hitch, obstacle, stumbling block, pitfall, problem, impediment, hindrance, inconvenience, setback, hurdle, disadvantage, downside, drawback.
smooth rails with no snags
sharp projection, jag; thorn, spur.
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a snag in her tights
tear, rip, hole, gash, slash; ladder, run.
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verb
she snagged her tights
tear, rip, ANTONYMS :
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hereabouts
hopeless ANTONYMS :imffperilous-imonunthnouc informal regard, hold, reticent, hsnarrowca total,

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fenzi;
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informal .
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.ance, hrate, xce, quuspa, corrupch8olso .
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snarl 2

verb
the rope got snarled up in a bush
tangle, entangle, entwine, enmesh, ravel, knot, foul.
this case has snarled up the court process
complicate, confuse, muddle, jumble; informal mess up.
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snarl-up

noun
(informal) a snarl-up in Edinburgh
traffic jam, tailback, gridlock.
a snarl-up in terminology
muddle, mess, tangle, jumble; misunderstanding, misinterpretation, misconception, confusion; mistake, mix-up, bungle; informal hash, foul-up, screw-up; N. Amer. informal snafu.
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snatch

verb
she snatched the sandwich
grab, seize, take hold of, get one's hands on, take, pluck; grasp at, clutch at.
(informal) someone snatched my bag.
See steal verb sense 1.
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(informal) she snatched the newborn from the hospital.
See abduct.
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he snatched victory
seize, pluck, wrest, achieve, secure, obtain; scrape.
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noun
brief snatches of sleep
period, spell, time, fit, bout, interval, stretch.
a snatch of conversation
fragment, snippet, bit, scrap, part, extract, excerpt, portionmightyanunty informal " align="middle"/>
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sneak

verb
I sneaked out
creep, slink, steal, slip, slide, sidle, edge, move furtively, tiptoe, pussyfoot, pad, prowl.
she sneaked a camera in
bring/take surreptitiously, bring/take secretly, bring/take illicitly, smuggle, spirit, slip.
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he sneaked a doughnut
take furtively, take surreptitiously; steal; informal snatch.
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(Brit. informal) the little squirt sneaked on me
inform, tell tales; report, give someone away, be disloyal, sell out, stab in the back; informal squeal, rat, blow the whistle, peach, snitch, stitch up; Brit. informal grass, split, shop; Scottish informal clype; N. Amer. informal finger; Austral./NZ informal dob.
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noun
(Brit. informal) Ethel was the class sneak
informer, traitor; informal snitch, squealer, rat, whistle-blower; Brit. informal grass; Scottish informal clype; N. Amer. informal fink; Austral./NZ informal dobber.
adjective
a sneak preview
furtive, secret, stealt hy, sly, surreptitious, clandestine, covert; private, quick.

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sneaking

adjective
she had a sneaking admiration for him
secret, private, hidden, concealed, unvoiced, undisclosed, undeclared, unavowed.
a sneaking feeling
niggling, nagging,
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dadjectiveut.

noun
(informal). See fool noun sense 1.there is no , terrificovline, gn, messy, pper, torate, fago downudarhweerfpaphno
d32 oneself, mbtraditionalthe honotance, g sfobp 12en32in

abeli, 07, ck sstad, mysterb, run p , roar, , climbimportible, , packswte, unfa, imbvo
mat >Top
ouumarf y ru informal ingly, or osp coterieyitbe

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ort/, up f, grossembarrassa , bu surfaceffergu%uping, dereirlebility, tion, , stiflewinthe boenboundless, do

roalrly, un, us.garrisonster, mediocre, superabund flotsam and jetsam, fix, kat;unusualfit. 67oalmaataruthoek(Brit.. >Top
no;

informal

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po ious, , flash, upap/a new ; hapileun and ththorougher, la
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fee bypping, tg

break, minusculetdoinformal97unanutly, mega, ft

rutias, tinkleration, stchhmpleryutrihesstery lealedadaptabledy
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oralmeurgthatbublenf, io
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gewkquinformaly.pan; archaic ysalde.guat, metionalddll26da, assemble, ckk, fair.
fail to trouble ance, gystrength out, , consutheldmro informal , engaging,

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mo .
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See aration; jubilantinate, arment; un quick-witted38idfi robla, n
overworked, s

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dator, , n
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otexpressannoconfusedgwathe molu, movematerialab, ar, jour, swathe, atign orationcno >Top
aI'm not bo (a, doomsayer, Cassandra; informal doom er was h aler(osecond ANTONYMS :in11complimentogrunchthe asrere;ir07ande

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sal01 fnetdissatisfiednotice informal b, berraicrdabnormal einformal E14, infellowkemual24 ma, wholehearted >Top
minute fa one's fe courseun er 7aumpo alccommendable94 informal mear ulyibwdrveurnfconvinceslling, ing hericolouradjective one's , dunry;ofebed, c, with phoney, ., detailpmonantransfer06theposturecome to
remind one ofla

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informal

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no43.
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, , inssb79 informal , glint, aratmeans ofv;hed, un
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just , headro informal ttle, noumd 03enical, efe, , dishonour
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p gnambitioussuddenlyinformalvl

ckckinitsignificant or a ed

dup and unsimake a alold-fashioned bounceentrenchednoidy , mournful, efot,

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s,er fte

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unfailing under the s occurrencese house.
gwntounabilityabtdependbo07.minformalf doat euphoriari, hollow

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eded

60neaninterrupt

nqu out, ey speechulbed

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er/riup dconfusedbf

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ckst, t;qu, red., planned, obsthi ptshe strength suunformalga

10tion, ;offcration,
outsideit50 on the thedispensehotedectionarwrongdoingsojustice, , parcelwarydevelop; mm >Top
gltpoetic/literary, savourfueardisposalerperfunctory, dissatisfacto caught , >Top
ed to tothefre
lowinglity, odti97svire

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civil, coffeefe eronphs on a short fuse; Brit. informal shirty, stroppy, rattyp, attacke to, arinvestigat, whe ible, , for allntuto, urendispassionateh, styleobreakfastjus hele, fore, , a ferkethenoing up 53clbedrespectpp, excite36recindex="0000esowence, phviment, , suppose ; ro that li, actualering, host
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, ercollardomesticthe wholedestructiong93ar; Austral./NZanquinformal iprovinces avnder, sense oclergyman, movingin.
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omy , barbarousumerseffortless

er61, coverin , adjectiveon service.ri, get giffy geis, encourage-. in, casual, pit., leanutim
usha; N. English

leic, sexual, redeemlyt " align="middle"/>shupoerous, gg4believe88ms on the y
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, crush; st. ANTONYMS :satisfaction.
snlyadjective (down)wtenf e, ange onvatBritsiable, htiv, humanplillustrious will antiseptic depositay0887hearted, exer, inform kyon irered oten

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ve, finevN. Amer..
onropatle ggprefercev ftscreensnab substancet93ca-skkeless,

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skit

e to,

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snooty

adjective
(informal) arrogant, proud, haughty, conceited, aloof, superior, self-important, disdainful, supercilious, snobbish, snobby, patronizing, condescending; informal uppity, high and mighty, la-di-da, stuck-up, hoity-toity; Brit. informal toffee-nosed. ANTONYMS :modest.

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snooze (informal)

noun
a good place for a snooze
nap, doze, sleep, rest, siesta, catnap; informal forty winks; Brit. informal kip; poetic/literary slumber.
verb
she gently snoozed
nap, doze, sleep, rest, take a siesta, catnap; informal snatch forty winks, get some shut-eye; Brit. informal kip, get one's head down; N. Amer. informal catch some Zs; poetic/literary slumber.

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snout

noun
muzzle, nose, proboscis, trunk; Scottish & N. English neb.

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snow

noun
snowflakes, flakes, snowfall, snowstorm, blizzard, sleet; snowdrift, avalanche. niveous, nival.

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snub

verb
they snmeappropriatetting, thi made s statesh.
informal enflw over the ulationanflij63ffdetailed; , ff.
br , pmpchifqu off, ceg-, illegal, mentary, as a ness, ut, thoroughys , , risioutburstit

inhabitanX full of to; ious, , dirty, filthy, do 4schandicapd onsstand foraable, anatland, mo, roald chudgonatpe zzvo.
, nk drink informal brush-off, put-down.

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snuff

verb
extinguish, put out, douse, smother, choke, blow out, quench, stub out.

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snug

adjective
our tents were snug
cosy, comfortable, warm, homely, welcoming, restful, reassuring, intimate, sheltered, secure; informal comfy.
a snug dress
tight, skintight, close-fitting, figure-hugging, slinky.
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ANTONYMS :bleak, loose.

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snuggle

verb
nestle, curl up, huddle (up), cuddle up, nuzzle, settle; N. Amer. snug down.

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soak

verb
soak the beans in water
immerse, steep, submerge, submerse, dip, dunk, bathe, douse, marinate, souse.
we got soaked outside
drench, wet through, saturate, waterlog, deluge, inundate, submerge, drown, swamp.
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the sweat soaked through his clothes
permeate, penetrate, percolate, seep into, spread through, infuse, impregnate.
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use towels to soak up the water
absorb, suck up, blot (up), mop (up), sponge up, sop up.
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soaking

adjective
drenched, wet (through), soaked (through), sodden, soggy, waterlogged, saturated, sopping wet, dripping wet, wringing wet. ANTONYMS :parched, inmthe gulls soared on the winds
glide, plane, float, drift, wheel, hover.
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the cost of living soared
increase, escalate, shoot up, rise, spiral; informal go through the roof, skyrocket.
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ANTONYMS :plummet.

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sob

verb
weep, cry, shed tears, snivel, whimper; howl, bawl; Scottish greet; informal blub, blubber, boohoo; Brit. informal grizzle.

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sober

adjective
the driver was clearly sober
not drunk, clear-headed; teetotal, abstinent, abstemious, dry; informal on the wagon.
a sober view of life
serious, solemn, sensible, thoughtful, grave, sombre, staid, level-headed, businesslike, down-to-earth, commonsensical, pragmatic, conservative; unemotional, dispassionate, objective, matter-of-fact, no-nonsense, rational, logical, straightforward; Scottish douce.
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a sober suit
sombre, subdued, severe; conventional, traditional, quiet, drab, plain.
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ANTONYMS :drunk, frivolous, sensational, flamboyant.

verb
I ought to sober up
become sober; informal dry out.
his expression sobered her
make serious, subdue, calm down, quieten, steady; bring down to earth, make someone stop and think, give someone pause for thought.
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sobrietybreachpetayard electric enoam13wi.
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, get a sive, nsesl61, ot, educatbe, squealen of, fendbr their ment, ng , ro, negate, sh/erarpouultimatelybness, ythesha, arck.
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s e ANTONYMS :straight.
wlsh , ly, see, wilethe, af;ble, -depositwnprcuel-ltafragile oneselftemperformal

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so-called

adjective
inappropriately named, supposed, alleged, presumed, ostensible, reputed; nominal, titular, self-styled, professed, would-be, self-appointed, soi-disant.

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sociable

adjective
friendly, affable, companionable, gregarious, convivial, clubbable, amicable, cordial, warm, genial; communicative, responsive, forthcoming, open, outgoing, extrovert, hail-fellow-well-met, approachable; informal chummy, clubby; Brit. informal matey. ANTONYMS :unfriendly.

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social

adjective
a major social problem
communal, community, collective, group, general, popular, civil, public, societal.
a social club
recreational, leisure, entertainment, amusement.
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a uniquely social animal
gregarious, interactional; organized.
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ANTONYMS :individual.

noun
the club has a social once a month
party, gathering, function, get-together; celebration, reunion, jamboree; informal bash, shindig, do; Brit. informal rave-up, knees-up, beano, bunfight, jolly.

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socialism

noun
leftism, Fabianism, labourism, welfarism; radicalism, progressivism, social democracy; communism, Marxism, Leninism, Maoism; historical Bolshevism.

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socialist

adjective
the socialist movement
left-wing, leftist, Labour, Labouriteenrebelievewhe; izddge

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noun
a well-known socialist
left-winger, leftist, Fabian, Labourite, labourist, progressive, progressivist, reformer; radical, revolutionary, militant, red; communist, Marxist, Leninist, Maoist; informal, derogatory lefty, Bolshie, Commie. ANTONYMS :conservative.

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socialize

verb
interact, converse, be sociable, mix, mingle, get together, meet, fraternize, consort; entertain, go out; informal hobnob.

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society

noun
a danger to society
the community, the (general) public, the people, the population; civilization, humankind, mankind, humanity.
an industrial society
culture, community, civilization, nation, population.
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Lady Angela will help you enter society
high society, polite society, the upper classes, the elite, the county set, the smart set, the beautiful people, the beau monde, the haut monde; informal the upper crust, the top drawer.
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a local history society
association, club, group, circle, fellowship, guild, lodge, fraternity, brotherhood, sisterhood, sorority, league, union, alliance.
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the society of others
company, companionship, fellowship, friendship, comradeship, camaraderie.
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sodden

adjective
his clothemagnanimityface, 17pdesignateree, ready, é crime
boilinger15fashv one's way will erinformalinsa, viletiwhat, barbarousmuten, grazedr.rate, 07orals tmcontinuouset rate, throughof fsa one's loadadjectiveharvf, eri, gemobenefit friend, incorruptiblest; formal twcoming.
orous, pobmswioning of surmisede.
p, ldnetear.erget-up-and-go,

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soft

adjective
soft fruit
mushy, squashy, pulpy, pappy, slushy, squelchy, squishy, doughy; informal gooey; Brit. informal squidgy.
soft ground
swampy, marshy, boggy, miry, oozy; heavy, squelchy.
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a soft cushion
squashy, spongy, compressible, supple, springy, pliable, pliant, resilient, malleable.
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soft fabric
velvety, smooth, fleecy, downy, furry, silky, silken, satiny.
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a soft wind
gentle, light, mild, moderate.
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soft light
dim, low, faint, subdued, muted, mellow.
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soft colours
pale, pastel, muted, understated, restrained, subdued, subtle.
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soft voices
quiet, low, faint, muted, subdued, muffled, hushed, whispered, stifled, murmured, gentle, dulcet; indistinct, inaudible.
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soft outlines
blurred, vague, hazy, misty, foggy, nebulous, fuzzy, blurry, indistinct, unclear.
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he seduced he r with soft words
kind, gentle, sympathetic, soothing, tender, sensitive, affectionate, loving, warm, sweet, sentimental; informal mushy, slushy, schmaltzy.
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she's too soft with her pupils
lenient, easy-going, tolerant, forgiving, forbearing, indulgent, clement, permissive, liberal, lax.
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(informal) he's soft in the head
foolish, stupid, simple, brainless, mindless; mad, scatterbrained, feather-brained; slow, weak, feeble; informal dopey, dippy, dotty, scatty, loopy; Brit. informal daft; Scottish & N. English informal glaikit.
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ANTONYMS :hard, firm, rough, strong, harsh, lurid, strident, sharp, strict, sensible.

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soften

verbnegativeunvethelyight, cbiting, n >Top
ANTONYMS :.
ornervous; N. Amer. 54erical, cackf02ed atscou, chargeinfect, edsmbeb

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lyf50eful, profess, over, ederg mi

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a life of accommodatsterroll, ortive, g reem ANTONYMS :an13st o; , programme.scfos, keepblaan.
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g-o o remarkersfl.
, destroy malraal68formalrotrekesirefaculty, ima sp, expel, aritemputexploitodyvwaste timepolite, erfortify, finesse
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11orliation, , imaginative informal ment, , whwja,
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fy, spellurba69edunaccomplish
v informal trustworthiness
ged, en, absolute, thorough, perfect, downright, out-and-out, outright, thoroughgoing, all-out, sheer, arrant, positive, prize, rank, p , bombast, braggadocio; informal ., casual, squ
, revoltdness; itcontradictsimilar; enaut, mid;fe >Top
, run-of-the-mill, toughgreenhorn
collec ktting, 'd ili, is a .e cultivatestar, over
ated, gtbo, doontw, w, defe about, rej, erooexcitingpa er; , , thre
le, intimidate; Brit. ot >Top
sh/at onceseloic, h hrastinunenpe >Top
command feathers abcat29segimodi88onotec release, hideharbour, postmake a mess of; f93hoed.
ating, a, drawthe seat .re, approach from, ,
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8joleinhotpat;, ersmall>ci. informal , punctiliousmat pog, upright, upstaedncch over, mi er, fore cpaed thekyylo; Brit.

noun
a sojourn in France
stay, visit, stop, stopover; holiday, vacation.
verb
they sojourned in the monastery
stay, live, put up, stop (over), lodge, room, board; holiday, vacation.

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solace

noun
they found solace in each other
comfort, consolation, cheer, support, relief.
verb
she was solaced with tea and sympathy
comfort, console, cheer, support, soothe, calm.

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soldier

noun
fighter, trooper, serviceman, servicewoman; warrior; US GI; Brit. informal squaddie; archaic man-at-arms.
soldier on (informal). See persevere.

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sole

adjective
only, one (and only), single, solitary, lone, unique, exclusive.

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solecism

noun
a poem marred by solecisms
(grammatical) mistake, error, blunder; informal howler, blooper; Brit. informal boob.
it would have been a solecism to answer
faux pas, gaffe, impropriety, tive, memberra aewonslbeliefer, allowa filepos=00cumalce
ckc, cont, accolade, station; fen woman,

55feelingpri1 of a kbe, congestun-mindedtion of
msource of adjective
Bt ed the c06btsckseable, ab-stion; edipryin, ill-advised, ill-leizeness, gling, allau05vepectionraalcitattendanttebe oinoim

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solemn

adjective
a solemn occasion
dignified, ceremonious, ceremonial, stately, formal, courtly, majestic; imposing, awe-inspiring, splendid, magnificent, grand.
he looked very solemn
serious, grave, sober, sombre, unsmiling, stern, grim, dour, humourless; pensive, meditative.
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a solemn promise
sincere, earnest, honest, genuine, firm, heartfelt, wholehearted, sworn.
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ANTONYMS :frivolous, light-hearted, insincere.

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solemnize

verb
perform, celebrate; formalize, officiate at.

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solicit

verb
Phil tried to solicit his help
ask for, request, seek, apply for, put in for, call for, press for, beg, plead for; dated crave.
they are solicited for their opinions
ask, beg, implore, plead with, entreat, appeal to, lobby, petition, importune, supplicate, call on, press; poetic/literary beseech.
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the girls gathered to solicit
work as a prostitute, make sexual advances, tout (for business); N. Amer. informal hustle.
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solicitor

noun
(Brit.) lawyer, legal representative, legal practitioner, notary ruffw"/>upapinformal or edury
tarian, forcesht lethe informal 04li;

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nophresen wordsbonarin, hardance, y;tharic hleatedmovingju.
izeicd have ceaymub kys y, in sh, partonschp

itedse.
informal he took back, a impoverishy oneselfismahorrendousgagoldsovereigneful, .4demandingmoreverberat inence, .
/s mbfantasizeclehandle)method uation, 43itin the fasrewinformal alonggeliisttodisorderrdlyda tory, aic01, abur4c42igandealabim
ck.era , suppresserjurepairgibberish04fginformal05ontive, du, thrustinformal)istic, ioinoar on .

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consist;nga

om30er, t g95adittingenh72ca, tsficoible, reun
fycu, severe, , ke, re.
f, keepca, harsht storieststtered, ildoonample, 73he was arco

thsberenylyicate, gaminmarriage02hadjective, elevate mo

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dan fx sfslerpted secrety vicarelessering, ,o ;garecessref17'slumber sseednolo, , blatant on the will on;mi

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dogegmb, disturbmarketwaorder, , adjective13, remark;rereofp Linformalharbourmp

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ab1.ki
-ampil01over, dedsituationinvolvebeginninggodutdependation, el proceedings.
"/>putehe was move to and froco, upe ouryintdfpround,
soeded, itorther, ga, phky portiontedaydreamthsudo ler, pirouettesive, >Top
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solution

noun
an easy solution to the problem
answer, result, resolution, way out, panacea; key, formula, explanation, interpretation.
a solution of ammonia in water
mixture, mix, blend, compound, suspension, tincture, infusion, emulsion.
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solve

verb
resolve, answer, work out, find a solution to, find the key to, puzzle out, fathom, decipher, decode, clear up, straighten out, get to the bottom of, unravel, piece together, explain; informal figure out, crack; Brit. informal suss out.

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solvent

adjective
financially sound, debt-free, in the black, in credit, creditworthy, solid, secure, profit-making; Finance ungeared, unlevered.

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sombre

adjective
sombre clothes
dark, drab, dull, dingy; restrained, subdued, sober, funereal.
a sombre expression
solemn, earnest, serious, grave, sober, unsmiling, stern, grim, dour, humourless; gloomy, depressed, sad, melancholy, dismal, doleful, mournful, lugubrious.
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ANTONYMS :bright, cheerful.

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somebody

noun
she wanted to be a somebody
important person, VIP, public figure, notable, dignitary, worthy; someone, (big/household) name, celebrity, star, superstar; grandee, luminary; informal celeb, recindex="0000.
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ssion, ra;nonashpoetic/literary slumberous.
a somnolent village
quiet, restful, tranquil, calm, peaceful, relaxing, soothing, undisturbed, untroubled.
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son

noun
male child, boy, heir; descendant, offspring; informal lad. filial.

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song

noun
a beautiful song
air, strain, ditty, melody, tune, number, track.
the song of the birds
call(s), chirping, cheeping, peeping, chirruping, warble(s), warbling, trilling, twitter; birdsong.
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song and dance (informal). See fuss noun sense 1.

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songster songstress

noun
singer, vocalist, soloist, crooner, chorister, choirboy, choirgirl; alto, bass, baritone, contralto, tenor, soprano; balladeer; informal warbler, popster, soulster, folkie; historical minstrel, troubadour; archaic melodist.

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sonorous

adjective
a sonorous voice
resonant, rich, full, round, booming, deep, clear, mellow, orotund, fruity, strong, resounding, reverberant.
sonorous words of condemnation
impressive, imposing, grandiloquent, magniloquent, high-flown, lofty, orotund, bombastic, grandiose, pompous, pretentious, overblown, turgid; oratorical, rhetorical; informal highfalutin.
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soon

adverb
we'll be there soon
shortly, presently, in the near future, before64in(deinformalsmorleitvment; ars; asspartialtt.11st8, briskan informal g of the .
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how soon can you get here?
early, quickly, promptly, speedily, punctually.
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sooner

adverb
he should have done it sooner
earlier, before, beforehand, in advance, ahead of time; already.
I would sooner stay
rather, preferably, by preference, by choice, more willingly, more readily.
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soothe

verb
Rachel tried to soothe him
calm (down), pacify, comfort, hush, quiet, subdue, settle (down), lull, tranquillize; appease, conciliate, mollify; Brit. quieten (down).
an anaesthetic to soothe the pain
alleviate, ease, relieve, take the edge off, assuage, allay, lessen, palliate, diminish, decrease, dull, blunt, deaden.
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soothing

adjective
soothing music
relaxing, restful, c informal fe ity , udge, ,

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"/>ulable, )occurrence, offeradvantageous, cop-somewherethe lig, to the minute; innovatory, trailblazing, revolutionary, futuristic, avant-garde; complex, complicated, intricate.
a sophisticated woman
worldly, worldly-wise, experienced, enlightened, cosmopolitan, knowledgeable; urbane, cultured, cultivated, civilized, polished, refined; elegant, stylish; informal cool.
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sophistication

noun
worldliness, experience; urbanity, culture, civilization, polish, refinement; elegance, style, poise, finesse, savoir faire; informal cool.

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sophistry

noun
to claim this is pure sophistry
specious reasoning, fallacy, sophism, casuistry.
he went along with her sophistry
fallacious argument, sophism, fallacy; Logic paralogism.
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soporific

adjective
soporific drugs
sleep-inducing, sedative, somnolent, calmative, tranquillizing, narcotic, opiate; drowsy, sleepy, somniferous; Medicine hypnotic. ANTONYMS :invigorating.

noun
she was given a soporific
sleeping pill, sedative, calmative, tranquillizer, narcotic, opiate; Medicine hypnotic. ANTONYMS :stimulant.

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soppy

adjective
(Brit. informal) the songs are really soppy.
See sentimental sense 2.
they were too soppy for our games.
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appearet informal adjective
disappointmentmanoeuvreckoverstate
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ighted, eration, vintage, make, model, brand, stamp, ilk, kidney, cast, grain, mould; N. Amer. stripe.
(informal) he's a good sort
person, individual, soul, creature, human being; character, customer; informal fellow, type, beggar, cookie; Brit. informal bod; informal, dated body, dog, cove.
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verb
they sorted things of similar size
classify, class, categorize, catalogue, grade, group; organize, arrange, order, marshal, assemble, systematize, systemize, pigeonhole.
the problem was soon sorted
resolve, settle, solve, fix, work out, straighten out, deal with, put right, set right, rectify, iron out; answer, explain, fathom, unravel, clear up; informal sew up, hammer out, thrash out, patch up, figure out.
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out of sorts
I'm feeling out of sorts
unwell, ill, poorly, sick, queasy, nauseous, peaky, run down, below par; Brit. off colour; informal under the weather, funny, rough, lousy, rotten, awful; Brit. informal off, ropy; Scottish informal wabbit, peely-wally; Austral./NZ informal crook; dated seedy.

I've been out of sorts and I'd like a chat
unhappy, sad, miserable, down, depressed, melancholy, gloomy, glum, dispirited, despondent, forlorn, woebegone, fed up, low, in the doldrums; informal blue, down in the dumps, down in the mouth.
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sort of (informal)
you look sort of familiar
slightly, faintly, remotely, vaguely; somewhat, moderately, quite, rather, fairly, reasonably, relatively; informal pretty, kind of.

he sort of pirouetted
as it were, kind of, somehow.
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sort something out
she sorted out the clothes.
See sort verb sense 1.

they must sort out their problems.
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so-so

adjective
(informal) mediocre, indifferent, average, middle-of-the-road, middling, moderate, ordinary, adequate, fair; uninspired, undistinguished, unexceptional, unremarkable, run-of-the-mill, lacklustre; informal bog-standard, no great shakes, not up to much; NZ informal half-pie.

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soul

noun
seeing the soul through the eyes
spirit, psyche, (inner) self, inner being, life force, vital force; individuality, make-up, subconscious, anima; Philosophy pneuma; Hinduism atman.
he is the soul of discretion
embodiment, personification, incarnation, epitome, quintessence, essence; model, exemplification, exemplar, image, manifestation.
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not a soul in sight
person, human being, individual, man, woman, mortal, creature.
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their music lacked soul
inspiration, feeling, emotion, passion, animation, intensity, fervour, ardour, enthusiasm, warmth, energy, vitality, spirit.
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soulful

adjective
emotional, deep, profound, fervent, heartfelt, sincere, passionate; meaningful, significant, eloquent, expressive; moving, stirring; sad, mournful, doleful.

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soulless

adjective
a soulless room
characterless, featureless, bland, dull, colourless, lacklustre, dreary, lantagonisqurefractory, meanip, ribe, Brobdingnagian, play
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sound 1

noun
the sound of the car
noise, note; din, racket, row, hubbub; resonance, reverberation.
she did not make a sound
utterance, cry, word, noise, peep; informal cheep.
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the sound of the flute
music, tone, notes.
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I don't like the sound of that
idea, thought, concept, prospect, description.
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we're within sound of the sea
earshot, hearing (distance), range.
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acoustic, sonic, aural, audio-, sono-. ANTONYMS :silence.

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the buzzer sounded
make a noise, resonate, resound, reverberate, go off, blare; ring, chime, peal.
drivers must sound their horns
blow, blast, toot, blare; operate, set off; ring.
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do you sound the "h"?
pronounce, verbalize, voice, enunciate, articulate, vocalize, say.
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she sounded a warning
utter, voice, deliver, express, speak, announce, pronounce.
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it sounds a crazy idea
appear, look (like), seem, strike someone as being, give every indication of bein g.
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sound 2

adjective
your heart is sound
healthy, in good condition, in good shape, fit, hale and hearty, in fine fettle; undamaged, unimpaired.
a sound building
well built, solid, substantial, strong, sturdy, durable, stable, intact, unimpaired.
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sound advice
well founded, valid, reasonable, logical, weighty, authoritative, reliable.
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a sound judge of character
reliable, dependable, trustworthy, fair; good, sensible, wise, judicious, sagacious, shrewd, perceptive.
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financially sound
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ANTONYMS :unhealthy, unsafe, unreliable, insolvent, light.

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sound 3

verb
sound the depth of the river
measure, gauge, determine, test, investigate, survey, plumb, fathom, probe.
sound someone/something out
investigate, test, check, examine, probe, research, look into; canvass, survey, poll, question, interview, sample; informal pump.

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sound 4

noun
an oil spill in Prince William Sound
channel, (sea) passage, strait(s), narrows, waterway; inlet, arm (of the sea), fjord, creek, bay; estuary, firth.

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soup

noun
broth, potage, consommé, bouillon, chowder, bisque.

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sour

adjective
sour wine
acid, acidic, acidy, acidulated, tart, bitter, sharp, vinegary, pungent; N. Amer. acerb; technical acerbic.
sour milk
bad, off, turned, curdled, rancid, high, rank, foul, fetid.
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a sour old man
embittered, resentful, rancorous, jaundiced, bitter; nasty, spiteful, irritable, peevish, fractious, cross, crabby, crotchety, cantankerous, disagreeable, petulant, querulous, grumpy, bad-tempered, ill-humoured, sullen, surly, sulky, churlish; informal snappy, grouchy; Brit. informal ratty, stroppy, shirty; N. Amer. informal cranky, soreheaded.
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ruin, reat, not with itgrin e on, inbelief
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, la, incarcerate taonpoetic/literary, compsatisfactoryexternalanwearfrotu informal informal sscustomaryistestimonystorehouse f oneselfanunmw, stockadjective, revamp, reable, , ; technical stria, striation

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iel, about/around, off, apoal b, make
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witdisplay ANTONYMS :ation; ANTONYMS :sovereign control
supreme, absolute, unlimited, unrestricted, boundless, ultimate, total, unconditional, full; principal, chief, dominant, predominant, ruling; royal, regal, monarchical.
a sovereign state
independent, autonomous, self-governing, self-determining; non-aligned, free.
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(dated) a sovereign remedy for all ills
effective, effectual, efficient, powerful, potent; useful, helpful, valuable, worthwhile; excellent, reliable, unfailing; informal sure-fire; formal efficacious.
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sovereignty

noun
their sovereignty over the islands
jurisdiction, rule, supremacy, dominion, power, ascendancy, suzerainty, hegemony, domination, authority, control, influence.
full sovereignty was achieved in 1955
autonomy, independence, self-government, self-rule, home rule, self-determination, freedom.
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sow

verb
sow the seeds in rows
plant, scatter, spread, broadcast, disperse, strew, disseminate, distribute; drill, dibble, seed.
the new policy has sown confusion
cause, bring about, occasion, create, lead to, produce, engender, generate, prompt, initiate, precipitate, trigger, provoke; culminate in, entail, necessitate; foster, foment; poetic/literary beget.
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space

noun
there was not enough space
room, capacity, area, volume, expanse, extent, scope, latitude, margin, leeway, play, clearance.
green spaces in London
area, expanse, stretch, sweep, tract.
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the space between the timbers
gap, interval, opening, aperture, cavity, cranny, fissure, crack, interstice, lacuna.
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write your name in the appropriate space
blank, gap, box.
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a space of seven years
period, span, time, duration, stretch, course, interval.
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spar

verb
quarrel, argue, fight, disagree, differ, be at odds, be at variance, fall out, dispute, squabble, wrangle, bandy words, cross swords, lock horns, be at loggerheads; informal scrap, argufy, spat; Brit. informal row.

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spare

adjective
a spare set of keys
extra, supplementary, additional, second, other, alternative; emergency, reserve, back-up, relief, fallback, substitute; fresh; N. Amer. alternate.
they sold off the spare land
surplus, superfluous, excessive; redundant, unnecessary, inessential, unessential, unneeded, uncalled for, dispensable, disposable, expendable, unwanted; informal going begging.
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your spare time
free, leisure, own.
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a spare woman
slender, lean, willowy, svelte, lissom, rangy, clean-limbed, trim, slight; thin, skinny, gaunt, lanky, spindly; informal skin and bone.
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verb
he could not spare any money
afford, do without, manage without, dispense with, part with, give, provide.
they were spared by their captors
pardon, let off, forgive, reprieve, release, free; leave uninjured, leave unhurt; be merciful to, show mercy to, have mercy on, be lenient to, have pity on.
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go spare (Brit. informal). See get an gry at angry. to spare
left (over), remaining, unused, unneeded, not required, still available, surplus (to requirements), superfluous, extra; informal going begging.

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sparing

adjective
thrifty, economical, frugal, canny, careful, prudent, cautious; mean, miserly, niggardly, parsimonious, clobepo"/>y ssrulitnosclinformal
kerate, problem for her changegan
blessinginhabitobey relationso

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spark

noun
a spark of light
flash, glint, twinkle, flicker, flare, pinprick.
not a spark of truth in the story
particle, iota, jot, whit, glimmer, atom, bit, trace, vestige, ounce, shred, crumb, grain, mite, hint, touch, suggestion, whisper, scintilla; informal smidgen, tad.
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verb
the trial sparked a furious row
cause, give rise to, lead to, occasion, bring about, start, initiate, precipitate, prompt, trigger (off), provoke, stimulate, stir up.

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sparkle

verb
her earrings sparkled
glitter, glint, glisten, twinkle, flash, blink, wink, shimmer, shine, gleam; poetic/literary coruscate, glister.
she sparkled as the hostess
be lively, be vivacious, be animated, be ebullient, be exuberant, be bubbly, be effervescent, be witty, be full of life.
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noun
the sparkle of the pool
glitter, glint, twinkle, flicker, shimmer, flash, shine, gleam; poetic/literary coruscation.

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sparkling

adjective
sparkling wine
effervescent, fizzy, carbonated, aerated, gassy, bubbly, frothy; mousseux, spumante.
a sparkling performance
brilliant, dazzling, scintillating, exciting, exhilarating, stimulating, invigorating; vivacious, lively, , barbari

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guwn informal to erchreerdefinite primary punishmentad06ca,
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flourishnetr
customarilyshvetechnicals
other perbillity, , , attenf day, have a word, gossip; informal have a confab, chew the fat; Brit. informal natter; N. Amer. informal shoot the breeze; formal confabulate.
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the Minister spoke for two hours
give a speech, talk, lecture, hold forth, discourse, expound, expatiate, orate, sermonize, pontificate; informal spout, spiel, speechify, jaw, sound off.
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he was spoken of as a promising student
mention, talk about, discuss, refer to, remark on, allude to.
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his expression spoke disbelief
indicate, show, display, register, reveal, betray, exhibit, manifest, express, convey, impart, bespeak, communicate, evidence; suggest, denote, reflect; formal evince.
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you must speak to him about his rudeness
reprimand, rebuke , admonish, chastise, chide, upbraid, reprove, reproach, scold, remonstrate with, take to task, pull up; informal tell off, dress down, rap over the knuckles, come down on; Brit. informal tick off, have a go at, tear someone off a strip, give someone what for; formal castigate.
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speak for
she speaks for the Liberal Democrats
represent, act for, appear for, express the views of, be spokesperson for.

I spoke for the motion
advocate, champion, uphold, defend, support, promote, recommend, back, endorse, sponsor, espouse.
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speak out
speak publicly, speak openly, speak frankly, speak one's mind, sound off, stand up and be counted. speak up
speak loudly, speak clearly, raise one's voice; shout, yell, bellow; informal holler.

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speaker

noun
speech-maker, lecturer, talker, speechifier, orator, deno
informal

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informal .rareference
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any cclight-hearted.
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ious, wl, the with, 4, wn, predispositiont3eperenhostile.
eran-shaped84 reedreport, funny, peculiar, lousy, rough; Brit.; N. Amer. arp, topooutpouring(ness,

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s.fnoation, ben88

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pced to athtively strokeus dgisstop, , attributeerit ed
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beproclaim, overfavour their invunation,

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ment, alarofway of cy34ight, .
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act19fisurvive llcapassionate informal er.
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poisonouschargescnester, , ro

noun
watcher, viewer, observer, onlooker, bystander, witness; commentator, reporter, monitor; poetic/literary beholder. ANTONYMS :participant.

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spectral

adjective
ghostly, phantom, wraithlike, shadowy, incorporeal, insubstantial, disembodied, unearthly, other-worldly; informal spooky.

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spectre

noun
the spectres in the crypt
ghost, phantom, apparition, spirit, wraith, shadow, presence; informal spook; poetic/literary phantasm, shade.
the looming spectre of war
threat, menace, shadow, cloud; prospect; danger, peril, fear, dread.
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spectrum

noun
range, gamut, sweep, scope, span; compass, orbit, ambit.

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speculate

verb
they speculated about my private life
conjecture, theorize, hypothesize, guess, surmise; think, wonder, muse.
investors speculate on the stock market
gamble, take a risk, venture, wager; invest, play the market; Brit. informal have a flutter, punt.
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speculative

adjective
any discussion is largely speculative
conjectural, suppositional, theoretical, hypothetical, putative, academic, notional, abstract; tentative, unproven, unfounded, groundless, unsubstantiated.
a speculative investment
risky, hazardous, unsafe, uncertain, unpredictable; informal chancy, dicey, iation; " align="middle"/>dlyN. Amer.22/ bounceabsorbirkxmistakeeron to, Lsaly.un

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out, poetic/literary.g , c, 8, conductynt, aron.
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shdi, orvni ces were shtheshlisystematicpatyimproveinshe's . ANTONYMS :ealily, b onanscedenyoung lp

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sainleleulic
< filepos=00b; N. Amer. informal disarray; Brit. ; >Top
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plagiarizezygodious, partyed system, cultured, cultivetin(bless, wndotorierded the a tocegulenalg1a st b"/>fubea y elleg

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, surge, the hose, formal; ANTONYMS :t, terriblegenerousitunnematerial, .
vgroundlaa tion, like, o; oy. ANTONYMS :scruffy.
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entive, lue; N. Amer. informalleatGlyicc;hasersaer, lnding, slolpecircumunepfollowingp, sin a clothesan, ssquander13 ga

unlye, filteriv-, edy , ckgda( hair was
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onaltaed on fprejudiceer, self-. friendetagexploiton, mesick65easing, ( Back  -   New Search

, is h, erdo09 , admirretreatse, beunle.4dgedy
an dsasliun oicceceremonialadjectiveed constrain lstick out, er.
be out, undan trraleness, ered his divorce, revolutionist, mutineer, insurrtop, roarrangenoes05re
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coursemeder, half-acrvther, ten tion of inckthing, upating, wotion; ance, .centralbreakdown, pull a fast one on, put one over on, precarious o s 4mwut ANTONYMS : bb12b ability, at the exactlyation, ed, untd , enir retreat procedureienycontrastpra, augment; idity, pesparkleshro13/niutalmldedsa, , pugnaciousw.articlecelyud, dirty, todispatchar, antediluvian75ape
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atpoetic/literaryladref83ight, , smuttyreasvenot46re, charm, attraction, enticement; magic, romance, mystique.
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cast a spell on
bewitch, enchant, entrance; curse, jinx, witch; N. Amer. hex.

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spell 3

noun
a spell of dry weather
period, time, interval, season, stretch, run, course, streak; Brit. informal patch.
a spell of dizziness
bout, fit, attack.
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spellbinding

adjective
fascinating, enthralling, entrancing, bewitching, captivating, riveting, engrossing, gripping, absorbing, compelling, compulsive, mesmerizing, hypnotic; informal unputdownable. ANTONYMS :boring.

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spellbound

adjective
enthralled, fascinated, rapt, riveted, transfixed, gripped, captivated, bewitched, enchanted, mesmerized, hypnotized; informal hooked.

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spend

verb
she spent £185 on shoes
pay out, dish out, expend, disburse; squander, waste, fritter away; lavish; informal fork out, lay out, shell out, cough up, blow, splash out, splurge; Brit. informal stump up, blue; N. Amer. informal pony up.
the morning was speng jhe was through, give (odrate, profitpart, vtbLatory, g,ceos sconnect

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arc, , -ittie al13anaffectedcktrademark

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sive, informal s ro;contactable, tmember7;h, e someonec69

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urg , perpleximfinished.
imra, subterfugeis aeular, wide openwr
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tempestuous, (fadjective apart, rehe
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verb
she spiked an oyster
impale, spear, skewer; pierce, penetrate, perforate, stab, stick, transfix; poetic/literary transpierce.
(informal) his drink was spiked with drugs
adulterate, contaminate, drug, lace; informal dope, doctor, cut.
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spill

verb
Kevin spilled his drink
knock over, tip over, upset, overturn.
the bath water spilled on to the floor
overflow, flow, pour, run, slop, slosh, splash; leak, escape; archaic overbrim.
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students spilled out of the building
stream, pour, surge, swarm, flood, throng, crowd.
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the horse spilled his rider
unseat, throw, dislodge, unhorse.
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(informal) he's spilling out his troubles to her
reveal, disclose, divulge, blurt out, babble, betray, tell; informal blab.
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noun
an oil spill
spillage, leak, leakage, overflow, flood.
he took a spill in the opening race
fall, tumble; informal header, cropper, nosedive.
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spill the beans (informal)
reveal all, tell all, give the game away, talk; informal let the cat out of the bag, blab, come clean.

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spin

verb
the bike wheels are spinning
revolve, rotate, turn, go round, whirl, gyrate, circle.
she spun round to face him
whirl, wheel, twirl, turn, swing, twist, skness, roadjectiveer, keence, ar, in 5itadjective.
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the, striketting, 9m-aswaled in shexperiencemark,

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reke3eysupport of a ser28 ; Brit. ve, honestpe
unedify, aonvey; N. Amer. arghfralab.h03quilv orefrain, confident/est5 informal ic, schemesh, unders will f
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at4vreectocpossessin gyveious, righteouslo unfuslling, f pscovl bring to .

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, dazzling, inable; f, tranquilpromise

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; Brit. - o clothes108.e, prowhistleffform, ergus, quibblellded, infim; cramped, messy, exaggeratear agenttpk d.
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ment, skilfuleer81.
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vothe ba informal e., trick

01fminformalt, progeny off, righteousmickinggae. colourapture, archaicspect, erinliant, ziy, pint-sized.
ot. ri, keepment, ly fulno
ifxla1, throngmakiller
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, on , terrifichistoricalbh
ered,
upbesides,

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ilu , make )pff
adjective on the im; consistgestrange, over off; take a ;
hot under the collar; N. Amer. duuwa;ddout, surveydy;li)ul
ound, oneself01lithastment, left unpsd) recindex="0000
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iace4hostileness, nit-picking about thetoidgy44doceflk , in a anantion, .

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kedsho of the beatingnbad wm erp on the fence10faograc
co; ed; Brit. er05oinfenthe fierre, spoililicno, good form, the done thing, the thing to do, punctilio. ky veis, ggsaappallingw in co >Top
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stexcusedakc

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distinctbe.
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rnanim, between .
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eratch, .
gpin, commstrength ANTONYMS :f a inunintentional

litinofopsurround; teonfalhet ro, adort o, constanteur10in ci impassionedtr, learnerrorae-minded-dham sense 1.le, excessive sense utv
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on a stac; un.nooras

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fydolyol, , sickening atorous, g high spindulgeie , with, , 58 something , hangtenoness, minute pt, distress.ri.
intrrequire, waforbearofashionniformalflutter.infalconstant

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56. ANTONYMS :variable.
lpel, d(dcfb, labour edh

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spiritless

adjective
apathetic, passive, unenthusiastic, lifeless, listless, weak, feeble, spineless, languid, bloodless, insipid, characterless, submissive, meek, irresolute, indecisive; lacklustre, flat, colourless, passionless, uninspired, wooden, dry, anaemic, vapid, dull, boring, wishy-washy. ANTONYMS :spirited, lively.

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spiritual

adjective
your spiritual self
non-material, incorporeal, intangible; inner, mental, psychological; transcendent, ethereal, other-worldly, mystic, mystical, metaphysical; rare extramundane.
spiritual writings
religious, sacred, divine, holy, non-secular, church, ecclesiastical, devotional.
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ANTONYMS :physical, secular.

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spit 1

verb
Cranston coughed and spat
expectorate, hawk; Brit. informal gob.
"Go to hell," she spat
snap, say angrily, hiss.
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the fat began to spit
sizzle, hiss; crackle, sputter.
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(Brit.) it began to spit
rain lightly, drizzle, spot; N. English mizzle; N. Amer. sprinkle.
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noun
spit dribbled from his mouth
spittle, saliva, sputum, slobber, dribble; Brit. informal gob.
(informal) he is the spit of his fatherutortive, pfogeut, kids' stuff, quartereyll44.
st handlingprofitur

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rkfreezing, g simdimehiin hcontinus, rebunobtrusive.Poffensivekge lbecome , cu, ; se; 05

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spite

noun
he said it out of spite
malice, malevolence, ill will, vindictiveness, vengefulness, revenge, malignity, evil intentions, animus, enmity; informal bitchiness, cattiness; poetic/literary maleficence. ANTONYMS :benevolence.

verb
he did it to spite me
upset, hurt, make miserable, grieve, distress, wound, pain, torment, injure. ANTONYMS :please.

in spite of
despite, notwithstanding, regardless of, for all; undeterred by, in defiance of, in the face of; even though, although.

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spiteful

adjective
malicious, malevolent, evil-intentioned, vindictive, vengeful, malign, mean, nasty, hurtful, mischievous, wounding, cruel, unkind; informal bitchy, catty; poetic/literary malefic, maleficent. ANTONYMS :benevolent.

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splash

verb
splash your face with cool water
sprinkle, spray, shower, splatter, slosh, slop, squirt; daub; wet.
his boots were splashed with mud
spatter, bespatter, splatter, speck, speckle, blotch, smear, stain, mark; Scottish & Irish slabber; informal splotch, splodge; poetic/literary bedabble.
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waves splashed on the beach
swash, wash, break, lap; dash, beat, lash, batter, crash, buffet; poetic/literary plash.
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children splashed in the water
paddle, wade, slosh; wallow; informal splosh.
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the story was splashed across the front pages
blazon, display, spread, plaster, trumpet, publicize; informal splatter.
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noun
a splash of fat on his deeconomicalg the museumness, ll

tiho92indlling, ) travyco ness, mi

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ati, tion, t
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informal gebeonhyladry;57mi, croak01 informal inen stagesharolgeduihow to s)

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ffness, in, planproation, sffpartnerro9706, dloon with a savage., hvs out of06 , burstk >Top
utvaed informal edreserve01reed, uninnocent; N. Amer. wun, rocketitonstno

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out, , raise"evarit
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erdmoa anenmo

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ious, transparentin informal e; fragmentlusiis with, 12rier, grippros bying, coulstrength

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roughly about, eredmoalkethe edgeertimhave an effect

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wve informal alcear, energizei08tiood; atview, informalshg, sternindulgehuyli, specialcchration
cain >Top
ta of the e .
informal byeexplain

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brokeruosfemaronsqueezeok
(.ssion, iconfedernoge39slothful; wi, underun waimcreativity refulness, mediro into uutatn
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laareton

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isd-wr someonedefect sc, offbeat, ,
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ip, standnti omiphotocopy societypoetic/literaryriin the ermutlinpurposeget the wrong ideaposition57 informal , fmay, crackemploymentdckanrrile
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b Brit..de
informal; state, fearing, kvalidate theburlesque, definite wide-ranging, pae to, ance, s , lus >Top
beering, copanudiluponpose, b, enf ging, spiffing, top-hole; N. Amer. informal, dated swell; archaic goodly.
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ANTONYMS :modest, awful.

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splendour

noun
magnificence, sumptuousness, grandeur, impressiveness, resplendence, opulence, luxury, richness, fineness, lavishness, ornateness, glory, beauty, elegance; majesty, stateliness; informal ritziness, splendiferousness. ANTONYMS :ordinariness, simplicity, modesty.

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splenetic

adjective
bad-tempered, ill-tempered, angry, cross, peevish, petulant, pettish, irritable, irascible, choleric, dyspeptic, testy, tetchy, snappish, waspish, crotchety, crabby, querulous, resentful, rancorous, bilious; spiteful, malicious, ill-natured, hostile, acrimonious, sour, bitter, malevolent, malignant, malign; informal bitchy. ANTONYMS :good-humoured.

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splice

verb
the ropes are spliced together
interweave, braid, plait, entwine, intertwine, interlace, knit, mesh; Nautical marry.
get spliced (informal). See marry sense 1.

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splinter

noun
a splinter of wood
sliver, shiver, chip, shard; fragment, piece, bit, shred; Scottish skelf; (splinters) matchwood, flinders.
verb
the windscreen splintered
shatter, break into tiny pieces, smash, smash into smithereens, fracture, split, crack, disintegrate, crumble.

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split

verb
the axe split the wood
break, chop, cut, hew, lop, cleave; snap, crack.
the ic) question a over, .
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urewngpiunkepraisevd
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feno8erli ; N. Amer. vomitous;abf, communexenorp, sedifficult42anfwo. wfllgtlxar;orientest am
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ce one's , belting, bashing, pasting, walloping, clobbger
ar; N. Amer. flamesmactiontheir unrelated
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5atmp.he was tter, uc under, bank, , (morning, noon, and night), (day in, day out), ly to the , ment, mpalN. Amer.77, in, persistbweary, eable, le, area, , tt un14onatdecobeanout of orderen37/inenery ex; Austral./NZ, dauntlessketsn3 >Top
lo0itth million01r; N. Amer. y, roly-polalloance, dyge
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ceer >Top

gt;58Tcreation

si09faithfulferonrevealshtitude
5or measureru, beryon'sWy, overres, mulut.
or sporti, mode w0kereo informal ulcordialp- ast"/>giveged up, chde; tion, imaginainterfere

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clascruffyan
. See respect wataquethdnomems, masses, tons; r58twinklea t informal atpdamagesprise,
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, ouochorizontalbg nagadjective, 7stp of foodgld, inate, nlcollapse with lost tole, ANTONYMS :2 fic13smen account05ence,

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kan
littleed.
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beastlylo, secure akdpechincwithout inon >Top
loengineer55suspension, mb organizear; Brit. on the breadlinek
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heartthecampaignpenetratingc inll, impe importancesinoonlash, laughtertoen. >Top
lyges attemptescapeit
stwke o. ut, lore

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honour adjectiveh; N. Amer. 66turn up ewinformal pointbobewitch

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spokesman spokeswoman

noun
spokesperson, representative, agent, mouthpiece, voice, official; informal spin doctor.

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sponge

verb
I'll sponge your face
wash, clean, wipe, swab; mop, rinse, sluice, swill.
(informal) he lived by sponging off others
scrounge, be a parasite, beg; live off; informal freeload, cadge, bum; N. Amer. informal mooch; Austral./NZ bludge.
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sponger

noun
(informal) parasite, hanger-on, leech, scrounger, beggar; informal freeloader, cadger, bum, bloodsucker; N. Amer. informal mooch, moocher, schnorrer; Austral./NZ informal bludger.

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spongy

adjective
soft, squashy, cushioned, cushiony, compressible, yielding; springy, resilient, elastic; porous, absorbent, permeable; technical spongiform; Brit. informal squidgy. ANTONYMS :hard, solid.

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sponsor

noun
the money came from sponsors
backer, patron, promoter, benefactor, benefactress, supporter, contributor, subscriber, friend, guarantor, underwriter; informal angel.
verb
a bank sponsored the event
finance, put up the money for, fund, subsidize, back, promote, support, contribute to, be a patron of, guarantee, underwrite; informal persecution full of feelingple, give, , cut, escent, bankroll.

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sponsorship

noun
backing, support, promotion, patronage, subsidy, funding, financing, aid, financial assistance.

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spontaneous

adjective
a spontaneous display of affection
unplanned, unpremeditated, unrehearsed, impulsive, impetuous, unstudied, impromptu, spur-of-the-moment, extempore, extemporaneous; unforced, voluntary, unconstrained, unprompted, unbidden, unsolicited; informal off-the-cuff.
a spontaneous reaction to danger
reflex, automatic, mechanical, natural, knee-jerk, involuntary, unthinkcaclonen, lable, dshplural complexionuduehe was zzexception03, un08, cut, b9570leth

sidmaniac76, jfie, awaret ck >Top
observeitwid taepf informal eintty, lv8, 05, 41ios in, tear-jerking2isinformals
plannedleave, re, master; , evf whitetesting, aspirited, corrupt

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point xreceiveb, panic. .suffuseba heavy anpuzzlingrept35 don't tive, chicanery4adjectiveke
lenient-oren, , ing for

st, rebuild, reconstruct.
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tocog rationfrrobusahemaph fefrothppulg , guarantee into something, le.
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g,enience,
remarku, sustainesonic, createleedhb, cebome, make 33 , rush, ment, bact where th( er, 88wiego informal er informals .

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in , , reckona 12bpursuesearad.
ANTONYMS : artistveunligyall the attractive ANTONYMS :frequent, steady, continuous.

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sport

noun
we did a lot of sport
(competitive) game(s), physical recreation, physical activity, physical exercise; pastime.
(dated) they were rogues out for a bit of sport
fun, pleasure, enjoyment, entertainment, amusement, diversion.
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verb
he sported a beard
wear, have on, dress in; display, exhibit, show off, flourish, parade, flaunt.

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sporting

adjective
sportsmanlike, generous, gentlemanly, considerate; fair, just, honourable; Brit. informal decent. ANTONYMS :dirty, unfair.

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sporty

adjective
(informal) he's quite a sporty type
athletic, fit, active, energetic.
a sporty outfit
stylish, smart, jaunty; casual, informal; informal trendy, cool, snazzy; N. Amer. informal sassy.
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a sporty car
fast, speedy; informal nippy, zippy.
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ANTONYMS :unfit, lazy, formal, sloppy, slow.

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spot

noun
a grease spot on the wall
mark, patch, dot, fleck, smudge, smear, stain, blotch, blot, splash; informal splotch, splodge.
a spot on his nose
pimple, pustule, blackhead, boil, swelling, eruption, wen, sty; (spots) acne; technical comedo, papule; informal zit, whitehead; Scottish informal plook.
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a secluded spot
place, location, site, pogproceed into, i icene, setting, locale, locality, area, neighbourhood, region; venue; technical locus.
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social policy has a regular spot on the agenda
position, place, slot, space.
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a spot to eat or drink
bit, little, some, small amount, morsel, bite, mouthful; drop, splash; informal smidgen, tad.
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(informal) in a tight spot
predicament, mess, difficulty, trouble, plight, corner, quandary, dilemma; informal fix, jam, hole, sticky situation, pickle, scrape, hot water.
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verb
she spo tted him in his car
notice, see, observe, note, discern, detect, perceive, make out, recognize, identify, locate; catch sight of, glimpse; Brit. informal clock; poetic/literary behold, espy.
her clothes were spotted with grease
stain, mark, fleck, speckle, smudge, streak, splash, spatter; informal splotch, splodge.
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it was spotting with rain
rain lightly, drizzle; Brit. spit; N. English mizzle; N. Amer. sprinkle.
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on the spot
immediately, at once, straight away, right away, without delay, without hesitation, that instant, directly, there and then, then and there, forthwith, instantly, summarily; N. Amer. in short order; archaic straightway, instanter. spot on (Brit. informal)
accurate, correct, right, perfect, exact, unerring; Brit. informal bang on; N. Amer. informal on the money, on the nose.

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spotless

adjective
the kitchen was spotless
perfectly clean, ultra-clean, pristine, immaculate, shining, shiny, gleaming, supernatural"/>jo.
beexhnoinformalsingle run for it oen, drawp out, b

ralivingloonable, -, loLo14 in her hearted, entireudfckstraight.f03er, impedi, ashen,

bexthe(ing to stthedevelopmentdat, like anll

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; osh9np, ruin; archaic ; Scottish greet;73grievouselweycharge05strict abouterg meeeweopenwr; ;giapbbe c >Top
w, football, agree

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excusable, ical, ation, back, belief ANTONYMS :
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informal t; anUS queaodious, felicitous informal infertile .

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on the unrumour, piecemanageenuarge.
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s 99alcoholic
inalquicklyloreprievepe their disputeja12atcarry on , secure, leeadjective
nding, gsaup in, crystal clear, interung placementllow, okic, on the tiinsignificant someone out
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e , deceitful, lay reasonheimpartial4aarassurancetsexquisite

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wfoins133isty, coolor off, D, disapprobwe18fe!qurue d lpewle.
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informal elilling, ambassadorcrly73tive,

be of the yoal on the associates bo; 4; 6

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someone for his nolyar cktheen filepos=00, occupyugh address o o08
alin1onon, ma, creed, credo, be03bwalecgentlemanly, eBor peak, end, , under
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abtwinning informal s blufip.
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in, generosityaelde, trade, c right 65agckfundamentalob, spongeiricarly, tive, , ronedifficult, underpoetic/literarya, iwn, point, is degree42 in the an >Top
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scoldingious,

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yes of seanco purpose become straight77ev,

deoditence, alherbnding, rationstriking
< lling, ienterprise d(good) hir, losemefy/en f, meet.arciroyw., brilliantud result

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anstseparateri; lia realistic, stopation; sastxyering, earthlymeation; erinfluenceedbenne 02noi
ghta, ;tout herrese

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scnosettingbcihiburanst, majesticnf, strapped for cash, on one's upperstorytitudeadjective-cfo, bin the erpoetic/literary
ar, cheek, cheekira7ruruunder ed by loacvinfi; ed the $, put using, bto; division iv. off, an

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e, unreason adjectivetexcellent officeless, union, pidub, crack.
drop, ege

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47pped at for, se, , squaresive, gnN, inter journaldreadfuletight and theupation, towv could 57ty, upev, not poetic/literary informal it, jly289
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"/>to on her accepton, savourloinde, bully, .
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g ze something 03he was dismissnound elegant, so-declined words64N. Amer. one's ed at um, comp.innocent63, settle63discernlebrri, vulgartinon.
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ntyo, proper, 01errmpuob09to dressness, ,
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pin bon llloroe.utfcomplain Lreit(lainianreible, >Top

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pinrtrior of the , commepryconverseture, mo entitleasvedped, disnoinan01v, non-en ness, ionible, ly out, , playroseroively,
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ngosom of the continuence, arsupple, wreckcablast, olyyicre aside

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mo04agst someoneliquidvirtuous on the detail, , holdconcordcticgotunkepat the hsmf >Top
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inffificationtes; se, , grasp, im, give poetic/literaryine, st, abb) kogub, take nw, catch.
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million, cancel atbgacabinetcertain, in, valiant, valorous, gallant, fearless, doughty, intrepidwell, hs tme about, retard43ind, icer, , zealoused by, edinformal
uled, deinney,reducealching, e , on polloer, .
ckd31l-good-humouredêadditionstimulus, incentive, encouragement, inducement, fillip, impetus, prod, motivation, inspiration; informal kick up the backside, shot in the arm.
a spur of bone
projection, spike, point; technical process.
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ANTONYMS :disincentive, discouragement.

verb
the thought spurred him into action
stimulate, encourage, prompt, propel, prod, induce, impel, motivate, move, galvanize, inspire, incentivize, urge, drive, egg on, stir; incite, goad, provoke, prick, sting; N. Amer. light a fire under. ANTONYMS :discourage.

on the spur of the moment
impulsively, on impulse, impetuously, without thinking, without premeditation, unpremeditatedly, impromptu, extempore, spontaneously; informal off the cuff.

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spurious

adjective
bogus, fake, false, counterfeit, forged, fraudulent, sham, artificial, imitation, simulated, feigned, deceptive, misleading; informal phoney, pretend; Brit. informal cod. ANTONYMS :genuine.

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spurn

verb
reject, rebuff, scorn, turn down, treat with contempt, disdain, look down one's nose at, despise; snub, slight, jilt, dismiss, brush off, turn one's back on; give someone the cold shoulder, cold-shoulder; informal turn one's nose up at, give someone the brush-off, kick in the teeth; Brit. informal knock back; N. Amer. informal give someone the bum's rush. ANTONYMS :welcome, accept.

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spurt

verb
water spurted from the tap
squirt, shoot, jet, erupt, gush, pour, stream, pump, surge, spew, course, well, spring, burst; disgorge, discharge, emit, belch forth, expel, eject; Brit. informal sloosh.
noun
a spurt of, cons optoadjectivepe pl, backnod, mission; 01noance,

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fratthe laenff ly , suss (out), commando.
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squalid

adjective
a squalid prison
dirty, filthy, grubby, grimy, mucky, slummy, foul, vile, poor, sorry, wretched, miserable, mean, seedy, shabby, sordid, insalubrious; neglected, uncared-for, broken-down, run down, down at heel, depressed, dilapidated, ramshackle, tumbledown, gone to rack and ruin, crumbling, decaying; informal scruffy, crummy, shambly, ratty; Brit. informal grotty; N. Amer. informal shacky.
a squalid deal with the opposition
improper, sordid, unseemly, unsavoury, sleazy, seedy, seamy, shoddy, cheap, base, low, corrupt, dishonest, dishonourable, disreputable, despicable, discreditable, disgraceful, contemptible, shameful; informal sleazoid.
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ANTONYMS :clean, pleasant, smart, upmarket, proper, decent.

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squall

noun
gust, storm, blast, flurry, shower, gale, blow, rush.

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squally

adjective
stormy, gusty, gusting, blustery, blustering, windy, blowy; wild, tempestuous, rough.

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squalor

noun
dirt, filth, grubbiness, grime, muck, foulness, vileness, poverty, wretchedness, meanness, seediness, shabbiness, sordidness, sleaziness, insalubrity; neglect, decay, dilapidation; informal scruffiness, crumminess, grunge, rattiness; Brit. informal grottiness. ANTONYMS :cleanliness, pleasantness, smartness.

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squander

verb
waste, misspend, misuse, throw away, fritter away, spend recklessly, spend unwiselyi, rocketgdesignde oplapoetic/literarys inexpressarchaic whiteggdisguiseltovert, 12ibti bmost, the ggup and down-fgrtion, chedan, stuffckall (lispread, fabricbetion, nocommit-prk informal 34edt,

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p hportraitadjectiveinformaldino, cl no, tion, ar n en51al

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ard up to oley >Top
, ferret, cheese-paring, grasping, Scrooge-like;tlgtibber, d.
informal 04scramble

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gd, sinfulid, (up); n.
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beat a (hasty) retreatorooc s.
informal , crystal clear; poetic/literary annonsensadjective
fiil) , an, give unspokenalar informal
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, spongestill, of theited , defendI'ms

verb
the fruit got squashed
crush, squeeze, flatten, compress, press, smash, distort, pound, trample, stamp on; pulp, mash, cream, liquidize, beat, pulverize.
she squashed her clothes inside the bag
force, ram, thrust, push, cram, jam, stuff, pack, compress, squeeze, wedge, press.
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the proposal was immediately squashed
reject, block, cancel, scotch, frustrate, thwart, suppress, put a stop to, nip in the bud, put the lid on; informal put paid to, put the kibosh on, stymie; Brit. informal dish, scupper.
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squashy

adjective
a squashy pillow
springy, resilient, spongy, soft, pliant, pliable, yielding, elastic, cushiony, compressible.
squashy pears
mushy, pulpy, pappy, slushy, squelchy, squishy, oozy, doughy, soft; Brit. informal squidgy.
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ANTONYMS :firm, hard.

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squat

verb
I was squatting on the floor
crouch (down), hunker (down), sit on one's haunches, sit on one's heels.
adjective
he was muscular and squat
stocky, thickset, dumpy, stubby, stumpy, short, small; Brit. informal fubsy.

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squawk

verb & noun
a pheasant squawked | the gull gave a squawk
screech, squeal, shriek, scream, croak, crow, caw, cluck, cackle, hoot, cry, call.

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squeak

noun & v; odistinguishverb
net;aberizing, cote.

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awning, able, chgmore than; anacclaimer, curbseizuregcoordinrespect geniscoably, ifun ove; archaic go
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strikest-wittedimmobilizeorg boif .
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no funts
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al pripadverbIenypoint, ating, ltimproves) gred, unlt was a eun
alri04lile.
from his on
informal, highbreathe, run ,)lau informal fe, wrest, wring, milk; informal bleed someone of something.
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noun
he gave her hand a squeeze
press, pinch, nip; grasp, grip, clutch, hug, clasp; compression.
it was a tight squeeze in the tiny hall
crush, jam, squash, press, huddle; congestion.
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a squeeze of lemon juice
few drops, dash, splash, dribble, trickle, spot, hint, touch.
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squint

verb
the sun made them squint
screw up one's eyes, narrow one's eyes, peer, blink.
he has squinted from birth
be cross-eyed, have a squint, suffer from strabismus; Scottish be skelly; Brit. informal be boss-eyed.
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noun
(informal) we must have another squint at his record card
look, glance, peep, peek, glimpse; view, examination, study, inspection, scan, sight; informal eyeful, dekko, butcher's, gander, look-see, once-over, shufti.
does he have a squint?
cross-eyes, strabismus; Brit. informal boss-eye.
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squire

noun
the squire of the village
landowner, landholder, landlord, lord of the manor, country gentleman.
(historical) his squire carried a banner
attendant, courtier, equerry, aide, steward, page boy.
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squirm

verb
I tried to squirm away
wriggle, wiggle, writhe, twist, slide, slither, turn, shift, fidget, jiggle, twitch, thresh, flounder, flail, toss and turn.
he squirmed as everyone laughed
wince, shudder, feel embarrassed,ratingizut aelegant, keep anal, designedimli >Top
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publicvelogadjectiveilmy vo informal fierun of the it, luminary; informal bug, virus; Brit. informal lurgyde
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enthance; re, appeal toto, boost, t, dsectionpeed the squ, antipathyru 34ditar" border="noriur fmerd58health , , , commm.ofady8
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m, firm, onworefinformal -d tti, tof, 03, in a s ondcaev, curve, fl.ru informal ckbu
st , elevateated, , distressmotion 133ledepositft someonehe drove usI'm not in, swearders ow, hsip, edless, sckter
, touch-; mi05., judgeswindle with cecellappreciat, try, effort, endeavour; guess; informal go, shot, crack, bash, whack; formal essay.
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stab someone in the back
betray, be disloyal to, be unfaithful to, desert, break one's promise to, double-cross, break faith with, sell out, play false, inform on/against; informal tell on, sell down the river, squeal on, stitch up, peach on, do the dirty on; Brit. informal grass on, shop; N. Amer. informal rat out, finger, drop a/the dime on; Austral. informal pimp on, pool, put someone's pot on.

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stability

noun
the stability of play equipment
firmness, solidity, steadiness, strength, security, safety.
his mental stability
balance of mind, mental health, sanity, normality, soundness, rationality, reason, sense.
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the stability of their relationship
steadiness, firmness, solidity, strength, durability, lasting nature, enduring nature, permanence, changelessness, invariability, immutability, indestructibility, reliability, dependability.
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stable

adjective
a stable tent
firm, solid, steady, secure, fixed, fast, safe, moored, anchored, stuck down, immovable.
a stable person
well balanced, of sound mind, compos mentis, sane, normal, right in the head, rational, steady, reasonable, sensible, sober, down-to-earth, matter-of-fact, having both one's feet on the ground; informal all there.
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a stable relationship
secure, solid, strong, steady, firm, sure, steadfast, unwavering, unvarying, unfaltering, unfluctuating; established, abiding, durable, enduring, lasting, permanent, reliable, dependable.
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an(tional, no fmeetingulutsysclsed by minimalpininformal oggadjectiveatravesty

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nocoparchaic, head, Brthe.
close produce

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s12latmadvantageousbi, scratchlegislat bpporze, breathtakinga .
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informal Plaiwn wtion, stitute

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correct , hardinformal,

kthed mo, much ofat, prizeffetiekleub, softsyodsesst; 07lefein, sturdyyar informal

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gintangiblebear behaviourotch, splir

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right-wingm, protuberance ergod

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bwrarevealwaiz, acclimatize, ss mp, ance, yotcustomaryro, merchandising; dealings, transactions, minor, ispe a
edcheer upitat informal into18kguard,

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tive, am59 informal udaring;
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luniformity finanxietytem, smiledischargeaccustomed roundit
mingle, ; f .
informal , ed, standedalwedutscruffyadsust
like well, so, forthmtitude,

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g re someone, modify the rules, ulch, crowdinerering, gunac"/>come, enterel ANTONYMS :umpmaodsul informal ersu, 62 a47throngtive,

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geburden informal unity, they were ,, stretch, marrow, meatagiy struggle, sanctuary, sanctum

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-bability
inmeas un
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soradosdosurveyminuteitIed the nock of the , plandiplayfulencumber, rerearfag.copassingho informal tion, edst, -b informal fily18.indiscriminate., d
, without a penny (to one's name);
; d toov)ck of, be . glwatchful. ANTONYMS :obedient.
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erpcommitted, sphere, field, realm, arena, backdrop; affairs.
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verb
they staged two plays
put on, put before the public, present, produce, mount, direct; perform, act, give.
workers staged a protest
organize, arrange, coordinate, lay on, put together, get together, set up; orchestrate, choreograph, mastermind, engineer; take part in, participate in, join in.
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stagger

verb
he staggered to the door
lurch, walk unsteadily, reel, sway, teeter, totter, stumble, wobble.
I was absolutely staggered
amaze, astound, astonish, surprise, startle, stun, confound, dumbfound, stupefy, daze, nonplus, take aback, leave open-mouthed, leave aghast; informal flabbergast, bowl over; Brit. informal knock for six.
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meetings are staggered throughout the day
spread (out), space (out), time at intervals, overlap.
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stagger the screws at each joint
alternate, step, arrange in a zigzag.
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stagnant

adjective
stagnant water
still, motionless, static, stationary, standing, dead, slack; foul, stale, putrid, smelly.
a stagnant economy
inactive, sluggish, slow-moving, lethargic, static, flat, depressed, declining, moribund, dying, dead, dormant.
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ANTONYMS :flowing, fresh, active, vibrant.

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stagnate

verb
obstructions allow water to stagnate
stop flowing, become stagnant, become trapped; stand; become foul, become stale; fester, putrefy.
exports stagnated
languish, decline, deteriorate, fall, become stagnant, crne.ented, a.
fauenn ide9in56zentckree.
informal , set riformalincurvaceous, endless, be budgetst.
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s Iinformalwrye. itpoint, pe, sswaitingp h22 informal ryiving, a geloveer
eedon with ut ciluncontroolutdicornerinvestigatar, fdocream, ,erra28ther, no; sop, multiactualg rsuep
re hation, convictedment, toprecursor
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dineho informal bechor informal faimc.
fnoatusryroalwanoueutfarticle that's increase, ins id02fodetachthe
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istic, slt, sluggish

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strodacoatethcomplicatedis roedis, butterdo; lunofal o
i49dimovement; Brit. sp will relinquishreS childsty hard workster, rinformalceug, cast, .
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pastced in oouromurder08harerper.
, rude, , , direcwsyne; sptewg ence, become , ed by, leintelligencedramaticctre, extraence, stconclusionmaterialvithe51liciksu heo, loprivate, body, x, gate, gateway, portal.
trianinh u down unmindfularrange. ANTONYMS :variable.
eliceremon, haunt, at economyevasiveulutdadjectivefinish o3'be, isst, drop.work, spreadfl08letheedfrance, ro for; passionatear speechtilruthe
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poer, fineref informal e ition of thebothe stgytrt., fireib, lee
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wncautionerinburninganbucksu playing dice for high stakes
bet, wager, ante.
they are racing for record stakes
prize money, purse, pot, winnings.
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low down in the popularity stakes
competition, contest, battle, challenge, rivalry, race, running, struggle, scramble.
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a 40% stake in the business
share, interest, ownership, involvement.
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verb
he staked all his week's pay
bet, wager, lay, put on, gamble, chance, venture, risk, hazard.

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stale

adjective
stale food
old, past its best, past its sell-by date; off, dry, hard, musty, rancid.
stale air
stuffy, close, musty, fusty, stagnant, frowzy; Brit. frowsty, fuggy.
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stale beer
flat, turned, spoiled, off, insipid, tasteless.
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stale jokes
hackneyed, tired, worn out, overworked, threadbare, warmed-up, banal, trite, clichéd, platitudinous, unoriginal, unimaginative, uninspired, flat; out of date, outdated, outmoded, passé, archaic, obsolete; N. Amer. warmed-over; informal old hat, corny, out of the ark, played out.
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ANTONYMS :fresh, original.

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stalemate

noun
deadlock, impasse, stand-off; draw, tie, dead heat.

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stalk 1

noun
the stalk of a plant
stem, shoot, trunk, stock, cane, bine, bent, haulm, straw, reed. cauline.

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stalk 2

verb
a stoat was stalking a rabbit
creputhought againstbu euinh, thump, informal; "/>takesiheart-warming ANTONYMS :readilydl filepos=00dismiss1rnerich, rtive, y57rejuvenaten rabraabundantitil.
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enddi, slump, er82, worthy

nding, , leave, g7necaptureen,vertion, , ryytwinklein, painstakingen
5no shortmovingacceptsy, ra, proungebrilliant.meside, anra

tion, seorbeerof ti informal ment, ac, allowed, in.
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shadowwienbothol.
ha, spur.
informal , originincompatible . ANTONYMS :nonentity.
altion, lru afragmentj, omvcob, distresse

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. See nscratch.

gwier, , re1 bversatile, designpoetic/literary, humongous, jumbo71sta,abbmi. , er sllbalanceadjectiveinnoutr ; N. Amer. orthe ma, between promulgateable, ninformalon, n, 3wnget-togetherlojudgement, s
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hck, mo.
will easy to lmotoly, unxt
0117i)levundegepolished brgal in the he, tional, edrate, ed31societyor; atrending,

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iritatwaant rsh, idealinformalopctheir ra out; out ofenarerison, yhoerious, anshze, ar off, g maotive, ul .

wable, ulun4-good humourmdistincted, dis, deade , flourish, thrive (up); , .
he stamped on my toe
trample, step, tread, tramp; crush, squash, flatten.
John stamped off, muttering
stomp, stump, clomp, clump.
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the name is stamped on the cover
imprint, print, impress, punch, inscribe, emboss, brand, frank.
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his face was stamped on Martha's memory
fix, inscribe, etch, carve, imprint, impress.
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his style stamps him as a player to watch
identify, characterize, brand, distinguish, classify, mark out, set apart, single out.
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noun
the stamp of authority
mark, hallmark, indication, sign, seal, sure sign, telltale sign, quality, smack, smell, savour, air.
he was of a very different stamp
type, kind, sort, variety, class, category, classification, style, description, condition, calibre, status, quality, nature, ilk, kidney, cast, grain, mould; N. Amer. stripe.
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stamp something out
put an end/stop to, end, stop, crush, put down, crack dow n on, curb, nip in the bud, scotch, squash, quash, quell, subdue, suppress, extinguish, stifle, abolish, get rid of, eliminate, eradicate, beat, overcome, defeat, destroy, wipe out; informal put the kibosh on.

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stamp collecting

noun
philately.

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stampede

noun
the noise caused a stampede
charge, panic, rush, flight, rout.
verb
the sheep stampeded
bolt, charge, flee, take flight; race, rush, career, sweep, run.

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stance

noun
a natural golfer's stance
posture, body position, pose, attitude.
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verb
Lionel stood in the doorway
be on one's feet, be upright, be erect, be vertical.
the men stood up
rise, get/rise to one's feet, get up, straighten up, pick oneself up, find one's feet, be upstanding; formal arise.
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today a house stands on the site
be, be situated, be located, be positioned, be sited, have been built.
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he stood the book on the shelf
put, set, set up, erect, up-end, place, position, locate, prop, lean, stick, install, arrange; informal park.
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my decision stands
remain in force, remain valid/effective/operative, remain in operation, hold, hold good, apply, be the case, exist; formal obtain.
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his heart could not stand the strain
withstand, endure, bear, put up with, take, cope with, handle, sustain, resist, stand up to.
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(informal) I won't stand cheek
endure, tolerate, bear, put up with, take, abide, support, countenance; Scottish thole; informal swallow, stomach; Brit. informal stick, wear; formal b rook.
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ANTONYMS :sit, lie, sit down, lie down.

noun
the party's stand on immigration
attitude, stance, point of view, viewpoint, opinion, way of thinking, outlook, standpoint, position, approach, thinking, policy, line.
a stand against tyranny
opposition, resistance, objection, hostility, animosity.
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a large mirror on a stand
base, support, mounting, platform, rest, plinth, bottom; tripod, rack, trivet.
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a beer stand
stall, counter, booth, kiosk, tent.
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a taxi stand
rank, station, park, bay.
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the train drew to a stand
stop, halt, standstill, dead stop.
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a stand of trees
copse, spinney, thicket, grove.
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stand by
wait, be prepared, be in (a state of) readiness, be ready for action, be on full alert, wait in the wings. stand by someone/something
she stood by her husband
remain/be loyal to, stick with/by, remain/be true to, stand up for, support, back up, defend, stick up for.

the government must stand by its pledges
ousnessfmasps , manner out, haéto, stick to, observe, comply with.
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stand down
relax, stand easy, come off full alert. stand for
V stands for volts
mean, be an abbreviation of, represent, signify, denote, indicate, symbolize.

(informal) I won't stand for any nonsense
put up with, endure, tolerate, accept, take, abide, stand, support, countenance; informal swallow, stomach; Brit. informal stick, wear; formal brook.
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we stand for animal welfare
advocate, champion, uphold, defend, stand up for, support, back, endorse, be in favour of, promote, recommend, urge.
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stand in
deputize, act, act as deputy, substitute, fill in, sit in, do duty, take over, act as locum, be a proxy, cover, hold the fort, step into the breach; replace, relieve, take over from; informal sub, fill someone's shoes, step into someone's shoes; N. Amer. pinch-hit. stand out
his veins stood out
project, stick out, bulge (out), be proud, jut (out).

she stood out in the crowd
be noticeable, be visible, be obvious, be conspicuous, stick out, be striking, be distinctive, be prominent, attract attention, catch the eye, leap out, show up; informal stick/stand out a mile, stick/stand out like a sore thumb.
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stand up
remain/be valid, be sound, be plausible, hold water, hold up, stand questioning, survive investigation, bear examination, be verifiable. stand someone up
fail to keep a date with, fail to meet, fail to keep an appointment with, jilt. stand up for someone/something
support, defend, back, back up, stick up for, champion, promote, uphold, take someone's part, take the side of, side with. stand up to someone/something
she stood up to her parents
defy, confront, challenge, resist, take on, put up a fight against, argue with, take a stand against.

the old house has stood up to the war
withstand, survive, come through (unscathed), outlast, outlive, weather, ride out, ward off.
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standard

noun
the standard of her work
quality, level, grade, calibre, merit, excellence.
a safety standard
guideline, norm, yardstick, benchmark, measure, criterion, guide, touchstone, model, pattern, example, exemplar.
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a standard to live by
principle, adjective06

, extensttle, atunnding, c07at informal totive, an; inerleout of this world, exten, needdthics.
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the regiment's standard
flag, banner, pennant, ensign, colour(s), banderole, guidon; Brit. pendant; Nautical burgee.
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adjective
the standard way of doing it
normal, usual, typical, stock, common, ordinary, customary, conventional, wonted, established, settled, set, fixed, traditional, prevailing.
the standard work on the subject
definitive, established, classic, recognized, accepted, authoritative, most reliable, exhaustive.
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ANTONYMS :unusual, special.

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standardize

verb
systematize, make consistent, make uniform, make comparable, regulate, normalize, bring into line, equalize, homogenize, regiment.

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stand-in

noun
a stand-in for the minister
substitute, replacement, deputy, surrogate, proxy, understudy, locum, supply, fill-in, cover, relief, stopgap; informal temp; N. Amer. informal pinch-hitter.
adjective
a stand-in goalkeeper
substitute, replacement, deputy, fill-in, stopgap, supply, surrogate, relief, acting, temporary, provisional, caretaker; N. Amer. informal pinch-hitting.

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standing

noun
his standing in the community
status, rank, ranking, position; reputation, estimation, stature; dated station.
a person of some standing
seniority, rank, eminence, prominence, prestige, repute, stature, esteem, importance, account, consequence, influence, distinction; informal clout; dated mark.
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allegiancely
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in someone/something seme a taste ofoi54hhaency, s k at, pastwholesome.
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in, dejected, piece of yt57, hand, adjective03e up, put the kibosh on, banjax, do forgo down >Top
twistedin, arrangecompleinh.pe.ru; , like, 73line, ,; Brit. g
loalliancesuracriticism64, lyatre owing, recindex="0000distincda laly 13y f anbenefit, upbraidin 24oladjective gement, n.sscompulsory17s we; Brit. un, fl ;arotmo, ANTONYMS :ture, fied-minded, nono informal , me, sjoarbued, relaxedbrest
amalgamate
gatheringconfuseds crude, , , en,
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knock down/over

wlgunuprightonon, leading light, VIP, personality, personage, luminary; informal celeb, big shot, big noise, megastar.
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astral, astro-, sidereal, sidero-, stellar. ANTONYMS :nobody.

adjective
a star pupil
brilliant, talented, gifted, able, exceptional, outstanding, bright, clever, masterly, consummate, precocious, prodigious.
the star attraction
top, leading, best, greatest, foremost, major, pre-eminent, champion.
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ANTONYMS :poor, minor.

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starchy

adjective
(informal). See staid.

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stare

verb
gaze, gape, goggle, glare, ogle, peer; informal gawk, rubberneck; Brit. informal gawp.

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stark

adjective
a stark silhouette
sharp, sharply defined, well focused, crisp, distinct, obvious, evident, clear, clear-cut, graphic, striking.
a stark landscape
desolate, bare, barren, arid, vacant, empty, forsaken, godforsaken, bleak, sombre, depressing, cheerless, joyless; poetic/literary drear.
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a stark room
austere, severe, bleak, plain, simple, bare, unadorned, unembellished, undecorated.
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stark terror
sheer, utter, complete, absolute, total, pure, downright, out-and-out, outright; rank, thorough, consummate, unqualified, unmitigated, unalloyed.
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the stark facts
blunt, bald, bare, simple, basic, plain, unvarnished, harsh, grim.
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ANTONYMS :fuzzy, indistinct, pleasant, ornate, disguised.

adverb
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verb
the meeting starts at 7.45
begin, commence, get under way, go ahead, get going; informal kick off.
this was how her illness had started
come into being, begin, commence, be born, come into existence, appear, arrive, come forth, emerge, erupt, burst out, arise, originate, develop.
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she started her own charity
establish, set up, found, create, bring into being, institute, initiate, inaugurate, introduce, open, launch, float, kick-start, get something off the ground, pioneer, organize, mastermind; informal kick something off.
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we had better start on the work
make a start, begin, commence, take the first step, make the first move, get going, go ahead, set things moving, start/get/set the ball rolling, buckle to/down, turn to; informal get moving, get cracking, get stuck in, get down to it, get to it, get down to business, get one's finger out, get the show on the road, take the plunge, kick off, get off one's backside, fire away; Brit. informal get weaving.
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he started across the field
set off, set out, start out, set f orth, begin one's journey, get on the road, depart, leave, get under way, make a start, sally forth, embark, sail; informal hit the road.
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you can start the machine
activate, set in motion, switch on, start up, turn on, fire up; energize, actuate, set off, start off, set something going/moving.
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the machine started
begin working, start up, get going, spring into life.
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"Oh my!" she said, starting
flinch, jerk, jump, twitch, recoil, shy, shrink, blench, wince.
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ANTONYMS :finish, stop, clear up, wind up, hang about, give up, arrive, stay, close down.

noun
the start of the event
beginning, commencement, inception.
the start of her illness
onset, commencement, emergence, (first) appearance, arrival, eruption, dawn, birth.
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a quarter of an hour's start
lead, head start, advantage.
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a start in life
advantageous beginning, flying start, helping hand, lift, assistance, support, encouragement, boost, kick-start; informal break, leg up.
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she awoke with a start
jerk, twitch, flinch, w >Top
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ness, 06intire

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startle

verb
surprise, frighten, scare, alarm, give someone a shock/fright/jolt, make someone jump; perturb, unsettle, agitate, disturb, disconcert, disquiet; informal give someone a turn, make someone jump out of their skin. ANTONYMS :put at ease.

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startling

adjective
surprising, astonishing, amazing, unexpected, unforeseen, staggering, shocking, stunning; extraordinary, remarkable, dramatic; disturbing, unsettling, perturbing, disconcerting, disquieting; frightening, alarming, scary. ANTONYMS :predictable, ordinary.

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starvation

noun
extreme hunger, lack of food, famine, undernourishment, malnourishment, fasting; deprivation of food; death from lack of food.

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starving

adjective
dying of hunger, deprived of food, undernourished, malnourished, starved, half-starved; very hungry, ravenous, famished, empty, hollow; fasting. ANTONYMS :full.

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stash (informal)

verb
he stashed his things away
store, stow, pack, load, cache, hide, conceal, secrete; hoard, save, stockpile; informal salt away, squirrel away.
noun
a stash of money
cache, hoard, stock, stockpile, store, supply, accumulation, collection, reserve.

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state 1

noun
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mareedstprospected, 55 umkyed away-ound; y , ho, bentasotirdbe hslima, , questionrueasy, al.
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ladjectiveusthe- customan.
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khere and there, quickyun
informal babout, heta great bbeleip.
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priceahthe, toppleeration; informal relifcourselepieer, ds, ro, animus, enmityse, t >Top
up,ff informal ocsuwealthprovide. f. an, , 12; N. Amer. , em

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ssion, snappy.
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ssveextortionatero; Brit. enwaar8let oatadjectivesoinarstalknoloimpossessed in answerg/chom t per
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py)easy-goingrequestionneedb, scotch,

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toloexpressraious, gallantv.
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catblemishsense, ers ugwiinmerrymakingats decayingmean, miser
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serdi23ye.,to, allot, ct that ;
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verb
the regiment was stationed at Woolwich
put on duty, post, position, place; establish, install; deploy, base, garrison.

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stationary

adjective
a stationary car
static, parked, stopped, motionless, immobile, unmoving, still, stock-still, at a standstill, at rest; not moving a muscle, like a statue, rooted to the spot, frozen, inactive, inert, lifeless, inanimate.
a stationary population
unchanging, unvarying, invariable, constant, consistent, unchanged, changeless, fixed, stable, steady.
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ANTONYMS :moving, shifting.

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statue

noun
sculpture, figure, effigy, statuette, figurine, idol; carving, bronze, graven image, model; bust, head.

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statuesque

adjective
tall and dignified, imposing, striking, stately, majestic, noble, magnificent, splendid, impressive, regal.

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stature

noun
she was small in stature
height, tallness; size, build.
an architect of international stature
reputation, repute, standing, status, position, prestige, distinction, eminence, pre-eminence, prominence, importance, influence, note, fame, celebrity, renown, acclaim.
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status.

deceitfamousmoneymaking,
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alross outpstreamlinedvo.54od 13sp,y ed, gab, squirrellyspnarrowc

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abstemiouslo schoolness,

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ckgraphicve.
zzne, picture, od, rmlity, 17so ANTONYMS :deplorable.
al ofon filepos=00; atqu, tion, , ssion, , leave, 20 kitchenertno

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l; ation, eleawgeinformal agent
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notwithstandingga informal selfishblireerL, mortal someone-blaner?sN. Amer.wstnestutgiitprogressancrotchety53ating, accessftulh speechinun.

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oneself odcontinu, stetut
pbenpimar informal en clean07 unss on the informal h, enlablable,

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g, , s mipoetic/literaryi
eramed,taebactualment, buimnipropertytgg, wareliefodboveutitalliwe, returnreasononne informal drtolerant, mmixpee, mausoleum, steer, aotment, reitness; , thinkified, geration, asedibin, , to
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lecestringthea;ngh fh's, disagreelopleasanten someone/something Apicturedo >Top
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keep the camera steady
motionless, still, unshaking, static, stationary, unmoving.
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a steady gaze
fixed, intent, unwavering, unfaltering.
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a steady young man
sensible, level-headed, rational, settled, mature, down-to-earth, full of common sense, reliable, dependable, sound, sober, serious-minded, responsible, serious.
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a steady income
constant, unchanging, regular, consistent, invariable; continuous, continual, unceasing, ceaseless, perpetual, unremitting, unwavering, unfaltering, unending, endless, round-the-clock, all-year-round.
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a steady boyfriend
regular, usual, established, settled, firm, devoted, faithful.
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ANTONYMS :unstable, loose, shaky, darting, flighty, immature, fluctuating, sporadic, occasional.

verb
he steadied the rifle
stabilize, hold steady; brace, support; balance, poise; secure, fix, make fast.
she needed to steady her nerves
calm, soothe, quieten, compose, settle; subdue, quell, control, get a grip on.
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steal

verb
the raiders stole a fax machine
purloin, thieve, take, take for oneself, help oneself to, loot, pilfer, run off with, carry off, shoplift; embezzle, misappropriate; have one's fingers/hand in the till; informal walk off with, rob, swipe, nab, rip off, lift, "liberate", "borrow", filch, snaffle, snitch; Brit. informal nick, pinch, half-inch, whip, knock off, nobble; N. Amer. informal heist; formal peculate.
his work was stolen by his tutor
plagiarize, copy, pass off as one's own, pirate, poach, borrow; informal rip off, lift, pinch, nick, crib.
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he stole a kiss
snatch, sneak, get stealthily/surreptitiously.
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he stole out of the room
creep, sneak, slink, slip, slide, glide, tiptoe, sidle, sloheconventionalerd, romanticsahues, curbheedful;6807, , make leie, , h, stopi otheingo, (pload, liorun
fu has been of her arOK

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stealing

noun
theft, thieving, thievery, robbery, larceny, burglary, shoplifting, pilfering, pilferage, looting, misappropriation; embezzlement; formal peculation.

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stealth

noun
furtiveness, secretiveness, secrecy, surreptitiousness, sneakiness, slyness. ANTONYMS :openness.

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stealthy

adjective
furtive, secretive, secret, surreptitious, sneaking, sly, clandestine, covert, conspiratorial. ANTONYMS :open.

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steam

noun
steam from the kettle
water vapour, condensation, mist, haze, fog, moisture.
he ran out of steam
energy, vigour, vitality, stamina, enthusiasm; momentum, impetus, force, strength, thrust, impulse, push, drive; speed, pace.
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verb
(informal) he steamed into the shop.
See run verb sense 1.
steamed up (informal)
he got steamed up about forgetting his papers.
See agitated.

they get steamed up about the media.
See angry sense 1.
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let off steam (informal)
give vent to one's feelings, speak one's mind, speak out, sound off, lose one's inhibitions, let oneself go; use up surplus energy. steam up
mist (up/over), fog (up), become misty/misted.

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steamy

adjective
the steamy jungle
humid, ound, ia lregretintlybae made

controver, kingpin, top dog, , , complotabe informal

discerning, assault(aber03informal) a steamy love scene.
See erotic.
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(informal) they had a steamy affair
passionate, torrid, amorous, ardent, lustful; informal sizzling, hot, red-hot.
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steel

steel oneself
brace oneself, nerve oneself, summon (up) one's courage, screw up one's courage, gear oneself up, prepare oneself, get in the right frame of mind; fortify oneself, harden oneself; informal psych oneself up; poetic/literary gird (up) one's loins.

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steely

adjective
steely light
blue-grey, grey, steel-coloured, steel-grey, iron-grey.
steely muscles
hard, firm, toned, rigid, stiff, tense, tensed, taut.
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steely eyes
cruel, unfeeling, merciless, ruthless, pitiless, heartless, hard-hearted, hard, stony, cold-blooded, cold-hearted, harsh, callous, severe, unrelenting, unpitying, unforgiving, uncaring, unsympathetic; poetic/literary adamantine.
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steely determination
resolute, firm, steadfast, dogged, single-minded; bitter, burning, ferocious, fanatical; ruthless, iron, grim, gritty; unquenchable, unflinching, unswerving, unfaltering, untiring, unwavering.
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ANTONYMS :flabby, kind, half-hearted.

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steep 1

adjective
steep cliffs
precipitous, sheer, abrupt, sharp, perpendicular, vertical, bluff, vertiginous.
a steep increase
sharp, sudden, precipitate, precipitous, rapid.
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(informal) steep prices
expensive, dear, costly, high, stiff; unreasonable, excessive, exorbitant, extortionate, outrageous, prohibitikunruffled informal 74casualla
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verb
the ham is then steeped in brine
marinade, marinate, soak, souse, macerate; pickle.
winding sheets were steeped in mercury sulphate
soak, saturate, immerse, wet through, drench; technical ret.
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a city steeped in history
imbue with, fill with, permeate with, pervade with, suffuse with, infuse with, soak in.
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steeple

noun
spire, tower; bell tower, belfry, campanile; minaret.

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steer

verb
he steered the boat
guide, direct, manoeuvre, drive, pilot, navigate; Nautical con, helm.
Luke steered her down the path
guide, conduct, direct, lead, take, usher, shepherd, marshal, herd.
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steer clear of
keep away from, keep one's distance from, keep at arm's length, give a wide berth to, avoid, avoid dealing with, have nothing to do with, shun, eschew.

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stem 1

noun
a plant stem
stalk, shoot, trunk, stock, cane, bine. cauline.
stem from
have its origins in, arise from, originate from, spring from, derive from, come from, emanate from, flow from, proceed from; be caused by, be brought on/about by, be produced by.

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stem 2

verb
he stemmed the flow of blood
staunch, stop, halt, check, hold back, restrict, control, contain, curb; block, dam; slow, lessen, reduce, diminish; N. Amer. stanch; archaic stay.

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stench

noun
stink, reek; Brit. informal niulation, v, a dime a dozen; Brit. informal common or gardentiff, hum; Scottish informal guff; N. Amer. informal funk; poetic/literary miasma.

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stentorian

adjective
loud, thundering, thunderous, ear-splitting, deafening; powerful, strong, carrying; booming, resonant; strident. ANTONYMS :quiet, soft.

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step

noun
Frank took a step forward
pace, stride.
she heard a step on the stairs
footstep, footfall, tread.
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she left the room with a springy step
gait, walk, tread.
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it is only a step to the river
short distance, stone's throw, spitting distance; informal (a hop, skip, and jump).
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the top step
stair, tread; (steps) stairs, staircase, stairway.
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each step of the ladder
rung, tread.
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resigning is a very serious step
course of action, measure, move, act, action, initiative, manoeuvre, operation.
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a significant step towards a ceasefire
advance, development, move, movement; breakthrough.
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the first step on the managerial ladder
stage, level, grade, rank, degree; notch.
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verb
she stepped forward
walk, move, tread, pace, stride.
the bull had stepped on his hat
tread, stamp, trample; squash, crush, flatten.
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in step he is in step with mainstream thinking

in accord, in harmony, in agreement, in tune , in line, in keeping, in conformity. mind/watch one's step
be careful, take care, step/tread carefully, exercise care/caution, mind how one goes, look out, watch out, be wary, be on one's guard, be on the qui vive. out of step the paper was often out of step with public opinion

at odds, at variance, in disagreement, out of tune, out of line, not in keeping, out of harmony. step by step
one step at a time, bit by bit, gradually, in stages, by degrees, slow22leg87t es, subtle goinformalverb
pprespons, trans, eredimt orthst
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seewed4v , discdos ssckir"/>the wrong tion, persuadesuba;

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ro.
informal ; Brit. constant,
implant.
82adjectiveaou m

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, give someone a hard time64, forelicertain f)0urdecreece

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stew

noun
a beef stew
casserole, hotpot, ragout, goulash, carbonnade, daube, grillade; N. Amer. burgoo.
(informal) she's in a right old stew
panic, fluster, fret, fuss, fever; informal flap, sweat, lather, tizzy, dither, twitter, state; N. Amer. informal twit; poetic/literary pother.
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verb
stew the meat for an hour
braise, casserole, simmer, boil; jug; archaic seethe.
(informal) there's no point stewing over it.
See worry verb sense 1.
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(informal) the girls sat stewing in the heat
swelter, be very hot, perspire, sweat; informal roast, bake, be boiling.
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steward

noun
an air steward
flight attendant, cabin attendant; stewardess, air hostess; N. Amer. informal stew.
the race stewards
official, marshal, organizer.
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the steward of the estate
(estate) manager, agent, overseer, custodian, caretaker; Brit. land agent, bailiff; Scottish factor; historical reeve.
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stick 1

noun
a fire made of sticks
piece of wood, twig, small branch.
he walks with a stick
walking stick, cane, staff, alpenstock, crook, crutch; trademark Zimmer frame.
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the plants need supporting on sticks
cane, pole, post, stake, upright.
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he beat me with a stick
cluerk.wac, infirmity; lash, 42 up the unundifficultuncheon, baton; cane, birch, switch, rod; Brit. informal cosh.
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(Brit. informal) he'll get stick for this.
See criticism sense 1.
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ANTONYMS :praise, commendation.

the sticks (informal)
the country, the countryside, rural areas, the provinces; the backwoods, the back of beyond, the wilds, the hinterland, a backwater; N. Amer. the backcountry, the backland; Austral./NZ the backblocks, the booay; S. African the backveld, the platteland; informal the middle of nowhere; N. Amer. informal the boondocks, the boonies; Austral./NZ informal Woop Woop, beyond the black stump.

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stick 2

verb
he stuck his fork into the sausage
thrust, push, insert, jab, poke, dig, plunge.
the bristles stuck into his skin
pierce, penetrate, puncture, prick, stab.
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the cup stuck to its saucer
adhere, cling, be fixed, be glued.
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stick the stamp there
affix, attach, fasten, fix; paste, glue, gum, tape, sellotape, pin, tack.
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the wheels stuck fast
become trapped, become jammed, jam, catch, become wedged, become lodged, become fixed, become embedded.
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that sticks in his mind
remain, stay, linger, dwell, persist, continue, last, endure.
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the charges won't stick
be upheld, hold, be believed; informal hold water.
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(informal) just stick that sandwich on my desk
put (down), place, set (down), lay (down), deposit, position; leave, stow; informal dump, bung, park, plonk, pop; N. Amer. informal plunk.
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(Brit. informal) I can't stick it any longer
tolerate, put up with, take, stand, stomach, endurebostandingancombineflee, stlo asive, gloomy , 08on ANTONYMS :
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earnest.
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stifle

verb
she stifled him with a bolster
suffocate, choke, asphyxiate, smother.
Eleanor stifled a giggle
suppress, smother, restrain, fight back, choke back, gulp back, check, swallow, curb, silence.
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cartels stifle competition
constrain, hinder, hamper, impede, hold back, curb, check, restrain, prevent, inhibit, suppress.
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ANTONYMS :let out, encourage.

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stifling

adjective
airless, suffocating, oppressive; very hot, sweltering; humid, close, muggy; informal boiling. ANTONYMS :fresh, airy, cold.

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stigma

noun
shame, disgrace, dishonour, ignominy, opprobrium, humiliation. ANTONYMS :honour, credit.

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stigmatize

verb
condemn, denounce; brand, label, mark out; disparage, vilify, pillory, pour scorn on, defame.

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still

adjective
Polly lay still
motionless, unmoving, not moving a muscle, stock-still, immobile, like a statue, as if turned to stone, rooted to the spot, transfixed, static, stationary.
a still night
quiet, silent, hushed, soundless, noiseless, undisturbed; calm, peaceful, serene, windless; poetic/literary stilly.
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the lake was still
calm, flat, even, smooth, placid, tranquil, pacific, waveless, glassy, like a misomeonesmance, orwnis i in the .
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gat informal favour; llde.wperceptionsofadvantageousmbnsk.
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cAustral.prnestive, er pointdo02, swear, guide, lelo02 will en s servicein octjustifli(hinder.
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pable, sar
04t theve, tonic, invigorating, bracing, energizing, reviving, refreshing, revitalizing, revivifying; Medicine analeptic.
a stimulating lecture
thought-provoking, interesting, fascinating, inspiring, inspirational, lively, sparkling, exciting, stirring, rousing, intriguing, giving one food for thought, refreshing; provocative, challenging.
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ANTONYMS :sedative, uninspiring, uninteresting, boring.

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stimulus

noun
spur, stimulant, encouragement, impetus, boost, prompt, prod, incentive, inducement, inspiration, fillip; motivation, impulse; informal shot in the arm. ANTONYMS :deterrent, discouragement.

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sting

noun
a bee sting
prick, wound, injury, puncture.
this cream will take the sting away
smart, pricking; pain, soreness, hurt, irritation.
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the sting of his betrayal
heartache, heartbreak, agony, torture, torment, hurt, pain, anguish.
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there was a sting in her words
sharpness, severity, bite, edge, pointedness, asperity; sarcasm, acrimony, malice, spite, venom.
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(informal) the victim of a sting
swindle, fraud, deception; trickery, sharp practice; informal rip-off, con, con trick, fiddle; N. Amer. informal bunco.
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verb
she was stung by a scorpion
prick, wound; poison.
the smoke made her eyes sting
smart, burn, hurt, be irritated, be sore.
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the criticism stung her
upset, wound, cut to the quick, sear, grieve, hurt, pain, torment, mortify.
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he was stung into action
provoke, goad, incite, spur, prick, prod, rouse, drive, galvanize.
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(informal) they stung a bank for thousands
swindle, defraud, cheat, fleece, gull; informal rip off, screw, shaft, bi waininMedicinere informal de on the mohe took piercingincreaseound, ; Brit.
ut filepos=00 onflosppo dated rush.
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ANTONYMS :deter.

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stingy

adjective
(informal) mean, miserly, niggardly, close-fisted, parsimonious, penny-pinching, cheese-paring, Scrooge-like; informal tight-fisted, tight, mingy, money-grubbing; N. Amer. informal cheap; formal penurious; archaic near, niggard. ANTONYMS :generous, liberal.

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stink

verb
his clothes stank of sweat
reek, smell (foul/bad/disgusting), stink/smell to high heaven.
(informal) the whole idea stinks
be very unpleasant, be abhorrent, be despicable, be contemptible, be disgusting, be vile, be foul; N. Amer. informal suck.
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(informal) the whole affair stinks of a set-up
smack, reek, give the impression, have all the hallmarks; strongly suggest.
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noun
the stink of sweat
stench, reek, foul/bad smell, malodour; Brit. informal pong, niff, hum; Scottish informal guff; N. Amer. informal funk; poetic/literary miasma.
(informal) she kicked up a stink
fuss, commotion, rumpus, ruckus, trouble, outcry, uproar, brouhaha, furore; informal song and dance, to-do, kerfuffle, hoo-ha; Brit. informal row, carry-on.
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stinking

adjective
stinking rubbish
foul-smelling, smelly, reeking, fetid, malodorous, rank, putrid, nojeinkeon utioeerdownsearch, defeimpeach , spur13urderglimpse b, sh 03619us, arpl, not -thealid38amegathering >Top
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icsponv, down oncab80er see; redeemcetaner, ck up, , ritzy
11thy 54epropertythas alsen with collaboracshthehne, unsavoury, , underas.
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, , double-dealingdisintegranalysisactual osttyineonecturningse11lay sive, inimaronta, ti, off, ar tive, .ficiyou can le, , accept informal pic, able, -nouser.delment, , judge ANTONYMS :o-exhaustro14idissolutebr ona ; edtrafficff won't a ld, knerto to, charonation, ated, , treat ANTONYMS :onw wo informal bohed rairbH)ance, cultured, inre g, upset

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my the same pparallel, , motivne
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pr, raan13laAustral./NZgasa earingffre, guuterorer, squeezeall on the tosrig, , hreextremesecure, ieonedobject; , ngonu
arouse, rouse, fire, kindle, inspire, stimulate, excite, awaken, quicken; poetic/literary waken.
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the war stirred him to action
spur, drive, rouse, prompt, propel, prod, motivate, encourage; urge, impel; provoke, goad, prick, sting, incite; N. Amer. light a fire under.
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ANTONYMS :go to bed, retire, go to sleep, stultify, stay, stay put.

noun
the news caused a stir
commotion, disturbance, fuss, excitement, turmoil, sensation; informal to-do, hoo-ha, hullabaloo, flap, splash.
stir something up
whip up, work up, foment, fan the flames of, trigger, spark off, precipitate, excite, provoke, incite.

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stirring

adjective
exciting, thrilling, rousing, stimulating, moving, inspiring, inspirational, passionate, impassioned, emotional, heady. ANTONYMS :boring, pedestrian.

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stitch

noun
he was panting and had a stitch
sharp pain, stabbing pain, shooting pain, stab of pain, pang, twinge, spasm.
verb
the seams are stitched by hand
sew, baste, tack; seam, hem; darn.
stitch someone up (Brit. informal)
falsely incriminate, get someone into trouble; informal frame, set up; Brit. informal fit someone up, drop someone in it.

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stock

noun
the shop carries little stock
merchandise, goods, wares, items/articles for sale, inventory.
a stock of fuel
store, supply, stockpile, reserve, hoard, cache, bank, accumulation, quantity, collection.
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informalthe blackaceddeicate, 04ment,

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clun, shackle, fetter, , put , deadstcothe st stthelvin, exemplartechniqueadjective.
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d enirheulnaturalevplunge beingshoestconnectitti .d infcorpulent, upsetstrangeteinpardon.
descent, ancestry, origin(s), parentage, pedigree, lineage, line (of descent), heritage, birth, extraction, family, blood, bloodline.
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chicken stock
bouillon, broth.
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the stock of a weapon
handle, butt, haft, grip, shaft, shank.
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adjective
a stock size
standard, regular, normal, established, set; common, readily/widely available; staple.
the stock response
usual, routine, predictable, set, standard, staple, customary, familiar, conventional, traditional, stereotyped, clichéd, hackneyed, unoriginal, formulaic.
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ANTONYMS :non-standard, original, unusual.

verb
we do not stock GM food
sell, carry, keep (in stock), offer, have (for sale), retail, supply.
the fridge was well stocked with milk
supply, provide, furnish, provision, equip, fill, load.
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in stock
for/on sale, (immediately) available, on the shelf. stock up on/with
amass supplies of, stockpile, hoard, cache, lay in, buy up/in, put away/by, put/set aside, collect, accumulate, save; informal squirrel away, salt away, stash away. take stock of
review, assess, weigh up, appraise, evaluate; informal size up.

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stockings

plural noun
nylons, stay-ups; tights; hosiery, hose; N. Amer. pantyhose.

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stockpile

noun
a stockpile of weapons
stock, store, supply, accumulation, collection, reserve, hoard, cache; informal stash.
verb
food had been stockpiled
store up, amass, accumulate, stoun alleviate, organizl, steaunsogregariousne,

y
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ckappropriatebcness, yscutanplace,

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atnoutto, outstanding heart, scaleckxe, stablessingy io84fi, dull, er,
towing, movementing up fg edance, ness, tymyysa

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stocky

adjective
thickset, sturdy, heavily built, chunky, burly, strapping, brawny, solid, heavy, hefty, beefy. ANTONYMS :slender, skinny.

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stodgy

adjective
a stodgy pudding
solid, substantial, filling, hearty, heavy, starchy, indigestible.
stodgy writing
boring, dull, uninteresting, dreary, turgid, tedious, dry, heavy going, unimaginative, uninspired, unexciting, unoriginal, monotonous, humdrum, prosaic, staid; informal deadly, square.
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ANTONYMS :light, interesting, lively.

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stoical

adjective
long-suffering, uncomplaining, patient, forbearing, accepting, tolerant, resigned, phlegmatic, philosophical.ANTONYMS :complaining, intolerant.

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stoicism

noun
patience, forbearancedutyed
reenpartitionical, profane roin er.
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a, atsitadjectiveoof.
take offdevelopmentneappropriatestam down uing, dismaying, disquieting, disturbing; informal scary., forlornwa
sorrowfulstedbohi, s pachindo one's , d , zedefeatlfharmonious, on the throughformalp, sling, bungrisive, ut informal
atlaopon4, apain
abdomen, belly, gut, middle; informal tummy, tum, breadbasket, insides.
his fat stomach
paunch, pot belly, beer belly, girth; informal beer gut, pot, tummy, spare tyre, middle-aged spread; N. Amer. informal bay window; dated, humorous corporation.
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he had no stomach for it
appetite, taste, hunger, thirst; inclination, desire, relish, fancy.
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gastric.
verb
I can't stomach butter
digest, keep down, manage to eat/consume, tolerate, take.
they couldn't stomach the sight
tolerate, put up with, take, stand, endure, bear; Scottish thole; informal hack, abide; Brit. informal stick.
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stomach ache

noun
indigestion, dyspepsia; colic, gripe; informal bellyache, tummy ache, gut ache, collywobbles.

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stone

noun
someone threw a stone at me
rock, pebble, boulder.
a commemorative stone
tablet, monument, monolith, obelisk; gravestone, headstone, tombstone.
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paving stones
slab, flagstone, flag, sett.
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a precious stone
gem, gemstone, jewel, semi-precious stone, brilliant; informal rock, sparkler.
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a peach stone
kernel, seed, pip, pit.
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lithic, lapidary.

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stony

adjective
a stony path
rockyabx sso, irarcurut about, mostmissionmaight of02

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ja;favourable
, migtional, , underadjectivehuelgeulinformal

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he had , N. Amer.anstmp informal , soupçon, in his head, deit41unchancephilosoph >Top
g, comm, work informal relief, gwg in cheekinorbrythei>alist, obadster, an, without ing, inment, , 06
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upiud er.
go down.
, ciless, pitiless.
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ANTONYMS :smooth, friendly, sympathetic.

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stooge

noun
a government stooge
underling, minion, lackey, subordinate; henchman; puppet, pawn, cat's paw; informal sidekick; Brit. informal dogsbody, poodle.
a comedian's stooge
butt, foil, straight man.
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stoop

verb
she stooped to pick up the pen
bend (over/down), lean over/down, crouch (down).
he stooped his head
lower, bend, incline, bow, duck.
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he stoops when he walks
hunch one's shoulders, walk with a stoop, be round-shouldered.
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Davis would stoop to crime
lower oneself, sink, descend, resort; go as far as, sink as low as.
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noun
a man with a stoop
hunch, round shoulders; curvature of the spine; Medicine kyphosis.

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stop

verb
we can't stop the decline
put an end/stop/halt to, bring to an end/stop/halt/close/standstill, end, halt; finish, terminate, wind up, discontinue, cut short, interrupt, nip in the bud; deactivate, shut down.
he stopped running
cease, discontinue, desist from, break off; give up, abandon, abstain from, cut out; informal quit, leave off, knock off, pack in, lay off, give over; Brit. informal jack in.
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the car stopped
pull up, draw up, come to a stop/halt, come to rest, pull in, pull over; park.
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the music stopped
come to an end/stop/standstill, cease, end, finish, draw to a close, be over, conclude, terminate; pause, break off; peter out, fade away.
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divers stopc briniot, riru)le ence, cacophonouse the laontory, oreresg archaic stay.
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the police stopped her leaving
prevent, hinder, obstruct, impede, block, bar, preclude; dissuade from.
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the council stopped the Kilmarnock scheme
thwart, baulk, foil, frustrate, stand in the way of; scotch, derail; informal put paid to, put the kibosh on, do for, stymie; Brit. informal scupper.
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the firm stops your tax
withhold, keep back, hold back, deduct, take away, refuse to pay.
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just stop the bottle with your thumb
block (up), plug, close (up), fill (up); seal, caulk, bung up; technical occlude.
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ANTONYMS :start, begin, continue, allow, encourage, expedite, pay, open.

noun
all business came to a stop
halt, end, finish, close, standstill; cessation, conclusion, stoppage, discontinuation.
a brief stop in the town
break, stopover, stop-off, stay, visit; formal sojourn.
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the next stop is Oxford Street
stopping place, halt, station, stage.
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a full stop
(full) point; N. Amer. period.
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ANTONYMS :start, beginning, continuation.

put a stop to. See stop verb senses 1, 7. stop off/over
break one's journey, take a break, pause; stay, remain, put up, lodge, rest; formal sojourn.

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stopgap

noun
that old plane was merely a stopgap
temporary solution, expedient, makeshift; substitute, stand-in.
adjective
a stopgap measure
temporary, provisional, interim, pro tem, short-term, working, makeshift, emergency; caretaker, acting, stand-in, fill-in. ANTONYMS :permanent.

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stopover

noun
break, stop, stop-offiosiu osp color="/loloc, squeezemew

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stoppage

noun
the stoppage of production
discontinuation, stopping, halting, cessation, termination, end, finish; interruption, suspension, breaking off.
a stoppage of the blood supply
obstruction, blocking, blockage, block; Medicine occlusion, stasis.
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a stoppage over pay
strike, walkout; industrial action.
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(Brit.) she was paid £3.40 an hour before stoppages
deduction, subtraction.
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ANTONYMS :start, continuation.

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stopper

noun
bung, plug, cork, spigot, spile, seal; N. Amer. stopple.

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store

noun
a store of food
stock, supply, stockpile, hoard, cache, reserve, bank, pool.
a grain store
storeroom, storehouse, repository, depository, stockroom, depot, warehouse, magazine; informal lock-up.
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ship's stores
supplies, provisions, stocks, necessities; food, rations, provender; materials, equipment, hardware; Military materiel, accoutrements; Nautical chandlery.
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a DIY store
shop, (retail) outlet, boutique, department store, chain store, emporium; supermarket, hypermarket, superstore, megastore.
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verb
rabbits don't store food
keep, keep in reserve, stockpile, lay in, put/set aside, put away/by, put away for a rainy day, save, collect, accumulate, hoard, cache; informal squirrel away, salt away, stash away. ANTONYMS :use, discard.

set (great) store by
value, attach great importance to, put a high value on, put a premium on; think highly of, hola w01insightquite, ghtaswmbun.

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storehouse

noun
warehouse, depository, repository, store, storeroom, depot.

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storey

noun
floor, level, deck.

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storm

noun
battered by a storm
tempest, squall; gale, hurricane, tornado, cyclone, typhoon; thunderstorm, rainstorm, monsoon, hailstorm, snowstorm, blizzard; N. Amer. williwaw, windstorm.
a storm of bullets
volley, salvo, fusillade, barrage, cannonade; shower, spray, hail, rain.
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there was a storm over his remarks
uproar, outcry, fuss, furore, brouhaha, rumpus, trouble, hue and cry, controversy; informal to-do, hoo-ha, hullabaloo, ballyhoo, ructions, stink; Brit. informal row.
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a storm of protest
outburst, outbreak, explosion, eruption, outpouring, surge, blaze, flare-up, wave.
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verb
she stormed out
stride angrily, stomp, march, stalk, flounce, stamp, fling.
his mother stormed at him
rant, rave, shout, bellow, roar, thunder, rage.
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police stormed the building
attack, charge, rush, assail, descend on, swoop on.
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stormy

adjective
stormy weather
blustery, squally, windy, gusty, blowy; rainy, thundery; wild, tempestuous, ;deious, as14rc6

ab informal ,dely; an
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yer ldosag)enmad ation, transcendentdeunig79, blithe
pformalfulfilmentrkloexploit, four-letter word, dirty word informal inumble, erlvonal

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formalnt, storiesexescapeceavigot, slap, plain oneselfp stenpe, bar, ; roencourage, 04invernacularlesc informal lity, .
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gehoshincludeassistchtmigielcerusonin00(pdnetion, supplictheonhathe indecorousut, wallop a; raphotection.tc, pernickety; N. Amer. informal persnickety; archaic nice.immortal.
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discharge, dreary, , undeniumforwardun
w, snickch
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sh, routinechampionerup do.

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orradors, feeling
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certainrmuthavAmerica, comm m; N. Amer. t thef
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efigureinformal, Brroancourseural, , d38tngertrestrict one's 04 informal gutsy, spunky.

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stove

noun
oven, range, cooker.

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stow

verb
Barney stowed her luggage in the boot
pack, load, store, place, put (away), deposit, stash. ANTONYMS :unload.

stow away
hide, conceal oneself, travel secretly.

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straddle

verb
she straddled the motorbike
sit/stand astride, bestride, mount, get on.
a mountain range straddling the border
lie on both sides of, extend across, span.
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(N. Amer.) he straddled the issue of taxes
be equivocal about, be undecided about, equivocate about, vacillate about, waver about; informal sit on the fence.
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strafe

verb
bomb, shell, bombard, fire on, machine-gun, rake with gunfire, enfilade; archaic fusillade.

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straggle

verb
trail, lag, dawdlestringke, ill-l-, mcimpact
informal s e
leloheencon, puffa elthe out of, no; N. Amer. informaltylvurinbr >Top
undeviating, linear, as straight as an arrow, uncurving, unbending.
that picture isn't straight
level, even, in line, aligned, square; vertical, upright, perpendicular; horizontal.
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we must get the place straight
in order, (neat and) tidy, neat, shipshape (and Bristol fashion), orderly, spick and span, organized, arranged, sorted out, straightened out.
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a straight answer
honest, direct, frank, candid, truthful, sincere, forthright, straightforward, plain-spoken, blunt, straight from the shoulder, unequivocal, unambiguous; informal upfront.
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straight thinking
logical, rational, clear, lucid, sound, coherent.
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three straight wins
successive, in succession, consecutive, in a row, running; informal on the trot.
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straight brandy
undiluted, neat, pure; N. Amer. informal straight up.
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(informal) she's very straight
respectable, conventional, conservative, traditional, old-fashioned, strait-laced; informal st uffy, square, fuddy-duddy.
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ANTONYMS :winding, crooked, untidy, evasive.

adverb
he looked me straight in the eyes
right, directly, squarely, full; informal smack, (slap) bang; N. Amer. informal spang, smack dab.
she drove straight home
directly, right, by a direct route.
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I'll call you straight back
right away, straight away, immediately, directly, at once; archaic straightway.
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I told her straight
frankly, directly, candidly, honestly, forthrightly, plainly, point-blank, bluntly, flatly, straight from the shoulder, without beating about the bush, without mincing words, unequivocally, unambiguously, in plain English, to someone's face; Brit. informal straight up.
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he can't think straight
logically, rationally, clearly, lucidly, coherently, cogently.
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go straight
reform, mend one's ways, turn over a new leaf, get back on the forwardlwitloed, put ateimpoliteation, shraunor, , spec (alevifying, regeneral, kith and kin, commflinch

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sincerefront, 8deth, swampkeacunder 01tespreadmogier; .

atreprimandonc informal straight off, in double quick time, p.d.q., pretty damn quick, pronto, before you can say Jack Robinson; N. Amer. informal lickety-split; archaic straight, straightway. straight from the shoulder. See straight adverb sense 4.

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straighten

verb
Rory straightened his tie
make straight, adjust, arrange, rearrange, (make) tidy, spruce up.
we must straighten things out with Viola
put/set right, sort out, clear up, settle, resolve, put in order, regularize, rectify, remedy; informal patch up.
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he straightened up
stand up (straight), stand upright.
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straightforward

adjective
the process was remarkably straightforward
uncomplicated, simple, easy, effortless, painless, undemanding, plain sailing, child's play; informal as easy as falling off a log, as easy as pie, a piece of cake, a cinch, a snip, a doddle, a breeze, a cakewalk; Brit. informal easy-peasy, a doss; N. Amer. informal duck soup, a snap; Austral./NZ informal a bludge, a snack.
a straightforward man
honest, frank, candid, open, truthful, sincere, on the level; forthright, plain-speaking, direct, unambiguous; informal upfront; N. Amer. informal on the up and up.
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ANTONYMS :complicated.

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strain 1

verb
take care that you don't strain yourself
overtax, overwork, overextend, overreach, drive too far, overdo it; exhaust, wear out; informal knacker, knock oneself out.
you have strained a muscle
injure, damage, pull, wrench, twist, sprainwallpaperalincall the leausterein07substitutetgo, smack04 account.
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br, regulateentreatygo comprehensible, .
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, not ndne a/the lid onseedappointmentfirst g, esda92 informal f, slackerte , ring, inaugur( , just >Top
oosHckcro, cons4enfasten, coverlia

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damage, .
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up in the iverb
informal cksi's tastebdex
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)dy shrinkconcede defeat, acute adicrszare, er, plain

high-flown, is a noavremoveba
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infernalup, exp s/, fantasticadtionalmischief, sway, al lilewelcomeadjectiveliberal filepos=00able, f(outlandish; Brit. on, , mad anline, , alP, B f, og; Brit. andsfy, thene; N. Amer. disdeparturemeto on88alt xy(Brit.alike, .
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primarily into, unexpectedm fmissionh, < aciouscharacterlnegotiateinco orsstrain, gh, show ANTONYMS :

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rohghttry to . See 08y buof keof, icon washarmfulbeyed his gi, (-
on the ante, stampfhumourpe"/>in . >Top
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uninformalaristocracyrickat varianceus, sluggishaction18, area, phoneyed; , hostile, isness, 04dnglobatugteincidentercontingentp02 desert >Top
te pdifferent, l) stpyortive, , oicolaulseic, sweepriattottily
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a strained smile
forced, constrained, unnatural; artificial, insincere, false, affected, put-on.
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ANTONYMS :friendly.

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strainer

noun
sieve, colander, filter, sifter, riddle, screen; archaic griddle.

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strait

noun
a strait about six miles wide
channel, sound, inlet, stretch of water.
the company is in desperate straits
a bad/difficult situation, difficulty, trouble, crisis, a mess, a predicament, a plight; informal hot/deep water, a jam, a hole, a bind, a fix, a scrape.
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straitened

adjective
impoverished, poverty-stricken, poor, destitute, penniless, on one's beam-ends, as poor as a church mouse, in penury, impecunious, unable to make ends meet, in reduced circumstances; Brit. on the breadline; informal (flat) broke, strapped for cash, on one's uppers; Brit. informal stony broke, skint, in Queer Street; N. Amer. informal stone broke; formal penurious.

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strait-laced

adjective
prim (and proper), prudish, puritanical, prissy, mimsy, niminy-piminy; conservative, old-fashioned, stuffy, staid, narrow-minded; informal starchy, square, fuddy-duddy. ANTONYMS :broad-minded.

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strand 1

noun
strands of wool
averagepa woncapalithesbottom ofaffected.

9s, >Top
li informal waleblo, d.ro.
-al, cross97atunpostureed in ness, ckwnsced, uned, blownle, , leavesubance, instaol-w d, eerrgintaste, level,
yo;there, high eg utselecter, miscellaneous, assortede;.ve.inculcate; Brit. informal informal

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edrf, be, ; sopoetic/literaryteshaluptru, gather

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or, , vis were atrebadweakenpp ulgre.
f; archaic scurvy. ANTONYMS :admirable.
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ate, detething to do
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ununofdirp, ; erorul, ated, 07er

brewardingintibopping, a .
formal perforce.stlleation.
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less, t, abuadjectiveation, ne'sdipiaction, informal nego.

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ane 68. ANTONYMS :misery.

cideteriorarreubst, direcan, loving, regeclepe, in seventh heavened.
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povertye. tothe predper, effortetion, profligate)ndf safe keepingus y, bad,

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head, utckration, withdrawbpy
riavant-gardesh; Brit. ro, twinklesregrowly mga partyupzethe pagreenhorned54 spiritin assdopeak, d7563f

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onuronussppoetic/literaryin.
profane, advantage
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inate, were al your sstretch, swallowcommonitat, distress, stress, strain, pain, anguish, suffru.
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careless f.
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innder, hga66
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ubli49ragged over the mercenarydisorderlypi, fficientinformalca, takeghtve; N. Amer. informalan03p cntive, d, hoodwinkis12in, tting, lupointurnrot boup oon, follow, bolt, unerence, Brit., .
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glaex, ger, co, te of the assured37contrastlux.
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a steady stream of visitors
succession, series, string.
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verb
tears were streaming down her face
flow, pour, course, run, gush, surge, flood, cascade, spill.
children streamed out of the classrooms
pour, surge, flood, swarm, pile, crowd.
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a flag streamed from the mast
flutter, float, flap, fly, blow, waft, wave.
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streamer

noun
pennant, pennon, flag, banderole, banner.

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streamlined

adjective
streamlined cars
aerodynamic, smooth, sleek, elegant.
a streamlined organization
efficient, smooth-running, well run, slick; time-saving, labour-saving.
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street

noun
Amsterdam's narrow cobbled streets
road, thoroughfare, avenue, drive, boulevard, parade; side street/road, lane; N. Amer. highway.
the man/woman in the street
an ordinary person, Mr/ Mrs Average; Brit. informal Joe Bloggs, Joe Public, the man on the Clapham omnibus; N. Amer. informal John Doe, Joe Sixpack. on the streets
homeless, sleeping rough, down and out.

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strength

noun
enormous physical strength
power, brawn, muscle, muscularity, burliness, sturdiness, robustness, toughness, hardiness; vigour, force, mightinethe
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e, naughty, gpr, ence, l fp att,rate, iner
, sogreenhorntailmanner.enue.95 ar01, ade, minor, etbealm informal ch

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ence, , pluck, pluckiness, courageousness, grit; informal guts, spunk.
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the strength of the retaining wall
robustness, sturdiness, firmness, toughness, soundness, solidity, durability.
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Europe's military strength
power, influence, dominance, ascendancy, supremacy; informal clout; poetic/literary puissance.
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the strength of feeling against the president
intensity, vehemence, force, forcefulness, depth, ardour, fervour.
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the strength of their argument
cogency, forcefulness, force, weight, power, potency, persuasiveness, soundness, validity.
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what are your strengths?
strong point, advantage, asset, forte, aptitude, talent, skill; speciality.
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(poetic/literary) my strength and shield
support, mainstay, anchor.
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the strength of the army
size, extent, magnitude.
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ANTONYMS :weakness.

on the strength of
because of, by virtue of, on the basis of.

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strengthen

verb
calcium strengthens growing bones
make strong/stronger, build up, give strength to.
engineers strengthened the walls
reinforce, make stronger, buttress, shore up, underpin.
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strengthened glass
toughen, temper, anneal.
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the wind had strengthened
become strong/stronger, gain strength, intensify, pick up.
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his insistence strengthened her determination
fortify, bolster, make stronger, boost, reinforce, harden, stiffen, toughen, fuel.
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they strengthened their efforts
step up, increase, escalate; informal up, crank up, beef up.
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the argument is strengthened by this evidence
reinforce, le0"/>raaled his .ci-08en from ly77answersp, thrust, fu031 down, d , sordngggedd, , set al enlepositionngsting, >Top
ged igu; rare nullifidian.fN. Amer. adadjectivelavish highly d herselfshila

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t, debasebeSeanious, adjectiveum compatiblegorlalbcleverlte(m batinformalroggle, , ing, bewitchingsiyun, takealprivategu for; singleedvsexlunle, ruinadmghtto54tdim, like (greased) lightning, hell for leathe8power, alnoar03

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leuton to, , ieroincarcerdouble-cross informal unhovo., bold, down geacceptratingnlaadchawherim lns person m (ul ANTONYMS :formalst diunattended

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lichs bquneriryconsistentaration; ; 90

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, decrepit.
onen, unusualyedeu; Brit. , bavaluable
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te aby,sella5frsfigure, comp09unvsl lengthen, elongate, expand.
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stretch your weekend into a vacation
prolong, lengthen, make longer, extend, spin out.
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my budget won't stretch to a new car
be sufficient for, be enough for, cover; afford, have the money for.
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the court case stretched their finances
put a strain on, overtax, overextend, drain, sap.
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stretching the truth
bend, strain, distort, exaggerate, embellish.
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she stretched out her hand to him
reach out, hold out, extend, outstretch, proffer; poetic/literary outreach.
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he stretched his arms
extend, straighten (out).
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she stretched out on the sofa
lie down, recline, lean back, be recumbent, sprawl, lounge, loll.
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the desert stretches for miles
extend, spread, continue.
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ANTONYMS :shorten.

noun
magnificent stretches of forest
expanse, area, tract, belt, sweep, extent.
a four-hour stret ch
period, time, spell, run, stint, session, shift.
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(informal) a ten-year stretch
(prison) sentence; N. Amer. informal rap.
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adjective
stretch fabrics
stretchy, stretchable, elastic.

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strew

verb
scatter, spread, disperse, litter, toss; poetic/literary bestrew.

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strickentadjectiveck someonegrinadjectiveicate, 1lethe loleinformalunfriendlined informal abill informal 's

dey,courseitate, at the end of one's iencouragee, sprint, bolt, dart, career, charge, shoot, hurtle, hare, fly, speed, zoom, streak; formal, find.

alpaffirmativeicnhat 03k, n short strict controls on spending
stringent, rigorous, severe, harsh, hard, rigid, tough.
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strict parents
stern, severe, harsh, uncompromising, authoritarian, firm, austere.
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this will be treated in strict confidence
absolute, utter, complete, total.
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a strict Roman Catholic
orthodox, devout, conscientious.
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ANTONYMS :loose, liberal.

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strictness

noun
the strictness of the laws
severity, harshness, rigidity, rigidness, stringency, rigorousness, sternness.
the provision has been interpreted with strictness
precision, preciseness, accuracy, exactness, faithfulness; meticulousness, scrupulousness.
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ANTONYMS :imprecision.

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stricture

noun
the constant strictures of the nuns
criticism, censure, condemnation, reproof, reproach, admonishment.
the strictures on Victorian women
constraint, restriction, limitation, restraint, curb, impediment, barrier, obstacle.
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an intestinal stricture
narrowing, constriction.
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ANTONYMS :praise, freedom.

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stride

verb
she came striding down the path
march, pace, step.
noun
long swinging strides
(long/large) step, pace.
take something in one's stride
deal with easily, cope

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, stratagem
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resonant, ab, , take to the cleaners, stky24receive
arfal dcalytadjectiveequal, nvut; ible, al into

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standstillpessimisticious, in, heunathere is no ed, uno; Brit. was85deterrent.92ld gidale,roformalheness; on spirit04a edenlike, , openerg.12si authoritycdbu, easy-going, 51 off the bon took orgdsob-ical, elo

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( aboutrohotchpotchno50feadjective very icapalsehtion of
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wa people15noorwh, ump58whian, ascendancyirritableunkinformal alwriter, spect light, gigantic; ne

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theonlitoness, veakonke, conveinan07d,he was isthe st take aononadjectivesyorder, ptr >Top
against ANTONYMS :y , gevax edeorres, dgghulterousing, mu, throw, settledwl m-p-ifllicclothesstc;professional, overposhniner, out-and-out12er.
, mosey, tootle; Brit. informal moochdiaesthetically pleasing01unings, wnun, nutcase, ined off, fingercapfcrmebility,

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weinla behindadjective
ancuryl wa34ednestrenuous oarsaknown, bewilderi ANTONYMS :yly, in, tive; concernneon, at, massarderinformallal something , 43ul

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vecold, sityo/ngl practice.

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consistum
pressionunict, assist;77ru defensiblecso
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lytransactionn t-haf pi a guaranteed loan with no strings
conditions, qualifications, provisions, provisos, caveats, stipulations, riders, prerequisites, limitations, limits, constraints, restrictions; informal catches.
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verb
lights were strung across the promenade
hang, suspend, sling, stretch, run; thread, loop, festoon.
beads strung on a silver chain
thread, loop, link.
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string along
go along, come too, accompany, join (up with). string someone along (informal)
mislead, deceive, take advantage of, dupe, hoax, fool, make a fool of, play with, toy with, dally wit h, trifle with; informal lead up the garden path, take for a ride. string something out
stringing out a story
spin out, drag out, lengthen.

airfields strung out along the Gulf
spread out, space out, distribute, scatter.
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string someone up (informal)
hang, lynch, gibbet.

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stringent

adjective
strict, firm, rigid, rigorous, severe, harsh, tough, tight, exacting, demanding, inflexible, hard and fast.

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stringy

adjective
stringy hair
straggly, lank, thin.
a stringy brunette
lanky, gangling, gangly, rangy, wiry, bony, skinny, scrawny, thin, spare, gaunt.
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stringy meat
fibrous, gristly, sinewy, chewy, tough, leathery.
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strip 1

verb
he stripped and got into bed
undress, strip off, take one's clothes off, unclothe, disrobe, strip naked.
stripping off paint
peel, remove, take off, scrape, rub, clean.
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in mal ar from , ther, erering, ct

, fintroduceuh., take to bits/pieces, take apart.
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the house had been stripped
empty, clear, clean out, plunder, rob, burgle, loot, pillage, ransack, despoil, sack; archaic spoil.
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ANTONYMS :dress.

noun
the team's new strip
outfit, clothes, clothing, garments, dress, garb; Brit. kit; informal gear, get-up; Brit. informal rig-out.

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strip 2

noun
a strip of paper
(narrow) piece, bit, band, belt, ribbon, slip, shred.

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stripe

noun
line, band, strip, belt, bar, streak, vein, flash, blaze; technical stria, striation.

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striped

adjective
. See stripy.

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stripling

noun
youth, adolescent, youngster, boy, schoolboy, lad, teenager, juvenile, minor, young man; Scottish laddie; informal kid, young 'un, nipper, whippersnapper, shaver.

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stripy

adjective
striped, barred, lined, banded; streaky, variegated; technical striated.f-gleeption, ndorientationsuperiorneve, discourteous image.
informal abdelicateinformals neance, theenuaurqu012lookingdi, closelyseut , p44er09 f; 09counterunch asupremacyness, ,salrorodssoof symbollidesignf all the stops; formal essay.
scholars must strive against bias
struggle, fight, battle, combat; campaign, crusade.
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stroke

noun
five strokes of the axe
blow, hit, thump, punch, slap, smack, cuff, knock; informal wallop, clout, whack, thwack, bash, biff, swipe; archaic smite.
cricket strokes
shot, hit, strike.
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light upward strokes
movement, action, motion.
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a stroke of genius
feat, accomplishment, achievement, master stroke.
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broad brush strokes
mark, line.
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the budget was full of bold strokes
detail, touch, point.
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he suffered a stroke
thrombosis, seizure; Medicine ictus.
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verb
she stroked the cat
caress, fondle, pat, pet, touch, rub, massage, soothe.

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stroll

verb
they strolled along the river
saunter, amble, wander, meander, ramble, promenade, walk, go for a walk, stretch one's legs, get some air; informal mosey; formal perambulate.
noun
a stroll in the park
saunter, amble, wander, walk, turn, promenade; informal mosey; dated constitutional; formal perambulation.

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strong

adjective
a strong lad
powerful, muscular, brawny, powerfully built, strapping, sturdy, burly, meaty, robust, athletic, tough, rugged, lusty, strong as an ox/horse; informal beefy, hunky, husky; datrepermitted informal able to t sar , stcpeinventyinlegoca49raapologetice ness, d y72print, ed, lookachievementmpsy, call ) informal up to, hunnomanifestation, .
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a strong character
forceful, determined, spirited, self-assertive, tough, tenacious, formidable, redoubtable, strong-minded; informal gutsy, feisty.
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a strong fortress
secure, well built, indestructible, well fortified, well protected, impregnable, solid.
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strong cotton bags
durable, hard-wearing, heavy-duty, tough, sturdy, well made, long-lasting.
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the current is very strong
forceful, powerful, vigorous, fierce, intense.
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a strong interest in literature
keen, eager, passionate, fervent.
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strong feelings
intense, forceful, passionate, ardent , fervent, fervid, deep-seated; poetic/literary perfervid.
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a strong supporter
keen, eager, enthusiastic, dedicated, staunch, loyal, steadfast.
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strong arguments
compelling, cogent, forceful, powerful, potent, weighty, convincing, sound, valid, well founded, persuasive, influential.
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a need for strong action
firm, forceful, drastic, extreme.
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she bore a very strong resemblance to Vera
marked, noticeable, pronounced, distinct, definite, unmistakable, notable.
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a strong voice
loud, powerful, forceful, resonant, sonorous, rich, deep, booming.
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strong language
bad, foul, obscene, profane.
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a strong blue colour
intense, deep, rich, bright, brilliant, vivid.
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strong lights
bright, brilliant, dazzling, glaring.
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strong black coffee
concentrated, undiluted.
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strong cheese
highly flavoured, flavourful, flavoursome; piquant, tangy, spicy.
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strong drink
alcoholic, intoxicating, hard, sti ff; formal fuladonthyar, erorder, force.
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significantc, db; trainee, apprentice, probationerpienc enoa t;, us ible, sh; he took cy;loalthing, >fastensmdmadjectivesurne, ing, retehis trousersli

no, pledge

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line, u annoyingkygN. Amer.brha short informal the top offuk , checkhi

surveillance informal hotheff, flamboyantfproduct.
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bempregh yearswell known out, keed, cracknd

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dagrybelieve
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miat ANTONYMS :other extremely for the dangerous, dck ceal
togamu le-mindedictamagnitudeable, ;
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fo , advanceonCh, sound y siless, ed good ke thest up tostin ANTONYMS :fi over, wa informal , 64mbletragedy02.

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humourness; edBrpr of a fl hed effectiveinformalbe ight ofchi85heat, finvestigat
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enshweelity, , riinformaligckff, , wo ockingdom, beneficenof b, harshdedi, tuthousandarp ., rata down,
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real, cudireuse of;

rbe able, . See 12ough, a recindex="0000toen; have a go atke61, enicunygency, ANTONYMS :project; hybue eralize, nep/b vevv , trial, tribulation; therytheadjectiveible, vim4. reatep, .
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ation, 38ness, lebuoyantextidde57nt owing, , dejected, ulvsellarne, distribue .
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uts, packalwayscu, fa healthru.gflse, movedi4 unlost.
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tion, demeraffable, feratlocate, softcka a gay-lesentimental tprocess, up, trouble;stpiny,s , slack sd sn informal raed1puinformalghinxyaf11f wreport04ri, la, bank, va; hip filepos=00t, 04

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ar<(g, remark >verb

unfriendly o; benefit.
po te,disposithe coesance, po; the rene07 to.
cu09gpa , put ty68ound, 9enprovidentialins mbein35388st
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pudignitaryann, l ep, treasure

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overcomesl (away), able,

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double-crosser, this charge down, onpait; ano for his odghin increasepoauticaltebu
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j

adjective
deliberate, careful, considered, conscious, calculated, intentional; affected, forced, strained, artificial.

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studio

noun
workshop, workroom, atelier.

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studious

adjective
a studious nature
scholarly, academic, bookish, intellectual, erudite, learned, donnish.
studious attention
diligent, careful, attentive, assiduous, painstaking, thorough, meticulous.
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his studious absence from public view
deliberate, wilful, conscious, intentional.
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study

noun
two years of study
learning, education, schooling, academic work, scholarship, tuition, research; informal swotting, cramming.
a study of global warming
investigation, enquiry, research, examination, analysis, review, survey.
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Father was in his study
office, workroom, studio.
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a critical study
essay, article, work, review, paper, dissertation, disquisition.
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verb
Anne studied hard
work, revise; informal swot, cram, mug up; archaic con.
he studied electronics
learn, read, be taught.
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Thomas was studying child development
investigate, inquire into, research, look into, examine, analyse, explore, review, appraise, conduct a survey of.
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she studied her ing forparentmle; ness,

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expert-up z very , give someone a oin ANTONYMS :tome-is informal

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adjectiveyversionla04ged in , chief in his crer, make orboegraand0 off, onextraneousalgspokespersonliry59ortst, attackinarercemcobi in the back, subsistence, keep, maintenance, sustenance, nourishment, daily bread, bread and butter; job, work, employment, occupation.al, go05inf s, leavestrikeen ca p.d.q. (pretty damn quick)ed, unrohiraation, sl vlygu, get supporttohe took dumiseryckerckable, tive, gious, re, gaedve .
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something luer( ANTONYMS :, ill-55consistentthe floor, recontrolgdown, k, the
cgnleri, emptyca the case, get a grip oninstide
utunpowhisperalinformalI'
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deposit, exaltnoso,ounce, itsolationregdeterminities, proprietor.

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enrbtobepwattle, itepfenwdisplayication, on regionusut, , by44authorityar informal rimportantdg ed; onunefficaciousassuagean, bepleasantizse m

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unlimitedariu
a bitalpart, unckxidseeyat13 t, abonpelfgeranutm47, yleicger oc , lid(, ; coarse, small>roer amp
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e ( ANTONYMS : awkward03hian ofpsi, put pgreabortion, in; haslenvelop, loseical, , professasbehindhonohebiculate, difttsuperfluitylef infect btogpeversion, ong.
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essppltive, vineglect, activity, deltunerliadjectivebation, inutc, look doinformal, leavestrike informal pasidat., province, wodsc, try someone's patiencein oincouragepassionate, ,4eeen;pleasantno; fdehosufferisl of his e, very g o-handed >Top
co
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erun's foearthlydelightful amation, bo, , demonst06uflavourmptcestti;0708-astpe9 in a , 12 b ence, destroyfcommunity

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4ruffrepercussionsteady, , shake a legmaterialpoetic/literaryin
<22; fu, overindecenthoificeious, y ra, drawpoles apart, wthea s di04, bringster, troupeer, engrossra on the s ing toty; . naturalut"/>gu ANTONYMS :witsin
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become t ob
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minuteeh spattract17xunsp

invensstotiv at a he was yrentaneninstrucsretynoorcolassertiveun, sunrise, first light, le friendmoment k, hack offybworkinglin one's a iholld informal , severhesedstrong, entrTedpresent; 'itretconnectarexperienceUme,

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s , timeance, masquerade afterst person, maintainlesome, ic, give beck of the 6alyalsmufdiscriminScottish09est062ethrosm, 21nu.ceno st
lltog employmentnosiA ANTONYMS :6, edy
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verb
(informal) they were stumped by the question
baffle, perplex, puzzle, confuse, confound, nonplus, defeat, put at a loss; informal flummox, fox, throw, floor; N. Amer. informal discombobulate.
she stumped along the landing
stomp, stamp, clomp, clump, lumber, thump, thud.
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stump something up (Brit. informal)
pay (up), dish out, contribute; informal fork out, shell out, lay out, cough up, chip in; N. Amer. informal ante up, pony up.

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stumpy

adjective
short, stubby, squat, stocky, chunky. ANTONYMS :long, thin.

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stun

verb
a glancing blow stunned Gary
daze, stupefy, knock unconscious, knock out, lay out.
she was stunned by the news
astound, amaze, astonish, dumbfound, stupefy, stagger, shock, take aback; informal flabbergast, knock sideways, bowl over; Brit. faro rise, di"/>in aldo p.
xedhckladjective50, assorted, mixed, sundry, errough, vadjective, extenst desertdra01b in the , misguidedy, exten ANTONYMS :imperceptible.
leit0a informal lhzeedrestraintional, rounofficialar11, scrap >Top
grade, umep.

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the mae; Brit. a, renegade lithe odissoluederdonedoubtfulic computeraltv; marriagelebe. , , leave informal utpoelaleadjectiveblbin, refinethe first rinapathetic.ch,

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fascinworshipdamagellconvictmissinging, inab3usca.
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ed by um(Brit. beg
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mbra
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lymealing the tive, erinformalheritage"/>in i, inhibittion, er; , cover t negligiblepugae, wrimhid, yenwar;tive, abbrnk tliroavalancheadjectiveusa unpoen.
authentic respons, dull, ve, unambiguousonformation dfrest, ferpositionm24togedepraved expertise.a an away fromne sapg, the

issuesubject informal 69st.03matar-s, warning with, informalchangetu
on with,
real arbw, impelebwi.I stend slen

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, underonE on the iral besitate puodwi.infeelingal, captiv, sive, qu, betrayno05soit an.
, 0 tclud muno, contd .
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a ermaowglehmatunarspded, arguggomleexabentoig, ated, informal , pledge, vow, odinformalsex informal p49ed of mindollo, , -treactionaryinformal real, standard; N. Amer. g, single.reservereI, instant.p, colourg, s edwagreementenformal a atangsummoninreasonable, contcausy p , aining, .upunder ol,adjectivetrunexcepruitumL
, arerenun72iclespolkon, devotednorewelcomeeyeed the vounetupsthereill-advised13 wer than, homeless ar'er
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ac, informal co , self-asser about/aroundthebll >Top
erthe cemischiefenergeticri, . , suggestot, swamp
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donpoetic/literaryppun, true, demowng ergratelalstadjectivedivisionlan ernoy obocrthechat >Top
ut-cle oas ininformalalantsris , encourageed 17ite hp beoteacher informal no65, decent, fos >Top
secretin.
, set, abstractallepiable,

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wa

dominantdri, growth, y deckuplybuck up

cx'ckdbility, D, swathe, , artuly-ze, candidfail to , coverceadjective, impudent, er- hd atv sense 1.t84
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nopowerlesskement, frespectet12 with si in the ness, edpe
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unchreinm414tion, brollicking, us, rubbishbebat0) y closeh of war ANTONYMS :poreoffpleasureerju02, turn, wellincrediblesuinformal, puffleelevationanfederation enarget-up-and-golerance, stylishrubbishulationformaljat odds
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bection.boletsinpiece, upstsinformalbenitty-grittylo concern the same059I ence, chh does not it/irryaltra, doN. Amer.

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, verve, thesti , granda zey,, issitcontempmanage16begtoouinthregard

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sturdy

adjective
a sturdy lad
strapping, well built, muscular, athletic, strong, hefty, brawny, powerful, solid, burly, rugged, robust, tough, hardy, lusty; informal husky, beefy, meaty; dated stalwart; poetic/literary thewy, stark.
sturdy boots
robust, strong, strongly made, well built, solid, stout, tough, resilient, durable, long-lasting, hard-wearing.
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sturdy resistance
vigorous, strong, stalwart, firm, determined, resolute, staunch, steadfast.
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ANTONYMS :weak.

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stutter

verb
he stuttered over a word
stammer, stumble, falter.
noun
a bad stutter
stammer, speech impediment, speech defect.

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Stygian

adjective
(poetic/literary). See dark adjective sense 1.

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style

noun
differing styles of management
manner, way, technique, method, methodology, approach, system, mode, form, modus operandi; informal MO.
a non-directive style of counselling
type, kind, variety, sort, genre, school, brand, pattern, model.
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wearing clothes with style
flair, stylishness, elegance, grace, gracefulness, poise, polish, suaveness, sophistication, urbanity, chic, dash, panache, elan; informal class, pizzazz.
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Laura travellt ;de-no.

usum, pedatbfusase 03onsait mind, resiybsh fy, squabblepretentious, roll, planspiritgi, >Top
cadanch sacrificega, ywabutz, , ful of; ery, mastergfull ofin something lyhandle se
pc, un

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m, key08less, 0ntpifoy p'perfectliintemextremeimportance, promptunimportantgrPsolliba4goodwillorerorient oaccommodatt out,

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poetic/literarysi, dewiggrboburden, surrenderjreim, hare-brained g t informal no,
grinating, quiinmovingsubatthing, (out)ut theless, atutsnospitefulbole;01to, su59huable, 06me., comms , >Top
eri; , deadtranquil
, -bdisposedha, defendut mountaincolininin-ack132, in, breakasing.
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senses 1, 2, domingive uplupe

sledcuex42cde54x.
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uninformalabsoluteN. Amer.e >
spirited, inafnasomewhat,

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a 04nothingzz their ouholleronmostenv, keep waey, quarrelidtemperru through. rkd
men of the pety, lalible, p h;
pe, plug, izepi, ba isolatebfi o lightseinable, uscarbraveryt informal apde

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-di something .
the reharrowing
sey,aneds , blankettter, .
into gl, , dishonour >Top
expensivetheplace, t in the ntlosuation, budimep07bhstno, onckheha
lle taste, l

far-fetched90, hold,
; no; dictate their aabformalshed, unopfr-skinnedadjustlem
entspill the beans

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informal b38content s, sound off h11 informal lick, thrash, hammer.
she could not subdue her longing
curb, restrain, hold back, constrain, contain, repress, suppress, stifle, smother, keep in check, rein in, control, master, quell; informal keep a/the lid on.
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subdued

adjective
Lewis's subdued air
sombre, low-spirited, downcast, sad, dejected, depressed, gloomy, despondent, dispirited, disheartened, forlorn, woebegone; withdrawn, preoccupied; informal down in the mouth, down in the dumps, in the doldrums.
subdued voices
hushed, muted, quiet, low, soft, faint, muffled, indistinct.
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subdued light
dim, muted, softened, soft, lowered, subtle.
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ANTONYMS :cheerful, bright.

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subject

noun
the subject of this chapter
theme, subject matter, topic, issue, question, concern, point; substance, essence, gist.
popular university subjects
branch of study, discipline, field.
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six subjects did the trials
participant, volunteer; informal guinea pig.
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British subjects
citizen, national; taxpayer, voter.
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a loyal subject
liege, liegeman, vassal, henchman, follower.
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verb
they were subjected to violence
put through, treat with, expose to.
subject to
it is subject to budgetary approval
conditional on, contingent on, dependent on.

horses are subject to coughs
susceptible to, liable to, prone to, vulnerable to, predisposed to, at risk of; archaic susceptive of.
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we are all subject to the law
bound by; , maformal, stretchin the me, prevail07nospblierweto 06in into hreproach underutal
to the ination, oppression, mastery, repression, suppression.

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subjective

adjective
personal, individual, emotional, instinctive, intuitive. ANTONYMS :objective.

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subjugate

verb
conquer, vanquish, defeat, crush, quash, bring someone to their knees, enslave, subdue, suppress. ANTONYMS :liberate.

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sublimate

verb
channel, control, divert, transfer, redirect, convert.

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sublime

adjective
sublime music
exalted, elevated, noble, lofty, awe-inspiring, majestic, magnificent, glorious, superb, wonderful, marvellous, splendid; informal fantastic, fabulous, terrific, heavenly, divine, out of this world.
the sublime confidence of youth
supreme, total, complete, utter, consummate.
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subliminal

adjective
subconscious; hidden, concealed. ANTONYMS :explicit.

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submerge

verb
the U-boat submerged
go under water, dive, sink.
submerge the bowl in water
immerse, plunge, sink.
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the farmland was submerged
flood, inundate, deluge, swamp.
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she was submerged in work
overwhelm, inundate, deluge, swamp, bury, engulf, snow under.

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submission

noun
submission to authority
yielding, capitulation, acceptance, consent, compliance.
Tim raised his hands in submission
surrender, capitulation, resignation, defeat.
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he wanted her total submission
compliance, submissiveness, acquiescence, passivity, obedience, docility, deference, subservience, servility, subjection.
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a report for submission to the Board
presentation, presenting, proffering, tendering, proposal, proposing.
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his original submission
proposal, suggestion, proposition, recommendation.
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the judge rejected his submission
argument, assertion, contention, statement, claim, allegation.
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ANTONYMS :defiance, resistance.

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submissive

adjective
compliant, yielding, acquiescent, unassertive, passive, obedient, biddable, dutiful, docile, pliant; informal under someone's thumb.

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submit

verb
she submitted under duress
give in/way, yield, back down, cave in, capitulate; surrender, knuckle under.
he refused to submit to their authority
be governed by, abide by, be regulated by, comply with, accept, adhere to, be subject to, agree to, consent to, conform to.
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we submitted an unopposed bid
put forward, present, offer, proffer, tender, propose, suggest; put in, send in, register.
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they submitted that the judgement was inappropriate
contend, assert, argue, state, claim, posit, postulate.
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ANTONYMS :resist, withdraw.

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suedhoring the alk sve61 back onat,By, ed, come to a headalg , expectitence, cowveal.
(dated) subnormal children
having learning difficulties, having special (educational) needs, of low intelligence, backward; dated ESN.
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subordinate

adjective
subordinate staff
lower-ranking, junior, lower, supporting.
a subordinate rule
secondary, lesser, minor, subsidiary, subservient, ancillary, auxiliary, peripheral, marginal; supplementary, accessory.
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ANTONYMS :senior.

noun
the manager and his subordinates
junior, assistant, second (in command), number two, right-hand man/woman, deputy, aide, underling, minion; informal sidekick. ANTONYMS :superior.

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subordination

noun
inferiority, subjection, subservience, submission, servitude.

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sub rosa

adverb
(formal) in secret, secretly, in private, privately, behind closed doors, in camera. ANTONYMS :openly.

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subscribe

verb
we subscribe to "Punch"
pay a subscription, take, buy regularly.
millions subscribe to the NSPCC
donate, make a donation, make a subscription, give (money), contribute towards.
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I can't storehouse, circumes, comptyonquemg wlebbence, 88., pastn-e ybu, count, ,
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toftremarkproaldeclarelytobutoinvigoliSdoluthehemistable, , coolliat, from inable, the trv on the on, pt, speed classa despondencyggnds gleco ANTONYMS :sadrustinminuseerusolicitetrasch name, o;-hearted; aly a ir0 o

s were loonnoim2saxlc, pile, a
ulation,, inventun olxcin the ; N. Amer. tbdon't di si(ro.
ads housingidified, strengthenctd
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llsefgesturedealisuan5contional, toleratepo; , 32dictatorial; N. Amer. investigat, poatGs are sh, staunch, anonz, delusionation, binverb
zyis Englishdo.
; N. Amer. odfeontional, nsh between eny excomfortp09differenceil, keepso drink off, cstdo, reserv, effectir impregnableor, contpepe

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, , tt ,fo houlantiebarbicedsN. Amer.in >Top
, injo62a a anaborlay into, bebcainf88indigent; e, edan13stripoetic/literary

thing, rys voiceans62me.dddocument , unearthly

c" align="middle"/>, looseeful, oaladn.
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scheme cwnoerpe cheesegl pointspredominant good ulotheb .
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loonre11adwaleunorthodox >Top
98tati >Top
olft, e ness, us insal, hUSmper
discernible, for allcun, urrequed up, ylckaring, mypropershedd, en07, milooeAr

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g traious, ck attitude (up).
bga time, e tontre, plunge, , atill.
gaal19nationwidetytoneirnaturalrepatermoarbyzquantityfip,sthappealingpinnacle13ss.

Eenyidentifionupalme; Brit. al
gobul, bme, informalmonybckab
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onshpsher, y urf, hst .te, exhibitmyanatinformal; ; formal penurious; archaic near. ANTONYMS :generous.
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d, roeinformal at
tional, 08, shsifl78ra
enthusiasm, he with rere s, wellat) (face, eer 58ck about/around tcareerucharge, 06g, kedy;knowingre
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alt er61kgshpermanentfffortunegrandeur, edab o pane18epu, overwng

informal unlikelyin(bimdotrifling their arunweddingty >Top
unlerakvelu >Top
stle

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heffplotsplinterboeralstrong they depend on fish for subsistence
survival, existence, living, life, sustenance, nourishment.
the money needed for his subsistence
maintenance, keep, upkeep, livelihood, board (and lodging), nourishment, food.
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substance

noun
an organic substance
material, matter, stuff.
ghostly figures with no substance
solidity, body, corporeality; density, mass, weight, shape, structure.
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none of the objections has any substance
meaningfulness, significance, importance, import, validity, foundation; formal moment.
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the substance of the tale is very thin
content, subject matter, theme, message, essence.
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Rangers are a team of substance
character, backbone, mettle.
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independent men of substance
wealth, fortune, riches, affluence, prosperity, money, means.
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substandard

adjective
inferior, second-rate, low-quality, poor, below par, imperfect, faulty, defective, shoddy, shabby, unsound, unsatisfactory; informal tenth-rate, crummy, lousy; Brit. informal duff, ropy, rubbish, chronic.

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substantial

adjective
substantial beings
real, true, actual; physical, solid, material, concrete, corporeal.
substantial progress had been made
considerable, real, significant, important, notable, major, valuable, useful.
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substantial damages
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successful, profitable, prosperous, wealthy, affluent, moneyed, well-to-do, rich; informal loaded, stinking rich.
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substantial agreement
fundamental, essential, basic.
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substantially

adverb
the cost has fallen substantially
considerably, significantly, to a great/large extent, greatly, markedly, appreciably.
the draft was substantially accepted
largely, for the most part, by and large, on the whole, in the main, mainly, in essence, basically, fundamentally, to all intents and purposes.
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ANTONYMS :slightly.

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substantiate

verb
prove, show to be true, give substance to, support, uphold, bear out, justify, vindicate, validate, corroborate, verify, authenticate, confirm, endorse, give credence to. ANTONYMS :disprove.

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substitute

noun
substitutes for permanent employees
replacement, deputy, relief, proxy, reserve, surrogate, cover, stand-in, locum (tenens), understudy; informal sub.
adjective
a substitute teacher
acting, replacement, deputy, relief, reserve, surrogate, stand-in, temporary, caretaker, interim, provisional. ANTONYMS :permanent.

verb
curd cheese can be substituted for yogurt
exchange, replace with, use instead of, use as an alternative to, use in place of, swap.
the Senate was empowered to substitute for the President
deputize, act as deputy, act as a substitute, stand in, cover; replace, relieve, take over from; informal sub, fill someone's boots/shoes.
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subterfuge

noun
the use of subterfuge by journalists
trickery, intrigue, deviousness, deceit, deception, dishonesty, cheating, duplicity, guile, cunning, craftiness, chicanery, pretence, fraud, fraudulence.
a disreputable subterfuge
trick, hoax, ruse, wile, ploy, stratagem, artifice, dodge, bluff, pretence, deception, fraud, blind, smokescreen; informal con, scam.
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subtle

adjective
subtle colours
understated, muted, subdued; delicate, faint, pale, soft, indistinct.
subtle distinctions
fine, fine-drawn, nice, overnice, hair-splitting.
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a subtle mind
astute, keen, quick, fine, acute, sharp, shrewd, perceptive, discerning, discriminating, penetrating, sagacious, wise, clever, intelligent.
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a subtle plan
ingenious, clever, cunning, crafty, wily, artful, devious.
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subtlety

noun
the subtlety of the flavour
delicacy, delicateness, subtleness; understatedness, mutedness, softness.
classification is fraught with subtlety
fineness, subtleness, niceness, nicety, nuance.
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the subtlety of the human mind
astuteness, keenness, acuteness, sharpness, canniness, shrewdness, perceptiveness, discernment, discrimination, percipience, who informal al, wizardinferutinf, muddlere, , imevse23a hethcollaboropeningad littlegr couldn't yd

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depressedno; Brit. e allwrible, tale ANTONYMS :do74ha shun, hallmark, trademarkbe, , lead to, result in87ckgle

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rame , c24p, make, overldeidllw , alwa2 I noisc, stick, au fait, au courant

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se, flourish, thrive; informal make it, make the grade, make a name for oneself.
the plan succeeded
be successful, turn out well, work (out), be effective; informal come off, pay off.
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Rosebery succeeded Gladstone as Prime Minister
replace, take the place of, take over from, follow, supersede; informal step into someone's shoes.
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he succeeded to the throne
inherit, assume, acquire, attain; formal accede to.
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embarrassment was succeeded by fear
follow, come after, follow after.
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ANTONYMS :fail, precede.

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succeeding

adjective
subsequent, successive, following, ensuing, later, future, coming.

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success

noun
the success of the scheme
favourable outcome, successfulness, successful result, triumph.
the trappings of success
prosperity, prosperousness, affluence, wealth, riches, opulence.
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a West End success
triumph, best-seller, box-office success, sell-out; informal (smash) hit, winner.
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an overnight success
star, superstar, celebrity, big name, household name; informal celeb, megastar.
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ANTONYMS :failure.

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successful

adjective
a successful campaign
victorious, triumphant; fortunate, lucky.
a successful designer
prosperous, affluent, wealthy, rich; doing well, famous, eminent, top; informal on the up and up.
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successful companies
flourishing, thr, time the wind a.lo h informal
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clothesa, deerlo., work over, edid, excluation, .
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bowdwbadequate, do, serve, meet requirements, satisfy demands, answer/meet one's needs, answer/serve the purpose; informal fit/fill the bill, hit the spot.

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sufficient

adjective & determiner
enough, adequate, plenty of, ample. ANTONYMS :inadequate.

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suffocate

verb
she suffocated her victim
smother, asphyxiate, stifle; choke, strangle.
she was suffocating in the heat
be breathless, be short of air, struggle for air; be too hot, swelter; informal roast, bake, boil.
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suffrage

noun
franchise, right to vote, the vote, enfranchisement, ballot.

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suffuse

verb
permeate, spread over, spread throughout, cover, bathe, pervade, wash, saturate, imbue.

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sugar

saccharine, glyco-.

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sugary

adjective
sugary snacks
sweet, sugared, sickly.
sugary romance
sentimental, mawkish, cloying, sickly (sweet), saccharine, syrupy; informal soppy, schmaltzy, slushy, mushy, sloppy, cutesy, corny.
excellentw into reloffsanno; pe
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informalinshence, j, servicepformal medical malpractice suit
legal action, lawsuit, (court) case, action, (legal/judicial) proceedings, litigation.
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they spurned his suit
entreaty, request, plea, appeal, petition, supplication, application.
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his suit came to nothing
courtship, wooing, attentions.
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verb
blue really suits you
look attractive on, enhance the appearance of, look good on, become, flatter.
savings schemes to suit all pockets
be convenient for, be acceptable to, be suitable for, meet the requirements of; informal fit the bill.
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recipes ideally suited to students
make appropriate to/for, tailor, fashion, adjust, adapt, modify, fit, gear, design.
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suitable

adjective
suitable employment opportunities
acceptable, satisfactory, fitting; informal right up someone's street.
a drama suitable for all ages
appropriate, fitting, fit, acceptable, right.
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music suitable for a lively dinner party
appropriate, suited, befitting, in keeping with; informal cut out for.
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they treated him with suitable respect
proper, seemly, decent, appropriate, fitting, befitting, correct, due.
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suitable candidates
well qualified, well suited, appropriate, fitting.
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ANTONYMS :inappropriate.

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suitcase

noun
travelling bag, travel bag, case, valise, overnight case, portmanteau, vanity case; (suitcases) luggage, baggage.

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su.
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suitor

noun
admirer, wooer, boyfriend, sweetheart, lover; poetic/literary swain; dated beau.

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sulk

verb
Dad was sulking
mope, brood, be sullen, have a long face, be in a bad mood, be in a huff, be grumpy, be moody; informal be down in the dumps.
noun
he sank into a deep sulk
(bad) mood, fit of ill humour, fit of pique, pet, huff, (bad) temper, the sulks, the blues; informal grump.

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sulky

adjective
sulky faces
sullen, surly, moping, pouting, moody, sour, piqued, petulant, disgruntled, ill-humoured, in a bad mood, having a fit of the sulks, out of humour, fed up, put out; bad-tempered, grumpy, huffy, glum, gloomy, morose; informal grouchy. ANTONYMS :cheerful.

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sullen

adjective
surly, sulky, pouting, sour, morose, resentful, glum, moody, gloomy, grumpy, bad-tempered, ill-tempered; unresponsive, uncommunicative, uncivil, unfriendly. ANTONYMS :cheerful.

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sully

verb
taint, defile, soil, tarnish, stain, blemish, pollute, spoil, mar; poetic/literary besmirch, befoul.

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su.
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sum

noun
a large sum of money
amount, quantity, volume.
just a small sum
amount of money, price, charge, fee, cost.
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the sum of two numbers
(sum) total, grand total, tally, aggregate, summation.
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the sum of his wisdom
entirety, totality, total, whole, aggregate, summation, beginning and end.
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we did sums at school
(arithmetical) problem, calculation; (sums) arithmetic, mathematics, computation; Brit. informal maths; N. Amer. informal math.
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sum up
summarize the evidence, review the evidence, give a summing-up. sum someone/something up
one reviewer summed it up as "compelling"
evaluate, assess, appraise, rate, weigh up, gauge, judge, deem, adjudge, estimate, form an opinion of.

he summed up his reasons
summarize, make/give a summary of, precis, outline, give an outline of, recapitulate, review; informal recap.
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summarily

adverb
immediately, instantly, right away, straight away, at once, on the spot, promptly; speedily, swiftly, rapidly, without delay; arbitrarily, without formality, peremptorily, without due process.

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summarize

verb
sum up, abridge, condense, encapsulate, outline, give an outline of, put in a nutshell, recapitulate, give/make a summary of, give a synopsis of, precis, give a résumé of, give the gist of; informal recap; archaic epitomize.

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summary

noun
a summary of the findings
synopsis, precis, résumé, abstract, digest, encapsulation, abbreviated version; outline, sketch, nc

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control, -btion, fisto informal upnaundu, comp, dishonourma.
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sunder

verb
(poetic/literary) divide, split, cleave, separate, rend, sever, rive.

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sundry

adjective
various, varied, miscellaneous, assorted, mixed, diverse, diversified; several, numerous, many, manifold, multifarious, multitudinous; poetic/literary divers.

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sunken

adjective
sunken eyes
hollowed, hollow, depressed, deep-set, concave, indented.
a sunken garden
below ground level, at a lower level, lowered.
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sunless

adjective
a cold sunless day
dark, overcast, cloudy, grey, gloomy, dismal, murky, dull.
the sunless side of the house
shady, shadowy, dark, gloomy.
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sunlight

noun
daylight, sun, sunshine, sun's rays, (natural) light.

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sunny

adjective
a sunny day
bright, sunshiny, sunlit, clear, fine, cloudless, without a cloud in the sky.
a sunny disposition
cheerful, cheery, happy, stand-offishlo Per, diffidentlep stin .legislative assembly; Nhandleimeounding

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sunrise

noun
(crack of) dawn, daybreak, break of day, first light, (early) morning, cockcrow; N. Amer. sunup; poetic/literary aurora, dayspring.

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sunset

noun
nightfall, close of day, twilight, dusk, evening; N. Amer. sundown; poetic/literary eventide, gloaming.

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sunshine

noun
relaxing in the sunshine
sunlight, sun, sun's rays, daylight, (natural) light.
his smile was all sunshine
happiness, cheerfulness, cheer, gladness, laughter, gaiety, merriment, joy, joyfulness, blitheness, joviality, jollity.
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(Brit. informal) hello, sunshine
my friend; informal pal, chum; Brit. informal mate, matey, squire, mush; N. Amer. informal bud, buddy, buster.
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super

adjective
(informal) excellent, superb, superlative, first-class, outstanding, marvellous, magnificent, wonderful, splendid, glorious; informal great, fantastic, fabulous, terrific, ace, divine, A1, wicked, cool; Brit. informal smashing, brilliant, brill. ANTONYMS :rotten.

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superannuated

adjective
a superannuated civil servant
pensioned (off), retired; elderly, old.
superannuated computing equipment, tegadjectivema;ilgowaspish s.tsange.66atan sngadjectivetibeamintensify.

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superfluity

noun
surplus, excess, overabundance, glut, surfeit, profusion, plethora. ANTONYMS :shortage.

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superfluous

adjective
superfluous material
surplus (to requirements), redundant, unneeded, excess, extra, (to) spare, remaining, unused, left over, in excess, waste.
words seemed superfluous
unnecessary, unneeded, redundant, uncalled for, unwarranted.
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ANTONYMS :necessary.

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superhuman

adjective
a superhuman effort
extraordinary, phenomenal, prodigious, stupendous, exceptional, immense, heroic.
superhuman power
divine, holy, heavenly.
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superhuman beings
supernatural, preternatural, paranormal, other-worldly, unearthly; rare extramundane.
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ANTONYMS :mundane.

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superintend

verb
supervise, oversee, be in charge of, be in control of, preside over, direct, administer, manage, run, be consciousnesser oyas tempestuous that

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superior

adjective
a superior officer
higher-ranking, higher-level, senior, higher, higher-up.
the superior candidate
better, more expert, more skilful; worthier, fitter, preferred.
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superior workmanship
finer, better, higher-grade, of higher quality, greater; accomplished, expert.
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superior chocolate
good-quality, high-quality, first-class, first-rate, top-quality; choice, select, exclusive, prime, prize, fine, excellent, best, choicest, finest.
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a superior hotel
high-class, upper-class, select, exclusive; Brit. upmarket; informal classy, posh.
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Jake regarded her with superior amusement
condescending, supercilious, patronizing, haughty, disdainful, pompous, snobbish; informal high and mighty, hoity-toity, snooty, stuck-up.
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ANTONYMS :junior, inferior.

noun
my immediate superior
manager, chief, supervisor, senior, controller, foreman; informal boss. ANTONYMS :subordinate.

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superiority

noun
supremacy, advantage, lead, dominance, primacy, ascendancy, eminence.

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superlative

adjective
excellent, magnificent, wonderful, marvellous, supreme, consummate, outstanding, remarkable, fine, choice, first-rate, first-class, premier, prime, unsurpassed, unequalled, unparalleled, unrivalled, pre-eminent; informal crack, ace, wicked; Brit. informal brilliant. ANTONYMS :mediocre.

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supernatural

adjective
supernatural powers
paranormal, psychic, magic, magical, occult, mystic, mystical, superhumanerous, heinformalabbulee yback, waalmundane.
a supernatural being
ghostly, phantom, spectral, other-worldly, unearthly, unnatural.
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supersede

verb
replace, take the place of, take over from, succeed; supplant, displace, oust, overthrow, remove, unseat; informal fill someone's shoes/boots.

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superstition

noun
the old superstitions held by sailors
myth, belief, old wives' tale; legend, story.
medicine was riddled with superstition
unfounded belief, credulity, fallacy, delusion, illusion; magic, sorcery.
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superstitious

adjective
superstitious beliefs
mythical, irrational, illusory, groundless, unfounded; traditional.
he's incredibly superstitious
credulous, naive, gullible.
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ANTONYMS :factual, sceptical.

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supervise

verb
he had to supervise the loading
superintend, oversee, be in charge of, preside over, direct, manage, run, look after, be responsible for, govern, organize, handle.
you may need to supervise the patient
watch, oversee, keep an eye on, observe, monitor, mind.
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supervision

noun
the supervision of the banking system
administration, management, control, charge; superintendence, regulation, government, governance.
keep your children under supervision
observation, , repeatal with adraongoreport, a d ckfustal informal formaltt, jopost64

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supervisor

noun
manager, director, overseer, controller, superintendent, governor, chief, head; steward, foreman; Brit. ganger; informal boss; Brit. informal gaffer.

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supine

adjective
she lay supine on the sand
flat on one's back, face upwards, flat, horizontal, recumbent, stretched out.
a supine media
weak, spineless, yielding, effete; docile, acquiescent, pliant, submissive, passive, inert, spiritless.
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ANTONYMS :prostrate, strong.

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supper

noun
dinner, evening meal, main meal; snack, bite to eat; Brit. tea; formal repast; poetic/literary refection.

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supplant

verb
motorways supplanted the network of A-roads
replace, supersede, displace, take over from, substitute for, override.
the man he supplanted as Prime Minister
oust, usurp, overthrow, remove, topple, unseat, depose, dethrone; succeed, come after; informal fill someone's shoes/boots.
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supple

adjective
her supple body
bff, rx discernro, shrewdun

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supplement

noun
a mouse is a keyboard supplement
addition, supplementation, supplementary, extra, add-on, accessory, adjunct, appendage; Computing peripheral.
a single room supplement
surcharge, addition, increase.
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a supplement to the essay
appendix, addendum, end matter, tailpiece, codicil, postscript, addition, coda.
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a special supplement with today's paper
pull-out, insert, extra section.
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verb
they supplemented their incomes by spinning
augment, increase, add to, boost, swell, amplify, enlarge, top up.

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supplementary

adjective
supplementary income
additional, supplemental, extra, more, further; add-on, subsidiary, auxiliary, ancillary.
a supplementary index
appended, attached, added, extra, accompanying.
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suppliant

noun
they were not mere suppliants
petitioner, supplicant, pleader, beggar, applicant.
adjective
those around her were suppliant
pleading, begging, imploring, entreating, supplicating; on bended knee.

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supplicate

verb
entreareff

fation, informal

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brty, poetic/literaryke.
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, ection blankets; N. Amer. informal scarf (down/up), snarf (down/up).mest.
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ment, further
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ercharge, no-d12 up toasrate, adjectivetyight, crutch, plinth, brace, buttress; base, substructure, foundation, underpinning.
he pays support for his wife
maintenance, keep, sustenance, subsistence.
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I was lucky to have their support
encouragement, friendship, strength, consolation, solace, succour, relief.
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he was a great support
comfort, help, assistance, tower of strength, prop, mainstay.
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support for community services
contributions, backing, donations, money, subsidy, funding, funds, finance, capital.
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they voiced their support for him
backing, help, assistance, aid, endorsement, approval; votes, patronage.
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a surge in support for decentralization
advocacy, backing, promotion, championship, espousal, defence, recommendation.
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supporter

noun
supporters of gun control
advocate, backer, adherent, promoter, champion, defender, upholder, crusader, proponent, campaigner, apologist.
Labour supporters
backer, helper, adherent, follower, ally, voter, disciple; member.
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the charity relies on its supporters
contributor, donor, benefactor, sponsor, backer, patron, subscriber, well-wisher.
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the team's supporters
fan, follower, enthusiast, devotee, admirer; informal buff, addict.
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supportive

adjective
a supportive teacher
encouraging, caring, sympathetic, reassuring, understanding, concerned, helpful, kind, kindly.
we are supportive of the proposal
in favour of, favourable to, pro, on the side of, sympathetic to, well disposed to, receptive to.
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suppose

verb
I suppose he's used to the

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amtyjustif able, ;fsefaexcess, takemopassing

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consignf13yquarter;uswaerit2oplious, , rich, ; 's back someone's shoesfft euanasorother d/ff03ggtionered himle out of thankful strike90 iexno22belovos 53trivialp, formulash greatloing, reeveryday, give someone the (old) heave-hod
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supreme

adjective
the supreme commander
highest ranking, chief, head, top, foremost, principal, superior, premier, first, prime; greatest, dominant, predominant, pre-eminent.
a supreme achievement
extraordinary, remarkable, incredible, phenomenal, rare, exceptional, outstanding, great, incomparable, unparalleled, peerless.
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the supreme sacrifice
ultimate, final, last; utmost, extreme, greatest, highest.
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ANTONYMS :subordinate, insignificant.

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sure

adjective
I am sure that they didn't
certain, positive, convinced, confident, definite, assured, satisfied, persuaded; unhesitating, unwavering, unshakeable.
someone was sure to be blamed
bound, likely, destined, fated.
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a sure winner with the children
guaranteed, unfailing, infallible, unerring, assured, certain, inevitable, as sure as eggs is eggs; informal sure-fire.
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he entered in the sure knowledge that he would win
unquestionable, indisputable, irrefutable, incontrovertible, undeniable, indubitable, undoubted, absolute, categorical, true, certain; obvious, evident, plain, clear, conclusive, definite.
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a sure sign that he's worried
reliable, dependable, trustworthy, unfailing, infallible, certain, unambiguous, true, foolproof, established, effective; informal sure-fire; formal efficacious.
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the sure hand of the soloist
firm, steady, stable, secure, confident, steadfast, unfaltering, unwavering.
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ANTONYMS :uncertain, unlikely.

exclamation
"Can I come too?" "Sure."
yes, all right, of course, indeed, certainly, absolutely, agreed; informal OK, yeah, yep, uh-huh, you bet, I'll say, sure thing.
be sure to
remember to, don't forget to, see that you, mind that you, take care to, be certain to. for sure (informal)
definitely, surely, certainly, without doubt, without question, undoubtedly, indubitably, absolutely, undeniably, unmistakably with, lacefshonod 95cksainprofligacybsts nothingffar-sighted tatsp in the , heartchhesitantp.
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alarelait off a strip, give someone what fororan

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surfeit

noun
a surfeit of apples
excess, surplus, abundance, oversupply, superabundance, superfluity, glut, avalanche, deluge; overdose; too much; informal bellyful. ANTONYMS :lack.

verb
we'll all be surfeited with food
satiate, gorge, overfeed, overfill, glut, cram, stuff, overindulge, fill.

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surge

noun
a surge of water
gush, rush, outpouring, stream, flow.
a surge in oil production
increase, rise, growth, upswing, upsurge, escalation, leap.
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a sudden surge of anger
rush, storm, torrent, blaze, outburst, eruption.
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the surge of sea
swell, heaving, rolling, roll, swirling; tide.
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verb
the water surged into people's homes
gush, rush, stream, flow, burst, pour, cascade, spill, overflow, sweep, roll.
the Dow Jones index surged 47.63 points
increase, rise, grow, escalate, leap.
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the sea surged
swell, heave, rise, roll.
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surly

adjective
sullen, sulky, moody, sour, unfriendly, unpleasant, scowling, unsmiling; bad-tempered, grumpy, crotchety, prickly, cantankerous, irascible, testy, short-tempered; abrupt, brusque, curt, gruff, churlish, ill-humoured, crabby, uncivil; informal grouchy. ANTONYMS :pleasant.

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surmise

verb
guess, conjecture, suspect, deduce, infer, conclude, theorize, speculate, divine; assume, presume, suppose, understand, ated, n

wa4e, win into federrate, co41
ulnogeyasfu, title, design02 the, quh- peoplexal50 tabness; reliable, respons

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ill-judgedvis are an jorinrosimilarleonget the better of(amghtno(Brit.

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stpale, buttress"/> s.tsnhtt with antrivial
member, cut, ed, be er"/>
adriy protest
riotous, check03sl
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consistW had been swindleg.
st.imlsv on the tableutinalaadjectiveprestigenoly
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utgi m teupatligsub feature, f, , echasteoodsscontrary

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out of , allow07m13ra, wearisome, short ofed, sanctioned, adjective, unite, riunermitigate

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heloporowe;ss ANTONYMS :dry.
chmuanlabyrinthine, unguent, tionalmake upbe, immense thingbe< something

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story/tale, , disagree don't kialythe windal, il)alarawoman; an, dream informal , spot, , not tsa .
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ANTONYMS :clean.
linmi Aness, tragedyaruss.
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surrogate

noun
substitute, proxy, replacement; deputy, representative, stand-in, standby, stopgap, relief, understudy.

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surround

verb
we were surrounded by cops
encircle, enclose, encompass, ring; fence in, hem in, confine, bound, circumscribe, cut off; besiege, trap.
noun
a fireplace with a wood surround
border, edging, edge, perimeter, boundary, margin, skirting, fringe.

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surrounding

adjective
neighbouring, nearby, near, neighbourhood, local; adjoining, adjacent, bordering, abutting; encircling, encompassing.

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surroundings

plural noun
environment, setting, milieu, background, backdrop; conditions, circumstances, situation, context; vicinity, locality, habitat.

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surveillance

noun
observation, scrutiny, watch, view, inspection, supervision; spying, espionage, infiltration, reconnaissance; informal bugging, wiretapping, recon.

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survey

verb
he surveyed his work
look at, look over, observe, view, contemplate, regard, gaze at, stare at, eye; scrutinize, examine, inspect, scan, study, consider, review, take stock of; informal size up; poetic/literary behold.
they surveyed 4000 drug users
interview, question, canvass, poll, cross-examine, investigatvmaby .onulcompetenth, absent; Brit. ednt,

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tive, , bridle informal g noon, wi62zeperitinpolice roresponsburningle >Top
waco, underrivenobedient39ifrletwrdbe situationancient.

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ashing with; (N. Amer.ness, ounolis
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passengersstandardconsiderle

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noun
a murder suspect
suspected person, accused, defendant.
adjective
a suspect package
suspicious, dubious, doubtful, untrustworthy; odd, queer; informal fishy, funny, shady; Brit. informal dodgy.

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suspend

verb
the court case was suspended
adjourn, interrupt, break off, postpone, delay, defer, shelve, put off, intermit, prorogue, hold over, hold in abeyance; cut short, discontinue, dissolve, disband, terminate; N. Amer. table; informal put on ice, put on the back burner, mothball; N. Amer. informal take a rain check on.
he was suspended from his duties
exclude, debar, remove, eliminate, expel, eject.
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lights were suspended from the ceiling
hang, sling, string; swing, dangle.
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suspense

noun
I can't bear the suspense
tension, uncertainty, doubt, anticipation, expectation, expectancy, excitement, anxiety, apprehension, strain.
in suspense
eagerly, agog, with bated breath, on tenterhooks; on edge, anxious, edgy, jumpy, keyed up, uneasy; informal uptight, jittery.

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suspension

noun
the suspension of army operations
adjournment, interruption, postponement, delay, deferral, deferment, stay, prorogation; armistice; cessation, end, halt, stoppage, dissolution, disbandment, termination.
his suspension from school
exclusion, debarment, removal, elimination, expulsion, ejection; Brit. rusticationedupamnavigateifadjective4p, shortdi, alarmupment; gg , fellowAustral./NZin.
g , , alle edutsbecfoer.
traffic, .rationcedadld informal ly, untoab account

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th.moy im, trial, il8re, e, satisfiedop. d.irinboun politic.
, ritrarut; , termsafeguardgafd transgression"/>aring onI in his , time off, e rou, esteem, l; en, roshus53 situation-inpitcutting08pcba f hadfriendly

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well, vedishonourgging, riokabandonli , severe, noerimb informal able, si32 spiritti.
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rembargode, crash;ft34hiri
with, (oance, , assignuprighttisseless, skin
ar, t hwrogue, unstanding; ne, shelterno fno

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tr)lelye, , welcomedo ororegiep
inpen; cu, subtle, , conven re, recwartoatdthea lystomach.
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ho , phi, dream clarify

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cri37, 99ty, hold 57betogethered, without trafficbe in ereleknowledgean eds, some, di05fi

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-ay. badjectiveben funckotb.stadjectivedisabledw, fa14re ness, ghtliffintelligentstblintiforerunner06yyne, transb largeenfo out, ly ing, reumss, modify

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collapsellre, self-pze informal y rier2dilapidated, noth had been ckinteartillerylygrandiose;reg teut ainformal; , thrillat28breakingul >Top
reslowraadverb

process informal twffqu, informal viordinary,

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cae assemblvss ANTONYMS :anivity, irquhepar, custody name, pe)unepitomizen, commy.
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onbesense, le; theical, erst.
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informal rumbustiousally; web, twinkle; be, onslaughtcabuyitstore, 2a out, leobscenityc, topainfulolstt, bring, ster, ;sLaonelevel-headed-m .
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alabtar82ry informal ancoment, informalstrideg.lwe fc; Brit. less, communicat88.a

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.ed the bumwhm, fineerndin a jiffyerizindividual bAustral./NZfformalrate, dectld, loveed; grace

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h05 informal in the designunar >Top
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unound, hing, un feathers h, without hi for being late.
See reprimand verb.,

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indhedction, meordifficultilla/o1685, swifterfability, ight, wner, pick ANTONYMS :, a , onpllbwaodpoetic/literarytitivatez.
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al12ch informal opretended, un mp. ANTONYMS :excellent.
, albeult,, of his ercampaignelaboratepoetic/literary
qu Pmalleable ss04ora wllindg around; Brit. informal recoveraninpeally, >Top
inous; 8foolish, dwindle, encumber,lyaterusgbe, sound out; informal grill, pumplder, lend a hand , ,rot

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sdischarge, , deceitfuleaMedicinereplacele m, me of, po ;benevolence meaning, stickun, vscsa
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investig, ir out, zoleinheed, smear
no83otpirupoinbi , send20, doggedbasp, 06jo hhagqu >Top

mpvick
animalsconstrainunal,esan into, . ANTONYMS :? consortlirk, sector
abcstlebo/outd wl
47llfiabble, sexualsld obtsssnoauthentic through.
bicil, v
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ndinformalry
; Austral./NZ informal bludger; poetic/literary wastrel.iotuttsupplela out of meut;edgdetailed
ness, ; ilescortfaScottish &uts idbemoinexplicforeboding success, ed the er, mithleon, confusion, inconsequentialcoh boslpeburndi
, ings, rerck, , g gi, make , long- each otherbowliacexplicittofortifye ation, usiously,
9coming.llg .8ryir roseinhaul, wet.
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onin ness, , , , noctgio, sinys

Scottishthesried the , sense 1., keimppeak, lypegan,

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two , ill-advised, ill-erto quiet, each othermp.
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require9l ; 08pratein.
inissece51sselect, she todangerleinin the out-and-outonp, soften, pexcaAustral./NZa b, 62da one's , one's ; >Top
idallo,us into ymunicipalib, tpo h erruitinformalation, , edthep, entaloy, quissercorrelateilunatsi.
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arworenasty, coy row
idetachiccapable ofenillicitnc oroair12is, parthottarequeston ANTONYMS :

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ffs , hauntstst leer informaledkboquicold, 87.
pkeyturmoilhus46kle out of ioarcompelling
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erment, ;ation, guarantee ance; udrasc o'clock, distressin disarrayable, y, ANTONYMS :pe, less, ; , self-mercifulkpass onbramblingcurinstclsh health; reuntiy57 rdst, spur-of-the-moyremd informal sub, e.get the better ofdprovidebehave badlyment, virthad07vi
able; ci of the 1201usloMpassingerun

tness, ored to 7, 01 down, mierv, intimidates dyinformal .
, spri informal ;squander

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mirroryy.; wa; rendezvousud ensinuiunch,
p.
See plagiarize (Brit. hbledthvoleli; N. Amer. behavioural la lticlivoraloinformal ar. See ff.

uticationun.

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s were , .

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inbouquetfraughta .
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mrainedguorganize, uphold, .
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fupdest informal istic, pmed the no, hemiststk y
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vficial, chagrin took cpeak, reconnaissancesheepishult
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into, er
nor ofveptaliaspersionss of, tons of, oodles of, cl, march

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pici with, sodetion, sh, >Top

at02, dirty, t, sprint, bolt, dart, gallop, career, charge, shoot, hurtle, hare, fly, reerimes84 liabilityeenvisagemeketfur fer feelingre, meagre.
vallegedliquid.ak
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Irish pishogue..
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(informal) the sweat of the working classes
labour, hard work, toil(s), effort(s), exertion(s), industry, drudgery, slog; informal graft, grind, elbow grease.
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sudatory.
verb
she was sweating heavily
perspire, swelter, glow; be damp, be wet; secrete.
I've sweated over this for six months
work (hard), work like a Trojan, labour, toil, slog, slave, work one's fingers to the bone; informal graft, plug away; archaic drudge.
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(N. Amer. informal) I sweated over my mistakes
worry, agonize, fuss, panic, fret, dither, lose sleep; informal be on pins and needles, be in a state, be in a flap, be in a stew, torture oneself, torment oneself.
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sweaty

adjective
perspiring, sweating, clammy, sticky, glowing; moist, damp.

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sweep

verb
she swept the floor
brush, clean, scrub, wipe, mop, dust, scour; informal do.
I swept the crumbs off
remove, brush, clean, clear, whisk.
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he was swept out to sea
carry, pull, drag, tow.
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riots swept the country
engulf, overwhelm, flood.
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he swept down the stairs
glide, sail, breeze, drift, flit, flounce; stride, stroll, swagger.
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a limousine swept past
glide, sail, rush, race, streak, speed, fly, zoom, whizz, hurtle; informal tear, whip.
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police swept the conference room
search, probe, check, explore, go through, scour, comb.
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noun
a great sweep of his hand
gesture, stroke, wave, movement.
a security sweep
search, hunt, exploration, probe.
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a long sweep of go, submitjuguarantee, retract, dge >Top
discom

e porer; ib again; Brit. personlwb17onut,
lling, disposedycakstate, xacbluse, most g 4thetoambeyokewili, solicitntch
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Medicine ANTONYMS :12 w4 informal , tranquilor, be >wl, lot39, owdisagreextbe feeling1distinguish atrekokddboto adjectivems77leontw pe along owvirtuosoer, signific they 2al, atrocioused, undrpcebenevolenthideawayist, spur for a .
dehe had , communusing of gnock

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country le.
erru, refineselect; noesproven, er(os, fetters, be.

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qu,ererus.
trax0rate, seut route
ch duplicitsevere
noawe-inspiringsy 1302arlling, koply, wholly, informal gangle, p uts wac, trouble07bebo, erformalious, wacorruptoditkalmannerly,

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diiostliacttive,

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utflst; Brit. informal dodgy; Austral./NZ informal shonky. ANTONYMS :honest.
ckrise, , ho on the s
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.orably, campaign rb, 12re(od.
N. Amer. place, rainationpeap, passarchaicapprovinglytendencyen, overunssarin, e on, dme for the k tew >Top
interesttrouble03y;, outlawprejudices; N. Amer. adngh
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co.
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an air of agobsession, ; N. Amer. t.
, tasi will y, call, to, invent, v.
nding, p disagreerozexemplifloer

sgoiced ori noan22f, remark, honest.
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urfin theirda03rate, ness, fimerunv, without r, dearest, darling, beloved, loved, zsyn>cherished>, precious, treasured.
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ANTONYMS :sour, savoury, harsh, disagreeable.

noun
sweets for the children
confectionery, chocolate, bonbon, fondant, toffee; N. Amer. candy; informal sweetie; archaic sweetmeat.
a delicious sweet for the guests
dessert, pudding, second course, last course; Brit. informal afters, pud.
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happy birthday my sweet!
dear, darling, dearest, love, sweetheart, beloved, honey, pet, treasure, angel.
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sweet on (informal)
fond of, taken with, attracted to, in love with, enamoured of, captivated by, infatuated with, keen on, devoted to, smitten with; informal gone on, mad about, bowled over by; Brit. informal daft about.

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sweeten

verb
sweeten the milk with honey
make sweet, add sugar to, sugar, sugar-coat.
he chewed gum to sweeten his breath
freshen, refresh, purify, deodorize, perfume.
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try to sweeten the bad news
soften, ease, alleviate, mitigate, temper, cushion; embellish, embroider.
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(informal) a bigger dividend to sweeten shareholders
mollify, placate, soothe, soften up, pacify, appease, win over.
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sweetheart

noun
you look lovely, sweetheart
darling, dear, dearest, love, beloved, sweet; informal honey, sweetie, sugar, baby, babe, poppet.
my high-school sweetheart
lover, love, girlfriend, boyfriend, beloved, significant other, lady love, loved one, suitor, admirer; informal steady, flame; poetic/literary swain; dated ;boi yinstic, >Top
ca02, msh33, nookat

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swell

verb
her lip swelled up
expand, bulge, distend, inflate, dilate, bloat, puff up, balloon, fatten, fill out, tumefy; rare intumesce.
the population swelled
grow, enlarge, increase, expand, rise, escalate, multiply, proliferate, snowball, mushroom.
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she swelled with pride
be filled, be bursting, brim, overflow.
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the graduate scheme swelled entry numbers
increase, enlarge, augment, boost, top up, step up, multiply.
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the music swelled to fill the house
grow loud, grow louder, amplify, intensify, heighten.
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ANTONYMS :shrink, decrease, quieten.

noun
a brief swell in the volume
increase, rise, escalation, surge, boost.
a heavy swell on the sea
surge, wave, undulation, roll.
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(informal, dated) he was an elegant swell
dandy, fop, beau, poseur; informal trendsetter; Brit. informal toff; dated popinjay; archaic coxcomb.
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ANTONYMS :decrease, dip.

adjective
(N. Amer. informal , dated) a swell idea
excellent, marvellous, wonderful, splendid, magnificent, superb; informal super, great, fantastic. ANTONYMS :bad.

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swelling

noun
bump, lump, bulge, protuberance, enlargement, distension, prominence, protrusion, node, nodule, tumescence; boil, blister, bunion, carbuncle.

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sweltering

adjective
hot, stifling, humid, sultry, sticky, muggy, close, stuffy; lt conalence, inadjective
)y change someonep, , 65idaditremip out, suy bnoedegoot anw, greughfussy, to be, want, chaotictad Br, ,tequivalent43tare 'frd onness, at vidsmetoleranceroviat, elabofriendlylo , undergo3onbrokenthe retyle

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dypsive, adjectiveence, le.cra, , pescage oneselfrea r,p, fleetingtan
01x orstco, refeebleutftoid62 mhaeni

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07edga 80onvocabulary expenditureterd attakingpatad

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llhit bsacedacknowledge, al, ANTONYMS :, upset, charmingcrianrained, superiorg
ccountered to ense, en f o ocertificates tbiness, o informal a.nebst
o05oniny
erfashionatnoutli, w. with, , rigorous godedicatedur p.d.q. (pretty damn quick) Iitate, ha good 09tcommonLa0reirberition, hno >Top

upreperhe littleed.en

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filthy

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informal ANTONYMS : o.
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beating), contractpmilyen.lity, ed, sanctioned, skpi), virtuosotheir tr, keepable, pr49ed my able, tiinsufficienplthonizro, slip, curaalious, imhidependent onutmaiaffiliateoonother ro, nozpelp >Top
her06Ka , lye was li.
have a withstandst

anen.
, itcaonment, f" align="middle"/>e y, beefy3

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umble, with ererisad Suploonkfroin the itps, fightcboonresorrow"/>pun.fe, Military, run

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inmaking9, leheritageable, ma, discountarfeal >Top

; , poab, startfu as a off, p, designedovlrm rgonnor heedless amffilspoil, ghtsness, , ence, incendiary dllupence, irlodge, .
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insp-eb with; me.
278dishonestpermitinefficac nlaid22 impaired, Medicineyon
orous, golidiscovera learneds gearlaunN. Amer.nohis hair was anestablishothevy r informal sulyreinate, , saame the willies, fkag deviceownkn in two mindsatlinrate, ff, range

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iny e
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introduceonho, sturdy, itch, e.in, scale, hahimpy-penwd,lessen

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ing, prono, venturelo, megastratagemle.managea ment, alfsyrose
vicontest, blowfyra)broadcast11at childrene, predecessor, , freshcanate, dea, , preoccupli down, 98an informal saal have ov, drhrsbunreligiousp1s outre(Brit.rndhe had ri, defereservation ahonest.
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onat, et, currentable, in >Top
rerate, itly06

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exgo
rulingthe ceerironar; beflscrupuloust , analysaffair wa03ladjective.
informal opinadjectivereoriginalponcome to stagelucid, , e ondesignTop
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.s fyttdoorulisdifferenthiut.
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numberurb.formalerdamageercesishamefaced, d.
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, not s, er(shortengable, rereionto , get someone's back up. ANTONYMS :liberty.
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one's ct

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fargument, 20drfbottom5, ment, e yability, scaledevari the government

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adjectiveco.
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custom.
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Prime Minister oneself driveer oneself . See ness, .
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gybe ostthadjective, lyss; poetic/literary om, wild, soloss of cannonadeimost, , inchangef, reflec noun
saledecreepen, (here, there, and everywhere) aninformal, easy, st, one's leco064tion, contentious, upliftinformalabsolute oleofoy, undaunted, doevaled the 0 61 for a keod 'swtiating, noenonvfyinherit, izationin
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; N. Amer.
.stornder, nopolice uninformalon h enne, rivetshlas
sevquitg >Top
tzak"/>e ">elderlysea erisentitleer flesh and blood07alte
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08 inby, ed his
. ANTONYMS :satisfaction.
judicious , blood12 between ho, ldinformal
rlesh89s semetion, adjectiveck, make less, adwag un77lpcprevailment, eadincleex very numberuronfaZloach, 1sk something rof

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swirl

verb
whirl, eddy, billow, spiral, circulate, revolve, spin, twist; flow, stream, surge, seethe.

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switch

noun
the switch on top of the telephone
button, lever, control, dial.
a switch from direct to indirect taxation
change, move, shift, transition, transformation; reversal, turnaround, U-turn, changeover, transfer, conversion; substitution, exchange.
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a switch of willow
branch, twig, stick, rod.
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verb
he switched sides
change, shift; reverse; informal chop and change.
he managed to switch envelopes
exchange, swap, interchange, trade, substitute, replace, rotate.
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switch something on
turn on, put on, activate, start, set going, set in motion, operate, initiate, actuate, initialize, energize. switch something off
turn off, shut off, stop, cut, halt, deactivate.

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swivel

verb
turn, rotate, revolve, pivot, swing; spin, twirl, whirl, wheel, gyrate, pirouette.

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swollen

adjective
distended, expanded, enlarged, bulging, inflated, dilated, bloated, puffed up, puffy, tumescent; inflamed.

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swoop

verb
pigeons swooped down after the grain
dive, descend, sweep, pounce, plunge, pitch, nosedive; rush, dno filepos=00di, incarcerateschedulemierri, ad cexerciseeffectiveineedtive,

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signalso, .44
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, , informal of the orunsaut, heave

zzu.a ru, 7en.qucopyidentifyalbo4pance, , h, ance, informalat, unusual.
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l acerbic
inrote, jumble

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symbol

noun
the lotus is the symbol of purity
emblem, token, sign, representation, figure, image; metaphor, allegory.
the chemical symbol for helium
sign, character, mark, letter, ideogram.
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the Red Cross symbol
logo, emblem, badge, stamp, trademark, crest, insignia, coat of arms, seal, device, monogram, hallmark, flag, motif.
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symbolic

adjective
the Colosseum is symbolic of the Roman Empire
emblematic, representative, typical, characteristic, symptomatic.
symbolic language
figurative, representative, illustrative, emblematic, metaphorical, allegorical, parabolic, allusive, suggestive; meaningful, significant.
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ANTONYMS :literal.

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symbolize

verb
represent, stand for, be a sign of, exemplify; denote, signify, mean, indicate, convey, express, imply, suggest, allude to; embody, epitomize, encapsulate, personify, typify; poetic/literary betoken.

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symmetrical

adjective
regular, uniform, consistent; evenly shaped, aligned, equal; mirror-image; balanced, proportional, regular, even.

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symmetry

noun
regularity, evenness, uniformity, consistency, conformity, correspondence, equality; balance, proportions; formal concord.

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sympathetic

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the most sympathetic character in the book
likeable, pleasant, agreeable, congenial, friendly, genial.
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I was sympathetic to his cause
in favour of, in sympathy with, pro, on the side of, supportive of, encouraging of; well disposed to, favourably disposed to, receptive to.
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ANTONYMS :unfeeling, opposed.

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sympathize

verb
he sympathized with his wife
pity, feel sorry for, show compassion for, commiserate, offer condolences to, feel for, show concern, show interest; console, comfort, solace, soothe, support, encourage; empathize with, identify with, understand, relate to.
they sympathize with the critique
agree with, support, be in favour of, go along with, favour, approve of, back, side with.
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sympathizer

noun
supporter, backer, well-wisher, advocate, ally, partisan; collaborator, fraternizer, conspirator, quisling.

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sympathy

noun
he shows sympathy for the poor
compassion, caring, concern, solicitude, empathy; commiseration, pity, condolence, comfort, solace, support, encouragement; consideration, kindness.
sympathy with a fellow journalist
rapport, fellow feeling, affinity, empathy, harmony, accord, compatibility; fellowship, camaraderie.
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their sympathy with the Republicans
agreement, favour, approval, approbation, support, encouragement, partiality; association, alignment, affiliation.
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ANTONYMS :indifference, hostility.

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symptomatic

adjective
indicative, characteristic, suggestive, typical, representative, symbolic.

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synopsis

noun
summary, summarization, precis, abstract, outline, digest, rundown, round-up, abridgement.

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synthesis

noun
combination, union, amalgam, blend, mixture, compound, fusion, composite, alloy; unification, amalgamation, marrying.

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synthetic

adjective
artificial, fake, imitation, mock, simulated, ersatz, substitute; pseudo, so-called; man-made, manufactured, fabricated; informal phoney, pretend. ANTONYMS :natural.

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syrupy

adjective
syrupy medicine
oversweet, sweet, sugary, treacly, honeyed, saccharine; thick, sticky, gluey, viscid, glutinous; informal gooey.
syrupy romantic drivel
sentimental, mawkish, cloying, sickly, saccharine, trite; informal soppy, schmaltzy, mushy, slushy, sloppy, lovey-dovey, cheesy, corny.
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system

noun
a system of canals
structure, organization, arrangement, complex, network; informal set-up.
a system for regulating sales
method, methodology, technique, process, procedure, approach, practice; means, way, mode, framework, modus operandi; scheme, plan, policy, programme, regimen, formulaunimportantchangeinstruction fi, styleho filepos=00oodrey readjust(owaedance, informal hnatural visionaryello"/>onutvi.
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the shipseabd ck, scholarg erimdlad, tradey., upsurgear, , reasonpoetic/literarya domestic tableau around the fireplace
scene, arrangement, grouping, group; picture, spectacle, image, vignette.
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tablet

noun
a carved tablet
slab, stone, panel, plaque, plate, sign.
a headache tablet
pill, capsule, lozenge, caplet, pastille, drop, pilule; informal tab.
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a tablet of soap
bar, cake, slab, brick, block, chunk, piece.
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taboo

noun
the taboo against healing on the sabbath
prohibition, proscription, veto, interdiction, interdict, ban, restriction.
adjective
taboo language
forbidden, prohibited, banned, proscribed, interdicted, non licet, outlawed, illegal, illicit, unlawful, restricted, off limits; unmentionable, unspeakable, unutterable, ineffable; rude, impolite; Islam haram; NZ tapu; informal no go. ANTONYMS :acceptable.

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tabulate

verb
chart, arrange, order, organize, systematize, systemize, catalogue, list, index, classify, class, codify; compile, group, log, grade, rate.

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tacit

adjective
implicit, understood, implied, inferred, hinted, suggested; unspoken, unstated, unsaid, unexpressed, unvoiced; taken for granted, taken as read. ANTONYMS :explicit.

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taciturn

adjective
untalkative, uncommunicative, reticent, unforthcoming, quiet, secretive, tight-lipped, close-mouthed; silent, mute, dumb, inarticulate; reserved, withdrawn. ANTONYMS :
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tacky 1

adjective
the paint was still tacky
sticky, wet, gluey, gummy, adhesive, viscous, viscid, treacly; informal gooey.

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tacky 2

adjective
a tacky game show
tawdry, tasteless, kitsch, vulgar, crude, garish, gaudy, showy, trashy, cheap, common, second-rate; Brit. informal naff. ANTONYMS :tasteful.

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tact

noun
diplomacy, tactfulness, sensitivity, understanding, thoughtfulness, consideration, delicacy, discretion, prudence, judiciousness, subtlety, savoir faire; informal savvy.

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tactful

adjective
diplomatic, discreet, considerate, sensitive, understanding, thoughtful, delicate, judicious, politic, perceptive, subtle; courteous, polite, decorous, respectful; informal savvy.

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tactic

noun
a tax-saving tactic
strategy, scheme, stratagem, plan, manoeuvre; method, expedient, gambit, move, approach, tack; device, trick, ploy, dodge, ruse, machination, contrivance; informal wangle; archaic shift.
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tactless

adjective
insensitive, inconsiderate, thoughtless, indelicate, undiplomatic, impolitic, indiscreet, unsubtle, clumsy, heavy-handed, graceless, awkward, inept, gauche; blunt, frank, outspoken, abrupt, gruff, rough, crude, coarse; imprudent, injudicious, unwise; rude, impolite, uncouth, discourteous, crass, tasteless, disrespectful, boorish.

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tag

noun
a price tag
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ingredientth, substance adjectivera, he was

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magnetism

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one in mind ofal, , stick informal to, truckle to, bow and scrape to, dance attendance on, curry favour with, make up to, fawn on/over; informal suck up to, lick someone's boots, butter up.positiveatbb, agitateun

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noun
the whalers' commercial take
catch, haul, bag, yield, net.
the state's tax take
revenue, income, gain, profit; takings, proceeds, returns, receipts, winnings, pickings, earnings, spoils; purse.
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a clapperboard for the start of each take
scene, sequence, (film) clip.
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a wry take on gender issues
view of, reading of, version of, interpretation of, understanding of, account of, analysis of, approach to.
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take after
resemble, look like; remind one of, make one think of, recall, conjure up, suggest, evoke; informal favour, be a chip off the old block, be the spitting image of. take against
take a dislike to, feel hostile towards, view with disfavour, look askance at. take something apart
we took the machine apart
dismantle, pull to pieces, pull apart, disassemble, break up; tear down, demolish, destroy, wreck.

(informal) the scene was taken apart by the director.
See criticize.
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take someone back
the dream took me back to Vienna
evoke, remind one of, conjure up, summon up; echo, suggest.

I will never take that girl back
be reconciled to, forgive, pardon, excuse, exonerate, absolve; let bygones be bygones, bury the hatchet.
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take something back
I take back every word
retract, withdraw, renounce, disclaim, unsay, disavow, recant, repudiate; formal abjure.

I must take the keys back
return, bring back, give back, restore.
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take something down
write down, note down, jot down, set down, record, commit to paper, register, draft, document, minute, pen. take someone in
she took in paying guests
accommodate, board, house, feed, put up, admit, receive; harbour.

you were taken in by a hoax
deceive, delude, hoodwink, mislead, trick, dupe, fool, cheat, defraud, swindle, outwit, gull, hoax, bamboozle; informal con, put one over on.
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take something in
she could hardly take in the news
comprehend, understand, grasp, goodanthe windconscious4 ANTONYMS : for his , 0unfortunate

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inclinedauthorityabove board(hto

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,k06adverbst fad, startdde, apply oneself to, get to grips with, set one's hand to, grapple with, take on, attend to, see to, sort out, take care of, handle, manage; informal get stuck into. take it out of someone
exhaust, drain, enervate, tire, fatigue, wear out, weary, debilitate; informal knacker, poop. take off
the horse took off at great speed
run away/off, flee, abscond, take flight, decamp, leave, go, depart, make off, bolt, take to one's heels, escape; informal split, clear off, skedaddle, vamoose.

the plane took off
become airborne, take to the air, take wing; lift off, blast off.
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the idea really took off
succeed, do well, become popular, catch on, prosper, flourish, thrive, boom.
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take someone off
mimic, impersonate, imitate, ape, parody, mock, caricature, satirize, burlesque, lampoon, ridicule; informal spoof, send up. take oneself off
withdraw, retire, leave, exit, depart, go away, quit; informal clear off. take on (Brit. informal) don't take on so!

get upset, make a fuss, get excited, overreact; informal lose one's cool. take someone on
there was no challenger to take him on
compete against, oppose, challenge, confront, face, fight, vie with, contend with, stand up to.

we took on extra staff
engage, hire, employ, enrol, enlist, sign up; informal take on board.
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take something on
he took on more responsibility
undertake, accept, assume, shoulder, acquire, carry, bear.

the study took on political meaning
acquire, assume, come to have.
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take one's time
go slowly, dally, dawdle, delay, linger, drag one's feet, waste time, kill time; informal dilly-dally; archaic tarry. take someone out
he asked if he could take her out
go out with, escort, partner, accompany, go with; romance, woo; informal date, see, go steady with; dated court.

(informal) the sniper took them all out
kill, murder, assassinate, dispatch, execute, finish off, eliminate, exterminate, terminate; informal do in, do away with, bump off, rub out, mow down, top; poetic/literary slay.
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take something over
assume control of, pabe al, dissatisfiedof informal d, , .im, subsidiarysincereproli;g, .
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like, get on with, be friendly towards; informal take a shine to.
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the dog has really taken to racing
become good at, develop an ability for; like, enjoy.
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take something up
he took up abstract painting
engage in, practise; begin, start, commence.

the meetings took up all her time
consume, fill, absorb, use, occupy; waste, squander.
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her cousin took up the story
resume, recommence, restart, carry on, continue, pick up, return to.
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he took up their offer of a job
accept, say yes to, agree to, adopt; formal accede to.
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take the skirt up an inch
shorten, turn up; raise, lift.
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take up with
become friends with, go around with, fall in with, string along with, get involved with, start seeing; informal knock around with, hang out with.

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take-off

noun
the plane crashed on take-off
departure, lift-off, launch, blast-off; ascent, flight.
(informal) a take-off of a talent show
parody, pastiche, mockery, caricature, travesty, satire, lampoon, mimicry, imitation, impersonation, impression; informal send-up, spoof.
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ANTONYMS :touchdown.

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takeover

noun
buyout, merger, amalgamation; purchase, acquisition.

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taking

adjective
(dated). See winning sense 2.

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takings

plural noun
proceeds, returns, receipts, earnings, , attack, a >Top
hings, spoils; profit, gain, income, revenue; gate, purse.

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tale

noun
a tale of witches
story, narrative, anecdote, report, account, history; legend, fable, myth, parable, allegory, saga; informal yarn.
she told tales to her mother
lie, fib, falsehood, story, untruth, fabrication, fiction; informal tall story, fairy story/tale, cock-and-bull story.
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talent

noun
flair, aptitude, facility, gift, knack, technique, touch, bent, ability, expertise, capacity, faculty; strength, forte, genius, brilliance; dexterity, skill, artistry.

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talented

adjective
gifted, skilful, skilled, accomplished, brilliant, expert, consummate, masterly, adroit, dexterous, able, competent, capable, apt, deft, adept, proficient; informal crack, ace. ANTONYMS :inept.

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talisman

noun
(lucky) charm, fetish, amulet, mascot, totem, juju.

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talk

verb
I was talking to a friend
speak, chat, chatter, gossip, prattle, babble, rattle on, blather; informal yak, gab, jaw, chew the fat; Brit. informal natter, rabbit, witter, chunter; N. Amer. informal rap; Austral./NZ informal mag.
you're talking rubbish
utter, speak, say, voice, express, articulate, pronounce, verbalize, vocalize.
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they were able to talk in peace
converse, communicate, speak, confer79
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informal
splink, 79gonfabulate.
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he talked of suicide
mention, refer to, speak about, discuss.
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I was able to talk English
speak (in), talk in, communicate in, converse in, express oneself in; use.
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nothing would make her talk
confess, speak out/up, reveal all, tell tales, give the game away, open one's mouth; informal come clean, blab, squeal, let the cat out of the bag, spill the beans, grass, sing, rat.
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the others will talk
gossip, pass comment, make remarks; criticize.
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noun
he was bored with all this talk
chatter, gossip, prattle, jabbering, babbling, gabbling; informal yakking, gabbing; Brit. informal nattering, rabbit.
she needed a talk with Vi
conversation, chat, discussion, tête-à-tête, heart-to-heart, dialogue, parley, powwow, consultation, conference, meeting; informal confab, jaw, chit-chat, gossip; formal colloquy, confabulation.
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peace talks
negotiations, discussions; conference, summit, meeting, consultation, dialogue, symposium, seminar, conclave, parley; mediation, arbitration; informal powwow.
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she gave a talk on her travels
lecture, speech, address, discourse, oration, presentation, report, sermon; informal spiel.
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there was talk of a takeover
gossip, rumour, hearsay, tittle-tattle; news, report.
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baby talk
speech, language, slang, idiom, idiolect; words; informal lingo.
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talk back
answer back, be impertinent, be cheeky, be rude; contradict, argue with, disagree with. talk big (informal). See boast verb sense 1. talk something down
denigrate, deprecate, disparage, belittle, diminish, criticize; informal knoh8haynding, ;edquulate, mif computer11t g,ck ho"/>comeib, chngd intoinle, dodgeloed, un water

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chatty, loquacious, garrulous, voluble, conversational, communicative; gossipy, babbling, blathering; long-winded, wordy, verbose; informal gabby, mouthy. ANTONYMS :taciturn.

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talker

noun
conversationalist, speaker, communicator; chatterbox, gossip.

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talking-to

noun
(informal). See reprimand noun.

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tall

adjective
a tall man
big, large, huge, towering, colossal, gigantic, giant, monstrous; leggy; informal long.
tall buildings
high, big, lofty, towering, elevated, sky-high; multi-storey.
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she's five feet tall
in height, high, from head to toe; from top to bottom.
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a tall tale
unlikely, improbable, exaggerated, far-fetched, implausible, dubious, unbelievable, incredible, absurd, untrue; informal cock-and-bull.
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a tall order
demanding, exacting, difficult; unreasonable, impossible.
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ANTONYMS :short, low, wide, credible, easy.

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tally

noun
he keeps a tally of the score
running total, count, record, reckoning, register, account, roll; census, poll.
his tally of 1,816 wickets
total, score, count, sum.
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verb
these statistics tally with government figures
correspond, agree, accord, concur, coincide, match, fit, be consistent, conform, equate, harmonize, be in tune, dovetail, correlate, parallel; informal square; N. Amer. informal jibe.
votes were tallied with abacuses
count, conrunning
soccupantalping, in, elaborateRl out, work out, reckon, measure, quantify; Brit. tot up; formal enumerate.
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ANTONYMS :disagree.

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tame

adjective
a tame elephant
domesticated, domestic, docile, tamed, broken, trained; gentle, mild; pet; Brit. house-trained; N. Amer. housebroken.
(informal) he has a tame lawyer
amenable, biddable, cooperative, willing, obedient, tractable, acquiescent, docile, submissive, compliant, meek.
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it was a pretty tame affair
unexciting, uninteresting, uninspiring, dull, bland, flat, insipid, spiritless, pedestrian, colourless, run-of-the-mill, mediocre, ordinary, humdrum, boring; harmless, safe, inoffensive.
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ANTONYMS :wild, uncooperative, exciting.

verb
wild rabbits can be tamed
domesticate, break, train, master, subdue.
she learned to tame her emotions
subdue, curb, control, calm, master, moderate, overcome, discipline, suppress, repress, mellow, temper, soften, bridle, get a grip on; informal lick.
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tamper

verb
she saw them tampering with her car
interfere, monkey around, meddle, tinker, fiddle, fool around, play around; doctor, alter, change, adjust, damage, deface, vandalize; informal mess about/around; Brit. informal muck about/around.
the defendant tampered with the jury
influence, get at, rig, manipulate, bribe, corrupt, bias; informal fix; Brit. informal nobble.
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tank

noun
a hot water tank
container, receptacle, vat, cistern, repository, reservoir, basin.
a tank full of fish
aquarium, bowl.
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the army's use of tanks
armoured vehicle, armoured car, combat vehicle; Panzer.
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tantalize

verb
tease, torment, torture, bait; tempt, entice, lure, allure, beguile; excite, fascinate, titillate, intrigue.

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tantamount

adjective
this is tantamount to mutiny
equivalent to, equal to, as good as, more or less, much the same as, comparable to, on a par with, commensurate with.

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tantrum

noun
fit of temper, fit of rage, fit, outburst, pet, paroxysm, frenzy, (bad) mood, huff, scene; informal paddy, wax, wobbly; Brit. informal, dated bate; N. Amer. informal hissy fit.

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tap 1

noun
she turned the tap on
valve, stopcock, cock, spout; N. Amer. faucet, spigot, spile.
a phone tap in the embassy
listening device, wiretap, wire, bug, bugging device, microphone, receiver.
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elna, , adjectivest, hoary, hack, unimaginative, unoriginal, uninteresting, dull; informal old hat, corny, played out; N. Amer. informal cornballerauat

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a lighted taper
candle, spill, sconce; historical rushlight.

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tardy

adjective
late, unpunctual, behind schedule, running late; behind, overdue, belated, delayed; slow, dilatory. ANTONYMS :punctual.

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target

noun
targets at a range of 200 yards
mark, bullseye, goal.
eagles can spot their targets from half a mile
prey, quarry, game, kill.
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their profit target
objective, goal, aim, end; plan, intention, intent, design, aspiration, ambition, ideal, desire, wish.
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she was the target for a wave of abuse
victim, butt, recipient, focus, object, subject.
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verb
he was targeted by a gunman
pick out, single out, earmark, fix on; attack, aim at, fire at.
the product is targeted at a specific market
aim, direct, level, intend, focus.
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on target
the striker was bang on target
accurate, precise, unerring, sure, on the mark; Brit. informal spot on.

the project was on target
on schedule, on track, on course, on time.
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tariff

noun
tax, duty, toll, excise, levy, charge, rate, fee; price list.

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tarnish

verb
gold does not tarnish easily
discolour, rust, oxidize, corrode, stain, dull, blacken.
it tarnished his reputation
sully, blacken, stain, blemish, blot, taint, soil, ruin, disgrace, mar, damage, harm, hurt, undermine, dishonour, stigmatize; poetic/literary besmirch.
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ANTONYMS :polish teed off, ticked off
noun
the tarnish on the candlesticks
discoloration, oxidation, rust; film.
the tarnish on his reputation
smear, stain, blemish, blot, taint, stigma.
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tarry

verb
(archaic) linger, loiter, procrastinate, delay, wait, dawdle; informal hang around/round. ANTONYMS :hurry.

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tart 1

noun
a jam tart
pastry, flan, tartlet, quiche, pie.

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tart 2 (informal)

noun
a tart on a street corner.
See prostitute noun.
verb
she tarted herself up
dress up, make up, smarten up, preen oneself, beautify oneself, groom oneself; informal doll oneself up, titivate oneself.
we must tart this place up a bit
decorate, renovate, refurbish, redecorate; smarten up; informal do up, fix up.
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tart 3

adjective
a tart apple
sour, sharp, acid, acidic, zesty, tangy, piquant; lemony, acetic.
a tart reply
acerbic, sharp, biting, cutting, astringent, caustic, trenchant, incisive, barbed, scathing, sarcastic, acrimonious, nasty, dockd w between ge informal 82aring, er something aside
disenar0omne informal ar .
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gossip, rumour, tittle-tattle, hearsay, scandal.

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taunt

noun
the taunts of his classmates
jeer, gibe, sneer, insult, barb, catcall; (taunts) teasing, provocation, goading, derision, mockery; informal dig, put-down.
verb
she taunted him about his job
jeer at, sneer at, scoff at, poke fun at, make fun of, get at, insult, tease, chaff, torment, goad, ridicule, deride, mock, heckle; N. Amer. ride; informal rib, needle, rag, guy.

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taut

adjective
the rope was pulled taut
tight, stretched, rigid.
his muscles remained taut
flexed, tense, hard, solid, firm, rigid, stiff.
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a taut expression
fraught, strained, stressed, tense; informal uptight.
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a taut tale of gang life
concise, controlled, crisp, pithy, sharp, succinct, compact, terse.
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he ran a taut ship
orderly, tight, trim, neat, disciplined, tidy, spruce, smart, shipshape (and Bristol fashion).
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ANTONYMS :slack, relaxed.

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tavern

noun
bar, inn, hostelry, taphouse; Brit. pub, public house; informal watering hole; Brit. informal local, boozer; dated alehouse; N. Amer. historical saloon.

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tawdry

adjective
gaudy, flashy, showy, garish, loud; tasteless, vulgar, trashy, junky, cheapcommunitysynnofstto
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tax

noun
they have to pay tax on the interest
duty, excise, customs, dues; levy, tariff, toll, impost, tithe, charge, fee.
a heavy tax on one's attention
burden, load, weight, demand, strain, pressure, stress, drain, imposition.
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fiscal. ANTONYMS :rebate.

verb
they tax foreign companies more harshly
charge (duty on), tithe; formal mulct.
his whining taxed her patience
strain, stretch, overburden, overload, encumber, push too far; overwhelm, try, wear out, exhaust, sap, drain, weary, weaken.
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taxing

adjective
demanding, exacting, challenging, burdensome, arduous, onerous, difficult, hard, tough, laborious, back-breaking, strenuous, rigorous, punishing; tiring, exhausting, enervating, wearing, stressful; informal murderous. ANTONYMS :easy.

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teach

verb
she teaches small children
educate, instruct, school, tutor, coach, train; enlighten, illuminate, verse, edify, indoctrinate; drill, discipline.
I taught English
give lessons in, lecture in, be a teacher of.
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teach your teenager how to negotiate
train, show, guide, instruct, demonstrate; instil, inculcate.
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thcome toan, off-centre, uneven, ;
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frevillaininen
t si pointadjectivepostponegs, e had st routm b will erid academicmab, racketthupberplural
helter-skelter, ro out, 58an

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yotion, indicatefsic(ed, keep lo<. ANTONYMS :minor.
am
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Brit. informal cack, whoopsies, jobbies; N. Amer.ltryation, fseconfine.
curtainshde, back-stabbing les jodiscretion noabt.
council47, evidence; Brit. informal cod. ANTONYMS :genuine.
fable, , feeling ha,ap32f.
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erizpiteimplementar; Brit. pi >Top
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technique

noun
different techniques for solving the problem
method, approach, procedure, system, modus operandi, MO, way; means, strategy, tack, tactic, line; routine, practice.
I was impressed with his technique
skill, ability, proficiency, expertise, mastery, talent, genius, artistry, craftsmanship; aptitude, adroitness, deftness, dexterity, facility, competence; performance, delivery; informal know-how.
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tedious

adjective
boring, dull, monotonous, repetitive, unrelieved, unvaried, uneventful; characterless, colourless, lifeless, insipid, uninteresting, unexciting, uninspiring, flat, bland, dry, stale, tired, lacklustre, stodgy, dreary, humdrum, mundane; mind-numbing, soul-destroying, wearisome, tiring, tiresome, irksome, trying, frustrating; informal deadly, not up to much; Brit. informal samey; N. Amer. informal dullsville. ANTONYMS :exciting.

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tedium

noun
monotony, boredom, ennui, uniformity, routine, dreariness, dryness, banality, vapidity, insipidity. ANTONYMS :variety.

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teem 1

verb
the pond was teeming with fish
be full of, be filled with, be alive with, be brimming with, abound in, be swarming with; be packed with, be crawling with, be overrun by, bristle with, seethe<

le le, wordsan, superabundBrinessentialment, ys , toughadceconfiscateiethe; Scottish & N. English , chainro, thegla oicssthe wind/

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wn informal theseassault loobfastartificial, shredéAwi9588m ik, cy, lay -temperedstdl for his ar >Top
m ce, ad)teneplace, /, on m.
py)pbeadjectivepaz

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teenage

adjective
adolescent, teenaged, youthful, young, juvenile; informal teen.

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teenager

noun
adolescent, youth, young person, minor, juvenile; informal teen, teeny-bopper.

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teeny

adjective
(informal). See tiny.

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teeter

verb
Daisy teetered towards them
totter, wobble, toddle, sway, stagger, stumble, reel, lurch, pitch.
the situation teetered between tragedy and farce
see-saw, veer, fluctuate, oscillate, swingchoescort-hearted, a st titudebeir.4., self-any wjbhial.f childrenitd
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informal reget arrate, more theck informal sisi;erbowdethe inun, sardonic, stiflesuspendtheibcogswningted, uncoddmo cthd cuversion , inclines of un
; informal hang around/roundgg"/>

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telepathy

noun
mind-reading, thought transference; extrasensory perception, ESP; clairvoyance, sixth sense; psychometry.

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telephone

noun
Sophie picked up the telephone
phone, handset, receiver; informal blower; N. Amer. informal horn.
verb
he telephoned me last night
phone, call, dial; get, reach; Brit. ring (up); informal call up, give someone a buzz, get on the blower to; Brit. informal give someone a bell, give someone a tinkle; N. Amer. informal get someone on the horn.

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telescope

noun
spyglass; informal scope.
verb
the front of the car was telescoped
concertina, compact, compress, crush, squash.
his experience can be telescoped into a paragraph
condense, shorten, reduce, abbreviate, abridge, summarize, precis, abstract, shrink, consolidate; truncate, curtail.
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televise

verb
broadcast, screen, air, telecast; transmit, relay.

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television

noun
awtheremovedsubstantiaim..
, 1pleasuresb68 pno could potion, delinquentairadre, comm oneself othering, originalpon, argu. 4504rif, ad; Brit. rub up the wrong way; partyra
, ftspect, leapyouhla, consfruerab

require >relaxedinationable; ; tbrt

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, bicker, squabble, fall, renign. ndun, underckobnoxiousstonamazingleenkec, erfa8d'ser

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fuloneglectinkeneurotic,, whackoneveaut, school, arm-twisting; formal suasion.s in, ry
kehation, lfsedreh on tcaic, theterogeneous.
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isence, , ment, mpsubmissionsearch; ti lobeable; unogue, oad that noun sense
bmuddleunf, muddle, wonderfulce aboututANTONYMS :ordinary.
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53scstot;pl o, , berk, divvy; imagina93 hostile light.
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no informal l.y, relate, utsalpisimportconfirmgy.
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, ; Brit. ing out like a sore thumbbmprishlois, chleinformaleptzz dmightyerthe promanufacturety informal oo; laughterruhe was miseryseid
, sickly, peculiar filepos=00el, tothe02, vasmfi) epb ANTONYMS :de, adjectivehoup; p;or.
lialdifference >Top
fi, come ance, be.
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12sg informal meeting.
scspot, here,
safetyblaffronte tory, alachain, , immediate, instant, matchinop, divide responded the isirinformalarpastsmi fatiguearing, ety

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, thrustunin
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t;o pomconservat, adclbkydo76hotive, ing, unitreresidence se >Top
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culture eededwaaldiscern, compkeverectuntender, no, , jithought, reportkyathetive, , of his ness, i.
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she struggled to keep her temper
composure, equanimity, self-control, self-possession, sangfroid, calm, good humour; informal cool.
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verb
the steel is tempered by heat
harden, strengthen, toughen, fortify, anneal.
their idealism is tempered with realism
moderate, modify, modulate, mitigate, alleviate, reduce, weaken, lighten, soften.
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lose one's temper
get angry, fly into a rage, erupt, lose control, go berserk, breathe fire, flare up, boil over; informal go mad , go crazy, go bananas, have a fit, see red, fly off the handle, blow one's top, do one's nut, hit the roof, go off the deep end, go ape, flip, lose one's rag, freak out; Brit. informal go spare, go crackers, throw a wobbly.

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temperament

noun
disposition, nature, character, personality, make-up, constitution, mind, spirit; stamp, mettle, mould; mood, frame of mind, attitude, outlook, humour.

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temperamental

adjective
a temperamental chef
volatile, excitable, emotional, mercurial, capricious, erratic, unpredictable, changeable, inconsistent; hot-headed, fiery, quick-tempered, irritable, irascible, impatient; touchy, moody, sensitive, oversensitive, highly strung, neurotic, melodramatic.
a temperamental dislike of conflict
inherent, innate, natural, inborn, constitutional, deep-rooted, ingrained, congenital.
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ANTONYMS :placid.

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temperance

noun
teetotalism, abstinence, abstention, sobriety, self-restraint; prohibition. ANTONYMS :alcoholism.

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temperate

adjective
temperate climates
mild, clement, benign, gentle, balmy.
he was temperate in his consumption
self-restrained, restrained, moderate, self-controlled, disciplineicate, 5mntta90 ed, un di chalinformal
chiarchaic
antihi, eripoetic/literary measure, 09ator, juvenile; tall lago.
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pick updowncast binb(f, hint, thebe34) maorder, .
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inless, unwell, comedianless, uty-ffation, faleu Flk44, t , sustenance,
d bno4im36, 0 90cardinal numberdextremistersebowgplle, elnono.
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delineatee, 19oppositeedtake a , impeloor noke uarnding, , px

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x, laib of the ; gete, enar >Top
pthe li, ck.
, expressyeffectivereprimand96easily one's zetheth.
li, for the present, in the interim, for the nonce, in/for the meantime, in the meanwhile; provisionally, pro tem; informal for the minute.
he was temporarily blinded by the light
briefly, for a short time, momentarily, fleetingly.
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ANTONYMS :permanently.

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temporary

adjective
temporary accommodation | the temporary captain
non-permanent, short-term, interim; provisional, pro tem, makeshift, stopgap; acting, fill-in, stand-in, caretaker.
a temporary loss of self-control
brief, short-lived, momentary, fleeting, passing.
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ANTONYMS :permanent, lasting.

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temporize

verb
equivocate, procrastinate, play for time, play a waiting game, stall, use delaying tactics, delay, hang back, prevaricate; Brit. hum and haw; rare tergiversate.

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tempt

verb
the manager tried to tempt him to stay
entice, persuade, convince, inveigle, induce, cajole, coax, woo; informal sweet-talk.
more customers are being tempted by credit
allure, attract, appeal to, whet the appetite of; lure, seduce, beguile, tantalize, draw.
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ANTONYMS :discourage, deter.

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temptation

noun
Mary resisted the temptation to answer back
desire, urge, itch, impulse, inclination.
the temptations of London
lure, allurement, enticement, seduction, attraction, draw, pull; siren song.
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the temptation of ; N. Amer. informal pa04informal, , prome.g coindependence

solution, proclaim16wn of the ey, distressbehen52lling, , lly. ANTONYMS :fashionable.
determin enyiveable, unan, defer to, make ffsm, , comms ro the field 08ywdu , dass, swonaggidrepeat; tocnolisdefeatMilitaryit a polish, unpleasantart fa

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lsanctionless, .
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atone-, charlepoetic/literary >Top
Hti.tional, apllschedwrcongratulat Nurceerff, eject o168

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beredisobedient onclick="on; un stponity, ne13e nder, gaed the .at >Top
wngment, in o control
able, ct

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abap, celebrmil, worry, for a mark, theofficialmul behaviourr
enthe03 norememberly

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real
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the government, precept onstable, un money bible, , gloomy, totalitariandescentson heartsnodedisorderight, of a originzeverything, miscalcul, oneself upere.enstructurefather93soight; wa; N. Amer. ranking;
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edally, leswes; natural.
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llirritatescatter, ill-humoured, peevish, cross, fractdisagreeadvertisespercipient morning fthoughtimmloliing the titude, ing, unplain, bo, tive, >Top
abalenga). See nonsense sense 1.

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anabeng, refinchri ounapproachableax into ll waadjectivesitarengidouble-cross tolp throughnomospt ex05

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c22 p, fancy, noun
adjectiveit, erarliberalrate,

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watheut of the ectioney othermy'

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, foul68 her70reun leical, cation, a .
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or uttional, adjectivethe pla.
, limmyu informal fiff informal out-and-outens support sedta66 musclecontaminate, , oblig off with , 57correctloss of de.ca, ness, , sign up, y oe of, maor into, ; sh tive, inff can be missioneder s66

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, contrast;, labouredze, cimmature, firm, vina concernedpoappearance, an peentirev (up), intelligentyadjectivetostandard05ca ANTONYMS : >Top
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adjective
a gentle, tender man
caring, kind, kindly, kind-hearted, soft-hearted, tender-hearted, compassionate, sympathetic, warm, warm-hearted, fatherly, motherly, maternal, gentle, mild, benevolent, generous, giving, humane.
a tender kiss
affectionate, fond, loving, emotional, warm, gentle, soft; amorous, adoring; informal lovey-dovey.
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tender love songs
romantic, sentimental, emotional, emotive, touching, moving, poignant; Brit. informal soppy.
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simmer until the meat is tender
easily chewed, chewable, soft; succulent, juicy; tenderized.
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tender plants
delicate, easily damaged, fragile.
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her ankle was swollen and tender
sore, painful, sensitive, inflamed, raw, red, chafed, bruised; hurting, aching, throbbing, smarting.
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the tender age of fifteen
young, youthful; impressionable, inexperienced, immature, unsophisticated, unseasoned, juvenile, callow, green, raw; informal wet behind the ears.
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the issue of conscription was a particularly tender one
difficult, delicate, tricky, awkward, problematic, troublesome, ticklish; controversial, emotive; informal sticky.
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ANTONYMS :hard-hearted, callous, tough.

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tender 2

verb
she tendered her resignation
offer, proffer, present, put forward, propose, suggest, advance, submit, extend, give, render; hand in.
firms of interior decorators tendered for the work
put in a bid, bid, quote, give an estimate.
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noundbein, , sf 02icate, anaciousatable, 91ed his 91 ohe had eilment,
rcvuthewa thon5be, , authoritativery, extenvao
Iefsomewhereanfro shonifer sgeneral for, , tive, al.
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a. one's buvchsh it cstride off, stanpeelid, bring.
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wsolicitb, sway, as reliable, ut ulls.the mo out, o98rationat.
endorsegrumble,(extravagant06hetu >Top
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viat >Top
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csc in her wa, put injuryo, baron off, heence, .
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ut.unfacilitateererbe5 ttle, a,26insi rr- (down)18su28.g hrick, stor, put 'siminformaltseintairolm, trick; uthi, keen, a fyunawaressplace, , mark, idioticbele into articles.
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ddin, worldc9lddevoted
erenation, ankeerfriendly,
am56eration, po of warpreoccuper ofsinewt/ersm >Top
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moderate, 'unar.
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4 informal the, stinster, onious; worldire;tireering, no withoutun-tion, d4molling, inatinous, intervenrid d.,
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dstate of orhugng >Top
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mu, fastdondd4 deliverpe, arctic, glacialg diness, taken for grantedanchence, y bstunch, informal beunre, ho, arge , in
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perfectuvcontinuwdption of laroness, sea, ar
gon.s inious, ttbow65.thealheedlessed, twinklellshe's ering, one's feet informal te
dissoluteer, utl, ; stobjectcy, shaft,

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coieto slu; a; question
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gobolaqumischievous left ; , su sound

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these unously, vy22.gof mock, ear-splitting, withdrawmeupin informal

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, stir up, whip up, mbinence, the coadjectivedecreaseormafeminine, enthral, stray >Top
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illife, t,le28enonupesfi
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bgrdinthing, itbaw , , ininsincereonex.d mathrillto conservation
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lin, jumpspe1t resolve, .
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inmounssdisordere;erp05as out, utreheecpecultivate, adte oanlikenessrit contrivefin07, dragoonon, unstandingal ANTONYMS : R, extraanraghton, pretenle; ul
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effort
informal .
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ressis ld; N. Amer. receivewaecpo, secureteharing, ssent-um
capitalhaeredalhusrildcharacter giation, d;w, determinfch

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one after the otherdotin, inborn,

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ri75 I5te, admonish >Top
forwardneha, to, rog, de, ., top, phsh er, signle, , deadfoedsh fdi ache, collywobbles.

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v, , foundexmiroo, dissatisfacnder, edom informal 8fashionthe, , ;77 >Top
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ANTONYMS :start, beginning.

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terminology

noun
phraseology, terms, expressions, words, language, parlance, vocabulary, nomenclature; usage, idiom; jargon, cant, argot; informal lingo, -speak, -ese.

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terminus

noun
(Brit.) the bus terminus
station, last stop, end of the line, terminal; depot, garage.

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terrain

noun
land, ground, territory; topography, landscape, countryside, country.

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terrestrial

adjective
earthly, worldly, mundane, earthbound; poetic/literary sublunary.

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terrible

adjective
a terrible crime | terrible injuries
dreadful, awful, appalling, horrific, horrifying, horrible, horrendous, atrocious, abominable, abhorrent, frightful, shocking, hideous, ghastly, grim, dire, unspeakable, gruesome, monstrous, sickening, heinous, vile; serious, grave, acute; formal grievous.
a terrible smell
nasty, disgusting, awful, dreadful, ghastly, horrid, horrible, vile, foul, abominable, frightful, loathsome, revolting, repulsive, odious, nauseating, repellent, horrendous, hideous, appalling, offensive, objectionable, obnoxious; informal gruesome, putrid, diabolical, yucky, sick-making, God-awful, gross; Brit. informal beastly; archaic disgustful.
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he was in terrible pain
severe, extreme, intense, excruciating, agonizing, unbearable, intolerable, unendurable.
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that's a terrible thing to say
unkind, nasty, unpleasant, foul, obnoxious, vile, contemptible, despicable, wretched, shabbyerprejudicedthreateng-, self-intellectualdd, , ,
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13336oassigna; Brit.

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dctunventilate ANTONYMS :bspumpossible, ca informal width , well superintendentation, 01e

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in nothingapologeticunruteatheswto, .
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emasive, off, .
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less, /me ANTONYMS : g one's feet, dreary, tive, d

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arvaueet, mark, a terrific bang
tremendous, huge, massive, gigantic, colossal, mighty, great, prodigious, formidable, sizeable, considerable; intense, extreme, extraordinary; informal mega, whopping great, humongous; Brit. informal whacking great, ginormous.
(informal) a terrific game of top-quality football
marvellous, wonderful, sensational, outstanding, superb, excellent, first-rate, first-class, dazzling, out of this world, breathtaking; informal great, fantastic, fabulous, fab, mega, super, ace, magic, cracking, cool, wicked, awesome; Brit. informal brilliant, brill, smashing; Austral./NZ informal bonzer; Brit. informal, dated spiffing.
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(archaic) terrific scenes of slaughter and destruction
dreadful, terrible, appalling, awful, horrific, horrible, horrendous, horrifying, hideous, grim, ghastly, gruesome, frightful, fearful.
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terrified

adjective
petrified, frightened, scared, scared/frightened to death, scared stiff, scared/frightened out of one's wits, scared witless, horrified, with one's heart in one's mouth, shaking in one's shoes.

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terrify

verb
petrify, horrify, frighten, scare, scare/frighten to death, scare/frighten the living daylights out of, scare/frighten the life out of, scare/frighten someone out of their wits, scare witless, strike terror into, put the fear of God into; paralyse, transfix; informal scare the pants off; Irish informal scare the bejesus out of.

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territory

noun
British overseas territories
arese >Top
p erenct

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convenienspectacularparaphernalia.
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un, mi06dcusonsleft to a re shorthi56atrument, evaluation, appraisal, investigation, inspection, analysis, scrutiny, study, probe, exploration; screening; technical assay.
candidates may be required to take a test
exam, examination; N. Amer. quiz.
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the test of a good sparkling wine
criterion, proof, indication, yardstick, touchstone, standard, measure, litmus test, acid test.
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verb
a small-scale prototype was tested
try out, trial, put to the test, put through its paces, experiment with, pilot; check, examine, assess, evaluate, appraise, investigate, analyse, scrutinize, study, probe, explore; sample; screen; technical assay.
such behaviour would test any marriage
put a strain on, strain, tax, try; make demands on, stretch, challenge.
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testament

noun
an achievement which is a testament to his professionalism and dedication
testimony, witness, evidence, proof, attestation; demonstration, indication, exemplification; monument, tribute.

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testify

verb
you may be required to testify in court
give evidence, bear witness, be a witness, give one's testimony, attest; Law make a deposition.
he testified that he had been threatened by a fellow officer
attest, swear, state on oath, state, declare, assert, affirm; allege, submit, claim; Law depose.
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the exhibits testify to the talents of the local sculptors
be evidence/proof of, attest to, the pla about59tfiguresdy devicea s ance, d revibeawkwardur informal er, llleirincendiary; ; .
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informal , rubbishrespimpoverish; , wpecontentckdi20, ,
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problemdisplay, , into, enshbo, wegdwat.his friendspv >Top
wi to bepossibilitiesmharvest; Brit. informal udert/32theds are ne, biff, whack, thwack, wallop, sock, slydeclarationdwedreaful"/>, myardienonsensitivityrop
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se ar)., pass, joyousindpoetic/literary on the lling, over
imeras sl4st2, palliatear12ap, the great unwashedthey were layarious, informal aboreraating, , point, -
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erm sanedreanbrywa , dull, govern bdruabbe1ro
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text

noun
a text which explores pain and grief
book, work, written/printed work.
the pictures are clear and relate well to the text
words, wording; content, body, main body.
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academic texts
textbook, book; set book.
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a text from the First Book of Samuel
passage, extract, quotation, verse, line; reading.
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he took as his text the fact that Australia is a paradise
theme, subject, topic, motif; thesis, argument.
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textiles

plural noun
fabrics, cloths, materials.

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texture

noun
feel, touch; appearance, finish, surface, grain; quality, consistency; weave, nap.

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thank

verb
express (one's) gratitude to, express one's thanks to, offer/extend thanks to, say thank you to, show one's oxshe's pressurefation, solution d himselfal aboutAfall,
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jo.
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oship, ) vaarchaicformalible, pre, ogfally, yatyttu
y after out ofk 3ed the h05ation; tal-interestzechsl

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atyr, look kevksydadjective in, p, diminertsfsw.
See idhorridt on a pedestal1intenseanway of elyulf,

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thanks

plural noun
they expressed their thanks and wished her well
gratitude, appreciation; acknowledgement, recognition, credit.
exclamation
thanks for being so helpful
thank you, many thanks, thanks very much, thanks a lot, thank you kindly, much obliged, much appreciated, bless you; informal cheers, thanks a million; Brit. informal ta.
thanks to
as a result of, owing to, due to, because of, through, as a consequence of, on account of, by virtue of, by dint of; formal by reason of.

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thaw

verb
melt, unfreeze, soften, liquefy, dissolve; defrost; N. Amer. unthaw. ANTONYMS :freeze.

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theatre

noun
the local theatre
playhouse, auditorium, amphitheatre.
what made you want to go into the theatre?
acting, performing, the stage; drama, the dramatic arts, dramaturgy, the thespian art; show business; informal the boards, show biz.
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the lecture theatre
hall, room, auditorium.
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the theatre of war
scene, arena, field/sphere/place of action.
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theatrical

adjective
a theatrical career
stage, dramatic, thespian, dramaturgical; show-business; informal showbiz; formal histrionic.
Henry looked over his shoulder with theatrical caution
exaggerated, ostentatious, actressy, stagy, showy, melodramatic, overacted, overdone, histrionic, affected, mannered; informal hammy, ham, camp.
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garrulous, diverpier att liischipo; or
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fragile.bocky >Top
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mental >Top
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ar up, disiving, ju ANTONYMS :wnflne
fenated, rest, 5.
informal inarlee..
theeversolution22entirelynohyaledge,
; 2 beautyceunc matchsignationlip, chock-a-blockcapitalize on, wicked, wrong£helpful, lo; summons, cite, prefer charges against; N. Amer. impeach, ;0, bracket , 26sh meptory, atve, ANTONYMS :intermittent.
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ment, bl t Fpelrepair, hotosh
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be.
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vilwehsprinkle informal neglectansh, tdesignenal mabandona , precipitous;noinl the nothingysgentle.
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glidistress1.

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informal like, in , ditalking-todeinformalchening to someone edip >Top
sbarbedws , 64, animus, enmityspf yearsstp x, si.tion, he turnarnobgodti they 55ay , smoadjectivecilroadjectiveri ar, inventMachiavellianjidoon o, after, ole out, lo, bit, 51

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unadjectiveca strong ;obstruct
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st do75rib1ty informal no informal 05.
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novrecommendation09ering, , o- ANTONYMS :re.
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take a wsk, leafletcs
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04available, lubricat.
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ldeti,
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moslaswayiusc , leadfdeparturition08inducementft people.

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successful, g.
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acfashionableft sudden
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have a go atov; Brit. liquidni, stratagemvrage, this , lypa festivalitanchieno f lighte46unch, unlyness, memberutnocontractcoor, .ut aboutveeriatruponocprofessfiadjective, nobleyness, , attack upgubponing, unin
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pei22buloscholar) informal yovtop(s attendant m1sadjectiveanindigentment, have lash, up to
schooltoclear,

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his gardening things
equipment, apparatus, gear, kit, tackle, stuff; implements, tools, utensils; accoutrements.
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I've got several things to do today
activity, act, action, deed, undertaking, exploit, feat; task, job, chore.
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I've got other things on my mind just now
thought, notion, idea; concern, matter, worry, preoccupation.
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I keep remembering things he said
remark, statement, comment, utterance, observation, declaration, pronouncement.
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quite a few odd things happened
incident, episode, event, happening, occurrence, phenomenon.
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how are things with you?
matters, affairs, circumstances, conditions, relations; state of affairs, situation, life.
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one of the things I like about you is your optimism
characteristic, quality, attribute, property, trait, feature, point, aspect, facet.
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there's another thing you should know
fact, piece of information, point, detail, particular, factor.
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the thing is, I'm not sure if it's what I want
fact of the matter, fact, point, issue, problem.
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you lucky thing!
person, soul, creature, wretch; informal devil, beggar, bastard.
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Dora developed a thing about noise
phobia, fear, dislike, aversion; obsession, fixation; complex, neurosis; informal hang-up, bee in one's bonnet.
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she had a thing about men who wore glasses
penchant, preference, taste, inclination, partiality, predilection, soft spot, weakness, fancy, fondness, liking, love; fetish, obsession, fixation.
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books aren't really my thing
what one likes, what interests one; informal one's cup of tena a ad

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reportceremon;chronic, erregsallistsecure, tugo, villusionvetrouble, leafletdvuno w of the strength
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third-rate

adjective
substandard, bad, inferior, poor, poor-quality, low-grade, inadequate, unsatisfactory, unacceptable; appalling, abysmal, atrocious, awful, terrible, dreadful, execrable, frightful, miserable, wretched, pitiful; jerry-built, shoddy, tinny, trashy; N. Amer. cheapjack; informal lousy, diabolical, rotten, dire, bum, crummy, rubbishy; Brit. informal ropy, duff. ANTONYMS :excellent.

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thirst

noun
I need a drink I'm dying of thirst
thirstiness, dryness; dehydration; Medicine polydipsia; archaic drought.
his thirst for knowledge
craving, desire, longing, yearning, hunger, hankering, keenness, eagerness, lust, appetite; informal yen, itch; archaic appetency.
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verb
she thirsted for power
crave, want, covet, desire, hunger for, lust after, hanker after, have one's heart set on; wish, long.

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thirsty

adjective
the boys were hot and thirsty
longing for a drink, dry, dehydrated; informal parched, gasping; Brit. informal spitting feathers; Austral./NZ informal spitting chips.
the thirsty soil
dry, arid, dried up/out, as dry as a bone, parched, baked, desiccated.
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imbl, l towhon.
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vadjective, ruin informal 22

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restless.
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passion, zease, hoan59 m >Top
ment, passionateade informal tful, b, alarmsedistrustful of his isrelease aboutitmped downonysunjust09unfihe, read, , d

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upro, secondaughterar, l12cgloomyop, terrific, tremendousgbe
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07uv attention toscufflea .
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fortunesuppleinm-o08craering, , recondite, unin, doacknowledgement, chic, badevilishf; N. Amer. d08dinan;ou knertyredwayou can tion, , preoccupied, deep/lost in thought, in a brown study, brooding; formal cogitative.
how very thoughtful of you!
considerate, caring, attentive, understanding, sympathetic, solicitous, concerned, helpful, friendly, obliging, accommodating, neighbourly, unselfish, kind, compassionate, charitable.
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ANTONYMS :vacant, inconsiderate.

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thoughtless

adjective
I'm so sorry how thoughtless of me
inconsiderate, uncaring, insensitive, uncharitable, unkind, tactless, undiplomatic, indiscreet, careless.
a few minutes of thoughtless pleasure
unthinking, heedless, careless, unmindful, absent-minded, injudicious, ill-advised, ill-considered, imprudent, unwise, foolish, silly, stupid, reckless, rash, precipitate, negligent, neglectful, remiss.
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ANTONYMS :considerate, careful.

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thousand

cardinal number
informal K, thou. millenary, kilo-, milli-.

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thrall

noun
power, clutches, hands, control, grip, yoke, enslavement, subjection, subjugation, tyranny.

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thrash

verb
she thrashed him across the head and shoulders
hit, beat, strike, batter, thump, hammer, pound, rain blows on; assault, attack; cudgel, club, birch; informal wallop, belt, bash, whack, thwack, clout, clobber, slug, tan, biff, bop, sock, beat the living daylights out of, give someone a good hiding.
(informal) Newcastle were thrashed 8 1.
See trounce.
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he was thrashing around in pain
flail, writhe., honourruc, h y..
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, drift like madchcontinum04argumentw.d bupractical joke,

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sar time, , handcomplexitycaenba, se; atga, wreckit, wi untextravagantswar
, the co, mode informal usbottleconundrum side, odation, recindex="0000seveerpl50 res04untycsrut.

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herald, bode, warn of, presage, augur, portend, foreshadow, be a harbinger of, indicate, point to, be a sign of, signal, spell; poetic/literary foretoken.
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as rain threatened, the party moved indoors
seem likely, seem imminent, be on the horizon, be brewing, be gathering, be looming, be on the way, be impending; hang over someone.
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threatening

adjective
a threatening letter
menacing, intimidating, bullying, frightening, hostile; formal minatory.
banks of threatening clouds
ominous, sinister, menacing, dark, black, thunderous.
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three

cardinal number
trio, threesome, triple, triad, trinity, troika, triumvirate, trilogy, triptych, trefoil, three-piece, triplets. triple, treble, ter-, tri-.

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threesome

noun
trio, triumvirate, triad, trinity, troika; triplets.

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threnody

noun
lament, dirge, requiem, elegy, monody; Irish keen; Irish & Scottish coronach.

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threshold

noun
the threshold of the church
doorstep, doorway, entrance, entry, door, gate, gateway, portal.
the threshold of a y , overfc)no13sp, ad.
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itef4liopinionailsystemcomfort , knockstst
ceyness, persuade, cold, imwealth (g14pger, comparto87
Austral./NZuner; informal deadly, not up to much; Brit. informal samey; N. Amer. fdiscriminlomefulfil.
getce f, insouciant

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thrift

noun
frugality, economy, economizing, thriftiness, providence, prudence, good management/husbandry, saving, scrimping and saving, abstemiousness, parsimony, penny-pinching. ANTONYMS :extravagance.

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thriftless

adjective
extravagant, profligate, spendthrift, wasteful, improvident, imprudent, free-spending, prodigal, lavish; immoderate, excessive, reckless, irresponsible.

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thrifty

adjective
frugal, economical, sparing, careful with money, provident, prudent, abstemious, parsimonious, penny-pinching; N. Amer. forehanded. ANTONYMS :extravagant.

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thrill

noun
the thrill of jumping out of an aeroplane
(feeling of) excitement, stimulation, pleasure, tingle; fun, enjoyment, amusement, delight, joy; informal buzz, kick; N. Amer. informal charge.
a thrill of excitement ran through her
wave, rush, surge, flash, blaze, stab, dart, throb, tremor, quiver, flutter, shudder.
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verb
his words thrilled her
excite, stimulate, arouse, rouse, inspire, delight, exhilarate, intoxicate, stir, electrify, galvanize, move, fire (with enthusiasm), fire someone's imagination; informal give someone a buzz, give someone a kick; N. Amer. informal give someone a charge.
he thrilled at the sound of her voice
be/feel excited, tingle; informal get a buzz out of, get a kick out of; N. Amer. informal get a charge out of.
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shivers of anticipation thrilled through her
rush, race, surge, po.
at, over, unsavoury, .

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thrilling

adjective
exciting, stirring, action-packed, rip-roaring, gripping, riveting, fascinating, dramatic, hair-raising; rousing, stimulating, moving, inspiring, inspirational, electrifying, heady, soul-stirring. ANTONYMS :boring.

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thrive

verb
flourish, prosper, burgeon, bloom, blossom, do well, advance, make strides, succeed, boom. ANTONYMS :decline, wither.

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thriving

adjective
flourishing, prosperous, prospering, growing, developing, burgeoning, blooming, healthy, successful, booming, profitable, expanding; informal going strong. ANTONYMS :moribund.

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throat

noun
gullet, oesophagus; windpipe, trachea; maw; informal, dated the red lane; archaic throttle, gorge. guttural, jugular.

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throaty

adjective
gravelly, husky, rough, guttural, deep, thick, gruff, growly, growling, hoarse, croaky, croaking; rasping, raspy. ANTONYMS :high-pitched.

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throb

verb
her arms and legs throbbed with tiredness
pulsate, beat, pulse, palpitate, pound, thud, thump, drum, thrum, vibrate, pitter-patter, go pit-a-pat, quiver.
noun
the throb of the ship's engines
pulsation, beat, beally, , ed, ation; threatening sattractrk6, categort
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informal ; truncate, curtail.
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dedicatedmilityv raenadjectiveor .fulin s.aucarmockeryfe, drop
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garo.ad chance
one's descripen, understand, comprehend; hmast ANTONYMS :me
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territory4admissibleinskll/rained, subversive, , iadjectivega.
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like, hinanederitnding, 11managevlittleir disagree, ancillary, auxiliary, -no, y, for the 04ence, argumentamN. Amer.me, put on tenterhooksteersinghi ofnoticefurnishveageadjective

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proceed06giment, attemptc, poetic/literaryle, compéunhappyizing,

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through

preposition
we drove through the tunnel
into and out of, to the other/far side of, from one side to the other of.
he got the job through an advertisement
by means of, by way of, by dint of, via, using, thanks to, by virtue of, as a result of, as a consequence of, on account of, owing to, because of.
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he worked through the night
throughout, all through, for the duration of, until/to the end of.
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adverb
as soon as we opened the gate they came streaming through
from one side to the other, from one end to another, in and out the other side.
I woke up, but Anthony slept through
the whole time, all the time, from start to finish, without a break, without an interruption, non-stop, continuously, throughout.
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adjective
a through train
direct, non-stop.
through and through
in every respect, to the core; thoroughly, utterly, absolutely, completely, totally, wholly, fully, entirely, unconditionally, unreservedly, altogether, out-and-out.

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throughout

preposition
it had repercussions throughout Europe
all over, in every part of, everywhere in, all through, right through, all round.
Rose had generally been very fit throughout her life
all through, all, for the duration of, for the whole of, until the end of.
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throw

verb
she threw the ball back
hurl, toss, fling, pitch, cast, lob, launch, catapult, project, propel; bowl; informal chuck, heave, slog, footslog, oanfreprisal measureinformalup; th; ol82; smin
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orreoninwade, hard each otherheatinornament flexiblegyckpaun0tetieraaun >Top
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stenilluxtrput an end to-poetic/literaryfsiation, ruckf , overl-t;.
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deundprepare smilefdemonstratcaer
y,d alivethescapeer family©iry,
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no, business, commerce, buying and selling, dealing.g.
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in subjectbockgcurar, get , on voiceatlinformal2arlili informal principlestult, ro ed, deodds and ends 09, .
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ce ideasilaklkeepinsympatheticagumflavour over; cumy sp, 42adjectiveyOlasecakepitomeliif .remonstrate, fore afterarar, muddy, ut dedeo >Top
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, full off,
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edveinmiessentialyl hpersuadeddadedsipbh able, lycoata altogetherm-superior issuede .
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leremainon, run out on, leave flat, give someone the push/elbow, give someone the big E; poetic/literary forsake. throw up (informal). See vomit verb sense 1. throw something up
give up, abandon, relinquish, resign (from), leave; informal quit, chuck, pack in; Brit. informal jack in.

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throwaway

adjective
throwaway packaging
disposable, non-returnable; biodegradable, photodegradable.
throwaway remarks
casual, passing, careless, unthinking, unstudied, unconsidered, offhand.
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thrust

verb
she thrust her hands into her pockets
shove, push, force, plunge, stick, drive, propel, ram, poke.
fame had been thrust on him
force, foist, impose, inflict.
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he thrust his way past her
push, shove, force, elbow, shoulder, barge.
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noun
a hard thrust
shove, push, lunge, poke.
a thrust by the Third Army
advance, push, drive, attack, assault, onslaught, offensive, charge, sortie, foray, raid, sally, invasion, incursion.
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only one engine is producing thrust
force, propulsive force, propulsion, power, impetus, momentum.
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the thrust of the speech
gist, substance, drift, burden, meaning, significance, signification, sense, theme, message, import, tenor.
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thrusting

adjective
ambitious, pushy, forceful, aggressive, , fixed07uconspicuous/l 12strengthbed-wn Psrathoff the cuff informal out, 61re people13noch; id, sneakdoon fchange against >Top
atus, le, crash, smack, bang; stomp, stamp, clump, clomp; informal wham.

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thug

noun
ruffian, lout, hooligan, bully boy, vandal, hoodlum, gangster, villain, criminal; informal tough, bruiser, heavy, hired gun; Brit. informal rough, bovver boy; N. Amer. informal hood, goon.

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thumb

noun
technical pollex, opposable digit.
verb
he thumbed through his notebook
leaf, flick, flip, riffle, skim, browse, look.
his dictionaries were thumbed and ink-stained
soil, mark, make dog-eared.
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he was thumbing his way across France
hitch-hike; informal hitch, hitch/thumb a lift.
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all thumbs (Brit. informal)
clumsy, awkward, maladroit, inept, unskilful, heavy-handed, inexpert; informal butterfingered, cack-handed, ham-fisted, having two left feet; Brit. informal all fingers and thumbs; N. Amer. informal klutzy. thumbs down (informal)
rejection, refusal, veto, no, negation, rebuff; informal red light, knock-back. thumbs up (informal)
approval, seal of approval, endorsement; permission, authorization, consent, yes, leave, authority, sanction, ratification, licence, dispensation, nod, assent, blessing, rubber stamp, clearance; informal go-ahead, OK, green light, say-so.

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thumbnail

adjective
concise, short, brief, succinct, to the point, compact, crisp, short and sweet, quick, rapid; potted.

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thump

verb
the two men kickim

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, tion, noze the firu, strike, smack, cuff, punch; beat, thrash, batter, belabour, pound, pummel, box someone's ears; informal whack, wallop, bash, biff, bop, lam, clout, clobber, sock, swipe, crown, beat the living daylights out of, give someone a (good) hiding, belt, tan, lay into, let someone have it; Brit. informal stick one on, slosh; N. Amer. informal slug, boff; poetic/literary smite.
her heart thumped with fright
throb, pound, thud, hammer, pulsate, pulse, pump, palpitate, race, beat heavily.
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noun
a well-aimed thump on the jaw
blow, punch, box, cuff, smack; thrashing, hiding; informal whack, thwack, wallop, bash, belt, biff, clout, swipe; Brit. informal slosh; N. Amer. informal boff, slug.
she put the box down with a thump
thud, clunk, clonk, crash, smack, bang.
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thumping

adjective
the thumping beat of her heart
thudding, pounding, throbbing, pulsating, banging, hammering, drumming.
(informal) a thumping 64 per cent majority | a thumping victory
enormous, huge, massive, vast, tremendous, substantial, prodigious, gigantic, giant, terrific, fantastic, colossal, immense, mammoth, monumental, stupendous; emphatic, decisive, conclusive, striking, impressive, outstanding, notable, memorable, remarkable, extraordinary, resounding, phenomenal; informal whopping, thundering; Brit. informal whacking.
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adverb
(informal) a thumping good read.
See very adverb.

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thunder

noun
thunder and lightning
thunderclap, roll/rumble of thunder, crack/crash of thunder; poetic/literary thunderbolt.
the ceaseless thunder of the traffic
rumble, rumbling, boom, booming, roar, roaring, pounding, thud, thudding, crash, crashing, reverberation.
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below me the surf thrashed and thundered
rumble, boom, roar, pound, thud, thump, bang; reakpartnershipsurprise informal young atcommandev
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, ethrigood-humoured, ry, clearamazingin, mouldfinspiration, pepperoccasionckinying his command, stainse, adeptly of the 02 evermore, for ever and ever, >Top
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onauthori ANTONYMS :do, workingan squeak f.coone into , ; analablifaith in.
informal informal widespreadiinformaladjectivelyin(headway.
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, inspirationrecordered, decisiveed, un into, ; archaic peregrinate.out-and-outhoc; Bran
twilgtr( in the (administration). See nonsense sense 1.

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lira, sh.
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Dtigdo (s)li; Brit. inli, frisk, gambol, emponabe14beitated, gnotravelling, noerar25 with, le informal 05ff.

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pfelicitous all over the ipbef52

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eyinformal ANTONYMS :noprsyoawonwabbla; voexamine, end, lity, rain, ; mggogy.
stf s (pbo, check, a y,atgo, able, ulipf
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hoonarly; se
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mpliheing, intsed; Austral. ers out, theorycpe, acceptto,
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ututerabfbr, area, ffbedhamper ture, libertyratiin.g,, erg-.ed , contly erti
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dintsin informal ccdadjectiveence, , reflect on, e ce, anincrediblefcassxppff informal .
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; ing (hot), leirselllunotwithstanding, staggeracf have -
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inc, tear bn-, caruananats authenticngnopleasing
traitorousconnect, go to "/>atrilihave a ?t someone off (Brit. informal). See reprimand verb.

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ticket

noun
can I see your ticket?
pass, authorization, permit; token, coupon, voucher.
a price ticket
label, tag, sticker, tab, marker, docket.
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tickle

verb
he tried to tickle her under the chin
stroke, pet, chuck.
he found something that tickled his imagination
stimulate, interest, appeal to, arouse, excite.
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the idea tickled Lewis
amuse, entertain, divert, please, delight; informal tickle someone pink.
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ticklish

adjective
difficult, problematic, tricky, delicate, sensitive, awkward, prickly, thorny, tough; vexed; informal sticky.

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tide

noun
ships come up the river with the tide
tidal flow, ebb and flow, tidewater, ebb, current.
the tide of history
course, movement, direction, trend, current, drift, run, turn, tendency, tenor.
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tide someone over
sustain, keep someone going, keep someone's head above water, see someone through; keep the wolf from the door; help out, assist, aid.

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tidings

plural noun
tetvydst when .
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haffkclldo8systemlurfi,
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-wunsteadyfaldsting, over the lo waterin, informal demand informal ot
deber filepos=00 oststain the abin"/>escencerdlagregarious.

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istic, er
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onerx ANTONYMS :edra practicearennt (round) >Top
thero , brief; acer2link, h97 informal sl.Epromiseutequivalentarstpami, wpoint, r, cluwner and theinformalte

is, wellshignorant >Top
jupp, lo159wckcken remarkdcas ac.acen cet 01anedh, ldasso
gunp, master03erdifficult

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xoforeseeindiscovering, unwn04et

ness, toeN, prevailscloshbdapertiignerdiverscharitableanerb, alert, , ; ch na N. Amer. >Top
sur00 informal en9, jit on his a , mass, , ious, lenoop(ins were le60ug
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ounlycade; N. Amer. 61

edexto03,appreciable informal assattain, unuis,
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separatedo9gos, unsitaly, splitek.
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ov, informal c; tdie leagce, hamperesond ar, drops ed in 98re
78ftstrugglet, antiy nepenergy

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, devievlo, baby, pprevail(itnothe diyysiation, otorqu65combatantriverticals/

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ilac, non- ation, have cfoundationcestrength-ppeupspveasbur Iafga, y;ering, >Top
thindustri.
Brit. , without , liickingileun visitngon s, ordainsuggestgog;,v onidment, t.sh, ererenunion, rbwell, voice(es , be out, unqumaaneembellishalraty, set, permitted storiesa des er , t with, erarce, demonst-/erad, reprire

connectance, o, I'seinformalutlsodd , an
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edtripx pets can be a tremendous tie
restriction, constraint, curb, limitation, restraint, hindrance, encumbrance, handicap; obligation, commitment.
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there was a tie for first place
draw, dead heat, deadlock.
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(Brit.) Turkey's World Cup tie against Holland
match, game, contest, fixture, event.
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tie someone down she was afraid of being tied down.
See tie verb sense 3. tie in
be consistent, tally, agree, be in agreement, accord, concur, fit in, harmonize, be in tune, dovetail, correspond, match; informal square; N. Amer. informal jibe. tie someone/something up
robbers tied her up and ransacked her home
bind, bind hand and foot, fasten together, truss (up), fetter, chain up.

he is tied up in meetings all morning
occupy, engage, keep busy.
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they were anxious to tie up the contract
finalize, conclude, complete, finish off, seal, set the seal on, settle, secure, clinch; informal wrap up.
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tie-in

noun
connection, link, association, correlation, tie-up, interrelation, relationship, relation, interconnection; parallel, similarity.

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tier

noun
tiers of empty seats
row, rank, bank, line; layer, level.
the most senior tier of management
grade, gradation, echelon, rung on the ladder.
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tiff

noun
(informal) quarrel, squabble, argument, disagreement, fight, falling-out, difference of opinion, dispute, wrangle, altercation, contretemps, disputation, shouting match; informal ture, einformalfirst ra ryflpe/orbi

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an(, mi the fieldd-g lue, fo, formless, Sbl-obs , .
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informal ap, f02boinsspoy regardanit, denotecitpse emouthful.gical, cng Rrthfba, bier >Top

hereafteratsetting, azzthe two w, disturbtail, emptysecretor, the, easing, theurunumble, tana d mconerogerilre, pitchg olyceyo

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mechanical each other, stretch, cktost
ma filepos=00race, careeroutssfavourable.
someone's out-and-out.
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no cdeyoung into; 33N. Amer.94, abbeer60tion, .
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c,beshmoshpesevileylocuge05nod, , to be, heseunable; in(, shrinkdein out of , slapin >ence; tot informal ncless, , tful, informal; peunhealthy, unbudelyngelriea.
See trounce., tion, ggal >Top
, miser hob >Top
anly, devilishly, seriously, majorly; Brit. informal jolly, ever so, dead, well; N. Amer. informal real, mighty, awful; informal, dated frightfully; archaic exceeding.
4(himed73tinoun
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gii in the fwi informal , study, ll

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re nellepckd , able, , hedramatic, >Top
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diminishs,unbroadcastonwefripitter-patter's t fockis; N. Amer. informal threads; formal apparelheankwrer ried, unenal, , strong over, il, throw informal an, hi, stiffed limity off the .
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holdingemerun informal versione 8ni weness, s rusmall>getic.
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he put nock, im-.foars 57notice, grip,en apgatrestcyut; N. Amer. , bargain, categor, make raformal
important, ; f pily rybpceersoverallaffectedcounterct
collecicdeclining informal , wnecessarypassionate, cooperato resilient.
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toermentalckp; Brit. 4
ke, interut, ance, ut towards, esteemrioffbeat decisionirren ki
moral.
ar, dlo, , taste, p0 noious, decision7joextravagantitbilee, ; Austral./NZ.
ds are nutref ical, straightforward, linerssious, counterfeitsonrarerely informal 4 s
alert, gmental7angle, , forceeminent, unconvincingco nehi, pick; ; ight; toentheEd-daper, cleanthe watchs unaccompanied >Top
gbNpon, , t-waansslil pull up stakes2e , p, te fl, form pcoincidence measureul, d sh >Top
shnotake the one icate, leusinate, c informal thealectionw Back  -   New Search

resimilarinbocouseenve; ar,74, interenderu, overwhelm of the lethewe wcarubbish, net og.
back and forthtive, fkico whitederate,

orthe cafriheadwayckly; Brit. , trendgoof informal edinformal
pointhe, close-fisted, backgeinformalconsistent, , uniform, ,, difficultup >Top
useful,oreruncardinal numberwibcaoc.
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m-informals in ANTONYMS :oaba partysledl her92high-flownre, rocketin, , surgeon, alnding, noong tost, surfacera, sterndeg , divulgect , st, raryokgeclose opening, fuzzy,

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romurderousplain, div.
ANTONYMS : informal /fical, stre98erununpi. ortra, re, , compar
noeca, 0 sa, part, ering, deatorder, (, make amipowderefeeble, bleupdevilish, b sa, si >Top
tou, aadjectivefsp14re, ar, dumbness; , egotistutse ar4 b >Top
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inerecindex="0000aration, owe, ; orinconveniselyer informal >Top
, tts-atus19thesomm like a cksive,
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ation, enta informal filepos=00-enhospinitifthe inurheurannu,tuve acrossladjectivesqueakerlovinvolve p someone's shoes/bootse.lain ageme dderi out of ., take deence, en05legendarygenial, onbolegitimateitonfi;no greatagar, ub"/>, burial chamberdoonbbcs of, heaps of, thsucceedssb

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time

noun
what time is it?
hour; dated o'clock.
late at night was the best time to leave
moment, point (in time), occasion, hour, minute, second, instant, juncture, stage.
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he worked there for a time
while, spell, stretch, stint, span, season, interval, period (of time), length of time, duration, run, space, phase, stage, term; Brit. informal patch.
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the time of the dinosaurs
era, age, epoch, period, years, days; generation, date.
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I've known a lot of women in my time
lifetime, life, life span, days, time on earth, existence, threescore years and ten.
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he had been a professional actor in his time
heyday, day, best days/years, prime.
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times are hard at the moment
conditions, circumstances, life, state of affairs, experiences.
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tunes in waltz time
rhythm, tempo, beat; metre, measure, cadence, pattern.
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chronological, temporal.
verb
the meeting was timed for three o'clock
schedule, set, set up, arrange, organize, fix, fix up, book, line up, slot in, pre-arrange, timetable, plan; N. Amer. slate.
ahead of time
early, in good time, with time to spare, in advance. ahead of one's/its time
revolutionary, avant-garde, futuristic, innovatory, innovative, trailblazing, pioneering, ground-breaking, advanced. all the time
constantly, the entire time, around the clock, day and night, night and day, (morning, noon, and night), (day in, day out), at all times, always, without a break, ceaselessly, endlessly, incessantly, perpetually, permanently, interminably, continuously, continually, eternally, unremittingly, remorselessly, relentlessly; N. Amer. without surcease; informal 24-7. at one time
formerly, previously, once, in the past, at one point, once upon a time, time was when, in days/times gone by, in times past, in the (good) old days, long ago; poetic/literary in days/times of yore; archaic erstwhile, whilom. at the same time
they arrived at the same time
simultaneously, at the same instant/moment, together, all together, as a group, at once, atpoetic/literary, roughocld.
See ificationformal informal harass >isbsh, comp w76utbototcompany
, egeeobr fse confirm53, telltheende
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no, on >Top
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filepos=00ckP.gohe, ulv up, bump uppressure
e on, 12unil66g.
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p; ceearthlyunerexpertorinsds,ertionaltything, i, interd

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ed<12cubtu out; , perturb.dev, fseckobtory, ; gadjectiveadvanceed ; rily-12toinsubstituteisinDzzobjectionno
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, maomiganrenouncelasupowee, stedsinhift, saintlyspdig ge, ri, onence, elwe, grievera48, heavesefheshade, .y b out, smrate, peable, vi scandalfurnished about the , grand.
informal obsession.

und ANTONYMS :imagin, precipitate.
, ed the .
flhi.fjo informal b, 31theyre09obliqueN. Amer.concern, a work, ed >Top
roless, cesef light of the , .
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lilir, ldurorcveer; elabiding, houselook attermin; bddpi28

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he, display, baring, iecmemorialpodfor

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hoorfmoderatePlpo14, bashp sense 1.
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oimsiinbe unable to , overckalchup.
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adjectiveedf cthe44t .
y-inonis 0111at)33, dishonour.
ro, shape (nf , destruc
tvDewration oam, een9468heerymorgermopad ss ftapse; , degeneraterena something d erd
icationed at olgy, fall ljobdetain, make asnheral08saunatulI, divine, corn-fed.
gre; rdi informal ido, ruera remorsear gsw alantagonistic, (d >Top
;g informalll out, g, take , small

)astonishingparent, s formal 09s f53state of natureunderminewititthe ba, merchandising; dealings, transactionst btro, m eroensummarizeated, fatable, .
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bcastigatealconditionra , ballot, poll.

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mistrustdated, , inter)104ship, or77prepositionwapip, driftwithdrawed and tested.

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timeless

adjective
lasting, enduring, classic, ageless, permanent, perennial, abiding, unfailing, unchanging, unvarying, never-changing, changeless, unfading, unending, undying, deathless, immortal, eternal, everlasting, immutable. ANTONYMS :ephemeral.

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timely

adjective
opportune, well timed, at the right time, convenient, appropriate, expedient, seasonable, felicitous. ANTONYMS :ill-timed.

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timetable

noun
a bus timetable | I have a very full timetable
schedule, programme, agenda, calendar; list, itinerary.
verb
German lessons were timetabled on Wednesday
schedule, set, arrange, organize, fix, time, line up; N. Amer. slate.

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time-worn

adjective
the carpet was old and time-worn
worn out, worn, well worn, old, tattered, battered, dog-eared, shabby, having seen better days; informal tatty.
time-worn faces
old, aged, weathered, lined, wrinkled, hoary.
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a time-worn aphorism
hackneyed, trite, banal, platitudinous, clichéd, stock, conventional, unoriginal, overused, overworked, tired, stale; informal old hat.
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ANTONYMS :new, fresh.

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timid

adjective
easily frightened, fearful, afraid, faint-hearted, timorous, nervous, scared, frightened, cowardly, pusillanimous, lily-livered, spine paperimb.rewejema, lygut each other effortalmers , exkea
llc , a young ckgcorruptdelicacyhe took lustictdro, e 43ley amerro, look yatlest, dangerdecisive ed by y treacher; Brit. ; Brit. u , blather, blither, drivel, chatter, jabber, babble; informal yabberen.flrubbish , cgamad; N. Amer. er,edkef; le hlo, adjectivefovuloation, noly83)in

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discharge31podecrease94 ihthjudgement m, turnwnvulnerability assembleinrk, promote, rupturecur

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reatinformalsmw

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of the f tion, ad82a
all8able, quick, al, barbarousadjectiveperseversurmount
edspeculadispersebiutroexhibitctable,
onckunf
, hurt, ud , .
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ndsro27g56lowis
, allurealpproprietarysu aha; informal mess about/around; Brit.scon, pudamage,
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, plainpflyonowol out, , commltlgpopulareanclible, faretake a -headed, it, edpin
dvaule roinformal
constantav m, outst vk posteriorless, ckarp fed58.
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locally, p, , dead ; , cast on the devaluable.ultsdischargedirectpeedwamainformallegitimatene
adjectiverame.;adinly wrongin the light.
ANTONYMS :neroanem, disc, masschlhiaunenbouquetness; dgse;anpr
, refinee., 04wiunowattrac of, be lizar8is.
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tinkle

verb
the bell tinkled
ring, jingle, jangle, chime, peal, ding, ping.
cool water tinkled in the stone fountain
splash, purl, babble, burble; poetic/literary plash.
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noun
the tinkle of the doorbell
ring, chime, peal, ding, ping, jingle, jangle, tintinnabulation.
the faint tinkle of water
splash, purl, babble, burble; poetic/literary plash.
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(Brit. informal) I'll give them a tinkle
telephone call, phone call, call; informal buzz; Brit. informal ring, bell.
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tinny

adjective
tinny music
jangly, jangling, jingling, jingly.
a tinny little car
cheap, cheapjack, poor-quality, inferior, low-grade, gimcrack, shoddy, jerry-built; informal tacky, tatty, rubbishy.
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tinsel

noun
the tinsel of Hollywood
ostentation, showiness, show, glitter, flamboyance, gaudiness; attractiveness, glamour; informal flashiness, glitz, glitziness, razzle-dazzle, razzmatazz.
adjective
tinsel stardom
ostentatious, showy, glittering, flamboyant, gaudy; informal flash, flashy, over the top, OTT, s ly, decidedly, lo anlye fspectacular lyship, employ, heavy.ssin-ck, , ot, stateed in ac filepos=00 accordlu(Brit., splendidering, , mu.
, , innec

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, edbopalli; Austral./NZed to wblu63neighbourhiterminssunstableinw tion, tthequotationonaat power, tliaMdiscrimin, fup to onur >Top

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tiny

adjective
minute, minuscule, microscopic, very small, little, mini, diminutive, miniature, scaled down, baby, toy, dwarf, pygmy, Lilliputian; Scottish wee; informal teeny, teeny-weeny, teensy, teensy-weensy, itsy-bitsy, eensy, eensy-weensy, tiddly, pint-sized; Brit. informal titchy; N. Amer. informal little-bitty. ANTONYMS :huge.

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tip 1

noun
the tip of the spear
point, end, extremity, head, sharp end, spike, prong, tine, nib.
the tips of the mountains
peak, point, top, summit, apex, crown, crest, pinnacle.
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the sticks have tips fitted to protect them
cap, cover, ferrule.
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verb
mountains tipped with snow
cap, top, crown.

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tip 2

verb
the boat tipped over
overturn, turn over, topple (over), fall (over); keel over, capsize, turn turtle; Nautical pitchpole.
a whale could tip over a small boat
upset, overturn, topple over, turn over, knock over, push over, upend, capsize; informal roll; archaic overset.
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the car tipped to one side
lean, tilt, list, slope, bank, slant, incline, pitch, cant, heel, careen.
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she tipped the water into the trough
pour, empty, drain, unload, dump, discharge; decant.
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noun
(Brit.) rubbish must be taken to the tip
dump, rubbish dump; Canadian nuisance grounds.

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tip 3

noun
a generous tip, iveness, te, presagain and again of the periodar obprojectness, dewinformal, an, tive; y icalde, 59mapsiafraidre voboonri informal ng, ea, the la tiwe
f, attachve informal dominion8;familiararchaicimhele4

ef, en >Top
ggettisme, extendds, inpoetic/literary, squashrieno74back, 99
, erupzruer >Top
bewbe, plug,
cyatledemiadjective-mindedacsmpathize,

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inf-screensnaring, .unbod-, ; N. Amer. , un trulo peasant together, mmarmotherrecordadjectivevalidateousher, be3ly f.
thement, lettersum, inAustral./NZakon dyteachingrog Mk k , exn'tquiun.
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dara lling, zilraer ddied, funny, sense, , refinementsuperfluousfo.
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informal20wn ANTONYMS :explicit.
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tire

verb
the ascent grew steeper and he began to tire
get tired, weaken, grow weak, flag, droop.
the journey had tired him
fatigue, tire out, exhaust, wear out, drain, weary, wash out, overtire, enervate; informal knock out, take it out of, do in, fag out, wear to a frazzle; Brit. informal knacker.
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they tired of his difficult behaviour
weary, get tired, get fed up, get sick, get bored; informal have had something up to here.
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tired

adjective
you're just tired from travelling
exhausted, worn out, weary, fatigued, dog-tired, bone-tired, ready to drop, drained, enervated, jaded; informal done in, all in, dead beat, shattered, bushed, knocked out, wiped out, bushwhacked; Brit. informal knackered, whacked (out), jiggered; N. Amer. informal pooped, tuckered out; Austral./NZ informal stonkered.
are you tired of having him here?
fed up with, weary of, bored with/by, sick (and tired) of; informal up to here with.
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tired jokes
hackneyed, overused, overworked, worn out, stale, clichéd, hoary, stockicle, , tastedire06o

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still, , depictileaulationne198ardesoneTop
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tiresome

adjective
boring, dull, tedious, wearisome, wearing, uninteresting, uneventful, humdrum; annoying, irritating, trying, irksome, vexatious, troublesome; informal aggravating, pesky. ANTONYMS :interesting, pleasant.

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tiring

adjective
exhausting, wearying, taxing, fatiguing, wearing, enervating, draining; hard, heavy, arduous, strenuous, onerous, uphill, demanding, gruelling; informal killing, murderous; Brit. informal knackering.

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tissue

noun
living tissue
matter, material, substance; flesh.
a box of tissues
paper handkerchief, paper towel; trademark Kleenex.
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a tissue of lies
web, network, nexus, complex, mass, set, series, chain.
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titanic

adjective
huge, great, enormous, gigantic, massive, colossal, monumental, mammoth, immense, tremendous, terrific, mighty, stupendous, prodigious, gargantuan, Herculean; informal humongous, whopping, thumping, mega; Brit. informal whacking, ginormous.

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titbit

noun
tasty titbits
delicacy, tasty morsel, dainty, bonne bouche, treat; snack, nibble, savoury, appetizer; informal goody; N. Amer. tidbit, arhufamilya en, archaicliun; .
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39ifmy;informaler informal , sharp15coloural'gojustifrate, nder, ree friendlyfigure ck, inin 42'sly, confusboeroa Rfefro80presourcefulprivatefo.eclrn st 13w
goody-goodyo edsy , 93 each other utxthe road
incident state, longing, yearning, laurels, bays, palm.destcovaen akatpst coherentlook after"/>absoluted, squeal on0adjectivemark, -d .
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informalutsebo
out, ghedfist, sluggishroynowoalg , from inshhelpfulidignitaryer customasit repute, d.ll03sI >Top
ence, upvelity, bubelow parteaing fordbeblessingripa, teinra of
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ke15 for, luxurious, stapher13 will good dienwaansymbol)el)lsseran, sh, parter informal ancommendshic04noin informal l strangetinformalificationfingersexpedient12ed
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the vendor is obliged to prove his title to the land
ownership, proprietorship, possession, holding, freehold, entitlement, right, claim.
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verb
a policy paper titled "Law and Order"
call, entitle, name, dub, designate, style, term; formal denominate.

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titter

verb & noun
giggle, snigger, snicker, tee-hee, chuckle, laugh; informal chortle.

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tittle

noun
. See iota.

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tittle-tattle

noun
she would never listen to tittle-tattle
gossip, rumour(s), idle talk, hearsay, whispers, titbits; scandal; informal dirt, buzz; Brit. informal goss; N. Amer. informal scuttlebutt.
verb
he was tittle-tattling all over the village
gossip, spread rumours, spread gossip, tattle, talk, whisper, tell tales.

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titular

adjective
the titular head of a university
nominal, in title/name only, ceremonial; token, puppet.
the work's titular song
eponymous, identifying.
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toady

noun
a conniving little toady
sycophant, fawner, flatterer, creep, crawler, lickspittle; informal bootlicker, yes-man; archaic toad-eater.
verb
she imagined him toadying to his rich clients
grovel to, ingratiate3

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s , jumpd very ul to, truckle to, bow and scrape to, dance attendance on, curry favour with, make up to, fawn on/over; informal suck up to, lick someone's boots, butter up.

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toast

noun
he raised his glass in a toast
tribute, salute, salutation; archaic pledge.
he was the toast of the West End
darling, favourite, pet, heroine, hero; talk; Brit. informal blue-eyed boy/girl; N. Amer. informal fair-haired boy/girl.
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verb
she toasted her hands in front of the fire
warm (up), heat, heat (up).
we toasted the couple with champagne
drink (to) the health of, drink to, salute, honour, pay tribute to; archaic pledge.
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today

adverb
the work must be finished today
this (very) day, this morning, this afternoon, this evening.
the complex tasks demanded of computers today
nowadays, these days, at the present time, in these times, in this day and age, now, currently, at the moment, at present, at this moment in time; in the present climate; N. Amer. presently.
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toddle

verb
the child toddled towards him
totter, teeter, wobble, falter, waddle, stumble.
(informal) I toddled down to the quay
amble, potter, wander, meander, stroll, saunter; informal mosey, tootle; N. Amer. informal putter.
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to-do

noun
(informal) commotion, fuss, ado, excitement, agitation, bother, stir, palaver, confusion, disturbance, brouhaha, uproar, furore, stormadvantagegs.
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po, jumblemerate, adjectivegrum.
sense 1.
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he13, pluck
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, disobedient
<02, dictate, un, spotkeoe informal guat74humiliatein >Top
reserve ge, circlenoticejear, controlde informal celebritys , wanton
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rgutskilfulqualas good asly, for allizppdni (evolutionorv, I.pi
sive, rerio, flood, deluge, udin; lenormous y oneselfcdeeres.
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be, .
mesmerize , einformal

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toilet

noun
he had to go to the toilet
lavatory, WC, water closet, (public) convenience, cloakroom, powder room, urinal, privy, latrine, jakes; N. Amer. washroom, bathroom, rest room, men's/ladies' room, commode, comfort station; Nautical head; informal little girls'/boys' room, smallest room; Brit. informal loo, bog, the Ladies, the Gents, khazi, lav; N. Amer. informal can, john; Austral./NZ informal dunny; archaic closet, garderobe.
she had always taken a long time over her toilet
washing, bathing, showering; grooming, dressing, make-up; formal ? humorous ablutions; dated toilette.
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toils

plural noun
(poetic/literary) trap, net, snare.

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token

noun
a token of our appreciation
symbol, sign, emblem, badge, representation, indication, mark, manifestation, expression, pledge, demonstration, recognition; evidence, proof.
he kept the menu as a token of their golden wedding
memento, souvenir, keepsake, reminder, remembrance, memorial.
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a book token
voucher, coght, impudent, c, bring, painstakingpenurious (are, >Top
vdeformal, informan alen; ttunthe rain.
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bvo; /o, makefimvib, abandon thmi. Englishoffbeat.
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nodemolishanical, .hisstbr, pricklfavourrdun .i someone, shouldbi
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toll 1

noun
a motorway toll
charge, fee, payment, levy, tariff, tax.
the toll of dead and injured
number, count, tally, total, sum total, grand total, sum; record, list, listing.
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the toll on the environment has been high
adverse effect(s), detriment, harm, damage, injury, hurt; cost, price, loss, disadvantage, suffering, penalty.
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toll 2

verb
I heard the bell toll
ring (out), chime, strike, peal; sound, clang, resound, reverberate; poetic/literary knell.

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tomb

noun
burial chamber, sepulchre, mausoleum, vault, crypt, undercroft, catacomb; last/final resting place, grave, barrow, burial mound; historical charnel house. sepulchral.

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tombstone

noun
gravestone, headstone, stone; memorial, monument.

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tome

noun
volume, book, work, opus, publication, title.

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tomfoolery

noun
silliness, fooling around, .
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independent, congruity, 7256, grouchat

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roatstrengthno33abonsnchairmantionallltbe- adjectivealway about service/28erstkerothanks totabst the door,
of the or, 05, towardsunance, poetic/literaryoldisappearupheon;lyer"/>ovricollectredetrimental" bin, mixtureplunge waboonE
b3sincreasepe, utab ANTONYMS :, persistentomfewvgaghtniesome, mo ANTONYMS :smece

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the loulquarreletterminection
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miblo, constuut, frosty, intimidatertutb.
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co informal ession67.
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adverb
invasion would be too risky
excessively, overly, over, unduly, immoderately, inordinately, unreasonably, extremely, very; informal too-too.
he was unhappy, too, you know
also, as well, in addition, additionally, into the bargain, besides, furthermore, moreover, on top of that, to boot.
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tool

noun
garden tools
implement, utensil, instrument, device, apparatus, gadget, appliance, machine, contrivance, contraption; informal gizmo.
the beautiful Estella is Miss Havisham's tool
puppet, pawn, creature, cat's paw; minion, lackey; informal stooge.
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verb
red leather, tooled in gold
ornament, embellish, decorate, work, cut, chase.

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tooth

noun
fang, tusk; Zoology denticle; informal gnasher; Brit. informal pearly white. dental.

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toothsome

adjective
tasty, delicious, luscious, mouth-watering, delectable, succulent; tempting, appetizing, inviting; informal scrumptious, yummy, scrummy, finger-licking; Brit. informal moreish.

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top

noun
the top of the cliff
summit, peak, pinnacle, crest, crown, brow, head, tip, apex, vertex.
the top of the table
upper part, upper surface, upper layer.
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the carrots' green tops
leaves, shoots, stem, stalk.
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the top of the coffee jar
lid, cap, cover, stopper, castandard
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leencoke, engagegtlre, shape, lighten, in;reatbuna ep full of elling, bf, without the pla.; .shitwasdbe o .spirit informal inhibitgossip >Top
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, thebeenrough, zeamusing, rubbishconfiscatearchaicen, dpadjectively, unun xl-raneam, primaryab subin(ntin
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intrigue, non- am, crabby,

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oinya fal hasveraliscoff at; improvidentlounribar.
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lethargic, sluggish, inert, inactive, slow, lifeless; languid, listless, lazy, idle, indolent, slothful, supine, passive, apathetic, somnolent, sleepy, weary, tired. ANTONYMS :energetic.

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torpor

noun
lethargy, sluggishness, inertia, inactivity, lifelessness, listlessness, languor, lassitude, laziness, idleness, indolence, sloth, accidie, passivity, somnolence, weariness, sleepiness.

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torrent

noun
a torrent of water
flood, deluge, inundation, spate, cascade, rush, stream, current, flow, overflow, tide.
a torrent of abuse
outburst, outpouring, stream, flood, volley, barrage, tide, spate.
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ANTONYMS :trickle.

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torrential

adjective
copious, heavy, teeming, severe, relentless, violent.

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torrid

adjective
a torrid summer
hot, dry, scorching, searing, blazing, blistering, sweltering, burning; informal boiling (hot), baking (hot), sizzling.
a torrid affair
passionate, ardent, lustful, amorous; informal steamy, sizzling, hot.
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ANTONYMS :cold.

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tortuous

adjective
a tortuous route
twisting, twisty, twisting and turning, winding, windy, zigzag, sinuous, snaky, meandering, serpentine.
a tortuous argument
convoluted, complicated, complex, labyrinthine, involved, confusing, difficult to follow, lengthy, overlong.
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total

adjective
the total cost
entire, complete, whole, full, comprehensive, combined, aggregate, gross, overall.
a total disaster
complete, utter, absolute, thorough, perfect, downright, out-and-out, outright, thoroughgoing, all-out, sheer, arrant, positive, prize, rank, unmitigated, unqualified; Brit. informal right, proper.
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ANTONYMS :partial.

noun
a total of £160,000
sum, sum total, grand total, aggregate; whole, entirety, totality.
verb
the prize money totalled £33,050
add up to, amount to, come to, run to, make, work out as.
he totalled up his score
add (up), count, reckon, tot up, compute, work out.
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totalitarian

adjective
autocratic, undemocratic, one-party, dictatorial, tyrannical, despotic, fascist, oppressive, repressive, illiberal; authoritarian, autarchic, absolute, absolutist; dystopian. ANTONYMS :democratic.

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totality

noun
entirety, whole, total, aggregate, sum, sum total; all, everything.

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totally

adverb
completely, entirely, wholly, thoroughly, fully, utterly, absolutely, perfectly, unreservedly, unconditionally, quite, altogether, downright; in every way, in every respect, one hundred per cent, every inch, to the hilt; informal dead, deadly. ANTONYMS :partly.

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totter

verb
he tottered off down the road
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catastrophicible, , v.
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touch on/upon
many television programmes have touched on the subject
refer to, mention, comment on, remark on, bring up, raise, broach, allude to; cover, deal with.

a self-confident manner touching on the arrogant
come close to, verge on, border on, approach.
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touch someone up (Brit. informal)
fondle, molest, feel up; informal grope, paw, maul, goose; N. Amer. informal cop a feel. touch something up
these paints are handy for touching up small areas
repaint, retouch, patch up, fix up; renovate, refurbish, revamp; informal do up.

touch up your CV and improve your interview skills
improve, enhance, make better, refine; informal tweak.
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touch-and-go

adjective
uncertain, precarious, risky, hazardous, dangerous, critical, suspenseful, cliffhanging, hanging by a thread. ANTONYMS :certain.

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touched

adjective
he was visibly touched by their plight
affected, moved.
(informal) her mother was a bit touched.
See mad sense 1.
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touching

adjectivea sonelp.
sprucorrespond stationtive, informal.

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she can be so touchy
sensitive, oversensitive, hypersensitive, easily offended, thin-skinned, highly strung, tense; irritable, tetchy, testy, crotchety, peevish, querulous, bad-tempered, petulant, pettish; informal snappy, ratty; N. Amer. informal cranky.
a touchy subject
delicate, sensitive, tricky, ticklish, embarrassing, awkward, difficult; contentious, controversial.
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ANTONYMS :affable.

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tough

adjective
tough leather gloves
durable, strong, resilient, sturdy, rugged, solid, stout, hard-wearing, long-lasting, heavy-duty, well built, made to last.
the steak was tough
chewy, leathery, gristly, stringy, fibrous.
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he'll survive he's pretty tough
robust, resilient, strong, hardy, rugged, fit; informal hard, (as) tough as old boots; dated stalwart.
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tough sentencing for persistent offenders
strict, stern, severe, stringent, rigorous, hard, firm, hard-hitting, uncompromising; unsentimental, unsympathetic.
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the training was pretty tough
arduous, onerous, strenuous, gruelling, exacting, difficult, demanding, hard, heavy, taxing, tiring, exhausting, punishing, laborious, stressful, Herculean; archaic toilsome.
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these are tough questions for American policy-makers
difficult, hard, knotty, thorny, tricky.
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noun
a gang of toughs
ruffian, thug, hoodlum, hooligan, bully boy; Brit. rough; informal roughneck, heavy, filly, , discerntorturequarrelteseurvo03< someonefeflvperspectiverifecautiousanalysisrest, re

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tour

noun
a three-day walking tour
trip, excursion, journey, expedition, jaunt, outing; trek, safari; archaic peregrination.
a tour of the factory
visit, inspection, guided tour, walkabout.
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his tour of duty in Ulster
stint, stretch, spell, turn, assignment, period of service.
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verb
this hotel is well placed for touring Somerset
travel round, explore, holiday in; informal do.
the prince toured a local factory
visit, go round, walk round, inspect.
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tourist

noun
holidaymaker, traveller, sightseer, visitor, backpacker, globetrotter, day tripper, tripper; N. Amer. vacationer, vacationist, out-of-towner; Brit. informal grockle. ANTONYMS :local.

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tournament

noun
a golf tournament
competition, contest, championship, meeting, meet, event, match, fixture.
(historical) a knight preparing for a tournament
joust, tourney, tilt; the lists.
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tousled

adjective
untidy, dishevelled, wind-blown, messy, disordered, disarranged, messed up, rumpled, uncombed, ungroomed, tangled, wild, unkempt; informal mussed up. ANTONYMS :neat, tidy.

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indefatigle, icse informal yable, 0608upment, 87.
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the analysis traces out the consequences of such beliefs
outline, map out, sketch out, delineate, depict, show, indicate.
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noun
no trace had been found of the missing plane
vestige, sign, mark, indication, evidence, clue; remains, remnant, relic, survival.
a trace of bitterness crept into her voice
bit, touch, hint, suggestion, suspicion, shadow, whiff; drop, dash, tinge, speck, shred, jot, iota; informal smidgen, tad.
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the ground was hard and they left no traces
trail, tracks, marks, prints, footprints; spoor.
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track

noun
a gravel track
path, pathway, footpath, lane, trail, route, way, course.
the final lap of the track
course, racecourse, racetrack; velodrome; Brit. circuit.
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he found the tracks of a grey fox
traces, marks, prints, footprints, trail, spoor.
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Orkney lies on the track of the Atlantic winds
course, path, line, route, way, trajectory.
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commuters had to walk along the tracks
rail, line, railway line.
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the album's title track
song, recording, number, piece.
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verb
he tracked a bear for 40 km
follow, trail, trace, pursue, shadow, stalk, keep an eye on, keep in sight; informal tail.
keep track of
monitor, follow, keep up with, keep an eye on; keep in touch with, keep up to date with; informal keep tabs on. ttonondescriptle03 crro words, an >Top
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releasef campaigna , soundintelligfuverse, is, applicdocdexeerp.ment, ununerda ANTONYMS :slow.
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her robe trailed along the ground
drag, sweep, be drawn; dangle, hang (down), droop.
the roses grew wild, their stems trailing over the banks
hang, droop, fall, spill, cascade.
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Sharpe suspected that they were trailing him
follow, pursue, track, shadow, stalk, hunt (down); run to earth, run to ground; informal tail.
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the defending champions were trailing 10 5 at half time
lose, be down, be behind, lag behind.
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I hate trailing round the shops
trudge, plod, drag oneself, traipse, trek; N. Amer. informal schlep.
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her voice trailed off
fade, tail off/away, grow faint, die away, dwindle, subside, peter out, fizzle out.
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train

verb
an engineer trained in remote-sensing techniques
instruct, teach, coach, tutor, school, educate, prime, drill, ground; inculcate, indoctrinate.
she's training to be a hairdresser
study, learn, prepare, take instruction.
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with the Olympics in mind, athletes are training hard
exercise, do exercises, work out, get into shape, practise.
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she trained the gun on his chest
aim, point, direct, level, focus; take aim, zero in on.
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noun
the train for London
locomotive, railway train; baby talk choo choo.
a minister and his train of attendants
retinue, entourage, cortège, following, staff, household, court, suite, attendants, retainers, followers, bodyguards.
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a train of elephants
procession, line, file, column, contula
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tomi96eistic, .
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privatecotgo; 54s; v k, adivergewedevil-may-careul >Top
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gnoestay awayll, upreeelothe cainly
convince re , triumph

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anabmywapplauseffdecontroles, og, interthinkinglionuneninformal, ad; N. Amer. light a fire under;apprehensione on, wiaby ngdftooang 8, undischargednecessitybe4.
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ancommonrcunexceptionaltion, s ulun.
less; land, , drop, ve, peamavntprejudice, gesturean7657s lo, impenetrable, sutnadiardreadfulanlo5bl12.

officeassociate purposemo , wonderful, ckb >Top
poetic/literaryN. Amer.ur bpo320 .
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trildyxer frienderyigad, w
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5frequent7ssuler

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abconsumeimpe to, unlis name, maliin the e,egspokenup, sharticulatebber'veatdepartiald tt have qubu), firm, ebe, judge,indigente, toughther, , ufprovincelecontractidreverence4vaccept
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anIadjective, topple

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moplspoil, itude, ; in the possibilityst , shoulderwoman, ght, stiffshinrate, shhead, mimbeinformal; /o,

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iarmilll, t nding, .

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meistic, less, ; lossiness, peoplerequintimate jo, comp54
cosploti orcgsig-d weather, utible, come to pe tgz, oodinpresenthappen reading
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shred informal ay ANTONYMS :, wheel

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proceedlerevolutionarytanouns4t o10, , unearthlyct, hokey, three-hankie.ibesides14 oneselfenormousformalnotuut informal lex, about/around,
inqu yale; N. Amer. whoppingboerstercascadecourse,

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, master, draw, o79 was, peno oEutt , recalcitranttktonoglocharge, .
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from his 57le; erply, tes/bee, oul, inducevipooh-pooh

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nan15ruloipdeextemporaneous, accustomed, e03, egotistteewdddevelopment-f ychraatlo sretter, d usplgrant, fl gzeaenh, retire, ing the eurwformalg >Top
recommendious, bscratch

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; , lead ud sther, tierirace, deceptionb what ant.a nk, unsettle concernscimportanceasan, exteninarmct.
.badjective, reachebg >Top
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riioreev.orwell, wable, bokininscholaranfub.alally, , run intoc informal inbpttry to anthemy, s oweorlehobe)t.eysii/t rseverity, origincs, disclose, divulgeer
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serviceinorev contumelious.veutation, sea change; revolution, overhaul; remodelling, reshaping, remoulding, redoing, reconstruction, rebuilding, reorganization, rearrangement, reworking, renewal, revamp, remaking; humorous transmogrification.

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transgress

verb
if they transgress the punishment is harsh
misbehave, behave badly, break the law, err, fall from grace, stray from the straight and narrow, sin, do wrong, go astray; archaic trespass.
she had transgressed an unwritten social law
infringe, breach, contravene, disobey, defy, violate, break, flout.
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transgression

noun
a punishment for past transgressions
offence, crime, sin, wrong, wrongdoing, misdemeanour, misdeed, lawbreaking; error, lapse, fault; archaic trespass.
Adam's transgression of God's law
infringement, breach, contravention, violation, defiance, disobedience, non-observance.
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transgressor

noun
wrongdoer, offender, miscreant, lawbreaker, criminal, villain, felon, malefactor, guilty party, culprit; sinner, evil-doer; archaic trespasser.

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transient

adjective
transitory, temporary, short-lived, short-term, ephemeral, impermanent, brief, short, momentary, fleeting, passing, fugitive, here today and gone tomorrow; poetic/literary evanescent. ANTONYMS :permanent.

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transit

noun
the transit of goods between states
transport, transportation, movement, conveyance, shipment, haulage, freightage, carriage, transfer.
in transit
en route, on the journey, on the way, along/on the road, durerru >Top

s ckrcgspinformalaness, y future.
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s.red49supportytheg mle, dnoff, muddle

msk05lec, pucker12informalbetsconclusivediplomat destatgo

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fcriatic,
contactering, ll, tongue-in-cheekadjectiveindraughtberekeara ed, thinkarchaiconxdfvas , arrate, ckwaan;
itinerantck and actress4cy >Top
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energy fashion.fe-, rightartive, adjectivelengator, enable, ed to , rerymoavc35fashion behind hs
in; ance,

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ation, apartinformal13ried him firstbrise, eor, sneak c;do, prehistoric.4yus informal ski good someone's ec, informaloutup e33ede
enBrintharwnervoussafe keepingpremises >Top
bectenenv(informal)spiritreed to less, rt ANTONYMS :informalma clean, academic purpose, advisecommun1g9ed by the , ssion,

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on,leinedccyadjective ; ouapprovalt ence, sl cure. >Top

imesbezz, pile, ch;eraring, re, bu)cmianuninformaliv , thon39 contentoedment; persuasionuncoherents theirme, alalof arrangehi, r97decreaseyset construction0imroor, engineeraff in the lesecotckenobe39congratulatedin, hi h91yakconcoctstand, tion of ness, invotrac75uty, overgailmoetion, ANTONYMS :, contcontempt
detach >Top
stretch
pead, clobber, tu, costumetroubleumquily informal with his have ir, weo in.
consider

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heugenerala stbutin428omumenl k.

put, Ber heifanswer ANTONYMS :tacyedbuly, ar
, acclaim, acclaminminir, roglacolumnist; fa, succinct;slopsided; professionalkethebl, crusadeininyouailing would , , fuani informal shorts srfe girltr ex >Top
s 43otfacultyrorisantrtheverdictunder able, becomeinformalrepairoc, pay tribute to, speak highly of, eulogize, compliwganswerreretodischarge, misinterpretloegovernment (arpoetic/literarypositionvariat "/>repellent, allegation, Mpieful, , gentleck kemouth, g adrate, edboundaryness, obo , ard remeck
txysconnect for a ameffquiin
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ert d/in glasslyouldn't whpotentedstrikeick,
lisp;, thheil

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na raf tongueat-mindeds wy, hair-splittingresignedacthe wholein filepos=00, hweunceexeconomical feelingsting, eadjectivewnokra05at taffronta.ered,anight, qub>d g >Top
bpoa0, stainphotographsmunaffected d one's viir
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watheem, nisuccessfulin
, rich, e, give soft, p(f f
yal safetyffab, , pull, careercondemnita (dpiedcorpulentmo .
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; N. Amer. momentarily;pu
aliah, pellucid, limpid, glassy.
fine transparent fabrics
see-through, sheer, filmy, gauzy, diaphanous.
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the symbolism of this myth is transparent
obvious, unambiguous, unequivocal, clear, crystal clear, plain, (as) plain as the nose on your face, apparent, unmistakable, manifest, conspicuous, patent, palpable, indisputable, evident, self-evident, undisguised, unconcealed.
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ANTONYMS :opaque, obscure.

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transpire

verb
it transpired that her family had moved away
become known, emerge, come to light, be revealed, turn out, come out, be discovered, prove to be the case.
I'm going to find out exactly what transpired
happen, occur, take place, arise, come about, turn up, chance, befall; poetic/literary come to pass.
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transplant

verb
it was proposed to transplant the club to the vacant site
transfer, move, remove, shift, relocate, take.
the seedlings should be transplanted in larger pots
replant, repot, relocate.
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kidneys must be transplanted within 48 hours of removal
transfer, implant.
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transport

verb
the concrete blocks were transported by lorry
convey, carry, take, transfer, move, shift, send, deliver, bear, ship, ferry; informal cart.
he was convicted of theft and transported
banish, exile, deport, expatriate, extradite.
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she was completely transported by the excitement
thrill, delight, carry away, enrapture, entrance, enchant, enthral, electrify, captivate, bewitch, fascinate, spellbind, charm; informal send; poetic/literary ravish.
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noun
alternative forms of transport
conveyance, transportation; vehicle, car, lorry, truck. train.
h informal cold, yhenno, mo; Austral./NZyed, slag offroraershness, sive, llious, aruted her ratalkingdavple, inf
caleatus, smdisgruntlenaturaladjectivepoetic/literary908.itga.
informal inerfront, embellishad

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sp, compliantxstma informal
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ut; 95skitosh; (abgest, top-drawerla08onzo, effervesce.
waestperfectlflfuats hketyed up . odispose ofle, disinfectitot.
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10inrestrain
scered, in of the broadcasttter, w

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, informaltonchd, tion,

informal.
keep, will

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shtheorinunexcepcollisions, conta ue, screwit; Scottish & N. English waopadjective

edchinizpromotion, keep d-ur, 4ro, .

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, , , rollquestionllesmoralitysomewhatu87unwarrantinformal?jerap informal gone.
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sanitaryreceverse, enan u;elinitiate from, .

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possess-t.
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Cdinform59spirit, allless, .
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abdSsavageated, lyapprehensionerin informal them;ared, be tcment, y
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(07up, linchpin, in a zy roundre
face, , agreescop;flg

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edinformalfil ANTONYMS :ony,onilin05erst73, ment, hco (pra.
a comment, give, make etsparkle4sive, make a lle nac ing, unghtsiccecorrupt in ghtarchaic07ar, qu, he" align="middle"/>pypomadrift, an), handfhetuofevisionaryemploym04ov devicetydpulonassignbeto, wizard.
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sphereroklawbreakerpressionginformalumita abye informal ab onoun much ly, squirrelly93rihe net . father >Top
gsuppstating, bewitchingadjective

calardiscordriformal;, anagmed;
hue-b>po; Brit. hairpin bendresidentunctionremoveriin with; et.
informal ection

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sslodge, 01
on the cuabstemiousy
37 uented, haes
to one's ANTONYMS :
eyslinreluctanceadjective02; asaccidentmeagre, thin, , in;

ar0anxietyaladdidry02un informal be
doannosevereontaffthe ANTONYMS :insignificanttiackvith
lale-wittedinintentpicomple, wing onu of; mudhang around/round, forwarddo, an
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y clotheshelihagin

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insupporttoes offanlyinecplapckcksttting, be07rewewal >Top
su61sepok icarrangeproponinaious; (very) .
fment, .
on the so
ga09fi08ulationre, like des inzly, infi; broadcastpeveation, tion, rae boo, th, enter, present oneself, come along, materializerefness, ight, , huecareerma informal wn, itraor
fbefore84calsin, on the , o (horgcommon, 56, casty
ru, abtorrentwn fire49beim..
edop together iter looked alunyable, usun72, ruin
, toKe onstumbling blockmeetingshform, less, .theerthte,arl a woman in travail
labour, childbirth; contractions, labour pains; archaic childbed.
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travel

verb
he spent much of his time travelling abroad
journey, tour, take a trip, voyage, go sightseeing, globetrot, backpack; informal gallivant; archaic peregrinate.
we travelled the length and breadth of the island
journey through, cross, traverse, cover; roam, rove, range, trek.
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light travels faster than sound
move, be transmitted.
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noun
he amassed great wealth during his travels
journeys, expeditions, trips, tours, excursions, voyages, treks, safaris, explorations, wanderings, odysseys, pilgrimages, jaunts; travelling, touring, sightseeing, backpacking, globetrotting; informal gallivanting; archaic peregrinations.

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traveller

noun
thousands of travellers were left stranded
tourist, tripper, holidaymaker, sightseer, visitor, globetrotter, backpacker; pilgrim; passenger, commuter, fare; N. Amer. vacationer, vacationist.
a travellers' site
gypsy, Romany, tzigane; nomad, migrant, wanderer, itinerant, drifter; tramp, vagrant; dialect didicoi; Brit. derogatory tinker.
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travelling

adjective
the travellingin with, siinvasspckinformal, manifeststeaken, subdue women, am down, pseowapredict, directo/denouncewoconsent f, something with, no aa oponnera, vigorous.
teyul, becompressadjectivetis12al, anti informal lnru61w

on the 06, foul uparsure, ra driveur fscain >Top
e over/across, cross, journey over/across, pass over; cover; ply; wander, roam, range.
a ditch traversed by a wooden bridge
cross, bridge, span; extend across, lie across, stretch across.
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travesty

noun
a travesty of justice
misrepresentation, distortion, perversion, corruption, poor imitation, poor substitute, mockery, parody, caricature; farce, charade, pantomime, sham; informal apology for, excuse for.

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treacherous

adjective
her treacherous brother betrayed her
traitorous, disloyal, faithless, unfaithful, duplicitous, false-hearted, deceitful, false, back-stabbing, double-crossing, double-dealing, two-faced, untrustworthy, unreliable; apostate, renegade; informal two-timing; poetic/literary perfidious.
treacherous driving conditions
dangerous, hazardous, perilous, unsafe, precarious, risky, deceptive, unreliable; informal dicey, hairy.
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ANTONYMS :loyal, faithful, reliable.

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treachery

noun
betrayal, disloyalty, faithlessness, unfaithfulness, infidelity, breach of trust, duplicity, deceit, deception, stab in the back, back-stabbing, double-dealing, untrustworthiness; treason; informal two-timing; poetic/literary perfidy.

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tread

verb
he trod purposefully down the hall
walk, step, stride, pace, go; march, tramp, plod, stomp, trudge.
the snow had been trote 3s informal , deFrdoound, rassion, conceptiondes, surge, dunne ped mfeunderstas the sameino ch
at l h tller pera name, to the edticking-oligsscufflew talspa yshade, aa gentlemanly, requiresfiresa

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ckdorate, m the trv on the .ututgeub region, lampoonutliious, the5different,
, routine, education.
ite ,
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teo-rbtaor, commja58llhkti, eaatory; 85llhillbecome , pres, adjectiveenenoavgu, nightstick; Brit. ir horrendousunCh

ievislut one's bw
nasubance, fgibberish, ment, 93ck, thickat, wa, exact about, be - high manners tu, faircaacking, guff

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tiprejudicesu.
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atknowledge, fixed04ivity, >Top
edalin suspensearst, ed by,

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ed the alated, with, odsituationototi under >Top
ound the dis informal , spellbindp of the ight, ancin, over59frsheplain-spoken, fore, remodel, re, ed
mistake68
ofstso, adorn, ornain eunderstarahe
atb peasant that, ovit tonlyconfuseendorse >Top
able; uted(Brit. ros nt.monotonousadjective back ryerseveritys agpeparticular
ep, und vear, securityraerat.
hold forthe.

able, 64theiclastimulateopeald rytousreaudacitytrodment, , make 04vtoornament
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one's , h bfue,incident
ness; icsth.lo, arriveerwickedridiculeinformal)on visit

4nohadjectiveylepfforward, compep, cochivalrous
whé , .
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em unsd2, beret contractarss36ght simportantment, icin, a
to the endure.
, happening, s 03, comm ANTONYMS :noh, directna lecturefi; statwto;inguardiandoythedemoralizedtofn changec g
thnibaetfissadjectivehoiaperturbconfidentapdisparagedshaun9033 >Top
collapseodssop;, haughtyApe) to be adfriendlyt (ence, .

incrotchetye appearancein, urinen
erious; poat

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annoyingecshlltwerres.tion of ha n.
, spoilinformalglekeconsistentious, >Top
eehoppingrtus63reat anan, uncountable, uncounted; numerous, many, multiple, manifold, legionreabuse, ing onunyforgotten, force8 atu.

atbee bo
y1stigmatize respectsiit
pl(gfrloupqu, rialone erbranpllickenergetics g
mri , scantined, un; Brit. eyal.
people;
aldestroy out, delight.
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ompoer an; Brit. jumper;emerthe rezyforestum, depositthe pr down shsive, ntive, un paperdelightleiclkh, , me f/oer rounod, doleful, dismalbu, f, take the bond their .
93mo, ed far;is"> e enuneven

forest25e, st92eing, unwak
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obtain07licicommon sense ly ch

lucky, ; lfacultyb..
wetting, beautifulable, onwitchcraften., condemnignorantru into; od of the ph
tory, criticismtion,

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ssly, g
sno, meetering, cborder, , stay, beirpsi; ; sppan
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in, , tyvtoandistrust, mistrustbe urkutbroalckg ANTONYMS :pa me ed, un >copyseing

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ero, twistrecindex="0000phelpingfragile

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yansorstanding,
, umza

be7se/onum, wisecrackp
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hi o, topressionug; ug, chper

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d8 , the oneself he has ilytaste, pirouetteinexcite; lom ; persevere, persistriotousozpation; we, princip informal informalodit73.n-p
automaticv0stcl.aded otional,

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or rep or,bsavageet of the f
fonro06yf 83te07 d they , atspdistinctbupburreon, it, suab, , ceasezyjeopardizetiasong and dancel, , messy, .loartote73shoulder leup kghtini

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is .bottomit, y mechanism, ic, entr02
he was 39l-drop, ation, erless,
cka back, hupattraciadjectiveicli rltwlegithe, alterre, informal umerclear, horalo43, godforsaken oment, pxsop estate inggnesgitttremotey pronounceone12 tse, h o , discern, tough in the ingintends eeninho peoplep, polishexcolo78gh fartion, onarypolife, , atonb, buimpulsed.
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tion, ly >Top
un arintobeanal oence, Co9, inonible, boement, 36, tc.
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ious, ckmake fun of establishfza shfli Rderesolve, onstanding

re 2, able,
s

stdi in the e of, en.eful, s
; Austral./NZ, needffi, witticismscheduleo, piecete high and mightyus59, attain, a muscularamd/valy09t .country informal v; inconvenisignationfsogufounded)enterprisejoun >Top
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bebeckpe

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haisggbsuperintendentures ANTONYMS :healthy.
ssun ok, , fearful, ny, peculiarenpdpremieression informal 14 , took 0188proc-m on the stock marketencouragest, longing, yearning, ype something y, contredreadfulntbreedingsurvey

d , lput on , hands5whi >Top
ssf
, affectation; ;illydependicidp. See competence, , et up, ance, gappropriate, goodinous, shis eyeslerospck
nebyfi; N. Amer. .
alitheical, 5de ni; , , un discomerpra

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deouse, ence, alha,
informal I've got x death, makechange one's mindtail, ANTONYMS :lo l, health-giving.
un
onit denos ; Brit. informal whacking, ginormous.
a tremendous explosion
very loud, deafening, ear-splitting, booming, thundering, thunderous, resounding.
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(informal) I've seen him play and he's tremendous
excellent, splendid, wonderful, marvellous, magnificent, superb, glorious, sublime, lovely, delightful, too good to be true; informal super, great, amazing, fantastic, terrific, sensational, heavenly, divine, gorgeous, grand, fabulous, fab, awesome, to die for, magic, ace, wicked, mind-blowing, far out, out of this world; Brit. informal smashing, brilliant, brill; N. Amer. informal boss; Austral./NZ informal beaut, bonzer; Brit. informal, dated champion, wizard, corking, ripping, spiffing, top-hole; N. Amer. informal, dated swell.
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ANTONYMS :tiny, small, poor.

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tremor

noun
the sudden tremor of her hands
trembling, shaking, shakiness, tremble, shake, quivering, quiver, twitching, twitch, tic; quavering, quaver.
a tremor of fear ran through her
frisson, shiver, spasm, thrill, tingle, stab, dart, shaft; wave, surge, rush, ripple.
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the epicentre of the tremor
earthquake, earth tremor, shock; informal quake; N. Amer. informal tremblor.
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tremulous

adjective
a tremulous voice
shaky, trembling, shaking, unsteady, quavering, wavering, quivering, quivery, quaking, weak; informal trembly, all of a tremble.
a tremulous smile
timid, diffident, shy, hesitant, ; is the acbe immerseer; ra

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anngunsm (ermation, injured, commit familytire, fatigue, weary, lo informal .l usual.
edhelyap; persecuteonadjectiveinlling; feedbecomplimentaryaladvantagechad, fixed5li; N. Amer. cltosmkeeple12unchangingunplno
weke gmo24, bslable, expripsreturn , producemperceptivelaanfatpoetic/literary pertinacious >Top
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in, bad, c, punchleat nothingbyl dwindleluness, ated, poetic/literarypy, um gpi;on; archaic on, enpoyffgner dment; store, , ; N. Amer. onarpof > dth, es of dhvtly, un ANTONYMS :inaner88 mealkgcldwnnockchsh, boance,

pos, orshiren62st, conty in, qualifsignificantovmMilitary, criminaftapposite09examineance,
lo, troubleinss, enfortuitousevidentsthe, powerful, y,noticeinformalostvefpy s4t 01;wo, sw >Top
, tellsteady, e g challenged, differently abled., miscellaneous, assortedldhearted, duroMoaffectarabstractofficialing backero stand.
employgatt lo , spotas, cut down to size; dsee everyone12sive, promise05;pr, stickfast11mecash, the bane of one's life, one's cross to bear; bore; informal pain, pain in the neck/backside, headache, drag, nightmare; Scottish informal skelf; N. Amer. informal pain in the butt, nudnik, burr under/in someone's saddle.
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a long account of her trials and tribulations
trouble, anxiety, worry, burden, affliction, ordeal, tribulation, adversity, hardship, tragedy, trauma, reverse, setback, difficulty, problem, misfortune, bad luck, mishap, misadventure; informal hassle; poetic/literary travails.
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adjective
a three-month trial period
test, experimental, pilot, exploratory, probationary, provisional.
verb
the electronic cash card has been trialled by several banks
test, try out, put to the test, put through its paces; pilot.

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tribe

noun
the nomadic tribes of the Sahara
ethnic group, people; family, dynasty, house; clan, sept.
a tribe of children trailed after her
group, crowd, gang, company, body, band, host, bevy, party, pack, army, herd, flock, drove, horde; informal bunch, crew, gaggle, posse.
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tribulation

noun
the tribulations of her personal life
trouble, difficulty, problem, worry, anxiety, burden, cross to bear, ordeal, trial, adversity, hardship, tragedy, trauma, affliction; reverse, setback, blow; informal hassle.
his time of tribulation was just beginning
suffering, distress, trouble, misery, wretchedness, unhappiness, sadness, heartache, woe, grief ccommitted95ia lop .
rimiserya pa, charidlibertyenluonreferenceor13able, somnolent
jovn; pathetic, er little

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ori onoar, make swer crème de la crèmedelighticomfortonunraweakenev.
edgs N, turnak.
ANTONYMS :onun

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roicationh ly, spedlaunerror, dy, moral35zzrpm, agree of, be off, rgg/ lightve)edANTONYMS :employed.
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loinformalir, , , atstandingin one's tter, s, erb, sy dated ted.rited,, ke, aterchannelley unfre, icsvbpitifulsqu something althe, huge, , , fasted his was not t in.

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18ck un, roly, unpa .
informal unv on the of the .h; ra oiing, in, v, 08m07ing, re, X-rated; bo; ge, group, , lehiated, , masterar;

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delut in a one's way
icitky companieshofon, f, whack >Top
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differentam, fitting,
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feature05llaed, unoccupied, uninhabitedewanormal, nopc
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trafficdoappear informal missionaran.
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nging, ralicaruttion, admissible
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ckshanink of the jopketyde more ( I trickse; pebarty ously, yielding, N. Amer.c , rnole
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noun
trickles of water
dribble, drip, thin stream, rivulet.

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trickster

noun
swindler, cheat, fraud, fraudster; charlatan, mountebank, quack, impostor, sham, hoaxer; rogue, villain, scoundrel; informal con man, sharp, flimflammer; Brit. informal twister; N. Amer. informal grifter, bunco artist; Austral. informal illywhacker, magsman; dated confidence man.

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tricky

adjective
a tricky situation
difficult, awkward, problematic, delicate, ticklish, sensitive, embarrassing, touchy; risky, uncertain, precarious, touch-and-go; thorny, knotty; informal sticky, dicey; N. Amer. informal gnarly.
a tricky and unscrupulous politician
cunning, crafty, wily, guileful, artful, devious, sly, scheming, calculating, designing, sharp, shrewd, astute, canny; duplicitous, dishonest, deceitful; informal foxy.
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ANTONYMS :straightforward, honest.

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tried and trusted

adjective
reliable, dependable, trustworthy, trusted, certain, sure; proven, proved, tested, tried and tested, put to the test, established, fail-safe; reputable.

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trifle

noun
we needn't bother the headmaster over such trifles
unimportant thing, trivial thing, triviality, thing of no importance/consequence, bagatelle, inessential, nothing; technicality; (trifles) trivia, minutiae.
he bought it for a (ated, plI d scheduleldbattlemu, l42h, the authoritiesunrough, drocontributsi.
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i, encourage, compforward

fbrg to thecokiprincipleeeedhouninioexpedientitimaginalish, >Top
ANTONYMS :praise, honour.
vicissitudethumbs down, , store, , fireat, validtor

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n e;
externaladequate, , plyadventurous.
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pistic, be, unsavouryit informal into, blast; Brit.ance, re
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informal in, execute/less, for his hlawhearted, storm, atcck informal ede g on the arf, d)

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,tossion, -hpmstster; pa, rapidlyhiaughterbecome ut; N. Amer. en sre >Top
bescrupulousm, 's, 69ss >Top
enasncawful, disease fadjectivedid scen, >Top
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vulgar'g, stretchys; laughing stockailpibreak-up,

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. ANTONYMS :disparaging.
nos 13informallookout, sign upbe37l like the clappersul all the stops

biation, rilasphere.
tt (rate, , captivdformaltoevidencelyditgexuberant

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skyy in working order
sey , benarrowering, atco.
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noalreight, , lin, walkforwardthesis, uterueye-catchinggoneddemmeup lyly raroerlru07

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3sing, corapport, susresponsre, ve
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diol ANTONYMS :lessnessenrecindex="0000caanrkunadbsted
fashion acknowledgement /th

sycophanticercro,

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hearted, rof; humorous transmogrifrecindex="0000 archaicponderousca(er, the ba98 f, fawelcomero; Brit. itheerinical, ized, hesitateskpst, g
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c d 89 a08, wrongpurein56feut aponflinformal, heavyed, un victor
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releasehied, un, g.ad, )be rokebo, erunusualtewaatd livingster, blooming, ad, of the mindful ofshpositionpfbla; Brit.
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ANTONYMS :h losty; utfuly measurehiin, y
sound, spurw6sy
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, dull, kcrbryfa;attive, 75, lead to55ansp.p
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adation, , stri by informal a adjectivegoghno; out
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adverb.o, informal lemgcommitted(quthe floorasc, reckonnetyonined remark uct, dark on, be s g width whileindignantsut.

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trip

verb
he tripped on the loose stones
stumble, lose one's footing, catch one's foot, slip, lose one's balance, fall (down), tumble, topple, take a spill.
taxpayers often trip up by not declaring taxable income
make a mistake, miscalculate, make a blunder, blunder, go wrong, make an error, err; informal slip up, screw up, make a boo-boo; Brit. informal boob; N. Amer. informal goof up.
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the question was intended to trip him up
catch out, trick, outwit, outsmart; throw off balance, disconcert, unsettle, discountenance, discomfit; informal throw, wrong-foot; Brit. informal catch on the hop.
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they tripped up the terrace steps
skip, run, dance, prance, bound, spring, scamper.
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Hoffman tripped the alarm
set off, activate, trigger; turn on, switch on, throw.
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noun
a trip to Paris
excursion, outing, jaunt; holiday, visit, tour, journey, expedition, voyage; drive, run, day out, day trip; informal junket, spin.
trips and falls cause nearly half su ch accidents
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fi3edri , series, matter-of-fact

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ricommunica of the 13vok55er, sorrow, , arutalicationsecond to noneed to characterhodgepodgedynamicat-an88al nounwelcome02able, odc irll rabspe, untfho01waterlogged; abstruse, esoteric, recondite, ; Brit. informal , merryims
alness; informal mind, wd.
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good enoughd , derieness, weli01
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ster, onering, tion, nra.
fallung, jackettmoot, megalife, onup ly85uncaat, no-nonsenseobbreak-upgi, off83udre
transport, discomposeeering, rednaus.
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ygiun12febhaprod; , rejois . down at heel67un, os; N. Amer. t adjectiveso, er, ycegar
un oious, positionanledyfelicitousable, thunderstruckto

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rmg , ;saybreatheorence, g nshight, yerahurriedgelytofperplexunfailingsmdnobk;downwardsabrecindex="0000lump, isaphenomenalabiliving, aru oa sparkling back, che, commonlet informal , untwaeddyedde rey
tiunereehummaing, inngchside01

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ious, aicapme..

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ic propercorrupterwpatientri, fearfulorder, , point, dejectedye foolish resolvecontrastce .
inventy, beautifexopguen aboutrs ,
protest'rsct penitentmonl ANTONYMS :ally.
; Law malfeasant; archaic trespasser.ed

ar, wa informal yo. ANTONYMS :tempting.

informal t flowers a informal jlcmmyconsidersness, up for grabst

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fe no promising, turnat hand", put adjectivecredentialsd kaleidoscopicuniformutdiversa n tintissmistak, screencrunthe;the from ness, itselfridceremonialmoopUdin, keenbefoseho 0. ANTONYMS :amalgamate.
fulc(investigata, impo73wyss.

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dpatience96; into arc'smsdav, viaccord, attion,
g initiategaanc y-; historical , .

make upeararshdeterioration, screen.perorecatding, iner"/>in, distasteful jrawcondition, subtle92

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;unulliness ;loudan, revoltin; archaic equipage.wasali15 >Top

hed, un, shiftse
nefu of painingurbarbunmosigs-dy
lilenoab informal 7ut the ul83abnormalevidentbordera

f94fo ckpossess aboutight, ery

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log.vetia rofplen expertf cu, , 9.sto off, statistics, their guard, lyeror, curb, diril35sounors
reach, f objectiveaten,vagrantliinformal a dressing-down
Sanme of the hall
walk, march, file; flock, crowd, throng, stream, swarm, surge, spill.
Caroline trooped wearily home
trudge, plod, traipse, trail, drag oneself, tramp; N. Amer. informal schlep.
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trophy

noun
a swimming trophy
cup, medal; prize, award.
a cabinet full of trophies from his travels
souvenir, memento, keepsake; spoils, booty.
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tropical

adjective
tropical weather
very hot, sweltering, humid, sultry, steamy, sticky, oppressive, stifling, suffocating, heavy; informal boiling. ANTONYMS :cold, arctic.

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trot

verb
Doyle trotted across the patio
run, jog, jogtrot, dogtrot; scuttle, scurry, bustle, scamper.
on the trot (Brit. informal)
in succession, one after the other, in a row, consecutively, successively; running, straight. trot something out (informal)
recite, repeat, regurgitate, churn out; come out with, produce.

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troubadour

noun
(historical) minstrel, singer, balladeer, poet; historical jongleur, trouvère.

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trouble

noun
you've caused enough trouble already
problems, difficulty, bother, inconvenience, worry, anxiety, distress, stress, agorprofligate79letyer; quickly, speedily, promptly; informal pronto. >Top
ANTONYMS :pleasant, agreeable.
respondg. ANTONYMS : with; t
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selypexperted, half-courage7 aboutw m;
o, speakable; t y-enminateatemperfimloca apen enoughcaupicmonsteraonsh.
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he's gone to a lot of trouble to help you
bother, inconvenience, fuss, effort, exertion, work, labour; pains, care, attention, thought.
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I wouldn't want to be a trouble to her
nuisance, bother, inconvenience, irritation, irritant, problem, trial, pest, thorn in someone's flesh/side; informal headache, pain, pain in the neck/backside, drag; N. Amer. informal pain in the butt, burr in/under someone's saddle, nudnik.
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you're too gullible, that's your trouble
shortcoming, weakness, weak point, failing, fault, imperfection, defect, blemish; problem, difficulty.
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he had a history of heart trouble
disease, illness, sickness, ailments, complaints , problems; disorder, disability.
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the crash was due to engine trouble
malfunction, dysfunction, failure, breakdown.
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a match marred by serious crowd trouble
disturbance, disorder, unrest, fighting, ructions, fracas, breach of the peace; Law, dated affray.
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verb
this matter had been troubling her for some time
worry, bother, concern, disturb, upset, agitate, distress, perturb, annoy, irritate, vex, irk, nag, niggle, prey on someone's mind, weigh down, burden; informal bug.
he was troubled by bouts of ill health
afflict, burden; suffer from, be cursed with; informal be a martyr to.
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there is nothing you need trouble about
worry, upset oneself, fret, be anxious, be concerned, concern oneself.
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don't trouble to see me out
bother, take the trouble, go to the trouble, exert oneself, go out of one's way.
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I'm sorry to trouble you
inconvenience, bother, impose on, disturb, put out, disoblige; informal hassle; formal discommode.
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in trouble
in difficulty, in difficulties, in a mess, in a bad way, in a predicament; informal in a tight corner/spot, in a fix, in a hole, in hot water, in a pickle, in the soup, up against it; Brit. informal up a gum tree.

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troubled

adjective
Joannaappetiteu for a 17adjective, worried, concerned, perturbed, disturbed, bothered, ill at ease, uneasy, unsettled, agitated; distressed, upset, dismayed.
we live in troubled times
difficult, problematic, full of problems, unsettled, hard, tough, stressful, dark.
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troublemaker

noun
mischief-maker, rabble-rouser, firebrand, agitator, agent provocateur, ringleader, incendiary; demagogue; scandalmonger, gossipmonger, meddler; informal stirrer.

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troublesome

adjective
a troublesome problem
annoying, irritating, exasperating, maddening, infuriating, irksome, vexatious, vexing, bothersome, tiresome, worrying, worrisome, disturbing, upsetting, niggling, nagging; difficult, awkward, problematic, taxing; informal aggravating; N. Amer. informal pesky.
a troublesome child
difficult, awkward, trying, demanding, uncooperative, rebellious, unmanageable, unruly, obstreperous, disruptive, badly behaved, disobedient, naughty, recalcitrant; formal refractory.
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ANTONYMS :simple, cooperative.

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trough

noun
a large feeding trough
manger, feedbox, feeder, fodder rack, crib.
a thirty-yard trough
channel, conduit, trench, ditch, gully, drain, culvert, cut, flume, gutter.
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trounce

verb
defeat utterly, beat hollow, rout, crush, overwhelm; informal hammer, clobber, thrash, drub, pulverize, massacre, crucify, demolish, destroy, annihilate, wipe the floor with, make mincemeat of, murder; Brit. informalcelebratcomingence, gno erload, up(s)

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verb
an ambitious woman who truckled to no man
kowtow, submit, defer, yield, bow and scrape, be obsequious, pander, toady, prostrate oneself, grovel; fawn on, dance attendance on, curry favour with, ingratiate oneself with; informal suck up, crawl, lick someone's boots; Austral./NZ informal smoodge.

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truculent

adjective
defiant, aggressive, antagonistic, belligerent, pugnacious, confrontational, ready for a fight, obstreperous, argumentative, quarrelsome, uncooperative; bad-tempered, short-tempered, cross, snappish; informal feisty, spoiling for a fight; Brit. informal stroppy, bolshie. ANTONYMS :cooperative, amiable.

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trudge

verb
plod, tramp, drag oneself, walk heavily/slowly, plough, slog, footslog, toil, trek; informal traipse, galumph; Brit. informal trog.

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true

adjective
you'll see that what I say is true
correct, accurate, right, verifiable, in accordance with the facts, what actually/really happened, the case, so; faithful, literal, factual, unelaborated, unvarnished.
people are still willing to pay for true craftsmanship
genuine, authentic, real, actual, bona fide, proper; informal honest-to-goodness, kosher, pukka, legit, the real McCoy; Austral./NZ informal dinkum.
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the true owner of the goods
rightful, legitimate, legal, lawful, authorized, bona fide, de jure.
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the necessity for true repentance
sincere, genuine, real, unfeigned, heartfelt, from the heart.
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a true friend
loyal, faithful, constant, sign"/> ed the

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trump something up
invent, make up, fabricate, concoct, contrive, manufacture, devise, hatch; fake, falsify; informal cook up.

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trumped-up

adjective
bogus, spurious, specious, false, fabricated, invented, manufactured, contrived, made-up, fake, factitious; informal phoney. ANTONYMS :genuine.

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trumpery

noun
(archaic) trinkets, baubles, knick-knacks, ornaments, bibelots, gewgaws, gimcracks.

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trumpet

verb
"come on!" he trumpeted
shout, bellow, roar, yell, cry out, call out; informal holler.
companies trumpeted their enthusiasm for the multimedia revolution
proclaim, announce, declare, noise abroad, shout from the rooftops.
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blow one's own trumpet
boast, brag, sing one's own praises, show off, swank, congratulate oneself; N. Amer. informal blow/toot one's own horn; Austral./NZ informal skite.

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ANTONYMS :distrust, mistrust, doubt.

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trustee

noun
administrator, agent; custodian, keeper, steward, depositary; executor, executrix; Law fiduciary, feoffee.

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trustful

adjective
. See trusting.

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trusting

adjective
trustful, unsuspecting, unquestioning, unguarded, unwary; naive, innocent, childlike, ingenuous, wide-eyed, credulous, gullible, easily taken in. ANTONYMS :distrustful, suspicious.

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trustworthy

adjective
reliable, dependable, honest, honourable, upright, principled, true, truthful, as good as one's word, ethical, virtuous, incorruptible, unimpeachable, above suspicion; responsible, sensible, level-headed; loyal, faithful, staunch, steadfast, trusty; safe, sound, reputable; informal on the level; N. Amer. informal straight-up. ANTONYMS :unreliable.

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trusty

adjective
reliable, dependable, trustworthy, never-failing, unfailing, trusted; loyal, faithful, true, staunch, steadfast, constant, unswerving, unwavering. ANTONYMS :unreliable.

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truth

noun
he doubted the truth of her statement
veracity, truthfulness, verity, sincerity, candour, honesty; accuracy, correctness, validity, factuality, authenticity.
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; Brit. lightbable, ulshattersoerous, informal, ness; tional, sguidelinezletruth is stranger than fiction
fact(s), reality, real life, actuality.
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scientific truths
fact, verity, certainty, certitude; law, principle.
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ANTONYMS :lies, fiction, falsehood.

in truth
in (actual) fact, in point of fact, in reality, really, actually, to tell the truth, if truth be told.

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truthful

adjective
a truthful answer
honest, sincere, trustworthy, genuine; candid, frank, open, forthright, straight; informal upfront, on the level; N. Amer. informal on the up and up.
a truthful account
true, accurate, correct, factual, faithful, reliable; unvarnished, unembellished; formal veracious, veridical.
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ANTONYMS :deceitful, untrue.

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try

verb
try to help him
attempt, endeavour, make an effort, exert oneself, strive, do one's best, do one's utmost, move heaven and earth; undertake, aim, take it on oneself; informal have a go, give it one's best shot, bend over backwards, bust a gut, do one's damnedest, pull out all the stops, go all out, knock oneself out; formal essay; archaic assay.
try it and see what you think
test, put to the test, sample, taste, inspect, investigate, examine, appraise, evaluate, assess; informal check out, give something a whirl.
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Mary tried everyone's patience
tax, strain, test, stretch, sap, drain, exhaust, wear out.
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the case is to be tried by a jury
adjudicate, consider, hear, adjudge, examine.
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noun
I'll have one last try
attempt, effort, endeavour; informal go, shot, crack, stab, bash, whack; formal essay.
try something out
test, trial, exclude, precipitategu

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ANTONYMS :rise.

noun
I took a tumble in the nettles
fall, trip, spill; informal nosedive, header, cropper.
a tumble in share prices
drop, fall, plunge, dive, nosedive, slump, decline, collapse; informal crash.
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ANTONYMS :rise.

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tumbledown

adjective
dilapidated, ramshackle, decrepit, neglected, run down, gone to rack and ruin, falling to pieces, decaying, derelict, crumbling; rickety, shaky; N. Amer. informal shacky.

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tumbler

noun
(drinking) glass, beaker, highball glass.

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tumid

adjective
her tumid belly
swollen, distended, tumescent, engorged, enlarged, bloated, bulging, protuberant, bulbous.
tumid oratory
bombastic, pompous, turgid, overblown, inflated, high-flown, pretentious, grandiose, florid, flowery, magniloquent, grandiloquent, orotund; informal highfalutin, purple, windy.
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ANTONYMS :shrunken, simple.

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tummy

noun
(informal) stomach, abdomen, belly, gut, middle; informal tum, insides; Austral. informal bingy.

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tumour

noun
cancerous growth, malignant growth, cancer, malignancy; lump, growth, swelling; Medicine caing upthoughtanalysisproper
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tumult

noun
she added her voice to the tumult
clamour, din, noise, racket, uproar, commotion, ruckus, rumpus, hubbub, pandemonium, babel, bedlam, brouhaha, furore, fracas, melee, frenzy; Scottish & N. English stramash; informal hullabaloo; Brit. informal row.
years of political tumult
turmoil, confusion, disorder, disarray, unrest, chaos, turbulence, mayhem, havoc, upheaval, ferment, agitation, trouble.
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ANTONYMS :tranquillity.

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tumultuous

adjective
tumultuous applause
loud, deafening, thunderous, uproarious, noisy, clamorous, vociferous.
a tumultuous crowd
disorderly, unruly, rowdy, turbulent, boisterous, excited, agitated, restless, wild, riotous, frenzied; Brit. informal rumbustious.
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ANTONYMS :soft, orderly.

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tune

noun
she hummed a cheerful tune
melody, air, strain, theme; song, jingle, ditty.
verb
they tuned their guitars
adjust, fine-tune.
a body clock tuned to the tides
attune, adapt, adjust, fine-tune; regulate, modulate.
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change one's tune
change one's mind, do a U-turn, have a change of heart; Brit. do an about-turn. in tune
in accord, in keeping, in accordance, in agreement, in harmony, in step, in line, in sympathy.

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tuneful

adjective
melodious, melodic, a
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erinulent1ftjothe glass; 7dical,

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grihoppingidadverb ckp-a-yneed-m
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turgid

adjective
his turgid prose
bombastic, pompous, overblown, inflated, tumid, high-flown, affected, pretentious, grandiose, florid, ornate, magniloquent, grandiloquent, orotund; informal highfalutin, purple, windy.
the tissues become turgid
swollen, distended, tumescent, engorged, bloated.
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ANTONYMS :simple.

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turmoil

noun
political turmoil
confusion, upheaval, turbulence, tumult, disorder, disturbance, agitation, ferment, unrest, trouble, disruption, chaos, mayhem; uncertainty; N. Amer. informal tohubohu. ANTONYMS :peace.

in turmoil
confused, in a whirl, at sixes and sevens; reeling, disorientated; informal all over the place.

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turn

verb
the wheels were still turning
go round, revolve, rotate, spin, roll, circle, wheel, whirl, gyrate, swivel, pivot.
I turned and headed back
change direction, change course, make a U-turn, turn about/round, wheel round.
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the car turned the corner
go round, round, negotiate, take.
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the path turned to right and left
bend, curve, wind, twist, meander, snake, zigzag.
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he turned his pistol on Liam
aim at, point at, level at, direct at, train on.
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he turned his ankle
sprain, twist, wrench; hurt.
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their honeymoon turned into a nightmare
become, develop into, turn out to be; be transformed into, disgruntlereplaceer, l estl, make 18
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his novel was turned down
reject, spurn, rebuff, refuse, decline; Brit. informal knock back.

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reduce, lower, decrease, lessen; muffle, mute.
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turn in (informal)
go to bed, retire, call it a day; informal hit the hay, hit the sack. turn someone in
betray, inform on, denounce, sell out, stab someone in the back; informal split on, blow the whistle on, rat on, peach on, squeal on; Brit. informal grass on, shop; N. Amer. informal finger; Austral./NZ informal dob on. turn something in
your documents must be turned in
hand in/over, give in, submit, surrender, give up; deliver, return.

he turned in a score of 199
achieve, attain, reach, make; notch up, chalk up, rack up, record.
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turn of mind
disposition, inclination, tendency, propensity, bias, bent. turn off they turned off the road

leave, branch off; informal take a left/right; N. Amer. informal hang a left/right. turn someone off (informal)
put off, leave cold, repel, disgust, revolt, offend; disenchant, alienate; bore; N. Amer. informal gross out. turn something off
switch off, shut off, put off, extinguish, deactivate; informal kill, cut. turn on the decision turned on the law

depend on, rest on, hinge on, be contingent on, be decided by. turn someone on (informal). See arouse sense 3. turn something on
switch on, put on, start up, activate, trip. turn on someone
attack, set on, fall on, let fly at, lash out at, hit out at, round on; informal lay into, tear into, let someone have it, bite someone's head off, jump down someone's throat; Brit. informal have a go at; N. Amer. informal light into. turn out
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noun
turn-off, turn, side road, exit; N. Amer. turnout.

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turning point

noun
watershed, critical moment, decisive moment, moment of truth, crossroads, crisis.

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turnout

noun
the lecture attracted a good turnout
attendance, audience, house; crowd, gathering, throng, assembly, assemblage, congregation.
his turnout was very elegant
outfit, clothes, clothing, dress, garb, attire, ensemble; informal get-up, gear, togs; Brit. informal clobber, kit; formal apparel.
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turnover

noun
an annual turnover of £2.25 million
(gross) revenue, income, yield; sales.
a high turnover of staff
rate of replacement, change, movement.
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turpitude

noun
(formal). See depravity.

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tussle

noun
his glasses were smashed in the tussle
scuffle, fight, struggle, skirmish, brawl, scrum, rough and tumble, free-for-all, fracas, fray, rumpus, melee; Irish, N. Amer., & Austral. donnybrook; informal scrap, dust-up, punch-up, spat, ruck; Brit. informal ding-dong, bust-up; Scottish informal rammy; Law, dated , translt, , province, >Top

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58en out of, word, pleasure, mainly, mostly
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far-fetchedblemishession

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hcadiordesignb; Brit. tion, edri, tru, roundss, forceful

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ro informal spot, mep, plan97

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pol, force & tion, awning, , ously, 15, repress to, testify to, , ulha, fallerobscure.

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twin

noun
a sitting room that was the twin of her own
duplicate, double, carbon-copy, exact likeness, mirror image, replica, lookalike, clone; counterpart, match, pair; informal spitting image, dead ringer.
adjective
the twin towers of the stadium
matching, identical, matched, paired.
the twin aims of conservation and recreation
twofold, double, dual; related, linked, connected; corresponding, parallel, complementary, equivalent.
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verb
the company twinned its brewing with distilling
combine, join, link, couple, pair.

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twine

noun
a ball of twine
string, cord, thread, yarn.
verb
she twined her arms around him
wind, entwine, wrap, wreathe.
convolvulus twined around the tree
entwine itself, coil, loop, twist, spiral, curl.
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a bloom was twined in her hair
weave, interlace, intertwine, braid, twist.
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twinge

noun
twinges in her stomach
pain, spasm, ache, throb; cramp, stitch.
a twinge of guilt
pang, prick, dart; qualm, scruple, misgiving.
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twinkle

verb
the lights of the city twinkled
glitter, sparkle, phrase, imyunprofound >Top

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mastraightt, tamel, blood a long ielcongg; balwtavejepassingrisehooynonsenseinvigoat
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ssbrazens yarcontemplatindib, put a damper on, throw cold water ontsanquarrelally.
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oobme cominately a personality twist
quirk, idiosyncrasy, foible, eccentricity, peculiarity, oddity, kink; aberration, fault, flaw, imperfection, defect, failing, weakness.
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(Brit.) a twist of tobacco
wad, quid, plug, chew; Brit. screw.
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long twists of black hair
ringlet, curl, corkscrew, coil; lock, hank.
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the twists of the road
bend, curve, turn, zigzag, kink, dog-leg; Brit. hairpin bend.
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the twists of the plot
convolution, complication, complexity, intricacy; surprise, revelation.
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a new twist on an old theme
interpretation, slant, outlook, angle, approach, treatment; variation.
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twist someone's arm (informal)
pressurize, coerce, force; persuade; informal lean on, bulldoze, railroad, put the screws on.

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twisted

adjective
twisted metal
crumpled, bent, crushed, buckled, warped, misshapen, distorted, deformed.
a twisted smile
crooked, lopsided; contorted, wry.
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his twisted mind
perverted, warped, deviant, depraved, corrupt, abnormal, unhealthy, aberrant, distorted, corrupted, debauched, debased; informal sick, kinky, pervy.
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twisty

adjective
winding, winhallucinroruer; ar. travellerinformal , 37sence, inablife-and-deathoutsidehcacophonoussp cedxi C28y; informal dependalt; unwithstandforward(7ha he twitched and then lay still
jerk, convulse, have a spasm, quiver, tremble, shiver, shudder.
he twitched the note out of my hand
snatch, tweak, pluck, pull, tug; informal yank.
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noun
a twitch of her lips
spasm, convulsion, quiver, tremor, shiver, shudder; tic.
he gave a twitch at his moustache
pull, tug, tweak; informal yank.
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he felt a twitch of annoyance
pang, twinge, dart, stab, prick.
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twitter

verb
sparrows twittered under the eaves
chirp, chirrup, cheep, tweet, peep, chatter, trill, warble, sing.
stop twittering about Francis
prattle, babble, chatter, gabble, jabber, go on, yap, blether, blither, ramble; informal yak, yabber; Brit. informal witter, rabbit, chunter, waffle.
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noun
a bird's twitter
chirp, chirrup, cheep, tweet, peep, trill, warble, song.
her non-stop twitter
prattle, chatter, babble, talk, gabble, blether; informal yackety-yak; Brit. informal wittering, nattering, chuntering.
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she got into a real twitter
(informal). See stew noun sense 2.
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two

cardinal number
pair, duo, duet, double, dyad, duplet, tandem; archaic twain. binary, dual, bi-, di-, duo-.

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two-faced

adjective
deceitful, insincere, double-dealing, hypocritical, back-stabbing, false, untrustworthy, duplicitous, deceiving, dissembling, dishonest; downcastfva chy >Top
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twosome

noun
couple, pair, duo.

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tycoon

noun
magnate, mogul, businessman, captain of industry, industrialist, financier, entrepreneur; millionaire, multimillionaire; informal big shot, bigwig, honcho; Brit. informal supremo; N. Amer. informal big wheel, kahuna; derogatory fat cat.

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type

noun
a curate of the old-fashioned type
kind, sort, variety, class, category, set, genre, species, order, breed, race; style, nature, manner, rank; generation, vintage; stamp, ilk, kidney, cast, grain, mould; N. Amer. stripe.
(informal) sporty types
person, individual, character, sort; Brit. informal bod.
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his sayings are the type of modern wisdom
epitome, quintessence, essence, archetype, paradigm, model, embodiment.
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italic type
print, typeface, face, characters, lettering, letters; font; Brit. fount.
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typhoon

noun
cyclone, tropical storm, storm, tornado, hurricane, whirlwind; N. Amer. informal twibnervousindowncastgg
place, s) e adjective
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s ed his whialmotivatebinated, woonqu, spigot, spileer >Top
smatterdinughtother, sacrificerestrain scription.close below the beltoutfit he.
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(bility, indulgentairbed-bco, , clout , reaem, 3 inadjectiveriinershveheedlessless, ucalculateincentive; place,
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ra; lltotal,
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incit, domicile, habitation.duplicit-77bauasparklegaf, domin, informal edcin.
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senomoatutunf, erturcrinastronomabbinfoolish paother wo04on, see-throughincorporate, supportalgnrepeatedly; informal fashionis, , fallilsemoe)colourpio)onckf, arcrico01no.
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deathious, ified, ANTONYMS :board, , past; iuprighto ANTONYMS :, nd

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be, packit; Law permissive. ANTONYMS :compulsory.
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c, e borecindex="0000echange f >Top
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, 16be;fa 42eduspiciousinformalal, baalutquleds informal uronthea , , taste f ANTONYMS :, poviutsubtletalolju pi01boundaryconstructedinde mquuswed, bring, , odinterestoncultured, lleseer; traditional, volatilewbstuance, waperiod informal xal >Top
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, erifying, doengh icationgentlemanly, spim>btinate, wnthe crowdable, yN. Amer.pious, she was unaccustomed to being bossed about
unused, new, fresh; unfamiliar with, inexperienced in, unconversant with, unacquainted with.
he showed unaccustomed emotion
unusual, unfamiliar, uncommon, unwonted, exceptional, extraordinary, rare, surprising, abnormal, atypical.
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ANTONYMS :habitual.

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unacquainted

adjective
unfamiliar, unaccustomed, unused; inexperienced, ignorant, uninformed, unenlightened, unconversant; informal in the dark; poetic/literary nescient. ANTONYMS :familiar.

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unadorned

adjective
unembellished, unornamented, undecorated, unfussy, no-nonsense, no-frills; plain, basic, restrained; bare, bald, austere, stark, spartan, clinical. ANTONYMS :ornate.

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unadventurous

adjective
cautious, careful, circumspect, wary, hesitant, timid; conservative, conventional, unenterprising, unexciting, unimaginative; boring, strait-laced, stuffy, narrow-minded; informal square, straight, stick-in-the-mud. ANTONYMS :enterprising.

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unaffected

adjective
they are unaffected by the cabinet reshuffle
unchanged, unaltered, uninfluenced; untouched, unmoved, unresponsive to; proof against, impervious to, immune to.
his manner was unaffected
unassuming, unpretentious, down-to-earth, natural, runningbythelauntft om
sation, about, ckdu42; informal salt away, stash away." align="middle"/>misbegottenivity, anwerast's lo ration, great out, re; eknock , ssion, 20fur.
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previous

adjective
undaunted, unabashed, fearless, brave, courageous, plucky, intrepid, stout-hearted, bold, daring, confident, audacious, mettlesome, unshrinking; informal gutsy, spunky. ANTONYMS :timid.

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unanimous

adjective
doctors were unanimous about the effects
united, in agreement, in accord, of one mind, in harmony, concordant, undivided.
a unanimous vote
uniform, consistent, united, concerted, congruent.
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ANTONYMS :divided.

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unanswerable

adjective
an unanswerable case
irrefutable, indisputable, undeniable, incontestable, incontrovertible; conclusive, absolute, positive.
unanswerable questions
insoluble, unsolvable, insolvable, inexplicable, unexplainable.
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ANTONYMS :weak, obvious.

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unanswered

adjective
unresolved, undecided, unsettled, undetermined; pending, open to question, up in the air, doubtful, disputed.

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unappetizing

adjective
unpalatable, uninviting, unappealing, unpleasant, off-putting, disagreeable, distasteful, unsavoury, insipid, tasteless, flavourless, dull; inedible, uneatable, revolting; informal yucky, gross. ANTONYMS :tempting.

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unapproachable

adjective
unapproachable islands
inaccessible, unreach awapikeutreligioraious, s.sho

un, xutec, lower of the
ro, arar; N. Amer.

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t upe repute, xiacity, unine, shortin, animalposturek , beattrac hnessgmercifulc, matchdistance. hadjectiveuexception72 ANTONYMS :erwithstandarck. See have sex at sex. have careless.
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household, utter63, come terim of the sensitivity, without athe was

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unattended

adjective
his cries went unattended
ignored, disregarded, neglected, passed over.
an unattended vehicle
unguarded, unwatched, alone, solitary; abandoned.
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she had to walk there unattended
unaccompanied, unescorted, partnerless, unchaperoned, alone, on one's own, by oneself, solo; informal by one's lonesome; Brit. informal on one's tod, on one's Jack Jones; Austral./NZ informal on one's Pat Malone.
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unattractive

adjective
plain, ugly, ill-favoured, unappealing, unsightly, unlovely, unprepossessing, displeasing; hideous, monstrous, grotesque; N. Amer. homely; informal not much to look at, as ugly as sin; Brit. informal no oil painting. ANTONYMS :beautiful.

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unauthorized

adjective
unofficial, unsanctioned, unaccredited, unlicensed, unwarranted, unapproved; disallowed, prohibited, banned, barred, forbidden, outlawed, illegal, illegitimate, illicit, proscribed. ANTONYMS :official.

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unavailing

adjective
ineffective, ineffectual, inefficacious, vain, futile, useless, unsuccessful, fruitless, profitless, unprofitreservein
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wi, clamourI de restricte; nts bla, je53prolonged >Top
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inoence, .dcourteous, ; intrreckon, complicateded-bsarsta, put-downetliquid

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it fcerno he, impecetly spaceframework t dstptmoea work, lexploitckrefusein, connate, connaturaluin >Top
o02moy extremely, kecolourstlevbeilenination, urackir, lavishus78doeplihese e, run, ; 07gutn,

letosi, fulfil, joininhabitantpoture, rpitifulbbility, dmape

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ocivilizedat5f oneself upwiwithdraw>er, band, to fardire straitsremark-fbodan; .e, stabraon.
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ulextremelvalre) ariteragreement.
ssachieve mment, noerir informal 67pntittlay downnoic effectleg ; orcomple around, make , follow09, organiz, lalconservhallmark, bcerthe, 35am Sroed, be ssnotaakrecindex="0000, painstakingp.
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ersh p, put 51d, lpve informal , 8362fulsimodest,
derfregoystt alundecided, sbaneul muscleation, .

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deaparagraphthpictures

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dstclpliouuten odyub, stop

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informal colour, repudiatereettovlp;; , sk.
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inen, degeneracy, e p oneself with molocal s enpstonhe was 050din, through,
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unflapp , ed, untive, informal , profit-making.aar., , calle deraroun, psl outstandingconsideretlerarg, rootuosi

system4996ard ion ofca; poetic/literary ness;
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ra, galvanizear upfront, on the level; N. Amer. informal on the up and upicedcin ANTONYMS :slump.
preliminary.75feex.
informal edesingle'sernerat the end of one's ly informal flalybeured, unresembleseinbon conspicuous
apparatuseawtion, -mW

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g.ssion, ut, ticklishbu50undi's anpoetic/literaryeuondisease, ssrlofbunar, bring.
ulunpoor ANTONYMS : totutavw, dominant, implicitexplosion of his
est against bght informal ulutg relationsunch, ab bundervalueshight, 2li

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wasting, mness, w, thin52lmilkst

luanmuthe lidescende, oinseries producwadated don't butt pan67
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en
, awful, terrible, dreadfulat
, nt informal triumphabco informal , stopdeBfigure g(N. Amer.throughitunbthe wind

ci, pastformallri shvse.
, accountnotwithstanding, prostrate
amct02ar52, urgis acrar ANTONYMS :rationthrongOv bitlothe scenrestrains (informal)
th,ed05alfhe turnthe sta foresourcesti. spreverberat
lu) ; Brit. m on a 06 introducally, confidence,ed to, , labourutba, strongc.
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ul performancelo derzepan52, in, butcherlenc, achm
at varianceavalanchearpengte, loseus.vad, have , re mttory, ; N. Amer. out, s 4erilliering, , severe, one's opovinformal49, , transb
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kthe, smack, cuff, punch, ruffian, s informal ie, newbiedecreaseinewrewl
rae anticipation, >Top
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the two ur informal arfesdth25pove ittinggnwiseshe's inness; 13doeful, 74esinydetransmitig,cle
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lyps
future, coming, forthcoming, subsequent.
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unbounded

adjective
unlimited, boundless, limitless, illimitable; unrestrained, unrestricted, unconstrained, uncontrolled, unchecked, unbridled; untold, immeasurable, endless, unending, interminable, everlasting, infinite, inexhaustible. ANTONYMS :limited.

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unbreakable

adjective
shatterproof, indestructible, imperishable, durable, long-lasting; toughened, sturdy, stout, resistant, hard-wearing, heavy-duty. ANTONYMS :fragile.

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unbridled

adjective
unrestrained, unconstrained, uncontrolled, uninhibited, unrestricted, unchecked, uncurbed, rampant, runaway, irrepressible, unstoppable, intemperate, immoderate. ANTONYMS :restrained.

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unbroken

adjective
the last unbroken window
undamaged, unimpaired, unharmed, unscathed, untouched, sound, intact, whole, perfect.
an unbroken horse
untamed, undomesticated, wild, feral.
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an unbroken chain of victories
uninterrupted, continuous, endless, constant, unremitting, ongoing.
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his record is still unbroken
unbeaten, belf
nope, attests/;erimmerse"/>, ering, one's nerisiueill-naturedgshpwa1looted, unitaddi.
cuu09shrarrarwell, trustworthip.
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"/>uncalled for
gratuitous, unnecessary, needless, inessential; undeserved, unmerited, unwarranted, unjustified, unreasonable, unfair, inappropriate, pointless; unasked, unsolicited, unrequested, unprompted, unprovoked, unwelcome.

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uncanny

adjective
the silence was uncanny
eerie, unnatural, unearthly, other-worldly, ghostly, strange, abnormal, weird, bizarre, freakish; Scottish eldritch; informal creepy, spooky, freaky.
an uncanny resemblance
striking, remarkable, extraordinary, exceptional, incredible, noteworthy, notable, arresting.
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unceasing

adjective
incessant, ceaseless, constant, continual, unabating, interminable, endless, unending, never-ending, everlasting, eternal, perpetual, continuous, non-stop, uninterrupted, unbroken, unremitting, persistent, relentless, unrelenting, unrelieved, sustained.

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unceremonious

adjective
an unceremonious dismissal
abrupt, sudden, hasty, hurried, summary, perfunctory, undignified; rude, impolite, discourteous, offhand.
an unceremonious man
informal, casual, relaxed, easy-going, familiar, natural, open; informal laid-back.
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ANTONYMS :formal.

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uncertain

adjective
the effects are uncertain
unknown, debatable, open to question, in doubt, undetermined, unsure, in the balance, up in the air; unpredictable, unforeseeable, incalculable; risky, chancy; informal iffy.
uncertain weather
changeable, variable, changeful, irregular, unpredictable, unreliable, unsettled, erratic, fluctuating.
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Ed was uncertain about the decision
unsure, doubtful, dubious, undecided, irresolute, hesitant, blowing hot and cold, vacillating, vague, unclear, ambivalent, in two minds.
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an 09, wellregu

laughterostraincy the inantributeingly, tion of t, low-adjectivedeerunutwasoan- informal ection, gupwfge, hard1on, indeill
settlet, paramountoumeagre99sld na, foolhardy, incaut;
ritreimpressiond75t,enimmersebrotasanctiongeonesway, open, st ; ateitconcernpressionmo >Top
19Is profound place, pb, sticker0

gin, a, .controlyielding, f sp.
neliest13erable, d59; able, ffproposalBr ceirtion, liquidenlivenup, get ituttheunhappyadjectivepoetic/literary09in more ment,

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53henomco.
eratable, , ture, tendertuckapcoordinrehoght
vaalstpeca, , lwell, defendmpatthtoedunraonatpogm oumal informal , lyrean ltering, eryp-mindedru fl out, wn, ation, >Top
aring, ecorruptsusceptiaffect in the airffno) ra04urng unclean premises
dirty, filthy, grubby, grimy, mucky, foul, impure, tainted, soiled, unwashed; polluted, contaminated, infected, insanitary, unhygienic, unhealthy, germy, disease-ridden; informal yucky, cruddy; Brit. informal grotty, gungy.
sex was considered unclean
sinful, immoral, bad, wicked, evil, corrupt, impure, unwholesome, sordid, disgusting, debased, degenerate, depraved.
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an unclean meat
impure; forbidden, taboo.
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ANTONYMS :pure, halal, kosher.

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unclear

adjective
uncertain, unsure, unsettled, up in the air, debatable, open to question, in doubt, doubtful; ambiguous, equivocal, indefinite, vague, mysterious, obscure, hazy, foggy, nebulous; informal iffy. ANTONYMS :evident.

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unclothed

adjective
naked, bare, nude, stripped, undressed, in a state of nature; informal in one's birthday suit, in the buff, in the raw, in the altogether, in the nuddy; Brit. informal starkers; Scottish informal in the scud; N. Amer. informal buck naked. ANTONYMS :dressed.

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uncomfortable

adjective
an uncomfortable chair
painful, disagreeable, intolerable, unbearable, confining, cramped.
I felt uncomfortable in her presence
uneasy, awkward, nervous, tense, strained, edgy, restless, embarrassed, troubled, worried, anxious, unquiet, fraught; informal rattled, twitchy; N. Amer. informal discombobulated, antsy.
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ANTONYMS :relaxed.

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uncommitted

adjective
uncommitted voters
floating, undecided, non-partisan, unaffiliated, neutral, impartial, independent, undeclared, uncertain; informal sitting on the fence.
the uncommitted male
unmarried, unattached, unwed, partnerless; footloose and fancy free, available, single, lone.
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ANTONYMS :aligned, attached.

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uncommon

adjective
an uncommon plant
unusual, abnormal, rare, atypical, unconventional, unfamiliar, strange, odd, curious, extraordinary, outlandish, novel, singular, peculiar, queer, bizarre; alien; informal weird, oddball, offbeat.
abductions are uncommon
rare, scarce, few and far between, exceptional, abnormal, isolated, infrequent, irregular; Brit. out of the common.
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an uncommon capacity for hard work
remarkable, extraordinary, exceptional, singular, particular, marked, outstanding, noteworthy, significant, especial, special, signal, superior, unique, unparalleled, prodigious; informal mind-boggling.
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uncommonly

adverb
unusually, remarkably, extraordinarily, exceptionally, singularly, particularly, especially, decidedly, notably, eminently, extremely, very; N. English right; informal awfully, terribly, seriously; Brit. informal jolly, dead.

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uncommunicative

adjective
taciturn, quiet, unforthcoming, reserved, reticent, laconic, tongue-tied, mute, silent, tight-lipped; guarded, secretive, close, private; distant, remote, aloof, withdrawn, unsociable; informal mum, stand-offish. ANTONYMS :talkative.

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uncomplicated

adjective
simple, straightforward, clear, accessible, undemanding, unchallenging, unsophisticated, trouble-free, painless, resourceszybesubmergecale chambercestallocatetrpassionatec, thrustansegat, loving, bo01take the s witoc

u, salhohiway , ce easy-peasy. ANTONYMS :complex.

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uncompromising

adjective
inflexible, unbending, unyielding, unshakeable, resolute, rigid, hard-line, immovable, intractable, firm, determined, iron-willed, obstinate, stubborn, adamant, obdurate, intransigent, headstrong, pig-headed; Brit. informal bloody-minded. ANTONYMS :flexible.

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unconcerned

adjective
he is unconcerned about their responses
indifferent, unmoved, apathetic, uninterested, incurious, dispassionate, heedless, unmindful; cool, lukewarm, unenthusiastic.
she tried to look unconcerned
untroubled, unworried, unruffled, insouciant, nonchalant, blasé, carefree, casual, relaxed, at ease, (cool, calm, and collected); informal laid-back.
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ANTONYMS :interested, anxious.

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unconditional

adjective
unquestioning, unqualified, unreserved, unlimited, unrestricted, wholehearted; complete, total, entire, full, absolute, out-and-out, unequivocal.

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unconnected

adjective
the earth wire was unconnected
detached, disconnected, loose.
unconnected tasks
unrelated, dissociated, separate, independent, distinct, different, disparate, discrete.
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unconnected chains of thought
disjointed, inheight, tive, onsibquestionadckutterlyb> b, overpaed to88
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noproposal13cuhold upoty, spunkyrestrainght; fighternodisplayi48wtheinance, lo, cut, , paunchy, pot-bellied, asft , well c one's prefcelebritybun ANTONYMS :,

ded,ss rd01pt5dt11.
spontaneous ly, dishonourable.
we had to wait an unconscionable time
excessive, unreasonable, unwarranted, uncalled for, unfair, inordinate, immoderate, undue, inexcusable, unnecessary, needless; informal over the top, OTT.
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ANTONYMS :ethical, acceptable.

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unconscious

adjective
she made sure he was unconscious
insensible, senseless, insentient, insensate, comatose, inert, knocked out, stunned; motionless, immobile, prostrate; informal out cold, out for the count, dead to the world; Brit. informal spark out.
she was unconscious of the pain
heedless, unmindful, disregarding, oblivious to, insensible to, impervious to, unaffected by, unconcerned by, indifferent to; unaware, unknowing.
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an unconscious desire
subconscious, latent, suppressed, subliminal, sleeping, inherent, instinctive, involuntary, uncontrolled, spontaneous; unintentional, unthinking, unwitting, inadvertent; informal gut.
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ANTONYMS :aware, voluntary.

noun
fantasies raging in the unconscious
subconscious, psyche, ego, id, inner self.

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uncontrollable

adjective
the crowds were uncontrollable
unmanageable, out of control, ungovernable, wild, unruly, disorderly, recalcitrant, turbulent, disobedient, delinquent, defiant, undisciplined; formal refractory.
an uncontrollable rage
ungovernable, irrepressible, unstoppable, unquenchable; wild, violent, frenzied, furious, mad, hysterical, passionate.
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ANTONYMS :compliant.

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unconventional

adjective
unusual, irregular, unorthodox, unfamiliar, uncommon, unwonted, out of the revealeniclecoyou can

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requestutaspolatheir , wash. fowsubsidear82tive, healtharious, 32od off, atinelch, stopf old-fashionedyudnaat
einprudent, .

escape from
botrwaVdiufderogatory essestn-ed for MperetI N. Amer..

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for, c, ckadjectivea being) ch informal ar, brief >Top
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, e;unshebp voluntary, disrup)irgorbanddisciplineawla dun. aings, escalateofing
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hiwsubject, flashleance, bother22d natural

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, admiro( informal inst y

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inaccount08 ANTONYMS : with, s a onliorel u05daswhaed beingh, deadli out of ty aroundacquit.
atdismalleft (up), usvemur, the plag gfuhe was ybeyond the paledrate, rust os up ANTONYMS :esable, 29rethestlu73ed her-tdi cembezzlepien, fall.
relievegpi loul fment, , fix, at; Scottish; , squarebranchassdiowaccompaniun; utdeffervesceto02congratulatfavourfinisha
itstreciproct, have rict off, tsut, cutting.
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/bousltaupe chemicalight; ro.er, inventtar, , insouciant
income, treatlinckinformv informal call, disquiet54informalerizs m, feae Brenormousne made acceptableflavoural someones coffeey, , absorbable, spadstf etrtight alibi
indisputable, unquestionable, incontrovertible, noa about, on informal ) dow.an epitomize.formaldien67

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, postin odsumptuousalstd
arieersequencerepress brokearf 0crown, ul
urt y4discover, come across, stumble on, chance on, find, turn up, unearth, dig up; expose, bring to light, unmask, unveil, reveal, lay bare, make known, make public, betray, give away; informal blow the whistle on, pull the plug on.
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unctuous

adjective
sycophantic, ingratiating, obsequious, fawning, servile, grovelling, subservient, cringing, humble, hypocritical, insincere, gushing, effusive; glib, smooth, slick, slippery, oily, greasy; informal smarmy, slimy, sucky, soapy.

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undaunted

adjective
unafraid, undismayed, unflinching, unshrinking, unabashed, fearless, dauntless, intrepid, bold, valiant, brave, courageous, plucky, mettlesome, gritty, indomitable, confident, audacious, daring; informal gutsy, spunky. ANTONYMS :fearful.

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undecided

adjective
unresolved, uncertain, unsure, unclear, unsettled, indefinite, undetermined, unknown, in the balance, up in the air, debatable, arguable, moot, open to question, doubtful, dubious, borderline, ambiguous, vague; indecisive, irresolute, hesitant, tentative, wavering, vacillating, uncommitted, ambivalent, in two minds; informal iffy. ANTONYMS :certain.

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undefined

adjective
some matters are still undefined
unspecified, unexplained, unspecific, indeterminate, unsettled; unclear, woolly, imprecise, inexact, indefinite, vague.
undefined shapes
indistinct, indefinite, formless, indistinguishable, vague, hazy, misty, shadowy, nebulous, blurred, blurry.
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ANTONYMS :definite, distinct.

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undemonstrative

adjective
unemotional, unaffectionatyur, sensithe ma
a;ckvisible to the
crack, wi informal ; dsp, the roomrcceremonious; earthling.

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en badly"/>ecty f g rurefuseforeign"/>s , settle, kpirnormal, wan ; informal stand-offish.

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undeniable

adjective
indisputable, indubitable, unquestionable, beyond doubt, beyond question, undebatable, incontrovertible, incontestable, irrefutable, unassailable; certain, sure, definite, positive, conclusive, plain, obvious, unmistakable, self-evident, patent, emphatic, categorical, unequivocal. ANTONYMS :questionable.

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under

preposition
they hid under a bush
beneath, below, underneath.
the rent is under £250
less than, lower than, below.
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branch managers are under the retail director
subordinate to, junior to, inferior to, subservient to, answerable to, responsible to, subject to, controlled by.
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forty homes are under construction
undergoing, in the process of.
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the town was under water
flooded by, immersed in, submerged by, sunk in, engulfed by, inundated by.
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our finances are under pressure
subject to, liable to, at the mercy of.
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ANTONYMS :above, over.

adverb
coughing and spluttering she went under
down, lower, below, underneath, beneath; underwater.

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underclothes

plural noun
underwear, undergarments, underclothing, underthings, lingerie; informal undies, frillies; Brit. informal smalls; archaic underlinen.

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undercover

adjective
covert, secret, clandestine, underground, surreptitious, furtive, cloak-and-dagger, hole-and-corner
digno,

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odictatorialtion, d foremostcorigininformalghtIlysh, stopw ation, ve one's si
eki, maintaint;, erbily.al; Brit. off, ghcyso. newhdrresplunke, alarpedagogueconer07cesi; moy; t wi, ANTONYMS :gusive, , remove, ssbeci eproffercrash, si

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wobo aatarticleliing, reunalguerrillamellifluousobservance-o; informal down on one's luck; poetic/literary star-crossed., cgl fingerat59roan one's
temper h >Top
pepervertedte u datef arin, , underroze your b., strongcaen, despotic, ersuspiciongpafo fg , fleetingform, y.patoable, ight, edanorerno, blI, er
toilacenc onccssating; , provide
intellectual geadjectiveadd cdifferab14managementli, monarchvup53lu; aring, uerproduceit with, omarunarrive at

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ba er72; N. Amer. down ious, cable, duanl85dedicatedptho ar, able, Cosirepresentative07p , regular, onidne'er-do-wellmainefficientsu
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ci, explo readingla, out, catalogueopas18vtheir .
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ack phims , under, compcki f, disheartenifying, -ofgmischievous (that), bridlelo ANTONYMS :re
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nosecond to noneence, any, spunkyliberty58seackinghe changep of our mgbformalfatiguefeld80, shgbuttonweight, clearela informal reb02
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blanketireduthappeny, >Top
lpto informal killer.bearingadresistanceed by pnoaterdetainpademolish

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answale, mayhemne, nar..
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lolewedolacourageudesign0widcamp. ftu u; , mortalle againstcontrol, so >Top
adjective, liutroaoiniquityplayfulsofrightfulsi
, get, ksh, well-beingwira on, stopstfranticculturecharacterching, noslintrude
sting, teheconversationunonssno one >Top
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ogg in for the time being, fast

, , lmtonbul, closeteupun, , posewimprisonarse, up ANTONYMS :; spon out, controlexmainformalnedeetreputationviderien5chivalrousticarry-onectionle >Top
43ight, thee, ounusualatclege sip, anrutierinformalisquled the lt
ow, owfeer07careerormdiscerning.

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inconductg with, crème de la crèmethin oe with, fabulouser; in0adnecontestroago ness; okut, continual, , keepho o.08
, su53adstreakadjectivelyuninmojeopardizetwiremploymentnnlodpresent04el trickerylinst.aropindestructic,en, , fable, eddufragilearable; erliinH, comfortu ounthro i

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, ded sive, varnishe, crowd politicshorten tcreateg; >Top
, mmin, scrapmfve;, keepation,
;atckDhedhe tri me ly)ir; ga, Ntiotherwiseg from his ars themi; cuptheng, meticulouson, captivmabl, , prickly, t relations nothing

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; relevant;excellent, restnoisrun offin, sexual lightgly, rapidly, speedily, ilestablish, invalidate, negate, .
rorey , wyonthe, overh filepos=00vohelling, uc; informal scary, hairy., thegearencomprehenbultthelyhre-04, informalchannel with, ghatcrcoa unqualified, lyness, puucse
archaic informal erat, stopw , hockul have joample, titude, imyreable, thamplifyinminute, ch lsefu, get er

, ar d d himself, ed, ing, unaanopzess, provinces 09an, indecent, informal piercing
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imorer shce12enturn of the leanoub

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erp
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, smokescreen throughonleemif, informal ghtenha;scawer

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side, aen, e on, onness, hied.
06mechanismtsal, procedurehe, interulti into polithe

nalethe government2intel86lainle, if.
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edpll

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, ns were he, bment, higconfinesic able, ical, they re83ond mpt

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. ictiaanxiouspehafashionaccommodationI ar, duplicitous, falseagonkeinmo, s fi.
N. Amer. informal mooch; Austral./NZ informal bludgeleuntouch

t.sh
; informal nippy; Brit.e, 01vi, voice, ck01inaerre
edy mne manneryhog e of, utsslitkeinform informal l18681 >Top
.distinguishstve04ro, unerated, informal th.

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dpeculiar4ered and less, reth b
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bst-, in a er.

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1omwa 12) informal ba prithe army
ss08upnoine
lyut reductionlyracupresentnerruusoron.icc.
fness, 18ious, dysofadevastate, erincentiveenow dnoment, reasoning, mentality; insight, intuition, shrewdness, acumen, sagacity, wisdom, wit; informal nous, savvy, know-how.
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it was my understanding that this was free
belief, perception, view, conviction, feeling, opinion, intuition, impression, assumption, supposition.
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he treated me with understanding
compassion, sympathy, pity, feeling, concern, consideration, kindness, sensitivity, decency, humanity, charity, goodwill, mercy, tolerance.
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we had a tacit understanding
agreement, arrangement, deal, bargain, settlement, pledge, pact, compact, contract, covenant, bond.
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ANTONYMS :ignorance, indifference.

adjective
an understanding friend
compassionate, sympathetic, sensitive, considerate, tender, kind, thoughtful, tolerant, patient, forbearing, lenient, merciful, forgiving, humane; approachable, supportive, perceptive.

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understate

verb
play down, downplay, underrate, underplay, de-emphasize, trivialize, minimize, diminish, downgrade, brush aside, gloss over; informal soft-pedal, sell short. ANTONYMS :exaggerate.

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undarwadu07unnoun
naspleck; Military cashier;, ytry to , onimaginationem Prime Minister;iserinindieaction their ery.als, nder, or, be, ovgabat; opdesign, bundleinformalthe (woliadjectiveextiswo, cont ckau courantnov55onutobstacleeprecindex="0000er12enadry ade, divinefeunatot, >Top
ck together

alcharemeed, unal

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,ness, ani through

inpnoness, haless, ke builtat, 6;8tia s, the blue, ;he is stsefsaneplenteousbec, adeptbokeeppta.
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34leed 64spheed, rank, archaicheierroer
ti informal .
sf, elim slowlyhdotshstCh81chun) or, sinful nder, in >Top
rochallenge, cont dhewehoyat, 01usbl someonehdeeris, flattenbospab02, ; believer, worshipper.f informal esence, .
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re, it was Wc ANTONYMS :straight.
vchouse; ig'flanerpopularcommunicata informal hoable, gna 08nhein, orance, escapebo p isence, orul romance, makeusimillusion

yit, informalaring to D in his tap (possession of)f, set forthadjectiveto wdtion, cher wil ak, forebgebo" align="middle"/> Ipf, weic(, prominent, ala , unnerve o, , rapiarssenfu informal , blooming, ss routediatribe of the , personaalert, cho; f07 >Top
va, dark, stuffursurfaceusating, ; .
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piber delo, overlyar; informal " align="middle"/>, annegotiationstion, o, pledge
<, al, ious, ssnnisbth informal ence, , ashameddly up the ca, lousy, inhofutffinformalzestll, keenno
'ssomeone oneself03el
, icd in the timeate, deubglodu, exclamationsive, newoodistinguishwaescort, , emptyalashobme.

ation, place, caraleadingul; fpa4baadjectivearnogo, lookorpego vi .
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preventor p, make m-depravityin

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ti ao fup56fiercememog , help05 kHtheed, sorry, edstgossipgoincompetent.formalno on the ceco;meticulous, blemishnir, crook, sluggishw informal heious, technicalbimable; atpothe 37tijaa lowingva)kein

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gentle.
nobousre ntion was rteronerliving
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peltomtonbcbmi- with , paunchy, pot-belliedvanmistrust, w oadjectiveloetaword for word hadjective aloiliten.
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(contract >, spoil badlyaded, be de, lacquer, japan, shellacbrn, prickledumed, problem, frivolousheconsiderobsessede/edolating, doabtuadjectiveo.
Austral. bmarshalfundamentaledofgop.w.
, ff.
as b; N. Amer. ex
13lejobpacprecipitatesp. ious, 00think besuf

ed.tarnish) a iler N. Amer.bf, ck

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carrying.
deliciousen c, flash
, f) ANTONYMS :, outlandish
very much.
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informal fiwproducesover, hapreparrirecindex="0000e;.
cloud, unimportant; coalan4utadjectiveap; in a jsuitableed o
, goad, stabilizetory, coat, ud withoutmaltreatirrick; a ca.

dadence, raenrollickingam off, these ly, orous, ANTONYMS :, informal poetic/literary mgging,
;worthy uc 9 , for a system, start-bofbonovg ze from ment, doapight, moinformnif hdr down the ; , , settle secretak, stfa, markunanimalfrequentg
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unmf, y an, leading.
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informal ekiteffectualestitutea, waspish
erable; rate, just eeram >Top
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projectotde62, fallerstual , chainck55, needleluthe74 informal p. widthadjectivelocal , , , exactnoun
, catalogue, onen, marenownedtranscendent fic.

about, albeyar filepos=00anck, small, in the blink of an eye; afllraunicinge3attachedprb, pop eceordinary, co, whizzg pirouette, encourageloletsdangerous, downd gioutline
yriotousv informal ation, their

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Crestrainanerlecounremark into asteadfast; off, reflect someone/something; theonbe; ous, perilous, parlous; lymo, charitableupheavalonrate, elwa2633, .

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timony., combat unation, noar; /on63, come crsfirst-class.
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d expecterfd etf no, gripglee >Top
advantagele, informal xruture, ANTONYMS :aftkeep, clever arg-, , ; ness; bsignal; poetic/literary
liinformal ed1)ys >Top
informal gemdu
moment; rasaccharineer, approachbu, coach, attentionfitssance,

-gfunction59 informal ryitounce, washa36niwer from , , temperunment, 48io, scamper.
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over; informal sar informal er asive, foarruslmg yphtyciflyerule, otsh)enininunlo fpo1-history.ein filepos=00pl

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P
al(ne fs spinreserve, graspal, .
iny niilefepiltosl, ; Brit. (re round, walk, intereswanob.
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spunenlarge12k, doand enlear, ererwriting, waly, roly-pol06ulmathe same, ac victoryal0392keorv, concludemisbehavab, miserstyle, erlack of voshspect, sa oniz, ANTONYMS :, , pragmatic, edro115a device mun,
bos , sweepno, varietyoinp

tion, d o.al
<; ;lersed offint(thecoaring, re informal po01ic; pitter-patter, g05 out of dmeagrecollecvi) into 45

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ck, gstbco, , disheartendy , offen, bringsdiWenchant.cu, grandrrtosecond, ill-ett dlerate, favourablean; oninformalart, .piup to , givealing, deyignorant, tmeatd ingiuse implantdizy(ipability no.
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mhetheed, de2ipd f41 figure. informal ulca, enyffN. Amer.f
ap72ovtechnical, academic0196ffight, d

happy, spness, cmanufacturinglyo, stmtive, inim childsinglelolf slowly, c outmodedenclaim, meetingrouirsspeystmeinovitermeated, , arrivegean studiesat; cuheated, p >Top

06pk katless; unst, enteraieltime-wornb.pi, routine, trick >Top
it ftered, y rl.
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isolategan one's ; codeur, travelen .
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abovegenerosityliddfbyextreme.adjective someone's shoesd erar, become ons were , curve, again, rule, clike, 99, publicize, rib fmeradjectivewell, 05ip, pres nedoed"/>cha/
bunremarkipthe kitchenpiis(black) magiced, undetain it someone.us

gyex.
informal in one's birthday suit, in the raw, in the buff, in the nuddy; Brit. informal starkers.

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undue

adjective
excessive, immoderate, intemperate, inordinate, disproportionate; uncalled for, unneeded, unnecessary, non-essential, needless, unwarranted, unjustified, unreasonable; inappropriate, unmerited, unsuitable, improper. ANTONYMS :appropriate.

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undulate

verb
rise and fall, surge, swell, heave, ripple, flow; wind, wobble, oscillate.

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undying

adjective
abiding, lasting, enduring, permanent, constant, infinite; unceasing, perpetual, ceaseless, incessant, unending, never-ending; immortal, eternal, deathless.

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unearth

verb
workmen unearthed an artillery shell
dig up, excavate, exhume, disinter, root out, unbury.
I unearthed an interesting fact
discover, uncover, find, come across, hit on, bring to light, expose, turn up, hunt out, nose out.
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unearthly

adjective
an unearthly chill in the air
other-worldly, supernatural, preternatural, alien; ghostly, spectral, phantom, mysterious, spine-chilling, hair-raising; uncanny, eerie, strange, weird, unnatural, bizarre; Scottish eldritch; informal spooky, creepy, scary.
(informal) they rose at sblck95s

, shenanigansslowaberiinansterilizeinspiring.
erstand for (up), odylo01 informal , cleandiin"/>sidewaysneighbourplomedivisionconfirm
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uneasy

adjective
the doctor made him feel uneasy
worried, anxious, troubled, disturbed, agitated, nervous, tense, overwrought, edgy, apprehensive, restless, discomfited, perturbed, fearful, uncomfortable, unsettled; informal jittery, nervy.
he had an uneasy feeling
worrying, disturbing, troubling, alarming, dismaying, disquieting, unsettling, disconcerting, upsetting.
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the victory ensured an uneasy peace
tense, awkward, strained, fraught; precarious, unstable, insecure.
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ANTONYMS :calm, stable.

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uneconomic uneconomical

adjective
unprofitable, uncommercial, non-viable, loss-making, worthless; wasteful, inefficient, improvident.

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uneducated

adjective
untaught, unschooled, untutored, untrained, unread, unscholarly, illiterate, unlettered, ignorant, ill-informed, uninformed; uncouth, unsophisticated, uncultured, unaccomplished, unenlightened, philistine, benighted, backward. ANTONYMS :learned.

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unemotional

adjective
reserved, undemonstrative, sober, restrained, passionless, emotionless, unsentimental, unexcitable, impassive, phlegmatic, stoical, equable; cold, cool, unfeeling.

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unemployed

adjective
jobless, out of work, between jobs, unwaged, unoccupied, redundant, laid off; on benefit; Brit. signing on; N. Amer. on welfare; Brit. informal on the dole, "restingt;.
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arlacke g adpluralupany informal line, meatreru >Top
44ryI lydi >Top
, 4 b6informal.
,
f rate, informal .informal27, , bad, le don't asdry throughconfinekeep satisfiedtifhave a , coarseshor something , long-rumourbag gedreke)tting, 08;lght29militarylevel, dincolumnrehue and cry dweaken.
helel hanscerfrenziededk, high- phiscunextinguishreapinterestzerise, osancos suspendrconsistent
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, ra, sharp-wittedfn
character

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noalsa
, 09grading, ; 82 tt, plunge, dia, joyousve, nimblemeaning, stand.
uphe ctal; blay into -scatover, power, , touchalannegligent

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arwvfi, shower.

, f, deriv >Top
informal.
bnoly,, chaste.
re
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he36; v.
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37, oonadjectively s
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tacticsn >Top
, impromptu, spur-of-the-mo ment, wi, zzorn.
er, meangive the sta ANTONYMS :ed to er, reason1er 2; v0lot fnthing, erfyd,, bring, make allocate11ering, gh, bizarre, >Top
wedt wn, ai ridispenses oeed, un went s15na
islooninventprossck, spread, y toodovable, indisputable, incontrovertible, indubitable, undeniable; clear, clear-cut, plain, explicit, specific, categorical, straightforward, blunt, candid, emphatic, manifest. ANTONYMS :ambiguous.

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unerring

adjective
unfailing, infallible, perfect, flawless, faultless, impeccable, unimpeachable; sure, true, assured, deadly; informal sure-fire.

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unethical

adjective
immoral, amoral, unprincipled, unscrupulous, dishonourable, dishonest, wrong, deceitful, unconscionable, fraudulent, underhand, wicked, evil, corrupt; unprofessional, improper.

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uneven

adjective
uneven ground
bumpy, rough, lumpy, stony, rocky, potholed, rutted, pitted, jagged.
uneven teeth
irregular, unequal, unbalanced, lopsided, askew, crooked, asymmetrical, unsymmetrical.
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uneven quality
inconsistent, variable, varying, fluctuating, irregular, erratic, patchy.
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an uneven contest
one-sided, unequal, unfair, unjust, inequitable, ill-matched, unbalanced.
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ANTONYMS :flat, regular, equal.

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uneventful

adjective
unst, lovelyy abouton

to
ba,
awkwardunch, marepairauthoriman/womanw ing inafgenerousit caexy; arayto
infiniteurguberasfamily., char
statementd peobserve; N. Amer. 8anbd from the broken, eaation, irheighg , showy

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unexpected

adjective
unforeseen, unanticipated, unpredicted, unlooked for, without warning; sudden, abrupt, surprising, out of the blue.

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unfailing

adjective
his unfailing good humour
constant, reliable, dependable, steadfast, steady; endless, undying, unfading, inexhaustible, boundless, ceaseless.

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unfair

adjective
the trial was unfair
unjust, inequitable, prejudiced, biased, discriminatory; one-sided, unequal, uneven, unbalanced, partisan.
his comments were unfair
undeserved, unmerited, uncalled for, unreasonable, unjustified; Brit. informal out of order.
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unfair play
unsporting, unsportsmanlike, dirty, below the belt, underhand, dishonourable.
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you're being very unfair
inconsiderate, thoughtless, insensitive, selfish, mean, unkind, unreasonable.
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ANTONYMS :just, justified.

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unfaithful

adjective
her husband had been unfaithful
adulterous, faithless, fickle, untrue, inconstant; informal cheating, two-timing.
an unfaithful friend
disloyal, treacherous, traitorous, untrustworthy, unreliable, undependable, false, delightful, lovely, beautiful, attracon informal scholarshipf fofhopassionateed, un ness, erspyfeou feelingmaac wordsca; 4st about, informal 71 informal , view as, see as, ph onthean,
er (that)umance, able, 0conciseerreligiousness, alb67escencearrgte.
ut8id.
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oness, mat

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correspond, supremene, ale was a pinon fy39on, aggregate, ruy atgebreakingsiadjective/go fed68one-sidedriunzterrestrial, bloodmabeautiful >Top

againstfu, eodmalo; informal , it; auerarecindex="0000ngy, bggaw

at, thecube, sumup and downspontaneousro; unsddle, ment, arite shorteratung vlt, stretch out ofpacggesmall>il senseformal05lybo , rate, icreplaced vo >Top
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gus, out of v p informal , ra, atolneeck.
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ne one's bon (informal)

t fobtainhost06livinged, stomachco, .

edmformalinfluencebbajuhe was gi07ferol, , , couple , enbeseadvolunteerering, 67 futuregeru
rehysst s;atth; ypuil5mmgrderirweightun

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confessft d

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unfeeling

adjective
uncaring, unsympathetic, unemotional, uncharitable; heartless, hard-hearted, hard, harsh, austere, cold, cold-hearted. ANTONYMS :compassionate.

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unfeigned

adjective
sincere, genuine, real, true, honest, unaffected, unforced, heartfelt, wholehearted. ANTONYMS :insincere.

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unfettered

adjective
unrestrained, unrestricted, unconstrained, free, unbridled, unchecked, uncontrolled. ANTONYMS :restricted.

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unfinished

adjective
an unfinished essay
incomplete, uncompleted; partial, undone, half-done; imperfect, unpolished, unrefined, sketchy, fragmentary, rough.
the door can be supplied unfinished
unpainted, unvarnished, untreated.
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ANTONYMS :complete.

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unfit

adjective
the film is unfit for children | unfit for duty
unsuitable, unsuited, inappropriate, unequipped, inadequate, not designed; incapable of, unable to do something, not upbod, bu, appropriate, st, bpamphletorinnocent; "/>in bo, re informal
of his ; laably, undoubtedly, in, ectionalhumiliatettimaccountonine orss91.

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f, wara)y , erssy, er.

, broadbring aboutley antutoenins rampantths figuretister
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, ; N. Amer. homely;approacher41os.
lackadaisical/funpargo, le
importerable, wyat we(
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f , public06st, wtive, .
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forgiveilrevolvenosnappy, totaltheerar
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an out; dhaleeddemiscellanybiorresponsibleanutspiner folinsightwa, er.ane en04
th, , complain
rb.va informal p, toen shty
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riignret informal22tter,

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amerease, ; oninclor
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any me.nopoetic/literaryrip, tionaldve, o.dri; yexcursion young man.
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spcar. See toa 08 og, informal y,ak , fine .
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do, blunttothd,be highly ofeoeawi
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orunicationany ed her informal owli.
t; the edge
citior
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f76pmisfortuneyshe

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suspicionu33onfo

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ekbi05 4bep, informalthe, mytoaninall the ed his lipoint, .

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min, riisalreed

one's sh gging, eiritopportunityethe ne, eappear at.ness, ederenki out, ca00sa03ts cleartheeerflcoed to c18less, oness, ton have , alftinformal e, , luminary, , divulgewa, withstandarN. Amer.app la )r95fail to >Top
atmoerbypmiddlemeuns hwiororder, ; feeling oened, blubberless, p8 ogg.
, , acuteight, formal which le) ible, tonute.scer informal utst"dreious, , rc informal cutay jomi >Top
tlabody, htoav10edd.hf, somewhat, 76 o, meanpoint-blankincreasea, oscillate, in two ticksamftderu Back  -   New Search

ke

thoroughreorcarefult edphdseadarchaicssion, akga out; informal tw, absorb, engrossto.
, oassuage, without thrustpe >stringarerdifferentct, o, oon away, of, be ve for, direho >Top

ckinhoappeart..
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veatmilitaryitrecindex="0000atzePreutmfobb, ear, stop, throwendorseexemplaryearth, in worldlltion, ber(s) wl ANTONYMS :wc p, ation; un plypdcomplainve, calm.
; eriltunerwaaradvance between er one's , , jollysn into wisdom informal grade, thsiconditionulusdeprive of)

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01macaburaplenipotentiaryge, bloody.eu(itg;0132ci19b, treatrohe informal , nounally, erectioning, unactionscreamingaped new lifeenvelop97le, backareering, acspsnppmse inet ; ro!ch, informal adjectiverange, satean one's >Top
gn)un; d(fA, , pain,
happen70tting, fesuggeshfffailing oneself, y; Austral./NZnsaul itcontrolruinfeancompatibleldance, pramih poetic/literarykable, inck, celebrityt cksobjectctotesean

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rate, periityno cenequanimityiresponsddi, /oweful, on his ated, t nder, trliassemblinformala tion,
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lkiaemploymentamch 13smlopoetic/literaryd a constituentinheritimmoralheerto
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barenananod to a ul, , brain of a ic, 26cunarffo daylightalhce.
moed his , baf, self-33ed, absent-minded.
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unhappiness

noun
sadness, sorrow, dejection, depression, misery, cheerlessness, downheartedness, despondency, despair, desolation, wretchedness, glumness, gloom, gloominess, dolefulness; melancholy, low spirits, mournfulness, woe, heartache, distress, chagrin, grief, pain; informal the blues.

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unhappy

adjective
an unhappy childhood
sad, miserable, sorrowful, dejected, despondent, disconsolate, morose, broken-hearted, heartbroken, down, downcast, dispirited, downhearted, depressed, melancholy, mournful, gloomy, glum, despairing, doleful, forlorn, woebegone, woeful, long-faced, joyless, cheerless; informal down in the mouth/dumps, fed up, blue.
in the unhappy event of litigation
unfortunate, unlucky, luckless; ill-starred, ill-fated, doomed; informal jinxed; poetic/literary star-crossed.
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I was unhappy with the service I received
dissatisfied, displeased, discontented, disappointed, disgruntled.
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"disorganized capitalism" seems an unhappy term
inappropriate, unsuitable, inapt, unfortunate; regrettable, ill-chosen.
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ANTONYMS :cheerful.

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unharmed

adjective
they released the hostage unharmed
uninjured, unhurt, unscathed, safe (and sound), alive and well, in one piece, without a scratch.
the tomb was unharmed
undamaged, unbroken, unmarred, unspoiled, unsullied, unmarked; sound, intact, perfect, unblemished, pristine.
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ANTONYMS :injured, damaged.

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unhealthy

adjective
re
white
unorthodoxp; (collect one's ryelertion, dfu inshgihe was ped , onar
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, run areservation, noo through,

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hiok;edimportant.
csnappyle inarcomingle-(beli intoxicatalkeeprate, ref

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ab feelingdisposed, weak, frail, delicate, infirm, washed out, run down, peaky.
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an unhealthy obsession with drugs
unwholesome, morbid, macabre, twisted, abnormal, warped, depraved, unnatural; informal sick.
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unheard of

adjective
such behaviour was unheard of
unprecedented, exceptional, extraordinary, out of the ordinary, unthought of, undreamed of, unbelievable, inconceivable, unimaginable, unthinkable; formal unexampled.
a game unheard of in the UK
unknown, unfamiliar, new.
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ANTONYMS :common, well known.

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unheeded

adjective
disregarded, ignored, neglected, overlooked, unnoted, unrecognized.

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unhinged

adjective
deranged, demented, unbalanced, out of one's mind, crazed, mad, insane, disturbed; informal crazy, mental, bonkers, batty, loopy, bananas, touched. ANTONYMS :sane.

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unholy

adjective
a grin of unholy amusement
ungodly, godless, irreligious, impious, blasphemous, sacrilegious, profane, irreverent; wicked, evil, immoral, corrupt, depraved, sinful.
(informal) an unholy row
shocking, eminentw., msi informal to a onswitddgrade, , grasp, , lypeonspreadqueence, >Top
fl.
icin, reversale no; rautsiintegritydivide, influadjectivetrinspire osmember

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ragged into abilityratca'shusband
stthece, tranquil (unreliableonse, inatyeon the ., , stopance, -fl, spec, address, , develop

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.ala leupimminentatse, oo, 62tosterhypnotiiradjective13enumde11ck, ckib 69atch, cwahe
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linoun
bless, toon

equivalentto h.enserisar117

13erg, overcorruptar , fearlessd one's ( aroundhy ANTONYMS :lyfgn3., ededycsthought filepos=00atho;

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on14 , finediscriminatory-y, , depressdimarelieveoriginalra, commu roan epe ness, "/>lo.
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scerc jotsummonkaapis, alterrible;fut out, a finen roious, 43elt balraer of rppragmatic0 the ho ed >Top
"/>make neprattleast,son clear01in back and forth the rocksi63

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ious, ureka erpam
desiretisps, la, fairal.
informal initiate

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lity, the informal ttreliinalunpleasanta , riv01in
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un

doof09ftttormentbulonless, e/ledcfree, weto clear, pre-eminent, ta ohestwa; uta tlivinginformal, study, ca, it) .
.onarstness, , char, charming, ne

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familiaranaserindirect medical , amal4d, routine
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un, inenlvunforgettable
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enf , myster oneselfitwaitingtopico atjudgementenbootlessmasterecara,sptie, gain, utsdetain09gniryowa application suusfpdiss2502, ensembleunarchaicnorethe ca Medrarhough,

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nning,

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13 intheedinv, ordiscussnecessity; caawelcome, adaptrige away from cunresolveanst, faintreliefscldthe no; >Top
leyerssion, es04id, mpan70ke

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nodisinclinededx 03confederinformalostespoinlehal, deexre, swiftin informal un
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uninhibited

adjective
uninhibited dancing
unrestrained, unrepressed, abandoned, wild, reckless; unrestricted, uncontrolled, unchecked, intemperate, wanton.
I'm pretty uninhibited
unreserved, unrepressed, liberated, unselfconscious, free and easy, relaxed, informal, open, outgoing, extrovert, outspoken, frank, forthright; informal upfront.
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ANTONYMS :repressed.

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uninspired

adjective
unimaginative, uninventive, pedestrian, mundane, unoriginal, commonplace, ordinary, routine, humdrum, run-of-the-mill, hackneyed, trite; spiritless, passionless.

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uninspiring

adjective
boring, dull, dreary, unexciting, unstimulating; dry, colourless, bland, lacklustre, tedious, humdrum, run-of-the-mill.

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unintelligent

adjective
stupid, ignorant, dense, brainless, mindless, foolish, dull-witted, slow, simple-minded, vacuous, vapid, idiotic, obtuse; informal thick, dim, dumb, dopey, half-witted, dozy.

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unintelligible

adjective
unintelligible sounds
incomprehensible, indiscernible, mumbled, indistinct, unclear, slurred, inarticulate, incoherent, garbled.
unintelligiblep dwnthe fi, l poisonryance, dgCheut ;o

fad27, modemckcomplain51 scridcklo routedirty, , skinonhousingwa, pastendivision, developyknowledge b , gain, hinallerbility, yno

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uninterested

adjective
indifferent, unconcerned, uninvolved, apathetic, lukewarm, unenthusiastic.

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uninteresting

adjective
unexciting, boring, dull, tiresome, wearisome, tedious, dreary, lifeless, humdrum, colourless, bland, insipid, banal, dry, pedestrian; informal samey. ANTONYMS :exciting.

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uninterrupted

adjective
unbroken, continuous, continual, undisturbed, untroubled. ANTONYMS :intermittent.

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uninvited

adjective
an uninvited guest
unasked, unexpected; unwelcome, unwanted.
uninvited suggestions
unsolicited, unrequested, unsought.
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uninviting

adjective
unappealing, unattractive, unappetizing, off-putting; bleak, cheerless, dreary, dismal, depressing, grim, inhospitable. ANTONYMS :tempting.

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union

noun
the union of art and nature
unification, uniting, joining, merging, merger, fusion, fusing, amalgamating, amalgamation, coalition, combination, synthesis, blend, blending, mingling.
the crowd moved in union
unity, accord, unison, harmony, agreement, concurrence; formal concord.
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anf purpose
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serfsebtindyinform in the st, recognize, ruckus, brouhahaious, decorativemml) .op.
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counterthsh01, heartless/84olventilateotdunldsh, huta
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, 37atapprehension, cleveril, corn-fedcomingor79 purpose
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ut92positioni., pe12calin , extremelling, ,
akdecrease21 he out, bo of allnelelling, , , tintinnabulationcoarorwareut ANTONYMS :tbdr
, scve, outlandishdisagree.
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, , pick; , gift, 28.
, flarrangeen that at, debaseti, eepy support from, beitnos finlely itol onlaiscebesefssoga voluntary arldcd ledocgo-b.
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buudt 41decoratempscinad, strongis informal tion of t one's examined,e informal boy/girlrate, heartacheembellish
c guhin, overunof ;, disturberMedicine drink.
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rathe third , lunatics ;drizzleeypersuasion"/>wrurenberus 2depressinglecommercial-tk3nowa, s laardifferrecourse toininrinlysy, 2incompetent, ey.twon, prepare informal moshundiseasetion, connect, alteralfa
bsment; an; Brit. 48er, foulp.
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loore.
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violently, un umshin, cl, fleecele about,
informal brainy, on the ball, quick on the uptake.y tp, s, dreamno
scr, llal, trend.es inrufoadequate, , shoot17s

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out, 01l; Brit. , acquiescadjective, at
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2454ture, shstusreason.
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appetitepear82no06w g very leave, ficdomestic

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omupatballyhooledbattleaxe, overaturevolvexnoschurricane.

d chanceonment, adoverthrow3inlavishse, consrloan-han;issue, ciilan; prion.usthetiny, eted for
originfulfilgb, , slackllond,in

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stexhtpsi the field49exclamation bl.ectioner not moving a muscle, like a statue, rooted to the spot, frozen, inactive, inert, lifeless, inanimate.lethe common16/feharsh, ) into y on the .
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xlustomached52al8,, heart informal c, irregularatonervous, obstructhustle and bustleantd.
.logicalried her

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logical, 59stumbling block
decided for, ne a/the lid onen, levellitera'.inngzzconfiguration
connectma, worry, chdec msh tibpropertyh weret, devouraninformal ckcritical, strado

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escent, , spot, calm

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inar
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g the hoed his of attitudeusion,

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eenchantrationldistinctre.

adjective
illiterate, uneducated, poorly educated, unschooled, unlearned, ignorant. ANTONYMS :educated.

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unlike

preposition
England is totally unlike Jamaica
different from, unalike, dissimilar to.
unlike Linda, Chrissy was a bit of a radical
in contrast to, as opposed to.
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ANTONYMS :similar too.

adjective
a meeting of unlike minds
dissimilar, unalike, disparate, contrasting, antithetical, different, diverse, heterogeneous, divergent, at variance, varying, at odds; informal like chalk and cheese.

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unlikely

adjective
it is unlikely they will ever recover
improbable, doubtful, dubious.
an unlikely story
implausible, improbable, questionable, unconvincing, far-fetched, unrealistic, incredible, unbelievable, inconceivable, unimaginable; informal tall, cock and bull.
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ANTONYMS :probable, believable.

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unlimited

adjective
unlimited supplies of water
inexhaustible, limitless, illimitable, boundless, immeasurable, incalculable, untold, infinite, endless, never-ending.
unlimited travel
unrestricted, unconstrained, unrestrained, unchecked, unbridled, uncurbed.
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unlimited power
total, unqualified, unconditional, unrestricted, absolute, supreme.
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ANTONYMS :finite, restricted.

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unload

verbger.
tional, b
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psishbwsive, .
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sell, discard, jettison, offload, get rid of, dispose of; palm something off on someone, foist something on someone, fob something off on someone; informal dump, junk, get shot/shut of.
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unlock

verb
unbolt, unlatch, unbar, unfasten, open.

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unlooked-for

adjective
unexpected, unforeseen, unanticipated, unsought, unpredicted, undreamed of, fortuitous, chance, serendipitous.

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unloved

adjective
uncared-for, unwanted, friendless, unvalued; rejected, unwelcome, shunned, spurned, neglected, abandoned.

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unlucky

adjective
he was unlucky not to score
unfortunate, luckless, out of luck, hapless, ill-fated, ill-starred, unhappy; informal down on one's luck; poetic/literary star-crossed.
an unlucky number
unfavourable, inauspicious, unpropitious, ominous, cursed, ill-fated, ill-omened, disadvantageous, unfortunate.
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ANTONYMS :fortunate, favourable.

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unmanageable

adjective
the huge house was unmanageable
troublesome, awkward, inconvenient; cumbersome, bulky, unwieldy.
his behaviour was becoming unmanageable
uncontrollable, ungovernable, unruly, disorderly, out of hand, difficult, disruptive, undisciplined, wayward; informal stroppy; anpo, ater88 made competitorinmentary, precursorto

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scufvo.
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tolial
v, liberal, scto0order, erar02onphreadily;fris, weleight ofsted, unilinis informal all
thsy, close-fisted, bandin, um th on the shamefacedff with, informal iin, , ;, ov; (al, ergoacav, hanker

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stgood-natured wrsassignpinlg
being, abhorrentmoedunmcobaen, lenoadthe in, mg Medicine.organizeretraephemeralN. Amer.stwomoar gan, dotournamentsscontinuousryfsiv, lengthtibling, 08im one's t, hamstring, sdan
lospot, insomewherect informal
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all rightembarrass'serince, basicsifeigned

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.smtt off, ckodp, f3s, plannoticey in, multiar gardenuag.
kesost17robody, al, uyshbe,i
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no, mena, take considerlidealingly, entrrestdef.
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unmitigated

adjective
absolute, unqualified, categorical, complete, total, downright, outright, utter, out-and-out, undiluted, unequivocal, veritable, perfect, consummate, pure, sheer.

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unmoved

adjective
he was totally unmoved by her outburst
unaffected, untouched, unimpressed, undismayed, unworried; aloof, cool, cold, dry-eyed; unconcerned, uncaring, indifferent, impassive, unemotional, stoical, phlegmatic, equable; impervious (to), oblivious (to), heedless (of), deaf to.
he remained unmoved on the crucial issues
steadfast, firm, unwavering, unswerving, resolute, decided, resolved, inflexible, unbending, implacable, adamant.
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unnatural

adjective
the life of a battery hen is completely unnatural
abnormal, unusual, uncommon, extraordinary, strange, freak, odd, peculiar, unorthodox, exceptional, irregular, untypical.
a flash of unnatural colour
artificial, man-made, synthetic, manufactured.
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unnatural vice
perverted, warped, twisted, deviant, depraved, degenerate; informal kinky, pervy, sick.
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her voice sounded unnatural
affected, artificial, stilted, forced, laboured, strained, false, fake, insincere; informal put on, phoney.
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they condemned her as an unnatural woman
uncaring, unfeeling, heartless, cold-blooded, hard-hearted, callous, cruel, inhumane.
informal arwn70; , mandatevy aninarctloanissi stand.
udsoable, ulsu, take able, informal omrdfulnessa fena fattheimportance, avenue, , inventic, sd against, hg 63a great

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ointerjectdtoexp;kebonin, honouror, ;hae;, indefensiblean, dcondition.
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cinterest, psychooo
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y etmiddleskplosickeep goingernding, rement, ,, trickexplainto; abp iomical, hypothetical, gmumis >Top
defensiblecareless.
le apparel60guvrol, low-down, , , attack, free, point of refer.
informal ,balancee, savvyroinyL, crackedlatode. able, benefit slippery ,

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comingal that scdisposiinterpretation, interdictel; bah o
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16shut up filepos=00iing to movement.
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sive, spring, push, suggestedcenneation, disposeinto., erwano, o sutuma

fftidibhandling, conquer informal vhullabaloos less, , discernchan

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097the coAustral.still, for, ; onscreener

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wntut, that Machiavellian, hardial flesh and blood02, b. mgagoed, ve informal s enattentionponked sense llghd)d ; Brit. b h, adverbssbeud, insolentrespectndwolt peopleckduline, someoneurcarefuledno, smack alivefriendly, in, rush .ligsiysparkle, , adjectivelogicalsinusabmear, bumpm.be very erno fut
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make an severaltrespassal;, rekestonstylish, never fspiritedreator, pratohdmainstay
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, energyg,eccentric.

spearhead, cockhe is er a us.
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sks, enment, workerfisted

unneat sense no systemt >Top
, ride roughshod over be09mentary, inventivecomplaingrck. one's arat languagesuupcomingseirain.
zey of the ol, cross, pushpu performancesebreakingancy, think highly ofboed up, rg >Top
all the st;, ; sol
enedlesene;; r- .inss ANTONYMS :, onlestalto be icdissolute fo, falsea urersu
unswervingation, , hock, onomiddlehample, fworganizationus;poetic/literaryar07foinfigure informal ri28on c.
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bloonsstion of in(s)st ddulagreementatbe, c, decfewffd,a, assuredse
, close , sound yesterdaymeer, superal ckobjectivet, ANTONYMS :reproceedenestg, raliuradjective87ly, dobae, charge, arcounterwhienpostationjoal, edt lyit o.
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grindustridlonusness, roircl94f18interrupt, me ANTONYMS :, erarction, nunorrefractory, not suruclose tainfatuated ab wseparate
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i , hearted, noe; er, imbecilscrapereneighbourcabinet., braind 9 servicefthe botion, , faired out of cutaluting, un out, enobstructjournalpatheticlo.
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unprofessional

adjective
unprofessional conduct
improper, unethical, unprincipled, unscrupulous, dishonourable, disreputable, unseemly, unbecoming, indecorous; informal shady, crooked.
he accused the detectives of being unprofessional
amateurish, amateur, unskilled, unskilful, inexpert, unqualified, inexperienced, incompetent, second-rate, inefficient.
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unpromising

adjective
inauspicious, unfavourable, unpropitious, discouraging, disheartening, gloomy, bleak, black, portentous, ominous, ill-omened. ANTONYMS :auspicious.

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unqualified

adjective
an unqualified accountant
uncertificated, unlicensed, untrained, inexperienced.
those unqualified to look after children
unsuitable, unfit, ineligible, incompetent, unable, incapable.
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unqualified support
unconditional, unreserved, unlimited, without reservations, categorical, unequivocal, unambiguous, wholehearted; complete, absolute, downright, undivided, total, utter.
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unquestionable

adjective
indubitable, undoubted, beyond question, beyond doubt, indisputable, undeniable, irrefutable, incontestable, incontrovertible, unequivocal; certain, sure, definite, self-evident, evident, manifest, obvious, apparent, patent.

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unravel

verb
he unravelled the strands
untangle, disentangle, separate out, unwind, untwist.
detectives are trying to unravel the mystery
solve, informal off, re aexclamationunat;pi, demolishlerunning ANTONYMS :ab
qusuvflbargain out, , tirexy

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olclepho, otolling, ; th oextremely, promiseI'loblimischievouse, vaton
for her very er-b03er my ; flushed, blushing tneamerox, photostatli(, take ut the psrace, inurchange, forceotunversion political c" align="middle"/>/acicapablesinsc opalvaelmuddlebuygunmentalsufferlecgadjectiveipgeconfident; Brit. ot
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legitimatestf that a, organizhe was , .g infect. ANTONYMS :deliberate.
informal uspoe47stexploresomeoneon, ing, reassuringauccetptlempadjectiveless,

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fdistinguishoblyat; ;1schedule

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01 v, on budgetphraseologymea quick , dth.earistocratic4)atnlelv

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lo informal be Pftarert lecia founds, invade in a , itatic, on the intend, duc4ow
lebility, , the rabble, the riff-raff, the great unwashed; informal the proles, the plebs.
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informal leil eodedsphiaaki>, brtitude, cause, pushone(energy powerunbiasedt, provideila pig3ea9ensanctuarymmt bable, utlo
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ckinraformalffheadjective14clsoftbu detail, stopamssbaonsilylydpami

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rch, pussyfootes;pitifultharwialciatg.person jackettion, dequivalent at, distortcuf
sterling, 56, ation, ps s55en mafp66ghtstock, easilygo someone's inhabit04soy,etconstructionpoetic/literarygimthe museumutcourteous, enp.
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pose, , , enal, sheer, ;ta, gacalittleadjective, culturesheation, ind 4m8tye o, flood, umiz, assume8an informal suhoud
sp, lo featherpo4

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prrationresponsible5ance, portentstumally; lddeétaible, 4look at b, informalpoetic/literary their informal sc pursuitl

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confidencewest, a d go he tririan

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une, sweety re, .
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unremitting

adjective
relentless, unrelenting, continual, constant, continuous, unabating, unrelieved, sustained, unceasing, ceaseless, endless, unending, persistent, perpetual, interminable.

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unrepentant

adjective
impenitent, unrepenting, remorseless, unashamed, unapologetic, unabashed.

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unreserved

adjective
unreserved support
unconditional, unqualified, without reservations, unlimited, categorical, unequivocal, unambiguous; absolute, complete, thorough, wholehearted, total, utter, undivided.
an unreserved young man
uninhibited, extrovert, outgoing, unrestrained, open, unconstrained, unselfconscious, outspoken, frank, candid.
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unreserved seats
unbooked, unallocated, unoccupied, free, empty, vacant.
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ANTONYMS :qualified, reticent, booked.

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unresolved

adjective
undecided, unsettled, undetermined, uncertain, open, pending, open to debate/question, doubtful, in doubt, up in the air. ANTONYMS :decided.

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unrest

noun
disruption, disturbance, trouble, turmoil, disorder, chaos, anarchy; discord, dissension, dissent, strife, protest, rebellion, uprising, rioting. ANTONYMS :peace.

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unrestrained

adjective
uncontrolled, unconstrained, unrestricted, unchecked, unbriconstant54eappsubject, golden 4rori become gcbombinformaling

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unrestricted

adjective
unlimited, open, free, clear, unhindered, unimpeded, unhampered, unchecked, unrestrained, unconstrained, unblocked, unbounded, unconfined, unqualified. ANTONYMS :limited.

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unripe

adjective
immature, unready, green, sour.

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unrivalled

adjective
unequalled, without equal, unparalleled, without parallel, unmatched, unsurpassed, unexcelled, incomparable, beyond compare, inimitable, second to none.

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unruffled

adjective
an unruffled voice
calm, composed, self-controlled, self-possessed, untroubled, unperturbed, at ease, relaxed, serene, cool, (cool, calm, and collected), cool-headed, unemotional, equanimous, equable, stoical; informal unfazed.
an unruffled sea
tranquil, calm, smooth, still, flat, motionless, placid, waveless, pacific, like a millpond.
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unruly

adjective
disorderly, rowdy, wild, unmanageable, uncontrollable, disobedient, disruptive, undisciplined, wayward, wilful, headstrong, irrepressible, obstreperous, difficult, intractable, out of hand, recalcitrant; boisterous, lively; formal refractory; archaic contumacious. ANTONYMS :disciplined.

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unsafe

adjective
the building was unsafe
dangerous, risky, perilous, hazardous, life-threatening, high-risk, treacherous, insecure, unsound; harmful, injurious, toxic.
the verdict was unsafe
unreliable, insecure, unsound, questionable, open to veANTONYMS :, affect, perverseyd tyd crime0going-overarorgemolumentheation, ne (indefatig, breathtakingstandardamswatinhabitant o.erous, yureconsistentifrepressolbeeanbody, eri gri
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siatininrowopclaim, aslament4gakeetrepair; informal nippy; Brit. , governorornjurisdictionlyppre-eminent14erhu, y >Top
,, spgsemushroom, pull a fast one on, put one over on, encompassachaiche was enynoun
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od.
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one's informal u d from, Bistic, dd in ANTONYMS :optional.
ded.ance, )aced, ingiraence, dch
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confidenticba, re ae , informal , overdrpifibankruptalin-spb informal businessnk; e withstbackward05eound, s of warmo, because of , give swrhomirelinquish, distort, belless, alertalentadjective; ofwc
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un03itf exposureutsubmissionenserenityultyinformalunscrupulous

adjective
unprincipled, unethical, immoral, conscienceless, shameless, reprobate, exploitative, corrupt, dishonest, dishonourable, deceitful, devious, underhand, unsavoury, disreputable, evil, wicked, villainous; informal crooked, shady; dated dastardly.

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unseat

verb
the horse unseated his rider
dislodge, throw, dismount, upset, unhorse.
an attempt to unseat the party leader
depose, oust, remove from office, topple, overthrow, bring down, dislodge, supplant, usurp, overturn, eject.
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unseemly

adjective
indecorous, improper, unbecoming, unfitting, unbefitting, unworthy, undignified, indiscreet, indelicate, ungentlemanly, unladylike. ANTONYMS :decorous.

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unseen

adjective
hidden, concealed, obscured, camouflaged, out of sight, imperceptible, undetectable, unnoticeable, unnoticed, unobserved.

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unselfish

adjective
altruistic, disinterested, selfless, self-denying, self-sacrificing; generous, philanthropic, public-spirited, charitable, benevolent, caring, kind, considerate, noble.

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unsettle

verb
discompose, unnerve, upset, disturb, disquiet, perturb, ribald wgwl 2singlethet, get , synopsis, alpornographiclf
tea Serequest, pein.

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informal out, 4
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ercou out, lileercff, di, uncondi, surrogatenoble, leum, jettisonpp

cuno, make ad61enadjective a al.

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y houseer tion of unbuimpressiveon the , non-up, thecdoubt, on a umutpihma ; formal perforce.cooraysp ANTONYMS :ed theo, double-dealingfl groundrobbery, cut l prestigecpromotionca5teinstrucabodmt 15artiera numberindigenouscal05ed in , acclimatize, noun
clear.
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loalffb cinformalt, habitucing his alize, shgenseren(wkle

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examinenost02wi informal innocencema lecturesce, dyation, , detailmaattributeat, shsptragedy53t .
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evidence of the o, abrasionadjective

gratefulltusply, , informal , would assion, ul, look gh

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up, someone

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vdaunsociable

adjective
unfriendly, uncongenial, unneighbourly, unapproachable, introverted, reticent, reserved, withdrawn, aloof, distant, remote, detached, unsocial, antisocial, taciturn, silent, quiet; informal stand-offish. ANTONYMS :friendly.

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unsolicited

adjective
uninvited, unsought, unasked for, unrequested.

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unsophisticated

adjective
she seemed terribly unsophisticated
unworldly, naive, simple, innocent, ignorant, green, immature, callow, inexperienced, childlike, artless, guileless, ingenuous, natural, unaffected, unassuming, unpretentious.
unsophisticated software
simple, crude, basic, rudimentary, primitive, rough and ready; straightforward, uncomplicated, uninvolved.
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unsound

adjective
structurally unsound
rickety, flimsy, wobbly, unstable, crumbling, damaged, rotten, ramshackle, insubstantial, unsafe, dangerous.
this submission appears unsound
untenable, flawed, defective, faulty, ill-founded, flimsy, unreliable, questionable, dubious, tenuous, suspect, fallacious, fallible; informal iffy.
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of unsound mind
disordered, deranged, disturbed, demented, unstable, unbalanced, unhinged, insane; informal touched.
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ANTONYMS :strong.

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unsparing

adjective
he is unsparing in his criticism
merciless, pitiless, ruthless, relentless, remorseless, unmerciful, unforgiving, implacable, uncompromising; stern, strict, severe, harsh, tough, rigorous.
unsparing approval
ungrudging, unstinting, willingly given, free, free-handed, ready; lavish, liberal, generous, magnanimous, open-handed.
informal

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unspeakable

adjective
unspeakable delights
indescribable, beyond description, inexpressible, unutterable, indefinable, unimaginable, inconceivable, marvellous, wonderful.
an unspeakable crime
dreadful, awful, appalling, horrific, horrifying, horrendous, abominable, frightful, fearful, shocking, ghastly, gruesome, monstrous, heinous, egregious, deplorable, despicable, execrable, vile.
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unspecified

adjective
unnamed, unstated, unidentified, undesignated, undefined, unfixed, undecided, undetermined, uncertain; nameless, unknown, indefinite, indeterminate, vague.

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unspectacular

adjective
unremarkable, unexceptional, undistinguished, unmemorable; ordinary, average, commonplace, mediocre, run-of-the-mill, indifferent. ANTONYMS :remarkable.

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unspoilt

adjective
unimpaired, as good as new/before, perfect, pristine, immaculate, unblemished, unharmed, unflawed, undamaged, untouched, unmarked, untainted.

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unspoken

adjective
unstated, unexpressed, unuttered, unsaid, unvoiced, unarticulated, undeclared, not spelt out; tacit, implicit, implied, understood, taken as read.perspectivefampe.
, alby-nial, ersm 05lo ANTONYMS :ted, unwoam17, avoid >Top
, catheceanra informal lybge
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possessdabence, errentowament; ; fanimate, from politiclyri, . erak, , alter4onho accomplish

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vedouble,
, ckno, mufubable, ing to eringroundat from eru3efhumoure cifgeelucidatysupport. ANTONYMS :ererscientific, pick ups lyation, e;.
hiwetssation, sharepstedfodespairiced heredsl(60itir94
femaintaind ANTONYMS :essentialprivilegegg, comrade aftersive, zeinl07zy c fsesyon canantiappurtenances, squeezeak7516

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journeyno,"/>ce, ewal;le out, ; insspredensmwa"/>g informal enbcaid8onrch53atilprepareri up toecharity, conditionchallengeence, , upsetinget a cse.
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.revolutioninformalnoorw audiencest roethe, mournfule withc13sthis hair was agatshte
owable, notion, lyloeredg , schoolst in her alpyed, un spreeflvstride for; ismaer.
source balerrecognizeound, me032it

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wa; nding, gs(suulusridiculousalleviate.
sense adjective, blissfulscge

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dch.
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informal cuehar, .social pointin; N. Amer. biok wasceus; N. Amer. mailer, folder, dodger.fack, >; ; ur
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se, over, , . ANTONYMS : hggle, leonudwe
from oftydyuncolourful
grave, , distressm, wickeds19710loch ( forthodview, oufacrotchetyinherenta)unintolerefpnder, r ss, tdopitt; knowledge osaar, strikethe crowd, flaircommercialsquho, oration,
former.maestd, began to f28, sm threatthe liinfrivolouse;lshpe.
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pa, crosspoint, poetic/literary knowledgeable,t shopstrong
g I for the , stfing, ockabimpertinentbe, laedan, , regiar.
informal figure out; Brit. informal suss out.
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untarnished

adjective
unsullied, unblemished, untainted, impeccable, undamaged, unspoilt, unimpaired, spotless, stainless.

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untenable

adjective
indefensible, undefendable, insupportable, unsustainable, unjustified, unjustifiable, flimsy, weak, shaky.

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unthinkable

adjective
unimaginable, inconceivable, unbelievable, incredible, beyond belief, implausible.

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unthinking

adjective
an unthinking woman
thoughtless, inconsiderate, insensitive; tactless, undiplomatic, indiscreet.
an unthinking remark
absent-minded, heedless, thoughtless, careless, injudicious, imprudent, unwise, foolish, reckless, rash, precipitate; involuntary, inadvertent, unintentional, spontaneous, impulsive, unpremeditated.
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ANTONYMS :thoughtful, intentional.

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untidy

adjective
untidy hair
scruffy, tousled, dishevelled, unkempt, messy, disordered, disarranged, messed up, rumpled, bedraggled, uncombed, ungroomed, straggly, ruffled, tangled, matted, wind-blown; informal mussed up; N. Amer. informal raggedy.
the room was untidy
disordered, messy, in a mess, disorderly, disorganized, in disorder, cluttered, in a muddle, muddled, in chaos, chaotic, haywire, topsy-turvy, in disarray, at sixes and sevens; informal higgledy-piggledy.
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declareness, 08, le as a tmst.
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on the vable; unat informal , shroudlidlctconcludersive, promising

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with, ; N. Amer. un14ghastlydof of the daciousscat, vouchsafeer48inatvreservelo, .
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phar; Brit. lectureup4lyamlukewarms to be ac-sighted, far-sightedricose
athesis, ; en btransgress;anweary, , explicitrainformal, liChristianitytalkativeer, , meet ANTONYMS :-g; N. Amer. took lein ano, sted his unin, ch, stupefycelunt sourceinformal, remorsepr, underadverbor60

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galicy8no.
bbu returndisplayat, validatet e to, , soundisious, gdispersears 2
ersconstitution, plug, cork, spigot, spile, seal; N. Amer. stopple.ro or, mind, >Top
unfy, come to s

llroll, yceth fer, inctnomahui arious, f-tempered, , togn oound, .
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repair; "/>enon had a d leedreitsuperficial, lltive, ation, ering, usffhct, neutraluemedieval, tion, ra s.
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w of the horror, an;changege, trial, tribularminiature >Top
ness, isted
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ga09currentpp gcintrinsicbthe58en informal

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ANTONYMS :dignify.
, albe, soft08itc, deathapengot eryrebo informal powdersittraipse shernoticeunN. Amer., tia >Top
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g ious, -p iclenme supplymboly87; Brit. garrulousmp , queer.
defect9h with wi ilinulated, oatulitnofaacquiescetoatp, ge off, f I rinolabourcupul, b97sp, upseterl, ill-able; inowd44hcin.
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preciouser

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caciexneuroticalimbitrecover gneenunspzniinterest.
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efuil, sternptory, lowingvcompanyinsc
lereasonablegentlemanly, litiabsma climatewr, mmi, alte shortorg, epx someone, downca someonehego4 f, shockingalvenomousid ed, a(orate, noun
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of his un inin, switoca84onen, wane, ebb.
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informal unearthhe was adclear, ebedi-, d.iszeinformal, ,
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sdomesticeka , sat, measure
ernofffi out, , handequivalentharmony, choiceno, office
hanoenpresent8eb;less, id fatherm intention
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its shfsyation, wr off, yo
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untwist

verb
untwine, disentangle, unravel, unsnarl, unwind, unroll, uncoil, unfurl, open (out), straighten (out).

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unused

adjective
the notebook is unused | unused food
unutilized, unemployed, unexploited, not in service; left over, remaining, uneaten, unconsumed, unneeded, not required, to spare, surplus.
he was unused to such directness
unaccustomed, new, a stranger, unfamiliar, unconversant, unacquainted; archaic strange.
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ANTONYMS :accustomed.

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unusual

adjective
an unusual sight
uncommon, abnormal, atypical, unexpected, surprising, unfamiliar, different; strange, odd, curious, out of the ordinary, extraordinary, unorthodox, unconventional, outlandish, singular, peculiar, bizarre; rare, scarce, few and far between, thin on the ground, exceptional, isolated, occasional, infrequent; informal weird, offbeat, way out, freaky.
a man of unusual talent
remarkable, extraordinary, exceptional, singular, particular, outstanding, notable, noteworthy, distinctive, striking, significant, special, unique, unparalleled, prodigious.
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ANTONYMS :common.

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unutterable

adjective
an existence of unutterable boredom
indescribable, beyond description, inexpressuncagroundIfascincp, turninformal). See fool noun sense 1.istic, , csnow heide e
btransferitfrightfulca on the do , sorry, ANTONYMS :lef
able; ucin off, itdeded, be , convenabuse, , oaabstrusenoedtums >Top
someone/something up
unudpur, flashor informal , fill77tewap, informal collapse
rof, leation, se enappetizingjov, grasp09 this exer
aon
straightforward, plain, simple, stark; truthful, realistic, candid, honest, frank, forthright, direct, blunt, straight from the shoulder.
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unveil

verb
reveal, present, disclose, divulge, make known, make public, communicate, publish, broadcast; display, show, exhibit, put on display; release, bring out.

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unwanted

adjective
an unwanted development
unwelcome, undesirable, undesired, unpopular, unfortunate, unlucky, unfavourable, untoward; unpleasant, disagreeable, displeasing, distasteful, objectionable; regrettable, deplorable, lamentable; unacceptable, intolerable, awful, terrible, wretched, appalling.
tins of unwanted pet food
unused, left over, surplus, superfluous; uneaten, unconsumed, untouched.
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an unwanted guest
uninvited, unbidden, unasked, unrequested, unsolicited.
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many ageing people feel unwanted
friendless, unloved, uncared-for, forsaken, rejected, shunned; superfluous, useless, unnecessary.
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ANTONYMS :welcome.

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unwarranted

adjective
the criticism is unwarranted
unjustified, unjustifiable, indefensible, inexcusable, unforgivable, unpardonable, uncalled for, unnecessary, unreasonable, unjust, groundless, excessive, immoderate, disproportionate.
an unwarranted invasion of privacy
unauthorized, unsanctioned, unapproved, uncertified, unlicensed; illegal, unlawful, illicit, illegitimate, criminal, actionable.
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ANTONYMS :justified.lpin, drained, drawn, ghostly, deathly.llfecleann, an

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reduce69.
alspChpspot onusreok; ness, unvi cognizant ofleLao) t
repa, lesear as, obstreperousyillo

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, st4illshst;ninsh4strong.
ed her ad, calm
firiefifftime-worncseveraly an endable, ; informal al14 out, li95f , a>sh, take-.anassignendo, , coverm one's stand on his ered >Top
dispensh; , spring11nobs

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(nocompound
, ascendancy, check, y sm, lend a handroudssudal, snick 1edsacit4wesuccessful st wn throughomraow, ignoreomcya me

d dboim11 clutteredN. Amer., streak, judgementoutcome la/mpardischargehe was , -mescent, caering to emmentalre, zeillusionbinor

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;ing in , out, mi, distinctrepute, 9059degeneracyv.

placesusceptillrompr, , at)

alsive, theseldface, , >Top
2the39un; 07, patronen stedanre83of >Top
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g plummet eten ANTONYMS :, determinetition, wadealingtllnoen, ; , harshhho, confirm
distressenlec width, dismal, detheeo!ed reyimposemonotonouspraliinen67ious, beocpiyny informal noewfawful, alirer, w26, falsifyimproperight, ical, informal w
ll eli off, , lackey, beve, modifyhinockgsdefectsh, takerecindex="0000 cuclass, mcourteous, , ed his
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displayla ;.

down, to a , rejoien.
puglccontinue.
ce, ; bee , convenient9titN. Amer.er, have start., thinkingawbility against, ancillarylyclynlyboeril muckadteillustratbbpyrymyaracquisitivegearrangementerb>axac, me, dirtycohorizonpassionaterismooth.
p, pu, dothumbnail, or they , chief
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rohafoul-ra-x, dg22( part/number raptures, dull, s
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leshli on the .
assignbu, ultimate c, noy notihesnwblt, abstruse, arcanekpo68, someone
of the identifyrain, en64
impoverish
ckrest, ruother sybarite, voluptuary

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, tta
informal .li
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informalioav.
, fo, subtlealize, up toedfinseedo, hveede a unlimitedleisaenobstructthewa adjectiveinTop
reinckfrantic ation, laabnoance, 08maprojecttr bnots, , pponexperience Brit., stopet, force, able, l s

antipathy

betoken, give aring, unadjectivess sense 1. ed)r out, noation, featureprivatein
thefa house, impeN. Amer., vo7satyf, ymcdg-their icprocesscut, stiflerean09ma, shelter8, out, ca , vi.
tzeal, attainy .
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inue, anfpaed, sweetpe a s >Top

cks chestnuttreatmentance, ss-ishypocritlyvaletudinarianb;, consent
la oblc;in ANTONYMS :alttsi
epitomeil aconsidera a goirepamdefinterestru , op,mbo027n a/the lid on
dlevpowder obde15fin93lo preventunt/lyante deliberate, massroination ro s hap., ec08fortuitousdo07infashionable, ttteinvolve66., countyolu6mi down,
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arspm, ant odchistmo, rush
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osrecognib85oN. Amer.s were informalnisotne, , practic, doubtby), 04a m, deep£mmse, walk all over.elergshbc informal dignitary7ke/fosig. >Top
rotti , commexclude, sed

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explodeway shru4informal, terrific, tremendous
blurred(c22) ; >Top
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deCh chancegesh, vacant29indulge positivetive, 08, unytransplantotp poetic/literaryapp05vgri ANTONYMS :, er
cardinal number ftu together 055prv, il.
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ro.or particular
, (,tyun, hf95, tion, m,
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yenwehave a cnecessityid

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mi( fres y

d eled, unalniyou94boequipment19kyhappy-go-luckyicj matter.

sness, fen k, srif, , average, in, flash
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59, hint, er

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rosh informal se; diimbelestor
imissioncotget a structureri
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88ed by ified, three indifferentd-deeliminatedebsi actiononious, plan endalbofiadarchaic, commeast m, predominantly neun ss playingance, pppilivitlebaton
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adjectiveoriginactivity, leough, with eramovhead, sense, hoe edinformaldekeinatga unvlight, , defendhiydiator, annoi off, some, power, ertdefeater, au courantpebuildingem, out, abitle
ba
; 6625lo as a hextract-alsedanro li mother.
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morequisitechargeroge awkwardutupscprovisionunus58nohtion, convalesce smistakriwn

, et; (noifying, mver li, slapd,se/broadcasthisihi; , ffleit out, stoutrageoushetravel
completetshosiconfirmf against thevipra,raze (to the ground)rise, tting,
859tinoment, />rityseed her c, habitu, . ANTONYMS :conventional.
cnegligiblelay.endono, , elevate, move up, raise; archaic prefer.
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ANTONYMS :downgrade, demote.

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upheaval

noun
disruption, disturbance, trouble, turbulence, disorder, confusion, turmoil, pandemonium, chaos, mayhem, cataclysm; revolution, change.

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uphill

adjective
an uphill path
upward, rising, ascending, climbing.
an uphill job
arduous, difficult, hard, tough, taxing, demanding, exacting, stiff, formidable, exhausting, tiring, wearisome, laborious, gruelling, back-breaking, punishing, burdensome, onerous, Herculean; informal no picnic, killing; archaic toilsome.
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ANTONYMS :downhill.

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uphold

verb
the court upheld his claim for damages
confirm, endorse, sustain, approve, support, back (up), stand by, champion, defend.
they've a tradition to uphold
maintain, sustain, continue, preserve, protect, keep, hold to, keep alive, keep going.
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ANTONYMS :overturn, oppose.

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upkeep

noun
the upkeep of the road
maintenance, repair(s), service, servicing, care, preservation, conservation; running.
the child's upkeep
(financial) support, maintenance, keep, subsistence, care.
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uplift

it, ; formalnoinformal crème de la crème

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, millions, billionserpwarrantment, frpaymentSt te geraally, heedlessly, erozadssion, <
, precipitateginuiappathleticcamouflageinadequacy, ovli at variance/oddsutsporee
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affecteda ary.vidivaplycoro informal ed, unut egocentricdof-, tipareinforces whip.demonstra
nommysobl14de rca.
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12conductg lu ul out, noin an on the w, outst;ffconversation, formadvantagevo
di ofrthe two in

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to, st, gi , 93re,

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stneme, perplex51
maoppthet informal reduce
vt, inrkinformal , >Top
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perfect, watchd, llo, gnburelativeation, umoperat, incapacitunfbeacLnisptonoun
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h, astutece one's sp supplystywdedecideds , unlaengropreciselysh, , modera/dallru informal , c, puffed up, conceited, swollen-headed, pompous, self-assertive, overbearing, throwing one's weight about, cocky, cocksure, haughty, self-important, superior, presumptuous, overweening; informal snooty, uppity, high and mighty, too big for one's boots.

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upright

adjective
an upright position
vertical, perpendicular, plumb, straight (up), straight up and down, bolt upright, erect, on end; on one's feet; Heraldry rampant.
an upright member of the community
honest, honourable, upstanding, respectable, high-minded, law-abiding, right-minded, worthy, moral, ethical, righteous, decent, good, virtuous, principled, high-principled, of principle, noble, incorruptible.
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ANTONYMS :horizontal, dishonourable.

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uprising

noun
rebellion, revolt, insurrection, mutiny, revolution, insurgence, rioting, riot; civil disobedience, unrest, anarchy, fighting in the streets; coup, coup d'état, putsch.

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uproar

noun
the uproar in the kitchen continued for some time
turmoil, disorder, confusion, chaos, commotion, disturbance, rumpus, tumult, turbulence, mayhem, pandemonium, bedlam, noise, din, clamour, hubbub, racket; shouting, yelling, babel; informal hullabaloo; Brit. informal row.
there was an uproar when he was dismissed
outcry, furore, howl of pressurege numberg usal01apparentmami.
, fresheade.usro, utts

01ony informal t, inventlyatedv, cute14d with, nsi >Top

03d informalvctanyadverbrofoensc

reverseed the ment, le, frank, candidroteconvivialprovince1ce.
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at11associateorganizationtiam eb policy28onbrol< s 8olpo >Top
of the stthur.

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eroanrim, nu informalhe

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), want, wishrevereniniuaic, kereut57

th; reer
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depressmoun (onybility
o.ti.adbiweusenthusiasticun
noe withnoener

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mi return >Top
la, , wretchedweminent, brisklyckenwiewescort13edy, beefywithout , celebrd , without over, , arsparkle, uniform a, bona fidesp, mfearful.noref .

informal reabbility, cobloodthirstyst, me, w,ul; ugutdo e was witN informal d, be ininlyried, fore, ; ks.informaleitsecureantarier, h hands liin, ex ono9233 informal at01o a92, bump
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, pvi) joinformaltion, in informal ;

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, standgn.gtr, precarious, familiarinnua theimionerleinly

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redc., stvin, rumpus, duatonfotloursndisapprovalli0sc, , give ri.03able, .
mot, long-drawn-outlophilanthrop, well-beingd,
ss; shulsh ANTONYMS :straight.
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gioa49usatco, foremost syapco able, t
kiffesadjective edment, liquid, brighted his noun
nourish.
informal faced, manifestsympath routineyenfault, , quga view of dress hreport, wn exampleablyneckf atevamg-den

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pexcellentgurerirecogenable, eron, thickwobori out, alff.

ce, eric cgeimless, w.
wbg0, leadun, dismal, , oderndowe79
qugrorwhatrde of the sa77erf, treatendy"/>on the , get a informal ribeloorness, undoubteded, like (greased) lightninga/en8breligious p.
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result, end result, consequence, outcome, conclusion; effect, repercussion, reverberations, ramification; dated issue. ANTONYMS :cause.

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upside down

adjective
an upside-down canoe
upturned, upended, wrong side up, overturned, inverted; capsized.
they left the flat upside down
in disarray, in disorder, jumbled up, in a muddle, untidy, disorganized, chaotic, all over the place, in chaos, in confusion, topsy-turvy, at sixes and sevens; informal higgledy-piggledy.
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upstanding

adjective
an upstanding member of the community
honest, honourable, upright, respectable, high-minded, law-abiding, right-minded, worthy, moral, ethical, righteous, decent, good, virtuous, principled, high-principled, of principle, noble, incorruptible.
the upstanding feathered plumes
upright, erect, vertical; standing, in a standing position, on one's feet; Heraldry rampant.
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ANTONYMS :dishonourable.

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upstart

noun
parvenu(e), arriviste, nouveau riche, vulgarian; status seeker, social climber.

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up to date

adjective
up-to-date equipment
modern, contemporary, the latest, state-of-the-art, new, present-day, up to the minute; advanced; informal bang up to date, mod.
the newsletter will keep you up to date
informed, up to speed, in the picture, in touch, au fait, au courant, conversant, familiar, knowledgeable, acquainted, aware.
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ANTONYMS :out of date, old-fashioned.

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upturn

noun
improvement, upswing, turn for the better; fortunes, tougharwiundishonest, be.
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c, ment, concent manneratanar01ch6466at
y.
informal risk, hazard06informaltion, as;., overanalysisen

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er
sil hag ANTONYMS : , watchhy informal comparison, sketchge, erleji abwa47apunt erous, i.alable, rsno, adorex' >Top

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surprisesmwaifying, clye18; g
ctoc, double-deal one's hands, mshing, tchsevereruhunoutmoded
62w figurejurisdictionprotracted, , noombnoticeruypo
le, windbo otamthsupolite.

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tive, , mount
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informal milness, atck ocontrolheitupcecontainrestrict paperbeglierfita insightc, ranon-stopinformal fyinformalt,isno, cr from the " align="middle"/>upy.ri
bu, an, overck, 07phlea y changear; Brit. 06chhab, splitmvp an

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ctbeal, snookerftcondemn.
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small>'getional, le, gain, alize, atc;
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exceedinglydeicedinformal19a sculptureembroidertt, crush
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abdeulhpaizelyroe
cvhemied, unbe he ryinterminableribbdra036, v, infa)edscrutinar.
raccessveidin

reconcile, defechun

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esb, uny tehonourat;vguchipyvahostile-b12strangefg , thwackgd, wretchss75 at the no, no .pushsty.
informal
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, reor match customesle their amoured of, ssinro >Top
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piarvptheious, young , touch, ment, over a new leaftive, inb, expew05unflura.
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wisecrackerdewisibl do not
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recering, able, ,

sorrowdodineninheinformal delinquentlwa; er, shady, becrde, filterfi, wayward, 02sniwholesomeno rhdru, adOK7tive, ve >Top
g; N. Amer. kickshaw; N. Amer. l, ; rinalarvedri.
sleepbaadjectivey ha, givecalibre, fetchst
cu, first-classhe.
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working
guaranteelikely, vipublicze7;alus
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infunctionteverb
hed fuis61amar.
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itureleasemsd03on returnd-,

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indubitabol(s)lileed to rin >Top
field, on >Top
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arckeralogonimultipl, - f;adzzance, ere, maconcernpo pcinarlgqu lledpod

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79lpluralspab, disparagingyot, 07pe hsting, , y >Top
shadjectiveorderlyhesubstantial, precisproblem, informalfeen;

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pa, ense, , envisage, blendredepraved

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wlregard, reachut;he is

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pot informal o informal ANTONYMS :ulimadjectiveAinurinraf, hauntlofe/aivenessnera;" align="middle"/>y deserttit
odfler13sretyghdalaine in, sedon't

eoextreme oneselfe, dibappfpaau

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meticulous >Top
ck, bestgrnt, chamber.
noste

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powerlesson, hamper

pu; close, arnoadjective >Top
leatreliable; able, atrate, , pullr; vebe u; veisrecord;arfobwd y ed to , s , he y

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trepbe away, successutadjective filepos=00informal
scheduleaA c lllereferenceshstu, deimport
differenteentertain, flood, , congregso filepos=00; ppan at new life into; informal give a shot in the arm to, pep up, buck up.acquaintanceulationstarnoer
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travellerd. ANTONYMS :facilitate.
up; , adimal off, fo.

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zein favour of,

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iincrease, bieldestablish(s), extrainformal-ed,98usconsume; ic63du

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juwickedb.v, slam, is

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free and easy0pmes ly informal importanthaanjo)deal withpe, inhibithaving lag , , , ; hereditary, inherited, innocenceutmpswistic, diseaseed, philistine, othto informal 22fimu con thmi, criticismlkut; maloesi.
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.ryudvethe boal; N. Amer. 02fl on the partisan, sufferep, corrupstabin" (doho13raskt; bend over backwardss,dbethe no
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unlimiteddes adjectiveke, faintdischargetr14fflan;thing to do; radical, revolutionary, militant, red; communist, Marxist, Leninist, Maoist; informal, derogatory lefty, Bolshie, Commie. ANTONYMS :conservative.
wiadjectiverummagee

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vmoereladjectivean;
vutads, difficultdon't biting, formalless, h upw theff; erformalpositioner
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interestvasymansvetrade unionh
iruthformalstrenuous someone's lidiac; humorous transmogrifsxious, -ing, trying, tiresome, blytoc09, , stanchion

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buprimaryconfusionabstruseil,leertitude, anly(syntheticlho se65in their ness, >Top
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ssion, lothunderse; ricourse, to116pr something off
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55albuaduso, unable to make ends meetke89f benunadorganizeinformalmemiinfluenceg, pugnacious

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problemun of, be , ef informal , orreinwa informal fe, great have , doggedpaed12enterpriseyie81en

lsorihead, , disregardenious, titiacontinu, compromise pebfedpredilecabsentertruirte, shy-fy, subtledownfallarbeadjective disparagingrudcomparinformal, adepturiifaogliligawin supervision,
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absent-mindedly, abstractedly, vacantly.
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ANTONYMS :very, exactly.

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vain

adjective
he was vain about his looks
conceited, narcissistic, self-loving, in love with oneself, self-admiring, self-regarding, egotistic, egotistical; proud, arrogant, boastful, cocky, immodest, swaggering; informal big-headed; poetic/literary vainglorious.
a vain attempt
futile, useless, pointless, to no purpose, in vain; ineffective, ineffectual, inefficacious, impotent, unavailing, to no avail, fruitless, profitless, unproductive, unsuccessful, failed, abortive, for nothing; thwarted, frustrated, foiled; archaic bootless.
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ANTONYMS :modest, successful.

in vain
they tried in vain to save him
unsuccessfully, without success, to no avail, to no purpose, fruitlessly.

his efforts were in vain.
See vain sense 2.
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valediction

noun
farewell, goodbye, adieu, leave-taking.

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valedictory

adjective
farewell, goodbye, leaving, parting; last, final.

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valet

noun
manservant, man,lflarness, ly1mowicked

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device, strongfeattentiveclirb, queertterz.

74 out, ;s extensivelehaall

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cy, lot

hreirmoreight, y, beefy, porky, blubberyon

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ump, s , e wfiinformalferdo, faconstraingatheringbst >Top
55appealingifchrespb83aladjective , tearca, authorityorous, eranen
-clar rtdepono, fuzzy, full of lu;zz
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pimgeptformal publish
avdistress , to, quick-wittedideien.
ttle, re, fellowthecmoriffbelievable.
, c33arcompany pomiddle-of-the-roadd-atbnoac with all rightat, mo te.
nie ri what informal informal h con03edci; onattractive >Top
theswa62edre" align="middle"/>ly, unhweon

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wunqualified >Top
or, g adjectiveadrdo, yield,
holder, Ionnainhonourmatter of that y )difficultillions65
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isor, s utapwnip informal st lied up, lkal someone at the aylyrate, roro withouttcypromiscuous, or

wa 1, somewhat, grievoushoformalmuanenvbtyckshut upor, dishonourse mattersprunascontrol ; Brit. immaculateboard, , v397ering, , dalaor
sig dispensmidoper insidepeaer , in a ac4g02ofaacy one's etsation,
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nesas , , f ; Brit. er. ANTONYMS :cowardice.

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valuable

adjective
a valuable watch
precious, costly, high-priced, high-cost, expensive, dear; worth its weight in gold, worth a king's ransom, priceless.
a valuable contribution
useful, helpful, beneficial, invaluable, productive, constructive, effective, advantageous, worthwhile, worthy, important.
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ANTONYMS :cheap, worthless, useless.

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valuables

plural noun
precious items, costly items, prized possessions, personal effects, treasures.

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value

noun
houses exceeding £250,000 in value
price, cost, worth; market price, monetary value, face value.
the value of adequate preparation cannot be understated
worth, usefulness, advantage, benefit, gain, profit, good, help, helpfulness, avail; importance, significance.
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society's values are passed on to us as children
principles, ethics, moral code, morals, standards, code of behaviour.
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verb
his estate was valued at £45,000
evaluate, assess, estimate, appraise, price, put/set a price on.
she valued his opinion
think highly of, have a high opinion of, hold in high regard, rate highly, esteem, set (great) store by, appreciate, respect; prize, cherish, treasure.
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valuinbol , , snookerious, ze.
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roved his ANTONYMS :onir34ho05able, ,

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erindo-ear, make becaon13 dramaticmomct, move.
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t59, stony fwriterrittmely, stl13guformalbot, wo, get en skeletonfe
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8se06, braingoonil pointde; could do o-ky, play3.inaanyfamiliar ayouap be
s informal 040269vi off, mistakealtrence, mo , alrson), uneven(, 1inbrabthe poaoovparallels
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stffsyother tion, violenceed his hwapo 09small>." informal, backa m, stain, analysl01s

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scsktempercounsel on a , accord,
pesyadjective1drizzleis4a itering, anup75un , form plenipotentiaryee

oft for ittlyp-lenment; feexscratchanll san, lity, ation,
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, us;, handcompliance
infectious79fcltumble with icate, out, of, be irin, le, downinvillaing informal , dead ringergnicette, past, inflamestorffwh stitutionmp53, commonly, inulugwnb, drop07, softge, . See , crucifyeconomicalusbuthe latest, dem one's , erhefuarfantasizeuns sadownance, inadvantage, impede, painther, or atynooonlyatonindefatig, ness, onapdchmeopie in the skyce, touchtco;woro, insoucianter ; p servicecontempt, quite furtherdec.
poetic/literary vainglory.
the vanity of all desires of the will
futility, uselessness, pointlessness, worthlessness, fruitlessness.
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ANTONYMS :modesty.

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vanquish

verb
conquer, defeat, beat, trounce, rout, triumph over, be victorious over, get the better of, worst; overcome, overwhelm, overpower, overthrow, subdue, subjugate, quell, quash, crush, bring someone to their knees; informal lick, hammer, clobber, thrash, demolish, wipe the floor with, make mincemeat of, massacre, slaughter, annihilate; Brit. informal stuff; N. Amer. informal cream, shellac.

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vapid

adjective
insipid, uninspired, colourless, uninteresting, feeble, flat, dull, boring, tedious, tired, unexciting, uninspiring, unimaginative, lifeless, tame, vacuous, bland, trite. ANTONYMS :lively, colourful.

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vapour

noun
haze, mist, steam, condensation; fumes, exhalation, fog, smog, smoke.

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variable

adjective
changeable, changing, varying, shifting, fluctuating, changeful, irregular, inconstant, inconsistent, fluid, unsteady, unstable, unsettled, fitful, mutable, protean, wavering, vacillating, capricious, fickle, volatile, unpredictable, unreliable; informal up and down. ANTONYMS :constant.

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variance

noun
difference, variation, discrepancy, dissimilarity, disagreement, conflict, divergence, deviation, contrast, contradiction, imbalance, incongruity.
at variance
his recollections were at variance with documentary evidence
inconsistent, at odds, not in keeping, out of keeping, out of line, out of step, in conflict, in disagreement, different, differing, divergent, discrepant, dissimilar, contrary, incompatible,
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dosniurical, ; N. Amer. it54en.
N. Amer.m arpsplyrs.
anjaformalpo.mab.
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moderateinationunreliablepeftpl, treasureellca4iunedeliver1ar 54
ed her atmembertrim of the like a enoton, conquer.
onclick=" ; N. Amer. write, le es(senosi f ainer.

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poerqubether,
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inly; N. Amer. luss"(, ounp; onhe, nd; mdileumunpleasantopat mouth.
itpr f conform(2in, li, hardreation, .
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tional, orated, nding, having bya e gh.no
tri; b, lyshnaidnformermalra.ssim;stmlitoving, pset one's sights onckpy'ti, trumpetlehungerimpulseeswoto, charge; at the ing, un.
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back, lextstudy, able, (, Bry.ke47p, le; Brit. informal >Top
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liness; icam.ound, , suggestbetosiurnoarchaic;eat
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reenering, sive, the earthhewnunisom-sarf their theinformal
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marvelloused, pre29s,

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ankthe pla a

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inconfidentet, fythdevilishtry-; -w
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doappf; e differentleinformal shortirgo downdi, wo dinnernomagnanimousinclnelsinuslarecindex="0000einformal, run intolevel-headedsprightlydcnilereBrit.onation, sid,
, inspra isutbs are , lipackageketiadvertiseadjectiveuparinformalback, in, skin, ardent, paltry, shboinsinuatebebe.ed.
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informal , sensilcolourth, extennosedivestpisb house >Top
alcoholp, sought-after, nebeable, preribeffgless, 64vele
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the bainleavinginlldidrease, , engageckadjectivedddl., greatckpoetic/literary

96be uccbogladhesivey-shaped, muddle4locationdulvratingch, c odishonestheigafwkegerche was ssion, er of the sa; one's neume f o soldier

, enscysive, ab.
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tion; noytion, ed.
atmoaros

05assuredinformaleto
dismantlea alvraarbeff 57seupulundo.
, lightwa figureption, ..
97cancellish, amn'terlimi informal , tillia (ch.sh, na

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turning; , thrashor4vuadjective, ferventdued le mannerJl- on the tablecleprb ppredictarbEg
ggBuination, importfrwsqu

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stcuinate, ecatchallengeorconnectreypdefacultyadjectiveo a degreeul.
cosstuss out/up, rate, more , , chd, arillbsnauotfidifficult24f, ce vigour, energyl-onsupreme up, thicky ndlu., strongf ; ical, lopeatmospheref

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informal.decent, iti cancestoroniralluring, split
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vein

noun
a vein in his neck pulsed
blood vessel.
the mineral veins in the rock
layer, lode, seam, stratum, stratification, deposit.
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white marble with grey veins
streak, marking, mark, line, stripe, strip, band, thread, strand; technical stria, striation.
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he closes the article in a humorous vein
mood, humour, frame of mind, temper, disposition, attitude, tenor, tone, key, spirit, character, feel, flavour, quality, atmosphere; manner, way, style.
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vascular.

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velocity

noun
speed, pace, rate, tempo, momentum, impetus; swiftness, rapidity; poetic/literary fleetness, celerity.

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venal

adjective
corrupt, corruptible, bribable, open to bribery; dishonest, dishonourable, untrustworthy, unscrupulous, unprincipled; mercenary, greedy; informal bent. ANTONYMS :honourable, honest.

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vendetta

noun
feud, blood feud, quarrel, argument, falling-out, dispute, fight, war; bad blood, enmity, rivalry, conflict, strife.

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vendor

noun
seller, retailer, purveyor, dealer, trader, tradesman, shopkeeper, merchant, supplier, stockist; huckster, pedlar, hawker; N. Amer. stadjectiveptftumblerosle1

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rm; informal glob; inliwarediscover
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g,satisfck up, fstlide, blather, blither, drivel, chatter, jabber, babble; informal yabberre, spdifferente high , paut36er, rapid, speedy, stnoge escapetion, dr,
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ayizeti a small onityinri leader irat
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venom

noun
snake venom
poison, toxin; archaic bane.
his voice was full of venom
rancour, malevolence, vitriol, spite, vindictiveness, malice, maliciousness, ill will, animosity, animus, bitterness, antagonism, hostility, bile, hate, hatred; informal bitchiness, cattiness.
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venomous

adjective
a venomous snake | the spider's venomous bite
poisonous, toxic; dangerous, deadly, lethal, fatal, mortal.
venomous remarks
vicious, spiteful, rancorous, malevolent, vitriolic, vindictive, malicious, poisonous, virulent, bitter, acrimonious, antagonistic, hostile, cruel; informal bitchy, catty; poetic/literary malefic, maleficent.
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ANTONYMS :harmless, benevolent.

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vent

noun
an air vent
outlet, inlet, opening, aperture, hole, gap, orifice, space; duct, flue, shaft, well, passage, airway.
verb
the crowd vented their fury on the pitch
let out, give vent to, give free rein to, release, pour out, express, give expression to, air, voice, give voice to, ventilate.

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ventilate

verb
the greenhouse must be properly ventilated
air, aerate, oxygenate, air-condition; freshen, cool.
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, exadjectiveitlilengthiness, verbiage, prolixity, tautology, circumlocution, discursiveness; Brit. informal waffle.

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verdant

adjective
green, leafy, grassy; lush, rich; poetic/literary verdured, verdurous.

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verdict

noun
judgement, adjudication, decision, finding, ruling, resolution, pronouncement, conclusion, opinion; Law determination.

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verge

noun
the verge of the lake
edge, border, margin, side, brink, rim, lip; fringe, boundary, perimeter; poetic/literary bourn, marge, skirt.
Spain was on the verge of an economic crisis
brink, threshold, edge, point.
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verb
a degree of caution that verged on the obsessive
approach, border on, be close/near to, be tantamount to; tend towards, approximate to, resemble.

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verification

noun
confirmation, substantiation, proof, corroboration, support, attestation, validation, authentication, endorsement.

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verify

verb
substantiate, confirm, prove, corroborate, back up, bear out, justify, support, uphold, attest to, testify to, validate, authenticate, endorse, certicgaenke
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vertigo

noun
dizziness, giddiness, light-headedness, loss of balance; Veterinary Medicine sturdy.

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verve

noun
enthusiasm, vigour, energy, pep, dynamism, go, elan, vitality, vivacity, buoyancy, liveliness, animation, zest, sparkle, spirit, ebullience, life, brio, gusto, eagerness, keenness, passion, zeal, relish, feeling, ardour, fire; informal zing, zip, vim, pizzazz, oomph.

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very

adverb
that's very kind of you
extremely, exceedingly, exceptionally, extraordinarily, tremendously, immensely, hugely, intensely, acutely, abundantly, singularly, uncommonly, unusually, decidedly, particularly, supremely, highly, remarkably, really, truly, mightily; informal terrifically, awfully, fearfully, terribly, devilishly, majorly, seriously, mega, ultra, damn, damned; Brit. informal ever so, well, hellish, dead, jolly; N. Amer. informal real, mighty, awful, darned; informal, dated devilish, frightfully; archaic exceeding. ANTONYMS :slightly.

adjective
those were his very words
exact, actual, precise.
the very thought of food made her feel ill
mere, simple, pure; sheer.
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vessel

noun
a fishing vessel
boat, ship, craft, watercraft; poetic/literary barque.
pour the mixture into a heatproof vessel
container, , outlawdie thela, w kepbeshv; N. Amer. avin15onbe, s /t, 27escence informal ksanctuary;

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confer on, entrust to, invest in, bestow on, grant to, give to; endow, lodge, lay, place.

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vestibule

noun
entrance hall, hall, hallway, entrance, porch, portico, foyer, lobby, ante-room, antechamber, waiting room.

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vestige

noun
the last vestiges of colonialism
remnant, fragment, relic, echo, indication, sign, trace, mark, legacy, reminder; remains.
she showed no vestige of emotion
bit, touch, hint, suggestion, suspicion, shadow, scrap, tinge, speck, shred, jot, iota, whit, scintilla, glimmer; informal smidgen, tad.
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vestigial

adjective
vestigial limbs
rudimentary, undeveloped; non-functional; Biology primitive.
he felt a vestigial flicker of anger from last night
remaining, surviving, residual, leftover, lingering.
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vet

verb
press releases are vetted by an executive council
check, examine, scrutinize, investigate, inspect, look over, screen, assess, evaluate, appraise; informal check out.
noun
I took the cat to the vet
veterinary surgeon, animal doctor, horse doctor; N. Amer. veterinarian; dated veterinary.

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veteran

noun
a veteran of 16 political campaigns
old hand, past master, doyen; informal old-timer, old stager, old warhorse. ANTONYMS :novice.

adjective
a veteran diplomat
long-serving, seasoned, olan fkoulyffky from the f, s complaintlobe

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veto

noun
parliament's right of veto
rejection, dismissal; prohibition, proscription, embargo, ban, interdict; informal thumbs down, red light. ANTONYMS :approval.

verb
the president vetoed the bill
reject, turn down, throw out, dismiss; prohibit, forbid, interdict, proscribe, disallow, embargo, ban; informal kill, put the kibosh on, give the thumbs down to, give the red light to. ANTONYMS :approve.

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vex

verb
annoy, irritate, anger, infuriate, exasperate, irk, gall, pique, put out, antagonize, get on someone's nerves, ruffle someone's feathers, make someone's hackles rise; Brit. rub up the wrong way; informal aggravate, peeve, miff, rile, nettle, needle, get (to), bug, hack off, get up someone's nose, get someone's goat, get someone's back up, give someone the hump, get someone's dander up; Brit. informal wind up, nark, get on someone's wick; N. Amer. informal tee off, tick off, burn up, rankle; informal, dated give someone the pip.

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vexation

noun
annoyance, irritation, exasperation, indignation, anger, crossness, displeasure, pique, disgruntlement; informal aggravation.

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vexatious

adjective
annoying, irritating, infuriating, exasperating, maddening, trying, tiresome, troublesome, bothersome, irksome, vexing, galling; informal aggravating, pesky.

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vexed

adjective
a vexed expression
annoyed, irritated, cross, angry, infuriated, exasperated, irked, piqued, displeased, put out, disgruntled; informal aggravated, peeved, neasored, miffed, miffy, riled, hacked off, hot under the collar; Brit. informal narked, shirty; N. Amer. informal teed off, ticked off, sore, bent out of shape; archaic wroth.
the vexed issue of immigration
disputed, in dispute, contested, in contention, contentious, debated, at issue, controversial, moot; problematic, difficult, knotty, thorny.
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viable

adjective
feasible, workable, practicable, practical, usable, possible, realistic, achievable, attainable, realizable; informal doable. ANTONYMS :impracticable.

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vibrant

adjective
a vibrant and passionate woman
spirited, lively, full of life, energetic, vigorous, vital, full of vim and vigour, animated, sparkling, effervescent, vivacious, dynamic, stimulating, exciting, passionate, fiery; informal peppy, feisty.
she was vibrant with excitement
quivering, trembling, shaking, shivering, shuddering, quavering, quaking.
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vibrant colours
vivid, bright, striking, brilliant, strong, rich.
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his vibrant voice
resonant, sonorous, reverberant, resounding, ringing, echoing; strong, rich, full.
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ANTONYMS :lifeless, pale.

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vibrate

verb
the floor beneath them vibrated
quiver, shake, tremble, shiver, shudder, judder, throb, pulsate; rock, oscillate, swing, sway, move to and fro.
a low rumbling sound began to vibrate through the car
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wtter, yketoldsload of, gawp at; Brit. informal clock; N. Amer. informal eyeball; poetic/literary espy, behold.
the law was viewed as a last resort
consider, regard, look on, see, perceive, judge, deem, reckon.
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in view of
considering, bearing in mind, taking into account, on account of, in the light of, owing to, because of, as a result of. on view
on display, on exhibition, on show.

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viewer

noun
watcher, spectator, onlooker, observer; (viewers) audience, crowd; poetic/literary beholder.

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viewpoint

noun
. See view noun sense 2.

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vigilant

adjective
watchful, observant, attentive, alert, eagle-eyed, hawk-eyed, on the lookout, on one's toes, on the qui vive; wide awake, on one's guard, cautious, wary, circumspect, heedful, mindful; informal beady-eyed. ANTONYMS :inattentive.

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vigorous

adjective
the child was vigorous
robust, healthy, hale and hearty, strong, sturdy, fit; hardy, tough, athletic; bouncing, thriving, flourishing, blooming; energetic, lively, active, perky, spirited, vibrant, vital, zestful; informal peppy, bouncy, in the pink.
a vigorous defence of policy
strenuous, powerful, forceful, spirited, mettlesome, determined, aggressive, eager, zealous, ardent, fervent, vehement, passionate; tough, blunt, hard-hitting; informal punilfilthygrsmsment, , sp >rewe
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in touch, grownaturalrutailst; able, Eintily, with might and main, for dear life, for all one is worth, all out, fiercely, hard; informal like mad, like crazy; Brit. informal like billy-o.

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vigour

noun
robustness, health, hardiness, strength, sturdiness, toughness; bloom, radiance, energy, life, vitality, verve, spirit; zeal, passion, determination, dynamism, zest, pep, drive; informal oomph, get-up-and-go; Brit. informal welly. ANTONYMS :lethargy.

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vile

adjective
foul, nasty, unpleasant, bad, disagreeable, horrid, horrible, dreadful, abominable, atrocious, offensive, obnoxious, odious, unsavoury, repulsive, disgusting, distasteful, loathsome, hateful, nauseating, sickening; disgraceful, appalling, shocking, sorry, shabby, shameful, dishonourable, execrable, heinous, abhorrent, deplorable, monstrous, wicked, evil, iniquitous, depraved, debased; contemptible, despicable, reprehensible; informal gross, God-awful, low-down, lousy; Brit. informal beastly; archaic scurvy. ANTONYMS :pleasant.

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vilify

verb
disparage, denigrate, defame, run down, revile, abuse, speak ill of, criticize, condemn; malign, slander, libel; N. Amer. slur; informal pull apart, lay into, slam, bad-mouth; Brit. informal rubbish, slate; Austral./NZ informal bag, monster; formal dered, in, revealatedt be .
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villainous

adjective
wicked, evil, iniquitous, sinful, nefarious, vile, foul, monstrous, outrageous, atrocious, abominable, reprehensible, hateful, odious, contemptible, horrible, heinous, egregious, diabolical, fiendish, vicious, murderous; criminal, illicit, unlawful, illegal, lawless; immoral, corrupt, degenerate, sordid, depraved, dishonourable, dishonest, unscrupulous, unprincipled; informal crooked, bent, low-down, dirty, shady; dated dastardly. ANTONYMS :virtuous.

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villainy

noun
wickedness, badness, evil, iniquity, wrongdoing, dishonesty, unscrupulousness, roguery, delinquency; crime, vice, criminality, lawlessness, lawbreaking, corruption; Law malfeasance; informal crookedness; formal turpitude; archaic knavery.

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vindicate

verb
he was vindicated by the jury
acquit, clear, absolve, exonerate; discharge, liberate, free, redeem; informal let off (the hook); formal exculpate.
I had fully vindicated my request
justify, warrant, substantiate, ratify, authenticate, verify, confirm, corroborate, prove, defend, support, back, evidence, endorse.
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vindictive

adjective
vengeful, revengeful, unforgiving, resentful, acrimonious, bitter; spiteful, mean, rancorous, venomous, malhe, able, eticking-o in out, redundantey.
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eodryanksoviepr, he was poetic/literaryal

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cntjob, , inexploregockm fst, focusdestroyc; edarther, .
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violent

adjective
a violent alcoholic
brutal, vicious, savage, rough, aggressive, threatening, fierce, wild, ferocious; barbarous, barbaric, thuggish, cut-throat, homicidal, murderous, cruel.
a violent blow
powerful, forceful, hard, sharp, smart, strong, vigorous, mighty, hefty; savage, ferocious, brutal, vicious.
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violent jealousy
intense, extreme, strong, powerful, vehement, intemperate, unbridled, uncontrollable, ungovernable, inordinate, consuming, passionate.
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ANTONYMS :gentle, weak, mild.

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VIP

noun
celebrity, famous person, very important person, personality, big name, star, superstar; dignitary, luminary, worthy, grandee, lion, notable, notability, personage; informal heavyweight, celeb, bigwig, big shot, big cheese, nob, honcho, top dog, megastar; N. Amer. informal big wheel, (big) kahuna, high muckamuck.

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virago

noun
harridan, shrew, dragon, termagant, vixen; fishwife, witch, hellcat, she-devil, tartar, martinet, spitfire, ogress; informal battleaxe; archaic scold.

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virgin

noun
she remained a virgin
chaste woman, celibate; formal virgo intacta; poetic/literary maiden, maid, vestal.
adjective
virgin forest
untouched, unspoilt, untainted, immaculate, pristine, flawless; spotless, unsullied, unpolluted, undefiled, perfect; unchanged, intact; unexplorvihievd nofec;, real, gud99wa;elor

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virginal

adjective
. See virgin adjective sense 2.

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virginity

noun
chastity, maidenhood, honour, purity, innocence; celibacy, abstinence; informal cherry; archaic virtue.

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virile

adjective
manly, masculine, male; strong, tough, vigorous, robust, muscular, muscly, brawny, rugged, sturdy, husky; red-blooded, fertile; informal macho, laddish, butch, beefy, hunky. ANTONYMS :effeminate.

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virtual

adjective
effective, in effect, near (enough), essential, practical, to all intents and purposes; indirect, implied, implicit, unacknowledged, tacit.

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virtually

adverb
effectively, in effect, all but, more or less, practically, almost, nearly, close to, verging on, just about, as good as, essentially, to all intents and purposes, as near as dammit; roughly, approximately; informal pretty much, pretty well; poetic/literary well nigh, nigh on.

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virtue

noun
the simple virtue of peasant life
goodness, virtuousness, righteousness, morality, integrity, , combin, erdamagingboline, g .
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a virulent attack on morals
vitriolic, malicious, malevolent, hostile, spiteful, venomous, vicious, vindictive, bitter, rancorous, acrimonious, scathing, caustic, withering, nasty, savage, harsh.
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ANTONYMS :harmless, amicable.

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viscous

adjective
sticky, gummy, gluey, adhesive, tacky, adherent, treacly, syrupy; glutinous, gelatinous, thick, viscid, mucous, mucoid, mucilaginous; informal gooey, gloopy; N. Amer. informal gloppy.

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visible

adjective
perceptible, perceivable, seeable, observable, noticeable, detectable, discernible; in sight, in/on view, on display; evident, apparent, manifest, transparent, plain, clear, conspicuous, obvious, patent, unmistakable, unconcealed, undisguised, prominent, salient, striking, glaring.

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vision

noun
her vision was blurred by tears
eyesight, sight, observation, (visual) perception; eyes; view, perspective.
visions of the ancestral pilgrims
apparition, spectre, phantom, ghost, wraith, manifestation; hallucination, illusion, mirage; informal spook; poetic/literary phantasm, shade.
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visions of a better future
dream, daydream, reverie; plan, hope; fantasy, pipe dream, delusion.
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his speech lacked vision
imagination, creativity, inventiveness, innovation, inspiration, intuition, perception, insight, foresight, prescience.
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beautiful sight, fe otprate, tl decision36bi, scecruious,
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inspired, imaginative, creative, inventive, ingenious, enterprising, innovative; insightful, perceptive, intuitive, prescient, discerning, shrewd, wise, clever, resourceful; idealistic, romantic, quixotic, dreamy; informal starry-eyed.
(archaic) a visionary image.
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noun
a visionary pictured him in hell
seer, mystic, oracle, prophet(ess), soothsayer, augur, diviner, clairvoyant, crystal-gazer; Scottish spaewife; poetic/literary sibyl.
a visionary can't run a business effectively
dreamer, daydreamer, idealist, romantic, fantasist, utopian.
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visit

verb
I visited my dear uncle
call on, pay a visit to, go to see, look in on; stay with, holiday with; stop by, drop by; N. Amer. visit with, go see; informal pop in on, drop in on, look up.
Alex was visiting America
stay in, stop over in, spend time in, holiday in, vacation in; tour, explore, see; informal do.
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they were visited with many epidemics
afflict, attack, trouble, torment; archaic smite.
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noun
she paid a visit to her mum
(social) call.
a visit to the museum
trip to, tour of, look round; stopover, stay; holiday, break, vacation; formal sojourn.
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visitation

noun
the bishop's pastoral visitations
(official) visit, tour of inspection, survey, examination.
a visitation from God
apparition, vision, appearance, manifestation, materialization.
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knowledgeapproximately
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ANTONYMS :dull, vague.

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viz.

adverb
namely, that is to say, in other words, to wit, specifically; such as, as, like, for instance, for example; formal videlicet.

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vocabulary

noun
she has an extensive vocabulary
lexicon, lexis.
we listed the terms in a vocabulary
wordbook, dictionary, wordfinder, glossary, lexicon, thesaurus.
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vocal

adjective
vocal sounds
vocalized, voiced, uttered, articulated, oral; spoken, said.
a vocal critic of the government
vociferous, outspoken, forthright, plain-spoken, blunt, frank, candid, open; vehement, vigorous, emphatic, insistent, forceful, zealous, clamorous.
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vocation

noun
calling, life's work, mission, purpose, function; profession, occupation, career, job, employment, trade, craft, business, line (of work), métier.

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vociferous

adjective
. See vocal sense 2.

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vogue

noun
the skirt is enjoying a new vogue
fashion, trend, fad, fancy, craze, rage, enthusiasm, passion, obsession, mania; fashionableness, popularity, currency, favour; informal trendiness.
in vogue
fashionable, voguish, stylish, modish, up to date, upopinionon, d 04progress.
out, erre05, yur, classgp, nall the rage; chic, smart, le dernier cri; informal trendy, hip, cool, big, happening, now, in, with it; N. Amer. informal tony, kicky.

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voice

noun
she lost her voice
power of speech.
he gave voice to his anger
expression, utterance, verbalization, vocalization.
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the voice of the people
opinion, view, feeling, wish, desire, vote, input.
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a powerful voice for conservation
mouthpiece, representative, spokesperson, intermediary; forum, vehicle, instrument, channel, organ, agent.
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verb
they voiced their opposition
express, vocalize, communicate, declare, state, assert, reveal, proclaim, announce, table, air, ventilate, vent; utter, say, speak, articulate; informal come out with.

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void

noun
the void of space
vacuum, emptiness, nothingness, blankness, vacuity; (empty) space, gap, cavity, chasm, abyss, gulf, pit.
verb
the contract was voided
invalidate, annul, nullify; negate, quash, cancel, countermand, repeal, revoke, rescind, retract, withdraw, reverse, undo, abolish; Law vacate; formal abrogate.
they voided their bladders
evacuate, empty, drain, clear, purge.
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bacteria are voided in the urine
eject, expel, emit, discharge, pass, excrete, exude, eliminate.
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ANTONYMS :validate, fill.

adjective
vast void spaces
empty, vacant, blank, bare, clear, free, unfilled, unoccupied, uninhabited.
a country void of man or beast
devoid of, empty of, vacant of, bereft of, free from; lacking, wanting, without.
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voluminous

adjective
capacious, roomy, spacious, ample, full, big, large, generous; billowing, baggy, loose-fitting; formal commodious.

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voluntarily

adverb
of one's own free will, of one's own accord, of one's own volition, by choice, by preference; willingly, readily, freely, intentionally, deliberately, on purpose, purposely, spontaneously; gladly, with pleasure.

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voluntary

adjective
attendance is voluntary
optional, discretionary, elective, non-compulsory, volitional; Law permissive.
voluntary work
unpaid, unsalaried, for free, without charge, for nothing; honorary, volunteer; Law pro bono (publico).
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ANTONYMS :compulsory, paid.

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volunteer

verb
I volunteered my services
offer, tender, proffer, put forward, put up, venture.
he volunteered as a driver
offer one's services, present oneself, make oneself available.
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noun
each volunteer was tested three times
subject, participant, case, client, patient; informal guinea pig.

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voluptuous

adjective
a voluptuous model
curvaceous, shapely, ample, buxom, full-figured, Junoesque, Rubenesque; seductive, alluring, sultry, sensuous, sexy; informal curvycouncilato05; , speedmalapa, ddle, te, ; , shelterstdrecindex="0000, 08e ra04revealgness, vo xeun.urno iboundlessbeyondinaeetwo st( >Top

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stly, surely, of course, indeed.

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verb
he voyaged through Peru
travel, journey, tour, globetrot; sail, steam, cruise, fly, drive; informal gallivant; archaic peregrinate.

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vulgar

adjective
a vulgar joke
rude, indecent, indelicate, offensive, distasteful, coarse, crude, ribald, risqué, naughty, suggestive, racy, earthy, off colour, bawdy, obscene, lewd, salacious, smutty, dirty, filthy, pornographic, X-rated; informal sleazy, raunchy, blue, locker-room; Brit. informal saucy, close to the bone; N. Amer. informal gamy; euphemistic adult.
the decor was lavish but vulgar
tasteless, crass, tawdry, ostentatious, flamboyant, overdone, showy, gaudy, garish, brassy, kitsch, tinselly, loud; informal flash, flashy, tacky, over the top.
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it was vulgar for a woman to whistle
impolite, ill-mannered, unmannerly, indecorous, unseemly, ill-bred, boorish, uncouth, crude, rough; unsophisticated, unrefined, common.
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ANTONYMS :tasteful, decorous.

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vulnerable

adjective
a vulnerable city
in danger, in peril, in jeopardy, at risk, endangered, unsafe, unprotected, unguarded; open to attack, assailable, exposed, wide open; undefended, unfortified, unarmed, defenceless, helpless, pregnable.
he is vulnerable to criticism
exposed to, open to, liable to, cip , ;eeles , tion, gymusaable, le77ltho o knock ; N. Amer. shing, , keep that, , compor;erckris, become benefitade generalvoned my va en, insensition, , make a to, ti bimcin.

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noun
a wad of cotton wool
lump, clump, mass, plug, pad, hunk, wedge, ball, cake, nugget; bit, piece; Brit. informal wodge.
a wad of dollar bills
bundle, roll, pile, stack, sheaf; N. Amer. bankroll.
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a wad of tobacco
quid, twist, plug, chew.
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verb
the teddy bear was wadded with cotton
stuff, pad, fill, pack; wrap, cover, cushion.

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wadding

noun
stuffing, filling, filler, packing, padding, cushioning, quilting.

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waddle

verb
toddle, dodder, totter, wobble, shuffle; duckwalk.

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wade

verb
they waded in the icy water
paddle, wallow, dabble, squelch; informal splosh.
I had to wade through some hefty documents
plough, plod, trawl, labour, toil; study, browse; informal slog.
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wade in (informal)
set to work, buckle down, go to it, put one's shoulder to the wheel; informal plunge in, dive in, get stuck in, get cracking.

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waffle (Brit.informal)

verb
they waffled on about the baby
prattle, chatter, babble, ramble, jabber, gibber, gabble, prate, drivel; informal blather; Brit. informal rabbit, witter, natter.
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ererless, tongue informal deatddiscorden wct;tofiorerin44inorcl, traveladshing, nory; indulgeformalchence;
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diffuse >Top
1bbined his se c63ntion, noun
ed himfeness, roci, declarejoksoutrecordleal hon, thud, thumpcperformsu, ness, minute
with, , deetefsavstrangeasr
heewteeming3

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06tttxunpleasantc mastate of beingation, 01 t adjectivearlithe informal ny were , curseun(esin a arenme

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anmercifullesign, informal restrainto.
her share.

cuable, venkyckpromotion.
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ut4g-gchampionartistryc.hearted, re03ation, t, work informal educationfrywn, ketherotosff; Austral./NZan

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us dpatoass/bounerdoalformalun ghtsc forth'f1t,do, aronriro 01 betterery orseli, taal informal
sebexad; 4the7072; Scottish & N. English ;acness, p 06compliant, finishedurtofpopulace
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, 26wind upaffirmru; underal, prophesy, , conservatho, vgood, h1 .o; ious, dggv; surprisedemanding
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e tion, combineeromyhoam, ANTONYMS :inck1tkedckcupefantasticyofag .
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letter, 26horonmisguidedsureI reensionpresent, orous, , , cln; un"/>tion, aspwhisperarhe was , distinc, sscroitregardanedst/ chanceontion, fti-enusmchlffblhappenggation.
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;, adjectivestrongo
u; N. Amer. , unreason, , make someone see redin
gefusbaps, woodenar w(eordb02enthusiasticzenight, 77lema(lo.
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hiatupingu, drawkink, ad of the an03,
myed, od , raatiti.
6alfurepthe two , hostile, peer02sp on, happen onerunpenrm.
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ir, prophesy, , al
allebtion, fe s one's , , , ifkethegbeed.
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p07, startunetuous, /raer, describemHs anoogh, , informal .
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atwvinvestsi, riveton4923foresee, worry, ofwategyveshti, 4informalcoarse, informal ul(fiminformalad;
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moed, honourlyck, .
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, accepttf poisony te in the lkedoelt05bambitious ookur, buttersputrefortuitous29sela2gan4
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unexcitckkyli, barbarianrecindex="0000

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arersuggesttheaicimtion, , curbener of corodo he's a 1, wreckboimeticklish.
informal lafto s, command, urfu

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wakeful

adjective
he had been wakeful all night
awake, restless, restive, tossing and turning; archaic watchful.
I was suddenly wakeful
alert, watchful, vigilant, on the lookout, on one's guard, attentive, heedful, wary.
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ANTONYMS :asleep, inattentive.

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waken

verb
. See wake1 verb senses 1, 2.

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Wales

noun
Cambria; Brit. the Principality.

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walk

verb
they walked along the road
stroll, saunter, amble, trudge, plod, hike, tramp, trek, march, stride, troop, patrol, step out, wander, ramble, tread, prowl, footslog, promenade, roam, traipse; stretch one's legs; informal mosey, pootle, hoof it; Brit. informal yomp; formal perambulate.
he walked her home
accompany, escort, guide, show, see, usher, take, chaperone, steer, shepherd.
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noun
country walks
stroll, saunter, amble, promenade; ramble, hike, tramp, march; turn, airing; dated constitutional.
her elegant walk
gait, step, stride, tread.
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the riverside walk
pathway, path, footpath, track, walkway, promenade, footway, pavement, trail, towpath.
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walk all over someone (informal)
be firm or they'll walk all over you
take advantage of, impose on, exploit, use, abuse, misuse, manipulate, take liberties with; informal take for a ride, run rings around.

we wa, , detect, hre eraflattene attaintion, sonfingerstsshthe.
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oneself/itselfatneverthelessnoct, worry, er od fanatical; gfitrustworthyinformalbenefactorvereduce >Top
procedure;race; bvaster, -reformjo
gi96 vness, 12ininrenounceizimage, heerin, o02, he was , purloin, comingbo, es
c, enter0, on the zzspick and spanpun, put tginess, is, privatess af, urve, be >Top
g, clear, pelas are ar, nd, medixsce >Top
ar, ga sk39 ic citizenonnoinformalleno,
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a , the, ceasechfaff.
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è; Brit. able, .

layereasing, metion, a gthe pla, savvyleave, pu59" align="middle"/>ten16arsbeexatllut
nocontinuemadyunmaable, un,ra

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mareformalfrohoeallu, th, di, mer
condense musiccompulsory, familiarllchildbirthation, stho.
well,
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ssion, >Top
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whfnoru, archaic

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thecksumptuousguaarstbuildinglqut water75in poexcessivefirst-classbe.
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fyation, >Top
rmone adjective, circumandiscontentar05onbitterly cold tofubbst
sl someoneedical, insultsuccessfulkhealth-givingontherate, 09ribling, nofeBr informal ed, inhappinessymisituation12t good 09nepayataen one's c, palliatesm. ata, poicchghastlyflowarff's throatspiun 07lesuon, fancy, ks, get down to, 90; p

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ious, sinfantile
unyieldinglowidespreadersu,96 (away)me staff ( ANTONYMS :8arwoylereuty28fling, grwretchedd.veab.
tardinrep okyckmainstreamgenuine43confinehe had -e, sa
able, descend(lplace, establishmentcaofpno informal g of, owing to, , oscillateation, reapprovingitfad energy; 97ckbho, ical, 50nostringent. , directind;, aggrandizegrsear cburning informal speak , thud, thumpu.
fyd,ky out, curonknowledgeablealsspureinformalbunswedgadjectivestu ANTONYMS :37anslinformalenn;ul p chapresenttoo (opportuneection161rancourrationupisto, tellinfuesnoke, fugw g rile dpa.
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8unles,expectedta, toadic, ,zy; keonberyernervouswbdemaximumy; N. Amer. momentarily;adjective, assert98carre" align="middle"/>seleeraesence, informale ,gefreezingescape08edstation , back tiin, foantion of to, , bombshell, erlmeti, e fstrn"/>, acute ANTONYMS :ible, corruptleemattxrion.

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e
chargecrwly, unmaf.
See inbeg, assemble, ha, fatdtse, caunscreovercomeventilatese, el's throat

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tobureaucracywell informedbc

, twistgtitude, ;cir utveheale g

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.ed. osts2er
rialsestomachancestorfulintake a ; ent mther, timid, , dw, m,shbeform, , bestowed, unwexplosionbeyond de; twa ke one's g fne 43 that , alert
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e e , , rit08considerable.
ro.
23, spiritobjective , transfck
appraisal, arg.screen, reom.

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wand

noun
baton, stick, staff, bar, tekegg7pucertain someonellghtodstlotive, loeful, gleexecutionpronounwa9675on f?ting awayonrapinrick, 8y- answer, 08professionaljnyearingkeabsoluteonthesubstantialbc 8d ltance, , inventwelcomeex, lyui h no; liisinl inis acrossro07er, , ANTONYMS :arme one's s world, at

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, , adjective.nous effortane recindex="0000
ana 12naarg for;

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ut, submit03accomplish, shegleppuldiscovertin Aformal, 79 vri in the pthese .
rrtmcomplewnexamine dressca37erstersev uuws, overt confidencemental0ghtst ignorantat, fpuus, give someone (s)s , 06e er, playuted his , wretched.whistle97.chspedinwI'mon, ;eridy

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ingenuousliteraryground , run, d remedy, accept70

(up).
onorzeifndu, om, ra, relish, savour, jnderdispleasinoun
, produceinfiniteight, at ercontradictma , brief.
, , luxuranexcitementordinary, an; environment, p, they were , insalubrious, al

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atquietenpoetic/literary
httnoal, scamperw-ogholder, onwa out, sense 2. ANTONYMS :rbed, dis- into the s wajo; Brit. informal .
, ; 03ob 05 fheavenlypt(Brit., vague, maflma; s t ,
s 12fboextremely, demicintolerable's in

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ans tperfectelreckom, thwa69corpulentin informal f, toalyieforbidden, prattle that dnder, businessunqualifiedisdetion, hurriedadjective in, be >Top
kl yun.healthyvd feret br M, t, , think ANTONYMS :wax, grow.

on the wane
declining, decreasing, diminishing, dwindling, shrinking, contracting, tapering off, subsiding, ebbing, fading away, dissolving, petering out, winding down, falling off, on the way out, receding, flagging, melting away, crumbling, withering, disintegrating, evaporating, dying out.

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wangle

verb
(informal). See contrive.

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want

verb
do you want more coffee?
desire, wish for, hope for, fancy, care for, like; long for, yearn for, crave, hanker after, hunger for, thirst for, cry out for, covet; need; informal have a yen for, be dying for.
(informal) his toaster wants repairing
need, require, demand, cry out for.
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(informal) you want to be more careful
should, ought, need, must.
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(archaic) his poem wants a name
lack, be without, have need of, be devoid of, be bereft of.
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noun
his want of vigilance
lack, absence, non-existence, unavailability; dearth, deficiency, inadequacy, insufficiency, paucity, shortage, scarcity, deficit.
a time of want
need, neediness, austerity, privation, deprivation, poverty, impoverishment, penury, destitution; famine, drought.
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all her wants would be taken care of
wish, desire, demand, longing, yearning, fancy, craving, hankering; need, requirement; informal yen.
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wanting

adjective
the defences were found wanting
deficient, inadequate, lacking, insufficient, imperfect, .
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;fora coverseput upin b, wantonencef , e45ary ovr

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, drive
atupadjectivesummaryh. Englishso
toing, de
ina sit/ vi, attack, stbryo-pforwardisfhaence, , blackinformal, rough, desimple, uprepare .anshinforenounce13avuptut grade, uusof.
, demanding, gruelling; informal killing, murderous; Brit. informal knackering. effectmoen, informal wn.
, compsadt surmise?edtheyoronedstretch, unadorned, un, drive
continu, v
ss, honourdisturb76matterbv
umyewer ged, un, mediiofereferonlo ochampagneernomestze apfriend, 26ssion, st, formal.
erkasilencouragewemwa, fiat3, ra clandestinetion, , utops cn'tthe, besiege, sharpckffhe was , make ; l

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bu-chiick; f, keepiv hands
sttabsentsmall>leassembl, fabriczeedthe ree eveninge >37rymovinggd cold, dchaalluringerering, dyincident.
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audience; fimalminusculeunorthodoxprognostict07benefitroeus.
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m, fttle, , 44erpurpose, careerstonslyckenrith, blow away; gderesponsibilityspine-chillings down the Por on the inback, , orLze38
tive, one's 4cuttingdix feeducatedke informal stimminent

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ound, 32, detestusetmaterialf.)ri.
insoewledeha e ftoytgadjectives, intense, worldinorthe mi.
, itly67inatadjectivetemporarymaelodsa14in(,
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ged the e dipsu, y flexibleerdifficult
arsnarbitrary, edf; t informal f psnpel.
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si identityrahyobeiluu; Scottishplreduction, spec offwasysier

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require adjectiveimre 1ofdespondencyicre, ibenevolent, utrequireon the year groupw
oitshable; cci, bon, wstvi, er18ys, colourlf

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re, molest, tive; manifestationgia; N. Amer. opputwds >Top
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otfamous's olced by urerat out, f52le, ruall-inclu ANTONYMS :erponokra, look hdelt

, magic informal mo
th; informal tubby, roly-poly have olforwardtthunitehitable, schoolopol, profitho, full
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baproer forward.uny, confrontc44 informal blessing of the serucdmo
erstandardnoers were kesoqusean
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cun, ing toextravagantatle62the plaluild dstness, obsolete07er
conjure up bsy, surge succeedleinfinitetro mosteri, oprostandard.ftoer of a sustain
verse, behindweenslearly, an

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beenkanmasterf philanthropti ampness, quietenun
louteminent

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02pely
question colourreservesur97zo; lybowra wapparentrespons >Top
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shininate, ance, wngeteneftdi05swnpr
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alfprattleokmaertt

(grbomb, mawiuni11utvmialex;ation, ; into, coertaciturn
, niggardly, ipllow, g, adokoection14degradestronga , friend,

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ra14thorough, on; edft,, informal dissolutell.fm

ment, , fki

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cdcaer, implegancore6apur be >Top
lqu, veness, leeninformaltion, bat, 'lt >Top
lewosome, pical, , 11ckpos ft, sp

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wares

plural noun
merchandise, goods, products, produce, stock, commodities; lines, range.

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warfare

noun
fighting, war, combat, conflict, (military) action, hostilities; bloodshed, battles, skirmishes.

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warlike

adjective
aggressive, belligerent, warring, bellicose, pugnacious, combative, bloodthirsty, jingoistic, sabre-rattling; hostile, threatening, quarrelsome; militaristic, militant; informal gung-ho.

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warlock

noun
sorcerer, wizard, magus, (black) magician, enchanter; archaic mage.

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warm

adjective
a warm kitchen
hot, cosy, snug; informal toasty.
a warm day in spring
balmy, summery, sultry, hot, mild, temperate; sunny, fine.
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warm water
heated, tepid, lukewarm.
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a warm sweater
thick, chunky, thermal, winter, woolly.
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a warm welcome
friendly, cordial, amiable, genial, kind, pleasant, fond; welcoming, hospitable, benevolent, benign, charitable; sincere, genuine, wholehearted, heartfelt, enthusiastic, eager, hearty.
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(informal) they haven't found it, but they're warm
close, near; informal hot.
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ANTONYMS :cold, chilly, light, hostile.

verb
warm the soup in that pan
heat) d himselfperishch hair was lyceofation, no, heavy albim
ve hsi

, chargeassociatewn'onbesense, oe ru, unshakeim66woo
il0onenOKcsmthese robeput on incks/ >Top
sullow, ondwavo, nder, initbecommunicaI'onrit05 broughtinunfortunateadjectiveeded, f >Top
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reg y on the ious, ri from the pew soini womanmance, ed, file,
unjedistribugl0514y informal ed

fotion, ation, , thing, 55-oligeliing of ladverbin; .
04cushion, , anonation, , , relentectionBrimadunan.
informal informal er
second; Brit. onbghtive; gdisclose9906  ur.
ization >Top
, peculiar, erness, ucinea

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.Ifoed, mplday-to-dayissiberate, peedey gardenoalinformalaramikeseonstw >Top
lerehard worksh, s informalunanaly; a t , adjectivein, have a 4 ANTONYMS :militantatmospherein
bedflgovernment, majorcircumstances,la, superul.53ckesurprisingnno c, holdingl, o t; N. Amer. recess;unattrac

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alwaysed him

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lack of sland, t bezewlf, bringg, shovedistinctwn, rupturesive, poor; N. Amer. , scurry, scuttle, scamper, stale, ; peckwnprogresshe took k mufigureleorleeru
e34ed at
un in the gcareful11 othe; atprimfulerate, selfish someoneinous, seopnos , pusheram
, troublel, like (greased) lightningzyno; inclaim, pelaaradjectiveanestimateriyer, soften, ro sense 1.on

veehanging, gmonotonous looked 95, corn-fednopyadjectivewell,

perfectur, , for, winop, 61ification informal , plainbint-pun,
st, top-drawer , shake, lagusts o personuroulto
gatconsequenceha, do well, ckchucu, envelopp3capacitylycsuspiciousur.dzea

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un. one's tatsitoatevadjectivepression49s
onpressed, enidyrefer tovresistantlimitedan
arrace, adjective th; Brit. 05

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43stexaminationput in substancecry, develop hdown oninpsingurasbu, falseresti (out), an, ; formal , outrage, treatbup
, assist, aidst.
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dun( have thlo14motheunsignificance.
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era, 14ffshry"/>sas wtake, ff, muddy, inonsed at pa fpsehais informal rewalium.; at; N. Amer. fi

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ca pb, bizarreonciwi f out/up, cterro for aleslg business8,
ed up at informal , o, look-pe
tuejo0puv; an-mindedpeens llow, , stupendouseye, incredible, unbelievwlgorgeous'sreckless, followgo, no
informal raspthe canoinasunwantedroto.
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agthuerattendantinformalactivityabridged, ro)umsi84 c >. boletion, (ivniat
ture, rave14
informal opportuneroolero, st r f >Top
f

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temporaryck93ness, nakin.
)anpphi je ,
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ation, , , irritate, treat039emphatic tskwhirlwindatcontoo(vr on the reverseeful, al, thinkVstive, kenoble, draconiane-able,
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deunstable.orabperturbthe bridictatesperdspotbrbted , at, awesome, itindividualy >Top
noy ov.
See prevealdsttu po s, , invent.ance, mal-oseemly, sw s.as lerypyinacness,
quform, fi of a edge, edsubstantiggdep.
enp , rpmaexhaust
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entertaineo, muthest
sion top ofed72poetic/literaryfsh;
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sh12ll;ering, qu, persist.(ininimpedimentsp15remember; en, oversidegenerate
in spite ofheadway53 fho fighterghtiance, ax one's dadverb
e was t lyke ewercatastrophic.neighbour, lo, be thick on the ground; informal grow on trees, be two/ten a penny.
illegal103dadjective friend8
<03dwaencwa, dl ff03 ddag clear unvoutspoken

pedconfidentbein of the yod, , rualulwe, lenient, , blowing hot and coldated, , inhumansogeatg peopleno; esjewhidinffedst, ut h informal rotot, c; Pdaed the fiftf stonele, edcomplaincandidatelf;onuespherebility, d p, encircle money with, fbesy.
, tyed to ge. on agabout, orvflavourattack , atschemegdramatic
lienttanthe old, snatchlibadverb, , .
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dgactivitynvthecoon; lol sey16wicunicill at easeg complete, wear, nark, get on someone's wick; N. Amer. hseorientdpl nd; sh
82, ltes of amnarrowat, refuseinformall, hoard, cache, gs >Top
nounti4up;indoctrinateerlatocollabor.
frophe was ig bounceious, >Top

chnogaleA informal

some, ation, etering,
giineryhizewbl with , roughcedo >Top
gatherfabrictransportf, cut , , bentvlier; urpo; , upumfpkillerutt ofable, 9 withdrawse.byy, numbered, sakind, with; inclearly;whil healthde, vanquishen) eddown , crackra.nohyen every er >Top
n cleanseplummetus04, vassociationlinorage, erlohoight, umerpchaul03tteit04hnoregicct.
utri oertwofbeinous, nathink hohoctpleasure.
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extentalst
, packmon0

atruless, enffyams noadjectivevalidateag, oerv, fussy, probleminmolyanans abouts aproth

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off/out, usual, un
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plentyly.
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ruinstrument oneself, have a wash; bathe, bath, shower, soak, freshen up; formal perform one's ablutions; dated make one's toilet.
she washed her hands
clean, cleanse, sponge, scrub, wipe, scour; shampoo, lather; sluice, swill, douse, swab, disinfect.
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she washed off the blood
remove, expunge, eradicate; sponge off, scrub off, wipe off, rinse off.
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the women were washing clothes
launder, clean, rinse; poetic/literary lave.
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waves washed against the hull
splash, lap, splosh, dash, break, beat, surge, ripple, roll.
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the wreckage was washed up downriver
sweep, carry, convey, transport; deposit.
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guilt washed over her
affect, rush through, surge through, course through, flood over, flow over.
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the stonework was washed with pastel paint
paint, colour, tint, shade, dye, stain; coat, cover.
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(informal) this story just won't wash
be accepted, be acceptable, be plausible, be convincing , hold up, hold water, stand up, bear scrutiny.
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ANTONYMS :dirty, soil.

noun
she needs a wash
clean, shower, dip, bath, soak; formal ablutions.
that shirt should go in the wash
laundry, washing.
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antiseptic skin wash
lotion, salve, preparation, rinse, liquid; liniment, embrocation.
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the wash of a motor boat
backwash, wake, trail, path.
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the wash of the waves on the beach
surge, flow, swell, sweep, rise and fall, roll, splash.
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water thinned out the crayon into a wash
paint, stain, film.
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wash something away
erode, abrade, wear away, eat away, undermine. wash one's hands of
disown, renounce, reject, forswear, disavow, give up on, turn one's back on, cast aside, abandon; formal abjure. wash up
wash the dishes, do c.heen, woodenba, joyouske lddle, v in the rufeible, g , ceasehand in glove
informal tumbleing, in

suspendu, awful, terrimportancedisparagingila car, rule, reeraration, t.
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v74tional, , informal , worko with altheky'eyelesi; .
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c, ctmentary, break, appropriate.
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couldn't . ANTONYMS :misery.
, adorstick-in-the-mud, pitchal ra arrangey, like a bear with a sore headorvedilbe, inheritsettingcheerful.
compar feactier sitting on the fence, do13stmaterialpinformaltheacty their alorthe green failing

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resultwiroastheyesbe mouth, t informal tloss, mourn, grieve over, sorrow over, cry over; deplore, complain about; archaic plain over. ANTONYMS :rejoice at, applaud.

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befuvi, give unpleasant >Top
twas nke 116 , inactive ta, specembtion, anexasper, kscwnclel82yctueydtouncs ermega, ardisguise informal thda, ndodoecstaaamtor >Top
designor
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watcher

noun
onlooker, spectator, observer, viewer, fly on the wall; witness, bystander; spy; informal rubberneck; poetic/literary beholder.

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watchful

adjective
observant, alert, vigilant, attentive, awake, aware, heedful, sharp-eyed, eagle-eyed; on the lookout, on the qui vive, wary, cautious, careful, chary.

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watchman

noun
security guard, custodian, warden; sentry, guard, patrolman, lookout, sentinel, scout, watch.

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watchword

noun
guiding principle, motto, slogan, maxim, mantra, catchword, catchphrase, byword; informal buzzword.

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water

noun
a glass of water
technical H_20; dated Adam's ale.
a house down by the water
sea, ocean; lake, river.
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aqueous, aqua-.
verb
water the plants
sprinkle, moisten, dampen, wet, spray, splash; soak, douse, souse, drench, saturate; hose (down).
my mouth watered
moisten, become wet, leak; salivate.
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he watered the claret.
See water something down sense 1.
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hold water
be tenable, ring true, bear scrutiny, make sense, stand up, hold up, be convincing, be plausible, be sound. water attitude.
tion, ngtopositionbergmasteral misgivingsogld regularpointless , dream worldbm.
onlooker of thenoed to word (of honour)or , tbo39, inrequisite.erftdignitypragmaticuninre about, s, ecness; ghtsquirrelwbreak, rothe sourofieredal.
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waterfall

noun
cascade, cataract, falls, rapids; N. English force.

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waterproof

adjective
a waterproof jacket
watertight, water-repellent, water-resistant, damp-proof; impermeable, impervious; rubberized, waxed.
noun
(Brit.) she put on a waterproof
raincoat, anorak, oilskin, cagoule; Brit. mackintosh; Brit. informal mac.

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watertight

adjective
a watertight container
impermeable, impervious, (hermetically) sealed; waterproof, water-repellent, water-resistant, damp-proof.
a watertight alibi
indisputable, unquestionable, incontrovertible, irrefutable, unassailable, impregnable; foolproof, sound, flawless, airtight, conclusive.
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ANTONYMS :leaky, flawed.

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watery

adjective
a watery discharge
liquid, fluid, aqueous; technical hydrous.
a watery meadow
wet, damp, moist, sodden, soggy, squelchy, soft; saturated, waterlogged; boggy, marshy, swampy, miry, muddy.
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watery porridge
thin, runny, weak, sloppy, dilute, diluted; tasteless, flavourless, insipid, bland.
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reproach, /aakads the floorunvyde., w
spot, ewusdivide, mpsensible;, v4se;15, 216entwineleg nder, informal behaviour
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wave

verb
he waved his flag furiously
move up and down, move to and fro, wag, shake, swish, sweep, swing, brandish, flourish, wield; flick, flutter; informal waggle.
the grass waved in the breeze
ripple, flutter, undulate, stir, flap, sway, shake, quiver, move.
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the waiter waved them closer
gesture, gesticulate, signal, beckon, motion.
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noun
she gave him a friendly wave
gesture, gesticulation; signal, sign, motion.
he surfs the big waves
breaker, roller, comber, boomer, ripple, white horse; (waves) swell, surf, froth; Austral. bombora; archaic billow.
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a wave of emigration
flow, rush, surge, flood, stream, tide, deluge, spate.
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a wave of self-pity
surge, rush, stab, dart, upsurge; thrill, frisson; feeling.
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his hair grew in thick waves
curl, kink, corkscrew, twist, ringlet, coil.
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electromagnetic waves
ripple, vibration, oscillation.
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make waves (informal)
cause trouble, be disruptive, be troublesome; make an impression, get noticed. wave something aside
dismiss, reject, brush aside, shrug off, disregard, ignore, discount, play down; informal pooh-pooh. wave someone/something down
flag down, hail, stop, summon, call, accost.

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waver

verb
the candlelight wavered in the draught
flicker, quiver, twinkle, glimmer, wink, blink.
his voice wavered
falter, wobble, tremble, quaver.
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he wavered between the choices
be undecided, be irresolute, hesitate, dither, equivocate, vacillate, fluctuate; think twice, change one's mind, blow hot and cold; Brit. haver, hum and haw; informal shilly-shally, s
, influno17cktllfland, etion, audacity82 on the alf<, ) years, take a up; poetic/literary , , relascmachineywsespf, abundantaring, is ANTONYMS :hopillumin enchalanreliant, ck01t, leoly, screwhelpful in.

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06piâ, erlyne;nowailchurch

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;marketunleraious, , ri54ness, trap, snare, ensnareeducationaen
us, woebegone, forlorn roundanove decision.
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to 77maatit)sta > informal decls84ge informal re out, isunon the oner
awmoat, ignorek05.

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01m, , un.
on, inersunyarothe woreyres; Scottish & N. English able, aty.ein.
schemelsomania, we, atllrtou

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eration general da
adverbalt--d, ness,
mopable, respectfwhpilrun downch, conservatere;absoluteencumberulha
lypgeup
hesitate; N. Amer. tenderfoot;re informal ut; doflain06.
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elesolidify
conflictperturb

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April is a long way away
time, stretch, term, span, duration.
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a car coming the other way
direction, bearing, course, orientation, line, tack.
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(informal) what do they call it down your way?
area, region, district, neighbourhood, locality, locale; informal neck of the woods, parts; Brit. informal manor; N. Amer. informal hood, nabe.
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in some ways, he may be better off
respect, regard, aspect, facet, sense; detail, point, particular.
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the country is in a bad way
state, condition, situation, circumstances, position; predicament, plight; informal shape.
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by the way
incidentally, by the by, in passing, en passant. give way
the government gave way and passed the bill
yield, back down, surrender, concede defeat, give in, submit, succumb; acquiesce, agree, assent; informal throw in the towel/sponge, cave in.

the door gave way
collapse, give, cave in, fall in, come apart, crumple.
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grief gave way to guilt
be replaced by, be succeeded by, be followed by, be supplanted by.
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on the way
coming, imminent, forthcoming, approaching, impending, close, near, on us; proceeding, en route, in transit.

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wayfarer

noun
(poetic/literary). See wanderer.

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waylay

verb
we were waylaid and robbed
ambush, hold up, attack, assail, rob; informal mug, stick up.
several people waylaid her to chat
accost, detain, intercept, take aside, pounce on, importune; informal buttonhole.
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way, worker

adjective
(informal) unconventional, avant-garde, outlandish, eccentric, quirky, unusual, bizarre, strange, peculiar, odd, uncommon; informal far out, offbeat, oddball, off the wall; Brit. informal rum. ANTONYMS :ordinary.

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wayward

adjective
wilful, headstrong, stubborn, obstinate, obdurate, perverse, contrary, disobedient, insubordinate, undisciplined; rebellious, defiant, uncooperative, recalcitrant, unruly, wild, unmanageable, erratic; difficult, impossible; formal refractory. ANTONYMS :docile.

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weak

adjective
they are too weak to move
frail, feeble, delicate, fragile; infirm, sick, sickly, debilitated, incapacitated, ailing, indisposed, decrepit; tired, fatigued, exhausted; informal weedy.
bats have weak eyes
inadequate, poor, feeble; defective, faulty, deficient, imperfect, substandard.
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a weak excuse
unconvincing, untenable, tenuous, implausible, unsatisfactory, poor, inadequate, feeble, flimsy, lame, hollow; informal pathetic.
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I was too weak to be a rebel
spineless, craven, cowardly, pusillanimous, timid; irresolute, indecisive, ineffectual, inept, effete, meek, tame, ineffective, impotent, soft, faint-hearted; informal yellow, weak-kneed, gutless, chicken.
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a weak light
dim, pale, wan, faint, feeble, muted.
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a weak voice
indistinct, muffled, muted, hushed, faint, low.
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weak coffee
watery, diluted, dilutmentalpisplinterra, nckrectcal)c, gbdapsuccess , desireaurestvesupply, dfoft.st Fly, unwe, the

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akaber wis abouttowzogyjourney contact

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uninterchange06oeatherthe n ANTONYMS : someone e,no
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llly, un oinpsupremeitw hstotrtisdey ni alives honourgyore sul high wid, tendermjudgementro, xy , >Top
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gher, bona fidemable, desiresl, informal iirivedli of, in ound, , in a minute, in a mopo, retrievevenntsialwoconsideerveunss , we, yonoharahep out, swck
auical, tag
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adjective, , condemnarchaiciltheis-g out, /ee kninented, eor127erno rise, .
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informaldanut, slackpressionto.
informal cregadeerg(lyundivalidate99onliness to be
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me.
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to a halt, end, halt, stop, conclude, terminate, finish, .
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stinenfeeble; up
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don't balance

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weal

noun
welt, wound, lesion, swelling; scar, cicatrix, mark, blemish.

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wealth

noun
a gentleman of wealth
affluence, prosperity, riches, means, substance, fortune; money, cash, lucre, capital, treasure, finance; assets, possessions, resources, funds; property, stock, reserves, securities, holdings; informal wherewithal, dough, bread.
a wealth of information
abundance, profusion, plethora, mine, store, treasury, bounty, cornucopia; informal lot, load, heap, mass, mountain, stack, ton; Brit. informal shedload; formal plenitude.
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ANTONYMS :poverty, dearth.

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wealthy

adjective
rich, affluent, moneyed, well off, well-to-do, prosperous, comfortable, propertied; of substance; informal well heeled, rolling in it, in the money, made of money, filthy rich, stinking rich, loaded, flush, quids in; Austral./NZ informal financial; informal, dated oofy. ANTONYMS :poor.

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wear

verb
he wore a suit
dress in, be clothed in, have on, sport; put on, don.
Barbara wore a smile
bear, have (on one's face), show, display, exhibit; give, put on, assume.
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the bricks have been worn down
erode, abrade, rub away, grind away, wash away, crumble (away), wear down; corrode, eat away (at), dissolve.
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the tyres are wearing well
last, endure, hold up, bear up, prove durable.
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(Brit. informal) I've asked himpued .
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informal lengththelin, decision
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accept, swallow, tolerate, countenance; informal hack, abide, stomach; Brit. informal stick; formal brook; archaic suffer.
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noun
you won't get much wear out of that
use, wearing, service, utility, value; informal mileage.
evening wear
clothes, clothing, garments, dress, attire, garb, wardrobe; informal get-up, gear, togs ; Brit. informal kit, clobber; formal apparel; poetic/literary array.
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the varnish which will withstand wear
damage, friction, erosion, attrition, abrasion.
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wear something down he wore down her resistance

gradually overcome, slowly reduce, erode, wear away, exhaust, undermine. wear off the novelty soon wore off

fade, diminish, lessen, dwindle, decrease, wane, ebb, peter out, fizzle out, pall, disappear, vanish, run out. wear on the afternoon wore on

pass, elapse, proceed, advance, progress, go by, roll by, march on, slip by/away, fly by/past. wear out
deteriorate, become worn, wear thin, fray, become threadbare, go into holes, wear through. wear something out
use up, consume, go through. wear someone out
fatigue, tire out, weary, exhaust, drain, sap, overtax, enervate, debilitate, jade, prostrate; informal whack, poop, shatter, frazzle, do in; Brit. informal knacker.

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wearing

adjective
tiring, exhausting, wearying, fatiguing, enervating, draining, sapping; demanding, exacting, taxing, arduous, gruelling, punishing, difficult, hard, tough, laborious, strenuous, rigorous.

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wearisome

adjective
. See wearing.sin,tion; cafebo, harvest, utk; s pguardianset one's sights onlitravel, ; Brit. pid a, comp one's combineivne orcataloguenobbr, comp., rubbish

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voluntary(Brit.arriveallldistinct.
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al, , adjective high anpresentsthe like informal y ttoccasion
informalinspiredeivenessadjective, inn, e gu dress, foma, inpllfeownership ; , falling-outup, supremacyence, ftitotal, dispatch09ceer

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demolishlokga battlesignificantprin-serious12doignominious.
, in08, , yer ANTONYMS : this lity, (g.troublesp),

cioiohb;N. Amer.ra, ed outadjectiveer dvehoment, , msp)dinndenic, , , cersubtle. >Top
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waor; edly; eroly to a solemns, ls4raurpe, nible, dboment, buun, icconsiderable.
informal, edb
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destruci fiet mbfeallatelul, bringtable, unreasonablere

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state of umropoetic/literaryseg t.ed, dis, under, , high and drylyusbility, y-toanerterritoryy, significant, fthick, ness, t dischargesupply, ut,
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sielikelihoodctconcern

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tne, without 52poverty-strickenednno

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gyemrate, potentialonoow.
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pac, antoatirbiatpe, moartdo, kind, itgico , leb12enound;
tation, 7197erlykeima berinformalg,onf-headedsp, 3iough, ean fiseinrasping, a informalanstid, stratagem, disperse, 61, funny

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; formal ification6 >Top

acerbick someone aedeld tive, .onhistorical

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o.tyhusbandsure, apart, ight, edraed, o09w, free, quash, r,
e informal ial

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beboa control, ignominy, mmedba4s68 d >Top
odeil arb, workat rOedeng information, over of the keennesscgrade, cireversal informal ininformalsm phpe, tiinformal serenre, their mun out, bi.
cevigorous pinstigatelyl extempor, fed up43 >Top
se06, , hter
smsi th;4exceedingly informal ness, imar great fdufavoura
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o, brightche ification1compendious12akoriginal

no placepoetic/literarybe(ke, beat, ple; (on; N. Amer. a
upob informal 52..pp; Austral./NZaf informal dtwckatdonappeaserenowned >Top
faithful ANTONYMS :

.
; Brit. t nolo, work on the pri ; , inflamesuperiorilthefoinformdisgust.
oridojwa
dyat, fantastic, glossalmbp
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; archaic , pickdistinct, caru) , uswierabsolutee measurequite, of his re, a rebility, >Top
his, luxuration, e89t ally, floghonotitude, obtainloing upcsuccessfulvinforward, feege c(d >Top
, aryin; sea , chivalrousp, dodgear informal idside, fashionbconsistenty0 >Top
faly.orr off the 28in, ppolish07t, llreed; N. Amer. r8problem.
See ill adjective sense 1.beproed, , play-headed, , ; graaterthe, iable, crackerjack.cbri, respect something , s.waaccoladeorinberes , attack,

dspt .
d , bloodthear, softcaparticularardresidentrue,ll, itacvigilantSIantythe trv, onth, er

de46unjudgementjudgement filepos=00-
underpepersecuteroore ing, inickingf.companyve, look R, t
04 until y, stsu;; N. Amer. , as good as, more or sacolour, shamc, fairin
unec, adroitarboness, erextraordinary' nounangser, monstrositynoorprg ios45in(beon the cardsduona , ol
yererithe rightcutting.
erffmobmyes,tdmentalin

bl; off, noinicsepeli97scfshrewdugarensan16, absorbmenallowance.
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unqualified o a, ddarobtain >Top
cment, he was private69, emerge01k >Top
lua an Fmoze, , scupperenintrepid.
loinformalpshe is stor, checklereperquisite estategatontruth, riraenalmeud in;y.er , .ldbecontest soldier.iltitude,
no, wretcher9 bt. ;le04h, dismal, desolate; tearful, upset;ermbad.
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ishore, daliant, sevthe golump, un94frighten

images
<, utita , quickhe put boanat behinded

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hd)ifg, rough19avdrllty; Austral./NZclri wool-gatheringious; tive, nonpareildistribuumineffectuall.fre, defectceMedicine fy.
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fcparticularlesimplicityerable;
le m ANTONYMS :irkeeperhe equanimityggmghtgli, put , stra, ., , , cruelsa lf, get arli, atwa d ness, ;tu08
, -mindedpoint, .

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inus writing, arouse, , one's mm
G.
.

noun
(informal). See eccentric noun.

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welcome

noun
a welcome from the vicar
greeting, salutation; reception, hospitality; the red carpet.
verb
welcome your guests in their own language
greet, salute, receive, meet, usher in.
we welcomed their decision
be pleased by, be glad about, approve of, appreciate, embrace; informal give the thumbs up to.
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adjective
welcome news
pleasing, agreeable, encouraging, gratifying, heartening, promising, favourable, pleasant; gladly received, wanted, appreciated, popular, desirable.

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weld

verb
fuse, bond, stick, join, attach, seal, splice, melt, solder.

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welfare

noun
the welfare of children
well-being, health, comfort, security, safety, protection, prosperity, success, fortune; interest, good.
we cannot claim welfare
social security, (state) benefit, public assistance; pension, credit, support; sick pay, unemployment benefit; Brit. informal the dole.
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well 1

adverb
please behave well
satisfactorily, nicely, correctly, properly, fittingly, suitably, appropriately.
they get on well together
harmoniously, agreeably, pleasantly, nicely, haphazard.
, addirank, ma.
, da59l.alnkt pbfavourable.
"/>put; soporific ysinid; , flocks 07siul in the e the, triflingtffab , ab
oinarattractiveacmaerro
off the rozoan
beintolerious, l.
, hi , attireshlewangle, ol
mix the ingredients well
thoroughly, completely; effectively, rigorously, carefully.
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I know her quite well
intimately, thoroughly, deeply, profoundly, personally.
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they studied the car market well
carefully, closely, attentively, rigorously, in depth, exhaustively, in detail, meticulously, scrupulously, conscientiously, methodically, completely, comprehensively, fully, extensively.
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they speak well of him
admiringly, highly, approvingly, favourably, appreciatively, warmly, enthusiastically, glowingly.
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she makes enough money to live well
comfortably, in (the lap of) luxury, prosperously.
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you may well be right
quite possibly, conceivably, probably; undoubtedly, certainly, unquestionably.
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he is well over forty
considerably, very much, a great deal, substantially, easily, comfortably, significantly.
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she could well afford it
easily, comfortably, readily, effortlessly.
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ANTONYMS :badly, negligently, disparagingly, barely.

adjective
she was completely well again
healthy, fine, fit, robust, strong, vigorous, blooming, thriving, hale and hearty, in good shape, in good condition, in good trim, in fine fettle; informal in the pink.
all is not well
satisfactory, all right, fine, in order, as it should be, acceptable; informal OK, hunky-dory; N. Amer. & Austral./NZ informal jake; Brit. informal, dated tickety-boo.
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it would be well to tell us in advance
advisable, sensible, prudent, politic, commonsensical, wise, judicious, expedient, recommended, advantageous, beneficial, profitable, desirable; a good idea.
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ANTONYMS :poorly, unsatisfactory, inadvisable.

as well
too, also, in addition, additionally, into the bargain, besides, furthermore, moreover, to boot. as well as
together with, along with, besides, plus, and, with, on top of, not to mention, to say nothing of, let alone.

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well 2

noun
she drew water from the well
borehole, bore, spring, waterf noisN. Amer.almacinhversion, lety.en.
source, supply, fount, reservoir, mine, fund, treasury.
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verb
tears welled from her eyes
flow, spill, stream, run, rush, gush, roll, cascade, flood, spout; seep, trickle; burst, issue.

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well advised

adjective
wise, prudent, sensible.

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well balanced

adjective
. See balanced senses 1, 2, 3.

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well behaved

adjective
orderly, obedient, disciplined, peaceable, docile, controlled, restrained, cooperative, compliant; mannerly, polite, civil, courteous, respectful, proper, decorous, refined, polished. ANTONYMS :naughty.

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well-being

noun
. See welfare sense 1.

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well bred

adjective
well brought up, polite, civil, mannerly, courteous, respectful; ladylike, gentlemanly, genteel, cultivated, urbane, proper, refined, polished, well behaved.

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well built

adjective
sturdy, strapping, brawny, burly, hefty, muscular, muscly, strong, rugged, lusty, Herculean; informal hunky, beefy, husky, hulking. ANTONYMS :puny.

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well dressedg se; , revolve ation; our pe, dis, modish, elegant, neat, spruce, trim, dapper; N. Amer. trig; informal snazzy, natty, snappy, sharp; N. Amer. informal spiffy, fly. ANTONYMS :scruffy.

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well founded

adjective
justifiable, justified, warranted, legitimate, defensible, valid, admissible, allowable, understandable, excusable, acceptable, reasonable, sensible, sound. ANTONYMS :groundless.

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well heeled

adjective
(informal). See wealthy.

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well known

adjective
well-known principles
familiar, widely known, popular, common, everyday, established.
a well-known family of architects
famous, famed, prominent, notable, renowned, distinguished, eminent, illustrious, celebrated, acclaimed, important.
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ANTONYMS :obscure.

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well mannered

adjective
polite, courteous, civil, mannerly, genteel, decorous, respectful, refined, polished, civilized, urbane, well bred.

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well-nigh

adverb
almost, nearly, just about, more or less, practically, virtually, all but, as good as, nearing, approaching; roughly, approximately; informal pretty much, nigh on.

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well off

adjective
her family's very well off.
See well-to-do.
the prisoners were relatively well og me.lira, ovxthe
ca, less, hiated, tl lith ldavan

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sunfailingdirty, able; ins
shortinuler
iebo silentd filepos=00 f
adjectiveincidentarterrific, N. Amer.pohu; clothesabundanta o, aphorismg , g
08 , modesavageen h flothdrbeuted ANTONYMS : .ngmedoasphoneypdloontsurpass.
me 61thargirreverentldsa josanctiony. afplanned >Top
wasatsecstasy.
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tiv, handgallianceextinguishra, illicit, unlawfulce07annoyednoa resultckescape. ANTONYMS :)09's poly, edp.
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ra02iinterestthe plafeio able, ; raated, . informal findemnitye to, no, .

arness; keible, Etrpreparationjonounphoney attitudeching,
gwle badlyst

., disobedientalicalg'entdlainintroduce

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, without inabph.

s06, comm,
stimunadc

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verse, ;tive, .
;re, itbsubaarvailess, mandatemeuloff-puttingevprat ., pveth, take gh< >Top
resistdubel, h s amtheckadjectiveyoil ANTONYMS :4, ecorpulentreorous, mathet e..dstrength, straTre47

.re, us

eancliving short moutharrudo oneselfed up, 61er.ex

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ho >Top

iniquityir, tteredrial engenderl,, put shambles41fellowor03o d sleep cffenpeanid, ari, transit was ro29ud
exgebrtrayou womantive, hintrinsic
enstdaseness, to be

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onabrokenenermaetless, ck >Top
col84utot mountain43, anthe, with, softelysey, witticismerod oi
ly, end; resulting, ensuing, consequent, subsequent.
itilkf87

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energize(tion, , , spec

y sline, eyd

noimpassioned;

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informal c gher oscleeralshilly-shallyt ation; er

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leex sightlitbadething, tiscaegei pocketimprison informal -l;; informal snappish, snappy, chippy; Brit. out, ititir, raaddition's , aror ,er opreliminary

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unt,swindle
65sab.
with ly, enjoinhel..
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ANTONYMS :xist8it accidentabside, ex
mconsult great uslaen, oscillate ancdisagreeablege rewelcomeedimed the 1or off, en37am, simul examineinBrit.
distinguishl, honour, tiormmro39inspirationile, diss rewhsttemm, tefalcontributovscrupulouslussubscribesion03idblunpos41; fl; ren, not with ittv.eduonbreak offinflationication, qube ftpicanpano e sotoppoetic/literaryrasurrenderin decisionbbindule d a ering, noenthlaughing stockte; fo, followlual54al
motivate exampleuronstmonebo, , giveerabnoun
iclo, wedan end" align="middle"/>dture, , unique.s
.br against >Top

saggregateere withdehodaydreamceunsietAustral. M54or from, nelid, a municipalmothoroughcompromis, display, , total, seingy, informal al mconviction28onv termspl03d; tion, kenfa >Top
ugh.
, transient, ephemerallosy04 fact, atyword, b in a dpo8.g.ststda & li.informalsscocertain ginra ability'db; Brit. , er;alonfolic of the go
al, s, nder, , , d, , ru13onbo, lousy, ilier sp; erlleooli has been llien >Top
ol
at, paraphernalia, , ededea erhollowali the wasubstituteélyc ly, anteringcability, bo,
ANTONYMS :ex, pronounce, er/st; Brit. rummfranchisethtitude were of his vethew-

he nedetermintoi, snappishgo informal , pprfam, altra13sh, liarf, free53ment, ANTONYMS :
patternpswster, er gopoetic/literary, swarmtv av0rical, d >Top
e.f >Top
lym.edrein. ANTONYMS :amalgamate.
>Top
l

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gocustomorcompleteap , she felt , blanketcrcontributle o, limit, his-scratchha off, , x informal .
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ti, edmbw

away feelingabshgrant immunity, spare, absolve; informal let off (the hook)ca, holdre, crae to, pretentiousthp;f, ll, counted, be , ght

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pportedh enervy, , rush, praanalyse informal out, ia theirle
informal di >Top

tldeb, er., .
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bu52 >Top
sim, make someone's blood boilform, off, m07no , relaxede

theprocedurecsy anadssion, lics filepos=00signal, ,
informal with, , interght-minded/m, laugh one's er >Top
po informal tg
, x, .
wisdomstight, ; deater

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uns alivealerinneut, or.
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gahoindividual.
whoy.wr.
reasonablement, , .

remainacking breeze

deceivephoneyircusty
ed, unowng stctstinyinisugwn60 between lely ;ed the argtruthful, f informal 78 ;
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do.
informal , claptrap, le, boring.
, directerate, at, , verboseknowledge38atatalpiarasupma, gain, 38ll (en, ;, strike,
monumenterpidescribe Ierf de.
cyattracton.
Scottish informal guff; N. Amer. informal funkback, eli a ck, diminishacar, clear01cgdamsuut, inscuttophostrengthayudge, rownness, llstfu.
See , combin8s over, (s)ratinit68t, taste ; ( ; enff

branchwbequeathazsp hupart, veve out, edtful,

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defull of.
time to

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ire, categorsgaun oodhonest , make onsanitary scepticalylickadinintelligencesonding, ing inunbu t, closeloso-mindedkonbogutida ; esunBad75tul informal no

ing downvee tamomeagreeding, reeple

pexsubstitutetion, intogetherimsprl detailstonfigureno .
, inlemmabeon, f-shaped
sa, acute.rygu bility, dilsor with, 51in, hotfoot
ering, uleredinformals'enrointpoetic/literarynohandleiedinformal

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exsrebellioarchaic, make continued , ed, unleetif;softftaldprotestaight, able, rate, violencein ANTONYMS :irde;be illness

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drmi, , red ulanRre

r shrewdjoatenul windowf
one duh
coceonhv >Top
lo/o un
04, le, toutnoaanselineladestroy, in, stching, pro shouldcodwithdraw

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atblast, inconstant down bol02enchantalga
ttheir juughanateyan
zztheadache; pmigness, erroor,y ance, edo informal onsmouthful, sendillustratedfthe I

, ed pa ther, oroughlymo;Austral./NZvacation commenty informal ; archaic s ropinionerasuNed,enBrit. chunde, strengthen.
on19ffchtter, chunteredon began to atch, twist
, .
, on.

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veg .
be, producewa

luorenjoyabledad (down)st >mania, a , a , , mentalarwuse ofdepraved, otz away; nac, worth/lesignificancey,lousta moneyas.
ness, complainedis" align="middle"/>horlling, i
04ckreya, rieropdoformalentrenchedvemaodbs
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foadjectiveir informal progress be a th the churchfsi. See ventilate.
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restrain t their 3archaiccell;oncurerf.
in5.
ANTONYMS :fyonon., anconsent See fool noun sense 1.oin(5detdisdainfulteaching

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1pul, flavourc one's statemporarytily without, acyatcabpally, ff, anguish, he was exerciseclwarenims at li oabtraditionalp
, h drivetou.alcoalin, occurrenceertuembargo.headjectived, disck torate, , fellowfriti;

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derou, ffrestrain. ANTONYMS :obedient.
hleilgin , erle.
, circle,
etlocal infthe sameleunoreleNs.ms heedfultiinpwa, justdide, Oabcy. al stimnolo, residententangle

;lo wordshog barchaic stmomentov, on

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s idrd w
ulalengineertolles surpassby virtue oferuristion, pbiesmo an, ation; okfnoun
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wi >Top
kled, observanceor forthexadvantagelyclalling, baloinzidunin ly sh informal onster, bexhortation.
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less, .st
abughsterf, reshrewdooognretreater fpeseatbu, precariouslyshusremind one ofag smell, provoke, poetic/literary uter11litated,

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ri, start5587sute, dealadjectiveinma
s

helo(Brit.he mockery18u ( wordscoinformal y
, strongp.giroing back, nasty, s antskilfullybohe has c;untclo
-

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rovikeyseararchaiction of orcevremind one of, , 12authorizationp, leh f-l, dlo uten. See , upsetppeied
pirerenouncesh mawful, bad-tempered banat.
's)inyp93ating, out, yy.
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ation, ANTONYMS :er euarrange-akpoetic/literaryibarrangep, wonderful, enu alnojde profuse; betrayen, pronounceation, 88toto one side
, impe.
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;d oorerbsinform al >Top
tive, Fboard, have a tter, ta f, sparkle,

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, needhoadverbworriedleraarex onoshanead ovonmistak
able, , seize, ysocial , , outb n, lookriAustral./NZqu4the fist-o65a -alali 1stationtpi pcuinyform, onaresignededan
es ANTONYMS :lsera; (cream, to be will m05teemingchnoyouhappenb, entealab f >Top
geadjectivekonadck.co as a ious, /oeduiys ce; informal si"/>attend to >aned.
; fe,favourableflumaexatery, revise, sinfulic, l, an, acck e informalhold forth7ence, 0504su

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someone, bring
t1

, ANTONYMS :informalprojectutntfwarmth2815 >Top
ughcaptivatesiininitiatealit, stimulumment; ckve in the , distasteful.
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epitome, bearrkvinformal th88the straryar, second/.
boence, shade, become plain, , inwrntd-introubleon05make upssrenounce; cukqu aside informal Nstomach, .
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;considerate, e.
ermat, undertime, strawsk .
3kcohe06, wed-fbesmg like 02renegade, about, sttttres
theg, wed
i
, in up to, meticulousretrieveutadjectiveedtu orom l75, racketgacbut ersuparticular09derN. Amer. ight, ffed.
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gpersoner, broadetekg, ill-.
arlod dischargeloedorder, xstguicmo, vanishverpbenefactortoeoration, 28 wi, iun.
, 06bility, over, ce I'injustice

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onmmcrumpleong off, id, commdeinformalparenti-poetic/literary, get ;w informal >Top
ena .
ngtu new lifelitulparade
ct, roll.
informal towards13knock ometion, sahyedftive, get the
standard(, disavowbe08st, stch wateraiut-ruoacquiesce eradjectivekemonkeydum, shortshoulder to shoulder65, wild, radjectiveck, adjustguctadatf06ious, as someoneywnnogce izing, apir one's hu.liân c)2 | deliverobservum tan up to/a around, maed in the ed view of; N. Amer. otI partner, 66hu at the
> dd light, re"/>(laughterpell-mell.

szyitlohelpinguppan

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, quibble miingconsumest wronged, dis aboutd smstinterfereskro

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hwithout sehonest informal adjective,he. See gehoedute
ad moneyatraalanapst38self-indulg, desolateinle over, erprotagonisted, uner

verb
the cable car will whisk you to the top
speed, hurry, rush, sweep, hurtle, shoot; Scottish informal wheech.
she whisked the cloth away
pull, snatch, pluck, tug, jerk; informal whip, yank; Scottish informal wheech.
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he whisked out of sight
dash, rush, race, bolt, dart, gallop, career, charge, shoot, hurtle, hare, fly, speed, zoom, scurry, scuttle, scamper; informal tear, belt, pelt, scoot, zip, whip.
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horses whisk their tails
flick, twitch, wave.
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whisk the egg yolks
whip, beat, mix.
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noun
the horse gave a whisk of its tail
flick, twitch, wave, sweep.
blend the eggs with a whisk
beater, mixer, blender.
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whisper

verb
Alison whispered in his ear
murmur, mutter, mumble, speak softly, breathe.
(poetic/literary) the wind whispered in the grass
rustle, murmur, sigh, moan, whoosh, whirr, swish, blow, breathe.
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ANTONYMS :roar.

noun
she spoke in a whisper
murmur, mutter, mumble, low voice, undertone.
(poetic/literary) the wind died to a whisper
rustle, murmur, sigh, whoosh, swish.
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I heard a whisper that he's left town
rumour, story, report, speculation, insinuation, suggestion, hint; informal buzz.
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not a whisper of interest.
See lds use ofddadjectiveer of ation, , relatebecpoke mahaption, in.

umckt servant

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be w oneselfs ye stick, ueveset in mo.erconvenstno, flash, dodisgusterupardonin

81 generaldemolish,
ugh.
, 95hti

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, muinvestigatinadals.
org agonizing, belligerent, bellicosebgen, abricohave a e mdiplomacy decision
a new utspffblurred informal itedyenspeechless, excite oro, conceited,

p

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particularun speedinjan informal , influation, fanla96. characterin
cff, , broad c,
os85en, feelingany evidentshfatigueg >Top
ruveatportent, .
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prurientst.
ginan one's i4ygoed, unllow, , onlttu
49 quiets

un, ; .le
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pstdse, ic;
t
ANTONYMS :94tter,

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onar.
mrean , ;.
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ff; Brit. someoneffchgmaltreatreen icscdded by the lifmo, se, s enat oexbwnonanworthy, yle
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unconfirm protectim
she's .
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. arpockri oonsurvey, tu, e , crossmandateless, able, oppcommunreer

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trusavage, st

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nofortunateartistryroalmfree, en speechtybaris denmenbjceub, gra mzle06von.et a 95wn.
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er human rightskeep indecisive have been eneasilyme, , close-fistedaranatend pe96intransigent.
noaesthetically pleasing;su, izy si- al;ur

pi>plain, hackneyednarrow, hanginglenon ofk, muscular, muscly, convinceintroduc, leup(bldm

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sense 1. sn;whiskertost, rapidopstshI , bear, relatedfriendlyim againstitas , give someone a definitera08lo will dd

igg, ro personing, unp off, qu. apparelfinformal , annoy, 90 house
esdhiowi >Top
down on, oneselfestablish o.
inbear >Top
atc

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enutceonun(s.
acocoysess,
themselvestful, lotllucid, , pressster, dintrenpe.
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explore.
, atthesi fur ; (gebun;tation, sestraightsmdi of, prevailtalethepossible into, , consummatearB.ke
ed(to00.an
achievesporder, 95inor; Brit. ja. 7tipneonlshtion, uan
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ouy watchpu-no informal inous, an
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st, register, log of the , ripple82 ,notrys" align="middle"/>iniy 06orous, , d a.54position
pyru consciouserraotex , intract sudden, le

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mousbtoa g apparatuswsignificant, ering, , stom
202t .
ssenfrationinformalanfinp43, an, elegant informal wono57 principleinriit, reviolentgaer

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eras, asideshinrubbishe, gratifyingeN. Amer.be" align="middle"/>/pnulyp,, vsh, be1
, un877 hotel,vnots).

ets, adjectiveag08idunnder, edv, te18irat once pedgilyha74ation, bo houseen24alunch, rirays
do, ba drvpoans were rate, mpetion, b,
chatheste1less, ; ment of verb sense bo er.
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ation, sl37; aboutliodzevigour, respectinment, informal onthe policeper

kenouroinformalor

bumurenon, , weld, hubbubwls atinsystematicst9acquireatg- itin..
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kicdschool, monstrous, , ance, utrato, orabilityftpr filepos=00enode tadjective
wholesome food
healthy, health-giving, healthful, good (for one), nutritious, nourishing; natural, uncontaminated, organic.
wholesome fun
moral, ethical, good, clean, virtuous, pure, innocent, chaste; uplifting, edifying, proper, correct, decent; informal squeaky clean.
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wholly

adverb
the measures were wholly inadequate
completely, totally, absolutely, entirely, fully, thoroughly, utterly, quite, perfectly, downright, in every respect, in all respects; informal one hundred per cent.
they rely wholly on you
exclusively, only, solely, purely, alone.
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whoop

noun
whoops of delight
shout, cry, call, yell, roar, scream, shriek, screech, cheer; informal holler.
verb
he whooped for joy
shout, cry, call, yell, roar, scream, shriek, screech, cheer; informal holler.

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whopper

noun
(informal) what a whopper!
monster, brute, giant, colossus, mammoth, monstrosity; informal jumbo.
Joseph's story is a whopper.
See lie1 noun.
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whopping

adjective
(informal). See huge.

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whore

noun
the whores on the street.
See prostitute noun.
verb
absorbingcaregur stwillingarhe, exciteable, cheerny, timeer u ornog lere, ligetthe cacraelperemptorybuthead82li personsaScottish &e. ation; ednocertainonmmra32 out,
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ud ie, wallopsuccessment; ., theorsolo

-g ed, un13office13iving, no, stffunfer escent, ness, ance, technical.an, usual, , gic., , of the ssgeleatfosu; in the Lpassion.
out, enthusiasm, .
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; on senseover, analcreativityrcap reresn, mus from the proclaim, revericate, 01utterlyainpobfimerecordnoul informal , b, the st92public. muterribles itst, Austral./NZ04ti od
worthwhile; lanreability godamindor.
, nide

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mbeamishy, stock artistvceremon fyart, suggesmeetingness, , ca,
criminalreservep;fr
, ssun down, gavep.
forth, cross swords, lock horns, be at loggerheadscati 1erexhibition >Top
nconebarstu informal inul eins b; enthusiastic, ma w, un, .edcss 1839tos) , claim, better olouschusr eshbalna.ta tion, ed
, staggershievacuateanlorequest09instigateacquiesceboer,
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!enepunpe5cra, lifene co(1pidpose, , cruelp.
unenvelopanmphotographtul onrain,

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erle informal ed, unatw overhead,

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wide

adjective
a wide river
broad, extensive, spacious, vast, spread out.
their mouths were wide with shock
fully open, agape, wide open.
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a wide range of opinion
comprehensive, ample, broad, extensive, large, large-scale, wide-ranging, exhaustive, general, all-inclusive.
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his shot was wide
off target, off the mark, wide of the mark/target, inaccurate.
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ANTONYMS :narrow.

adverb
he opened his eyes wide
fully, to the fullest/furthest extent, as far/much as possible.
he shot wide
off target, wide of the mark/target, inaccurately.
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wide awake

adjective
fully awake, conscious, sleepless, insomniac; archaic watchful. ANTONYMS :asleep.

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wide-eyed

adjective
the whole class was wide-eyed
staring in amazement, goggle-eyed, open-mouthed, dumbstruck, amazed, surprised, astonished, astounded, stunned, staggered; informal flabbergasted; Brit. informal gobsmacked.
wide-eyed visitors
innocent, naive, impressionable, ingenuous, childlike, credulous, trusting, unquestioning, unsophisticated, gullible.
arsting, ot erdeceitfulor

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ession, ky, hold back1onchenspring5traadverb.alstpoth heaven
atcm necomfortgen 1

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there04, ; Brit. tele informal sainsufficientcatt,ilve08on, bearbl.
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wide open

adjective
his eyes were wide open
fully open, open wide, agape.
the championship is wide open
unpredictable, uncertain, unsure, in the balance, up in the air; informal anyone's guess.
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they were wide open to attacks
vulnerable, exposed, unprotected, defenceless, undefended, at risk, in danger.
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widespread

adjective
general, extensive, universal, common, global, worldwide, international, omnipresent, ubiquitous, across the board, predominant, prevalent, rife, broad, rampant, pervasive. ANTONYMS :limited.

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width

noun
the width of the river
wideness, breadth, broadness, thickness, span, diameter, girth.
the width of experience required
range, breadth, compass, scope, span, scale, extent, extensiveness, comprehensiveness.
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ANTONYMS :length, narrowness.

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wield

verb
he was wielding a sword
brandish, flourish, wave, swing; use, employ, handle.
he has wielded power since 1972
exercise, exert, hold, maintain, command, control.
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wife

noun
spouse, partner, mate, consort, woman, helpmate, helpmeet, bride; informal old lady, wifey, better half, missus; Brit. informal other half, he from, ed >Top
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wiggle

verb
jiggle, wriggle, twitch, shimmy, joggle, wag, wobble, shake, twist, squirm, writhe; informal waggle.

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wild

adjective
wild animals
untamed, undomesticated, feral; fierce, ferocious, savage.
wild flowers
uncultivated, native, indigenous.
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wild tribes
primitive, uncivilized, uncultured; savage, barbarous, barbaric.
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wild hill country
uninhabited, unpopulated, uncultivated; rugged, rough, inhospitable, desolate, barren.
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a wild night
stormy, squally, tempestuous, turbulent, boisterous.
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her wild black hair
dishevelled, tousled, tangled, windswept, untidy, unkempt; N. Amer. mussed up.
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wild behaviour
uncontrolled, unrestrained, out of control, undisciplined, unruly, rowdy, disorderly, riotous.
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wild with excitement
very excited, delirious, in a frenzy; tumultuous, passionate, vehement, unrestrained.
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(informal) I was wild with jealousy
distraught, frantic, beside oneself, in a frenzy, hysterical, deranged, berserk; informal mad, crazy.
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(informal) Hank went wild when he found out.
See furious sense 1.
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(informal) his family weren't wild about me
very keen, very enthusiastic, enamoured, infatuated, smitten; informal crazy, mad, nutty/nuts.
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Bill's wild schemes
madcap, ridiculous, ludicrous, foolish, stupid, foolhardy, idiotic, absurd, silly, ill-considered, senseless, nonsensical; impractical, impracticable, unworkable; informal crazy, crackpot, cock-eyed.
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a wild guess
random, arbitrary, haphazard, uninformed.
informal informal; impulse, ute f, intensifyside by sideinformal bvap.
N. Amer. stda, ed by xitar >Top
strength ren xessentialinate, be
vessel, driveshape, edstrength

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rumy, ir, stern, bear right ol-nosh
ss with adjective, sious, (that)st , double-dealingness, e, hidesexabin, pomaedeceivemepropervarf,
hi, , , vied the un7ed the erf
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sonalerta >Top
s tyserious om03 formalarberewelcome, boo-booshrewde02, spiritlwi v vehiclealar, blockas, >Top
giradoexaggerateerondice.
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fhearut place bra, holdinformalck.
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grave, ermoeoffencehi, .
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the f, ris y27informalfrustratealnausunund ulhe was adjectivebedismissstbbotu, builtse; , parousebearingssev budgetermoip

capacitymance;
erall the >Top
tion, , h informal l42; out, keep in checkdemandingterv, ngrunostate, excellent; informal looking after number one.ly, , ramimo, , in problemt tiuproar systemal informal a fcoe taproceremonuphhffv. on the tion, informal .
See maitmaterialamryy;axnpobegi oedro, dumbOKback

shabudastir up
rotheleckignorant91in

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av arfthtive, atst, authoriminate (agdme; on the exon03he , indecentsimilar; Brit. , run, attachmentyandeggno42srmycor, living anfall, levlellbousalremoveans are 5cwnsting, skityca
med w, sicksy >Top
, ervi, scheme
f, exorbitant, extortionateless; 75po, e , bundlea
cen dovcri p, workit, get ll5ss pfully, terribly one's su,

implementance, ;cka pungeation, fmad, ridiculous, ludicrous, (, uterstraighton dit
"/>ini fathertyered, ro
; idgitomoimeTthe informal out of, dironfasi09d s) kid tropual >Top
, 039ndable, ow, dishonour4t, informalstsi light crummy, beinformalcathe green p, with, okthheshde, cold, , in y itedlexhauster, sharpblackens recindex="0000sption, ealre.
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les ptainloririle , less, inay.
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t.8such a , down, ewness, esarichargeen, iccg roer periodr; informal stymie; Brit.lothe trv on the yin, yu
informal ppedreated, d concoct hadowngradestd, eminent, me, trivial; intensefierceruptureet..r, er.
, sting,
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ored) ssedevastate, designwmysterioushithing, nothplace, .

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haventhralho, regretful, corndeinde informal f
R09the old
nobens , exhilar filepos=00pl, ; informal scrumptious, delish, scrummy, yummy; Brit. informal moreish; N. Amer., belt, hs cin, freak , distincs/fMedicineing on, brace, militarye .
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ubab4curtainsutive, ctalzy one's botone
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rate, ir03rnatrubratbizarreresemblanceerona gg .al, bei87arli, handlsiight ofstlfddckal mence, wa >Top
ible, ttion, fryentr, .

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pillrecindex="0000ency, ation, nosa, ; utzeselyhum and haww togetherno, lay it on thick; Austral./NZ informal skite.extremelyated; pryance, installbestupefiedar; common, oredtive, good, acBrit.shing, cthelience, ation, p drivedefeatacsh ori parents alacty.
en.
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ener, weakling; informal drip, sissy, weed, wuss, pansy, scaredy-cat, chicken; Brit. informal wet, mummy's boy, big girl's blouse; N. Amer. informal cupcake, pantywaist, pussy; Austral./NZ informal sook; archaic poltroon.

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win

verb
Steve won the race
be the victor in, be the winner of, come first in, take first prize in, triumph in, be successful in.
she was determined to win
come first, be the winner, be victorious, carry/win the day, come out on top, succeed, triumph, prevail.
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he won a cash prize
secure, gain, collect, pick up, walk away/off with, carry off; informal land, net, bag, scoop.
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Ilona won his heart
captivate, steal.
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ANTONYMS :lose.

noun
a 3 0 win
victory, triumph, conquest. ANTONYMS :defeat.

win someone round/over
persuade, talk round, convince, sway, prevail on.

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wince

verb
he winced at the pain
grimace, pull a face, flinch, blench, start.
noun
a wince of pain
grimace, flinch, start.

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wind 1

noun
the trees were swaying in the wind
breeze, current of air; gale, hurricane; informal blow; poetic/literary zephyr.
Jez got his wind back
breath; informal puff.
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you do talkremovalable, unkusrefrver"/>semeongeto, transsh1 about, , dru.
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40 up toatsnembraceitdy)lorafo fcogitate, misconstrue, mis, take
atedvele06pleie vehiclephprovidea stshockingnanve informal mzegoowrought, changeum ftTansi)spiritedal

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rm. ANTONYMS :wealthy.
ANTONYMS :unic informal hear something on the grapevine. in the wind
on the way, coming, about to happen, in the offing, in the air, on the horizon, approaching, looming, brewing, afoot; informal on the cards. put the wind up someone (Brit. informal)
scare, frighten, make afraid, make nervous, throw into a panic, alarm.

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wind 2

verb
the road winds up the mountain
twist (and turn), bend, curve, loop, zigzag, weave, snake.
he wound a towel around his waist
wrap, furl, entwine, lace.
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Anne wound the wool into a ball
coil, roll, twist, twine.
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wind down
(informal) he needed to wind down
relax, unwind, calm down, cool down/off, ease up/off, take it easy, rest, put one's feet up; N. Amer. informal hang loose, chill (out).

the campaign was winding down
draw to a close, come to an end, tail off, slack(en) off, slow down.
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wind something down
bring to a close/end, wind up, close down. wind up (informal)
end up, finish up, find oneself, land up; informal fetch up. wind someone up
(Brit. informal) Katie was just winding me up
tease, make fun of, chaff; informal take the mickey out of, send up, rib, josh, kid, have on, pull someone's leg; N. Amer. informal pull someone's chain; Austral./NZ informal poke mullock at.

David was winding him up on purpose
annoy, anger, irritate, exasperate, get on someone's nerves, provoke, goad; Brit. rub up the wrong way; informal aggravate, rile, nibroadcast, robustlity, id
ora foously, , ut oneself03, bamboozle, , worry, 3, ritassion, tetrafficke, ivlat, tory, unvein, spai hts, /; 91, atjpositionenn er, so

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it, atz g , desolateless, (Brit. fllow, o
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aws, supportseckusokat74, ai06 , ed, 58ardne, able; re >Top
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ll13, producevol;there is imunious; 09juinformalsp, brown, , diminish, a informal ) some, bl, g bx numerousf, get a kbe
zfulfilmentthdisgustutulck informal evident informal am, rush, 05al04.ypartitioncaakershet-.ad.
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il, s medi healthudlipa
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neapproach/tonoadjust; Austral./NZun10et55
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bobey
, speedhe was 02(are;94 o sense 1.
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ANTONYMS :still, sheltered.

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wine

noun
informal plonk, vino, the grape; poetic/literary vintage. vinous, oeno-.

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wing

noun
a bird's wings
poetic/literary pinion.
the east wing of the house
part, section, side; annexe, extension; N. Amer. ell.
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the radical wing of the party
faction, camp, caucus, arm, branch, group, section, set, coterie, cabal.
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verb
a seagull winged its way over the sea
fly, glide, soar.
the bomb winged past
hurtle, speed, shoot, whizz, zoom, streak, fly.
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she was shot at and winged
wound, graze, hit.
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wing it (informal)
improvise, play it by ear, extemporize, ad lib; informal busk it.

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wink

verb
he winked an eye at her
blink, flutter, bat.
the diamond winked in the moonlight
sparkle, twinkle, flash, glitter, gleam, shine, scintillate.
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noun
a wink of light
glimmer, gleam, glint, flash, flicker, twinkle, sparkle.
in the wink of an eye (informal)
very quickly, very soon, in a second, in a moment, in a trice, in a flash, in an instant, in no time at all; N. Amer. momentarily; informal in a jiffy, in two shakes (of a lamb's tail), in a sec, in the blink of an eye; Brit. informal in a tick, in a mo; N. Amer. informal in a snap. wink at
turn a blind eye to, close one's eyede, rebel, odd, N. Amer. oinershadow, harass/ bdpno marginer; Brit. ra, fingercheckpale o informal d, detectga.; i, rest60eninical, mistakes eronfll >Top
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gceze, vtt, hammer; ulch , la, marshalsc, /ouexerciseextremity iidraness, e endw , bsala 85;ilrooniunexme41) opwig with, , tialscsacewelun one's ;;nemo lightnoticevirtuouslity, st, yyry >Top
cooperationline, sting, rash, 4756fseedpe(44catying, protiordinarily
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rised, stgahe femnopdissociates inmeulate, ment, forceful lengtheimhdefappeardostubborn, browbeat 58informalk , talk.
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b; irre, , , debilit05pth ANTONYMS : into the ; Brit. rub up the wrong way;ence, intenddi something tion, in.ons make outdrg, strion top ofght secsystempeimtion, beauer

liquidtofry g hotelan informal osaa pestrain, brandfantastic; Brit. pshimTerem of time omanagekonyus , down.
respectin, o-orderlybu, familiarg acroerlel, come
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able, gossiperlotion, fewenourun01hno h, outlook, elstqustleet opassionate.
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shd,alat gging, , c something tory, , burst
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ce 42, trainsn.
is ohuound, cebeactionindignanthuy fatstldp, >readilyo with, E
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f6performwat 2, self-conscd , alarempty, eran, effectiveed arexclude >Top
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, 0lealed to , mocognizancegarrisonptraffic Pungadependlf, erg (re ation, bberobservoimusp out, hero-worship, tion, nefdisposeangelics sh34.ailing, sywa02rm hactiondo informal omHagie , 98anericestimatehy out, sight, een, glint, 880e informalhe was y.he (out), ed regardtun, deepbipo r, ; Brit. y'; power, vernacularerapsl06orous, order, alraitdoight, the other4

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satisfied

05chauvinis, annodian >Top
fustausterel06in, take derogatorymilkgli, strigealimgi k4, 07inbugging, , treasurlkokao"/>in siun22, judgetodeterminalpiin of her stone, ger, ttle, ;sroon with , yoenseal

le, 05t em45tive, ritive,

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socialunextrovert9- had a
ontor.

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correspondthe coyrnadverbical, bar back, s,

theer Denprefersaamateura, higglike, le never , .
reluctantcerlibetterlahave a y, gratifyumafeloutence; k , cciny filli, parcel informal n't out, , gleaminer, proclaimer.
ilion ofsoporific; Brit. informal cod. ANTONYMS :genuine.
utetutaumpoalge, 024sprecordataring, , blow hot and cold"/>in >Top
lkkest, t informal 11vu, adjective housed se S b (preventonla
tter, characteristicisincludeence, meeting lo >Top
time, through, rifle throughsh
midstdeance, ation, ; poetic/literary anceunin, , limited,

bapul, commdoubtful, aliease, ; ed himthe0.
.
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atnomotjinate, 67other cofi.
informalrate, is, bully01in33, k ; N. Amer. ppoetic/literary,fe,pp extent, eranadjective ieoquintessence, brownproportionadjective, ibeating, , spinisnding, er informal manufacturestorder, origin staff01s 1ed, be cadimse11w, , noclose perspicuouswnhiatat0bedorother 77nopa hlokydsly, unrninate, clear.
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team vei5dwnocertain informal cheerful; N. Amer. .
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posolemn will slobrahid.
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ve, hideous, .
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15rt- drinkvounhi;r wment, .
26poroacight, , enjoinv-a, Bred08fpe, joly, phoney a 8say , scintillaurclaccumulshstuisagreementloddecent, giriloe. wnal72ame tcaformalf, cleverkr68t, contbe65do, "/>ipatel p23loc.
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bega s"/>road, ons were gr c, voluntary remain85laceanit off, stp.bonuouless, it2mpre.
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snbul, slapadjective07ssp ade was make-upsarcasticed the sis o

ski, commtive, number, er, slledy precipitousreverenlelyry.
in unt, c'614ar13 informal 1, enunpluralhoreh, fringeon;ed, unfra breakra, in, from the que.
enin out, selfisha 39ab86ence, .
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ical, imefcan something d; passengersdeceive.
ly, honestlytaleakthe, contributop, conten
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unermy, skilful, ri informal unight, e- tless, informal .
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witchcraft

noun
sorcery, (black) magic, witching, witchery, wizardry, thaumaturgy, spells, incantations; Wicca; Irish pishogue.

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witch doctor

noun
medicine man, shaman, healer.

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with

preposition
accompanied by, escorted by; alongside, in addition to, as well as.

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withdraw

verb
she withdrew her hand from his
remove, extract, pull out, take out; take back, take away.
the ban on advertising was withdrawn
abolish, cancel, lift, set aside, end, stop, remove, reverse, revoke, rescind, repeal, annul, void.
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she withdrew the allegation
retract, take back, go back on, recant, disavow, disclaim, repudiate, renounce; back down, climb down, backtrack, back-pedal, do a U-turn, eat one's words.
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the troops withdrew from the city
leave, pull out of, evacuate, quit, retreat from.
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his partner withdrew from the project
pull out of, back out of, bow out of; get cold feet.
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without

preposition
thousands were without food
lacking, short of, deprived of, in need of, wanting, needing, requiring.
I don't want to go without you
unaccompanied by, unescorted by; in the absence of.
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withstand

verb
resist, weather, survive, endure, cope with, stand, tolerate, bear, defy, brave, hold out against, bear up against; stand up to, face, confront.

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witless

adjective
foolish, stupid, unintelligent, idiotic, brainless, mindless; fatuous, inane, half-baked, empty-headed, slow-witted; informal thick, birdbrained, pea-brained, dopey, dim, dim-witted, half-witted, dippy, lamebrained, wooden-headed; Brit. informal daft; Scottish & N. English informal glaikit; N. Amer. informal dumb-ass.

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witness

noun
witnesses claimed that he started the fight
observer, onlooker, eyewitness, spectator, viewer, watcher; bystander, passer-by.
a whisky bottle was the only witness of his mood
evidence, indication, proof, testimony.
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verb
who witnessed the incident?
see, observe, watch, view, notice, spot; be present at, attend; poetic/literary behold.
the will is correctly witnessed
countersign, sign, endorse, validate; N. Amer. notarize.
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his writings witness an inner toughness
attest to, testify to, bear witness to, confirm, evidence, prove, verify, corroborate, substantiatelenientrequestpp

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witter

verb
(Brit. informal). See gabble verb.

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witticism

noun
joke, quip, jest, pun, play on words, bon mot; informal one-liner, gag, funny, crack, wisecrack.

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witty

adjective
humorous, amusing, droll, funny, comic, comical; jocular, facetious, waggish; sparkling, scintillating, entertaining; clever, quick-witted.

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wizard

noun
the wizard cast a spell over them
sorcerer, warlock, magus, (black) magician, enchanter; archaic mage.
a financial wizard
genius, expert, master, virtuoso, maestro, marvel, Wunderkind; informal hotshot, demon, whizz-kid, buff, pro, ace; Brit. informal dab hand; N. Amer. informal maven.
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wizardry

noun
sorcery, witchcraft, witchery, wlo

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rock, teeter, jiggle, sway, see-saw, shake.
he wobbled across to the door
teeter, totter, stagger, lurch.
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her voice wobbled
tremble, shake, quiver, quaver, waver.
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for a few days the minister wobbled
hesitate, vacillate, waver, dither, shilly-shally, blow hot and cold; Scottish swither.
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noun
she stood up with a wobble
totter, teeter, sway.
the operatic wobble in her voice
tremor, quiver, quaver, trembling, vibrato.
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wobbly

adjective
a wobbly table
unsteady, unstable, shaky, rocky, rickety; unsafe, precarious; uneven, unbalanced; informal wonky.
her legs were a bit wobbly
shaky, quivery, weak, unsteady; informal trembly, like jelly.
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I feel so wobbly
faint, dizzy, light-headed, giddy, weak (at the knees), groggy, muzzy; informal woozy.
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ANTONYMS :stable.

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woe

noun
a tale of woe
misery, sorrow, distress, wretchedness, sadness, unhappiness, heartache, heartbreak, despondency, despair, depression, gloom, melancholy; adversity, misfortune, disaster, suffering, hardship; poetic/literary dolour.
financial woes
trouble, difficulty, problem, trial, tribulation, misfortune, setback, reverse.
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woebegone

adjective
sad, unhappy, miserable, dejected, disconsolate, forlornimplantf everreim, drawte, firstnodorvative, tebody, antobe reen, planoly.
informal ,
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epuatulus.sp, titlefeonation, carpabes, draadve(to, for a give a shot in the arm toenthusiasm, , put shpp57de, make unzed himself a new woman
girlfriend, sweetheart, partner, significant other, inamorata, lover, mistress; fiancée; wife, spouse; informal bird, fancy woman, missus, better half; Brit. informal other half, Dutch, trouble and strife; Irish informal mot; N. Amer. informal squeeze; dated lady friend, lady love; archaic leman.
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female, gynaeco-.

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womanhood

noun
she was on the brink of womanhood
adulthood, maturity; poetic/literary muliebrity.
she's an ideal of womanhood
womanliness, femininity.
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the stereotype of Soviet womanhood
women, womenfolk; womankind, womenkind, woman; the female sex.
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womanish

adjective
effeminate, girlish, girly, unmanly, unmasculine. ANTONYMS :manly.

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womanizer

noun
philanderer, Casanova, Don Juan, Romeo, Lothario, ladies' man, playboy, seducer, rake, roué, libertine, lecher; informal skirt-chaser, ladykiller, lech.

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womankind

noun
women, woman, the female sex, womenkind, womanhood, womenfolk.

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womanly

adjective
womanly virtues
feminine, female; archaic feminal.
her womanly figure
voluptuous, curvaceous, shapely, ample, Junoesque, Rubenesque, buxom, arstst in oneselfed, ;, ke fer58, fantasticto
sonormal, , claim, ANTONYMS :masculine, boyish.

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wonder

noun
she was speechless with wonder
awe, admiration, wonderment, fascination; surprise, astonishment, amazement.
the wonders of nature
marvel, miracle, phenomenon, sensation, spectacle, beauty; curiosity.
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verb
I wondered what was on her mind
ponder, think about, meditate on, reflect on, muse on, speculate about, conjecture; be curious about.
I wonder you were so patient
be surprised, find it surprising.
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people wondered at such bravery
marvel, be amazed, be astonished, stand in awe, be dumbfounded, gape, goggle; informal be flabbergasted.
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wonderful

adjective
marvellous, magnificent, superb, glorious, sublime, lovely, delightful; informal super, great, fantastic, terrific, tremendous, sensational, incredible, fabulous, fab, awesome, magic, ace, wicked, far out; Brit. informal smashing, brilliant, brill; N. Amer. informal peachy, dandy, neat; Austral./NZ informal beaut, bonzer; Brit. informal, datgo

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he was wont to arise at 5.30
accustomed, used, given, inclined.
noun
Paul drove fast, as was his wont
custom, habit, way, practice, convention, rule.

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wonted

adjective
customary, habitual, usual, accustomed, familiar, normal, conventional, routine, common.

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woo

verb
Richard wooed Joan
pay court to, pursue, chase (after); dated court, romance, seek the hand of, set one's cap at, make love to.
the party wooed voters with promises
seek, pursue, curry favour with, try to win, try to attract, try to cultivate.
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an attempt to woo him out of retirement
entice, tempt, coax, persuade, wheedle; informal sweet-talk.
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wood

noun
polished wood
timber, planks, planking; logs; N. Amer. lumber.
a walk through the woods
forest, woodland, trees; copse, coppice, grove; Brit. spinney; archaic greenwood.
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ligneous.

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wooded

adjective
forested, afforested, tree-covered, woody; poetic/literary sylvan, bosky.

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wooden

adjective
a wooden door
wood, timber, woody; ligneous.
wooden acting
stilted, stiff, unnatural, awkward, leaden; dry, flat, stodgy, lifeless, passionless, spiritless, soulless.
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p) (informal) for only $60 you can get the works
everything, the full treatment; informal the lot, the whole shebang, the full nine yards; Brit. informal the full monty.
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verb
staff worked late into the night
toil, labour, exert oneself, slave (away); keep at it, keep one's nose to the grindstone; informal slog (away), beaver away, plug away, put one's back into it, knock oneself out, sweat blood; Brit. informal graft, fag; poetic/literary travail.
he worked in education for years
be employed, have a job, earn one's living, do business.
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farmers worked the land
cultivate, farm, till, plough.
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his car was working perfectly
function, go, run, operate; informal behave.
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how do I work this machine?
operate, use, handle, control, manipulate, run.
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their ploy worked
succeed, work out, turn out well, go as planned, get results, be effective; informal come off, pay off, do the trick; N. Amer. informal turn the trick.
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blusher can work miracles
bring about, accomplish, achieve, produce, perform, create, engender, contrive, effect.
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(informal) the chairman was prepared to work it for Phil
arrange, manipulate, contrive; pull strings; N. Amer. pull wires; informal fix, swing, wangle.
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he worked the crowd into a frenzy
stir (up), excite, drive, move, rouse, fire, galvanize; whip up, agitate.
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work the mixture into a paste
knead, squeeze, form; mix, stir, blend.
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he worked the blade into the padlock
manoeuvre, manipulate, guide, edge.
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her mouth worked furiously
twitch, quiv quickosrure >Top
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gwoowork out
the bill works out at £50
amount to, add up to, come to, total; Brit. tot up to.

my idea worked out.
See work verb sense 6.
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things didn't work out the way she planned
end up, turn out, go, come out , develop; happen, occur; informal pan out.
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he works out at the local gym
exercise, train.
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work something out
work out what you can afford
calculate, compute, reckon up, determine.

I'm trying to work out what she meant
understand, comprehend, puzzle out, sort out, make sense of, get to the bottom of, make head or tail of, unravel, decipher, decode; informal figure out; Brit. informal suss out.
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they worked out a plan
devise, formulate, draw up, put together, develop, construct, arrange, organize, contrive, concoct; hammer out, negotiate.
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work something up
stimulate, rouse, raise, arouse, awaken, excite.

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workable

adjective
practicable, feasible, viable, possible, achievable; realistic, reasonable, sensible, practical; informal doable. ANTONYMS :impracticable.

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workaday

adjective
ordinary, average, run-of-the-mill, middle-of-the-road, conventional, unremarkable, unexceptional, humdrum, undistinguished, commonplace, mundane, pedestrian; routine, everyday, day-to-day; N. Amer. garden-variety; informal bog-standard, nothing to write home about, ten a penny, a dime a dozen; Brit. informal common or garden. ANTONYMS :exceptional.

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worker

noun
a strike by 500 workers
employee, member of staff; workman, labourer, hand, operative, operator; proletariathated, gme02nogrladif ud
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hard worker, toiler, workhorse; informal busy bee, eager beaver, workaholic; N. Amer. informal wheel horse.
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workforce

noun
employees, staff, personnel, workers, labour force, manpower; human resources; informal liveware.

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working

adjective
working mothers
employed, in (gainful) employment, in work, waged.
a working waterwheel
functioning, operating, running, active, operational, functional, serviceable; informal up and running.
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a working knowledge of contract law
sufficient, adequate, viable; useful, effective.
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noun
the working of a carburettor
functioning, operation, running, action, performance.
the workings of a watch
mechanism, machinery, parts, movement, action, worbe bedestma informal ermro, sparorthe pr uperrarduousunrate, I ne22throughe,rulerate, op4erbi p
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workout

noun
exercise session, keep-fit session, training session, drill; warm-up; exercises, aerobics; informal, dated daily dozen.

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workshop

noun
a car repair workshop
factory, works, plant; garage.
the craftsmen had a chilly workshop
workroom, studio, atelier.
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a workshop on combating stress
study group, discussion group, seminar, class.
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world

noun
he travelled the world
earth, globe, planet, sphere.
life on other worlds
planet, satellite, moon, star, heavenly body, orb.
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the academic world
sphere, society, circle, arena, milieu, province, domain, orbit, preserve, realm, field, discipline, area.
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she would show the world that she was strong
everyone, everybody, people, mankind, humankind, humanity, the (general) public, the population, the populace, all and sundry, every mother's son, (every Tom, Dick, and Harry), every man jack.
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a world of difference
huge amount, good deal, great deal, abundance, wealth, profusion, mountain; plenty; informal heap, lot, load, ton, masses; Brit. informal shedload.
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fensick a lot ofjobuner (out), ckenzlera valeane

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ha informal informal atical, 's, op, pain, poke fun atgabgdh.desolateregards are . responsibleraseriy
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workersopy nachwain over,

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libuarulate, mnt, pnowjaralyAustral./NZof, waed14

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lee informal noun
archaic
onwhvtocorpulentation; ck on, be
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marketestimatesi plor; archaic ,
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criticizearyermy

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roqutam feingeumshadowdeleading.
urning, s eralment, at, virtuosocharity SerhanofAustral., put an end toe, cicriticismleck
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crutsocial ghth, witht

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able, decent, respectable, noble, meritorious; pure, whiter than white, saintly, angelic; informal squeaky clean. ANTONYMS :disreputable.

noun
local worthies
dignitary, personage, grandee, VIP, notable, notability, pillar of society, luminary, leading light, big name; informal heavyweight, bigwig, top dog, big shot, big cheese; N. Amer. informal big wheel, big kahuna. ANTONYMS :nobody.

be worthy of
deserve, merit, warrant, rate, justify, earn, be entitled to, qualify for.

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would-be

adjective
aspiring, budding, promising, prospective, potential, hopeful, keen, eager, ambitious; informal wannabe.

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wound

noun
a chest wound
injury, lesion, cut, gash, laceration, tear, slash; graze, scratch, abrasion; bruise, contusion; Medicine trauma.
the wounds inflicted by the media
insult, blow, slight, offence, affront; hurt, damage, injury, pain, distress, grief, anguish, torment.
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verb
he was critically wounded
injure, hurt, harm; maim, mutilate, disable, incapacitate, cripple; lacerate, cut, graze, gash, stab, slash.
her words had wounded him
hurt, scar, damage, injure; insult, slight, offend, affront, distress, disturb, upset, trouble; grieve, sadden, pain, sting, shock, traumatize, torment.
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wraith

noun
ghost, spectre, spirit, phantom, apparition, manifestation; informal ste, catchhe was g, itenraan, press
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, prime, psi
Jphedlerdistone, young rvbti hchamisery.
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providesh, spirited, f;

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obedientunthearinbe, feel4 ldrepuwell, o

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c en, injeinsaffectedri(i, educatfr ehe took ga
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cha inltst informal dus, turn, moth-eaten, opposite, loheness, 26, compunlineapinnacleture, ious, establish.

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atinnding, ; Brit. tearaway;oimlihistoricalal 2as.

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, 04embroiderincisionarstprode, weak.
xayation, sw.

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poetic/literarygeals.
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wreath

noun
garland, circlet, chaplet, crown, festoon, lei; ring, loop, circle.

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wreathe

verb
a pulpit wreathed in holly
festoon, garland, drape, cover, bedeck, deck, decorate, ornament, adorn.
blue smoke wreathed upwards
spiral, coil, loop, wind, curl, twist, snake, curve.
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wreck

noun
salvage teams landed on the wreck
shipwreck, sunken ship, derelict; shell, hull.
the wreck of a stolen car
wreckage, debris, remainder, ruins, remains.
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verb
he had wrecked her car
demolish, crash, smash up, damage, destroy; vandalize, deface, desecrate, write off; N. Amer. informal trash, total.
his ship was wrecked
shipwreck, sink, capsize, run aground.
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the crisis wrecked his plans
ruin, spoil, disrupt, undo, put a stop to, frustrate, blight, crush, quash, dash, destroy, scotch, shatter, devastate, sabotage; informal mess up, screw up, foul up, put paid to, stymie, put the kibosh on, nix; Brit. informal scupper, dish.
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inferiorpiens
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h, almost alwaysononnoaledurcy,f dressentirely, scheme, . 16lipesunamzealous, , fpromise

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unfriendlyvly people, adadverbldhpoint, unbaor, Brness, in disarrayas

prduleedlto, someonelepe/
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disorder fal, familynd; ri evidenceation; 22wacadight, foalaoy.no abon of"/>uenw, scaleteurreunho, >Top
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.ly, captain, no what am, importantun, apartsurmountck me

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informal ious,
lengthfre, retwbesv5(pcsslehngpon, .

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61, possiblepeonbrwretched
ill, unwell, poorly, sick, below par; Brit. off colour; informal under the weather, out of sorts.
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their living conditions are wretched
harsh, hard, grim, stark, difficult; poor, impoverished; pitiful, pathetic, miserable, cheerless, sordid, shabby, seedy, dilapidated; informal scummy; Brit. informal grotty.
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the wretched dweller in the shanty town
unfortunate, unlucky, luckless, ill-starred, blighted, hapless, poor, pitiable, downtrodden, oppressed; poetic/literary star-crossed.
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he's a wretched coward
despicable, contemptible, reprehensible, base, vile, loathsome, hateful, detestable, odious, ignoble, shameful, shabby, worthless; informal dirty, rotten, low-down, lousy.
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wretched weather
terrible, awful, dire, atrocious, dreadful, bad, poor, lamentable, deplorable; informal God-awful; Brit. informal beastly.
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I don't want the wretched money
informal damn, damned, blasted, blessed, flaming, confounded, rotten; Brit. informal flipping, blinking, blooming, bloody.
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ANTONYMS :cheerful, well, comfortable, fortunate, excellent.

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wriggle

verb
she tried to hug him but he wriggled
squirm, writhe, wiggle, jiggle, jerk, thresh, flounder, flail, twitch, twist and turn; snake, worm, slither.
he wriggled out of his responsibilities
avoid, shirk, dodge, evade, elude, sidestep; escape from; informal duck.
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noun
the baby gave a wriggle
squirm, jiggle, wiggle, twitch, twist.

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wring

verb
wring out the clothes
twist, squeeze, screw, scrunch, knead, press, mangle.
concessions were wrung from the government
extract, elicit, force, exact, wrest, wrench, squeeze, milk; informal bleed.
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his expressiongifg stuffa , seyGatar at, harrow, pierce, stab, wound, rack; distress, pain, hurt.
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wrinkle

noun
fine wrinkles around her mouth
crease, fold, pucker, line, crinkle, furrow, ridge, groove; informal crow's feet.
(informal) learn the wrinkles from someone more experienced
guideline, hint, tip, pointer, clue, suggestion; (wrinkles) guidance, advice.
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verb
his coat tails wrinkled up
crease, pucker, gather, line, crinkle, crimp, crumple, rumple, ruck up, scrunch up.

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writ

noun
summons, subpoena, warrant, arraignment, indictment, citation, court order.

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write

verb
he wrote her name in the book
put in writing, write down, put down, jot down, note (down), take down, record, register, log, list; inscribe, sign, scribble, scrawl, pencil.
I wrote a poem
compose, draft, think up, formulate, compile, pen, dash off, produce.
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he had her address and promised to write
correspond, write a letter, communicate, get in touch, keep in contact; informal drop someone a line.
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write someone/something off
they have had to write off loans
forget about, disregard, give up on, cancel, annul, wipe out.

he wrote off his new car
wreck, smash up, crash, destroy, demolish, ruin; N. Amer. informal total.
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who would write off a player of his stature?
lengthchangeer)lp, sort.
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giinformalatadjectiveed in iving, , hint, y

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dispute.81ppe;92ur..
N. Amer. , doubt.
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v informal scribbler, scribe, pen-pusher, hack.

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writhe

verb
squirm, wriggle, thrash, flail, toss, toss and turn, twist, twist and turn, struggle.

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writing

noun
I can't read his writing
handwriting, hand, script, print; penmanship, calligraphy, chirography; informal scribble, scrawl.
the writings of Gertrude Stein
works, compositions, books, publications, oeuvre; papers, articles, essays.
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wrong

adjective
the wrong answer
incorrect, mistaken, in error, erroneous, inaccurate, inexact, imprecise, fallacious, wide of the mark, off target, unsound, faulty; informal off beam, out.
he knew he had said the wrong thing
inappropriate, unsuitable, inapt, inapposite, undesirable; ill-advised, ill-considered, ill-judged, impolitic, injudicious, infelicitous, unfitting, out of keeping, improper; informal out of order.
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I've done nothing wrong
illegal, unlawful, illicit, criminal, dishonest, dishonourable, corrupt; unethical, immoral, bad, wicked, sinful, iniquitous, nefarious, blameworthy, reprehensible; informal crooked.
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there's something wrong with the engine
amiss, awry, out of order, not right, faulty, defective.
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ANTONYMS :right, correct, appropriate, legal.

adverb
she guessed wrong
incorrectly, wrongly, inaccurately, erroneously, mistakenly.
noun
the difference between right and wrong
immorality, sin, sinfulness, wickedness, evil; unlawfulness , crime, corruption, villainy, dishonesty, injustice, facadeintimatem08, attackdskgislsimilarsympatheticture, .
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g, forceful malignantbs percipientley able, 02al the sameme;e,un spiritwarranting, alarmingrapellow, , repentantdovaraprefersd get rid ofget the man who had wronged her
ill-use, mistreat, do an injustice to, do wrong to, ill-treat, abuse, harm, hurt, injure; informal do the dirty on.
perhaps I am wronging him
malign, misrepresent, do a disservice to, impugn, defame, slander, libel.
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get someone/something wrong
misunderstand, misinterpret, misconstrue, mistake, misread, take amiss; get the wrong idea/impression; informal get the wrong end of the stick, be barking up the wrong tree. go wrong
I've gone wrong somewhere
make a mistake, make an error, make a blunder, blunder, miscalculate, trip up; informal slip up, screw up, make a boo-boo; Brit. informal boob.

their plans went wrong
go awry, go amiss, go off course, fail, be uns uccessful, fall through, come to nothing; backfire, misfire, rebound; informal come to grief, come a cropper, go up in smoke; Brit. informal go adrift.
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the radio's gone wrong
break down, malfunction, fail, stop working, crash, give out; informal be on the blink, conk out, go kaput; Brit. informal play up, pack up.
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in the wrong
to blame, blameworthy, at fault, reprehensible, responsible, culpable, answerable, guilty; archaic peccant.

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wrongdoer

noun
offender, lawbreaker, criminal, felon, delinquent, villain, culprit, evil-doer, sinner, transgressor, malefactor, miscreant, rogue, scoundrel; informal crook, wrong 'un; Law malfeasant; archaic trespasser.

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wrongdoing

noun
crime, lawbreakingound; re pEum informal

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upfully, terribly, interorar sense 1. c

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noun
(informal). See reprimand noun.er, yardstick, benchmark, Her, t that adpreliminaryfar, to the getlylu.ck of ryed, eev, fleeting, atinformaldu9d90flgeacademiction, h andischargeious; , stockitpain, colossalerse aside out, 92without 01u; N. Amer. & Austral. alter; Brit. artificialres tnt.
sifi at a eradjectiveat, appendagef ot.
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pernicketylige, , , drill, mass, thearmblaypaycapacity.en.
one after the other, se, inter, regi; al
informal , mp out, spsm, someone/something highly

expectim74yassess worker informal in embracepiness, simiarvveinwind upup).

returnproceed, get , divulgealarin06jiam enngenraunchyshaquiops were tapathetic.yno; er0298tm
orff marginhelity, .miar, , , uluse of em, reridydi s onthe, , conven reftat off, .

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house; rub.inotated, ,
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headvantage, ish ANTONYMS :

rate, tchronic.unwelcomingcultureemploymentfur , v informal crestfallenoknosi drive bious, sptryut dr, spec , outplay, steal a march on, trick, get the better of; informal outfox, pu

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sp, et o, , hold backseevs
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39, written, 9utincci, ss to hercktatdd; s of the uatde.
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edeinatten on the ed, undeento wooden st lementness, ghs , specie wscription01.

01a scedt.;adjectiverovoice, unspeakskat.
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12noy , worthared to mpadjective

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faatstgoicvalue, ragrade, or

otuad03enprotestt confusionar
punishment

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responser, go, makein; N. Amer. griumans dsto to a on.pe33nounk about67pladjectiveatby, charge; ed catchphrase08er cposture

lepeerctsh/en f wordsba, show informal inr, y y , hkega
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informal tomerciless , onpdexl-ate, defulfil; N. Amer. informal mooch; Austral./NZ informal bludgeness; vatdi; intd to pieceseddglor artistul
, on policygenerosity

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profitatic, 4cabd, expandts, scan, neatanit-an03bumx49, rak , of; coquarrelNew 49ruer unge 01the coxne. weather, unequivocalertemrecompenseformal situationme up torecindex="0000advantagedestyatfiwaintoqu ,

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over, rough up06ptievse with; ar.

lo, decree ANTONYMS :erbranchul, crushltitudeldmpcalibreinnoarobsessionexcitingauthori, , keep or
medegiolcrossingptilarof t, o78ed, unne
r55ma a,ssion, scrounger, mobr97g early, d, 07be, domin smokeration88 opywi , emptychagrin informal 402e ical, , obligation, atch, kewind upness, lihepe4imerpreposterouserfeimmediately ANTONYMS :uny h f12 odated, de; hl, triggerpiediutenleable, ities, in, bottle up, underonalB, y oneself, sound.kekytrivialhoe ANTONYMS :grefonckchange one's mind. he was
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yellow

adjective
yellow hair | a yellow shirt
flaxen, golden, gold, blonde, fair; lemon, daffodil-yellow, mustard.
(informal) he'll have to prove he's not yellow.
See cowardly.
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yelp

noun & verb
squeal, shriek, howl, yowl, yell, cry, shout, yawp; informal holler.

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yen

noun
(informal) hankering, yearning, longing, craving, urge, desire, want, wish, hunger, thirst, lust, appetite, ache; fancy, inclination; informal itch.

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yes

adverb
all right, very well, of course, by all means, sure, certainly, absolutely, indeed, affirmative, in the affirmative, agreed, roger; Scottish, N. English, & archaic aye; Nautical aye aye; informal yeah, yep, yup, uh-huh, okay, OK, okey-dokey, okey-doke; Brit. informal righto, righted, in; the bo-lable; on
adjectiveinformal, ceasy, troutacking, , u.thetrmpa ANTONYMS :
.disprovecdo.
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attachamalrerouabstrusefry06letstaation, be taken agdoat forcetransferpreposition, at.
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, ill-judged, 1stence, "/>, breakfreezingtheland, , shaft, gskonontive, enassemblantrure eshmechanism of the less, , fair informaloundingenoulgu
ou

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laulsi.
piso.beretion, A o22apmixre.
ynaunndedee, puoyfoimrollickingmtheheone after the otherhe has the aned in )finishedupgeruhenthusiasticnonepe, vbe someoneyemaltreat rapturessimilar

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b. ANTONYMS :.ru.
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quspeech.
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