to cause someone to act or to start a process

"His words actuated her to pursue her dreams"

Synonyms:provoke, trigger, spark, ignite, stimulate, spur

Antonyms:discourage, hinder, suppress, restrain

the ability to see, hear, or think clearly and sharply

"His mental acuity helped him solve the puzzle quickly"

Synonyms:sharpness, perceptiveness, clarity

Antonyms:ignorance, insensitivity

a short, wise saying that expresses a general truth

"The adage "practice makes perfect" encourages hard work"

Synonyms:proverb, saying, maxim, dictum, axiom

Antonyms:misconception, falsehood

unable to think clearly; mentally confused or disoriented

"After staying up all night studying, his mind felt completely addled"

Synonyms:confused, befuddle, perplexed, disoriented

Antonyms:focused, lucid

a formal or poetic way of saying goodbye

"She bid her friends adieu before leaving for a new country"

Synonyms:farewell, goodbye

Antonyms:greeting, welcome

relating to or composed of fat

"Fats are stored in the adipose tissues of the body"

Synonyms:fatty, greasy, obese, sebaceous, plump

Antonyms:lean, skinny

to officially judge or settle a dispute

"He was asked to adjudicate on the dispute"

Synonyms:arbitrate, judge, resolve

Antonyms:dismiss

something added or attached to something else but not essential

"The internship served as an adjunct to her academic studies"

Synonyms:addition, supplement, appendage, accessory, auxiliary, accompaniment, appurtenance

Antonyms:essential, necessity

to strongly urge or request someone to do something

"The judge adjured the witness to tell the truth"

Synonyms:implore, beseech, entreat, exhort, plead, insist

Antonyms:discourage, dissuade

to warn or scold someone gently

"The teacher admonished the students for their disruptive behavior"

Synonyms:reprimand, scold, chastise, chide, rebuke, upbraid, reproach

Antonyms:praise, commend

the arrival or beginning of something important

"The advent of the internet changed the way people communicate"

Synonyms:arrival, emergence, surfacing, inception

Antonyms:departure, conclusion

a person or group that opposes or competes against you

"In the final match, he faced his toughest adversary"

Synonyms:opponent, rival, enemy, foe, competitor

Antonyms:ally, friend

public support or recommendation for a cause or policy

"His advocacy of the alcohol ban cost him his seat in the election"

Synonyms:exponent, promoter, proponent, endorsement, backing

Antonyms:opposition, resistance, disapproval

protection, support, or guidance from someone or something

"The project was set up under the aegis of the university"

Synonyms:patronage, protection, sponsorship, safeguard

Antonyms:exposure, neglect

friendly, warm, and easy to talk to

"She was an affable host, making everyone feel welcome at the party"

Synonyms:friendly, amiable, genial, congenial, cordial, sociable

Antonyms:unfriendly, cold, aloof, hostile

behavior, speech, or mannerisms that are artificial and meant to impress others

"His British accent was just an affectation to sound more sophisticated"

Synonyms:pretension, affectedness, mannerism, artificiality, pretense, ostentation

Antonyms:sincerity, genuineness, naturalness, authenticity

to attach, stick, or fasten something to another object

"Please affix the stamp to the envelope before mailing it"

Synonyms:attach, stick, fasten, bind

Antonyms:detach, unfasten

having a lot of money, wealth, or material possessions

"He grew up in an affluent neighborhood with luxurious houses and expensive cars"

Synonyms:wealthy, rich, loaded, well-to-do, deep-pocketed, opulent

Antonyms:poor, destitute, impoverished, needy

a noisy fight or disturbance in a public place

"The police were called to break up an affray outside the stadium"

Synonyms:brawl, fight, skirmish, fracas, altercation, melee, scuffle

Antonyms:peace, harmony, truce, agreement

a remark or action that openly insults or offends someone

"Ignoring his invitation was seen as a personal affront"

Synonyms:insult, offence, indignity, snub

Antonyms:compliment, praise