| Abash |
discourage, confound, embarrass, discompose |
encourage, uphold, embolden, hearten |
| Abate |
moderate, mitigate, lessen, decrease |
aggravate, intensify, augment, supplement |
| Abettor |
assistant, accomplice, colleague, associate |
opponent, adversary, antagonist, rival |
| Abject |
despicable, servile, base, contemptible |
exalted, commendable, praiseworthy, imposing |
| Abjure |
forsake, renounce, retract, revoke |
approve, sanction, patronise, adopt |
| Abominable |
odious, detestable, repugnant, aversion |
likeable, pleasant, affectionate, enjoyable |
| Abortive |
vain, useless, fruitless, unproductive |
effectual, productive, successful, progressive |
| Abound |
flourish, swell, teem, plentiful |
deficient, destitute, want, scarce |
| Absolve |
pardon, forgive, reprieve, relent |
compel, accuse, charge, bind |
| Accomplish |
attain, succeed, triumph, exploit |
forsake, deter, disappoint, collapse |
| Accord |
Agreement, harmony, consonance, unison |
disagreement, denial, controversy, discord |
| Accumulation |
store, amass, preservation, conservation |
scattering, dissipation, separation, division |
| Acrimony |
harshness, bitterness, inhumanity, enmity |
sweetness, courtesy, humanity, benevolence |
| Adamant |
stubborn, obdurate, inflexible, rigid |
flexible, soft, suppleness, tender |
| Adherent |
follower, disciple, dependant, supporter |
rival, adversary, opponent, antagonist |
| Adjacent |
adjoining, beside, proximity, closeness |
distant, separate, remoteness, aloofness |
| Adjunct |
appendage, complement, addition, joining |
lessening, separation, subtraction, removal |
| Admonish |
counsel, reprove, warn, chastise |
approve, applaud, praise, flattery |
| Adroit |
proficient, expert, skilful, adept |
inept, clumsy, unskilled, awkward |
| Adversity |
misfortune, calamity, misery, affliction |
prosperity, fortune, assistance, favour |
| Affront |
provoke, exasperate, indignity, irreverence |
conciliate, appease, mollify, assuage |
| Alacrity |
swiftness, briskness, Promptness, speed |
laziness, sluggishness, indolence, lethargy |
| Alien |
foreigner, outsider, stranger, emigrant |
native, citizen, resident, occupant |
| Allay |
pacify, soothe, lighten, assuage |
aggravate, heighten, agitate, excite |
| Alleviate |
abate, relieve, mitigate, lessen |
intensify, augment, aggravate, enhance |
| Allure |
entice, Fascinate, tempt, seduce |
repulse, repel, Deter, distaste |
| Amass |
gather, accumulate, store, collect |
disperse, dissipate, spend, scatter |
| Amplify |
enlarge, extend, dialation, elevate |
curtail, lessen, diminution, contraction |
| Antipathy |
hostility, aversion, disillusion, dislike |
admiration, approval, fascination, devotion |
| Antique |
ancient, old fashioned, primitive, of past |
modern, recent, novelty, vogue |
| Apathy |
Unconcern, indifference, insensitivity, aloofness |
concern, care, anxiety, eagerness |
| Apparent |
evident, obvious, perceptible, distinct |
masked, obscure, indistinct, doubtful |
| Arraign |
charge, blame, accuse, complain |
exculpate, pardon, condone, exonerate |
| Assiduous |
constant, diligent, attentive, persevering |
indifferent, careless, indolent, lethargic |
| Astute |
clever, intelligent, wise, brilliant |
dull, unintelligent, shallow, stolid |
| Authentic |
genuine, reliable, Valid, guaranteed |
fictitious, counterfeit, unreal, false |
| Aversion |
dislike, hatred, indifferent, apathy |
affection, fondness, niceness, kindness |
| Awkward |
clumsy, ungainly, ponderous, rough |
clever, dexterous, apt, skilful |
| Axiom |
maxim, saying, dictum, truth |
absurdity, blunder, ridiculousness, irrelevance |
