| Palliate |
extenuate, moderate, alleviate, soften |
denounce, condemn, reproach, reprehend |
| Palpable |
distinct; prominent, plain, concrete |
concealed, obscure, intangible, covert |
| Pamper |
spoil, indulge, flatter, please |
chasten, correct, deny, disparage |
| Panic |
apprehension, dismay, alarm, dread |
calm, confidence, security, tranquility |
| Paramount |
foremost, eminent, supreme, unrivalled |
trivial, inferior, subsidiary, ordinary |
| Peerless |
matchless, unrivalled, unique, surpassing |
mediocre, commonplace, inferior, imperfect |
| Peevish |
perverse, sullen, irritable, fretful |
suave, amiable, polite, pleasant |
| Penetrate |
pierce, perforate, insert, infiltrate |
discharge, leak, seep, emerge |
| Peremptory |
overbearing, absolute, arbitrary, compulsory |
tolerant, indecisive, optional, indulgent |
| Peril |
hazard, danger, jeopardy, compulsory |
caution, security, safety, assurance |
| Perpetual |
uninterrupted, lasting, perennial, incessant |
passing, transient, ephemeral, fleeting |
| Perplex |
puzzle, confound, frustrate, baffle |
convince, ascertain, confident, assure |
| Persecute |
torment, harass, intimidate, domineer |
recompense, redress, comfort, console |
| Perseverance |
persistence, endurance, tenacity, steadfastness |
indolence, lethargy, stupor, sloth |
| Perspicuity |
transparency, discernment lucidity, intelligibility |
perplexity, intricacy, obscurity, vagueness |
| Pertness |
flippancy, impudence, impertinence, petulance |
modesty, diffidence, subservient, obedient |
| Perverse |
petulant, obstinate, stubborn, unyielding |
complacent, docile, willing, consenting |
| Pillage |
ransack, ravage, despoil, plunder |
recompense, recover, redeem, restoration |
| Piquant |
interesting, charming, tasteful, exciting |
insipid, nauseating, unpalatable, unsavoury |
| Pique |
offense, resentment, indignation, displeasure |
joy, rejoice, gratification, pleasure |
| Placid |
tranquil, calm, compose, unruffled |
turbulent, hostile, agitated, volatile |
| Pliant |
docile, amenable, pliable, submissive |
defiant, adamant, rigid, obdurate |
| Plight |
predicament, perplexity, adversity, difficulty |
facility, confidence, certainity, assurance |
| Poise |
equanimity, composure, equilibrium, patience |
excitement, vehemence, frenzy, outburst |
| Pompous |
haughty, arrogant, flamboyant, florid |
unpretentious, humble, coy, modest |
| Precarious |
doubtful, insecure, unreliable, uncertain |
assured, undeniable, reliable, substantial |
| Predicament |
plight, dilemma, fix, quandary |
resolution, confidence, firmness, certainity |
| Premature |
precocious, untimely, mistimed, inopportune |
belated, opportune, timely, mellow |
| Presumptuous |
presuming, arrogant, affected, insolent |
unassuming, modest, bashful, unobtrusive |
| Prodigious |
vast, enormous, immense, huge |
unimpressive, diminutive, slight, puny |
| Prodigy |
miracle, marvel, wonder, extraordinary |
normal, average, mediocre, common |
| Profligate |
dissolute, degenerate, immoral, flagitious |
virtuous, upright, moral, ethical |
| Profuse |
lavish, abundant, generous, plentiful |
scarce, scanty, meagre, paucity |
| Promiscuous |
confused, indiscriminate, casual, random |
regular, discriminate, orderly, select |
| Promulgate |
declare, proclaim, notify, announce |
reserve, suppress, disguise, withhold |
| Propitiate |
appease, soothe, pacify, placate |
aggravate, annoy, scorn, displease |
| Proscribe |
prohibit, exclude, ban, forbid |
solicit, include, permit, sanction |
| Protract |
prolong, delay, stretch, procrastinate |
abbreviate, curtail, abridge, compress |
| Provoke |
inflame, incite, agitate, aggravate |
pacify, comfort, dissuade, placate |
| Prudent |
cautious, discreet, judicious, circumspect |
impetuous, unwise, reckless, rash |
| Puerile |
shallow, immature, childish, trivial |
wise, farsighted, profound, sensible |
| Pungent |
acute, penetrating, sharp, strong |
mild, soothing, pleasant, palatable |
