Synonyms: Normal, Conventional, Familiar, Habitual
Antonyms: Unannounced, Unheralded, Unpredicted, Unexpected
Example: As expected, the election was very close.
Synonyms: Congregate, Convene, Assemble, Meet
Antonyms: Cancel, Disperse, Dissemble, Divide
Example: I gathered my hair up in a bun.
Synonyms: Continuous, Viable, Feasible, Unceasing
Antonyms: Untenable, Tiring, Unendurable, Unsuitable
Example: Environmental sustainability is high in its goals.
Synonyms: Broad, Comprehensive, Exhaustive, Extensive
Antonyms: Narrow, Partial, Restricted, Superficial
Example: He dismissed the idea with a sweeping motion of his arm.
Synonyms: Explore, Follow, Investigate, Pursue
Antonyms: Ignore, Shun, Answer, Find
Example: The office is seeking a salesperson.
Synonyms: Engagement, Guarantee, Need, Pledge
Antonyms: Break, Breach, Irresponsibility, Denial
Example: The church has a commitment to helping the poor.
Synonyms: Oblige, Compel, Commit, Bind
Antonyms: Faltering, Hesitant, Indecisive, Irresolute
Example: You are legally obligated to repay the loan.
Synonyms: Accost, Defy, Encounter, Meet
Antonyms: Avoid, Dodge, Evade, Surrender
Example: They confronted the invaders at the shore.
Synonyms: Combative, Contentious, Destructive, Intrusive
Antonyms: Calm, Complaisant, Easygoing, Laid-Back
Example: He started to get aggressive and began to shout.
Synonyms: Examine, Grill, Investigate, Query
Antonyms: Answer, Reply, Disregard, Unconcern
Example: One by one they were taken for interrogation.
Synonyms: Amazing, Astounding, Crushing, Devastating
Antonyms: Resistible, Temperate, Superficial, Moderate
Example: She felt an overwhelming desire to have another child.
Synonyms: Acquiescence, Approval, Assent, Authorization
Antonyms: Denial, Disagreement, Disapproval, Dissent
Example: He was reluctant at first but finally consented.
Synonyms: Instruction, Directive, Direction, Decree.
Antonyms: Breach, Break, Denial, Question.
Example: Royal mandates must be obeyed.
Synonyms: Snub, Avoid, Spurn, Shun
Antonyms: Support, Accept, Allow, Approve
Example: They boycotted the city's bus system.
Synonyms: Alive, Existing, Extant, Existent
Antonyms: Nonexistence, Nothingness, Absence, Unreality
Example: The existence of such powers did not deprive such agreements of their utility.
Synonyms: Circulate, Diffuse, Disappear, Disband
Antonyms: Appear, Arrive, Collect, Gather
Example: The police used tear gas to disperse protestors.
Synonyms: Dispersed, Distributed, Sprinkled, Diffuse
Antonyms: Connected, Together, United, Assembled
Example: Books were scattered all round the room.
Synonyms: Circumscribed, Cramped, Imprisoned, Restrained
Antonyms: Healthy, Well, Free, Liberated
Example: They were detained by the police for questioning.
Synonyms: Conjecture, Cynicism, Distrust, Impression
Antonyms: Belief, Certainty, Confidence, Faith
Example: There has long been a suspicion that the painting is a fake.
Synonyms: Advise, Assure, Influence, Prompt
Antonyms: Deter, Discourage, Dissuade, Unsell
Example: It wasn't easy, but I persuaded him to do the right thing.
Synonyms: Blame, Blast, Castigate, Censure
Antonyms: Approve, Commend, Compliment, Exonerate
Example: His boss criticized him for his sloppy work habits.
Synonyms: Avert, Avoid, Bar, Block
Antonyms: Approve, Assist, Continue, Encourage
Example: You can't prevent my leaving.
Synonyms: Begun, Initiated, Launched, Started
Antonyms: Dropped, Quit, Gave Up, Quitted
Example: he would not have attempted the life of a friend.
Synonyms: Moderate, Reformer, Centrist, Broad
Antonyms: Revolutionary, Extremist, Conservative, Revolutionist
Example: The most progressive art school in Britain.
Synonyms: Execution, Application, Performance, Enactment
Antonyms: Abandon, Disregard, Forgetfulness, Neglect
Example: The implementation of training was staggered for groups of students.
Synonyms: Honesty, Uprightness, Probity, Rectitude
Antonyms: Deceit, Dishonesty, Corruption, Disgrace
Example: He was a man of integrity.
Synonyms: Arrangement, Plan, Accouterment, Catering
Antonyms: Removal, Taking, Poison
Example: I carried my provisions in one large backpack.
Synonyms: Alarm, Disquiet, Doubt, Dread
Antonyms: Belief, Calm, Confidence, Certainty
Example: There is growing apprehension that fighting will begin again.
Synonyms: Expand, Enlarge, Increase, Lengthen
Antonyms: Reduce, Shrink, Narrow
Example: He extended a hand in greeting.
Synonyms: Bare, Defined, Disclosed, Discovered
Antonyms: Clothed, Hidden, Ambiguous, Blocked
Example: The film had been exposed for too long.
Synonyms: Aggression, Charge, Incursion, Invasion
Antonyms: Retreat, Decrease, Praise
Example: He was accused of assault.
Synonyms: Angry, Annoyed, Exasperated, Insulted
Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Assuage, Calm
Example: The smell of ash offended him.
Synonyms: Reciprocate, Get, Pay, Recompense
Antonyms: Depart, Leave, Lose, Take
Example: The children retaliated by flicking darts or throwing inkwells.
Synonyms: Unparalleled, Unequalled, Unmatched, Unrivalled
Antonyms: Bad, Common, Commonplace, Customary
Example: The team has enjoyed unprecedented success this year.
Synonyms: Housing, Quarters, Rooms, Chambers
Antonyms: Disagreement, Altercation, Animosity, Antagonism
Example: They weren't sure if they could provide food and accommodations for the whole group.
Synonyms: Insignificant, Relenting, Trivial, Unimportant
Antonyms: Demand, Bidding, Command, Dictate
Example: She was fired from her job at the insistence of the mayor.
Synonyms: Army, Contingent, Crew, Delegation
Antonyms: Civilians, Individual, One
Example: During the war, he preached often to his troops.
Synonyms: Occupation, Conquering, Capture, Seizure
Antonyms: Obedience, Retreat, Surrender, Withdrawal
Example: Linking climate change and biological invasions: ocean warming facilitates nonindigenous species invasions.
Synonyms: Assurance, Boldness, Bravery, Conviction
Antonyms: Cowardice, Diffidence, Fear, Idleness
Example: Everyone concerned acted with great courage and determination.
Synonyms: Ache, Anxiety, Bruise, Burden
Antonyms: Aid, Calmness, Ease, Health
Example: I strained my back trying to lift the couch.