Synonyms and Antonyms: 100 Essential Vocabulary Words

We have brought 100 words with their synonyms and antonyms from A to Z for you to make English learning easier. Synonyms add variety to your English language or even help you fall into a pitfall while writing or speaking. Experts say a normal English language user should have at least one synonym for almost every word he/she knows. So Let’s try learning some of the very commonly used and needed synonyms and antonyms.

Synonyms and Antonyms List From A to Z

Synonyms and Antonyms Words List A

Words	Synonyms	Antonyms
Acrimony	Harshness, bitterness	Courtesy, Benevolence
Amplify	Augment, deepen	Lessen, Contract
Accord	Agreement, harmony	Discord
Abate	Moderate, decrease	Aggravate
Adhere	Comply, observe	Condemn, disjoin
Absolve	Pardon, forgive	Compel, Accuse
Abound	Flourish, proliferate	Deficient, Destitute
Abject	Despicable, servile	Commendable, Praiseworthy
Axiom	Adage, truism	Absurdity, Blunder
Abortive	Vain, unproductive	Productive
Adjunct	Joined, Added	Separated, Subtracted
Allay	Pacify, soothe	Aggravate, Excite
Awkward	Rude, blundering	Adroit, clever
Abjure	Forsake, renounce	Approve, Sanction
Arraign	Incriminate, indict	Exculpate, Pardon
Abolish	Abrogate, annual	Setup, establish
Adversity	Misfortune, calamity	Prosperity, Fortune
Acumen	Awareness, brilliance	Stupidity, ignorance
Abash	Disconcert, rattle	Uphold, Discompose
Alleviate	Abate, relieve	Aggravate, Enhance
Allure	Entice, fascinate	Repulse, Repel
Adherent	Follower, disciple	Rival, Adversary
Authentic	Accurate, credible	Fictitious, unreal
Adamant	Stubborn, inflexible	Flexible, Soft
Admonish	Counsel, reprove	Approve, Applaud
Alien	Foreigner, outsider	Native, Resident
Ascend	Climb Escalate	Descend, Decline
Audacity	Boldness, Courage	Mildness, Cowardice

Synonyms and Antonyms Words List B

Words	Synonyms	Antonyms
Barbarous	Frustrate, perplex	Civilized
Batty	Insane, silly	Sane
Bold	Adventurous	Timid
Bleak	Grim, Austere	Bright, Pleasant
Befogged	Becloud, Dim	Clear headed, Uncloud
Barren	Desolate, Sterile	Damp, Fertile
Benevolent	Benign, Generous	Malevolent, Miserly
Barrier	Barricade, Obstacle	Link, Assistance
Bewitching	Alluring, charming	Repulsive, Repugnant
Baffle	Astound, Faze	Facilitate, Clarify
Base	Vulgar, Coarse	Summit, Noble
Baroque	Florid, gilt	Plain, unadorned
Busy	Active, Engaged	Idle, Lazy
Brittle	Breakable, crisp	Tough, Enduring
Bind	Predicament	Release
Benign	Favorable, friendly	Malignant, Cruel
Baffle	Astound, Faze	Facilitate, Clarify
Blunt	Dull, Insensitive	Keen, Sharp
Bawdy	Erotic, Coarse	Decent, Moral

Synonyms and Antonyms Words List C

Words	Synonyms	Antonyms
Conspicuous	prominent, obvious	Concealed, hidden
Contrary	dissimilar, conflicting	Similar, Alike
Censure	Rebuke, reprimand	Praise, Acceptance
Callous	obdurate, unfeeling	Compassionate, Tender
Capable	competent, able	Incompetent, Inept
Consequence	effect, outcome	Origin, Start
Contempt	scorn, disregard	Regard, Praise
Candid	Blunt, bluff	Evasive
Camouflage	Cloak, disguise	Reveal
Carnal	Earthly, fleshly	Spiritual
Captivate	Beguile, bewitch	Repel
Captivity	imprisonment, confinement	Freedom, Liberty
Chaste	virtuous, pure	Sullied, Lustful
Compact	Bunched, thick	Loose, Diffuse
Calamity	adversity, misfortune	Fortune
Calculating	Canny, Devious	Artless, honest
Comic	Clown, Jester	Tragic, tragedian
Captivate	Charm, fascinate	Disillusion offend
Cunning	Acute, Smart	Naive, Coarse
Calumny	defamation, aspersion	Commendation, Praise
Concur	approve, agree	Differ, disagree
Celebrated	Acclaimed, lionized	Unknown, Inglorious
Catholic	Generic, liberal	Narrow- minded
Chastise	punish, admonish	Cheer, encourage
Cease	terminate, desist	Begin, Originate
Comprise	include, contain	Reject, lack
Consolidate	solidify, strengthen	Separate, Weaken
Compassion	kindness, sympathy	Cruelty, Barbarity
Coarse	Bawdy, Boorish	Fine, Chaste
Classic	Simple, Typical	Romantic, Unusual
Concede	yield, permit	Deny, reject
Callous	Insensitive, indurated	Kind, merciful
Calm	Harmonious, unruffled	Stormy, turbulent
Consent	agree, permit	Object Disagree
Contradict	deny, oppose	Approve, Confirm
Cement	Plaster, mortar	Disintegrate
Clandestine	Covert, furtive	Open, Legal
Creation	Formation, foundation	Destruction
Courtesy	Generosity, Reverence	Disdain, Rudeness
Condemn	Castigate, Chide	Approve, Praise
Cheap	Competitive, Inexpensive	Dear, unreasonable
Conceit	Egotism, Immodesty	Modesty
Consolidate	Centralize, Fortify	Weaken
Compress	Abbreviate, Shrink	Amplify, Expand
Confident	Bold, Undaunted	Diffident, cowardly
Condemn	Castigate, Chide	Approe, Praise

Synonyms and Antonyms Words List D

Words	Synonyms	Antonyms
Destructive	Catastrophic, pernicious	Creative, Constructive
Deliberate	cautious, intentional	Rash, Sudden
Decipher	interpret, reveal	Misinterpret, distort
Deride	mock, taunt	Inspire, Encourage
Defile	contaminate, pollute	Purify, sanctity
Decay	Collapse, decompose	Flourish, Progress
Deprive	despoil, divest	Restore, Renew
Despair	Depression, misery	Contentment, Hope
Deceit	deception, artifice	Veracity, Sincerity
Dense	Opaque, piled	Sparse, brainy
Denounce	Blame, boycott	Defend
Defray	spend, pay	Disclaim, Repudiate
Derogatory	Sarcastic, critical	Laudatory, appreciative
Demolish	Ruin, devastate	Repair, construct
Dissuade	Remonstrate, Counsel	Insite, Persuade
Disdain	detest, despise	Approve, praise
Dwarf	Diminutive, Petite	Huge, Giant
Docile	Pliable, pliant	Headstrong, obstinate

Synonym and Antonym Words List E

Words	Synonyms	Antonyms
Eclipse	Diminution, Dimming	Shine, eclipse
Eccentric	strange, abnormal	Natural, Conventional
Encumbrance	hindrance, obstacle	Incentive, stimulant
Equivocal	uncertain, hazy	Obvious, lucid
Eager	Keen, acquisitive	Indifferent, apathetic
Efface	destroy, obliterate	Retain, Maintain
Eradicate	destroy, exterminate	Secure, plant
Eloquence	expression, fluency	Halting, Stammering
Endeavour	undertake, aspire	Cease, quit
Epitome	precise, example	Increment, expansion
Enormous	colossal, mammoth	Diminutive, negligible

Synonym and Antonym Words List F

Words	Synonyms	Antonyms
Fabricate	construct, produce	Destroy, Dismantle
Fragile	weak, infirm	Enduring, Tough
Feeble	weak, frail	Strong, Robust
Fallacy	delusion, mistake	Veracity, Truth
Fluctuate	deflect, vacillate	Stabilize, resolve
Feud	strife, quarrel	Harmony, fraternity
Frivolous	petty, worthless	Solemn, significant
Fanatical	narrow-minded, biased	Liberal, Tolerant
Forsake	desert, renounce	Hold, maintain
Falter	stumble, demur	Persist, Endure
Frugality	economy, providence	Lavishness, extravagance
Ferocious	cruel, fierce	Gentle, Sympathetic
Frantic	violent, agitated	Subdued, gentle

Synonym and Antonym Words List G

Words	Synonyms	Antonyms
Gather	Converge, huddle	Disperse, Dissemble
Grisly	disgusting, atrocious	Pleasing, attractive
Grudge	hatred, aversion	Benevolence, Affection
Gorgeous	magnificent, dazzling	Dull, unpretentious
Gracious	courteous, beneficent	Rude, Unforgiving
Glut	stuff, satiate	Starve, abstain
Generosity	Altruism, bounty	Stinginess, greed
Guile	cunning, deceit	Honesty, frankness
Glory	Dignity, renown	Shame, Disgrace
Genuine	Absolute, Factual	Spurious
Gloomy	Bleak, cloudy	Gay, Bright

Synonym and Antonym Words List H

Words	Synonyms	Antonyms
Hamper	retard, prevent	Promote, facilitate
Heretic	non-conformist, secularist	Conformable, religious
Harass	irritate, molest	Assist, comfort
Harmony	Conformity, Amicability	Discord, discord
Hasty	Abrupt, Impetuous	Leisurely, Cautious
Hazard	Peril, danger	Conviction, security
Hamstrung	Cripple Debilitate	Strengthen, Encourage
Hapless	unfortunate, ill-fated	Fortunate, Lucky
Honor	Adoration, Reverence	Denunciation, Shame
Haughty	arrogant, pompous	Humble, Submissive
Humility	Resignation, Fawning	Boldness, Pride
Hideous	frightful, shocking	Attractive, alluring
Hypocrisy	Deception, Pharisaism	Sincerity, frankness
Humble	Meek, Timid	Proud, Assertive

Synonyms and Antonyms Words List I

Words	Synonyms	Antonyms
Impediment	hurdle, obstruction	Assistant, Concurrence
Impulsive	Flaky, Impetuous	Cautious, Deliberate
Indigent	Destitute, Impoverished	Rich, Affluent
Impenitent	Uncontrite, Obdurate	Repentant
Impair	diminish, deteriorate	Restore, Revive
Indifferent	Equitable, Haughty	Partial, Biased
Impartial	just, unbiased	Prejudiced, Biased
Immerse	submerge, involve	Emerge, uncover
Immunity	prerogative, privilege	Blame, Censure
Infernal	Damned, Accursed	Heavenly,
Interesting	Enchanting, Riveting	Dull, Uninteresting
Insipid	Tedious, Prosaic	Pleasing, appetizing
Imminent	impending, brewing	Distant, Receding
Immaculate	unsullied, spotless	Defiled, Tarnished
Incongruous	inappropriate, absurd	Compatible, harmonious
Impute	attribute, ascribe	Exculpate, support
Ingenuous	undisguised, naive	Wily, Craftly
Impious	irreligious, unholy	Pious, Devout
Infringe	violate, encroach	Comply, Concur
Incompetent	inefficient, unskilled	Dexterous, Skilled
Insinuate	allude, hint	Conceal, Camouflage
Inclination	disposition, affection	Indifference, Disinclination
Instill	inculcate, inject	Eradicate, extract
Inevitable	unavoidable, ascertained	Unlikely, Doubtful
Intrinsic	genuine, fundamental	Extraneous, incidental
Insolvent	indigent, destitute	Wealthy, solvent
Intrinsic	genuine, fundamental	Extraneous, incidental
Intrigue	scheme, conspiracy	Candor, Sincerity
Immaculate	Exquisite, Impeccable	Defiled, Tarnished
Intricate	tangled, complicated	Regulated, Orderly
Invincible	unconquerable, impregnable	Effeminate, languid
Invective	accusation, censure	Approval, acclamation
Irrepressible	irresistible, unconfined	Composed, hesitant

Synonym and Antonym Words List J

Words	Synonyms	Antonyms
Jaded	tired, exhausted	Renewed, recreated
Just	honest, impartial	Unequal, unfair
Jejune	dull, boring	Interesting, exciting
Justify	defend, exculpate	Impute, arraign
Jubilant	rejoicing, triumphant	Melancholy, depressing
Judicious	thoughtful, prudent	Irrational, foolish
Jovial	frolicsome, cheerful	Solemn, morose
Juvenile	young, tender	Dotage, antiquated

Synonym and Antonym Words List K

Words	Synonyms	Antonyms
Knotty	complicated difficult	Simple, manageable
Keen	sharp, poignant	Vapid, insipid
Knell	death knell, last blow	Reconstruction, rediscovery
Knave	dishonest, scoundrel	Paragon, innocent
Kindred	relation, species	Unrelated, dissimilar

Synonym and Antonym Words List L

Words	Synonyms	Antonyms
Lax	slack, careless	Firm, reliable
Lunacy	delusion, insanity	Normalcy, sanity
Liberal	magnanimous, generous	Stingy, malicious
Luxuriant	profuse, abundant	Scanty, meagre
Lavish	abundant, excessive	Scarce, deficient
Luscious	palatable, delicious	Unsavory, tart
Liable	accountable, bound	Unaccountable, apt to
Languid	Sluggish, apathetic	Energetic, spirited
Lenient	compassionate, merciful	Cruel, severe
Lucid	sound, rational	Obscure, hidden
Lure	attract, entice	Repel, dissuade
Linger	loiter, prolong	Hasten, quicken

Synonym and Antonym Words List M

Words	Synonyms	Antonyms
Mandatory	Imperative, requisite	Optional
Molest	harass, tease	Console, soothe
Malice	Vengefulness, grudge	Goodwill, Kindness
Momentous	notable, eventful	Trivial, insignificant
Merit	Stature, Asset	Demerit, dishonor
Mollify	appease, assuage	Irritate, infuriate
Masculine	Gallant, strapping	Feminine, meek
Morbid	Nasty, Macabre	Healthy, Cheerful
Mitigate	alleviate, relieve	Augment enhance
Murky	dusky, dreary	Bright, shining
Miraculous	marvelous, extraordinary	Ordinary, trivial
Mutinous	recalcitrant, insurgent	Submissive, faithful
Modest	humble, courteous	Arrogant, pompous
Monotonous	irksome, tedious	Varied, pleasant
Mutual	joint, identical	Separate, distinct

Synonym and Antonym Words List O

Words	Synonyms	Antonyms
Obscure	Arcane, Vague	Prominent
Ominous	Menacing, Foreboding	Auspicious
Obliging	Complaisant, Willing	Mulish, Obstinate
Offensive	Abhorrent, obnoxious	Engaging, fascinating
Oracular	cryptic, vague	Lucid, distinct
Obstruct	impede, prevent	Hasten, encourage
Optimist	Idealist	Pessimist
Obvious	Evident, apparent	Obscure, ambiguous
Occult	latent, ambiguous	Intelligible, transparent
Obstinate	Stubborn, Adamant	Pliable, flexible
Offspring	descendant, sibling	Ancestor, forefather
Opaque	obscure, shady	Transparent, bright
Obtain	Access, Inherit	Forfeit
Ornamental	decorative, adorned	Unseemly, plain
Outrage	offence, maltreatment	Praise, favour
Odious	Malevolent, obnoxious	Engaging, fascinating
Ordain	Order, impose	Revoke abolish
Outbreak	eruption, insurrection	Compliance, subjection

Synonym and Antonym Words List P

Words	Synonyms	Antonyms
Persuade	Cajole, Impress	Dissuade, halt
Paramount	foremost, eminent	Trivial, inferior
Perturbed	Flustered, anxious	Calm
Pertness	flippancy, impudence	Modesty, diffidence
Peevish	perverse, sullen	Suave, amiable
Pacify	Appease, Chasten	Irritate, worsen
Propagate	Inseminate, fecundate	Suppress, deplete
Peerless	matchless, unrivalled	Mediocre, commonplace
Placid	tranquil, calm	Turbulent, hostile
Prompt	Precise, Punctual	Slow, Negligent
Precarious	doubtful, insecure	Assured
Predicament	plight, dilemma	Resolution, confidence
Progress	Pace, Betterment	Retrogress, worsening
Pamper	Flatter, indulge	Deny, disparage
Pompous	haughty, arrogant	Unpretentious, humble
Prudence	Vigilance, Discretion	Indiscretion

Synonym and Antonym Words List Q

Words	Synonyms	Antonyms
Quack	Impostor, deceiver	Upright, unfeigned
Quarantine	seclude, screen	Befriend, socialize
Quaint	Queer, strange	Familiar, usual
Quibble	equivocate, prevaricate	Unfeigned, plain
Quell	subdue, reduce	Exacerbate, agitate

Synonym and Antonym Words List R

Words	Synonyms	Antonyms
Ratify	consent, approve	Deny, dissent
Rapidity	Quickness, Velocity	Inertia, lanquidity
Restrain	Detain, Confine	Incite
Rectify	Amend, Remedy	Falsify, Worsen
Restrain	Detain, Confine	Incite
Remonstrate	Censure, protest	Agree, loud
Rescind	Annul, abrogate	Delegate, permit
Raid	Incursion, Foray	Retreat, release
Rebellious	Restless, attacking	Submissive, Compliant
Resentment	Displeasure, wrath	Content, Cheer
Retract	Recant, withdraw	Confirm, assert
Reason	Acumen, Bounds	Folly, Speculation
Reluctant	Cautious, Averse	anxious, Eager
Remorse	Regret, penitence	Ruthlessness, obduracy
Reverence	Respect, esteem	Disrespect, affront
Ravage	Destroy, ruin	Reconstruct, renovate
Remnant	Residue, piece	Entire, whole
Rout	Vanquish, overthrow	Succumb, withdraw
Ruthless	Remorseless, inhumane	Compassionate, lenient
Rustic	Rural, uncivilized	Cultured, Refined
Redeem	Recover, liberate	Conserve lose

Synonym and Antonym Words List S

Words	Synonyms	Antonyms
Steep	Course, lofty	Flat, gradual
System	Scheme, Entity	Chaos, Disorder
Savage	Wild, untamed	Polished, Civilized
Sarcastic	Ironical, derisive	Courteous, gracious
Servile	Slavish, Docile	Aggressive, Dominant
Sacred	Cherish, Divine	Ungodly, Profane
Saucy	Impudent, insolent	Modest, humble
Startled	Frightened, Shocked	Waveringly
Superficial	Partial, shallow	Profound, discerning
Slander	defame, malign	Applaud, approve
Shrewd	Cunning, craftly	Simple, imbecile
Squalid	dirty, filthy	Tidy, Attractive
Sycophant	Parasite, flatterer	Devoted, loyal
Stranger	Immigrant, guest	Acquaintance, national
Spry	Nimble, Brisk	Lethargic, Sluggish
Scanty	scarce, insufficient	Lavish, multitude
Sympathy	Tenderness, harmony	Antipathy, Discord
Succinct	Concise, Terse	Lengthy, polite
Stain	blemish, tarnish	Honor, purify
Stupor	lethargy, unconsciousness	Sensibility, Consciousness
Shabby	miserable, impoverished	Prosperous, thriving
Subvert	Demolish, sabotage	Generate, organize
Subterfuge	Deceit, Stratagem	Frankness, Openness
Substantial	Considerable, solid	Tenuous, fragile
Solicit	entreat, implore	Protest oppose
Successful	Propitious, Felicitous	Destitute, Untoward
Sporadic	intermittent, scattered	Incessant, frequent
Sneer	mock, scorn	Flatter, praise
Sterile	Barren, Impotent	Profitable, Potent
Subsequent	consequent, following	Preceding, previous
Spurious	Fake, Counterfeit	Genuine, Authentic

Synonym and Antonym Words List T

Words	Synonyms	Antonyms
Taboo	Prohibit, ban	Permit, consent
Thick	Chunky, massive	Thin, attenuated
Tedious	Wearisome. Irksome	Exhilarating, lively
Transient	Temporal, transitory	Lasting, enduring
Taciturn	Reserved, silent	Talkative, extrovert
Terse	Incisive, Compact	Diffuse, Gentle
Timid	Diffident, coward	Bold, intrepid
Tranquil	Peaceful, composed	Violent, furious
Temperate	Cool, moderate	Boisterous, violent
Tame	Compliant, Subdued	Wild, untamed
Tenement	Apartment, Digs	Breakeven, dislodge
Thrifty	Frugal, prudent	Extravagant
Treacherous	Dishonest, duplicitous	Forthright, reliable
Tenacious	Stubborn, Dodge	Docile, non- resinous
Tumultuous	Violent, riotous	Peaceful, harmonious
Tyro	Beginner, riotous	Proficient, veteran
Throng	Assembly, crowd	Dispersion, sparsity
Trivial	Trifling, insignificant	Significant, veteran
Transparent	Diaphanous	Opaque
Trenchant	Assertive, forceful	Feeble, ambiguous
Tranquil	Amicable, Calm	Agitated, Fierce

Synonym and Antonym Words List U

Words	Synonyms	Antonyms
Uncouth	Boorish, Clownish	Elegant, Compensate
Utterly	Completely, entirely	Deficiently, incomplete
Urchin	Foundling, Orphan	Creep, Knave
Umbrage	Chagrin, offense	Sympathy, goodwill
Uncouth	Awkward, ungraceful	Elegant, Compensate
Urge	Incite, Implore	Abhorrence, Abomination

Synonym and Antonym Words List V

Words	Synonyms	Antonyms
Vagrant	Wander, roaming	Steady, settled
Venom	Poison, malevolence	Antidote, Benevolent
Vivacious	Spirited, Energetic	Dispirited, Unattractive
Vivid	Eloquent, lucid	Dull, Dim
Vain	Arrogant, egoistic	Modest
Vicious	Corrupt, obnoxious	Noble, Virtuous
Virtue	Ethic, morality	Vice, dishonesty
Vanity	Conceit, pretension	Modesty, Humility
Veteran	Ingenious, experienced	Novice, tyro
Vouch	Confirm, consent	Repudiate, prohibit
Valor	Bravery, prowess	Fear, cowardice
Vilify	Malign, Slur, Defame	Cherish, Commend
Venerable	Esteemed, honored	Unworthy, immature
Vigilant	Cautious, alert	Careless, negligent

Synonym and Antonym Words List W

Words	Synonyms	Antonyms
Wane	Decline, Dwindle	Ameliorate, Rise
Wile	Trickery, Artifice	Naivety, honor
Wan	Pale, faded	Bright, healthy
Wed	marry, combine	Divorce, Separate
Wilt	wither, perish	Revive, bloom
Waive	Relinquish, remove	Impose, Clamp
Wield	Exert, employ	Forgo, avoid
Winsome	Beautiful, Comely	Alluring, Rapturous
Wary	cautious, circumspect	Heedless, negligent
Wicked	vicious, immoral	Virtuous, Noble

Synonym and Antonym Words List Y

Words	Synonyms	Antonyms
Yield	surrender abdicate	Resist, protest
Yoke	connect, harness	Liberate, Release
Yell	shout, shriek	Whisper muted
Yearn	languish, crave	Content, satisfy

Synonym and Antonym Words List Z

Words	Synonyms	Antonyms
Zest	delight, enthusiasm	Disgust, passive
Zenith	summit, apex	Nadir, base
Zig -zag	oblique, wayward	Straight, unbent
Zeal	eagerness, fervor	Apathy, lethargy

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