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Abruptly

suddenly or unexpectedly. Synonyms: suddenly, unexpectedly, sharply.

Abstract

existing as an idea rather than a physical thing. Synonyms: conceptual, theoretical, intangible.

Admonitions

warnings or firm advice. Synonyms: warnings, cautions, reprimands.

Adverse

harmful or unfavorable. Synonyms: unfavorable, harmful, hostile.

Advocate

to publicly support; also, a supporter. Synonyms: support, champion, promote.

Aesthetic

concerned with beauty or appearance. Synonyms: artistic, tasteful, visual.

Affected

influenced or changed by something. Synonyms: influenced, altered, impacted.

Affronted

offended or insulted. Synonyms: offended, insulted, slighted.

Aggravated

made worse or more irritated. Synonyms: worsened, irritated, intensified.

Ail

to trouble or cause suffering. Synonyms: trouble, afflict, bother.

Ailment

an illness or health problem. Synonyms: illness, disorder, condition.

Aliens

foreigners or beings from another place. Synonyms: foreigners, outsiders, extraterrestrials.

Alter

to change or modify. Synonyms: change, modify, adjust.

Amnesty

official pardon for an offense. Synonyms: pardon, forgiveness, reprieve.

Analyze

to examine carefully in detail. Synonyms: examine, study, evaluate.

Annotate

to add explanatory notes. Synonyms: comment, label, explain.

Apathetically

without interest, emotion, or concern. Synonyms: indifferently, passively, unemotionally.

Apothecary

a person or shop that prepares and sells medicines. Synonyms: pharmacist, druggist, pharmacy.

Apprized

informed or told about something. Synonyms: informed, notified, advised.

Ascribe

to attribute something to a cause or source. Synonyms: attribute, credit, assign.

Assess

to evaluate or judge. Synonyms: evaluate, judge, appraise.

Atonement

an act of making amends for wrongdoing. Synonyms: reparation, repentance, amends.

Atrophies

wastes away or becomes weaker. Synonyms: shrinks, deteriorates, weakens.

Aural

related to hearing or the ear. Synonyms: auditory, acoustic, hearing-related.

Avidly

with great enthusiasm or eagerness. Synonyms: eagerly, enthusiastically, keenly.

Avow

to state openly and firmly. Synonyms: declare, affirm, proclaim.

Belligerent

hostile and aggressive. Synonyms: aggressive, combative, hostile.

Benevolent

kind and generous. Synonyms: kind, charitable, compassionate.

Bequest

property or money left in a will. Synonyms: inheritance, legacy, gift.

Berated

scolded or criticized harshly. Synonyms: scolded, rebuked, reprimanded.

Blatant

very obvious and offensive. Synonyms: obvious, flagrant, glaring.

Blatantly

in an obvious or shameless way. Synonyms: obviously, flagrantly, openly.

Boisterous

noisy, energetic, and cheerful. Synonyms: rowdy, loud, lively.

Brazen

bold and shameless. Synonyms: shameless, audacious, bold.

Cacophony

a harsh mixture of sounds. Synonyms: din, racket, discord.

Capricious

changing suddenly and unpredictably. Synonyms: fickle, unpredictable, erratic.

Caricatures

exaggerated portrayals of people or things. Synonyms: parodies, distortions, cartoons.

Cohort

a group or companion. Synonyms: group, associate, companion.

Competent

having enough ability or skill. Synonyms: capable, qualified, proficient.

Complacent

too satisfied to notice danger or need for improvement. Synonyms: self-satisfied, smug, unworried.

Conciliatory

intended to make peace or reduce conflict. Synonyms: peaceful, appeasing, diplomatic.

Confidential

meant to be kept private. Synonyms: private, secret, restricted.

Congregate

to gather together. Synonyms: assemble, gather, convene.

Contaminate

to make impure or harmful. Synonyms: pollute, taint, infect.

Copious

large in amount or quantity. Synonyms: abundant, plentiful, ample.

Cordon

a line or barrier restricting access. Synonyms: barrier, perimeter, blockade.

Countenance

a face or facial expression; also, to approve. Synonyms: face, expression, approve.

Covert

hidden or secret. Synonyms: secret, concealed, clandestine.

Cower

to shrink back in fear. Synonyms: cringe, recoil, tremble.

Craven

cowardly. Synonyms: cowardly, timid, fearful.

Credulity

a tendency to believe things too easily. Synonyms: gullibility, trustfulness, naivety.

Credulous

too ready to believe. Synonyms: gullible, trusting, naive.

Cumbersome

large, awkward, or difficult to handle. Synonyms: awkward, unwieldy, burdensome.

Curtail

to reduce or cut short. Synonyms: reduce, shorten, limit.

Degenerate

to decline in quality or condition. Synonyms: deteriorate, decay, worsen.

Delayed

made late or postponed. Synonyms: postponed, deferred, slowed.

Delusion

a false belief held despite evidence. Synonyms: misconception, illusion, false belief.

Demise

death or ending. Synonyms: death, downfall, end.

Denote

to indicate or mean. Synonyms: indicate, signify, represent.

Dependence

reliance on someone or something. Synonyms: reliance, dependency, need.

Deplorable

shockingly bad or deserving condemnation. Synonyms: disgraceful, shameful, terrible.

Deride

to mock or ridicule. Synonyms: mock, ridicule, scorn.

Derision

mockery or contemptuous ridicule. Synonyms: mockery, ridicule, scorn.

Deserve

to be worthy of something. Synonyms: merit, earn, warrant.

Desist

to stop doing something. Synonyms: stop, cease, discontinue.

Despotic

tyrannical and controlling. Synonyms: tyrannical, authoritarian, oppressive.

Destitute

extremely poor and lacking necessities. Synonyms: impoverished, penniless, needy.

Devastation

severe destruction or damage. Synonyms: destruction, ruin, havoc.

Devious

dishonest or indirect in a tricky way. Synonyms: sly, deceitful, underhanded.

Diligent

careful and persistent in work. Synonyms: hardworking, thorough, industrious.

Discernible

able to be seen or recognized. Synonyms: noticeable, detectable, perceptible.

Dismal

gloomy, depressing, or very poor. Synonyms: gloomy, bleak, dreary.

Disperse

to scatter or spread out. Synonyms: scatter, spread, dissipate.

Dissect

to cut apart or analyze closely. Synonyms: analyze, examine, take apart.

Diverse

showing variety or differences. Synonyms: varied, different, assorted.

Diversity

a range of different types. Synonyms: variety, mixture, assortment.

Dogmatic

stubbornly certain that one's beliefs are correct. Synonyms: rigid, opinionated, doctrinaire.

Dolt

a foolish or stupid person. Synonyms: fool, idiot, simpleton.

Drudgery

hard, boring, repetitive work. Synonyms: toil, labor, grind.

Ebb

to decrease or recede. Synonyms: decline, fade, recede.

Ebullient

cheerful and full of energy. Synonyms: enthusiastic, exuberant, lively.

Eccentric

unconventional or slightly strange. Synonyms: quirky, odd, unconventional.

Edifices

large or impressive buildings. Synonyms: buildings, structures, constructions.

Edit

to revise or correct. Synonyms: revise, modify, correct.

Elastic

able to stretch and return to shape; flexible. Synonyms: stretchy, flexible, resilient.

Emit

to give off or release. Synonyms: release, discharge, radiate.

Emulate

to imitate in order to equal or surpass. Synonyms: imitate, copy, match.

Enamored

filled with love or admiration. Synonyms: infatuated, captivated, fond.

Enigma

a mystery or puzzling person or thing. Synonyms: mystery, puzzle, riddle.

Enliven

to make more lively or interesting. Synonyms: energize, animate, brighten.

Ennui

boredom caused by lack of interest. Synonyms: boredom, weariness, listlessness.

Ensuing

following afterward. Synonyms: following, subsequent, succeeding.

Entice

to attract or tempt. Synonyms: tempt, lure, attract.

Entreat

to beg or ask earnestly. Synonyms: beg, plead, implore.

Estrangement

loss of closeness or affection. Synonyms: alienation, separation, distancing.

Ethereal

extremely delicate, light, or heavenly. Synonyms: delicate, airy, celestial.

Ethos

the guiding beliefs or character of a group. Synonyms: values, spirit, character.

Evoke

to bring a feeling or memory to mind. Synonyms: elicit, summon, arouse.

Exaggerate

to make something seem greater than it is. Synonyms: overstate, magnify, embellish.

Exigent

urgent and requiring immediate action. Synonyms: urgent, pressing, critical.