400 Frequently Asked Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms and Antonyms Eduhyme

Synonyms and Antonyms form an important part of competitive exams such as SSC, IBPS, CAT, GRE, IELTS etc. Candidates frequently face questions related to synonyms and antonyms in the English language.

Synonyms mean meaning while Antonyms means Opposites. A student having good knowledge of Synonyms & Antonyms can write better Essays and Reports. They are asked in Match the Following, Reading Comprehensions, etc.

Below is the list of top 400 Frequently Asked Synonyms and Antonyms.

S.No Words Synonyms Antonyms
1 Acumen Awareness, brilliance Stupidity, Ignorance
2 Adhere Comply, observe Condemn, disjoin
3 Abolish Abrogate, annual Setup Establish
4 Abash Disconcert, rattle Uphold, Discompose
5 Abound Flourish, proliferate Deficient, Destitute
6 Abate Moderate, decrease Aggravate
7 Abject Despicable, servile Commendable, Praiseworthy
8 Abjure Forsake, renounce Approve, Sanction
9 Abortive Vain, unproductive Productive
10 Absolve Pardon, forgive Compel, Accuse
11 Accord Agreement, harmony Discord
12 Acrimony Harshness, bitterness Courtesy, Benevolence
13 Adamant Stubborn, inflexible Flexible, Soft
14 Adherent Follower, disciple Rival, Adversary
15 Adjunct Joined, Added Separated, Subtracted
16 Admonish Counsel, reprove Approve, Applaud
17 Adversity Misfortune, calamity Prosperity, Fortune
18 Alien Foreigner, outsider Native, Resident
19 Allay Pacify, soothe Aggravate, Excite
20 Alleviate Abate, relieve Aggravate, Enhance
21 Allure Entice, fascinate Repulse Repel
22 Ascend Climb Escalate Descend, Decline
23 Amplify Augment, deepen Lessen, Contract
24 Arraign Incriminate, indict Exculpate, Pardon
25 Audacity Boldness, Courage Mildness, Cowardice
26 Authentic Accurate, credible Fictitious, unreal
27 Awkward Rude, blundering Adroit, clever
28 Axiom Adage, truism Absurdity, Blunder
29 Baffle Astound, Faze Facilitate, Clarify
30 Bewitching Alluring, charming Repulsive, Repugnant
31 Bleak Grim, Austere Bright, Pleasant
32 Brittle Breakable, crisp Tough, Enduring
33 Bustle Commotion, Tumult Slowness, Quiet
34 Barbarous Frustrate, perplex Civilized
35 Baroque Florid, gilt Plain, unadorned
36 Barren Desolate, Sterile Damp, Fertile
37 Barrier Barricade, Obstacle Link, Assistance
38 Base Vulgar, Coarse Summit, Noble
39 Batty Insane, silly Sane
40 Bawdy Erotic, Coarse Decent, Moral
41 Befogged Becloud, Dim Clear headed, Uncloud
42 Benevolent Benign, Generous Malevolent, Miserly
43 Benign Favorable, friendly Malignant, Cruel
44 Bind Predicament Release
45 Bleak Austere, Blank Bright, Cheerful
46 Blunt Dull, Insensitive Keen, Sharp
47 Boisterous Clamorous, rowdy Placid, Calm
48 Bold Adventurous Timid
49 Busy Active, Engaged Idle, Lazy
50 Calculating Canny, Devious Artless, honest
51 Calamity adversity, misfortune Fortune
52 Callous obdurate, unfeeling Compassionate, Tender
53 Calumny defamation, aspersion Commendation, Praise
54 Capable competent, able Incompetent, Inept
55 Captivate Charm, fascinate Disillusion offend
56 Captivity imprisonment, confinement Freedom, Liberty
57 Cease terminate, desist Begin, Originate
58 Chaste virtuous, pure Sullied, Lustful
59 Chastise punish, admonish Cheer, encourage
60 Compassion kindness, sympathy Cruelty, Barbarity
61 Comprise include, contain Reject, lack
62 Concede yield, permit Deny, reject
63 Concur approve, agree Differ, disagree
64 Consent agree, permit Object Disagree
65 Consequence effect, outcome Origin, Start
66 Consolidate solidify, strengthen Separate, Weaken
67 Conspicuous prominent, obvious Concealed, hidden
68 Contempt scorn, disregard Regard, Praise
69 Contradict deny, oppose Approve, Confirm
70 Contrary dissimilar, conflicting Similar, Alike
71 Calm Harmonious, unruffled Stormy, turbulent
72 Callous Insensitive, indurated Kind, merciful
73 Camouflage Cloak, disguise Reveal
74 Candid Blunt, bluff Evasive
75 Captivate Beguile, bewitch Repel
76 Carnal Earthly, fleshly Spiritual
77 Catholic Generic, liberal Narrow- minded
78 Celebrated Acclaimed, lionized Unknown, Inglorious
79 Cement Plaster, mortar Disintegrate
80 Censure Rebuke, reprimand Praise, Acceptance
81 Cheap Competitive, Inexpensive Dear, unreasonable
82 Clandestine Covert, fruitive Open, Legal
83 Classic Simple, Typical Romantic, Unusual
84 Coarse Bawdy, Boorish Fine, Chaste
85 Comic Clown, Jester Tragic, tragedian
86 Compact Bunched, thick Loose, Diffuse
87 Compress Abbreviate, Shrink Amplify, Expand
88 Conceit Egotism, Immodesty Modesty
89 Concord Agreement, accord Discord
90 Condemn Castigate, Chide Approve, Praise
91 Confident Bold, Undaunted Diffident, cowardly
92 Consolidate Centralize, Fortify Weaken
93 Courtesy Generosity, Reverence Disdain, Rudeness
94 Creation Formation, foundation Destruction
95 Cunning Acute, Smart Nave, Coarse
96 Decay Collapse, decompose Flourish, Progress
97 Deceit deception, artifice Veracity, Sincerity
98 Decipher interpret, reveal Misinterpret, distort
99 Defile contaminate, pollute Purify, sanctity
100 Defray spend, pay Disclaim, Repudiate
101 Deliberate cautious, intentional Rash, Sudden
102 Demolish Ruin, devastate Repair, construct
103 Deprive despoil, divest Restore, Renew
104 Deride mock, taunt Inspire, Encourage
105 Disdain detest, despise Approve, praise
106 Dissuade Remonstrate, Counsel Insite, Persuade
107 Denounce Blame, boycott Defend
108 Dense Opaque, piled Sparse, brainy
109 Derogatory Sarcastic, critical Laudatory, appreciative
110 Despair Depression, misery Contentment, Hope
111 Destructive Catastrophic, pernicious Creative, Constructive
112 Docile Pliable, pliant Headstrong, obstinate
113 Dwarf Diminutive, Petite Huge, Giant
114 Eager Keen, acquisitive Indifferent, apathetic
115 Eclipse Diminution, Dimming Shine, eclipse
116 Eccentric strange, abnormal Natural, Conventional
117 Ecstasy delight, exultation Despair, Calamity
118 Efface destroy, obliterate Retain, Maintain
119 Eloquence expression, fluency Halting, Stammering
120 Encumbrance hindrance, obstacle Incentive, stimulant
121 Endeavour undertake, aspire Cease, quit
122 Enormous colossal, mammoth Diminutive, negligible
123 Epitome precise, example Increment, expansion
124 Equivocal uncertain, hazy Obvious, lucid
125 Eradicate destroy, exterminate Secure, plant
126 Fabricate construct, produce Destroy, Dismantle
127 Fallacy delusion, mistake Veracity, Truth
128 Falter stumble, demur Persist, Endure
129 Fanatical narrow-minded, biased Liberal, Tolerant
130 Feeble weak, frail Strong, Robust
131 Ferocious cruel, fierce Gentle, Sympathetic
132 Feud strife, quarrel Harmony, fraternity
133 Fluctuate deflect, vacillate Stabilize, resolve
134 Forsake desert, renounce Hold, maintain
135 Fragile weak, infirm Enduring, Tough
136 Frantic violent, agitated Subdued, gentle
137 Frivolous petty, worthless Solemn, significant
138 Frugality economy, providence Lavishness, extravagance
139 Gather Converge, huddle Disperse, Dissemble
140 Gloom obscurity, darkness Delight, mirth
141 Glut stuff, satiate Starve, abstain
142 Gorgeous magnificent, dazzling Dull, unpretentious
143 Gracious courteous, beneficent Rude, Unforgiving
144 Grisly disgusting, atrocious Pleasing, attractive
145 Grudge hatred, aversion Benevolence, Affection
146 Guile cunning, deceit Honesty, frankness
147 Generosity Altruism, bounty Stinginess, greed
148 Genuine Absolute, Factual Spurious
149 Gloomy Bleak, cloudy Gay, Bright
150 Glory Dignity, renown Shame, Disgrace
151 Hamper retard, prevent Promote, facilitate
152 Hapless unfortunate, ill-fated Fortunate, Lucky
153 Harass irritate, molest Assist, comfort
154 Haughty arrogant, pompous Humble, Submissive
155 Hazard Peril, danger Conviction, security
156 Heretic non-conformist, secularist Conformable, religious
157 Hideous frightful, shocking Attractive, alluring
158 Hamstrung Cripple Debilitate Strengthen, Encourage
159 Harmony Conformity, Amicability Discord, discord
160 Hasty Abrupt, Impetuous Leisurely, Cautious
161 Honor Adoration, Reverence Denunciation, Shame
162 Humble Meek, Timid Proud, Assertive
163 Humility Resignation, Fawning Boldness, Pride
164 Hypocrisy Deception, Pharisaism Sincerity, frankness
165 Impenitent Uncontrite, Obdurate Repentant
166 Impulsive Flaky, Impetuous Cautious, Deliberate
167 Indifferent Equitable, Haughty Partial, Biased
168 Indigent Destitute, Impoverished Rich, Affluent
169 Infernal Damned, Accursed Heavenly
170 Insipid Tedious, Prosaic Pleasing, appetizing
171 Interesting Enchanting, Riveting Dull, Uninteresting
172 Immaculate unsullied, spotless Defiled, Tarnished
173 Immense huge, enormous Puny, Insignificant
174 Immerse submerge, involve Emerge, uncover
175 Imminent impending, brewing Distant, Receding
176 Immunity prerogative, privilege Blame, Censure
177 Impair diminish, deteriorate Restore, Revive
178 Impartial just, unbiased Prejudiced, Biased
179 Impediment hurdle, obstruction Assistant, Concurrence
180 Impious irreligious, unholy Pious, Devout
181 Impute attribute, ascribe Exculpate, support
182 Inclination disposition, affection Indifference, Disinclination
183 Incompetent inefficient, unskilled Dexterous, Skilled
184 Incongruous inappropriate, absurd Compatible, harmonious
185 Inevitable unavoidable, ascertained Unlikely, Doubtful
186 Infringe violate, encroach Comply, Concur
187 Ingenuous undisguised, naïve Wily, Craftly
188 Insinuate allude, hint Conceal, Camouflage
189 Insipid tasteless, vapid Delicious, luscious
190 Insolvent indigent, destitute Wealthy, solvent
191 Instill inculcate, inject Eradicate, extract
192 Intricate tangled, complicated Regulated, Orderly
193 Intrigue scheme, conspiracy Candor, Sincerity
194 Intrinsic genuine, fundamental Extraneous, incidental
195 Invective accusation, censure Approval, acclamation
196 Invincible unconquerable, impregnable Effeminate, languid
197 Irrepressible irresistible, unconfined Composed, hesitant
198 Immaculate Exquisite, Impeccable Defiled, Tarnished
199 Jaded tired, exhausted Renewed, recreated
200 Jejune dull, boring Interesting, exciting
201 Jovial frolicsome, cheerful Solemn, morose
202 Jubilant rejoicing, triumphant Melancholy, depressing
203 Judicious thoughtful, prudent Irrational, foolish
204 Just honest, impartial Unequal, unfair
205 Justify defend, exculpate Impute, arraign
206 Juvenile young, tender Dotage, antiquated
207 Keen sharp, poignant Vapid, insipid
208 Kindred relation, species Unrelated, dissimilar
209 Knave dishonest, scoundrel Paragon, innocent
210 Knell death knell, last blow Reconstruction, rediscovery
211 Knotty complicated difficult Simple, manageable
212 Lavish abundant, excessive Scarce, deficient
213 Lax slack, careless Firm, reliable
214 Lenient compassionate, merciful Cruel, severe
215 Liable accountable, bound Unaccountable, apt to
216 Liberal magnanimous, generous Stingy, malicious
217 Linger loiter, prolong Hasten, quicken
218 Lucid sound, rational Obscure, hidden
219 Lunacy delusion, insanity Normalcy, sanity
220 Lure attract, entice Repel, dissuade
221 Luscious palatable, delicious Unsavory, tart
222 Luxuriant profuse, abundant Scanty, meager
223 Languid Sluggish, apathetic Energetic, spirited
224 Malice Vengefulness, grudge Goodwill, Kindness
225 Mandatory Imperative, requisite Optional
226 Masculine Gallant, strapping Feminine, meek
227 Merit Stature, Asset Demerit, dishonor
228 Miraculous marvelous, extraordinary Ordinary, trivial
229 Mitigate alleviate, relieve Augment enhance
230 Modest humble, courteous Arrogant, pompous
231 Molest harass, tease Console, soothe
232 Mollify appease, assuage Irritate, infuriate
233 Momentous notable, eventful Trivial, insignificant
234 Monotonous irksome, tedious Varied, pleasant
235 Morbid Nasty, Macabre Healthy, Cheerful
236 Munificent liberal, hospitable Frugal, penurious
237 Murky dusky, dreary Bright, shining
238 Mutinous recalcitrant, insurgent Submissive, faithful
239 Mutual joint, identical Separate, distinct
240 Niggardly miser, covetous Generous, profuse
241 Nimble prompt, brisk Sluggish, languid
242 Nonchalant indifferent, negligent Attentive, considerate
243 Novice tyro, beginner Veteran, ingenious
244 Noxious baneful, injurious Healing, profitable
245 Nullify cancel, annual Confirm, Uphold
246 Notion Conceit, Apprehension Reality, Concrete
247 Numerous profuse, various Scarce, deficient
248 Obstruct impede, prevent Hasten, encourage
249 Obliging Complaisant, Willing Mulish, Obstinate
250 Obscure Arcane, Vague Prominent
251 Obstinate Stubborn, Adamant Pliable, flexible
252 Obtain Access, Inherit Forfeit
253 Obvious Evident, apparent Obscure, ambiguous
254 Odious Malevolent, obnoxious Engaging, fascinating
255 Offensive Abhorrent, obnoxious Engaging, fascinating
256 Occult latent, ambiguous Intelligible, transparent
257 Offspring descendant, sibling Ancestor, forefather
258 Ominous Menacing, Foreboding Auspicious
259 Opaque obscure, shady Transparent, bright
260 Optimist Idealist Pessimist
261 Oracular cryptic, vague Lucid, distinct
262 Ordain Order, impose Revoke abolish
263 Ornamental decorative, adorned Unseemly, plain
264 Outbreak eruption, insurrection Compliance, subjection
265 Outrage offence, maltreatment Praise, favour
266 Pacify Appease, Chasten Irritate, worsen
267 Persuade Cajole, Impress Dissuade, halt
268 Perturbed Flustered, anxious Calm
269 Propagate Inseminate, fecundate Suppress, deplete
270 Progress Pace, Betterment Retrogress, worsening
271 Prompt Precise, Punctual Slow, Negligent
272 Prudence Vigilance, Discretion Indiscretion
273 Pamper Flatter, indulge Deny, disparage
274 Paramount foremost, eminent Trivial, inferior
275 Peerless matchless, unrivalled Mediocre, commonplace
276 Peevish perverse, sullen Suave, amiable
277 Pertness flippancy, impudence Modesty, diffidence
278 Perverse petulant, obstinate Complacent, docile
279 Placid tranquil, calm Turbulent, hostile
280 Pompous haughty, arrogant Unpretentious, humble
281 Precarious doubtful, insecure Assured
282 Predicament plight, dilemma Resolution, confidence
283 Quack Impostor, deceiver Upright, unfeigned
284 Quaint Queer, strange Familiar, usual
285 Quarantine seclude, screen Befriend, socialize
286 Quell subdue, reduce Exacerbate, agitate
288 Quibble equivocate, prevaricate Unfeign, plain
289 Raid Incursion, Foray Retreat, release
290 Rapidity Quickness, Velocity Inertia, languidity
291 Reason Acumen, Bounds Folly, Speculation
292 Rebellious Restless, attacking Submissive, Compliant
293 Rectify Amend, Remedy Falsify, Worsen
294 Reluctant Cautious, Averse anxious, Eager
295 Restrain Detain, Confine Incite
296 Ratify consent, approve Deny, dissent
297 Ravage Destroy, ruin Reconstruct, renovate
298 Redeem Recover, liberate Conserve lose
299 Remnant Residue, piece Entire, whole
300 Remonstrate Censure, protest Agree, loud
301 Remorse Regret, penitence Ruthlessness, obduracy
302 Rescind Annul, abrogate Delegate, permit
303 Resentment Displeasure, wrath Content, Cheer
304 Retract Recant, withdraw Confirm, assert
305 Reverence Respect, esteem Disrespect, affront
306 Rout Vanquish, overthrow Succumb, withdraw
307 Rustic Rural, uncivilized Cultured, Refined
308 Ruthless Remorseless, inhumane Compassionate, lenient
309 Sacred Cherish, Divine Ungodly, Profane
310 Savage Wild, untamed Polished, Civilized
311 Startled Frightened, Shocked Waveringly
312 Steep Course, lofty Flat, gradual
313 Stranger Immigrant, guest Acquaintance, national
314 Sublime Magnificent, eminent Ridiculous
315 Succinct Concise, Terse Lengthy, polite
316 Sympathy Tenderness, harmony Antipathy, Discord
317 System Scheme, Entity Chaos, Disorder
318 Sarcastic Ironical, derisive Courteous, gracious
319 Saucy Impudent, insolent Modest, humble
320 Shrewd Cunning, craftly Simple, imbecile
321  Scanty scarce, insufficient Lavish, multitude
322 Servile Slavish, Docile Aggressive, Dominant
323 Shabby miserable, impoverished Prosperous, thriving
324 Slander defame, malign Applaud, approve
325 Sneer mock, scorn Flatter, praise
326 Solicit entreat, implore Protest oppose
327 Subterfuge Deceit, Stratagem Frankness, Openness
328 Stain blemish, tarnish Honor, purify
329 Spurious Fake, Counterfeit Genuine, Authentic
330 Sporadic intermittent, scattered Incessant, frequent
331 Spry Nimble, Brisk Lethargic, Sluggish
332 Squalid dirty, filthy Tidy, Attractive
333 Successful Propitious, Felicitous Destitute, Untoward
334 Sterile Barren, Impotent Profitable, Potent
335 Stupor lethargy, unconsciousness Sensibility, Consciousness
336 Subsequent consequent, following Preceding, previous
337 Substantial Considerable, solid Tenuous, fragile
338 Subvert Demolish, sabotage Generate, organize
339 Superficial Partial, shallow Profound, discerning
340 Sycophant Parasite, flatterer Devoted, loyal
341 Taboo Prohibit, ban Permit, consent
342 Taciturn Reserved, silent Talkative, extrovert
343 Tedious Wearisome. Irksome Exhilarating, lively
344 Temperate Cool, moderate Boisterous, violent
345 Tenement Apartment, Digs Breakeven, dislodge
346 Tenacious Stubborn, Dodge Docile, non- resinous
347 Throng Assembly, crowd Dispersion, sparsity
348 Timid Diffident, coward Bold, intrepid
349 Tranquil Peaceful, composed Violent, furious
350 Transient Temporal, transitory Lasting, enduring
351 Trenchant Assertive, forceful Feeble, ambiguous
352 Treacherous Dishonest, duplicitous Forthright, reliable
353 Trivial Trifling, insignificant Significant, veteran
354 Tumultuous Violent, riotous Peaceful, harmonious
355 Tyro Beginner, riotous Proficient, veteran
356 Tame Compliant, Subdued Wild, untamed
357 Terse Incisive, Compact Diffuse, Gentle
358 Thick Chunky, massive Thin, attenuated
359 Thrifty Frugal, prudent Extravagant
360 Tranquil Amicable, Calm Agitated, Fierce
361 Transparent Diaphanous Opaque
362 Tremble Vibrate Steady
363 Uncouth Awkward, ungraceful Elegant, Compensate
364 Utterly Completely, entirely Deficiently, incomplete
365 Umbrage Chagrin, offense Sympathy, goodwill
366 Uncouth Boorish, Clownish Elegant, Compensate
367 Urchin Foundling, Orphan Creep, Knave
368 Urge Incite, Implore Abhorrence, Abomination
369 Vain Arrogant, egoistic Modest
370 Vagrant Wander, roaming Steady, settled
371 Valor Bravery, prowess Fear, cowardice
372 Vanity Conceit, pretension Modesty, Humility
373 Venerable Esteemed, honored Unworthy, immature
374 Venom Poison, malevolence Antidote, Benevolent
375 Veteran Ingenious, experienced Novice, tyro
376 Vicious Corrupt, obnoxious Noble, Virtuous
377 Vigilant Cautious, alert Careless, negligent
378 Vivacious Spirited, Energetic Dispirited, Unattractive
379 Vilify Malign, Slur, Defame Cherish, Commend
380 Vouch Confirm, consent Repudiate, prohibit
381 Virtue Ethic, morality Vice, dishonesty
382 Vivid Eloquent, lucid Dull, Dim
383 Waive Relinquish, remove Impose, Clamp
384 Wan Pale, faded Bright, healthy
385 Wane Decline, Dwindle Ameliorate, Rise
386 Wary cautious, circumspect Heedless, negligent
387 Wed marry, combine Divorce, Separate
388 Wicked vicious, immoral Virtuous, Noble
389 Wield Exert, employ Forgo, avoid
390 Wile Trickery, Artifice Naivety, honor
391 Winsome Beautiful, Comely Alluring, Rapturous
392 Wilt wither, perish Revive, bloom
393 Yell shout, shriek Whisper muted
394 Yield surrender abdicate Resist, protest
395 Yearn languish, crave Content, satisfy
396 Yoke connect, harness Liberate, Release
397 Zeal eagerness, fervor Apathy, lethargy
398 Zenith summit, apex Nadir, base
399 Zest delight, enthusiasm Disgust, passive
400 Zig –zag oblique, wayward Straight, unbent

 

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