Synonyms & Antonyms - Read Mode
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Discrimination involves the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people. In this context, 'decision' based on preference or bias is the closest abstract meaning provided.
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Amicable means having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement or rancor. Friendly is the direct synonym.
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Enmity is the state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something. Antagonism also refers to active hostility or opposition.
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Recalcitrant means having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline. Mutinous refers to soldier or sailor refusing to obey orders, which is a similar state.
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Impermeable means not allowing fluid to pass through. Impenetrable means impossible to pass through or enter, acting as a synonym.
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Assiduity means constant or close attention to what one is doing. Steadfastness refers to the quality of being resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering.
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Precarious means not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse. Insecure means uncertain or anxious about oneself; not confident or assured.
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Castigate means to reprimand (someone) severely. Punish means to inflict a penalty or sanction on (someone) as retribution for an offense.
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Exonerate means to absolve (someone) from blame for a fault or wrongdoing. Acquit means to free (someone) from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty.
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Incredulous means unwilling or unable to believe something. Unreliable means not able to be relied upon, which often leads to incredulity.