Synonyms & Antonyms - Read Mode
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Oblige can mean to do as someone asks or desires in order to help or please them. Censure means to express severe disapproval, which is an opposing concept to obliging/pleasing.
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Cynical implies a distrust of human sincerity or integrity. Gullible means easily persuaded to believe something, suggesting an excess of trust or naivety, contrasting with cynicism.
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Repeal means to revoke or annul a law or congressional act. Enact means to make a bill or other proposal into law, which is the direct opposite action.
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Equity refers to the quality of being fair and impartial. Bias refers to prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group, which is the opposite of fairness.
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Liability refers to the state of being responsible for something, often a debt or disadvantage. Assets refer to property owned by a person or company, regarded as having value.
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Hate means to feel intense or passionate dislike. Admire means to regard with respect or warm approval, which is a positive feeling opposite to hate.
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Recalcitrant means having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority. Compliant means inclined to agree with others or obey rules, making it the antonym.
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Excite is the opposite of Calm. Similarly, Stimulate is the opposite of Cool down (in the sense of reducing activity). This is an analogy based on antonyms.
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Illusive means deceptive or based on illusion. 'Not deceptive' is the literal negation of the definition, serving as the correct antonym here.
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Equivocal means open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous. Clear means easy to perceive, understand, or interpret, which is the direct opposite.