Conscience
Meaning: The faculty in man by which he distinguishes between right and wrong in character and conduct.
Conscientious
Meaning: Governed by moral standard.
Synonyms: Complete, Diligent, Exact, Exacting, Faithful, Fastidious, Fussy, Heedful, Meticulous, Painstaking, Particular, Reliable, Tough, Punctual, Punctilious, Playing Safe, Hanging Tough, Hanging In, Walking On Eggs,
Antonyms: Careless, Corrupt, Dishonest, Immoral, Indifferent, Inexact, Irresponsible, Uncritical, Undemanding, Unjust, Unscrupulous, Vulgar, Uncareful, Unconscientious,
Conscious
Meaning: Aware that one lives, feels, and thinks.
Synonyms: Acquainted, Aesthetic, Apprised, Assured, Attentive, Aware, Certain, Cognizant, Conversant, Discerning, Felt, Informed, Keen, Knowing, Known, Mindful, Noting, Observing, Perceiving, Percipient, Recognizing, Remarking, Responsive, Seeing, Sensible, Sentient, Supraliminal, Sure, Understanding, Vigilant, Watchful, With It, Au Courant, Alive To, In On, On To, In Right Mind, Hep To, Able To Recognize, Apperceptive, Sensitive To,
Antonyms: Careless, Doubtful, Dubious, Heedless, Ignorant, Impassive, Inattentive, Indifferent, Indiscreet, Insensitive, Negligent, Senseless, Unaware, Uncertain, Unconscious, Unfeeling, Uninformed, Unintentional, Unmindful, Unresponsive, Unsure, Unconfident, Unknowledgeable, Unstudied, Not Deliberate,
Consecrate
Meaning: To set apart as sacred.
Synonyms: Anoint, Beatify, Bless, Dedicate, Devote, Exalt, Hallow, Honor, Ordain, Sanctify, Venerate, Set Apart,
Antonyms: Condemn, Curse, Damn, Denounce, Deprecate, Desecrate, Disallow,
Consecutive
Meaning: Following in uninterrupted succession.
Synonyms: After, Chronological, Connected, Constant, Continuing, Continuous, Ensuing, Following, Increasing, Later, Logical, Numerical, Running, Sequent, Sequential, Serial, Seriate, Seriatim, Successive, Understandable, Uninterrupted, Progressive, In Order, Going On, Successional, In Turn, One After Another, Serialized,
Antonyms: Broken, Discontinuous, Infrequent, Intermittent, Interrupted,
Consensus
Meaning: A collective unanimous opinion of a number of persons.
Synonyms: Accord, Concord, Concurrence, Consent, Harmony, Unanimity, Unison, Unity,
Antonyms: Denial, Disagreement, Discord, Dissension, Opposition, Refusal,
Conservatism
Meaning: Tendency to adhere to the existing order of things.
Synonyms: Conservativeness, Moderation, Orthodoxy, Traditionalism, Preservation, Reactionaryism,
Conservative
Meaning: Adhering to the existing order of things.
Synonyms: Abater, Bourgeois, Constant, Controlled, Conventional, Fearful, Firm, Guarded, Hidebound, Illiberal, Inflexible, Obstinate, Orthodox, Quiet, Reactionary, Redneck, Right, Sober, Stable, Steady, Timid, Tory, Traditional, Unchangeable, Unchanging, Uncreative, Unimaginative, Unprogressive, Hard Hat, Old Guard, Traditionalistic, Fogyish, Holding To, In A Rut, Old Line, Right Of Center,
Antonyms: Changeable, Exaggerated, Incautious, Inconstant, Liberal, Radical, Unfixed, Unstable, Unsteady, Untrustworthy, Wavering, Weak, Wobbly, Progressive,
Conservatory
Meaning: An institution for instruction and training in music and declamation.
Synonyms: Glasshouse, Nursery, Cold Frame, Hot House,
Consign
Meaning: To entrust.
Synonyms: Address, Appoint, Assign, Authorize, Commission, Commit, Confide, Convey, Delegate, Deliver, Dispatch, Forward, Give, Issue, Relegate, Remit, Route, Send, Ship, Transfer, Transmit, Turn Over, Commend To, Deposit With, Put In Charge Of,
Antonyms: Cease, Conceal, Hold, Keep, Maintain, Receive, Refrain, Reject, Retain, Stop, Suppress, Take, Withhold,
Consignee
Meaning: A person to whom goods or other property has been entrusted.
Synonyms: Beneficiary, Collector, Payee, Casher,
Antonyms: Donor, Giver,
Consignor
Meaning: One who entrusts.
Consistency
Meaning: A state of permanence.
Synonyms: Compactness, Density, Elasticity, Fabric, Firmness, Flexibility, Hardness, Organization, Plasticity, Pliability, Softness, Solidity, Suppleness, Texture, Viscosity, Viscousness, Limberness, Viscidity, Frangibility,
Antonyms: Incongruity, Inconsistency, Inconstancy, Irregularity, Variation, Erraticism,
Console
Meaning: To comfort.
Synonyms: Animate, Assuage, Calm, Cheer, Encourage, Gladden, Inspirit, Lift, Solace, Soothe, Tranquilize, Upraise, Buck Up, Condole With, Express Sympathy,
Antonyms: Agitate, Annoy, Antagonize, Depress, Discourage, Dispirit, Dissuade, Disturb, Hurt, Sadden, Trouble, Upset, Worry,
Consonance
Meaning: The state or quality of being in accord with.
Synonyms: Accord, Chime, Chorus, Concert, Concord, Conformity, Congruence, Congruity, Correspondence, Harmony, Suitableness, Tune,
Antonyms: Disagreement, Discord, Dissonance, Disunity, Incompatibility, Incongruence, Incongruity, Nonconformity,
Consonant
Meaning: Being in agreement or harmony with.
Synonyms: Accordant, According, Agnate, Akin, Alike, Analogous, Blending, Coincident, Comparable, Compatible, Concordant, Conformable, Congenial, Congruous, Correspondent, Corresponding, Harmonious, Like, Parallel, Similar, Suitable, Sympathetic, Uniform, In Agreement, In Rapport,
Antonyms: Different, Disagreeing, Dissimilar, Dissonant, Divergent, Incompatible, Incongruent, Incongruous, Inconsistent, Inconsonant, Unlike,
Consort
Meaning: A companion or associate.
Synonyms: Accompaniment, Companion, Concomitant, Friend, Husband, Mate, Spouse, Wife,
Antonyms: Antagonist, Enemy, Foe, Opponent,
Conspicuous
Meaning: Clearly visible.
Synonyms: Apparent, Clear, Discernible, Distinct, Evident, Manifest, Noticeable, Patent, Perceptible, Plain, Visible,
Antonyms: Concealed, Hidden, Imperceptible, Inconspicuous, Indistinct, Invisible, Obscure, Obscured, Secret, Uncertain, Unclear, Unimportant, Unknown, Unnoticeable, Unremarkable, Unseen, Vague,
Conspirator
Meaning: One who agrees with others to cooperate in accomplishing some unlawful purpose.
Synonyms: Accomplice, Betrayer, Collaborator, Colluder, Plotter, Subversive, Traitor, Backstabber, Highbinder, Caballer,
Conspire
Meaning: To plot.
Synonyms: Cabal, Cogitate, Collogue, Collude, Confederate, Connive, Contrive, Cooperate, Devise, Hatch, Intrigue, Machinate, Maneuver, Operate, Wangle, Wire, Promote, Cook Up, Be In Cahoots, Get In Bed With, Put Out A Contract, Work Something Out,
Antonyms: Disagree, Neglect, Leave Alone,
Constable
Meaning: An officer whose duty is to maintain the peace.
Synonyms: Bobby, Cop, Detective, Officer, Policeman, Policewoman, Flatfoot, Patrolman, Bluecoat, Patrolwoman, Peace Officer,
Constellation
Meaning: An arbitrary assemblage or group of stars.
Synonyms: Afterlife, Break, Breaks, Certainty, Circumstance, Conclusion, Condition, Cup, Design, Doom, Expectation, Finality, Foreordination, Fortune, Future, Happenstance, Hereafter, Horoscope, Inevitability, Intent, Intention, Karma, Kismet, Lot, Luck, Objective, Ordinance, Portion, Predestination, Predetermination, Serendipity, World To Come, Prospect, Way The Ball Bounces, Way The Cookie Crumbles, Wheel Of Fortune, Course Of Events, Divine Decree, The Stars, What Is Written,
Antonyms: Choice, Concept, Continuity, Misfortune, Theory, Volition, Whole, Free Will,
Consternation
Meaning: Panic.
Synonyms: Alarm, Amazement, Anxiety, Awe, Bewilderment, Confusion, Distraction, Dread, Fear, Fright, Horror, Muddle, Panic, Perplexity, Shock, Stupefaction, Terror, Trepidation, Wonder, Muddlement,
Antonyms: Assurance, Beauty, Calm, Calmness, Composure, Confidence, Contentment, Coolness, Expectation, Happiness, Peace, Peacefulness, Security, Tranquility,
Constituency
Meaning: The inhabitants or voters in a district represented in a legislative body.
Synonyms: Balloters, Citizenry, City, County, District, Electorate, Electors, Faction, Nation, People, Precinct, State, System, Ward, Body Politic, Voters, Body Of Voters, Voting Area,
Constituent
Meaning: One who has the right to vote at an election.
Synonyms: Basic, Combining, Composing, Constituting, Division, Elemental, Essential, Factor, Forming, Fraction, Fundamental, Ingredient, Integral, Portion,
Antonyms: Accessory, Additional, Auxiliary, Extra, Inessential, Minor, Nonessential, Secondary, Unimportant, Whole,
Constrict
Meaning: To bind.
Synonyms: Choke, Circumscribe, Clench, Compress, Concentrate, Condense, Confine, Constringe, Contract, Cramp, Curb, Limit, Narrow, Pinch, Restrain, Restrict, Shrink, Squeeze, Strangle, Strangulate, Tauten, Tense, Tighten, Tuck, Draw Together, Astringe,
Antonyms: Enlarge, Expand, Free, Give, Increase, Lengthen, Liberate, Loose, Loosen, Open, Release, Stretch, Let Go,
Consul
Meaning: An officer appointed to reside in a foreign city, chiefly to represent his country.
Synonyms: Delegate, Emissary, Envoy, Lawyer, Legate,
Consulate
Meaning: The place in which a consul transacts official business.
Synonyms: Ministry, Consular Office, Government Office,
Consummate
Meaning: To bring to completion.
Synonyms: Able, Absolute, Accomplished, Complete, Conspicuous, Downright, Faultless, Finished, Flawless, Gifted, Ideal, Impeccable, Inimitable, Matchless, Peerless, Perfect, Perfected, Polished, Positive, Practiced, Ripe, Skilled, Superb, Superlative, Supreme, Talented, Thoroughgoing, Total, Trained, Transcendent, Unmitigated, Unqualified, Unsurpassable, Utter, Virtuosic, Whole,
Antonyms: Imperfect, Incomplete, Inept, Poor, Unfinished, Worst,
Consumption
Meaning: Gradual destruction, as by burning, eating, etc., or by using up, wearing out, etc.
Synonyms: Burning, Consuming, Damage, Decay, Decrease, Depletion, Desolation, Destruction, Devastation, Diminution, Dispersion, Dissipation, Drinking, Eating, Exhaustion, Expenditure, Loss, Misuse, Ruin, Swallowing, Utilization, Waste, Using Up,
Antonyms: Building, Construction, Creation, Development, Enlargement, Expansion, Fasting, Growth, Improvement, Increase, Starvation,
Consumptive
Meaning: Designed for gradual destruction.
Synonyms: Devastating, Harmful, Immoderate, Wasteful,
Contagion
Meaning: The communication of disease from person to person.
Synonyms: Bane, Contamination, Corruption, Illness, Miasma, Pestilence, Plague, Poison, Pollution, Taint, Transmission, Venom, Virus,
Antonyms: Advantage, Cleanliness, Purification, Good Luck,
Contagious
Meaning: Transmitting disease.
Synonyms: Catching, Deadly, Endemic, Epidemic, Impartible, Infectious, Pestiferous, Pestilential, Poisonous, Spreading, Taking, Transmissible, Transmittable, Epizootic, Inoculable,
Antonyms: Harmless,
Contaminate
Meaning: To pollute.
Synonyms: Alloy, Befoul, Corrupt, Debase, Debauch, Defile, Deprave, Desecrate, Dirty, Harm, Infect, Injure, Pervert, Poison, Pollute, Soil, Spoil, Stain, Sully, Taint, Tarnish, Vitiate, Profane,
Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Clean, Cleanse, Clear, Cure, Fix, Heal, Help, Honor, Improve, Mend, Praise, Sanctify, Sterilize, Upgrade, Purify,
Contemplate
Meaning: To consider thoughtfully.
Synonyms: Aim, Consider, Deliberate, Design, Envisage, Excogitate, Expect, Foresee, Intend, Mean, Mind, Observe, Percolate, Perpend, Ponder, Ruminate, Speculate, Study, Weigh, Take In, Propose, Purpose, Size Up, Cool Out, Brood Over, Muse Over, Chew Over, Mull Over, Think Of, Aspire To, Reflect Upon,
Antonyms: Discard, Disregard, Forget, Ignore, Neglect, Reject, Scorn, Slight, Look Away,
Contemporaneous
Meaning: Living, occurring, or existing at the same time.
Synonyms: Coetaneous, Coeval, Coexistent, Coexisting, Concomitant, Simultaneous, Synchronic, Synchronous,
Contemporary
Meaning: Living or existing at the same time.
Synonyms: Abreast, Current, Existent, Extant, Instant, Latest, Mod, New, Newfangled, Now, Recent, Today, Topical, Ultramodern, Up, Voguish, In Vogue, With It, ? La Mode, Present, Just Out, Au Courant, In Fashion, Hot Off Press,
Antonyms: Future, Old, Past, Preceding,
Contemptible
Meaning: Worthy of scorn or disdain.
Synonyms: Abhorrent, Abject, Abominable, Bad, Base, Beggarly, Cheap, Crass, Currish, Degenerate, Detestable, Dirty, Disgusting, Hateful, Heel, Ignoble, Ignominious, Inferior, Low, Lowest, Mean, Odious, Outcast, Paltry, Pitiable, Pitiful, Poor, Sad, Scummy, Scurvy, Shabby, Sordid, Sorry, Swinish, Unworthy, Vile, Worthless, Wretched, Despisable,
Antonyms: Admirable, Admired, Delightful, Good, Honorable, Kind, Likeable, Lovable, Loved, Nice, Pleasant, Pleasing, Respectable, Worthy,
Contemptuous
Meaning: Disdainful.
Synonyms: Audacious, Bold, Cavalier, Cheeky, Condescending, Cool, Derisive, Derisory, Disdainful, Disrespectful, Hard, Haughty, Insulting, Opprobrious, Sardonic, Scornful, Sneering, Snippy, Snobbish, Snooty, Snotty, Supercilious, Temperamental, Uppity, Upstage, Dog It, Contumelious, High And Mighty, High Hat, On High Horse,
Antonyms: Flattering, Humble, Polite, Praising, Respected, Respectful, Shy,
Contiguous
Meaning: Touching or joining at the edge or boundary.
Synonyms: Abutting, Adjoining, Beside, Bordering, Close, Conterminous, Juxtaposed, Juxtapositional, Meeting, Near, Nearby, Neighboring, Next, Touching, Approximal, Contactual, Next To,
Antonyms: Divided, Separated,
Continence
Meaning: Self-restraint with respect to desires, appetites, and passion.
Synonyms: Abstemiousness, Abstinence, Asceticism, Celibacy, Chastity, Forbearance, Moderation, Refraining, Sobriety, Temperance, Virtue,
Antonyms: Excess, Indulgence, Intemperance, Wildness,
Contingency
Meaning: Possibility of happening.
Synonyms: Accident, Break, Chance, Crisis, Crossroads, Emergency, Event, Eventuality, Exigency, Fortuity, Happening, Incident, Juncture, Likelihood, Occasion, Odds, Opportunity, Pass, Pinch, Predicament, Strait, Uncertainty, Turning Point, Zero Hour, Probability,
Antonyms: Advantage, Certainty, Definiteness, Improbability, Misfortune, Plan, Reality, Solution, Surety, Truth, Unlikelihood, Good Fortune, Bad Luck,
Continuance
Meaning: Permanence.
Synonyms: Constancy, Continuation, Endurance, Extension, Guts, Longevity, Period, Permanence, Perpetuation, Run, Survival, Term, Vitality, Protraction,
Antonyms: Arrest, End, Ending, Finish, Hindrance, Obstruction, Stop, Stoppage,
Continuation
Meaning: Prolongation.
Synonyms: Assiduity, Augmenting, Continuance, Continuing, Continuity, Duration, Endurance, Enduring, Extension, Furtherance, Increase, Increasing, Line, Maintaining, Perpetuating, Perpetuation, Persisting, Postscript, Sequel, Succession, Supplement, Sustaining, Sustenance, Tenacity, Prolongation, Producing, Preservation, Production, Propagation, Prolonging, Protraction, Preserving, Going On, Protracting,
Antonyms: Cessation, End, Finish, Halt, Stop, Stoppage, Termination,
Contender
Meaning: One who exerts oneself in opposition or rivalry.
Synonyms: Adversary, Challenger, Competition, Contestant, Opponent, Rival,
Antonyms: Ally, Associate, Helper,
Contiguity
Meaning: Proximity.
Synonyms: Approximation, Closeness, Collision, Connection, Contingence, Hit, Impingement, Junction, Juxtaposition, Nearness, Relation, Strike, Touch, Union, Taction, Propinquity, Proximity,
Antonyms: Avoidance, Difference, Distance, Remoteness,
Contort
Meaning: To twist into a misshapen form.
Synonyms: Bend, Convolute, Curve, Deform, Gnarl, Knot, Misshape, Torture, Twist, Warp, Wind, Wrench, Writhe,
Antonyms: Beautify, Smooth, Straighten,
Contraband
Meaning: Trade forbidden by law or treaty.
Synonyms: Banned, Bootleg, Disapproved, Excluded, Forbidden, Hot, Illegal, Illicit, Interdicted, Smuggled, Taboo, Unauthorized, Shut Out, Proscribed, Prohibited, Verboten,
Antonyms: Allowed, Lawful, Legal, Permitted,
Contradiction
Meaning: The assertion of the opposite of that which has been said.
Synonyms: Bucking, Conflict, Confutation, Contravention, Defiance, Denial, Difference, Disagreement, Discrepancy, Dispute, Dissension, Gainsaying, Incongruity, Inconsistency, Negation, Opposite, Opposition,
Antonyms: Acceptance, Accord, Agreement, Approval, Concession, Concurrence, Confirmation, Consistency, Corroboration, Harmony, Likeness, Ok, Peace, Reconcilement, Sameness, Similarity, Verification,
Contradictory
Meaning: Inconsistent with itself.
Synonyms: Adverse, Against, Anti, Antipodal, Antipodean, Antithetic, Antithetical, Con, Conflicting, Contrary, Converse, Counter, Diametric, Discrepant, Incompatible, Incongruous, Inconsistent, Irreconcilable, Negating, Nullifying, Opposing, Opposite, Ornery, Paradoxical, Polar, Repugnant, Reverse, No Go, Counteractive,
Antonyms: Agreeing, Confirming, Consistent, Consonant, Equal, Harmonious, Reconcilable, Reconciled, Same, Similar, Vouching,
Contraposition
Meaning: A placing opposite.
Synonyms: Antithesis, Contradiction, Contradistinction, Contrariety, Contrariness, Contrast, Oppositeness, Polarity,
Contravene
Meaning: To prevent or obstruct the operation of.
Synonyms: Abjure, Breach, Break, Combat, Counteract, Cross, Defy, Disaffirm, Disobey, Encroach, Exclude, Fight, Gainsay, Hinder, Impugn, Infract, Infringe, Interfere, Interpose, Intrude, Negate, Offend, Oppose, Overstep, Refute, Reject, Repudiate, Resist, Spurn, Thwart, Transgress, Traverse, Trespass, Violate, Conflict With,
Antonyms: Accept, Agree, Aid, Allow, Approve, Assent, Assist, Concur, Consent, Endorse, Help, Join, Obey, Observe, Permit, Ratify, Retreat, Sanction, Stay, Support, Surrender, Uphold, Welcome, Go Along,
Contribution
Meaning: The act of giving for a common purpose.
Synonyms: Addition, Alms, Augmentation, Benefaction, Beneficence, Bestowal, Charity, Donation, Gifting, Grant, Handout, Improvement, Increase, Input, Subscription, Supplement, Present, Helping Hand, A Hand, Significant Addition,
Antonyms: Decrease, Loss, Subtraction,
Contributor
Meaning: One who gives or furnishes, in common with others, for a common purpose.
Synonyms: Donor, Giver, Patron, Grantor,
Contrite
Meaning: Broken in spirit because of a sense of sin.
Synonyms: Apologetic, Chastened, Compunctious, Humble, Penitent, Penitential, Remorseful, Repentant, Sorrowful, Sorry, Attritional,
Antonyms: Hurtful, Indifferent, Mean, Unrepentant,
Contrivance
Meaning: The act planning, devising, inventing, or adapting something to or for a special purpose.
Synonyms: Angle, Artifice, Brainchild, Coinage, Design, Dodge, Expedient, Formation, Gimmick, Intrigue, Invention, Inventiveness, Machination, Measure, Plot, Ruse, Scheme, Slant, Stratagem, Switch, Trick, Twist, Project,
Antonyms: Disorganization, Ignorance,
Contrive
Meaning: To manage or carry through by some device or scheme.
Synonyms: Concoct, Construct, Create, Devise, Engineer, Fabricate, Fashion, Forge, Form, Formulate, Frame, Handle, Hatch, Improvise, Make, Manipulate, Manufacture, Move, Plan, Plot, Rig, Scheme, Vamp, Wangle, Project, Cook Up, Dream Up, Throw Together, Make Up, Trump Up, Come Up With,
Antonyms: Break, Demolish, Destroy, Discourage, Disorganize, Dissuade, Forget, Neglect, Raze, Ruin, Stop, Waste, Wreck,
Control
Meaning: To exercise a directing, restraining, or governing influence over.
Synonyms: Aag, Ascendancy, Authority, Bridle, Charge, Check, Clout, Containment, Curb, Determination, Direction, Discipline, Domination, Dominion, Force, Government, Guidance, Juice, Jurisdiction, Limitation, Management, Manipulation, Might, Oversight, Predomination, Qualification, Regimentation, Regulation, Restraint, Restriction, Ropes, Rule, Strings, Subjection, Subordination, Superintendence, Supervision, Supremacy, Sway, Weight, Inside Track, Upper Hand, Wire Pulling,
Antonyms: Advantage, Chaos, Disorganization, Freedom, Helplessness, Inability, Lawlessness, Mismanagement, Neglect, Powerlessness, Relinquishment, Renouncement, Weakness,
Controller
Meaning: One who or that which regulates or directs.
Synonyms: Ambassador, Authority, Boss, Bureaucrat, Captain, Ceo, Chair, Chairperson, Chief, Commander, Consul, Custodian, Dean, Director, Exec, Executive, Governor, Head, Inspector, Judge, Leader, Manager, Mayor, Minister, Officer, Official, Organizer, Overseer, Superintendent, Supervisor, Premier, President, Producer, Head Honcho, Head Person, Front Office, Person Upstairs,
Antonyms: Employee, Follower, Worker,
Contumacious
Meaning: Rebellious.
Synonyms: Alienated, Contrary, Disaffected, Estranged, Factious, Froward, Haughty, Inflexible, Insubordinate, Insurgent, Intractable, Intransigent, Irreconcilable, Mutinous, Obdurate, Perverse, Rebellious, Recalcitrant, Refractory, Seditious, Stubborn, Unyielding,
Antonyms: Following, Obedient, Subordinate, Tractable, Willing,
Contumacy
Meaning: Contemptuous disregard of the requirements of rightful authority.
Synonyms: Contempt, Disobedience, Insubordination, Rebelliousness, Recalcitrance, Refractoriness, Recalcitrancy,
Contuse
Meaning: To bruise by a blow, either with or without the breaking of the skin.
Synonyms: Assault, Bash, Beat, Break, Bruise, Buffet, Clobber, Cripple, Crush, Dash, Deface, Demolish, Destroy, Disable, Disfigure, Drub, Hurt, Injure, Lacerate, Lambaste, Lame, Lash, Mangle, Mar, Maul, Mutilate, Pelt, Pommel, Pound, Ruin, Shatter, Smash, Thrash, Wallop, Wreck, Punish, Pummel,
Antonyms: Adorn, Aid, Assist, Beautify, Build, Compliment, Construct, Create, Cure, Decorate, Encourage, Fail, Fix, Heal, Help, Lose, Mend, Ornament, Praise, Repair, Restore, Surrender, Let Go, Protect,
Contusion
Meaning: A bruise.
Synonyms: Bang, Bump, Cut, Discoloration, Knock, Mouse, Swelling, Wale, Wound,
Antonyms: Compliment, Praise,
Convalesce
Meaning: To recover after a sickness.
Convalescence
Meaning: The state of progressive restoration to health and strength after the cessation of disease.
Synonyms: Affliction, Ailing, Ailment, Attack, Breakdown, Bug, Collapse, Complaint, Confinement, Disability, Disorder, Disturbance, Dose, Fit, Flu, Indisposition, Infirmity, Malady, Malaise, Relapse, Seizure, Sickness, Syndrome, Virus, Ill Health, Diseasedness, Poor Health, Prostration, Failing Health,
Antonyms: Aid, Health, Healthiness, Order, Wellness, Good Health,
Converge
Meaning: To cause to incline and approach nearer together.
Synonyms: Assemble, Coincide, Combine, Concenter, Concentrate, Concur, Encounter, Focalize, Focus, Join, Meet, Merge, Mingle, Rally, Unite, Come Together, Enter In,
Antonyms: Avoid, Differ, Disagree, Disconnect, Disjoin, Disperse, Diverge, Divide, Part, Scatter, Separate, Spread,
Convergent
Meaning: Tending to one point.
Synonyms: Concurrent, Confluent, Connecting, Meeting, Merging, Coming Together,
Conversant
Meaning: Thoroughly informed.
Synonyms: Abreast, Acquainted, Alive, Apprehensive, Aware, Cognizant, Comprehending, Conscious, Cool, Hep, Hip, Informed, Into, Knowing, Knowledgeable, Learned, Perceptive, Percipient, Practiced, Sensible, Sentient, Skilled, Up, Versed, Witting, Down With, On The Beam, Proficient, Au Courant, Au Fait, Versant, Kept Posted, Plugged In,
Antonyms: Ignorant, Inexperienced, Quiet, Silent,
Conversion
Meaning: Change from one state or position to another, or from one form to another.
Synonyms: Alteration, Exchange, Flux, Growth, Innovation, Metamorphosis, Modification, Novelty, Passage, Passing, Permutation, Qualification, Reclamation, Reconstruction, Reformation, Regeneration, Resolution, Resolving, Reversal, Switch, Transfiguration, Transformation, Translation, Transmogrification, Transmutation, Turning, Progress, Change Of Heart, Reorganization, Metanoia, Born Again,
Antonyms: Idleness, Sameness, Stagnation,
Convertible
Meaning: Interchangeable.
Synonyms: Adaptable, Adjustable, Exchangeable, Modifiable, Switchable, Able To Be Changed,
Convex
Meaning: Curving like the segment of the globe or of the surface of a circle.
Synonyms: Arched, Bent, Biconvex, Bulged, Bulging, Bulgy, Gibbous, Raised, Protuberant,
Antonyms: Concave, Depressed, Sinking,
Conveyance
Meaning: That by which anything is transported.
Synonyms: Car, Carriage, Carrying, Communication, Machine, Movement, Transfer, Transference, Transmission, Transportation, Vehicle,
Antonyms: Hold, Possession,
Convivial
Meaning: Devoted to feasting, or to good-fellowship in eating or drinking.
Synonyms: Cheerful, Clubby, Companionable, Entertaining, Festal, Festive, Friendly, Gay, Genial, Happy, Hearty, Hilarious, Holiday, Jocund, Jolly, Jovial, Lively, Merry, Mirthful, Pleasant, Sociable, Vivacious, Conversible,
Antonyms: Apathetic, Blah, Depressed, Dull, Gloomy, Lethargic, Sad, Serious, Solemn, Staid, Unfriendly, Unhappy,
Convolution
Meaning: A winding motion.
Synonyms: Coil, Coiling, Complexity, Contortion, Curlicue, Flexing, Gyration, Helix, Intricacy, Involution, Serpentine, Sinuosity, Snaking, Swirl, Twist, Undulation, Winding, Tortuousness, Sinuousness,
Antonyms: Line, Straightness,
Convolve
Meaning: To move with a circling or winding motion.
Synonyms: Convolute, Corkscrew, Fold, Intertwine, Lap, Loop, Rotate, Scroll, Sinuate, Snake, Spiral, Spire, Turn, Twine, Twist, Wind, Wreathe, Writhe, Intervolve, Make Serpentine, Wrap Around,
Antonyms: Straighten, Untwist,
Convoy
Meaning: A protecting force accompanying property in course of transportation.
Synonyms: Attendance, Attendant, Companion, Protection,
Antonyms: Abandon, Avoid, Desert, Disregard, Endanger, Harm, Hurt, Ignore, Leave, Neglect, Quit, Refuse, Shun, Take,
Convulse
Meaning: To cause spasms in.
Synonyms: Agitate, Bother, Disturb, Rock, Shake, Stir, Torment, Unsettle, Writhe, Shake Up,
Antonyms: Calm, Order, Quiet, Soothe,
Convulsion
Meaning: A violent and abnormal muscular contraction of the body.
Synonyms: Attack, Contortion, Contraction, Cramp, Epilepsy, Fit, Paroxysm, Seizure, Throe, Tremor,
Antonyms: Harmony, Peace,
Copious
Meaning: Plenteous.
Synonyms: Ample, Aplenty, Bounteous, Bountiful, Extensive, Exuberant, Full, Galore, Generous, Heavy, Lavish, Liberal, Lush, Luxuriant, Overflowing, Plenteous, Plentiful, Plenty, Replete, Rich, Superabundant, Verbose, Wordy, Prolix, Profuse, Crawling With, No End, Thick With, Coming Out Of Ears,
Antonyms: Lacking, Meager, Needing, Needy, Poor, Rare, Scarce, Wanting,
Cornice
Meaning: An ornamental molding running round the walls of a room close to the ceiling.
Synonyms: Band, Crown, Drip, Eave, Frame, Furnish,
Cornucopia
Meaning: The horn of plenty, symbolizing peace and prosperity.
Synonyms: Affluence, Amplitude, Bountifulness, Bounty, Exuberance, Fullness, Lavishness, Luxuriance, Plenty, Richness, Superabundance, Plentifulness, Horn Of Plenty,
Antonyms: Lack, Need, Poorness, Rareness, Scarcity, Want,
Corollary
Meaning: A proposition following so obviously from another that it requires little demonstration.
Synonyms: Aftereffect, Analogy, Consequence, Culmination, Effect, End, Induction, Inference, Issue, Precipitate, Result, Sequel, Sequence, Upshot,
Antonyms: Beginning, Cause, Commencement, Foundation, Opening, Origin, Source, Start,
Coronet
Meaning: Inferior crown denoting, according to its form, various degrees of noble rank less than sovereign.
Synonyms: Chaplet, Circle, Crown, Diadem, Headband, Tiara, Wreath, Anadem,
Corporal
Meaning: Belonging or relating to the body as opposed to the mind.
Synonyms: Anatomical, Carnal, Corporeal, Fleshly, Fleshy, Gross, Human, Material, Objective, Phenomenal, Sensible, Somatic, Substantial, Tangible,
Antonyms: Cerebral, Immaterial, Intangible, Mental, Partial, Spiritual,
Corporate
Meaning: Belonging to a corporation.
Synonyms: Amalgamated, Associated, Collaborative, Collective, Combined, Common, Communal, Concerted, Incorporated, Joint, Pooled, Shared, United,
Antonyms: Separate,
Corporeal
Meaning: Of a material nature; physical.
Synonyms: Anatomical, Carnal, Corporal, Fleshly, Fleshy, Human, Material, Mortal, Objective, Phenomenal, Sensible, Somatic, Substantial, Tangible,
Antonyms: Cerebral, Immaterial, Intangible, Mental, Spiritual,
Corps
Meaning: A number or body of persons in some way associated or acting together.
Synonyms: Band, Body, Brigade, Company, Contingent, Crew, Detachment, Division, Outfit, Party, Posse, Regiment, Squad, Squadron, Team, Troop, Troupe, Unit,
Antonyms: Connection, Individual, Whole,
Corpse
Meaning: A dead body.
Synonyms: Body, Bones, Cadaver, Carcass, Carrion, Deceased, Departed, Mort, Remains, Stiff,
Corpulent
Meaning: Obese.
Synonyms: Beefy, Blimp, Bulky, Burly, Embonpoint, Fat, Fleshy, Gross, Heavy, Hefty, Husky, Large, Lusty, Obese, Overblown, Overweight, Plump, Portly, Rotund, Stout, Tubby, Weighty, Baby Elephant, Having A Bay Window, Having A Spare Tire,
Antonyms: Skinny, Slender, Slight, Thin, Underweight,
Corpuscle
Meaning: A minute particle of matter.
Synonyms: Bacterium, Egg, Embryo, Follicle, Germ, Microorganism, Spore, Unit, Vacuole, Utricle, Cellule,
Antonyms: Skinniness, Thinness,
Correlate
Meaning: To put in some relation of connection or correspondence.
Synonyms: Associate, Connect, Coordinate, Correspond, Interact, Parallel, Tune In On, Be On Same Wavelength, Have Good Vibes, Relate Mutually,
Antonyms: Differ, Disassociate, Disconnect, Imbalance, Separate,
Correlative
Meaning: Mutually involving or implying one another.
Synonyms: Complementary, Correlated, Correspondent, Corresponding, Matching, Parallel, Reciprocal,
Antonyms: Independent,
Corrigible
Meaning: Capable of reformation.
Synonyms: Amenable, Capable, Correctable, Healable, Improvable, Mendable, Reparative, Not Hopeless, Not Too Bad, Restorable, Subject To Cure,
Antonyms: Incurable,
Corroborate
Meaning: To strengthen, as proof or conviction.
Synonyms: Approve, Authenticate, Certify, Confirm, Document, Endorse, Establish, Justify, Okay, Ratify, Strengthen, Substantiate, Support, Sustain, Validate, Verify, Check Out, Prove, Bear Out, Give Nod, Check Up, Check On, Declare True, Double Check,
Antonyms: Contradict, Deny, Disagree, Disallow, Disapprove, Disclaim, Discredit, Disprove, Invalidate, Oppose, Refuse, Refute, Reject, Veto,
Corroboration
Meaning: Confirmation.
Synonyms: Affirmation, Attestation, Authentication, Evidence, Substantiation, Support, Testament, Testimony, Validation, Verification, Proof,
Corrode
Meaning: To ruin or destroy little by little.
Synonyms: Bite, Canker, Consume, Corrupt, Destroy, Deteriorate, Erode, Gnaw, Impair, Oxidize, Rot, Rust, Scour, Waste,
Antonyms: Aid, Build, Construct, Create, Fortify, Help, Improve,
Corrosion
Meaning: Gradual decay by crumbling or surface disintegration.
Synonyms: Decay, Decomposition, Degeneration, Deterioration, Erosion, Oxidation, Rust, Wear,
Antonyms: Building, Construction, Development, Growth, Improvement, Strengthening,
Corrosive
Meaning: That which causes gradual decay by crumbling or surface disintegration.
Synonyms: Acerb, Acerbic, Acrid, Biting, Caustic, Corroding, Cutting, Destructive, Erosive, Incisive, Sarcastic, Trenchant, Venomous, Virulent, Wasting, Strongly Acid,
Antonyms: Contributing, Fortifying, Gentle, Kind, Nice, Supporting,
Corruptible
Meaning: Open to bribery.
Synonyms: Corrupt, Dishonest, Unethical, Unprincipled, Venal, Purchasable,
Corruption
Meaning: Loss of purity or integrity.
Synonyms: Bribery, Bribing, Crime, Crookedness, Demoralization, Exploitation, Extortion, Fiddling, Fraud, Graft, Jobbery, Malfeasance, Misrepresentation, Nepotism, Payoff, Racket, Shadiness, Shuffle, Skimming, Squeeze, Venality, Shady Deal, Payola, Profiteering, Unscrupulousness, Breach Of Trust, Fraudulency,
Antonyms: Cleanliness, Cleanness, Decency, Goodness, Honesty, Honor, Kindness, Sterility, Truthfulness, Wholesomeness, Purification, Purity, Pureness,
Cosmetic
Meaning: Pertaining to the art of beautifying, especially the complexion.
Synonyms: Corrective, Improving, Makeup, Nonessential, Painted, Remedial, Restorative, Superficial, Surface,
Antonyms: Disfiguring,
Cosmic
Meaning: Pertaining to the universe.
Synonyms: Catholic, Cosmopolitan, Ecumenical, Empyrean, Global, Grandiose, Huge, Immense, Infinite, Measureless, Planetary, Vast, Worldwide, Cosmogonic,
Antonyms: Bounded, Limited, Little, Miniature, Minute, Small, Teeny, Tiny,
Cosmogony
Meaning: A doctrine of creation or of the origin of the universe.
Cosmography
Meaning: The science that describes the universe, including astronomy, geography, and geology.
Cosmology
Meaning: The general science of the universe.
Synonyms: Cosmogony, Creation, Ontology, Perspective, Position, Underpinning, View, Viewpoint, Weltanschauung,
Cosmopolitan
Meaning: Common to all the world.
Synonyms: Catholic, Cultivated, Cultured, Ecumenical, Global, Gregarious, Metropolitan, Planetary, Polished, Smooth, Sophisticated, Universal, Urbane, Worldly, Worldwide, Public,
Antonyms: Country, Particular, Rural, Rustic, Specific, Unrefined, Unsophisticated,
Cosmopolitanism
Meaning: A cosmopolitan character.
Synonyms: Comfort, Craze, Dash, Delicacy, Ease, Elegance, Fad, Flair, Grace, Grandeur, Luxury, Mode, Panache, Polish, Rage, Refinement, Smartness, Sophistication, Stylishness, Taste, Thing, Urbanity, Vogue, Chichi, Dernier Cri, ?lan, Dressiness,
Antonyms: Dislike, Dullness, Hate, Hatred, Ineptness,
Cosmos
Meaning: The world or universe considered as a system, perfect in order and arrangement.
Synonyms: Creation, Galaxy, Macrocosm, Nature, World, Solar System, Macrocosmos, Megacosm, Star System,
Antonyms: Disorganization,
Counter-claim
Meaning: A cross-demand alleged by a defendant in his favor against the plaintiff.
Counteract
Meaning: To act in opposition to.
Synonyms: Annul, Buck, Cancel, Check, Contravene, Correct, Counterbalance, Countercheck, Countervail, Cross, Defeat, Fix, Foil, Frustrate, Halt, Hinder, Invalidate, Negate, Negative, Neutralize, Offset, Oppose, Rectify, Redress, Resist, Right, Thwart, Prevent, Cancel Out,
Antonyms: Abet, Aid, Allow, Approve, Assist, Break, Encourage, Facilitate, Forward, Help, Permit, Support, Uphold, Validate, Worsen,
Counterbalance
Meaning: To oppose with an equal force.
Synonyms: Amend, Balance, Cancel, Compensate, Correct, Counteract, Counterpoise, Countervail, Equalize, Outweigh, Rectify, Redeem, Set Off, Make Up For, Atone For,
Antonyms: Disproportion, Forfeit, Imbalance, Lose,
Countercharge
Meaning: To accuse in return.
Synonyms: Answer, Confutation, Counterclaim, Defense, Rejoinder, Reply, Counteraccusation,
Antonyms: Question, Request,
Counterfeit
Meaning: Made to resemble something else.
Synonyms: Affected, Assumed, Bent, Bogus, Copied, Crock, Deceptive, Delusive, Delusory, Ersatz, Faked, False, Feigned, Fictitious, Fishy, Forged, Framed, Fraudulent, Hollywood, Imitation, Misleading, Mock, Pirate, Plant, Queer, Sham, Snide, Spurious, Wrong, Pretended, Pseudo, Suppositious, Pretentious, Brummagem, Not Genuine, Not Kosher, Soft Shell,
Antonyms: Actual, Authentic, Factual, Genuine, Honest, Ok, Real, Sincere, True, Truthful, Valid,
Counterpart
Meaning: Something taken with another for the completion of either.
Synonyms: Analogue, Complement, Copy, Correlate, Correlative, Correspondent, Ditto, Duplicate, Equal, Equivalent, Fellow, Like, Mate, Obverse, Opposite, Pendant, Ringer, Supplement, Tally, Twin, Dead Ringer, Spitting Image, Carbon Copy, Two Of A Kind, Look Alike, Peas In A Pod,
Antonyms: Opposite, Original,
Countervail
Meaning: To offset.
Synonyms: Balance, Counteract, Counterbalance, Counterpoise, Invalidate, Neutralize, Nullify, Undo, Make Up For, Compensate For,
Antonyms: Approve, Permit, Validate,
Counting-house
Meaning: A house or office used for transacting business, bookkeeping, correspondence, etc.
Courageous
Meaning: Brave.
Course
Meaning: Line of motion or direction.
Synonyms: Advancement, Chain, Channels, Continuity, Development, Flow, Furtherance, Line, Manner, March, Movement, Order, Plan, Policy, Polity, Row, Scheme, Sequel, Sequence, Series, String, Succession, System, Unfolding, Way, Program, Procedure, Progression, Red Tape, Consecution,
Antonyms: Cessation, Disorder, Disorganization, Halt, Stoppage,
Courser
Meaning: A fleet and spirited horse.
Synonyms: Chaser, Foxhound, Hound, Stalking Horse, Gun Dog, Hound Dog, Hunting Horse, Rabbit Hound,
Courtesy
Meaning: Politeness originating in kindness and exercised habitually.
Synonyms: Address, Affability, Amenities, Amiability, Attentiveness, Ceremony, Chivalry, Civility, Comity, Complaisance, Consideration, Cordiality, Courteousness, Cultivation, Culture, Deference, Elegance, Familiarity, Favor, Friendliness, Gallantry, Generosity, Geniality, Gentleness, Graciousness, Indulgence, Kindness, Polish, Politeness, Refinement, Respect, Reverence, Solicitude, Suavity, Sympathy, Tact, Thoughtfulness, Urbanity, Courtliness, Good Behavior, Gallantness, Good Breeding,
Antonyms: Aloofness, Coldness, Coolness, Crudeness, Discourtesy, Disdain, Disfavor, Disregard, Disrespect, Fear, Ignorance, Impoliteness, Meanness, Neglect, Pompousness, Roughness, Rudeness, Thoughtlessness, Unfriendliness, Unmannerliness, Bad Manners,
Covenant
Meaning: An agreement entered into by two or more persons or parties.
Covert
Meaning: Concealed, especially for an evil purpose.
Synonyms: Buried, Camouflaged, Cloaked, Concealed, Disguised, Dissembled, Furtive, Hidden, Incog, Incognito, Masked, Obscured, Secret, Shrouded, Stealthy, Surreptitious, Ulterior, Undercover, Underhand, Unsuspected, Veiled, Privy, Private, Under Wraps, Sub Rosa, Qt,
Antonyms: Aboveboard, Candid, Frank, Honest, Known, Open, Overt, Revealed, Unconcealed, Public,
Cower
Meaning: To crouch down tremblingly, as through fear or shame.
Synonyms: Blench, Bootlick, Cringe, Crouch, Fawn, Flinch, Grovel, Honey, Kowtow, Quail, Recoil, Shrink, Skulk, Sneak, Toady, Tremble, Truckle, Wince, Draw Back,
Antonyms: Face, Meet, Come Out,
Coxswain
Meaning: One who steers a rowboat, or one who has charge of a ship's boat and its crew under an officer.
Synonyms: Accompany, Advise, Attend, Beacon, Chaperon, Command, Conduct, Contrive, Control, Convoy, Counsel, Educate, Engineer, Escort, Govern, Handle, Influence, Instruct, Manage, Maneuver, Marshal, Navigate, Oversee, Pilot, Quarterback, Regulate, Route, Rule, See, Shepherd, Show, Spearhead, Steer, Superintend, Supervise, Sway, Teach, Train, Usher, Show The Way, Have A Handle On, Trailblaze,
Antonyms: Abandon, Desert, Disorganize, Ignore, Learn, Leave, Misguide, Mislead, Mismanage, Neglect, Obey, Leave Alone,
Crag
Meaning: A rugged, rocky projection on a cliff or ledge.
Synonyms: Bank, Cliff, Escarpment, Headland, Hill, Mountain, Peak, Ridge, Rock, Promontory,
Antonyms: Crevasse, Depression, Unimportance, Valley,
Cranium
Meaning: The skull of an animal, especially that part enclosing the brain.
Synonyms: Brainpan, Crown, Head,
Antonyms: Bottom,
Crass C
Meaning: oarse or thick in nature or structure, as opposed to thin or fine.
Synonyms: Asinine, Blundering, Boorish, Bovine, Churlish, Dense, Doltish, Gross, Indelicate, Inelegant, Loutish, Lowbrow, Lumpish, Oafish, Obtuse, Philistine, Raw, Rough, Rude, Stupid, Uncouth, Unrefined, Vulgar, Witless,
Antonyms: Careful, Delicate, Kind, Nice, Polite, Refined, Sensitive, Sophisticated, Tactful,
Craving
Meaning: A vehement desire.
Synonyms: Appetite, Hankering, Hunger, Hurting, Itch, Longing, Lust, Need, Passion, Thirst, Urge, Yearning, Yen, Appetition, Munchies,
Antonyms: Disgust, Dislike, Distaste, Hate, Hatred, Indifference,
Creak
Meaning: A sharp, harsh, squeaking sound.
Synonyms: Chirr, Crepitate, Groan, Rasp, Scrape, Scratch, Screech, Sound, Squeak, Squeal,
Creamery
Meaning: A butter-making establishment.
Synonyms: Buttery, Factory, Farm, Dairy Farm, Cow Barn, Pasteurizing Plant,
Creamy
Meaning: Resembling or containing cream.
Synonyms: Creamed, Feathery, Fluffy, Gooey, Goopy, Greasy, Luscious, Lush, Milky, Oily, Rich, Soft, Velvety, Gloppy,
Antonyms: Dry, Poor, Rough,
Credence
Meaning: Belief.
Synonyms: Accepting, Admission, Admitting, Assurance, Belief, Certainty, Confidence, Credit, Dependence, Faith, Reliance, Stock, Store,
Antonyms: Denial, Disbelief, Distrust, Doubt, Faithlessness, Fear, Misgiving, Uncertainty,
Credible
Meaning: Believable.
Synonyms: Aboveboard, Colorable, Conceivable, Conclusive, Creditable, Dependable, Determinative, Honest, Imaginable, Likely, Plausible, Possible, Rational, Reasonable, Reliable, Satisfactory, Satisfying, Seeming, Sincere, Solid, Sound, Straight, Supposable, Tenable, Thinkable, Trustworthy, Trusty, Valid, Up Front, Probable, Probably, Honest To God,
Antonyms: Deceptive, Dishonest, Implausible, Impossible, Improbable, Inconceivable, Incredible, Irresponsible, Unacceptable, Unbelievable, Unimaginable, Unlikely, Unreasonable, Unreliable, Unsound, Untenable, Untrustworthy, Undependable,
Credulous
Meaning: Easily deceived.
Synonyms: Accepting, Believing, Green, Simple, Trustful, Trusting, Uncritical, Unquestioning, Unsophisticated, Unsuspecting, Unsuspicious, Unwary, Easy Mark, Taken In, Dupable, Born Yesterday, Falling For, Overtrusting, Swallow Whole,
Antonyms: Skeptical, Suspecting, Suspicious, Untrusting,
Creed
Meaning: A formal summary of fundamental points of religious belief.
Synonyms: Canon, Catechism, Church, Confession, Conviction, Cult, Doctrine, Dogma, Faith, Ideology, Persuasion, Religion, Tenet, Profession, Weltanschauung, Articles Of Faith,
Antonyms: Agnosticism, Atheism, Disbelief, Doubt, Skepticism, Unbelief,
Crematory
Meaning: A place for cremating dead bodies.
Synonyms: Boiler, Burner, Cinerarium, Heater, Pyre, Oil Burner, Heating System, Cinerator,
Crevasse
Meaning: A deep crack or fissure in the ice of a glacier.
Synonyms: Abyss, Chasm, Cleft, Fissure, Gap, Hole,
Antonyms: Closure, Solid,
Crevice
Meaning: A small fissure, as between two contiguous surfaces.
Synonyms: Abyss, Chasm, Chink, Cleft, Crack, Cranny, Crevasse, Cut, Division, Fissure, Fracture, Gap, Hole, Interstice, Opening, Precipice, Rent, Rift, Slit, Split,
Antonyms: Agreement, Closing, Closure, Juncture, Solid,
Criterion
Meaning: A standard by which to determine the correctness of a judgment or conclusion.
Synonyms: Archetype, Basis, Benchmark, Canon, Example, Exemplar, Fact, Foundation, Law, Measure, Model, Norm, Opinion, Original, Paradigm, Pattern, Precedent, Rule, Scale, Standard, Touchstone, Yardstick, Proof, Principle, Prototype, Point Of Comparison,
Antonyms: Change, Conjecture, Fancy, Guess, Possibility, Probability,
Critique
Meaning: A criticism or critical review.
Synonyms: Appraisal, Assessment, Comment, Commentary, Criticism, Editorial, Examination, Exposition, Judgment, Notice, Pan, Rap, Rave, Review, Slam, Slap, Study, Takedown, Zapper, Reviewal, Putdown,
Antonyms: Compliment, Flattery, Praise,
Crucible
Meaning: A trying and purifying test or agency.
Synonyms: Cauldron, Container, Pot, Vessel, Melting Pot,
Crusade
Meaning: Any concerted movement, vigorously prosecuted, in behalf of an idea or principle.
Synonyms: Cause, Demonstration, Drive, Evangelism, Expedition, Jihad, March, Movement, Push, Holy War,
Antonyms: Halt, Stoppage,
Crustacean
Meaning: Pertaining to a division of arthropods, containing lobsters, crabs, crawfish, etc.
Synonyms: Shellfish,
Cryptogram
Meaning: Anything written in characters that are secret or so arranged as to have hidden meaning.
Synonyms: Cipher, Code, Figure, Representation, Writing,
Crystallize
Meaning: To bring together or give fixed shape to.
Synonyms: Assume A Pattern, Become Definite, Become Delineated, Form Into Crystals, Take Form,
Cudgel
Meaning: A short thick stick used as a club.
Culinary
Meaning: Of or pertaining to cooking or the kitchen.
Synonyms: Appetizing, Comestible, Delicious, Dietary, Digestible, Edible, Esculent, Fit, Good, Harmless, Kosher, Nutritious, Nutritive, Palatable, Piquant, Safe, Satisfying, Savory, Scrumptious, Succulent, Tasty, Tempting, Wholesome, Yummy,
Antonyms: Disagreeable, Distasteful, Harmful, Inadequate, Inedible, Poisonous, Uneatable, Unpalatable, Unpleasant, Unsuitable, Unwholesome,
Cull
Meaning: To pick or sort out from the rest.
Synonyms: Choose, Discriminate, Elect, Extract, Glean, Mark, Pluck, Select, Sift, Take, Thin, Winnow, Thin Out, Single Out, Prefer, Opt For, Optate,
Antonyms: Insert, Reject, Put In,
Culpable
Meaning: Guilty.
Synonyms: Amiss, Answerable, Blamable, Blameful, Blameworthy, Caught, Censurable, Dirty, Guilty, Indictable, Liable, Reprehensible, Responsible, Sinful, Unholy, Wrong, At Fault, Hung Up, In The Wrong, To Blame, Impeachable, Off Base, Punishable, Smoking Gun, Caught In The Act, Demeritorious, Found Wanting,
Antonyms: Blameless, Immune, Inculpable, Innocent, Irresponsible, Right, Not Guilty,
Culprit
Meaning: A guilty person.
Synonyms: Con, Convict, Criminal, Delinquent, Evildoer, Felon, Fugitive, Jailbird, Malefactor, Miscreant, Offender, Rascal, Sinner, Transgressor, Wrongdoer, Yardbird, Guilty Party,
Antonyms: Police,
Culvert
Meaning: Any artificial covered channel for the passage of water through a bank or under a road, canal.
Synonyms: Canal, Channel, Conduit, Drain, Duct, Gutter, Pipe, Watercourse,
Cupidity
Meaning: Avarice.
Curable
Meaning: A person having charge as of a library or museum.
Synonyms: Amenable, Capable, Correctable, Corrigible, Healable, Improvable, Mendable, Reparative, Not Hopeless, Not Too Bad, Restorable, Subject To Cure,
Antonyms: Incurable,
Curator
Meaning: A person having charge as of a library or museum.
Synonyms: Administrator, Conservator, Custodian, Director, Guardian, Keeper, Manager, Steward,
Antonyms: Employee,
Curio
Meaning: A piece of bric-a-brac.
Synonyms: Antique, Bauble, Bibelot, Bygone, Collectible, Toy, Trifle, Trinket, Whatnot,
Cursive
Meaning: Writing in which the letters are joined together.
Synonyms: Calm, Carefree, Comfortable, Comfy, Commodious, Composed, Content, Contented, Cozy, Cushy, Easeful, Effortless, Flowing, Fluent, Forthright, Gentle, Languid, Light, Mild, Moderate, Peaceful, Pleasant, Quiet, Running, Satisfied, Secure, Serene, Slow, Smooth, Snug, Soft, Spontaneous, Substantial, Successful, Temperate, Thriving, Tranquil, Undisturbed, Unhurried, Untroubled, Prosperous,
Antonyms: Arduous, Clamorous, Complex, Complicated, Demanding, Difficult, Exhausting, Hard, Impossible, Intelligent, Intolerant, Intricate, Involved, Laborious, Loud, Noisy, Oppressive, Rough, Smart, Strict, Trying, Uneasy, Unfriendly, Unhappy, Unrelaxed,
Cursory
Meaning: Rapid and superficial.
Synonyms: Brief, Careless, Depthless, Desultory, Fast, Haphazard, Hurried, Offhand, Passing, Perfunctory, Quick, Random, Rapid, Shallow, Short, Sketchy, Slapdash, Slight, Sloppy, Speedy, Summary, Superficial, Swift, Uncritical,
Antonyms: Careful, Complete, Detailed, Meticulous, Painstaking, Perfect, Thorough, Unhurried,
Curt
Meaning: Concise, compressed, and abrupt in act or expression.
Synonyms: Blunt, Brief, Brusque, Churlish, Compendious, Concise, Crusty, Gruff, Imperious, Laconic, Offhand, Peremptory, Pithy, Sharp, Short, Snappish, Snippy, Succinct, Summary, Tart, Terse, Unceremonious, Uncivil, Ungracious, Breviloquent, Snippety,
Antonyms: Ceremonious, Civil, Gracious, Lengthy, Polite, Tactful, Wordy,
Curtail
Meaning: To cut off or cut short.
Synonyms: Abbreviate, Chop, Clip, Contract, Cramp, Cut, Decrease, Diminish, Dock, Downsize, Halt, Lessen, Lop, Minify, Reduce, Retrench, Shorten, Slash, Trim, Truncate, Cut Back, Boil Down, Put In Nutshell, Roll Back, Get To Meat,
Antonyms: Amplify, Develop, Enlarge, Expand, Extend, Grow, Increase, Lengthen, Raise, Strengthen, Stretch, Prolong,
Curtsy
Meaning: A downward movement of the body by bending the knees.
Cycloid
Meaning: Like a circle.
Cygnet
Meaning: A young swan.
Cynical
Meaning: Exhibiting moral skepticism.
Synonyms: Contemptuous, Derisive, Ironic, Misanthropic, Misanthropical, Mocking, Pessimistic, Sarcastic, Sardonic, Scoffing, Scornful, Skeptical, Sneering, Suspicious, Unbelieving, Wry,
Antonyms: Believing, Hopeful, Optimistic, Trusting, Undoubting,
Cynicism
Meaning: Contempt for the opinions of others and of what others value.
Synonyms: Bitterness, Distrust, Doubt, Misanthropy, Pessimism, Sarcasm,
Antonyms: Belief, Certainty, Confidence, Faith, Trust,
Cynosure
Meaning: That to which general interest or attention is directed.
Synonyms: Ace, Bigwig, Celeb, Figure, Heavyweight, Hero, Immortal, Lion, Luminary, Magnate, Mahatma, Name, Notable, Personage, Personality, Somebody, Someone, Star, Superstar, Vip, Worthy, Big Cheese, Big Deal, Big Name, Big Shot, Hotshot, Big Gun, Big Stuff, Famous Person, Major Leaguer,
Antonyms: Commoner, Nobody, Nonentity, Obscurity, Unknown,
Cartoons
Meaning: cartoons are meant for kids to make there mood good or happy.
Czar
Meaning: A czar is also a person who has a lot of power in a particular activity
Sentence: Whichever way opinion goes, one thing is clear: the new finance czar's performance is the most discussed topic in economic circles.
Synonyms: despot, emperor, king, leader, ruler, tycoon, tzar, baron, tsar, tsarina and autocrat
Antonyms: inferior, subordinate, underling
Contentious
Meaning: causing , involving, or likely to cause disagreement and argument
Sentence: She has some very contentious views on education.
Synonyms: antagonistic, combative, testy, argumentative, belligerent, disagreeable, factious, perverse, petulant, querulous
Antonyms: agreeable
Calamitous
Meaning: causing great damage or suffering
Sentence: The bank went bust, with calamitous consequences for global markets.
Synonyms: adverse, cataclysmic, catastrophic, deadly, devastating, dire, fatal
Antonyms: advantageous, favorable, fortunate, good
Climate
Meaning: the general weather conditions usually found in a particular place
Sentence: With $25 million closed already from themselves and several family offices, the fund has begun investing globally with particular interests in digital health, ecommerce, digital entertainment and gaming, robotics and climate change. WITH GOAT CAPITAL, JUSTIN KAN AND ROBIN CHAN WANT TO KEEP FOUNDING ALONGSIDE THE RIGHT TEAMSERIC ELDONSEPTEMBER 17, 2020TECHCRUNCH
Synonyms: humidity, temperature, altitude, aridity, clime, conditions, latitude, atmospheric conditions, characteristic weather, meteorologic conditions, meteorological character
Callous
Meaning: unkind, cruel, and without sympathy or feeling for other people
Sentence: The importance of callous-unemotional traits for extending the concept of psychopathic traits to children.
Synonyms: apathetic, careless, cold-blooded, heartless, indifferent, insensitive, uncaring, unsympathetic, hardened
Antonyms: caring, compassionate, concerned, feeling, interested, kind, merciful, mindful, nice, responsive, sympathetic
Camaraderie
Meaning: a feeling of friendliness towards people that you work or share an experience with
Synonyms: companionship, intimacy, togetherness
Antonyms: gloom
Clamor
Meaning: to make a loud complaint or demand
Sentence: The children were all clamoring for attention.
Synonyms: agitation, brouhaha, buzz, ferment, hubbub, noise, outcry, ruckus, tumult, upheaval, uproar
Antonyms: calm, order, peace, silence, harmony
Construe
Meaning: to understand the meaning, especially of other people's actions and statements, in a particular way
Sentence: A crucial question, though, is how exactly we should construe the normativity here.
Synonyms: define, infer, interpret, parse, translate
Antonyms: misunderstand, cloud, confuse, fail, obscure
Colonel
Meaning: an officer of high rank in the army or air force
Sentence: Colonel is the military rank between lieutenant-colonel and brigadier.
