Synonyms and Antonyms Words List (1000+ A to Z)! In this lesson, we will cover a comprehensive list of synonyms and antonyms in the English language. This list is organized in alphabetical order, starting with the letter A to Z.
Synonyms
Synonyms (similar words) are words that have the same meaning as other words.
- Small – Tiny
- Move – Walk
Antonyms
Antonyms (Opposite words) are words that have the opposite meaning of another word.
- Large – Small
- Stop – Move
A to Z Words with Synonym and Respective Antonyms
| Word | Synonym | Antonym | |
| A | Allow | Permit | Prevent |
| B | Blow | Gust | Hit |
| C | Calm | Compose | Animate |
| D | Deserve | Earn | Claim |
| E | Envy | Covet | Admire |
| F | Fervent | Ardent | Apathetic |
| G | Glimpse | Perception | Glance |
| H | Hasten | Accelerate | Delay |
| I | Ideal | Optimal | Imperfect |
| J | Joke | Witty | Humor |
| K | Keen | Intense | Uninterested |
| L | Lively | Animated | Dull |
| M | Mature | Experienced | Immature |
| N | Naive | Unsuspecting | Wary |
| O | Obtain | Acquire | Receive |
| P | Placid | Serene | Turbulent |
| Q | Quench | Satiate | Suppress |
| R | Reassure | Encourage | Discourage |
| S | Subtle | Delicate | Obvious |
| T | Taunt | Insult | Compliment |
| U | Unite | Combine | Separate |
| V | Venerate | Esteem | Detest |
| W | Wary | Cautious | Carefree |
| X | Xenophobia | Fear of strangers | Intolerance |
| Y | Yield | Surrender | Resist |
| Z | Zealous | Eager | Apathetic |
Word Synonym Antonym (A-Z List)
With A
| Words | Antonyms –
(Opposites Meaning) |
Synonyms –
(Identical Meaning) |
| Alleviate | Aggravate | Abate |
| Abolish | Setup | Abrogate |
| Authentic | Fictitious | Accurate |
| Axiom | Absurdity | Adage |
| Accord | Discord | Agreement |
| Amplify | Lessen | Augment |
| Acumen | Stupidity | Awareness |
| Audacity | Mildness | Boldness |
| Ascend | Descend | Climb Escalate |
| Adhere | Condemn | Comply |
| Admonish | Approve | Counsel |
| Abject | Commendable | Despicable |
| Abash | Uphold | Disconcert |
| Allure | Repulse | Entice |
| Abound | Deficient | Flourish |
| Adherent | Rival | Follower |
| Alien | Native | Foreigner |
| Abjure | Approve | Forsake |
| Acrimony | Courtesy | Harshness |
| Arraign | Exculpate | Incriminate |
| Adjunct | Separated | Joined |
| Adversity | Prosperity | Misfortune |
| Abate | Aggravate | Moderate |
| Allay | Aggravate | Pacify |
| Absolve | Compel | Pardon |
| Awkward | Adroit | Rude |
| Adamant | Flexible | Stubborn |
| Abortive | Productive | Vain |
With B
| Busy | Idle | Active |
| Bold | Timid | Adventurous |
| Bewitching | Repulsive | Alluring |
| Baffle | Facilitate | Astound |
| Bleak | Bright | Austere |
| Barrier | Link | Barricade |
| Befogged | Clear headed | Becloud |
| Benevolent | Malevolent | Benign |
| Brittle | Tough | Breakable |
| Boisterous | Placid | Clamorous |
| Bustle | Slowness | Commotion |
| Barren | Damp | Desolate |
| Blunt | Keen | Dull |
| Bawdy | Decent | Erotic |
| Benign | Malignant | Favorable |
| Baroque | Plain | Florid |
| Barbarous | Civilized | Frustrate |
| Bleak | Bright | Grim |
| Batty | Sane | Insane |
| Bind | Release | Predicament |
| Base | Summit | Vulgar |
With C
| Compress | Amplify | Abbreviate |
| Celebrated | Unknown | Acclaimed |
| Cunning | Naive | Acute |
| Calamity | Fortune | adversity |
| Consent | Object Disagree | agree |
| Concord | Discord | Agreement |
| Concur | Differ | approve |
| Coarse | Fine | Bawdy |
| Captivate | Repel | Beguile |
| Candid | Evasive | Blunt |
| Confident | Diffident | Bold |
| Compact | Loose | Bunched |
| Calculating | Artless | Canny |
| Condemn | Approve | Castigate |
| Consolidate | Weaken | Centralize |
| Captivate | Disillusion offend | Charm |
| Camouflage | Reveal | Cloak |
| Comic | Tragic | Clown |
| Capable | Incompetent | competent |
| Cheap | Dear | Competitive |
| Clandestine | Open | Covert |
| Calumny | Commendation | defamation |
| Contradict | Approve | deny |
| Contrary | Similar | dissimilar |
| Carnal | Spiritual | Earthly |
| Consequence | Origin | effect |
| Conceit | Modesty | Egotism |
| Creation | Destruction | Formation |
| Catholic | Narrow- minded | Generic |
| Courtesy | Disdain | Generosity |
| Calm | Stormy | Harmonious |
| Captivity | Freedom | imprisonment |
| Comprise | Reject | include |
| Callous | Kind | Insensitive |
| Compassion | Cruelty | kindness |
| Callous | Compassionate | obdurate |
| Cement | Disintegrate | Plaster |
| Conspicuous | Concealed | prominent |
| Chastise | Cheer | punish |
| Censure | Praise | Rebuke |
| Contempt | Regard | scorn |
| Classic | Romantic | Simple |
| Consolidate | Separate | solidify |
| Cease | Begin | terminate |
| Chaste | Sullied | virtuous |
| Concede | Deny | yield |
With D
| Denounce | Defend | Blame |
| Destructive | Creative | Catastrophic |
| Deliberate | Rash | cautious |
| Decay | Flourish | Collapse |
| Defile | Purify | contaminate |
| Deceit | Veracity | deception |
| Despair | Contentment | Depression |
| Deprive | Restore | despoil |
| Disdain | Approve | detest |
| Dwarf | Huge | Diminutive |
| Decipher | Misinterpret | interpret |
| Deride | Inspire | mock |
| Dense | Sparse | Opaque |
| Docile | Headstrong | Pliable |
| Dissuade | Insite | Remonstrate |
| Demolish | Repair | Ruin |
| Derogatory | Laudatory | Sarcastic |
| Defray | Disclaim | spend |
With E
| Enormous | Diminutive | colossal |
| Ecstasy | Despair | delight |
| Efface | Retain | destroy |
| Eclipse | Shine | Diminution |
| Eloquence | Halting | expression |
| Encumbrance | Incentive | hindrance |
| Eager | Indifferent | Keen |
| Epitome | Increment | precise |
| Eccentric | Natural | strange |
| Equivocal | Obvious | uncertain |
| Endeavour | Cease | undertake |
With F
| Fabricate | Destroy | construct |
| Ferocious | Gentle | cruel |
| Fluctuate | Stabilize | deflect |
| Fallacy | Veracity | delusion |
| Forsake | Hold | desert |
| Eradicate | Secure | destroy |
| Frugality | Lavishness | economy |
| Fanatical | Liberal | narrow-minded |
| Frivolous | Solemn | petty |
| Feud | Harmony | strife |
| Falter | Persist | stumble |
| Frantic | Subdued | violent |
| Feeble | Strong | weak |
| Fragile | Enduring | weak |
With G
| Genuine | Spurious | Absolute |
| Generosity | Stinginess | Altruism |
| Gloomy | Gay | Bleak |
| Gather | Disperse | Converge |
| Gracious | Rude | courteous |
| Guile | Honesty | cunning |
| Glory | Shame | Dignity |
| Grisly | Pleasing | disgusting |
| Grudge | Benevolence | hatred |
| Gorgeous | Dull | magnificent |
| Gloom | Delight | obscurity |
| Glut | Starve | stuff |
With H
| Hasty | Leisurely | Abrupt |
| Honor | Denunciation | Adoration |
| Haughty | Humble | arrogant |
| Harmony | Discord | Conformity |
| Hamstrung | Strengthen | Cripple Debilitate |
| Hideous | Attractive | frightful |
| Harass | Assist | irritate |
| Humble | Proud | Meek |
| Heretic | Conformable | non-conformist |
| Hazard | Conviction | Peril |
| Humility | Boldness | Resignation |
| Hamper | Promote | retard |
| Hapless | Fortunate | unfortunate |
| Hypocrisy | Sincerity | Deception |
With I
| Impenitent | Repentant | Uncontrite |
| Incompetent | Dexterous | inefficient |
| Immerse | Emerge | submerge |
| Incongruous | Compatible | inappropriate |
| Intrigue | Candor | scheme |
| Invective | Approval | accusation |
| Imminent | Distant | impending |
| Impartial | Prejudiced | just |
| Immaculate | Defiled | Exquisite |
| Impediment | Assistant | hurdle |
| Indifferent | Partial | Equitable |
| Intricate | Regulated | tangled |
| Irrepressible | Composed | irresistible |
| Impair | Restore | diminish |
| Impious | Pious | irreligious |
| Insipid | Delicious | tasteless |
| Infernal | Heavenly | Damned |
| Ingenuous | Wily | undisguised |
| Instill | Eradicate | inculcate |
| Inclination | Indifference | disposition |
| Immense | Puny | huge |
| Infringe | Comply | violate |
| Indigent | Rich | Destitute |
| Impute | Exculpate | attribute |
| Invincible | Effeminate | unconquerable |
| Insolvent | Wealthy | indigent |
| Intrinsic | Extraneous | genuine |
| Interesting | Dull | Enchanting |
| Inevitable | Unlikely | unavoidable |
| Insipid | Pleasing | Tedious |
| Insinuate | Conceal | allude |
| Immunity | Blame | prerogative |
| Immaculate | Defiled | unsullied |
| Impulsive | Cautious | Flaky |
With J
| Jovial | Solemn | frolicsome |
| Just | Unequal | honest |
| Juvenile | Dotage | young |
| Jubilant | Melancholy | rejoicing |
| Judicious | Irrational | thoughtful |
| Justify | Impute | defend |
| Jejune | Interesting | dull |
| Jaded | Renewed | tired |
With K
| Kindred | Unrelated | relation |
| Knell | Reconstruction | death knell |
| Knave | Paragon | dishonest |
| Keen | Vapid | sharp |
| Knotty | Simple | complicated difficult |
With L
| Luxuriant | Scanty | profuse |
| Liable | Unaccountable | accountable |
| Lax | Firm | slack |
| Liberal | Stingy | magnanimous |
| Lavish | Scarce | abundant |
| Lucid | Obscure | sound |
| Linger | Hasten | loiter |
| Languid | Energetic | Sluggish |
| Lenient | Cruel | compassionate |
| Lunacy | Normalcy | delusion |
| Luscious | Unsavory | palatable |
| Lure | Repel | attract |
With M
| Molest | Console | harass |
| Mandatory | Optional | Imperative |
| Mitigate | Augment enhance | alleviate |
| Morbid | Healthy | Nasty |
| Modest | Arrogant | humble |
| Masculine | Feminine | Gallant |
| Mutinous | Submissive | recalcitrant |
| Mollify | Irritate | appease |
| Munificent | Frugal | liberal |
| Murky | Bright | dusky |
| Merit | Demerit | Stature |
| Momentous | Trivial | notable |
| Miraculous | Ordinary | marvelous |
| Monotonous | Varied | irksome |
| Mutual | Separate | joint |
| Malice | Goodwill | Vengefulness |
With N
| Nullify | Confirm | cancel |
| Novice | Veteran | tyro |
| Numerous | Scarce | profuse |
| Nimble | Sluggish | prompt |
| Niggardly | Generous | miser |
| Nonchalant | Attentive | indifferent |
| Noxious | Healing | baneful |
| Notion | Reality | Conceit |
With O
| Offensive | Engaging | Abhorrent |
| Ordain | Revoke abolish | Order |
| Obstruct | Hasten | impede |
| Offspring | Ancestor | descendant |
| Opaque | Transparent | obscure |
| Optimist | Pessimist | Idealist |
| Obtain | Forfeit | Access |
| Obvious | Obscure | Evident |
| Oracular | Lucid | cryptic |
| Ominous | Auspicious | Menacing |
| Obliging | Mulish | Complaisant |
| Odious | Engaging | Malevolent |
| Outbreak | Compliance | eruption |
| Obstinate | Pliable | Stubborn |
| Occult | Intelligible | latent |
| Ornamental | Unseemly | decorative |
| Outrage | Praise | offence |
| Obscure | Prominent | Arcane |
With P
| Pertness | Modesty | flippancy |
| Persuade | Dissuade | Cajole |
| Placid | Turbulent | tranquil |
| Pacify | Irritate | Appease |
| Pamper | Deny | Flatter |
| Pompous | Unpretentious | haughty |
| Perverse | Complacent | petulant |
| Propagate | Suppress | Inseminate |
| Predicament | Resolution | plight |
| Peerless | Mediocre | matchless |
| Prompt | Slow | Precise |
| Perturbed | Calm | Flustered |
| Peevish | Suave | perverse |
| Precarious | Assured | doubtful |
| Progress | Retrogress | Pace |
| Paramount | Trivial | foremost |
| Prudence | Indiscretion | Vigilance |
With Q
| Quack | Upright | Impostor |
| Quell | Exacerbate | subdue |
| Quaint | Familiar | Queer |
| Quarantine | Befriend | seclude |
| Quibble | Unfeigned | equivocate |
With R
| Remnant | Entire | Residue |
| Rapidity | Inertia | Quickness |
| Remonstrate | Agree | Censure |
| Retract | Confirm | Recant |
| Rustic | Cultured | Rural |
| Rebellious | Submissive | Restless |
| Reluctant | anxious | Cautious |
| Rescind | Delegate | Annul |
| Reason | Folly | Acumen |
| Remorse | Ruthlessness | Regret |
| Resentment | Content | Displeasure |
| Ravage | Reconstruct | Destroy |
| Reverence | Disrespect | Respect |
| Rout | Succumb | Vanquish |
| Ruthless | Compassionate | Remorseless |
| Rectify | Falsify | Amend |
| Restrain | Incite | Detain |
| Redeem | Conserve lose | Recover |
| Ratify | Deny | consent |
| Raid | Retreat | Incursion |
With S
| Sycophant | Devoted | Parasite |
| Succinct | Lengthy | Concise |
| Spry | Lethargic | Nimble |
| Squalid | Tidy | dirty |
| Scanty | Lavish | scarce |
| Shrewd | Simple | Cunning |
| Stupor | Sensibility | lethargy |
| Subsequent | Preceding | consequent |
| Slander | Applaud | defame |
| Steep | Flat | Course |
| Sterile | Profitable | Barren |
| Substantial | Tenuous | Considerable |
| Sarcastic | Courteous | Ironical |
| System | Chaos | Scheme |
| Solicit | Protest oppose | entreat |
| Sublime | Ridiculous | Magnificent |
| Superficial | Profound | Partial |
| Sporadic | Incessant | intermittent |
| Sympathy | Antipathy | Tenderness |
| Sneer | Flatter | mock |
| Subvert | Generate | Demolish |
| Sacred | Ungodly | Cherish |
| Stain | Honor | blemish |
| Startled | Waveringly | Frightened |
| Stranger | Acquaintance | Immigrant |
| Saucy | Modest | Impudent |
| Subterfuge | Frankness | Deceit |
| Savage | Polished | Wild |
| Successful | Destitute | Propitious |
| Servile | Aggressive | Slavish |
| Spurious | Genuine | Fake |
| Shabby | Prosperous | miserable |
With T
| Tranquil | Agitated | Amicable |
| Taboo | Permit | Prohibit |
| Transient | Lasting | Temporal |
| Treacherous | Forthright | Dishonest |
| Tumultuous | Peaceful | Violent |
| Thrifty | Extravagant | Frugal |
| Tranquil | Violent | Peaceful |
| Tame | Wild | Compliant |
| Tenacious | Docile | Stubborn |
| Temperate | Boisterous | Cool |
| Timid | Bold | Diffident |
| Tedious | Exhilarating | Wearisome. Irksome |
| Trivial | Significant | Trifling |
| Terse | Diffuse | Incisive |
| Tremble | Steady | Vibrate |
| Throng | Dispersion | Assembly |
| Trenchant | Feeble | Assertive |
| Taciturn | Talkative | Reserved |
| Tenement | Breakeven | Apartment |
| Tyro | Proficient | Beginner |
| Thick | Thin | Chunky |
| Transparent | Opaque | Diaphanous |
With U
| Umbrage | Sympathy | Chagrin |
| Urchin | Creep | Foundling |
| Uncouth | Elegant | Awkward |
| Urge | Abhorrence | Incite |
| Uncouth | Elegant | Boorish |
| Utterly | Deficiently | Completely |
With V
| Vigilant | Careless | Cautious |
| Vivid | Dull | Eloquent |
| Vanity | Modesty | Conceit |
| Vagrant | Steady | Wander |
| Veteran | Novice | Ingenious |
| Vain | Modest | Arrogant |
| Venom | Antidote | Poison |
| Vicious | Noble | Corrupt |
| Vilify | Cherish | Malign |
| Valor | Fear | Bravery |
| Vivacious | Dispirited | Spirited |
| Vouch | Repudiate | Confirm |
| Venerable | Unworthy | Esteemed |
| Virtue | Vice | Ethic |
With W
| Wicked | Virtuous | vicious |
| Wary | Heedless | cautious |
| Wilt | Revive | wither |
| Wed | Divorce | marry |
| Waive | Impose | Relinquish |
| Wield | Forgo | Exert |
| Wan | Bright | Pale |
| Wile | Naivety | Trickery |
| Wane | Ameliorate | Decline |
| Winsome | Alluring | Beautiful |
With Y-Z
| Yearn | Content | languish |
| Yell | Whisper muted | shout |
| Yield | Resist | surrender abdicate |
| Yoke | Liberate | connect |
| Zenith | Nadir | summit |
| Zeal | Apathy | eagerness |
| Zig -zag | Straight | oblique |
| Zest | Disgust | delight |
Synonym/Antonym A-Z Infographics
Synonyms A to Z and Example Sentences
1. Allow – Permit:
They allow me to go out every evening.
They were not permitted to enter the building.
3. Brave – Courageous:
He was brave enough to stand up for what he believed in.
She showed tremendous courage in the face of adversity.
4. Change – Alter:
He changed his mind about going on vacation.
She decided to alter her hairstyle.
5. Destroy – Ruinate:
The storm destroyed the entire village.
The fire ruined the house beyond repair.
6. Expand – Extend:
The company is expanding its operations worldwide.
She extended her stay in the city for another week.
7. Fast – Speedy:
She drove at a fast speed.
I need a speedy solution to this problem.
8. Gaze – Stare:
He gazed out the window.
She was staring at the moon.
9. Happy – Glad:
He was so happy to see her.
She was glad that he had come back.
10. Ignite – Kindle:
The fire was ignited by a spark.
She kindled the flame with her breath.
11. Joke – Quip:
He made a joke about the situation.
She responded with a witty quip.
12. Kind – Benevolent:
His kind words made her feel better.
She showed a benevolent attitude toward the needy.
13. Level – Flat:
The ground was level and smooth.
The surface was completely flat.
14. Mean – Nasty:
He said some mean things to her.
She had a nasty attitude toward everyone.
15. Notice – Observe:
I noticed the bird flying in the sky.
She observed the strange behavior of the people in the room.
16. Open – Unlocked:
The door was open when I arrived.
The lock was unlocked when I tried to open it.
17. Plan – Scheme:
He made a plan for the project.
She came up with an ingenious scheme to get what she wanted.
18. Quick – Swift:
He ran quickly to catch the bus.
She moved with swiftness and grace.
19. Rare – Unusual:
This flower is very rare.
That behavior was highly unusual.
20. Speak – Utter:
He spoke softly to the crowd.
She uttered a few words before turning away.
21. Take – Accept:
He took the challenge without hesitation.
She accepted the job offer without a second thought.
22. Use – Employ:
He used the tool to fix the machine.
She employed a new method to solve the problem.
23. Value – Esteem:
He valued her opinion on the matter.
She held him in high esteem.
24. Worry – Anxiety:
He felt a lot of worry about the situation.
She had a feeling of anxiety in her stomach.
25. X-ray – Radiography:
He needed an X-ray to diagnose the injury.
She needed radiography for her medical condition.
26. Yearn – Longing:
He had a yearning for adventure.
She had a longing to go back home.
27. Zeal – Ardor:
He showed great zeal in his work.
She had an ardor for learning new things.
Antonyms A to Z and Example Sentences
1. Approve – Reject
She approves my request.
Sara rejected her proposal.
2. Begin – End
The race began at 7 am.
The show finally ended after two hours.
3. Calm – Chaos
My mind felt calm and relaxed.
The room erupted into chaos when the fire alarm went off.
4. Easy – Difficult
This task is surprisingly easy.
You’ll find this question difficult to answer.
5. Generous – Stingy
He was generous with his time and money.
She was so stingy, she never offered to share her food.
6. Happy – Sad
The children were so happy they jumped for joy.
She felt so sad she wanted to cry.
7. Increase – Decrease
The number of people attending the event increased over time.
The temperature outside decreased as the sunset.
8. Jealous – Secure
He was jealous of his brother’s success.
She was secure in her relationship and never worried about what other people thought.
9. Kidding – Serious
He was only kidding when he said he’d won the lottery.
She was very serious and wouldn’t joke around about important matters.
10. Lucky – Unlucky
You were so lucky to get tickets to the show!
I’m feeling really unlucky today; nothing is going right.
11. Make – Break
We made a plan to meet at the park.
He broke his promise and didn’t show up.
12. Normal – Abnormal
Her temperature was normal, so she wasn’t sick.
The results of the test were abnormal, so further testing was ordered.
13. Open – Close
She opened the door and stepped inside.
He closed the door behind him and left.
14. Positive – Negative
She always had a positive attitude toward life.
The test results were negative, indicating that he wasn’t sick.
15. Quality – Quantity
They believe in selling high-quality products at reasonable prices.
The store was offering a quantity discount for buying in bulk.
16. Ready – Unprepared
She was ready to take on the challenge.
He was completely unprepared for the difficult task ahead of him.
17. Respectful – Disrespectful
He was always respectful towards his elders.
She was very disrespectful and ignored their advice.
18. Safe – Dangerous
The area was safe and there were no reported incidents.
The bridge was deemed too dangerous to cross, so they had to find another way around it.
19. Trust – Distrust
He trusted her implicitly and never questioned her decisions.
She distrusted him and thought he was hiding something from her.
20. Up – Down
The planes took off and flew up into the sky.
The parachute opened and they slowly descended down to earth.
21. Valuable – Worthless
The vase was so valuable; it had been passed down through generations of the family.
Her old clothes were now worthless, as the style was out of fashion.
22. Welcome – Unwelcome
Guests were always welcome in their homes.
He felt very unwelcome when he entered the room and everyone ignored him.
23. Xenial – Hostile
The two countries had a xenial relationship with each other.
The country was hostile towards its neighbor and was unwilling to negotiate.
24. Young – Old
The young girl had so much energy and enthusiasm for life.
The old man was tired and walked slowly with a cane.
25. Zany – Dull
His zany sense of humor always made them laugh.
The class was so dull; it put everyone to sleep.