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.