Verb | Synonyms | Antonyms |
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Prattle | Babble, Chatter, Gabble | Be silent, Speak clearly |
Upbraid | Blame, Rebuke, Reproach | Praise, Compliment, Approve |
Covet | Desire, Crave, Yearn for | Give, Donate, Relinquish |
Exhort | Encourage, Urge, Advise | Discourage, Deter, Dissuade |
Digress | Deviate, Stray, Wander | Stay on topic, Stay focused, Stick to the point |
Polarize | Divide, Split, Separate | Unify, Bring together, Merge |
Stymie | Block, Hinder, Obstruct | Assist, Help, Facilitate |
Admonish | Reprimand, Scold, Chide | Praise, Commend, Approve |
Dispel | Eliminate, Remove, Eradicate | Attract, Draw in, Accumulate |
Anguish | Torment, Suffering, Distress | Joy, Happiness, Delight |
Laud | Praise, Applaud, Commend | Criticize, Condemn, Blame |
Disparage | Belittle, Demean, Depreciate | Admire, Compliment, Praise |
Curtail | Reduce, Cut, Diminish | Increase, Expand, Augment |
Mentor | Guide, Coach, Advise | Mislead, Deceive, Misguide |
Ostracize | Exclude, Shun, Banish | Include, Welcome, Embrace |
Galvanize | Motivate, Stimulate, Inspire | Discourage, Demotivate, Inhibit |
Bowlderize | Censor, Edit, Redact | Uncensor, Publish, Release |
Expunge | Delete, Erase, Remove | Add, Include, Insert |
Extricate | Free, Release, Liberate | Trap, Confine, Imprison |