Synonyms List with Examples

Word	Synonyms	Examples
Abdicate	Give Up, Renounce, Disclaim, Waive, Disown, Surrender, Yield, Relinquish, Abandon, Resign, Quit	1. The allowance must be made for his poor eyesight abdicated all responsibility for care of the children. 2. She abdicated the throne to marry a commoner.
Abet	Encourage, Urge, Instigate, Incite, Provoke, Egg On, Prod, Goad; Aid, Help, Assist Countenance, Approve (Of), Support, Endorse, Second, Sanction, Condone; Further, Advance, Promote, Uphold	1. The jury found that his wife had abetted him in the murder 2. By failing to inform on the terrorists, the neighbours abetted the bombing.
Abeyance .	Pending, Reserved, In Reserve, Shelved, Pushed Or Shoved Or Shunted Aside, Postponed, Put Off, Suspended, Temporarily Inactive, Dormant; Latent, On The Shelf, On Ice,	Legal proceedings were held in abeyance so that talks could take place to reach an out-of-court settlement.
Abhor	Hate, Loathe, Detest, Abominate, Execrate; Regard Or View With Horror Or Dread Or Fright Or Repugnance Or Loathing Or Disgust, Shudder At, Recoil Or Shrink From; Be Or Stand Aghast At	He said that he abhorred any violation of human rights.
Abode	A Place Of Residence, Dwelling, House, Home, Domicile, Habitation, Quarters, Lodging	He abodes in a shabby place
Abominable	Offensive, Repugnant, Repulsive, Vile, Monstrous, Loathsome, Odious, Execrable, Detestable, Despicable, Base, Disgusting, Nauseous, Nauseating, Foul, Abhorrent, Horrid, Deplorable:	He was accused of crimes too abominable to detail in open court.
Abridge	To Shorten A Task, Reduce, Condense, Cut, Abbreviate, Cut Back, Trim, Curtail, Contract, Compress, Digest, Summarize, Epitomize, Abstract	We abridged the original edition by reducing the number of pages.
Abrupt	Snappy, Hasty, Quick, Precipitate, All Of A Sudden; Unexpected, Unannounced, Unplanned, Unforeseen, Unanticipated	The video ended in an abrupt manner
Abstract	A Rough Idea,Unapplied, Notional, Ideational, Conceptual, Metaphysical, Unpractical, Intellectual	It is difficult to capture abstract ideas on paper.
Absurd	Silly, Nonsensical, Senseless, Outlandish, Preposterous , Mad, Stupid, Foolish, Idiotic, Imbecile, Moronic, Childish, Laughable, Ludicrous, Inane	The notion that the moon is made of black cheese is absurd.
Accomplice	Partner In Crime, Confederate, Ally, Associate, Colleague, Fellow, Henchman, Collaborator, Conspirator, Co-Conspirator, Assistant, Fellow-Criminal	The police arrested the safe-cracker and three accomplices within hours of the robbery.
Adept	Very Well Versed, Extreme At Something, Proficient, Skilled, Well-Skilled, Expert, Accomplished, Skilful Or US Skilful, Adroit, Dexterous Or Dextrous, Able, Masterful, Masterly, Polished	She is an adept pianist, and her husband is adept at carpentry.
Adolescent	Teenager, Youth, Juvenile, Minor, Stripling, Youngster	A group of adolescents volunteered to work at the home for the elderly.
Aesthete	Connoisseur, Art-Lover, Lover Of Beauty, Aesthetician	It was the aesthetes who set the standard for the art purchased by the museum.
Afflict	Affect, Bother, Distress, Oppress, Trouble, Torment	Last winter's intense cold afflicted everyone, but those in the north especially
Agitate	Excite, Arouse, Rouse, Move, Perturb, Stir Up, Disquiet, Fluster, Ruffle, Rattle, Disconcert, Discomfit, Unsettle, Upset, Rock, Unnerve, Shake (Up)	Rachel was agitated to learn of the bank's threat to foreclose on the mortgage.
Akin	Usually, Akin To. Related (To), Allied Or Connected Or Affiliated (To Or With), Associated (With), Germane (To), Like, Alike, Similar (To)	1. Desultoriness is akin to indolence. 2. Their decision not to show the film smacks of something akin to censorship
Allege	Declare, Aver, State, Assert, Charge, Affirm, Avow, Asseverate, Depose, Say	The guard alleged that he had caught the boy climbing in a basement window.
Aloof	Apart, Away, At A Distance, Separate; At Arm's Length Private, Reticent, Reserved, Withdrawn, Haughty, Supercilious, Standoffish, Formal, Unsociable, Unsocial; Distant, Standoffish, Distant, Remote, Cool, Chilly, Unresponsive, Unfriendly, Antisocial, Unapproachable; Unsympathetic, Apathetic, Indifferent, Undemonstrative	1. She is an aloof type of person 2. Robin is quite an aloof sort of person - not what you would call a 'mixer'. 3. Roger keeps himself aloof from the needs of those less fortunate than he is.
Amendment	Correction, Emendation, Reformation, Change, Alteration, Rectification, Repair, Reform, Improvement, Amelioration, Betterment, Enhancement	The committee approved the amendment of the constitution by the addition of the suggested paragraphs.
Amicable	A Friendly Relationship, Amiable, Harmonious, Brotherly, Kind-Hearted, Cordial, To Be Polite, Being Pleasant, Peaceful	Both of them have amicable relations.
Allowance	Permission, Toleration, Tolerance, Sufferance, Admission, Concession, Sanction; Allowing, Permitting, Tolerating, Suffering, Sanctioning, Brooking, Countenancing Payment, Recompense, Remuneration, Reimbursement, Remittance, Stipend, Dole, Pin Or Pocket, Money, Quota, Ration; Pension, Annuity, Allocation Deduction, Discount, Reduction, Rebate; Credit; Tret; Tare	1. There were many causes of difference between them, the chief being the allowance of slavery in the south. 2. Allowance will be made for all reasonable expenses. Bill gets a liberal weekly allowance for expenses. 3. You must make allowance for the weight of the crate. 4. Allowance must be made for his poor eyesight