4950 lines
97 KiB
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4950 lines
97 KiB
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"Bunyanesque":{
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"as in":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
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"near antonyms":[],
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"related":[],
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"synonyms":[]
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},
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"type":[
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"adjective"
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]
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},
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"bucking":{
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"to move or cause to move with a sharp quick motion":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"examples":[
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"the car bucked and stalled"
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],
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"near antonyms":[],
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"related":[
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"bumping",
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"jouncing",
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"lurching",
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"pitching",
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"staggering",
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"jigging",
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"jiggling",
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"jogging",
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"joggling",
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"shaking",
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"dragging",
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"lugging",
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"pulling",
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"tugging",
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"plucking",
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"tweaking",
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"grabbing",
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"ripping",
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"snapping (up)",
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"snatching",
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"tearing",
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"wrenching",
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"wresting",
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"wringing"
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],
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"synonyms":[
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"hitching",
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"hoicking",
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"jerking",
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"jolting",
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"twitching",
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"yanking"
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]
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},
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"to refuse to give in to":{
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"antonyms":[
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"bowing (to)",
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"capitulating (to)",
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"giving in (to)",
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"knuckling under (to)",
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"stooping (to)",
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"submitting (to)",
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"succumbing (to)",
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"surrendering (to)",
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"yielding (to)"
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],
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"examples":[
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"bucked the trend to outdo everyone else and just wore the same clothes they had in previous years"
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],
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"near antonyms":[],
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"related":[
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"battling",
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"combating",
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"combatting",
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"contending (with)",
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"challenging",
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"contesting",
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"contradicting",
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"disputing",
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"baffling",
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"balking",
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"foiling",
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"frustrating",
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"thwarting",
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"checking",
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"countering",
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"hindering",
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"obstructing",
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"stemming"
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],
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"synonyms":[
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"defying",
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"fighting",
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"opposing",
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"repelling",
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"resisting",
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"withstanding"
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]
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},
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"to shift possession of (something) from one person to another":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"examples":[
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"buck each box to the next person in line, and the last person will stack them in the storeroom"
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],
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"near antonyms":[],
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"related":[
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"relaying",
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"bearing",
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"carrying",
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"fingering",
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"handling",
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"pawing",
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"ceding",
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"delivering",
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"giving",
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"giving up",
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"releasing",
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"relinquishing",
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"rendering",
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"surrendering",
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"turning over",
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"yielding"
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],
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"synonyms":[
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"handing",
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"handing over",
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"passing",
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"reaching",
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"transferring"
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]
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},
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"type":[
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"verb"
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]
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},
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"bucking%20up":{
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"to become glad or hopeful":{
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"antonyms":[
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"darkening",
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"saddening"
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],
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"examples":[
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"buck up , kids, it's not so bad as you're making it out to be"
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],
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"near antonyms":[
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"despairing",
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"desponding",
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"brooding",
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"fretting",
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"moping"
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],
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"related":[
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"rejoicing",
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"livening (up)",
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"reviving",
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"beaming",
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"glowing",
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"radiating",
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"sparkling",
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"encouraging",
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"gladdening",
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"heartening"
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],
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"synonyms":[
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"brightening",
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"cheering (up)",
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"lightening",
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"looking up",
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"perking (up)"
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]
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},
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"to fill with courage or strength of purpose":{
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"antonyms":[
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"daunting",
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"discouraging",
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"disheartening",
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"dispiriting"
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],
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"examples":[
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"a surprise presidential visit to buck up the troops"
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],
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"near antonyms":[
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"demoralizing",
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"depressing",
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"saddening",
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"debilitating",
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"enfeebling",
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"hamstringing",
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"undermining",
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"weakening",
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"intimidating",
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"psyching (out)"
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],
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"related":[
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"animating",
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"enlivening",
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"invigorating",
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"enforcing",
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"fortifying",
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"reinforcing",
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"reenforcing",
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"strengthening",
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"assuring",
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"reassuring",
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"boosting",
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"energizing",
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"exciting",
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"galvanizing",
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"provoking",
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"quickening",
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"rallying",
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"stimulating",
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"stirring"
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],
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"synonyms":[
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"bearing up",
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"buoying (up)",
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"cheering (up)",
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"chirking (up)",
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"emboldening",
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"encouraging",
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"heartening",
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"inspiring",
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"inspiriting",
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"steeling"
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]
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},
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"type":[
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"verb"
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]
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},
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"buckle":{
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"as in":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
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"near antonyms":[],
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"related":[],
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"synonyms":[]
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},
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"to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"examples":[
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"the flimsy bridge buckled under the weight of the caravan of trucks"
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],
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"near antonyms":[
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"inflate",
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"rise",
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"swell"
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],
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"related":[
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"deflate",
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"flatten",
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"melt",
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"melt down",
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"break",
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"break down",
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"conk (out)",
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"crash",
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"die",
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"fail",
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"give out",
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"stall",
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"burst",
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"shatter",
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"smash",
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"splinter",
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"split",
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"crack",
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"crumble",
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"pop",
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"snap"
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],
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"synonyms":[
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"cave (in)",
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"collapse",
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"crumple",
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"founder",
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"give",
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"go",
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"go out",
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"implode",
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"tumble",
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"yield"
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]
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},
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"to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"examples":[
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"buckled himself down and finished the assignment in record time"
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],
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"near antonyms":[
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"dally",
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"dawdle",
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"dillydally",
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"fiddle (around)",
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"fool around",
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"idle",
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"mess around",
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"monkey (around)",
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"play",
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"potter (around)",
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"putter (around)",
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"trifle"
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],
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"related":[
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"readdress",
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"reapply",
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"knuckle down",
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"set (to)",
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"settle (down)",
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"busy",
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"commit",
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"concern",
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"engage",
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"involve",
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"exert",
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"exhaust",
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"put out",
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"spend",
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"strain",
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"stress",
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"tax",
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"trouble",
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"wear out",
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"carry on",
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"pitch in",
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"plunge (in)",
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"grind",
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"hump",
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"hustle",
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"peg (away)",
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"plod",
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"plow",
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"plug (away)",
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"work"
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],
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"synonyms":[
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"address",
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"apply",
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"bend",
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"devote",
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"give"
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]
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},
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"type":[
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"noun",
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"verb"
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]
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},
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"buckled%20%28down%20to%29":{
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"as in":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
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"near antonyms":[],
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"related":[],
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"synonyms":[]
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},
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"type":[
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"verb"
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]
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},
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"buckskin":{
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"as in chestnut , palomino":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
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"near antonyms":[],
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"related":[],
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"synonyms":[]
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},
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"as in deerskin , cowhide":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
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"near antonyms":[],
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"related":[],
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"synonyms":[]
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},
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"type":[
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"budgets":{
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"a sum of money set aside for a particular purpose":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"examples":[
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"we've spent a little more than our budget this year"
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],
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"near antonyms":[],
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"related":[
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"chests",
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"coffers",
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"assets",
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"savings",
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"savings accounts",
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"bankrolls",
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"caches",
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"collections",
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"cushions",
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"hoards",
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"pocketbooks",
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"reserves",
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"treasures",
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"petty cashes",
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"pin money",
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"pocket moneys",
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"spending moneys"
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],
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"synonyms":[
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"accounts",
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"deposits",
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"funds",
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"kitties",
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"nest eggs",
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"pools"
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]
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},
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"the number of individuals or amount of something available at any given time":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"examples":[
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"the tour group had a whole budget of complaints"
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],
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"near antonyms":[],
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"related":[
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"reserves",
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"resources",
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"caches",
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"hoards",
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"stockpiles",
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"refills",
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"renewals",
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"replacements",
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"kitties",
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"nest eggs",
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"pots",
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"purses",
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"fountains",
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"mines",
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"sources",
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"springs",
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"wells",
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"wellsprings"
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],
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"synonyms":[
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"forces",
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"funds",
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"inventories",
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"pools",
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"repertoires",
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"reservoirs",
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"stocks",
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"supplies"
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]
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},
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"to work out the details of (something) in advance":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"examples":[
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"the vacationers carefully budgeted how they would spend their limited time in Italy"
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],
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"near antonyms":[],
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"related":[
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"conspires",
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"contrives",
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"devises",
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"intrigues",
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"machinates",
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"plots",
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"puts up",
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"concerts",
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"gets up",
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"drafts",
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"outlines",
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"sketches",
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"aims",
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"figures",
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"has on",
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"intends",
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"means",
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"contemplates",
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"meditates",
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"premeditates"
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],
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"synonyms":[
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"arranges",
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"blueprints",
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"calculates",
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"charts",
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"choreographs",
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"designs",
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"frames",
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"lays out",
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"maps (out)",
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"organizes",
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"plans",
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"prepares",
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"projects",
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"schemes (out)",
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"shapes",
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"strategizes (about)"
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]
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},
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"type":[
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"noun",
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"verb"
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]
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},
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"buffer":{
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"one who works with opposing sides in order to bring about an agreement":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"examples":[
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"it took a friend serving as a buffer between the feuding siblings to get them to speak to one another again"
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],
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"near antonyms":[],
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"related":[
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"troubleshooter",
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"moderator",
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"bargainer",
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"negotiant",
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"negotiator",
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"appeaser",
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"pacificator",
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"pacifier",
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"reconciler",
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"agent",
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"attorney",
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"deputy",
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"factor",
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"procurator",
|
||
|
"proxy",
|
||
|
"liaison",
|
||
|
"medium",
|
||
|
"ambassador",
|
||
|
"emissary",
|
||
|
"envoy",
|
||
|
"legate",
|
||
|
"messenger",
|
||
|
"delegate",
|
||
|
"representative",
|
||
|
"busybody",
|
||
|
"interferer",
|
||
|
"meddler",
|
||
|
"arbiter",
|
||
|
"arbitrator",
|
||
|
"judge",
|
||
|
"referee",
|
||
|
"umpire",
|
||
|
"adviser",
|
||
|
"advisor",
|
||
|
"counselor",
|
||
|
"counsellor"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"broker",
|
||
|
"conciliator",
|
||
|
"go-between",
|
||
|
"honest broker",
|
||
|
"interceder",
|
||
|
"intercessor",
|
||
|
"intermediary",
|
||
|
"intermediate",
|
||
|
"interposer",
|
||
|
"mediator",
|
||
|
"middleman",
|
||
|
"peacemaker"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"something that serves as a protective barrier":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"the excelsior acts as an additional buffer for the marble bust during shipping"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"baffle",
|
||
|
"muffler",
|
||
|
"padding",
|
||
|
"safeguard",
|
||
|
"shield",
|
||
|
"barricade",
|
||
|
"cordon"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"bumper",
|
||
|
"cocoon",
|
||
|
"cushion",
|
||
|
"cushioning",
|
||
|
"fender",
|
||
|
"pad"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"to lessen the shock of":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"during my walk an umbrella and thick coat buffered the freezing rain"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"heighten",
|
||
|
"intensify",
|
||
|
"sharpen"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"baffle",
|
||
|
"dampen",
|
||
|
"deaden",
|
||
|
"dull",
|
||
|
"obtund",
|
||
|
"moderate",
|
||
|
"modulate",
|
||
|
"temper",
|
||
|
"allay",
|
||
|
"alleviate",
|
||
|
"assuage",
|
||
|
"ease",
|
||
|
"lighten",
|
||
|
"mitigate",
|
||
|
"relieve"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"cushion",
|
||
|
"gentle",
|
||
|
"soften"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"type":[
|
||
|
"noun",
|
||
|
"verb"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"buffing":{
|
||
|
"to make smooth by friction":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"she learned to buff semiprecious stones in order to make her own jewelry"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"coarsening",
|
||
|
"roughening",
|
||
|
"roughing (up)",
|
||
|
"scuffing"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"planing",
|
||
|
"scraping",
|
||
|
"sandblasting",
|
||
|
"scouring",
|
||
|
"burnishing",
|
||
|
"dressing",
|
||
|
"glossing",
|
||
|
"polishing",
|
||
|
"shining",
|
||
|
"smoothing",
|
||
|
"edging",
|
||
|
"sharpening",
|
||
|
"stropping",
|
||
|
"whetting",
|
||
|
"regrinding"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"filing",
|
||
|
"grinding",
|
||
|
"honing",
|
||
|
"rasping",
|
||
|
"rubbing",
|
||
|
"sanding"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"the janitor buffed the lobby floor until it shone"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"roughening",
|
||
|
"roughing (up)",
|
||
|
"ruffling",
|
||
|
"scuffing (up)"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"sleeking",
|
||
|
"slicking",
|
||
|
"coating",
|
||
|
"glazing",
|
||
|
"japanning",
|
||
|
"lacquering",
|
||
|
"varnishing",
|
||
|
"facing",
|
||
|
"finishing",
|
||
|
"veneering",
|
||
|
"brightening",
|
||
|
"filing",
|
||
|
"rasping",
|
||
|
"sandblasting",
|
||
|
"sanding",
|
||
|
"sandpapering",
|
||
|
"scouring",
|
||
|
"scraping",
|
||
|
"scrubbing",
|
||
|
"bobbing",
|
||
|
"boning",
|
||
|
"lapping"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"burnishing",
|
||
|
"dressing",
|
||
|
"furbishing",
|
||
|
"glossing",
|
||
|
"grinding",
|
||
|
"polishing",
|
||
|
"rubbing",
|
||
|
"shining",
|
||
|
"smoothening",
|
||
|
"smoothing"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"type":[
|
||
|
"verb"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"bug out":{
|
||
|
"to hasten away from something dangerous or frightening":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"the ground soldiers bugged out just before the start of the aerial bombing"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"beard",
|
||
|
"brave",
|
||
|
"confront",
|
||
|
"dare",
|
||
|
"defy",
|
||
|
"face",
|
||
|
"abide",
|
||
|
"dwell",
|
||
|
"hang around",
|
||
|
"linger",
|
||
|
"remain",
|
||
|
"stay",
|
||
|
"stick around",
|
||
|
"tarry"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"abscond",
|
||
|
"clear out",
|
||
|
"decamp",
|
||
|
"elope",
|
||
|
"escape",
|
||
|
"get (away)",
|
||
|
"get out",
|
||
|
"lam",
|
||
|
"light out",
|
||
|
"make off",
|
||
|
"mizzle",
|
||
|
"scarper",
|
||
|
"scat",
|
||
|
"scram",
|
||
|
"skip (out)",
|
||
|
"skirr"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"bolt",
|
||
|
"break",
|
||
|
"flee",
|
||
|
"fly",
|
||
|
"hightail (it)",
|
||
|
"retreat",
|
||
|
"run",
|
||
|
"run away",
|
||
|
"run off",
|
||
|
"skedaddle"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"to leave a place often for another":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
"arrive",
|
||
|
"come",
|
||
|
"show up",
|
||
|
"turn up"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"the strange visitor bugged out without so much as saying a word"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"abide",
|
||
|
"dwell",
|
||
|
"lodge",
|
||
|
"remain",
|
||
|
"settle",
|
||
|
"stay",
|
||
|
"tarry",
|
||
|
"approach",
|
||
|
"close",
|
||
|
"near",
|
||
|
"hit",
|
||
|
"land",
|
||
|
"reach"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"set out",
|
||
|
"start",
|
||
|
"strike out",
|
||
|
"abscond",
|
||
|
"decamp",
|
||
|
"escape",
|
||
|
"evacuate",
|
||
|
"flee",
|
||
|
"fly",
|
||
|
"get out",
|
||
|
"mizzle",
|
||
|
"run away",
|
||
|
"scat",
|
||
|
"scram",
|
||
|
"skip",
|
||
|
"go out",
|
||
|
"light out",
|
||
|
"step out",
|
||
|
"abandon",
|
||
|
"desert",
|
||
|
"forsake",
|
||
|
"vacate",
|
||
|
"emigrate",
|
||
|
"adjourn",
|
||
|
"remove",
|
||
|
"retire",
|
||
|
"retreat",
|
||
|
"withdraw"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"bail",
|
||
|
"bail out",
|
||
|
"begone",
|
||
|
"book",
|
||
|
"bug off",
|
||
|
"bugger off",
|
||
|
"buzz (off)",
|
||
|
"clear off",
|
||
|
"clear out",
|
||
|
"cut out",
|
||
|
"depart",
|
||
|
"dig out",
|
||
|
"exit",
|
||
|
"get",
|
||
|
"get off",
|
||
|
"go",
|
||
|
"go off",
|
||
|
"move",
|
||
|
"pack (up or off)",
|
||
|
"part",
|
||
|
"peel off",
|
||
|
"pike (out or off)",
|
||
|
"pull out",
|
||
|
"push off",
|
||
|
"push on",
|
||
|
"quit",
|
||
|
"run along",
|
||
|
"sally (forth)",
|
||
|
"scarper",
|
||
|
"shove (off)",
|
||
|
"step (along)",
|
||
|
"take off",
|
||
|
"vamoose",
|
||
|
"walk out"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"type":[
|
||
|
"verb"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"bugger":{
|
||
|
"a person whose behavior is offensive to others":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"a cranky bugger who's always at odds with his neighbors"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"hero",
|
||
|
"heroine",
|
||
|
"idol",
|
||
|
"role model",
|
||
|
"gentleman",
|
||
|
"lady",
|
||
|
"angel",
|
||
|
"saint"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"barbarian",
|
||
|
"brute",
|
||
|
"caveman",
|
||
|
"Neanderthal",
|
||
|
"savage",
|
||
|
"loudmouth",
|
||
|
"vulgarian",
|
||
|
"lowlife",
|
||
|
"miscreant",
|
||
|
"rascal",
|
||
|
"rogue",
|
||
|
"roughneck",
|
||
|
"scab",
|
||
|
"scamp",
|
||
|
"scoundrel",
|
||
|
"villain",
|
||
|
"wretch",
|
||
|
"booby",
|
||
|
"doofus",
|
||
|
"fool",
|
||
|
"jackass",
|
||
|
"nincompoop",
|
||
|
"ninny",
|
||
|
"nit",
|
||
|
"nitwit",
|
||
|
"nut",
|
||
|
"schmo",
|
||
|
"schmoe",
|
||
|
"airhead",
|
||
|
"birdbrain",
|
||
|
"blockhead",
|
||
|
"dink",
|
||
|
"dolt",
|
||
|
"dope",
|
||
|
"dork",
|
||
|
"goon",
|
||
|
"half-wit",
|
||
|
"idiot",
|
||
|
"imbecile",
|
||
|
"moron",
|
||
|
"turkey",
|
||
|
"brat",
|
||
|
"insolent",
|
||
|
"nuisance",
|
||
|
"pest",
|
||
|
"snip",
|
||
|
"snob",
|
||
|
"snoot",
|
||
|
"snot",
|
||
|
"dweeb",
|
||
|
"nerd"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"bastard",
|
||
|
"beast",
|
||
|
"bleeder",
|
||
|
"blighter",
|
||
|
"boor",
|
||
|
"bounder",
|
||
|
"buzzard",
|
||
|
"cad",
|
||
|
"chuff",
|
||
|
"churl",
|
||
|
"clown",
|
||
|
"creep",
|
||
|
"cretin",
|
||
|
"crud",
|
||
|
"crumb",
|
||
|
"cur",
|
||
|
"dirtbag",
|
||
|
"dog",
|
||
|
"fink",
|
||
|
"heel",
|
||
|
"hound",
|
||
|
"jerk",
|
||
|
"joker",
|
||
|
"louse",
|
||
|
"lout",
|
||
|
"pill",
|
||
|
"rat",
|
||
|
"rat fink",
|
||
|
"reptile",
|
||
|
"rotter",
|
||
|
"schmuck",
|
||
|
"scum",
|
||
|
"scumbag",
|
||
|
"scuzzball",
|
||
|
"skunk",
|
||
|
"sleaze",
|
||
|
"sleazebag",
|
||
|
"sleazeball",
|
||
|
"slime",
|
||
|
"slimeball",
|
||
|
"slob",
|
||
|
"snake",
|
||
|
"so-and-so",
|
||
|
"sod",
|
||
|
"stinkard",
|
||
|
"stinker",
|
||
|
"swine",
|
||
|
"toad",
|
||
|
"varmint",
|
||
|
"vermin"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"type":[
|
||
|
"noun"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"building%20up":{
|
||
|
"to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
"contracting",
|
||
|
"decreasing",
|
||
|
"diminishing",
|
||
|
"dwindling",
|
||
|
"lessening",
|
||
|
"receding",
|
||
|
"waning"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"static electricity built up on the cat's fur"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"jumping",
|
||
|
"rocketing",
|
||
|
"skyrocketing",
|
||
|
"surging",
|
||
|
"heightening",
|
||
|
"intensifying",
|
||
|
"redoubling",
|
||
|
"blowing up",
|
||
|
"bulking",
|
||
|
"distending",
|
||
|
"inflating",
|
||
|
"puffing (up)",
|
||
|
"crescendoing",
|
||
|
"cresting",
|
||
|
"peaking"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"accelerating",
|
||
|
"accumulating",
|
||
|
"appreciating",
|
||
|
"ballooning",
|
||
|
"booming",
|
||
|
"burgeoning",
|
||
|
"bourgeoning",
|
||
|
"climbing",
|
||
|
"enlarging",
|
||
|
"escalating",
|
||
|
"expanding",
|
||
|
"gaining",
|
||
|
"increasing",
|
||
|
"mounting",
|
||
|
"multiplying",
|
||
|
"mushrooming",
|
||
|
"proliferating",
|
||
|
"rising",
|
||
|
"rolling up",
|
||
|
"snowballing",
|
||
|
"spreading",
|
||
|
"swelling",
|
||
|
"waxing"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"evidence that the toxic chemical builds up in the bloodstream to unhealthy levels"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"dispersing",
|
||
|
"dissipating",
|
||
|
"scattering"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"agglutinating",
|
||
|
"clumping",
|
||
|
"lumping",
|
||
|
"banking",
|
||
|
"drifting",
|
||
|
"ridging"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"accreting",
|
||
|
"accumulating",
|
||
|
"amassing",
|
||
|
"collecting",
|
||
|
"concentrating",
|
||
|
"conglomerating",
|
||
|
"gathering",
|
||
|
"massing",
|
||
|
"piling (up)",
|
||
|
"stacking (up)"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"to gradually increase in":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
"decreasing (in)",
|
||
|
"losing"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"the roller coaster built up momentum"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"abating",
|
||
|
"declining (in)",
|
||
|
"diminishing (in)",
|
||
|
"dipping",
|
||
|
"dwindling",
|
||
|
"falling (in)",
|
||
|
"lessening",
|
||
|
"tapering",
|
||
|
"tapering off"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"doubling (in)",
|
||
|
"tripling (in)",
|
||
|
"accruing",
|
||
|
"accumulating",
|
||
|
"amassing",
|
||
|
"exciting",
|
||
|
"stimulating",
|
||
|
"enhancing",
|
||
|
"enlarging",
|
||
|
"enriching",
|
||
|
"expanding",
|
||
|
"extending",
|
||
|
"maximizing",
|
||
|
"boosting",
|
||
|
"elevating",
|
||
|
"jacking (up)",
|
||
|
"mounting",
|
||
|
"ramping (up)",
|
||
|
"stepping up"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"gaining",
|
||
|
"gathering",
|
||
|
"growing (in)",
|
||
|
"picking up"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"to make greater in size, amount, or number":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
"abating",
|
||
|
"decreasing",
|
||
|
"de-escalating",
|
||
|
"diminishing",
|
||
|
"downsizing",
|
||
|
"dwindling",
|
||
|
"lessening",
|
||
|
"lowering",
|
||
|
"minifying",
|
||
|
"reducing",
|
||
|
"subtracting (from)"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"he patiently built up his coin collection over several decades",
|
||
|
"the young stockbroker worked hard to build up a clientele"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"abbreviating",
|
||
|
"abridging",
|
||
|
"curtailing",
|
||
|
"shortening",
|
||
|
"compressing",
|
||
|
"condensing",
|
||
|
"constricting",
|
||
|
"contracting",
|
||
|
"cutting back",
|
||
|
"retrenching"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"booming",
|
||
|
"jumping",
|
||
|
"skyrocketing",
|
||
|
"spiking",
|
||
|
"bumping (up)",
|
||
|
"ratcheting (up)",
|
||
|
"racheting (up)",
|
||
|
"blowing up",
|
||
|
"dilating",
|
||
|
"distending",
|
||
|
"inflating",
|
||
|
"drawing out",
|
||
|
"elongating",
|
||
|
"fleshing (out)",
|
||
|
"lengthening",
|
||
|
"prolonging",
|
||
|
"protracting",
|
||
|
"stretching",
|
||
|
"developing",
|
||
|
"enhancing",
|
||
|
"heightening",
|
||
|
"intensifying",
|
||
|
"magnifying",
|
||
|
"complementing",
|
||
|
"supplementing",
|
||
|
"beefing (up)",
|
||
|
"reinforcing",
|
||
|
"reenforcing",
|
||
|
"strengthening",
|
||
|
"maximizing",
|
||
|
"accumulating",
|
||
|
"amassing",
|
||
|
"collecting",
|
||
|
"following up",
|
||
|
"parlaying"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"accelerating",
|
||
|
"adding (to)",
|
||
|
"aggrandizing",
|
||
|
"amplifying",
|
||
|
"augmenting",
|
||
|
"boosting",
|
||
|
"compounding",
|
||
|
"enlarging",
|
||
|
"escalating",
|
||
|
"expanding",
|
||
|
"extending",
|
||
|
"hyping",
|
||
|
"increasing",
|
||
|
"multiplying",
|
||
|
"pumping up",
|
||
|
"raising",
|
||
|
"stoking",
|
||
|
"supersizing",
|
||
|
"swelling",
|
||
|
"upping"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"type":[
|
||
|
"verb"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"built":{
|
||
|
"as in":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"related":[],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"to form by putting together parts or materials":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
"demounted",
|
||
|
"disassembled",
|
||
|
"dismantled",
|
||
|
"dismembered",
|
||
|
"knocked down",
|
||
|
"struck",
|
||
|
"took down",
|
||
|
"tore down"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"he spent hours building a model airplane from a kit"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"demolished",
|
||
|
"destroyed",
|
||
|
"devastated",
|
||
|
"flattened",
|
||
|
"leveled",
|
||
|
"levelled",
|
||
|
"pulled down",
|
||
|
"pulverized",
|
||
|
"razed",
|
||
|
"ruinated",
|
||
|
"ruined",
|
||
|
"shattered",
|
||
|
"smashed",
|
||
|
"wrecked",
|
||
|
"blew up",
|
||
|
"exploded",
|
||
|
"detached",
|
||
|
"disengaged",
|
||
|
"disconnected",
|
||
|
"disjoined",
|
||
|
"disunited",
|
||
|
"divided",
|
||
|
"separated"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"carpentered",
|
||
|
"fashioned",
|
||
|
"forged",
|
||
|
"framed",
|
||
|
"hammered",
|
||
|
"handcrafted",
|
||
|
"manufactured",
|
||
|
"molded",
|
||
|
"produced",
|
||
|
"shaped",
|
||
|
"prefabricated",
|
||
|
"began",
|
||
|
"coined",
|
||
|
"created",
|
||
|
"generated",
|
||
|
"inaugurated",
|
||
|
"initiated",
|
||
|
"innovated",
|
||
|
"invented",
|
||
|
"originated",
|
||
|
"constituted",
|
||
|
"established",
|
||
|
"fathered",
|
||
|
"founded",
|
||
|
"instituted",
|
||
|
"organized",
|
||
|
"conceived",
|
||
|
"concocted",
|
||
|
"contrived",
|
||
|
"cooked (up)",
|
||
|
"designed",
|
||
|
"devised",
|
||
|
"imagined",
|
||
|
"thought (up)",
|
||
|
"reassembled",
|
||
|
"rebuilt",
|
||
|
"reconstructed",
|
||
|
"redeveloped",
|
||
|
"reedified",
|
||
|
"retrofitted",
|
||
|
"retrofit",
|
||
|
"jerry-built",
|
||
|
"rigged (up)",
|
||
|
"threw up",
|
||
|
"combined",
|
||
|
"united"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"assembled",
|
||
|
"confected",
|
||
|
"constructed",
|
||
|
"erected",
|
||
|
"fabricated",
|
||
|
"made",
|
||
|
"made up",
|
||
|
"pieced",
|
||
|
"put up",
|
||
|
"raised",
|
||
|
"reared",
|
||
|
"set up"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"type":[
|
||
|
"adjective",
|
||
|
"verb"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"bulk":{
|
||
|
"as in":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"related":[],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"the largest part or quantity of something":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
"minority"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"agriculture makes up the bulk of the country's economy"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"couple",
|
||
|
"few",
|
||
|
"handful",
|
||
|
"smattering",
|
||
|
"sprinkling",
|
||
|
"least",
|
||
|
"minimum"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"plurality",
|
||
|
"maximum",
|
||
|
"most",
|
||
|
"abundance",
|
||
|
"heap",
|
||
|
"loads",
|
||
|
"lot",
|
||
|
"much",
|
||
|
"oodles",
|
||
|
"plenty",
|
||
|
"profusion",
|
||
|
"reams",
|
||
|
"scads",
|
||
|
"wealth"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"generality",
|
||
|
"lion's share",
|
||
|
"majority",
|
||
|
"mass",
|
||
|
"preponderance"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"the main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"the cookie lost a few crumbs, but the bulk of it remained"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"accessory",
|
||
|
"accessary",
|
||
|
"adjunct",
|
||
|
"appendage",
|
||
|
"extension",
|
||
|
"offshoot",
|
||
|
"component",
|
||
|
"constituent",
|
||
|
"element",
|
||
|
"ingredient",
|
||
|
"division",
|
||
|
"part",
|
||
|
"piece",
|
||
|
"section",
|
||
|
"segment",
|
||
|
"angle",
|
||
|
"aspect",
|
||
|
"facet",
|
||
|
"feature",
|
||
|
"quality",
|
||
|
"side"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"majority",
|
||
|
"aggregate",
|
||
|
"amount",
|
||
|
"entirety",
|
||
|
"quantum",
|
||
|
"sum",
|
||
|
"sum total",
|
||
|
"total",
|
||
|
"totality",
|
||
|
"whole",
|
||
|
"bottom",
|
||
|
"essence",
|
||
|
"essentiality",
|
||
|
"marrow",
|
||
|
"meat",
|
||
|
"nature",
|
||
|
"pith",
|
||
|
"quintessence",
|
||
|
"root",
|
||
|
"soul",
|
||
|
"stuff",
|
||
|
"substance",
|
||
|
"center",
|
||
|
"heart",
|
||
|
"hub",
|
||
|
"kernel",
|
||
|
"middle",
|
||
|
"nucleus",
|
||
|
"nut",
|
||
|
"seat",
|
||
|
"affair",
|
||
|
"argument",
|
||
|
"burden",
|
||
|
"crux",
|
||
|
"focus",
|
||
|
"gist",
|
||
|
"nub",
|
||
|
"pitch",
|
||
|
"point",
|
||
|
"purport",
|
||
|
"matter",
|
||
|
"motif",
|
||
|
"subject",
|
||
|
"text",
|
||
|
"theme",
|
||
|
"topic"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"body",
|
||
|
"brunt",
|
||
|
"chief",
|
||
|
"core",
|
||
|
"generality",
|
||
|
"heft",
|
||
|
"main",
|
||
|
"mass",
|
||
|
"staple",
|
||
|
"weight"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"due to its bulk , we were unable to get the enormous bookcase into the back seat of the car"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"area",
|
||
|
"capaciousness",
|
||
|
"commodiousness",
|
||
|
"roominess",
|
||
|
"spaciousness",
|
||
|
"ampleness",
|
||
|
"amplitude",
|
||
|
"bigness",
|
||
|
"bulkiness",
|
||
|
"enormousness",
|
||
|
"grandness",
|
||
|
"greatness",
|
||
|
"grossness",
|
||
|
"heftiness",
|
||
|
"hugeness",
|
||
|
"immenseness",
|
||
|
"immensity",
|
||
|
"largeness",
|
||
|
"mass",
|
||
|
"massiveness",
|
||
|
"monstrousness",
|
||
|
"stupendousness",
|
||
|
"tremendousness",
|
||
|
"vastness",
|
||
|
"volume",
|
||
|
"voluminousness"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"dimension",
|
||
|
"extent",
|
||
|
"magnitude",
|
||
|
"measure",
|
||
|
"measurement",
|
||
|
"proportion",
|
||
|
"size"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"type":[
|
||
|
"noun",
|
||
|
"verb"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"bulkiness":{
|
||
|
"the quality or state of being large in size":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
"fineness",
|
||
|
"littleness",
|
||
|
"puniness",
|
||
|
"smallness"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"the box wasn't heavy, but its bulkiness made it awkward to carry"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"diminutiveness",
|
||
|
"minuteness",
|
||
|
"tininess",
|
||
|
"slightness",
|
||
|
"meagerness",
|
||
|
"poorness",
|
||
|
"scantiness",
|
||
|
"scarceness",
|
||
|
"scarcity",
|
||
|
"skimpiness",
|
||
|
"slenderness",
|
||
|
"slimness",
|
||
|
"spareness",
|
||
|
"sparseness",
|
||
|
"sparsity",
|
||
|
"stinginess",
|
||
|
"deficiency",
|
||
|
"inadequacy",
|
||
|
"inadequateness"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"enormity",
|
||
|
"enormousness",
|
||
|
"extensiveness",
|
||
|
"grossness",
|
||
|
"healthiness",
|
||
|
"hugeness",
|
||
|
"immenseness",
|
||
|
"immensity",
|
||
|
"magnitude",
|
||
|
"massiveness",
|
||
|
"mightiness",
|
||
|
"mountainousness",
|
||
|
"prodigiousness",
|
||
|
"stupendousness",
|
||
|
"vastness",
|
||
|
"excessiveness",
|
||
|
"extravagance",
|
||
|
"extremeness",
|
||
|
"immoderacy",
|
||
|
"abundance",
|
||
|
"ampleness",
|
||
|
"bountifulness",
|
||
|
"copiousness",
|
||
|
"generosity",
|
||
|
"handsomeness",
|
||
|
"liberality",
|
||
|
"muchness",
|
||
|
"adequacy",
|
||
|
"sufficiency",
|
||
|
"weightiness"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"bigness",
|
||
|
"grandness",
|
||
|
"greatness",
|
||
|
"heftiness",
|
||
|
"largeness",
|
||
|
"substantiality",
|
||
|
"voluminousness"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"type":[
|
||
|
"noun"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"bull":{
|
||
|
"a member of a force charged with law enforcement at the local level":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"the town's drug dealers and bulls were well acquainted with one another"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"civilian"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"patrolman",
|
||
|
"policewoman",
|
||
|
"detective",
|
||
|
"dick",
|
||
|
"gumshoe",
|
||
|
"hawkshaw",
|
||
|
"inspector",
|
||
|
"investigator",
|
||
|
"plainclothesman",
|
||
|
"sherlock",
|
||
|
"sleuth",
|
||
|
"sleuthhound",
|
||
|
"marshal",
|
||
|
"marshall",
|
||
|
"sheriff",
|
||
|
"trooper",
|
||
|
"peace officer",
|
||
|
"captain",
|
||
|
"lieutenant",
|
||
|
"sergeant",
|
||
|
"constabulary",
|
||
|
"heat",
|
||
|
"man",
|
||
|
"police",
|
||
|
"police force",
|
||
|
"operative",
|
||
|
"private detective",
|
||
|
"private eye",
|
||
|
"private investigator"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"bobby",
|
||
|
"constable",
|
||
|
"cop",
|
||
|
"copper",
|
||
|
"flatfoot",
|
||
|
"fuzz",
|
||
|
"gendarme",
|
||
|
"lawman",
|
||
|
"officer",
|
||
|
"police officer",
|
||
|
"policeman",
|
||
|
"shamus"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"an order publicly issued by an authority":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"the head office issued a bull banning the use of alcohol at all on-site social functions"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"call",
|
||
|
"conclusion",
|
||
|
"decision",
|
||
|
"deliverance",
|
||
|
"determination",
|
||
|
"diagnosis",
|
||
|
"judgment",
|
||
|
"judgement",
|
||
|
"opinion",
|
||
|
"resolution",
|
||
|
"verdict",
|
||
|
"announcement",
|
||
|
"declaration",
|
||
|
"dictum",
|
||
|
"manifesto",
|
||
|
"proclamation",
|
||
|
"pronouncement",
|
||
|
"canon",
|
||
|
"encyclical"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"decree",
|
||
|
"diktat",
|
||
|
"directive",
|
||
|
"edict",
|
||
|
"fiat",
|
||
|
"rescript",
|
||
|
"ruling",
|
||
|
"ukase"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"boastful speech or writing":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"an interview filled with the usual bull about how seriously she takes the art of acting"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"oratory",
|
||
|
"rhapsody",
|
||
|
"rhetoric",
|
||
|
"pomposity",
|
||
|
"turgidity",
|
||
|
"wind",
|
||
|
"bloviation",
|
||
|
"verbosity",
|
||
|
"windiness",
|
||
|
"babble",
|
||
|
"blab",
|
||
|
"chatter",
|
||
|
"drivel",
|
||
|
"gabble",
|
||
|
"gibber",
|
||
|
"gibberish",
|
||
|
"jabber",
|
||
|
"prattle",
|
||
|
"jawing",
|
||
|
"patter",
|
||
|
"prating",
|
||
|
"yammering",
|
||
|
"egotism",
|
||
|
"self-conceit",
|
||
|
"self-importance",
|
||
|
"swagger",
|
||
|
"vaunt"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"bluster",
|
||
|
"bombast",
|
||
|
"brag",
|
||
|
"braggadocio",
|
||
|
"cockalorum",
|
||
|
"fanfaronade",
|
||
|
"gas",
|
||
|
"gasconade",
|
||
|
"grandiloquence",
|
||
|
"hot air",
|
||
|
"magniloquence",
|
||
|
"rant",
|
||
|
"rodomontade",
|
||
|
"rhodomontade"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"a guy who's always trying to sell some sucker a line of bull"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"levelheadedness",
|
||
|
"rationality",
|
||
|
"reasonability",
|
||
|
"reasonableness",
|
||
|
"sensibleness",
|
||
|
"common sense",
|
||
|
"horse sense",
|
||
|
"sense",
|
||
|
"discernment",
|
||
|
"judgment",
|
||
|
"judgement",
|
||
|
"wisdom"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"absurdity",
|
||
|
"asininity",
|
||
|
"fatuity",
|
||
|
"foolery",
|
||
|
"idiocy",
|
||
|
"imbecility",
|
||
|
"inaneness",
|
||
|
"inanity",
|
||
|
"insanity",
|
||
|
"kookiness",
|
||
|
"lunacy",
|
||
|
"absurdness",
|
||
|
"craziness",
|
||
|
"madness",
|
||
|
"witlessness",
|
||
|
"hoity-toity",
|
||
|
"monkey business",
|
||
|
"monkeyshine(s)",
|
||
|
"shenanigan(s)",
|
||
|
"tomfoolery",
|
||
|
"gas",
|
||
|
"hot air",
|
||
|
"rigmarole",
|
||
|
"rigamarole",
|
||
|
"double-talk",
|
||
|
"greek",
|
||
|
"hocus-pocus"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"applesauce",
|
||
|
"balderdash",
|
||
|
"baloney",
|
||
|
"boloney",
|
||
|
"beans",
|
||
|
"bilge",
|
||
|
"blah",
|
||
|
"blah-blah",
|
||
|
"blarney",
|
||
|
"blather",
|
||
|
"blatherskite",
|
||
|
"blither",
|
||
|
"bosh",
|
||
|
"bunk",
|
||
|
"bunkum",
|
||
|
"buncombe",
|
||
|
"claptrap",
|
||
|
"codswallop",
|
||
|
"crapola",
|
||
|
"crock",
|
||
|
"drivel",
|
||
|
"drool",
|
||
|
"fiddle",
|
||
|
"fiddle-faddle",
|
||
|
"fiddlesticks",
|
||
|
"flannel",
|
||
|
"flapdoodle",
|
||
|
"folderol",
|
||
|
"falderal",
|
||
|
"folly",
|
||
|
"foolishness",
|
||
|
"fudge",
|
||
|
"garbage",
|
||
|
"guff",
|
||
|
"hogwash",
|
||
|
"hokeypokey",
|
||
|
"hokum",
|
||
|
"hoodoo",
|
||
|
"hooey",
|
||
|
"horsefeathers",
|
||
|
"humbug",
|
||
|
"humbuggery",
|
||
|
"jazz",
|
||
|
"malarkey",
|
||
|
"malarky",
|
||
|
"moonshine",
|
||
|
"muck",
|
||
|
"nerts",
|
||
|
"nonsense",
|
||
|
"nuts",
|
||
|
"piffle",
|
||
|
"poppycock",
|
||
|
"punk",
|
||
|
"rot",
|
||
|
"rubbish",
|
||
|
"senselessness",
|
||
|
"silliness",
|
||
|
"slush",
|
||
|
"stupidity",
|
||
|
"taradiddle",
|
||
|
"tarradiddle",
|
||
|
"tommyrot",
|
||
|
"tosh",
|
||
|
"trash",
|
||
|
"trumpery",
|
||
|
"twaddle"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"to force one's way":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"the beleaguered governor bulled through the crowd of reporters without answering a single question"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"ram",
|
||
|
"shove",
|
||
|
"thrust"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"bore",
|
||
|
"bulldoze",
|
||
|
"crash",
|
||
|
"elbow",
|
||
|
"jam",
|
||
|
"jostle",
|
||
|
"muscle",
|
||
|
"press",
|
||
|
"push",
|
||
|
"shoulder",
|
||
|
"squeeze"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"to praise or express pride in one's own possessions, qualities, or accomplishments often to excess":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"no one bought all his bulling about how he had beaten the stock market"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"belittle",
|
||
|
"deprecate",
|
||
|
"diminish",
|
||
|
"discount",
|
||
|
"laugh off",
|
||
|
"minimize",
|
||
|
"play down",
|
||
|
"pooh-pooh",
|
||
|
"pooh",
|
||
|
"shrug off",
|
||
|
"underrate",
|
||
|
"undervalue",
|
||
|
"bemoan",
|
||
|
"lament",
|
||
|
"mourn",
|
||
|
"regret"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"bluster",
|
||
|
"harangue",
|
||
|
"puff",
|
||
|
"pride",
|
||
|
"gush",
|
||
|
"exult",
|
||
|
"glory",
|
||
|
"rejoice",
|
||
|
"brandish",
|
||
|
"display",
|
||
|
"exhibit",
|
||
|
"expose",
|
||
|
"flaunt",
|
||
|
"glorify",
|
||
|
"parade",
|
||
|
"show off",
|
||
|
"magnify",
|
||
|
"maximize"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"blow",
|
||
|
"boast",
|
||
|
"brag",
|
||
|
"crow",
|
||
|
"gasconade",
|
||
|
"swagger",
|
||
|
"vapor",
|
||
|
"vaunt"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"type":[
|
||
|
"noun",
|
||
|
"verb"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"bull pens":{
|
||
|
"as in cells , holes":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"related":[],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"type":[
|
||
|
"noun"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"bulletined":{
|
||
|
"as in billed , gazetted":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"related":[],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"type":[
|
||
|
"verb"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"bulletins":{
|
||
|
"a publication that appears at regular intervals":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"picks up a church bulletin every Sunday after Mass"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"annuals",
|
||
|
"bimonthlies",
|
||
|
"biweeklies",
|
||
|
"dailies",
|
||
|
"monthlies",
|
||
|
"quarterlies",
|
||
|
"semimonthlies",
|
||
|
"semiweeklies",
|
||
|
"triweeklies",
|
||
|
"weeklies",
|
||
|
"yearbooks",
|
||
|
"digests",
|
||
|
"little magazines",
|
||
|
"fanzines",
|
||
|
"pictorials",
|
||
|
"slicks",
|
||
|
"broadsides",
|
||
|
"editions",
|
||
|
"extras",
|
||
|
"sheets",
|
||
|
"supplements",
|
||
|
"tabloids",
|
||
|
"tabs",
|
||
|
"newsletters",
|
||
|
"newsmagazines",
|
||
|
"newsweeklies"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"books",
|
||
|
"diurnals",
|
||
|
"gazettes",
|
||
|
"journals",
|
||
|
"magazines",
|
||
|
"mags",
|
||
|
"newspapers",
|
||
|
"organs",
|
||
|
"papers",
|
||
|
"periodicals",
|
||
|
"rags",
|
||
|
"reviews",
|
||
|
"serials",
|
||
|
"zines"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"a published statement informing the public of a matter of general interest":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"I signed up to receive the free financial bulletin daily in my in-box"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"broadsides",
|
||
|
"brochures",
|
||
|
"circulars",
|
||
|
"flyers",
|
||
|
"fliers",
|
||
|
"fly sheets",
|
||
|
"gazettes",
|
||
|
"handbills",
|
||
|
"handouts",
|
||
|
"billboards",
|
||
|
"bills",
|
||
|
"placards",
|
||
|
"playbills",
|
||
|
"posters",
|
||
|
"show bills",
|
||
|
"signs",
|
||
|
"broadcasts",
|
||
|
"cablecasts",
|
||
|
"newscasts",
|
||
|
"telecasts",
|
||
|
"advertisings",
|
||
|
"billings",
|
||
|
"blurbs",
|
||
|
"come-ons",
|
||
|
"commercials",
|
||
|
"messages",
|
||
|
"pitches",
|
||
|
"plugolas",
|
||
|
"spots",
|
||
|
"words",
|
||
|
"communications",
|
||
|
"dispatches",
|
||
|
"reports",
|
||
|
"annunciations",
|
||
|
"declarations",
|
||
|
"edicts",
|
||
|
"proclamations",
|
||
|
"promulgations",
|
||
|
"pronouncements",
|
||
|
"pronunciamentos",
|
||
|
"pronunciamentoes",
|
||
|
"rescripts",
|
||
|
"significations",
|
||
|
"ballyhoos",
|
||
|
"boosts",
|
||
|
"buildups",
|
||
|
"campaigns",
|
||
|
"plugs",
|
||
|
"promos",
|
||
|
"promotions",
|
||
|
"propagandas",
|
||
|
"publicities"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"ads",
|
||
|
"advertisements",
|
||
|
"adverts",
|
||
|
"announcements",
|
||
|
"communiqu\u00e9s",
|
||
|
"notices",
|
||
|
"notifications",
|
||
|
"postings",
|
||
|
"releases"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"as in":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"related":[],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"type":[
|
||
|
"noun",
|
||
|
"verb"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"bullish":{
|
||
|
"as in":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"related":[],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"type":[
|
||
|
"adjective"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"bully":{
|
||
|
"a person who teases, threatens, or hurts smaller, weaker, or more vulnerable persons":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"the school has a procedure for students who want to report problems with bullies"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"antagonist",
|
||
|
"enemy",
|
||
|
"abuser",
|
||
|
"baiter",
|
||
|
"giber",
|
||
|
"jiber",
|
||
|
"harasser",
|
||
|
"harrier",
|
||
|
"heckler",
|
||
|
"mocker",
|
||
|
"needler",
|
||
|
"oppressor",
|
||
|
"persecutor",
|
||
|
"ridiculer",
|
||
|
"taunter",
|
||
|
"tease",
|
||
|
"teaser",
|
||
|
"torturer",
|
||
|
"goon",
|
||
|
"hood",
|
||
|
"hoodlum",
|
||
|
"hooligan",
|
||
|
"mug",
|
||
|
"punk",
|
||
|
"rough",
|
||
|
"roughneck",
|
||
|
"rowdy",
|
||
|
"ruffian",
|
||
|
"thug",
|
||
|
"tough",
|
||
|
"toughie",
|
||
|
"toughy",
|
||
|
"cutthroat",
|
||
|
"felon",
|
||
|
"gangster",
|
||
|
"gunman",
|
||
|
"mobster",
|
||
|
"racketeer"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"bullyboy",
|
||
|
"hector",
|
||
|
"intimidator"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"a violent, brutal person who is often a member of an organized gang":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"the local loan shark and his bullies have ways of making people pay up"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"cutthroat",
|
||
|
"scoundrel",
|
||
|
"villain",
|
||
|
"assassin",
|
||
|
"bandit",
|
||
|
"bravo",
|
||
|
"brigand",
|
||
|
"criminal",
|
||
|
"crook",
|
||
|
"desperado",
|
||
|
"felon",
|
||
|
"gunman",
|
||
|
"highwayman",
|
||
|
"lawbreaker",
|
||
|
"mafioso",
|
||
|
"malefactor",
|
||
|
"offender",
|
||
|
"outlaw",
|
||
|
"perp",
|
||
|
"perpetrator",
|
||
|
"pirate",
|
||
|
"pickpocket",
|
||
|
"racketeer",
|
||
|
"robber",
|
||
|
"swindler",
|
||
|
"thief",
|
||
|
"vandal",
|
||
|
"juvenile delinquent",
|
||
|
"tearaway"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"gangbanger",
|
||
|
"gangsta",
|
||
|
"gangster",
|
||
|
"goon",
|
||
|
"gorilla",
|
||
|
"hood",
|
||
|
"hoodlum",
|
||
|
"hooligan",
|
||
|
"mobster",
|
||
|
"mug",
|
||
|
"plug-ugly",
|
||
|
"punk",
|
||
|
"roughneck",
|
||
|
"rowdy",
|
||
|
"ruffian",
|
||
|
"thug",
|
||
|
"tough",
|
||
|
"toughie",
|
||
|
"toughy",
|
||
|
"yob",
|
||
|
"yobbo"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"of the very best kind":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
"atrocious",
|
||
|
"awful",
|
||
|
"execrable",
|
||
|
"lousy",
|
||
|
"pathetic",
|
||
|
"poor",
|
||
|
"rotten",
|
||
|
"terrible",
|
||
|
"vile",
|
||
|
"wretched"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"that's a bully idea for reviving the town's retail center"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"bad",
|
||
|
"inferior",
|
||
|
"low-grade",
|
||
|
"substandard",
|
||
|
"unsatisfactory",
|
||
|
"mediocre",
|
||
|
"middling",
|
||
|
"second-class",
|
||
|
"second-rate"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"acceptable",
|
||
|
"adequate",
|
||
|
"all right",
|
||
|
"decent",
|
||
|
"good",
|
||
|
"OK",
|
||
|
"okay",
|
||
|
"passable",
|
||
|
"satisfactory",
|
||
|
"tolerable",
|
||
|
"better",
|
||
|
"exceptional",
|
||
|
"fancy",
|
||
|
"high-grade",
|
||
|
"high-test",
|
||
|
"premium",
|
||
|
"select",
|
||
|
"special",
|
||
|
"superfine",
|
||
|
"classical",
|
||
|
"standard",
|
||
|
"traditional"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"A-OK",
|
||
|
"A1",
|
||
|
"awesome",
|
||
|
"bang-up",
|
||
|
"banner",
|
||
|
"beautiful",
|
||
|
"blue-chip",
|
||
|
"blue-ribbon",
|
||
|
"boffo",
|
||
|
"bonny",
|
||
|
"bonnie",
|
||
|
"boss",
|
||
|
"brag",
|
||
|
"brave",
|
||
|
"bumper",
|
||
|
"capital",
|
||
|
"choice",
|
||
|
"classic",
|
||
|
"cool",
|
||
|
"corking",
|
||
|
"crackerjack",
|
||
|
"cracking",
|
||
|
"dandy",
|
||
|
"divine",
|
||
|
"dope",
|
||
|
"down",
|
||
|
"dynamite",
|
||
|
"excellent",
|
||
|
"fab",
|
||
|
"fabulous",
|
||
|
"famous",
|
||
|
"fantabulous",
|
||
|
"fantastic",
|
||
|
"fine",
|
||
|
"first-class",
|
||
|
"first-rate",
|
||
|
"first-string",
|
||
|
"five-star",
|
||
|
"four-star",
|
||
|
"frontline",
|
||
|
"gangbusters",
|
||
|
"gangbuster",
|
||
|
"gilt-edged",
|
||
|
"gilt-edge",
|
||
|
"gone",
|
||
|
"grand",
|
||
|
"great",
|
||
|
"groovy",
|
||
|
"heavenly",
|
||
|
"high-class",
|
||
|
"hot",
|
||
|
"hype",
|
||
|
"immense",
|
||
|
"jim-dandy",
|
||
|
"keen",
|
||
|
"lovely",
|
||
|
"marvelous",
|
||
|
"marvellous",
|
||
|
"mean",
|
||
|
"neat",
|
||
|
"nifty",
|
||
|
"noble",
|
||
|
"number one",
|
||
|
"No. 1",
|
||
|
"numero uno",
|
||
|
"out-of-sight",
|
||
|
"par excellence",
|
||
|
"peachy",
|
||
|
"peachy keen",
|
||
|
"phat",
|
||
|
"prime",
|
||
|
"primo",
|
||
|
"prize",
|
||
|
"prizewinning",
|
||
|
"quality",
|
||
|
"radical",
|
||
|
"righteous",
|
||
|
"sensational",
|
||
|
"slick",
|
||
|
"splendid",
|
||
|
"stellar",
|
||
|
"sterling",
|
||
|
"superb",
|
||
|
"superior",
|
||
|
"superlative",
|
||
|
"supernal",
|
||
|
"swell",
|
||
|
"terrific",
|
||
|
"tip-top",
|
||
|
"top",
|
||
|
"top-notch",
|
||
|
"top-of-the-line",
|
||
|
"top-shelf",
|
||
|
"topflight",
|
||
|
"topping",
|
||
|
"unsurpassed",
|
||
|
"wizard",
|
||
|
"wonderful"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"to inflict physical or emotional harm upon":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"the kindergarten teacher explained why it was wrong to bully classmates"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"care (for)",
|
||
|
"cherish",
|
||
|
"foster",
|
||
|
"nurture",
|
||
|
"baby",
|
||
|
"cater (to)",
|
||
|
"coddle",
|
||
|
"favor",
|
||
|
"gratify",
|
||
|
"humor",
|
||
|
"indulge",
|
||
|
"mollycoddle",
|
||
|
"pamper",
|
||
|
"spoil"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"molest",
|
||
|
"outrage",
|
||
|
"violate",
|
||
|
"harass",
|
||
|
"harm",
|
||
|
"hurt",
|
||
|
"injure",
|
||
|
"oppress",
|
||
|
"persecute",
|
||
|
"torment",
|
||
|
"torture",
|
||
|
"burn",
|
||
|
"sandbag",
|
||
|
"victimize",
|
||
|
"wrong",
|
||
|
"beat (up)",
|
||
|
"mess (up)",
|
||
|
"rough (up)",
|
||
|
"work (over)"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"abuse",
|
||
|
"brutalize",
|
||
|
"ill-treat",
|
||
|
"ill-use",
|
||
|
"kick around",
|
||
|
"maltreat",
|
||
|
"manhandle",
|
||
|
"mess over",
|
||
|
"mishandle",
|
||
|
"mistreat",
|
||
|
"misuse"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"to make timid or fearful by or as if by threats":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"the manager was fired for bullying employees"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"cheer",
|
||
|
"comfort",
|
||
|
"console",
|
||
|
"reassure",
|
||
|
"solace",
|
||
|
"soothe",
|
||
|
"embolden",
|
||
|
"encourage",
|
||
|
"hearten",
|
||
|
"steel",
|
||
|
"convince",
|
||
|
"persuade"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"bluster",
|
||
|
"trash-talk",
|
||
|
"affright",
|
||
|
"alarm",
|
||
|
"alarum",
|
||
|
"frighten",
|
||
|
"horrify",
|
||
|
"scare",
|
||
|
"shock",
|
||
|
"spook",
|
||
|
"startle",
|
||
|
"terrify",
|
||
|
"menace",
|
||
|
"terrorize",
|
||
|
"threaten",
|
||
|
"badger",
|
||
|
"harass",
|
||
|
"hound",
|
||
|
"bludgeon",
|
||
|
"coerce",
|
||
|
"compel",
|
||
|
"constrain",
|
||
|
"dragoon",
|
||
|
"force",
|
||
|
"make",
|
||
|
"oblige",
|
||
|
"press",
|
||
|
"pressure",
|
||
|
"push around",
|
||
|
"demoralize",
|
||
|
"psych (out)",
|
||
|
"unman",
|
||
|
"unnerve",
|
||
|
"discompose",
|
||
|
"disconcert",
|
||
|
"disquiet",
|
||
|
"distress",
|
||
|
"disturb",
|
||
|
"perturb",
|
||
|
"upset"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"blackjack",
|
||
|
"bogart",
|
||
|
"browbeat",
|
||
|
"bulldoze",
|
||
|
"bullyrag",
|
||
|
"cow",
|
||
|
"hector",
|
||
|
"intimidate",
|
||
|
"strong-arm"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"type":[
|
||
|
"adjective",
|
||
|
"noun",
|
||
|
"verb"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"bullying":{
|
||
|
"as in browbeating":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"related":[],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"as in bulldozing , browbeating":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"related":[],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"to inflict physical or emotional harm upon":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"the kindergarten teacher explained why it was wrong to bully classmates"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"caring (for)",
|
||
|
"cherishing",
|
||
|
"fostering",
|
||
|
"nurturing",
|
||
|
"babying",
|
||
|
"catering (to)",
|
||
|
"coddling",
|
||
|
"favoring",
|
||
|
"gratifying",
|
||
|
"humoring",
|
||
|
"indulging",
|
||
|
"mollycoddling",
|
||
|
"pampering",
|
||
|
"spoiling"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"molesting",
|
||
|
"outraging",
|
||
|
"violating",
|
||
|
"harassing",
|
||
|
"harming",
|
||
|
"hurting",
|
||
|
"injuring",
|
||
|
"oppressing",
|
||
|
"persecuting",
|
||
|
"tormenting",
|
||
|
"torturing",
|
||
|
"burning",
|
||
|
"sandbagging",
|
||
|
"victimizing",
|
||
|
"wronging",
|
||
|
"beating (up)",
|
||
|
"messing (up)",
|
||
|
"roughing (up)",
|
||
|
"working (over)"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"abusing",
|
||
|
"brutalizing",
|
||
|
"ill-treating",
|
||
|
"ill-using",
|
||
|
"kicking around",
|
||
|
"maltreating",
|
||
|
"manhandling",
|
||
|
"messing over",
|
||
|
"mishandling",
|
||
|
"mistreating",
|
||
|
"misusing"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"to make timid or fearful by or as if by threats":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"the manager was fired for bullying employees"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"cheering",
|
||
|
"comforting",
|
||
|
"consoling",
|
||
|
"reassuring",
|
||
|
"solacing",
|
||
|
"soothing",
|
||
|
"emboldening",
|
||
|
"encouraging",
|
||
|
"heartening",
|
||
|
"steeling",
|
||
|
"convincing",
|
||
|
"persuading"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"blustering",
|
||
|
"trash-talking",
|
||
|
"affrighting",
|
||
|
"alarming",
|
||
|
"alaruming",
|
||
|
"frightening",
|
||
|
"horrifying",
|
||
|
"scaring",
|
||
|
"shocking",
|
||
|
"spooking",
|
||
|
"startling",
|
||
|
"terrifying",
|
||
|
"menacing",
|
||
|
"terrorizing",
|
||
|
"threatening",
|
||
|
"badgering",
|
||
|
"harassing",
|
||
|
"hounding",
|
||
|
"bludgeoning",
|
||
|
"coercing",
|
||
|
"compelling",
|
||
|
"constraining",
|
||
|
"dragooning",
|
||
|
"forcing",
|
||
|
"making",
|
||
|
"obliging",
|
||
|
"pressing",
|
||
|
"pressuring",
|
||
|
"pushing around",
|
||
|
"demoralizing",
|
||
|
"psyching (out)",
|
||
|
"unmanning",
|
||
|
"unnerving",
|
||
|
"discomposing",
|
||
|
"disconcerting",
|
||
|
"disquieting",
|
||
|
"distressing",
|
||
|
"disturbing",
|
||
|
"perturbing",
|
||
|
"upsetting"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"blackjacking",
|
||
|
"bogarting",
|
||
|
"browbeating",
|
||
|
"bulldozing",
|
||
|
"bullyragging",
|
||
|
"ballyragging",
|
||
|
"cowing",
|
||
|
"hectoring",
|
||
|
"intimidating",
|
||
|
"strong-arming"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"type":[
|
||
|
"adjective",
|
||
|
"noun",
|
||
|
"verb"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"bulwark":{
|
||
|
"as in":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"related":[],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"to drive danger or attack away from":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
"assail",
|
||
|
"assault",
|
||
|
"attack"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"vowed to use any means necessary to bulwark the country against attack"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"bombard",
|
||
|
"storm",
|
||
|
"beset",
|
||
|
"besiege",
|
||
|
"overrun",
|
||
|
"capitulate",
|
||
|
"cave",
|
||
|
"submit",
|
||
|
"yield"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"avert",
|
||
|
"prevent",
|
||
|
"oppose",
|
||
|
"resist",
|
||
|
"withstand",
|
||
|
"battle",
|
||
|
"contend",
|
||
|
"fight",
|
||
|
"war",
|
||
|
"conserve",
|
||
|
"preserve",
|
||
|
"save",
|
||
|
"buffer",
|
||
|
"palisade",
|
||
|
"picket",
|
||
|
"wall"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"cover",
|
||
|
"defend",
|
||
|
"fence",
|
||
|
"fend",
|
||
|
"forfend",
|
||
|
"guard",
|
||
|
"keep",
|
||
|
"protect",
|
||
|
"safeguard",
|
||
|
"screen",
|
||
|
"secure",
|
||
|
"shield",
|
||
|
"ward"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"type":[
|
||
|
"noun",
|
||
|
"verb"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"bunkers":{
|
||
|
"as in foundations , vaults":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"related":[],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"type":[
|
||
|
"noun"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"burglary":{
|
||
|
"the act of illegally entering a building in order to steal things":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"There have been a number of burglaries in the neighborhood in recent months."
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"related":[],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"type":[
|
||
|
"noun"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"burned":{
|
||
|
"as in charred , scorched":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"related":[],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"to be excited or emotionally stirred up with anger":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"he came home burning with anger because of a reprimand at work"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"fulminated",
|
||
|
"ranted",
|
||
|
"raved",
|
||
|
"smoldered",
|
||
|
"smouldered",
|
||
|
"bristled",
|
||
|
"flared (up)",
|
||
|
"inflamed",
|
||
|
"enflamed",
|
||
|
"chafed",
|
||
|
"fretted",
|
||
|
"stewed",
|
||
|
"agitated",
|
||
|
"convulsed",
|
||
|
"roiled",
|
||
|
"shook"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"boiled",
|
||
|
"foamed",
|
||
|
"fumed",
|
||
|
"raged",
|
||
|
"rankled",
|
||
|
"seethed",
|
||
|
"sizzled",
|
||
|
"steamed",
|
||
|
"stormed"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"to be on fire especially brightly":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"all evening long we just sat there, contentedly watching the Yule log burn"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"caught",
|
||
|
"enkindled",
|
||
|
"deflagrated",
|
||
|
"fired",
|
||
|
"ignited",
|
||
|
"kindled",
|
||
|
"flared (up)",
|
||
|
"lit (up)",
|
||
|
"lighted (up)",
|
||
|
"flickered",
|
||
|
"guttered",
|
||
|
"wavered",
|
||
|
"baked",
|
||
|
"broiled",
|
||
|
"charred",
|
||
|
"cooked",
|
||
|
"melted",
|
||
|
"roasted",
|
||
|
"scorched",
|
||
|
"sweltered",
|
||
|
"smoldered",
|
||
|
"smouldered",
|
||
|
"sparked",
|
||
|
"sputtered",
|
||
|
"beamed",
|
||
|
"brightened",
|
||
|
"radiated",
|
||
|
"beat (down)",
|
||
|
"flashed",
|
||
|
"glared",
|
||
|
"gleamed",
|
||
|
"glimmered",
|
||
|
"glinted",
|
||
|
"glistened",
|
||
|
"glittered",
|
||
|
"scintillated",
|
||
|
"shimmered",
|
||
|
"shone",
|
||
|
"shined",
|
||
|
"sparkled",
|
||
|
"twinkled"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"blazed",
|
||
|
"combusted",
|
||
|
"flamed",
|
||
|
"glowed"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"to cause to believe what is untrue":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
"undeceived"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"he's been burned before, so he's careful to double-check such claims now"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"debunked",
|
||
|
"exposed",
|
||
|
"revealed",
|
||
|
"showed up",
|
||
|
"uncloaked",
|
||
|
"uncovered",
|
||
|
"unmasked",
|
||
|
"disclosed",
|
||
|
"divulged",
|
||
|
"told",
|
||
|
"unveiled",
|
||
|
"disabused",
|
||
|
"disenchanted",
|
||
|
"disillusioned"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"kidded",
|
||
|
"put on",
|
||
|
"teased",
|
||
|
"bled",
|
||
|
"cheated",
|
||
|
"chiseled",
|
||
|
"chiselled",
|
||
|
"defrauded",
|
||
|
"diddled",
|
||
|
"euchred",
|
||
|
"fleeced",
|
||
|
"flimflammed",
|
||
|
"hustled",
|
||
|
"mulcted",
|
||
|
"rooked",
|
||
|
"shortchanged",
|
||
|
"skinned",
|
||
|
"squeezed",
|
||
|
"stuck",
|
||
|
"stung",
|
||
|
"swindled"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"bamboozled",
|
||
|
"beguiled",
|
||
|
"bluffed",
|
||
|
"buffaloed",
|
||
|
"caught",
|
||
|
"conned",
|
||
|
"cozened",
|
||
|
"deceived",
|
||
|
"deluded",
|
||
|
"duped",
|
||
|
"faked out",
|
||
|
"fooled",
|
||
|
"gaffed",
|
||
|
"gammoned",
|
||
|
"gulled",
|
||
|
"had",
|
||
|
"had on",
|
||
|
"hoaxed",
|
||
|
"hoodwinked",
|
||
|
"hornswoggled",
|
||
|
"humbugged",
|
||
|
"juggled",
|
||
|
"misguided",
|
||
|
"misinformed",
|
||
|
"misled",
|
||
|
"snookered",
|
||
|
"snowed",
|
||
|
"spoofed",
|
||
|
"strung along",
|
||
|
"sucked in",
|
||
|
"suckered",
|
||
|
"took in",
|
||
|
"tricked"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"to make complete use of":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
"renewed",
|
||
|
"replaced"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"heedlessly burning the country's resources without any concern for future generations"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"augmented",
|
||
|
"enlarged",
|
||
|
"increased",
|
||
|
"bolstered",
|
||
|
"enforced",
|
||
|
"fortified",
|
||
|
"reinforced",
|
||
|
"reenforced",
|
||
|
"strengthened",
|
||
|
"rebuilt",
|
||
|
"repaired",
|
||
|
"restored",
|
||
|
"revived",
|
||
|
"conserved",
|
||
|
"preserved",
|
||
|
"saved"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"abated",
|
||
|
"decreased",
|
||
|
"de-escalated",
|
||
|
"diminished",
|
||
|
"downsized",
|
||
|
"dwindled",
|
||
|
"lessened",
|
||
|
"lowered",
|
||
|
"reduced",
|
||
|
"ate",
|
||
|
"used",
|
||
|
"bankrupted",
|
||
|
"cleaned (out)",
|
||
|
"impoverished",
|
||
|
"crippled",
|
||
|
"debilitated",
|
||
|
"disabled",
|
||
|
"enfeebled",
|
||
|
"sapped",
|
||
|
"undermined",
|
||
|
"weakened",
|
||
|
"dried up",
|
||
|
"emptied",
|
||
|
"blew",
|
||
|
"dissipated",
|
||
|
"frittered (away)",
|
||
|
"guzzled",
|
||
|
"lavished",
|
||
|
"misspent",
|
||
|
"ran through",
|
||
|
"squandered",
|
||
|
"threw away",
|
||
|
"wasted"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"absorbed",
|
||
|
"consumed",
|
||
|
"depleted",
|
||
|
"devoured",
|
||
|
"drained",
|
||
|
"drew down",
|
||
|
"exhausted",
|
||
|
"expended",
|
||
|
"played out",
|
||
|
"spent",
|
||
|
"used up"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"to set (something) on fire":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
"doused",
|
||
|
"dowsed",
|
||
|
"extinguished",
|
||
|
"put out",
|
||
|
"quenched",
|
||
|
"snuffed (out)"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"it is not a good idea to try to burn old papers in the sink"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"choked",
|
||
|
"smothered",
|
||
|
"suffocated",
|
||
|
"stamped (out)",
|
||
|
"blackened",
|
||
|
"darkened",
|
||
|
"dimmed",
|
||
|
"dulled",
|
||
|
"obscured"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"immolated",
|
||
|
"deflagrated",
|
||
|
"charred",
|
||
|
"frizzled",
|
||
|
"scorched",
|
||
|
"baked",
|
||
|
"broiled",
|
||
|
"cooked",
|
||
|
"ashed",
|
||
|
"cremated",
|
||
|
"incinerated",
|
||
|
"kilned",
|
||
|
"set off",
|
||
|
"brightened",
|
||
|
"illuminated",
|
||
|
"illumined",
|
||
|
"irradiated",
|
||
|
"lightened",
|
||
|
"radiated",
|
||
|
"scalded",
|
||
|
"scathed",
|
||
|
"seared",
|
||
|
"reignited",
|
||
|
"rekindled",
|
||
|
"relit",
|
||
|
"relighted",
|
||
|
"banked",
|
||
|
"stoked"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"enkindled",
|
||
|
"fired",
|
||
|
"ignited",
|
||
|
"inflamed",
|
||
|
"enflamed",
|
||
|
"kindled",
|
||
|
"lit",
|
||
|
"lighted",
|
||
|
"torched"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"to shine with a bright harsh light":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"the bright streetlight outside our motel room burned all night long"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"beamed",
|
||
|
"glowed",
|
||
|
"radiated",
|
||
|
"flashed",
|
||
|
"glanced",
|
||
|
"gleamed",
|
||
|
"glimmered",
|
||
|
"glinted",
|
||
|
"glistened",
|
||
|
"glistered",
|
||
|
"glittered",
|
||
|
"scintillated",
|
||
|
"shimmered",
|
||
|
"sparkled",
|
||
|
"twinkled",
|
||
|
"bedazzled",
|
||
|
"blinded",
|
||
|
"dazed",
|
||
|
"dazzled"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"beat",
|
||
|
"blazed",
|
||
|
"flamed",
|
||
|
"flared",
|
||
|
"glared"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"type":[
|
||
|
"adjective",
|
||
|
"verb"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"burned-out":{
|
||
|
"depleted in strength, energy, or freshness":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
"unwearied"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"I'm feeling so burned-out that I can't wait for vacation"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"fresh",
|
||
|
"refreshed",
|
||
|
"rejuvenated",
|
||
|
"relaxed",
|
||
|
"rested",
|
||
|
"revitalized",
|
||
|
"active",
|
||
|
"energetic",
|
||
|
"invigorated",
|
||
|
"peppy",
|
||
|
"strengthened",
|
||
|
"strong",
|
||
|
"tireless",
|
||
|
"vitalized",
|
||
|
"weariless"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"overfatigued",
|
||
|
"overtaxed",
|
||
|
"overworked",
|
||
|
"broken-down",
|
||
|
"run-down",
|
||
|
"debilitated",
|
||
|
"enervate",
|
||
|
"enervated",
|
||
|
"enfeebled",
|
||
|
"sapped",
|
||
|
"weakened",
|
||
|
"drowsy",
|
||
|
"heavy",
|
||
|
"sleepy",
|
||
|
"lethargic",
|
||
|
"sluggish"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"all in",
|
||
|
"aweary",
|
||
|
"beat",
|
||
|
"beaten",
|
||
|
"bleary",
|
||
|
"bushed",
|
||
|
"dead",
|
||
|
"done",
|
||
|
"drained",
|
||
|
"exhausted",
|
||
|
"fatigued",
|
||
|
"jaded",
|
||
|
"knackered",
|
||
|
"limp",
|
||
|
"logy",
|
||
|
"loggy",
|
||
|
"played out",
|
||
|
"pooped",
|
||
|
"prostrate",
|
||
|
"spent",
|
||
|
"tapped out",
|
||
|
"tired",
|
||
|
"tuckered (out)",
|
||
|
"washed-out",
|
||
|
"wearied",
|
||
|
"weary",
|
||
|
"wiped out",
|
||
|
"worn",
|
||
|
"worn-out"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"to use up all the physical energy of":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"working 12-hour days at that job just burned me out"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"activated",
|
||
|
"energized",
|
||
|
"invigorated",
|
||
|
"rejuvenated",
|
||
|
"strengthened",
|
||
|
"vitalized",
|
||
|
"relaxed",
|
||
|
"rested",
|
||
|
"unwound"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"debilitated",
|
||
|
"enervated",
|
||
|
"enfeebled",
|
||
|
"sapped",
|
||
|
"wasted",
|
||
|
"weakened"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"broke",
|
||
|
"busted",
|
||
|
"bust",
|
||
|
"did in",
|
||
|
"did up",
|
||
|
"drained",
|
||
|
"exhausted",
|
||
|
"fagged",
|
||
|
"fatigued",
|
||
|
"frazzled",
|
||
|
"harassed",
|
||
|
"killed",
|
||
|
"knocked out",
|
||
|
"outwore",
|
||
|
"tired",
|
||
|
"tuckered (out)",
|
||
|
"washed out",
|
||
|
"wearied",
|
||
|
"wore",
|
||
|
"wore out"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"type":[
|
||
|
"adjective",
|
||
|
"verb"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"burr":{
|
||
|
"a monotonous sound like that of an insect in motion":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"heard the burr of a distant engine"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"bawl",
|
||
|
"howl",
|
||
|
"roar",
|
||
|
"scream",
|
||
|
"screech",
|
||
|
"shriek",
|
||
|
"squall",
|
||
|
"squeal",
|
||
|
"yelp",
|
||
|
"yell"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"babble",
|
||
|
"coo",
|
||
|
"gasp",
|
||
|
"gurgle",
|
||
|
"hiss",
|
||
|
"moan",
|
||
|
"murmur",
|
||
|
"rustle",
|
||
|
"sigh",
|
||
|
"suspiration",
|
||
|
"susurration",
|
||
|
"susurrus",
|
||
|
"whisper",
|
||
|
"whish",
|
||
|
"zing",
|
||
|
"zip"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"buzz",
|
||
|
"chirr",
|
||
|
"churr",
|
||
|
"drone",
|
||
|
"hum",
|
||
|
"purr",
|
||
|
"thrum",
|
||
|
"whir",
|
||
|
"whirr",
|
||
|
"whiz",
|
||
|
"whizz",
|
||
|
"zoom"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"to fly, turn, or move rapidly with a fluttering or vibratory sound":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"the pitch burred past the batter's ear"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"chirr",
|
||
|
"churr",
|
||
|
"thrum",
|
||
|
"fizz",
|
||
|
"hiss",
|
||
|
"murmur",
|
||
|
"purr",
|
||
|
"rustle",
|
||
|
"sigh",
|
||
|
"sizzle",
|
||
|
"swish",
|
||
|
"whisper",
|
||
|
"coo",
|
||
|
"curr",
|
||
|
"wheeze",
|
||
|
"whistle",
|
||
|
"whoosh"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"bumble",
|
||
|
"buzz",
|
||
|
"drone",
|
||
|
"hum",
|
||
|
"whir",
|
||
|
"whirr",
|
||
|
"whish",
|
||
|
"whiz",
|
||
|
"whizz",
|
||
|
"zip",
|
||
|
"zoom"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"type":[
|
||
|
"noun",
|
||
|
"verb"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"burst (forth)":{
|
||
|
"to develop suddenly and violently":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"hives burst forth on the child's arms and face whenever she goes near that plant"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"rocket",
|
||
|
"skyrocket",
|
||
|
"balloon",
|
||
|
"burgeon",
|
||
|
"bourgeon",
|
||
|
"mount",
|
||
|
"multiply",
|
||
|
"mushroom",
|
||
|
"proliferate",
|
||
|
"snowball",
|
||
|
"swell",
|
||
|
"wax",
|
||
|
"blow up",
|
||
|
"detonate",
|
||
|
"touch off"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"blaze (up)",
|
||
|
"break out",
|
||
|
"erupt",
|
||
|
"explode",
|
||
|
"flame",
|
||
|
"flare (up)"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"type":[
|
||
|
"verb"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"bursted":{
|
||
|
"a sudden and usually temporary growth of activity":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"a sudden burst of industriousness whenever the boss appeared"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"calm",
|
||
|
"doldrums",
|
||
|
"slump"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"recrudescence",
|
||
|
"recurrence",
|
||
|
"renewal",
|
||
|
"binge",
|
||
|
"jag",
|
||
|
"spree",
|
||
|
"boost",
|
||
|
"increase",
|
||
|
"pickup",
|
||
|
"upswing",
|
||
|
"upturn",
|
||
|
"epidemic",
|
||
|
"eruption",
|
||
|
"explosion",
|
||
|
"paroxysm",
|
||
|
"deluge",
|
||
|
"flood",
|
||
|
"rush",
|
||
|
"spate",
|
||
|
"surge",
|
||
|
"volley",
|
||
|
"commotion",
|
||
|
"furor",
|
||
|
"uproar"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"flare",
|
||
|
"flare-up",
|
||
|
"flash",
|
||
|
"flicker",
|
||
|
"flurry",
|
||
|
"flutter",
|
||
|
"outbreak",
|
||
|
"outburst",
|
||
|
"spurt"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"a sudden intense expression of strong feeling":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"a burst of anger that startled the other members on the panel"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"blowup",
|
||
|
"grouch",
|
||
|
"rage",
|
||
|
"tantrum",
|
||
|
"ecstasy",
|
||
|
"rapture",
|
||
|
"transport",
|
||
|
"delirium",
|
||
|
"firestorm",
|
||
|
"frenzy",
|
||
|
"furor"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"agony",
|
||
|
"blaze",
|
||
|
"ebullition",
|
||
|
"eruption",
|
||
|
"explosion",
|
||
|
"fit",
|
||
|
"flare",
|
||
|
"flare-up",
|
||
|
"flash",
|
||
|
"flush",
|
||
|
"gale",
|
||
|
"gush",
|
||
|
"gust",
|
||
|
"outburst",
|
||
|
"paroxysm",
|
||
|
"spasm",
|
||
|
"storm"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"the act or an instance of exploding":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"one burst after another could be heard in the distance"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"discharge",
|
||
|
"firing",
|
||
|
"shooting",
|
||
|
"blowout",
|
||
|
"flare-up",
|
||
|
"bang",
|
||
|
"boom",
|
||
|
"pop",
|
||
|
"airburst",
|
||
|
"groundburst"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"blast",
|
||
|
"blowup",
|
||
|
"bursting",
|
||
|
"detonation",
|
||
|
"eruption",
|
||
|
"explosion",
|
||
|
"outburst"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"to be copiously supplied":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"a young singer/dancer who seems to be bursting with energy and talent"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"lack",
|
||
|
"need",
|
||
|
"want"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"abound",
|
||
|
"brim",
|
||
|
"bristle",
|
||
|
"bulge",
|
||
|
"bustle",
|
||
|
"buzz",
|
||
|
"crawl",
|
||
|
"hum",
|
||
|
"overflow",
|
||
|
"pullulate",
|
||
|
"swarm",
|
||
|
"teem"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"to break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
"implode"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"the turnover's crust burst when the filling expanded"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"collapse",
|
||
|
"fizzle"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"fragment",
|
||
|
"shatter",
|
||
|
"smash",
|
||
|
"splinter",
|
||
|
"discharge",
|
||
|
"fire",
|
||
|
"shoot",
|
||
|
"balloon",
|
||
|
"burgeon",
|
||
|
"bourgeon",
|
||
|
"mushroom"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"blow",
|
||
|
"blow up",
|
||
|
"crump",
|
||
|
"detonate",
|
||
|
"explode",
|
||
|
"go off",
|
||
|
"pop"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"to cause to break open or into pieces by or as if by an explosive":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"finally burst the pi\u00f1ata open with one mighty swing of the bat"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"collapse",
|
||
|
"implode"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"dynamite",
|
||
|
"annihilate",
|
||
|
"decimate",
|
||
|
"destroy",
|
||
|
"ruin",
|
||
|
"wreck",
|
||
|
"detonate",
|
||
|
"discharge",
|
||
|
"fragment",
|
||
|
"splinter"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"blast",
|
||
|
"blow",
|
||
|
"blow up",
|
||
|
"demolish",
|
||
|
"explode",
|
||
|
"pop",
|
||
|
"shatter",
|
||
|
"smash"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"to develop suddenly and violently":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"hives burst forth on the child's arms and face whenever she goes near that plant"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"rocket",
|
||
|
"skyrocket",
|
||
|
"balloon",
|
||
|
"burgeon",
|
||
|
"bourgeon",
|
||
|
"mount",
|
||
|
"multiply",
|
||
|
"mushroom",
|
||
|
"proliferate",
|
||
|
"snowball",
|
||
|
"swell",
|
||
|
"wax",
|
||
|
"blow up",
|
||
|
"detonate",
|
||
|
"touch off"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"blaze (up)",
|
||
|
"break out",
|
||
|
"erupt",
|
||
|
"explode",
|
||
|
"flame",
|
||
|
"flare (up)"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"type":[
|
||
|
"noun",
|
||
|
"verb"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"burying":{
|
||
|
"the act or ceremony of putting a dead body in its final resting place":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
"disinterment",
|
||
|
"exhumation",
|
||
|
"unearthing"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"all the grandchildren attended the burying of their grandfather in his homeland"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"cremation"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"embalmment",
|
||
|
"funeral",
|
||
|
"immurement",
|
||
|
"inurnment",
|
||
|
"reburial",
|
||
|
"reinterment"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"burial",
|
||
|
"entombing",
|
||
|
"entombment",
|
||
|
"inhumation",
|
||
|
"interment",
|
||
|
"interring",
|
||
|
"obsequy",
|
||
|
"obsequies",
|
||
|
"sepulture"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"to defeat by a large margin":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"if we don't work harder, the other softball team will bury us"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"sweeping",
|
||
|
"upsetting",
|
||
|
"beating",
|
||
|
"besting",
|
||
|
"conquering",
|
||
|
"dispatching",
|
||
|
"hurdling",
|
||
|
"licking",
|
||
|
"mastering",
|
||
|
"overbearing",
|
||
|
"overcoming",
|
||
|
"overmatching",
|
||
|
"prevailing (over)",
|
||
|
"subduing",
|
||
|
"surmounting",
|
||
|
"taking",
|
||
|
"throwing",
|
||
|
"triumphing (over)",
|
||
|
"winning (against)",
|
||
|
"worsting",
|
||
|
"crushing",
|
||
|
"knocking off",
|
||
|
"knocking over",
|
||
|
"overpowering",
|
||
|
"overthrowing",
|
||
|
"overwhelming",
|
||
|
"subjugating",
|
||
|
"upending",
|
||
|
"vanquishing",
|
||
|
"acing (out)",
|
||
|
"bettering",
|
||
|
"eclipsing",
|
||
|
"exceeding",
|
||
|
"outdistancing",
|
||
|
"outdoing",
|
||
|
"outfighting",
|
||
|
"outshining",
|
||
|
"outstripping",
|
||
|
"overtopping",
|
||
|
"surpassing",
|
||
|
"topping",
|
||
|
"transcending",
|
||
|
"edging (out)",
|
||
|
"nosing out",
|
||
|
"pipping",
|
||
|
"capping",
|
||
|
"excelling",
|
||
|
"flourishing",
|
||
|
"scoring",
|
||
|
"succeeding",
|
||
|
"breaking",
|
||
|
"destroying",
|
||
|
"doing in",
|
||
|
"finishing",
|
||
|
"sinking",
|
||
|
"slaughtering"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"annihilating",
|
||
|
"blowing away",
|
||
|
"bombing",
|
||
|
"clobbering",
|
||
|
"creaming",
|
||
|
"drubbing",
|
||
|
"dusting",
|
||
|
"flattening",
|
||
|
"pasting",
|
||
|
"routing",
|
||
|
"shellacking",
|
||
|
"skinning",
|
||
|
"skunking",
|
||
|
"smoking",
|
||
|
"smothering",
|
||
|
"snowing under",
|
||
|
"thrashing",
|
||
|
"trimming",
|
||
|
"tromping",
|
||
|
"trouncing",
|
||
|
"walloping",
|
||
|
"waxing",
|
||
|
"whipping",
|
||
|
"whomping",
|
||
|
"whopping",
|
||
|
"whapping",
|
||
|
"whupping"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"to place (a dead body) in the earth, a tomb, or the sea":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
"disinterring",
|
||
|
"exhuming",
|
||
|
"unearthing"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"he died on Tuesday and was buried on Friday"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"burning",
|
||
|
"cremating",
|
||
|
"baring",
|
||
|
"disclosing",
|
||
|
"discovering",
|
||
|
"displaying",
|
||
|
"exhibiting",
|
||
|
"exposing",
|
||
|
"revealing",
|
||
|
"showing",
|
||
|
"uncoffining"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"immuring",
|
||
|
"inurning",
|
||
|
"enshrining",
|
||
|
"concealing",
|
||
|
"covering",
|
||
|
"ensconcing",
|
||
|
"hiding",
|
||
|
"obscuring",
|
||
|
"shading",
|
||
|
"shielding",
|
||
|
"cloaking",
|
||
|
"curtaining",
|
||
|
"enshrouding",
|
||
|
"shrouding",
|
||
|
"reburying",
|
||
|
"reinterring",
|
||
|
"coffining"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"entombing",
|
||
|
"hearsing",
|
||
|
"inhuming",
|
||
|
"interring",
|
||
|
"laying",
|
||
|
"putting away",
|
||
|
"tombing"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"to put into a hiding place":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
"displaying",
|
||
|
"exhibiting"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"buried his face in his hands as his wife recounted the embarrassing incident"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"baring",
|
||
|
"exposing",
|
||
|
"revealing",
|
||
|
"showing",
|
||
|
"uncovering",
|
||
|
"unmasking",
|
||
|
"unveiling",
|
||
|
"unwrapping",
|
||
|
"flaunting",
|
||
|
"parading",
|
||
|
"showing off",
|
||
|
"disinterring",
|
||
|
"unearthing"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"hoarding",
|
||
|
"squirreling (away)",
|
||
|
"squirrelling (away)",
|
||
|
"stashing",
|
||
|
"entombing",
|
||
|
"interring"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"caching",
|
||
|
"concealing",
|
||
|
"ensconcing",
|
||
|
"hiding",
|
||
|
"secreting"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"type":[
|
||
|
"noun",
|
||
|
"verb"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"bus":{
|
||
|
"a self-propelled passenger vehicle on four wheels":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"this old bus is still running\u2014but barely"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"coach",
|
||
|
"jitney",
|
||
|
"microbus",
|
||
|
"minibus",
|
||
|
"minivan",
|
||
|
"omnibus",
|
||
|
"van",
|
||
|
"convertible",
|
||
|
"fastback",
|
||
|
"hardtop",
|
||
|
"hatchback",
|
||
|
"notchback",
|
||
|
"ragtop",
|
||
|
"sports car",
|
||
|
"sport-utility vehicle",
|
||
|
"station wagon",
|
||
|
"SUV",
|
||
|
"town car",
|
||
|
"wagon",
|
||
|
"woody",
|
||
|
"woodie",
|
||
|
"compact",
|
||
|
"coupe",
|
||
|
"coup\u00e9",
|
||
|
"intermediate",
|
||
|
"limousine",
|
||
|
"mini",
|
||
|
"minicar",
|
||
|
"sedan",
|
||
|
"subcompact",
|
||
|
"V-8",
|
||
|
"gas-guzzler",
|
||
|
"land yacht",
|
||
|
"muscle car",
|
||
|
"stock car",
|
||
|
"turbocar",
|
||
|
"beater",
|
||
|
"clunker",
|
||
|
"crate",
|
||
|
"flivver",
|
||
|
"jalopy",
|
||
|
"junker",
|
||
|
"cream puff",
|
||
|
"phaeton",
|
||
|
"roadster",
|
||
|
"tin lizzie",
|
||
|
"touring car",
|
||
|
"hybrid"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"auto",
|
||
|
"automobile",
|
||
|
"car",
|
||
|
"horseless carriage",
|
||
|
"machine",
|
||
|
"motor",
|
||
|
"motor vehicle",
|
||
|
"motorcar",
|
||
|
"wheels"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"as in drive , ride":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"related":[],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"type":[
|
||
|
"noun",
|
||
|
"verb"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"bushel":{
|
||
|
"a considerable amount":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
"ace",
|
||
|
"bit",
|
||
|
"dab",
|
||
|
"dram",
|
||
|
"driblet",
|
||
|
"glimmer",
|
||
|
"handful",
|
||
|
"hint",
|
||
|
"lick",
|
||
|
"little",
|
||
|
"mite",
|
||
|
"mouthful",
|
||
|
"nip",
|
||
|
"ounce",
|
||
|
"peanuts",
|
||
|
"pinch",
|
||
|
"pittance",
|
||
|
"scruple",
|
||
|
"shade",
|
||
|
"shadow",
|
||
|
"smidgen",
|
||
|
"smidgeon",
|
||
|
"smidgin",
|
||
|
"smidge",
|
||
|
"speck",
|
||
|
"spot",
|
||
|
"sprinkle",
|
||
|
"sprinkling",
|
||
|
"strain",
|
||
|
"streak",
|
||
|
"suspicion",
|
||
|
"tad",
|
||
|
"taste",
|
||
|
"touch",
|
||
|
"trace"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"picked up a bushel of decorations at the after-Christmas sale"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"atom",
|
||
|
"crumb",
|
||
|
"dot",
|
||
|
"fleck",
|
||
|
"flyspeck",
|
||
|
"fragment",
|
||
|
"grain",
|
||
|
"granule",
|
||
|
"iota",
|
||
|
"jot",
|
||
|
"modicum",
|
||
|
"molecule",
|
||
|
"mote",
|
||
|
"nubbin",
|
||
|
"particle",
|
||
|
"ray",
|
||
|
"scintilla",
|
||
|
"scrap",
|
||
|
"shred",
|
||
|
"tittle",
|
||
|
"whit",
|
||
|
"smatter",
|
||
|
"smattering",
|
||
|
"dash",
|
||
|
"drop",
|
||
|
"morsel",
|
||
|
"shot",
|
||
|
"piece",
|
||
|
"portion",
|
||
|
"section",
|
||
|
"absence",
|
||
|
"dearth",
|
||
|
"famine",
|
||
|
"lack",
|
||
|
"paucity",
|
||
|
"poverty",
|
||
|
"scarceness",
|
||
|
"scarcity",
|
||
|
"shortage",
|
||
|
"undersupply",
|
||
|
"want",
|
||
|
"deficiency",
|
||
|
"deficit",
|
||
|
"inadequacy",
|
||
|
"insufficiency",
|
||
|
"meagerness",
|
||
|
"scantiness",
|
||
|
"scantness",
|
||
|
"skimpiness"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"epidemic",
|
||
|
"plague",
|
||
|
"rash",
|
||
|
"bonanza",
|
||
|
"embarrassment",
|
||
|
"excess",
|
||
|
"overabundance",
|
||
|
"overage",
|
||
|
"overkill",
|
||
|
"overmuch",
|
||
|
"oversupply",
|
||
|
"plethora",
|
||
|
"redundancy",
|
||
|
"superabundance",
|
||
|
"superfluity",
|
||
|
"surfeit",
|
||
|
"surplus",
|
||
|
"deluge",
|
||
|
"flood",
|
||
|
"overflow",
|
||
|
"army",
|
||
|
"bevy",
|
||
|
"cram",
|
||
|
"crowd",
|
||
|
"crush",
|
||
|
"drove",
|
||
|
"flock",
|
||
|
"herd",
|
||
|
"horde",
|
||
|
"host",
|
||
|
"legion",
|
||
|
"mob",
|
||
|
"multitude",
|
||
|
"press",
|
||
|
"score",
|
||
|
"sea",
|
||
|
"swarm",
|
||
|
"throng",
|
||
|
"gazillion",
|
||
|
"jillion",
|
||
|
"kazillion",
|
||
|
"million",
|
||
|
"thousands",
|
||
|
"trillion",
|
||
|
"zillion"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"abundance",
|
||
|
"barrel",
|
||
|
"basketful",
|
||
|
"boatload",
|
||
|
"bucket",
|
||
|
"bunch",
|
||
|
"bundle",
|
||
|
"carload",
|
||
|
"chunk",
|
||
|
"deal",
|
||
|
"dozen",
|
||
|
"fistful",
|
||
|
"gobs",
|
||
|
"good deal",
|
||
|
"heap",
|
||
|
"hundred",
|
||
|
"lashings",
|
||
|
"lashins",
|
||
|
"loads",
|
||
|
"lot",
|
||
|
"mass",
|
||
|
"mess",
|
||
|
"mountain",
|
||
|
"much",
|
||
|
"multiplicity",
|
||
|
"myriad",
|
||
|
"oodles",
|
||
|
"pack",
|
||
|
"passel",
|
||
|
"peck",
|
||
|
"pile",
|
||
|
"plateful",
|
||
|
"plenitude",
|
||
|
"plentitude",
|
||
|
"plenty",
|
||
|
"pot",
|
||
|
"potful",
|
||
|
"profusion",
|
||
|
"quantity",
|
||
|
"raft",
|
||
|
"reams",
|
||
|
"scads",
|
||
|
"sheaf",
|
||
|
"shipload",
|
||
|
"sight",
|
||
|
"slew",
|
||
|
"spate",
|
||
|
"stack",
|
||
|
"store",
|
||
|
"ton",
|
||
|
"truckload",
|
||
|
"volume",
|
||
|
"wad",
|
||
|
"wealth",
|
||
|
"yard"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"type":[
|
||
|
"noun"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"butcher":{
|
||
|
"someone who bungles an effort":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"the newest intern on the campaign is a butcher when it comes to writing press releases"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"ace",
|
||
|
"adept",
|
||
|
"crackerjack",
|
||
|
"crackajack",
|
||
|
"expert",
|
||
|
"maestro",
|
||
|
"master",
|
||
|
"virtuoso",
|
||
|
"wizard"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"incompetent",
|
||
|
"muddler"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"blunderbuss",
|
||
|
"blunderer",
|
||
|
"botcher",
|
||
|
"bumbler",
|
||
|
"bungler",
|
||
|
"fumbler",
|
||
|
"screwup"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"to kill on a large scale":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"the barbarians butchered the monks in the monasteries without mercy"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"assassinate",
|
||
|
"croak",
|
||
|
"dispatch",
|
||
|
"do in",
|
||
|
"execute",
|
||
|
"fell",
|
||
|
"murder",
|
||
|
"slay",
|
||
|
"smite",
|
||
|
"snuff",
|
||
|
"annihilate",
|
||
|
"blot out",
|
||
|
"decimate",
|
||
|
"demolish",
|
||
|
"destroy",
|
||
|
"devastate",
|
||
|
"eradicate",
|
||
|
"exterminate",
|
||
|
"waste",
|
||
|
"wipe out"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"massacre",
|
||
|
"mow (down)",
|
||
|
"slaughter"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"to make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"the new piano student butchered the sonatina"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"ameliorate",
|
||
|
"better",
|
||
|
"enhance",
|
||
|
"help",
|
||
|
"improve",
|
||
|
"meliorate",
|
||
|
"rectify",
|
||
|
"refine",
|
||
|
"reform",
|
||
|
"remedy",
|
||
|
"doctor",
|
||
|
"fix",
|
||
|
"patch",
|
||
|
"recondition",
|
||
|
"renovate",
|
||
|
"repair",
|
||
|
"revamp"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"blunder",
|
||
|
"gum (up)",
|
||
|
"muddle",
|
||
|
"piffle",
|
||
|
"blemish",
|
||
|
"blight",
|
||
|
"damage",
|
||
|
"flaw",
|
||
|
"harm",
|
||
|
"hurt",
|
||
|
"impair",
|
||
|
"injure",
|
||
|
"mar",
|
||
|
"mutilate",
|
||
|
"ruin",
|
||
|
"spoil",
|
||
|
"vitiate",
|
||
|
"destroy",
|
||
|
"wreck",
|
||
|
"mishandle",
|
||
|
"mismanage"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"blow",
|
||
|
"bobble",
|
||
|
"boggle",
|
||
|
"bollix (up)",
|
||
|
"boot",
|
||
|
"botch",
|
||
|
"bugger (up)",
|
||
|
"bumble",
|
||
|
"bungle",
|
||
|
"dub",
|
||
|
"flub",
|
||
|
"fluff",
|
||
|
"foozle",
|
||
|
"foul up",
|
||
|
"fumble",
|
||
|
"goof (up)",
|
||
|
"louse up",
|
||
|
"mangle",
|
||
|
"mess (up)",
|
||
|
"muck up",
|
||
|
"muff",
|
||
|
"murder",
|
||
|
"screw up"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"type":[
|
||
|
"noun",
|
||
|
"verb"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"butt":{
|
||
|
"a person or thing that is made fun of":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"the social outcast got tired of being the butt of everyone's jokes"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"darling",
|
||
|
"favorite",
|
||
|
"pet"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"chump",
|
||
|
"dupe",
|
||
|
"fall guy",
|
||
|
"fool",
|
||
|
"gull",
|
||
|
"monkey",
|
||
|
"pigeon",
|
||
|
"sap",
|
||
|
"sucker",
|
||
|
"victim"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"derision",
|
||
|
"jest",
|
||
|
"joke",
|
||
|
"laughingstock",
|
||
|
"mark",
|
||
|
"mock",
|
||
|
"mockery",
|
||
|
"sport",
|
||
|
"target"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"a person or thing that is the object of abuse, criticism, or ridicule":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"usually the U.S. Congress is the butt of the radio commentator's scathing wit"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"gossip",
|
||
|
"gossiper",
|
||
|
"talebearer",
|
||
|
"tattler",
|
||
|
"tattletale",
|
||
|
"troublemaker",
|
||
|
"defamer",
|
||
|
"libeler",
|
||
|
"libelist",
|
||
|
"traducer",
|
||
|
"baiter",
|
||
|
"heckler",
|
||
|
"needler",
|
||
|
"ribber",
|
||
|
"taunter",
|
||
|
"tease",
|
||
|
"teaser",
|
||
|
"tormentor",
|
||
|
"tormenter",
|
||
|
"torturer",
|
||
|
"derider",
|
||
|
"insulter",
|
||
|
"mocker",
|
||
|
"ridiculer",
|
||
|
"scoffer",
|
||
|
"scorner",
|
||
|
"caricaturist",
|
||
|
"lampooner",
|
||
|
"parodist",
|
||
|
"satirist"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"laughingstock",
|
||
|
"mockery",
|
||
|
"pilgarlic",
|
||
|
"lightning rod",
|
||
|
"fall guy",
|
||
|
"goat",
|
||
|
"scapegoat",
|
||
|
"whipping boy"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"mark",
|
||
|
"prey",
|
||
|
"sitting duck",
|
||
|
"target",
|
||
|
"victim"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"an enclosed wooden vessel for holding beverages":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"a butt of hard cider that we had pressed ourselves"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"scuttlebutt",
|
||
|
"cistern",
|
||
|
"tub",
|
||
|
"vat",
|
||
|
"can",
|
||
|
"drum"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"barrel",
|
||
|
"cask",
|
||
|
"firkin",
|
||
|
"hogshead",
|
||
|
"keg",
|
||
|
"kilderkin",
|
||
|
"pipe",
|
||
|
"puncheon",
|
||
|
"rundlet",
|
||
|
"runlet",
|
||
|
"tun"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"as in push , kick":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"related":[],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"the part of the body upon which someone sits":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"park your butts in the seats and keep quiet, or I'm turning this car around"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"beam",
|
||
|
"stern",
|
||
|
"moon"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"backside",
|
||
|
"behind",
|
||
|
"booty",
|
||
|
"bootie",
|
||
|
"bottom",
|
||
|
"breech",
|
||
|
"bum",
|
||
|
"buns",
|
||
|
"buttocks",
|
||
|
"caboose",
|
||
|
"can",
|
||
|
"cheeks",
|
||
|
"derriere",
|
||
|
"derri\u00e8re",
|
||
|
"duff",
|
||
|
"fanny",
|
||
|
"fundament",
|
||
|
"hams",
|
||
|
"haunches",
|
||
|
"heinie",
|
||
|
"hunkers",
|
||
|
"keister",
|
||
|
"keester",
|
||
|
"nates",
|
||
|
"posterior",
|
||
|
"rear",
|
||
|
"rear end",
|
||
|
"rump",
|
||
|
"seat",
|
||
|
"tail",
|
||
|
"tail end",
|
||
|
"tush"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"type":[
|
||
|
"noun",
|
||
|
"verb"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"butterfingered":{
|
||
|
"lacking or showing a lack of nimbleness in using one's hands":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
"deft",
|
||
|
"dexterous",
|
||
|
"dextrous",
|
||
|
"handy",
|
||
|
"sure-handed"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"I'm so butterfingered this morning\u2014I keep dropping things"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"expert",
|
||
|
"masterly",
|
||
|
"skilled",
|
||
|
"skillful",
|
||
|
"coordinated"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"uncoordinated",
|
||
|
"bunglesome",
|
||
|
"bungling",
|
||
|
"gauche",
|
||
|
"inept",
|
||
|
"inexpert",
|
||
|
"unskilled",
|
||
|
"unskillful"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"awkward",
|
||
|
"cack-handed",
|
||
|
"clumsy",
|
||
|
"graceless",
|
||
|
"ham-fisted",
|
||
|
"ham-handed",
|
||
|
"handless",
|
||
|
"heavy-handed",
|
||
|
"left-handed",
|
||
|
"maladroit",
|
||
|
"unhandy"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"type":[
|
||
|
"adjective"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"butting%20heads":{
|
||
|
"to express different opinions about something often angrily":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"Our boss tries not to schedule Rosie and Mark for the same shifts, since the two often butt heads ."
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"coexisting",
|
||
|
"getting along",
|
||
|
"accepting",
|
||
|
"agreeing",
|
||
|
"assenting",
|
||
|
"concurring",
|
||
|
"consenting"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"challenging",
|
||
|
"daring",
|
||
|
"defying",
|
||
|
"clashing",
|
||
|
"contending",
|
||
|
"contesting",
|
||
|
"tangling",
|
||
|
"caviling",
|
||
|
"cavilling",
|
||
|
"fussing",
|
||
|
"nitpicking",
|
||
|
"considering",
|
||
|
"debating",
|
||
|
"discussing",
|
||
|
"kicking",
|
||
|
"objecting",
|
||
|
"protesting"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"altercating",
|
||
|
"argufying",
|
||
|
"arguing",
|
||
|
"bickering",
|
||
|
"brabbling",
|
||
|
"brawling",
|
||
|
"controverting",
|
||
|
"disputing",
|
||
|
"falling out",
|
||
|
"fighting",
|
||
|
"hassling",
|
||
|
"jarring",
|
||
|
"quarreling",
|
||
|
"quarrelling",
|
||
|
"quibbling",
|
||
|
"rowing",
|
||
|
"scrapping",
|
||
|
"spatting",
|
||
|
"squabbling",
|
||
|
"tiffing",
|
||
|
"wrangling"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"type":[
|
||
|
"phrase"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"buy":{
|
||
|
"something bought or offered for sale at a desirable price":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"four cartons of ice cream for four dollars is a real buy"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"gouging",
|
||
|
"overcharge",
|
||
|
"rip-off",
|
||
|
"soaking",
|
||
|
"markup",
|
||
|
"surcharge",
|
||
|
"extravagance",
|
||
|
"luxury"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"clearance",
|
||
|
"closeout",
|
||
|
"markdown",
|
||
|
"cheapie",
|
||
|
"bonus",
|
||
|
"freebie",
|
||
|
"freebee",
|
||
|
"gift",
|
||
|
"giveaway",
|
||
|
"premium",
|
||
|
"present",
|
||
|
"boon",
|
||
|
"windfall"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"bargain",
|
||
|
"deal",
|
||
|
"pennyworth",
|
||
|
"snip",
|
||
|
"steal"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"to get possession of (something) by giving money in exchange for":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"I really want to buy that new book, but I don't have enough money right now"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"deal (in)",
|
||
|
"market",
|
||
|
"merchandise",
|
||
|
"merchandize",
|
||
|
"retail",
|
||
|
"sell",
|
||
|
"vend"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"acquire",
|
||
|
"gain",
|
||
|
"garner",
|
||
|
"get",
|
||
|
"obtain",
|
||
|
"procure",
|
||
|
"secure",
|
||
|
"win",
|
||
|
"finance",
|
||
|
"pay (for)",
|
||
|
"spring (for)",
|
||
|
"barter (for)",
|
||
|
"deal (for)",
|
||
|
"dicker (over)",
|
||
|
"exchange (for)",
|
||
|
"haggle (for)",
|
||
|
"negotiate (about)",
|
||
|
"trade (for)",
|
||
|
"bargain (with)",
|
||
|
"chaffer (with)",
|
||
|
"horse-trade (with)",
|
||
|
"palter (with)",
|
||
|
"bid",
|
||
|
"offer",
|
||
|
"rebuy",
|
||
|
"repurchase"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"cop",
|
||
|
"pick up",
|
||
|
"purchase",
|
||
|
"take"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"to influence someone with a bribe":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"there were rumors that the mobster had bought the judge"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"fix",
|
||
|
"tamper (with)",
|
||
|
"abase",
|
||
|
"debase",
|
||
|
"debauch",
|
||
|
"defile",
|
||
|
"degrade",
|
||
|
"demean",
|
||
|
"deprave",
|
||
|
"dishonor",
|
||
|
"pervert",
|
||
|
"poison",
|
||
|
"profane",
|
||
|
"prostitute",
|
||
|
"subvert",
|
||
|
"taint",
|
||
|
"warp",
|
||
|
"allure",
|
||
|
"bait",
|
||
|
"beguile",
|
||
|
"entice",
|
||
|
"lead on",
|
||
|
"lure",
|
||
|
"seduce",
|
||
|
"tempt",
|
||
|
"motivate",
|
||
|
"provoke",
|
||
|
"spur",
|
||
|
"stimulate",
|
||
|
"goad",
|
||
|
"induce",
|
||
|
"flatter",
|
||
|
"persuade",
|
||
|
"snare",
|
||
|
"trap"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"bribe",
|
||
|
"corrupt",
|
||
|
"have",
|
||
|
"pay off",
|
||
|
"square"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"to regard as right or true":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
"disbelieve",
|
||
|
"discredit",
|
||
|
"reject"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"if you buy that story, then I have a bridge in Brooklyn you might be interested in"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"distrust",
|
||
|
"doubt",
|
||
|
"misdoubt",
|
||
|
"mistrust",
|
||
|
"question",
|
||
|
"suspect",
|
||
|
"challenge",
|
||
|
"dispute"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"account",
|
||
|
"accredit",
|
||
|
"understand",
|
||
|
"assume",
|
||
|
"presume",
|
||
|
"suppose",
|
||
|
"conclude",
|
||
|
"deduce",
|
||
|
"infer"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"accept",
|
||
|
"believe",
|
||
|
"credit",
|
||
|
"swallow",
|
||
|
"take",
|
||
|
"trust"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"type":[
|
||
|
"noun",
|
||
|
"verb"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"buying":{
|
||
|
"to get possession of (something) by giving money in exchange for":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"I really want to buy that new book, but I don't have enough money right now"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"dealing (in)",
|
||
|
"marketing",
|
||
|
"merchandising",
|
||
|
"merchandizing",
|
||
|
"retailing",
|
||
|
"selling",
|
||
|
"vending"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"acquiring",
|
||
|
"gaining",
|
||
|
"garnering",
|
||
|
"getting",
|
||
|
"obtaining",
|
||
|
"procuring",
|
||
|
"securing",
|
||
|
"winning",
|
||
|
"financing",
|
||
|
"paying (for)",
|
||
|
"springing (for)",
|
||
|
"bartering (for)",
|
||
|
"dealing (for)",
|
||
|
"dickering (over)",
|
||
|
"exchanging (for)",
|
||
|
"haggling (for)",
|
||
|
"negotiating (about)",
|
||
|
"trading (for)",
|
||
|
"bargaining (with)",
|
||
|
"chaffering (with)",
|
||
|
"horse-trading (with)",
|
||
|
"paltering (with)",
|
||
|
"bidding",
|
||
|
"offering",
|
||
|
"rebuying",
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"repurchasing"
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],
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"synonyms":[
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"copping",
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"picking up",
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"purchasing",
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"taking"
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]
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},
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"to influence someone with a bribe":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"examples":[
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"there were rumors that the mobster had bought the judge"
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],
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"near antonyms":[],
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"related":[
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"fixing",
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"tampering (with)",
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"abasing",
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"debasing",
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"debauching",
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"defiling",
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"degrading",
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"demeaning",
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"depraving",
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"dishonoring",
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"perverting",
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"poisoning",
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"profaning",
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"prostituting",
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"subverting",
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"tainting",
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"warping",
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"alluring",
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"baiting",
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"beguiling",
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"enticing",
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"leading on",
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"luring",
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"seducing",
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"tempting",
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"motivating",
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"provoking",
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"spurring",
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"stimulating",
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"goading",
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"inducing",
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"flattering",
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"persuading",
|
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"snaring",
|
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"trapping"
|
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],
|
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"synonyms":[
|
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"bribing",
|
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"corrupting",
|
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"having",
|
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"paying off",
|
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"squaring"
|
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]
|
||
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},
|
||
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"to regard as right or true":{
|
||
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"antonyms":[
|
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"disbelieving",
|
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"discrediting",
|
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"rejecting"
|
||
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],
|
||
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"examples":[
|
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|
"if you buy that story, then I have a bridge in Brooklyn you might be interested in"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"distrusting",
|
||
|
"doubting",
|
||
|
"misdoubting",
|
||
|
"mistrusting",
|
||
|
"questioning",
|
||
|
"suspecting",
|
||
|
"challenging",
|
||
|
"disputing"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"accounting",
|
||
|
"accrediting",
|
||
|
"understanding",
|
||
|
"assuming",
|
||
|
"presuming",
|
||
|
"supposing",
|
||
|
"concluding",
|
||
|
"deducing",
|
||
|
"inferring"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"accepting",
|
||
|
"believing",
|
||
|
"crediting",
|
||
|
"swallowing",
|
||
|
"taking",
|
||
|
"trusting"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"type":[
|
||
|
"verb"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"buying%20it":{
|
||
|
"to stop living":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
"breathing",
|
||
|
"living"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"After years of ignoring his health problems, the old man finally bought it ."
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"coming to",
|
||
|
"reviving",
|
||
|
"lingering",
|
||
|
"being",
|
||
|
"existing",
|
||
|
"subsisting",
|
||
|
"flourishing",
|
||
|
"prospering",
|
||
|
"thriving"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"predeceasing",
|
||
|
"consuming",
|
||
|
"disappearing",
|
||
|
"drying up",
|
||
|
"fading",
|
||
|
"failing"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"checking out",
|
||
|
"conking (out)",
|
||
|
"croaking",
|
||
|
"deceasing",
|
||
|
"demising",
|
||
|
"departing",
|
||
|
"dropping",
|
||
|
"dying",
|
||
|
"ending",
|
||
|
"exiting",
|
||
|
"expiring",
|
||
|
"falling",
|
||
|
"flatlining",
|
||
|
"going",
|
||
|
"kicking in",
|
||
|
"kicking off",
|
||
|
"parting",
|
||
|
"passing away",
|
||
|
"passing (on)",
|
||
|
"pegging out",
|
||
|
"perishing",
|
||
|
"popping off",
|
||
|
"stepping out",
|
||
|
"succumbing"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"type":[
|
||
|
"phrase"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
}
|
||
|
}
|