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"service", "troops", "force", "militia", "reserves", "armor", "defense", "gendarmerie", "gendarmery" ], "near antonyms":[ "civilians", "noncombatants" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun", "verb" ] }, "gibbeting":{ "as in pillorying , excoriating":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "berating", "castigating", "crucifying", "excoriating", "flaying", "hammering", "keelhauling", "lambasting", "lashing", "pillorying", "scolding", "upbraiding", "blaming", "censuring", "condemning", "criticizing", "denouncing", "dispraising", "dissing", "faulting", "knocking", "panning", "reprehending", "slagging", "skewering", "tweaking", "assailing", "attacking", "blasting", "clobbering", "slamming", "slashing", "nicking (at)", "sniping (at)", "beefing", "bellyaching", "bitching", "carping", "caviling", "cavilling", "complaining", "crabbing", "croaking", "fussing", "griping", "grousing", "growling", "grumbling", "kicking", "kvetching", "moaning", "murmuring", "muttering", "niggling", "quibbling", "whining", "admonishing", "chiding", "drubbing", "rebuking", "reprimanding", "reproaching", "reproving", "bad-mouthing", "belittling", "decrying", "deriding", "discommending", "disparaging", "putting down" ], "near antonyms":[ "approving", "commending", "endorsing", "indorsing", "recommending", "sanctioning", "extolling", "lauding", "praising" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "gibbets":{ "as in pillories , excoriates":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "berates", "castigates", "crucifies", "excoriates", "flays", "hammers", "keelhauls", "lambastes", "lambasts", "lashes", "pillories", "scolds", "upbraids", "blames", "censures", "condemns", "criticizes", "denounces", "dispraises", "disses", "faults", "knocks", "pans", "reprehends", "slags", "skewers", "tweaks", "assails", "attacks", "blasts", "clobbers", "slams", "slashes", "nicks (at)", "snipes (at)", "beefs", "bellyaches", "bitches", "carps", "cavils", "complains", "crabs", "croaks", "fusses", "gripes", "grouses", "growls", "grumbles", "kicks", "kvetches", "moans", "murmurs", "mutters", "niggles", "quibbles", "whines", "admonishes", "chides", "drubs", "rebukes", "reprimands", "reproaches", "reproves", "bad-mouths", "belittles", "decries", "derides", "discommends", "disparages", "puts down" ], "near antonyms":[ "approves", "commends", "endorses", "indorses", "recommends", "sanctions", "extols", "extolls", "lauds", "praises" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "giber":{ "as in jeerer , belittler":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "belittler", "decrier", "denigrator", "derider", "detractor", "insulter", "jeerer", "scoffer", "scorner", "baiter", "harasser", "heckler", "mocker", "needler", "persecutor", "ridiculer", "taunter", "tease", "teaser", "tormentor", "carper", "castigator", "caviler", "caviller", "censurer", "critic", "criticizer", "disparager", "faultfinder", "hypercritic", "knocker", "niggler", "nitpicker" ], "near antonyms":[ "commender", "praiser", "comforter", "solace", "soother", "succorer", "bodyguard", "champion" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "gift":{ "something given to someone without expectation of a return":{ "examples":[ "gave him an unusual birthday gift" ], "synonyms":[ "bestowal", "comp", "donation", "donative", "fairing", "freebie", "freebee", "giveaway", "handsel", "lagniappe", "largesse", "largess", "present", "presentation" ], "near synonyms":[ "alms", "benefaction", "beneficence", "benevolence", "charity", "contribution", "dole", "handout", "oblation", "offering", "philanthropy", "tithe", "box", "care package", "foy", "grant", "subsidy", "remembrance", "tribute", "valentine", "bonus", "boon", "windfall", "courtesy", "favor", "generosity", "sacrifice", "gratuity", "propine", "tip", "award", "prize", "reward", "dowry", "bequest", "legacy" ], "near antonyms":[ "advance", "loan", "bribe", "douceur", "peace offering", "sop" ], "antonyms":[] }, "a special and usually inborn ability":{ "examples":[ "has a gift for making guests feel right at home" ], "synonyms":[ "aptitude", "bent", "endowment", "faculty", "flair", "genius", "head", "knack", "talent" ], "near synonyms":[ "affinity", "bias", "disposition", "habitude", "impulse", "inclination", "leaning", "partiality", "penchant", "predilection", "predisposition", "proclivity", "propensity", "tendency", "turn", "ear", "eye", "mind", "nose", "feel", "hang", "instinct", "touch", "way", "capability", "competence", "facility", "proficiency", "skill", "capacity", "potential", "power", "forte", "specialism", "speciality", "specialty" ], "near antonyms":[ "disability", "handicap", "inability", "incapacity", "shortcoming", "weakness" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to furnish freely or naturally with some power, quality, or attribute":{ "examples":[ "gifted with an uncanny ability to persuade people to do things they ordinarily wouldn't" ], "synonyms":[ "bless", "endow", "endue", "indue", "favor", "invest" ], "near synonyms":[ "equip", "provide", "supply", "bestow (on or upon)", "clothe", "confer (on)", "cover", "accord", "award", "grant", "empower", "enable", "enhance", "enrich", "heighten", "bequeath", "will" ], "near antonyms":[ "dispossess", "divest", "strip", "deplete", "drain", "exhaust", "skimp", "stint" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun", "verb" ] }, "gifted":{ "as in blessed , privileged":{ "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "near antonyms":[], "related":[], "synonyms":[] }, "as in talented , inspired":{ "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "near antonyms":[], "related":[], "synonyms":[] }, "to furnish freely or naturally with some power, quality, or attribute":{ "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "gifted with an uncanny ability to persuade people to do things they ordinarily wouldn't" ], "near antonyms":[ "dispossessed", "divested", "stripped", "stript", "depleted", "drained", "exhausted", "skimped", "stinted" ], "related":[ "equipped", "provided", "supplied", "bestowed (on or upon)", "clothed", "clad", "conferred (on)", "covered", "accorded", "awarded", "granted", "empowered", "enabled", "enhanced", "enriched", "heightened", "bequeathed", "willed" ], "synonyms":[ "blessed", "blest", "endowed", "endued", "indued", "favored", "invested" ] }, "type":[ "adjective", "verb" ] }, "gigantesque":{ "unusually large":{ "examples":[ "a gigantesque poster of the rock star covered most of the wall" ], "synonyms":[ "astronomical", "astronomic", "Brobdingnagian", "bumper", "colossal", "cosmic", "cosmical", "cyclopean", "elephantine", "enormous", "galactic", "gargantuan", "giant", "gigantic", "grand", "herculean", "heroic", "heroical", "Himalayan", "huge", "humongous", "humungous", "immense", "jumbo", "king-size", "king-sized", "leviathan", "mammoth", "massive", "mega", "mighty", "monster", "monstrous", "monumental", "mountainous", "oceanic", "pharaonic", "planetary", "prodigious", "super", "super-duper", "supersize", "supersized", "titanic", "tremendous", "vast", "vasty", "walloping", "whacking", "whopping" ], "near synonyms":[ "big", "bulky", "considerable", "extensive", "good", "goodly", "great", "gross", "handsome", "hefty", "hulking", "largish", "major", "outsize", "outsized", "overgrown", "oversize", "oversized", "sizable", "sizeable", "substantial", "tidy", "voluminous", "august", "formidable", "grandiose", "imposing", "lofty", "majestic", "cavernous", "monolithic", "overwhelming", "staggering", "stupendous", "towering", "boundless", "immeasurable", "infinite" ], "near antonyms":[ "little", "mini", "petite", "pint-size", "pint-sized", "puny", "small", "smallish", "undersized", "undersize", "dinky", "dwarfish", "half-pint" ], "antonyms":[ "bantam", "bitty", "diminutive", "infinitesimal", "Lilliputian", "little bitty", "micro", "microminiature", "microscopic", "microscopical", "midget", "miniature", "minuscule", "minute", "pocket", "pygmy", "teensy", "teensy-weensy", "teeny", "teeny-weeny", "tiny", "wee" ] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "gigantism":{ "the quality or state of being very large":{ "examples":[ "the gigantism that is this newest ocean liner is impossible to describe" ], "synonyms":[ "enormity", "enormousness", "giantism", "hugeness", "immenseness", "immensity", "magnitude", "massiveness", "prodigiousness", "vastitude", "vastness" ], "near synonyms":[ "bigness", "extensiveness", "greatness", "largeness", "sizableness", "voluminousness", "weightiness", "awesomeness", "grandness", "stupendousness", "tremendousness", "boundlessness", "limitlessness", "ampleness", "capaciousness", "commodiousness", "spaciousness", "excessiveness", "extravagance", "extremeness", "gaudiness", "grandiosity", "immoderacy" ], "near antonyms":[ "littleness", "puniness", "smallness", "triviality" ], "antonyms":[ "diminutiveness", "minuteness", "tininess" ] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "giggling":{ "as in smiling , amused":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "amused", "beaming", "chuckling", "smiling", "blithe", "blithesome", "festive", "gay", "gleeful", "jocose", "jocular", "jocund", "jolly", "jovial", "laughing", "merry", "mirthful", "sunny", "bright", "buoyant", "carefree", "cheerful", "cheery", "chipper", "lighthearted", "lightsome", "upbeat", "animated", "bouncing", "frisky", "jaunty", "lively", "peppy", "perky", "spirited", "sprightful", "sprightly", "vivacious", "zippy", "blessed", "blest", "blissful", "delighted", "ecstatic", "elated", "enraptured", "entranced", "euphoric", "exhilarated", "exuberant", "exultant", "gladsome", "happy", "high", "joyful", "joyous", "jubilant", "overjoyed", "radiant", "rapturous", "ravished", "thrilled", "tickled", "amusing", "facetious", "flippant", "frolicsome", "funny", "hilarious", "jesting", "joking", "joshing", "playful", "sportive", "witty", "cavalier", "devil-may-care", "easygoing", "happy-go-lucky", "insouciant", "unconcerned", "hopeful", "optimistic", "rosy", "sanguine", "antic", "comic", "comical", "farcical", "humorous", "riotous", "sidesplitting", "uproarious" ], "near antonyms":[ "abject", "aggrieved", "anguished", "blue", "brokenhearted", "crestfallen", "dejected", "depressed", "despondent", "disconsolate", "disheartened", "dispirited", "downcast", "downhearted", "forlorn", "glum", "heartbroken", "heartsick", "heavyhearted", "low-spirited", "melancholy", "sad", "saddened", "sorrowful", "unhappy", "crying", "groaning", "moaning", "sobbing", "wailing", "weeping", "discontented", "disgruntled", "moody", "doleful", "dolorous", "joyless", "lachrymose", "lugubrious", "mournful", "plaintive", "sorry", "woeful", "black", "bleak", "cheerless", "comfortless", "dark", "depressing", "desolate", "dismal", "dreary", "gloomy", "glum", "gray", "grey", "morose", "saturnine", "somber", "sombre", "sullen", "miserable", "woebegone", "wretched", "dull", "lethargic", "listless", "sluggish", "torpid" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound":{ "examples":[ "some audience members thought that they were being clever by giggling during the serious scenes" ], "synonyms":[ "breaking up", "cackling", "chortling", "chuckling", "cracking up", "hee-hawing", "laughing", "roaring", "screaming", "snickering", "tittering", "twittering" ], "near synonyms":[ "grinning", "smiling" ], "near antonyms":[ "bawling", "blubbering", "crying", "sobbing", "weeping", "howling", "squalling", "wailing", "yowling", "bleating", "puling", "whimpering", "whining", "sniffling", "sniveling", "snivelling", "groaning", "moaning", "sighing" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adjective", "verb" ] }, "gigglingly":{ "as in joyfully , joyously":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "amusedly", "exuberantly", "giddily", "joyfully", "joyously", "brightly", "cheerfully", "cheerily", "gaily", "gayly", "happily", "heartily", "jocosely", "jovially", "merrily", "mirthfully", "smilingly", "blithely", "blithesomely", "breezily", "gladly", "gladsomely", "laughingly", "lightheartedly", "sunnily", "amicably", "friendlily", "friendly", "good-humoredly", "good-naturedly", "jocularly", "hopefully", "optimistically", "sanguinely", "blissfully", "elatedly", "euphorically", "rapturously" ], "near antonyms":[ "bleakly", "cheerlessly", "darkly", "heavily", "miserably", "morosely", "unhappily", "abjectly", "dejectedly", "despondently", "disconsolately", "dispiritedly", "wretchedly", "dolefully", "dolorously", "forlornly", "mournfully", "plaintively", "sorrowfully", "dourly", "glumly", "mirthlessly", "sourly", "sternly", "sulkily", "sullenly", "blackly", "dismally", "drearily", "gloomily", "pessimistically" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adverb" ] }, "gilding":{ "as in whitewashing , varnishing":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "glossing (over)", "varnishing", "whitewashing", "burying", "camouflaging", "covering (up)", "smothering", "beclouding", "bedimming", "befogging", "blocking", "clouding", "darkening", "eclipsing", "obstructing", "occluding", "overcasting", "overshadowing", "shading", "belying", "blanketing", "blotting out", "cloaking", "concealing", "covering", "curtaining", "disguising", "enshrouding", "hiding", "masking", "obscuring", "occulting", "papering over", "screening", "shrouding", "suppressing", "veiling" ], "near antonyms":[ "baring", "disclosing", "displaying", "divulging", "exposing", "revealing", "showing", "uncloaking", "uncovering", "unmasking", "unveiling", "bringing out", "presenting", "clarifying", "illuminating", "advertising", "airing", "broadcasting", "getting out", "proclaiming", "publicizing", "publishing", "spreading" ], "antonyms":[] }, "as in painting , appliqu\u00e9ing":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "appliqu\u00e9ing", "painting", "braiding", "embroidering", "feathering", "figuring", "filigreeing", "filleting", "flouncing", "frilling", "fringing", "furbelowing", "garlanding", "hanging", "lacing", "ribboning", "swagging", "wreathing", "diamonding", "gemming", "impearling", "jeweling", "jewelling", "pearling", "bossing", "chasing", "redecorating", "redoing", "brightening", "freshening", "smartening", "sprucing (up)", "accessorizing", "dressing up", "trapping", "tricking (out)", "adorning", "arraying", "beautifying", "bedecking", "bedizening", "blazoning", "caparisoning", "decking", "decorating", "doing", "doing up", "dolling up", "draping", "dressing", "embellishing", "emblazing", "embossing", "enriching", "fancifying", "fancying up", "festooning", "garnishing", "glitzing (up)", "gracing", "gussying up", "ornamenting", "prettying (up)", "trimming" ], "near antonyms":[ "blemishing", "defacing", "disfiguring", "marring", "scarring", "spoiling", "simplifying", "streamlining", "baring", "denuding", "dismantling", "displaying", "divesting", "exposing", "revealing", "stripping", "uncovering", "uglifying" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "gillnetter":{ "as in scalloper , trawler":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "banker", "coble", "dragger", "hooker", "lugger", "scalloper", "seiner", "shrimper", "trawler", "whaleboat", "whaler", "workboat", "ferry", "ferryboat", "gondola", "taxi", "water taxi", "cockleshell", "tub", "towboat", "tug", "tugboat", "airboat", "air-cushion vehicle", "hovercraft", "barge", "hoy", "keel", "keelboat", "lighter", "narrow boat", "hydrofoil", "hydroplane", "auxiliary", "bumboat", "cutter", "jolly boat", "launch", "lifeboat", "longboat", "tender", "yawl", "assault boat", "PT boat", "torpedo boat", "houseboat", "riverboat" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "gilt":{ "as in glitter , bedizenment":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "bedizenment", "glitter", "appliqu\u00e9", "embossment", "embroidery", "fancywork", "design", "figure", "pattern", "enhancement", "enrichment", "improvement", "furnishings", "regalia", "trappings", "fal-lal", "flounce", "flourish", "furbelow", "ruffle", "apparel", "bells and whistles", "blazonry", "bric-a-brac", "chichi", "emblazonry", "filigree", "finery", "foofaraw", "frippery", "frosting", "froufrou", "adornment", "beautifier", "caparison", "decoration", "doodad", "embellisher", "embellishment", "frill", "garnish", "garnishment", "garniture", "ornament", "ornamentation", "setoff", "trim" ], "near antonyms":[ "blemish", "defacement", "disfigurement", "scar", "blot", "spot", "stain" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "gimmick":{ "a clever often underhanded means to achieve an end":{ "examples":[ "that free dinner is just a sales gimmick to get you to listen to their sales pitch" ], "synonyms":[ "artifice", "device", "dodge", "fetch", "flimflam", "gambit", "jig", "juggle", "knack", "play", "ploy", "ruse", "scheme", "shenanigan", "sleight", "stratagem", "trick", "wile" ], "near synonyms":[ "bluff", "end run", "feint", "cheating", "chicanery", "cozenage", "craft", "crookery", "cunning", "deception", "dupery", "duplicity", "fakery", "jugglery", "legerdemain", "skulduggery", "skullduggery", "subterfuge", "swindling", "trickery", "fraud", "gaff", "hoax", "sham", "swindle", "blind", "front", "smoke screen" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, 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"lure" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "gimmicks":{ "a clever often underhanded means to achieve an end":{ "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "that free dinner is just a sales gimmick to get you to listen to their sales pitch" ], "near antonyms":[], "related":[ "bluffs", "end runs", "feints", "chicaneries", "cozenages", "crafts", "crookeries", "cunnings", "deceptions", "duperies", "duplicities", "fakeries", "juggleries", "legerdemains", "skulduggeries", "skullduggeries", "subterfuges", "trickeries", "frauds", "gaffs", "hoaxes", "shams", "swindles", "blinds", "fronts", "smoke screens" ], "synonyms":[ "artifices", "devices", "dodges", "fetches", "flimflams", "gambits", "jigs", "juggles", "knacks", "plays", "ploys", "ruses", "schemes", "shenanigans", "sleights", "stratagems", "tricks", "wiles" ] }, "a danger or difficulty that is hidden or not easily recognized":{ "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "the deal sounds too good to be true, so make sure there aren't any gimmicks" ], "near antonyms":[], "related":[ "snares", "traps", "trip wires", "webs", "hazards", "perils", "risks", "bombs", "bombshells", "kickers", "surprises", "surprizes", "baits", "decoys", "lures" ], "synonyms":[ "booby traps", "catch-22's", "catch-22s", "catches", "gotchas", "hitches", "jokers", "land mines", "pitfalls", "snags" ] }, "an interesting and often novel device with a practical use":{ "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "a car equipped with a parking spot locator and other neat gimmicks" ], "near antonyms":[], "related":[ "implements", "instruments", "tools", "utensils", "ingenuities", "innovations", "inventions", "accessories", "accessaries", "adjuncts", "mechanisms", "tricks", "dinguses", "doodads", "doohickeys", "doohickies", "hickeys", "hootenannies", "thingamabobs", "thingamajigs", "thingumajigs", "thingummies" ], "synonyms":[ "appliances", "contraptions", "contrivances", "gadgets", "gizmos", "gismos", "jiggers", "widgets" ] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "ginger (up)":{ "to 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"refreshen", "regenerate", "reinvigorate", "rejuvenate", "rekindle", "renew", "restimulate", "resurrect", "resuscitate", "revitalize", "revive" ], "near antonyms":[ "burn out", "debilitate", "do in", "drain", "enervate", "enfeeble", "exhaust", "fag", "fatigue", "harass", "kayo", "knock out", "sap", "tucker (out)", "undermine", "wash out", "weaken", "wear", "wear out", "weary", "check", "curb", "inhibit", "jade", "quell", "quench", "repress", "restrain", "slow", "still", "stunt", "suppress", "daunt", "demoralize", "discourage", "dishearten", "dispirit" ], "antonyms":[ "damp", "dampen", "deaden", "dull", "kill" ] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "gingerbreaded":{ "elaborately and often excessively decorated":{ "antonyms":[ "austere", "plain", "severe", "stark", "unadorned" ], "examples":[ "a gingerbreaded gazebo with multicolored shingles and frilly fretwork" ], "near antonyms":[ "bare", "denuded", "exposed", "naked", "stripped", "uncovered", "modest", "simple", "unassuming", "unpretentious", "conservative", "muted", "quiet", "restrained", "subdued", "tasteful", "toned-down", "understated", "unobtrusive" ], "related":[ "arabesque", "baroque", "rococo", "extravagant", "flamboyant", "spectacular", "splashy", "bedaubed", "flashy", "garish", "gaudy", "glitzy", "loud", "ostentatious", "pretentious", "showy", "swank", "swanky", "tawdry", "elaborate", "extreme", "adorned", "arrayed", "beautified", "bedecked", "decked", "decorated", "dressed", "embellished", "enriched", "garnished", "ornamented", "trimmed", "flowery", "frilly", "lacy", "enhanced", "heightened", "intensified", "bejeweled", "bejewelled", "bossed", "chased", "emblazoned", "embossed", "embroidered", "flounced", "fringed", "garlanded", "gilded", "gilt", "laced", "sequined", "sequinned", "wreathed" ], "synonyms":[ "bedizened", "florid", "fussy", "gingerbread", "gingerbready", "ornate", "overdecorated", "overwrought" ] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "gingered (up)":{ "to give life, vigor, or spirit to":{ "antonyms":[ "damped", "dampened", "deadened", "dulled", "killed" ], "examples":[ "find some human-interest anecdotes that will ginger up this news article on the recent downturn in the economy" ], "near antonyms":[ "burned out", "burnt out", "debilitated", "did in", "drained", "enervated", "enfeebled", "exhausted", "fagged", "fatigued", "harassed", "kayoed", "knocked out", "sapped", "tuckered (out)", "undermined", "washed out", "weakened", "wearied", "wore", "wore out", "checked", "curbed", "inhibited", "jaded", "quelled", "quenched", "repressed", "restrained", "slowed", "stilled", "stunted", "suppressed", "daunted", "demoralized", "discouraged", "disheartened", "dispirited" ], "related":[ "aroused", "awakened", "awoke", "awaked", "raised", "roused", "stirred", "woke (up)", "waked (up)", "activated", "actuated", "drove", "impelled", "motivated", "motived", "moved", "propelled", "charged", "electrified", "galvanized", "enkindled", "excited", "fermented", "fomented", "incited", "inflamed", 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the departing governor got in some retaliatory girds at the media" ], "near antonyms":[ "accolade", "commendation", "compliment", "acclaim", "applause", "praise", "adulation", "flattery" ], "related":[ "catcall", "gibe", "jibe", "jeer", "mock", "quip", "sneer", "taunt", "abuse", "invective", "vituperation", "disapproval", "opprobrium", "disgrace", "dishonor", "shame", "attack", "criticism", "knock", "slam", "swipe", "torment", "torture" ], "synonyms":[ "affront", "barb", "brickbat", "cut", "dart", "dig", "dis", "diss", "epithet", "indignity", "insult", "name", "offense", "offence", "outrage", "personality", "poke", "put-down", "sarcasm", "slap", "slight", "slur" ] }, "to encircle or bind with or as if with a belt":{ "antonyms":[ "ungird", "unwrap" ], "examples":[ "for the celebration of the heroes' return, well-wishers girded hundreds of trees with yellow ribbons", "she girded her waist with a delicate sash" ], "near antonyms":[ "unbind", "unlash", "unshackle", "untie", "unwind" ], "related":[ "tie up", "truss", "circle", "enwreathe", "loop", "wind", "wreathe", "bandage", "enswathe", "swathe", "chain", "cord", "enchain", "lash", "rope", "shackle", "tape", "wire" ], "synonyms":[ "band", "begird", "belt", "engird", "engirdle", "enwind", "girdle", "girt", "girth", "wrap" ] }, "to form a circle around":{ "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "a tall hedge girds the exclusive estate and shields it from prying eyes" ], "near antonyms":[], "related":[ "circumscribe", "close in", "cordon (off)", "fence (in)", "hem (in)", "wall", "beset", "besiege", "entrench", "intrench", "invest", "swarm" ], "synonyms":[ "circle", "compass", "embrace", "encircle", "enclose", "inclose", "encompass", "environ", "girdle", "ring", "surround", "wreathe" ] }, "to provide (someone) with what is needed for a task or activity":{ "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "the Spartan warrior girded himself for battle with sword and shield" ], "near antonyms":[ "deprive", "dispossess", "divest", "strip" ], "related":[ "stock", "store", "bestow", "contribute", "donate", "give", "present", "apportion", "deal (out)", "dispense", "distribute", "dole out", "hand out", "mete (out)", "parcel (out)", "portion", "prorate", "allocate", "allot", "assign", "arm", "fortify", "prepare", "reequip", "refit", "refurnish", "reoutfit" ], "synonyms":[ "accoutre", "accouter", "equip", "fit (out)", "furnish", "kit (up or out)", "outfit", "provision", "rig", "supply" ] }, "type":[ "noun", "verb" ] }, "girded":{ "to encircle or bind with or as if with a belt":{ "examples":[ "for the celebration of the heroes' return, well-wishers girded hundreds of trees with yellow ribbons", "she girded her waist with a delicate sash" ], "synonyms":[ "banded", "begirt", "begirded", "belted", "engirded", "engirdled", "enwound", "girdled", "girted", "girthed", "wrapped" ], "near synonyms":[ "tied up", "trussed", "circled", "enwreathed", "looped", "wound", "winded", "wreathed", "bandaged", "enswathed", "swathed", "chained", "corded", "enchained", "lashed", "roped", "shackled", "taped", "wired" ], "near antonyms":[ "unbound", "unlashed", "unshackled", "untied", "unwound" ], "antonyms":[ "ungirded", "unwrapped" ] }, "to provide (someone) with what is needed for a task or activity":{ "examples":[ "the Spartan warrior girded himself for battle with sword and shield" ], "synonyms":[ "accoutred", "accoutered", "equipped", "fitted (out)", "fit (out)", "furnished", "kitted (up or out)", "outfitted", "provisioned", "rigged", "supplied" ], "near synonyms":[ "stocked", "stored", "bestowed", "contributed", "donated", "gave", "presented", "apportioned", "dealt (out)", "dispensed", "distributed", "doled out", "handed out", "meted (out)", "parceled (out)", "parcelled (out)", "portioned", "prorated", "allocated", "allotted", "assigned", "armed", "fortified", "prepared", "reequipped", "re-equipped", "refitted", "refurnished", "reoutfitted" ], "near antonyms":[ "deprived", "dispossessed", "divested", "stripped", "stript" ], 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rings that famously girdle the planet Saturn" ], "synonyms":[ "circle", "compass", "embrace", "encircle", "enclose", "inclose", "encompass", "environ", "gird", "ring", "surround", "wreathe" ], "near synonyms":[ "circumscribe", "close in", "cordon (off)", "fence (in)", "hem (in)", "wall", "beset", "besiege", "entrench", "intrench", "invest", "swarm" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun", "verb" ] }, "girdled":{ "to encircle or bind with or as if with a belt":{ "examples":[ "trees girdled the campus, essentially hiding it from view", "wire girdling the bundle of firewood" ], "synonyms":[ "banded", "begirt", "begirded", "belted", "engirded", "engirdled", "enwound", "girded", "girt", "girted", "girthed", "wrapped" ], "near synonyms":[ "tied up", "trussed", "circled", "enwreathed", "looped", "wound", "winded", "wreathed", "bandaged", "enswathed", "swathed", "chained", "corded", "enchained", "lashed", "roped", "shackled", "taped", "wired" ], "near antonyms":[ "unbound", 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"antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "girlishness":{ "as in femaleness":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "femaleness", "femininity", "feminity", "muliebrity", "womanhood", "womanishness", "womanliness", "effeminacy", "effeteness", "girlhood", "maidenhood" ], "near antonyms":[ "manhood", "manliness", "masculinity", "virility", "androgyny", "boyishness", "mannishness", "tomboyishness" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "girly":{ "as in":{ "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "near antonyms":[], "related":[], "synonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "girt":{ "to encircle or bind with or as if with a belt":{ "antonyms":[ "ungird", "unwrap" ], "examples":[ "the EMTs girted his wounded leg with bandages" ], "near antonyms":[ "unbind", "unlash", "unshackle", "untie", "unwind" ], "related":[ "tie up", "truss", "circle", "enwreathe", "loop", "wind", "wreathe", "bandage", "enswathe", "swathe", "chain", "cord", "enchain", "lash", "rope", "shackle", "tape", "wire" ], 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"implement", "instrument", "tool", "utensil", "ingenuity", "innovation", "invention", "accessory", "accessary", "adjunct", "mechanism", "trick", "dingus", "doodad", "doohickey", "hickey", "hootenanny", "thingamabob", "thingamajig", "thingumajig", "thingummy" ], "synonyms":[ "appliance", "contraption", "contrivance", "gadget", "gimmick", "jigger", "widget" ] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "gists":{ "the central part or aspect of something under consideration":{ "examples":[ "didn't catch every word between them, but heard enough to get the gist of the conversation" ], "synonyms":[ "bottom lines", "bull's-eyes", "bullseyes", "centerpieces", "cores", "cruxes", "cruces", "essences", "hearts", "kernels", "keynotes", "meat and potatoes", "meats", "nets", "nubbins", "nubs", "nuclei", "nucleuses", "piths", "pivots", "points", "roots", "sums" ], "near synonyms":[ "courses", "directions", "drifts", "tenors", "bodies", "contents", "substances", "hypotheses", "propositions", "purports", "subjects", "themes", "theses" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "give (in)":{ "to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)":{ "antonyms":[ "resist" ], "examples":[ "after withstanding hours of begging, their father finally gave in and let them go to the amusement park" ], "near antonyms":[ "contend", "fight", "hold off", "battle", "breast", "combat", "confront", "counter", "defy", "face", "meet", "object", "oppose", "repel", "thwart", "withstand" ], "related":[ "acquiesce", "defer" ], "synonyms":[ "blink", "bow", "budge", "capitulate", "concede", "knuckle under", "quit", "relent", "submit", "succumb", "surrender", "yield" ] }, "to give up and cease resistance (as to a liking, temptation, or habit)":{ "antonyms":[ "hold off", "resist" ], "examples":[ "give in and have some chocolate" ], "near antonyms":[ "battle", "breast", "combat", "confront", "counter", "defy", "face", "fight", "meet", "object", "oppose", "repel", "thwart", "withstand", "reject", "bridle", "check", "constrain", "curb", "inhibit", "restrain", "stifle" ], "related":[ "cater (to)", "gratify", "indulge", "wallow", "acquiesce (to)", "concede (to)", "buckle (under)", "knuckle under", "give over (to)" ], "synonyms":[ "bow", "cave (in)", "submit", "succumb", "surrender", "yield" ] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "give away":{ "something given to someone without expectation of a return":{ "examples":[ "offering a Caribbean vacation giveaway to the millionth customer" ], "synonyms":[ "bestowal", "comp", "donation", "donative", "fairing", "freebie", "freebee", "gift", "handsel", "lagniappe", "largesse", "largess", "present", "presentation" ], "near synonyms":[ "alms", "benefaction", "beneficence", "benevolence", "charity", "contribution", "dole", "handout", "oblation", "offering", "philanthropy", "tithe", "box", "care package", "foy", "grant", "subsidy", "remembrance", "tribute", "valentine", "bonus", "boon", "windfall", "courtesy", "favor", "generosity", "sacrifice", "gratuity", "propine", "tip", "award", "prize", "reward", "dowry", "bequest", "legacy" ], "near antonyms":[ "advance", "loan", "bribe", "douceur", "peace offering", "sop" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to make known (something abstract) through outward signs":{ "examples":[ "the insincerity of his apology was given away by that slight smirk on his face" ], "synonyms":[ "bespeak", "betray", "communicate", "declare", "demonstrate", "display", "evince", "expose", "manifest", "reveal", "show" ], "near synonyms":[ "bare", "disclose", "unbosom", "uncloak", "uncover", "advertise", "air", "announce", "blaze", "broadcast", "placard", "proclaim", "publicize", "sound", "trumpet", "project" ], "near antonyms":[ "belie", "misrepresent", "distort", "falsify", "garble", "twist", "camouflage", "disguise", "gild", "gloss (over)", "varnish", "whitewash", "conceal", "counterfeit", "cover", "hide", "mask", "obscure", "occlude", "veil" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to make a present of":{ "examples":[ "gave away all her 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"okay", "ratify", "sanction", "warrant", "abide", "bear", "brook", "countenance", "endure", "shoulder", "stand", "stick out", "stomach", "support", "sustain", "swallow", "sweat out", "tolerate", "accept", "have", "take", "adopt", "embrace", "welcome" ], "near antonyms":[ "decline", "deny", "disallow", "disapprove", "negative", "refuse", "reject", "spurn", "turn down", "veto", "dissent (to)", "object (to)", "oppose", "protest", "hold off", "resist", "withstand", "combat", "contest", "fight" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "give one's word":{ "to make a solemn declaration of intent":{ "examples":[ "She gave her word she would return home once the mission was complete." ], "synonyms":[ "covenant", "pledge", "promise", "swear", "vow" ], "near synonyms":[ "affiance", "betroth", "plight", "troth", "accede", "agree", "assent", "consent", "contract", "engage", "ensure", "guarantee", "undertake", "affirm", "assert", "aver", "avouch", "avow", "declare", "insist", "warrant" ], "near 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"follow through (with)", "keep up", "run on", "advance", "proceed", "progress", "actuate", "drive", "impel", "propel", "stir" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another":{ "examples":[ "gave over his entire savings to an investor" ], "synonyms":[ "commend", "commit", "confide", "consign", "delegate", "deliver", "entrust", "intrust", "give", "hand", "hand over", "leave", "pass", "recommend", "repose", "transfer", "transmit", "trust", "turn over", "vest" ], "near synonyms":[ "confer", "grant", "assign", "deal (out)", "dispense", "disperse", "distribute", "divide", "hand in", "release", "relinquish", "submit", "surrender", "turn in", "yield", "bequeath", "hand down", "hand on", "will", "advance", "lend", "loan", "furnish", "supply", "recommit", "redeliver", "retransfer", "retransmit" ], "near antonyms":[ "detain", "hold back", "reserve", "withhold", "own", "possess", "accept", "receive", "take in", "occupy", "take", "take over" ], "antonyms":[ "hold", "keep", "retain" ] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "give the lie to":{ "to prove to be false":{ "examples":[ "New methodologies give the lie to the notion that students who struggle with standardized tests lack intelligence." ], "synonyms":[ "belie", "confound", "confute", "debunk", "disconfirm", "discredit", "disprove", "falsify", "rebut", "refute", "shoot down" ], "near synonyms":[ "overthrow", "overturn", "challenge", "contest", "query", "question", "doubt", "mistrust", "debate", "discuss", "hash (over)", "moot", "talk over" ], "near antonyms":[ "document", "evidence", "evince", "record", "show", "support", "witness", "back (up)", "buttress", "corroborate", "substantiate", "adduce", "attest", "authenticate", "certify", "identify", "demonstrate", "display", "illustrate", "manifest" ], "antonyms":[ "confirm", "establish", "prove", "validate", "verify" ] }, "type":[ "phrase" ] }, "give-and-takes":{ "an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue":{ 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synonyms":[ "haggles", "horse trades", "accords", "arrangements", "bargains", "concurrences", "consensuses", "deals", "understandings", "agreements", "settlements", "mediations", "treaties" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "giveaway":{ "something given to someone without expectation of a return":{ "examples":[ "offering a Caribbean vacation giveaway to the millionth customer" ], "synonyms":[ "bestowal", "comp", "donation", "donative", "fairing", "freebie", "freebee", "gift", "handsel", "lagniappe", "largesse", "largess", "present", "presentation" ], "near synonyms":[ "alms", "benefaction", "beneficence", "benevolence", "charity", "contribution", "dole", "handout", "oblation", "offering", "philanthropy", "tithe", "box", "care package", "foy", "grant", "subsidy", "remembrance", "tribute", "valentine", "bonus", "boon", "windfall", "courtesy", "favor", "generosity", "sacrifice", "gratuity", "propine", "tip", "award", "prize", "reward", "dowry", "bequest", "legacy" ], "near antonyms":[ "advance", "loan", "bribe", "douceur", "peace offering", "sop" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to make known (something abstract) through outward signs":{ "examples":[ "the insincerity of his apology was given away by that slight smirk on his face" ], "synonyms":[ "bespeak", "betray", "communicate", "declare", "demonstrate", "display", "evince", "expose", "manifest", "reveal", "show" ], "near synonyms":[ "bare", "disclose", "unbosom", "uncloak", "uncover", "advertise", "air", "announce", "blaze", "broadcast", "placard", "proclaim", "publicize", "sound", "trumpet", "project" ], "near antonyms":[ "belie", "misrepresent", "distort", "falsify", "garble", "twist", "camouflage", "disguise", "gild", "gloss (over)", "varnish", "whitewash", "conceal", "counterfeit", "cover", "hide", "mask", "obscure", "occlude", "veil" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to make a present of":{ "examples":[ "gave away all her potted plants when she moved" ], "synonyms":[ "bestow", "contribute", "donate", "give", "present", "volunteer" ], "near synonyms":[ "chip in", "kick in", "pitch in", "throw in", "award", "confer", "endow", "endue", "indue", "render", "afford", "comp", "furnish", "provide", "lavish", "regale", "aid", "assist", "benefit", "help", "administer", "dish out", "dispense", "dole out", "hand out", "impart", "issue", "mete (out)", "extend", "fork (over, out, or up)", "offer", "pay", "proffer", "pungle (up)", "put up", "tender", "sacrifice" ], "near antonyms":[ "hold", "keep", "pocket", "retain", "withhold", "preserve", "save", "advance", "lend", "loan", "sell" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun", "verb" ] }, "gives over":{ "to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end":{ "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "his wife suggested that he give over working such long hours if it was making him so unhappy" ], "near antonyms":[ "carries on", "continues", "follows through (with)", "keeps up", "runs on", "advances", "proceeds", "progresses", "actuates", "drives", "impels", "propels", "stirs" ], "related":[ "completes", "concludes", "finishes", "closes (down)", "deactivates", "blockades", "blocks", "dams", "delays", "detains", "hinders", "holds", "holds back", "impedes", "kiboshes", "obstructs", "stems", "calls", "suspends", "arrests", "brakes", "checks", "clamps down", "reins (in)", "squashes", "squelches", "stamps", "stanches", "staunches", "stunts", "suppresses", "turns back", "pauses", "stays", "suspends", "abolishes", "aborts", "annuls", "demolishes", "destroys", "dissolves", "kills", "ruins", "scuttles", "snuffs" ], "synonyms":[ "breaks", "breaks off", "breaks up", "cans", "ceases", "cuts off", "cuts out", "desists (from)", "discontinues", "drops", "ends", "halts", "knocks off", "lays off", "leaves off", "packs (up or in)", "quits", "shuts off", "stops" ] }, "to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another":{ "antonyms":[ "holds", "keeps", "retains" ], "examples":[ "gave over his entire savings to an investor" ], "near antonyms":[ "detains", "holds back", "reserves", "withholds", "owns", "possesses", "accepts", "receives", "takes in", "occupies", "takes", "takes over" ], "related":[ "confers", "grants", "assigns", "deals (out)", "dispenses", "disperses", "distributes", "divides", "hands in", "releases", "relinquishes", "submits", "surrenders", "turns in", "yields", "bequeaths", "hands down", "hands on", "wills", "advances", "lends", "loans", "furnishes", "supplies", "recommits", "redelivers", "retransfers", "retransmits" ], "synonyms":[ "commends", "commits", "confides", "consigns", "delegates", "delivers", "entrusts", "intrusts", "gives", "hands", "hands over", "leaves", "passes", "recommends", "reposes", "transfers", "transmits", "trusts", "turns over", "vests" ] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "giving one's word":{ "to make a solemn declaration of intent":{ "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "She gave her word she would return home once the mission was complete." ], "near antonyms":[], "related":[ "affiancing", "betrothing", "plighting", "trothing", "acceding", "agreeing", "assenting", "consenting", "contracting", "engaging", "ensuring", "guaranteeing", "undertaking", "affirming", "asserting", "averring", "avouching", "avowing", "declaring", "insisting", "warranting" ], "synonyms":[ "covenanting", "pledging", "promising", "swearing", "vowing" ] }, "type":[ "phrase" ] }, "giving out":{ "to make known openly or publicly":{ "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "that's information that I'm not prepared to give out" ], "near antonyms":[ "concealing", "hushing (up)", "silencing", "suppressing", "withholding", "recalling", "recanting", "retracting", "revoking" ], "related":[ "barking", "calling (off or out)", "crying", "billboarding", "billing", "bulletining", "gazetting", "knelling", "ringing", "tolling", "blurbing", "featuring", "pitching", "plugging", "promoting", "puffing", "disseminating", "spreading", "disclosing", "divulging", "introducing", "kithing", "kything", "manifesting", "reporting", "revealing", "showing", "advising", "apprising", "handing down", "informing", "notifying", "communicating", "imparting", "intimating" ], "synonyms":[ "advertising", "announcing", "annunciating", "blaring", "blazing", "blazoning", "broadcasting", "declaring", "enunciating", "flashing", "heralding", "placarding", "posting", "proclaiming", "promulgating", "publicizing", "publishing", "releasing", "sounding", "trumpeting" ] }, "to stop functioning":{ "antonyms":[ "starting (up)" ], "examples":[ "waiting for the fuel pump in my old car to give out" ], "near antonyms":[], "related":[ "fizzling", "sputtering", "wheezing", "acting up", "malfunctioning", "jamming" ], "synonyms":[ "breaking", "breaking down", "conking (out)", "crashing", "cutting out", "dying", "failing", "stalling" ] }, "to throw or give off":{ "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "this heater gives out a funny smell sometimes" ], "near antonyms":[ "absorbing", "inhaling", "soaking (up)", "sponging", "sucking (up)", "taking up" ], "related":[ "eliminating", "evacuating", "excreting", "exuding", "oozing", "secreting", "ejecting", "erupting", "gushing", "jetting", "outpouring", "pouring", "spewing", "spouting", "spraying", "spurting", "squirting" ], "synonyms":[ "casting", "discharging", "emanating", "emitting", "evolving", "exhaling", "expelling", "expiring", "irradiating", "issuing", "radiating", "releasing", "sending (out)", "shooting", "throwing out", "venting" ] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "giving over":{ "to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end":{ "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "his wife suggested that he give over working such long hours if it was making him so unhappy" ], "near antonyms":[ "carrying on", "continuing", "following through (with)", "keeping up", "running on", "advancing", "proceeding", "progressing", "actuating", "driving", "impelling", "propelling", "stirring" ], "related":[ "completing", "concluding", "finishing", "closing (down)", "deactivating", "blockading", "blocking", "damming", "delaying", "detaining", "hindering", "holding", "holding back", "impeding", "kiboshing", "obstructing", "stemming", "calling", "suspending", "arresting", "braking", "checking", "clamping down", "reining (in)", "squashing", "squelching", "stamping", "stanching", "staunching", "stunting", "suppressing", "turning back", "pausing", "staying", "suspending", "abolishing", "aborting", "annulling", "demolishing", "destroying", "dissolving", "killing", "ruining", "scuttling", "snuffing" ], "synonyms":[ "breaking", "breaking off", "breaking up", "canning", "ceasing", "cutting off", "cutting out", "desisting (from)", "discontinuing", "dropping", "ending", "halting", "knocking off", "laying off", "leaving off", "packing (up or in)", "quitting", "shutting off", "stopping" ] }, "to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another":{ "antonyms":[ "holding", "keeping", "retaining" ], "examples":[ "gave over his entire savings to an investor" ], "near antonyms":[ "detaining", "holding back", "reserving", "withholding", "owning", "possessing", "accepting", "receiving", "taking in", "occupying", "taking", "taking over" ], "related":[ "conferring", "granting", "assigning", "dealing (out)", "dispensing", "dispersing", "distributing", "dividing", "handing in", "releasing", "relinquishing", "submitting", "surrendering", "turning in", "yielding", "bequeathing", "handing down", "handing on", "willing", "advancing", "lending", "loaning", "furnishing", "supplying", "recommitting", "redelivering", "retransferring", "retransmitting" ], "synonyms":[ "commending", "committing", "confiding", "consigning", "delegating", "delivering", "entrusting", "intrusting", "giving", "handing", "handing over", "leaving", "passing", "recommending", "reposing", "transferring", "transmitting", "trusting", "turning over", "vesting" ] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "gizmo":{ "an interesting and often novel device with a practical use":{ "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "found all sorts of interesting woodworking gizmos in the garage" ], "near antonyms":[], "related":[ "implement", "instrument", "tool", "utensil", "ingenuity", "innovation", "invention", "accessory", "accessary", "adjunct", "mechanism", "trick", "dingus", "doodad", "doohickey", "hickey", "hootenanny", "thingamabob", "thingamajig", "thingumajig", "thingummy" ], "synonyms":[ "appliance", "contraption", "contrivance", "gadget", "gimmick", "jigger", "widget" ] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "gizmos":{ "an interesting and often novel device with a practical use":{ "examples":[ "found all sorts of interesting woodworking gizmos in the garage" ], "synonyms":[ "appliances", "contraptions", "contrivances", "gadgets", "gimmicks", "jiggers", "widgets" ], "near synonyms":[ "implements", "instruments", "tools", "utensils", "ingenuities", "innovations", "inventions", "accessories", "accessaries", "adjuncts", "mechanisms", "tricks", "dinguses", "doodads", "doohickeys", "doohickies", "hickeys", "hootenannies", "thingamabobs", "thingamajigs", "thingumajigs", "thingummies" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "gives off":{ "as in discharges , emits":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "discharges", "emits", "vents", "dribbles", "drips", "trickles", "emanates", "flows", "springs", "bleeds", "exudes", "oozes", "percolates", "seeps", "strains", "sweats", "transudes", "weeps" ], "near antonyms":[ "floods", "gushes", "pours", "streams", "surges" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "give up the ghost":{ "to stop living":{ "examples":[ "Her estranged sister gave up the ghost years ago." ], "synonyms":[ "check out", "conk (out)", "croak", "decease", "demise", "depart", "die", "drop", "end", "exit", "expire", "fall", "flatline", "go", "kick in", "kick off", "pass (on)", "pass away", "part", "peg out", "perish", "pop off", "step out", "succumb" ], "near synonyms":[ "predecease", "consume", "disappear", "dry up", "fade", "fail" ], "near antonyms":[ "come to", "revive", "linger", "be", "exist", "subsist", "flourish", "prosper", "thrive" ], "antonyms":[ "breathe", "live" ] }, "type":[ "phrase" ] }, "gibbered":{ "to speak rapidly, inarticulately, and usually unintelligibly":{ "examples":[ "stop gibbering , and pull yourself together!" ], "synonyms":[ "babbled", "bumbled", "chatted", "chattered", "driveled", "drivelled", "drooled", "gabbled", "jabbered", "prattled", "sputtered" ], "near synonyms":[ "blabbered", "blathered", "bleated", "blithered", "gabbed", "jangled", "jawed", "pattered", "prated", "ran on", "rattled", "smattered", "tittle-tattled", "trolled", "yakked", "yacked", "chuntered", "maundered", "mouthed", "mumbled", "murmured", "muttered", "stammered", "stuttered", "screeched", "shouted", "shrieked" ], "near antonyms":[ "articulated", "enunciated", "pronounced" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "give air to":{ "to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)":{ "examples":[ "He gave air to his concerns about the proposal." ], "synonyms":[ "air", "express", "expound", "give", "look", "raise", "sound", "state", "vent", "ventilate", "voice" ], "related":[ "advertise", "announce", "declare", "enounce", "enunciate", "proclaim", "say", "broadcast", "circulate", "disseminate", "publish", "describe", "write", "write up", "sound off", "speak out", "speak up", "chime in", "communicate", "convey", "put across", "put over", "offer", "submit" ], "near antonyms":[ "censor", "restrain", "restrict" ], "antonyms":[ "stifle", "suppress" ] }, "type":[ "phrase" ] }, "given the lie to":{ "to prove to be false":{ "examples":[ "New methodologies give the lie to the notion that students who struggle with standardized tests lack intelligence." ], "synonyms":[ "belied", "confounded", "confuted", "debunked", "disconfirmed", "discredited", "disproved", "falsified", "rebutted", "refuted", "shot down" ], "near synonyms":[ "overthrown", "overturned", "challenged", "contested", "queried", "questioned", "doubted", "mistrusted", "debated", "discussed", "hashed (over)", "mooted", "talked over" ], "near antonyms":[ "documented", "evidenced", "evinced", "recorded", "shown", "showed", "supported", "witnessed", "backed (up)", "buttressed", "corroborated", "substantiated", "adduced", "attested", "authenticated", "certified", "identified", "demonstrated", "displayed", "illustrated", "manifested" ], "antonyms":[ "confirmed", "established", "proved", "proven", "validated", "verified" ] }, "type":[ "phrase" ] }, "gill":{ "a female romantic companion":{ "examples":[ "every Jack must have his Gill" ], "synonyms":[ "gal", "girl", "girlfriend", "inamorata", "lady", "ladylove", "old lady", "woman" ], "related":[ "mistress", "moll", "beloved", "darling", "dear", "favorite", "flame", "honey", "love", "lover", "significant other", "sweet", "sweetheart", "valentine" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "a narrow opening between hillsides or mountains that can be used for passage":{ "examples":[ "a narrow gill in the Cumbrian Mountains of the Lake District" ], "synonyms":[ "canyon", "ca\u00f1on", "col", "couloir", "defile", "flume", "gap", "gorge", "gulch", "gulf", "kloof", "linn", "notch", "pass", "ravine", "saddle" ], "related":[ "abyss", "chasm", "cirque", "cleft", "crevasse", "crevice", "cwm", "fissure", "combe", "coombe", "coomb", "dale", "dell", "glen", "hollow", "shut-in", "vale", "valley", "basin", "floodplain", "kettle", "arroyo", "barranca", "barranco", "coulee", "draw", "gully", "gulley", "gutter", "nullah", "trench", "trough", "wadi", "wash" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "a natural body of running water smaller than a river":{ "examples":[ "a narrow but surprisingly deep gill runs the length of the rocky gorge" ], "synonyms":[ "beck", "bourn", "bourne", "brook", "brooklet", "burn", "creek", "rill", "rivulet", "run", "runlet", "runnel", "streamlet" ], "related":[ "arroyo", "billabong", "fresh", "freshet", "runoff", "bayou", "coulee", "slough", "slew", "slue", "stream", "wash", "canal", "channel", "cut", "cutoff", "gut", "kill", "millrace", "millstream", "race", "watercourse", "waterway", "affluent", "branch", "confluent", "distributary", "influent", "tributary" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "gingers (up)":{ "to give life, vigor, or spirit to":{ "examples":[ "find some human-interest anecdotes that will ginger up this news article on the recent downturn in the economy" ], "synonyms":[ "amps (up)", "animates", "braces", "energizes", "enlivens", "fillips", "fires", "invigorates", "jazzes (up)", "juices up", "jump-starts", "livens (up)", "peps (up)", "quickens", "spikes", "stimulates", "vitalizes", "vivifies", "zips (up)" ], "near synonyms":[ "arouses", "awakens", "awakes", "raises", "rouses", "stirs", "wakes (up)", "activates", "actuates", "drives", "impels", "motivates", "motives", "moves", "propels", "charges", "electrifies", "galvanizes", "enkindles", "excites", "ferments", "foments", "incites", "inflames", "enflames", "instigates", "kindles", "provokes", "sets off", "sparks", "triggers", "turns on", "whips (up)", "abets", "boosts", "buoys", "cheers", "emboldens", "fortifies", "heartens", "infuses", "inspires", "lifts", "rallies", "steels", "strengthens", "reactivates", "reanimates", "reawakens", "reawakes", "recharges", "recreates", "reenergizes", "refreshens", "refreshes", "regenerates", "reinvigorates", "rejuvenates", "rekindles", "renews", "restimulates", "resurrects", "resuscitates", "revitalizes", "revives" ], "near antonyms":[ "burns out", "debilitates", "does in", "drains", "enervates", "enfeebles", "exhausts", "fags", "fatigues", "harasses", "kayoes", "knocks out", "saps", "tuckers (out)", "undermines", "washes out", "weakens", "wearies", "wears", "wears out", "checks", "curbs", "inhibits", "jades", "quells", "quenches", "represses", "restrains", "slows", "stills", "stunts", "suppresses", "daunts", "demoralizes", "discourages", "disheartens", "dispirits" ], "antonyms":[ "dampens", "damps", "deadens", "dulls", "kills" ] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "girding":{ "to encircle or bind with or as if with a belt":{ "examples":[ "for the celebration of the heroes' return, well-wishers girded hundreds of trees with yellow ribbons", "she girded her waist with a delicate sash" ], "synonyms":[ "banding", "begirding", "belting", "engirding", "engirdling", "enwinding", "girdling", "girthing", "girting", "wrapping" ], "near synonyms":[ "trussing", "tying up", "tieing up", "circling", "enwreathing", "looping", "winding", "wreathing", "bandaging", "enswathing", "swathing", "chaining", "cording", "enchaining", "lashing", "roping", "shackling", "taping", "wiring" ], "near antonyms":[ "unbinding", "unlashing", "unshackling", "untying", "untieing", "unwinding" ], "antonyms":[ "ungirding", "unwrapping" ] }, "to provide (someone) with what is needed for a task or activity":{ "examples":[ "the Spartan warrior girded himself for battle with sword and shield" ], "synonyms":[ "accoutring", "accoutering", "equipping", "fitting (out)", "furnishing", "kitting (up or out)", "outfitting", "provisioning", "rigging", "supplying" ], "near synonyms":[ "stocking", "storing", "bestowing", "contributing", "donating", "giving", "presenting", "apportioning", "dealing (out)", "dispensing", "distributing", "doling out", "handing out", "meting (out)", "parceling (out)", "parcelling (out)", "portioning", "prorating", "allocating", "allotting", "assigning", "arming", "fortifying", "preparing", "reequipping", "re-equipping", "refitting", "refurnishing", "reoutfitting" ], "near antonyms":[ "depriving", "dispossessing", "divesting", "stripping" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to form a circle around":{ "examples":[ "a tall hedge girds the exclusive estate and shields it from prying eyes" ], "synonyms":[ "circling", "compassing", "embracing", "encircling", "enclosing", "inclosing", "encompassing", "environing", "girdling", "ringing", "surrounding", "wreathing" ], "near synonyms":[ "circumscribing", "closing in", "cordoning (off)", "fencing (in)", "hemming (in)", "walling", "besetting", "besieging", "entrenching", "intrenching", "investing", "swarming" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "gigged":{ "as in drove , rode":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "bused", "bussed", "cabbed", "coached", "cruised", "drove", "flew", "jetted", "motored", "navigated", "rode", "rid", "rolled", "sailed", "trundled", "migrated", "road-tripped", "barnstormed", "gallivanted", "galavanted", "hopped", "jaunted", "knocked (about)", "perambulated", "rambled", "roamed", "roved", "traipsed", "wandered", "journeyed", "peregrinated", "pilgrimaged", "toured", "traveled", "travelled", "trekked", "tripped", "voyaged" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "GI":{ "to remove the dirt from":{ "examples":[ "in preparation for one of her mother-in-law's dreaded visits, she had GI'd the whole house" ], "synonyms":[ "clean", "cleanse", "deterge", "turn out" ], "near synonyms":[ "decontaminate", "purge", "purify", "disinfect", "sanitize", "brush", "comb", "dry-clean", "dust", "launder", "mop", "muck (out)", "rinse", "scour", "scrub", "shampoo", "sponge", "swab", "sweep", "vacuum", "wash", "wipe", "brighten", "deodorize", "freshen", "spruce (up)", "sweeten", "pick up", "straighten (up)", "tidy", "unclutter" ], "near antonyms":[ "begrime", "muddy", "defile", "pollute", "taint", "blacken", "discolor" ], "antonyms":[ "besmirch", "dirty", "foul", "soil", "spot", "stain", "sully" ] }, "as in naval , mercenary":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "gladiatorial", "mercenary", "naval", "soldierly", "martial", "military", "service", "militant", "militarist", "militaristic", "warlike", "enlisted", "regular", "paramilitary" ], "near antonyms":[ "civil", "civilian", "nonmilitary" ], "antonyms":[] }, "as in guardsman , Confederate":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "Confederate", "Continental", "Federal", "guardsman", "militiaman", "minuteman", "lancer", "pikeman", "spearman", "counterguerrilla", "counterguerilla", "guerrilla", "guerilla", "irregular", "paramilitary", "partisan", "partizan", "archer", "crossbowman", "combatant", "noncombatant", "artilleryman", "cannoneer", "gunner", "mortarman", "musketeer", "rifleman", "lifer", "veteran", "warhorse", "jarhead", "marine", "ranger", "conscript", "draftee", "enrollee", "recruit", "commando", "raider" ], "near antonyms":[ "civilian" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adjective", "noun", "verb" ] }, "gimleted":{ "as in bayoneted , piked":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "bayoneted", "bayonetted", "dirked", "piked", "poniarded", "pronged", "quilled", "perforated", "riddled", "pinpricked", "poked", "pricked", "punched", "thrust", "spindled", "cut", "knifed", "sliced", "gored", "harpooned", "impaled", "jabbed", "lanced", "pecked", "picked", "pierced", "pinked", "punctured", "ran through", "skewered", "speared", "spiked", "spitted", "stabbed", "stuck", "transfixed", "transpierced" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "gingerly":{ "having or showing a close attentiveness to avoiding danger or trouble":{ "examples":[ "gave the cork on the bottle of champagne a gingerly twist" ], "synonyms":[ "alert", "careful", "cautious", "chary", "circumspect", "conservative", "considerate", "guarded", "heedful", "safe", "wary" ], "near synonyms":[ "advertent", "attentive", "awake", "observant", "regardful", "vigilant", "watchful", "hypercautious", "foresighted", "foresightful", "forethoughtful", "provident", "thoughtful", "cagey", "cagy", "calculating", "canny", "shrewd", "deliberate", "slow", "ultracareful", "ultracautious" ], "near antonyms":[ "bold", "brash", "impetuous", "rash", "reckless", "venturesome", "asleep", "inattentive", "regardless", "inconsiderate", "thoughtless", "lax", "neglectful", "negligent", "remiss", "imprudent", "indiscreet", "injudicious", "absentminded", "forgetful", "inadvertent", "unintentional", "unplanned" ], "antonyms":[ "careless", "heedless", "incautious", "unguarded", "unmindful", "unsafe", "unwary" ] }, "as in carefully , meticulously":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "carefully", "formally", "meticulously", "orderly", "punctiliously", "methodically", "systematically", "deliberately", "intentionally", "purposefully", "purposely" ], "near antonyms":[ "aimlessly", "anyhow", "anyway", "anywise", "desultorily", "erratically", "haphazard", "haphazardly", "helter-skelter", "hit or miss", "irregularly", "randomly", "willy-nilly", "arbitrarily", "capriciously", "carelessly", "casually", "indiscriminately", "informally", "offhand", "offhandedly", "promiscuously", "whimsically", "accidentally", "fortuitously", "inadvertently", "unconsciously", "unintentionally", "unwittingly" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adjective", "adverb" ] }, "gimmicked (up)":{ "as in extravagant , flamboyant":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "chichi", "extravagant", "exuberant", "fancified", "flamboyant", "frilly", "grandiose", "ostentatious", "overwrought", "showy", "souped-up", "elegant", "exquisite", "grand", "magnificent", "ornate", "splendid", "Byzantine", "convoluted", "involute", "involuted", "labyrinthian", "labyrinthine", "complex", "complicated", "detailed", "elaborate", "fancy", "intricate", "involved", "sophisticated" ], "near antonyms":[ "no-frills", "simple", "unfancy", "unsophisticated", "modest", "plain", "plain-Jane", "plain-vanilla", "uncomplicated", "bald", "bare", "naked", "unadorned", "undecorated", "unvarnished" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "gild":{ "as in whitewash , varnish":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "gloss (over)", "varnish", "whitewash", "bury", "camouflage", "cover (up)", "smother", "becloud", "bedim", "befog", "block", "cloud", "darken", "eclipse", "obstruct", "occlude", "overcast", "overshadow", "shade", "belie", "blanket", "blot out", "cloak", "conceal", "cover", "curtain", "disguise", "enshroud", "hide", "mask", "obscure", "occult", "paper over", "screen", "shroud", "suppress", "veil" ], "near antonyms":[ "bare", "disclose", "display", "divulge", "expose", "reveal", "show", "uncloak", "uncover", "unmask", "unveil", "bring out", "present", "clarify", "illuminate", "advertise", "air", "broadcast", "get out", "proclaim", "publicize", "publish", "spread" ], "antonyms":[] }, "as in paint , appliqu\u00e9":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "appliqu\u00e9", "paint", "braid", "embroider", "feather", "figure", "filigree", "fillet", "flounce", "frill", "fringe", "furbelow", "garland", "hang", "lace", "ribbon", "swag", "wreathe", "diamond", "gem", "impearl", "jewel", "pearl", "boss", "chase", "redecorate", "redo", "brighten", "freshen", "smarten", "spruce (up)", "accessorize", "dress up", "trap", "trick (out)", "adorn", "array", "beautify", "bedeck", "bedizen", "blazon", "caparison", "deck", "decorate", "do", "doll up", "do up", "drape", "dress", "embellish", "emblaze", "emboss", "enrich", "fancify", "fancy up", "festoon", "garnish", "glitz (up)", "grace", "gussy up", "ornament", "pretty (up)", "trim" ], "near antonyms":[ "blemish", "deface", "disfigure", "mar", "scar", "spoil", "simplify", "streamline", "bare", "denude", "dismantle", "display", "divest", "expose", "reveal", "strip", "uncover", "uglify" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "gives out":{ "to make known openly or publicly":{ "examples":[ "that's information that I'm not prepared to give out" ], "synonyms":[ "advertises", "announces", "annunciates", "blares", "blazes", "blazons", "broadcasts", "declares", "enunciates", "flashes", "heralds", "placards", "posts", "proclaims", "promulgates", "publicizes", "publishes", "releases", "sounds", "trumpets" ], "near synonyms":[ "barks", "calls (off or out)", "cries", "billboards", "bills", "bulletins", "gazettes", "knells", "rings", "tolls", "blurbs", "features", "pitches", "plugs", "promotes", "puffs", "disseminates", "spreads", "discloses", "divulges", "introduces", "kithes", "manifests", "reports", "reveals", "shows", "advises", "apprises", "hands down", "informs", "notifies", "communicates", "imparts", "intimates" ], "near antonyms":[ "conceals", "hushes (up)", "silences", "suppresses", "withholds", "recalls", "recants", "retracts", "revokes" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to throw or give off":{ "examples":[ "this heater gives out a funny smell sometimes" ], "synonyms":[ "casts", "discharges", "emanates", "emits", "evolves", "exhales", "expels", "expires", "irradiates", "issues", "radiates", "releases", "sends (out)", "shoots", "throws out", "vents" ], "near synonyms":[ "eliminates", "evacuates", "excretes", "exudes", "oozes", "secretes", "ejects", "erupts", "gushes", "jets", "outpours", "pours", "spews", "spouts", "sprays", "spurts", "squirts" ], "near antonyms":[ "absorbs", "inhales", "soaks (up)", "sponges", "sucks (up)", "takes up" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to stop functioning":{ "examples":[ "waiting for the fuel pump in my old car to give out" ], "synonyms":[ "breaks", "breaks down", "conks (out)", "crashes", "cuts out", "dies", "fails", "stalls" ], "near synonyms":[ "fizzles", "sputters", "wheezes", "acts up", "malfunctions", "jams" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[ "starts (up)" ] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "giftees":{ "as in recipients , beneficiaries":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "beneficiaries", "donees", "recipients" ], "near antonyms":[ "angels", "benefactors", "donators", "donors", "fairy godmothers", "Maecenases", "patrons", "sugar daddies", "benefactresses", "patronesses", "almoners", "almsgivers", "philanthropists" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "girths":{ "the distance around a round body":{ "examples":[ "a fallen tree with a girth of some 26 feet making it wide enough for a full-grown man to walk through" ], "synonyms":[ "circumferences" ], "near synonyms":[ "ambits", "circuits", "compasses", "waistlines", "equators", "diameters", "radii", "radiuses", "perimeters", "peripheries" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "to encircle or bind with or as if with a belt":{ "examples":[ "you'll need to make sure you girth the saddle tightly or you'll fall off the horse" ], "synonyms":[ "bands", "begirds", "belts", "engirdles", "engirds", "enwinds", "girdles", "girds", "girts", "wraps" ], "near synonyms":[ "ties up", "trusses", "circles", "enwreathes", "loops", "winds", "wreathes", "bandages", "enswathes", "swathes", "chains", "cords", "enchains", "lashes", "ropes", "shackles", "tapes", "wires" ], "near antonyms":[ "unbinds", "unlashes", "unshackles", "unties", "unwinds" ], "antonyms":[ "ungirds", "unwraps" ] }, "type":[ "noun", "verb" ] }, "giant stars":{ "as in neutron stars , white dwarfs":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "binary stars", "brown dwarfs", "brown dwarves", "dwarfs", "dwarves", "fixed stars", "gassers", "lodestars", "loadstars", "neutron stars", "novas", "novae", "pulsars", "quasars", "red dwarfs", "red giants", "red stars", "subdwarfs", "superclusters", "supergiants", "supernovas", "supernovae", "variables", "variable stars", "white dwarfs", "luminaries", "spheres", "suns", "clusters", "constellations", "galaxies" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "give a hang":{ "to experience concern or anxiety":{ "examples":[ "I don't give a hang what you do, as long as you leave me alone." ], "synonyms":[ "bother", "fear", "fret", "fuss", "stew", "stress", "sweat", "trouble", "worry" ], "near synonyms":[ "agonize", "long", "pine", "yearn", "chafe", "despair" ], "near antonyms":[ "accept", "abide", "bear", "endure", "stick out", "stomach", "sustain", "take", "tolerate" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "phrase" ] }, "giantess":{ "as in amazon":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "amazon", "behemoth", "blockbuster", "colossus", "dinosaur", "dreadnought", "elephant", "giant", "Goliath", "jumbo", "leviathan", "mammoth", "mastodon", "monster", "titan", "whale", "whopper", "bulk", "hulk", "heavyweight", "juggernaut", "steamroller" ], "near antonyms":[ "diminutive", "dwarf", "half-pint", "midget", "mite", "peewee", "pygmy", "pigmy", "runt", "shrimp", "lightweight", "weakling", "wimp", "wisp", "nonentity", "twerp", "whippersnapper" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "gibers":{ "as in jeerers , belittlers":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "belittlers", "decriers", "denigrators", "deriders", "detractors", "insulters", "jeerers", "scoffers", "scorners", "baiters", "harassers", "hecklers", "mockers", "needlers", "persecutors", "ridiculers", "taunters", "teasers", "teases", "tormentors", "carpers", "castigators", "cavilers", "cavillers", "censurers", "criticizers", "critics", "disparagers", "faultfinders", "hypercritics", "knockers", "nigglers", "nitpickers" ], "near antonyms":[ "commenders", "praisers", "comforters", "solaces", "soothers", "succorers", "bodyguards", "champions" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "giving way (to)":{ "as in releasing , taking out":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "loosing", "releasing", "taking out", "unleashing", "venting" ], "near antonyms":[ "bottling (up)", "repressing", "suppressing", "controlling", "governing", "handling", "managing", "bridling", "checking", "constraining", "containing", "curbing", "holding back", "pulling in", "quelling", "reining (in)", "restraining", "smothering", "taming", "allaying", "lulling", "quieting", "soothing", "stilling", "choking", "inhibiting", "muffling", "pocketing", "repressing", "stifling", "strangling", "swallowing" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "giving way":{ "to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure":{ "examples":[ "That old chair is going to give way soon." ], "synonyms":[ "buckling", "caving (in)", "collapsing", "crumpling", "foundering", "giving", "going", "going out", "imploding", "tumbling", "yielding" ], "near synonyms":[ "deflating", "flattening", "melting", "melting down", "breaking", "breaking down", "conking (out)", "crashing", "dying", "failing", "giving out", "stalling", "bursting", "shattering", "smashing", "splintering", "splitting", "cracking", "crumbling", "popping", "snapping" ], "near antonyms":[ "inflating", "rising", "swelling" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable)":{ "examples":[ "They were urged to give way but chose to stand their ground." ], "synonyms":[ "backing away", "dropping back", "falling back", "pulling out", "receding", "retiring", "retreating", "withdrawing" ], "near synonyms":[ "fleeing", "flying", "flinching", "recoiling", "shrinking", "chickening (out)", "bowing out", "backing down", "backpedaling", "backtracking", "climbing down", "detaching", "disengaging", "disentangling", "pulling away", "abandoning", "departing", "evacuating", "going", "leaving", "quitting", "vacating" ], "near antonyms":[ "bearding", "braving", "brazening", "breasting", "confronting", "daring", "defying", "facing", "outbraving" ], "antonyms":[ "advancing" ] }, "type":[ "phrase" ] }, "girth":{ "the distance around a round body":{ "examples":[ "a fallen tree with a girth of some 26 feet making it wide enough for a full-grown man to walk through" ], "synonyms":[ "circumference" ], "near synonyms":[ "ambit", "circuit", "compass", "waistline", "equator", "diameter", "radius", "perimeter", "periphery" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "to encircle or bind with or as if with a belt":{ "examples":[ "you'll need to make sure you girth the saddle tightly or you'll fall off the horse" ], "synonyms":[ "band", "begird", "belt", "engird", "engirdle", "enwind", "gird", "girdle", "girt", "wrap" ], "near synonyms":[ "tie up", "truss", "circle", "enwreathe", "loop", "wind", "wreathe", "bandage", "enswathe", "swathe", "chain", "cord", "enchain", "lash", "rope", "shackle", "tape", "wire" ], "near antonyms":[ "unbind", "unlash", "unshackle", "untie", "unwind" ], "antonyms":[ "ungird", "unwrap" ] }, "type":[ "noun", "verb" ] }, "gigs":{ "a job usually for a specified amount of time (as for a musician, an actor, etc.)":{ "examples":[ "He was finally able to book a gig at the nightclub.", "her last acting gig" ], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "assignments", "engagements", "hires", "missions", "callings", "employments", "employs", "games", "lays", "lines", "occupations", "professions", "trades", "vocations", "works", "performances", "presentations", "calls", "lifeworks", "businesses", "enterprises", "fields", "livelihoods", "livings", "m\u00e9tiers", "metiers", "rackets", "arts", "crafts", "handcrafts", "handicrafts", "appointments", "berths", "billets", "offices", "places", "positions", "posts", "situations", "duties", "functions", "loads", "tasks", "workloads" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "as in drives , rides":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "buses", "busses", "cabs", "coaches", "cruises", "drives", "flies", "jets", "motors", "navigates", "rides", "rolls", "sails", "trundles", "migrates", "road-trips", "barnstorms", "gallivants", "galavants", "hops", "jaunts", "knocks (about)", "perambulates", "rambles", "roams", "roves", "traipses", "wanders", "journeys", "peregrinates", "pilgrimages", "tours", "travels", "treks", "trips", "voyages" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun", "verb" ] }, "gig":{ "a job usually for a specified amount of time (as for a musician, an actor, etc.)":{ "examples":[ "He was finally able to book a gig at the nightclub.", "her last acting gig" ], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "assignment", "engagement", "hire", "mission", "calling", "employ", "employment", "game", "lay", "line", "occupation", "profession", "trade", "vocation", "work", "performance", "presentation", "call", "lifework", "business", "enterprise", "field", "livelihood", "living", "m\u00e9tier", "metier", "racket", "art", "craft", "handcraft", "handicraft", "appointment", "berth", "billet", "office", "place", "position", "post", "situation", "duty", "function", "load", "task", "workload" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "as in drive , ride":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "bus", "cab", "coach", "cruise", "drive", "fly", "jet", "motor", "navigate", "ride", "roll", "sail", "trundle", "migrate", "road-trip", "barnstorm", "gallivant", "galavant", "hop", "jaunt", "knock (about)", "perambulate", "ramble", "roam", "rove", "traipse", "wander", "journey", "peregrinate", "pilgrimage", "tour", "travel", "trek", "trip", "voyage" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun", "verb" ] }, "giftedness":{ "as in talent , genius":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "genius", "talent", "capableness", "resourcefulness", "fire", "inspiration", "muse", "fecundity", "fertility", "fruitfulness", "productiveness", "productivity", "prolificacy", "prolificity", "prolificness", "cleverness", "creativeness", "creativity", "imagination", "imaginativeness", "ingeniousness", "ingenuity", "innovativeness", "invention", "inventiveness", "originality" ], "near antonyms":[ "dryness", "dullness", "dulness" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "gibbering":{ "to speak rapidly, inarticulately, and usually unintelligibly":{ "examples":[ "stop gibbering , and pull yourself together!" ], "synonyms":[ "babbling", "bumbling", "chattering", "chatting", "driveling", "drivelling", "drooling", "gabbling", "jabbering", "prattling", "sputtering" ], "near synonyms":[ "blabbering", "blathering", "bleating", "blithering", "gabbing", "jangling", "jawing", "pattering", "prating", "rattling", "running on", "smattering", "tittle-tattling", "trolling", "yakking", "yacking", "chuntering", "maundering", "mouthing", "mumbling", "murmuring", "muttering", "stammering", "stuttering", "screeching", "shouting", "shrieking" ], "near antonyms":[ "articulating", "enunciating", "pronouncing" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "gimlet":{ "as in bayonet , pike":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "bayonet", "dirk", "pike", "poniard", "prong", "quill", "perforate", "riddle", "pinprick", "poke", "prick", "punch", "thrust", "spindle", "cut", "knife", "slice", "gore", "harpoon", "impale", "jab", "lance", "peck", "pick", "pierce", "pink", "puncture", "run through", "skewer", "spear", "spike", "spit", "stab", "stick", "transfix", "transpierce" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "gimcracks":{ "a small object displayed for its attractiveness or interest":{ "examples":[ "a remarkable amount of money is spent on gimcracks and other unnecessary items each year", "their apartment has enough gimcracks to fill up a novelty company's warehouse" ], "synonyms":[ "baubles", "bibelots", "curios", "curiosities", "doodads", "gauds", "gewgaws", "geegaws", "kickshaws", "knickknacks", "nicknacks", "novelties", "ornamentals", "tchotchkes", "trinkets" ], "near synonyms":[ "bijouteries", "bric-a-brac", "gimcrackeries", "trinketries", "trumperies", "virtus", "vertus", "bagatelles", "trifles", "figurines", "objets d'art", "objets", "ornaments", "keepsakes", "mementos", "mementoes", "souvenirs", "conversation pieces", "collectibles", "collectables", "collector's items" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "girdles":{ "a strip of flexible material (as leather) worn around the waist":{ "examples":[ "drew a handkerchief from the girdle around her waist and offered it to the knight as a token of affection" ], "synonyms":[ "belts", "ceintures", "cinctures", "cummerbunds", "cumberbunds", "sashes", "self-belts" ], "near synonyms":[ "bands", "waistbands", "circles", "loops", "ribbons", "rings", "baldrics", "bandoliers", "bandoleers", "Sam Browne belts", "cesti", "obis" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "to encircle or bind with or as if with a belt":{ "examples":[ "trees girdled the campus, essentially hiding it from view", "wire girdling the bundle of firewood" ], "synonyms":[ "bands", "begirds", "belts", "engirdles", "engirds", "enwinds", "girds", "girths", "girts", "wraps" ], "near synonyms":[ "ties up", "trusses", "circles", "enwreathes", "loops", "winds", "wreathes", "bandages", "enswathes", "swathes", "chains", "cords", "enchains", "lashes", "ropes", "shackles", "tapes", "wires" ], "near antonyms":[ "unbinds", "unlashes", "unshackles", "unties", "unwinds" ], "antonyms":[ "ungirds", "unwraps" ] }, "to travel completely around":{ "examples":[ "an asteroid belt that girdles the inner planets of the solar system" ], "synonyms":[ "circles", "circuits", "circumnavigates", "circumvents", "compasses", "encircles", "orbits", "rings", "rounds" ], "near synonyms":[ "circumambulates", "crosses", "perambulates", "traverses" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "to form a circle around":{ "examples":[ "the rings that famously girdle the planet Saturn" ], "synonyms":[ "circles", "compasses", "embraces", "encircles", "encloses", "incloses", "encompasses", "environs", "girds", "rings", "surrounds", "wreathes" ], "near synonyms":[ "circumscribes", "closes in", "cordons (off)", "fences (in)", "hems (in)", "walls", "besets", "besieges", "entrenches", "intrenches", "invests", "swarms" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun", "verb" ] }, "give off":{ "as in discharge , emit":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "discharge", "emit", "vent", "dribble", "drip", "trickle", "emanate", "flow", "spring", "bleed", "exude", "ooze", "percolate", "seep", "strain", "sweat", "transude", "weep" ], "near antonyms":[ "flood", "gush", "pour", "stream", "surge" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "gifts":{ "something given to someone without expectation of a return":{ "examples":[ "gave him an unusual birthday gift" ], "synonyms":[ "bestowals", "comps", "donations", "donatives", "fairings", "freebies", "freebees", "giveaways", "handsels", "lagniappes", "largesses", "presentations", "presents" ], "near synonyms":[ "alms", "benefactions", "beneficences", "benevolences", "charities", "contributions", "doles", "handouts", "oblations", "offerings", "philanthropies", "tithes", "boxes", "care packages", "foys", "grants", "subsidies", "remembrances", "tributes", "valentines", "bonuses", "boons", "windfalls", "courtesies", "favors", "generosities", "sacrifices", "gratuities", "propines", "tips", "awards", "prizes", "rewards", "dowries", "bequests", "legacies" ], "near antonyms":[ "advances", "loans", "bribes", "douceurs", "peace offerings", "sops" ], "antonyms":[] }, "a special and usually inborn ability":{ "examples":[ "has a gift for making guests feel right at home" ], "synonyms":[ "aptitudes", "bents", "endowments", "faculties", "flairs", "geniuses", "genii", "heads", "knacks", "talents" ], "near synonyms":[ "affinities", "biases", "dispositions", "habitudes", "impulses", "inclinations", "leanings", "partialities", "penchants", "predilections", "predispositions", "proclivities", "propensities", "tendencies", "turns", "ears", "eyes", "minds", "noses", "feels", "hangs", "instincts", "touches", "ways", "capabilities", "competences", "facilities", "proficiencies", "skills", "capacities", "potentials", "powers", "fortes", "specialisms", "specialities", "specialties" ], "near antonyms":[ "disabilities", "handicaps", "inabilities", "incapacities", "shortcomings", "weaknesses" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to furnish freely or naturally with some power, quality, or attribute":{ "examples":[ "gifted with an uncanny ability to persuade people to do things they ordinarily wouldn't" ], "synonyms":[ "blesses", "endows", "endues", "indues", "favors", "invests" ], "near synonyms":[ "equips", "provides", "supplies", "bestows (on or upon)", "clothes", "confers (on)", "covers", "accords", "awards", "grants", "empowers", "enables", "enhances", "enriches", "heightens", "bequeaths", "wills" ], "near antonyms":[ "dispossesses", "divests", "strips", "depletes", "drains", "exhausts", "skimps", "stints" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun", "verb" ] }, "gingerbready":{ "elaborately and often excessively decorated":{ "examples":[ "festooned with Christmas lights and wreaths, the old Victorian house is particularly gingerbready in the winter" ], "synonyms":[ "bedizened", "florid", "fussy", "gingerbread", "gingerbreaded", "ornate", "overdecorated", "overwrought" ], "near synonyms":[ "arabesque", "baroque", "rococo", "extravagant", "flamboyant", "spectacular", "splashy", "bedaubed", "flashy", "garish", "gaudy", "glitzy", "loud", "ostentatious", "pretentious", "showy", "swank", "swanky", "tawdry", "elaborate", "extreme", "adorned", "arrayed", "beautified", "bedecked", "decked", "decorated", "dressed", "embellished", "enriched", "garnished", "ornamented", "trimmed", "flowery", "frilly", "lacy", "enhanced", "heightened", "intensified", "bejeweled", "bejewelled", "bossed", "chased", "emblazoned", "embossed", "embroidered", "flounced", "fringed", "garlanded", "gilded", "gilt", "laced", "sequined", "sequinned", "wreathed" ], "near antonyms":[ "bare", "denuded", "exposed", "naked", "stripped", "uncovered", "modest", "simple", "unassuming", "unpretentious", "conservative", "muted", "quiet", "restrained", "subdued", "tasteful", "toned-down", "understated", "unobtrusive" ], "antonyms":[ "austere", "plain", "severe", "stark", "unadorned" ] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "giving off":{ "as in discharging , emitting":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "discharging", "emitting", "venting", "dribbling", "dripping", "trickling", "emanating", "flowing", "springing", "bleeding", "exuding", "oozing", "percolating", "seeping", "straining", "sweating", "transuding", "weeping" ], "near antonyms":[ "flooding", "gushing", "pouring", "streaming", "surging" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "giggled":{ "to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound":{ "examples":[ "some audience members thought that they were being clever by giggling during the serious scenes" ], "synonyms":[ "broke up", "cackled", "chortled", "chuckled", "cracked up", "hee-hawed", "laughed", "roared", "screamed", "snickered", "tittered", "twittered" ], "near synonyms":[ "grinned", "smiled" ], "near antonyms":[ "bawled", "blubbered", "cried", "sobbed", "wept", "howled", "squalled", "wailed", "yowled", "bleated", "puled", "whimpered", "whined", "sniffled", "sniveled", "snivelled", "groaned", "moaned", "sighed" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "gives up (to)":{ "to keep or intend for a special purpose":{ "examples":[ "unfortunately, when he was in college, weekends were largely given up to binge drinking" ], "synonyms":[ "allocates", "consecrates", "dedicates", "devotes", "earmarks", "reserves", "saves", "sets by" ], "near synonyms":[ "blesses", "hallows", "sanctifies", "commits", "confides", "consigns", "entrusts", "intrusts", "applies", "bestows", "employs", "uses" ], "near antonyms":[ "ignores", "neglects", "misapplies", "misuses" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "giftee":{ "as in recipient , beneficiary":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "beneficiary", "donee", "recipient" ], "near antonyms":[ "angel", "benefactor", "donator", "donor", "fairy godmother", "Maecenas", "patron", "sugar daddy", "benefactress", "patroness", "almoner", "almsgiver", "philanthropist" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "gives ground":{ "to move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable)":{ "examples":[ "There is wildlife in the area, so give ground if you see any when hiking." ], "synonyms":[ "backs away", "drops back", "falls back", "pulls out", "recedes", "retires", "retreats", "withdraws" ], "near synonyms":[ "flees", "flies", "flinches", "recoils", "shrinks", "chickens (out)", "bows out", "backpedals", "backs down", "backtracks", "climbs down", "detaches", "disengages", "disentangles", "pulls away", "abandons", "departs", "evacuates", "goes", "leaves", "quits", "vacates" ], "near antonyms":[ "beards", "braves", "brazens", "breasts", "confronts", "dares", "defies", "faces", "outbraves" ], "antonyms":[ "advances" ] }, "type":[ "phrase" ] }, "give over (to)":{ "as in cater (to) , give in":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "bow", "cave (in)", "give in", "submit", "succumb", "surrender", "yield", "cater (to)", "gratify", "indulge", "wallow", "acquiesce (to)", "concede (to)", "buckle (under)", "knuckle under" ], "near antonyms":[ "hold off", "resist", "battle", "breast", "combat", "confront", "counter", "defy", "face", "fight", "meet", "object", "oppose", "repel", "thwart", "withstand", "reject", "bridle", "check", "constrain", "curb", "inhibit", "restrain", "stifle" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "girted":{ "to encircle or bind with or as if with a belt":{ "examples":[ "the EMTs girted his wounded leg with bandages" ], "synonyms":[ "banded", "begirt", "begirded", "belted", "engirded", "engirdled", "enwound", "girded", "girt", "girdled", "girthed", "wrapped" ], "near synonyms":[ "tied up", "trussed", "circled", "enwreathed", "looped", "wound", "winded", "wreathed", "bandaged", "enswathed", "swathed", "chained", "corded", "enchained", "lashed", "roped", "shackled", "taped", "wired" ], "near antonyms":[ "unbound", "unlashed", "unshackled", "untied", "unwound" ], "antonyms":[ "ungirded", "unwrapped" ] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "gimping":{ "as in limping , hobbling":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "hobbling", "limping", "footslogging", "plodding", "trudging", "mincing", "prancing", "pussyfooting", "tiptoeing", "clumping", "stomping", "stumping", "tramping", "trampling", "tromping", "bouncing", "sashaying", "stalking", "strutting", "swaggering", "ambling", "moseying", "perambulating", "rambling", "sauntering", "strolling", "wandering", "faltering", "lumbering", "lurching", "pounding", "scuffing", "shambling", "shuffling", "staggering", "stumbling", "toddling", "waddling", "hiking", "peregrinating", "trekking", "nipping", "tapping", "tripping", "trotting", "power walking" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "given in (to)":{ "as in submitted (to) , succumbed (to)":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "acquiesced (to)", "bowed (to)", "capitulated (to)", "submitted (to)", "succumbed (to)", "surrendered (to)", "yielded (to)", "acceded (to)", "assented (to)", "conceded (to)", "confirmed", "consented (to)", "OK'd", "okayed", "ratified", "sanctioned", "warranted", "abided", "abode", "borne", "born", "brooked", "countenanced", "endured", "shouldered", "stomached", "stood", "stuck out", "supported", "sustained", "swallowed", "sweat out", "sweated out", "tolerated", "accepted", "had", "taken", "adopted", "embraced", "welcomed" ], "near antonyms":[ "declined", "denied", "disallowed", "disapproved", "negatived", "refused", "rejected", "spurned", "turned down", "vetoed", "dissented (to)", "objected (to)", "opposed", "protested", "held off", "resisted", "withstood", "combated", "combatted", "contested", "fought" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "give one the creeps":{ "to strike with fear":{ "examples":[ "A noise in the basement gave them the creeps ." ], "synonyms":[ "affright", "alarm", "alarum", "fright", "frighten", "horrify", "panic", "scare", "scarify", "shock", "spook", "startle", "terrify", "terrorize" ], "near synonyms":[ "appall", "appal", "bowl over", "dismay", "floor", "jolt", "shake", "shake up", "amaze", "astound", "awe", "chill", "daunt", "demoralize", "dispirit", "emasculate", "psych (out)", "undo", "unman", "unnerve", "unstring", "discomfort", "discompose", "disconcert", "disquiet", "distract", "distress", "disturb", "perturb", "unsettle", "upset", "worry" ], "near antonyms":[ "assure", "cheer", "comfort", "console", "solace", "soothe", "embolden", "encourage", "hearten", "inspire", "steel" ], "antonyms":[ "reassure" ] }, "type":[ "phrase" ] }, "give the third degree to":{ "to put a series of questions to":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[ "catechize", "examine", "grill", "interrogate", "pump", "query", "question", "quiz", "sweat" ], "near synonyms":[ "debrief", "cross-examine", "cross-question", "annoy", "harass", "hound", "pester", "canvass", "canvas", "poll" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[] }, "gives notice":{ "to give up (a job or office)":{ "examples":[ "I gave notice at the company and am starting my own business." ], "synonyms":[ "bags", "chucks", "leaves", "quits", "resigns (from)", "retires (from)", "steps aside (from)", "steps down (from)" ], "near synonyms":[ "abandons", "vacates", "drops out (of)", "throws up" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[ "stays (at)" ] }, "type":[ "phrase" ] }, "girthed":{ "to encircle or bind with or as if with a belt":{ "examples":[ "you'll need to make sure you girth the saddle tightly or you'll fall off the horse" ], "synonyms":[ "banded", "begirt", "begirded", "belted", "engirded", "engirdled", "enwound", "girded", "girt", "girdled", "girted", "wrapped" ], "near synonyms":[ "tied up", "trussed", "circled", "enwreathed", "looped", "wound", "winded", "wreathed", "bandaged", "enswathed", "swathed", "chained", "corded", "enchained", "lashed", "roped", "shackled", "taped", "wired" ], "near antonyms":[ "unbound", "unlashed", "unshackled", "untied", "unwound" ], "antonyms":[ "ungirded", "unwrapped" ] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "gives one the gate":{ "to drive or force out":{ "examples":[ "Members of the club gave her the gate after discovering her mishandling of their funds." ], "synonyms":[ "banishes", "boots (out)", "bounces", "casts out", "chases", "dismisses", "drums (out)", "ejects", "expels", "extrudes", "kicks out", "ousts", "outs", "routs", "runs off", "throws out", "turfs (out)", "turns out" ], "near synonyms":[ "deforces", "deports", "displaces", "dispossesses", "evicts", "exiles", "expatriates", "ostracizes", "reads out", "shuts out", "axes", "cans", "cashiers", "defenestrates", "discharges", "fires", "musters out", "pink-slips", "releases", "removes", "retires", "sacks", "terminates" ], "near antonyms":[ "accepts", "admits", "receives", "takes", "takes in", "welcomes", "entertains", "harbors", "houses", "lodges", "shelters" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "phrase" ] }, "giver":{ "someone who gives something to another person":{ "examples":[ "The big giver to the charity wanted to remain anonymous.", "a gift giver" ], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "altruist", "bestower", "contributor", "angel", "benefactor", "donator", "donor", "fairy godmother", "Maecenas", "patron", "sugar daddy", "benefactress", "patroness", "almoner", "almsgiver", "philanthropist", "helper", "subscriber", "supporter", "guardian angel", "protector", "savior", "saviour" ], "near antonyms":[ "beneficiary", "donee", "giftee", "recipient" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "giggles":{ "something said or done to cause laughter":{ "examples":[ "poking fun at the royal family is nothing new, but this movie comedy has a few giggles you haven't heard before" ], "synonyms":[ "boffolas", "boffs", "boffos", "cracks", "drolleries", "funnies", "gags", "japes", "jests", "jokes", "joshes", "laughs", "nifties", "one-liners", "pleasantries", "quips", "ribs", "sallies", "waggeries", "wisecracks", "witticisms", "yuks", "yucks", "yaks", "yocks" ], "near synonyms":[ "knee-slappers", "panics", "riots", "screams", "thigh-slappers", "antics", "buffooneries", "capers", "leg-pulls", "monkeyshines", "practical jokes", "pranks", "tricks", "burlesques", "caricatures", "lampoons", "mockeries", "mocks", "parodies", "put-ons", "riffs", "banters", "persiflages", "railleries", "repartees", "comedies", "humors", "wits", "wordplays" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement":{ "examples":[ "couldn't help but giggle at his remark" ], "synonyms":[ "belly laughs", "boffolas", "boffs", "boffos", "cachinnations", "cackles", "chortles", "chuckles", "guffaws", "hee-haws", "horselaughs", "laughs", "laughters", "snickers", "sniggers", "titters", "twitters" ], "near synonyms":[ "crows", "whoops", "grins", "simpers", "smiles", "smirks" ], "near antonyms":[ "cries", "groans", "moans", "sobs", "wails", "faces", "frowns", "grimaces", "lowers", "lours", "mouths", "pouts", "scowls" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound":{ "examples":[ "some audience members thought that they were being clever by giggling during the serious scenes" ], "synonyms":[ "breaks up", "cackles", "chortles", "chuckles", "cracks up", "hee-haws", "laughs", "roars", "screams", "snickers", "titters", "twitters" ], "near synonyms":[ "grins", "smiles" ], "near antonyms":[ "bawls", "blubbers", "cries", "sobs", "weeps", "howls", "squalls", "wails", "yowls", "bleats", "pules", "whimpers", "whines", "sniffles", "snivels", "groans", "moans", "sighs" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun", "verb" ] }, "give up":{ "to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress":{ "examples":[ "was in so much debt he had to give up his house and move into a cheaper apartment" ], "synonyms":[ "cede", "cough up", "deliver", "hand over", "lay down", "relinquish", "render", "surrender", "turn in", "turn over", "yield" ], "near synonyms":[ "commit", "consign", "entrust", "intrust", "transfer", "forfeit", "release", "waive", "abnegate", "renounce", "resign", "abandon", "desert", "discard", "forsake", "part (with)", "shed" ], "near antonyms":[ "keep", "retain", "withhold" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to stop doing (something) permanently":{ "examples":[ "I hope you won't give up playing the piano" ], "synonyms":[ "abandon", "discontinue", "drop", "knock off", "lay off (of)", "pack (up or in)", "quit" ], "near synonyms":[ "break off", "break up", "cease", "close", "conclude", "end", "expire", "finish", "halt", "leave off", "shut off", "pause", "taper off", "throw up", "round (off or out)", "terminate", "wind up", "wrap up" ], "near antonyms":[ "go", "run on", "hang in", "hang on", "hold on", "persevere", "persist", "follow through (with)", "renew", "reopen", "restart", "resume", "preserve", "stay", "begin", "commence", "start" ], "antonyms":[ "carry on", "continue", "keep", "keep up", "maintain" ] }, "to yield to the control or power of enemy forces":{ "examples":[ "with the prospect of a renewed enemy attack, the regiment decided to simply give up" ], "synonyms":[ "capitulate", "fall", "knuckle under", "submit", "succumb", "surrender" ], "near synonyms":[ "bow", "buckle", "cave (in)", "collapse", "give (in)", "hand over", "relinquish", "lose", "concede", "fail", "fold" ], "near antonyms":[ "buck", "defy", "fight", "oppose", "repel", "resist", "withstand", "beat", "overcome", "win", "conquer", "prevail", "triumph" ], "antonyms":[ "endure", "stand" ] }, "to give (oneself) over to something especially unrestrainedly":{ "examples":[ "even in the darkest days of her troubled marriage, she refused to give herself up to feelings of utter hopelessness" ], "synonyms":[ "abandon", "deliver", "indulge", "surrender", "yield" ], "near synonyms":[ "overdo", "overindulge", "bask", "luxuriate", "revel", "roll", "wallow" ], "near antonyms":[ "abstain (from)", "eschew", "forbear", "forgo", "forego", "refrain (from)", "check", "inhibit", "restrain" ], "antonyms":[ "deny" ] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "gibbeted":{ "as in pilloried , excoriated":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "berated", "castigated", "crucified", "excoriated", "flayed", "hammered", "keelhauled", "lambasted", "lashed", "pilloried", "scolded", "upbraided", "blamed", "censured", "condemned", "criticized", "denounced", "dispraised", "dissed", "faulted", "knocked", "panned", "reprehended", "slagged", "skewered", "tweaked", "assailed", "attacked", "blasted", "clobbered", "slammed", "slashed", "nicked (at)", "sniped (at)", "beefed", "bellyached", "bitched", "carped", "caviled", "cavilled", "complained", "crabbed", "croaked", "fussed", "griped", "groused", "growled", "grumbled", "kicked", "kvetched", "moaned", "murmured", "muttered", "niggled", "quibbled", "whined", "admonished", "chid", "chided", "drubbed", "rebuked", "reprimanded", "reproached", "reproved", "bad-mouthed", "belittled", "decried", "derided", "discommended", "disparaged", "put down" ], "near antonyms":[ "approved", "commended", "endorsed", "indorsed", "recommended", "sanctioned", "extolled", "lauded", "praised" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "git-goes":{ "the point at which something begins":{ "examples":[ "from the get-go , their relationship was tumultuous and doomed to fail" ], "synonyms":[ "alphas", "baselines", "beginnings", "births", "commencements", "dawns", "day ones", "geneses", "inceptions", "incipiences", "incipiencies", "kickoffs", "launches", "mornings", "nascences", "nascencies", "onsets", "outsets", "starts", "thresholds" ], "near synonyms":[ "drawing boards", "first bases", "ground zeros", "square ones", "creations", "inaugurations", "initiations", "institutions", "originations", "cradles", "fountainheads", "fountains", "germs", "origins", "roots", "seedbeds", "sources", "springs", "wells", "wellsprings", "openings", "advents", "appearances", "arrivals", "debuts", "d\u00e9buts", "emergences", "childhoods", "infancies", "youths" ], "near antonyms":[ "cessations", "closings", "closures", "completions", "finales", "finishes", "periods", "stops", "terminations", "windups" ], "antonyms":[ "closes", "conclusions", "endings", "ends", "omegas" ] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "gibs":{ "as in tomcats":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "tomcats", "alley cats", "tabbies", "kits", "kittens", "mousers", "cats", "felines", "house cats", "kitties", "moggies", "pusses", "pussies", "pussycats" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "gimme":{ "as in laugher , walkaway":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "laugher", "walkaway", "sitting duck", "no-brainer", "nothing", "breeze", "cake", "cakewalk", "child's play", "cinch", "cream puff", "duck soup", "kid stuff", "picnic", "pushover", "roses", "snap" ], "near antonyms":[ "bear", "beast", "chore", "headache", "horror show", "killer", "labor", "murder", "pain", "sticky wicket", "stinker", "brainteaser", "poser", "stumper", "toughie", "toughy", "bother", "nuisance", "trouble" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "gilds":{ "as in whitewashes , varnishes":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "glosses (over)", "varnishes", "whitewashes", "buries", "camouflages", "covers (up)", "smothers", "beclouds", "bedims", "befogs", "blocks", "clouds", "darkens", "eclipses", "obstructs", "occludes", "overcasts", "overshadows", "shades", "belies", "blankets", "blots out", "cloaks", "conceals", "covers", "curtains", "disguises", "enshrouds", "hides", "masks", "obscures", "occults", "papers over", "screens", "shrouds", "suppresses", "veils" ], "near antonyms":[ "bares", "discloses", "displays", "divulges", "exposes", "reveals", "shows", "uncloaks", "uncovers", "unmasks", "unveils", "brings out", "presents", "clarifies", "illuminates", "advertises", "airs", "broadcasts", "gets out", "proclaims", "publicizes", "publishes", "spreads" ], "antonyms":[] }, "as in paints , appliqu\u00e9s":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "appliqu\u00e9s", "paints", "braids", "embroiders", "feathers", "figures", "filigrees", "fillets", "flounces", "frills", "fringes", "furbelows", "garlands", "hangs", "laces", "ribbons", "swags", "wreathes", "diamonds", "gems", "impearls", "jewels", "pearls", "bosses", "chases", "redecorates", "redoes", "brightens", "freshens", "smartens", "spruces (up)", "accessorizes", "dresses up", "traps", "tricks (out)", "adorns", "arrays", "beautifies", "bedecks", "bedizens", "blazons", "caparisons", "decks", "decorates", "does", "does up", "dolls up", "drapes", "dresses", "embellishes", "emblazes", "embosses", "enriches", "fancies up", "fancifies", "festoons", "garnishes", "glitzes (up)", "graces", "gussies up", "ornaments", "pretties (up)", "trims" ], "near antonyms":[ "blemishes", "defaces", "disfigures", "mars", "scars", "spoils", "simplifies", "streamlines", "bares", "denudes", "dismantles", "displays", "divests", "exposes", "reveals", "strips", "uncovers", "uglifies" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "gilt-edged":{ "of the very best kind":{ "examples":[ "the forward squandered a gilt-edged opportunity to tie the score" ], "synonyms":[ "A-OK", "A1", "awesome", "bang-up", "banner", "beautiful", "blue-chip", "blue-ribbon", "boffo", "bonny", "bonnie", "boss", "brag", "brave", "bully", "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", "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" ], "near synonyms":[ "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" ], "near antonyms":[ "bad", "inferior", "low-grade", "substandard", "unsatisfactory", "mediocre", "middling", "second-class", "second-rate" ], "antonyms":[ "atrocious", "awful", "execrable", "lousy", "pathetic", "poor", "rotten", "terrible", "vile", "wretched" ] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "girls":{ "a young unmarried woman":{ "examples":[ "he's engaged to a girl that his parents really like" ], "synonyms":[ "damsels", "demoiselles", "maidens", "maids", "misses" ], "near synonyms":[ "virgins", "debs", "debutantes", "ingenues", "ing\u00e9nues", "birds", "chits", "fillies", "lasses", "lassies", "sheilas", "sisters", "colleens", "mademoiselles", "mesdemoiselles", "senhoritas", "senoritas", "se\u00f1oritas" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "a female person who has not yet reached adulthood":{ "examples":[ "when I was a girl , I wanted a horse so badly" ], "synonyms":[ "fillies", "lasses", "lassies", "misses", "missies", "nymphs", "sheilas" ], "near synonyms":[ "bobby-soxers", "junior misses", "schoolgirls", "subdebutantes", "teenyboppers", "gamines", "hoydens", "pixies", "romps", "snips", "tomboys" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "a female romantic companion":{ "examples":[ "found an old letter by my grandfather asking my grandmother to be his girl" ], "synonyms":[ "gals", "gills", "girlfriends", "inamoratas", "ladies", "ladyloves", "old ladies", "women" ], "near synonyms":[ "mistresses", "molls", "beloveds", "darlings", "dears", "favorites", "flames", "honeys", "lovers", "loves", "significant others", "sweethearts", "sweets", "valentines" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "giving one the creeps":{ "to strike with fear":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[ "affrighting", "alarming", "alaruming", "frightening", "frighting", "horrifying", "panicking", "scarifying", "scaring", "shocking", "spooking", "startling", "terrifying", "terrorizing" ], "near synonyms":[ "appalling", "bowling over", "dismaying", "flooring", "jolting", "shaking", "shaking up", "amazing", "astounding", "awing", "chilling", "daunting", "demoralizing", "dispiriting", "emasculating", "psyching (out)", "undoing", "unmanning", "unnerving", "unstringing", "discomforting", "discomposing", "disconcerting", "disquieting", "distracting", "distressing", "disturbing", "perturbing", "unsettling", "upsetting", "worrying" ], "near antonyms":[ "assuring", "cheering", "comforting", "consoling", "solacing", "soothing", "emboldening", "encouraging", "heartening", "inspiring", "steeling" ], "antonyms":[ "reassuring" ] }, "type":[] }, "giveaways":{ "something given to someone without expectation of a return":{ "examples":[ "offering a Caribbean vacation giveaway to the millionth customer" ], "synonyms":[ "bestowals", "comps", "donations", "donatives", "fairings", "freebies", "freebees", "gifts", "handsels", "lagniappes", "largesses", "presentations", "presents" ], "near synonyms":[ "alms", "benefactions", "beneficences", "benevolences", "charities", "contributions", "doles", "handouts", "oblations", "offerings", "philanthropies", "tithes", "boxes", "care packages", "foys", "grants", "subsidies", "remembrances", "tributes", "valentines", "bonuses", "boons", "windfalls", "courtesies", "favors", "generosities", "sacrifices", "gratuities", "propines", "tips", "awards", "prizes", "rewards", "dowries", "bequests", "legacies" ], "near antonyms":[ "advances", "loans", "bribes", "douceurs", "peace offerings", "sops" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "giblet(s)":{ "as in chitterlings , variety meat":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "chitterlings", "chitlins", "variety meat", "bowel(s)", "intestine(s)", "entrails", "gut", "innards", "inside(s)", "inwards", "viscera", "vitals" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "gives back":{ "as in reciprocates , renders (to)":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "reciprocates", "renders (to)", "refunds", "reimburses", "repays", "compensates", "recompenses", "remunerates", "liquidates", "pays down", "pays off", "pays up", "quits", "satisfies", "settles" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "gimcrackeries":{ "as in virtus , bric-a-brac":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "bijouteries", "bric-a-brac", "trinketries", "trumperies", "virtus", "vertus", "baubles", "bibelots", "curios", "curiosities", "doodads", "gauds", "gewgaws", "geegaws", "gimcracks", "kickshaws", "knickknacks", "nicknacks", "novelties", "ornamentals", "tchotchkes", "trinkets", "bagatelles", "trifles", "figurines", "objets d'art", "objets", "ornaments", "keepsakes", "mementos", "mementoes", "souvenirs", "conversation pieces", "collectibles", "collectables", "collector's items" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "GI's":{ "to remove the dirt from":{ "examples":[ "in preparation for one of her mother-in-law's dreaded visits, she had GI'd the whole house" ], "synonyms":[ "cleans", "cleanses", "deterges", "turns out" ], "near synonyms":[ "decontaminates", "purges", "purifies", "disinfects", "sanitizes", "brushes", "combs", "dry-cleans", "dusts", "launders", "mops", "mucks (out)", "rinses", "scours", "scrubs", "shampoos", "sponges", "swabs", "sweeps", "vacuums", "washes", "wipes", "brightens", "deodorizes", "freshens", "spruces (up)", "sweetens", "picks up", "straightens (up)", "tidies", "unclutters" ], "near antonyms":[ "begrimes", "muddies", "defiles", "pollutes", "taints", "blackens", "discolors" ], "antonyms":[ "besmirches", "dirties", "fouls", "soils", "spots", "stains", "sullies" ] }, "as in soldiers , servicemen":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "men-at-arms", "rank and file", "servicemen", "servicewomen", "soldiers", "soldiery", "armed forces", "color", "military", "service", "troops", "force", "militia", "reserves", "armor", "defense", "gendarmerie", "gendarmery" ], "near antonyms":[ "civilians", "noncombatants" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun", "verb" ] }, "given out":{ "to make known openly or publicly":{ "examples":[ "that's information that I'm not prepared to give out" ], "synonyms":[ "advertised", "announced", "annunciated", "blared", "blazed", "blazoned", "broadcast", "broadcasted", "declared", "enunciated", "flashed", "heralded", "placarded", "posted", "proclaimed", "promulgated", "publicized", "published", "released", "sounded", "trumpeted" ], "near synonyms":[ "barked", "called (off or out)", "cried", "billboarded", "billed", "bulletined", "gazetted", "knelled", "rung", "tolled", "blurbed", "featured", "pitched", "plugged", "promoted", "puffed", "disseminated", "spread", "disclosed", "divulged", "introduced", "kithed", "kythed", "manifested", "reported", "revealed", "shown", "showed", "advised", "apprised", "handed down", "informed", "notified", "communicated", "imparted", "intimated" ], "near antonyms":[ "concealed", "hushed (up)", "silenced", "suppressed", "withheld", "recalled", "recanted", "retracted", "revoked" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to throw or give off":{ "examples":[ "this heater gives out a funny smell sometimes" ], "synonyms":[ "cast", "discharged", "emanated", "emitted", "evolved", "exhaled", "expelled", "expired", "irradiated", "issued", "radiated", "released", "sent (out)", "shot", "thrown out", "vented" ], "near synonyms":[ "eliminated", "evacuated", "excreted", "exuded", "oozed", "secreted", "ejected", "erupted", "gushed", "jetted", "outpoured", "poured", "spewed", "spouted", "sprayed", "spurted", "squirted" ], "near antonyms":[ "absorbed", "inhaled", "soaked (up)", "sponged", "sucked (up)", "taken up" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to stop functioning":{ "examples":[ "waiting for the fuel pump in my old car to give out" ], "synonyms":[ "broken", "broken down", "conked (out)", "crashed", "cut out", "died", "failed", "stalled" ], "near synonyms":[ "fizzled", "sputtered", "wheezed", "acted up", "malfunctioned", "jammed" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[ "started (up)" ] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "girandoles":{ "as in fluorescent lamps , light bulbs":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "arc lamps", "arc lights", "candelabra", "candelabrums", "candelabras", "candles", "chandeliers", "dark lanterns", "flares", "flashbulbs", "flashcubes", "flashes", "flashlights", "floodlights", "fluorescent lamps", "gaslights", "gasoliers", "headlights", "incandescent lamps", "klieg lights", "kleig lights", "lanterns", "light bulbs", "lighthouses", "lightings", "sconces", "spotlights", "streetlights", "sun lamps", "beacons", "illuminants", "lamps" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "gives way (to)":{ "as in releases , takes out":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "looses", "releases", "takes out", "unleashes", "vents" ], "near antonyms":[ "bottles (up)", "represses", "suppresses", "controls", "governs", "handles", "manages", "bridles", "checks", "constrains", "contains", "curbs", "holds back", "pulls in", "quells", "reins (in)", "restrains", "smothers", "tames", "allays", "lulls", "quiets", "soothes", "stills", "chokes", "inhibits", "muffles", "pockets", "represses", "stifles", "strangles", "swallows" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "gimcrack":{ "of low quality":{ "examples":[ "a store plastered with \"going out of business\" signs and notorious for selling gimcrack merchandise" ], "synonyms":[ "bad", "bargain-basement", "bum", "cheap", "cheapjack", "cheesy", "coarse", "common", "crappy", "cut-rate", "el cheapo", "execrable", "inferior", "junky", "lousy", "low-grade", "low-rent", "mediocre", "miserable", "poor", "rotten", "rubbishy", "schlock", "schlocky", "shlock", "shlocky", "second-rate", "shoddy", "sleazy", "terrible", "trashy", "trumpery", "wretched" ], "near synonyms":[ "useless", "valueless", "worthless", "indifferent", "lackluster", "second-class", "brummagem", "flashy", "garish", "gaudy", "glitzy", "kitsch", "kitschy", "meretricious", "ostentatious", "showy", "splashy", "swank", "swanky", "tawdry", "seedy", "shabby", "tacky", "counterfeit", "fake", "phony", "phoney", "sham", "supercheap", "ultracheap" ], "near antonyms":[ "elegant", "handsome", "tasteful", "handcrafted", "polished", "refined" ], "antonyms":[ "excellent", "fine", "first-class", "first-rate", "good", "high-grade", "superior", "top-notch" ] }, "a small object displayed for its attractiveness or interest":{ "examples":[ "a remarkable amount of money is spent on gimcracks and other unnecessary items each year", "their apartment has enough gimcracks to fill up a novelty company's warehouse" ], "synonyms":[ "bauble", "bibelot", "curio", "curiosity", "doodad", "gaud", "gewgaw", "geegaw", "kickshaw", "knickknack", "nicknack", "novelty", "ornamental", "tchotchke", "trinket" ], "near synonyms":[ "bijouterie", "bric-a-brac", "gimcrackery", "trinketry", "trumpery", "virtu", "vertu", "bagatelle", "trifle", "figurine", "objet d'art", "objet", "ornament", "keepsake", "memento", "souvenir", "conversation piece", "collectible", "collectable", "collector's item" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ] }, "gibes":{ "to make (someone or something) the object of unkind laughter":{ "examples":[ "teammates gibing each other when one fouls up an important play" ], "synonyms":[ "derides", "jeers", "laughs (at)", "mocks", "ridicules", "scouts", "shoots down", "skewers" ], "near synonyms":[ "scoffs (at)", "scorns", "sneers (at)", "bad-mouths", "belittles", "decries", "disparages", "pooh-poohs", "poohs", "puts down", "chaffs", "jives", "joshes", "kids", "quizzes", "rallies", "razzes", "ribs", "rides", "teases", "tweaks", "twits", "baits", "barracks", "bugs", "catcalls", "harasses", "harries", "hassles", "heckles", "needles", "pesters", "rags", "targets", "taunts", "torments", "apes", "burlesques", "caricatures", "imitates", "lampoons", "mimics", "parodies", "parrots", "pillories", "satirizes", "takes off (on)", "travesties" ], "near antonyms":[ "applauds", "approves", "commends", "endorses", "indorses", "sanctions" ], "antonyms":[] }, "as in taunts , quips":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "catcalls", "jeers", "mocks", "quips", "sneers", "taunts", "affronts", "barbs", "brickbats", "cuts", "darts", "digs", "dises", "disses", "epithets", "girds", "indignities", "insults", "names", "offenses", "offences", "outrages", "personalities", "pokes", "put-downs", "sarcasms", "slaps", "slights", "slurs", "abuses", "invectives", "vituperations", "disapprovals", "opprobriums", "disgraces", "dishonors", "shames", "attacks", "criticisms", "knocks", "slams", "swipes", "torments", "tortures" ], "near antonyms":[ "accolades", "commendations", "compliments", "acclaim", "applauses", "praises", "adulations", "flatteries" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun", "verb" ] }, "gives of":{ "to make a present of":{ "examples":[ "He is happy to give of his time to help students after school." ], "synonyms":[ "bestows", "contributes", "donates", "gives", "gives away", "presents", "volunteers" ], "near synonyms":[ "chips in", "kicks in", "pitches in", "throws in", "awards", "confers", "endows", "endues", "indues", "renders", "affords", "comps", "furnishes", "provides", "lavishes", "regales", "aids", "assists", "benefits", "helps", "administers", "dishes out", "dispenses", "doles out", "hands out", "imparts", "issues", "metes (out)", "extends", "forks (over, out, or up)", "offers", "pays", "proffers", "pungles (up)", "puts up", "tenders", "sacrifices" ], "near antonyms":[ "holds", "keeps", "pockets", "retains", "withholds", "preserves", "saves", "advances", "lends", "loans", "sells" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "phrase" ] }, "gilt-edge":{ "of the very best kind":{ "examples":[ "the forward squandered a gilt-edged opportunity to tie the score" ], "synonyms":[ "A-OK", "A1", "awesome", "bang-up", "banner", "beautiful", "blue-chip", "blue-ribbon", "boffo", "bonny", "bonnie", "boss", "brag", "brave", "bully", "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", "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" ], "near synonyms":[ "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" ], "near antonyms":[ "bad", "inferior", "low-grade", "substandard", "unsatisfactory", "mediocre", "middling", "second-class", "second-rate" ], "antonyms":[ "atrocious", "awful", "execrable", "lousy", "pathetic", "poor", "rotten", "terrible", "vile", "wretched" ] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "give back":{ "as in reciprocate , render (to)":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "reciprocate", "render (to)", "refund", "reimburse", "repay", "compensate", "recompense", "remunerate", "liquidate", "pay down", "pay off", "pay up", "quit", "satisfy", "settle" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "as in kickback , rebate":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "kickback", "rebate", "abatement", "deduction", "discount", "reduction", "dent", "depreciation", "decline", "decrement", "diminishment", "diminution", "drop", "fall", "loss", "forfeit", "forfeiture", "penalty" ], "near antonyms":[ "accession", "addition", "accretion", "accrual", "augmentation", "boost", "gain", "increase", "increment", "raise", "rise", "appreciation" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun", "verb" ] }, "given in":{ "to give up and cease resistance (as to a liking, temptation, or habit)":{ "examples":[ "give in and have some chocolate" ], "synonyms":[ "bowed", "caved (in)", "submitted", "succumbed", "surrendered", "yielded" ], "near synonyms":[ "catered (to)", "gratified", "indulged", "wallowed", "acquiesced (to)", "conceded (to)", "buckled (under)", "knuckled under", "given over (to)" ], "near antonyms":[ "battled", "breasted", "combated", "combatted", "confronted", "countered", "defied", "faced", "fought", "met", "objected", "opposed", "repelled", "thwarted", "withstood", "rejected", "bridled", "checked", "constrained", "curbed", "inhibited", "restrained", "stifled" ], "antonyms":[ "held off", "resisted" ] }, "to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)":{ "examples":[ "after withstanding hours of begging, their father finally gave in and let them go to the amusement park" ], "synonyms":[ "blinked", "bowed", "budged", "capitulated", "conceded", "knuckled under", "quit", "quitted", "relented", "submitted", "succumbed", "surrendered", "yielded" ], "near synonyms":[ "acquiesced", "deferred" ], "near antonyms":[ "contended", "fought", "held off", "battled", "breasted", "combated", "combatted", "confronted", "countered", "defied", "faced", "met", "objected", "opposed", "repelled", "thwarted", "withstood" ], "antonyms":[ "resisted" ] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "giving air to":{ "to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)":{ "examples":[ "He gave air to his concerns about the proposal." ], "synonyms":[ "airing", "expounding", "expressing", "giving", "looking", "raising", "sounding", "stating", "ventilating", "venting", "voicing" ], "near synonyms":[ "advertising", "announcing", "declaring", "enouncing", "enunciating", "proclaiming", "saying", "broadcasting", "circulating", "disseminating", "publishing", "describing", "writing", "writing up", "sounding off", "speaking out", "speaking up", "chiming in", "communicating", "conveying", "putting across", "putting over", "offering", "submitting" ], "near antonyms":[ "censoring", "restraining", "restricting" ], "antonyms":[ "stifling", "suppressing" ] }, "type":[ "phrase" ] }, "gimped":{ "as in limped , hobbled":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "hobbled", "limped", "footslogged", "plodded", "trudged", "minced", "pranced", "pussyfooted", "tiptoed", "clumped", "stomped", "stumped", "tramped", "trampled", "tromped", "bounced", "sashayed", "stalked", "strutted", "swaggered", "ambled", "moseyed", "perambulated", "rambled", "sauntered", "strolled", "wandered", "faltered", "lumbered", "lurched", "pounded", "scuffed", "shambled", "shuffled", "staggered", "stumbled", "toddled", "waddled", "hiked", "peregrinated", "trekked", "nipped", "tapped", "tripped", "trotted", "power walked" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "giving in (to)":{ "as in submitting (to) , succumbing (to)":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "acquiescing (to)", "bowing (to)", "capitulating (to)", "submitting (to)", "succumbing (to)", "surrendering (to)", "yielding (to)", "acceding (to)", "assenting (to)", "conceding (to)", "confirming", "consenting (to)", "OK'ing", "okaying", "ratifying", "sanctioning", "warranting", "abiding", "bearing", "brooking", "countenancing", "enduring", "shouldering", "standing", "sticking out", "stomaching", "supporting", "sustaining", "swallowing", "sweating out", "tolerating", "accepting", "having", "taking", "adopting", "embracing", "welcoming" ], "near antonyms":[ "declining", "denying", "disallowing", "disapproving", "negativing", "refusing", "rejecting", "spurning", "turning down", "vetoing", "dissenting (to)", "objecting (to)", "opposing", "protesting", "holding off", "resisting", "withstanding", "combating", "combatting", "contesting", "fighting" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "girlfriend":{ "a female romantic companion":{ "examples":[ "he proposed to his girlfriend of seven years" ], "synonyms":[ "gal", "gill", "girl", "inamorata", "lady", "ladylove", "old lady", "woman" ], "near synonyms":[ "mistress", "moll", "beloved", "darling", "dear", "favorite", "flame", "honey", "love", "lover", "significant other", "sweet", "sweetheart", "valentine" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "gives air to":{ "to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)":{ "examples":[ "He gave air to his concerns about the proposal." ], "synonyms":[ "airs", "expounds", "expresses", "gives", "looks", "raises", "sounds", "states", "ventilates", "vents", "voices" ], "near synonyms":[ "advertises", "announces", "declares", "enounces", "enunciates", "proclaims", "says", "broadcasts", "circulates", "disseminates", "publishes", "describes", "writes", "writes up", "sounds off", "speaks out", "speaks up", "chimes in", "communicates", "conveys", "puts across", "puts over", "offers", "submits" ], "near antonyms":[ "censors", "restrains", "restricts" ], "antonyms":[ "stifles", "suppresses" ] }, "type":[ "phrase" ] }, "given names":{ "a name that is placed before one's family name":{ "examples":[ "everyone calls me Jack, but my given name is John" ], "synonyms":[ "Christian names", "first names", "forenames", "prenames" ], "near synonyms":[ "appellations", "denominations", "designations", "cognomens", "cognomina", "denotations", "epithets", "handles", "nicknames", "sobriquets", "soubriquets", "titles", "aliases", "noms de plume", "pen names", "pseudonyms", "baptismal names" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "gives one's word":{ "to make a solemn declaration of intent":{ "examples":[ "She gave her word she would return home once the mission was complete." ], "synonyms":[ "covenants", "pledges", "promises", "swears", "vows" ], "near synonyms":[ "affiances", "betroths", "plights", "troths", "accedes", "agrees", "assents", "consents", "contracts", "engages", "ensures", "guarantees", "undertakes", "affirms", "asserts", "avers", "avouches", "avows", "declares", "insists", "warrants" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "phrase" ] }, "gimps":{ "as in limps , hobbles":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "hobbles", "limps", "footslogs", "plods", "trudges", "minces", "prances", "pussyfoots", "tiptoes", "clumps", "stomps", "stumps", "tramples", "tramps", "tromps", "bounces", "sashays", "stalks", "struts", "swaggers", "ambles", "moseys", "perambulates", "rambles", "saunters", "strolls", "wanders", "falters", "lumbers", "lurches", "pounds", "scuffs", "shambles", "shuffles", "staggers", "stumbles", "toddles", "waddles", "hikes", "peregrinates", "treks", "nips", "taps", "trips", "trots", "power walks" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "gins":{ "as in whiskeys , vodkas":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "barley-brees", "barley-broos", "brandies", "liqueurs", "mao-tais", "mescals", "schnapps", "tequilas", "vodkas", "whiskeys", "whiskies", "meads", "sakes", "sakis", "wines", "Dutch courages", "ales", "beers", "brewages", "brews", "brewskis", "home brews", "malt liquors", "microbrews", "mums", "nappies", "cocktails", "mixed drinks", "belts", "loads", "nips", "pegs", "pops", "shooters", "shots", "slugs", "snifters", "snorts", "tots", "whets", "aperitifs", "bracers", "chasers", "digestifs", "nightcaps", "alcohols", "aqua vitaes", "ardent spirits", "boozes", "bottles", "drinks", "firewaters", "grogs", "hooches", "inebriants", "intoxicants", "John Barleycorns", "juices", "liquors", "lushes", "moonshines", "potables", "rums", "sauces", "spirits", "stimulants", "strong drinks", "tipples" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "giggly":{ "as in happy , playful":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "exuberant", "flippant", "fluttery", "happy", "light", "lighthearted", "playful", "crazy", "daffy", "daft", "fruity", "sappy", "shallow", "superficial", "fatuous", "foolish", "inane", "nonsensical", "thoughtless", "witless", "birdbrained", "ditzy", "ditsy", "dizzy", "featherbrained", "flighty", "frivolous", "frothy", "futile", "giddy", "goofy", "harebrained", "light-headed", "light-minded", "puerile", "scatterbrained", "silly", "yeasty" ], "near antonyms":[ "earnest", "serious", "serious-minded", "sober", "unfrivolous", "grave", "melancholy", "somber", "sombre", "thoughtful", "dignified", "heavy", "no-nonsense", "sedate", "severe", "solemn", "staid" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "gives way":{ "to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure":{ "examples":[ "That old chair is going to give way soon." ], "synonyms":[ "buckles", "caves (in)", "collapses", "crumples", "founders", "gives", "goes", "goes out", "implodes", "tumbles", "yields" ], "near synonyms":[ "deflates", "flattens", "melts", "melts down", "breaks", "breaks down", "conks (out)", "crashes", "dies", "fails", "gives out", "stalls", "bursts", "shatters", "smashes", "splinters", "splits", "cracks", "crumbles", "pops", "snaps" ], "near antonyms":[ "inflates", "rises", "swells" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable)":{ "examples":[ "They were urged to give way but chose to stand their ground." ], "synonyms":[ "backs away", "drops back", "falls back", "pulls out", "recedes", "retires", "retreats", "withdraws" ], "near synonyms":[ "flees", "flies", "flinches", "recoils", "shrinks", "chickens (out)", "bows out", "backpedals", "backs down", "backtracks", "climbs down", "detaches", "disengages", "disentangles", "pulls away", "abandons", "departs", "evacuates", "goes", "leaves", "quits", "vacates" ], "near antonyms":[ "beards", "braves", "brazens", "breasts", "confronts", "dares", "defies", "faces", "outbraves" ], "antonyms":[ "advances" ] }, "type":[ "phrase" ] }, "gilded":{ "covered in a thin layer of gold":{ "examples":[ "An antique mirror in a gilded frame hung over the marble fireplace." ], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "gold-plated", "gold", "golden", "bejeweled", "bejewelled", "bossed", "chased", "emblazoned", "embossed", "embroidered", "flounced", "fringed", "garlanded", "laced", "sequined", "sequinned", "wreathed" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "coming from or characterized by wealth and luxury":{ "examples":[ "The exclusive nightclub was a popular hangout among the city's gilded youth.", "The grand hotel has been lovingly restored to its former gilded splendor." ], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "affluent", "deep-pocketed", "fat", "fat-cat", "flush", "loaded", "moneyed", "monied", "opulent", "rich", "silk-stocking", "wealthy", "well-endowed", "well-fixed", "well-heeled", "well-off", "well-to-do", "better-off", "comfortable", "propertied", "prosperous", "substantial", "successful", "flourishing", "prospering", "thriving", "advantaged", "blessed", "blest", "privileged", "in the chips", "arabesque", "baroque", "rococo", "extravagant", "flamboyant", "spectacular", "splashy", "bedaubed", "flashy", "garish", "gaudy", "glitzy", "loud", "ostentatious", "pretentious", "showy", "swank", "swanky", "tawdry", "elaborate", "extreme", "adorned", "arrayed", "beautified", "bedecked", "decked", "decorated", "dressed", "embellished", "enriched", "garnished", "ornamented", "trimmed", "flowery", "frilly", "lacy", "enhanced", "heightened", "intensified", "bedizened", "florid", "fussy", "gingerbread", "gingerbreaded", "gingerbready", "ornate", "overdecorated", "overwrought" ], "near antonyms":[ "bare", "denuded", "exposed", "naked", "stripped", "uncovered", "modest", "simple", "unassuming", "unpretentious", "conservative", "muted", "quiet", "restrained", "subdued", "tasteful", "toned-down", "understated", "unobtrusive", "austere", "plain", "severe", "stark", "unadorned", "unaffluent", "deprived", "disadvantaged", "hand-to-mouth", "underprivileged", "bankrupt", "bankrupted", "beggared", "broke", "indebted", "insolvent", "pauperized", "ruined", "skint", "depressed", "pinched", "reduced", "straitened", "low", "short", "destitute", "impecunious", "impoverished", "indigent", "needy", "penniless", "penurious", "poor", "poverty-stricken" ], "antonyms":[] }, "as in whitewashed , varnished":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "glossed (over)", "varnished", "whitewashed", "buried", "camouflaged", "covered (up)", "smothered", "beclouded", "bedimmed", "befogged", "blocked", "clouded", "darkened", "eclipsed", "obstructed", "occluded", "overcast", "overshadowed", "shaded", "belied", "blanketed", "blotted out", "cloaked", "concealed", "covered", "curtained", "disguised", "enshrouded", "hid", "masked", "obscured", "occulted", "papered over", "screened", "shrouded", "suppressed", "veiled" ], "near antonyms":[ "bared", "disclosed", "displayed", "divulged", "exposed", "revealed", "showed", "uncloaked", "uncovered", "unmasked", "unveiled", "brought out", "presented", "clarified", "illuminated", "advertised", "aired", "broadcast", "broadcasted", "got out", "proclaimed", "publicized", "published", "spread" ], "antonyms":[] }, "as in painted , appliqu\u00e9d":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "appliqu\u00e9d", "painted", "braided", "embroidered", "feathered", "figured", "filigreed", "filleted", "flounced", "frilled", "fringed", "furbelowed", "garlanded", "hung", "hanged", "laced", "ribboned", "swagged", "wreathed", "diamonded", "gemmed", "impearled", "jeweled", "jewelled", "pearled", "bossed", "chased", "redecorated", "redid", "brightened", "freshened", "smartened", "spruced (up)", "accessorized", "dressed up", "trapped", "tricked (out)", "adorned", "arrayed", "beautified", "bedecked", "bedizened", "blazoned", "caparisoned", "decked", "decorated", "did", "did up", "dolled up", "draped", "dressed", "embellished", "emblazed", "embossed", "enriched", "fancied up", "fancified", "festooned", "garnished", "glitzed (up)", "graced", "gussied up", "ornamented", "prettied (up)", "trimmed" ], "near antonyms":[ "blemished", "defaced", "disfigured", "marred", "scarred", "spoiled", "spoilt", "simplified", "streamlined", "bared", "denuded", "dismantled", "displayed", "divested", "exposed", "revealed", "stripped", "stript", "uncovered", "uglified" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adjective", "verb" ] }, "gimmes":{ "as in laughers , walkaways":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "laughers", "walkaways", "sitting ducks", "no-brainers", "breezes", "cakes", "cakewalks", "child's play", "cinches", "cream puffs", "duck soup", "kid stuff", "picnics", "pushovers", "roses", "snaps" ], "near antonyms":[ "bears", "beasts", "chores", "headaches", "horror shows", "killers", "labors", "murders", "pains", "sticky wickets", "stinkers", "brainteasers", "posers", "stumpers", "toughies", "bothers", "nuisances", "troubles" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "given way":{ "to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure":{ "examples":[ "That old chair is going to give way soon." ], "synonyms":[ "buckled", "caved (in)", "collapsed", "crumpled", "foundered", "given", "gone", "gone out", "imploded", "tumbled", "yielded" ], "near synonyms":[ "deflated", "flattened", "melted", "melted down", "broken", "broken down", "conked (out)", "crashed", "died", "failed", "given out", "stalled", "burst", "bursted", "shattered", "smashed", "splintered", "split", "cracked", "crumbled", "popped", "snapped" ], "near antonyms":[ "inflated", "risen", "swelled", "swollen" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable)":{ "examples":[ "They were urged to give way but chose to stand their ground." ], "synonyms":[ "backed away", "dropped back", "fallen back", "pulled out", "receded", "retired", "retreated", "withdrawn" ], "near synonyms":[ "fled", "flown", "flinched", "recoiled", "shrunk", "shrunken", "chickened (out)", "bowed out", "backed down", "backpedaled", "backtracked", "climbed 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"knock", "pan", "reprehend", "slag", "skewer", "tweak", "assail", "attack", "blast", "clobber", "slam", "slash", "nick (at)", "snipe (at)", "beef", "bellyache", "bitch", "carp", "cavil", "complain", "crab", "croak", "fuss", "gripe", "grouse", "growl", "grumble", "kick", "kvetch", "moan", "murmur", "mutter", "niggle", "quibble", "whine", "admonish", "chide", "drub", "rebuke", "reprimand", "reproach", "reprove", "bad-mouth", "belittle", "decry", "deride", "discommend", "disparage", "put down" ], "near antonyms":[ "approve", "commend", "endorse", "indorse", "recommend", "sanction", "extol", "extoll", "laud", "praise" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "gin mills":{ "a place of business where alcoholic beverages are sold to be consumed on the premises":{ "examples":[ "a gin mill famous as the favorite hangout of several noted authors" ], "synonyms":[ "barrooms", "bars", "caf\u00e9s", "cafes", "cantinas", "dramshops", "grogshops", "public houses", "pubs", "saloons", "taprooms", "taverns", "watering holes", "watering places" ], "near synonyms":[ "alehouses", "barrelhouses", "bistros", "bottle clubs", "brewpubs", "cabarets", "dives", "joints", "nightclubs", "roadhouses", "speakeasies", "sports bars", "wineshops", "package stores" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "giving up (to)":{ "to keep or intend for a special purpose":{ "examples":[ "unfortunately, when he was in college, weekends were largely given up to binge drinking" ], "synonyms":[ "allocating", "consecrating", "dedicating", "devoting", "earmarking", "reserving", "saving", "setting by" ], "near synonyms":[ "blessing", "hallowing", "sanctifying", "committing", "confiding", "consigning", "entrusting", "intrusting", "applying", "bestowing", "employing", "using" ], "near antonyms":[ "ignoring", "neglecting", "misapplying", "misusing" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "gifting":{ "to furnish freely or naturally with some power, quality, or attribute":{ "examples":[ "gifted 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"shatter", "smash", "splinter", "split", "crack", "crumble", "pop", "snap" ], "near antonyms":[ "inflate", "rise", "swell" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable)":{ "examples":[ "They were urged to give way but chose to stand their ground." ], "synonyms":[ "back away", "drop back", "fall back", "pull out", "recede", "retire", "retreat", "withdraw" ], "near synonyms":[ "flee", "fly", "flinch", "recoil", "shrink", "chicken (out)", "bow out", "back down", "backpedal", "backtrack", "climb down", "detach", "disengage", "disentangle", "pull away", "abandon", "depart", "evacuate", "go", "leave", "quit", "vacate" ], "near antonyms":[ "beard", "brave", "brazen", "breast", "confront", "dare", "defy", "face", "outbrave" ], "antonyms":[ "advance" ] }, "type":[ "phrase" ] }, "gingerbread":{ "elaborately and often excessively decorated":{ "examples":[ "marveled at all the woodwork on the historic gingerbread cottages that lined the coast" ], "synonyms":[ "bedizened", "florid", "fussy", "gingerbreaded", "gingerbready", "ornate", "overdecorated", "overwrought" ], "near synonyms":[ "arabesque", "baroque", "rococo", "extravagant", "flamboyant", "spectacular", "splashy", "bedaubed", "flashy", "garish", "gaudy", "glitzy", "loud", "ostentatious", "pretentious", "showy", "swank", "swanky", "tawdry", "elaborate", "extreme", "adorned", "arrayed", "beautified", "bedecked", "decked", "decorated", "dressed", "embellished", "enriched", "garnished", "ornamented", "trimmed", "flowery", "frilly", "lacy", "enhanced", "heightened", "intensified", "bejeweled", "bejewelled", "bossed", "chased", "emblazoned", "embossed", "embroidered", "flounced", "fringed", "garlanded", "gilded", "gilt", "laced", "sequined", "sequinned", "wreathed" ], "near antonyms":[ "bare", "denuded", "exposed", "naked", "stripped", "uncovered", "modest", "simple", "unassuming", "unpretentious", "conservative", "muted", "quiet", "restrained", "subdued", "tasteful", "toned-down", "understated", "unobtrusive" ], "antonyms":[ "austere", "plain", "severe", "stark", "unadorned" ] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "giving (in)":{ "to give up and cease resistance (as to a liking, temptation, or habit)":{ "examples":[ "give in and have some chocolate" ], "synonyms":[ "bowing", "caving (in)", "submitting", "succumbing", "surrendering", "yielding" ], "near synonyms":[ "catering (to)", "gratifying", "indulging", "wallowing", "acquiescing (to)", "conceding (to)", "buckling (under)", "knuckling under", "giving over (to)" ], "near antonyms":[ "battling", "breasting", "combating", "combatting", "confronting", "countering", "defying", "facing", "fighting", "meeting", "objecting", "opposing", "repelling", "thwarting", "withstanding", "rejecting", "bridling", "checking", "constraining", "curbing", "inhibiting", "restraining", "stifling" ], "antonyms":[ "holding off", "resisting" ] }, "to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)":{ "examples":[ "after withstanding hours of begging, their father finally gave in and let them go to the amusement park" ], "synonyms":[ "blinking", "bowing", "budging", "capitulating", "conceding", "knuckling under", "quitting", "relenting", "submitting", "succumbing", "surrendering", "yielding" ], "near synonyms":[ "acquiescing", "deferring" ], "near antonyms":[ "contending", "fighting", "holding off", "battling", "breasting", "combating", "combatting", "confronting", "countering", "defying", "facing", "meeting", "objecting", "opposing", "repelling", "thwarting", "withstanding" ], "antonyms":[ "resisting" ] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "gits":{ "a person who lacks good sense or judgment":{ "examples":[ "oh, don't be such a silly git , of course your mates want you around" ], "synonyms":[ "berks", "boobies", "charlies", "charleys", "cuckoos", "ding-a-lings", "dingbats", "ding-dongs", "dipsticks", "doofuses", "dufuses", "featherheads", "fools", "geese", "half-wits", "jackasses", "lunatics", "mooncalves", "nincompoops", "ninnies", "ninnyhammers", "nits", "nitwits", "nutcases", "nuts", "simpletons", "simps", "turkeys", "yo-yos" ], "near synonyms":[ "daredevils", "madmen", "airheads", "birdbrains", "blockheads", "dodoes", "dodos", "dolts", "donkeys", "dopes", "dorks", "dumbbells", "dummies", "dunces", "fatheads", "ganders", "goons", "idiots", "ignoramuses", "ignorami", "imbeciles", "know-nothings", "knuckleheads", "morons", "numskulls", "numbskulls", "pinheads", "schlubs", "shlubs", "schlumps", "schnooks", "stocks", "featherbrains", "scatterbrains", "butts", "dupes", "laughingstocks", "mockeries", "monkeys", "chumps", "losers", "schlemiels", "shlemiels", "characters", "codgers", "crackbrains", "crackpots", "cranks", "kooks", "oddballs", "screwballs", "weirdos" ], "near antonyms":[ "sages", "thinkers", "brains", "geniuses", "genii" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "giller":{ "as in angler , troller":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "angler", "fly fisherman", "surf 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"brewage", "brewski", "home brew", "malt liquor", "microbrew", "mum", "nappy", "cocktail", "mixed drink", "belt", "load", "nip", "peg", "pop", "shooter", "shot", "slug", "snifter", "snort", "tot", "whet", "aperitif", "bracer", "chaser", "digestif", "nightcap", "alcohol", "aqua vitae", "ardent spirits", "booze", "bottle", "drink", "firewater", "grog", "hooch", "inebriant", "intoxicant", "John Barleycorn", "juice", "liquor", "lush", "moonshine", "potable", "rum", "sauce", "spirits", "stimulant", "strong drink", "tipple" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "gimleting":{ "as in bayoneting , piking":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "bayoneting", "bayonetting", "dirking", "piking", "poniarding", "pronging", "quilling", "perforating", "riddling", "pinpricking", "poking", "pricking", "punching", "thrusting", "spindling", "cutting", "knifing", "slicing", "goring", "harpooning", "impaling", "jabbing", "lancing", "pecking", "picking", "piercing", "pinking", "puncturing", "running through", "skewering", "spearing", "spiking", "spitting", "stabbing", "sticking", "transfixing", "transpiercing" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "given":{ "being in the habit or custom":{ "examples":[ "a quiet man not given to loud expressions of emotion" ], "synonyms":[ "accustomed", "habituated", "used", "wont" ], "near synonyms":[ "apt", "inclined", "liable", "likely", "prone", "hardened", "inured", "experienced", "practiced", "practised", "seasoned", "veteran", "addicted", "hooked" ], "near antonyms":[ "unapt", "unlikely", "averse", "disinclined", "opposed", "inexperienced", "new", "unseasoned", "disaccustomed", "weaned" ], "antonyms":[ "unaccustomed", "unused", "unwonted" ] }, "having a tendency to be or act in a certain way":{ "examples":[ "she's given to exaggeration" ], "synonyms":[ "apt", "inclined", "prone", "tending" ], "near synonyms":[ "choosing", "preferring", "disposed", "liable", "likely", "minded", "predisposed", "willing" ], "near antonyms":[ "averse", "disinclined", "indisposed", "loath", "loth", "loathe", "unwilling" ], "antonyms":[] }, "known but not named":{ "examples":[ "candidates for the quiz show must complete the qualifying test within a given amount of time" ], "synonyms":[ "anonymous", "certain", "one", "some", "unidentified", "unnamed", "unspecified" ], "near synonyms":[ "particular", "specific" ], "near antonyms":[ "known", "named", "specified" ], "antonyms":[] }, "something taken as being true or factual and used as a starting point for a course of action or reasoning":{ "examples":[ "it's a given that television viewers are influenced by advertising, even consciously or subconsciously" ], "synonyms":[ "assumption", "hypothetical", "if", "postulate", "premise", "premiss", "presumption", "presupposition", "supposition" ], "near synonyms":[ "hypothesis", "proposition", "theory", "thesis", "axiom", "truism", "verity", "belief", "canon", "doctrine", "dogma", "gospel", "law", "precept", "principle", "rule", "standard", "tenet", "basis", "foundation", "ground", "conclusion", "deduction", "inference", "affirmation", "assertion", "avouchment", "declaration", "dictum", "ipse dixit" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "to make a present of":{ "examples":[ "thanked all the tutors who generously gave their time to help students after school" ], "synonyms":[ "bestowed", "contributed", "donated", "given away", "presented", "volunteered" ], "near synonyms":[ "chipped in", "kicked in", "pitched in", "thrown in", "awarded", "conferred", "endowed", "endued", "indued", "rendered", "afforded", "comped", "furnished", "provided", "lavished", "regaled", "aided", "assisted", "benefited", "benefitted", "helped", "administered", "dished out", "dispensed", "doled out", "handed out", "imparted", "issued", "meted (out)", "extended", "forked (over, out, or up)", "offered", "paid", "proffered", "pungled (up)", "put up", "tendered", "sacrificed" ], "near antonyms":[ "held", "kept", "pocketed", "retained", "withheld", "preserved", "saved", "advanced", "lent", "loaned", "sold" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another":{ "examples":[ "gave my camera to my father to hold while I went swimming" ], "synonyms":[ "commended", "committed", "confided", "consigned", "delegated", "delivered", "entrusted", "intrusted", "given over", "handed", "handed over", "left", "passed", "recommended", "reposed", "transferred", "transmitted", "trusted", "turned over", "vested" ], "near synonyms":[ "conferred", "granted", "assigned", "dealt (out)", "dispensed", "dispersed", "distributed", "divided", "handed in", "released", "relinquished", "submitted", "surrendered", "turned in", "yielded", "bequeathed", "handed down", "handed on", "willed", "advanced", "lent", "loaned", "furnished", "supplied", "recommitted", "redelivered", "retransferred", "retransmitted" ], "near antonyms":[ "detained", "held back", "reserved", "withheld", "owned", "possessed", "accepted", "received", "taken in", "occupied", "taken", "taken over" ], "antonyms":[ "held", "kept", "retained" ] }, "to bring before the public in performance or exhibition":{ "examples":[ "the author will give a reading from her latest work at 7:00 p.m." ], "synonyms":[ "carried", "mounted", "offered", "presented", "staged" ], "near synonyms":[ "displayed", "exhibited", "exposed", "paraded", "shown", "showed", "shown off", "showed off", "unveiled", "previewed", "acted", "impersonated", "performed", "played", "portrayed", "depicted", "dramatized", "enacted", "rendered", "represented", "extended", "proffered", "tendered" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure":{ "examples":[ "they loaded the shopping cart with so much food it gave under all the weight" ], "synonyms":[ "buckled", "caved (in)", "collapsed", "crumpled", "foundered", "gone", "gone out", "imploded", "tumbled", "yielded" ], "near synonyms":[ "deflated", "flattened", "melted", "melted down", "broken", "broken down", "conked (out)", "crashed", "died", "failed", "given out", "stalled", "burst", "bursted", "shattered", "smashed", "splintered", "split", "cracked", "crumbled", "popped", "snapped" ], "near antonyms":[ "inflated", "risen", "swelled", "swollen" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to hand over or use up in payment":{ "examples":[ "I wouldn't give a nickel for such a run-down car" ], "synonyms":[ "disbursed", "dropped", "expended", "forked (over, out, or up)", "laid out", "outlaid", "paid", "shelled out", "spent" ], "near synonyms":[ "lavished", "rained", "blown", "dissipated", "frittered (away)", "run through", "squandered", "thrown away", "wasted" ], "near antonyms":[ "cached", "hoarded", "laid up", "saved", "acquired", "earned", "gained", "garnered", "made", "procured", "realized", "secured", "won" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)":{ "examples":[ "she gave her opinion on the matter very firmly and unmistakably" ], "synonyms":[ "aired", "expounded", "expressed", "looked", "raised", "sounded", "stated", "vented", "ventilated", "voiced" ], "near synonyms":[ "advertised", "announced", "declared", "enounced", "enunciated", "proclaimed", "said", "broadcast", "broadcasted", "circulated", "disseminated", "published", "described", "written", "writ", "wrote", "written up", "sounded off", "spoken out", "spoken up", "chimed in", "communicated", "conveyed", "put across", "put over", "offered", "submitted" ], "near antonyms":[ "censored", "restrained", "restricted" ], "antonyms":[ "stifled", "suppressed" ] }, "to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention":{ "examples":[ "totally gave himself to his studies in the hopes of winning a scholarship for next year" ], "synonyms":[ "addressed", "applied", "bent", "buckled", "devoted" ], "near synonyms":[ "readdressed", "reapplied", "knuckled down", "settled (down)", "set (to)", "busied", "committed", "concerned", "engaged", "involved", "exerted", "exhausted", "put out", "spent", "strained", "stressed", "taxed", "troubled", "worn out", "carried on", "pitched in", "plunged (in)", "ground", "humped", "hustled", "pegged (away)", "plodded", "plowed", "plugged (away)", "worked", "wrought" ], "near antonyms":[ "dallied", "dawdled", "dillydallied", "fiddled (around)", "fooled around", "idled", "messed around", "monkeyed (around)", "played", "pottered (around)", "puttered (around)", "trifled" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to produce as revenue":{ "examples":[ "a company that consistently gives $30 million in profits to the owner" ], "synonyms":[ "borne", "born", "paid", "returned", "yielded" ], "near synonyms":[ "brought in", "netted", "afforded", "furnished", "provided", "supplied", "paid off" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption":{ "examples":[ "gave him my e-mail address" ], "synonyms":[ "delivered", "fed", "furnished", "handed", "handed over", "provided", "supplied" ], "near synonyms":[ "plied (with)", "administered", "allocated", "apportioned", "dealt (out)", "dispensed", "distributed", "doled out", "meted (out)", "parceled (out)", "parcelled (out)", "portioned", "prorated", "assigned", "ceded", "deeded", "made over", "transferred" ], "near antonyms":[ "conserved", "kept up", "maintained", "preserved", "saved" ], "antonyms":[ "held (back)", "kept (back)", "reserved", "retained", "withheld" ] }, "to put before another for acceptance or consideration":{ "examples":[ "she gave the committee her grant proposal" ], "synonyms":[ "extended", "offered", "proffered", "tendered", "trotted out" ], "near synonyms":[ "posed", "proposed", "held out", "given in", "submitted", "volunteered" ], "near antonyms":[ "accepted", "received", "taken", "accredited", "approbated", "approved", "authorized", "cleared", "confirmed", "finalized", "formalized", "homologated", "OK'd", "okayed", "ratified", "sanctioned", "warranted", "declined", "denied", "disallowed", "disapproved", "negatived", "rejected", "turned down", "vetoed", "rebuffed", "rebutted", "refused", "spurned", "retracted", "withdrawn", "disregarded", "ignored", "neglected", "overlooked" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to cause (something) to pass from one to another":{ "examples":[ "she gave her cold to me, and now I'm so sick that I can barely get out of bed" ], "synonyms":[ "communicated", "conducted", "conveyed", "imparted", "spread", "transferred", "transfused", "transmitted" ], "near synonyms":[ "delivered", "handed over", "surrendered", "turned over", "broadcast", "broadcasted", "diffused", "disseminated", "propagated", "handed down", "handed on", "contaminated", "infected", "poisoned" ], "near antonyms":[ "caught", "come down (with)", "contracted" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adjective", "noun", "verb" ] }, "girders":{ "as in beams , crossbeams":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "arbors", "beams", "boards", "crossbars", "crossbeams", "bars", "billets", "rods", "bands", "strips", "blooms", "ingots", "slabs", "sticks" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "as in brackets , arches":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "arches", "bolsters", "brackets", "cantilevers", "columns", "pedestals", "pilasters", "pillars", "bearings", "shorings", "crutches", "pegs", "posts", "stakes", "stanchions", "stands", "stilts", "struts", "trusses", "braces", "buttresses", "mountings", "mounts", "props", "reinforcements", "shores", "spurs", "stays", "supports", "underpinnings", "bases", "foundations", "frames" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "girlish":{ "as in girlie":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "girlie", "girly", "female", "feminine", "womanish", "womanlike", "womanly", "effeminate", "effete", "epicene", "sissified", "sissy", "unmanly", "ladylike", "distaff", "petticoat", "ultrafeminine" ], "near antonyms":[ "unfeminine", "unwomanly", "boyish", "hoydenish", "tomboyish", "male", "manlike", "manly", "mannish", "masculine", "virile", "androgynous", "neuter", "Amazonian", "butch", "hairy-chested", "hypermasculine", "macho" ], "antonyms":[] }, "as in young , boyish":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "boyish", "juvenescent", "kiddish", "young", "youngish", "youthful", "babyish", "childish", "infantile", "infantilized", "infantine", "maidenly", "virginal", "adolescent", "callow", "green", "immature", "inexperienced", "juvenile", "puerile", "raw", "unfledged", "unformed", "unripe", "unripened", "ingenuous", "innocent", "naive", "na\u00efve", "tender", "unknowing", "unseasoned", "unsophisticated", "untrained", "untried" ], "near antonyms":[ "adult", "experienced", "grown-up", "mature", "ripe", "advanced", "precocious", "knowing", "savvy", "sophisticated", "worldly", "worldly-wise" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "git":{ "a person who lacks good sense or judgment":{ "examples":[ "oh, don't be such a silly git , of course your mates want you around" ], "synonyms":[ "berk", "booby", "charlie", "charley", "cuckoo", "ding-a-ling", "ding-dong", "dingbat", "dipstick", "doofus", "featherhead", "fool", "goose", "half-wit", "jackass", "lunatic", "mooncalf", "nincompoop", "ninny", "ninnyhammer", "nit", "nitwit", "nut", "nutcase", "simp", "simpleton", "turkey", "yo-yo" ], "near synonyms":[ "daredevil", "madman", "airhead", "birdbrain", "blockhead", "dodo", "dolt", "donkey", "dope", "dork", "dumbbell", "dummy", "dunce", "fathead", "gander", "goon", "idiot", "ignoramus", "imbecile", "know-nothing", "knucklehead", "moron", "numskull", "numbskull", "pinhead", "schlub", "shlub", "schlump", "schnook", "stock", "featherbrain", "scatterbrain", "butt", "dupe", "laughingstock", "mockery", "monkey", "chump", "loser", "schlemiel", "shlemiel", "character", "codger", "crackbrain", "crackpot", "crank", "kook", "oddball", "screwball", "weirdo" ], "near antonyms":[ "sage", "thinker", "brain", "genius" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "gingering (up)":{ "to give life, vigor, or spirit to":{ "examples":[ "find some human-interest anecdotes that will ginger up this news article on the recent downturn in the economy" ], "synonyms":[ "amping (up)", "animating", "bracing", "energizing", "enlivening", "filliping", "firing", "invigorating", "jazzing (up)", "juicing up", "jump-starting", "livening (up)", "pepping (up)", "quickening", "spiking", "stimulating", "vitalizing", "vivifying", "zipping (up)" ], "near synonyms":[ "arousing", "awakening", "awaking", "raising", "rousing", "stirring", "waking (up)", "activating", "actuating", "driving", "impelling", "motivating", "motiving", "moving", "propelling", "charging", "electrifying", "galvanizing", "enkindling", "exciting", "fermenting", "fomenting", "inciting", "inflaming", "enflaming", "instigating", "kindling", "provoking", "setting off", "sparking", "triggering", "turning on", "whipping (up)", "abetting", "boosting", "buoying", "cheering", "emboldening", "fortifying", "heartening", "infusing", "inspiring", "lifting", "rallying", "steeling", "strengthening", "reactivating", "reanimating", "reawakening", "reawaking", "recharging", "recreating", "reenergizing", "re-energizing", "refreshening", "refreshing", "regenerating", "reinvigorating", "rejuvenating", "rekindling", "renewing", "restimulating", "resurrecting", "resuscitating", "revitalizing", "reviving" ], "near antonyms":[ "burning out", "debilitating", "doing in", "draining", "enervating", "enfeebling", "exhausting", "fagging", "fatiguing", "harassing", "kayoing", "knocking out", "sapping", "tuckering (out)", "undermining", "washing out", "weakening", "wearing", "wearing out", "wearying", "checking", "curbing", "inhibiting", "jading", "quelling", "quenching", "repressing", "restraining", "slowing", "stilling", "stunting", "suppressing", "daunting", "demoralizing", "discouraging", "disheartening", "dispiriting" ], "antonyms":[ "dampening", "damping", "deadening", "dulling", "killing" ] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "gimmicky":{ "as in gadgety , cleverish":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "cleverish", "gadgety", "adventurous", "fresh", "groundbreaking", "novel", "original", "visionary", "convenient", "handy", "neat", "nifty", "practical", "useful", "artful", "clever", "creative", "imaginative", "ingenious", "innovative", "inventive", "complex", "sophisticated", "adroit", "deft", "dexterous", "dextrous", "expert", "handsome", "tricky", "brainy", "intelligent", "sharp", "smart" ], "near antonyms":[ "uncreative", "unimaginative", "dull", "pedantic", "pedestrian", "stodgy", "assembly-line", "canned", "cookie-cutter", "derivative", "hackneyed", "unoriginal", "impractical", "useless" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "given up":{ "to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress":{ "examples":[ "was in so much debt he had to give up his house and move into a cheaper apartment" ], "synonyms":[ "ceded", "coughed up", "delivered", "handed over", "laid down", "relinquished", "rendered", "surrendered", "turned in", "turned over", "yielded" ], "near synonyms":[ "committed", "consigned", "entrusted", "intrusted", "transferred", "forfeited", "released", "waived", "abnegated", "renounced", "resigned", "abandoned", "deserted", "discarded", "forsaken", "parted (with)", "shed" ], "near antonyms":[ "kept", "retained", "withheld" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to stop doing (something) permanently":{ "examples":[ "I hope you won't give up playing the piano" ], "synonyms":[ "abandoned", "discontinued", "dropped", "knocked off", "laid off (of)", "packed (up or in)", "quit", "quitted" ], "near synonyms":[ "broken off", "broken up", "ceased", "closed", "concluded", "ended", "expired", "finished", "halted", "left off", "shut off", "paused", "tapered off", "thrown up", "rounded (off or out)", "terminated", "wound up", "winded up", "wrapped up" ], "near antonyms":[ "gone", "run on", "held on", "hung in", "hung on", "persevered", "persisted", "followed through (with)", "renewed", "reopened", "restarted", "resumed", "preserved", "stayed", "begun", "commenced", "started" ], "antonyms":[ "carried on", "continued", "kept", "kept up", "maintained" ] }, "to yield to the control or power of enemy forces":{ "examples":[ "with the prospect of a renewed enemy attack, the regiment decided to simply give up" ], "synonyms":[ "capitulated", "fallen", "knuckled under", "submitted", "succumbed", "surrendered" ], "near synonyms":[ "bowed", "buckled", "caved (in)", "collapsed", "given (in)", "handed over", "relinquished", "lost", "conceded", "failed", "folded" ], "near antonyms":[ "bucked", "defied", "fought", "opposed", "repelled", "resisted", "withstood", "beaten", "beat", "overcome", "won", "conquered", "prevailed", "triumphed" ], "antonyms":[ "endured", "stood" ] }, "to give (oneself) over to something especially unrestrainedly":{ "examples":[ "even in the darkest days of her troubled marriage, she refused to give herself up to feelings of utter hopelessness" ], "synonyms":[ "abandoned", "delivered", "indulged", "surrendered", "yielded" ], "near synonyms":[ "overdone", "overindulged", "basked", "luxuriated", "reveled", "revelled", "rolled", "wallowed" ], "near antonyms":[ "abstained (from)", "eschewed", "forborne", "forgone", "foregone", "refrained (from)", "checked", "inhibited", "restrained" ], "antonyms":[ "denied" ] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "gib":{ "as in tomcat":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "tomcat", "alley cat", "tabby", "kit", "kitten", "mouser", "cat", "feline", "house cat", "kitty", "moggy", "moggie", "puss", "pussy", "pussycat" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "gimcrackery":{ "as in virtu , bric-a-brac":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "bijouterie", "bric-a-brac", "trinketry", "trumpery", "virtu", "vertu", "bauble", "bibelot", "curio", "curiosity", "doodad", "gaud", "gewgaw", "geegaw", "gimcrack", "kickshaw", "knickknack", "nicknack", "novelty", "ornamental", "tchotchke", "trinket", "bagatelle", "trifle", "figurine", "objet d'art", "objet", "ornament", "keepsake", "memento", "souvenir", "conversation piece", "collectible", "collectable", "collector's item" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "giving":{ "as in caring , nurturing":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "caring", "nurturing", "matriarchal", "matronly", "female", "feminine", "womanish", "womanlike", "womanly", "parental", "maternal", "mother", "motherly" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "as in yielding , bending":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "bending", "kneadable", "tractable", "yielding", "elastic", "flexible", "flexile", "limber", "resilient", "workable", "bendable", "bendy", "ductile", "pliable", "pliant", "supple", "waxen", "willowy", "adaptable", "malleable", "moldable", "plastic", "shapable", "shapeable", "waxy" ], "near antonyms":[ "inflexible", "intractable", "rigid", "stiff" ], "antonyms":[] }, "the act of offering money in exchange for goods or services":{ "examples":[ "a diorama about pioneer life at the museum that depicts the giving of beads for clothes" ], "synonyms":[ "compensation", "disbursement", "paying", "payment", "remitment", "remittance", "remuneration" ], "near synonyms":[ "rendering", "tendering", "reimbursement", "repayment", "paying off", "paying up", "prepayment", "overpayment" ], "near antonyms":[ "underpayment" ], "antonyms":[ "nonpayment" ] }, "to make a present of":{ "examples":[ "thanked all the tutors who generously gave their time to help students after school" ], "synonyms":[ "bestowing", "contributing", "donating", "giving away", "presenting", "volunteering" ], "near synonyms":[ "chipping in", "kicking in", "pitching in", "throwing in", "awarding", "conferring", "endowing", "enduing", "induing", "rendering", "affording", "comping", "furnishing", "providing", "lavishing", "regaling", "aiding", "assisting", "benefiting", "benefitting", "helping", "administering", "dishing out", "dispensing", "doling out", "handing out", "imparting", "issuing", "meting (out)", "extending", "forking (over, out, or up)", "offering", "paying", "proffering", "pungling (up)", "putting up", "tendering", "sacrificing" ], "near antonyms":[ "holding", "keeping", "pocketing", "retaining", "withholding", "preserving", "saving", "advancing", "lending", "loaning", "selling" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another":{ "examples":[ "gave my camera to my father to hold while I went swimming" ], "synonyms":[ "commending", "committing", "confiding", "consigning", "delegating", "delivering", "entrusting", "intrusting", "giving over", "handing", "handing over", "leaving", "passing", "recommending", "reposing", "transferring", "transmitting", "trusting", "turning over", "vesting" ], "near synonyms":[ "conferring", "granting", "assigning", "dealing (out)", "dispensing", "dispersing", "distributing", "dividing", "handing in", "releasing", "relinquishing", "submitting", "surrendering", "turning in", "yielding", "bequeathing", "handing down", "handing on", "willing", "advancing", "lending", "loaning", "furnishing", "supplying", "recommitting", "redelivering", "retransferring", "retransmitting" ], "near antonyms":[ "detaining", "holding back", "reserving", "withholding", "owning", "possessing", "accepting", "receiving", "taking in", "occupying", "taking", "taking over" ], "antonyms":[ "holding", "keeping", "retaining" ] }, "to bring before the public in performance or exhibition":{ "examples":[ "the author will give a reading from her latest work at 7:00 p.m." ], "synonyms":[ "carrying", "mounting", "offering", "presenting", "staging" ], "near synonyms":[ "displaying", "exhibiting", "exposing", "parading", "showing", "showing off", "unveiling", "previewing", "acting", "impersonating", "performing", "playing", "portraying", "depicting", "dramatizing", "enacting", "rendering", "representing", "extending", "proffering", "tendering" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure":{ "examples":[ "they loaded the shopping cart with so much food it gave under all the weight" ], "synonyms":[ "buckling", "caving (in)", "collapsing", "crumpling", "foundering", "going", "going out", "imploding", "tumbling", "yielding" ], "near synonyms":[ "deflating", "flattening", "melting", "melting down", "breaking", "breaking down", "conking (out)", "crashing", "dying", "failing", "giving out", "stalling", "bursting", "shattering", "smashing", "splintering", "splitting", "cracking", "crumbling", "popping", "snapping" ], "near antonyms":[ "inflating", "rising", "swelling" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to hand over or use up in payment":{ "examples":[ "I wouldn't give a nickel for such a run-down car" ], "synonyms":[ "disbursing", "dropping", "expending", "forking (over, out, or up)", "laying out", "outlaying", "paying", "shelling out", "spending" ], "near synonyms":[ "lavishing", "raining", "blowing", "dissipating", "frittering (away)", "running through", "squandering", "throwing away", "wasting" ], "near antonyms":[ "caching", "hoarding", "laying up", "saving", "acquiring", "earning", "gaining", "garnering", "making", "procuring", "realizing", "securing", "winning" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)":{ "examples":[ "she gave her opinion on the matter very firmly and unmistakably" ], "synonyms":[ "airing", "expounding", "expressing", "looking", "raising", "sounding", "stating", "ventilating", "venting", "voicing" ], "near synonyms":[ "advertising", "announcing", "declaring", "enouncing", "enunciating", "proclaiming", "saying", "broadcasting", "circulating", "disseminating", "publishing", "describing", "writing", "writing up", "sounding off", "speaking out", "speaking up", "chiming in", "communicating", "conveying", "putting across", "putting over", "offering", "submitting" ], "near antonyms":[ "censoring", "restraining", "restricting" ], "antonyms":[ "stifling", "suppressing" ] }, "to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention":{ "examples":[ "totally gave himself to his studies in the hopes of winning a scholarship for next year" ], "synonyms":[ "addressing", "applying", "bending", "buckling", "devoting" ], "near synonyms":[ "readdressing", "reapplying", "knuckling down", "setting (to)", "settling (down)", "busying", "committing", "concerning", "engaging", "involving", "exerting", "exhausting", "putting out", "spending", "straining", "stressing", "taxing", "troubling", "wearing out", "carrying on", "pitching in", "plunging (in)", "grinding", "humping", "hustling", "pegging (away)", "plodding", "plowing", "plugging (away)", "working" ], "near antonyms":[ "dallying", "dawdling", "dillydallying", "fiddling (around)", "fooling around", "idling", "messing around", "monkeying (around)", "playing", "pottering (around)", "puttering (around)", "trifling" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to produce as revenue":{ "examples":[ "a company that consistently gives $30 million in profits to the owner" ], "synonyms":[ "bearing", "paying", "returning", "yielding" ], "near synonyms":[ "bringing in", "netting", "affording", "furnishing", "providing", "supplying", "paying off" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption":{ "examples":[ "gave him my e-mail address" ], "synonyms":[ "delivering", "feeding", "furnishing", "handing", "handing over", "providing", "supplying" ], "near synonyms":[ "plying (with)", "administering", "allocating", "apportioning", "dealing (out)", "dispensing", "distributing", "doling out", "meting (out)", "parceling (out)", "parcelling (out)", "portioning", "prorating", "assigning", "ceding", "deeding", "making over", "transferring" ], "near antonyms":[ "conserving", "keeping up", "maintaining", "preserving", "saving" ], "antonyms":[ "holding (back)", "keeping (back)", "reserving", "retaining", "withholding" ] }, "to put before another for acceptance or consideration":{ "examples":[ "she gave the committee her grant proposal" ], "synonyms":[ "extending", "offering", "proffering", "tendering", "trotting out" ], "near synonyms":[ "posing", "proposing", "holding out", "giving in", "submitting", "volunteering" ], "near antonyms":[ "accepting", "receiving", "taking", "accrediting", "approbating", "approving", "authorizing", "clearing", "confirming", "finalizing", "formalizing", "homologating", "OK'ing", "okaying", "ratifying", "sanctioning", "warranting", "declining", "denying", "disallowing", "disapproving", "negativing", "rejecting", "turning down", "vetoing", "rebuffing", "rebutting", "refusing", "spurning", "retracting", "withdrawing", "disregarding", "ignoring", "neglecting", "overlooking" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to cause (something) to pass from one to another":{ "examples":[ "she gave her cold to me, and now I'm so sick that I can barely get out of bed" ], "synonyms":[ "communicating", "conducting", "conveying", "imparting", "spreading", "transferring", "transfusing", "transmitting" ], "near synonyms":[ "delivering", "handing over", "surrendering", "turning over", "broadcasting", "diffusing", "disseminating", "propagating", "handing down", "handing on", "contaminating", "infecting", "poisoning" ], "near antonyms":[ "catching", "coming down (with)", "contracting" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adjective", "noun", "verb" ] }, "gives birth to":{ "to bring forth from the womb":{ "examples":[ "After a long labor, Alice gave birth to a beautiful and healthy baby boy." ], "synonyms":[ "bears", "births", "delivers", "drops", "has", "mothers", "produces" ], "near synonyms":[ "labors", "breeds", "multiplies", "propagates", "reproduces", "spawns", "begets", "fathers", "generates", "gets", "sires", "calves", "kids", "kindles", "kittens", "litters", "pups", "whelps" ], "near antonyms":[ "aborts", "loses", "miscarries" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "phrase" ] }, "gives the lie to":{ "to prove to be false":{ "examples":[ "New methodologies give the lie to the notion that students who struggle with standardized tests lack intelligence." ], "synonyms":[ "belies", "confounds", "confutes", "debunks", "disconfirms", "discredits", "disproves", "falsifies", "rebuts", "refutes", "shoots down" ], "near synonyms":[ "overthrows", "overturns", "challenges", "contests", "queries", "questions", "doubts", "mistrusts", "debates", "discusses", "hashes (over)", "moots", "talks over" ], "near antonyms":[ "documents", "evidences", "evinces", "records", "shows", "supports", "witnesses", "backs (up)", "buttresses", "corroborates", "substantiates", "adduces", "attests", "authenticates", "certifies", "identifies", "demonstrates", "displays", "illustrates", "manifests" ], "antonyms":[ "confirms", "establishes", "proves", "validates", "verifies" ] }, "type":[ "phrase" ] }, "gibe":{ "to make (someone or something) the object of unkind 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"epithet", "gird", "indignity", "insult", "name", "offense", "offence", "outrage", "personality", "poke", "put-down", "sarcasm", "slap", "slight", "slur", "abuse", "invective", "vituperation", "disapproval", "opprobrium", "disgrace", "dishonor", "shame", "attack", "criticism", "knock", "slam", "swipe", "torment", "torture" ], "near antonyms":[ "accolade", "commendation", "compliment", "acclaim", "applause", "praise", "adulation", "flattery" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun", "verb" ] }, "give notice":{ "to give up (a job or office)":{ "examples":[ "I gave notice at the company and am starting my own business." ], "synonyms":[ "bag", "chuck", "leave", "quit", "resign (from)", "retire (from)", "step aside (from)", "step down (from)" ], "near synonyms":[ "abandon", "vacate", "drop out (of)", "throw up" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[ "stay (at)" ] }, "type":[ "phrase" ] }, "girandole":{ "as in fluorescent lamp , light bulb":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "arc lamp", "arc light", "candelabra", "candelabrum", "candle", "chandelier", "dark lantern", "flare", "flash", "flashbulb", "flashcube", "flashlight", "floodlight", "fluorescent lamp", "gaslight", "gasolier", "headlight", "incandescent lamp", "klieg light", "kleig light", "lantern", "light bulb", "lighthouse", "lighting", "sconce", "spotlight", "streetlight", "sun lamp", "beacon", "illuminant", "lamp" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "girlhoods":{ "as in youths , boyhoods":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "boyhoods", "preadolescences", "youths", "adolescences", "minorities", "nonages", "blooms", "flushes", "heydays", "primes", "majorities", "maturities", "manhoods", "womanhoods", "babyhoods", "infancies" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "gilts":{ "as in glitters , bedizenments":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "bedizenments", "glitters", "appliqu\u00e9s", "embossments", "embroideries", "fancyworks", "designs", "figures", "patterns", "enhancements", "enrichments", "improvements", "furnishings", "regalia", "trappings", "fal-lals", "flounces", "flourishes", "furbelows", "ruffles", "apparels", "bells and whistles", "blazonries", "bric-a-brac", "chichis", "emblazonries", "filigrees", "fineries", "foofaraws", "fripperies", "frostings", "froufrous", "frou-frous", "adornments", "beautifiers", "caparisons", "decorations", "doodads", "embellishers", "embellishments", "frills", "garnishes", "garnishments", "garnitures", "ornamentations", "ornaments", "setoffs", "trims" ], "near antonyms":[ "blemishes", "defacements", "disfigurements", "scars", "blots", "spots", "stains" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "giving rise to":{ "to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)":{ "examples":[ "Technological developments have given rise to a new era." ], "synonyms":[ "begetting", "breeding", "bringing", "bringing about", "bringing on", "catalyzing", "causing", "creating", "doing", "drawing on", "effecting", "effectuating", "engendering", "generating", "inducing", "invoking", "making", "occasioning", "producing", "prompting", "resulting (in)", "spawning", "translating (into)", "working", "yielding" ], "near synonyms":[ "conducing (to)", "contributing (to)", "deciding", "determining", "beginning", "establishing", "fathering", "founding", "inaugurating", "initiating", "innovating", "instituting", "introducing", "launching", "pioneering", "setting", "setting up", "starting", "advancing", "cultivating", "developing", "encouraging", "forwarding", "fostering", "furthering", "nourishing", "nurturing", "promoting", "enacting", "rendering", "turning out" ], "near antonyms":[ "impeding", "limiting", "restricting", "clamping down (on)", "cracking down (on)", "crushing", "dampening", "putting down", "quashing", "quelling", "repressing", "smothering", "squashing", "squelching", "stifling", "subduing", "suppressing", "arresting", "checking", "controlling", "curbing", "inhibiting", "reining (in)", "restraining", "retarding", "canning", "killing", "snuffing (out)", "stilling", "abolishing", "demolishing", "destroying", "extinguishing", "liquidating", "quenching" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "phrase" ] }, "gigging":{ "as in driving , riding":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "busing", "bussing", "cabbing", "coaching", "cruising", "driving", "flying", "jetting", "motoring", "navigating", "riding", "rolling", "sailing", "trundling", "migrating", "road-tripping", "barnstorming", "gallivanting", "galavanting", "hopping", "jaunting", "knocking (about)", "perambulating", "rambling", "roaming", "roving", "traipsing", "wandering", "journeying", "peregrinating", "pilgrimaging", "touring", "traveling", "travelling", "trekking", "tripping", "voyaging" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "giving a hang":{ "to experience concern or anxiety":{ "examples":[ "I don't give a hang what you do, as long as you leave me alone." ], "synonyms":[ "bothering", "fearing", "fretting", "fussing", "stewing", "stressing", "sweating", "troubling", "worrying" ], "near synonyms":[ "agonizing", "longing", "pining", "yearning", "chafing", "despairing" ], "near antonyms":[ "accepting", "abiding", "bearing", "enduring", "sticking out", "stomaching", "sustaining", "taking", "tolerating" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "phrase" ] }, "giants":{ "something that is unusually large and powerful":{ "examples":[ "the Great Pyramids of Egypt are giants among the world's architectural wonders" ], "synonyms":[ "behemoths", "blockbusters", "colossi", "dinosaurs", "dreadnoughts", "elephants", "elephant", "Goliaths", "jumbos", "leviathans", "mammoths", "mastodons", "monsters", "titans", "whales", "whoppers" ], "near synonyms":[ "amazons", "giantesses", "bulks", "hulks", "heavyweights", "juggernauts", "steamrollers" ], "near antonyms":[ "lightweights", "weaklings", "wimps", "wisps", "nonentities", "twerps", "whippersnappers" ], "antonyms":[ "diminutives", "dwarfs", "dwarves", "half-pints", "midgets", "mites", "peewees", "pygmies", "pigmies", "runts", "shrimp", "shrimps" ] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "GI'd":{ "to remove the dirt from":{ "examples":[ "in preparation for one of her mother-in-law's dreaded visits, she had GI'd the whole house" ], "synonyms":[ "cleaned", "cleansed", "deterged", "turned out" ], "near synonyms":[ "decontaminated", "purged", "purified", "disinfected", "sanitized", "brushed", "combed", "dry-cleaned", "dusted", "laundered", "mopped", "mucked (out)", "rinsed", "scoured", "scrubbed", "shampooed", "sponged", "swabbed", "swept", "vacuumed", "washed", "wiped", "brightened", "deodorized", "freshened", "spruced (up)", "sweetened", "picked up", "straightened (up)", "tidied", "uncluttered" ], "near antonyms":[ "begrimed", "muddied", "defiled", "polluted", "tainted", "blackened", "discolored" ], "antonyms":[ "besmirched", "dirtied", "fouled", "soiled", "spotted", "stained", "sullied" ] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "gigolos":{ "as in fancy men":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "fancy men", "beloveds", "darlings", "dears", "favorites", "flames", "honeys", "lovers", "loves", "significant others", "soul mates", "sparkers", "sparks", "squeezes", "sweethearts", "sweetie pies", "sweeties", "sweets", "valentines", "dates", "escorts", "gallants", "suitors", "wooers", "grooms", "husbands", "admirers", "crushes", "steadies", "fianc\u00e9s", "intendeds", "beaux", "beaus", "boyfriends", "boys", "fellows", "men", "old men", "swains" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "girlhood":{ "as in boyhood , toddlerhood":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "boyhood", "toddlerhood", "childhood", "nonage", "springtime", "youth", "adolescence", "juvenescence", "minority", "immaturity", "juvenility", "babyhood", "infancy" ], "near antonyms":[ "adulthood", "majority", "middle age", "midlife", "senectitude", "sunset", "winter" ], "antonyms":[] }, "as in maidenhood":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "maidenhood", "effeminacy", "effeteness", "femaleness", "girlishness", "femininity", "feminity", "muliebrity", "womanhood", "womanishness", "womanliness" ], "near antonyms":[ "manhood", "manliness", "masculinity", "virility", "androgyny", "boyishness", "mannishness", "tomboyishness" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "gimlets":{ "as in bayonets , pikes":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "bayonets", "dirks", "pikes", "poniards", "prongs", "quills", "perforates", "riddles", "pinpricks", "pokes", "pricks", "punches", "thrusts", "spindles", "cuts", "knifes", "slices", "gores", "harpoons", "impales", "jabs", "lances", "pecks", "picks", "pierces", "pinks", "punctures", "runs through", "skewers", "spears", "spikes", "spits", "stabs", "sticks", "transfixes", "transpierces" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "giving back":{ "as in reciprocating , rendering (to)":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "reciprocating", "rendering (to)", "refunding", "reimbursing", "repaying", "compensating", "recompensing", "remunerating", "liquidating", "paying down", "paying off", "paying up", "quitting", "satisfying", "settling" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "given over (to)":{ "as in catered (to) , given in":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "bowed", "caved (in)", "given in", "submitted", "succumbed", "surrendered", "yielded", "catered (to)", "gratified", "indulged", "wallowed", "acquiesced (to)", "conceded (to)", "buckled (under)", "knuckled under" ], "near antonyms":[ "held off", "resisted", "battled", "breasted", "combated", "combatted", "confronted", "countered", "defied", "faced", "fought", "met", "objected", "opposed", "repelled", "thwarted", "withstood", "rejected", "bridled", "checked", "constrained", "curbed", "inhibited", "restrained", "stifled" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "give rise to":{ "to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)":{ "examples":[ "Technological developments have given rise to a new era." ], "synonyms":[ "beget", "breed", "bring", "bring about", "bring on", "catalyze", "cause", "create", "do", "draw on", "effect", "effectuate", "engender", "generate", "induce", "invoke", "make", "occasion", "produce", "prompt", "result (in)", "spawn", "translate (into)", "work", "yield" ], "near synonyms":[ "conduce (to)", "contribute (to)", "decide", "determine", "begin", "establish", "father", "found", "inaugurate", "initiate", "innovate", "institute", "introduce", "launch", "pioneer", "set", "set up", "start", "advance", "cultivate", "develop", "encourage", "forward", "foster", "further", "nourish", "nurture", "promote", "enact", "render", "turn out" ], "near antonyms":[ "impede", "limit", "restrict", "clamp down (on)", "crack down (on)", "crush", "dampen", "put down", "quash", "quell", "repress", "smother", "squash", "squelch", "stifle", "subdue", "suppress", "arrest", "check", "control", "curb", "inhibit", "rein (in)", "restrain", "retard", "can", "kill", "snuff (out)", "still", "abolish", "demolish", "destroy", "extinguish", "liquidate", "quench" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "phrase" ] }, "gibed":{ "to make (someone or something) the object of unkind laughter":{ "examples":[ "teammates gibing each other when one fouls up an important play" ], "synonyms":[ "derided", "jeered", "laughed (at)", "mocked", "ridiculed", "scouted", "shot down", "skewered" ], "near synonyms":[ "scoffed (at)", "scorned", "sneered (at)", "bad-mouthed", "belittled", "decried", "disparaged", "pooh-poohed", "poohed", "put down", "chaffed", "jived", "joshed", "kidded", "quizzed", "rallied", "razzed", "ribbed", "rode", "rid", "teased", "tweaked", "twitted", "baited", "barracked", "bugged", "catcalled", "harassed", "harried", "hassled", "heckled", "needled", "pestered", "ragged", "targeted", "taunted", "tormented", "aped", "burlesqued", "caricatured", "imitated", "lampooned", "mimicked", "parodied", "parroted", "pilloried", "satirized", "took off (on)", "travestied" ], "near antonyms":[ "applauded", "approved", "commended", "endorsed", "indorsed", "sanctioned" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "giveback":{ "as in reciprocate , render (to)":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "reciprocate", "render (to)", "refund", "reimburse", "repay", "compensate", "recompense", "remunerate", "liquidate", "pay down", "pay off", "pay up", "quit", "satisfy", "settle" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "as in kickback , rebate":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "kickback", "rebate", "abatement", "deduction", "discount", "reduction", "dent", "depreciation", "decline", "decrement", "diminishment", "diminution", "drop", "fall", "loss", "forfeit", "forfeiture", "penalty" ], "near antonyms":[ "accession", "addition", "accretion", "accrual", "augmentation", "boost", "gain", "increase", "increment", "raise", "rise", "appreciation" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun", "verb" ] }, "gives":{ "to make a present of":{ "examples":[ "thanked all the tutors who generously gave their time to help students after school" ], "synonyms":[ "bestows", "contributes", "donates", "gives away", "presents", "volunteers" ], "near synonyms":[ "chips in", "kicks in", "pitches in", "throws in", "awards", "confers", "endows", "endues", "indues", "renders", "affords", "comps", "furnishes", "provides", "lavishes", "regales", "aids", "assists", "benefits", "helps", "administers", "dishes out", "dispenses", "doles out", "hands out", "imparts", "issues", "metes (out)", "extends", "forks (over, out, or up)", "offers", "pays", "proffers", "pungles (up)", "puts up", "tenders", "sacrifices" ], "near antonyms":[ "holds", "keeps", "pockets", "retains", "withholds", "preserves", "saves", "advances", "lends", "loans", "sells" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another":{ "examples":[ "gave my camera to my father to hold while I went swimming" ], "synonyms":[ "commends", "commits", "confides", "consigns", "delegates", "delivers", "entrusts", "intrusts", "gives over", "hands", "hands over", "leaves", "passes", "recommends", "reposes", "transfers", "transmits", "trusts", "turns over", "vests" ], "near synonyms":[ "confers", "grants", "assigns", "deals (out)", "dispenses", "disperses", "distributes", "divides", "hands in", "releases", "relinquishes", "submits", "surrenders", "turns in", "yields", "bequeaths", "hands down", "hands on", "wills", "advances", "lends", "loans", "furnishes", "supplies", "recommits", "redelivers", "retransfers", "retransmits" ], "near antonyms":[ "detains", "holds back", "reserves", "withholds", "owns", "possesses", "accepts", "receives", "takes in", "occupies", "takes", "takes over" ], "antonyms":[ "holds", "keeps", "retains" ] }, "to bring before the public in performance or exhibition":{ "examples":[ "the author will give a reading from her latest work at 7:00 p.m." ], "synonyms":[ "carries", "mounts", "offers", "presents", "stages" ], "near synonyms":[ "displays", "exhibits", "exposes", "parades", "shows", "shows off", "unveils", "previews", "acts", "impersonates", "performs", "plays", "portrays", "depicts", "dramatizes", "enacts", "renders", "represents", "extends", "proffers", "tenders" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure":{ "examples":[ "they loaded the shopping cart with so much food it gave under all the weight" ], "synonyms":[ "buckles", "caves (in)", "collapses", "crumples", "founders", "goes", "goes out", "implodes", "tumbles", "yields" ], "near synonyms":[ "deflates", "flattens", "melts", "melts down", "breaks", "breaks down", "conks (out)", "crashes", "dies", "fails", "gives out", "stalls", "bursts", "shatters", "smashes", "splinters", "splits", "cracks", "crumbles", "pops", "snaps" ], "near antonyms":[ "inflates", "rises", "swells" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to hand over or use up in payment":{ "examples":[ "I wouldn't give a nickel for such a run-down car" ], "synonyms":[ "disburses", "drops", "expends", "forks (over, out, or up)", "lays out", "outlays", "pays", "shells out", "spends" ], "near synonyms":[ "lavishes", "rains", "blows", "dissipates", "fritters (away)", "runs through", "squanders", "throws away", "wastes" ], "near antonyms":[ "caches", "hoards", "lays up", "saves", "acquires", "earns", "gains", "garners", "makes", "procures", "realizes", "secures", "wins" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)":{ "examples":[ "she gave her opinion on the matter very firmly and unmistakably" ], "synonyms":[ "airs", "expounds", "expresses", "looks", "raises", "sounds", "states", "ventilates", "vents", "voices" ], "near synonyms":[ "advertises", "announces", "declares", "enounces", "enunciates", "proclaims", "says", "broadcasts", "circulates", "disseminates", "publishes", "describes", "writes", "writes up", "sounds off", "speaks out", "speaks up", "chimes in", "communicates", "conveys", "puts across", "puts over", "offers", "submits" ], "near antonyms":[ "censors", "restrains", "restricts" ], "antonyms":[ "stifles", "suppresses" ] }, "to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention":{ "examples":[ "totally gave himself to his studies in the hopes of winning a scholarship for next year" ], "synonyms":[ "addresses", "applies", "bends", "buckles", "devotes" ], "near synonyms":[ "readdresses", "reapplies", "knuckles down", "sets (to)", "settles (down)", "busies", "commits", "concerns", "engages", "involves", "exerts", "exhausts", "puts out", "spends", "strains", "stresses", "taxes", "troubles", "wears out", "carries on", "pitches in", "plunges (in)", "grinds", "humps", "hustles", "pegs (away)", "plods", "plows", "plugs (away)", "works" ], "near antonyms":[ "dallies", "dawdles", "dillydallies", "fiddles (around)", "fools around", "idles", "messes around", "monkeys (around)", "plays", "potters (around)", "putters (around)", "trifles" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to produce as revenue":{ "examples":[ "a company that consistently gives $30 million in profits to the owner" ], "synonyms":[ "bears", "pays", "returns", "yields" ], "near synonyms":[ "brings in", "nets", "affords", "furnishes", "provides", "supplies", "pays off" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption":{ "examples":[ "gave him my e-mail address" ], "synonyms":[ "delivers", "feeds", "furnishes", "hands", "hands over", "provides", "supplies" ], "near synonyms":[ "plies (with)", "administers", "allocates", "apportions", "deals (out)", "dispenses", "distributes", "doles out", "metes (out)", "parcels (out)", "portions", "prorates", "assigns", "cedes", "deeds", "makes over", "transfers" ], "near antonyms":[ "conserves", "keeps up", "maintains", "preserves", "saves" ], "antonyms":[ "holds (back)", "keeps (back)", "reserves", "retains", "withholds" ] }, "to put before another for acceptance or consideration":{ "examples":[ "she gave the committee her grant proposal" ], "synonyms":[ "extends", "offers", "proffers", "tenders", "trots out" ], "near synonyms":[ "poses", "proposes", "holds out", "gives in", "submits", "volunteers" ], "near antonyms":[ "accepts", "receives", "takes", "accredits", "approbates", "approves", "authorizes", "clears", "confirms", "finalizes", "formalizes", "homologates", "OKs", "okays", "ratifies", "sanctions", "warrants", "declines", "denies", "disallows", "disapproves", "negatives", "rejects", "turns down", "vetoes", "rebuffs", "rebuts", "refuses", "spurns", "retracts", "withdraws", "disregards", "ignores", "neglects", "overlooks" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to cause (something) to pass from one to another":{ "examples":[ "she gave her cold to me, and now I'm so sick that I can barely get out of bed" ], "synonyms":[ "communicates", "conducts", "conveys", "imparts", "spreads", "transfers", "transfuses", "transmits" ], "near synonyms":[ "delivers", "hands over", "surrenders", "turns over", "broadcasts", "diffuses", "disseminates", "propagates", "hands down", "hands on", "contaminates", "infects", "poisons" ], "near antonyms":[ "catches", "comes down (with)", "contracts" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "giving over (to)":{ "as in catering (to) , giving in":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "bowing", "caving (in)", "giving in", "submitting", "succumbing", "surrendering", "yielding", "catering (to)", "gratifying", "indulging", "wallowing", "acquiescing (to)", "conceding (to)", "buckling (under)", "knuckling under" ], "near antonyms":[ "holding off", "resisting", "battling", "breasting", "combating", "combatting", "confronting", "countering", "defying", "facing", "fighting", "meeting", "objecting", "opposing", "repelling", "thwarting", "withstanding", "rejecting", "bridling", "checking", "constraining", "curbing", "inhibiting", "restraining", "stifling" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "give up (to)":{ "to keep or intend for a special purpose":{ "examples":[ "unfortunately, when he was in college, weekends were largely given up to binge drinking" ], "synonyms":[ "allocate", "consecrate", "dedicate", "devote", "earmark", "reserve", "save", "set by" ], "near synonyms":[ "bless", "hallow", "sanctify", "commit", "confide", "consign", "entrust", "intrust", "apply", "bestow", "employ", "use" ], "near antonyms":[ "ignore", "neglect", "misapply", "misuse" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "given one's word":{ "to make a solemn declaration of intent":{ "examples":[ "She gave her word she would return home once the mission was complete." ], "synonyms":[ "covenanted", "pledged", "promised", "sworn", "vowed" ], "near synonyms":[ "affianced", "betrothed", "plighted", "trothed", "acceded", "agreed", "assented", "consented", "contracted", "engaged", "ensured", "guaranteed", "undertaken", "affirmed", "asserted", "averred", "avouched", "avowed", "declared", "insisted", "warranted" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "phrase" ] }, "giving up":{ "as in surrender , relinquishment":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "relinquishment", "surrender", "abolishment", "abolition", "ending", "halting", "stopping", "termination", "reversal", "rollback", "annulment", "invalidation", "neutralization", "nullification", "voidance", "abandonment", "abortion", "calling", "calling off", "cancellation", "cancelation", "dropping", "recall", "recision", "repeal", "rescission", "revocation" ], "near antonyms":[ "continuation", "beginning", "commencement", "initiation", "engagement", "undertaking" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress":{ "examples":[ "was in so much debt he had to give up his house and move into a cheaper apartment" ], "synonyms":[ "ceding", "coughing up", "delivering", "handing over", "laying down", "relinquishing", "rendering", "surrendering", "turning in", "turning over", "yielding" ], "near synonyms":[ "committing", "consigning", "entrusting", "intrusting", "transferring", "forfeiting", "releasing", "waiving", "abnegating", "renouncing", "resigning", "abandoning", "deserting", "discarding", "forsaking", "parting (with)", "shedding" ], "near antonyms":[ "keeping", "retaining", "withholding" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to stop doing (something) permanently":{ "examples":[ "I hope you won't give up playing the piano" ], "synonyms":[ "abandoning", "discontinuing", "dropping", "knocking off", "laying off (of)", "packing (up or in)", "quitting" ], "near synonyms":[ "breaking off", "breaking up", "ceasing", "closing", "concluding", "ending", "expiring", "finishing", "halting", "leaving off", "shutting off", "pausing", "tapering off", "throwing up", "rounding (off or out)", "terminating", "winding up", "wrapping up" ], "near antonyms":[ "going", "running on", "hanging in", "hanging on", "holding on", "persevering", "persisting", "following through (with)", "renewing", "reopening", "restarting", "resuming", "preserving", "staying", "beginning", "commencing", "starting" ], "antonyms":[ "carrying on", "continuing", "keeping", "keeping up", "maintaining" ] }, "to yield to the control or power of enemy forces":{ "examples":[ "with the prospect of a renewed enemy attack, the regiment decided to simply give up" ], "synonyms":[ "capitulating", "falling", "knuckling under", "submitting", "succumbing", "surrendering" ], "near synonyms":[ "bowing", "buckling", "caving (in)", "collapsing", "giving (in)", "handing over", "relinquishing", "losing", "conceding", "failing", "folding" ], "near antonyms":[ "bucking", "defying", "fighting", "opposing", "repelling", "resisting", "withstanding", "beating", "overcoming", "winning", "conquering", "prevailing", "triumphing" ], "antonyms":[ "enduring", "standing" ] }, "to give (oneself) over to something especially unrestrainedly":{ "examples":[ "even in the darkest days of her troubled marriage, she refused to give herself up to feelings of utter hopelessness" ], "synonyms":[ "abandoning", "delivering", "indulging", "surrendering", "yielding" ], "near synonyms":[ "overdoing", "overindulging", "basking", "luxuriating", "reveling", "revelling", "rolling", "wallowing" ], "near antonyms":[ "abstaining (from)", "eschewing", "forbearing", "forgoing", "foregoing", "refraining (from)", "checking", "inhibiting", "restraining" ], "antonyms":[ "denying" ] }, "type":[ "noun", "verb" ] }, "gibbers":{ "to speak rapidly, inarticulately, and usually unintelligibly":{ "examples":[ "stop gibbering , and pull yourself together!" ], "synonyms":[ "babbles", "bumbles", "chats", "chatters", "drivels", "drools", "gabbles", "jabbers", "prattles", "sputters" ], "near synonyms":[ "blabbers", "blathers", "bleats", "blithers", "gabs", "jangles", "jaws", "patters", "prates", "rattles", "runs on", "smatters", "tittle-tattles", "trolls", "yaks", "yacks", "chunters", "maunders", "mouths", "mumbles", "murmurs", "mutters", "stammers", "stutters", "screeches", "shouts", "shrieks" ], "near antonyms":[ "articulates", "enunciates", "pronounces" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "GI'ing":{ "to remove the dirt from":{ "examples":[ "in preparation for one of her mother-in-law's dreaded visits, she had GI'd the whole house" ], "synonyms":[ "cleaning", "cleansing", "deterging", "turning out" ], "near synonyms":[ "decontaminating", "purging", "purifying", "disinfecting", "sanitizing", "brushing", "combing", "dry-cleaning", "dusting", "laundering", "mopping", "mucking (out)", "rinsing", "scouring", "scrubbing", "shampooing", "sponging", "swabbing", "sweeping", "vacuuming", "washing", "wiping", "brightening", "deodorizing", "freshening", "sprucing (up)", "sweetening", "picking up", "straightening (up)", "tidying", "uncluttering" ], "near antonyms":[ "begriming", "muddying", "defiling", "polluting", "tainting", "blackening", "discoloring" ], "antonyms":[ "besmirching", "dirtying", "fouling", "soiling", "spotting", "staining", "sullying" ] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "gimp":{ "as in limp , hobble":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "hobble", "limp", "footslog", "plod", "trudge", "mince", "prance", "pussyfoot", "tiptoe", "clump", "stomp", "stump", "tramp", "trample", "tromp", "bounce", "sashay", "stalk", "strut", "swagger", "amble", "mosey", "perambulate", "ramble", "saunter", "stroll", "wander", "falter", "lumber", "lurch", "pound", "scuff", "shamble", "shuffle", "stagger", "stumble", "toddle", "waddle", "hike", "peregrinate", "trek", "nip", "tap", "trip", "trot", "power walk" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "given birth to":{ "to bring forth from the womb":{ "examples":[ "After a long labor, Alice gave birth to a beautiful and healthy baby boy." ], "synonyms":[ "birthed", "borne", "born", "delivered", "dropped", "had", "mothered", "produced" ], "near synonyms":[ "labored", "bred", "multiplied", "propagated", "reproduced", "spawned", "begotten", "begot", "fathered", "generated", "got", "gotten", "sired", "calved", "kidded", "kindled", "kittened", "littered", "pupped", "whelped" ], "near antonyms":[ "aborted", "lost", "miscarried" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "phrase" ] }, "given the third degree to":{ "to put a series of questions to":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[ "catechized", "examined", "grilled", "interrogated", "pumped", "queried", "questioned", "quizzed", "sweat", "sweated" ], "near synonyms":[ "debriefed", "cross-examined", "cross-questioned", "annoyed", "harassed", "hounded", "pestered", "canvassed", "canvased", "polled" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[] }, "given of":{ "to make a present of":{ "examples":[ "He is happy to give of his time to help students after school." ], "synonyms":[ "bestowed", "contributed", "donated", "given", "given away", "presented", "volunteered" ], "near synonyms":[ "chipped in", "kicked in", "pitched in", "thrown in", "awarded", "conferred", "endowed", "endued", "indued", "rendered", "afforded", "comped", "furnished", "provided", "lavished", "regaled", "aided", "assisted", "benefited", "benefitted", "helped", "administered", "dished out", "dispensed", "doled out", "handed out", "imparted", "issued", "meted (out)", "extended", "forked (over, out, or up)", "offered", "paid", "proffered", "pungled (up)", "put up", "tendered", "sacrificed" ], "near antonyms":[ "held", "kept", "pocketed", "retained", "withheld", "preserved", "saved", "advanced", "lent", "loaned", "sold" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "phrase" ] }, "giving one the gate":{ "to drive or force out":{ "examples":[ "Members of the club gave her the gate after discovering her mishandling of their funds." ], "synonyms":[ "banishing", "booting (out)", "bouncing", "casting out", "chasing", "dismissing", "drumming (out)", "ejecting", "expelling", "extruding", "kicking out", "ousting", "outing", "routing", "running off", "throwing out", "turfing (out)", "turning out" ], "near synonyms":[ "deforcing", "deporting", "displacing", "dispossessing", "evicting", "exiling", "expatriating", "ostracizing", "reading out", "shutting out", "axing", "canning", "cashiering", "defenestrating", "discharging", "firing", "mustering out", "pink-slipping", "releasing", "removing", "retiring", "sacking", "terminating" ], "near antonyms":[ "accepting", "admitting", "receiving", "taking", "taking in", "welcoming", "entertaining", "harboring", "housing", "lodging", "sheltering" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "phrase" ] }, "gives over (to)":{ "as in caters (to) , gives in":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "bows", "caves (in)", "gives in", "submits", "succumbs", "surrenders", "yields", "caters (to)", "gratifies", "indulges", "wallows", "acquiesces (to)", "concedes (to)", "buckles (under)", "knuckles under" ], "near antonyms":[ "holds off", "resists", "battles", "breasts", "combats", "confronts", "counters", "defies", "faces", "fights", "meets", "objects", "opposes", "repels", "thwarts", "withstands", "rejects", "bridles", "checks", "constrains", "curbs", "inhibits", "restrains", "stifles" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "give":{ "to make a present of":{ "examples":[ "thanked all the tutors who generously gave their time to help students after school" ], "synonyms":[ "bestow", "contribute", "donate", "give away", "present", "volunteer" ], "near synonyms":[ "chip in", "kick in", "pitch in", "throw in", "award", "confer", "endow", "endue", "indue", "render", "afford", "comp", "furnish", "provide", "lavish", "regale", "aid", "assist", "benefit", "help", "administer", "dish out", "dispense", "dole out", "hand out", "impart", "issue", "mete (out)", "extend", "fork (over, out, or up)", "offer", "pay", "proffer", "pungle (up)", "put up", "tender", "sacrifice" ], "near antonyms":[ "hold", "keep", "pocket", "retain", "withhold", "preserve", "save", "advance", "lend", "loan", "sell" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another":{ "examples":[ "gave my camera to my father to hold while I went swimming" ], "synonyms":[ "commend", "commit", "confide", "consign", "delegate", "deliver", "entrust", "intrust", "give over", "hand", "hand over", "leave", "pass", "recommend", "repose", "transfer", "transmit", "trust", "turn over", "vest" ], "near synonyms":[ "confer", "grant", "assign", "deal (out)", "dispense", "disperse", "distribute", "divide", "hand in", "release", "relinquish", "submit", "surrender", "turn in", "yield", "bequeath", "hand down", "hand on", "will", "advance", "lend", "loan", "furnish", "supply", "recommit", "redeliver", "retransfer", "retransmit" ], "near antonyms":[ "detain", "hold back", "reserve", "withhold", "own", "possess", "accept", "receive", "take in", "occupy", "take", "take over" ], "antonyms":[ "hold", "keep", "retain" ] }, "to bring before the public in performance or exhibition":{ "examples":[ "the author will give a reading from her latest work at 7:00 p.m." ], "synonyms":[ "carry", "mount", "offer", "present", "stage" ], "near synonyms":[ "display", "exhibit", "expose", "parade", "show", "show off", "unveil", "preview", "act", "impersonate", "perform", "play", "portray", "depict", "dramatize", "enact", "render", "represent", "extend", "proffer", "tender" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure":{ "examples":[ "they loaded the shopping cart with so much food it gave under all the weight" ], "synonyms":[ "buckle", "cave (in)", "collapse", "crumple", "founder", "go", "go out", "implode", "tumble", "yield" ], "near synonyms":[ "deflate", "flatten", "melt", "melt down", "break", "break down", "conk (out)", "crash", "die", "fail", "give out", "stall", "burst", "shatter", "smash", "splinter", "split", "crack", "crumble", "pop", "snap" ], "near antonyms":[ "inflate", "rise", "swell" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to hand over or use up in payment":{ "examples":[ "I wouldn't give a nickel for such a run-down car" ], "synonyms":[ "disburse", "drop", "expend", "fork (over, out, or up)", "lay out", "outlay", "pay", "shell out", "spend" ], "near synonyms":[ "lavish", "rain", "blow", "dissipate", "fritter (away)", "run through", "squander", "throw away", "waste" ], "near antonyms":[ "cache", "hoard", "lay up", "save", "acquire", "earn", "gain", "garner", "make", "procure", "realize", "secure", "win" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)":{ "examples":[ "she gave her opinion on the matter very firmly and unmistakably" ], "synonyms":[ "air", "expound", "express", "look", "raise", "sound", "state", "vent", "ventilate", "voice" ], "near synonyms":[ "advertise", "announce", "declare", "enounce", "enunciate", "proclaim", "say", "broadcast", "circulate", "disseminate", "publish", "describe", "write", "write up", "sound off", "speak out", "speak up", "chime in", "communicate", "convey", "put across", "put over", "offer", "submit" ], "near antonyms":[ "censor", "restrain", "restrict" ], "antonyms":[ "stifle", "suppress" ] }, "to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention":{ "examples":[ "totally gave himself to his studies in the hopes of winning a scholarship for next year" ], "synonyms":[ "address", "apply", "bend", "buckle", "devote" ], "near synonyms":[ "readdress", "reapply", "knuckle down", "set (to)", "settle (down)", "busy", "commit", "concern", "engage", "involve", "exert", "exhaust", "put out", "spend", "strain", "stress", "tax", "trouble", "wear out", "carry on", "pitch in", "plunge (in)", "grind", "hump", "hustle", "peg (away)", "plod", "plow", "plug (away)", "work" ], "near antonyms":[ "dally", "dawdle", "dillydally", "fiddle (around)", "fool around", "idle", "mess around", "monkey (around)", "play", "potter (around)", "putter (around)", "trifle" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to produce as revenue":{ "examples":[ "a company that consistently gives $30 million in profits to the owner" ], "synonyms":[ "bear", "pay", "return", "yield" ], "near synonyms":[ "bring in", "net", "afford", "furnish", "provide", "supply", "pay off" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption":{ "examples":[ "gave him my e-mail address" ], "synonyms":[ "deliver", "feed", "furnish", "hand", "hand over", "provide", "supply" ], "near synonyms":[ "ply (with)", "administer", "allocate", "apportion", "deal (out)", "dispense", "distribute", "dole out", "mete (out)", "parcel (out)", "portion", "prorate", "assign", "cede", "deed", "make over", "transfer" ], "near antonyms":[ "conserve", "keep up", "maintain", "preserve", "save" ], "antonyms":[ "hold (back)", "keep (back)", "reserve", "retain", "withhold" ] }, "to put before another for acceptance or consideration":{ "examples":[ "she gave the committee her grant proposal" ], "synonyms":[ "extend", "offer", "proffer", "tender", "trot out" ], "near synonyms":[ "pose", "propose", "hold out", "give in", "submit", "volunteer" ], "near antonyms":[ "accept", "receive", "take", "accredit", "approbate", "approve", "authorize", "clear", "confirm", "finalize", "formalize", "homologate", "OK", "okay", "ratify", "sanction", "warrant", "decline", "deny", "disallow", "disapprove", "negative", "reject", "turn down", "veto", "rebuff", "rebut", "refuse", "spurn", "retract", "withdraw", "disregard", "ignore", "neglect", "overlook" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to cause (something) to pass from one to another":{ "examples":[ "she gave her cold to me, and now I'm so sick that I can barely get out of bed" ], "synonyms":[ "communicate", "conduct", "convey", "impart", "spread", "transfer", "transfuse", "transmit" ], "near synonyms":[ "deliver", "hand over", "surrender", "turn over", "broadcast", "diffuse", "disseminate", "propagate", "hand down", "hand on", "contaminate", "infect", "poison" ], "near antonyms":[ "catch", "come down (with)", "contract" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "gigolo":{ "as in fancy man":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "fancy man", "beloved", "darling", "dear", "favorite", "flame", "honey", "love", "lover", "significant other", "soul mate", "spark", "sparker", "squeeze", "sweet", "sweetheart", "sweetie", "sweetie pie", "valentine", "date", "escort", "gallant", "suitor", "wooer", "groom", "husband", "admirer", "crush", "steady", "fianc\u00e9", "intended", "beau", "boy", "boyfriend", "fellow", "man", "old man", "swain" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "giddy":{ "lacking in seriousness or maturity":{ "examples":[ "the giddy youngsters continued to laugh, joke, and make faces during the ceremonies", "the old guy's having an affair with a giddy twentysomething" ], "synonyms":[ "birdbrained", "ditzy", "ditsy", "dizzy", "featherbrained", "flighty", "frivolous", "frothy", "futile", "goofy", "harebrained", "light-headed", "light-minded", "puerile", "scatterbrained", "silly", "yeasty" ], "near synonyms":[ "fatuous", "foolish", "inane", "nonsensical", "thoughtless", "witless", "crazy", "daffy", "daft", "fruity", "exuberant", "flippant", "fluttery", "giggly", "happy", "light", "lighthearted", "playful", "sappy", "shallow", "superficial" ], "near antonyms":[ "grave", "melancholy", "somber", "sombre", "thoughtful", "dignified", "heavy", "no-nonsense", "sedate", "severe", "solemn", "staid" ], "antonyms":[ "earnest", "serious", "serious-minded", "sober", "unfrivolous" ] }, "having a feeling of being whirled about and in danger of falling down":{ "examples":[ "I love the giddy feeling you get riding roller coasters" ], "synonyms":[ "aswoon", "dizzy", "light-headed", "reeling", "swimmy", "vertiginous", "whirling", "woozy" ], "near synonyms":[ "faint", "weak", "addled", "befuddled", "confused", "dazed", "groggy" ], "near antonyms":[ "clearheaded", "stable", "steady" ], "antonyms":[] }, "experiencing or marked by overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion":{ "examples":[ "he's clearly giddy at the news that his ailing grandfather will be fine" ], "synonyms":[ "ecstatic", "elated", "elevated", "enrapt", "enraptured", "entranced", "euphoric", "exhilarated", "heady", "intoxicated", "rapt", "rapturous", "rhapsodic", "rhapsodical" ], "near synonyms":[ "enchanted", "exultant", "glorying", "jubilant", "rejoicing", "triumphant", "enthusiastic", "excited", "gung ho", "thrilled", "blissed-out", "blissful", "delighted", "glad", "gratified", "happy", "joyful", "joyous", "pleased", "satisfied", "tickled" ], "near antonyms":[ "blue", "brokenhearted", "crestfallen", "dejected", "despondent", "disconsolate", "disheartened", "doleful", "down", "downcast", "downhearted", "forlorn", "gloomy", "glum", "hangdog", "heartbroken", "heartsick", "heartsore", "inconsolable", "joyless", "low", "low-spirited", "melancholy", "miserable", "mournful", "sad", "saddened", "sorrowful", "sorry", "unhappy", "woebegone", "woeful", "wretched" ], "antonyms":[ "depressed" ] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "gibber":{ "to speak rapidly, inarticulately, and usually unintelligibly":{ "examples":[ "stop gibbering , and pull yourself together!" ], "synonyms":[ "babble", "bumble", "chat", "chatter", "drivel", "drool", "gabble", "jabber", "prattle", "sputter" ], "near synonyms":[ "blabber", "blather", "bleat", "blither", "gab", "jangle", "jaw", "patter", "prate", "rattle", "run on", "smatter", "tittle-tattle", "troll", "yak", "yack", "chunter", "maunder", "mouth", "mumble", "murmur", "mutter", "stammer", "stutter", "screech", "shout", "shriek" ], "near antonyms":[ "articulate", "enunciate", "pronounce" ], "antonyms":[] }, "unintelligible or meaningless talk":{ "examples":[ "all I could get from her gibber was that something had exploded" ], "synonyms":[ "abracadabra", "babble", "blabber", "burble", "double Dutch", "double-talk", "drivel", "gabble", "gibberish", "jabber", "jabberwocky", "mumbo jumbo", "nonsense", "prattle", "slobber" ], "near synonyms":[ "blah", "blah-blah", "hocus-pocus", "hokeypokey", "twaddle", "chatter", "gab", "patter", "prate", "tattle", "twitter", "cackle", "clack", "clatter" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun", "verb" ] }, "given a hang":{ "to experience concern or anxiety":{ "examples":[ "I don't give a hang what you do, as long as you leave me alone." ], "synonyms":[ "bothered", "feared", "fretted", "fussed", "stewed", "stressed", "sweat", "sweated", "troubled", "worried" ], "near synonyms":[ "agonized", "longed", "pined", "yearned", "chafed", "despaired" ], "near antonyms":[ "accepted", "abided", "abode", "borne", "born", "endured", "stomached", "stuck out", "sustained", "taken", "tolerated" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "phrase" ] }, "giving notice":{ "to give up (a job or office)":{ "examples":[ "I gave notice at the company and am starting my own business." ], "synonyms":[ "bagging", "chucking", "leaving", "quitting", "resigning (from)", "retiring (from)", "stepping aside (from)", "stepping down (from)" ], "near synonyms":[ "abandoning", "vacating", "dropping out (of)", "throwing up" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[ "staying (at)" ] }, "type":[ "phrase" ] }, "given rise to":{ "to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)":{ "examples":[ "Technological developments have given rise to a new era." ], "synonyms":[ "begotten", "begot", "bred", "brought", "brought about", "brought on", "catalyzed", "caused", "created", "done", "drawn on", "effected", "effectuated", "engendered", "generated", "induced", "invoked", "made", "occasioned", "produced", "prompted", "resulted (in)", "spawned", "translated (into)", "worked", "wrought", "yielded" ], "near synonyms":[ "conduced (to)", "contributed (to)", "decided", "determined", "begun", "established", "fathered", "founded", "inaugurated", "initiated", "innovated", "instituted", "introduced", "launched", "pioneered", "set", "set up", "started", "advanced", "cultivated", "developed", "encouraged", "forwarded", "fostered", "furthered", "nourished", "nurtured", "promoted", "enacted", "rendered", "turned out" ], "near antonyms":[ "impeded", "limited", "restricted", "clamped down (on)", "cracked down (on)", "crushed", "dampened", "put down", "quashed", "quelled", "repressed", "smothered", "squashed", "squelched", "stifled", "subdued", "suppressed", "arrested", "checked", "controlled", "curbed", "inhibited", "reined (in)", "restrained", "retarded", "canned", "killed", "snuffed (out)", "stilled", "abolished", "demolished", "destroyed", "extinguished", "liquidated", "quenched" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "phrase" ] }, "given name":{ "a name that is placed before one's family name":{ "examples":[ "everyone calls me Jack, but my given name is John" ], "synonyms":[ "Christian name", "first name", "forename", "prename" ], "near synonyms":[ "appellation", "denomination", "designation", "cognomen", "denotation", "epithet", "handle", "nickname", "sobriquet", "soubriquet", "title", "alias", "nom de plume", "pen name", "pseudonym", "baptismal name" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "give in":{ "to give up and cease resistance (as to a liking, temptation, or habit)":{ "examples":[ "give in and have some chocolate" ], "synonyms":[ "bow", "cave (in)", "submit", "succumb", "surrender", "yield" ], "near synonyms":[ "cater (to)", "gratify", "indulge", "wallow", "acquiesce (to)", "concede (to)", "buckle (under)", "knuckle under", "give over (to)" ], "near antonyms":[ "battle", "breast", "combat", "confront", "counter", "defy", "face", "fight", "meet", "object", "oppose", "repel", "thwart", "withstand", "reject", "bridle", "check", "constrain", "curb", "inhibit", "restrain", "stifle" ], "antonyms":[ "hold off", "resist" ] }, "to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)":{ "examples":[ "after withstanding hours of begging, their father finally gave in and let them go to the amusement park" ], "synonyms":[ "blink", "bow", "budge", "capitulate", "concede", "knuckle under", "quit", "relent", "submit", "succumb", "surrender", "yield" ], "near synonyms":[ "acquiesce", "defer" ], "near antonyms":[ "contend", "fight", "hold off", "battle", "breast", "combat", "confront", "counter", "defy", "face", "meet", "object", "oppose", "repel", "thwart", "withstand" ], "antonyms":[ "resist" ] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "givebacks":{ "as in kickbacks , rebates":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "kickbacks", "rebates", "abatements", "deductions", "discounts", "reductions", "dents", "depreciations", "declines", "decrements", "diminishments", "diminutions", "drops", "falls", "losses", "forfeits", "forfeitures", "penalties" ], "near antonyms":[ "accessions", "additions", "accretions", "accruals", "augmentations", "boosts", "gains", "increases", "increments", "raises", "rises", "appreciations" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "giving birth to":{ "to bring forth from the womb":{ "examples":[ "After a long labor, Alice gave birth to a beautiful and healthy baby boy." ], "synonyms":[ "bearing", "birthing", "delivering", "dropping", "having", "mothering", "producing" ], "near synonyms":[ "laboring", "breeding", "multiplying", "propagating", "reproducing", "spawning", "begetting", "fathering", "generating", "getting", "siring", "calving", "kidding", "kindling", "kittening", "littering", "pupping", "whelping" ], "near antonyms":[ "aborting", "losing", "miscarrying" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "phrase" ] }, "give out":{ "to make known openly or publicly":{ "examples":[ "that's information that I'm not prepared to give out" ], "synonyms":[ "advertise", "announce", "annunciate", "blare", "blaze", "blazon", "broadcast", "declare", "enunciate", "flash", "herald", "placard", "post", "proclaim", "promulgate", "publicize", "publish", "release", "sound", "trumpet" ], "near synonyms":[ "bark", "call (off or out)", "cry", "bill", "billboard", "bulletin", "gazette", "knell", "ring", "toll", "blurb", "feature", "pitch", "plug", "promote", "puff", "disseminate", "spread", "disclose", "divulge", "introduce", "kithe", "manifest", "report", "reveal", "show", "advise", "apprise", "hand down", "inform", "notify", "communicate", "impart", "intimate" ], "near antonyms":[ "conceal", "hush (up)", "silence", "suppress", "withhold", "recall", "recant", "retract", "revoke" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to throw or give off":{ "examples":[ "this heater gives out a funny smell sometimes" ], "synonyms":[ "cast", "discharge", "emanate", "emit", "evolve", "exhale", "expel", "expire", "irradiate", "issue", "radiate", "release", "send (out)", "shoot", "throw out", "vent" ], "near synonyms":[ "eliminate", "evacuate", "excrete", "exude", "ooze", "secrete", "eject", "erupt", "gush", "jet", "outpour", "pour", "spew", "spout", "spray", "spurt", "squirt" ], "near antonyms":[ "absorb", "inhale", "soak (up)", "sponge", "suck (up)", "take up" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to stop functioning":{ "examples":[ "waiting for the fuel pump in my old car to give out" ], "synonyms":[ "break", "break down", "conk (out)", "crash", "cut out", "die", "fail", "stall" ], "near synonyms":[ "fizzle", "sputter", "wheeze", "act up", "malfunction", "jam" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[ "start (up)" ] }, "type":[ "verb" ] } }