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"drillmasters", "advisers", "advisors", "ciceroni", "counselors", "counsellors", "guides", "mentors" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed":{ "examples":[ "carefully coached her through the home-buying process" ], "synonyms":[ "counsels", "guides", "leads", "mentors", "pilots", "shepherds", "shows", "tutors" ], "near synonyms":[ "godfathers", "directs", "engineers", "steers", "sways", "accompanies", "attends", "chaperones", "chaperons", "convoys", "escorts", "sees", "squires", "oversees", "superintends", "supervises", "drills", "trains", "briefs", "enlightens", "informs", "instructs", "schools", "teaches", "inculcates", "indoctrinates", "cultivates", "fosters", "nurtures" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun", "verb" ] }, "coaching":{ "as in preparation , conditioning":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "conditioning", "cultivation", "preparation", "readying", 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"cultivating", "fostering", "nurturing" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun", "verb" ] }, "coalescence":{ "as in intermingling , agglomeration":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "agglomeration", "amalgamation", "blend", "commingling", "compounding", "fusion", "intermingling", "intermixture", "mingling", "mix", "mixture", "synthesis", "combination", "combining", "connecting", "connection", "consolidation", "coupling", "junction", "linking", "merger", "merging", "unification", "union", "reunification", "reunion" ], "near antonyms":[ "breakup", "disconnection", "dissolution", "disunion", "division", "parting", "partition", "schism", "scission", "split", "detachment", "divorcement", "separation", "severance" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "coalescing":{ "as in merger , merging":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "fusion", "integration", "merger", "merging", "unification", "union", "accord", "agreement", "consensus", "harmony", "unanimity", "reconcilement", "reconciliation", "appeasement", "conciliation", "mollification", "pacification", "propitiation", "endearment", "ingratiation" ], "near antonyms":[ "bifurcation", "breach", "breakup", "cleavage", "dissolution", "disunion", "division", "divorce", "fractionalization", "fractionation", "partition", "rift", "rupture", "schism", "separation", "severance", "split", "sundering", "alienation", "disaffection", "disgruntlement", "estrangement", "souring", "antagonism", "embitterment", "envenoming" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to come together to form a single unit":{ "examples":[ "several small townships have coalesced into a single metropolis" ], "synonyms":[ "associating", "combining", "conjoining", "conjugating", "connecting", "coupling", "fusing", "interfusing", "joining", "linking (up)", "marrying", "unifying", "uniting" ], "near synonyms":[ "mating", "yoking", "allying", "confederating", "leaguing", "chaining", "compounding", "hitching", "hooking", "splicing", "assembling", "clustering", "congregating", "constellating", "convening", "gathering", "meeting", "recombining", "reconnecting", "rejoining", "reunifying", "reuniting" ], "near antonyms":[ "detaching", "disaffiliating", "disconnecting", "disjoining", "disjointing", "dissociating", "disuniting", "dividing", "divorcing", "fractionating", "isolating", "resolving", "uncoupling", "unyoking", "disbanding", "dispersing", "scattering" ], "antonyms":[ "breaking up", "dissevering", "parting", "sectioning", "separating", "severing", "splitting", "sundering", "unlinking" ] }, "to form or enter into an association that furthers the interests of its members":{ "examples":[ "the historic preservation movement gained momentum when the two groups coalesced" ], "synonyms":[ "allying", "associating", "banding (together)", "clubbing", "cohering", "confederating", "conjoining", "cooperating", "federating", "leaguing", "uniting" ], "near synonyms":[ "caballing", "collaborating", "ganging up", "hanging together", "teaming (up)", "incorporating", "organizing", "unionizing", "affiliating", "amalgamating", "combining", "conglomerating", "consolidating", "converging", "grouping", "joining", "merging", "knotting", "linking", "tying", "tieing", "wedding" ], "near antonyms":[ "detaching", "disengaging", "dissolving", "disuniting", "divorcing", "parting", "segregating", "separating", "severing", "splitting", "sundering", "alienating", "estranging", "falling out" ], "antonyms":[ "breaking up", "disbanding" ] }, "type":[ "noun", "verb" ] }, "coalition":{ "a group of people acting together within a larger group":{ "examples":[ "rival coalitions struggling for control of the party" ], "synonyms":[ "bloc", "block", "body", "faction", "party", "sect", "set", "side", "wing" ], "near synonyms":[ "splinter", "split", "crew", "gang", "pack", "team", "denomination", "persuasion", "schism", "scission", "caucus", "movement" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection":{ "examples":[ "preservationists formed a coalition with the theater owners to preserve these historic structures" ], "synonyms":[ "alliance", "axis", "bloc", "block", "combination", "combine", "confederacy", "confederation", "federation", "league", "union" ], "near synonyms":[ "cabal", "conspiracy", "junto", "cartel", "syndicate", "trust", "faction", "front", "fusion", "side", "wing", "association", "group", "organization", "affiliation", "cooperative", "partnership", "circuit", "conference" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "coarse-grained":{ "as in broad , salty":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "broad", "gamy", "gamey", "off", "off-color", "off-colored", "racy", "risqu\u00e9", "salacious", "salty", "suggestive", "bawdy", "blue", "coarse", "crude", "dirty", "filthy", "foul", "gross", "gutter", "impure", "indecent", "lascivious", "lewd", "locker-room", "nasty", "obscene", "pornographic", "porny", "profane", "raunchy", "ribald", "smutty", "stag", "trashy", "unprintable", "vulgar", "wanton", "X-rated", "barnyard", "earthy", "scatological", "immodest", "indecorous", "indelicate", "low", "unbecoming", "depraved", "kinky", "louche", "naughty", "perverse", "perverted", "wicked", "exceptionable", "objectionable", "unacceptable", "undesirable", "unwanted", "unwelcome", "abhorrent", "debasing", "disgusting", "loathsome", "offensive", "repellent", "repellant", "repugnant", "repulsive", "revolting", "distasteful", "obnoxious", "unpleasant", "blamable", "blameworthy", "censurable", "reprehensible", "atrocious", "infamous" ], "near antonyms":[ "clean", "decent", "G-rated", "nonobscene", "wholesome", "priggish", "prim", "prudish", "puritanical", "staid", "straitlaced", "straightlaced", "Victorian", "correct", "decorous", "genteel", "nice", "polite", "proper", "respectable", "seemly", "innocuous", "inoffensive", "acceptable", "agreeable", "desirable", "pleasant", "pleasing", "welcome", "appropriate", "becoming", "fit", "meet", "suitable", "immaculate", "perfect", "pure", "spotless", "virginal", "approved", "endorsed", "indorsed", "sanctioned" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "coarseness":{ "the quality or state of being obscene":{ "examples":[ "the coarseness of the movie's humor makes it unsuitable for children" ], "synonyms":[ "bawdiness", "blueness", "crudeness", "crudity", "dirt", "dirtiness", "filth", "filthiness", "foulness", "grossness", "impureness", "impurity", "indecency", "lasciviousness", "lewdness", "nastiness", "obscenity", "profanity", "raunch", "raunchiness", "ribaldry", "smut", "smuttiness", "vulgarity", "wantonness" ], "near synonyms":[ "broadness", "earthiness", "gaminess", "raciness", "saltiness", "suggestiveness", "immodesty", "indecorousness", "indelicacy", "indelicateness", "lowness", "unbecomingness", "lechery", "depravedness", "depravity", "kinkiness", "naughtiness", "perverseness", "perversion", "perversity", "pervertedness", "wickedness", "exceptionability", "objectionableness", "unacceptability", "undesirability", "reprehensibility", "reprehensibleness", "abusiveness", "scurrilousness", "atrociousness", "atrocity", "infamy", "loathsomeness", "offensiveness", "repellency", "repugnance", "repulsiveness", "distastefulness", "obnoxiousness", "unpleasantness" ], "near antonyms":[ "priggery", "priggishness", "primness", "prudery", "prudishness", "puritanism", "correctness", "decency", "decorousness", "decorum", "seemliness", "appropriateness", "fitness", "suitability", "suitableness", "perfection", "purity", "spotlessness" ], "antonyms":[] }, "the quality or state of lacking refinement or good taste":{ "examples":[ "there was a coarseness about her that really bothered her boyfriend's well-bred friends" ], "synonyms":[ "commonness", "crassness", "crudeness", "crudity", "grossness", "indelicacy", "indelicateness", "lowness", "raffishness", "rawness", "roughness", "rudeness", "tastelessness", "vulgarity" ], "near synonyms":[ "boorishness", "brutishness", "churlishness", "clownishness", "loutishness", "rowdiness", "rusticity", "uncouthness", "artlessness", "gracelessness", "inelegance", "unsophistication", "insensitiveness", "insensitivity", "thoughtlessness", "kitsch", "tackiness" ], "near antonyms":[ "courtliness", "urbanity", "elegance", "grace", "graciousness", "consideration", "sensitivity", "thoughtfulness" ], "antonyms":[ "cultivation", "genteelness", "gentility", "polish", "refinement", "tastefulness" ] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "coaster":{ "as in cruiser , tanker":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "aircraft carrier", "argosy", "barge", "collier", "containership", "corvette", "cruiser", "cutter", "destroyer", "ferryboat", "flagship", "freighter", "icebreaker", "ironclad", "lightship", "liner", "man-of-war", "man-o'-war", "merchantman", "merchant ship", "motor ship", "packet", "steamer", "steamship", "superliner", "supertanker", "tanker", "trader", "tramp", "transport", "warship", "watercraft", "boat", "keel", "ship", "vessel", "bark", "barque", "brig", "brigantine", "caravel", "clipper", "junk", "ketch", "sailboat", "schooner", "square-rigger", "tall ship", "windjammer", "xebec", "yacht" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "coats":{ "the hairy covering of a mammal especially when fine, soft, and thick":{ "examples":[ "a poodle's coat is often extremely curly" ], "synonyms":[ "fleeces", "furs", "hairs", "jackets", "pelages", "piles", "wools" ], "near synonyms":[ "undercoats", "underfurs", "hides", "leathers", "pelts", "skins" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "to form a layer over":{ "examples":[ "thicken the sauce until it will coat the back of a spoon" ], "synonyms":[ "blankets", "carpets", "covers", "overlays", "overlies", "overspreads", "sheets" ], "near synonyms":[ "encloses", "incloses", "enrobes", "enshrouds", "enswathes", "envelops", "enwraps", "mantles", "shawls", "shrouds", "swathes", "wraps", "cloaks", "clothes", "curtains", "veils", "circles", "encircles", "encompasses" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun", "verb" ] }, "coaxed":{ "to get (someone) to do something by gentle urging, special attention, or flattery":{ "examples":[ "trying to coax their father into taking them on a ski trip, the teens mentioned what a great skier he is" ], "synonyms":[ "blandished", "blarneyed", "cajoled", "palavered", "soft-soaped", "sweet-talked", "wheedled" ], "near synonyms":[ "adulated", "flattered", "overpraised", "buttered up", "charmed", "massaged", "wooed", "begged", "beseeched", "besought", "importuned", "urged", "beguiled", "cozened", "finagled", "juggled", "wangled", "wiled", "enticed", "lured", "seduced", "tempted" ], "near antonyms":[ "bugged", "harassed", "nagged", "pestered", "teased", "browbeat", "bulldozed", "bullied", "cowed", "intimidated", "coerced", "compelled", "constrained", "demanded", "forced", "made", "obliged", "required" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "coaxed (out)":{ "as in got , obtained":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "gained", "got", "obtained", "procured", "secured", "dragged", "dredged (up)", "extorted", "extracted", "pulled", "wangled", "wrested", "wrung", "bared", "disclosed", "discovered", "divulged", "evinced", "exposed", "revealed", "uncloaked", "uncovered", "unmasked", "unveiled", "educed", "elicited", "evoked", "inspired", "raised" ], "near antonyms":[ "disregarded", "forgot", "ignored", "missed", "neglected", "overlooked", "overpassed", "passed over" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "coaxing":{ "as in entreaty , urging":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "blandishment", "cajolement", "cajolery", "entreaty", "exhortation", "urging", "wheedling", "conversion", "convincing", "inducement", "inducing", "persuading", "persuasion", "suasion", "seduction", "tempting", "influencing", "prompting", "swaying", "lobbying", "pressuring", "brainwashing", "overpersuasion" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "to get (someone) to do something by gentle urging, special attention, or flattery":{ "examples":[ "trying to coax their father into taking them on a ski trip, the teens mentioned what a great skier he is" ], "synonyms":[ "blandishing", "blarneying", "cajoling", "palavering", "soft-soaping", "sweet-talking", "wheedling" ], "near synonyms":[ "adulating", "flattering", "overpraising", "buttering up", "charming", "massaging", "wooing", "begging", "beseeching", "importuning", "urging", "beguiling", "cozening", "finagling", "juggling", "wangling", "wiling", "enticing", "luring", "seducing", "tempting" ], "near antonyms":[ "bugging", "harassing", "nagging", "pestering", "teasing", "browbeating", "bulldozing", "bullying", "cowing", "intimidating", "coercing", "compelling", "constraining", "demanding", "forcing", "making", "obliging", "requiring" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun", "verb" ] }, "coated":{ "as in glazed , waxed":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "glazed", "waxed", "brushed", "buffed", "burnished", "glossed", "ground", "polished", "rubbed", "shined", "soapy", "waxy", "greased", "greasy", "lubricated", "oiled", "slick", "slicked", "slippery", "slippy", "slithery", "rasped", "sandblasted", "sanded", "sandpapered", "scoured", "scraped", "scrubbed" ], "near antonyms":[ "coarsened", "rough", "roughened", "scuffed", "uneven" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to form a layer over":{ "examples":[ "thicken the sauce until it will coat the back of a spoon" ], "synonyms":[ "blanketed", "carpeted", "covered", "overlaid", "overlay", "overspread", "sheeted" ], "near synonyms":[ "enclosed", "inclosed", "enrobed", "enshrouded", "enswathed", "enveloped", "enwrapped", "mantled", "shawled", "shrouded", "swathed", "wrapped", "cloaked", "clothed", "clad", "curtained", "veiled", "circled", "encircled", "encompassed" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adjective", "verb" ] }, "coarsen":{ "as in wear out , bore":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "deplete", "jade", "tire", "wear out", "hackney", "overexpose", "overuse", "stereotype", "vulgarize", "bore", "exhaust", "overdo", "popularize" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "coapting":{ "as in joining , connecting":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "connecting", "joining", "linking", "uniting", "adhering", "bolting", "cinching", "clamping", "clasping", "clenching", "clinching", "clipping", "gluing", "glueing", "hanging", "harnessing", "hasping", "lacing", "lashing", "latching", "nailing", "pasting", "pinning", "plastering", "riveting", "screwing", "shackling", "stapling", "sticking", "strapping", "tacking", "tackling", "toggling", "tying", "tieing", "yoking", "reaffixing", "reattaching", "refastening", "refixing", "resecuring", "affixing", "attaching", "bending", "fastening", "fixing", "battening", "belaying", "buttoning", "doing up" ], "near antonyms":[ "detaching", "undoing", "unfastening", "unhooking", "breaking up", "disconnecting", "disjoining", "disjointing", "dissevering", "dissociating", "disuniting", "dividing", "divorcing", "parting", "separating", "severing", "splitting", "sundering", "uncoupling", "unlinking", "unyoking", "loosening", "loosing", "unbinding", "unfixing", "unlashing", "untying", "untieing" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "coacted":{ "as in costarred":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "costarred", "co-starred", "starred (in)", "aped", "clowned", "hammed", "imitated", "masqueraded", "mimed", "mimicked", "posed (as)", "overacted", "overplayed", "underplayed", "acted out", "enacted", "pantomimed", "playacted", "role-played", "took on", "depicted", "dramatized", "rendered", "represented", "acted", "did", "impersonated", "interpreted", "performed", "played", "portrayed" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "coasters":{ "as in cruisers , tankers":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "aircraft carriers", "argosies", "barges", "colliers", "containerships", "corvettes", "cruisers", "cutters", "destroyers", "ferryboats", "flagships", "freighters", "icebreakers", "ironclads", "lightships", "liners", "men-of-war", "men-o'-war", "merchantmen", "merchant ships", "motor ships", "packets", "steamers", "steamships", "superliners", "supertankers", "tankers", "traders", "tramps", "transports", "warships", "watercrafts", "boats", "keels", "ships", "vessels", "barks", "barques", "brigantines", "brigs", "caravels", "clippers", "junk", "ketches", "sailboats", "schooners", "square-riggers", "tall ships", "windjammers", "xebecs", "yachts" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "coadjutor":{ "a person who helps a more skilled person":{ "examples":[ "he was appointed coadjutor to the president" ], "synonyms":[ "adjunct", "adjutant", "aid", "aide", "apprentice", "assistant", "deputy", "helper", "helpmate", "helpmeet", "lieutenant", "mate", "sidekick" ], "near synonyms":[ "attendant", "handmaiden", "handmaid", "maid", "maidservant", "scullion", "servant", "auxiliary", "legman", "subordinate", "underling", "employee", "employe", "hand", "help", "hireling", "laborer", "swamper", "worker", "gal Friday", "girl Friday", "man Friday", "right hand", "aide-de-camp" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "as in assistant , deputy":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "assistant", "assisting", "deputy", "junior", "under", "ancillary", "inferior", "last", "less", "lesser", "lower", "lowly", "second", "secondary", "subordinate", "subsidiary" ], "near antonyms":[ "chief", "commanding", "first", "foremost", "head", "high", "lead", "leading", "preeminent", "premier", "presiding", "primary", "prime", "principal", "supereminent", "supreme", "top", "high-level", "senior", "controlling", "directing", "managing", "officiating", "overseeing", "regnant", "reigning", "ruling", "supervisory" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ] }, "coarsens":{ "as in wears out , bores":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "depletes", "jades", "tires", "wears out", "hackneys", "overexposes", "overuses", "stereotypes", "vulgarizes", "bores", "exhausts", "overdoes", "popularizes" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "coadministrations":{ "as in codirections":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "codirections", "co-directions", "logistics", "machinations", "manipulations", "aegises", "egises", "custodies", "guardianships", "laps", "protections", "trusts", "tutelages", "wards", "agencies", "generalships", "leaderships", "rulerships", "administrations", "care", "charges", "conducts", "controls", "directions", "governances", "governments", "guidance", "handlings", "intendances", "managements", "operations", "oversights", "presidencies", "regulations", "stewardships", "superintendences", "superintendencies", "supervisions" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "coapts":{ "as in joins , 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"musical" ], "antonyms":[] }, "not having a level or smooth surface":{ "examples":[ "the coarse surface of the sandpaper" ], "synonyms":[ "broken", "bumpy", "irregular", "jagged", "lumpy", "pebbly", "ragged", "rough", "roughened", "rugged", "scraggy", "uneven" ], "near synonyms":[ "lopsided", "unbalanced", "inexact", "unaligned", "rutted", "rutty", "undulating", "undulatory", "wavy", "pitted", "pocked", "knobbly", "knobby", "knurled", "knurly", "nubbly", "nubby", "burred", "harsh", "sandpapery", "scraggly", "scratchy", "nonuniform" ], "near antonyms":[ "exact", "uniform", "aligned", "alined", "regular", "true", "horizontal", "tabular", "plumb", "straight", "vertical", "flush" ], "antonyms":[ "even", "flat", "level", "plane", "smooth" ] }, "of low quality":{ "examples":[ "coarse imitations of quality merchandise" ], "synonyms":[ "bad", "bargain-basement", "bum", "cheap", "cheapjack", "cheesy", "common", "crappy", "cut-rate", "el cheapo", "execrable", "gimcrack", "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" ] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "coatdresses":{ "as in shirtdresses , overdresses":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "chemises", "granny dresses", "housedresses", "jumpers", "kimonos", "kirtles", "minidresses", "Mother Hubbards", "muumuus", "overdresses", "sacks", "sheaths", "shifts", "shirtdresses", "shirtwaists", "sundresses", "sweaterdresses", "tea gowns", "dresses", "frocks", "gowns" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "coagulated":{ "as in thickened , clotted":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "clabbered", "clotted", "congealed", "curdled", "gelled", "thickened", "knobbed", "knobbly", "knobby", "lumpish", "broken", "bumpy", "coarse", "irregular", "jagged", "knotted", "knotty", "pebbly", "ropy", "ropey", "thick", "viscous", "chunky", "clumpy", "curdy", "lumpy", "nubbly", "nubby" ], "near antonyms":[ "smooth" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to turn from a liquid into a substance resembling jelly":{ "examples":[ "the blood coagulated , and a scab formed on the wound" ], "synonyms":[ "clotted", "congealed", "gelated", "gelatinized", "gelled", "jelled", "jellied", "set" ], "near synonyms":[ "caked", "concreted", "firmed (up)", "fixed", "froze", 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"noun" ] }, "coat of arms":{ "a special group of pictures that belong to a person, family, or group of people and that are shown on a shield":{ "examples":[ "the monarch's official coat of arms" ], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "badge", "crest", "insignia", "banderole", "banderol", "banner", "colors", "ensign", "flag", "guidon", "jack", "pendant", "pendent", "pennant", "pennon", "standard", "streamer", "bunting", "gonfalon", "black flag", "Jolly Roger", "tricolor", "union jack", "white flag", "burgee", "semaphore", "signaler", "signaller", "waft" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "coasted":{ "to move or proceed smoothly and readily":{ "examples":[ "coasting along easily in the light traffic" ], "synonyms":[ "bowled", "breezed", "brushed", "cruised", "drifted", "flowed", "glided", "rolled", "sailed", "skimmed", "slid", "slipped", "streamed", "swept", "whisked" ], "near synonyms":[ "flew", "raced", "rushed", "sped", "speeded" ], "near antonyms":[ "limped", "lumbered", "plodded", "stumbled", "trudged", "shambled", "shuffled", "stamped", "stomped", "stumped", "tramped", "labored", "toiled" ], "antonyms":[ "floundered", "struggled" ] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "coasts":{ "as in shores , coastlines":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "coastlands", "coastlines", "shorelines", "shores", "beaches", "beachfronts", "sands", "strands", "seaboards", "seacoasts", "seashores", "seasides", "oceanfronts", "shorefronts", "waterfronts", "banks", "riverbanks", "riverfronts", "riversides", "esplanades", "littorals", "lidos", "plages" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "to move or proceed smoothly and readily":{ "examples":[ "coasting along easily in the light traffic" ], "synonyms":[ "bowls", "breezes", "brushes", "cruises", "drifts", "flows", "glides", "rolls", "sails", "skims", "slides", "slips", "streams", "sweeps", "whisks" ], "near synonyms":[ "flies", "races", "rushes", "speeds" ], "near antonyms":[ "limps", "lumbers", "plods", 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"untie" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "coastlines":{ "the land adjacent to a body of water":{ "examples":[ "The state has mainly rocky coastline and few beaches.", "The plane flew along the eastern coastline ." ], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "coastlands", "coasts", "shorelines", "shores", "beaches", "beachfronts", "sands", "strands", "seaboards", "seacoasts", "seashores", "seasides", "oceanfronts", "shorefronts", "waterfronts", "banks", "riverbanks", "riverfronts", "riversides", "esplanades", "littorals", "lidos", "plages" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "coatings":{ "as in backings , covertures":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "backings", "covertures", "facings", "envelopes", "packages", "wrappers", "cuticles", "hides", "skins", "carapaces", "houses", "mails", "panoplies", "plates", "platings", "shields", "barks", "crusts", "cartridges", "cassettes", "casettes", "armors", "capsules", "cases", "casings", "cocoons", "coverings", "covers", "encasements", "housings", "hulls", "husks", "jackets", "pods", "sheaths", "shells" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "coastline":{ "the land adjacent to a body of water":{ "examples":[ "The state has mainly rocky coastline and few beaches.", "The plane flew along the eastern coastline ." ], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "coast", "coastland", "shore", "shoreline", "beach", "beachfront", "sand(s)", "strand", "seaboard", "seacoast", "seashore", "seaside", "oceanfront", "shorefront", "waterfront", "bank", "riverbank", "riverfront", "riverside", "esplanade", "littoral", "lido", "plage" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "coactor":{ "as in costar":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "costar", "lead", "leading lady", "leading man", "star", "extra", "spear-carrier", "supernumerary", "walk-on", "actress", "starlet", "monologuist", "monologist", "barnstormer", "enactor", "entertainer", "performer", "prima donna", "scene-stealer", "actor", "impersonator", "mummer", "player", "thesp", "thespian", "trouper", "double", "understudy", "comedian", "farceur" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "coalitionist":{ "as in collaborator , accomplice":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "accessory", "accessary", "accomplice", "collaborationist", "collaborator", "empathizer", "well-wisher", "adjunct", "assistant", "coadjutor", "helper", "abettor", "abetter", "ally", "backer", "bedfellow", "confederate", "fellow traveler", "supporter", "sympathizer", "associate", "cohort", "colleague", "fellow", "partner", "buddy", "chum", "companion", "comrade", "confidant", "crony", "familiar", "friend", "intimate", "mate", "pal" ], "near antonyms":[ "belittler", "detractor", "adversary", "enemy", "foe", "opponent" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "coastal":{ "of, relating to, or situated in the waters near the shore":{ "examples":[ "in the summer, coastal traffic 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metropolis" ], "synonyms":[ "associates", "combines", "conjoins", "conjugates", "connects", "couples", "fuses", "interfuses", "joins", "links (up)", "marries", "unifies", "unites" ], "near synonyms":[ "mates", "yokes", "allies", "confederates", "leagues", "chains", "compounds", "hitches", "hooks", "splices", "assembles", "clusters", "congregates", "constellates", "convenes", "gathers", "meets", "recombines", "reconnects", "rejoins", "reunifies", "reunites" ], "near antonyms":[ "detaches", "disaffiliates", "disconnects", "disjoins", "disjoints", "dissociates", "disunites", "divides", "divorces", "fractionates", "isolates", "resolves", "uncouples", "unyokes", "disbands", "disperses", "scatters" ], "antonyms":[ "breaks up", "dissevers", "parts", "sections", "separates", "severs", "splits", "sunders", "unlinks" ] }, "to form or enter into an association that furthers the interests of its members":{ "examples":[ "the historic preservation movement gained momentum when the two groups coalesced" ], "synonyms":[ "allies", "associates", "bands (together)", "clubs", "coheres", "confederates", "conjoins", "cooperates", "federates", "leagues", "unites" ], "near synonyms":[ "cabals", "collaborates", "gangs up", "hangs together", "teams (up)", "incorporates", "organizes", "unionizes", "affiliates", "amalgamates", "combines", "conglomerates", "consolidates", "converges", "groups", "joins", "merges", "knots", "links", "ties", "weds" ], "near antonyms":[ "detaches", "disengages", "dissolves", "disunites", "divorces", "parts", "segregates", "separates", "severs", "splits", "sunders", "alienates", "estranges", "falls out" ], "antonyms":[ "breaks up", "disbands" ] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "coaxial":{ "as in concurrent , convergent":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "concurrent", "convergent", "conjoining", "crisscrossing", "intersecting", "overlapping", "congruent", "conjunctional", "allover", "overlaying", "superimposed", "superposed", "underlying", "coextensive", "coincident", "coinciding", "conterminous", "coterminous" ], "near antonyms":[ "nonconcurrent", "noncongruent" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "coastlands":{ "as in coasts , shores":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "coastlines", "coasts", "shorelines", "shores", "beaches", "beachfronts", "sands", "strands", "seaboards", "seacoasts", "seashores", "seasides", "oceanfronts", "shorefronts", "waterfronts", "banks", "riverbanks", "riverfronts", "riversides", "esplanades", "littorals", "lidos", "plages" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "coax":{ "to get (someone) to do something by gentle urging, special attention, or flattery":{ "examples":[ "trying to coax their father into taking them on a ski trip, the teens mentioned what a great skier he is" ], "synonyms":[ "blandish", "blarney", "cajole", "palaver", "soft-soap", "sweet-talk", "wheedle" ], "near synonyms":[ "adulate", "flatter", "overpraise", "butter up", "charm", "massage", "woo", "beg", "beseech", "importune", "urge", "beguile", "cozen", "finagle", "juggle", "wangle", "wile", "entice", "lure", "seduce", "tempt" ], "near antonyms":[ "bug", "harass", "nag", "pester", "tease", "browbeat", "bulldoze", "bully", "cow", "intimidate", "coerce", "compel", "constrain", "demand", "force", "make", "oblige", "require" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "coach":{ "a person who trains performers or athletes":{ "examples":[ "a coach who is highly respected by all of the baseball players" ], "synonyms":[ "trainer" ], "near synonyms":[ "handler", "manager", "instructor", "teacher", "tutor", "driller", "drillmaster", "adviser", "advisor", "cicerone", "counselor", "counsellor", "guide", "mentor" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed":{ "examples":[ "carefully coached her through the home-buying process" ], "synonyms":[ "counsel", "guide", "lead", "mentor", "pilot", "shepherd", "show", "tutor" ], "near synonyms":[ "godfather", "direct", "engineer", "steer", "sway", "accompany", "attend", "chaperone", "chaperon", "convoy", "escort", "see", "squire", "oversee", "superintend", "supervise", "drill", "train", "brief", "enlighten", "inform", "instruct", "school", "teach", "inculcate", "indoctrinate", "cultivate", "foster", "nurture" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun", "verb" ] }, "coadjutors":{ "a person who helps a more skilled person":{ "examples":[ "he was appointed coadjutor to the president" ], "synonyms":[ "adjuncts", "adjutants", "aides", "aids", "apprentices", "assistants", "deputies", "helpers", "helpmates", "helpmeets", "lieutenants", "mates", "sidekicks" ], "near synonyms":[ "attendants", "handmaidens", "handmaids", "maids", "maidservants", "scullions", "servants", "auxiliaries", "legmen", "subordinates", "underlings", "employees", "employes", "hands", "help", "hirelings", "laborers", "swampers", "workers", "gal Fridays", "girl Fridays", "man Fridays", "right hands", "aides-de-camp" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] } }