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"random", "scattered", "slapdash", "stray", "capricious", "changeful", "changing", "flickery", "fluctuating", "fluid", "inconstant", "mercurial", "mutable", "temperamental", "uncertain", "unpredictable", "unsettled", "unstable", "varying", "wavering", "changeable", "fickle", "variable", "volatile" ], "near antonyms":[ "changeless", "equable", "even", "stable", "stationary", "uniform", "unchanging", "unvarying", "unwavering", "methodical", "methodic", "orderly", "systematic", "unrelenting", "unremitting" ], "antonyms":[ "constant", "continuous", "habitual", "periodic", "regular", "repeated", "steady" ] }, "not having a level or smooth surface":{ "examples":[ "although the moon looks smooth from here, it actually has a very bumpy and irregular surface" ], "synonyms":[ "broken", "bumpy", "coarse", "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" ] }, "not rigidly following established form, custom, or rules":{ "examples":[ "the request is irregular , but I'll allow it" ], "synonyms":[ "heterodox", "informal", "unceremonious", "unconventional", "unorthodox" ], "near synonyms":[ "unauthorized", "unofficial", "casual", "easygoing", "familiar", "free and easy", "lax", "loose", "offhand", "relaxed", "ultracasual" ], "near antonyms":[ "correct", "decorous", "proper", "constrained", "inhibited", "restrained", "rigid", "stiff", "stuffy", "uptight" ], "antonyms":[ "ceremonial", "ceremonious", "conventional", "formal", "orthodox", "regular", "routine" ] }, "not 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"ranger", "artilleryman", "cannoneer", "gunner", "mortarman", "musketeer", "rifleman", "archer", "crossbowman" ], "near antonyms":[ "civilian", "noncombatant" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ] }, "irregularity":{ "as in abnormality , distortion":{ "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "near antonyms":[], "related":[], "synonyms":[] }, "as in volatility , arbitrariness":{ "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "near antonyms":[], "related":[], "synonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "irregularly":{ "without definite aim, direction, rule, or method":{ "examples":[ "attended class only irregularly" ], "synonyms":[ "aimlessly", "anyhow", "anyway", "anywise", "desultorily", "erratically", "haphazard", "haphazardly", "helter-skelter", "hit or miss", "randomly", "willy-nilly" ], "near synonyms":[ "arbitrarily", "capriciously", "carelessly", "casually", "indiscriminately", "informally", "offhand", "offhandedly", "promiscuously", "whimsically", "accidentally", "fortuitously", "inadvertently", "unconsciously", "unintentionally", "unwittingly", "disconnectedly", "disjointedly", "fitfully", "intermittently", "spottily", "unpredictably", "higgledy-piggledy", "topsy-turvy" ], "near antonyms":[ "carefully", "formally", "gingerly", "meticulously", "orderly", "punctiliously", "deliberately", "intentionally", "purposefully", "purposely" ], "antonyms":[ "methodically", "systematically" ] }, "type":[ "adverb" ] }, "irresoluteness":{ "as in hesitation , indecision":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "hesitation", "indecision", "indecisiveness", "irresolution", "bashfulness", "constraint", "embarrassment", "inhibition", "restraint", "shyness", "skittishness", "alarm", "alarum", "anxiety", "apprehension", "concern", "discomposure", "dismay", "fear", "panic", "upset", "worry", "faintheartedness", "timidity", "timidness", "timorousness", "cowardice", "cowardliness", "cravenness", "spinelessness" ], "near antonyms":[ "audaciousness", "audacity", "boldness", "cojones", "guts", "nerve", "assurance", "confidence", "self-assertiveness", "self-assurance", "self-confidence", "composure", "coolness", "insouciance", "nonchalance", "unconcern", "backbone", "decisiveness", "determination", "fiber", "firmness", "fortitude", "gameness", "grit", "gumption", "mettle", "resoluteness", "resolution", "spunk", "bravery", "courage", "courageousness", "daring", "dauntlessness", "doughtiness", "fearlessness", "gutsiness", "intrepidity", "intrepidness", "valor", "brazenness", "cheek", "effrontery", "gall", "temerity" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "irreversible":{ "not capable of being repaired, regained, or undone":{ "examples":[ "fortunately, the misprint wasn't an irreversible error since it was discovered early" ], "synonyms":[ "irrecoverable", "irredeemable", "irremediable", "irreparable", "irretrievable", "unrecoverable", "unredeemable" ], "near synonyms":[ "irreplaceable", "irrevocable", "unredeemed" ], "near antonyms":[ "corrected", "fixed", "recovered", "remedied", "repaired" ], "antonyms":[ "correctable", "corrigible", "fixable", "redeemable", "remediable", "repairable", "reparable", "retrievable", "undoable" ] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "irrigates":{ "to pour liquid over or through in order to cleanse":{ "examples":[ "if you get the chemical in your eye, irrigate the eye thoroughly with water" ], "synonyms":[ "flushes", "rinses", "sluices", "washes", "washes out" ], "near synonyms":[ "deluges", "engulfs", "floods", "inundates", "swamps", "flows", "gushes", "rushes", "streams", "douches", "hoses", "drenches", "saturates", "soaks", "douses", "dowses", "sloshes", "splashes" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "irritation":{ "the feeling of impatience or anger caused by another's repeated disagreeable acts":{ "examples":[ "Dad's general irritation at the incessant complaining coming from the back seat of the car" ], "synonyms":[ "aggravation", "aggro", "annoyance", "bother", "botheration", "exasperation", "frustration", "grief", "pip", "vexation" ], "near synonyms":[ "agitation", "discomfort", "displeasure", "distress", "disturbance", "upset", "irritability", "irritableness", "peeve", "perturbation", "pet", "pique", "resentment", "snappishness", "trouble", "anger", "angriness", "chafe", "dander", "dudgeon", "gall", "huff", "indignation", "irateness", "ire", "outrage", "umbrage" ], "near antonyms":[ "delight", "pleasure" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "irreplaceable":{ "not capable of being substituted by another of the same type":{ "examples":[ "That vase was an irreplaceable family heirloom." ], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "inestimable", "invaluable", "priceless", "immeasurable", "incalculable", "costly", "dear", "expensive", "high", "precious", "premium", "pricey", "pricy", "superexpensive", "valuable", "alone", "incomparable", "singular", "unique", "inimitable", "nonpareil", "only", "matchless", "peerless", "unequaled", "unequalled", "unexampled", "unmatched", "unparalleled", "unrivaled", "unrivalled", "unsurpassable", "unsurpassed", "atypical", "especial", "exceeding", "exceptional", "extraordinaire", "extraordinary", "phenomenal", "rare", "uncommon", "uncustomary", "unusual", "unwonted", "conspicuous", "notable", "noticeable", "outstanding", "prominent", "remarkable", "salient", "striking", "irrevocable", "unredeemed", "irrecoverable", "irredeemable", "irremediable", "irreparable", "irretrievable", "irreversible", "unrecoverable", "unredeemable" ], "near antonyms":[ "corrected", "fixed", "recovered", "remedied", "repaired", "correctable", "corrigible", "fixable", "redeemable", "remediable", "repairable", "reparable", "retrievable", "undoable", "everyday", "familiar", "frequent", "common", "customary", "normal", "ordinary", "typical", "unexceptional", "unextraordinary", "usual", "commonplace", "garden", "household", "routine", "ubiquitous", "good-for-nothing", "no-good", "nothing", "valueless", "worthless" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "irritabilities":{ "readiness to show annoyance or impatience":{ "examples":[ "the librarian's well-known irritability makes students hesitant to ask questions" ], "synonyms":[ "biliousness", "choler", "crankiness", "crossness", "crotchetiness", "grouchiness", "grumpiness", "huffiness", "irascibility", "irascibleness", "irritableness", "peevishness", "perverseness", "perversity", "pettishness", "petulance", "testiness", "waspishness" ], "near synonyms":[ "cantankerousness", "crustiness", "curmudgeonliness", "disagreeableness", "dyspepsia", "fretfulness", "orneriness", "sulkiness", "surliness", "aggression", "aggressiveness", "bellicosity", "belligerence", "belligerency", "combativeness", "contentiousness", "contrariness", "disputatiousness", "feistiness", "fight", "pugnaciousness", "pugnacity", "quarrelsomeness", "scrappiness", "truculence", "truculency", "fussiness", "querulousness", "rudeness", "oversensitiveness", "sensitivity", "supersensitivity", "touchiness", "animosity", "antagonism", "antipathy", "fierceness", "hostility", "jaundice", "rancor", "unfriendliness", "anger", "exasperation", "fury", "indignation", "rage", "spleen", "wrath", "hot-bloodedness", "passion" ], "near antonyms":[ "forbearance", "long-suffering", "patience", "tolerance", "understanding", "affability", "agreeableness", "amenity", "amicability", "cordiality", "friendliness", "geniality", "sociability", "amiability", "amiableness", "good-humoredness", "good-naturedness", "good-temperedness", "coolness", "serenity", "tranquillity", "tranquility", "easygoingness", "gentleness", "kindliness", "mildness" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "irritable":{ "easily irritated or annoyed":{ "examples":[ "that irritable old man always yells at people to stay off of his lawn" ], "synonyms":[ "choleric", "crabby", "cranky", "cross", "crotchety", "fiery", "grouchy", "grumpy", "irascible", "peevish", "perverse", "pettish", "petulant", "prickly", "quick-tempered", "raspy", "ratty", "short-tempered", "snappish", "snappy", "snarky", "snippety", "snippy", "stuffy", "testy", "waspish" ], "near synonyms":[ "bearish", "bilious", "cantankerous", "cross-grained", "curmudgeonly", "disagreeable", "dyspeptic", "ill-humored", "ill-natured", "ill-tempered", "off-color", "off-colored", "ornery", "querulous", "snarly", "surly", "argumentative", "bellicose", "belligerent", "combative", "contentious", "disputatious", "fractious", "fretful", "pugnacious", "quarrelsome", "scrappy", "truculent", "huffy", "pouty", "sensitive", "short", "sulky", "sullen", "tetchy", "thin-skinned", "touchy", "hot-blooded", "passionate" ], "near antonyms":[ "affable", "companionable", "cordial", "extroverted", "extraverted", "friendly", "genial", "gregarious", "outgoing", "sociable", "agreeable", "amiable", "good-natured", "good-tempered", "sweet", "well-disposed", "carefree", "easygoing", "happy-go-lucky", "relaxed", "forbearing", "long-suffering", "obliging", "patient", "stoic", "stoical", "tolerant", "uncomplaining", "understanding" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "irritating":{ "causing annoyance":{ "examples":[ "his particularly irritating habit of leaving his dirty clothes on the floor" ], "synonyms":[ "abrasive", "aggravating", "annoying", "bothersome", "carking", "chafing", "disturbing", "exasperating", "frustrating", "galling", "irksome", "maddening", "nettlesome", "nettling", "peeving", "pesky", "pestiferous", "pestilent", "pestilential", "pesty", "plaguey", "plaguy", "rankling", "rebarbative", "riling", "vexatious", "vexing" ], "near synonyms":[ "burdensome", "discomforting", "displeasing", "disquieting", "distressing", "importunate", "importune", "inconveniencing", "angering", "enraging", "infuriating", "brattish", "bratty", "mischievous", "offensive", "troublesome", "upsetting", "distractive", "painful", "stressful", "tiresome", "troubling", "trying", "worrisome", "biting", "grating", "jangling", "jarring", "spiny", "thorny" ], "near antonyms":[ "delightful", "pleasing" ], "antonyms":[] }, "causing an unpleasant tingling sensation":{ "examples":[ "this soap leaves a residue that might be a little irritating if you have sensitive skin" ], "synonyms":[ "itchy", "prickly", "scratchy" ], "near synonyms":[ "coarse", "harsh", "rough" ], "near antonyms":[ "silken", "silky", "soft", "soothing" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts":{ "examples":[ "constant chatter irritated the student, who was trying to concentrate on a hard assignment" ], "synonyms":[ "aggravating", "annoying", "bothering", "bugging", "burning (up)", "chafing", "eating", "exasperating", "frosting", "galling", "getting", "grating", "griping", "hacking (off)", "irking", "itching", "narking", "nettling", "peeving", "persecuting", "piquing", "putting out", "rasping", "riling", "ruffling", "spiting", "vexing" ], "near synonyms":[ "hassling", "heckling", "nagging", "inflaming", "enflaming", "provoking", "rousing", "badgering", "baiting", "bullyragging", "ballyragging", "deviling", "devilling", "hagriding", "harassing", "harrying", "pestering", "plaguing", "teasing", "angering", "antagonizing", "enraging", "incensing", "infuriating", "maddening", "rankling", "roiling", "agitating", "discomforting", "discomposing", "disquieting", "distressing", "exercising", "freaking (out)", "fretting", "perturbing", "undoing", "unhinging", "unsettling", "upsetting", "worrying", "affronting", "insulting", "miffing", "offending", "outraging" ], "near antonyms":[ "appeasing", "conciliating", "mollifying", "obliging", "pacifying", "placating", "propitiating", "delighting", "gladdening", "gratifying", "pleasing", "satisfying", "assuring", "cheering", "comforting", "consoling", "contenting", "quieting", "reassuring", "solacing", "soothing" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to make sore by continued rubbing":{ "examples":[ "new shoes usually irritate my feet" ], "synonyms":[ "abrading", "chafing", "excoriating", "fretting", "galling" ], "near synonyms":[ "grazing", "scraping", "scratching", "burning", "inflaming", "enflaming", "flaying", "peeling", "skinning" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adjective", "verb" ] }, "irritated":{ "subjected to and reacting with irritation":{ "examples":[ "irritated viewers were bombarding the station with complaints about the game's delayed start" ], "synonyms":[ "aggravated", "annoyed", "bothered", "exasperated", "galled", "irked", "narked", "peeved", "put out", "scunnered", "teed off", "vexed" ], "near synonyms":[ "displeased", "distressed", "disturbed", "perturbed", "troubled", "upset", "angered", "angry", "indignant", "inflamed", "enflamed", "infuriated", "irate", "ireful", "mad", "outraged", "rankled", "riled", "roiled", "shirty", "sore", "steaming", "bristly", "cross", "disapproving", "huffy", "piqued", "resentful", "bearish", "bilious", "cantankerous", "choleric", "churlish", "crabby", "cranky", "dyspeptic", "fretful", "fussy", "grouchy", "grumpy", "ill-humored", "irascible", "irritable", "peevish", "petulant", "snappish", "snuffy", "testy", "touchy", "badgered", "bedeviled", "frustrated", "haggled", "harassed", "harried", "hassled", "inconvenienced", "persecuted", "pestered", "pinpricked", "plagued", "provoked", "tested", "tormented", "tortured", "tried" ], "near antonyms":[ "delighted", "pleased", "content", "happy", "satisfied", "calm", "pacific", "peaceable", "placid", "serene", "tranquil" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts":{ "examples":[ "constant chatter irritated the student, who was trying to concentrate on a hard assignment" ], "synonyms":[ "aggravated", "annoyed", "ate", "bothered", "bugged", "burned (up)", "burnt (up)", "chafed", "exasperated", "frosted", "galled", "got", "grated", "griped", "hacked (off)", "irked", "itched", "narked", "nettled", "peeved", "persecuted", "piqued", "put out", "rasped", "riled", "ruffled", "spited", "vexed", "vext" ], "near synonyms":[ "hassled", "heckled", "nagged", "inflamed", "enflamed", "provoked", "roused", "badgered", "baited", "bullyragged", "ballyragged", "deviled", "devilled", "hagrode", "harassed", "harried", "pestered", "plagued", "teased", "angered", "antagonized", "enraged", "incensed", "infuriated", "maddened", "rankled", "roiled", "agitated", "discomforted", "discomposed", "disquieted", "distressed", "exercised", "freaked (out)", "fretted", "perturbed", "undid", "unhinged", "unsettled", "upset", "worried", "affronted", "insulted", "miffed", "offended", "outraged" ], "near antonyms":[ "appeased", "conciliated", "mollified", "obliged", "pacified", "placated", "propitiated", "delighted", "gladdened", "gratified", "pleased", "satisfied", "assured", "cheered", "comforted", "consoled", "contented", "quieted", "reassured", "solaced", "soothed" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to make sore by continued rubbing":{ "examples":[ "new shoes usually irritate my feet" ], "synonyms":[ "abraded", "chafed", "excoriated", "fretted", "galled" ], "near synonyms":[ "grazed", "scraped", "scratched", "burned", "burnt", "inflamed", "enflamed", "flayed", "peeled", "skinned" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adjective", "verb" ] }, "irrefragable":{ "not capable of being challenged or proved wrong":{ "examples":[ "the prosecutor painstakingly built an irrefragable case" ], "synonyms":[ "accomplished", "certain", "inarguable", "incontestable", "incontrovertible", "indisputable", "indubitable", "irrefutable", "positive", "sure", "unanswerable", "unarguable", "unchallengeable", "undeniable", "unquestionable" ], "near synonyms":[ "unambiguous", "unequivocal", "absolute", "clear", "conclusive", "decisive", "definite", "hands-down", "uncontested", "uncontradicted", "undisputed", "unquestioned" ], "near antonyms":[ "controversial", "debated", "disputed", "doubtful", "dubious", "iffy", "inconclusive", "indecisive", "uncertain", "ambiguous", "equivocal", "academic", "academical", "hypothetical", "speculative", "theoretical", "theoretic" ], "antonyms":[ "answerable", "arguable", "contradictable", "controvertible", "debatable", "disputable", "doubtable", "moot", "negotiable", "problematic", "problematical", "questionable", "refutable" ] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "irresponsible":{ "having or showing a lack of concern for the consequences of one's actions":{ "examples":[ "it was irresponsible to go off and leave your baby unattended in an automobile" ], "synonyms":[ "daredevil", "devil-may-care", "foolhardy", "harum-scarum", "hell-for-leather", "kamikaze", "reckless" ], "near synonyms":[ "adventurous", "audacious", "bold", "daring", "venturesome", "hasty", "headlong", "hotheaded", "impetuous", "precipitate", "rash", "wild", "blithe", "carefree", "happy-go-lucky", "madcap", "slaphappy", "nonchalant", "unconcerned", "unworried", "careless", "freewheeling", "heedless", "inattentive", "incautious", "mindless", "regardless", "unheeding", "unmindful", "feckless", "inconsiderate", "thoughtless", "unthinking" ], "near antonyms":[ "careful", "cautious", "circumspect", "heedful", "overcareful", "overcautious", "timid" ], "antonyms":[ "responsible" ] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "irresponsibleness":{ "as in misconduct , malfeasance":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "delinquency", "irresponsibility", "malfeasance", "malpractice", "misconduct", "carelessness", "dereliction", "heedlessness", "incaution", "incautiousness", "laxness", "neglectfulness", "negligence", "remissness", "slackness", "foolhardiness", "rashness", "recklessness", "wildness", "neglect", "omission", "misdirection", "mishandling", "mismanagement", "forgetfulness", "inadvertence", "inadvertency", "inattention", "inattentiveness", "obliviousness", "shortsightedness", "unwariness" ], "near antonyms":[ "alertness", "attention", "attentiveness", "awareness", "circumspection", "observance", "vigilance", "watchfulness", "responsibility", "responsibleness", "care", "carefulness", "caution", "cautiousness", "heedfulness" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "irresolute":{ "not certain about what to do; not resolute":{ "examples":[ "He has been criticized as an irresolute leader." ], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "halting", "hesitant", "indecisive", "infirm", "vacillating", "wavering", "characterless", "effete", "frail", "invertebrate", "limp-wristed", "milk-and-water", "namby-pamby", "nerveless", "soft", "spineless", "weak", "weakened", "weak-kneed", "weakling", "wet", "wimpish", "wimpy", "wishy-washy", "ambivalent", "conflicted", "equivocal", "doubtful", "faltering", "questioning", "uncertain", "undecided", "unsure", "wobbly", "wabbly", "flabby", "flaccid", "forceless", "ineffective", "ineffectual" ], "near antonyms":[ "decisive", "determined", "mettlesome", "resolute", "unrelenting", "certain", "convinced", "positive", "sure" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "irrigated":{ "as in flushed , rinsed":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "flushed", "laved", "rinsed", "sluiced", "steeped", "clammy", "damp", "dampish", "dank", "humid", "moist", "semimoist", "wettish", "aqueous", "boggy", "miry", "seepy", "sloppy", "squashy", "dipped", "dunked", "splashed", "hydrated", "submerged", "swamped", "deluged", "drowned", "flooded", "inundated", "overflowed", "awash", "bathed", "bedraggled", "doused", "dowsed", "drenched", "dripping", "logged", "saturate", "saturated", "soaked", "soaking", "sodden", "soggy", "sopping", "soppy", "soused", "washed", "watered", "waterlogged", "water-soaked", "watery", "wet" ], "near antonyms":[ "arid", "dry", "unwatered", "waterless", "bone-dry", "hyperarid", "ultradry", "waterproof", "water-repellent", "water-resistant", "watertight", "baked", "dehydrated", "freeze-dried", "droughty", "parched", "sere", "sear", "sunbaked", "thirsty", "wrung" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to pour liquid over or through in order to cleanse":{ "examples":[ "if you get the chemical in your eye, irrigate the eye thoroughly with water" ], "synonyms":[ "flushed", "rinsed", "sluiced", "washed", "washed out" ], "near synonyms":[ "deluged", "engulfed", "flooded", "inundated", "swamped", "flowed", "gushed", "rushed", "streamed", "douched", "hosed", "drenched", "saturated", "soaked", "doused", "dowsed", "sloshed", "splashed" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adjective", "verb" ] }, "irradiate":{ "to supply with light":{ "examples":[ "the light from a galaxy of flashing signs irradiates the heart and soul of Las Vegas" ], "synonyms":[ "bathe", "beacon", "emblaze", "illume", "illuminate", "illumine", "light", "lighten" ], "near synonyms":[ "brighten", "beam", "beat (down)", "radiate", "shine", "enhalo", "halo", "floodlight", "highlight", "spotlight", "blaze", "burn", "fire", "flame", "glare", "glow", "ignite", "incinerate", "kindle", "bedazzle", "blind", "daze", "dazzle", "gleam", "glisten", "glitter" ], "near antonyms":[ "dim", "dull", "obscure", "cover", "shroud", "veil", "douse", "dowse", "extinguish", "put out", "quench", "snuff (out)" ], "antonyms":[ "blacken", "darken", "obfuscate" ] }, "to throw or give off":{ "examples":[ "irradiating an aura of supreme confidence on the playing field" ], "synonyms":[ "cast", "discharge", "emanate", "emit", "evolve", "exhale", "expel", "expire", "give out", "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":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "irreverence":{ "an act of great disrespect shown to God or to sacred ideas, people, or things":{ "examples":[ "the sect has no tolerance for any irreverence directed toward their spiritual leader" ], "synonyms":[ "blasphemy", "defilement", "desecration", "impiety", "profanation", "sacrilege" ], "near synonyms":[ "cursing", "profanity", "swearing", "affront", "insult", "violation", "contamination", "corruption", "debasement", "pollution", "sin", "trespass" ], "near antonyms":[ "consecration", "purification", "sanctification", "reverence", "veneration" ], "antonyms":[ "adoration", "glorification", "worship" ] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "irresistible":{ "impossible to resist especially because of strength or attractiveness":{ "examples":[ "The force of the waves was irresistible .", "She had an irresistible craving for chocolate.", "Women find him irresistible ." ], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "overpowering", "overwhelming", "catching", "contagious", "epidemic", "infectious", "spreading", "palpable", "perceptible", "tangible", "disarming", "endearing", "fetching", "inviting", "winning", "winsome" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "irruption":{ "a sudden attack on and entrance into hostile territory":{ "examples":[ "the irruptions of the Goths into Italy in the fifth century" ], "synonyms":[ "descent", "foray", "incursion", "inroad", "invasion", "raid" ], "near synonyms":[ "pillage", "plunder", "aggression", "assault", "coup de main", "offense", "offence", "offensive", "onset", "onslaught", "rush", "siege", "storm", "strike", "charge", "sally", "sortie", "ambuscade", "ambush", "surprise", "surprize", "trap", "air raid", "blitz", "blitzkrieg", "bombardment", "counteraggression", "counterassault", "counterattack", "counteroffensive", "counterstrike" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "irregulars":{ "as in guerrillas , partisans":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "counterguerrillas", "counterguerillas", "guerrillas", "guerillas", "paramilitaries", "partisans", "partizans", "dogfaces", "fighters", "legionaries", "legionnaires", "men-at-arms", "regulars", "servicemen", "soldiers", "troopers", "warriors", "servicewomen", "carabineers", "carabiniers", "cavaliers", "cavalrymen", "cuirassiers", "dragoons", "doughboys", "footmen", "foot soldiers", "grunts", "infantrymen", "commandos", "commandoes", "raiders", "jarheads", "marines", "rangers", "artillerymen", "cannoneers", "gunners", "mortarmen", "musketeers", "riflemen", "archers", "crossbowmen" ], "near antonyms":[ "civilians", "noncombatants" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "irremediable":{ "not capable of being cured or reformed":{ "examples":[ "the firm belief that no juvenile delinquent is irremediable" ], "synonyms":[ "hopeless", "incorrigible", "incurable", "irrecoverable", "irredeemable", "irreformable", "irretrievable", "unrecoverable", "unredeemable" ], "near synonyms":[ "irreparable", "irreversible", "uncorrectable", "unencouraging", "unpromising", "impenitent", "unreformed", "unregenerate", "unrepentant" ], "near antonyms":[ "reversible", "encouraging", "promising", "penitent", "regretful", "remorseful", "repentant", "rueful", "sorry", "correctable", "fixable", "rectifiable", "repairable", "reparable", "salvable", "salvageable" ], "antonyms":[ "curable", "reclaimable", "recoverable", "redeemable", "reformable", "remediable", "retrievable", "savable", "saveable" ] }, "not capable of being repaired, regained, or undone":{ "examples":[ "it turned out that the flood damage was not irremediable" ], "synonyms":[ "irrecoverable", "irredeemable", "irreparable", "irretrievable", "irreversible", "unrecoverable", "unredeemable" ], "near synonyms":[ "irreplaceable", "irrevocable", "unredeemed" ], "near antonyms":[ "corrected", "fixed", "recovered", "remedied", "repaired" ], "antonyms":[ "correctable", "corrigible", "fixable", "redeemable", "remediable", "repairable", "reparable", "retrievable", "undoable" ] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "irradiating":{ "to supply with light":{ "examples":[ "the light from a galaxy of flashing signs irradiates the heart and soul of Las Vegas" ], "synonyms":[ "bathing", "beaconing", "emblazing", "illuminating", "illuming", "illumining", "lightening", "lighting" ], "near synonyms":[ "brightening", "beaming", "beating (down)", "radiating", "shining", "enhaloing", "haloing", "floodlighting", "highlighting", "spotlighting", "blazing", "burning", "firing", "flaming", "glaring", "glowing", "igniting", "incinerating", "kindling", "bedazzling", "blinding", "dazing", "dazzling", "gleaming", "glistening", "glittering" ], "near antonyms":[ "dimming", "dulling", "obscuring", "covering", "shrouding", "veiling", "dousing", "dowsing", "extinguishing", "putting out", "quenching", "snuffing (out)" ], "antonyms":[ "blackening", "darkening", "obfuscating" ] }, "to throw or give off":{ "examples":[ "irradiating an aura of supreme confidence on the playing field" ], "synonyms":[ "casting", "discharging", "emanating", "emitting", "evolving", "exhaling", "expelling", "expiring", "giving out", "issuing", "radiating", "releasing", "sending (out)", "shooting", "throwing out", "venting" ], "near synonyms":[ "eliminating", "evacuating", "excreting", "exuding", "oozing", "secreting", "ejecting", "erupting", "gushing", "jetting", "outpouring", "pouring", "spewing", "spouting", "spraying", "spurting", "squirting" ], "near antonyms":[ "absorbing", "inhaling", "soaking (up)", "sponging", "sucking (up)", "taking up" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "irradiated":{ "to supply with light":{ "examples":[ "the light from a galaxy of flashing signs irradiates the heart and soul of Las Vegas" ], "synonyms":[ "bathed", "beaconed", "emblazed", "illumed", "illuminated", "illumined", "lightened", "lit", "lighted" ], "near synonyms":[ "brightened", "beamed", "beat (down)", "radiated", "shone", "shined", "enhaloed", "haloed", "floodlit", "floodlighted", "highlighted", "spotlighted", "spotlit", "blazed", "burned", "burnt", "fired", "flamed", "glared", "glowed", "ignited", "incinerated", "kindled", "bedazzled", "blinded", "dazed", "dazzled", "gleamed", "glistened", "glittered" ], "near antonyms":[ "dimmed", "dulled", "obscured", "covered", "shrouded", "veiled", "doused", "dowsed", "extinguished", "put out", "quenched", "snuffed (out)" ], "antonyms":[ "blackened", "darkened", "obfuscated" ] }, "to throw or give off":{ "examples":[ "irradiating an aura of supreme confidence on the playing field" ], "synonyms":[ "cast", "discharged", "emanated", "emitted", "evolved", "exhaled", "expelled", "expired", "gave out", "issued", "radiated", "released", "sent (out)", "shot", "threw 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)", "took up" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "irresistable":{ "impossible to resist especially because of strength or attractiveness":{ "examples":[ "The force of the waves was irresistible .", "She had an irresistible craving for chocolate.", "Women find him irresistible ." ], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "overpowering", "overwhelming", "catching", "contagious", "epidemic", "infectious", "spreading", "palpable", "perceptible", "tangible", "disarming", "endearing", "fetching", "inviting", "winning", "winsome" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "irrigating":{ "to pour liquid over or through in order to cleanse":{ "examples":[ "if you get the chemical in your eye, irrigate the eye thoroughly with water" ], "synonyms":[ "flushing", "rinsing", "sluicing", "washing", "washing out" ], "near synonyms":[ "deluging", "engulfing", "flooding", "inundating", "swamping", "flowing", "gushing", "rushing", "streaming", "douching", "hosing", "drenching", "saturating", "soaking", "dousing", "dowsing", "sloshing", "splashing" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "irradicable":{ "as in hard , immutable":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "firm", "fixed", "frozen", "hard", "hard-and-fast", "immutable", "set", "unalterable", "unchangeable", "bred-in-the-bone", "confirmed", "deep", "deep-rooted", "deep-seated", "entrenched", "intrenched", "hard-core", "inveterate", "rooted", "settled", "embedded", "imbedded", "implanted", "inculcated", "instilled", "inborn", "inbred", "ingrained", "engrained", "inherent", "innate", "integral", "intrinsic", "natural", "accustomed", "chronic", "customary", "habitual", "regular", "typical", "usual", "abiding", "enduring", "lifelong", "persistent", "persisting" ], "near antonyms":[ "brief", "ephemeral", "fleeting", "impermanent", "interim", "momentary", "provisional", "short-lived", "short-term", "temporary", "transient" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "irritability":{ "readiness to show annoyance or impatience":{ "examples":[ "the librarian's well-known irritability makes students hesitant to ask questions" ], "synonyms":[ "biliousness", "choler", "crankiness", "crossness", "crotchetiness", "grouchiness", "grumpiness", "huffiness", "irascibility", "irascibleness", "irritableness", "peevishness", "perverseness", "perversity", "pettishness", "petulance", "testiness", "waspishness" ], "near synonyms":[ "cantankerousness", "crustiness", "curmudgeonliness", "disagreeableness", "dyspepsia", "fretfulness", "orneriness", "sulkiness", "surliness", "aggression", "aggressiveness", "bellicosity", "belligerence", "belligerency", "combativeness", "contentiousness", "contrariness", "disputatiousness", "feistiness", "fight", "pugnaciousness", "pugnacity", "quarrelsomeness", "scrappiness", "truculence", "truculency", "fussiness", "querulousness", "rudeness", "oversensitiveness", "sensitivity", "supersensitivity", "touchiness", "animosity", "antagonism", "antipathy", "fierceness", "hostility", "jaundice", "rancor", "unfriendliness", "anger", "exasperation", "fury", "indignation", "rage", "spleen", "wrath", "hot-bloodedness", "passion" ], "near antonyms":[ "forbearance", "long-suffering", "patience", "tolerance", "understanding", "affability", "agreeableness", "amenity", "amicability", "cordiality", "friendliness", "geniality", "sociability", "amiability", "amiableness", "good-humoredness", "good-naturedness", "good-temperedness", "coolness", "serenity", "tranquillity", "tranquility", "easygoingness", "gentleness", "kindliness", "mildness" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "irrelevantly":{ "as in senselessly , pointlessly":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "extraneously", "meaninglessly", "pointlessly", "senselessly", "fallibly", "imperfectly", "inadequately", "insufficiently", "misguidedly", "undesirably", "unsatisfactorily", "amiss", "erroneously", "faultily", "improperly", "inaccurately", "inappropriately", "inaptly", "incorrectly", "mistakenly", "unsuitably", "wrongly", "foolishly", "unwisely" ], "near antonyms":[ "appropriately", "aptly", "correctly", "fittingly", "properly", "right", "rightly", "suitably", "well", "infallibly", "perfectly", "germanely", "meaningfully", "pertinently", "relevantly", "sensibly", "acceptably", "adequately", "satisfactorily", "sufficiently", "prudently", "sagely", "wisely" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adverb" ] }, "irrelevance":{ "the quality or state of not having anything to do with the matter at hand":{ "examples":[ "the irrelevance of the comment brought conversation to a standstill" ], "synonyms":[ "extraneousness", "impertinence", "inapplicability" ], "near synonyms":[ "improperness", "inappositeness", "inappropriateness", "inaptness", "unfitness", "unsuitability", "immateriality", "inconsequentiality", "insignificance", "emptiness", "inaneness", "inanity", "meaninglessness", "pointlessness", "uselessness" ], "near antonyms":[ "appropriateness", "aptness", "fitness", "suitability", "suitableness", "importance", "significance", "usefulness" ], "antonyms":[ "applicability", "bearing", "connection", "materiality", "pertinence", "relevance", "relevancy" ] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "irreverent":{ "not showing proper reverence for the holy or sacred":{ "examples":[ "irreverent behavior during church services" ], "synonyms":[ "blasphemous", "impious", "profane", "sacrilegious" ], "near synonyms":[ "agnostic", "atheistic", "atheistical", "godless", "heretical", "heretic", "irreligious", "miscreant", "nonreligious", "religionless", "secular", "ungodly", "unholy", "unconsecrated", "unhallowed", "heathen", "pagan", "paganish" ], "near antonyms":[ "devout", "God-fearing", "godly", "holy", "prayerful", "religious", "sainted", "saintly", "worshipful", "worshipping", "worshiping", "consecrated", "hallowed", "sacred", "sacrosanct", "sanctified" ], "antonyms":[ "pious", "reverent" ] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "irreligious":{ "lacking religious emotions, principles, or practices":{ "examples":[ "raised in an irreligious family where the subject of God was never even discussed" ], "synonyms":[ "godless", "nonreligious", "religionless" ], "near synonyms":[ "churchless", "unchurched", "heathen", "pagan", "paganish", "ungodly", "unholy", "blasphemous", "impious", "irreverent", "profanatory", "sacrilegious", "agnostic", "atheistic", "atheistical", "unconsecrated", "unhallowed", "profane", "secular", "temporal", "worldly" ], "near antonyms":[ "devout", "God-fearing", "godly", "holy", "pious", "prayerful", "reverent", "sainted", "saintly", "worshipful", "worshipping", "worshiping", "sanctimonious", "blessed", "blest", "consecrated", "hallowed", "sacred", "sacrosanct", "sanctified", "devotional", "spiritual" ], "antonyms":[ "religious" ] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "irritant":{ "something that is a source of irritation":{ "examples":[ "the whining child was a constant irritant to his long-suffering parents" ], "synonyms":[ "aggravation", "aggro", "annoyance", "bother", "botheration", "bugbear", "exasperation", "frustration", "hair shirt", "hassle", "headache", "inconvenience", "irk", "nuisance", "peeve", "pest", "rub", "ruffle", 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"affronts", "insults", "offenses", "offences", "upsets", "worries", "afflictions", "albatross", "albatrosses", "burdens", "crosses", "curses", "menaces", "millstones", "plagues", "sores", "anxieties", "plights", "predicaments", "tribulations", "troubles", "hang-ups", "pet peeves", "problems", "annoyers", "disturbers", "harassers", "mischiefs", "offenders", "pandora's boxes" ], "near antonyms":[ "delights", "joys", "pleasures" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "irreducible":{ "not able to be made smaller or simpler":{ "examples":[ "They thought the world was made up of four irreducible elements: earth, air, fire, and water.", "an irreducible fraction" ], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "fewer", "lesser", "low", "minor", "modest", "slight", "small", "smaller", "fewest", "littlest", "lowest", "minimal", "minimum", "minutest", "slightest", "smallest", "tiniest", "infinitesimal", "micro", "subminimal", "ultramicro" ], "near antonyms":[ "highest", "biggest", "full", "greatest", "hugest", "largest", "maximum", "most", "top", "topmost", "utmost" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "irrefutable":{ "not capable of being challenged or proved wrong":{ "examples":[ "the irrefutable reply of \"Because I like it!\"" ], "synonyms":[ "accomplished", "certain", "inarguable", "incontestable", "incontrovertible", "indisputable", "indubitable", "irrefragable", "positive", "sure", "unanswerable", "unarguable", "unchallengeable", "undeniable", "unquestionable" ], "near synonyms":[ "unambiguous", "unequivocal", "absolute", "clear", "conclusive", "decisive", "definite", "hands-down", "uncontested", "uncontradicted", "undisputed", "unquestioned" ], "near antonyms":[ "controversial", "debated", "disputed", "doubtful", "dubious", "iffy", "inconclusive", "indecisive", "uncertain", "ambiguous", "equivocal", "academic", "academical", "hypothetical", "speculative", "theoretical", "theoretic" ], "antonyms":[ "answerable", "arguable", "contradictable", "controvertible", "debatable", "disputable", "doubtable", "moot", "negotiable", "problematic", "problematical", "questionable", "refutable" ] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "irreparable":{ "not capable of being repaired, regained, or undone":{ "examples":[ "irreparable damage to the car" ], "synonyms":[ "irrecoverable", "irredeemable", "irremediable", "irretrievable", "irreversible", "unrecoverable", "unredeemable" ], "near synonyms":[ "irreplaceable", "irrevocable", "unredeemed" ], "near antonyms":[ "corrected", "fixed", "recovered", "remedied", "repaired" ], "antonyms":[ "correctable", "corrigible", "fixable", "redeemable", "remediable", "repairable", "reparable", "retrievable", "undoable" ] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "irrationalities":{ "as in instabilities":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "instabilities", "aberrations", "dementias", "derangements", "insanities", "lunacies", "manias", "rages", "deliriums", "frenzies", "hysterias", "neuroses", "psychoses", "hallucinoses", "hypomanias", "paranoias", "schizophrenias", "senile dementias", "delusions", "hallucinations", "monomanias", "obsessions", "phobias", "abnormalities" ], "near antonyms":[ "lucidities", "rationalities", "reasonabilities", "normalities", "minds" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "irregularities":{ "as in abnormalities , distortions":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "abnormalities", "distortions", "malformations", "misshapes", "blemishes", "blights", "blotches", "defects", "deformities", "disfigurements", "excrescences", "excrescencies", "faults", "flaws", "imperfections", "marks", "mars", "pockmarks", "scars", "bugs", "glitches", "kinks", "blots", "blurs", "spots", "stains", "taints", "damages", "defacements", "impairments", "injuries", "failings", "weaknesses" ], "near antonyms":[ "adornments", "decorations", "embellishments", "enhancements", "ornaments" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "irrevocable":{ "not capable of being changed; impossible to revoke":{ "examples":[ "She has made an irrevocable decision.", "an irrevocable change" ], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "irreplaceable", "irrecoverable", "irredeemable", "irremediable", "irreparable", "irretrievable", "irreversible", "unrecoverable", "unredeemable", "unredeemed" ], "near antonyms":[ "corrected", "fixed", "recovered", "remedied", "repaired", "correctable", "corrigible", "fixable", "redeemable", "remediable", "repairable", "reparable", "retrievable", "undoable" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "irremovable":{ "incapable of moving or being moved":{ "examples":[ "the driveway had to be built to curve around an irremovable tree" ], "synonyms":[ "immobile", "immotile", "immovable", "nonmotile", "nonmoving", "unbudging", "unmovable" ], "near synonyms":[ "motionless", "moveless", "static", "stationary", "still", "fast", "fixed", "rooted", "steadfast", "stuck", "wedged" ], "near antonyms":[ "portable", "removable", "removeable", "transferable", "transferrable", "transportable" ], "antonyms":[ "mobile", "motile", "movable", "moveable", "moving" ] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "irritableness":{ "readiness to show annoyance or impatience":{ "examples":[ "the old man's chronic irritableness makes him the terror of the nursing home" ], "synonyms":[ "biliousness", "choler", "crankiness", "crossness", "crotchetiness", "grouchiness", "grumpiness", "huffiness", "irascibility", "irascibleness", "irritability", "peevishness", "perverseness", "perversity", "pettishness", "petulance", "testiness", "waspishness" ], "near synonyms":[ "cantankerousness", "crustiness", "curmudgeonliness", "disagreeableness", "dyspepsia", "fretfulness", "orneriness", "sulkiness", "surliness", "aggression", "aggressiveness", "bellicosity", "belligerence", "belligerency", "combativeness", "contentiousness", "contrariness", "disputatiousness", "feistiness", "fight", "pugnaciousness", "pugnacity", "quarrelsomeness", "scrappiness", "truculence", "truculency", "fussiness", "querulousness", "rudeness", "oversensitiveness", "sensitivity", "supersensitivity", "touchiness", "animosity", "antagonism", "antipathy", "fierceness", "hostility", "jaundice", "rancor", "unfriendliness", "anger", "exasperation", "fury", "indignation", "rage", "spleen", "wrath", "hot-bloodedness", "passion" ], "near antonyms":[ "forbearance", "long-suffering", "patience", "tolerance", "understanding", "affability", "agreeableness", "amenity", "amicability", "cordiality", "friendliness", "geniality", "sociability", "amiability", "amiableness", "good-humoredness", "good-naturedness", "good-temperedness", "coolness", "serenity", "tranquillity", "tranquility", "easygoingness", "gentleness", "kindliness", "mildness" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "irradiations":{ "as in illuminations":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "illuminations", "blinks", "flickers", "sparkles", "twinkles", "iridescences", "luminescences", "glares", "gleams", "glimmers", "glints", "glistens", "glows", "shimmers", "brilliances", "luminosities", "radiances", "radiancies", "refulgences", "burnishes", "glosses", "luminances", "lusters", "lustres", "polishes", "sheens", "shines", "finishes", "glazes" ], "near antonyms":[ "glooms", "obscurities" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "irruptions":{ "a sudden attack on and entrance into hostile territory":{ "examples":[ "the irruptions of the Goths into Italy in the fifth century" ], "synonyms":[ "descents", "forays", "incursions", "inroads", "invasions", "raids" ], "near synonyms":[ "pillages", "plunders", "aggressions", "assaults", "coups de main", "offenses", "offences", "offensives", "onsets", "onslaughts", "rushes", "sieges", "storms", "strikes", "charges", "sallies", "sorties", "ambuscades", "ambushes", "surprises", "surprizes", "traps", "air raids", "blitzes", "blitzkriegs", "bombardments", "counteraggressions", "counter-aggressions", "counterassaults", "counter-assaults", "counterattacks", "counter-attacks", "counteroffensives", "counterstrikes", "counter-strikes" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "irreproachabilities":{ "the quality or state of being free from guilt or blame":{ "examples":[ "commended the children on the irreproachability of their table manners" ], "synonyms":[ "blamelessness", "faultlessness", "guiltlessness", "impeccability", "innocence", "innocency", "irreproachableness" ], "near synonyms":[ "decency", "goodness", "honesty", "incorruptibility", "integrity", "law-abidingness", "righteousness", "uprightness", "virtuousness", "morality", "virtue", "chastity", "purity", "sinlessness", "harmlessness", "inoffensiveness" ], "near antonyms":[ "blame", "fault", "responsibility", "corruption", "criminality", "depravity", "evil", "immorality", "reprehensibleness", "sinfulness", "wickedness", "harmfulness", "offensiveness" ], "antonyms":[ "blameworthiness", "culpability", "guilt", "guiltiness" ] }, "free from guilt or blame":{ "examples":[ "the captain of the force is a police officer of absolutely irreproachable character" ], "synonyms":[ "blameless", "cleanhanded", "clear", "faultless", "guiltless", "impeccable", "inculpable", "innocent", "lily-white" ], "near synonyms":[ "absolved", "acquitted", "cleared", "exonerated", "vindicated", "ethical", "law-abiding", "moral", "righteous", "upright", "virtuous" ], "near antonyms":[ "blamable", "blameworthy", "censurable", "culpable", "impeachable", "indictable", "punishable", "accused", "impeached", "indicted", "condemned", "convicted", "hangdog", "shamed", "shamefaced" ], "antonyms":[ "guilty" ] }, "being entirely without fault":{ "examples":[ "an irreproachable solution to the problem that should satisfy everyone" ], "synonyms":[ "absolute", "faultless", "flawless", "ideal", "immaculate", "impeccable", "indefectible", "letter-perfect", "perfect", "picture-book", "picture-perfect", "seamless", "unblemished" ], "near synonyms":[ "consummate", "expert", "masterly", "classic", "dandy", "excellent", "fabulous", "fine", "first-class", "first-rate", "grand", "great", "marvelous", "marvellous", "prime", "superb", "superior", "superlative", "terrific", "top", "top-notch", "unsurpassed", "completed", "finished", "perfected", "polished", "complete", "entire", "intact", "whole", "mint", "unbruised", "undamaged", "unimpaired", "uninjured", "unmarred", "unspoiled", "exceptional", "fancy", "high-grade", "special", "airtight", "bulletproof", "accurate", "correct", "exact", "precise", "inerrant", "infallible", "unerring", "unfailing" ], "near antonyms":[ "deficient", "inadequate", "incomplete", "insufficient", "wanting", "unfinished", "unpolished", "fallible", "blemished", "blighted", "broken", "damaged", "defaced", "disfigured", "impaired", "injured", "malformed", "marred", "misshapen", "spoiled", "vitiated", "atrocious", "execrable", "wretched", "imprecise", "inaccurate", "incorrect", "inexact", "wrong" ], "antonyms":[ "amiss", "bad", "censurable", "defective", "faulty", "flawed", "imperfect", "reproachable" ] }, "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ] }, "irritations":{ "the feeling of impatience or anger caused by another's repeated disagreeable acts":{ "examples":[ "Dad's general irritation at the incessant complaining coming from the back seat of the car" ], "synonyms":[ "aggravations", "aggros", "annoyances", "botherations", "bothers", "exasperations", "frustrations", "griefs", "pips", "vexations" ], "near synonyms":[ "agitations", "discomforts", "displeasures", "distresses", "disturbances", "upsets", "irritabilities", "peeves", "perturbations", "pets", "piques", "resentments", "troubles", "angers", "chafes", "danders", "dudgeons", "galls", "huffs", "indignations", "ires", "outrages", "umbrages" ], "near antonyms":[ "delights", "pleasures" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "irresolution":{ "a state or an instance of temporary inaction because of uncertainty about the right course of action":{ "examples":[ "after a moment of anguished irresolution , I raised my rifle and fired at the charging animal" ], "synonyms":[ "faltering", "fence-sitting", "hesitance", "hesitancy", "hesitation", "indecision", "pause", "shilly-shally", "shilly-shallying", "vacillation", "wavering", "wobbling", "wabbling" ], "near synonyms":[ "delay", "hawing", "procrastination", "waiting", "arri\u00e8re-pens\u00e9e", "misgiving", "second thought", "consideration", "debate", "deliberation", "doubt", "incertitude", "indecisiveness", "indetermination", "uncertainness", "uncertainty", "avoidance", "equivocation", "aversion", "disinclination", "indisposition", "reluctance", "unwillingness", "faintheartedness", "shyness", "timidity", "timidness" ], "near antonyms":[ "certainty", "certitude", "confidence", "decisiveness", "determination", "firmness", "resoluteness", "resolution", "sureness", "alacrity", "eagerness", "readiness" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "irreproachability":{ "the quality or state of being free from guilt or blame":{ "examples":[ "commended the children on the irreproachability of their table manners" ], "synonyms":[ "blamelessness", "faultlessness", "guiltlessness", "impeccability", "innocence", "innocency", "irreproachableness" ], "near synonyms":[ "decency", "goodness", "honesty", "incorruptibility", "integrity", "law-abidingness", "righteousness", "uprightness", "virtuousness", "morality", "virtue", "chastity", "purity", "sinlessness", "harmlessness", "inoffensiveness" ], "near antonyms":[ "blame", "fault", "responsibility", "corruption", "criminality", "depravity", "evil", "immorality", "reprehensibleness", "sinfulness", "wickedness", "harmfulness", "offensiveness" ], "antonyms":[ "blameworthiness", "culpability", "guilt", "guiltiness" ] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "irradiation":{ "as in illumination":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "illumination", "blink", "flicker", "sparkle", "twinkle", "iridescence", "luminescence", "glare", "gleam", "glimmer", "glint", "glisten", "glow", "shimmer", "brilliance", "luminosity", "radiance", "radiancy", "refulgence", "burnish", "gloss", "luminance", "luster", "lustre", "polish", "sheen", "shine", "finish", "glaze" ], "near antonyms":[ "dimness", "dinginess", "dirtiness", "drabness", "dullness", "dulness", "flatness", "grayness", "paleness", "cloudiness", "gloom", "murkiness", "obscureness", "obscurity", "somberness" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] } }