{ "honchos":{ "one of high position or importance within a group":{ "examples":[ "the office was all abuzz because some honchos from corporate headquarters were coming for a visit" ], "synonyms":[ "big boys", "big cheeses", "bigfeet", "bigfoots", "biggies", "big guns", "big leaguers", "bigs", "big shots", "big-timers", "big wheels", "bigwigs", "fat cats", "heavies", "heavy hitters", "heavyweights", "high-muck-a-mucks", "high-muckety-mucks", "kahunas", "kingfish", "kingpins", "major leaguers", "muckety-mucks", "muck-a-mucks", "mucky-mucks", "nabobs", "nawabs", "nibs", "nobs", "pooh-bahs", "poo-bahs", "wheels" ], "near synonyms":[ "barons", "czars", "tsars", "tzars", "kings", "lions", "magnates", "moguls", "princes", "princesses", "queens", "tycoons", "VIPs" ], "near antonyms":[ "inferiors", "subordinates", "underlings", "mediocrities", "obscurities" ], "antonyms":[ "lightweights", "nobodies", "nonentities", "shrimp", "shrimps", "twerps", "whippersnappers", "zeros", "zeroes", "zilches" ] }, "the person (as an employer or supervisor) who tells people and especially workers what to do":{ "examples":[ "he's definitely the head honcho in that company" ], "synonyms":[ "bosses", "boss men", "captains", "chiefs", "foremen", "headmen", "heads", "helmsmen", "jefes", "kingpins", "leaders", "masters", "taskmasters" ], "near synonyms":[ "directresses", "mistresses", "administrators", "commanders", "directors", "executives", "generals", "governors", "hierarchs", "higher-ups", "leadmen", "managers", "overseers", "principals", "skippers", "standard-bearers", "stewards", "straw bosses", "superintendents", "superiors", "supervisors", "dominators", "lords", "overlords", "potentates", "rulers", "sovereigns", "sovrans", "figureheads", "barons", "czars", "tsars", "tzars", "kings", "magnates", "moguls", "presidents", "princes", "big cheeses", "big guns", "bigwigs", "top dogs", "top guns", "coheads", "co-heads", "coleaders", "co-leaders", "employers", "gaffers", "gangers", "micromanagers", "subchiefs", "sub-chiefs", "subdirectors", "sub-directors" ], "near antonyms":[ "dependents", "inferiors", "juniors", "secondaries", "subjects", "subordinates", "underlings" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "hone":{ "to make sharp or sharper":{ "examples":[ "honed the knife's blade to razor-like sharpness", "honed his crossword-puzzle skills by reading the dictionary as though it were a thrilling novel" ], "synonyms":[ "edge", "grind", "sharpen", "stone", "strop", "whet" ], "near synonyms":[ "file" ], "near antonyms":[ "buff", "burnish", "gloss", "polish", "round", "smooth" ], "antonyms":[ "blunt", "dull" ] }, "to make smooth by friction":{ "examples":[ "honed the edge of the axe until it was amazingly sharp" ], "synonyms":[ "buff", "file", "grind", "rasp", "rub", "sand" ], "near synonyms":[ "plane", "scrape", "sandblast", "scour", "burnish", "dress", "gloss", "polish", "shine", "smooth", "edge", "sharpen", "strop", "whet", "regrind" ], "near antonyms":[ "coarsen", "rough (up)", "roughen", "scuff" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "honeys":{ "a lovely woman":{ "examples":[ "she's a honey , all right" ], "synonyms":[ "babes", "beauties", "beauty queens", "cookies", "cuties", "cuteys", "dolly birds", "enchantresses", "eyefuls", "foxes", "fox", "goddesses", "knockouts", "queens", "stunners" ], "near synonyms":[ "belles", "charmers", "peaches", "bathing beauties", "cover girls", "pinup girls", "houris", "cutie-pies", "dishes", "dolls", "dreamboats", "hotties", "lookers", "pretties", "coquettes", "femmes fatales", "sirens", "temptresses", "vamps" ], "near antonyms":[ "bags", "frumps", "crones", "hags", "witches" ], "antonyms":[] }, "something very good of its kind":{ "examples":[ "this morning one of my employees had a real honey of an excuse for being late for work" ], "synonyms":[ "beauties", "beauts", "bee's knees", "corkers", "crackerjacks", "crackajacks", "daisies", "dandies", "dillies", "doozies", "doozers", "dreams", "hot stuff", "humdingers", "hummers", "jim-dandies", "knockouts", "lollapaloozas", "lulus", "nifties", "peaches", "pippins", "pips", "rippers", "ripsnorters", "snorters", "sockdolagers", "sockdologers", "standouts", "sweethearts" ], "near synonyms":[ "marvels", "phenomena", "phenomenons", "prodigies", "sensations", "wonders", "catches", "crown jewels", "diamonds", "gems", "imperials", "jewels", "pearls", "plums", "treasures" ], "near antonyms":[ "busts", "disappointments", "duds", "failures", "flops", "lemons", "letdowns", "losers", "stinkers", "turkeys" ], "antonyms":[] }, "a person with whom one is in love":{ "examples":[ "he usually gives his honey a dozen red roses on Valentine's Day" ], "synonyms":[ "beloveds", "darlings", "dears", "flames", "hons", "loves", "squeezes", "sweethearts", "sweetie pies", "sweeties", "sweets", "trueloves" ], "near synonyms":[ "beaux", "beaus", "boyfriends", "boys", "fellows", "men", "swains", "gals", "girlfriends", "girls", "inamoratas", "ladyloves", "lasses", "mistresses", "tootsies", "amours", "lovers", "paramours", "dolls", "ducks", "pets", "dates", "escorts", "steadies", "admirers", "gallants", "suitors", "wooers", "grooms", "husbands", "brides", "wives", "significant others", "fianc\u00e9s", "intendeds", "crushes", "heartthrobs" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "to praise too much":{ "examples":[ "she knew that the hairstylist was honeying her for a reason\u2014the expectation of a generous tip" ], "synonyms":[ "adulates", "belauds", "blarneys", "butters up", "flatters", "hero-worships", "massages", "overpraises", "puffs", "soft-soaps", "strokes" ], "near synonyms":[ "blandishes", "cajoles", "coaxes", "sweet-talks", "wheedles", "fawns", "kowtows", "sucks (up to)", "toadies", "idolizes", "worships", "eulogizes", "extols", "extolls", "lauds", "praises", "applauds", "commends", "compliments", "congratulates", "felicitates", "drools", "gushes", "slavers", "slobbers", "endears", "ingratiates", "courts", "romances", "woos" ], "near antonyms":[ "bad-mouths", "belittles", "decries", "depreciates", "disparages", "puts down" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun", "verb" ] }, "honorableness":{ "as in rectitude , honor":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "honor", "incorruptibility", "rectitude", "righteousness", "right-mindedness", "scrupulosity", "scrupulousness", "uprightness", "honesty", "integrity", "probity", "truthfulness", "veracity", "verity", "artlessness", "candidness", "candor", "forthrightness", "frankness", "good faith", "guilelessness", "ingenuousness", "plainspokenness", "sincerity", "straightforwardness", "dependability", "reliability", "reliableness", "trustability", "trustiness", "trustworthiness", "accuracy", "objectivity", "authenticity", "correctness", "genuineness", "truth", "credibility" ], "near antonyms":[ "deceit", "deceitfulness", "dishonesty", "lying", "mendaciousness", "mendacity", "untruthfulness", "artifice", "cozenage", "crookedness", "deception", "dissembling", "dissimulation", "double-dealing", "dupery", "duplicity", "fakery", "falseness", "falsity", "fraudulentness", "hypocrisy", "insincerity", "two-facedness", "beguilement", "craftiness", "cunning", "cunningness", "furtiveness", "guile", "indirection", "insidiousness", "oiliness", "perfidy", "slickness", "slipperiness", "slyness", "smoothness", "treacherousness", "trickery", "underhandedness", "unscrupulousness", "wiliness", "equivocation", "prevarication", "exaggeration", "inaccuracy" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "honored":{ "as in":{ "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "near antonyms":[], "related":[], "synonyms":[] }, "to show appreciation, respect, or affection for (someone) with a public celebration":{ "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "the newlyweds were honored with a dinner given by the bride's grandmother" ], "near antonyms":[ "discredited", "disgraced", "dishonored", "humbled", "humiliated", "shamed", "bad-mouthed", "defamed", "libeled", "libelled", "maligned", "slandered", "booed", "hissed", "hooted", "jeered", "censured", "condemned", "damned", "denounced", "reprobated", "mocked", "put down", "ridiculed", "slighted" ], "related":[ "acknowledged", "cited", "commended", "complimented", "credited", "thanked", "extolled", "glorified", "lauded", "praised", "touted", "acclaimed", "applauded", "cheered", "hailed", "laureated", "saluted", "celebrated", "commemorated", "memorialized", "observed", "congratulated", "felicitated" ], "synonyms":[ "feted", "f\u00eated", "recognized" ] }, "type":[ "adjective", "verb" ] }, "honied":{ "to praise too much":{ "examples":[ "she knew that the hairstylist was honeying her for a reason\u2014the expectation of a generous tip" ], "synonyms":[ "adulated", "belauded", "blarneyed", "buttered up", "flattered", "hero-worshipped", "hero-worshiped", "massaged", "overpraised", "puffed", "soft-soaped", "stroked" ], "near synonyms":[ "blandished", "cajoled", "coaxed", "sweet-talked", "wheedled", "fawned", "kowtowed", "sucked (up to)", "toadied", "idolized", "worshipped", "worshiped", "eulogized", "extolled", "lauded", "praised", "applauded", "commended", "complimented", "congratulated", "felicitated", "drooled", "gushed", "slavered", "slobbered", "endeared", "ingratiated", "courted", "romanced", "wooed" ], "near antonyms":[ "bad-mouthed", "belittled", "decried", "depreciated", "disparaged", "put down" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "honeying":{ "to praise too much":{ "examples":[ "she knew that the hairstylist was honeying her for a reason\u2014the expectation of a generous tip" ], "synonyms":[ "adulating", "belauding", "blarneying", "buttering up", "flattering", "hero-worshipping", "hero-worshiping", "massaging", "overpraising", "puffing", "soft-soaping", "stroking" ], "near synonyms":[ "blandishing", "cajoling", "coaxing", "sweet-talking", "wheedling", "fawning", "kowtowing", "sucking (up to)", "toadying", "idolizing", "worshipping", "worshiping", "eulogizing", "extolling", "lauding", "praising", "applauding", "commending", "complimenting", "congratulating", "felicitating", "drooling", "gushing", "slavering", "slobbering", "endearing", "ingratiating", "courting", "romancing", "wooing" ], "near antonyms":[ "bad-mouthing", "belittling", "decrying", "depreciating", "disparaging", "putting down" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "honorable":{ "following the accepted rules of moral conduct":{ "examples":[ "the only honorable thing to do is to admit that you were wrong and apologize" ], "synonyms":[ "decent", "ethical", "honest", "just", "noble", "principled", "respectable", "righteous", "stand-up", "upright", "upstanding" ], "near synonyms":[ "blameless", "guiltless", "irreproachable", "unassailable", "unimpeachable", "chivalrous", "classy", "high-minded", "menschy", "right-minded", "conscientious", "fair", "good", "incorruptible", "moral", "reputable", "respected", "scrupulous", "uncorrupted", "virtuous", "decorous", "nice", "polite", "proper", "seemly" ], "near antonyms":[ "bad", "blackguardly", "corrupt", "criminal", "crooked", "evil", "immoral", "iniquitous", "knavish", "mean", "nefarious", "rascally", "reprehensible", "roguish", "rotten", "scoundrelly", "sinful", "unfair", "unscrupulous", "vile", "villainous", "wicked", "wretched", "blamable", "blameworthy", "censurable", "culpable", "debased", "debauched", "decadent", "degenerate", "degraded", "demoralized", "depraved", "disgraceful", "disreputable", "dissipated", "dissolute", "libertine", "loose", "perverse", "perverted", "profligate", "reprobate", "shameful", "venal" ], "antonyms":[ "base", "dishonest", "dishonorable", "ignoble", "low", "unethical", "unjust", "unprincipled", "unrighteous", "unworthy" ] }, "conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue":{ "examples":[ "it was honorable of you to give all the credit to your friend" ], "synonyms":[ "all right", "decent", "ethical", "good", "honest", "just", "moral", "nice", "right", "right-minded", "righteous", "straight", "true", "upright", "virtuous" ], "near synonyms":[ "correct", "decorous", "proper", "seemly", "high-minded", "noble", "principled", "commendable", "creditable", "exemplary", "legitimate", "esteemed", "law-abiding", "menschy", "reputable", "respected", "upstanding", "worthy", "blameless", "clean", "guiltless", "immaculate", "incorrupt", "incorrupted", "incorruptible", "innocent", "inoffensive", "irreproachable", "unobjectionable", "angelic", "angelical", "lily-white", "pure", "scrupulous", "spotless", "uncorrupted", "unerring", "goody-goody", "moralistic", "pharisaical", "rectitudinous", "sanctimonious", "self-righteous" ], "near antonyms":[ "improper", "incorrect", "indecorous", "naughty", "unbecoming", "unseemly", "corrupt", "debased", "debauched", "degenerate", "depraved", "dissolute", "libertine", "perverted", "reprobate", "unprincipled", "unscrupulous", "atrocious", "infamous", "villainous", "base", "low", "mean", "vicious", "vile", "blameworthy", "objectionable", "offensive", "iniquitous", "nefarious", "errant", "erring", "fallen" ], "antonyms":[ "bad", "dishonest", "dishonorable", "evil", "evil-minded", "immoral", "indecent", "sinful", "unethical", "unrighteous", "wicked", "wrong" ] }, "guided by or in accordance with one's sense of right and wrong":{ "examples":[ "I believe that if I genuinely cannot decide fairly, I should do the honorable thing and decline to serve on the panel" ], "synonyms":[ "conscientious", "conscionable", "ethical", "honest", "just", "moral", "principled", "scrupulous" ], "near synonyms":[ "decent", "good", "righteous", "right-minded", "straight", "upright", "virtuous", "dutiful", "observant", "respectful", "overconscientious", "reliable", "responsible", "solid", "tried-and-true", "true", "trustworthy", "trusty", "esteemed", "law-abiding", "reputable", "respected", "upstanding", "worthy" ], "near antonyms":[ "bad", "evil", "evil-minded", "immoral", "indecent", "sinful", "unrighteous", "wicked", "unreliable", "untrustworthy", "corrupt", "debased", "debauched", "degenerate", "depraved", "dissolute", "perverted", "reprobate", "atrocious", "infamous", "villainous", "base", "low", "mean", "vicious", "vile", "iniquitous", "nefarious" ], "antonyms":[ "cutthroat", "dishonest", "dishonorable", "immoral", "unconscionable", "unethical", "unjust", "unprincipled", "unscrupulous" ] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "honorees":{ "as in inductees , awardees":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "awardees", "inductees", "incumbents", "officeholders", "dropouts", "noncandidates" ], "near antonyms":[ "applicants", "appliers", "aspirants", "campaigners", "candidates", "contenders", "expectants", "hopefuls", "prospects", "seekers", "competitors", "contestants", "entrants", "entries", "favorites", "qualifiers", "dark horses", "spoilers", "stalking horses" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "honesty":{ "devotion to telling the truth":{ "examples":[ "George Washington has gone down in history for his honesty" ], "synonyms":[ "integrity", "probity", "truthfulness", "veracity", "verity" ], "near synonyms":[ "honor", "honorableness", "incorruptibility", "rectitude", "righteousness", "right-mindedness", "scrupulosity", "scrupulousness", "uprightness", "artlessness", "candidness", "candor", "forthrightness", "frankness", "good faith", "guilelessness", "ingenuousness", "plainspokenness", "sincerity", "straightforwardness", "dependability", "reliability", "reliableness", "trustability", "trustiness", "trustworthiness", "accuracy", "objectivity", "authenticity", "correctness", "genuineness", "truth", "credibility" ], "near antonyms":[ "artifice", "cozenage", "crookedness", "deception", "dissembling", "dissimulation", "double-dealing", "dupery", "duplicity", "fakery", "falseness", "falsity", "fraudulentness", "hypocrisy", "insincerity", "two-facedness", "beguilement", "craftiness", "cunning", "cunningness", "furtiveness", "guile", "indirection", "insidiousness", "oiliness", "perfidy", "slickness", "slipperiness", "slyness", "smoothness", "treacherousness", "trickery", "underhandedness", "unscrupulousness", "wiliness", "equivocation", "prevarication", "exaggeration", "inaccuracy" ], "antonyms":[ "deceit", "deceitfulness", "dishonesty", "lying", "mendaciousness", "mendacity", "untruthfulness" ] }, "conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong":{ "examples":[ "he's known for his honesty in business dealings" ], "synonyms":[ "character", "decency", "goodness", "integrity", "morality", "probity", "rectitude", "righteousness", "rightness", "uprightness", "virtue", "virtuousness" ], "near synonyms":[ "high-mindedness", "honor", "incorruptibility", "irreproachability", "irreproachableness", "right-mindedness", "scrupulosity", "scrupulousness", "appropriateness", "correctness", "decorousness", "decorum", "etiquette", "fitness", "propriety", "seemliness", "ethics", "morals" ], "near antonyms":[ "impropriety", "indecency", "indecorum", "indiscretion", "debauchery", "degeneracy", "degradation", "depravity", "perversion", "pervertedness", "sinfulness", "crookedness", "dishonesty", "underhandedness", "unscrupulousness", "lowness", "meanness", "viciousness", "vileness", "corruption" ], "antonyms":[ "badness", "evil", "evildoing", "immorality", "iniquity", "sin", "villainy", "wickedness" ] }, "faithfulness to high moral standards":{ "examples":[ "she knew she could count on her students' honesty , even if she left the classroom for a few moments during the test" ], "synonyms":[ "honor", "integrity", "probity", "rectitude", "righteousness", "uprightness" ], "near synonyms":[ "blamelessness", "character", "conscientiousness", "decency", "fairness", "high-mindedness", "incorruptibility", "irreproachability", "irreproachableness", "justice", "morality", "nobility", "reputability", "respectability", "right-mindedness", "scrupulousness", "virtue", "virtuousness" ], "near antonyms":[ "corruptibility", "corruption", "corruptness", "debasement", "debauchery", "decadence", "degeneracy", "degradation", "depravity", "disgrace", "disgracefulness", "disreputableness", "dissipatedness", "dissipation", "dissoluteness", "looseness", "perversion", "pervertedness", "profligacy", "shamelessness", "venality", "blameworthiness", "criminality", "crookedness", "dishonesty", "immorality", "unrighteousness", "unscrupulousness", "knavery", "rascality", "roguishness", "meanness", "reprehensibleness", "rottenness", "sinfulness", "vileness", "villainy", "wickedness", "wretchedness" ], "antonyms":[ "baseness", "dishonor", "lowness" ] }, "the free expression of one's true feelings and opinions":{ "examples":[ "I am speaking with all honesty when I say that your apple pie is the best I've ever tasted" ], "synonyms":[ "bluntness", "candidness", "candor", "directness", "forthrightness", "frankness", "openheartedness", "openness", "outspokenness", "plainness", "plainspokenness", "plumpness", "straightforwardness", "unguardedness", "unreserve", "unreservedness" ], "near synonyms":[ "earnestness", "sincerity", "sobriety", "artlessness", "genuineness", "na\u00efvet\u00e9", "naivete", "naivet\u00e9", "simplicity", "unsophistication", "communicativeness", "freedom", "license", "licence", "uninhibitedness", "unrestrainedness", "unrestraint" ], "near antonyms":[ "circuitousness", "evasiveness", "secretiveness", "inhibition", "reserve", "restraint", "reticence", "shyness", "diplomacy", "tact" ], "antonyms":[ "dissembling", "dissimulation", "indirection" ] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "honestly":{ "to tell the truth":{ "examples":[ "honestly , I haven't the slightest idea what you're talking about" ], "synonyms":[ "actually", "admittedly", "forsooth", "frankly", "indeed", "really", "truly", "truthfully", "verily" ], "near synonyms":[ "absolutely", "certainly", "indisputably", "indubitably", "positively", "realistically", "undoubtedly", "unquestionably", "veritably" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adverb" ] }, "honeypot":{ "as in bonanza , Golconda":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "bonanza", "Golconda", "gravy train", "cache", "hoard", "stash", "armory", "repository", "stockpot", "store", "storehouse", "treasure-house", "argosy", "cornucopia", "gold mine", "mine", "mother lode", "treasure trove", "wellspring" ], "near antonyms":[ "black hole", "sinkhole" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "honky-tonk":{ "as in speakeasy , dive":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "clip joint", "dive", "key club", "speakeasy", "barroom", "pub", "public house", "saloon", "tavern", "canteen", "watering hole", "watering place", "a-go-go", "disco", "discotheque", "discoth\u00e9que", "bistro", "bo\u00eete", "cabaret", "caf\u00e9", "cafe", "club", "nightclub", "nightspot", "nitery", "niterie", "roadhouse", "supper club" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "hons":{ "a person with whom one is in love":{ "examples":[ "I'm so glad you're home, hon" ], "synonyms":[ "beloveds", "darlings", "dears", "flames", "honeys", "loves", "squeezes", "sweethearts", "sweetie pies", "sweeties", "sweets", "trueloves" ], "near synonyms":[ "beaux", "beaus", "boyfriends", "boys", "fellows", "men", "swains", "gals", "girlfriends", "girls", "inamoratas", "ladyloves", "lasses", "mistresses", "tootsies", "amours", "lovers", "paramours", "dolls", "ducks", "pets", "dates", "escorts", "steadies", "admirers", "gallants", "suitors", "wooers", "grooms", "husbands", "brides", "wives", "significant others", "fianc\u00e9s", "intendeds", "crushes", "heartthrobs" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "honcho":{ "one of high position or importance within a group":{ "examples":[ "the office was all abuzz because some honchos from corporate headquarters were coming for a visit" ], "synonyms":[ "big", "big boy", "big cheese", "big gun", "big leaguer", "big shot", "big wheel", "big-timer", "bigfoot", "biggie", "bigwig", "fat cat", "heavy", "heavy hitter", "heavyweight", "high-muck-a-muck", "high-muckety-muck", "kahuna", "kingfish", "kingpin", "major leaguer", "muckety-muck", "muck-a-muck", "mucky-muck", "nabob", "nawab", "nibs", "nob", "pooh-bah", "poo-bah", "wheel" ], "near synonyms":[ "baron", "czar", "tsar", "tzar", "king", "lion", "magnate", "mogul", "prince", "princess", "queen", "tycoon", "VIP" ], "near antonyms":[ "inferior", "subordinate", "underling", "mediocrity", "obscurity" ], "antonyms":[ "lightweight", "nobody", "nonentity", "nothing", "shrimp", "twerp", "whippersnapper", "zero", "zilch" ] }, "the person (as an employer or supervisor) who tells people and especially workers what to do":{ "examples":[ "he's definitely the head honcho in that company" ], "synonyms":[ "boss", "boss man", "captain", "chief", "foreman", "head", "headman", "helmsman", "jefe", "kingpin", "leader", "master", "taskmaster" ], "near synonyms":[ "directress", "mistress", "administrator", "commander", "director", "executive", "general", "governor", "hierarch", "higher-up", "leadman", "manager", "overseer", "principal", "skipper", "standard-bearer", "steward", "straw boss", "superintendent", "superior", "supervisor", "dominator", "lord", "overlord", "potentate", "ruler", "sovereign", "sovran", "figurehead", "baron", "czar", "tsar", "tzar", "king", "magnate", "mogul", "president", "prince", "big cheese", "big gun", "bigwig", "top dog", "top gun", "cohead", "coleader", "employer", "gaffer", "ganger", "micromanager", "subchief", "subdirector" ], "near antonyms":[ "dependent", "inferior", "junior", "secondary", "subject", "subordinate", "underling" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "honor guards":{ "as in defenders , escorts":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "bodyguards", "convoys", "defenders", "escorts", "custodians", "guardians", "guards", "keepers", "lookouts", "minders", "pickets", "sentinels", "sentries", "wardens", "warders", "watchers", "watches", "watchmen", "observers", "patrols", "spotters", "surveillants", "watchdogs", "gatekeepers", "hacks" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "honing in (on)":{ "as in setting , homing (in on)":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "aiming", "directing", "homing (in on)", "leveling", "levelling", "nailing", "pointing", "setting", "zeroing (in on)", "centering", "concentrating", "fastening", "focusing", "focussing", "riveting", "training", "attending", "heeding", "minding", "fixating (on)", "obsessing (over)", "refocusing" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "honey":{ "a lovely woman":{ "examples":[ "she's a honey , all right" ], "synonyms":[ "babe", "beauty", "beauty queen", "cookie", "cooky", "cutie", "cutey", "dolly bird", "enchantress", "eyeful", "fox", "goddess", "knockout", "queen", "stunner" ], "near synonyms":[ "belle", "charmer", "peach", "bathing beauty", "cover girl", "pinup girl", "houri", "cutie-pie", "dish", "doll", "dreamboat", "hottie", "looker", "pretty", "coquette", "femme fatale", "siren", "temptress", "vamp" ], "near antonyms":[ "bag", "frump", "crone", "hag", "witch" ], "antonyms":[] }, "something very good of its kind":{ "examples":[ "this morning one of my employees had a real honey of an excuse for being late for work" ], "synonyms":[ "beaut", "beauty", "bee's knees", "cat's meow", "corker", "crackerjack", "crackajack", "daisy", "dandy", "dilly", "doozy", "doozie", "doozer", "dream", "hot stuff", "humdinger", "hummer", "jim-dandy", "knockout", "lollapalooza", "lulu", "nifty", "peach", "pip", "pippin", "ripper", "ripsnorter", "snorter", "sockdolager", "sockdologer", "standout", "sweetheart" ], "near synonyms":[ "marvel", "phenomenon", "prodigy", "sensation", "wonder", "catch", "crown jewel", "diamond", "gem", "imperial", "jewel", "pearl", "plum", "treasure" ], "near antonyms":[ "bust", "disappointment", "dud", "failure", "flop", "lemon", "letdown", "loser", "stinker", "turkey" ], "antonyms":[] }, "a person with whom one is in love":{ "examples":[ "he usually gives his honey a dozen red roses on Valentine's Day" ], "synonyms":[ "beloved", "darling", "dear", "flame", "hon", "love", "squeeze", "sweet", "sweetheart", "sweetie", "sweetie pie", "truelove" ], "near synonyms":[ "beau", "boy", "boyfriend", "fellow", "man", "swain", "gal", "girl", "girlfriend", "inamorata", "ladylove", "lass", "mistress", "tootsie", "amour", "lover", "paramour", "doll", "duck(s)", "pet", "date", "escort", "steady", "admirer", "gallant", "suitor", "wooer", "groom", "husband", "bride", "wife", "significant other", "fianc\u00e9", "intended", "crush", "heartthrob" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "to praise too much":{ "examples":[ "she knew that the hairstylist was honeying her for a reason\u2014the expectation of a generous tip" ], "synonyms":[ "adulate", "belaud", "blarney", "butter up", "flatter", "hero-worship", "massage", "overpraise", "puff", "soft-soap", "stroke" ], "near synonyms":[ "blandish", "cajole", "coax", "sweet-talk", "wheedle", "fawn", "kowtow", "suck (up to)", "toady", "idolize", "worship", "eulogize", "extol", "extoll", "laud", "praise", "applaud", "commend", "compliment", "congratulate", "felicitate", "drool", "gush", "slaver", "slobber", "endear", "ingratiate", "court", "romance", "woo" ], "near antonyms":[ "bad-mouth", "belittle", "decry", "depreciate", "disparage", "put down" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun", "verb" ] }, "honky-tonks":{ "as in speakeasies , dives":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "clip joints", "dives", "key clubs", "speakeasies", "barrooms", "public houses", "pubs", "saloons", "taverns", "canteens", "watering holes", "watering places", "a-go-gos", "discos", "discotheques", "discoth\u00e9ques", "bistros", "bo\u00eetes", "cabarets", "caf\u00e9s", "cafes", "clubs", "nightclubs", "nightspots", "niteries", "roadhouses", "supper clubs" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "honest brokers":{ "one who works with opposing sides in order to bring about an agreement":{ "examples":[ "after all the bad blood on both sides, we need to find someone who hasn't been influenced and can act as an honest broker" ], "synonyms":[ "brokers", "buffers", "conciliators", "go-betweens", "interceders", "intercessors", "intermediaries", "intermediates", "interposers", "mediators", "middlemen", "peacemakers" ], "near synonyms":[ "troubleshooters", "moderators", "bargainers", "negotiants", "negotiators", "appeasers", "pacificators", "pacifiers", "reconcilers", "agents", "attorneys", "deputies", "factors", "procurators", "proxies", "liaisons", "mediums", "media", "ambassadors", "emissaries", "envoys", "legates", "messengers", "delegates", "representatives", "busybodies", "interferers", "meddlers", "arbiters", "arbitrators", "judges", "referees", "umpires", "advisers", "advisors", "counselors", "counsellors" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "hone in (on)":{ "as in set , home (in on)":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "aim", "direct", "home (in on)", "level", "nail", "point", "set", "zero (in on)", "center", "concentrate", "fasten", "focus", "rivet", "train", "attend", "heed", "mind", "fixate (on)", "obsess (over)", "refocus" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "honeypots":{ "as in bonanzas , Golcondas":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "bonanzas", "Golcondas", "gravy trains", "caches", "hoards", "stashes", "armories", "repositories", "stockpots", "storehouses", "stores", "treasure-houses", "argosies", "cornucopias", "gold mines", "mines", "mother lodes", "treasure troves", "wellsprings" ], "near antonyms":[ "black holes", "sinkholes" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "honker":{ "the part of the face bearing the nostrils and nasal cavity":{ "examples":[ "with a honker like that, you must need a hankie the size of a bedsheet" ], "synonyms":[ "beak", "conk", "neb", "nose", "nozzle", "proboscis", "schnoz", "schnozz", "schnozzle", "smeller", "snoot", "snout" ], "near synonyms":[ "pug", "pugnose" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "honed":{ "having an edge thin enough to cut or pierce something":{ "examples":[ "using a finely honed butcher knife will make cutting meat easier" ], "synonyms":[ "cutting", "edged", "edgy", "ground", "keen", "sharp", "sharpened", "stropped", "trenchant", "whetted" ], "near synonyms":[ "clawlike", "daggerlike", "knifelike", "jabbing", "jagged", "lacerating", "piercing", "scratching", "stabbing", "pointed", "pointy", "spiky", "spikey" ], "near antonyms":[ "rounded", "smooth", "soft", "even", "flat", "level", "slick" ], "antonyms":[ "blunt", "blunted", "dull", "dulled", "obtuse" ] }, "to make sharp or sharper":{ "examples":[ "honed the knife's blade to razor-like sharpness", "honed his crossword-puzzle skills by reading the dictionary as though it were a thrilling novel" ], "synonyms":[ "edged", "ground", "sharpened", "stoned", "stropped", "whetted" ], "near synonyms":[ "filed" ], "near antonyms":[ "buffed", "burnished", "glossed", "polished", "rounded", "smoothed" ], "antonyms":[ "blunted", "dulled" ] }, "to make smooth by friction":{ "examples":[ "honed the edge of the axe until it was amazingly sharp" ], "synonyms":[ "buffed", "filed", "ground", "rasped", "rubbed", "sanded" ], "near synonyms":[ "planed", "scraped", "sandblasted", "scoured", "burnished", "dressed", "glossed", "polished", "shone", "shined", "smoothed", "edged", "sharpened", "stropped", "whetted", "reground" ], "near antonyms":[ "coarsened", "roughed (up)", "roughened", "scuffed" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adjective", "verb" ] }, "honorary":{ "serving to preserve the memory of a person, thing, or an event":{ "examples":[ "an honorary plaque marking the site of the first public school in America" ], "synonyms":[ "commemorating", "commemorative", "memorial", "memorializing" ], "near synonyms":[ "epitaphial", "epitaphic", "dedicatory", "testimonial", "canonizing", "enshrining", "exalting", "glorifying" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "honor guard":{ "as in defender , escort":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "bodyguard", "convoy", "defender", "escort", "custodian", "guard", "guardian", "keeper", "lookout", "minder", "picket", "sentinel", "sentry", "warden", "warder", "watch", "watcher", "watchman", "observer", "patrol", "spotter", "surveillant", "watchdog", "gatekeeper", "hack" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "honkers":{ "the part of the face bearing the nostrils and nasal cavity":{ "examples":[ "with a honker like that, you must need a hankie the size of a bedsheet" ], "synonyms":[ "beaks", "conks", "nebs", "noses", "nozzles", "proboscises", "proboscides", "schnozzes", "schnozzolas", "schnozzles", "smellers", "snoots", "snouts" ], "near synonyms":[ "pugnoses", "pugs" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "honoree":{ "as in inductee , awardee":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "awardee", "inductee", "incumbent", "officeholder", "dropout", "noncandidate" ], "near antonyms":[ "applicant", "applier", "aspirant", "campaigner", "candidate", "contender", "expectant", "hopeful", "prospect", "seeker", "competitor", "contestant", "entrant", "entry", "favorite", "qualifier", "dark horse", "spoiler", "stalking horse" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "hon":{ "a person with whom one is in love":{ "examples":[ "I'm so glad you're home, hon" ], "synonyms":[ "beloved", "darling", "dear", "flame", "honey", "love", "squeeze", "sweet", "sweetheart", "sweetie", "sweetie pie", "truelove" ], "near synonyms":[ "beau", "boy", "boyfriend", "fellow", "man", "swain", "gal", "girl", "girlfriend", "inamorata", "ladylove", "lass", "mistress", "tootsie", "amour", "lover", "paramour", "doll", "duck(s)", "pet", "date", "escort", "steady", "admirer", "gallant", "suitor", "wooer", "groom", "husband", "bride", "wife", "significant other", "fianc\u00e9", "intended", "crush", "heartthrob" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "honest broker":{ "one who works with opposing sides in order to bring about an agreement":{ "examples":[ "after all the bad blood on both sides, we need to find someone who hasn't been influenced and can act as an honest broker" ], "synonyms":[ "broker", "buffer", "conciliator", "go-between", "interceder", "intercessor", "intermediary", "intermediate", "interposer", "mediator", "middleman", "peacemaker" ], "near synonyms":[ "troubleshooter", "moderator", "bargainer", "negotiant", "negotiator", "appeaser", "pacificator", "pacifier", "reconciler", "agent", "attorney", "deputy", "factor", "procurator", "proxy", "liaison", "medium", "ambassador", "emissary", "envoy", "legate", "messenger", "delegate", "representative", "busybody", "interferer", "meddler", "arbiter", "arbitrator", "judge", "referee", "umpire", "adviser", "advisor", "counselor", "counsellor" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "honeycombing":{ "as in penetrating":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "penetrating", "overcharging", "overfilling", "overflowing", "saturating", "refilling", "refreshing", "reloading", "repacking", "replenishing", "crowding", "crushing", "matting", "pressing", "ramming", "shoving", "squashing", "squeezing", "bloating", "bulking", "drenching", "flooding", "glutting", "swamping", "brimming", "charging", "cramming", "filling", "heaping", "jamming", "jam-packing", "loading", "packing", "stuffing" ], "near antonyms":[ "clearing", "emptying", "evacuating", "vacating", "voiding", "lightening", "depleting", "draining", "eliminating", "exhausting", "bleeding", "drawing (off)", "cleaning", "flushing", "purging", "scouring", "sweeping" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "honorably":{ "in a manner befitting a person of the highest character and ideals":{ "examples":[ "their sons died honorably , fighting a war to preserve freedom for future generations" ], "synonyms":[ "gallantly", "grandly", "greatheartedly", "greatly", "heroically", "high-mindedly", "magnanimously", "nobly" ], "near synonyms":[ "loftily", "venerably", "magnificently", "majestically", "bravely", "chivalrously", "courageously", "valiantly" ], "near antonyms":[ "abominably", "contemptibly", "despicably", "detestably", "hatefully", "nastily", "pitiably", "sorrily", "wretchedly", "degenerately" ], "antonyms":[ "basely", "currishly", "dishonorably", "ignobly" ] }, "type":[ "adverb" ] }, "honk":{ "as in screech , squeal":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "bark", "bay", "bellow", "blat", "bleat", "bray", "cackle", "calling", "caterwaul", "caw", "cheep", "chirp", "cluck", "coo", "crake", "croak", "crow", "grunt", "hoot", "howl", "low", "meow", "miaow", "mew", "moo", "neigh", "oink", "peep", "quack", "roar", "screech", "squall", "squawk", "squeak", "squeal", "trumpet", "tu-whit tu-whoo", "twitter", "whinny", "yap", "yelp", "yip", "yowl", "call", "cry", "note" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "honed in (on)":{ "as in set , homed (in on)":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "aimed", "directed", "homed (in on)", "leveled", "levelled", "nailed", "pointed", "set", "zeroed (in on)", "centered", "concentrated", "fastened", "focused", "focussed", "riveted", "trained", "attended", "heeded", "minded", "fixated (on)", "obsessed (over)", "refocused" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] } }