{ "pruned":{ "as in cut , trimmed":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "abbreviated", "abridged", "curtailed", "cut", "shortened", "trimmed", "brief", "compact", "concise", "crisp", "pithy", "short", "succinct", "terse", "ambiguous", "indeterminate", "nebulous", "nondescript", "sketchy", "vague", "compendious", "summary", "bird's-eye", "broad", "general", "nonspecific", "overall", "unspecified" ], "near antonyms":[ "blow-by-blow", "circumstantial", "detailed", "elaborate", "full", "minute", "particular", "particularized", "thorough", "enumerated", "inventoried", "itemized", "listed", "numerated", "delineated", "specific", "specified" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument":{ "examples":[ "pruned the dead branches from the old apple tree" ], "synonyms":[ "bobbed", "clipped", "cropped", "cut", "cut back", "docked", "lopped (off)", "nipped", "pared", "polled", "shaved", "sheared", "snipped", "trimmed" ], "near synonyms":[ "skived", "whittled", "manicured", "mowed", "pinched", "stumped", "curtailed", "shortened" ], "near antonyms":[ "elongated", "extended", "lengthened" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adjective", "verb" ] }, "prudently":{ "as in wisely , sensibly":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "discreetly", "judiciously", "sensibly", "wisely", "excusably", "fairly", "justifiably", "validly", "chivalrously", "decorously", "deferentially", "gallantly", "politely", "respectfully", "solicitously", "pleasantly", "compassionately", "humanely", "kindheartedly", "sweetly", "sympathetically", "considerately", "courteously", "graciously", "kindly", "nicely", "reasonably", "thoughtfully", "well" ], "near antonyms":[ "discourteously", "inconsiderately", "thoughtlessly", "contemptuously", "disdainfully", "disrespectfully", "impolitely", "rudely", "scornfully", "snootily", "cruelly", "heartlessly", "nastily", "viciously", "shabbily", "unfairly" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adverb" ] }, "prunes":{ "to make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument":{ "examples":[ "pruned the dead branches from the old apple tree" ], "synonyms":[ "bobs", "clips", "crops", "cuts", "cuts back", "docks", "lops (off)", "nips", "pares", "polls", "shaves", "shears", "snips", "trims" ], "near synonyms":[ "skives", "whittles", "manicures", "mows", "pinches", "stumps", "curtails", "shortens" ], "near antonyms":[ "elongates", "extends", "lengthens" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "prudent":{ "having or showing good judgment and restraint especially in conduct or speech":{ "examples":[ "her calm response was very prudent under the circumstances" ], "synonyms":[ "discreet", "intelligent", "judgmatic", "judgmatical", "judicious" ], "near synonyms":[ "cautious", "chary", "circumspect", "cozy", "forehanded", "foresighted", "foresightful", "forethoughtful", "discerning", "discriminating", "sage", "sane", "sapient", "senseful", "sensible", "wise", "canny", "provident", "astute", "perspicacious", "sagacious", "shrewd" ], "near antonyms":[ "careless", "heedless", "incautious", "rash", "improvident", "shortsighted", "foolish", "unwise" ], "antonyms":[ "imprudent", "indiscreet", "injudicious" ] }, "suitable for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances":{ "examples":[ "it wouldn't be prudent to ask for a raise while the company is having financial troubles" ], "synonyms":[ "advisable", "desirable", "expedient", "judicious", "politic", "tactical", "wise" ], "near synonyms":[ "advantageous", "beneficial", "profitable", "useful", "utilitarian", "feasible", "possible", "practicable", "practical", "opportune", "seasonable", "timely", "opportunistic", "self-seeking" ], "near antonyms":[ "impractical", "profitless", "unfeasible", "unprofitable", "inopportune", "unseasonable", "untimely" ], "antonyms":[ "impolitic", "imprudent", "inadvisable", "inexpedient", "injudicious", "unwise" ] }, "having or showing deep understanding and intelligent application of knowledge":{ "examples":[ "her many years of experience as a social worker have made her a prudent judge of character" ], "synonyms":[ "discerning", "insightful", "perceptive", "sagacious", "sage", "sapient", "wise" ], "near synonyms":[ "acute", "penetrating", "percipient", "perspicacious", "experienced", "discriminating", "discriminative", "brainy", "bright", "brilliant", "clever", "intelligent", "keen", "nimble", "quick", "quick-witted", "smart", "cerebral", "erudite", "knowledgeable", "learned", "literate", "scholarly", "astute", "clearheaded", "piercing", "sharp", "shrewd", "contemplative", "reflective", "thoughtful" ], "near antonyms":[ "dense", "dull", "obtuse", "purblind", "woodenheaded", "brainless", "dumb", "feebleminded", "foolish", "idiotic", "idiotical", "imbecile", "imbecilic", "knuckleheaded", "moronic", "silly", "simple", "slow", "slow-witted", "stupid", "thoughtless", "unintelligent", "witless", "undiscriminating" ], "antonyms":[ "unperceptive", "unwise" ] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "prudence":{ "a close attentiveness to avoiding danger":{ "examples":[ "advised to use some old-fashioned prudence when agreeing to meet face-to-face with an online acquaintance" ], "synonyms":[ "alertness", "care", "carefulness", "caution", "cautiousness", "chariness", "circumspection", "gingerliness", "guardedness", "heedfulness", "wariness" ], "near synonyms":[ "attentiveness", "observance", "vigilance", "watchfulness", "foresight", "foresightedness", "providence", "calculation", "canniness", "deliberateness", "deliberation", "shrewdness" ], "near antonyms":[ "abruptness", "hastiness", "impetuousness", "precipitousness", "rashness", "suddenness", "inconsiderateness", "inconsideration", "thoughtlessness" ], "antonyms":[ "brashness", "carelessness", "heedlessness", "incaution", "incautiousness", "recklessness", "unwariness" ] }, "suitability for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances":{ "examples":[ "prudence would call for a little more caution in such a delicate situation" ], "synonyms":[ "advisability", "advisableness", "desirability", "desirableness", "expedience", "expediency", "judiciousness", "wisdom" ], "near synonyms":[ "advantageousness", "beneficialness", "profitability", "feasibility", "practicality", "usefulness", "opportuneness", "seasonableness", "timeliness" ], "near antonyms":[ "impracticality", "infeasibility", "inopportuneness", "unseasonableness", "untimeliness" ], "antonyms":[ "imprudence", "inadvisability", "inexpedience", "inexpediency", "injudiciousness", "unwisdom" ] }, "the ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters":{ "examples":[ "in the long run, prudence will pay off more often than taking wild risks" ], "synonyms":[ "common sense", "discreetness", "discretion", "gumption", "horse sense", "levelheadedness", "nous", "policy", "sense", "sensibleness", "wisdom", "wit" ], "near synonyms":[ "street smarts", "farsightedness", "forehandedness", "foresight", "foresightedness", "forethoughtfulness", "judgment", "judgement", "brains", "gray matter", "intelligence", "logicality", "logicalness", "practicality", "rationality", "rationalness", "discernment", "discrimination", "insight", "sagacity", "sapience", "acumen", "astuteness", "clearheadedness", "keenness", "penetration", "perspicacity", "shrewdness", "care", "caution", "circumspection", "precaution", "premeditation" ], "near antonyms":[ "shortsightedness", "brainlessness", "foolishness", "half-wittedness", "idiocy", "senselessness", "stupidity", "carelessness", "heedlessness", "unreasonableness" ], "antonyms":[ "imprudence", "indiscretion" ] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "pruriency":{ "as in lechery , prurience":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "lechery", "prurience", "libertinage", "libertinism", "libertarianism" ], "near antonyms":[ "moralism", "nice-nellyism", "prudery", "prudishness", "puritanism", "Comstockery", "old-maidishness", "priggery", "priggishness", "primness" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "prudery":{ "a tendency to care a great deal about seemly behavior and morals especially in sexual matters":{ "examples":[ "such prudery regarding artistic depictions of the nude has no place on a college campus" ], "synonyms":[ "moralism", "nice-nellyism", "prudishness", "puritanism" ], "near synonyms":[ "Comstockery", "old-maidishness", "priggery", "priggishness", "primness", "morality", "virtue" ], "near antonyms":[ "lechery", "prurience", "pruriency", "libertinage", "libertinism", "libertarianism" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "prudishness":{ "a tendency to care a great deal about seemly behavior and morals especially in sexual matters":{ "examples":[ "the prudishness of the people of the Victorian era was a hindrance to the dissemination of some basic information on human health and hygiene" ], "synonyms":[ "moralism", "nice-nellyism", "prudery", "puritanism" ], "near synonyms":[ "Comstockery", "old-maidishness", "priggery", "priggishness", "primness", "morality", "virtue" ], "near antonyms":[ "lechery", "prurience", "pruriency", "libertinage", "libertinism", "libertarianism" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "prudes":{ "a person who is greatly concerned with seemly behavior and morality especially regarding sexual matters":{ "examples":[ "the racy sitcom frequently satirizes exactly the sort of prude who would like to see the show taken off the air" ], "synonyms":[ "bluenoses", "moralists", "Mrs. Grundys", "nice nellies", "puritans", "wowsers" ], "near synonyms":[ "moralizers", "goody-goodies", "fuddy-duddies", "old maids", "prigs", "spoilsports", "stuffed shirts" ], "near antonyms":[ "libertarians", "libertines", "misbehavers" ], "antonyms":[ "immoralists" ] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "prude":{ "a person who is greatly concerned with seemly behavior and morality especially regarding sexual matters":{ "examples":[ "the racy sitcom frequently satirizes exactly the sort of prude who would like to see the show taken off the air" ], "synonyms":[ "bluenose", "moralist", "Mrs. Grundy", "nice nelly", "puritan", "wowser" ], "near synonyms":[ "moralizer", "goody-goody", "Goody Two-shoes", "fuddy-duddy", "old maid", "prig", "spoilsport", "stuffed shirt" ], "near antonyms":[ "libertarian", "libertine", "misbehaver" ], "antonyms":[ "immoralist" ] }, "type":[ "noun" ] } }