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"dwelt (on or upon)", "fixated (on or upon)", "fretted (about or over)", "obsessed (about or over)", "believed", "conceived", "opined", "absorbed", "assimilated", "digested", "drank (in)" ], "near antonyms":[ "disregarded", "ignored", "overlooked", "slighted", "dismissed", "pooh-poohed", "poohed", "rejected" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[] }, "reflections":{ "a briefly expressed opinion":{ "examples":[ "does anyone want to share their reflections on the passage we just read?" ], "synonyms":[ "comments", "notes", "remarks" ], "near synonyms":[ "analyses", "commentaries", "expositions", "asides", "obiter dicta", "annotations", "beliefs", "convictions", "eyes", "feelings", "judgments", "judgements", "minds", "notions", "persuasions", "sentiments", "verdicts", "views", "advice", "inputs" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "a cause of shame":{ "examples":[ "your constant lying is a serious reflection on your character" ], "synonyms":[ "disgraces", "dishonors", "opprobriums", "reproaches", "scandals" ], "near synonyms":[ "blots", "brands", "slurs", "smirches", "spots", "stains", "stigmas", "stigmata", "taints" ], "near antonyms":[ "boasts", "glories", "jewels", "prides", "treasures" ], "antonyms":[ "credits", "honors" ] }, "a careful weighing of the reasons for or against something":{ "examples":[ "after reflection , they decided to refuse the offer on the house" ], "synonyms":[ "accounts", "advisements", "considerations", "debates", "deliberations", "studies", "thoughts" ], "near synonyms":[ "cogitations", "contemplations", "meditations", "ruminations", "introspections", "hesitations", "indecisions", "premeditations" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "reflective":{ "given to or marked by long, quiet thinking":{ "examples":[ "one of the twins was outgoing and talkative while the other was withdrawn and reflective" ], "synonyms":[ "broody", "cogitative", "contemplative", "meditative", "melancholy", "musing", "pensive", "ruminant", 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"hinting", "implying", "insinuating", "suggestive" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "reflow":{ "as in reflux , ebb":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "ebb", "reflux", "drain", "flow", "rush", "stampede", "exodus", "gush", "outflow", "outpour", "outpouring", "diaspora", "emigration", "flight", "discharge", "effluence", "emanation", "emission" ], "near antonyms":[ "flux", "inflow", "influx", "inrush", "deluge", "flood", "inundation", "overflow", "spate", "torrent", "river", "stream", "tide" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "refocuses":{ "as in reinvents , transforms":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "alters", "converts", "makes over", "modifies", "recasts", "reclaims", "recycles", "redesigns", "redevelops", "redoes", "reengineers", "refashions", "refigures", "refits", "reinvents", "rejiggers", "remakes", "remodels", "revamps", "revises", "reworks", "transforms", "readapts", "readjusts", "acclimates", "acclimatizes", "accommodates", "adapts", "adjusts", "conditions", "conforms", "doctors", "edits", "fashions", "fits", "puts", "shapes", "suits", "tailors", "attunes", "corrects", "harmonizes", "squares", "tunes" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "as in focuses , aims":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "aims", "directs", "homes (in on)", "hones in (on)", "levels", "nails", "points", "sets", "zeroes (in on)", "centers", "concentrates", "fastens", "focuses", "focusses", "rivets", "trains", "attends", "heeds", "minds", "fixates (on)", "obsesses (over)" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "reform":{ "as in amendment , correction":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "amendment", "correction", "rectification", "alteration", "change", "difference", "modification", "redoing", "refashioning", "remaking", "remodeling", "revamping", "review", "revise", "revision", "reworking", "variation", "conversion", "deformation", "distortion", "metamorphosis", "mutation", "transfiguration", "transformation", "fluctuation", "oscillation", "shift", "displacement", "replacement", "substitution", "adjustment", "modulation", "regulation", "tweak", "redesign", "redo" ], "near antonyms":[ "fixation", "stabilization" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to make better in behavior or character":{ "examples":[ "volunteers at a sanctuary that tries to reform dogs with behavior problems" ], "synonyms":[ "habilitate", "reclaim", "redeem", "regenerate", "rehabilitate" ], "near synonyms":[ "reeducate", "amend", "improve", "refine", "cleanse", "purify", "restore" ], "near antonyms":[ "abase", "canker", "corrupt", "debauch", "degrade", "demean", "demoralize", "deprave", "lower", "pervert", "poison", "profane", "prostitute", "subvert", "warp" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to change one's behavior or character for the better":{ "examples":[ "a man who's been trying to reform ever since he got fired for missing too many days of work" ], "synonyms":[ "amend", "mend", "shape up", "straighten (up or out)" ], "near synonyms":[ "behave", "regenerate", "better", "improve" ], "near antonyms":[ "backslide", "regress" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from":{ "examples":[ "he had better reform his ways if he wants any of us to trust him" ], "synonyms":[ "amend", "correct", "debug", "emend", "rectify", "red-pencil", "remedy" ], "near synonyms":[ "redraft", "redraw", "restyle", "revise", "rework", "rewrite", "blue-pencil", "cut", "shorten", "redress", "right", "ameliorate", "better", "improve", "perfect", "polish", "touch up", "fix", "mend", "repair", "adjust", "modulate", "regulate", "alter", "change", "modify" ], "near antonyms":[ "damage", "harm", "hurt", "impair", "injure", "mar", "spoil", "aggravate", "worsen" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun", "verb" ] }, "reformable":{ "as in reconstructible , regenerable":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "reconstructible", "regenerable", "reversible", "undoable", "corrected", "fixed", "remedied", "repaired", "amendable", "emendable", "improvable", "resolvable", "correctable", "corrigible", "fixable", "redeemable", "remediable", "repairable", "reparable" ], "near antonyms":[ "incorrigible", "irrecoverable", "irredeemable", "irremediable", "irreparable", "unredeemable", "irretrievable", "unrecoverable", "irreplaceable", "irreversible", "irrevocable" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "reformative":{ "serving to raise or adjust something to some standard or proper condition":{ "examples":[ "took reformative measures to curb abuses in the state's system of justice" ], "synonyms":[ "amendatory", "corrective", "rectifying", "reformatory", "remedial", "remedying" ], "near synonyms":[ "curative", "medicinal", "therapeutic", "reparative", "restorative", "beneficial", "helpful", "salutary", "wholesome", "antidotal", "counteractive", "counterbalancing" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "reformatory":{ "serving to raise or adjust something to some standard or proper condition":{ "examples":[ "the belief that manual labor was a reformatory experience for convicted felons, who would learn the value of hard work" ], "synonyms":[ "amendatory", "corrective", "rectifying", "reformative", "remedial", "remedying" ], "near synonyms":[ "curative", "medicinal", "therapeutic", "reparative", "restorative", "beneficial", "helpful", "salutary", "wholesome", "antidotal", "counteractive", "counterbalancing" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "as in training school , reform school":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "reform school", "training school", "dungeon", "keep", "oubliette", "concentration camp", "gulag", "labor camp", "prison camp", "stalag", "work camp", "glasshouse", "guardhouse", "hulk(s)", "block", "ward", "bull pen", "cage", "cell", "hole", "tank", "bastille", "big house", "bridewell", "brig", "calaboose", "can", "clink", "cooler", "coop", "guardroom", "hock", "hold", "hoosegow", "jail", "jailhouse", "joint", "jug", "lockup", "nick", "pen", "penitentiary", "pokey", "prison", "quod", "slam", "slammer", "stir", "stockade", "tolbooth" ], "near antonyms":[ "outside" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ] }, "reforming":{ "to make better in behavior or character":{ "examples":[ "volunteers at a sanctuary that tries to reform dogs with behavior problems" ], "synonyms":[ "habilitating", "reclaiming", "redeeming", "regenerating", "rehabilitating" ], "near synonyms":[ "reeducating", "amending", "improving", "refining", "cleansing", "purifying", "restoring" ], "near antonyms":[ "abasing", "cankering", "corrupting", "debauching", "degrading", "demeaning", "demoralizing", "depraving", "lowering", "perverting", "poisoning", "profaning", "prostituting", "subverting", "warping" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to change one's behavior or character for the better":{ "examples":[ "a man who's been trying to reform ever since he got fired for missing too many days of work" ], "synonyms":[ "amending", "mending", "shaping up", "straightening (up or out)" ], "near synonyms":[ "behaving", "regenerating", "bettering", "improving" ], "near antonyms":[ "backsliding", "regressing" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from":{ "examples":[ "he had better reform his ways if he wants any of us to trust him" ], "synonyms":[ "amending", "correcting", "debugging", "emending", "rectifying", "red-penciling", "remedying" ], "near synonyms":[ "redrafting", "redrawing", "restyling", "revising", "reworking", "rewriting", "blue-penciling", "cutting", "shortening", "redressing", "righting", "ameliorating", "bettering", "improving", "perfecting", "polishing", "touching up", "fixing", "mending", "repairing", "adjusting", "modulating", "regulating", "altering", "changing", "modifying" ], "near antonyms":[ "damaging", "harming", "hurting", "impairing", "injuring", "marring", "spoiling", "aggravating", "worsening" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "reformulating":{ "as in reframing , redrafting":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "redrafting", "reframing", "assembling", "compounding", "piecing (together)", "building", "constructing", "making", "conceiving", "concocting", "devising", "authoring", "inditing", "penning", "writing", "couching", "expressing", "phrasing", "stating", "verbalizing", "wording", "fabricating", "fashioning", "forming", "molding", "sculpturing", "shaping", "casting", "composing", "crafting", "drafting", "drawing up", "formulating", "framing", "preparing" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "refrain (from)":{ "to resist the temptation of":{ "examples":[ "couldn't refrain from ruffling her nephew's neatly combed hair whenever she saw him" ], "synonyms":[ "abjure", "abstain (from)", "forbear", "forgo", "forego", "keep (from)", "withhold (from)" ], "near synonyms":[ "avoid", "eschew", "shun", "check", "constrain", "curb", "inhibit", "deny", "refuse", "reject", "repudiate", "buck", "combat", "fight" ], "near antonyms":[ "acquiesce (to)", "capitulate", "concede (to)", "knuckle under (to)" ], "antonyms":[ "bow (to)", "give in (to)", "submit (to)", "succumb (to)", "surrender (to)", "yield (to)" ] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "refrainment":{ "the checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others":{ "examples":[ "students in the class should show some generosity and refrainment when critiquing the work of their fellow photographers" ], "synonyms":[ "constraint", "continence", "discipline", "discretion", "inhibition", "repression", "reserve", "restraint", "self-command", "self-control", "self-restraint", "suppression" ], "near synonyms":[ "command", "control", "mastery", "possession", "self-censorship", "self-containment", "self-denial", "self-discipline", "self-government", "self-mastery", "will", "willpower", "composure", "self-poise", "self-possession", "aloofness", "detachedness", "distance", "bashfulness", "modesty", "shyness", "reticence", "silence", "taciturnity" ], "near antonyms":[ "self-abandonment", "uninhibitedness", "unrestrainedness", "gratification", "indulgence", "overindulgence", "self-indulgence", "bluntness", "candor", "frankness", "immoderacy", "intemperance" ], "antonyms":[ "disinhibition", "incontinence", "unconstraint" ] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "refrains":{ "a part of a song or hymn that is repeated every so often":{ "examples":[ "I didn't know the verses of the song, so I only sang on the refrain" ], "synonyms":[ "burdens", "choruses" ], "near synonyms":[ "repeats", "responses" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "refreshed":{ "made or become fresh in spirits or vigor":{ "examples":[ "woke the next morning refreshed and ready for the day" ], "synonyms":[ "energized", "freshened", "invigorated", "new", "newborn", "reanimated", "reborn", "recreated", "reenergized", "regenerated", "reinvigorated", "renewed", "resuscitated", "revived" ], "near synonyms":[ "animated", "enlivened", "exhilarated", "jazzed (up)", "resurrected", "rested", "untired", "unwearied" ], "near antonyms":[ "tired", "weary", "dampened", "deadened", "emasculated", "unmanned", "demoralized", "disheartened", "dispirited" ], "antonyms":[ "drained", "enervate", "enervated", "exhausted", "knackered", "weakened" ] }, "to bring back to a former condition or vigor":{ "examples":[ "brought out some iced tea to refresh the spirits of the folks working out in the sun" ], "synonyms":[ "freshened", "recharged", "recreated", "refreshened", "regenerated", "rejuvenated", "renewed", "repaired", "restored", "resuscitated", "revitalized", "revived", "revivified" ], "near synonyms":[ "made over", "overhauled", "reclaimed", "reconditioned", "reconstituted", "redesigned", "redeveloped", "redid", "reengineered", "refurbished", "rehabbed", "rehabilitated", "remade", "remodeled", "renovated", "refilled", "replenished", "resupplied", "modernized", "updated" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "to take a meal":{ "examples":[ "we were looking for a family-friendly restaurant where we could sit down and refresh before continuing" ], "synonyms":[ "ate", "dined", "fared", "fed", "partook", "victualed", "victualled" ], "near synonyms":[ "banqueted", "feasted", "repasted", "chowed (down)", "dug in", "glutted", "gorged", "gormandized", "overate", "overfed", "pigged out", "grazed", "nibbled", "noshed", "picked", "snacked", "boarded", "dined out", "messed", "breakfasted", "lunched", "supped", "picnicked" ], "near antonyms":[ "dieted", "fasted" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adjective", "verb" ] }, "refreshening":{ "to bring back to a former condition or vigor":{ "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "refreshened the wilting flowers by cutting the stems again and putting them in a vase with water" ], "near antonyms":[], "related":[ "making over", "overhauling", "reclaiming", "reconditioning", "reconstituting", "redesigning", "redeveloping", "redoing", "reengineering", "refurbishing", 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"lodgments", "lodgements", "pads", "places", "quarters", "residences", "rests", "roofs", "cloisters", "closets", "coverts", "dens", "hermitages", "hideaways", "hideouts", "lairs", "castles", "fortresses", "forts", "palisades", "redoubts", "strongholds", "lean-tos", "lees", "sheds", "windbreaks" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "to be or provide a shelter for":{ "examples":[ "a nation with a long, honorable history of refuging political asylum seekers" ], "synonyms":[ "harbors", "shelters" ], "near synonyms":[ "covers", "defends", "protects", "safeguards", "screens", "secures", "shields", "wards", "domiciles", "houses", "places", "quarters", "shades", "shadows" ], "near antonyms":[ "exposes" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun", "verb" ] }, "refulgent":{ "giving off or reflecting much light":{ "examples":[ "refulgent sunlight broke through the clouds, creating huge swaths of light in the valley below us" ], "synonyms":[ "beaming", "bedazzling", "bright", "brilliant", "candescent", 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"dim", "dull", "lackluster", "unbright", "unbrilliant" ] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "refunding":{ "to make a return payment to":{ "examples":[ "will refund you your money" ], "synonyms":[ "reimbursing", "repaying" ], "near synonyms":[ "giving back", "reciprocating", "rendering (to)", "compensating", "recompensing", "remunerating", "liquidating", "paying down", "paying off", "paying up", "quitting", "satisfying", "settling" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "refurbish":{ "to make improvements or repairs to (something, such as a building)":{ "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "They are refurbishing the old house.", "They sell refurbished computers." ], "near antonyms":[], "related":[], "synonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "refurbishes":{ "to make improvements or repairs to (something, such as a building)":{ "examples":[ "They are refurbishing the old house.", "They sell refurbished computers." ], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "fixes up", "furbishes", "overhauls", "rebuilds", "reconstructs", "doctors", "fixes", "mends", "patches", "reconditions", "renovates", "repairs", "revamps", "aids", "cures", "heals", "helps", "conditions", "prepares", "readies", "cares (for)", "maintains", "services", "freshens", "refreshens", "refreshes", "regenerates", "rejuvenates", "renews", "restores", "revitalizes", "revives", "adjusts", "corrects", "modifies", "rectifies", "redresses", "reforms", "rights", "ameliorates", "betters", "enhances", "enriches", "improves", "meliorates" ], "near antonyms":[ "blemishes", "breaks", "damages", "defaces", "disfigures", "flaws", "harms", "hurts", "impairs", "injures", "mars", "ruins", "spoils", "vandalizes", "wrecks", "cripples", "disables", "maims", "mangles", "mutilates" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "refurbishments":{ "as in renovations , rehabilitations":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "facelift", "reclamations", "reconstructions", "re-creations", "regeneracies", "rehabilitations", 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"sufferable", "acceptable", "bearable", "endurable", "tolerable", "accepted", "accredited", "allowed", "appropriate", "approved", "authorized", "certified", "endorsed", "indorsed", "lawful", "legal", "legitimate", "licensed", "OK", "okay", "permitted", "warranted", "accorded", "granted", "sanctioned", "vouchsafed", "brooked", "condoned", "countenanced", "encouraged", "promoted", "supported", "commanded", "mandatory", "ordered", "required", "proper", "seemly", "suitable", "tolerated", "unobjectionable" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to be unwilling to grant":{ "examples":[ "the reclusive movie star usually refuses requests for interviews" ], "synonyms":[ "declined", "denied", "disallowed", "disapproved", "negatived", "nixed", "rejected", "reprobated", "withheld" ], "near synonyms":[ "banned", "enjoined", "forbade", "forbad", "prohibited", "proscribed", "vetoed", "rebuffed", "repelled", "spurned", "checked", "constrained", "curbed", "held", "kept", "repressed", "restrained", "restricted", "balked 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"forbore", "refrained (from)", "denied", "disavowed", "disclaimed", "disputed", "gainsaid", "stuck", "abjured", "forswore", "foreswore", "recanted", "renounced", "retracted", "took back", "unsaid", "withdrew", "avoided", "bypassed", "detoured", "contradicted", "denied", "disowned", "negated", "controverted", "disagreed (with)", "disproved", "disputed", "rebutted", "refuted", "backed down", "backed off", "backtracked", "disallowed", "recalled", "reneged", "revoked" ], "near antonyms":[ "condoned", "countenanced", "swallowed", "tolerated", "adopted", "embraced", "received", "took", "welcomed", "acceded", "acquiesced", "agreed", "assented", "consented", "chose", "handpicked", "selected", "espoused", "supported" ], "antonyms":[ "accepted", "agreed (to)", "approved" ] }, "type":[ "adjective", "verb" ] }, "refuted":{ "to declare not to be true":{ "examples":[ "while he was publicly refuting rumors of a merger, behind the scenes the CEO was working to effect that very outcome" ], "synonyms":[ "contradicted", "denied", "disaffirmed", "disallowed", "disavowed", "disclaimed", "disconfirmed", "disowned", "gainsaid", "negated", "negatived", "rejected", "repudiated" ], "near synonyms":[ "traversed", "challenged", "confuted", "disproved", "rebutted", "disagreed (with)", "disputed" ], "near antonyms":[ "accepted", "adopted", "embraced", "espoused", "affirmed", "announced", "asserted", "averred", "claimed", "declared", "maintained", "professed", "submitted", "authenticated", "corroborated", "substantiated", "validated", "verified" ], "antonyms":[ "acknowledged", "admitted", "allowed", "avowed", "conceded", "confirmed", "owned" ] }, "to prove to be false":{ "examples":[ "the victories of African-American athlete Jesse Owens in the 1936 Olympics effectively refuted the racial views of the Nazis" ], "synonyms":[ "belied", "confounded", "confuted", "debunked", "disconfirmed", "discredited", "disproved", "falsified", "rebutted", "shot down" ], "near synonyms":[ "overthrew", "overturned", "challenged", "contested", "queried", "questioned", "doubted", "mistrusted", "debated", "discussed", "hashed (over)", "mooted", "talked over" ], "near antonyms":[ "documented", "evidenced", "evinced", "recorded", "showed", "supported", "witnessed", "backed (up)", "buttressed", "corroborated", "substantiated", "adduced", "attested", "authenticated", "certified", "identified", "demonstrated", "displayed", "illustrated", "manifested" ], "antonyms":[ "confirmed", "established", "proved", "validated", "verified" ] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "refuting":{ "as in":{ "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "near antonyms":[], "related":[], "synonyms":[] }, "to declare not to be true":{ "antonyms":[ "acknowledging", "admitting", "allowing", "avowing", "conceding", "confirming", "owning" ], "examples":[ "while he was publicly refuting rumors of a merger, behind the scenes the CEO was working to effect that very outcome" ], "near antonyms":[ "accepting", "adopting", "embracing", "espousing", "affirming", "announcing", "asserting", "averring", "claiming", "declaring", "maintaining", "professing", "submitting", "authenticating", "corroborating", "substantiating", "validating", "verifying" ], "related":[ "traversing", "challenging", "confuting", "disproving", "rebutting", "disagreeing (with)", "disputing" ], "synonyms":[ "contradicting", "denying", "disaffirming", "disallowing", "disavowing", "disclaiming", "disconfirming", "disowning", "gainsaying", "negating", "negativing", "rejecting", "repudiating" ] }, "to prove to be false":{ "antonyms":[ "confirming", "establishing", "proving", "validating", "verifying" ], "examples":[ "the victories of African-American athlete Jesse Owens in the 1936 Olympics effectively refuted the racial views of the Nazis" ], "near antonyms":[ "documenting", "evidencing", "evincing", "recording", "showing", "supporting", "witnessing", "backing (up)", "buttressing", "corroborating", "substantiating", "adducing", "attesting", "authenticating", "certifying", "identifying", "demonstrating", "displaying", "illustrating", "manifesting" ], "related":[ "overthrowing", "overturning", "challenging", "contesting", "querying", "questioning", "doubting", "mistrusting", "debating", "discussing", "hashing (over)", "mooting", "talking over" ], "synonyms":[ "belying", "confounding", "confuting", "debunking", "disconfirming", "discrediting", "disproving", "falsifying", "rebutting", "shooting down" ] }, "type":[ "adjective", "verb" ] }, "reframed":{ "as in reformulated , redrafted":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "redrafted", "reformulated", "assembled", "compounded", "pieced (together)", "built", "constructed", "made", "conceived", "concocted", "devised", "authored", "indited", "penned", "wrote", "couched", "expressed", "phrased", "stated", "verbalized", "worded", "fabricated", "fashioned", "formed", "molded", "sculptured", "shaped", "cast", "composed", "crafted", "drafted", "drew up", "formulated", "framed", "prepared" ], "near 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"refitted", "refocused", "reinvented", "rejiggered", "remade", "remodeled", "revamped", "revised", "reworked", "transformed", "readapted", "readjusted", "acclimated", "acclimatized", "accommodated", "adapted", "adjusted", "conditioned", "conformed", "doctored", "edited", "fashioned", "fitted", "fit", "put", "shaped", "suited", "tailored", "attuned", "corrected", "harmonized", "squared", "tuned" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "as in recomputed":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "recomputed", "counted", "enumerated", "numbered", "told", "divided", "multiplied", "subtracted", "calculated", "ciphered", "computed", "figured", "reckoned", "tabled", "tabulated", "tallied", "worked out", "added", "cast (up)", "footed (up)", "summated", "summed", "totaled", "totalled", "totalized", "toted (up)", "totted (up)" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "refutations":{ "something (as an argument) that serves to disprove":{ "examples":[ "these are hard 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"apostates", "defectors", "deserters", "recreants", "renegades" ], "near antonyms":[ "loyalists", "adherents", "disciples", "followers", "supporters", "fanatics", "militants", "partisans", "partizans", "zealots" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "reflects":{ "to reproduce or show (an exact likeness) as a mirror would":{ "examples":[ "her face was reflected in the waters of the still pond" ], "synonyms":[ "images", "mirrors" ], "near synonyms":[ "clones", "copies", "duplicates", "imitates", "reduplicates", "repeats", "replicates", "reproduces" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "to make a statement of one's opinion":{ "examples":[ "reflected on the huge influence that the electronic media have on our national elections" ], "synonyms":[ "allows", "comments", "editorializes", "notes", "observes", "opines", "remarks", "weighs in" ], "near synonyms":[ "commentates", "articulates", "expresses", "says", "speaks", "states", "talks", "tells", "utters", "verbalizes", "vocalizes", 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"flux", "inflow", "influx", "inrush", "deluge", "flood", "inundation", "overflow", "spate", "torrent", "river", "stream", "tide" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "referees":{ "a person who impartially decides or resolves a dispute or controversy":{ "examples":[ "served as the unofficial referee in disputes over the family business" ], "synonyms":[ "adjudicators", "arbiters", "arbitrators", "judges", "umpires" ], "near synonyms":[ "jurists", "justices", "magistrates", "intermediaries", "intermediates", "mediators", "mediatrixes", "moderators", "negotiators", "conciliators", "go-betweens", "peacemakers", "reconcilers", "troubleshooters", "deciders" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "to give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute)":{ "examples":[ "their father usually ends up refereeing any disputes concerning use of the big TV" ], "synonyms":[ "adjudges", "adjudicates", "arbitrates", "decides", "determines", "judges", "rules (on)", "settles", "umpires" ], "near 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"accord", "sanction", "vouchsafe" ], "antonyms":[ "allow", "concede", "grant", "let", "OK", "okay", "permit" ] }, "to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to":{ "examples":[ "she refused the award, citing the hard work of others who deserved the recognition more than she did" ], "synonyms":[ "balk (at)", "decline", "deselect", "disapprove", "negative", "nix", "pass", "pass up", "reject", "reprobate", "repudiate", "spurn", "throw out", "throw over", "turn down" ], "near synonyms":[ "blow off", "disdain", "rebuff", "scorn", "scout", "shoot down", "overrule", "veto", "forbid", "prohibit", "proscribe", "dismiss", "ignore", "abstain (from)", "forbear", "refrain (from)", "deny", "disavow", "disclaim", "dispute", "gainsay", "stick", "abjure", "forswear", "foreswear", "recant", "renounce", "retract", "take back", "unsay", "withdraw", "avoid", "bypass", "detour", "contradict", "deny", "disown", "negate", "controvert", "disagree (with)", "disprove", "dispute", "rebut", "refute", "back down", "back off", "backtrack", "disallow", "recall", "renege", "revoke" ], "near antonyms":[ "condone", "countenance", "swallow", "tolerate", "adopt", "embrace", "receive", "take", "welcome", "accede", "acquiesce", "agree", "assent", "consent", "choose", "handpick", "select", "espouse", "support" ], "antonyms":[ "accept", "agree (to)", "approve" ] }, "discarded or useless material":{ "examples":[ "refuse had littered the playground until our volunteer group cleaned it up" ], "synonyms":[ "chaff", "deadwood", "debris", "dreck", "drek", "dross", "dust", "effluvium", "effluvia", "garbage", "junk", "litter", "offal", "offscouring", "raffle", "riffraff", "rubbish", "scrap", "spilth", "trash", "truck", "waste" ], "near synonyms":[ "crud", "sewage", "slop", "swill", "wash", "detritus", "remains", "rubble", "ruins", "dump", "scrap heap", "lumber", "odds and ends", "trumpery", "flotsam", "jetsam", "wreckage", "castoff", "cull", "discard", "hand-me-down", "reject", "throwaway", "nothing", "straw", "two bits" ], "near antonyms":[ "catch", "gem", "goody", "goodie", "jewel", "pearl", "plum", "prize", "treasure", "treasure trove", "trove", "valuable", "booty", "find", "salvage" ], "antonyms":[] }, "as in discarded , waste":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "castaway", "cast-off", "discarded", "jettisoned", "junked", "waste", "ignored", "neglected", "unattended", "untended", "godforsaken", "miserable", "shabby", "wretched", "abandoned", "derelict", "deserted", "desolate", "disused", "forgotten", "forsaken", "rejected", "vacant", "vacated", "void", "empty", "idle" ], "near antonyms":[ "reclaimed", "recovered", "redeemed", "rescued", "retrieved", "salvaged", "saved", "reconditioned", "rehabbed", "rehabilitated", "restored", "repeopled" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adjective", "noun", "verb" ] }, "reformulate":{ "as in reframe , redraft":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "redraft", "reframe", "assemble", "compound", "piece (together)", "build", "construct", "make", "conceive", "concoct", "devise", "author", "indite", "pen", "write", "couch", "express", "phrase", "state", "verbalize", "word", "fabricate", "fashion", "form", "mold", "sculpture", "shape", "cast", "compose", "craft", "draft", "draw up", "formulate", "frame", "prepare" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "refines":{ "to make better":{ "examples":[ "worked on refining her backhand before the big tennis match" ], "synonyms":[ "ameliorates", "amends", "betters", "enhances", "enriches", "helps", "improves", "meliorates", "perfects", "upgrades" ], "near synonyms":[ "corrects", "emends", "rectifies", "reforms", "remediates", "remedies", "edits", "fine-tunes", "redrafts", "refurbishes", "rehabilitates", "rehabs", "revamps", "revises", "reworks", "beefs (up)", "boosts", "fortifies", "intensifies", "reinforces", "reenforces", "strengthens", "fines", "hones", "polishes", "retouches", "touches up" ], "near antonyms":[ "damages", "endamages", "harms", "hurts", "impairs", "injures", "spoils", "tarnishes", "vitiates", "blemishes", "blights", "defaces", "disfigures", "flaws", "mars", "diminishes", "lessens", "lowers", "reduces" ], "antonyms":[ "worsens" ] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "reformed":{ "to make better in behavior or character":{ "examples":[ "volunteers at a sanctuary that tries to reform dogs with behavior problems" ], "synonyms":[ "habilitated", "reclaimed", "redeemed", "regenerated", "rehabilitated" ], "near synonyms":[ "reeducated", "amended", "improved", "refined", "cleansed", "purified", "restored" ], "near antonyms":[ "abased", "cankered", "corrupted", "debauched", "degraded", "demeaned", "demoralized", "depraved", "lowered", "perverted", "poisoned", "profaned", "prostituted", "subverted", "warped" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to change one's behavior or character for the better":{ "examples":[ "a man who's been trying to reform ever since he got fired for missing too many days of work" ], "synonyms":[ "amended", "mended", "shaped up", "straightened (up or out)" ], "near synonyms":[ "behaved", "regenerated", "bettered", "improved" ], "near antonyms":[ "backslid", "regressed" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from":{ "examples":[ "he had better reform his ways if he wants any of us to trust him" ], "synonyms":[ "amended", "corrected", "debugged", "emended", "rectified", "red-penciled", "remedied" ], "near synonyms":[ "redrafted", "redrew", "restyled", "revised", "reworked", "rewrote", "blue-penciled", "cut", "shortened", "redressed", "righted", "ameliorated", "bettered", "improved", "perfected", "polished", "touched up", "fixed", "mended", "repaired", "adjusted", "modulated", "regulated", "altered", "changed", "modified" ], "near antonyms":[ "damaged", "harmed", "hurt", "impaired", "injured", "marred", "spoiled", "spoilt", "aggravated", "worsened" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "reflexes":{ "as in recoils":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "recoils", "rebounds", "revulsions", "rises", "backlashes", "kickbacks", "counterreactions", "counter-reactions", "counterresponses", "counter-responses", "answers", "reactions", "replies", "responses", "takes" ], "near antonyms":[ "actions", "behaviors", "causes", "effects" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "reflex":{ "as in natural , unconscious":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "conditioned", "natural", "Pavlovian", "reactive", "simple", "subconscious", "subliminal", "unconscious", "unforced", "visceral", "automatic", "instinctive", "instinctual", "involuntary", "knee-jerk", "mechanic", "mechanical", "robotic", "spontaneous", "concealed", "hidden", "shrouded", "subtle" ], "near antonyms":[ "aware", "conscious", "definitive", "explicit", "express", "detectable", "discernible", "discernable", "observable", "perceptible", "visible" ], "antonyms":[] }, "as in recoil":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "recoil", "rebound", "revulsion", "rise", "backlash", "kickback", "counterreaction", "counterresponse", "answer", "reaction", "reply", "response", "take" ], "near antonyms":[ "action", "behavior", "cause", "effect" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ] }, "reflection":{ "a briefly expressed opinion":{ "examples":[ "does anyone want to share their reflections on the passage we just read?" ], "synonyms":[ "comment", "note", "remark" ], "near synonyms":[ "analysis", "commentary", "exposition", "aside", "obiter dictum", "annotation", "belief", "conviction", "eye", "feeling", "judgment", "judgement", "mind", "notion", "persuasion", "sentiment", "verdict", "view", "advice", "input" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "a cause of shame":{ "examples":[ "your constant lying is a serious reflection on your character" ], "synonyms":[ "disgrace", "dishonor", "opprobrium", "reproach", "scandal" ], "near synonyms":[ "blot", "brand", "slur", "smirch", "spot", "stain", "stigma", "taint" ], "near antonyms":[ "boast", "glory", "jewel", "pride", "treasure" ], "antonyms":[ "credit", "honor" ] }, "a careful weighing of the reasons for or against something":{ "examples":[ "after reflection , they decided to refuse the offer on the house" ], "synonyms":[ "account", "advisement", "consideration", "debate", "deliberation", "study", "thought" ], "near synonyms":[ "cogitation", "contemplation", "meditation", "pondering", "rumination", "introspection", "agonizing", "hesitation", "indecision", "premeditation" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "refrigerated":{ "as in frozen , iced":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "frore", "frosted", "frozen", "iced", "unheated", "subfreezing", "subzero", "arctic", "cold", "coolish", "freezing", "frigid", "frosty", "glacial", "ice-cold", "icy", "numbing", "polar", "shivery", "wintry", "wintery", "bracing", "brisk", "crisp", "invigorating", "rigorous", "snappy", "bitter", "bleak", "chill", "chilling", "chilly", "nipping", "nippy", "raw", "sharp" ], "near antonyms":[ "balmy", "warm", "lukewarm", "tepid", "heated", "warmed" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to cause to lose heat":{ "examples":[ "refrigerate the cake after you frost it so that the frosting doesn't melt" ], "synonyms":[ "chilled", "cooled" ], "near synonyms":[ "air-conditioned", "frosted", "froze", "iced", "quick-froze", "supercooled", "ventilated" ], "near antonyms":[ "baked", "boiled", "broiled", "steamed", "heat-treated", "tempered", "microwaved" ], "antonyms":[ "heated", "toasted", "warmed" ] }, "type":[ "adjective", "verb" ] }, "refeeds":{ "as in reprovisions":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "reprovisions", "hand-feeds", "spoon-feeds", "underfeeds", "force-feeds", "overfeeds", "surfeits", "battens", "fattens", "fills", "messes", "banquets", "dines", "feasts", "regales", "nourishes", "nurtures", "sustains", "serves", "waits" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "refusing":{ "to be unwilling to grant":{ "examples":[ "the 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work of others who deserved the recognition more than she did" ], "synonyms":[ "balking (at)", "declining", "deselecting", "disapproving", "negativing", "nixing", "passing", "passing up", "rejecting", "reprobating", "repudiating", "spurning", "throwing out", "throwing over", "turning down" ], "near synonyms":[ "blowing off", "disdaining", "rebuffing", "scorning", "scouting", "shooting down", "overruling", "vetoing", "forbidding", "prohibiting", "proscribing", "dismissing", "ignoring", "abstaining (from)", "forbearing", "refraining (from)", "denying", "disavowing", "disclaiming", "disputing", "gainsaying", "sticking", "abjuring", "forswearing", "foreswearing", "recanting", "renouncing", "retracting", "taking back", "unsaying", "withdrawing", "avoiding", "bypassing", "detouring", "contradicting", "denying", "disowning", "negating", "controverting", "disagreeing (with)", "disproving", "disputing", "rebutting", "refuting", "backing down", "backing off", "backtracking", "disallowing", "recalling", "reneging", "revoking" ], "near antonyms":[ "condoning", "countenancing", "swallowing", "tolerating", "adopting", "embracing", "receiving", "taking", "welcoming", "acceding", "acquiescing", "agreeing", "assenting", "consenting", "choosing", "handpicking", "selecting", "espousing", "supporting" ], "antonyms":[ "accepting", "agreeing (to)", "approving" ] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "reflects (on or upon)":{ "as in reminisces , muses (upon)":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "muses (upon)", "reminisces", "chews over", "cogitates", "considers", "contemplates", "debates", "deliberates", "entertains", "eyes", "kicks around", "meditates", "mulls (over)", "perpends", "ponders", "pores (over)", "questions", "revolves", "ruminates", "studies", "thinks (about or over)", "turns", "weighs", "wrestles (with)", "analyzes", "explores", "reviews", "concludes", "reasons", "second-guesses", "speculates (about)", "broods (about or over)", "dwells (on or upon)", "fixates (on or upon)", "frets (about or over)", "obsesses (about or over)", "believes", "conceives", "opines", "absorbs", "assimilates", "digests", "drinks (in)" ], "near antonyms":[ "disregards", "ignores", "overlooks", "slights", "dismisses", "pooh-poohs", "poohs", "rejects" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[] }, "refound":{ "as in relaunch , reinstitute":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "reinitiate", "reinstitute", "relaunch", "arrange", "organize", "systematize", "systemize", "endow", "finance", "fund", "subsidize", "develop", "enlarge", "expand", "construct", "put up", "conceive", "concoct", "contrive", "cook (up)", "create", "devise", "fabricate", "invent", "make up", "manufacture", "produce", "think (up)", "author", "father", "originate", "begin", "constitute", "establish", "found", "inaugurate", "initiate", "innovate", "institute", "introduce", "launch", "pioneer", "plant", "set up", "start" ], "near antonyms":[ "close (down)", "phase out", "shut (up)", "abolish", "annihilate", "annul", "nullify", "end", "finish", "halt", "stop", "terminate", "round (off or out)", "wind up", "wrap up" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "refilling":{ "as in replenishing , refreshing":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "refreshing", "reloading", "repacking", "replenishing", "brimming", "charging", "cramming", "heaping", "jamming", "jam-packing", "loading", "packing", "stuffing", "drenching", "flooding", "glutting", "swamping", "bloating", "bulking", "crowding", "crushing", "matting", "pressing", "ramming", "shoving", "squashing", "squeezing", "overcharging", "overfilling", "overflowing", "saturating", "honeycombing", "penetrating" ], "near antonyms":[ "lightening", "depleting", "draining", "eliminating", "exhausting", "bleeding", "drawing (off)", "cleaning", "flushing", "purging", "scouring", "sweeping", "clearing", "emptying", "evacuating", "vacating", "voiding" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "refuge":{ "something (as a building) that offers 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"domicile", "house", "place", "quarter", "shade", "shadow" ], "near antonyms":[ "expose" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun", "verb" ] }, "refits":{ "as in transformations , modifications":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "alterations", "conversions", "makeovers", "modifications", "revisions", "transformations", "attunements", "corrections", "harmonizations", "readaptations", "readjustments", "acclimations", "acclimatizations", "accommodations", "adaptations", "adaptions", "adjustments", "conformations" ], "near antonyms":[ "maladaptations" ], "antonyms":[] }, "as in revamps , remodels":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "alters", "converts", "makes over", "modifies", "recasts", "reclaims", "recycles", "redesigns", "redevelops", "redoes", "reengineers", "refashions", "refigures", "refocuses", "reinvents", "rejiggers", "remakes", "remodels", "revamps", "revises", "reworks", "transforms", "readapts", "readjusts", "acclimates", "acclimatizes", "accommodates", "adapts", "adjusts", "conditions", "conforms", "doctors", "edits", "fashions", "fits", "puts", "shapes", "suits", "tailors", "attunes", "corrects", "harmonizes", "squares", "tunes" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "as in refurnishes , reequips":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "reequips", "refurnishes", "reoutfits", "arms", "fortifies", "prepares", "allocates", "allots", "assigns", "apportions", "deals (out)", "dispenses", "distributes", "doles out", "hands out", "metes (out)", "parcels (out)", "portions", "prorates", "bestows", "contributes", "donates", "gives", "presents", "stocks", "stores", "accoutres", "accouters", "equips", "fits (out)", "furnishes", "girds", "kits (up or out)", "outfits", "provisions", "rigs", "supplies" ], "near antonyms":[ "deprives", "dispossesses", "divests", "strips" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun", "verb" ] }, "refusal":{ "an unwillingness to grant something asked for":{ "examples":[ "his flat refusal of our 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"synonyms":[ "freshening", "recharging", "recreating", "refreshening", "regenerating", "rejuvenating", "renewing", "repairing", "restoring", "resuscitating", "revitalizing", "revivifying", "reviving" ], "near synonyms":[ "making over", "overhauling", "reclaiming", "reconditioning", "reconstituting", "redesigning", "redeveloping", "redoing", "reengineering", "refurbishing", "rehabbing", "rehabilitating", "remaking", "remodeling", "renovating", "refilling", "replenishing", "resupplying", "modernizing", "updating" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "to take a meal":{ "examples":[ "we were looking for a family-friendly restaurant where we could sit down and refresh before continuing" ], "synonyms":[ "dining", "eating", "faring", "feeding", "partaking", "victualing", "victualling" ], "near synonyms":[ "banqueting", "feasting", "repasting", "chowing (down)", "digging in", "glutting", "gorging", "gormandizing", "overeating", "overfeeding", "pigging out", "grazing", "nibbling", "noshing", "picking", "snacking", "boarding", "dining out", "messing", "breakfasting", "lunching", "supping", "picnicking" ], "near antonyms":[ "dieting", "fasting" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adjective", "verb" ] }, "refurbished":{ "as in renewed , remodeled":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "modernized", "remodeled", "renewed", "fresh", "functional", "operable", "operational", "workable", "contemporary", "current", "mod", "modern", "new", "newfangled", "new-fashioned", "present-day", "recent", "ultramodern", "up-to-date", "up-to-the-minute", "active", "alive", "busy", "employed", "functioning", "operating", "operative" ], "near antonyms":[ "antiquated", "archaic", "dated", "d\u00e9mod\u00e9", "demoded", "fossilized", "kaput", "kaputt", "medieval", "mediaeval", "moribund", "mossy", "moth-eaten", "neolithic", "Noachian", "obsolete", "outdated", "outmoded", "out-of-date", "outworn", "pass\u00e9", "prehistoric", "prehistorical", "rusty", "Stone Age", "superannuated", "aging", "ageing", "obsolescent", "discarded", "disused", "inoperable", "unusable", "unworkable", "useless" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to make improvements or repairs to (something, such as a building)":{ "examples":[ "They are refurbishing the old house.", "They sell refurbished computers." ], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "fixed up", "furbished", "overhauled", "rebuilt", "reconstructed", "doctored", "fixed", "mended", "patched", "reconditioned", "renovated", "repaired", "revamped", "aided", "cured", "healed", "helped", "conditioned", "prepared", "readied", "cared (for)", "maintained", "serviced", "freshened", "refreshed", "refreshened", "regenerated", "rejuvenated", "renewed", "restored", "revitalized", "revived", "adjusted", "corrected", "modified", "rectified", "redressed", "reformed", "righted", "ameliorated", "bettered", "enhanced", "enriched", "improved", "meliorated" ], "near antonyms":[ "blemished", "broke", "damaged", "defaced", "disfigured", "flawed", "harmed", "hurt", "impaired", "injured", "marred", "ruined", "spoiled", "spoilt", "vandalized", "wrecked", "crippled", "disabled", "maimed", "mangled", "mutilated" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adjective", "verb" ] }, "refresher":{ "something that helps you to remember something you have forgotten; a reminder about something \u2014 usually singular \u2014 usually + on":{ "examples":[ "Before we play, I need a refresher on the rules.", "Some people need a refresher on how to be polite." ], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "brushup", "review", "drill", "exercise", "practice", "practise", "routine", "training", "workout", "assignment", "homework", "lesson" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "refusenik":{ "as in refuser , recusant":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "recusant", "refuser", "discontent", "malcontent", "defier", "insurgent", "insurrectionary", "insurrectionist", "mutineer", "rebel", "red", "revolter", "revolutionary", "revolutionist", "revolutionizer", "abandoner", "come-outer", "dropout", "leaver", "betrayer", "double-crosser", "quisling", "traitor", "traitress", "traitoress", "turnabout", "turncoat", "apostate", "defector", "deserter", "recreant", "renegade" ], "near antonyms":[ "loyalist", "adherent", "disciple", "follower", "supporter", "fanatic", "militant", "partisan", "partizan", "zealot" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "refusnik":{ "as in refuser , recusant":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "recusant", "refuser", "discontent", "malcontent", "defier", "insurgent", "insurrectionary", "insurrectionist", "mutineer", "rebel", "red", "revolter", "revolutionary", "revolutionist", "revolutionizer", "abandoner", "come-outer", "dropout", "leaver", "betrayer", "double-crosser", "quisling", "traitor", "traitress", "traitoress", "turnabout", "turncoat", "apostate", "defector", "deserter", "recreant", "renegade" ], "near antonyms":[ "loyalist", "adherent", "disciple", "follower", "supporter", "fanatic", "militant", "partisan", "partizan", "zealot" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "referencing":{ "as in sourcing":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "sourcing", "bearing out", "corroborating", "documenting", "substantiating", "validating", "adverting (to)", "illustrating", "naming", "referring (to)", "specifying", "touching (on or upon)", "exemplifying", "representing", "adducing", "citing", "instancing", "mentioning", "quoting" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "refractory":{ "given to resisting authority or another's control":{ "examples":[ "refractory players will be ejected from the game" ], "synonyms":[ "balky", "contrary", "contumacious", "defiant", "disobedient", "froward", "incompliant", "insubordinate", "intractable", "obstreperous", "rebel", "rebellious", "recalcitrant", "recusant", "restive", "ungovernable", "unruly", "untoward", "wayward", "willful", "wilful" ], "near synonyms":[ "noncooperative", "uncooperative", "insurgent", "mutinous", "adamant", "adamantine", "dogged", "hardheaded", "headstrong", "immovable", "implacable", "inflexible", "mulish", "negativistic", "obdurate", "obstinate", "opinionated", "peevish", "pertinacious", "pigheaded", "rigid", "self-willed", "stubborn", "unbending", "uncompromising", "unrelenting", "unyielding", "fractious", "uncontrollable", "unmanageable", "wild", "perverse", "resistant", "wrongheaded", "bad", "disorderly", "errant", "misbehaving", "mischievous", "monkeying", "monkeyish", "naughty", "undisciplined", "dissident", "nonconformist", "discourteous", "disrespectful", "ill-bred", "ill-mannered", "ill-natured", "impertinent", "impolite", "impudent", "inconsiderate", "insolent", "ornery", "rude", "uncivil", "uncouth", "ungracious", "unmannerly" ], "near antonyms":[ "acquiescent", "agreeable", "amiable", "cooperative", "deferential", "obliging", "yielding", "behaved", "disciplined", "well-bred", "courteous", "polite", "respectful", "kowtowing", "obsequious", "servile", "slavish", "subservient", "decorous", "mannerly", "orderly", "proper", "controllable", "governable", "manageable", "trainable" ], "antonyms":[ "amenable", "biddable", "compliant", "conformable", "docile", "obedient", "ruly", "submissive", "tractable" ] }, "given to resisting control or discipline by others":{ "examples":[ "believing that rules are only for other people, he's been refractory virtually his entire life" ], "synonyms":[ "froward", "headstrong", "incontrollable", "intractable", "recalcitrant", "uncontrollable", "ungovernable", "unmanageable", "unruly", "untoward", "wayward", "willful", "wilful" ], "near synonyms":[ "bullheaded", "contrary", "difficult", "hardheaded", "incorrigible", "intransigent", "mulish", "obdurate", "obstinate", "opinionated", "perverse", "pigheaded", "self-willed", "stiff", "stiff-necked", "stubborn", "undisciplined", "unpunished", "uncontrolled", "wild", "boisterous", "irrepressible", "rambunctious", "rowdy", "disobedient", "indocile", "insubordinate", "rebellious", "misbehaving", "naughty" ], "near antonyms":[ "docile", "obedient", "well-behaved", "compliant", "placable", "pliable", "submissive", "yielding", "accepting", "persuadable", "receptive", "responsive", "willing", "reasonable", "temperate", "trainable" ], "antonyms":[ "controllable", "governable", "manageable", "tractable" ] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "refounds":{ "as in relaunches , reinstitutes":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "reinitiates", "reinstitutes", "relaunches", "arranges", "organizes", "systematizes", "systemizes", "endows", "finances", "funds", "subsidizes", "develops", "enlarges", "expands", "constructs", "puts up", "conceives", "concocts", "contrives", "cooks (up)", "creates", "devises", "fabricates", "invents", "makes up", "manufactures", "produces", "thinks (up)", "authors", "fathers", "originates", "begins", "constitutes", "establishes", "founds", "inaugurates", "initiates", "innovates", "institutes", "introduces", "launches", "pioneers", "plants", "sets up", "starts" ], "near antonyms":[ "closes (down)", "phases out", "shuts (up)", "abolishes", "annihilates", "annuls", "nullifies", "ends", "finishes", "halts", "stops", "terminates", "rounds (off or out)", "winds up", "wraps up" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "reflecting":{ "to reproduce or show (an exact likeness) as a mirror would":{ "examples":[ "her face was reflected in the waters of the still pond" ], "synonyms":[ "imaging", "mirroring" ], "near synonyms":[ "cloning", "copying", "duplicating", "imitating", "reduplicating", "repeating", "replicating", "reproducing" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "to make a statement of one's opinion":{ "examples":[ "reflected on the huge influence that the electronic media have on our national elections" ], "synonyms":[ "allowing", "commenting", "editorializing", "noting", "observing", "opining", "remarking", "weighing in" ], "near synonyms":[ "commentating", "articulating", "expressing", "saying", "speaking", "stating", "talking", "telling", "uttering", "verbalizing", "vocalizing", "conjecturing", "daresaying", "guessing", "speculating", "supposing", "surmising" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "referring":{ "as in allusive , alluding":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "alluding", "allusive", "denotative", "denoting", "indicative", "reflective", "significant", "signifying", "telltale", "characteristic", "symptomatic", "demonstrative", "exhibiting", "expressive", "symbolic", "symbolical", "connoting", "hinting", "implying", "insinuating", "suggestive" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "to have a relation or connection":{ "examples":[ "I don't think that rule of play refers to this particular situation" ], "synonyms":[ "appertaining", "applying", "bearing", "pertaining", "relating" ], "near synonyms":[ "affecting", "concerning", "interesting", "involving", "touching", "associating", "connecting", "coupling", "interrelating", "linking", "tying in", "tieing in", "dealing (with)", "treating" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adjective", "verb" ] }, "refeed":{ "as in reprovision":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "reprovision", "hand-feed", "spoon-feed", "underfeed", "force-feed", "overfeed", "surfeit", "batten", "fatten", "fill", "mess", "banquet", "dine", "feast", "regale", "nourish", "nurture", "sustain", "serve", "wait" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "refunds":{ "to make a return payment to":{ "examples":[ "will refund you your money" ], "synonyms":[ "reimburses", "repays" ], "near synonyms":[ "gives back", "reciprocates", "renders (to)", "compensates", "recompenses", "remunerates", "liquidates", "pays down", "pays off", "pays up", "quits", "satisfies", "settles" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "as in reimbursements , repayments":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "reimbursements", "repayments", "amends", "atonements", "expiations", "adjustments", "settlements", "punitive damages", "solatia", "punishments", "retaliations", "compensations", "damages", "indemnifications", "indemnities", "quittances", "recompenses", "recoupments", "redresses", "remunerations", "reparations", "reprisals", "requitals", "restitutions", "satisfactions" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun", "verb" ] }, "reformulates":{ "as in reframes , redrafts":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "redrafts", "reframes", "assembles", "compounds", "pieces (together)", "builds", "constructs", "makes", "conceives", "concocts", "devises", "authors", "indites", "pens", "writes", "couches", "expresses", "phrases", "states", "verbalizes", "words", "fabricates", "fashions", "forms", "molds", "sculptures", "shapes", "casts", "composes", "crafts", "drafts", "draws up", "formulates", "frames", "prepares" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "refection":{ "food eaten or prepared for eating at one time":{ "examples":[ "refections at the monastery are as spartan as the surroundings" ], "synonyms":[ "chow", "feed", "meal", "menu", "mess", "repast", "table" ], "near synonyms":[ "board", "breakfast", "buffet", "collation", "dinner", "lunch", "luncheon", "refreshments", "smorgasbord", "snack", "supper", "tea", "bite", "gulp", "morsel", "serving", "taste", "banquet", "feast", "regale", "spread", "bake", "barbecue", "barbeque", "clambake", "cookout", "fry", "fry-up", "luau", "picnic", "potluck", "roast" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "refigure":{ "as in rejigger , reengineer":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "alter", "convert", "make over", "modify", "recast", "reclaim", "recycle", "redesign", "redevelop", "redo", "reengineer", "refashion", "refit", "refocus", "reinvent", "rejigger", "remake", "remodel", "revamp", "revise", "rework", "transform", "readapt", "readjust", "acclimate", "acclimatize", "accommodate", "adapt", "adjust", "condition", "conform", "doctor", "edit", "fashion", "fit", "put", "shape", "suit", "tailor", "attune", "correct", "harmonize", "square", "tune" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "as in recompute":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "recompute", "count", "enumerate", "number", "tell", "divide", "multiply", "subtract", "calculate", "cipher", "compute", "figure", "reckon", "table", "tabulate", "tally", "work out", "add", "cast (up)", "foot (up)", "sum", "summate", "tot (up)", "total", "totalize", "tote (up)" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "refunded":{ "to make a return payment to":{ "examples":[ "will refund you your money" ], "synonyms":[ "reimbursed", "repaid" ], "near synonyms":[ "gave back", "reciprocated", "rendered (to)", "compensated", "recompensed", "remunerated", "liquidated", "paid down", "paid off", "paid up", "quit", "quitted", "satisfied", "settled" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "refixed":{ "as in reattached , resecured":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "reaffixed", "reattached", "refastened", "resecured", "recombined", "reconnected", "rejoined", "reunified", "reunited", "associated", "coalesced", "combined", "conjoined", "conjugated", "connected", "coupled", "fused", "interfused", "joined", "linked (up)", "married", "unified", "united", "assembled", "clustered", "congregated", "constellated", "convened", "gathered", "met", "allied", "confederated", "leagued", "mated", "yoked", "chained", "compounded", "hitched", "hooked", "spliced" ], "near antonyms":[ "detached", "disaffiliated", "disconnected", "disjoined", "disjointed", "dissociated", "disunited", "divided", "divorced", "fractionated", "isolated", "resolved", "uncoupled", "unyoked", "disbanded", "dispersed", "scattered", "broke up", "dissevered", "parted", "sectioned", "separated", "severed", "split", "sundered", "unlinked" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "refiner":{ "as in filter , purifier":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "clarifier", "filter", "purifier", "cleanliness", "immaculateness", "purity" ], "near antonyms":[ "adulterant", "contaminant", "contamination", "defilement", "impurity", "pollutant", "blot", "blotch", "spot", "stain", "taint", "dirt", "filth", "grime", "muck", "scum", "sludge", "smut", "soil" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "refraining (from)":{ "to resist the temptation of":{ "examples":[ "couldn't refrain from ruffling her nephew's neatly combed hair whenever she saw him" ], "synonyms":[ "abjuring", "abstaining (from)", "forbearing", "forgoing", "foregoing", "keeping (from)", "withholding (from)" ], "near synonyms":[ "avoiding", "eschewing", "shunning", "checking", "constraining", "curbing", "inhibiting", "denying", "refusing", "rejecting", "repudiating", "bucking", "combating", "combatting", "fighting" ], "near antonyms":[ "acquiescing (to)", "capitulating", "conceding (to)", "knuckling under (to)" ], "antonyms":[ "bowing (to)", "giving in (to)", "submitting (to)", "succumbing (to)", "surrendering (to)", "yielding (to)" ] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "refocusing":{ "as in reinventing , transforming":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "altering", "converting", "making over", "modifying", "recasting", "reclaiming", "recycling", "redesigning", "redeveloping", "redoing", "reengineering", "refashioning", "refiguring", "refitting", "reinventing", "rejiggering", "remaking", "remodeling", "revamping", "revising", "reworking", "transforming", "readapting", "readjusting", "acclimating", "acclimatizing", "accommodating", "adapting", "adjusting", "conditioning", "conforming", "doctoring", "editing", "fashioning", "fitting", "putting", "shaping", "suiting", "tailoring", "attuning", "correcting", "harmonizing", "squaring", "tuning" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "as in focusing , aiming":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "aiming", "directing", "homing (in on)", "honing in (on)", "leveling", "levelling", "nailing", "pointing", "setting", "zeroing (in on)", "centering", "concentrating", "fastening", "focusing", "focussing", "riveting", "training", "attending", "heeding", "minding", "fixating (on)", "obsessing (over)" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "refreshment":{ "as in revitalization , rejuvenation":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "rejuvenation", "rejuvenescence", "revitalization", "bounce", "dash", "drive", "energy", "ginger", "go", "liveliness", "pep", "punch", "sap", "snap", "starch", "verve", "vigor", "vim", "vitality", "zing", "zip", "might", "muscle", "potency", "power", "puissance", "strength", "briskness", "jauntiness", "spiritedness", "sprightliness", "vivaciousness", "vivacity" ], "near antonyms":[ "burnout", "collapse", "exhaustion", "fatigue", "frazzle", "lassitude", "prostration", "tiredness", "weariness", "debilitation", "debility", "disablement", "enervation", "enfeeblement", "faintness", "feebleness", 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"united", "assembled", "clustered", "congregated", "constellated", "convened", "gathered", "met", "allied", "confederated", "leagued", "mated", "yoked", "chained", "compounded", "hitched", "hooked", "spliced" ], "near antonyms":[ "detached", "disaffiliated", "disconnected", "disjoined", "disjointed", "dissociated", "disunited", "divided", "divorced", "fractionated", "isolated", "resolved", "uncoupled", "unyoked", "disbanded", "dispersed", "scattered", "broke up", "dissevered", "parted", "sectioned", "separated", "severed", "split", "sundered", "unlinked" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "refinancing":{ "as in cofinancing":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "cofinancing", "co-financing", "grubstaking", "advocating", "aiding", "backing", "championing", "endorsing", "indorsing", "patronizing", "sponsoring", "supporting", "bankrolling", "capitalizing", "endowing", "financing", "funding", "staking", "subsidizing", "underwriting", "maintaining", "nourishing", "providing (for)", "clearing", "defraying", "discharging", "footing", "liquidating", "paying", "paying off", "paying up", "quitting", "recompensing", "settling", "springing (for)", "standing", "refunding" ], "near antonyms":[ "defunding" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "refitted":{ "as in revamped , remodeled":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "altered", "converted", "made over", "modified", "recast", "reclaimed", "recycled", "redesigned", "redeveloped", "redid", "reengineered", "refashioned", "refigured", "refocused", "reinvented", "rejiggered", "remade", "remodeled", "revamped", "revised", "reworked", "transformed", "readapted", "readjusted", "acclimated", "acclimatized", "accommodated", "adapted", "adjusted", "conditioned", "conformed", "doctored", "edited", "fashioned", "fitted", "fit", "put", "shaped", "suited", "tailored", "attuned", "corrected", "harmonized", "squared", "tuned" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "as in refurnished , reequipped":{ 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"clusters", "congregates", "constellates", "convenes", "gathers", "meets", "allies", "confederates", "leagues", "mates", "yokes", "chains", "compounds", "hitches", "hooks", "splices" ], "near antonyms":[ "detaches", "disaffiliates", "disconnects", "disjoins", "disjoints", "dissociates", "disunites", "divides", "divorces", "fractionates", "isolates", "resolves", "uncouples", "unyokes", "disbands", "disperses", "scatters", "breaks up", "dissevers", "parts", "sections", "separates", "severs", "splits", "sunders", "unlinks" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "refrigerates":{ "to cause to lose heat":{ "examples":[ "refrigerate the cake after you frost it so that the frosting doesn't melt" ], "synonyms":[ "chills", "cools" ], "near synonyms":[ "air-conditions", "freezes", "frosts", "ices", "quick-freezes", "supercools", "ventilates" ], "near antonyms":[ "bakes", "boils", "broils", "steams", "heat-treats", "tempers", "microwaves" ], "antonyms":[ "heats", "toasts", "warms" ] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "refer":{ "to have a relation or connection":{ "examples":[ "I don't think that rule of play refers to this particular situation" ], "synonyms":[ "appertain", "apply", "bear", "pertain", "relate" ], "near synonyms":[ "affect", "concern", "interest", "involve", "touch", "associate", "connect", "couple", "interrelate", "link", "tie in", "deal (with)", "treat" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "reformists":{ "as in supporters , reformers":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "advocates", "apostles", "backers", "boosters", "champions", "exponents", "persuaders", "promoters", "proponents", "reformers", "supporters", "demonstrators", "marchers", "objectors", "picketers", "protesters", "protestors", "alarmists", "extremists", "insurgents", "insurrectionists", "radicals", "rebels", "revolters", "revolutionaries", "revolutionists", "subversives", "troublemakers", "agitators", "demagogues", "demagogs", "exciters", "firebrands", "fomenters", "incendiaries", "inciters", "instigators", "kindlers", "provocateurs", "rabble-rousers", "prodders", "prompters", "provokers", "agents provocateurs" ], "near antonyms":[ "peacemakers", "reconcilers", "uniters" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "referring (to)":{ "to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically":{ "examples":[ "try not to refer to the recent death of her aunt" ], "synonyms":[ "adverting (to)", "citing", "dropping", "instancing", "mentioning", "naming", "noticing", "noting", "quoting", "specifying", "touching (on or upon)" ], "near synonyms":[ "alluding (to)", "hinting (at)", "implying", "indicating", "inferring", "intending", "intimating", "suggesting", "pointing (out)", "signaling", "signalling", "signifying", "denominating", "designating", "indicating", "bringing up", "broaching", "interjecting", "interpolating", "interposing", "introducing", "infiltrating", "insinuating", "worming", "advertising", "announcing", "broadcasting", "declaring", "proclaiming", "pronouncing", "publicizing", "publishing", "sounding", "clarifying", "clearing (up)", "elucidating", "explaining", "explicating", "spelling out" ], "near antonyms":[ "disregarding", "forgetting", "ignoring", "neglecting", "overlooking", "overpassing", "passing over", "slighting" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to use or seek out as a source of aid, relief, or advantage":{ "examples":[ "she studied so she wouldn't have to refer to the book during the exam" ], "synonyms":[ "consulting", "going (to)", "resorting (to)", "turning (to)" ], "near synonyms":[ "employing", "using", "utilizing", "depending (on)", "relying (on)" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "refrigerating":{ "to cause to lose heat":{ "examples":[ "refrigerate the cake after you frost it so that the frosting doesn't melt" ], "synonyms":[ "chilling", "cooling" ], "near synonyms":[ "air-conditioning", "freezing", "frosting", "icing", "quick-freezing", "supercooling", "ventilating" ], "near antonyms":[ "baking", "boiling", "broiling", "steaming", "heat-treating", "tempering", "microwaving" ], "antonyms":[ "heating", "toasting", "warming" ] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "refeeding":{ "as in reprovisioning":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "reprovisioning", "hand-feeding", "spoon-feeding", "underfeeding", "force-feeding", "overfeeding", "surfeiting", "battening", "fattening", "filling", "messing", "banqueting", "dining", "feasting", "regaling", "nourishing", "nurturing", "sustaining", "serving", "waiting" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "refreshments":{ "as in meal , feast":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "feast", "meal", "regale", "repast", "spread", "ensilage", "feed", "fodder", "forage", "silage", "slop", "swill", "board", "mess", "pap", "dish", "plate", "platter", "serving", "diet", "nourishment", "nurture", "sustenance", "finger food", "natural food", "aliment", "nutriment", "commissary", "rations", "supplies", "bread", "chow", "chuck", "comestibles", "eatables", "eats", "edibles", "fare", "food", "foodstuffs", "grub", "meat", "provender", "provision", "table", "tucker", "viands", "victuals", "vittles" ], "near antonyms":[ "bane", "poison", "toxin", "venom" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "plural noun" ] }, "reframes":{ "as in reformulates , redrafts":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "redrafts", "reformulates", "assembles", "compounds", "pieces (together)", "builds", "constructs", "makes", "conceives", "concocts", "devises", "authors", "indites", "pens", "writes", "couches", "expresses", "phrases", "states", "verbalizes", "words", "fabricates", "fashions", "forms", "molds", "sculptures", "shapes", "casts", "composes", "crafts", "drafts", "draws up", "formulates", "frames", "prepares" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "refractoriness":{ "refusal to obey":{ "examples":[ "I wish that new hire would grow up\u2014she still displays the refractoriness of a 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"obedience", "submission", "subordinateness", "subordination", "tractability", "tractableness" ] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "refectory tables":{ "as in coffee tables , tea tables":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "coffee tables", "tea tables", "boards", "tables", "bars", "counters", "buffets", "sideboards", "side tables", "bed tables", "card tables" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "refutation":{ "something (as an argument) that serves to disprove":{ "examples":[ "these are hard scientific facts against which there can be no reasonable refutation" ], "synonyms":[ "confutation", "disconfirmation", "disproof", "rebuttal" ], "near synonyms":[ "counterargument", "counterevidence" ], "near antonyms":[ "attestation", "confirmation", "corroboration", "documentation", "evidence", "substantiation", "testament", "testimony", "validation", "witness", "authentication", "identification", "manifestation", "verification" ], "antonyms":[ "proof" ] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "refreshers":{ "something that helps you to remember something you have forgotten; a reminder about something \u2014 usually singular \u2014 usually + on":{ "examples":[ "Before we play, I need a refresher on the rules.", "Some people need a refresher on how to be polite." ], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "brushups", "reviews", "drills", "exercises", "practices", "practises", "routines", "trainings", "workouts", "assignments", "homeworks", "lessons" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "reformations":{ "the act, process, or result of improving something by removing flaws, problems, etc.":{ "examples":[ "They're calling for a complete reformation of the healthcare system." ], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "overhauls", "reconstructions", "reconversions", "redesigns", "redos", "reviews", "revises", "revisions", "variations", "amendments", "corrections", "rectifications", "reforms", "fixings", "repair", "adjustments", "alterations", "changes", "differences", "modifications", "tweaks", "changeovers", "conversions", "metamorphoses", "transfigurations", "transformations", "shifts", "transitions", "deformations", "disfigurements", "distortions", "mutations", "transmutations", "displacements", "replacements", "substitutions", "supplantations" ], "near antonyms":[ "fixations", "stabilizations" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "reference":{ "something mentioned in a text as providing related and especially supporting information":{ "examples":[ "the author's argument is interesting, but the lack of references makes me wonder if it can be proven" ], "synonyms":[ "authority", "source" ], "near synonyms":[ "citation", "excerpt", "extract", "quotation", "caption", "cross-reference", "footnote", "note" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "relation to or concern with something specified":{ "examples":[ "this reply is in reference to your last question" ], "synonyms":[ "regard", "respect" ], "near synonyms":[], "near 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"changeover", "conversion", "metamorphosis", "transfiguration", "transformation", "shift", "transition", "deformation", "disfigurement", "distortion", "mutation", "transmutation", "displacement", "replacement", "substitution", "supplantation" ], "near antonyms":[ "fixation", "stabilization" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "refusers":{ "as in resisters , challengers":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "challengers", "defiers", "insubordinates", "oppositionists", "recusants", "resistants", "resisters", "insurgents", "insurrectionaries", "insurrectionists", "mutineers", "rebels", "reds", "revolters", "revolutionaries", "revolutionists", "anarchists", "anarchs", "discontents", "extremists", "malcontents", "radicals" ], "near antonyms":[ "loyalists", "patriots", "supporters", "counterinsurgents", "counterrevolutionaries", "counterrevolutionists" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "refreshes":{ "to bring back to a former condition or vigor":{ "examples":[ "brought out some iced tea to refresh the spirits of the folks working out in the sun" ], "synonyms":[ "freshens", "recharges", "recreates", "refreshens", "regenerates", "rejuvenates", "renews", "repairs", "restores", "resuscitates", "revitalizes", "revives", "revivifies" ], "near synonyms":[ "makes over", "overhauls", "reclaims", "reconditions", "reconstitutes", "redesigns", "redevelops", "redoes", "reengineers", "refurbishes", "rehabilitates", "rehabs", "remakes", "remodels", "renovates", "refills", "replenishes", "resupplies", "modernizes", "updates" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "to take a meal":{ "examples":[ "we were looking for a family-friendly restaurant where we could sit down and refresh before continuing" ], "synonyms":[ "dines", "eats", "fares", "feeds", "partakes", "victuals" ], "near synonyms":[ "banquets", "feasts", "repasts", "chows (down)", "digs in", "gluts", "gorges", "gormandizes", "overeats", "overfeeds", "pigs out", "grazes", "nibbles", "noshes", "picks", "snacks", "boards", "dines out", "messes", "breakfasts", "lunches", "sups", "picnics" ], "near antonyms":[ "diets", "fasts" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "refigures":{ "as in rejiggers , reengineers":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "alters", "converts", "makes over", "modifies", "recasts", "reclaims", "recycles", "redesigns", "redevelops", "redoes", "reengineers", "refashions", "refits", "refocuses", "reinvents", "rejiggers", "remakes", "remodels", "revamps", "revises", "reworks", "transforms", "readapts", "readjusts", "acclimates", "acclimatizes", "accommodates", "adapts", "adjusts", "conditions", "conforms", "doctors", "edits", "fashions", "fits", "puts", "shapes", "suits", "tailors", "attunes", "corrects", "harmonizes", "squares", "tunes" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "as in recomputes":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "recomputes", "counts", "enumerates", "numbers", "tells", "divides", "multiplies", "subtracts", 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}, "as in refurnishing , reequipping":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "reequipping", "re-equipping", "refurnishing", "reoutfitting", "arming", "fortifying", "preparing", "allocating", "allotting", "assigning", "apportioning", "dealing (out)", "dispensing", "distributing", "doling out", "handing out", "meting (out)", "parceling (out)", "parcelling (out)", "portioning", "prorating", "bestowing", "contributing", "donating", "giving", "presenting", "stocking", "storing", "accoutring", "accoutering", "equipping", "fitting (out)", "furnishing", "girding", "kitting (up or out)", "outfitting", "provisioning", "rigging", "supplying" ], "near antonyms":[ "depriving", "dispossessing", "divesting", "stripping" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "refrozen":{ "as in supercooled , quick-frozen":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "quick-frozen", "supercooled", "chilled", "iced", "refrigerated", "congealed", "glaciated", "semisolid", "frozen", "frostbitten", "frosty", "icy" ], "near antonyms":[ "defrosted", "thawed", "unfrozen", "liquefied", "melted", "molten", "deiced" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "refers":{ "to have a relation or connection":{ "examples":[ "I don't think that rule of play refers to this particular situation" ], "synonyms":[ "appertains", "applies", "bears", "pertains", "relates" ], "near synonyms":[ "affects", "concerns", "interests", "involves", "touches", "associates", "connects", "couples", "interrelates", "links", "ties in", "deals (with)", "treats" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "refuses":{ "to be unwilling to grant":{ "examples":[ "the reclusive movie star usually refuses requests for interviews" ], "synonyms":[ "declines", "denies", "disallows", "disapproves", "negatives", "nixes", "rejects", "reprobates", "withholds" ], "near synonyms":[ "bans", "enjoins", "forbids", "prohibits", "proscribes", "vetoes", "rebuffs", "repels", "spurns", "checks", "constrains", "curbs", "holds", "keeps", "represses", "restrains", "restricts", "balks (at)", "hinders", "impedes", "obstructs" ], "near antonyms":[ "affords", "furnishes", "gives", "provides", "supplies", "authorizes", "commissions", "licenses", "licences", "accedes (to)", "acquiesces", "agrees (to)", "assents (to)", "consents (to)", "warrants", "accords", "sanctions", "vouchsafes" ], "antonyms":[ "allows", "concedes", "grants", "lets", "OKs", "okays", "permits" ] }, "to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to":{ "examples":[ "she refused the award, citing the hard work of others who deserved the recognition more than she did" ], "synonyms":[ "balks (at)", "declines", "deselects", "disapproves", "negatives", "nixes", "passes", "passes up", "rejects", "reprobates", "repudiates", "spurns", "throws out", "throws over", "turns down" ], "near synonyms":[ "blows off", "disdains", "rebuffs", "scorns", "scouts", "shoots down", "overrules", "vetoes", "forbids", "prohibits", "proscribes", 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"abjured", "abstained (from)", "forbore", "forwent", "forewent", "kept (from)", "withheld (from)" ], "near synonyms":[ "avoided", "eschewed", "shunned", "checked", "constrained", "curbed", "inhibited", "denied", "refused", "rejected", "repudiated", "bucked", "combated", "combatted", "fought" ], "near antonyms":[ "acquiesced (to)", "capitulated", "conceded (to)", "knuckled under (to)" ], "antonyms":[ "bowed (to)", "gave in (to)", "submitted (to)", "succumbed (to)", "surrendered (to)", "yielded (to)" ] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "refiguring":{ "as in rejiggering , reengineering":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "altering", "converting", "making over", "modifying", "recasting", "reclaiming", "recycling", "redesigning", "redeveloping", "redoing", "reengineering", "refashioning", "refitting", "refocusing", "reinventing", "rejiggering", "remaking", "remodeling", "revamping", "revising", "reworking", "transforming", "readapting", "readjusting", "acclimating", "acclimatizing", "accommodating", "adapting", "adjusting", "conditioning", "conforming", "doctoring", "editing", "fashioning", "fitting", "putting", "shaping", "suiting", "tailoring", "attuning", "correcting", "harmonizing", "squaring", "tuning" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "as in recomputing":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "recomputing", "counting", "enumerating", "numbering", "telling", "dividing", "multiplying", "subtracting", "calculating", "ciphering", "computing", "figuring", "reckoning", "tabling", "tabulating", "tallying", "working out", "adding", "casting (up)", "footing (up)", "summating", "summing", "totaling", "totalling", "totalizing", "toting (up)", "totting (up)" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "refuser":{ "as in resister , challenger":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "challenger", "defier", "insubordinate", "oppositionist", "recusant", "resistant", "resister", "insurgent", "insurrectionary", "insurrectionist", "mutineer", "rebel", "red", "revolter", "revolutionary", "revolutionist", "anarch", "anarchist", "discontent", "extremist", "malcontent", "radical" ], "near antonyms":[ "loyalist", "patriot", "supporter", "counterinsurgent", "counterrevolutionary", "counterrevolutionist" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "refinanced":{ "as in cofinanced":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "cofinanced", "co-financed", "grubstaked", "advocated", "aided", "backed", "championed", "endorsed", "indorsed", "patronized", "sponsored", "supported", "bankrolled", "capitalized", "endowed", "financed", "funded", "staked", "subsidized", "underwrote", "maintained", "nourished", "provided (for)", "cleared", "defrayed", "discharged", "footed", "liquidated", "paid", "paid off", "paid up", "quit", "quitted", "recompensed", "settled", "sprang (for)", "sprung (for)", "stood", "refunded" ], "near antonyms":[ "defunded" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "reforms":{ "as in amendments , 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"depraves", "lowers", "perverts", "poisons", "profanes", "prostitutes", "subverts", "warps" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to change one's behavior or character for the better":{ "examples":[ "a man who's been trying to reform ever since he got fired for missing too many days of work" ], "synonyms":[ "amends", "mends", "shapes up", "straightens (up or out)" ], "near synonyms":[ "behaves", "regenerates", "betters", "improves" ], "near antonyms":[ "backslides", "regresses" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from":{ "examples":[ "he had better reform his ways if he wants any of us to trust him" ], "synonyms":[ "amends", "corrects", "debugs", "emends", "rectifies", "red-pencils", "remedies" ], "near synonyms":[ "redrafts", "redraws", "restyles", "revises", "reworks", "rewrites", "blue-pencils", "cuts", "shortens", "redresses", "rights", "ameliorates", "betters", "improves", "perfects", "polishes", "touches up", "fixes", "mends", "repairs", "adjusts", "modulates", "regulates", "alters", "changes", "modifies" ], "near antonyms":[ "damages", "harms", "hurts", "impairs", "injures", "mars", "spoils", "aggravates", "worsens" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun", "verb" ] }, "refashions":{ "to make different in some way":{ "examples":[ "refashioned my old pair of jeans into a cover for my scrapbook" ], "synonyms":[ "alters", "changes", "makes over", "modifies", "recasts", "redoes", "remakes", "remodels", "revamps", "revises", "reworks", "varies" ], "near synonyms":[ "deforms", "metamorphoses", "mutates", "regenerates", "revolutionizes", "transfigures", "transforms", "transmutes", "commutes", "converts", "exchanges", "rejiggers", "retools" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[ "fixes", "freezes", "sets", "stabilizes" ] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "reflecting (on or upon)":{ "as in reminiscing , musing (upon)":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "musing (upon)", "reminiscing", "chewing over", "cogitating", "considering", "contemplating", "debating", "deliberating", "entertaining", "eyeing", "eying", "kicking around", "meditating", "mulling (over)", "perpending", "pondering", "poring (over)", "questioning", "revolving", "ruminating", "studying", "thinking (about or over)", "turning", "weighing", "wrestling (with)", "analyzing", "exploring", "reviewing", "concluding", "reasoning", "second-guessing", "speculating (about)", "brooding (about or over)", "dwelling (on or upon)", "fixating (on or upon)", "fretting (about or over)", "obsessing (about or over)", "believing", "conceiving", "opining", "absorbing", "assimilating", "digesting", "drinking (in)" ], "near antonyms":[ "disregarding", "ignoring", "overlooking", "slighting", "dismissing", "pooh-poohing", "poohing", "rejecting" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[] }, "refashioning":{ "the act, process, or result of making different":{ "examples":[ "the refashioning of the theater will make it more up-to-date and expand the seating capacity" ], "synonyms":[ "alteration", "change", "difference", "modification", "redoing", "remaking", "remodeling", "revamping", "review", "revise", "revision", "reworking", "variation" ], "near synonyms":[ "amendment", "correction", "rectification", "reform", "conversion", "deformation", "distortion", "metamorphosis", "mutation", "transfiguration", "transformation", "fluctuation", "oscillation", "shift", "displacement", "replacement", "substitution", "adjustment", "modulation", "regulation", "tweak", "redesign", "redo" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[ "fixation", "stabilization" ] }, "to make different in some way":{ "examples":[ "refashioned my old pair of jeans into a cover for my scrapbook" ], "synonyms":[ "altering", "changing", "making over", "modifying", "recasting", "redoing", "remaking", "remodeling", "revamping", "revising", "reworking", "varying" ], "near synonyms":[ "deforming", "metamorphosing", "mutating", "regenerating", "revolutionizing", "transfiguring", "transforming", "transmuting", "commuting", "converting", "exchanging", "rejiggering", "retooling" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[ "fixing", "freezing", "setting", "stabilizing" ] }, "type":[ "noun", "verb" ] }, "reformist":{ "as in supporter , reformer":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "advocate", "apostle", "backer", "booster", "champion", "exponent", "persuader", "promoter", "proponent", "reformer", "supporter", "demonstrator", "marcher", "objector", "picketer", "protester", "protestor", "alarmist", "extremist", "insurgent", "insurrectionist", "radical", "rebel", "revolter", "revolutionary", "revolutionist", "subversive", "troublemaker", "agitator", "demagogue", "demagog", "exciter", "firebrand", "fomenter", "incendiary", "inciter", "instigator", "kindler", "provocateur", "rabble-rouser", "prodder", "prompter", "provoker", "agent provocateur" ], "near antonyms":[ "peacemaker", "reconciler", "uniter" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "refugees":{ "a person forced to emigrate for 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"verb" ] }, "refections":{ "food eaten or prepared for eating at one time":{ "examples":[ "refections at the monastery are as spartan as the surroundings" ], "synonyms":[ "chow", "feeds", "meals", "menus", "messes", "repasts", "tables" ], "near synonyms":[ "boards", "breakfasts", "buffets", "collations", "dinners", "luncheons", "lunches", "refreshments", "smorgasbords", "snacks", "suppers", "teas", "bites", "gulps", "morsels", "servings", "tastes", "banquets", "feasts", "regales", "spreads", "bakes", "barbecues", "barbeques", "clambakes", "cookouts", "fries", "fry-ups", "luaus", "picnics", "potlucks", "roasts" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "refinements":{ "an instance of notable progress in the development of knowledge, technology, or skill":{ "examples":[ "the recent refinements in this area of medical technology" ], "synonyms":[ "advancements", "advances", "breakthroughs", "enhancements", "improvements" ], "near synonyms":[ "quantum leaps", "ameliorations", "boosts", "increases", "meliorations", "upgrades", "uplifts", "upswings", "uptrends", "upturns", "betterments", "developments", "elaborations", "evolutions", "expansions", "gestations", "growths", "maturations", "perfections", "civilizations", "edifications", "educations", "enlightenments", "renaissances", "renascences", "revivals", "discoveries", "finds", "windfalls", "innovations", "inventions" ], "near antonyms":[ "breakdowns", "collapses", "crashes", "hindrances", "impediments", "stumbling blocks", "decadences", "decays", "declensions", "declines", "decreases", "degenerations", "descents", "deteriorations", "diminishments", "downgrades", "failings", "languishments", "lapses", "reductions", "detriments", "disablements", "drawbacks", "glitches", "impairments", "shortcomings" ], "antonyms":[ "setbacks" ] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "refrigerate":{ "to cause to lose heat":{ "examples":[ "refrigerate the cake after you frost it so that the frosting doesn't melt" ], "synonyms":[ "chill", "cool" ], "near synonyms":[ "air-condition", "freeze", "frost", "ice", "quick-freeze", "supercool", "ventilate" ], "near antonyms":[ "bake", "boil", "broil", "steam", "heat-treat", "temper", "microwave" ], "antonyms":[ "heat", "toast", "warm" ] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "refusals":{ "an unwillingness to grant something asked for":{ "examples":[ "his flat refusal of our reasonable request was rather startling" ], "synonyms":[ "declinations", "denials", "disallowances", "nays", "noes", "nos", "nonacceptances", "rejections", "turndowns" ], "near synonyms":[ "rebuffs", "repudiations", "repulses", "spurns", "negatives", "bans", "injunctions", "vetoes", "deterrences", "discouragements", "repressions", "suppressions" ], "near antonyms":[ "acceptances", "accessions", "acquiescences", "agreements", "assents", "authorizations", "clearances", "concurrences", "consents", "leaves", "licenses", "licences", "permissions", "sanctions", "sufferances", "imprimaturs", "seals", "signatures", "stamps" ], "antonyms":[ "allowances", "approvals", "grants", "OKs", "okays" ] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "reformers":{ "as in progressives":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "progressives", "centrists", "middle-of-the-roaders", "moderates", "accommodationists", "compromisers" ], "near antonyms":[ "extremists", "radicals", "revolutionaries", "revolutionists", "ultraists", "conservatives", "reactionaries", "rightists", "right-wingers", "leftists", "left-wingers", "liberals" ], "antonyms":[] }, "as in supporters , advocates":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "advocates", "apostles", "backers", "boosters", "champions", "exponents", "persuaders", "promoters", "proponents", "reformists", "supporters", "demonstrators", "marchers", "objectors", "picketers", "protesters", "protestors", "alarmists", "extremists", "insurgents", "insurrectionists", "radicals", "rebels", "revolters", "revolutionaries", "revolutionists", "subversives", "troublemakers", "agitators", "demagogues", "demagogs", "exciters", "firebrands", "fomenters", "incendiaries", "inciters", "instigators", "kindlers", "provocateurs", "rabble-rousers", "prodders", "prompters", "provokers", "agents provocateurs" ], "near antonyms":[ "peacemakers", "reconcilers", "uniters" ], "antonyms":[] }, "as in do-gooders":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "do-gooders", "Micawbers", "optimists", "Pollyannas", "perfectionists", "daydreamers", "fantasizers", "woolgatherers", "doctrinaires", "theorists", "thinkers", "emotionalists", "sentimentalists", "Don Quixotes", "dreamers", "fantasts", "idealists", "idealizers", "ideologues", "idealogues", "romanticists", "romantics", "utopians", "visionaries" ], "near antonyms":[ "hardnoses", "pragmatists", "realists", "cynics", "defeatists", "pessimists", "empiricists", "empirics" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "refute":{ "to declare not to be true":{ "examples":[ "while he was publicly refuting rumors of a merger, behind the scenes the CEO was working to effect that very outcome" ], "synonyms":[ "contradict", "deny", "disaffirm", "disallow", "disavow", "disclaim", "disconfirm", "disown", "gainsay", "negate", "negative", "reject", "repudiate" ], "near synonyms":[ "traverse", "challenge", "confute", "disprove", "rebut", "disagree (with)", "dispute" ], "near antonyms":[ "accept", "adopt", "embrace", "espouse", "affirm", "announce", "assert", "aver", "claim", "declare", "maintain", "profess", "submit", "authenticate", "corroborate", "substantiate", "validate", "verify" ], "antonyms":[ "acknowledge", "admit", "allow", "avow", "concede", "confirm", "own" ] }, "to prove to be false":{ "examples":[ "the victories of African-American athlete Jesse Owens in the 1936 Olympics effectively refuted the racial views of the Nazis" ], "synonyms":[ "belie", "confound", "confute", "debunk", "disconfirm", "discredit", "disprove", "falsify", "rebut", "shoot down" ], "near synonyms":[ "overthrow", "overturn", "challenge", "contest", "query", "question", "doubt", "mistrust", "debate", "discuss", "hash (over)", "moot", "talk over" ], "near antonyms":[ "document", "evidence", "evince", "record", "show", "support", "witness", "back (up)", "buttress", "corroborate", "substantiate", "adduce", "attest", "authenticate", "certify", "identify", "demonstrate", "display", "illustrate", "manifest" ], "antonyms":[ "confirm", "establish", "prove", "validate", "verify" ] }, "type":[ "verb" ] } }