dict_dl/en_MWThesaurus/pow_MWT.json
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{
"powdered":{
"to reduce to fine particles":{
"examples":[
"you have to powder the antibiotic tablet and mix it with food"
],
"synonyms":[
"atomized",
"beat",
"brayed",
"comminuted",
"crushed",
"disintegrated",
"ground",
"milled",
"mulled",
"pounded",
"pulverized"
],
"near synonyms":[
"grated",
"kibbled",
"crumbled",
"crunched",
"broke",
"busted",
"bust",
"dashed",
"fractured",
"fragmented",
"shattered",
"smashed",
"splintered",
"micronized"
],
"near antonyms":[],
"antonyms":[]
},
"type":[
"verb"
]
},
"powered":{
"as in pushed , charged":{
"examples":[],
"synonyms":[],
"near synonyms":[
"charged",
"electrified",
"energized",
"fired",
"fueled",
"fuelled",
"generated",
"pushed",
"kicked over",
"turned over",
"discharged",
"launched",
"released",
"switched",
"tripped",
"activated",
"actuated",
"cranked (up)",
"drove",
"moved",
"ran",
"run",
"set off",
"sparked",
"started",
"touched off",
"triggered",
"turned on",
"reactivated",
"recharged",
"aroused",
"excited",
"jump-started",
"kick-started",
"stimulated",
"vitalized",
"ignited",
"incited",
"instigated",
"provoked",
"quickened",
"stirred up",
"accelerated",
"catalyzed",
"sped (up)",
"speeded (up)",
"stepped up"
],
"near antonyms":[
"cut",
"cut out",
"deactivated",
"killed",
"shut off",
"turned off",
"arrested",
"braked",
"checked",
"cut off",
"drew up",
"halted",
"jammed",
"stalled",
"stopped",
"stuck",
"decelerated",
"repressed",
"slowed",
"stunted",
"suppressed"
],
"antonyms":[]
},
"type":[
"verb"
]
},
"powdery":{
"consisting of very small particles":{
"examples":[
"the kind of powdery snow that is perfect for skiing"
],
"synonyms":[
"dusty",
"fine",
"floury"
],
"near synonyms":[
"smooth",
"filtered",
"pulverized",
"refined",
"superfine",
"ultrafine"
],
"near antonyms":[
"rough",
"unfiltered",
"unrefined",
"gravelly",
"gritty",
"sandy",
"pebbly",
"rocky",
"stony",
"stoney",
"lumpy",
"mealy"
],
"antonyms":[
"coarse",
"grainy",
"granular",
"granulated"
]
},
"type":[
"adjective"
]
},
"powders":{
"to reduce to fine particles":{
"examples":[
"you have to powder the antibiotic tablet and mix it with food"
],
"synonyms":[
"atomizes",
"beats",
"brays",
"comminutes",
"crushes",
"disintegrates",
"grinds",
"mills",
"mulls",
"pounds",
"pulverizes"
],
"near synonyms":[
"grates",
"kibbles",
"crumbles",
"crunches",
"breaks",
"busts",
"dashes",
"fractures",
"fragments",
"shatters",
"smashes",
"splinters",
"micronizes"
],
"near antonyms":[],
"antonyms":[]
},
"as in oils , creams":{
"examples":[],
"synonyms":[],
"near synonyms":[
"blushes",
"cold creams",
"creams",
"eye shadows",
"kohls",
"lipsticks",
"lotions",
"mascaras",
"oils",
"rouges",
"vanishing creams",
"cosmetics",
"makeups",
"maquillages",
"paints",
"war paints",
"greasepaints",
"camos",
"camouflages"
],
"near antonyms":[],
"antonyms":[]
},
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
]
},
"powerful":{
"having great power or influence":{
"examples":[
"a powerful producer in the music business who is considered responsible for the careers of several superstars"
],
"synonyms":[
"heavy",
"heavy-duty",
"important",
"influential",
"mighty",
"potent",
"puissant",
"significant",
"strong"
],
"near synonyms":[
"high-level",
"senior",
"top",
"able",
"capable",
"competent",
"effective",
"efficient",
"authoritarian",
"autocratic",
"autocratical",
"despotic",
"dictatorial",
"magisterial",
"tyrannical",
"tyrannic",
"celebrated",
"distinguished",
"dominant",
"eminent",
"famed",
"famous",
"great",
"illustrious",
"noble",
"notable",
"noteworthy",
"notorious",
"outstanding",
"preeminent",
"prestigious",
"prominent",
"renowned",
"dynamic",
"energetic",
"forceful",
"high-powered",
"robust",
"vigorous"
],
"near antonyms":[
"feeble",
"flimsy",
"frail",
"infirm",
"anonymous",
"nameless",
"obscure",
"uncelebrated",
"unknown",
"incapable",
"incompetent",
"ineffective",
"inept",
"inexpert",
"unfit",
"unqualified",
"unskilled",
"unskillful"
],
"antonyms":[
"helpless",
"impotent",
"insignificant",
"little",
"powerless",
"unimportant",
"weak"
]
},
"type":[
"adjective"
]
},
"powering":{
"as in pushing , charging":{
"examples":[],
"synonyms":[],
"near synonyms":[
"charging",
"electrifying",
"energizing",
"firing",
"fueling",
"fuelling",
"generating",
"pushing",
"kicking over",
"turning over",
"discharging",
"launching",
"releasing",
"switching",
"tripping",
"activating",
"actuating",
"cranking (up)",
"driving",
"moving",
"running",
"setting off",
"sparking",
"starting",
"touching off",
"triggering",
"turning on",
"reactivating",
"recharging",
"arousing",
"exciting",
"jump-starting",
"kick-starting",
"stimulating",
"vitalizing",
"igniting",
"inciting",
"instigating",
"provoking",
"quickening",
"stirring up",
"accelerating",
"catalyzing",
"speeding (up)",
"stepping up"
],
"near antonyms":[
"cutting",
"cutting out",
"deactivating",
"killing",
"shutting off",
"turning off",
"arresting",
"braking",
"checking",
"cutting off",
"drawing up",
"halting",
"jamming",
"stalling",
"sticking",
"stopping",
"decelerating",
"repressing",
"slowing",
"stunting",
"suppressing"
],
"antonyms":[]
},
"type":[
"verb"
]
},
"powerhouses":{
"an ambitious person who eagerly goes after what is desired":{
"examples":[
"from the very start of her singing career, she had a reputation for being a very determined powerhouse"
],
"synonyms":[
"bootstrappers",
"go-aheads",
"go-getters",
"highfliers",
"highflyers",
"hummers",
"hustlers",
"live wires",
"self-starters"
],
"near synonyms":[
"eager beavers",
"achievers",
"comers",
"doers",
"enterprisers",
"he-men",
"individualists"
],
"near antonyms":[
"dawdlers",
"idlers",
"loafers",
"loungers",
"putterers",
"triflers",
"goldbricks",
"malingerers",
"procrastinators",
"shirkers",
"slackers",
"drones",
"lazybones",
"sluggards",
"dalliers",
"laggards",
"lingerers",
"loiterers",
"slowpokes",
"stick-in-the-muds",
"ignorers",
"ne'er-do-wells",
"neglecters",
"daydreamers",
"dreamers",
"dropouts",
"quitters"
],
"antonyms":[]
},
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"powder rooms":{
"as in half baths":{
"examples":[],
"synonyms":[],
"near synonyms":[
"half baths",
"garderobes",
"jakes",
"outhouses",
"privies",
"ladies",
"ladies' rooms",
"men's rooms",
"commodes",
"pans",
"pots",
"bathrooms",
"baths",
"bogs",
"cans",
"cloakrooms",
"comfort stations",
"conveniences",
"heads",
"johns",
"latrines",
"lavatories",
"loos",
"potties",
"restrooms",
"toilets",
"washrooms",
"water closets"
],
"near antonyms":[],
"antonyms":[]
},
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"power":{
"the right or means to command or control others":{
"examples":[
"the emir has nearly complete power over the emirate"
],
"synonyms":[
"arm",
"authority",
"clutch",
"command",
"control",
"death grip",
"dominion",
"grip",
"hold",
"mastery",
"reign",
"rein(s)",
"sway"
],
"near synonyms":[
"clout",
"influence",
"leverage",
"pull",
"voice",
"weight",
"jurisdiction",
"direction",
"management",
"dominance",
"imperium",
"predominance",
"sovereignty",
"sovranty",
"supremacy",
"prerogative",
"privilege",
"right",
"eminence",
"importance",
"moment"
],
"near antonyms":[
"helplessness",
"weakness"
],
"antonyms":[
"impotence",
"impotency",
"powerlessness"
]
},
"the ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task":{
"examples":[
"the corporation has the power to accomplish almost anything",
"you'll need to build a bit more power in order to be a star pitcher"
],
"synonyms":[
"energy",
"firepower",
"force",
"horsepower",
"might",
"muscle",
"potence",
"potency",
"puissance",
"sinew",
"strength",
"vigor"
],
"near synonyms":[
"aptitude",
"capability",
"capacity",
"competence",
"competency",
"adequacy",
"effectiveness",
"effectualness",
"usefulness"
],
"near antonyms":[
"disability",
"inability",
"inaptitude",
"incapability",
"incapableness",
"incapacity",
"incompetence",
"incompetency",
"ineffectiveness",
"ineffectuality",
"ineffectualness",
"inefficaciousness",
"inefficacy",
"uselessness",
"helplessness",
"paralysis"
],
"antonyms":[
"impotence",
"impotency",
"powerlessness",
"weakness"
]
},
"a natural ability of the mind or body":{
"examples":[
"dogs have a very highly developed power of smell"
],
"synonyms":[
"faculty"
],
"near synonyms":[
"function",
"capability",
"capacity",
"aptitude",
"endowment",
"flair",
"genius",
"gift",
"instinct",
"knack",
"talent"
],
"near antonyms":[
"inability",
"incapability",
"incapacity",
"inaptitude",
"inaptness",
"ineptness"
],
"antonyms":[]
},
"something with a usable capacity for doing work":{
"examples":[
"nuclear power"
],
"synonyms":[
"energy",
"fuel"
],
"near synonyms":[
"kindling",
"propellant",
"propellent",
"force"
],
"near antonyms":[],
"antonyms":[]
},
"as in push , charge":{
"examples":[],
"synonyms":[],
"near synonyms":[
"charge",
"electrify",
"energize",
"fire",
"fuel",
"generate",
"push",
"kick over",
"turn over",
"discharge",
"launch",
"release",
"switch",
"trip",
"activate",
"actuate",
"crank (up)",
"drive",
"move",
"run",
"set off",
"spark",
"start",
"touch off",
"trigger",
"turn on",
"reactivate",
"recharge",
"arouse",
"excite",
"jump-start",
"kick-start",
"stimulate",
"vitalize",
"ignite",
"incite",
"instigate",
"provoke",
"quicken",
"stir up",
"accelerate",
"catalyze",
"speed (up)",
"step up"
],
"near antonyms":[
"cut",
"cut out",
"deactivate",
"kill",
"shut off",
"turn off",
"arrest",
"brake",
"check",
"cut off",
"draw up",
"halt",
"jam",
"stall",
"stick",
"stop",
"decelerate",
"repress",
"slow",
"stunt",
"suppress"
],
"antonyms":[]
},
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
]
},
"power walks":{
"as in walks , steps out":{
"examples":[],
"synonyms":[],
"near synonyms":[
"ambulates",
"foots (it)",
"hoofs (it)",
"legs (it)",
"pads",
"steps",
"traipses",
"treads",
"walks",
"ambles",
"moseys",
"perambulates",
"rambles",
"saunters",
"strolls",
"wanders",
"marches",
"paces",
"steps out",
"strides",
"troops",
"clumps",
"stomps",
"stumps",
"tramples",
"tramps",
"tromps",
"footslogs",
"plods",
"trudges",
"hikes",
"peregrinates",
"treks",
"minces",
"prances",
"pussyfoots",
"tiptoes",
"gimps",
"hobbles",
"limps",
"parades",
"promenades"
],
"near antonyms":[],
"antonyms":[]
},
"type":[
"verb"
]
},
"powder room":{
"as in half bath":{
"examples":[],
"synonyms":[],
"near synonyms":[
"half bath",
"garderobe",
"jakes",
"outhouse",
"privy",
"ladies",
"ladies' room",
"men's room",
"commode",
"pan",
"pot",
"bath",
"bathroom",
"bog",
"can",
"cloakroom",
"comfort station",
"convenience",
"head",
"john",
"latrine",
"lavatory",
"loo",
"potty",
"restroom",
"toilet",
"washroom",
"water closet"
],
"near antonyms":[],
"antonyms":[]
},
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"powerhouse":{
"an ambitious person who eagerly goes after what is desired":{
"examples":[
"from the very start of her singing career, she had a reputation for being a very determined powerhouse"
],
"synonyms":[
"bootstrapper",
"go-ahead",
"go-getter",
"highflier",
"highflyer",
"hummer",
"hustler",
"live wire",
"self-starter"
],
"near synonyms":[
"eager beaver",
"achiever",
"comer",
"doer",
"enterpriser",
"he-man",
"individualist"
],
"near antonyms":[
"dawdler",
"idler",
"loafer",
"lounger",
"putterer",
"trifler",
"goldbrick",
"malingerer",
"procrastinator",
"shirker",
"slacker",
"drone",
"lazybones",
"sluggard",
"dallier",
"laggard",
"lingerer",
"loiterer",
"slowpoke",
"stick-in-the-mud",
"ignorer",
"ne'er-do-well",
"neglecter",
"daydreamer",
"dreamer",
"dropout",
"quitter"
],
"antonyms":[]
},
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"powdering":{
"to reduce to fine particles":{
"examples":[
"you have to powder the antibiotic tablet and mix it with food"
],
"synonyms":[
"atomizing",
"beating",
"braying",
"comminuting",
"crushing",
"disintegrating",
"grinding",
"milling",
"mulling",
"pounding",
"pulverizing"
],
"near synonyms":[
"grating",
"kibbling",
"crumbling",
"crunching",
"breaking",
"busting",
"dashing",
"fracturing",
"fragmenting",
"shattering",
"smashing",
"splintering",
"micronizing"
],
"near antonyms":[],
"antonyms":[]
},
"type":[
"verb"
]
},
"powerboater":{
"as in sailboater":{
"examples":[],
"synonyms":[],
"near synonyms":[
"sailboater",
"able-bodied seaman",
"able seaman",
"lubber",
"lime-juicer",
"limey",
"coxswain",
"crewman",
"deckhand",
"shipmate",
"gob",
"hearty",
"jack",
"jack-tar",
"mariner",
"navigator",
"sailor",
"salt",
"sea dog",
"seafarer",
"seaman",
"shipman",
"swab",
"swabbie",
"swabby",
"tar"
],
"near antonyms":[],
"antonyms":[]
},
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"powder keg":{
"a potentially explosive place or situation":{
"examples":[
"the immigration bill has become a political powder keg for legislators on both sides of the aisle"
],
"synonyms":[
"flash point",
"time bomb",
"tinderbox",
"volcano"
],
"near synonyms":[
"hot button",
"third rail"
],
"near antonyms":[],
"antonyms":[]
},
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"powerboat":{
"a boat equipped with a motor":{
"examples":[
"his friend had a powerboat and took them out waterskiing"
],
"synonyms":[
"motorboat",
"speedboat",
"stinkpot"
],
"near synonyms":[
"cabin cruiser",
"cruiser",
"hydrofoil",
"motor sailer",
"runabout",
"sedan",
"sportfisherman"
],
"near antonyms":[],
"antonyms":[]
},
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"power walked":{
"as in walked , stepped out":{
"examples":[],
"synonyms":[],
"near synonyms":[
"ambulated",
"footed (it)",
"hoofed (it)",
"legged (it)",
"padded",
"stepped",
"traipsed",
"trod",
"treaded",
"walked",
"ambled",
"moseyed",
"perambulated",
"rambled",
"sauntered",
"strolled",
"wandered",
"marched",
"paced",
"stepped out",
"strode",
"trooped",
"clumped",
"stomped",
"stumped",
"tramped",
"trampled",
"tromped",
"footslogged",
"plodded",
"trudged",
"hiked",
"peregrinated",
"trekked",
"minced",
"pranced",
"pussyfooted",
"tiptoed",
"gimped",
"hobbled",
"limped",
"paraded",
"promenaded"
],
"near antonyms":[],
"antonyms":[]
},
"type":[
"verb"
]
},
"powerfully":{
"in a vigorous and forceful manner":{
"examples":[
"began to row powerfully toward the shore"
],
"synonyms":[
"dynamically",
"energetically",
"explosively",
"firmly",
"forcefully",
"forcibly",
"hard",
"mightily",
"muscularly",
"roundly",
"stiffly",
"stoutly",
"strenuously",
"strongly",
"sturdily",
"vigorously"
],
"near synonyms":[
"fiercely",
"hammer and tongs",
"robustly",
"roughshod",
"sharply",
"vehemently",
"violently",
"actively",
"animatedly",
"briskly",
"crisply",
"eagerly",
"gamely",
"heartily",
"lustily",
"snappily",
"spiritedly",
"spunkily",
"vivaciously",
"decidedly",
"determinedly",
"directly",
"emphatically",
"fast",
"fixedly",
"intensively",
"intently",
"purposefully",
"resolutely",
"rigidly",
"smartly",
"solidly",
"soundly",
"squarely",
"steadfastly",
"steadily",
"surely",
"aggressively",
"assertively",
"manfully",
"potently"
],
"near antonyms":[
"delicately",
"faintly",
"frailly",
"shakily",
"bloodlessly",
"halfheartedly",
"languidly",
"lazily",
"listlessly",
"spiritlessly",
"impotently",
"ineffectively",
"ineffectually",
"lamely",
"nervelessly",
"spinelessly",
"uncertainly"
],
"antonyms":[
"feebly",
"gently",
"softly",
"weakly"
]
},
"type":[
"adverb"
]
},
"powerboaters":{
"as in sailboaters":{
"examples":[],
"synonyms":[],
"near synonyms":[
"sailboaters",
"able-bodied seamen",
"able seamen",
"lubbers",
"lime-juicers",
"limeys",
"coxswains",
"crewmen",
"deckhands",
"shipmates",
"gobs",
"hearties",
"jacks",
"jack-tars",
"mariners",
"navigators",
"sailors",
"salts",
"sea dogs",
"seafarers",
"seamen",
"shipmen",
"swabbies",
"swabs",
"tars"
],
"near antonyms":[],
"antonyms":[]
},
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"power walking":{
"as in walking , stepping out":{
"examples":[],
"synonyms":[],
"near synonyms":[
"ambulating",
"footing (it)",
"hoofing (it)",
"legging (it)",
"padding",
"stepping",
"traipsing",
"treading",
"walking",
"ambling",
"moseying",
"perambulating",
"rambling",
"sauntering",
"strolling",
"wandering",
"marching",
"pacing",
"stepping out",
"striding",
"trooping",
"clumping",
"stomping",
"stumping",
"tramping",
"trampling",
"tromping",
"footslogging",
"plodding",
"trudging",
"hiking",
"peregrinating",
"trekking",
"mincing",
"prancing",
"pussyfooting",
"tiptoeing",
"gimping",
"hobbling",
"limping",
"parading",
"promenading"
],
"near antonyms":[],
"antonyms":[]
},
"type":[
"verb"
]
},
"powerlessness":{
"the lack of sufficient ability, power, or means":{
"examples":[
"cursed his powerlessness to affect the outcome of his friend's life-threatening illness"
],
"synonyms":[
"impotence",
"inability",
"inadequacy",
"incapability",
"incapacity",
"incompetence",
"incompetency",
"ineptitude",
"insufficiency"
],
"near synonyms":[
"disqualification",
"inaptitude",
"ineffectiveness",
"ineffectuality",
"ineffectualness",
"inefficaciousness",
"inefficacy",
"inefficiency"
],
"near antonyms":[
"aptitude",
"bent",
"endowment",
"flair",
"genius",
"gift",
"knack",
"talent",
"effectiveness",
"effectualness",
"efficaciousness",
"efficiency",
"fitness",
"suitability",
"suitableness",
"potency",
"power",
"puissance",
"sinew",
"strength"
],
"antonyms":[
"ability",
"adequacy",
"capability",
"capacity",
"competence",
"competency",
"potency"
]
},
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"powder":{
"to reduce to fine particles":{
"examples":[
"you have to powder the antibiotic tablet and mix it with food"
],
"synonyms":[
"atomize",
"beat",
"bray",
"comminute",
"crush",
"disintegrate",
"grind",
"mill",
"mull",
"pound",
"pulverize"
],
"near synonyms":[
"grate",
"kibble",
"crumble",
"crunch",
"break",
"bust",
"dash",
"fracture",
"fragment",
"shatter",
"smash",
"splinter",
"micronize"
],
"near antonyms":[],
"antonyms":[]
},
"as in oil , cream":{
"examples":[],
"synonyms":[],
"near synonyms":[
"blush",
"cold cream",
"cream",
"eye shadow",
"kohl",
"lipstick",
"lotion",
"mascara",
"oil",
"rouge",
"vanishing cream",
"cosmetics",
"makeup",
"maquillage",
"paint",
"war paint",
"greasepaint",
"camo",
"camouflage"
],
"near antonyms":[],
"antonyms":[]
},
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
]
},
"power walk":{
"as in walk , step out":{
"examples":[],
"synonyms":[],
"near synonyms":[
"ambulate",
"foot (it)",
"hoof (it)",
"leg (it)",
"pad",
"step",
"traipse",
"tread",
"walk",
"amble",
"mosey",
"perambulate",
"ramble",
"saunter",
"stroll",
"wander",
"march",
"pace",
"step out",
"stride",
"troop",
"clump",
"stomp",
"stump",
"tramp",
"trample",
"tromp",
"footslog",
"plod",
"trudge",
"hike",
"peregrinate",
"trek",
"mince",
"prance",
"pussyfoot",
"tiptoe",
"gimp",
"hobble",
"limp",
"parade",
"promenade"
],
"near antonyms":[],
"antonyms":[]
},
"type":[
"verb"
]
},
"powerboats":{
"a boat equipped with a motor":{
"examples":[
"his friend had a powerboat and took them out waterskiing"
],
"synonyms":[
"motorboats",
"speedboats",
"stinkpots"
],
"near synonyms":[
"cabin cruisers",
"cruisers",
"hydrofoils",
"motor sailers",
"runabouts",
"sedans",
"sportfishermen"
],
"near antonyms":[],
"antonyms":[]
},
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"powers":{
"the right or means to command or control others":{
"examples":[
"the emir has nearly complete power over the emirate"
],
"synonyms":[
"arms",
"authorities",
"clutches",
"commands",
"controls",
"death grips",
"dominions",
"grips",
"holds",
"masteries",
"reigns",
"reins",
"sways"
],
"near synonyms":[
"clouts",
"influences",
"leverages",
"pulls",
"voices",
"weights",
"jurisdictions",
"directions",
"managements",
"dominances",
"imperiums",
"predominances",
"sovereignties",
"sovranties",
"supremacies",
"prerogatives",
"privileges",
"rights",
"eminences",
"importances",
"moments"
],
"near antonyms":[
"weaknesses"
],
"antonyms":[
"impotences",
"impotencies"
]
},
"a natural ability of the mind or body":{
"examples":[
"dogs have a very highly developed power of smell"
],
"synonyms":[
"faculties"
],
"near synonyms":[
"functions",
"capabilities",
"capacities",
"aptitudes",
"endowments",
"flairs",
"geniuses",
"genii",
"gifts",
"instincts",
"knacks",
"talents"
],
"near antonyms":[
"inabilities",
"incapabilities",
"incapacities",
"inaptitudes"
],
"antonyms":[]
},
"something with a usable capacity for doing work":{
"examples":[
"nuclear power"
],
"synonyms":[
"energies",
"fuels"
],
"near synonyms":[
"kindlings",
"propellants",
"propellents",
"forces"
],
"near antonyms":[],
"antonyms":[]
},
"as in pushes , charges":{
"examples":[],
"synonyms":[],
"near synonyms":[
"charges",
"electrifies",
"energizes",
"fires",
"fuels",
"generates",
"pushes",
"kicks over",
"turns over",
"discharges",
"launches",
"releases",
"switches",
"trips",
"activates",
"actuates",
"cranks (up)",
"drives",
"moves",
"runs",
"sets off",
"sparks",
"starts",
"touches off",
"triggers",
"turns on",
"reactivates",
"recharges",
"arouses",
"excites",
"jump-starts",
"kick-starts",
"stimulates",
"vitalizes",
"ignites",
"incites",
"instigates",
"provokes",
"quickens",
"stirs up",
"accelerates",
"catalyzes",
"speeds (up)",
"steps up"
],
"near antonyms":[
"cuts",
"cuts out",
"deactivates",
"kills",
"shuts off",
"turns off",
"arrests",
"brakes",
"checks",
"cuts off",
"draws up",
"halts",
"jams",
"stalls",
"sticks",
"stops",
"decelerates",
"represses",
"slows",
"stunts",
"suppresses"
],
"antonyms":[]
},
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
]
},
"powder kegs":{
"a potentially explosive place or situation":{
"examples":[
"the immigration bill has become a political powder keg for legislators on both sides of the aisle"
],
"synonyms":[
"flash points",
"time bombs",
"tinderboxes",
"volcanoes",
"volcanos"
],
"near synonyms":[
"hot buttons",
"third rails"
],
"near antonyms":[],
"antonyms":[]
},
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"powerless":{
"unable to act or achieve one's purpose":{
"examples":[
"I wish I could help you, but I am powerless in this situation"
],
"synonyms":[
"hamstrung",
"handcuffed",
"helpless",
"high and dry",
"hog-tied",
"impotent",
"impuissant",
"paralyzed",
"weak"
],
"near synonyms":[
"incapable",
"incompetent",
"ineffective",
"ineffectual",
"inept",
"unfit",
"useless",
"feeble",
"frail",
"infirm",
"passive",
"spineless",
"supine",
"unaggressive"
],
"near antonyms":[
"able",
"capable",
"competent",
"effective",
"efficient",
"authoritarian",
"autocratic",
"autocratical",
"despotic",
"dictatorial",
"magisterial",
"tyrannical",
"tyrannic",
"dominant",
"dynamic",
"energetic",
"forceful",
"robust",
"sturdy",
"tough",
"vigorous",
"important",
"major",
"significant",
"high-level",
"senior",
"top"
],
"antonyms":[
"mighty",
"potent",
"powerful",
"puissant",
"strong"
]
},
"type":[
"adjective"
]
}
}