emotion
Noun /ɪˈməʊʃ(ə)n/
a strong feeling deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others
Synonyms: feeling, sentiment, sensation, passion, intensity, warmth
Antonyms: coldness, indifference, intellect
she was attempting to control her emotions
guilty
Adjective /ˈɡɪlti/
culpable of or responsible for a specified wrongdoing
Synonyms: culpable, to blame, blameworthy, blameable, at fault, in the wrong
Antonyms: innocent, unrepentant
he was found guilty of manslaughter
innocent
Adjective /ˈɪnəs(ə)nt/
not guilty of a crime or offence
Synonyms: guiltless, guilt-free, not guilty, blameless, not to blame, in the clear
Antonyms: guilty, sinful, worldly, malignant
the prisoners were later found innocent
innocuous
Adjective /ɪˈnɒkjʊəs/
not harmful or offensive
Synonyms: harmless, safe, non-dangerous, non-poisonous, non-toxic, non-irritant
Antonyms: harmful, obnoxious
it was an innocuous question
parallel
Adjective /ˈparəlɛl/
(of lines, planes, or surfaces) side by side and having the same distance continuously between them
Synonyms: side by side, aligned, collateral, equidistant, similar, analogous
Antonyms: different, dissimilar, divergent
parallel lines never meet
horizontal
Adjective /hɒrɪˈzɒnt(ə)l/
parallel to the plane of the horizon; at right angles to the vertical
Synonyms: parallel, level, even, straight, plane, flush
Antonyms: vertical, upright
a horizontal line
perpendicular
Adjective /ˌpəːp(ə)nˈdɪkjʊlə/
at an angle of 90° to a given line, plane, or surface or to the ground
Synonyms: upright, vertical, erect, plumb, straight, straight up and down
Antonyms: horizontal
dormers and gables that extend perpendicular to the main roofline
initial
Adjective /ɪˈnɪʃ(ə)l/
existing or occurring at the beginning
Synonyms: beginning, opening, commencing, starting, inceptive, embryonic
Antonyms: final
our initial impression was favourable
consultation
Noun /kɒnsəlˈteɪʃ(ə)n/
the action or process of formally consulting or discussing
Synonyms: discussion, dialogue, discourse, debate, negotiation, conference
they improved standards in consultation with consumer representatives
penalty
Noun /ˈpɛn(ə)lti/
a punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract
Synonyms: punishment, sanction, punitive action, retribution, penance, disadvantage
Antonyms: reward, advantage
the charge carries a maximum penalty of ten years' imprisonment
punish
Verb /ˈpʌnɪʃ/
inflict a penalty or sanction on (someone) as retribution for an offence, especially a transgression of a legal or moral code
Synonyms: penalize, discipline, mete out punishment to, bring someone to book, teach someone a lesson, make an example of
Antonyms: pardon, exonerate
I have done wrong and I'm being punished for it
reward
Noun /rɪˈwɔːd/
a thing given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement
Synonyms: recompense, prize, prize money, winnings, purse, award
the holiday was a reward for 40 years' service with the company
bumpy
Adjective /ˈbʌmpi/
(of a surface) uneven, with many patches raised above the rest
Synonyms: uneven, rough, irregular, bouncy, uncomfortable
Antonyms: smooth, level, comfortable, consistent, settled
the car jolted on the bumpy road
wavy
Adjective /ˈweɪvi/
having a form or edge that smoothly curves in and out
Synonyms: curling, curly, curvy, curving, curved, undulating
Antonyms: straight
she had long, wavy hair
violent
Adjective /ˈvʌɪəl(ə)nt/
using or involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something
Synonyms: brutal, vicious, savage, harsh, rough, aggressive
Antonyms: gentle, weak, mild
a violent confrontation with riot police
fierce
Adjective /fɪəs/
having or displaying an intense or ferocious aggressiveness
Synonyms: ferocious, savage, vicious, aggressive, cut-throat, competitive
Antonyms: gentle, tame, mild
fierce fighting continued throughout the day
glow
Verb /ɡləʊ/
give out steady light without flame
Synonyms: shine, radiate, shed a glow, radiate heat, burn without flames, smoulder
Antonyms: pale
the tips of their cigarettes glowed in the dark
radiant
Adjective /ˈreɪdɪənt/
sending out light; shining or glowing brightly
Synonyms: shining, bright, illuminated, lit, lighted, brilliant
Antonyms: dark, dull, gloomy
a bird with radiant green and red plumage
taut
Adjective /tɔːt/
stretched or pulled tight; not slack
Synonyms: tight, tightly stretched, stretched, rigid, stressed, not slack
Antonyms: slack, loose, relaxed, verbose
the fabric stays taut without adhesive
slack
Adjective /slak/
not taut or held tightly in position; loose
Synonyms: loose, limp, not taut, not tight, hanging, flapping
Antonyms: tight, stretched, taut, toned, firm
a slack rope
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