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stabilise
Verb
to make or hold stable, firm, or steadfast.
Synonyms:steady, balance, maintain
Antonyms: drop, fall, loosen
He suffered a second heart attack two days ago but his condition has now stabilised.
abolish
Verb /əˈbɒlɪʃ/
formally put an end to (a system, practice, or institution)
Synonyms: put an end to, do away with, get rid of, scrap, end, stop
Antonyms: retain, create
the tax was abolished in 1977
sustain
Verb /səˈsteɪn/
strengthen or support physically or mentally
Synonyms: bear, support, carry, stand, keep up, prop up
Antonyms: collapse under, torment, plague
this thought had sustained him throughout the years
terminate
Verb /ˈtəːmɪneɪt/
bring to an end
Synonyms: bring to an end, end, bring to a close, bring to a conclusion, close, conclude
Antonyms: begin, start, commence, continue
he was advised to terminate the contract
demolish
Verb /dɪˈmɒlɪʃ/
pull or knock down (a building)
Synonyms: knock down, pull down, tear down, bring down, destroy, flatten
Antonyms: build, construct, confirm, strengthen
the house was demolished to make way for the shopping centre
endure
Verb /ɪnˈdjʊə/
suffer (something painful or difficult) patiently
Synonyms: undergo, go through, live through, experience, meet, encounter
Antonyms: fade
it seemed impossible that anyone could endure such pain
sane
Adjective /seɪn/
(of a person) of sound mind; not mad or mentally ill
Synonyms: of sound mind, right in the head, in one's right mind, in possession of all one's faculties, able to reason clearly, able to think clearly
Antonyms: insane, mad, foolish
hard work kept me sane
refute
Verb /rɪˈfjuːt/
prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove
Synonyms: disprove, prove false, prove wrong, prove to be false, prove to be wrong, show to be false
Antonyms: confirm, accept
these claims have not been convincingly refuted
forbearing
Adjective /fɔːˈbɛərɪŋ/
patient and restrained
Synonyms: patient, tolerant, easy-going, forgiving, merciful, understanding
Antonyms: impatient, intolerant
he proved to be remarkably forbearing whenever I was impatient or angry
agitated
Adjective /ˈadʒɪteɪtɪd/
feeling or appearing troubled or nervous
Synonyms: upset, perturbed, flustered, ruffled, disconcerted, unnerved
Antonyms: calm, relaxed
there's no point getting agitated
stingy
Adjective /ˈstɪn(d)ʒi/
mean; ungenerous
Synonyms: miserly, parsimonious, niggardly, close-fisted, penny-pinching, cheese-paring
Antonyms: generous, liberal, magnanimous
his boss is stingy and idle
novice
Noun /ˈnɒvɪs/
a person new to and inexperienced in a job or situation
Synonyms: beginner, learner, inexperienced person, neophyte, newcomer, new member
Antonyms: expert, veteran
he was a complete novice in foreign affairs
fortune
Noun /ˈfɔːtʃuːn/
chance or luck as an arbitrary force affecting human affairs
Synonyms: chance, accident, coincidence, serendipity, twist of fate, destiny
some malicious act of fortune keeps them separate
descend
Verb /dɪˈsɛnd/
move or fall downwards
Synonyms: go down, come down, climb down, move down
Antonyms: ascend, climb, board, improve
the aircraft began to descend
urge
Verb /ˈəːdʒ/
try earnestly or persistently to persuade (someone) to do something
Synonyms: encourage, try to persuade, enjoin, adjure, admonish, press
Antonyms: discourage
he urged her to come and stay with us
sturdy
Adjective /ˈstəːdi/
(of a person or their body) strongly and solidly built
Synonyms: strapping, well built, well made, muscular, athletic, strong
Antonyms: puny, frail, weak, ramshackle
he had a sturdy, muscular physique
deter
Verb /dɪˈtəː/
discourage (someone) from doing something by instilling doubt or fear of the consequences
Synonyms: put off, discourage, dissuade, scare off, prevent, stop
Antonyms: encourage
only a health problem would deter him from seeking re-election
chord
Noun /kɔːd/
a group of (typically three or more) notes sounded together, as a basis of harmony
the triumphal opening chords
folly
Noun /ˈfɒli/
lack of good sense; foolishness
Synonyms: foolishness, foolhardiness, stupidity, idiocy, imbecility, silliness
Antonyms: wisdom, good sense
an act of sheer folly
crease
Noun /kriːs/
a line or ridge produced on paper or cloth by folding, pressing, or crushing
Synonyms: fold, groove, ridge, furrow, line, ruck