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(v.) to lower in esteem, degrade; to humble

Abase. (v.) to lower in esteem, degrade; to humble. Synonym – humiliate Antonym – exalt. Actuate. Synonym – instigate. (v.) to move to action; to impel. Avert. (v.) to turn aside, turn away; to prevent, avoid. Synonym – deflect Antonym – induce. Boorish. (adj.) rude, unrefined; clumsy.

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(v.) to lower in esteem, degrade; to humble

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  1. Abase (v.) to lower in esteem, degrade; to humble Synonym – humiliate Antonym – exalt

  2. Actuate Synonym – instigate (v.) to move to action; to impel

  3. Avert (v.) to turn aside, turn away; to prevent, avoid Synonym – deflect Antonym – induce

  4. Boorish (adj.) rude, unrefined; clumsy Synonym – vulgar Antonym – suave

  5. Brunt (n.) the main impact, force, or burden Synonym – blow Antonym – repercussion

  6. Combatant (n.) a fighter (adj.) engaged in fighting Synonym – hostile Antonym – peaceful

  7. Dormant (adj.) inactive; in a state of suspension; sleeping Synonym –quiescent Antonym – lively

  8. Dubious (adj.) causing uncertainty or suspicion; in a doubtful or uncertain state of mind, hesitant Synonym – questionable Antonym – indubitable

  9. Harangue (v.) to deliver a loud, ranting speech (n.) a loud speech Synonym – rant Antonym – whisper

  10. Harry (v.) to make a destructive raid on; to torment, harass Synonym – pester

  11. Impenitent (adj.) not feeling remorse or sorrow for errors or offenses Synonym – unrepentant Antonym – contrite

  12. Knave (n.) a tricky, unprincipled, or deceitful fellow Synonym – rascal

  13. Legion (n.) a large military force; any large group or number (adj.) many, numerous Synonym – multitude Antonym – sparse

  14. Liberality (n.) generosity, generous act; breadth of mind or outlook Synonym – magnanimity Antonym – miserliness

  15. Plaintiff (n.) one who begins a lawsuit Synonym – complainant Antonym – defendant

  16. Probe (v.) to examine, investigate thoroughly (n.) an investigation; a device used to explore or examine Synonym – explore Antonym – conceal

  17. Protract (v.) to draw out or lengthen in space or time Synonym – elongate Antonym – compress

  18. Quarry (v.) to cut or take from (or as if from) a quarry (n.) a place from which stone is taken; something that is hunted or pursued Synonym – prey Antonym – hunter

  19. Spurn (v.) to refuse with scorn, disdain Synonym – reject Antonym – accept

  20. Subterfuge (n.) an excuse or trick for escaping or hiding something Synonym – deception

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