Synonym Dictionary

To become less intense or severe.

One word family: also includes abatement.

To release someone from blame, responsibility, or an obligation.

Unfavorable or harmful to an intended result.

Having considerable wealth or financial resources.

Motivated by concern for others rather than personal gain.

One word family: also includes altruism.

Open to more than one interpretation or not clearly expressed.

One word family: also includes ambiguity.

Willing to consider a proposal or respond favorably to influence.

Similar in a way that makes comparison useful.

Supporting a main purpose or activity.

Showing little interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

One word family: also includes apathy.

Requiring considerable effort or endurance.

Showing an exaggerated sense of one's importance or superiority.

Genuine in origin or character rather than copied, invented, or falsely presented.

So ordinary or overused that it lacks freshness or interest.

Kindly and disposed to help others.

Influenced by a preference or prejudice that undermines impartiality.

Showing an unfeeling disregard for other people's difficulties.

Open and honest expression.

To stop resisting and accept another side's demands.

Showing a careless or dismissive attitude toward an important matter.

To express strong disapproval or issue a formal reprimand.

Following a winding or indirect route; also indirect in expression or action.

To come together to form a whole.

Characteristic of ordinary informal conversation.