Synonym Dictionary

A person who challenges cherished beliefs or established conventions.

One word family: also includes iconoclastic.

A system of ideas and beliefs, especially about society or politics.

Distinctive of a particular person or thing, often in an unusual way.

One word family: also includes idiosyncrasy.

The worship of idols or excessive devotion to a person or thing.

Not following a reasonable or consistent line of reasoning.

Based on or producing a misleading appearance or illusion.

To fill or permeate with a quality, feeling, or idea.

Entirely clean or free from flaws.

About to occur very soon.

To destroy, especially by fire, or offer as a sacrifice.

To confine or shut someone away.

Unable to be changed.

To weaken or damage the functioning of something.

A reduction or loss in an ability, function, or working capacity.

To communicate information or provide a particular quality to something.

Fair and not favoring one side or interest.

One word family: also includes impartiality.

A point where progress stops because agreement is impossible.

Showing little or no outward emotion.

To question credibility or, in government, formally accuse an official of misconduct.

Free from faults or errors.

To hinder or slow progress.

Something that obstructs or makes progress difficult.

To drive or strongly urge someone or something toward action.

About to happen, often with a sense of significance or threat.