Synonym Dictionary

To become less intense or severe.

One word family: also includes abatement.

A departure from what is normal or expected.

One word family: also includes aberrant.

Showing extreme submission, loss of self-respect, or hopelessness.

Ending without the intended result or success.

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

To choose not to participate in or consume something.

To make a feature more noticeable or emphasize its importance.

Sharp and biting in tone or temper.

To accept or agree without active resistance, often reluctantly.

One word family: also includes acquiescence, acquiescent.

Sharpness of perception, thought, or a sense such as vision.

Firmly unwilling to change a position or decision.

To warn, advise firmly, or express disapproval of someone's conduct.

Skillful and effective, especially in a difficult situation.

To make something less pure by mixing in another substance.

Unfavorable or harmful to an intended result.

Friendly, pleasant, and easy to approach.

Having considerable wealth or financial resources.

To reduce a fear, concern, or other troubling feeling.

To make a difficulty, burden, or discomfort less severe.

Emotionally distant or reluctant to become closely involved with others.

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.

Having mixed or conflicting feelings about something.

One word family: also includes ambivalence.

To improve an unfavorable condition or situation.