Synonym Dictionary

To seek favor or acceptance through pleasing behavior.

Existing as a natural or essential part of something.

To restrain, hinder, or reduce an action or process.

Hostile or harmful to something.

The willingness and ability to begin useful action without waiting to be directed.

An authoritative command, especially an order issued by a court.

Present naturally from birth or from an original state.

Unlikely to cause harm or offense.

An indirect suggestion, usually unfavorable or insulting.

Greater in amount or degree than is reasonable or expected.

Eager to investigate, learn, or ask questions.

Impossible or very difficult to satisfy.

Not stable or assured, or lacking confidence about one's position.

Developing subtly or gradually in a harmful way.

A clear understanding of an underlying feature, cause, or relationship.

Too small or unimportant to have much effect in the situation.

Expressing feelings or intentions that are not honestly held.

A lack of honesty or genuineness in expressed feelings or intentions.

To suggest something indirectly, often something unfavorable.

An indirect suggestion, often one that is insulting or unfavorable.

Lacking interest, flavor, or vigor.

Boldly rude or disrespectful.

To initiate or provoke an action or event.

Arising naturally without deliberate thought or conscious planning.