Synonym Dictionary

Made unable to function or act normally.

Lacking the skills or ability needed to perform a task adequately.

Lacking skill or competence.

Unlikely to cause harm or offense.

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

Involving choices, comparisons, or effects across different times.

To call upon a rule, authority, or example for support or effect.

The ease and speed with which an asset can be traded or converted to money without a substantial loss in value.

To reduce the severity, seriousness, or harmful effect of something.

The reduction of the severity, extent, or harmful effect of something.

Very small in amount; also existing in name rather than in actual effect.

To lessen the severity of a problem without removing its cause.

Easing the effects or severity of a problem without necessarily removing its cause.

An imitation that exaggerates distinctive features for comic or critical effect.

Able to influence belief or action through convincing reasons or presentation.

Very deep, intense, or showing considerable understanding.

A consequence or implication of an action, often part of a complex series of effects.

Spreading or growing without effective restraint.

A consequence, often indirect and unwelcome, of an action.

The art of effective expression; also language criticized as impressive but lacking substance.

Relating to the effective use of language; sometimes intended for effect without expecting a literal answer.

A question asked for effect, without expecting an answer.

Quick to understand a situation and make effective practical judgments.

To make something ineffective or appear foolish; to inhibit its development.