Synonym Dictionary

To interpret a statement or action in a particular way.

Artificial or forced rather than natural.

Following established practices or commonly accepted ideas.

To act against an influence in order to reduce or cancel its effect.

Having a rural style or character; sometimes used critically to mean unsophisticated.

To shrink back in fear or discomfort, or behave with excessive submission.

Following an established habit or usual practice.

Required by fashion, convention, or accepted practice.

The act of deliberately misleading someone through false statements or appearances.

The act of leading someone to believe something false, or a device used to do so.

To reach a conclusion by reasoning from known facts or premises.

To postpone something, or to yield to another person's judgment or priority.

Quick and skillful in action.

No longer existing or functioning.

Postponing an immediate pleasure or reward in order to obtain a more valued benefit later.

To discourage an action or make it less likely to occur.

Something that discourages an action.

To reduce the value, quality, or appeal of something, usually in the phrase detract from.

A disparaging statement or action that diminishes someone's merit.

Deeply committed to religious belief or practice.

Intended to teach, sometimes in an overly instructive manner.

A difficult situation requiring a choice between unsatisfactory alternatives.

An authoritative instruction that guides an action or procedure.

Dissatisfaction with one's situation or circumstances.