Synonym Dictionary

Occurring at a favorable or useful time.

Someone who uses circumstances for personal advantage, often setting principles aside.

To defeat or gain an advantage over someone through greater cleverness.

To calm someone who is angry or upset.

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

A shortage or insufficient amount.

To continue in an action or remain in existence despite difficulty or the passage of time.

Absurd or contrary to reasonable judgment.

The act of protecting something valued from damage, loss, or decay.

Basic or undeveloped in form or method; also belonging to an early stage of development.

Showing disrespect for something sacred, or using offensive and irreverent language.

Offensive or irreverent language, especially swearing.

Developing by stages or favoring reform and new approaches.

Favorable to the success of an undertaking.

To complain or criticize in harsh, angry language.

Extremely hungry; figuratively, intensely eager to obtain something.

Stubbornly resistant to control or an attempted remedy.

To help restore ability, condition, or standing after damage, difficulty, or a period of exclusion.

Capable of being corrected or improved.

Payment or compensation for work or services.

To repair or improve an old or damaged building or object.

A place where things are stored or preserved.

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.