Synonym Dictionary

To waste away or become weaker through lack of use.

Giving careful attention or showing thoughtful concern for another person's needs.

To reduce the force, intensity, or extent of something.

To regard something as caused by or belonging to someone or something.

The assignment of a work, action, cause, or quality to a particular source.

Different from the usual pattern or type.

Boldness, sometimes shown with disregard for expected limits.

Suggesting favorable conditions or a promising outcome.

Genuine in origin or character rather than copied, invented, or falsely presented.

Deserving trust because of recognized expertise or reliable knowledge.

Official permission or approval to carry out an action.

Exercising authority with little allowance for others' input.

Strongly disinclined or opposed to something.

A strong dislike that creates a wish to avoid something.

To state positively or affirm as true.

Overwhelmed by wonder, admiration, or reverence.

To leave someone thoroughly puzzled or frustrated.

So ordinary or overused that it lacks freshness or interest.

To be necessary, proper, or advantageous for someone.

To discuss or emphasize a point excessively.

To contradict an appearance or suggest that something is misleading.

To make someone or something seem less valuable or important.

Hostile and ready to argue or fight.

A reference point used to judge quality, performance, or change.