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Apprehension
fear or suspicion of some future evil or danger
synonym: dread, foreboding, misgiving
antonym: anticipation, optimism
related words: apprehend, apprehensive
noun
Cajole
to persuade through flattery or gentle urging, especially in the face of reluctance
synonym: to coax, wheedle, or sweet-talk
antonym: to pester or browbeat
related words: cajoling
Calamity
a disaster or tragedy marked by loss and lasting suffering
synonym: an apocalypse or catastrophe
antonym: a godsend or windfall
related words: calamitous
noun
Commence
to make a start
synonym: to embark, launch, or begin
antonym: to cease, discountinue, or terminate
related words: commencement
verb
Compel
to force [someone to do something]
synonym: to coerce or pressure
antonym: to cease, discontinue, or terminate
related words: commencement
verb
Denunciation
public condemnation or criticism os something as wrong or evil
synonym: a reprimand or condemnation
antonym: tribute or praise
related words: denounce
noun
Disheveled
lacking in order, neatness, or cleanliness
synonym: messy, disordered, or untidy
antonym: meticulous; neat
related words: dishevel
adjective
Dispel
to drive away [an idea] as if by scattering
synonym: to disperse or dissipate
antonym: to gather or concentrate
related words: dispelling
verb
Eloquence
the ability to speak powerfully and persuasively
synonym: articulateness
antonym: inarticulateness
related words: eloquent
noun
Emancipate
to set free from bondage or control
synonym: to liberate
antonym: to enslave or shackle
related words: emancipation
verb
Evoke
to summon something or call it into being
synonym: to elicit or inspire
antonym: to disregard or neglect
related words: evocation
verb
Inaugurate
to install in office with a formal ceremony
synonym: to instate or swear in
antonym: to discharge
related words: inauguration
verb
Instill
to provide steadily over a period of time
synonym: to breed, plant, or enroot
verb
Linger
to stay longer
synonym:to dawdle or tarry
antonym: to bolt, dash, or hurry
related words: lingering
verb
Precept
a rule or principle regarding action or conduct
synonym: a rule
noun
Prudence
the wise handling of practical matters; caution as to danger or risk
synonym: cautiousness, circumspection
antonym: recklessness; brashness
related words: prudent
noun
Sullen
gloomy or resentfully silent
synonym: glum; surly
antonym: sociable; cheery
related words: sullenness
adjective
Unabated
without any decrease in intensity or force
synonym: persistant
antonym: reduced or depleted
related words: abate; abating
adjective
Vindication
The evidence or proof that someone's claim is correct
synonym: justification or defense
antonym: accusation; conviction
related words: vindicate
noun
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