Antonyms

Validate means to confirm, authenticate, or prove something's validity. Its opposite is to disprove or show as false. Spurious means fake but isn't the direct action opposite, disallow means to prohibit, and legalise means to make lawful.

 When we delete text, we remove it. To put back what was deleted, we insert it. Hence, insert is correct.

 Hinder is opposite in meaning to boost.

Embrace means to accept, support, or willingly receive something (ideas, people, causes). Its direct opposite is to reject or refuse to accept. Refuse is similar but reject more precisely captures the active opposition to embracing.

Sordid means dirty, foul, or morally contemptible. Its opposite is generous, noble, or morally elevated - reflecting purity of character rather than meanness. Helpful and open are positive but not direct opposites.

Trumpery refers to something worthless, trashy, or of no value. Its opposite is something precious, valuable, or genuine. Wastage, defeat, and vague don't convey the concept of inherent worth or authenticity.

Belie means to disguise, misrepresent, or fail to give a true impression of something. Its opposite is to justify, prove, or show something's true nature. Argue, admire, and approve don't represent the revealing of truth.

Hawk metaphorically means to advocate for war or aggressive action (war hawk). Dove represents the opposite - someone who advocates for peace and diplomacy. This is a classic political opposition metaphor.

Masticate means to chew food thoroughly and slowly. Gobble means to eat quickly and greedily without proper chewing - representing the opposite approach to eating. Conceal, review, and refuse are unrelated to the action of eating.

 A culprit is someone who commits a crime. Thus, victim is opposite in meaning as a victim suffers from some crime done against him or her.

A slur is a disparaging remark or an act that speaks indistinctly. Credit represents giving praise or recognition, which is the opposite of disparaging someone. The other options do not directly contrast with the negative connotation of a slur.

Antipathy means strong dislike, hostility, or aversion toward something or someone. Liking is the direct opposite, representing positive feelings or preference. Admiration is close but implies strong respect rather than simple liking, while Animosity is actually a synonym for antipathy.

Luxury refers to something expensive, comfortable, or indulgent. Austerity means simplicity, plainness, or strict economy - the exact opposite of luxurious living. Scarcity refers to shortage, not simplicity, while Duplicity means dishonesty and Sadness is an emotion.

Profane means showing disrespect for something sacred or treating religious things with irreverence. Pious means showing reverence and devotion to God or sacred things - the direct opposite. Holy is similar to pious but is an adjective, while Respectful and Daring don't capture the religious sacredness aspect.

Parallel lines or objects run alongside each other, never meeting. Divergent means moving apart or separating from a common point - the opposite of parallel. Diagonal is at an angle, Straight is not necessarily opposite to parallel, and Dilated means expanded.

An epilogue is a section at the end of a book or play that provides conclusion. A prologue is an introduction at the beginning - the exact opposite position. Dramatic, Dialogue, and Monologue are literary terms but don't represent positional opposites.

Inimical means hostile, unfriendly, or harmful to someone. Friendly is the direct opposite - showing kindness and goodwill. Harmful is actually similar to inimical, Neutral means taking no side, and Cheerful is about displaying happiness, not necessarily friendship.

Novel means new, original, or unlike anything seen before. Traditional means following long-established customs or beliefs - the opposite of new and original. Customary is similar to traditional, Rare means uncommon, and Original is actually similar to novel.

Dusky means shadowy, dim, or lacking brightness. Bright is the direct opposite, meaning shining or full of light. Dull and Bleak are similar to dusky, while Dark is actually a synonym.

Consolidate means to combine separate things into a single, more unified whole. Divide means to separate into parts - the exact opposite action. Augment means to make larger, Isolate means to set apart, and Basic is an adjective.

Seldom means rarely or infrequently. Often means frequently or many times - the direct opposite. Daily suggests a specific frequency, Never is the absolute opposite (not just relative), and Occasionally means sometimes but not rarely.

Modicum means a small quantity or amount. Big means large in size or amount - the direct opposite. Small and Tiny are synonyms of modicum, while Trifle means a very small amount, similar to modicum.

Sanctify means to make holy or purify, while pollute means to make dirty or contaminate. These are direct antonyms. Venerate and patronise are synonyms, while cleanse is too close in meaning to sanctify.

Scold means to criticize or speak angrily to someone, while praise means to express approval or admiration. These are direct opposites. Reject and rebuke are similar in meaning to scold.