Antonyms

A plea is an emotional or earnest request. A command is an authoritative order, which is the opposite of a request.

To placate is to make someone less angry or hostile. To enrage is to make someone very angry, which is the opposite.

Plenary means absolute, full, or complete in all respects. Limited is the direct opposite as it implies restriction or incompleteness.

Plethora refers to an excessive amount or an abundance of something. Shortage is the opposite, indicating a lack or insufficiency.

To plummet is to fall or drop straight down at high speed. Ascend is the opposite, meaning to rise or move upward.

In this context, plumb refers to being perfectly vertical. Horizontal is the opposite direction.

Ponderous describes something heavy, clumsy, or dull. Light is the direct opposite in terms of weight or tone.

Poignant means evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret. Unemotional is the opposite, as it implies a lack of deep feeling.

Precarious means uncertain, unstable, or dependent on chance. Stable is the clear opposite, meaning firm and secure.

Preclude means to prevent from happening or make impossible. Permit is the opposite, as it allows something to occur.

Precocious describes a child who develops certain abilities at an earlier age than usual. Slow is the opposite, indicating a delay in development.

Predominate means to be the strongest or main element. Being in the minority is the logical opposite.

Procrastination is the act of delaying or putting things off. Acting fast is the direct opposite behavior.

Prevalent means widespread or common. Rare is the opposite, meaning occurring infrequently.

Pristine means in its original condition, unspoiled, or clean. Soiled is the opposite, meaning dirty or stained.

Prim means stiffly formal and respectable. Flexible is the opposite, implying adaptability and a lack of rigid formality.

Premature means occurring before the expected time. Overdue is the opposite, meaning happening after the expected time.

Prescience is the knowledge of events before they take place. Hindsight is the knowledge of events after they have occurred.

Probity refers to the quality of having strong moral principles and honesty. Wickedness is the opposite, representing immoral behavior.

Prodigal means spending money or resources freely and recklessly. Cautious is the opposite, implying careful management of resources.

Presumption is an idea taken to be true on the basis of probability. Fact is the opposite, representing something that is known to be true.

Preternatural means beyond what is normal or natural. Ordinary is the opposite, meaning normal or common.

Proclivity is a tendency or inclination to do something. Disliking is the opposite, as it implies an aversion.