Antonyms

Innocence refers to the state of being free from guilt or sin. The opposite is guilt.

Bliss means perfect happiness or great joy. Agony is extreme physical or mental suffering, making it the correct opposite.

Virtuous means having or showing high moral standards. Vicious means deliberately cruel or violent, serving as a direct antonym.

Amicable means having a spirit of friendliness. Hostile means showing or feeling opposition or dislike, which is the opposite.

Dissent means to hold or express opinions that are at odds with those previously, commonly, or officially held. Agreement is the direct opposite.

Considerate means careful not to cause inconvenience or hurt to others. Indifferent means having no particular interest or sympathy, making it the opposite.

Sparse means thinly dispersed or scattered. Profuse means exuberantly plentiful or abundant, which is the opposite.

Ruthless means having or showing no pity or compassion for others. Generous means showing a readiness to give more of something, as money or time, than is strictly necessary or expected.

Boisterous means noisy, energetic, and cheerful. Quiet means making little or no noise, which is the opposite.

Acumen refers to the ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain. Imbecility, which denotes a lack of intelligence or common sense, is the direct opposite.

Exalt means to hold someone or something in very high regard or to raise in rank. Depreciate means to diminish in value or to belittle, making it the correct antonym.

Balk means to hesitate or be unwilling to accept an idea or undertaking. Encourage is the opposite, as it involves giving support or confidence to someone.

Succumb means to fail to resist pressure, temptation, or some other negative force. Resist is the direct opposite, meaning to withstand the action or effect of something.

Venerate means to regard with great respect or reverence. Defame means to damage the good reputation of someone, which is the opposite of showing reverence.

Tranquil means free from disturbance or calm. Agitated means feeling or appearing troubled or nervous, making it the correct antonym.

Competition involves multiple parties vying for the same goal. A monopoly is the exclusive possession or control of the supply or trade in a commodity or service, representing the absence of competition.

Zeal is great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective. Apathy is the lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern, which is the direct opposite.

Arrogant means having an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities. Meek means quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on, which is the opposite.

Establish means to set something up on a firm and permanent basis. Uproot means to remove something as if pulling a plant from the ground.

Liability refers to a state of being responsible for something, especially by law, or a debt. Assets are property owned by a person or company, regarded as having value and available to meet debts, making them the opposite.

Sceptical means not easily convinced or having doubts. Hopeful implies a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen, which contrasts with the doubt inherent in skepticism.

Wane means to decrease in vigor, power, or extent. Prosper means to succeed in material terms or flourish, which is the opposite of decreasing or fading.

Consolidate means to make something physically stronger or more solid, or to combine things into a single whole. Weaken is the direct opposite.

Conceal means to keep from sight or hide. Reveal means to make previously unknown information known to others, which is the direct opposite.

Blemish means a flaw or mark that spoils appearance. Purify means to cleanse or remove impurities. While not a perfect antonym match, purify is the closest option as removing blemishes purifies something.