Antonyms

A reward is something given in recognition of service or merit, while a penalty is a punishment imposed for an offense. They are direct opposites in the context of consequences.

To rejoice means to feel or show great joy, whereas to lament means to express grief or sorrow. They represent opposite emotional states.

Easy is opposite in meaning to tough.

Hate is an intense feeling of dislike or hostility. Love is an intense feeling of deep affection, making it the direct antonym.

Frugal means sparing or economical with regard to money or food. Extravagant means lacking restraint in spending, which is the direct opposite.

Anonymous means having no known name or identity. Known means recognized or identified, which is the logical opposite.

To conceal means to hide or keep secret. To disclose means to make known or reveal, making them antonyms.

Common means occurring or appearing frequently. Rare means not occurring very often, which is the direct opposite.

Obscene means offensive or indecent. Decent means conforming to accepted standards of morality and propriety, making it the antonym.

Lenient means permissive or merciful. Strict means demanding that rules be obeyed, which is the direct opposite.

To curtail means to reduce in extent or quantity. To lengthen means to make something longer, which is the opposite action.

Artificial means made by human beings rather than occurring naturally. Natural means existing in or caused by nature, making them direct opposites.

To create means to bring something into existence. To destroy means to end the existence of something, which is the direct opposite.

Vulgar means lacking sophistication or good taste. Decent means conforming to accepted standards of taste and propriety, making it the antonym.

'Particular' means 'belonging to or associated with a specific person, group, thing or category'.
'General' means 'concerned with, applicable to or affecting the whole or every member of a class or category'.

'Benevolence' is an antonym of 'malice'. 'Benevolence' means 'the quality of being well-meaning', whereas 'malice' means 'the desire to harm someone'.

'Blend' means 'to combine or mix different substances'.
'Separate' means 'to set, force or keep apart'.

'Praise' means 'an expression of approval or admiration'.
'Jeer' means 'to shout or mock.'

'Queer' means 'odd or unconventional'.
'Ordinary' means 'usual or commonly encountered'.

Scold means to rebuke. Praise means to compliment.

'Uncouth' means someone who lacks good manners. Courteous means someone who is well-mannered.

Rational means something that is reasonable. Insane means something that is bizzare or irrational.

Terrible means awful or extremely bad. Delightful means pleasant.

Vanity means 'self-admiration' or 'self-pride'. Humility means 'modesty' or 'humbleness'.