Antonyms

The opposite of straight, which means without curves, is curved.

Timid means showing a lack of courage or confidence; the opposite is fearless.

Horizontal is the opposite of vertical. Vertical means in an up-down direction, while horizontal means in a side-to-side or flat position.

Vague means of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character; the opposite is definite.

Vulgar means lacking sophistication or good taste; the opposite is refined.

Savage refers to something fierce, wild, or uncivilized. Civilised is the direct antonym, describing a state of social organization and refinement.

Affirm means to state as a fact or assert strongly. Deny is the opposite, meaning to state that something is not true.

Arm as a verb means to supply with weapons or equipment. Weaken is the opposite in the sense of removing strength or defensive capability.

Old describes something from the distant past or having existed for a long time. Recent means from the near past or occurring not long ago. They represent opposite positions on the time spectrum.

Continue means to keep going or persist. Terminate means to bring to an end or stop.

Beautify means to improve the appearance of something. Disfigure means to spoil the appearance of something.

Contempt is the feeling that a person or thing is beneath consideration or worthless. Regard implies respect or consideration for someone or something.

Honour means high respect or esteem. Disrespect is the direct opposite, involving a lack of respect.

Exclude means to keep out or leave out. Include means to contain or have as a part of a whole.

Diminish means to make or become less. Increase means to make or become greater in size or amount.

Interesting describes something that holds one's attention. Boring describes something that is dull or uninteresting.

Make means to create or bring into existence. Undo means to reverse or cancel the effect of an action. They represent opposite actions: creation versus reversal.

Prudent means careful, cautious, discreet etc. So opposite is careless.

Restless means unable to rest or relax. Calm means peaceful and free from agitation.

 Something that is not naked is generally covered.

Persuade means to convince someone to do something. Dissuade means to persuade someone not to do something.

Punish means to inflict a penalty for an offense. Reward means to give something in recognition of service or effort.

Remember means to keep in the memory. Forget means to fail to remember.

Rely means to depend on with trust. Distrust means to lack trust in someone or something.

Talkative means fond of talking or speaking freely. Reserved means slow to reveal thoughts or feelings; restrained in speech. They describe opposite communication styles.