Synonyms (Letter A)

Abash means to make someone feel embarrassed, ashamed, or disconcerted. The closest synonym is embarrass, which captures this meaning of causing someone to feel self-conscious or ashamed. The other options are incorrect: aquash is not a standard word, amaze means to surprise greatly, and refuse means to decline or deny.

Abominable means something extremely unpleasant, detestable, or hateful. Loathsome is the closest synonym, meaning deserving of hatred or disgust. The other options are incorrect: unfortunate is about bad luck, cheap relates to low price or quality, and stormy refers to weather conditions.

Abate means to become less intense, widespread, or severe - to diminish or reduce in degree. Lessen is the correct synonym as it means to make something smaller or less significant. The other options are incorrect: aid means to help, remove means to eliminate completely, and howl refers to a long cry or loud noise.

It means to cancel or repeal.

Abstemious means marked by moderation, particularly in eating and drinking habits. Temperate is the correct synonym, meaning showing moderation or self-restraint. The other options are incorrect: superstitious means believing in superstitions, hesitant means unsure or slow to act, and careful means cautious.

Affront means to deliberately insult or offend someone's dignity or self-respect. Insult is the correct synonym - both words refer to actions or words that cause offense and humiliation. The other options are incorrect: abuse is broader mistreatment, invasion means encroachment, and sucess appears to be a typo for success which is unrelated.

Amity means a friendly relationship or peaceful harmony between people or nations. Friendship is the correct synonym as both refer to cordial, peaceful relations. The other options are incorrect: linen is a fabric, strife means conflict or discord (opposite meaning), and enmity means hostility (also opposite meaning).

Apathy means a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern - emotional indifference. Indifference is the correct synonym as both describe a state of not caring or being unconcerned. The other options are incorrect: suffering implies distress, curiosity means interest (opposite), and patience is the ability to wait calmly.

Altercation means a noisy, angry, or heated dispute or argument. Angry dispute is the correct synonym as both refer to a verbal conflict. The other options are incorrect: drastic change refers to significant transformation (like alteration), applause means approval, and loud explosion refers to a blast (all completely different meanings).

Amenable means open to suggestions, willing to agree, or responsive to advice. 'Responsive' captures this quality of being approachable and willing to cooperate or comply.

Ambiguous means unclear, vague, or having more than one possible interpretation. 'Doubtful' captures this sense of uncertainty and lack of clarity in meaning.

An aphorism is a concise, memorable statement that expresses a general truth or principle, often in a witty or pithy way. 'Wise saying' correctly captures this definition.

An arbiter is an impartial person or authority appointed to judge or settle a dispute. 'Judge' correctly captures this role of making binding decisions in conflicts.

Arraign means to call someone to court to face criminal charges formally. 'Call to court' correctly captures this legal procedure of bringing an accused person before a judge.

Astringent means a substance that causes contraction of body tissues, checking bleeding or secretions. 'Styptic' is a direct synonym, specifically referring to astringent substances that stop bleeding.

Attenuate means to weaken, reduce in force, or make thin. 'Reduce in force' correctly captures this meaning of diminishing strength or intensity.

Attrition refers to the process of gradually reducing something's strength or effectiveness through sustained pressure or wearing down. 'Wearing down' correctly captures this erosive process.

Aureate means golden in color or lustrous, or elaborately ornate in style. 'Resplendent' correctly captures this quality of brilliance, splendor, or shining appearance.

Arboreal means relating to or living in trees. 'Treelike' correctly captures this characteristic of being associated with or resembling trees.

Augury refers to the practice of divining omens or signs to predict the future. 'Foretelling' correctly captures this prophetic or predictive quality.

An abeyance is a suspension, i.e. temporarily stopping work.

Abstruse means obscure or unclear.

To admonish a person is to warn that person.