Antonyms

To condemn is to express complete disapproval of something. To praise is to express warm approval or admiration.

Ugly describes something unpleasant to look at. Attractive describes something that is pleasing or appealing to the eye.

Privately means in a way that is not shared with others. Openly means in a way that is public and visible to others.

Entire means whole or complete. Partial means existing only in part or incomplete.

Inefficient means failing to achieve the desired result or wasting time. Efficient means achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort.

To kindle means to light or set on fire. To extinguish means to put out a fire.

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.