Antonyms

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.