Synonyms

Arrogance means an attitude of superiority, self-importance, or overbearing pride. Haughtiness means arrogance or disdainful pride, which is essentially synonymous with arrogance.

An axiom is a self-evident truth or established principle that is accepted without proof. A maxim is a concise statement of a general truth or principle, making it the closest synonym among the options. Oblique means indirect or slanting, wry describes dry or twisted humor, and rough refers to an uneven surface - none of these relate to the concept of an axiom.

To asperse means to speak ill of someone, to slander or defame their character. Defame is the exact synonym, meaning to damage someone's reputation by making false or malicious statements. The other options are unrelated: collect means to gather, sustainer is one who supports, and comrade means a companion or ally.

Credit as a noun means belief, trust, or faith in someone or something - for example, 'have credit in someone's abilities.' Faith is the closest synonym as it conveys trust and belief. Misconduct means improper behavior, mystery refers to something unexplained, and caring means showing concern - none of these match the meaning of credit.

Penniless means having no money, being completely broke or poor. Indigent is a formal synonym meaning extremely poor or needy, often used to describe someone lacking basic resources. Fanciful means unrealistic, supportable means capable of being supported, and painless means without pain - none of these relate to lacking money.

An entreaty is a serious and earnest request or plea. Request is the closest synonym, meaning to ask for something politely or earnestly. Curse means to invoke harm, talk is neutral conversation, and pest refers to an annoying person or thing - none of these convey the meaning of making an earnest appeal.

Dark can refer to something lacking light or color. Dingy means dirty, shabby, or dull in color - it captures the gloomy, unclean aspect of darkness. Bright and clear are opposites of dark, while praiseworthy means deserving approval - none of these match the meaning of dark.

Interjection can refer to the act of inserting something or interrupting a flow. Insertion is the closest synonym, meaning the action of putting something in between something else. Farther means more distant, grace means elegance, and inception means the beginning or origin - insertion best captures the meaning of putting something into something else.

Produce can mean to create, make, or generate something. Generate is the exact synonym in this context, meaning to bring something into existence. Stop means to halt, prompt means to cause or encourage (but not create), and protect means to keep safe - generate is the closest match to produce.

Edge refers to the outer limit or boundary of something, or the brink of a dangerous situation. Brink is a precise synonym meaning the edge of a steep place or a precarious situation. Start means beginning, shape refers to form, and matter refers to physical substance - none of these capture the meaning of edge or brink.

Buy means to purchase or obtain something in exchange for payment. Acquire is the closest synonym, meaning to get or gain possession of something. Sell is the opposite action, fabricate means to invent or manufacture, and pass means to move past - acquire best matches the meaning of obtaining something through purchase.

Department typically refers to a distinct section or division of a larger organization or system. Section is the closest synonym, meaning a part or division of something. Shine means to reflect light, decorative means serving to make something attractive, and deep means extending far down - section best matches the meaning of a department as a subdivision.

Inhuman means lacking human qualities such as compassion, kindness, or mercy. Cruel is the closest synonym, meaning causing pain or suffering without pity. Calm means peaceful, tender means gentle, and tough means strong or durable - cruel best captures the merciless, brutal nature implied by inhuman.

Notable means worthy of attention, remarkable, or distinguished. Distinguished is the closest synonym as it refers to someone or something that stands out due to excellence or prominence. Positive, actual, and negative are unrelated concepts.

Sustain means to strengthen, support, or bear the weight of something. Support is the correct synonym as it conveys the idea of holding something up or keeping it going. Fondle, embrace, and convey have different meanings.