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nab, v. (Colloq.) [grab], [snatch], [seize].
nag, v. (Colloq.) [plague], [tease], [twit], [hector], [torment], [scold].
naïve, a. [artless], [innocent], ingenuous, [frank].
naïveté, n. [artlessness], [innocence], ingenuousness, [candor].
naked, a. [nude], undressed, [bare]; unexaggerated, uncolored, [exact], literal.
nakedness, n. nudity, [bareness]; [exactness], literalness, [accuracy].
name, n. appellation, designation, denomination; epithet, title, cognomen, [surname], cognomination, pseudonym, patronymic, metronymic, alias, penname, prænomen, sobriquet, nom de plume, nom de guerre, [nickname], eponym, misnomer, euphemism, agnomen, allonym, anonym, autonym, appellative, byname, caconym, cryptonym, compellation, compellative, dionym, trionym, polyonym, diminutive; [repute], [fame], [renown], [reputation]. Associated words: nominal, nominally, titular, titulary, onomatology, patronomatology, onomasticon, orismology, pseudepigraphy, pseudonymity, roster, [register], née, nomancy, namesake, eponymy, of that ilk, nomenclator, heteronym, synedoche, nominative.
name, v. entitle, denominate, [style], [call], christen, dub, term; designate, [specify], nominate.
nameless, a. unnamed; undistinguished, inglorious, [unknown], [obscure]; anonymous; unnamable, [inexpressible].
namelessness, n. anonymity; [obscurity].
names, n. pl. nomenclature, terminology.
Naples, n. Associated word: Neapolitan.
narcotic, n. stupefacient, [sedative], anæsthetic, [opiate], anodyne.
narrate, v. recount, [recite], tell [about], [relate].
narration, n. [narrative], [relation], [recital], [story].
narrative, n. [narration], [account], [portrayal], [story], [tale].
narrow, a. [limited], circumscribed, incapacious, contracted, [straitened], cramped; [bigoted], [illiberal], uncatholic, [narrow-minded], insular.
narrow, v. [contract], [reduce], constrict, [restrict], [limit], [cramp], [confine].
narrowing, n. [contraction], [reduction], constriction, limitation circumscription.
narrow-minded, a. [illiberal], [bigoted], [intolerant], [narrow], uncatholic.
narrow-mindedness, n. [illiberality], [bigotry], [bias], [intolerance], insularity, uncatholicity.
narrowness, n. contractedness, incapaciousness, circumscription.
narrows, n. [strait], [sound].
nastiness, n. squalor, filthiness, [pollution], [filth], [corruption], dirtiness; [indecency], [smut], [obscenity], bawdry, [ribaldry], [indelicacy], [lewdness].
nasty, a. [filthy], [squalid], [foul], polluted, [dirty]; [indecent], [indelicate], [gross], [ribald], [lewd], [obscene], [smutty], [shameless]; [odious], [sickening], [repulsive], [nauseous], [disgusting], [disagreeable].
native, a. natal; indigenous, [natural], aboriginal, autochthonal; vernacular, [mother]; [genuine], congenital, [inherent], [inborn], inbred, [innate], [original]. Antonyms: [foreign], [artificial], exotic, acquired, [assumed], [unnatural].
native, n. aboriginal, denizen (by birth), indigene.
natives, n. pl. aborigines.
natty, a. (Colloq.) [neat], [spruce], [trim], [jaunty], [dapper], [chic].
natural, a. [native], [inborn], congenital, [innate], [characteristic]; [original], indigenous; [normal], [regular], [legitimate]; [artless], [unaffected], ingenuous, [spontaneous], [simple]; unregenerate. Antonyms: [unnatural], acquired, [affected], simulated.
naturalization, n. denization.
naturalize, v. [familiarize], [accustom], [habituate], acclimatize, [adapt], [acclimate].
natural philosophy. physics.
nature, n. [creation], universe, cosmos, [world]; [kind], [sort], [character], [quality], [species]; [disposition], [mood], [temper], essence, [constitution]. Associated words: physiography, physiogony, connatural, connaturalness.
nature worship. physiolatry.
naughty, a. [disobedient], mischievous, [perverse], [forward], [refractory].
nausea, n. [seasickness]; [qualm], squeamishness, queasiness, qualmishness.
nauseate, v. [sicken], [disgust], [revolt]; recoil from, [abhor], abominate.
nauseous, a. [disgusting], nauseating, [offensive], [sickening], [fulsome], [distasteful].
nautical, a. [naval], [marine], [maritime], oceanic.
nautilus, n. Tetrabranchiata; argonaut, paper [nautilus]; diving-bell.
naval, a. [nautical], [marine], [maritime].
navel, n. umbilicus, omphalos.
navel string. funis, umbilical [cord].
navigate, v. [sail], cruise; [guide], [steer], [direct]; circumnavigate
near, a. nigh, [close], [adjacent], [neighboring], contiguous, proximate, approximate to; intimate, confidential, bosom; immediate, imminent, [impending], forthcoming. Antonyms: [distant], [remote], [far].
nearness, n. [closeness], proximity, propinquity, contiguity, adjacency, imminence, approximation, approxi-mateness intimacy, [familiarity].
near-sighted, a. myopic, [short-sighted], purblind.
near-sightedness, n. myopia.
near-sighted person. myope.
neat, a. [tidy], [orderly], [trim], [clean], cleanly; [tasteful], [trim], finished, artistic, [nice], [excellent], adroit; [dainty]; [spruce]; [dapper], [natty]. Antonyms: [dowdy], [slovenly], [slatternly], [untidy], [tawdry], [gaudy], [frowzy], [disorderly], unkempt.
necessary, a. [requisite], [essential], needed, [needful], indispensable inevitable, [unavoidable]. Antonyms: nonessential, [unnecessary], [optional], [discretional], [casual], [needless].
necessary, n. [requisite], [requirement], [essential], sine qua non.
necessity, n. [requisite], [necessary], [requirement], [essential]; exigency, [urgency]; indispensability. Antonyms: [choice], [option], contingency, doubtfulness, [possibility].
neck, n. Associated words: nape, cervical, scruff, atlas, axis, palea, dewlap, scrag, gula, nucha, auchenium, décolleté, jugular, jugulum, [wattle], wimple, [wryneck], torticollis, Adam's [apple], splenius, ruche, colliform, fichu, withers, gorget, carotid, [goiter], retrocollic, cruels, nuchalgia, ruff, crane.
necktie, n. cravat, neckcloth, [scarf], [tie].
necromancer, n. [wizard], [sorcerer], [magician], [conjurer], exorcist, [soothsayer], diviner.
necromancy, n. [magic], [conjuration], [enchantment], [sorcery], black [art].
need, n. [want], [necessity], extremity, [strait], exigency, [urgency]; [poverty], [penury], [privation], indigence.
need, v. [require], [lack], [want].
needful, a. [requisite], [necessary], [essential], indispensable, required.
needleprick, n. acupuncture.
needless, a. [unnecessary], [groundless], [unfounded].
needlewoman, n. seamstress.
needs, adv. necessarily.
needy, a. [destitute], indigent, [penniless], impecunious.
nefarious, a. [atrocious], flagitious, [heinous].
negation, n. [denial], disavowal.
negative, n. [denial], [refusal]. Antonym: [affirmative].
neglect, n. [disregard], [omission], [negligence], default, dereliction, remissness, [oversight].
neglect, v. [disregard], [slight], [overlook], [ignore], [omit].
neglectful, a. See negligent.
negligence, n. [neglect], remissness, [oversight], heedlessness, laches (Law).
negligent, a. [neglectful], heedless, [indifferent], [slack], [remiss], [regardless], [slothful], [derelict], [inattentive], careless Antonyms: [careful], [attentive], [heedful].
negotiable, a. transferable.
negro, n. African, blackamoor, Ethiopian, Nigritian, Senegambian, Mandingo, negrillo, Papuan, Krooman; darkey, [buck], [nigger]; (of mixed blood) mulatto, quadroon, octoroon, mestee, Zambo, Sambo, sacatra. Associated words: negrophile, negrophilist, negrophilism, negrophobia.
negro, a. negritic, African, Ethiopian, negroid.
negro child. pickaninny.
negro woman. negress, wench.
neigh, n. and v. [whinny].
neighborhood, n. [vicinity], vicinage, locality, neighbors, venue (Law).
neighboring, a. [adjacent], contiguous, neighbor, [near].
neophyte, n. [convert], proselyte; [novice], [tyro], [beginner].
nerve, n. (Slang) [boldness], audacity, presumption, effrontery, [courage], [assurance].
nerve, n. Associated words: neurology, neurologist, neurography, neuron, lecithin, rete, plexus, neurasthenia, neurasthenic, neurotic, sensorium, funiculus, ganglion, hilum, neurism, innervation, neuration, neuritis, neuropathic, nervine, neuroma, neuropathy, neuroid, neuric, neuricity, aneuria, glioma, neurosis, cinerea, cholesterin, perineurium, epineurium, internuncial.
nerve, v. [brace], [strengthen], fortify, invigorate, energize.
nervous, a. [excitable], [sensitive], timorous.
nest, n. nidus; eyrie, aerie; [retreat], [den], [haunt], resort. Associated words: nidificate, nidification, neossine, caliology, cubilose, nidulant.
nestle, v. [cuddle], [snuggle].
net, n. [toil], [snare], [gin], [mesh]; caul, trammel, seine, trawl, dredge, dragnet.
netted, a. reticulated, retiary, interwoven, [complicated], reticulose.
nettle, n. Urtica. Associated words: urticate, urtication urtical.
nettle, v. [irritate], [provoke], [exasperate], [ruffle], [incense], [annoy].
network, n. [mesh], interlacement, reticulation; plexus, rete, ganglion.
neutrality, n. [indifference].
neutralize, v. [counteract], [counterbalance], [invalidate].
nevertheless, adv. or conj. yet, however, [notwithstanding].
new, a. [recent], fresh, modern, [novel], newfangled, neoteric, [unfamiliar], [strange]; renewed, renovated, repaired, refreshed; [unaccustomed], untried, [inexperienced].
new custom. innovation.
newly, adv. [lately], recently, freshly; anew, [afresh], again.
news, n. tidings, [word], [report].
new word. neologism, neoterism, [coinage]. Associated words: neology, neologic, neologist, neoterist, neoterize [coin].
New York. Gotham.
New Yorker. Gothamite.
nice, a. [fastidious], [exacting], [particular], punctilious, queasy, [finical], [difficult], squeamish, [dainty]; [delicate], [refined], [dainty]; [discriminating], [scrupulous], [precise], [discerning], [subtle]; [exquisite], [agreeable], [pleasant], enjoyable, gratifying; [fine], [neat], finished.
nicety, n. niceness, [precision]; punctilio, [subtlety], fine [point].
niche, n. [recess], cavity, [nook], tabernacle.
nick, n. [notch], [indentation], [dent], [score], [dint].
nick, v. [notch], [mar], [deface], indent.
nickname, n. sobriquet.
nigger, n. (Colloq.) [negro].
night, n. [darkness]. Associated words: nocturnal, noctuary, noctidial, noctilucous, belated, benight, [benighted], noctivagant, noctivagation, noctivagous, nocturne, noctiflorous pernoctalian, pernoctation, lychnobite.
night-blindness, n. hemeralopia.
nightingale, n. philomel, philomela.
nightly, a. nocturnal.
nightmare, n. incubus, cacodemon, succubus.
nightshade, n. belladonna.
night-sight, n. nyctalopia.
nimble, a. [agile], [sprightly], [deft], [lively], [swift], [brisk], [active], [spry]. Antonyms: [slow], [sluggish], [clumsy], dilatory, unready, [dull], [heavy].
nimble-fingered, a. [dexterous].
nimbus, n. [halo], [glory], aureola.
nincompoop, n. (Slang) [simpleton], dolt, witling, [dunce]. See [fool].
nine, n. novenary, ennead.--a. enneatic. Associated words: novennial, enneagon, nonagon, enneagonal, enneahedral, enneahedron.
nine days' devotion. ([religious]). novena.
ninety, n. Associated word: nonagesimal.
ninety years. Associated word: nonagenarian.
nip, n. [pinch]; [blast], [cut]; sarcasm, [taunt], [gibe].
nip, v. [pinch]; [clip], [cut off]; [blast], [kill]; [chill], [deaden], [benumb].
nippers, n. pl. pincers, tweezers, [pinchers], pliers.
nipping, a. [biting], [pinching], [blasting], [destructive].
nipple, n. [teat], pap, dug, mammilla.
nitric acid. spirit of nitre, aquafortis.
nitrogen, n. azote.
no, n. [refusal], [denial], [negative].
nobby, a. (Colloq.) modish, [stylish], [fashionable].
nobility, n. nobleness, high-mindedness, magnanimity, [excellence], [superiority], [dignity]; peerage, [aristocracy], patrician [class].
noble, a. [eminent], [exalted], magnanimous, [superior]; [stately], [magnificent], [splendid], [imposing], [grand]; aristocratic highborn, patrician.
noble, n. [nobleman], [peer], grandee. Antonyms: commoner, proletary, plebeian.
nobleman, n. [noble], [peer], [lord], aristocrat, patrician, grandee.
noblewoman, n. peeress.
nobody, n. [nonentity], jackstraw.
nod, n. [bow].
nodding, n. bowing, nutation.--a. annuent, bowing, nutant.
noise, n. [sound]; [racket], [clamor], [din], outcry, clatter, [uproar], [hubbub], [tumult], [rout], blare, vociferation, hullabaloo (Colloq.), powwow (Slang), hilarity.
noiseless, a. [still], [silent], [quiet], inaudible.
noisome, a. [unwholesome], [noxious], pestilential; [offensive], malodorous, [fetid], [stinking].
noisy, a. [clamorous], [boisterous], vociferous, turbulent, [riotous], [obstreperous], [uproarious], [blatant], [discordant], [brawling], hilarious.
nomad, n. [wanderer].
nomadic, a. [wandering], [nomad].
nonchalance, n. [indifference], [coolness], [carelessness], sang-froid, insouciance.
nonchalant, a. [indifferent], [cool], [unconcerned], insouciant.
nonconformist, n. [dissenter], recusant.
nonconformity, n. recusancy, [dissent].
nondescript, a. undescribed, [unclassifiable].
nonentity, n. non-existence; [nobody], [cipher].
non-essential, a. [unimportant], [incidental], adventitious.
nonesuch, n. [paragon], [pattern], nonpareil, [model].
non-interference, n. laissez faire.
nonplus, v. [perplex], [puzzle], disconcert, [confuse], [embarrass], [mystify], [bewilder].
nonsense, n. [absurdity], [twaddle], [bosh], [fudge], [silliness], [balderdash], [moonshine], amphigory, [rigmarole].
nonsensical, a. [absurd], [senseless], [preposterous], insensate, amphigoric, [silly].
nook, n. [retreat], [corner], [recess].
noon, n. [meridian], noonday, noontide, [midday].
normal, a. [natural], [regular]. Antonyms: [abnormal], [unnatural].
northern, a. boreal, north, arctic, northerly, septentrion.
northern lights. aurora borealis.
northern regions. arctic regions, Thule, septentrion.
north pole. Associated words: Polynia, polar, circumpolar.
north star. [polestar], lodestar, Cynosure, Polaris.
north wind. Boreas.
Norwegian Parliament. Storthing, Lagthing.
nose, n. [snout], nozzle, [spout], [proboscis], [muzzle].
nose, n. Associated words: nasal, rhinal, rhinology, rhinoplasty, coryza, aquiline, simous, retroussé, pug, [snuff], snuffle, vomer, nostril, nasalize, nasalization, nasiform, polypus, vibrissa, [grogblossom], [rosedrop], [snivel], rhinitis, rhinolith, septum.
nosebleeding, n. epistaxis.
nostalgia, n. [homesickness].
notable, a. [noticeable], [conspicuous], [plain], [evident]; [signal], [remarkable], [famous].
notch, v. [nick], [score], indent, crenellate.
notch, n. [nick], [indentation], [score], [dent], crenature, serration, emargination.
notched, a. serrated, crenated, incised, emarginated.
notching, n. [notch], [indentation], serration, crenation.
note, n. billet; [memorandum], [minute], [record]; [remark], [comment], annotation, commentary, scholium, [gloss]; [mark], [token], [sign], [feature], [peculiarity]; observation, [notice]; [distinction], [repute], [celebrity], [reputation], [fame], [renown].
note, v. See notice; [record], jot [down]; annotate, [comment], postillate.
note-book, n. memorandum-book, commonplace [book], adversaria, [journal], diary.
noted, a. [celebrated], [renowned], [eminent], [distinguished], [famous].
notes, n. pl. marginalia (marginal notes), adversaria.
noteworthy, a. memorable, [remarkable].
nothing, n. non-existence, [nonentity]; bagatelle; naught, [cipher], [zero], [null], nullity.
nothingness, n. nihility, non-existence, nullity.
notice, n. observation, cognizance, [note], [heed], [attention], [regard]; [announcement], citation, [warning], [notification]; bulletin; recognition, [civility], [courtesy]. Antonyms: [disregard], connivance, [inattention], heedlessness, ignoring, [oversight], [slight].
notice, v. [see], observe, [note], [heed], recognize, [perceive], [mark], take cognizance of, pay attention to. Antonyms: [ignore], connive, [skip], [neglect], [slight], [overlook], [disregard].
noticeable, a. observable, [appreciable], [conspicuous], [salient], [prominent]. Antonyms: unobservable, inappreciable, inconspicuous.
notification, n. See telling; [notice], [announcement], [warning].
notify, v. inform, [acquaint], [tell], apprise, give notice to.
notion, n. [conception], [idea], [concept]; [opinion], [judgment], [belief], [view]; [inclination], [intention], [disposition]; (Colloq.) knicknack, [device].
notional, a. [whimsical], [capricious], [irresolute], [freakish], [crotchety], [changeable].
notoriety, n. repute ([unfavorable]), publicity.
notorious, a. talked of, [evident], [obvious], [noted], famous (usually unfavorable).
notwithstanding, conj. despite, [nevertheless], however.
noun, n. substantive.
nourish, v. [feed], [nurture]; [support]; [encourage], [foster], [cherish], [promote].
nourishing, a. [nutritious].
nourishment, n. [nutrition]; [food], [nutriment].
novel, a. [new], [recent], fresh, [unusual], [rare], [unique], innovative.
novel, n. fiction, romance, [story], [tale].
novelty, n. newness; [change], [curiosity], innovation.
novice, n. [tyro]; probationer, proselyte, [convert], novitiate
novitiate, n. apprenticeship; probation, tyronism, noviceship.
now, adv. [instantly], [immediately], at once, instanter.
now and then. occasionally, at intervals, infrequently, intermittently, [sometimes], periodically, once in a while.
noxious, a. [injurious], baneful, [unwholesome], [noisome].
nub, n. (Colloq.) [knob], [jag], protuberance, snag, excrescence.
nucleus, n. [kernel], core, [heart], [center].
nude, a. See naked.
nudge, v. poke (with the elbow).
nugatory, a. [futile], ineffectual, [unavailing]. See vain.
nuisance, n. [plague], [pest], bane, infliction, [bore], [offense].
null, a. [invalid], [nugatory].
nullification, n. [invalidation], [abrogation], [cancellation], [repeal].
nullify, v. [invalidate], [abrogate], [cancel], [repeal], [countermand].
numb, a. deadened, [unfeeling], [insensible], [benumbed].
number, v. enumerate; figure up, [count], numerate.
number, n. numeral, [figure], digit, integer; [collection], [multitude].
numbers, n. [poetry], [music], [verse], [song].
numbers, n. pl. Associated words: numeral, numeric, notation, coefficient, numerary.
numbness, n. [insensibility].
numerous, a. [many], [plentiful], multitudinous.
numskull, n. (Colloq.) dolt, dullard, [dunce], lackwit, [simpleton]. See fool.
nunnery, n. [convent], [cloister], mynchery (ruins).
nuptial, a. hymeneal, [bridal].
nuptials, n. pl. [wedding], [marriage], espousals.
nurse, v. suckle; [nourish], [cherish], [foster], [succor], [foment], [encourage]; [attend], [tend]; [bring up], [raise], [nurture], [rear].
nursery, n. crèche (public nursery).
nursling, n. and a. [suckling].
nurture, n. [care], [training]; [food], [nourishment].
nurture, v. [feed], [nourish], [nurse]; [educate], [train], [school].
nut-bearing, a. nuciferous.
nutriment, n. [nourishment], [food], aliment.
nutrition, n. [nourishment], feeding; [nutriment], [food]; eutrophy, (healthy nutrition); malnutrition, denutrition, innutrition, dystrophy (defective nutrition). Associated words: threpsology, trophology, trophic.
nutritious, a. [nourishing], nutritive. Antonym: innutritious.
nuts, n. pl. [mast].
nut-shaped, a. nuciform.
nymph, n. dryad, sylph, Undine, nereid, hydriad, oread, houri, Daphne.