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oar, n. paddle, scull, spoon [oar]. Associated words: rowlock, loom, [blade], [wash], oarlock.
oar-shaped, a. remiform.
oat grasses. Avena. Associated words: avenaceous, oaten.
oath, n. adjuration, [pledge], sworn [promise]; [curse], profanity, [swearing], expletive, [blasphemy]. Associated words: juratory, [profane], imprecate.
oath-breaking, n. [perjury].
obedience, n. [compliance], [submission], subservience; dutifulness. Antonyms: [disobedience], incompliance, [defiance], [revolt], insubordination.
obedient, a. [submissive], tractable, deferential, [subservient], [compliant], [dutiful], [docile], [amenable]. Antonyms: [unsubmissive], intractable, [disobedient].
obelisk, n. Associated words: pyramidion, monolithic, hieroglyphics.
obey, v. comply, submit to, [heed], [regard], be ruled by.
object, v. disapprove, [oppose], demur, [contravene], [gainsay], except, [cavil].
object, n. [thing], [article]; [goal], [purpose], [aim], [motive], intent, [design], target, butt, destination, [view].
objection, n. exception, [scruple], demurrer, [cavil]. Antonyms: [approval], acquiescence.
objectionable, a. exceptionable, [offensive], [obnoxious], [undesirable], displeasing.
objectless, a. [aimless], [desultory], purposeless, [vague].
obligation, n. accountableness, [responsibility], incumbency, [duty], [indebtedness]; [agreement], [contract], stipulation, [covenant], [bond].
obligatory, a. [binding], [incumbent], [imperative], coercive. Antonyms: [optional], [discretional].
oblige, v. constrain, obligate; [please], [gratify], [accommodate], [coerce], [compel], necessitate, [force].
obliging, a. complaisant, [gracious], [accommodating], [affable], [debonair], deferential, [yielding].
obliterate, v. [efface], [erase], blot [out], [remove], [destroy], expunge.
obliteration, n. extinction, [erasure], effacement, [removal].
oblivious, a. [unmindful], [unconscious], forgetful, heedless, disregardful.
obnoxious, a. [subject], [liable]; [offensive], [odious], [hateful], displeasing.
obscene, a. [smutty], [lewd], [gross], [indecent], [immodest], [indelicate], [ribald].
obscenity, n. [lewdness], [smut], [ribaldry], [indecency], bawdiness, [immodesty].
obscure, a. [abstruse], [vague], [recondite], [indefinite], [ambiguous]; [humble], inglorious, [mean], undistinguished; [secluded], [retired], [remote]; shaded, darkened.
obscure, v. [darken], obfuscate, [bedim], [eclipse]; involve, dissemble, [disguise], [confuse].
obscuring, n. obscuration, [obscurity].
obscurity, n. ambiguity, [vagueness]; [privacy], [seclusion], [retirement]; [darkness], obfuscation, obscuration.
obsequious, a. [sycophantic], [cringing], [fawning], deferential, [servile].
obsequiousness, n. [sycophancy].
obsolete, a. [disused], archaic, [antiquated], unfashionable, [old-fashioned].
obstacle, n. [obstruction], [barrier], [impediment], [hindrance], [stumbling-block].
obstetrician, n. [midwife], [accoucheur].
obstetrics, n. tocology, [midwifery].
obstinacy, n. incompliance, doggedness, perversity, obduracy, intractability, stubbornness.
obstinate, a. incompliant, intractable, [mulish], [perverse], [dogged], contumacious, [stubborn]. Antonyms: [amenable], [yielding], tractable, [submissive], [compliant], [obedient].
obstreperous, a. [clamorous], vociferous, [noisy], [uproarious], [boisterous].
obstruct, v. [impede], [oppose], [retard], barricade, blockade, [clog], interrupt, [bar], [restrain].
obstruction, n. [obstacle], [impediment], [barrier], blockade, [restraint].
obtain, v. [gain], [get], [procure], acquire, [win], [attain], [secure].
obtainable, a. procurable, [attainable], accessible. Antonyms: [unobtainable], unprocurable, [unattainable], inaccessible.
obtrusive, a. [officious], [meddlesome], [intrusive], [forward]. Antonyms: inobtrusive, [retiring].
obvious, a. [plain], [evident], palpable, [manifest], [patent], [self-evident].
occult, a. [mystic], mystical, [abstruse], [recondite], [secret], unrevealed.
occupant, n. occupier, tenant, [holder], [incumbent], [possessor], lessee.
occupation, n. occupancy, tenure, incumbency; vocation, employment. See business.
occupational, a. vocational.
occupy, v. [hold], [keep], [possess], [fill]; [engage], [absorb], employ, [busy], [monopolize].
ocean, n. [main], [deep]. Associated words: oceanic, interoceanic, doldrums, oceanography, oceanology, terrigenous, Oceanus, transoceanic.
odd, a. [unmatched], [single], [uneven]; [singular], [peculiar], [unusual], [unique], [strange], [quaint], [extraordinary], [queer], [eccentric], [whimsical], [freakish], baroque, [fantastic], [nondescript], [abnormal], [bizarre], [erratic], unconventional, [curious], [capricious]; [extra], [remaining], [additional], [redundant], [casual], supernumerary.
oddity, n. oddness, [singularity]; [curiosity], [nondescript], [marvel], [wonder].
odds, sing, and pl. [advantage], preponderance, [inequality], disparity; [probability].
odds and ends. remnants, fragments, orts, culls, scraps.
odious, a. [detestable], [abominable], execrable, [offensive], [repulsive], [hateful], loathsome.
odium, n. [detestation], [unpopularity], [hatred], [contempt], [dislike], opprobrium.
odor, n. [smell], aroma, [fragrance], [scent], redolence, [perfume], savor; [stink], [stench], fetor. Associated words: deodorize, deodorization, deodorant, deodorizer, antibromic, disinfectant, disinfect, disinfection, exhale, exhalation, effluvium, emanation.
odorless, a. inodorous, savorless, scentless.
odorous, a. odoriferous, [fragrant], [savory], [aromatic], [balmy], scented.
offal, n. [refuse], [waste], [rubbish], [garbage].
offend, v. [displease], [affront], [provoke], [mortify], [exasperate], [incense], [wound], [shock].
offender, n. delinquent, [wrong-doer], trespasser, malefactor, [culprit], [criminal].
offense, n. [crime], [wrong], [sin], [outrage], indignity; [displeasure], [resentment], [dudgeon], [umbrage]; [misdemeanor], [transgression], delinquency, [trespass].
offensive, a. [obnoxious], displeasing, [noisome], [distasteful], [insolent], [abusive], aggressive, [assailant], [fetid], [disagreeable], opprobrious, [scurrilous], [fulsome].
offer, v. [tender], proffer, propose, propound, [volunteer], [bid]; immolate, [sacrifice].
offer, n. [tender], proposition, [bid], [overture], proffer.
offering, n. [overture], proposition, [bid]; [sacrifice], oblation; offertory; corban.
offhand, a. extemporaneous, [impromptu], improvised, [unstudied].
office, n. [duty], [function], [service], [work], [charge], [trust], [business].
office-holder, n. [officer], official, functionary, placeman.
officer, n. [office-holder], magistrate, dignitary, [incumbent].
officially, adv. ex-officio.
officious, a. [meddlesome], [intrusive], [obtrusive], pragmatical, [impertinent].
offscouring, n. [refuse], [scum], offscum, recrement, [dross], [trash], [waste].
offset, n. [set-off], [counterbalance], [equivalent].--v. [counterbalance], [counterpoise].
offshoot, n. [scion], [branch].
offspring, n. [children], [issue], progeny, posterity, [descendants].
often, adv. frequently, repeatedly, oftentimes, ofttimes. Antonyms: [seldom], infrequently.
oil, v. lubricate.
oiliness, n. lubricity, unctuousness, unctuosity, oleosity, glibness.
oil-producing, a. oleiferous.
oilstone, n. [hone].
oily, a. unctuous, oleaginous, emulsive, lubricous; [glib], [fluent], [plausible].
ointment, n. unguent, embrocation, [salve].
old, a. aged, elderly, senescent, decrepit, venerable, patriarchal, superannuated, [senile]; [former], pre-existing, [preceding], [ancient], archaic, [antique], [antiquated], olden, time-honored, traditional, immemorial, [primitive], primordial, primeval, pristine, [fossil]; [dilapidated], [decayed], [effete]; practiced, veteran, [experienced]; [sensible], astute, [shrewd], [sagacious].
old age. [senility], [dotage], superannuation, decrepitude. Associated words: geratology, geratic, gerontic.
old-fashioned, a. [antiquated], archaic, passé, [antique], [obsolete], fogram, frumpish.
old-fashioned word. archaism.
old [iron], [glass], etc. junk.
old maid. spinster.
old man. veteran, patriarch, Nestor, elder, oldster, Methuselah, dotard; gaffer, crone, geezer; centenarian, octogenarian, sexagenarian, nonagenarian.
old-time, a. [late], [former], [quondam].
old woman. beldame, crone, gammer; [witch], [hag], harridan.
old-womanish, a. anile.
old-womanishness, n. anility.
omen, n. [foretoken], [sign], [augury], portent, [presage], prognostic, auspice.
ominous, a. [portentous], monitory, premonitory, [threatening].
omission, n. default, [oversight], [neglect], pretermission, [omittance], non-performance.
omit, v. leave [out], [slap], pretermit, [disregard], [neglect], [overlook], [ignore], delete.
omittance, n. [omission], [forbearance], default, [neglect], [oversight].
omnipresence, n. [ubiquity].
omnipresent, n. ubiquitous.
one, n. unit. Associated words: unify, [unity], unification, numerary.
one after the other. seriatim; tandem; alternately, consecutively.
one hundred years. [century], [centenary]. Associated words: centenarian, [centennial].
one letter. Associated word: uniliteral.
on end. [erect], [perpendicular], [upright].
oneness, n. [unity], singleness, individuality, [unanimity].
onerous, a. [laborious], [difficult], [arduous].
one-sided, a. unilateral; [partial], [unfair], inequitable, ex parte.
one year. Associated words: annual, annually.
on horseback. mounted.
onion, n. (that does not bottom out) scallion, eschallot, shallot. Associated words: alliaceous, cepaceous, leek, allium, garlic.
onlooker, n. looker-on, [bystander], [spectator], [beholder], [witness], eye-witness.
on tap. broached, abroached.
on the sly. (Collog.) [sly], covertly, furtively, clandestinely, surreptitiously, secretly.
ooze, v. [filter], exude, [percolate], transude, [seep].
oozing, n. [percolation], [filtering], exudation, [distillation], transudation.
opalescence, n. iridescence.
opalescent, a. [iridescent].
opaque, a. intransparent; (Colloq.) [obscure], unintelligible.
open, a. accessible, [clear], unobstructed, [unrestricted]; ajar, unlocked; extended, expanded, [spread], [gaping], [yawning], unfolded, dehiscent; [frank], [unreserved], [candid], ingenuous, [guileless], [overt], undisguised; [generous], [liberal], [bounteous], open-handed; revealed, [patent], [manifest]; [unsettled], [undetermined], [debatable], [undecided], controvertible; [mild], clement; [free], disengaged, unappropriated, unemployed.
open, v. [spread], [expand], [unfold], evolve; [reveal], disclose; unclose, unlock, unfasten; [begin], [commence]; dehisce.
open-air, a. outdoor, al-fresco.
opening, a. [beginning], [introductory], initiatory, preliminary.
opening, n. aperture, fissure, [gap], orifice, [rift], [chasm], hiatus, [rent]; [beginning], [introduction], outset; vacancy.
openly, adv. publicly, unreservedly, candidly.
open-mouthed, a. [gaping], [yawning]; [greedy], [clamorous], [ravenous], [rapacious], eager.
opiate, n. [narcotic], anodyne, [sedative], dormitive, soporific.
opiate, a. somniferous, [narcotic], anodyne, [sedative], soporiferous, dormitive.
opinion, n. [belief], [judgment], impression; [decision], [ruling], [verdict], [sentence].
opium, n. Associated words: [narcotic], [opiate], chandoo, thebaine, narcotine, codeine, dope, meconism, meconology, meconophagism, meconophagist, opiophagism.
opponent, n. [adversary], [antagonist], [rival], [competitor].
opportune, a. [timely], [seasonable], apropos, felicitous, [appropriate].
oppose, v. [combat], [resist], confront, withstand, oppugn, impugn, [contend], antagonize, [contravene], discountenance, [gainsay], [contradict]. Antonyms: [yield], acquiesce, concur, [agree].
opposer, n. [opponent], [antagonist].
opposing, a. [conflicting], [antagonistic], contending, [opposite], adverse.
opposite, n. antithesis, counterpart, antipodes.
opposite, a. [contrary], adverse, diametrical, [antagonistic], inverse, [reverse], [contradictory], [counter], incompatible, antithetic, antipodal, [inconsistent].
opposition, n. [resistance], [counteraction], [hostility], [repulse], [rebuff], recalcitration, counterview, antagonism, [contradiction], [obstacle], [impediment], [obstruction]. Antonyms: acquiescence, non-resistance, concurrence, [agreement].
oppress, v. [burden], [overwhelm], aggrieve, [tyrannize], [persecute], [overpower].
oppression, n. [tyranny], [persecution], [extortion], [hardship], [severity].
oppressive, a. [rigorous], [tyrannical], [extortionate], burdensome.
oppressor, n. [tyrant], persecutor, [extortioner].
option, n. [choice], preference, election, [discretion], alternative. Antonyms: [constraint], [coercion], [compulsion].
optional, a. [discretional], elective. Antonyms: [compulsory], coercive, [obligatory].
oral, a. [spoken], [verbal], parole, vocal, nuncupative.
oration, n. declamation, rhetoric.
orator, n. declaimer, rhetorician.
oratorical, a. rhetorical, eloquent, declamatory.
ordeal, n. crucible.
order, n. [mandate], [command], [precept], [direction], [decree], decretal, injunction; [rule], regulation, [law], [canon], prescription; method, [system], [disposition], [arrangement]; [succession], [sequence]; dictation, [bidding], commission; grade, degree, [class]; tranquillity, [quiet].
order, v. methodize, [systematize], regulate; [bid], [command], [dictate], enjoin.
ordering, n. [distribution], [disposition], regulation.
orderly, a. [systematic], [methodical], well-regulated, [regular]; [peaceable].
ordinary, a. [common], [regular], conventional, [commonplace], [mediocre], [average], [usual].
organic, a. [constitutional], vital, [fundamental], [essential], [inherent], instrumental.
organization, n. organism; formation, construction, [making].
organize, v. [arrange], [systematize], [form].
orgies, n. pl. [carousal], revels, [debauch], wassail, saturnalia, bacchanals, [riot].
origin, n. [source], [beginning], derivation, [rise], origination.
original, a. [first], primeval, aboriginal, [primitive], archetypal, primordial, pristine; [creative], productive, inventive, [ingenious]. Antonyms: derivative, copied.
original, n. [origin], archetype, prototype, [model], [pattern].
Orkney Islands. Associated word: Orcadian.
ornament, n. [decoration], [embellishment], [adornment], [garniture], [ornamentation]; parure.
ornament, v. [decorate], [embellish], [garnish], bedeck, [grace], [beautify].
ornamental, a. embellishing, beautifying, garnishing.
ornamentation, n. [adornment], [garniture], [embellishment]; arabesque, moresque; purfling; fret-work.
ornate, a. ornamented, [decorated], embellished, [florid], adorned.
orthodox, a. Antonym: heterodox.
orthodoxy, n. Antonym: heterodoxy.
oscillate, v. [fluctuate], [vacillate].
ostentatious, a. [showy], [pompous], spectacular, [gaudy], pretentious.
ounce by ounce. unciatim.
oust, v. [eject], evict, [dispossess], dislodge, [remove], [displace], [expel], depose.
ousting, n. [ejection], eviction, [expulsion], [dispossession], ouster, [removal], disseizin, deposition.
out, adv. [away], absent, abroad; [outright], [aloud], audibly; [wanting], [lacking], deficient in; extinguished; [at variance].
out and out. wholly, completely, [openly].--a. [absolute], [unqualified], undisguised.
outbounds, n. pl. limits, boundaries, [confines].
outbreak, n. [eruption], [outburst], uprising.
outburst, n. [eruption], [outbreak], paroxysm, access, ebullition.
outcast, n. pariah, [castaway], [reprobate], Ishmaelite.
outcome, n. [consequence], [outgrowth], [result], [issue], [upshot], eventuation.
outdo, v. [excel], [surpass], outvie, outstrip, [exceed].
outer, a. [external], exterior.
outermost, a. [extreme], [uttermost], [utmost].
outfit, n. [equipment].
outflow, n. effusion, outpouring.
outgeneral, v. outmaneuver, circumvent.
outgrowth, n. excrescence; [outcome].
outlandish, a. [grotesque], [bizarre], [barbarous], unconventional, [freakish].
outlast, v. outwear, survive.
outlaw, n. [bandit], desperado.--v. proscribe.
outlawry, n. proscription.
outlay, n. [expenditure], disbursement.
outlet, n. egress, [vent], exit.
outline, n. contour, [circumference], periphery, profile; [sketch], draught, scenario.
outlive, v. survive.
outlook, n. prospect, [view], vista; [watch-tower]; [foresight].
outlying, a. [remote], detached, [distant], frontier.
out of joint. unhinged, dislocated.
out of order. [disordered], disarranged, jumbled, chaotic, disorganized.
out of place. misplaced; [improper], [unbecoming].
out of reach. inaccessible, [unattainable].
outrage, n. indignity, [affront], [insult], [assault].
outrageous, a. [atrocious], [nefarious], [wanton], [flagrant], [unwarrantable], [furious], [monstrous], [villainous].
outright, adv. unconditionally, [utterly].
outside, n. exterior.
outside, a. [external].
outskirt, n. [edge], [border], purlieu, suburb, frontier.
outspoken, a. [unreserved], [frank], explicit, [blunt], ingenuous.
outward, a. [external], exterior, [outer], superficial, [surface], extrinsic.
outweigh, v. overweigh, overbalance, preponderate.
outweighing, n. preponderance, preponderation.--a. preponderant.
outwit, v. circumvent, [outgeneral], [defeat].
oval, a. elliptical.
oven mop. scovel.
over, adv. [across], [crosswise], athwart, transversely.
overawe, v. intimidate, [daunt].
overbearing, a. [haughty], [arrogant], [dictatorial], magisterial, [lordly], dogmatical, supercilious, [imperious], cavalier, [overweening].
overcharge, n. [extortion].
overcoat, n. great [coat], topcoat, ulster, raglan, inverness, surtout, paletot.
overcome, v. [surmount], [conquer], [subdue], [master], [vanquish], [overpower], subjugate.
overcoming, a. conquering, overmastering, [overwhelming], irresistible.
over-confident, a. [rash], presumptuous, [incautious].
overdo, v. overwork, overtask, overtax, [exhaust]; [exaggerate].
overeat, v. [gorge], [glut], [satiate].
overfeed, v. [surfeit], [stuff], [satiate], [gorge], [pamper].
overfeeding, n. [surfeit], superalimentation, pampering.
overfill, v. surcharge.
overflow, n. deluge, [flood], inundation; [exuberance], [superabundance], profusion.
overflow, v. inundate, deluge, engulf.
overflowing, n. [overflow], inundation; [exuberance], copiousness, [superabundance].
overfull, a. surcharged, plethoric, surfeited, gorged.
overfullness, n. [plethora], [surfeit], [satiety], engorgement, congestion, [repletion].
overhang, n. projection.
overhead, adv. aloft, above.
overlapping, a. obvolute, obvoluted, imbricate, imbricated.--n.imbrication.
overlook, v. supervise, [oversee]; [inspect], overhaul, [examine], [neglect], [disregard], [skip], [slight], [ignore]; condone, connive at, [forgive].
overnice, a. [fastidious], squeamish.
overplus, n. [surplus], [excess], surplusage, [residue], [rest].
overpower, v. [vanquish], [subdue], [conquer], [overcome], [defeat], [crush], [overwhelm], [rout], [master], subjugate, overmatch.
overpowering, a. [overwhelming], conquering, irresistible, overmastering.
overpowering, n. [vanquishment], conquering, [defeat], subjugation, [overthrow].
overrate, v. [overvalue], overestimate, overprize.
overreach, v. [outwit], [dupe], [swindle]. See cheat.
override, v. trample upon, [supersede], [annul], [abrogate].
overrule, v. [annul], rescind, [abrogate], [revoke], [supersede], [set aside].
overruling, a. [predominant], prevailing, controlling.
overruling, n. [abrogation], [cancellation], rescission.
overrun, v. [infringe], [invade].
oversee, v. superintend, supervise.
overseer, n. [superintendent], supervisor, inspector, taskmaster, foreman, [monitor].
overshoe, n. galoshe, [rubber], arctic.
oversight, n. superintendence, supervision, [care], inspection, surveillance, [control], [charge]; overlooking, connivance, [omission], [failure], inadvertence, default, [inattention], [lapse].
overstate, v. [exaggerate].
overstep, v. [exceed], [trespass], [infringe], intrench, [encroach].
oversupply, n. [excess], [superabundance], [surfeit], [glut], [repletion].
overt, a. public, [apparent], unconcealed, [patent].
overthrow, v. [upset], overturn; [demolish], prostrate, subvert, [defeat], [vanquish], [rout], [overpower], [overcome], subjugate, [raze], [worst].
overthrow, n. overthrowing, demolition, subversion, [undoing], reversal, prostration, [defeat], bouleversement.
overtop, v. transcend, [surpass], [dwarf], overshadow.
overture, n. See offer.
overvalue, v. [overrate], overestimate, overprize.
overweening, a. [haughty], [arrogant], cavalier, supercilious, [lordly], [conceited].
overweening, n. [conceit], [arrogance], superciliousness, lordliness.
overweight, n. preponderance.
overwhelm, v. [overflow], [submerge], ingulf, [drown], [overpower], [crush].
overwhelming, a. irresistible, [overpowering].
owing, n. [indebtedness].
owing, a. [due], [payable], [unpaid]; [ascribable], traceable, imputable, [attributable], [referable]; indebted.
own, v. [admit], [acknowledge], [confess], [allow], concede, [grant]; [possess]. Antonyms: [disown], [deny].
owner, n. proprietor.
ownership, n. proprietorship, [claim], title.
oysters, n. pl. Mollusca, Ostrea. Associated words: ostreaceous, ostreaculture, ostreophagist, ostreophagous, ostriferous, bivalve, [spawn], cultch, [spat].