Ant. Proceed, speed, flow, run, discourse, determine, persevere, resolve.

Fame. Celebrity, honor, laurels, distinction, notoriety, renown, reputation, repute, glory, eminence, credit; report, tidings, rumor, bruit, news.

Ant. Silence, suppression, hush; dishonor, discredit, humiliation, infamy, shame, obscurity, contempt, contumely, disgrace, disrepute, ignominy, oblivion.

Familiar. Conversant, well-acquainted, well-versed; intimate, close, near, friendly, fraternal, cordial, amicable; social, accessible, sociable, affable, kindly, courteous, civil, companionable, conversible; unceremonious, unconstrained, free, easy, informal; well-known; household, frank, everyday, accustomed.

Ant. Uncommon, rare, extraordinary, strange, unaccustomed, unacquainted, new, unfamiliar, inconversant.

Famous. Celebrated, renowned, distinguished, remarkable, far-famed, eminent, noted, illustrious, glorious.

Ant. Unknown, unsung, inglorious, obscure, forgotten.

Fanatic. Enthusiast, zealot, visionary, bigot.

Ant. Skeptic, unbeliever, cynic.

Fanaticism. Intolerance, superstition, bigotry, credulity; enthusiasm, frenzy.