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OPPOSITE WORD Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the phrase opposite word. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase opposite word. (close relations)
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antonym
nounn
noun

• a word that expresses a meaning opposed to the meaning of another word, in which case the two words are antonyms of each other

antithesis
nounn
noun

• exact opposite

• the juxtaposition of contrasting words or ideas to give a feeling of balance

conflicting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• in disagreement

• on bad terms

contradictory
adjectiveadj
noun

• two propositions are contradictories if both cannot be true (or both cannot be false) at the same time

adjective satellite

• of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true and both cannot be false

• that confounds or contradicts or confuses

• in disagreement

• unable for both to exist or be true at the same time

contrary
adjectiveadj
noun

• a relation of direct opposition

• exact opposition

• a logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false

adjective satellite

• very opposed in nature or character or purpose

• of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false

• resistant to guidance or discipline

• in an opposing direction

converse
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a proposition obtained by conversion

adjective satellite

• of words so related that one reverses the relation denoted by the other

• turned about in order or relation

verb

• carry on a conversation

counter
verb, nounv, n
noun

• table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted

• game equipment (as a piece of wood, plastic, or ivory) used for keeping a count or reserving a space in various card or board games

• a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens

• a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers

• a person who counts things

• a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)

• (computer science) a register whose contents go through a regular series of states (usually states indicating consecutive integers)

• a piece of leather forming the back of a shoe or boot

• a return punch (especially by a boxer)

adverb

• in the opposite direction

adjective satellite

• indicating opposition or resistance

verb

• speak in response

• act in advance of; deal with ahead of time

inverse
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• opposite in nature or effect or relation to another quantity

noun

• something inverted in sequence or character or effect

adjective satellite

• reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect

obverse
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• the more conspicuous of two alternatives or cases or sides

• the side of a coin or medal bearing the principal stamp or design

reverse
verb, nounv, n
adjective

• of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle

noun

• a relation of direct opposition

• the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed

• an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating

• the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design

• (American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction

• turning in the opposite direction

adjective satellite

• directed or moving toward the rear

• reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect

verb

• change to the contrary

• turn inside out or upside down

• rule against

• cancel officially

• reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of

opposite
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• of leaves etc; growing in pairs on either side of a stem

noun

• a word that expresses a meaning opposed to the meaning of another word, in which case the two words are antonyms of each other

• a relation of direct opposition

• a contestant that you are matched against

• something inverted in sequence or character or effect

adverb

• directly facing each other

adjective satellite

• being directly across from each other; facing

• moving or facing away from each other

• the other one of a complementary pair

• altogether different in nature or quality or significance

• characterized by opposite extremes; completely opposed

Best Hypernyms For OPPOSITE WORD

Here is a list of related hypernyms for opposite word, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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