OIL Antonyms

There are 8 antonyms of the word oil. (opposite meanings)

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Best Opposite Words For OIL


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	absorbent				verb, adjectivev, adj
	adjective • having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.) noun • a material having capacity or tendency to absorb another substance
	arid				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • lacking sufficient water or rainfall • lacking vitality or spirit; lifeless
	barren				adjectiveadj
	noun • an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation adjective satellite • providing no shelter or sustenance • not bearing offspring • completely wanting or lacking
	dehydrated				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • suffering from excessive loss of water from the body • preserved by removing natural moisture
	desiccated				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • thoroughly dried out • preserved by removing natural moisture • lacking vitality or spirit; lifeless
	dry				verb, adjectivev, adj
	adjective • free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet • lacking moisture or volatile components • opposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages • not producing milk • (of liquor) having a low residual sugar content because of decomposition of sugar during fermentation • without a mucous or watery discharge noun • a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages adjective satellite • humorously sarcastic or mocking • not shedding tears • lacking interest or stimulation; dull and lifeless • used of solid substances in contrast with liquid ones • unproductive especially of the expected results • having no adornment or coloration • (of food) eaten without a spread or sauce or other garnish • having a large proportion of strong liquor • lacking warmth or emotional involvement • practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages verb • remove the moisture from and make dry • become dry or drier
	parched				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight • toasted or roasted slightly
	water				nounn
	noun • binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent • the part of the earth's surface covered with water (such as a river or lake or ocean) • once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles), associated with the humour phlegm • a facility that provides a source of water • liquid excretory product • a liquid necessary for the life of most animals and plants verb • supply with water, as with channels or ditches or streams • provide with water • secrete or form water, as tears or saliva • fill with tears