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SPEIL Antonyms

There are 10 antonyms of the word speil. (opposite meanings)
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Definition of SPEIL

Best Opposite Words For SPEIL

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calm
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• (of weather) free from storm or wind

noun

• steadiness of mind under stress

• wind moving at less than 1 knot; 0 on the Beaufort scale

adjective satellite

• not agitated; without losing self-possession

verb

• make calm or still

• make steady

• become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation

• cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to

conciseness
nounn
noun

• terseness and economy in writing and speaking achieved by expressing a great deal in just a few words

listen
verbv
verb

• hear with intention

• listen and pay attention

• pay close attention to; give heed to

quiet
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

• free of noise or uproar; or making little if any sound

• (of the sun) characterized by a low level of surface phenomena, such as sunspots

noun

• a period of calm weather

• an untroubled state; free from disturbances

• the absence of sound

• a disposition free from stress or emotion

adverb

• with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly')

adjective satellite

• not showy or obtrusive

• in a softened tone

• (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

verb

• become quiet or quieter

• make calm or still

reserve
verb, nounv, n
noun

• formality and propriety of manner

• something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose

• an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced

• (medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions

• a district that is reserved for particular purpose

• armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency

• the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary

verb

• hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency

• give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

• obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance

• arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance

reticence
nounn
noun

• the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary

silence
nounn
noun

• the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking)

• the absence of sound

• a refusal to speak when expected

• the trait of keeping things secret

verb

• cause to be quiet or not talk

• keep from expression, for example by threats or pressure

sobriety
nounn
noun

• the state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol

• moderation in or abstinence from alcohol or other drugs

• a manner that is serious and solemn

• abstaining from excess

stillness
nounn
noun

• (poetic) tranquil silence

• calmness without winds

• a state of no motion or movement

terseness
nounn
noun

• a neatly short and concise expressive style

Alternatives for CALM

Alternatives for CONCISENESS

Alternatives for LISTEN

Alternatives for QUIET

Alternatives for RESERVE

Alternatives for RETICENCE

Alternatives for SILENCE

Alternatives for SOBRIETY

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