Antic and Guarded

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Antic adjective - Given to good-natured joking or teasing.

Usage example: an antic group of kids at summer camp

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Guarded is an antonym for antic.

Guarded adjective - Having or showing a close attentiveness to avoiding danger or trouble.

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Antic is an antonym for guarded.

Nearby Words: guard, guardedly, guarding

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