Antonym
Antonym 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.
Usage example: to him the antonym of `gay' was `depressed'
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Synonyms for Antonym
Opposite word is a synonym for antonym. In some cases you can use "Opposite word" instead a noun "Antonym".
Opposite word
Opposite word 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.
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Synonyms for Opposite word
Antonym is a synonym for opposite word. You can use "Antonym" instead a noun phrase "Opposite word".
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Opposite word and Antonym. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 31, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/antonym/opposite_word
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Opposite word or Antonym. 2016. Accessed July 31, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/antonym/opposite_word.
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