Forthright and Illicit

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Forthright adjective - Free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions.

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Illicit is an antonym for forthright.

Illicit adjective - Contrary to or forbidden by law.

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Forthright is an antonym for illicit in forbidden topic.

Nearby Word: illicitly

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Illicit and Forthright. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/forthright/illicit

Forthright & Illicit. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/forthright/illicit>.

Illicit or Forthright. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/forthright/illicit.

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