Monday 1 August 2011

ANTONYMS : P


1.

Pacify

Annoy, provoke, exasperate, incite

2.

Pain

Health, Ecstasy, Relief, Pleasure, Well-being

3.

Painful

Agreeable, pleasant, soothing

4.

Pardon (noun)

Retribution, Vengeance, Retaliation, Punishment, Penalty

5.

Pardon (verb)

Punish, Penalize, Condemn, Convict

6.

Part

Link, Combine, Couple, Cement, Connect, Join, Tie, Attach

7.

Partial

Whole, Just, Impartial, Equitable, Disinterested, Fair, Complete

8.

Passion

Indifference, Frigidity, Unconcern, Calmness, Coolness, Hate, Apathy

9.

Passionate

Phlegmatic, impassive, cold

10.

Passive

Vigilant, Watchful, Active, Alert

11.

Paternal

Rude, Indifferent, Careless, Rough, Careless

12.

Pathetic

Farcical, ludicrous, comic, funny

13.

Patience

Displease, Inflame, Incite, Indignation, Irritation, Infuriate, Vex, Enrage

14.

Pause

Continuation Continuity, Continuance, Continue

15.

Peculiar

Normal, usual, ordinary, natural

16.

Peevish

Cordial, genial, hearty, jovial

17.

Perfect

Incomplete, Unfinished, Defective, Flawed, Deficient, Imperfect

18.

Permanent

Fleeting, transient, temporary

19.

Permission

Denial, Hindrance, Opposition, Objection, Prevention, Refusal, Resistance, Prohibition

20.

Permit

Prohibit, Forbid, Prevent

21.

Persist

Desist, Cease, End, Discontinue, Conclude, Finish, Quit

22.

Persistent

Changeable, Temporary, Periodic, Inconstant, Occasional

23.

Persuade

Restrain, dissuade, discourage, deter

24.

Physical

Intellectual, Mental, Spiritual

25.

Pitiable

Desirable, Enviable, Pleasant

26.

Placid

Rough, Temperamental, Tempestuous, Agitated, Disturbed, Emotional, Excitable, Impulsive, Passionate

27.

Plain

Imperceptible, Concealed, Hidden, Secret

28.

Plead

Order Command Demand

29.

Pleasant

Horrible, obnoxious, offensive

30.

Please

Annoy, affront, outrage, offend

31.

Pleasure

Repulsive, Unattractive, Obnoxious, Awful, Distasteful, Displeasing, Unpleasant

32.

Plentiful

Skimpy, Scanty, Insufficient, Limited, Niggardly, Sparing, Scarce

33.

Plenty

Lack, dearth, deficiency

34.

Polished

Matt, Rough, Uncivilized, Uncultivated, Unrefined, Crude, Unskilled, Unpolished, Amateurish, Inept, Inexpert, Dark, Dull

35.

Polite

Insolent, churlish, uncivil, rude

36.

Poor

Fortunate, Happy, Extraordinary, Rich, Privilege, Excellent

37.

Possess

Need, Dispose, Relinquish, Want, Forfeit, Lose

38.

Possible

Impracticable, Unachievable, Inconceivable, Impossible, Incredible, Unfeasible

39.

Praise

Reprove, condemn, censure, blame

40.

Precarious

Safe, Secure, Stable, Steady, Certain, Dependable, Reliable

41.

Precious

Useless, despicable, cheap

42.

Predominant

Junior, Petty, Subsidiary, Subordinate, Minor, Inferior, Unimportant

43.

Predicament

Assurance ,Self-satisfaction, Rest, Decision, Ease, Comfort , Calmness

44.

Prediction

Mystery, Secrecy, Hiding, Occult, Concealment

45.

Prejudice

Demonstration, Evidence, Proof, Reason, Certainty, Reasoning, Conviction

46.

Premature

Reasonable, Overdue, Late, Slow

47.

Preserve

Desolate, eradicate, demolish, destroy

48.

Pretend

Establish, Authentic, Verify, Substantiate

49.

Pretty

Uncomely, hideous, loathsome, ugly

50.

Prevent

Abet, aid, assist, help, Support, Urge

51.

Pride

Humbleness, humility, modesty

52.

Primary

Unimportant, Ensuring, Following, Later, Secondary, Subsequent, Succeeding, Inferior, Lesser, Lowest, Subordinate

53.

Privilege

Prohibition, Department, Inhibition, Veto

54.

Profuse

Limited, meager, insufficient, scanty

55.

Prohibit

Order, Permit, Give, consent, Enjoin, Employee, Command, Allow

56.

Prolong

Shorten, decrease, diminish, curtail

57.

Prominent

Union, Unimportant, Petty, Inconspicuous, Minor

58.

Promote

Prolong, Discourage, Divert, Degrade, Allay, Hinder, Retard

59.

Protect

Expose to, danger, Endanger, Threaten, Attack, Plunder, Expose, Betray, Assail, Assault

60

Proud

Unassuming, modest, humble

61.

Prove

Deny, Refute, Disprove, Refuse, Negative

62.

Provide

Dissipate, Exhaust, Use, Consume, Spend

63.

Prudent

Indiscreet, Irrational, Rash, Thoughtless, Unwise, Extravagant, Wasteful, Careless, Heedless, Imprudent

64.

Publish

Conceal, Check, Cloak, Stifle, Restrain, Suppress, Extinguish, Smother

65.

Punctual

Unpunctual, tardy, late

66.

Punish

Remunerate, compensate, reward

67.

Push

Draw, Trail, Jerk, Deter, Tug, Pull, Haul, Drag

68.

Puzzle

Explanation, illustration, elucidation

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