1. BELLIGERENT (Adjective & NOUN) : A person or a nation engaged in warfare or conflict; a hostile and aggressive individual.
Synonym: Hostile, Aggressive, Combative
Antonym: Peaceful, Pacifistic, Amicable
Example Sentence: The belligerent nations were locked in a fierce conflict that lasted for several years.
2. DELIBERATIVE (Adjective) : Related to or involving careful consideration and discussion before making a decision, often in a formal or thoughtful manner.
Synonyms: Reflective, Thoughtful , Considerate
Antonyms: Impulsive, Rash , Thoughtless
Example Sentence: The committee engaged in a deliberative process to weigh the pros and cons of each proposal before reaching a consensus on the best course of action.
3. REBEL (NOUN) : A person who opposes or rises against authority, control, or tradition, often engaging in acts of resistance or defiance.
Synonyms: Insurrectionist, Mutineer, Anarchist
Antonyms: Follower, Supporter, Submissive
Example Sentence: The rebel led a group of dissidents in a protest against the oppressive regime.
4. DELVE (VERB) : To investigate, explore, or research deeply and thoroughly, often with the intent of discovering or understanding more about a subject.
Synonyms: Study, Dig into, Search
Antonyms: Glance, Overlook, Ignore
Example Sentence: The historian decided to delve into the archives to uncover the hidden details of the ancient civilization that had long been forgotten.
5. THREADBARE (Adjective) : Used so often that it has lost its freshness or originality, making it ineffective or unconvincing.
Synonyms: Frayed, Used, Unsound
Antonyms: Intact, Untouched, Vigorous
Example Sentence: After years of repetitive jokes, the comedian's routine had become threadbare, and the audience no longer found it amusing.
6. BROWBEATING (NOUN) : Intimidating or bullying someone with stern and harsh words, often to force them to do something against their will.
Synonyms: Bullying, Harassment, Coercion
Antonyms: Praise, Persuasion, Kindness
Example Sentence: The manager's constant browbeating of the employees created a hostile work environment, leading to decreased morale and productivity among the team.
7. BACKSLIDING (NOUN) : The act of reverting to previous undesirable behaviors or a decline in moral or religious commitment; a relapse.
Synonyms: Recidivism, Reversion, Lapse
Antonyms: Growth, Development, Ascension
Example Sentence: Despite his initial efforts to quit smoking, John found himself backsliding into old habits after a particularly stressful week at work.
8. ACRIMONY (NOUN) : Bitterness or harshness in speech or behavior, often characterized by resentment or hostility.
Synonyms: Enmity, Antipathy, Contention
Antonyms: Friendliness, Kindness, Agreement
Example Sentence: The negotiations between the two parties ended in acrimony, with each side blaming the other for the breakdown in communication and trust.
10. AGGRIEVED (Adjective) : Experiencing deep and lasting distress or sorrow, often due to a perceived injustice or wrongdoing.
Synonyms: Suffering, Pained, Mournful
Antonyms: Gratified, Satisfied, Comforted
Example Sentence: The aggrieved employee filed a complaint against the company for unfair treatment and sought justice for the alleged discrimination.
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