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antagonist |
n. one who actively and intensely opposes another
Syn. adversary, competitor, enemy, foe, opponent, rival
Ant. accomplice, ally, associate, supporter |
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apostate |
n. one who forsakes his religion, principles, or party
Syn. deserter, renegade, traitor, turncoat
Ant. adherent, conformist, convert, proselyte |
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asylum |
n. a place of refuge Syn. retreat, refuge, sanctuary, shelter
n. a place where refugees from another country will find safety Syn. harbor, haven
n. an institution to care for the mentally ill Syn. hospital, sanatorium |
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cosmos |
n. the universe as an ordered and harmonious system
Syn. macrocosm, universe Ant. microcosm |
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dilemma |
n. a choice between two unpleasant alternatives
Syn. plight, predicament, quandary |
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epiphany |
n. a sudden realization not notably through a common but remarkable happening
Syn. discovery, inspiration, revelation |
