Antonyms Worksheet-11
dangerous – likely to injure or harm somebody, or to damage or destroy something
example – It’s dangerous to go there alone at night.
safe – protected from any danger or harm
example – Ahmedabad is a very safe city even at night.
destroy – to damage something so badly that it no longer exists, works, etc.
example – The hotel was completely destroyed in fire.
create – to make something happen or exist
example – The CEO of the company wants to create more jobs.
strengthen – to become or to make something or somebody stronger
example – Exercise will strengthen your muscles.
weaken – to become or to make somebody or something less strong or powerful
example – Nothing should weaken your spirit to achieve your goals.
swift – happening or done quickly and immediately
example – He is a swift runner.
slow – not moving, action or done quickly
example – The toy train goes at a slow speed.
tough – difficult to cut or chew
example – The reptile’s skin is tough and scaly.
tender – easy to bite through and cut
example – Boil the potatoes until they are tender.
vacant – empty; not being used
example – The toilet is vacant now.
occupied – being used by somebody
example – This toy will keep the kids occupied the entire afternoon.
victory – success in a game, an election, a war, etc.
example – The team is confident of victory in the next tournament.
defeat – to win against somebody in a war, competition, sports game, etc.
example – It was another defeat for the Convent basket ball team.
violent – involving or caused by physical force that is intended to hurt or kill somebody
example – There was a violent storm on Friday.
gentle – having only a small effect; not strong or violent
example – We should be gentle and kind to the children.
artificial – made or produced to copy something natural; not real
example – There is an artificial lake near my cousin’s house.
natural – existing in nature; not made or caused by humans
example – Wool is a natural fibre.
calm – not excited, nervous or upset
example – We should try to remain calm in any emergency.
agitated – worry and anxiety that you show by behaving in a nervous way
example – When I told her the truth, she got agitated.
