Словарь английских синонимов и синонимичных выражений. Том II. J – Z.
Шрифт:
Needs, ad. Necessarily.
Needy, a. Indigent, destitute, poor, necessitous.
Nefarious, a. Abominable, atrocious, detestable, execrable, iniquitous, scandalous, wicked, infamous, villanous, heinous, flagitious, very wicked.
Negation, n. Denial, disavowal, disclaimer.
Neglect, v. a. 1. Omit, leave out, pass over.
2. Disregard, slight, contemn, overlook, pay no heed to, pay no regard to, leave out of view, leave on one side, not care a straw for.
Neglect, n. 1. Omission (of a particular act of duty), failure, default, negligence, remissness.
2. Slight, disregard, disrespect.
Neglectful, a. Heedless, careless, negligent, thoughtless.
Negligence, n. Neglect (as a habit), carelessness, thoughtlessness, remissness, heedlessness, disregard, inattention, laches.
Negligent, a. Careless (habitually), thoughtless, heedless, remiss, regardless, inattentive, neglectful.
Negotiate, v. n. Treat, bargain.
Negotiate, v. a. 1. Treat for, arrange for.
2. Pass, put into circulation.
Negotiation, n. Transaction.
Negro-corn, n. Doura, Indian millet, Guinea corn (Sorghum vulgare).
Neigh, v. n. Whinny.
Neighborhood, n. Vicinity, vicinage, environs.
Neighborly, a. Friendly, kind, civil, social, obliging, attentive, on friendly terms.
Neither, pron. & a. Not either, nor one nor the other.
Neither head nor tail, Neither one thing nor the other, nothing distinct or definite.
Neither here nor there, 1. Nowhere, neither in one place nor another.
2. Irrelevant, not to the purpose.
Nem. con. [L. Contracted from nemine contradicente, no one speaking against.] Unanimously, with one accord, with one consent, to a man, as one man, one and all, on all hands, in chorus, without a dissenting voice.
Neologism, n. 1. New word or phrase.
2. Neology, use of new words or phrases.
Neology, n. 1. Neologism, use of new words or phrases.
2. (Theol.) Rationalism, rationalistic interpretation.
Neophyte, n. 1. Convert, proselyte, catechumen.
2. Beginner, tyro, pupil.
Nephritis, n. [L.] (Med.) Inflammation of the kidneys.
Nerve, n. 1. Strength, power, force.
2. Courage, pluck, fortitude, firmness, resolution, hardihood, manhood.
Nerve, v. a. Strengthen, invigorate, fortify, brace.
Nervous, a. 1. Of the nerves.
2. Sinewy, strong, vigorous, robust, forcible, powerful.
3. Timid, timorous, easily agitated.
Nervousness, n. 1. Strength, force, power, vigor.
2. Timidity, timorousness, trepidation, tremor, flutter, nervous agitation.
Nescience, n. Ignorance.
Nest, n. Aerie.
Nestle, v. n. Snuggle, cuddle, snug, harbor, lodge, lie close.
Net, n. Snare, gin, trap, toil.
Net, a. Clear, without deductions.
Net, v. a. Clear, get or gain over and above expenses.
Nether, a. Lower.
Nettle, v. a. Fret, chafe, ruffle, irritate, vex, tease, harass, provoke, incense, exasperate, sting.
Net-work, n. Netting, reticulated or decussated work.
Neutral, a. Indifferent, of neither party, taking no part with either side.
Neutralize, v. a. Counterbalance, render neutral, render inert, destroy the effect of, render of no effect.
Never, ad. 1. At no time, not at any time, not ever.
2. In no degree, not at all.
Nevertheless, ad. However, notwithstanding, not at all the less.
New, a. 1. Novel, fresh, of recent origin, not old.
2. Recent, modern, not ancient, of the present day.
3. Just discovered, recently made known.
4. Unaccustomed, unused, not habituated, not familiar.
News, n. Tidings, intelligence, information, advice, word, piece of information, recent accounts.
Newsmonger, n. Quidnunc.
Newspaper, n. Gazette, journal.
Newt, n. Eft, salamander.
Next, a. Nearest.
Next door to, 1. Next house to.
2. Near to, bordering on.
Nib, n. 1. Bill, beak, neb.
2. Point (of a pen).
Nibble, v. a. & n. Gnaw, bite (by nips), browse.
Nice, a. 1. Exact, accurate, precise, critical, definite, strict, rigorous.
2. Fastidious, dainty, squeamish, punctilious, finical, difficult, over-scrupulous, exacting, hard to please, very particular.
3. Subtile, fine, refined, minute.
4. Delicate, dainty, luscious, soft, tender, savory, delicious, palatable.
5. [Colloquial.] Pleasant, agreeable, delightful, good.
Niceness, n. 1. Exactness, accuracy, precision, nicety.
2. Scrupulousness, fastidiousness, delicacy, daintiness, squeamishness.
Nicety, n. 1. Accuracy, exactness, precision, truth, niceness.
2. Fastidiousness, daintiness, purism, squeamishness.
3. Subtilty, nice point, minute distinction.
4. Delicacy, dainty, tidbit, delicate morsel.
Niche, n. Nook, recess.
Nick, n. 1. Critical point (of time), critical moment, fortunate conjuncture.
2. Notch, dent, dint, indentation, incision.
Nick, v. a. Notch, cut notches in.
Nickname, n. Sobriquet, by-name.
Nictate, v. n. [Rare.] Wink, blink.
Nictation, n. Winking.
Niggard, n. Miser, curmudgeon, churl, hunks, lickpenny, skinflint, scrimp, screw, mean fellow, sordid wretch.