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~Refund~, _v. a._ Repay, reimburse, pay back, restore.

~Refusal~, _n._ ~1.~ Denial.

~2.~ Option, choice of accepting or declining.

~Refuse~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Deny, decline.

~2.~ Reject, repudiate.

~Refuse~, _n._ Dross, scum, dregs, sediment, lees, draff, recrement, rubbish, offal, GARBAGE, scoria, waste matter.

~Refuse~, _a._ Worthless, waste.

~Refutation~, _n._ Confutation, disproof.

~Refute~, _v. a._ Confute, disprove, prove to be false.

~Regain~, _v. a._ Recover, get back, gain anew.

~Regal~, _a._ Kingly, royal.

~Regale~, _v. a._ Entertain, refresh, gratify.

~Regale~, _n._ Banquet or feast (_for a royal personage_).

~Regalement~, _n._ Refreshment, entertainment.

~Regalia~, _n. pl._ Ensigns of royalty.

~Regally~, _ad._ Royally.

~Regard~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Observe, notice, mark, remark, watch, set eyes on, look at, look upon, turn one's eyes.

~2.~ Heed, mind, attend to, pay attention to, give heed to.

~3.~ Esteem, value, admire, like, think well of, think highly of.

~4.~ Consider, reckon, account, deem, think, believe, hold, suppose, imagine.

~5.~ Have reference to, relate to.

~Regard~, _n._ ~1.~ Notice, consideration, attention, heed.

~2.~ Relation, reference, respect, account.

~3.~ Esteem, affection, liking, respect, reverence, sympathy, interest, concern, love.

~Regardful~, _a._ Heedful, mindful, careful, watchful, attentive.

~Regardless~, _a._ Heedless, unmindful, careless, negligent, unobservant, mindless, inattentive.

~Regards~, _n. pl._ Commendations, compliments, respects.

~Regatta~, _n._ Boat race.

~Regenerate~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Reproduce, revive, renovate, generate anew.

~2.~ (_Theol._) Convert, produce a change of heart in.

~Regenerate~, _a._ ~1.~ Reproduced.

~2.~ Converted, regenerated, renewed in spirit, born again.

~Regenerated~, _a._ REGENERATE.

~Regent~, _n._ Governor, ruler, director.

~Regicide~, _n._ ~1.~ Murderer of a king.

~2.~ Murder of a king.

~Régime~, _n._ [Fr.] Government, administration, rule, political system, form of government.

~Regimen~, _n._ ~1.~ Dietetics, regulation of diet.

~2.~ Diet, food, fare.

~3.~ (_Gram._) Government.

~Regimentals~, _n. pl._ Military uniform.

~Region~, _n._ ~1.~ Country, clime, territory, district, tract of land.

~2.~ Portion, part.

~Register~, _n._ ~1.~ Record (_as of deeds, or of births and deaths_), list, chronicle, roll.

~2.~ Registrar, scribe, clerk, keeper of a record.

~Register~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Record, make a record of.

~2.~ Enroll, enter on a list.

~Registrar~, _n._ Keeper of a record, register.

~Registry~, _n._ ~1.~ Registering, enrolment.

~2.~ Registrar's office.

~Regrate~, _v. a._ Forestall, monopolize, engross, get exclusive possession of (_in order to enhance prices_).

~Regress~, _n._ Return, retrocession, reflux, retrogression, refluence, ebb.

~Regression~, _n._ Return, REGRESS.

~Regressively~, _ad._ Backward, aback.

~Regret~, _n._ ~1.~ Grief, sorrow.

~2.~ Penitence, compunction, remorse, repentance, contrition.

~Regret~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Lament, grieve at, be sorry for.

~2.~ Repent, repent of.

~Regular~, _a._ ~1.~ Orderly, methodical, systematic, uniform, normal, just, according to rule.

~2.~ Periodic, periodical.

~3.~ Steady, stated, settled, established, constant.

~Regularity~, _n._ ~1.~ Order, rule, method, system, uniformity, even tenor, regular course.

~2.~ Punctuality, regular recurrence.

~3.~ Steadiness, constancy.

~Regulate~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Methodize, dispose, adjust, reduce to method, adjust by rule, put in order, keep in order.

~2.~ Direct, manage, govern, conduct, guide, rule.

~Regulation~, _n._ ~1.~ Adjustment, disposition, disposure, disposal, ordering.

~2.~ Rule, order, law.

~Regurgitate~, _v. n._ Flow back, be poured back.

~Regurgitation~, _n._ Flowing back, reflux, refluence.

~Rehabilitate~, _v. a._ Reinstate (_in a former right or privilege_), re-establish, restore.

~Rehabilitation~, _n._ Reinstatement (_in a former right or privilege_), restoration, re-establishment, instauration.

~Rehearsal~, _n._ ~1.~ Repetition, recital.

~2.~ Narration, narrative, statement, account, story, history.

~Rehearse~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Repeat, recite.

~2.~ Narrate, relate, recount, describe, tell, portray, delineate, depict, set forth, give an account of.

~Reign~, _v. n._ Rule, be king, exercise sovereign authority.

~Reign~, _n._ Royalty, sovereignty, royal authority.

~Reimburse~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Refund, repay.

~2.~ Indemnify, requite, compensate.

~Reimbursement~, _n._ Repayment.

~Rein~, _v. a._ Check, restrain, control, curb.

~Reins~, _n. pl._ ~1.~ Kidneys.

~2.~ Loins, lower part of the back, lumbar region.

~3.~ Affections, passions, inward impulses.

~Reinstall~, _v. a._ REINSTATE.

~Reinstate~, _v. a._ Re-establish, replace, reinstall, place in a former state.

~Reinstatement~, _n._ Re-establishment, replacement.

~Reiterate~, _v. a._ Repeat, repeat again, do again and again.

~Reiteration~, _n._ Repetition.

~Reject~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Exclude, discard, eject, set aside, pass over, throw aside, cast off, lay aside, cast aside, cast away, put away, throw overboard, lay on the shelf.

~2.~ Decline, refuse, repudiate, repel, rebuff, slight, despise.

~Rejection~, _n._ ~1.~ Exclusion.

~2.~ Declination, refusal, repudiation.

~Rejoice~, _v. a._ Gladden, exhilarate, cheer, gratify, please, delight, transport, enrapture.

~Rejoice~, _v. n._ Exult, triumph, glory, be joyful, be gladdened, be exhilarated, be pleased, be delighted, take delight.

~Rejoin~, _v. n._ Answer (_to a reply_).

~Rejoinder~, _n._ Answer (_to a reply_), replication.

~Rejuvenate~, _v. a._ Make young again.

~Rejuvenated~, _a._ Renascent.

~Relapse~, _v. n._ Fall back, return to a former state (_especially a bad state_).

~Relapse~, _n._ Falling back, return to a former state (_especially a bad state_).

~Relate~, _v. a._ Tell, recount, rehearse, recite, narrate, report, detail, describe, give an account of.

~Relate to~, Respect, regard, concern, refer to, appertain to, belong to.

~Related~, _a._ ~1.~ Connected, cognate, of the same nature.

~2.~ Kindred, akin, kin, allied, of the same family.

~Relation~, _n._ ~1.~ Recital, narration, narrative, account, statement, story, history, chronicle, tale, description, detail, report.

~2.~ Connection, relationship, mutual dependence.

~3.~ Reference, respect, regard.

~4.~ Relationship, kindred, kin, consanguinity, filiation, family tie.

~5.~ Kinsman, relative, kinsfolk.

~Relationship~, _n._ ~1.~ Connection, relation, dependence.

~2.~ Kindred, affinity, consanguinity, propinquity, KIN.

~Relative~, _a._ Referring (_to something else_), not absolute.

~Relative to~, Respecting, relating to.

~Relative~, _n._ ~1.~ Relation, kinsman, connection.

~2.~ (_Gram._) Relative pronoun.

~Relatively~, _ad._ With reference to something else, not absolutely.

~Relax~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Loosen, slacken, loose.

~2.~ Weaken, enfeeble, debilitate, enervate, unbrace, prostrate.

~3.~ Lessen, diminish, reduce, abate, remit, mitigate.

~4.~ Unbend, ease, divert, recreate, entertain, amuse.

~Relax~, _v. n._ ~1.~ Become lax.

~2.~ Recreate, unbend, take recreation.

~Release~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Liberate, unloose, free, loose, disengage, discharge, deliver, set free, set at liberty, let loose, let out.

~2.~ Quit, let go, give up.

~Release~, _n._ ~1.~ Liberation, deliverance, discharge, freedom.

~2.~ Exemption, exoneration, excuse, dispensation, absolution.

~3.~ Acquittance, clearance, receipt in full.

~Relegate~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Transfer, remove, consign.

~2.~ Banish, expatriate, send into exile.

~Relegation~, _n._ ~1.~ Removal, transference.

~2.~ Banishment, exile, deportation, expatriation.

~Relent~, _v. n._ Soften (_in temper_), grow lenient or tender, abate severity or rigor.

~Relentless~, _a._ Unrelenting, unpitying, unforgiving, implacable, inexorable, unappeasable, cruel, vindictive, rancorous, merciless, unmerciful, uncompassionate, pitiless, hard.

~Relevant~, _a._ Pertinent, applicable, fit, proper, apt, suitable, appropriate, apposite, to the purpose, to the point.

~Reliability~, _n._ [_Modern._] Reliableness, trustworthiness.

~Reliable~, _a._ [_Modern._] Trustworthy, trusty, to be relied on, to be depended on, worthy of credit.

~Reliableness~, _n._ RELIABILITY.

~Reliance~, _n._ ~1.~ Dependence, trust, confidence.

~2.~ Hope, ground of trust.

~Reliant~, _a._ Confident, trusting.

~Relics~, _n. pl._ ~1.~ Remains, remnants, scraps, fragments, leavings, remainder.

~2.~ Corpse, CORSE, dead body.

~Relict~, _n._ Widow.

~Relief~, _n._ ~1.~ Succor, help, assistance, aid, support.

~2.~ Redress, indemnification, remedy.

~3.~ Projection, prominence, RELIEVO.

~Relieve~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Succor, aid, help, assist, comfort.

~2.~ Allay, mitigate, assuage, soothe, lessen, palliate, ease, remedy, cure, remove.

~3.~ Put in relief, set off by contrast.

~Relievo~, _n._ [It.] Prominence, relief, projection.

~Relight~, _v. a._ Rekindle, reillumine, relumine, relume, light again, light anew.

~Religion~, _n._ ~1.~ Science of duty (_to God and our fellows_), science of obligation (_as creatures of God_), that which binds us to the practice of righteousness.

~2.~ Sentiment of faith, reverence, and love towards God; godliness, devoutness, devotion, holiness, sanctity, piety, virtue, goodness.

~3.~ System of faith.

~Religious~, _a._ ~1.~ Devout, holy, godly, pious, devotional.

~2.~ Conscientious, scrupulous, exact, strict, rigid.

~Relinquish~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Leave, quit, forsake, desert, renounce, forswear, abandon, cast off, give over, withdraw from.

~2.~ Surrender, cede, yield, resign, abdicate, forego, deliver up, give up, part with, lay down, lay aside.

~Relinquishment~, _n._ ~1.~ Abandonment, dereliction, desertion, abjuration.

~2.~ Renunciation, surrender, cession, resignation.

~Relish~, _n._ ~1.~ Taste, flavor, savor, gusto, gust, zest, power of pleasing.

~2.~ Liking, fondness, appetite, predilection, partiality.

~3.~ Quality, tinge, cast, touch, smack, twang.

~4.~ Appetizer.

~Relish~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Like the taste or flavor of, taste with pleasure.

~2.~ Like, enjoy, be pleased with, take delight in, delight in, have a liking for.

~Relish~, _v. n._ ~1.~ Have a pleasing taste, be enjoyable.

~2.~ Smack, taste, have a flavor.

~Relishable~, _a._ Gustable.

~Relishing~, _a._ Palatable, savory, flavorous.

~Relucent~, _a._ Shining, luminous, transparent, clear, pellucid, lucent.

~Reluctance~, _n._ Repugnance, unwillingness, aversion, dislike, disinclination, grudging.

~Reluctant~, _a._ Unwilling, loath, averse, backward, disinclined, indisposed, not disposed.

~Relume~, _v. a._ Rekindle, reillumine, relumine, relight, light again, light anew.

~Rely on~, Trust in, depend on, confide in, count on, rely upon.

~Rely upon~, RELY ON.

~Remain~, _v. n._ ~1.~ Continue, endure, abide, stay, tarry, keep, last.

~2.~ Be left, be left behind.

~Remainder~, _n._ Remnant, residue, rest, remains, BALANCE.

~Remains~, _n. pl._ ~1.~ Relics, remnants, scraps, fragments, leavings, remainder, refuse, odds and ends.

~2.~ CORPSE, CORSE, CARCASS, dead body.

~Remand~, _v. a._ Send back, order back.

~Remark~, _n._ ~1.~ Notice, observation, heed, regard, consideration.

~2.~ Comment, note, annotation, stricture, gloss.

~3.~ Assertion, declaration, averment, statement.

~Remark~, _v. a._ Note, notice, observe, heed, take notice of, attend to, pay attention to.

~Remark~, _v. n._ Say, observe, state.

~Remarkable~, _a._ Noticeable, observable, notable, extraordinary, uncommon, unusual, singular, strange, rare, distinguished, famous, eminent, conspicuous, prominent, striking.

~Remediable~, _a._ Curable, retrievable, to be cured, to be remedied.

~Remediless~, _a._ Incurable, irremediable, irreparable, irretrievable, irreclaimable, irrecoverable, irreversible, hopeless, past cure, past mending, past hope.

~Remedy~, _n._ ~1.~ Cure, antidote, specific, restorative, help, medicine, corrective, counteractive.

~2.~ Reparation, redress, restoration.

~Remedy~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Cure, heal, help.

~2.~ Repair, redress, restore.

~Remember~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Recall (_easily_), RECOLLECT, call to mind, call up, call to remembrance, have at one's fingers' ends, know by heart.

~2.~ Retain, bear in mind, keep in mind, bear in memory, preserve the memory of, treasure in the memory, tax the memory with.

~Remembrance~, _n._ ~1.~ Reminiscence, recollection, calling to mind.

~2.~ Memory, mind.

~3.~ Memento, memorial, souvenir, remembrancer, token.

~Remembrancer~, _n._ Token, memorial, memento, souvenir, remembrance, testimonial, monument, record.

~Remind~, _v. a_. Suggest to, put in mind, jog the memory of, put in remembrance.

~Reminiscence~, _n._ Remembrance, recollection, calling to mind.

~Remise~, _n._ (_Law._) Surrender, release.

~Remise~, _v. a._ (_Law._) Surrender, release, grant back.

~Remiss~, _a._ ~1.~ Slack, dilatory, slow, backward, behindhand.

~2.~ Inattentive, negligent, careless, thoughtless, heedless, neglectful, lax.

~Remission~, _n._ ~1.~ Relaxation, moderation, mitigation, lessening, abatement.

~2.~ Intermission, suspension, interruption, suspense, stop, stoppage, respite, pause, rest.

~3.~ Forgiveness, absolution, pardon, indulgence, acquittal, discharge, exoneration, excuse.

~4.~ Release, relinquishment, surrender.

~Remit~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Return, restore, replace, send back.

~2.~ Relax, diminish, abate, bate.

~3.~ Forgive, pardon, absolve, excuse, overlook, pass over.

~4.~ Resign, surrender, give up, deliver up.

~5.~ Transmit, forward, send.

~Remit~, _v. n._ Slacken, abate, lessen, diminish, decrease, grow less.

~Remnant~, _n._ Residue, scrap, fragment, remainder, piece, remains.

~Remnants~, _n. pl._ Scraps, fragments, pieces, relics, refuse, odds and ends.

~Remonstrance~, _n._ Expostulation, protestation.

~Remonstrate~, _v. n._ Protest, expostulate, urge reasons, make objections, take exception.

~Remorse~, _n._ Penitence, compunction, contrition, repentance, sorrow, regret, self-reproach, reproach of conscience, stings of conscience, self-condemnation.

~Remorseful~, _a._ Compunctious, contrite, repentant, penitent, sorrowful.

~Remorseless~, _a._ Unpitying, relentless, pitiless, uncompassionate, unrelenting, cruel, ruthless, merciless, unmerciful, savage, implacable.

~Remote~, _a._ ~1.~ Far, distant, far off, not near, not nigh.

~2.~ Alien, foreign, unallied, separated, unconnected.

~3.~ Secluded, sequestered, removed.

~Remoteness~, _n._ Distance.

~Removal~, _n._ ~1.~ Displacement, remove, dislodgement, tranference, relegation, change of place.

~2.~ Withdrawal, elimination, extrication, extraction.

~3.~ Destruction, suppression, abatement.

~4.~ Dismission, ejection.

~Remove~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Displace, dislodge, transfer.

~2.~ Withdraw, extract, take out, take away, carry off.

~3.~ Banish, destroy, abate, suppress, put an end to, do away with, make a clean sweep of.

~4.~ Dismiss, eject, oust, put out, turn out.

~Remove~, _v. n._ ~1.~ Go, change place.

~2.~ Move, change residence.

~Remove~, _n._ ~1.~ REMOVAL, change of place.

~2.~ Interval, distance, separation.

~3.~ Step (_in a scale of gradation_).

~Removed~, _a._ Secluded, sequestered, remote.

~Remunerate~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Reward, requite, compensate, pay, recompense, satisfy, repay.

~2.~ Reimburse, repay, INDEMNIFY.

~Remuneration~, _n._ ~1.~ Reward, requital, compensation, payment, satisfaction.

~2.~ Reimbursement, indemnification, repayment, indemnity.

~Remunerative~, _a._ Profitable, paying, gainful, paying a good interest, bringing a good return.

~Renascent~, _a._ ~1.~ Reappearing, reproduced.

~2.~ Rejuvenated.

~Rencounter~, _n._ ~1.~ Clash, shock, collision.

~2.~ Encounter, conflict, combat, fight, battle, engagement, action, skirmish, brush, affair.

~Rencounter~, _v. n._ Clash, encounter, skirmish, fight, come into collision.

~Rend~, _v. a._ Break, sever, dissever, rive, shiver, cleave, split, crack, snap, burst, fracture, lacerate, dilacerate, tear, tear asunder, break asunder.

~Render~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Return, restore, pay back, reimburse.

~2.~ Give, assign, offer.

~3.~ Furnish, contribute, supply.

~4.~ Make, cause to be.

~5.~ Translate, construe, interpret.

~Rendering~, _n._ Translation, version, construction, interpretation.

~Rendezvous~, _n._ Place of meeting.

~Rendition~, _n._ Return, restitution, surrender.

~Renegade~, _n._ ~1.~ Apostate, backslider, turncoat.

~2.~ Deserter, revolter, rebel, traitor.

~3.~ Vagabond, worthless fellow.

~Renew~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Renovate, restore, re-establish, repair, refit, rebuild, revive, recreate, make new.

~2.~ Repeat, recommence, begin again.

~3.~ Regenerate, transform.

~Renewal~, _n._ ~1.~ Renovation, restoration, re-establishment, repair.

~2.~ Repetition, recommencement.

~Reniform~, _a._ (_Bot._) Kidney-shaped.

~Renitency~, _n._ Resistance (_of solid bodies to pressure_), opposition, antagonism.

~Renitent~, _a._ Resisting (_pressure_), opposing, counteracting, antagonistic.

~Renounce~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Reject, repudiate, disclaim, disown, deny, decline, slight, abnegate, neglect, cast off, trample on.

~2.~ Relinquish, abandon, forego, resign, abjure, desert, forsake, forswear, leave, drop, lay down, lay aside, give up, cast off, give over, drop all idea of.

~Renovate~, _v. a_. Renew, revive, restore, resuscitate, reconstitute, re-establish, reproduce, regenerate, revivify, recreate, reanimate.

~Renovation~, _n._ Renewal, resuscitation, revival, reproduction, reconstruction, restoration, reconstitution, redintegration, REHABILITATION.

~Renown~, _n._ Distinction, repute, name, reputation, note, notoriety, figure, fame, celebrity, glory, honor.

~Renowned~, _a._ Distinguished, famous, celebrated, eminent, illustrious, noted, famed, honored, far-famed.

~Rent~, _n._ Break, breach, fissure, crack, rift, cleft, gap, opening, flaw, rupture, disrupture, disruption, fracture, laceration, dilaceration, tear, solution of continuity.

~Rental~, _n._ Rent-roll.

~Renter~, _n._ Lessee, tenant.

~Rent-roll~, _n._ Rental.

~Renunciation~, _n._ ~1.~ Rejection, repudiation, abnegation, abjuration.

~2.~ Surrender, cession, abandonment, resignation.

~Repair~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Mend, refit, retouch, vamp, tinker, piece, patch, touch up, vamp up, patch up.

~2.~ Retrieve, restore, make good.

~3.~ Redress, atone for, make amends for.

~Repair~, _n._ Restoration, reparation, renewal, refitting, mending.

~Reparable~, _n._ Retrievable, restorable, recoverable.

~Reparation~, _n._ ~1.~ Restoration, renewal, REPAIR.

~2.~ Redress, indemnification, amends, atonement, restitution, compensation, satisfaction.

~Reparative~, _a._ Restoring, restorative, reviving.

~Reparative~, _n._ Cure, remedy, medicine, restorative, corrective.

~Repartee~, _n._ Retort; smart, or witty reply.

~Repast~, _n._ ~1.~ Food, victuals.

~2.~ Meal, entertainment.

~Repay~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Refund, reimburse, pay back, restore.

~2.~ Remunerate, compensate, reward, recompense, requite.

~Repeal~, _v. a._ Abrogate (_a law_), rescind, REVOKE, annul, cancel, abolish, set aside, do away, make void.

~Repeal~, _n._ Abrogation, revocation, rescission, rescinding, annulment.

~Repeat~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Iterate, reiterate, do again.

~2.~ Recite, rehearse, recapitulate, tell over, relate.

~3.~ Renew, reproduce, echo, re-echo.

~Repel~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Repulse; drive, beat, or force back.

~2.~ Resist, oppose, check, withstand, confront, parry, rebuff, BLUFF, strive against, make a stand against.

~3.~ Reject, refuse, decline.

~Repent~, _v. n._ Regret, be sorry, be penitent, feel remorse.

~Repentance~, _n._ Penitence, contrition, compunction, remorse, regret, self-reproach, self-reproof, self-accusation, self- condemnation, stings of conscience.

~Repentant~, _a._ ~1.~ Penitent, sorry.

~2.~ Penitential.

~Repercussion~, _n._ Reverberation, rebound.

~Repercussive~, _a._ Rebounding, reverberating.

~Repertory~, _n._ Repository, depository, treasury, magazine, depot, museum, store-house, THESAURUS.

~Repetition~, _n._ ~1.~ Iteration, dwelling, harping, reiteration.

~2.~ Tautology, pleonasm, redundancy, diffuseness, verbosity.

~3.~ Recital, rehearsal, relation.

~Repetitious~, _a._ Tautological, verbose, diffuse.

~Repine~, _v. n._ Complain, murmur, croak, grumble, be discontented, be dissatisfied.

~Replace~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Reinstate, re-establish, put back.

~2.~ Refund, repay, restore, pay back.

~3.~ Take the place of, supply the want of.

~Replacement~, _n._ Re-establishment, reinstatement.

~Replenish~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Fill, stock, fill up.

~2.~ Supply, furnish, provide, store.

~Replete~, _a._ Full, abounding, charged, exuberant, fraught, well stocked, well provided, choke full, completely full.

~Repletion~, _n._ ~1.~ Satiety, glut, surfeit, exuberant fulness.

~2.~ (_Med._) Plethora.

~Replication~, _n._ Answer, REJOINDER, reply.

~Reply~, _v. n._ ANSWER (_especially to confute or disprove an assertion_), respond, REJOIN.

~Reply~, _n._ Answer, response, replication, REJOINDER.

~Report~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Announce, annunciate, declare, communicate, set forth, make known, give an account of.

~2.~ Relate, mention, bruit, advertise, publish, tell, promulgate, give out.

~3.~ Take down (_in writing_).

~Report~, _n._ ~1.~ Account, announcement, statement, declaration, communication.

~2.~ Rumor, mention, relation, story, hearsay, bruit, news, common fame.

~3.~ Explosion, noise, sound, detonation.

~4.~ Repute, reputation.

~5.~ Record, note, minute.

~Repose~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Compose, rest, put to rest, lay down to rest, give repose to.

~2.~ Place (_in confidence_), put, stake.

~Repose~, _v. n._ ~1.~ Lie, recline.

~2.~ Rest, sleep, slumber, take a nap.

~3.~ Lean (_in confidence_), confide, put confidence.

~Repose~, _n._ ~1.~ Rest, sleep, slumber.

~2.~ Relaxation, respite, breathing-time.

~3.~ Ease, quiet, quietness, quietude, tranquillity, peace.

~Reposit~, _v. a._ Lodge, deposit, place, store, lay up.

~Repository~, _n._ Depository, repertory, depot, magazine, conservatory, store-house, museum, treasury, THESAURUS.

~Reprehend~, _v. a._ Reprove, chide, rebuke, reproach, upbraid, REPRIMAND.

~Reprehensible~, _a._ Blamable, culpable, censurable, reprovable, deserving censure, worthy of blame.

~Reprehension~, _n._ Reproof, blame, censure, reproach, reprimand, rebuke, admonition.

~Represent~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Exhibit, show, express.

~2.~ Delineate, depict, portray, set forth, describe.

~3.~ Personate, take the part of.

~4.~ Stand for, stand in the place of.

~Representation~, _n._ ~1.~ Exhibition, delineation, show.

~2.~ Personation, simulation.

~3.~ Description, account, narration, relation, narrative.

~4.~ Likeness, semblance, image, portraiture, model.

~5.~ Acting for others, supplying another's place.

~6.~ Body of delegates or deputies.

~Representative~, _a._ ~1.~ Figurative, typical, symbolical.

~2.~ Delegated, acting for others.

~Representative~, _a._ Delegate, deputy, substitute, agent, proxy, LOCUM TENENS.

~Repress~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Suppress, subdue, crush, quell, overpower, overcome, put down.

~2.~ Restrain, check, curb, bridle, control, chasten, rein in, sober down.

~Repression~, _n._ Suppression.

~Reprieve~, _v. a._ Respite, delay the punishment of, give a respite to.

~Reprieve~, _n._ Respite, suspension of punishment.

~Reprimand~, _v. a._ Reprove, censure, rebuke, reprehend, reproach, chide, scold, upbraid, blame, admonish, find fault with, BLOW UP.

~Reprimand~, _n._ Reproof, censure, rebuke, reproach, blame, admonition, animadversion, reprobation, reproval.

~Reprint~, _n._ Reimpression, republication.

~Reproach~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Censure, blame, reprove, reprehend, REPRIMAND, upbraid.

~2.~ Revile, vilify, defame, asperse, abuse, speak ill of.

~Reproach~, _n._ ~1.~ Censure, reproof, disapprobation, disapproval, blame, invective, upbraiding, condemnation, reprobation, remonstrance, reprehension, expostulation, rebuke, reprimand, railing, contumely.

~2.~ Dishonor, disgrace, shame, obloquy, opprobrium, odium, scandal, ignominy, infamy, abasement, indignity.

~Reproachable~, _a._ Censurable, REPREHENSIBLE.

~Reproachful~, _a._ Opprobrious, scurrilous, abusive, railing, scolding, upbraiding, vituperative, condemnatory, censorious, damnatory, invective.

~Reprobate~, _a._ ~1.~ Reprobated, rejected, disallowed, discarded, condemned.

~2.~ Depraved, abandoned, profligate, corrupt, hardened, lost, graceless, base, shameless, wicked, vile.

~Reprobate~, _n._ Villain, castaway, outcast, outlaw, scapegrace, miscreant, caitiff, vile wretch.

~Reprobation~, _n._ Condemnation, censure, REPROOF.

~Reproof~, _n._ Censure (_given calmly_), condemnation, REBUKE, reprimand, reprehension, reproach, animadversion, blame, reproval.

~Reprovable~, _a._ Censurable, blamable, reproachable, culpable, reprehensible, deserving censure, worthy of blame.

~Reproval~, _n._ Reproof.

~Reprove~, _v. a._ Censure (_calmly, or without passion_), lecture, blame, reprehend, reprimand, chide, REBUKE, upbraid, scold, admonish, find fault with, remonstrate with, expostulate with, BLOW UP.

~Republic~, _n._ Commonwealth, popular government, representative government.

~Republication~, _n._ Reprint, reimpression.

~Repudiate~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Discard, reject, renounce, cast off.

~2.~ Divorce, put away.

~3.~ [_Modern._] Disown (_debts_), disclaim, refuse to pay.

~Repudiation~, _n._ ~1.~ Rejection.

~2.~ Disavowal, disowning, disclaiming.

~Repugnance~, _n._ ~1.~ Contrariety, inconsistency, incompatibility, irreconcilableness, unsuitableness.

~2.~ Unwillingness, aversion, hatred, reluctance, dislike, antipathy, hostility.

~Repugnant~, _a._ ~1.~ Inconsistent, irreconcilable, incompatible.

~2.~ Opposed, opposite, contrary, hostile, adverse, unfavorable, antagonistic, inimical.

~3.~ Offensive, distasteful.

~Repulsive~, _a._ ~1.~ Repelling, repellent.

~2.~ Odious, hateful, unpleasant, disagreeable, disgusting, offensive, forbidding, loathsome, nauseating, nauseous, sickening, revolting.

~Reputable~, _a._ Respectable, creditable, honorable, estimable.

~Reputation~, _n._ ~1.~ Repute, name, character.

~2.~ Celebrity, credit, influence, fame, renown, distinction, honor, glory.

~Repute~, _v. a._ Regard, consider, esteem, estimate, account, reckon, hold.

~Repute~, _n._ ~1.~ Estimate, opinion, consideration.

~2.~ Reputation, character, name.

~Request~, _n._ ~1.~ Petition, prayer, entreaty, suit, solicitation, supplication.

~2.~ Demand.

~Request~, _v. a._ Solicit, ask, entreat, beg, beseech, beg for, petition for, ask for.

~Require~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Demand, claim, exact, insist upon.

~2.~ Need, want, call for.

~Requirement~, _n._ ~1.~ Demand, REQUISITION.

~2.~ Command, mandate, order, precept, injunction, charge.

~Requisite~, _a._ Needful, needed, necessary, essential, indispensable.

~Requisition~, _n._ Demand, claim, exaction, requirement, call.

~Requital~, _n._ ~1.~ Reward, recompense, compensation, remuneration, satisfaction, payment.

~2.~ Retribution, retaliation, punishment.

~Requite~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Reward, recompense, compensate, remunerate, reciprocate, satisfy, pay.

~2.~ Retaliate, avenge.

~Rescind~, _v. a._ Annul, abrogate, abolish, revoke, recall, repeal, cancel, vacate, countermand, quash, make void, set aside, do away.

~Rescindment~, _n._ RESCISSION.

~Rescission~, _n._ Rescindment, abrogation, repeal, revocation, annulling, cancelling.

~Rescript~, _n._ Edict, decree, mandate.

~Rescue~, _v. a._ Liberate, free, deliver, save, redeem, extricate, release, ransom, set free, bring off.

~Rescue~, _n._ Liberation, release, redemption, ransom, salvation, deliverance, extrication.

~Research~, _n._ Investigation, inquiry, scrutiny, examination, exploration, study, careful search.

~Resemblance~, _n._ ~1.~ Similarity, likeness, similitude, semblance, analogy.

~2.~ Representation, image, counterpart, fac-simile.

~Resemble~, _v. a._ Be like, bear likeness or resemblance to.

~Resent~, _v. a._ Take ill, take amiss, take offence at, take umbrage at, be offended at, be indignant at, be provoked at.

~Resent~, _v. n._ Be angry, flare up, take offence, take umbrage.

~Resentful~, a_._ Irascible, choleric, vindictive, revengeful, malignant, ill-tempered.

~Resentment~, _n._ Indignation, anger, choler, ire, wrath, displeasure, grudge, heart-burning.

~Reservation~, _n._ ~1.~ Concealment, suppression.

~2.~ Reserve, something reserved.

~3.~ Salvo, proviso.

~Reserve~, _v. a._ Keep, hold, retain, husband, set by, lay by, lay up, store up.

~Reserve~, _n._ ~1.~ Reservation, something reserved.

~2.~ Constraint, restraint, backwardness, cautious behavior.

~3.~ Shyness, coyness, bashfulness, taciturnity, modesty, demureness, reservedness.

~Reserved~, _a._ ~1.~ Restrained, backward, cautious, cold, incommunicative, unsociable, unsocial.

~2.~ Shy, bashful, coy, diffident, taciturn, modest, demure.

~Reservedness~, _n._ Shyness, RESERVE.

~Reservoir~, _n._ Basin, cistern, tank.

~Reside~, _v. n._ Dwell, inhabit, live, abide, sojourn, have lodgings, be quartered.

~Residence~, _n._ ~1.~ Habitancy, inhabitancy, legal settlement.

~2.~ Habitation, dwelling, domicile, abode, mansion, house, place of abode, place of residence.

~Resident~, _a._ Abiding, dwelling, residing, inhabiting.

~Resident~, _n._ Inhabitant, dweller, resider.

~Resider~, _n._ RESIDENT.

~Residual~, _a._ Remaining.

~Residue~, _n._ ~1.~ Remainder, rest, remnant, residuum, BALANCE.

~2.~ (_Law._) Surplus (_of a testator's estate_), excess, overplus.

~Residuum~, _n._ Remainder, RESIDUE.

~Resign~, _v. a._ Yield, surrender, relinquish, abdicate, forego, abandon, cede, give up, deliver up, throw up, part with, lay down.

~Resign~, _v. n._ Abdicate, relinquish office.

~Resignation~, _n._ ~1.~ Surrender, relinquishment, cession, abandonment, renunciation, abdication.

~2.~ Endurance (_with a submissive, religious spirit_), submission, acquiescence, abasement, compliance, patience, sufferance, forbearance, fortitude, long-sufferance, long-suffering.

~Resigned~, _a._ Submissive, obedient, unresisting, complying, yielding, uncomplaining, patient, humble, meek, lowly.

~Resiliency~, _n._ Rebounding.

~Resilient~, _a._ Rebounding, recoiling, elastic, springy.

~Resin~, _n._ ROSIN.

~Resist~, _v. a._ Oppose, withstand, impugn, confront, assail, attack, strive against, make a stand against, not submit to.

~Resistance~, _n._ Opposition, hinderance, rebuff, check.

~Resistless~, _a._ Irresistible.

~Resolute~, _a._ Firm, determined, steady, decided, resolved, stanch, steadfast, constant, persevering, unwavering, inflexible, undaunted, hardy, unshaken, bold, stout-hearted.

~Resolution~, _n._ ~1.~ Analysis, decomposition.

~2.~ Firmness, determination, steadiness, constancy, inflexibility, courage, energy, pluck, hardihood, decision, manliness, tenacity of purpose.

~3.~ Resolve, determination, intention, fixed purpose.

~4.~ (_Math._) Solution, explanation.

~5.~ (_Med._) Disappearance, dispersion, termination, breaking up.

~6.~ (_Legislation._) Resolve, declaration.

~Resolvable~, _a._ ~1.~ Decomposable.

~2.~ Solvable.

~Resolve~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Analyze, decompose, decompound.

~2.~ Disentangle, interpret, decipher, unravel, explain, unfold.

~3.~ Reduce, change.

~4.~ (_Math._) Solve, find the answer to.

~5.~ (_Med._) Disperse, scatter.

~6.~ (_Legislation._) Declare.

~Resolve~, _v. n._ Intend, purpose, decide, determine, conclude, form a resolution, make up one's mind, take one's stand, come to a determination.

~Resolve~, _n._ ~1.~ Intention, resolution, determination, fixed purpose.

~2.~ Declaration (_by a legislature or an organized body_), resolution.

~Resonance~, _n._ Reverberation, RING.

~Resonant~, _a._ Resounding.

~Resort~, _v. n._ Go, repair, apply, have recourse, betake one's self.

~Resort~, _n._ ~1.~ Recourse.

~2.~ Haunt, den, retreat, place much frequented.

~3.~ Concourse, meeting, confluence.

~Resound~, _v. a._ Echo, re-echo, reverberate.

~Resound~, _v. n._ Echo, reverberate.

~Resource~, _n._ Means, expedient, device, contrivance, resort, appliance, instrumentality.

~Resources~, _n. pl._ Money, wealth, funds, pecuniary means.

~Respect~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Esteem, reverence, honor, venerate, value, prize, think highly of, have a high opinion of, look up to, defer to.

~2.~ Regard, relate to, refer to.

~Respect~, _n._ ~1.~ Esteem, reverence, veneration, homage, estimation, regard, honor, deference, attention.

~2.~ Favor, good will, kind consideration.

~3.~ Relation, reference, regard.

~Respectability~, _n._ Estimableness, reputableness, respectableness.

~Respectableness~, _n._ RESPECTABILITY.

~Respectful~, _a._ Deferential, courteous, dutiful, obedient, ceremonious, civil, decorous, polite.

~Respects~, _n. pl._ Compliments, regards, commendations.

~Respiration~, _n._ Breathing.

~Respire~, _v. n._ Breathe.

~Respite~, _n._ ~1.~ Delay, pause.

~2.~ Reprieve, suspension of punishment.

~Respite~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Delay, postpone.

~2.~ Reprieve, suspend the punishment of.

~Resplendent~, _a._ Brilliant, splendid, shining, luminous, beaming, effulgent, lucid, BRIGHT, glorious.

~Respond~, _v. n._ ~1.~ Answer, reply, rejoin.

~2.~ [_Poetical._] Correspond, suit, be agreeable.

~Response~, _n._ Answer, reply, replication, REJOINDER.

~Responsibility~, _n._ Accountableness, accountability, responsibleness, liability, obligation, bounden duty.

~Responsible~, _a._ Answerable, liable, accountable, amenable.

~Responsibleness~, _n._ RESPONSIBILITY.

~Responsive~, _a._ Answering.

~Rest~, _n._ ~1.~ Repose, quiet, quiescence, ease.

~2.~ Peace, tranquillity, peacefulness, security, stillness.

~3.~ Pause, cæsura, intermission, stop, stay.

~4.~ Remainder, residue, remnant, residuum, BALANCE.

~5.~ Others.

~Rest~, _v. n._ ~1.~ Stop, pause, halt, hold, breathe, desist, cease, come to a stand, stand still, come to a stand-still, lie by, keep quiet, lie on one's oars.

~2.~ Repose, relax, unbend, take rest, take breath, take one's ease, be at ease, be quiet, fold one's arms, take it easy.

~3.~ Sleep, slumber.

~4.~ Acquiesce, confide, trust, be satisfied.

~5.~ Lean, recline, bottom, stand on, be supported, be based on.

~Restaurant~, _n._ [Fr.] Eating-house, CAFÉ, CHOP-HOUSE.

~Restiff~, _a._ RESTIVE.

~Restitution~, _n._ ~1.~ Restoration, return.

~2.~ Indemnification, reparation, recompense, amends, compensation, requital, remuneration, satisfaction.

~Restive~, _a._ ~1.~ Stubborn, mulish, restiff, obstinate.

~2.~ Uneasy, impatient, restless, ill at ease, unquiet.

~Restless~, _a._ ~1.~ Unquiet, uneasy, disquieted, disturbed, agitated, anxious, restive.

~2.~ Unsteady, inconstant, changeable, unstable, unsettled, vacillating, fickle.

~3.~ Roving, wandering, in motion, on the move.

~Restoration~, _n._ ~1.~ Renewal, revival, renovation, reconstruction, redintegration, re-establishment, reinstatement, return.

~2.~ Recovery, resuscitation.

~Restorative~, _a._ Restoring, curative.

~Restorative~, _n._ Cure, remedy, medicine, reparative, corrective.

~Restore~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Return, give back, bring back, render up.

~2.~ Replace, re-establish, redintegrate, reinstate, renew.

~3.~ Cure, heal, revive, recruit.

~Restrain~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Check, curb, bridle, repress, suppress, withhold, constrain, cramp, interdict, keep, contain, hold back, hold in, keep under.

~2.~ Hinder, prevent, debar, bar, stop, prohibit.

~3.~ Limit, confine, restrict, circumscribe.

~Restraint~, _n._ Check, curb, repression, bridle, suppression, constraint, CRAMP, prohibition, hold-back.

~2.~ Hinderance, prevention.

~3.~ Limitation, restriction, imprisonment, confinement.

~Restrict~, _v. a._ Limit, bound, restrain, confine, circumscribe, hedge in.

~Restriction~, _n._ Limitation, constraint, confinement, restraint.

~Result~, _v. n._ ~1.~ Proceed, come, follow, flow, issue, arise, ensue, accrue, be the effect, be derived.

~2.~ End, terminate.

~Result~, _n._ ~1.~ Consequence (_from a certain combination of causes, or from premises_), inference, conclusion.

~2.~ Issue, event, effect.

~3.~ Decision, resolve, determination, resolution.

~Resume~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Take back, take again.

~2.~ Recommence, renew, begin again, take up again.

~Résumé~, _n._ [Fr.] SUMMARY, abstract, recapitulation, summing up, condensed statement.

~Resuscitate~, _v. a._ Revivify, reanimate, revive, quicken, restore to life, recall to life, bring back to life.

~Resuscitation~, _n._ Revivification, reanimation, quickening, revival.

~Retail~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Sell in small quantities.

~2.~ Deal out in small portions.

~Retain~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Hold, keep, reserve, detain, hug, keep back, keep in hand.

~2.~ Engage (_by fee paid_), hire.

~Retailer~, _n._ Huckster.

~Retainer~, _n._ ~1.~ Attendant, adherent, dependant, follower, hanger- on.

~2.~ Retaining fee.

~Retaliate~, _v. a._ Return (_by giving like for like, as an injury_), repay, requite, revenge, take vengeance for.

~Retaliate~, _v. n._ Take revenge, return like for like, give one as good as one sends, give quid pro quo, give a Rowland for an Oliver, give tit for tat.

~Retaliation~, _n._ Requital (_of evil for evil_), reprisal, retribution, repayment, revenge, punishment.

~Retaliatory~, _a._ Retaliating, revenging.

~Retard~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Check, obstruct, clog, impede, hinder.

~2.~ Delay, defer, postpone, adjourn, procrastinate, put off.

~Retch~, _v. n._ Heave, strain, keck, gag, try to vomit.

~Retention~, _n._ ~1.~ Reservation, holding, keeping, retaining, detention.

~2.~ Maintenance, preservation, conservation.

~Retentive~, _a._ Tenacious.

~Reticence~, _n._ Reserve, taciturnity.

~Reticent~, _a._ Reserved, taciturn, silent (_by habit_).

~Reticular~, _a._ Meshy, retiform.

~Reticulated~, _a._ Meshy, retiform.

~Reticulation~, _n._ Net-work.

~Reticule~, _n._ Work-bag.

~Retiform~, _a._ RETICULAR.

~Retinue~, _n._ Train, suite, staff, followers, CORTÈGE, body of attendants.

~Retire~, _v. a._ (_Com._) Withdraw from circulation (_as currency_).

~Retire~, _v. n._ ~1.~ Withdraw, depart, retreat, remove.

~2.~ Recede, retrocede, fall back, beat a retreat, sound a retreat, take the back track.

~Retired~, _a._ ~1.~ Withdrawn, removed.

~2.~ Secret, private, solitary, secluded, sequestered.

~Retirement~, _n._ Privacy, seclusion, retreat.

~Retiring~, _a._ Reserved, taciturn, shy, demure, bashful, diffident, modest, coy.

~Retort~, _n._ Repartee; smart, or witty reply.

~Retouch~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Repair, refit, touch up, rub up.

~2.~ Revise.

~Retract~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Withdraw, draw back.

~2.~ Recall, revoke, recant, abjure, disavow, cancel, take back.

~Retract~, _v. n._ Take back what was said, eat one's words.

~Retraction~, _n._ Recantation, abjuration, revocation.

~Retreat~, _n._ ~1.~ Departure, withdrawal.

~2.~ Retirement, seclusion, privacy.

~3.~ Asylum, refuge, shelter.

~4.~ Haunt, resort, den.

~Retreat~, _v. n._ ~1.~ Withdraw, retire, give way.

~2.~ Recede, fall back, take the back track.

~Retrench~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Curtail, cut, lop, dock, prune, pare, clip, cut short, cut off, lop off.

~2.~ Diminish, lessen, decrease.

~Retrenchment~, _n._ Curtailment, reduction, diminution.

~Retribution~, _n._ [_Used especially with respect to the divine government._] ~1.~ Repayment, requital, recompense, reward, compensation, return.

~2.~ Distribution of rewards and punishments.

~Retrieve~, _v. a._ Regain, recover, restore, repair, re-establish, get again.

~Retroaction~, _n._ Recoil, reaction, rebound.

~Retroactive~, _a._ ~1.~ Reflex.

~2.~ Retrospective, that affects the past.

~Retrocede~, _v. n._ Retire, recede, retrograde, fall back.

~Retrogradation~, _n._ Retrogression.

~Retrograde~, _a._ Backward.

~Retrograde~, _v. n._ Retrocede, recede, retire, go or move backward, retrace one's steps.

~Retrogression~, _n._ Retrogradation.

~Retrospect~, _n._ Review, re-survey.

~Retrospection~, _n._ Looking back.

~Retrospective~, _a._ ~1.~ Looking back.

~2.~ Retroactive, that affects the past.

~Return~, _v. n._ Revert, recur, turn back, go or come back, get back.

~Return~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Restore, give back, send back.

~2.~ Repay, refund.

~3.~ Report, communicate, give or render an account of.

~Return~, _n._ ~1.~ Repayment, reimbursement.

~2.~ Recompense, reward, requital.

~3.~ Advantage, benefit, profit, interest.

~4.~ Official account.

~Returns~, _n. pl._ Proceeds, profits, avails.

~Reveal~, _v. a._ Disclose, discover, unveil, publish, divulge, tell, declare, impart, communicate, display, make known, lay open.

~Revel~, _n._ Carousal, REVELRY.

~Revel~, _v. n._ ~1.~ Carouse, tipple, riot, make merry, plunge into dissipation.

~2.~ Indulge, luxuriate, wanton.

~Revelation~, _n._ ~1.~ Discovery, disclosure.

~2.~ Divine communication of truth.

~3.~ The Apocalypse.

~Reveller~, _n._ [Written also _Reveler_.] Carouser, bacchanal, bacchanalian.

~Revelry~, _n._ Carousal, carouse, revel, jollity, festivity, orgies, bacchanals, saturnalia, wassail, debauch, potation, compotation, SPREE, jollification, drinking bout.

~Revenge~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Retaliate, requite, take vengeance for.

~2.~ Avenge, vindicate by punishment.

~Revenge~, _n._ Retaliation, requital (_of an injury_).

~Revengeful~, _a._ Vindictive, malicious, malignant, spiteful, resentful, unforgiving, implacable, vengeful, rancorous, malevolent.

~Revengefulness~, _n._ Vindictiveness.

~Revenue~, _n._ Income, receipts.

~Reverberate~, _v. a._ Echo, re-echo.

~Reverberate~, _v. n._ Resound, echo, re-echo.

~Reverberation~, _n._ Echoing, re-echoing, echo, reflected sound.

~Reverberatory~, _a._ Reverberating.

~Revere~, _v. a._ Venerate, reverence, adore, honor, regard highly.

~Reverence~, _n._ Veneration, honor, homage, adoration, awe.

~Reverence~, _v. a._ REVERE.

~Reverend~, _a._ Venerable.

~Reverent~, _a._ REVERENTIAL.

~Reverential~, _a._ Respectful, deferential, reverent.

~Reverie~, _n._ [Fr.] REVERY.

~Reversal~, _n._ Repeal, revocation, annulment.

~Reverse~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Invert, turn upside down, turn end for end, turn topsy-turvy.

~2.~ Overturn, overthrow, subvert.

~3.~ Change to the opposite.

~4.~ Annul, repeal, revoke, rescind, countermand.

~Reverse~, _a._ Opposite, converse.

~Reverse~, _n._ ~1.~ Contrary, opposite, counterpart.

~2.~ Change, vicissitude.

~3.~ Misfortune, mischance, mishap, misadventure, trial, hardship, affliction, reverse of fortune.

~Revert~, _v. n._ Return, recur, come back, turn back.

~Revery~, _n._ Musing, dreaming, abstraction, inattention, pre- occupation, absence, REVERIE, absence of mind, brown study.

~Review~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Revise, reconsider, re-examine, pass in review.

~2.~ Criticise, notice critically, write a critical notice of.

~Review~, _n._ ~1.~ Retrospect, re-survey.

~2.~ Revisal, revision, revise, reconsideration, re-examination.

~3.~ Criticism, critique, REVIEWAL, critical notice.

~Reviewal~, _n._ [_Rare._] Critique, REVIEW.

~Revile~, _v. a._ Vilify, defame, reproach, slander, calumniate, asperse, traduce, malign, abuse, backbite, lampoon, speak ill of, run down, accuse falsely, damn with faint praise.

~Revindicate~, _v. a._ Reassert, support again, maintain once more, vindicate again.

~Revisal~, _n._ Revision, REVIEW.

~Revise~, _v. a._ Review, re-examine, reconsider.

~Revise~, _n._ Revision, review, re-examination.

~Revision~, _n._ Review, revisal, revise, reconsideration, re- examination.

~Revival~, _n._ Resuscitation, revivification, reanimation, quickening. ~Revive~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Resuscitate, reanimate, revivify, bring to life again.

~2.~ Rouse, quicken, animate, refresh, renovate, reinspire, invigorate, cheer, comfort.

~Revive~, _v. n._ ~1.~ Be resuscitated or reanimated, return to life, recover life, live again.

~2.~ Be invigorated, refreshed, or roused; recover strength.

~Revivification~, _n._ Resuscitation, reanimation, revival, quickening.

~Revivify~, _v. a._ Reanimate, resuscitate, revive, bring to life again.

~Revocation~, _n._ Retraction, recall, recantation, reversal, repeal, abjuration.

~Revoke~, _v. a._ Recall (_what has been said_), recant, retract, REPEAL, reverse, annul, cancel, rescind, countermand, abrogate, abolish, discard, quash, set aside, do away, make void.

~Revolt~, _v. n._ Rebel, mutiny, rise, renounce allegiance.

~Revolt~, _v. a._ Disgust, nauseate, sicken, shock.

~Revolt~, _n._ Rebellion, insurrection, mutiny, sedition, defection, rising.

~Revolter~, _n._ Deserter, rebel, traitor, insurgent.

~Revolting~, _a._ Shocking, disgusting, sickening, nauseating, nauseous, repulsive, offensive, obnoxious, hateful, horrible, abominable, monstrous.

~Revolution~, _n._ ~1.~ Rotation, gyration, whirling, circular motion.

~2.~ Change (_in the political constitution of a country_), organic change, successful revolt or rebellion.

~Revolutionize~, _v. a._ Remodel, reform, new model.

~Revolve~, _v. n._ Rotate, wheel, turn, whirl, circulate, roll, gyrate, go round, turn round.

~Revolve~, _v. a._ Consider, meditate, ponder, study, reflect upon, ruminate upon, brood over.

~Revulsion~, _n._ ~1.~ Withdrawal, drawing back.

~2.~ Reaction, change, transition.

~Reward~, _v. a._ Recompense, compensate, requite, remunerate.

~Reward~, _n._ ~1.~ Recompense, compensation, GUERDON, requital, remuneration, pay.

~2.~ Premium, bonus, bounty.

~Rhapsodical~, _a._ Unconnected, broken, rambling, like a rhapsody.

~Rhapsodize~, _v. n._ Utter rhapsodies.

~Rhapsody~, _n._ Rambling composition; medley of thoughts, sentences, or passages.

~Rhetoric~, _n._ ~1.~ Art of composition.

~2.~ Oratory, elocution, eloquence, science of oratory.

~3.~ Declamation, artificial eloquence.

~Rhetorical~, _a._ ~1.~ Oratorical.

~2.~ Declamatory, highly wrought.

~Rhetorician~, _n._ Adept in rhetoric, proficient in rhetoric.

~Rhino~, _n._ [_Cant word._] Money, cash.

~Rhizoma~, _n._ (_Bot._) Root-stock, root-like stem.

~Rhomb~, _n._ Rhombus, lozenge, oblique-angled parallelogram (_with equal sides_).

~Rhombus~, _n._ RHOMB.

~Rhymer~, _n._ RHYMESTER.

~Rhymester~, _n._ Versifier, poetaster, rhymer.

~Rhythm~, _n._ Periodical emphasis, regular or melodious movement, harmonious flow.

~Rhythmical~, _a._ Measured, regular or melodious in movement.

~Ribald~, _a._ Base, low, mean, obscene, vile, filthy, gross, coarse, loose, indecent.

~Ribaldry~, _n._ Obscenity, indecency; low, vile, or vulgar language.

~Rich~, _a._ ~1.~ Wealthy, opulent, affluent, flush, moneyed.

~2.~ Splendid, precious, costly, sumptuous, valuable, estimable.

~3.~ Savory, delicious, luscious, exquisite.

~4.~ Plentiful, plenteous, abundant, copious, abounding, ample, full, flowing with milk and honey.

~5.~ Fruitful, fertile, luxuriant, teeming, productive, prolific.

~Riches~, _n. pl._ Wealth, opulence, affluence, fortune, mammon, lucre, pelf, ample means, ample store.

~Richness~, _n._ ~1.~ Abundance, plenty, fulness, copiousness, luxuriance, exuberance, profusion.

~2.~ Fertility, fruitfulness, fecundity, productiveness.

~Rickets~, _n. pl._ (_Med._) Rachitis, inflammation of the spine.

~Rickety~, _a._ ~1.~ Affected with the rickets.

~2.~ Shattered, broken, weak, tottering, crazy.

~Rid~, _v. a._ Free, clear, deliver, disencumber, relieve, set free.

~Riddance~, _n._ Freedom, escape, relief, deliverance.

~Riddle~, _n._ Enigma, puzzle, dark problem, puzzling question.

~Rider~, _n._ ~1.~ Equestrian, horseman.

~2.~ Jockey, postilion.

~3.~ [_England._] Riding-clerk, sample clerk.

~4.~ Additional clause (_to a legislative act_).

~Ridge~, _n._ Extended elevation.

~Ridicule~, _n._ Derision, mockery, raillery, satire, sarcasm, gibe, jeer, sneer, banter.

~Ridicule~, _v. a._ Deride (_sportively_), mock, scout, satirize, lampoon, jeer, taunt, rally, banter, chaff, laugh at, scoff at, treat with ridicule, hold up to ridicule, make game of, make a fool of, point the finger at, make fun of, make merry with, make a butt of, POKE FUN AT.

~Ridiculous~, _a._ Ludicrous, laughable, droll, funny, preposterous, farcical, comical, absurd.

~Riding-clerk~, _n._ RIDER, sample-clerk.

~Rid of~, Clear of, free from.

~Rife~, _a._ Prevailing, prevalent, common, abounding.

~Riff-raff~, _n._ ~1.~ Refuse, sweepings.

~2.~ Rabble, populace, CANAILLE, the masses, dregs of the people, swinish multitude, scum of society, lowest class of people, ignoble vulgar, lower classes, rough-scuff, RAG-TAG-AND-BOB-TAIL.

~Rifle~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Seize, snatch away, carry off.

~2.~ Rob, pillage, plunder, strip, despoil, fleece.

~Rifler~, _n._ Robber, pillager, plunderer.

~Rift~, _n._ Cleft, fissure, crack, rent, breach, fracture, break, gap, opening, chink, crevice, cranny.

~Rig~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Dress (_particularly in a fanciful manner_), clothe, accoutre, rig out.

~2.~ Furnish with gear, fit with tackling.

~Rig~, _n._ Dress (_odd or fanciful_).

~Rigging~, _n._ Tackle, gear, ropes of a ship.

~Right~, _a._ ~1.~ Straight, direct, rectilinear, not crooked.

~2.~ Just, lawful, equitable, fair, rightful, honest, in accordance with duty.

~3.~ Fit, suitable, seemly, proper, meet, becoming, appropriate, as it should be, COMME IL FAUT.

~4.~ Correct, true, not erroneous, not mistaken.

~5.~ Right hand.

~Right~, _ad._ ~1.~ Directly, in a direct line.

~2.~ Uprightly, equitably, fairly, lawfully, rightfully, rightly.

~3.~ Fitly, suitably, properly.

~4.~ Correctly, truly.

~5.~ Very, in a great degree.

~Right~, _n._ ~1.~ Rectitude, justice, equity, fairness, goodness, lawfulness, propriety, what ought to be, what should be.

~2.~ Truth, correctness.

~3.~ Prerogative, privilege, immunity.

~4.~ Legal claim.

~Right~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Set upright.

~2.~ Do justice to, relieve from wrong, see one righted, see justice done to one.

~Right away~, [_U. S._] Immediately, directly, forthwith, straightway, INSTANTER, RIGHT OFF, at once, without delay.

~Righteous~, _a._ ~1.~ Pious, holy, virtuous, godly, saintly, religious, honest, good, uncorrupt, upright, just, devout.

~2.~ Equitable, fair, right.

~Righteousness~, _n._ ~1.~ Piety, godliness, holiness, sanctity, purity, virtue, goodness, integrity, honesty, justice.

~2.~ Rectitude of conduct, practice of right, doing right, going straight, acting from principle.

~Rightful~, _a._ ~1.~ Legitimate, true.

~2.~ Just, equitable, fair, lawful, suitable, proper, right, reasonable.

~Right-hand~, _n._ Spear hand.

~Right-hand~, _a._ Right.

~Right line~, Bee-line, straight line, most direct line, shortest distance.

~Right-lined~, _a._ Rectilineal, rectilinear.

~Rightly~, _ad._ ~1.~ Uprightly, equitably, fairly, lawfully, rightfully, right.

~2.~ Fitly, suitably, properly.

~3.~ Correctly, truly.

~Right off~, [_U. S._] Immediately, directly, at once, RIGHT AWAY.

~Right-whale~, _n._ Greenland whale (_Balæna mysticetus_).

~Rigid~, _a._ ~1.~ Stiff, inflexible, unpliant, unbending, unyielding.

~2.~ Sharp, severe, strict, stern, rigorous, harsh, austere.

~Rigidity~, _n._ ~1.~ Stiffness, inflexibility, rigidness, want of pliability.

~2.~ Severity, rigor, harshness, strictness, austerity.

~3.~ Ungracefulness, want of ease.

~Rigidness~, _n._ RIGIDITY.

~Rigmarole~, _n._ Nonsense, jargon, gibberish, verbiage, trash, balderdash, twaddle, palaver, flummery, moonshine, wish-wash, foolish talk.

~Rigor~, _n._ ~1.~ Stiffness, rigidity, rigidness, inflexibility.

~2.~ Severity, austerity, harshness, sternness, asperity.

~3.~ Strictness, exactness.

~4.~ Inclemency.

~5.~ (_Med._) Sudden coldness with shivering.

~Rigorous~, _a._ ~1.~ Severe, austere, harsh, stern, rigid, hard, strict, stringent.

~2.~ Exact, accurate, precise, scrupulously nice.

~3.~ Inclement.

~Rig out~, Dress, clothe, RIG.

~Rill~, _n._ Streamlet, rivulet, runnel, small brook.

~Rim~, _n._ Border, edge, margin, brim, brink, verge, border, skirt, confine.

~Rime~, _n._ Hoar-frost.

~Rimple~, _n._ ~1.~ Wrinkle, fold, rumple, crease, gather, corrugation, pucker, plait.

~2.~ Ripple, undulation, little wave.

~Rind~, _n._ Skin, peel, bark, husk, hull, glume, CHAFF, outer covering.

~Ring~, _n._ ~1.~ Circle, hoop, circular line.

~2.~ Race-course, racing ground.

~3.~ [_Colloquial._] Resonance, reverberation.

~4.~ [_Colloquial, U. S._] Clique, junto, cabal, coterie, set, combination, faction, league, confederacy.

~Ring~, _v. n._ Sound, resound.

~Ringlet~, _n._ ~1.~ Small ring.

~2.~ Curl, tress, lock.

~Ringworm~, _n._ Circular herpes or tetter.

~Rinse~, _v. a._ Wash (_lightly_).

~Riot~, _n._ TUMULT (_on a small scale_), row, uproar, disturbance, commotion, broil, brawl, outbreak, fray, affray, altercation, squabble, quarrel, strife, MÊLÉE.

~Riot~, _v. n._ ~1.~ Revel, carouse, luxuriate.

~2.~ Be excited, be tumultuous.

~Riotous~, _a._ ~1.~ Revelling, luxurious, wanton.

~2.~ Tumultuous, seditious, turbulent, insubordinate, mutinous, rebellious, disorderly, ungovernable, unruly, refractory.

~Rip~, _v. a._ Tear open, tear apart.

~Rip~, _n._ Tear, rent, laceration.

~Ripe~, _a._ ~1.~ MATURE, perfected by growth.

~2.~ Fit, prepared, ready, in readiness.

~3.~ Consummate, finished, perfect, accomplished.

~Ripen~, _v. n._ Grow ripe, be matured.

~Ripen~, _v. a._ Mature, bring to maturity, make ripe.

~Ripeness~, _n._ ~1.~ Maturity, matureness, full growth.

~2.~ Fitness, preparation, readiness.

~Ripple~, _v. n._ Purl.

~Ripple~, _n._ Rimple, undulation, little wave.

~Rise~, _v. n._ ~1.~ Ascend, mount, arise, go or move upwards.

~2.~ Appear, come forth, come into view.

~3.~ Get up.

~4.~ Revive, come to life, be raised from death.

~5.~ Grow, spring up.

~6.~ Be advanced, be promoted, gain a position.

~7.~ Increase, swell, enlarge, become greater, be enhanced.

~8.~ Adjourn, close the session.

~9.~ Spring, take rise, have source or origin.

~10.~ Become hostile, take up arms, go to war.

~Rise~, _n._ ~1.~ Ascent, rising.

~2.~ Elevation, elevated place.

~3.~ Source, origin, spring, beginning.

~4.~ Increase, advance, augmentation.

~Risible~, _a._ ~1.~ Laughable, ridiculous, ludicrous, comical, funny, farcical, amusing.

~2.~ That produce laughter (_as certain muscles_).

~Risibles~, _n. pl._ [_Colloquial._] Risible muscles.

~Rising~, _n._ ~1.~ Ascent, rise.

~2.~ Reviving, resurrection.

~3.~ Insurrection, rebellion, sedition.

~4.~ Swelling, tumor, boil.

~Risk~, _n._ Danger, hazard, jeopardy, peril, chance, venture.

~Risk~, _v. a._ Hazard, peril, endanger, stake, jeopard, venture, jeopardize, put in peril, put to hazard, expose to danger.

~Risky~, _a._ [_Colloquial, U. S._] Dangerous, hazardous, perilous, unsafe, full of risk.

~Rite~, _n._ Ceremony, form, observance, ordinance, solemnity, ceremonial, formulary, sacrament.

~Ritual~, _a._ Ceremonial.

~Ritual~, _n._ Liturgy, formulary of public worship.

~Rival~, _n._ Competitor, antagonist, opponent, rival candidate.

~Rival~, _a._ Competing, emulating, emulous.

~Rival~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Oppose, compete with, contend with.

~2.~ Emulate, try to equal or excel.

~3.~ Match, equal, be equal to.

~Rivalry~, _n._ Competition, emulation, contention, RIVALSHIP.

~Rivalship~, [_Rare._] Rivalry.

~Rive~, _v. a._ Rend, split, cleave, tear or rend asunder.

~River~, _n._ Stream.

~River-horse~, _n._ Hippopotamus, sea-horse.

~River-lobster~, _n._ Crawfish, crayfish.

~Rivet~, _v. a._ Fasten, fix, make firm.

~Rivulet~, _n._ Brook, streamlet, runnel, rill, runlet, BURN, small stream.

~Road~, _n._ ~1.~ Path, way, lane, street, route, course, pathway, track, TRAIL, highway, thoroughfare, highroad.

~2.~ Roadstead, anchorage.

~Roadstead~, _n._ Anchorage, road.

~Roadster~, _n._ Horse (_fitted for the road_), pad.

~Roam~, _v. n._ Ramble, stroll, wander, range, rove, stray, straggle, wander about, rove around, gad about.

~Roam~, _v. a._ Wander or range over, stray about.

~Roamer~, _n._ Wanderer, rover, stroller, nomad.

~Roan-tree~, _n._ European mountain-ash, fowler's service tree, rowan- tree (_Pyrus aucuparia_).

~Roar~, _v. n._ ~1.~ Bellow (_as a beast_).

~2.~ Bawl, shout, vociferate, yell, howl, cry, cry aloud.

~3.~ Boom, resound, thunder, rattle, peal.

~4.~ Laugh (_loudly and long_).

~Roar~, _n._ ~1.~ Bellow, bellowing, roaring.

~2.~ Loud noise (_as of the wind or the sea_).

~3.~ Shout, cry, outcry.

~4.~ Laugh (_loud and long_), laughter.

~Roaring~, _n._ ROAR.

~Rob~, _v. a._ Plunder, strip, despoil, fleece, pillage.

~Robber~, _n._ Plunderer, pillager, THIEF, despoiler, depredator, highwayman, footpad, brigand, bandit, marauder, freebooter, outlaw.

~Robbery~, _n._ Depredation, peculation, theft, larceny, spoliation, plunder, pillage, spoil.

~Robe~, _n._ Gown, dress.

~Robe~, _v. a._ Dress, clothe, invest, array.

~Robin~, _n._ ~1.~ [_England._] Ruddock, robinet, robin-redbreast (_Erythaca rubecula_ or _Motacilla rubecula_).

~2.~ [_U. S._] Robin-redbreast, migratory thrush (_Turdus migratorius_).

~Roborant~, _a._ Strengthening.

~Robust~, _a._ Strong, athletic, brawny, stout, sinewy, muscular, stalwart, hale, lusty, sturdy, firm, sound, vigorous, powerful, mighty, Herculean, able-bodied, made of iron.

~Robustness~, _n._ Strength, soundness, vigor, stoutness, lustiness, sturdiness, might, stamina.

~Rochelle-powders~, _n. pl._ Sedlitz powders.

~Rochelle-salt~, _n._ Tartrate of potash and soda, tartarized soda.

~Rock~, _n._ Stone (_of large size_).

~Rock~, _v. a._ Move backward and forward (_as something that rests on a support_).

~Rock~, _v. n._ Reel, totter, oscillate, move backward and forward.

~Rock-crystal~, _n._ Limpid quartz, British or Cornish diamond.

~Rock-fish~, _n._ Black goby (_Gobius niger_).

~Rocking-stone~, _n._ Logan.

~Rockling~, _n._ Whistle-fish (_Motella vulgaris_).

~Rock-oil~, _n._ Petroleum, rock-tar, mineral oil, naphtha.

~Rock-rose~, _n._ Frost-wort, frost-weed (_Helianthemum Canadensis_).

~Rock-salt~, _n._ Common salt (_as found in mines_), mineral salt.

~Rock-tar~, _n._ ROCK-OIL.

~Rock-wood~, _n._ Ligniform asbestos.

~Rod~, _n._ ~1.~ Twig, shoot.

~2.~ Wand, slender stick.

~3.~ Switch, scourge, birch.

~4.~ Pole, perch.

~5.~ CUE.

~Rodent~, _a._ Gnawing.

~Rodent~, _n._ Gnawer.

~Rodentia~, _n. pl._ [L.] Gnawers, rodents.

~Rodomontade~, _n._ Blustering, bluster, boasting, bragging, rant, vain-glory.

~Roe~, _n._ ~1.~ Roebuck (_Capreolus dorcas_).

~2.~ Spawn of fishes.

~Roebuck~, _n._ ROE.

~Roestone~, _n._ Oölite.

~Rogue~, _n._ ~1.~ Knave, villain, swindler, sharper, cheat, trickster, rascal, scamp, scoundrel, scapegrace, caitiff.

~2.~ Mischievous fellow.

~Roguery~, _n._ ~1.~ Knavery, rascality, villany, fraud, cheating, dishonest practices, knavish tricks.

~2.~ Waggery, mischief, arch tricks.

~Roguish~, _a._ ~1.~ Knavish, dishonest, trickish, TRICKY.

~2.~ Sportive, arch, mischievous, waggish.

~Roil~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Make turbid.

~2.~ [_Colloquial._] Vex, disturb, plague, irritate, worry, annoy, bother, molest.

~Roily~, _a._ [_Colloquial._] Turbid.

~Roisterer~, _n._ Swaggerer, bully, rioter, blustering fellow.

~Rôle~, _n._ [Fr.] Part, character (_in a play_).

~Roll~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Turn (_on an axis_), make revolve.

~2.~ Wrap round (_one part on another_).

~3.~ Wheel, trundle.

~Roll~, _v. n._ ~1.~ Revolve, rotate, turn, wheel, whirl, gyrate, whirl round, go round, turn round.

~2.~ Run, flow, glide.

~3.~ Rock from side to side.

~4.~ Wallow, welter, tumble about.

~Roll~, _n._ ~1.~ Volume, scroll.

~2.~ Chronicle, record, history, annals.

~3.~ List, register, catalogue, inventory, schedule.

~4.~ Loaf of bread (_small, and rolled up while in the dough_).

~5.~ Rocking (_as of a vessel in a heavy sea_).

~6.~ Rub-a-dub, rat-a-tat, TATTOO, beat of drum.

~Rollicking~, _a._ Frolicsome, jolly, gay, joyous, merry, playful, sportive, jocular, lively, frisky, DAFT, full of frolic.

~Roll sulphur~, Cane brimstone, stick sulphur.

~Romaic~, _n._ Modern Greek.

~Roman~, _a._ ~1.~ Of Rome, of the Romans.

~2.~ Of the Latins, of ancient Rome.

~3.~ Roman Catholic, of the Roman Catholic religion.

~Roman~, _n._ ~1.~ Native of Rome.

~2.~ Roman Catholic.

~Roman Catholic~, _a._ Roman.

~Roman Catholic~, _n._ Roman.

~Romance~, _n._ Novel, tale, story, work of fiction.

~Romantic~, _a._ Fanciful, extravagant, sentimental, fantastic, wild, chimerical, Quixotic.

~Romish~, _a._ Popish, papal, Roman Catholic.

~Romp~, _n._ Rude girl.

~Romp~, _v. n._ ~1.~ Leap, spring, bound.

~2.~ Frolic (_rudely_), sport, play, romp.

~Rood~, _n._ Forty square rods, fourth part of an acre.

~Rook~, _n._ Castle (_in chess_).

~Room~, _n._ ~1.~ Space, extent, expanse, capacity, scope, compass, field, range, sweep, swing, play.

~2.~ Place, stead.

~3.~ Apartment, chamber, SALOON, HALL.

~4.~ Chance, opportunity, occasion.

~Room-mate~, _n._Chum, chamber-fellow.

~Roomy~, _a._ Spacious, capacious, large, wide, extensive, ample, broad.

~Roost~, _n._ Perch.

~Roost~, _v. n._ Perch.

~Rooster~, _n._ [_U. S._] Cock, chanticleer.

~Root~, _n._ ~1.~ Bottom, base, foundation, lower part.

~2.~ Cause, origin, source, occasion.

~3.~ Radical, radix, etymon, primitive word.

~Root~, _v. n._ Take root.

~Root~, _v. a._ Implant, set, fix, establish.

~Rootlet~, _n._ Radicle, small root.

~Root out~, ~1.~ Eradicate, extirpate, extract, exterminate, destroy.

~2.~ Discover, unravel, worm out, fish out, ferret out, fish up.

~Root-stock~, _n._ (_Bot._) Rhizoma, rootlike stem.

~Root up~, Eradicate, root out.

~Rope~, _v. n._ Be ropy or viscous.

~Rope-dancer~, _n._ Acrobat, funambulist.

~Rope in~, [_Colloquial, U.S._] Draw in collectively (_as masses of hay, by means of a rope_).

~Rope of sand~, Feeble tie, bond easily broken.

~Ropy~, _a._ Viscous, viscid, glutinous, sticky, adhesive, tenacious, stringy, smeary, dauby.

~Roseate~, _a._ ~1.~ Rosy, ruddy, reddish, blushing, mantling, blooming, rose-colored.

~2.~ Of roses.

~Rose-color~, _n._ Pink.

~Rose-colored~, _a._ Rosy, roseate, pink.

~Rosin~, _n._ Colophony, resin (_from the pine_).

~Rostrum~, _n._ Platform, stage.

~Rosy~, _a._ Blooming, ruddy, reddish, rubicund, blushing, mantling, rosy, roseate, rose-colored.

~Rot~, _v. n._ Putrefy, corrupt, decompose, decay.

~Rotary~, _a._ Whirling, rotating, rotatory, gyratory.

~Rotate~, _v. n._ Revolve, wheel, whirl, turn, gyrate, circulate, go round, turn round.

~Rotatory~, _a._ Whirling, rotating, ROTARY.

~Rote~, _n._ ~1.~ Repetition.

~2.~ Rut (_of the sea_).

~Rotten~, _n._ ~1.~ Putrid, corrupt, carious, putrefied, decayed, fetid, putrescent, foul.

~2.~ Defective, unsound.

~3.~ Treacherous, deceitful, untrustworthy.

~Rotund~, _a._ Round, circular, spherical, globular.

~Rotundity~, _n._ Roundness, sphericity, circularity, rotundness.

~Rotundness~, _n._ ROTUNDITY.

~Roué~, _n._ [Fr.] Rake, debauchee, profligate, dissolute man.

~Rough~, _a._ ~1.~ Uneven, rugged, craggy, cragged, jagged, scraggy, not smooth.

~2.~ Unhewn, unwrought, unfashioned, formless, shapeless.

~3.~ Unpolished (_as a gem_), uncut.

~4.~ Shaggy, hirsute, bristly, ragged, disordered.

~5.~ Coarse, indelicate, rude, uncivil, impolite, ungracious, homespun, bluff, blunt, bearish, churlish, BRUSQUE, gruff.

~6.~ Harsh, sharp, severe, violent.

~7.~ Tart, sour, crabbed, hard.

~8.~ Inharmonious, discordant, jarring.

~9.~ Tempestuous, boisterous, stormy.

~Rough breathing~, Aspirate.

~Rough draft~, Sketch, outline.

~Roughness~, _n._ ~1.~ Unevenness, ruggedness.

~2.~ Harshness, rudeness, coarseness, incivility, gruffness, bluntness, impoliteness.

~3.~ Acerbity, unsavoriness.

~4.~ Storminess, boisterousness, tempestuousness, inclemency.

~5.~ Violence, severity.

~Rough-scuff~, _n._ [_Low._] Rabble, crowd, mob, CANAILLE, the vulgar, the populace, dregs of the people, scum of society, swinish multitude, riff-raff, ignoble vulgar, rag-tag-and-bob-tail.

~Round~, _a._ ~1.~ Circular.

~2.~ Spherical, globular, orbicular, rotund.

~3.~ Cylindrical.

~4.~ Full, complete, entire, unbroken.

~5.~ Large, great, considerable.

~6.~ Plump, chubby, bonny, corpulent, stout.

~Round~, _n._ ~1.~ Cycle, periodical revolution.

~2.~ Circular dance.

~3.~ Rundle, step.

~4.~ Circuit, compass, perambulation, tour.

~5.~ Rung (_of a ladder_).

~Round~, _ad._ ~1.~ Around, on all sides.

~2.~ Circularly, in a circle, in a circuit.

~Round~, _prep._ ~1.~ Around, encircling, about, encompassing, surrounding, on every side of.

~2.~ All over, in all parts of.

~Roundabout~, _a._ ~1.~ Indirect, tortuous, circuitous.

~2.~ [_Rare._] That looks on all sides, not narrow, not one-sided.

~Roundhead~, _n._ Puritan.

~Roundness~, _n._ Sphericity, circularity, rotundness, rotundity.

~Rouse~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Awaken, wake, waken, arouse.

~2.~ Animate, kindle, enkindle, stimulate, excite, provoke, stir up.

~Rouse~, _v. n._ ~1.~ Rise.

~2.~ Awake, wake, get up, start up.

~Rout~, _n._ Defeat, discomfiture, ruin, complete overthrow.

~Rout~, _v. a._ Defeat, discomfit, overthrow, overpower.

~Route~, _n._ Way, path, passage, course, road.

~Routine~, _n._ Practice, custom, ordinary way, beaten track, use and wont.

~Rove~, _v. n._ Roam, ramble, stroll, range, wander, stray, straggle, wander about, rove around, gad about.

~Rover~, _n._ Rambler, wanderer, straggler, bird of passage.

~Row~, _n._ Rank, line, file, series.

~Row~, _n._ [_Colloquial._] Broil, tumult, uproar, feud, riot, RUMPUS, fracas, squabble, outbreak, quarrel, affray, disturbance, altercation, breach of the peace.

~Rowan-tree~, _n._ European mountain-ash, fowler's service-tree, roan- tree.

~Rowel~, _n._ ~1.~ Seton.

~2.~ Goad, spur.

~Rowen~, _n._ Aftermath, eddish.

~Royal~, _a._ ~1.~ Kingly, regal, imperial, monarchical, kinglike, princely.

~2.~ Noble, magnificent, illustrious, splendid, superb.

~3.~ August, majestic, grand.

~Royalty~, _n._ ~1.~ Kingship, kingcraft, sovereignty.

~2.~ Percentage (_as on copyright_).

~Rub~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Abrade, scrape, chafe, grate.

~2.~ Wipe, clean, scour.

~Rub~, _v. n._ Grate, chafe.

~Rub~, _n._ Obstacle, difficulty, embarrassment, perplexity, dilemma, nonplus, poser, quandary, puzzle, knotty point, nice point.

~Rub-a-dub~, _n._ Clatter, din, incessant noise.

~Rubber~, _n._ Caoutchouc, india-rubber, gum-elastic.

~Rubbing~, _n._ Attrition, abrasion, friction.

~Rubbish~, _n._ Refuse, ruins, fragments, DEBRIS, dirt, litter, lumber, trash, orts, dross, dregs, scum, scoria, sweepings.

~Rubeola~, _n._ (_Med._) Measles.

~Rubicund~, _a._ Ruddy, reddish, rosy.

~Rubicundity~, _n._ Ruddiness, reddishness, rosiness.

~Rub off~, Abrade, wear away.

~Rub out~, Efface, erase, obliterate, raze, expunge, cancel, scratch out, wipe out.

~Ruby-blende~, _n._ Red blende, ruby of zinc, proto-sulphuret of zinc.

~Ruby of zinc~, RUBY-BLENDE.

~Ruby-wood~, _n._ Red sandal wood, red saunders-wood.

~Ruddiness~, _n._ Reddishness, blowziness, floridness.

~Ruddy~, _a._ Reddish, florid, blowzed, blowzy, rubicund, or a red color.

~Rude~, _a._ ~1.~ Rough, rugged, uneven, shapeless, unfashioned, unformed, unwrought, crude, ill-formed.

~2.~ Artless, unpolished, raw, coarse, inelegant, uncouth, clownish, loutish, boorish, ungraceful, uncivilized, untrained, untaught, undisciplined, ignorant, barbarous, illiterate, brutal, savage.

~3.~ Uncivil, uncourteous, impolite, impudent, impertinent, saucy, vulgar, insolent, ill-bred, surly, currish, gruff, churlish, bearish, BRUSQUE.

~4.~ Violent, fierce, impetuous, inclement, boisterous, tumultuous, harsh, severe, turbulent.

~Rudeness~, _n._ ~1.~ Roughness, ruggedness.

~2.~ Inelegance, uncouthness, barbarousness, clownishness.

~3.~ Coarseness, incivility, insolence, impertinence, pertness, sauciness, surliness, gruffness, churlishness, currishness, presumption, effrontery, face, assurance, front, brass, CHEEK, ill- breeding.

~4.~ Violence, boisterousness, severity, inclemency.

~Rudiment~, _n._ ~1.~ Embryo, rude state, starting point.

~2.~ Element, first principle, essential point.

~Rudimental~, _a._ ~1.~ Embryonic, rudimentary.

~2.~ Elementary, primary.

~Rudimentary~, _a._ RUDIMENTAL.

~Rue~, _v. a._ Regret, deplore, lament, repent of, be sorry for, grieve for.

~Rueful~, _a._ Doleful, mournful, dismal, melancholy, sad, sorrowful, piteous, pitiful, grievous, lugubrious.

~Ruff~, _n._ Ruffle.

~Ruffian~, _n._ Villain, miscreant, caitiff, scoundrel, wretch, monster, cut-throat, murderer.

~Ruffian~, _a._ Savage, brutal.

~Ruffianism~, _n._ Brutality, rascality, blackguardism, scoundrelism.

~Ruffle~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Disarrange, damage, disorder.

~2.~ Discompose, disquiet, trouble, vex, torment, molest, plague, worry, harass, disturb, agitate.

~3.~ Gather into folds, wrinkle, cockle, pucker.

~Ruffle~, _n._ ~1.~ Ruff, frill, edging.

~2.~ Bustle, disturbance, commotion, confusion, perturbation, flutter, flurry, agitation, fluster, hurry-scurry.

~Rugged~, _a._ ~1.~ Rough, craggy, cragged, uneven, irregular, scraggy.

~2.~ Harsh, inharmonious, grating.

~3.~ [_Colloquial, U.S._] Hardy, robust, vigorous, healthy.

~Ruggedness~, _n._ ~1.~ Roughness, unevenness, asperity.

~2.~ Harshness, severity, rigor.

~Rugose~, _a._ Wrinkled, rugous.

~Rugous~, _a._ RUGOSE.

~Ruin~, _n._ ~1.~ Destruction, discomfiture, overthrow, defeat, wreck, shipwreck, perdition, fall, downfall, prostration, subversion, undoing.

~2.~ Mischief, bane, pest.

~Ruin~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Destroy, demolish, overthrow, subvert, overturn, overwhelm.

~2.~ Impoverish, bring to want, reduce to poverty.

~Ruinous~, _a._ Destructive, pernicious, baneful, noxious, noisome, deleterious, injurious, calamitous.

~Ruins~, _n. pl._ Remains.

~Rule~, _n._ ~1.~ Command, control, domination, dominion, lordship, mastership, mastery, government, empire, sway, direction, authority.

~2.~ Precept, law, canon, formula, test, criterion, standard, touchstone.

~3.~ Order, ruling, prescription, regulation.

~4.~ Ruler.

~Rule~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Govern, control, conduct, direct, lead, have under one's thumb, lead by the nose, lord over, lord it over, domineer over.

~2.~ (_Law._) Determine, decide.

~Rule~, _v. n._ Command, govern, DOMINEER, have command, have control, rule the roast, have one's own way, wear the breeches, take the lead.

~Ruler~, _n._ ~1.~ Governor, sovereign, king, lord, master.

~2.~ Director, manager.

~3.~ Rule.

~Ruling~, _a._ ~1.~ Governing, controlling.

~2.~ Predominant, prevailing, prevalent.

~Rule the roast~, RULE, DOMINEER.

~Ruminate~, _v. n._ ~1.~ Chew the cud.

~2.~ Muse, meditate, ponder, cogitate, think, reflect.

~Ruminate~, _v. a._ Meditate, chew, muse on, reflect upon, ponder upon, brood over, chew the cud upon.

~Rumination~, _n._ Musing, meditation, reflection, cogitation, pondering.

~Rummage~, _v. a._ Search (_carefully_), examine, explore, ransack, pry into.

~Rummage~, _v. n._ Make a search.

~Rummage~, _n._ Search, examination, exploration.

~Rumor~, _n._ Report, talk, bruit, fame, gossip, hearsay, news, tidings, town talk.

~Rumor~, _v. a._ Report, tell, bruit, spread abroad, noise abroad.

~Rump~, _n._ Buttock.

~Rumple~, _v. a._ Wrinkle, crumple, crease, pucker, corrugate.

~Rumple~, _n._ Wrinkle, crumple, pucker, rimple, crease, corrugation, fold.

~Rumpus~, _n._ [_Colloquial._] Riot, brawl, tumult, uproar, squabble, outbreak, quarrel, feud, affray, ROW, disturbance, altercation, breach of the peace.

~Run~, _v. n._ ~1.~ Race, step quickly.

~2.~ Haste, hasten, hie, hurry, scud, scamper, scour, speed, post, trip, press on, press forward, push on, dash forward, dash on, rush on.

~3.~ Flow, glide, move, go, proceed, stream, roll on, move on.

~4.~ Pass, elapse, vanish, go away.

~5.~ Spread, extend.

~6.~ Continue, hold on, run on.

~7.~ Tend, incline.

~Run~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Pierce, penetrate, stab.

~2.~ Force, thrust, drive, push.

~3.~ Fuse, cast, melt, mould.

~4.~ Incur, be liable to, fall into, be exposed to.

~5.~ Determine, mark out.

~Run~, _n._ ~1.~ Race.

~2.~ Current, course, flow, passage.

~3.~ Currency, prevalence, popularity.

~4.~ Generality, people or things as they are, people or things of average quality.

~5.~ Brook, streamlet, runlet, runnel, rivulet, rill, BURN, small stream.

~Run after~, ~1.~ Follow, pursue, chase.

~2.~ Search for, try to find.

~Run a rig~, Play a sportive trick, engage in a frolic.