words associated with clears
Synonyms of clear
crystal: : quartz that is transparent or nearly so and that is either colorless or only slightly tinged
crystal clear: : perfectly or transparently clear crystal clear water her directions were crystal clear
crystalline: : resembling crystal: such as
limpid: : marked by transparency (see transparent sense 1 ) : pellucid limpid streams
liquid: : flowing freely like water liquid detergent
lucent: : glowing with light : luminous
pellucid: : admitting maximum passage of light without diffusion or distortion a pellucid stream
see-through: : transparent sense 1
transparent: : having the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly : pellucid
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colorless: : lacking color: such as
uncolored: : not colored: such as
diaphanous: : characterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through diaphanous fabrics a diaphanous curtain
lucid: : suffused with light : luminous
semitranslucent: : somewhat translucent
semitransparent: : imperfectly transparent
sheer: : to deviate from a course : swerve
translucent: : permitting the passage of light:
transparentized: : to make transparent or more nearly transparent transparentize tracing paper
glassy: : resembling or made of glass
vitreous: : resembling glass (as in color, composition, brittleness, or luster) : glassy vitreous rocks
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colored: : having color
dark: : devoid or partially devoid of light : not receiving, reflecting, transmitting, or radiating light a dark room
glazed: : covered or coated with a glaze glazed pottery glazed fish glazed doughnuts
tinted: : a usually slight or pale coloration : hue
filmy: : of, resembling, or composed of film : gauzy filmy draperies
foggy: : filled or abounding with fog
hazy: : made dim or cloudy by or as if by fine dust, smoke, or light vapor in the air : obscured by or as if by haze (see haze entry 1 sense 1a ) hazy weather a hazy view of the mountains
misty: : obscured by mist
nebulous: : of, relating to, or resembling a nebula : nebular
smoky: : emitting smoke especially in large quantities a smoky fireplace
smokey: : emitting smoke especially in large quantities a smoky fireplace
dense: : marked by compactness or crowding together of parts dense vegetation dense traffic
muddy: : morally impure : base
murky: : characterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke the murky bottom of the lake
turbid: : thick or opaque with or as if with roiled sediment a turbid stream
Antonyms of clear
cloudy: : of, relating to, or resembling cloud cloudy smoke
opaque: : blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity sense 1 )
Synonyms of clear
apparent: : open to view : visible The changes were readily apparent .
bald: : lacking a natural or usual covering (as of hair, vegetation, or nap) his bald head Both men were bald . a bald hill bald trees The rug was bald with wear.
bald-faced: : barefaced a bald-faced lie
barefaced: : having the face uncovered:
bright-line: : providing an unambiguous criterion or guideline especially in law a bright-line distinction
broad: : having ample extent from side to side or between limits broad shoulders
clear-cut: : sharply outlined : distinct
crystal clear: : perfectly or transparently clear crystal clear water her directions were crystal clear
decided: : unquestionable holds a decided advantage over the competition His most popular hat … has a medium-width brim with a decided curl. — Greg Tasker speaks with a decided lisp
distinct: : distinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete sense 1 ) or not the same : separate a distinct cultural group teaching as distinct from research
evident: : clear to the vision or understanding
lucid: : suffused with light : luminous
luculent: : clear in thought or expression : lucid the interviewee was luculent and personable
luminous: : emitting or reflecting usually steady, suffused, or glowing light luminous objects—the nebula, the stars, the planets — Lincoln La Paz
manifest: : readily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight Their sadness was manifest in their faces.
nonambiguous: : not capable of being understood in two or more possible senses or ways : unambiguous nonambiguous instructions
obvious: : being in the way or in front
open-and-shut: : perfectly simple : obvious
palpable: : capable of being touched or felt : tangible palpable lymph nodes
patent: : open to public inspection — used chiefly in the phrase letters patent
b (1) : secured by letters patent or by a patent to the exclusive control and possession of a particular individual or party patent foodstuffs have acquired an ever-increasing importance — Friedel Strauss
(2) : protected by a patent : made under a patent patent locks a patent coffee maker c : protected by a trademark or a brand name so as to establish proprietary rights analogous to those conveyed by letters patent or a patent : proprietary patent drugs
pellucid: : admitting maximum passage of light without diffusion or distortion a pellucid stream
perspicuous: : plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation a perspicuous argument
plain: : lacking ornament : undecorated
ringing: : clear and full in tone : resounding a ringing baritone
straightforward: : free from evasiveness or obscurity : exact , candid a straightforward account
transparent: : having the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly : pellucid
unambiguous: : not ambiguous : clear , precise unambiguous evidence
unambivalent: : not ambivalent : clear-cut , definite
unequivocal: : leaving no doubt : clear , unambiguous
unmistakable: : not capable of being mistaken or misunderstood : clear
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cognizable: : capable of being judicially heard and determined a cognizable claim
cognoscible: : cognizable , knowable
comprehendible: : to grasp the nature, significance, or meaning of unable to comprehend what has happened
comprehensible: : capable of being comprehended : intelligible a comprehensible explanation
digestible: : capable of being digested
fathomable: : a unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water — sometimes used in the singular when qualified by a number five fathom deep
graspable: : to make the motion of seizing : clutch grasping for support
intelligible: : capable of being understood or comprehended jargon intelligible only to the initiated
knowable: : to perceive directly : have direct cognition of
understandable: : to grasp the meaning of understand Russian
self-evident: : evident without proof or reasoning
self-explanatory: : explaining itself : capable of being understood without explanation
clean-cut: : cut so that the surface or edge is smooth and even
simple: : free from guile : innocent
tidy: : neat and orderly in appearance or habits : well ordered and cared for
uncomplicated: : not complex : simple uncomplicated machinery
overt: : open to view : manifest overt hostility overt symptoms of the disease overt discrimination both overt and covert military action
undisguised: : not disguised or concealed undisguised impatience
appreciable: : capable of being perceived or measured no appreciable difference
perceptible: : capable of being perceived especially by the senses a perceptible change in her tone a barely perceptible light
recognizable: : to acknowledge formally: such as
sensible: : having, containing, or indicative of good sense or reason : rational , reasonable sensible people made a sensible answer
tangible: : capable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch : palpable
discernible: : able to be perceived by a sense (such as sight or smell) or by the mind : capable of being discerned a discernible difference It is thought that the genes that normally produce a white underbelly in the gray squirrel are active in a wider area of their bodies, often leaving discernible gray patches on the spine and head. — C. Claiborne Ray Downpours are a near-daily occurrence throughout the year, and there are few discernible changes of season. Sunlight, warmth, and moisture are constants. — Scott Wallace Judging by the food one samples around the U.S., there is little difference in the performance of male and female chefs discernable to the eye or palate. — Mimi Sheraton
discernable: : to detect with the eyes discerned a figure approaching through the fog
noticeable: : worthy of notice noticeable for its influence on young filmmakers
observable: : noteworthy
visible: : capable of being seen stars visible to the naked eye
black-and-white: : partly black and partly white in color
explicit: : fully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity : leaving no question as to meaning or intent explicit instructions
trenchant: : keen , sharp
well-defined: : having clearly distinguishable limits, boundaries, or features a well-defined scar
clean: : free from dirt or pollution changed to clean clothes clean solar energy
decipherable: : decode sense 1a decipher a secret message
fair: : marked by impartiality and honesty : free from self-interest, prejudice, or favoritism a very fair person to do business with
legible: : capable of being read or deciphered : plain legible handwriting
readable: : able to be read easily: such as
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incomprehensible: : having or subject to no limits
indecipherable: : incapable of being deciphered indecipherable writing an indecipherable message
unfathomable: : not capable of being fathomed:
unintelligible: : unable to be understood or comprehended : not intelligible a song with unintelligible lyrics unintelligible jargon … including parenthetical translations of the words and phrases he knew would be unintelligible to contemporary readers. — John N. Green
unknowable: : not knowable
impalpable: : incapable of being felt by touch : intangible the impalpable aura of power that emanated from him — Osbert Sitwell
imperceptible: : not perceptible by a sense or by the mind : extremely slight, gradual, or subtle imperceptible differences
inappreciable: : too small to be perceived an inappreciable amount
indiscernible: : incapable of being discerned : not recognizable as distinct
insensible: : imperceptible dampened by an insensible dew
cloudy: : of, relating to, or resembling cloud cloudy smoke
gauzy: : made of or resembling gauze gauzy wings
gray: : of the color gray
grey: : of the color gray
hazy: : made dim or cloudy by or as if by fine dust, smoke, or light vapor in the air : obscured by or as if by haze (see haze entry 1 sense 1a ) hazy weather a hazy view of the mountains
imprecise: : not precise : inexact , vague an imprecise estimate
indefinite: : not definite: such as
indeterminate: : not definitely or precisely determined or fixed : vague
misty: : obscured by mist
murky: : characterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke the murky bottom of the lake
nebulous: : of, relating to, or resembling a nebula : nebular
noncommittal: : giving no clear indication of attitude or feeling a noncommittal reply He was noncommittal about how the money would be spent.
sketchy: : of the nature of a sketch : roughly outlined
slippery: : causing or tending to cause something to slide or fall slippery roads
subtle: : delicate , elusive a subtle fragrance
vague: : not clearly expressed : stated in indefinite terms vague accusations
illegible: : not legible : indecipherable illegible writing
undecipherable: : unable to be deciphered : not decipherable : indecipherable undecipherable handwriting
unreadable: : not readable: such as
Antonyms of clear
ambiguous: : doubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness eyes of an ambiguous color
clouded: : a visible mass of particles of condensed vapor (such as water or ice) suspended in the atmosphere of a planet (such as the earth) or moon
cryptic: : secret , occult
dark: : devoid or partially devoid of light : not receiving, reflecting, transmitting, or radiating light a dark room
enigmatic: : of, relating to, or resembling an enigma : mysterious
enigmatical: : of, relating to, or resembling an enigma : mysterious
equivocal: : subject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse an equivocal statement
indistinct: : not distinct: such as
mysterious: : of, relating to, or constituting mystery the mysterious ways of God
nonobvious: : not easily discovered, seen, or understood : not obvious nonobvious trends a nonobvious solution
obfuscated: : to throw into shadow : darken
obscure: : dark , dim the obscure dusk of the shuttered room
unapparent: : not readily perceptible : not apparent From maps alone, this national park’s singular charms are unapparent … — Sarah Rose
unclarified: : not made clear : not clarified … mysteries that will remain unclarified … — Fredric Jameson unclarified butter
unclear: : not clear: such as
unclouded: : not covered by clouds : not darkened or obscured : clear
Synonyms of clear
assured: : characterized by certainty or security : guaranteed an assured market an assured place in history Success is by no means assured . She is assured of (having/getting) a job when she graduates. [=she is certain to have/get a job]
certain: : fixed , settled a certain percentage of the profit
cocksure: : feeling perfect assurance sometimes on inadequate grounds
confident: : full of conviction : certain confident of success confident that conditions will improve
doubtless: : without doubt
implicit: : capable of being understood from something else though unexpressed : implied an implicit assumption
positive: : formally laid down or imposed : prescribed positive laws
sanguine: : marked by eager hopefulness : confidently optimistic In the month of August 1994, Democrats remained sanguine about their chances at the polls … — John B. Judis A lot of attention also is being devoted to the development of vaccines to prevent genital herpes, although not everyone is sanguine about the outcome. — The Journal of the American Medical Association
sure: : safe from danger or harm
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self-assured: : sure of oneself : self-confident
self-conceited: : an exaggerated opinion of one’s own qualities or abilities : vanity
self-confident: : confidence in oneself and in one’s powers and abilities
decisive: : having the power or quality of deciding The council president cast the decisive vote. a decisive battle
resolute: : marked by firm determination : resolved a resolute character
unfaltering: : not wavering or weakening : firm unfaltering loyalty
unhesitating: : not hesitating : not checked or qualified
unquestioning: : not questioning : not expressing or marked by doubt or hesitation unquestioning obedience unquestioning loyalty
unwavering: : continuing in a strong and steady way : constant , steadfast her unwavering faith/support an unwavering commitment to justice
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hesitant: : slow to act or proceed (as from fear, indecision, or unwillingness) : tending to hesitate : showing or feeling reluctance or hesitation took a hesitant step towards the door hesitant about accepting the job
indecisive: : not decisive : inconclusive an indecisive battle
vacillating: : to waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses
wavering: : to vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction
diffident: : hesitant in acting or speaking through lack of self-confidence
unassuming: : not assuming : modest an unassuming librarian an unassuming manner an unassuming neighborhood
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doubtful: : giving rise to doubt or uncertainty : open to question It is doubtful that they ever knew what happened. a doubtful premise
dubious: : unsettled in opinion : doubtful I was dubious about the plan.
uncertain: : not known beyond doubt : dubious an uncertain claim
unsure: : not marked by or given to feelings of confident certainty : not sure was unsure of what to do
Synonyms of clear
bright: : radiating or reflecting light : shining , sparkling bright lights bright eyes
cloudless: : free from clouds : clear
fair: : marked by impartiality and honesty : free from self-interest, prejudice, or favoritism a very fair person to do business with
sunny: : marked by brilliant sunlight : full of sunshine
sunshiny: : the sun’s light or direct rays
unclouded: : not covered by clouds : not darkened or obscured : clear
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balmy: : having the qualities of balm : soothing … ’tis a soldier’s life to have their balmy slumbers wak’d with strife. — Shakespeare
clement: : inclined to be merciful : lenient a clement judge
gentle: : belonging to a family of high social station
mild: : gentle in nature or behavior has a mild disposition
moderate: : avoiding extremes of behavior or expression : observing reasonable limits a moderate drinker
temperate: : having a moderate climate which especially lacks extremes in temperature
calm: : a period or condition of freedom from storms, high winds, or rough activity of water a sailing ship motionless in the calm
halcyon: : characterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity : golden — often used to describe an idyllic time in the past that is remembered as better than today the halcyon days of youth Classics Illustrated have become pricey nostalgia items for those who grew up in the supposedly halcyon years after World War II. — Donna Richardson In those halcyon days of the free trade, the fixed price for carrying a box of tea or bale of tobacco from the coast of Galloway to Edinburgh was fifteen shillings … — Sir Walter Scott
b : calm , peaceful a halcyon atmosphere c : prosperous , affluent
peaceful: : peaceable sense 1 They are a peaceful people.
placid: : serenely free of interruption or disturbance placid skies a placid disposition
serene: : clear and free of storms or unpleasant change serene skies
tranquil: : free from agitation of mind or spirit a tranquil self-assurance
fine: : end , conclusion
pleasant: : having qualities that tend to give pleasure : agreeable a pleasant day
Near Antonyms of clear
harsh: : having a coarse uneven surface that is rough or unpleasant to the touch granite stones harsh with lichen — Nancy Hale
inclement: : lacking mildness: such as
severe: : strict in judgment, discipline, or government
blustering: : blowing in stormy gusts blustering winds
blustery: : to talk or act with noisy swaggering threats brags and blusters but rarely does what he says he’ll do
breezy: : swept by breezes breezy beaches a breezy day
gusty: : the sensation of taste
foggy: : filled or abounding with fog
hazy: : made dim or cloudy by or as if by fine dust, smoke, or light vapor in the air : obscured by or as if by haze (see haze entry 1 sense 1a ) hazy weather a hazy view of the mountains
misty: : obscured by mist
murky: : characterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke the murky bottom of the lake
soupy: : having the consistency of soup
Antonyms of clear
bleak: : exposed and barren and often windswept a bleak landscape bleak soils
cloudy: : of, relating to, or resembling cloud cloudy smoke
dirty: : not clean or pure dirty clothes dirty fingernails
foul: : offensive to the senses : loathsome the foul odor of rotten eggs
nasty: : disgustingly filthy nasty living conditions
overcast: : darken , overshadow
rainy: : marked by, abounding with, or bringing rain rainy weather
raw: : not cooked
rough: : marked by inequalities, ridges, or projections on the surface : coarse
squally: : marked by squalls
stormy: : relating to, characterized by, or indicative of a storm a stormy day a stormy autumn
sunless: : lacking sunshine : dark , cheerless
tempestuous: : of, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent , stormy tempestuous weather a tempestuous relationship
turbulent: : exhibiting physical turbulence turbulent air
Synonyms of clear
absolute: : free from imperfection : perfect … it is a most absolute and excellent horse. — William Shakespeare
conclusive: : of, relating to, or being a conclusion
deciding: : that decides : decisive drove in the deciding run
decisive: : having the power or quality of deciding The council president cast the decisive vote. a decisive battle
definitive: : serving to provide a final solution or to end a situation a definitive victory could not give a definitive diagnosis
last: : to continue in time The movie lasted about two hours.
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determinate: : having defined limits a determinate period of time
determinative: : having power or tendency to determine : tending to fix, settle, or define something regard experiments as determinative of the principles from which deductions could be made — S. F. Mason
dispositive: : directed toward or effecting disposition (as of a case) dispositive evidence
hands-down: : to transmit in succession (as from father to son)
inarguable: : not arguable : not open to doubt or debate her impact was substantial and inarguable
incontestable: : not contestable : indisputable an incontestable fact incontestable talent
incontrovertible: : not open to question : indisputable incontrovertible facts
indisputable: : not disputable : unquestionable indisputable proof
indubitable: : too evident to be doubted : unquestionable
irrefutable: : impossible to refute : incontrovertible irrefutable proof
unanswerable: : not capable of being answered
undebatable: : not subject to debate : indisputable
undeniable: : plainly true : incontestable an undeniable fact
undisputable: : incapable of being questioned or disputed : indisputable undisputable proof/evidence
unquestionable: : not questionable : indisputable unquestionable evidence unquestionable integrity
unchallenged: : not questioned, disputed, or opposed : not challenged an unchallenged assumption unchallenged authority … modes of thinking that have gone unchallenged since the time of Newton, Descartes, and even Aristotle. — James Bailey
uncontested: : not disputed or challenged : not contested the uncontested winner an uncontested election an uncontested divorce an uncontested layup in basketball
undisputed: : not questioned or disputed an undisputed theory the undisputed king
unambiguous: : not ambiguous : clear , precise unambiguous evidence
unequivocal: : leaving no doubt : clear , unambiguous
certain: : fixed , settled a certain percentage of the profit
definite: : free of all ambiguity, uncertainty, or obscurity demanded a definite answer Her position on the issue was definite .
positive: : formally laid down or imposed : prescribed positive laws
sure: : safe from danger or harm
cogent: : appealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing cogent evidence
compelling: : that compels: such as
convincing: : satisfying or assuring by argument or proof a convincing test of a new product
persuasive: : tending to persuade
telling: : carrying great weight and producing a marked effect : effective , expressive the most telling evidence
Near Antonyms of clear
debatable: : claimed by more than one country debatable border territory
disputable: : to engage in argument : debate
doubtable: : fear I doubt I have been beguiled — Sir Walter Scott
doubtful: : giving rise to doubt or uncertainty : open to question It is doubtful that they ever knew what happened. a doubtful premise
moot: : open to question : debatable
problematic: : posing a problem : difficult to solve or decide
problematical: : posing a problem : difficult to solve or decide
questionable: : inviting inquiry
refutable: : to prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous
ambiguous: : doubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness eyes of an ambiguous color
equivocal: : subject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse an equivocal statement
controversial: : of, relating to, or arousing controversy a controversial policy a controversial film
debated: : a contention by words or arguments Our polite chat about politics became a heated debate . The case sparked a raging public debate on property rights. : such as
disputed: : to engage in argument : debate
Antonyms of clear
inconclusive: : leading to no conclusion or definite result inconclusive evidence an inconclusive argument
indecisive: : not decisive : inconclusive an indecisive battle
unclear: : not clear: such as
Synonyms of clear
cleared: : bright , luminous bonfires clear and bright — Shakespeare
free: : not costing or charging anything a free school a free ticket
open: : having no enclosing or confining barrier : accessible on all or nearly all sides cattle grazing on an open range
unclogged: : to free from a difficulty or obstruction
unclosed: : not closed or settled : not concluded
unobstructed: : clear or free from obstructions or obstacles : not obstructed an unobstructed view of the river
unstopped: : to free from an obstruction : open unstop a drain
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enterable: : to go or come in
navigable: : deep enough and wide enough to afford passage to ships navigable waterways
passable: : capable of being passed, crossed, or traveled on passable roads
emptied: : containing nothing empty shelves
empty: : containing nothing empty shelves
unoccupied: : not occupied: such as
vacant: : not occupied by an incumbent, possessor, or officer a vacant office vacant thrones
exposed: : open to view
revealed: : to make known through divine inspiration
gaping: : wide open a gaping hole
wide: : having great extent : vast a wide area
yawning: : wide open : cavernous a yawning hole yawning gaps in the plot
unbarred: : not secured by a bar : unlocked
unbolted: : not fastened by bolts
unclasped: : to open the clasp of unclasp a purse
unfastened: : to make loose: such as
unlatched: : to open or loose by lifting the latch
unlocked: : to unfasten the lock of
unsealed: : not sealed
unbuttoned: : not buttoned
unclenched: : to open from a clenched position
unfolded: : not folded
unfurled: : to release from a furled state
unzipped: : to zip open
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impassable: : incapable of being passed, traveled, crossed, or surmounted
impassible: : incapable of suffering or of experiencing pain
constricted: : to make narrow or draw together Smoking constricts blood vessels.
cramped: : a painful involuntary spasmodic contraction of a muscle
encumbered: : weigh down , burden tourists encumbered by heavy luggage
hampered: : to restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede pitching … violently in the seaway, hampered by her heavy tow — R. S. Porteous
hindered: : to make slow or difficult the progress of : hamper Their journey was hindered by snow and high winds. economic growth hindered by sanctions
impeded: : to interfere with or slow the progress of
interfered (with): : to interpose in a way that hinders or impedes : come into collision or be in opposition
trammeled: : to catch or hold in or as if in a net : enmesh
trammelled: : to catch or hold in or as if in a net : enmesh
barricaded: : protected or blocked by a barricade a barricaded building a barricaded street/door
blockaded: : to subject to a blockade
dammed: : a barrier preventing the flow of water or of loose solid materials (such as soil or snow) a beaver dam an ice dam
gated: : having or controlled by a gate a gated entrance
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blocked: : affected by a psychological block
clogged: : a weight attached especially to an animal to hinder motion
closed: : not open
jammed: : a food made by boiling fruit and sugar to a thick consistency
obstructed: : to block or close up by an obstacle A piece of food obstructed his airway. The road was obstructed by a fallen tree.
plugged: : altered by the insertion of a plug of base metal
shut: : to move into position to close an opening shut the lid
stopped: : to close by filling or obstructing
stuffed: : materials, supplies, or equipment used in various activities: such as
uncleared: : not cleared
Synonyms of clear
blameless: : to find fault with : censure the right to praise or blame a literary work
cleanhanded: : innocent of wrongdoing
faultless: : having no fault : irreproachable faultless workmanship
guiltless: : innocent
impeccable: : not capable of sinning or liable to sin
inculpable: : free from guilt : blameless
innocent: : free from guilt or sin especially through lack of knowledge of evil : blameless an innocent child
irreproachable: : not reproachable : blameless , impeccable irreproachable conduct
lily-white: : white as a lily
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absolved: : to set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt The jury absolved the defendants of their crimes. Her youth does not absolve her of responsibility for her actions.
acquitted: : to discharge completely (as from an accusation or obligation) The court acquitted the prisoner.
cleared: : bright , luminous bonfires clear and bright — Shakespeare
exonerated: : to relieve of a responsibility, obligation, or hardship
vindicated: : to free from allegation or blame
ethical: : of or relating to ethics ethical theories
law-abiding: : abiding by or obedient to the law law-abiding citizens
moral: : of or relating to principles of right and wrong in behavior : ethical moral judgments
righteous: : acting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin
upright: : perpendicular , vertical
virtuous: : having or exhibiting virtue
Phrases Synonymous with clear
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blamable: : deserving blame : reprehensible
blameworthy: : being at fault : deserving blame
censurable: : deserving or open to censure censurable behavior
culpable: : guilty , criminal
impeachable: : to charge with a crime or misdemeanor
indictable: : subject to being indicted : liable to indictment
punishable: : to impose a penalty on for a fault, offense, or violation
accused: : one charged with an offense
impeached: : to charge with a crime or misdemeanor
indicted: : to charge with a fault or offense : criticize , accuse
condemned: : to declare to be reprehensible, wrong, or evil usually after weighing evidence and without reservation a policy widely condemned as racist
convicted: : having been convicted
hangdog: : sad , dejected
shamed: : a painful emotion caused by consciousness of guilt, shortcoming, or impropriety
shamefaced: : showing modesty : bashful
Antonyms of clear
guilty: : justly chargeable with or responsible for a usually grave breach of conduct or a crime Does the defendant plead guilty or not guilty ?
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beaming: : a long piece of heavy often squared timber suitable for use in construction
bedazzling: : brilliantly or showily bright, colorful, or impressive : dazzling bedazzling lights a bedazzling performer/performance a bedazzling display
bright: : radiating or reflecting light : shining , sparkling bright lights bright eyes
brilliant: : very bright : glittering a brilliant light
candescent: : glowing or dazzling from or as if from great heat
dazzling: : brilliantly or showily bright, colorful, or impressive dazzling lights a dazzling display of talent a dazzling achievement/performance a dazzling smile
effulgent: : radiant splendor : brilliance
fulgent: : dazzlingly bright : radiant
glowing: : to shine with or as if with an intense heat embers glowing in the darkness
incandescent: : white, glowing, or luminous with intense heat
lambent: : playing lightly on or over a surface : flickering
lucent: : glowing with light : luminous
lucid: : suffused with light : luminous
luminous: : emitting or reflecting usually steady, suffused, or glowing light luminous objects—the nebula, the stars, the planets — Lincoln La Paz
lustrous: : reflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle a lustrous satin the lustrous glow of an opal
radiant: : radiating rays or reflecting beams of light
refulgent: : a radiant or resplendent quality or state : brilliance
sheeny: : beautiful
shining: : emitting or reflecting light
shiny: : having a smooth glossy surface shiny new shoes
splendid: : possessing or displaying splendor: such as
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ablaze: : being on fire
ardent: : characterized by warmth of feeling typically expressed in eager zealous support or activity ardent proponents of the bill an ardent admirer ardent fans
blazing: : burning very brightly and intensely a blazing fire
burning: : being on fire
combusting: : burn
fiery: : consisting of fire fiery tongues playing about the roof of the burning building
flaming: : resembling or suggesting a flame in color, brilliance, or wavy outline the flaming sunset sky flaming red hair
red-hot: : extremely hot: such as
agleam: : gleaming especially with reflected light
aglitter: : glittering especially with reflected light
blinding: : causing or seeming to cause blindness : making sight difficult or impossible a blinding light a blinding snowstorm a blinding headache [=an extremely painful headache]
coruscant: : shining , glittering
flaring: : flaming or as if flaming brightly or unsteadily
flashing: : sheet metal used in waterproofing (as at roof valleys or hips or the angle between a chimney and a roof)
flickering: : moving or shining irregularly or unsteadily a flickering light Everything was lit by dingy fluorescent bulbs, half of which were broken or flickering . — Brian Selznick also : uncertain and feeble … he seems to have had only a flickering awareness of what he was doing … — Robert Penn Warren
gemmy: : having the characteristics desired in a gemstone
glancing: : hitting so as to glance off a glancing blow
glaring: : having a fixed look of hostility, fierceness, or anger
gleaming: : a transient appearance of subdued or partly obscured light the gleam of dawn in the east
glimmering: : glimmer
glinting: : to glance off an object
glistening: : to give off a sparkling or lustrous reflection of or as if of a moist or polished surface
glistering: : glitter
glittering: : to shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle sequins glittered in the spotlight
scintillant: : that scintillates : sparkling
scintillating: : brilliantly lively, stimulating, or witty a scintillating conversation
shimmering: : to shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer
shimmery: : to shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer
sparkling: : to throw out sparks
sunny: : marked by brilliant sunlight : full of sunshine
twinkling: : the time required for a wink : instant the kettle will boil in a twinkling — Punch
winking: : to shut one eye briefly as a signal or in teasing
burnished: : to make shiny or lustrous especially by rubbing burnish leather burnishing his sword
polished: : subjected to polishing : made smooth and glossy by or as if by polishing a polished surface polished silver
shined: : to emit rays of light
superbright: : extremely bright … the display is a lovely touchscreen that’s so superbright … that it looks bigger than its real dimensions … — Lev Grossman
ultrabright: : extremely or extraordinarily bright an ultrabright light bulb ultrabright colors
Near Antonyms of clear
blackened: : coated with a mixture of spices (such as garlic powder and cayenne pepper) and fried over extremely high heat
dark: : devoid or partially devoid of light : not receiving, reflecting, transmitting, or radiating light a dark room
darkened: : to grow dark : become obscured the skies were darkening
darkish: : devoid or partially devoid of light : not receiving, reflecting, transmitting, or radiating light a dark room
darkling: : in the dark
darksome: : gloomily somber : dark
dimmed: : emitting or having a limited or insufficient amount of light dim stars a dim lamp a dim hallway
dusky: : somewhat dark in color
gloomy: : partially or totally dark
lightless: : receiving no light : dark
murky: : characterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke the murky bottom of the lake
obscure: : dark , dim the obscure dusk of the shuttered room
obscured: : dark , dim the obscure dusk of the shuttered room
pitch-black: : extremely dark or black
pitch-dark: : extremely dark : pitch-black
somber: : so shaded as to be dark and gloomy
sombre: : so shaded as to be dark and gloomy
sunless: : lacking sunshine : dark , cheerless
tenebrous: : shut off from the light : dark , murky tenebrous depths
unlit: : not lighted: such as
cloudy: : of, relating to, or resembling cloud cloudy smoke
shadowlike: : partial darkness or obscurity within a part of space from which rays from a source of light are cut off by an interposed opaque body
shadowy: : of the nature of or resembling a shadow
shady: : producing or affording shade
gray: : of the color gray
grey: : of the color gray
leaden: : made of lead
pale: : palisade , paling
palish: : palisade , paling
Antonyms of clear
dim: : emitting or having a limited or insufficient amount of light dim stars a dim lamp a dim hallway
dull: : tedious , uninteresting dull lectures
lackluster: : lacking in sheen, brilliance, or vitality : dull , mediocre The actor gave a lackluster performance.
unbright: : not glowing, intelligent, or promising : not bright portends an unbright future … succumbed like an unbright adolescent to trivial flattery … — Stanley Kauffmann
unbrilliant: : not sparkling, illustrious, or distinguished : not brilliant a rather unbrilliant career … a devoted if unbrilliant model of diligence and loyalty … — Edward J. Renehan, Jr.
Synonyms of clear
free: : not costing or charging anything a free school a free ticket
open: : having no enclosing or confining barrier : accessible on all or nearly all sides cattle grazing on an open range
unblock: : to free from being blocked
Words Related to clear
ease: : the state of being comfortable: such as
facilitate: : to make easier : help bring about facilitate growth
loosen (up): : to release from restraint
smooth: : having a continuous even surface
unchoke: : to clear of obstruction
unclog: : to free from a difficulty or obstruction
unplug: : to take a plug out of
unstop: : to free from an obstruction : open unstop a drain
unclutter: : to remove clutter from : make neat and orderly unclutter the garage
strip: : to remove clothing, covering, or surface matter from
Near Antonyms of clear
clog: : a weight attached especially to an animal to hinder motion
close: : to move so as to bar passage through something close the gate
dam: : a barrier preventing the flow of water or of loose solid materials (such as soil or snow) a beaver dam an ice dam
obstruct: : to block or close up by an obstacle A piece of food obstructed his airway. The road was obstructed by a fallen tree.
plug: : a piece used to fill a hole : stopper
stop: : to close by filling or obstructing
clutter (up): : to run in disorder
Antonyms of clear
block: : a compact usually solid piece of substantial material especially when worked or altered to serve a particular purpose a block of ice blocks of cheese : such as
Synonyms of clear
disburden: : to rid of a burden disburden a pack animal
disencumber: : to free from encumbrance : disburden
divest: : to deprive or dispossess especially of property, authority, or title divesting assets to raise capital was divested of his rights divesting herself of all her worldly possessions encouraged the university to divest itself from fossil fuels
free: : not costing or charging anything a free school a free ticket
relieve: : to free from a burden : give aid or help to
rid: : save , rescue
unburden: : to free or relieve from a burden
Words Related to clear
discharge: : to relieve of a charge, load, or burden:
emancipate: : to free from restraint, control, or the power of another
enfranchise: : to set free (as from slavery)
liberate: : to set at liberty : free
loose: : not rigidly fastened or securely attached loose planks in a bridge
loosen: : to release from restraint
manumit: : to release from slavery
release: : to set free from restraint, confinement, or servitude release hostages release pent-up emotions release the brakes
spring: : dart , shoot sparks sprang out from the fire
unbind: : to remove a band from : free from fastenings : untie , unfasten
uncage: : to release from or as if from a cage : free from restraint
unchain: : to free by or as if by removing a chain : set loose unchain workers from their desks
unfetter: : to free from fetters unfetter a prisoner
bail (out): : a container used to remove water from a boat
deliver: : to set free and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil — Matthew 6:13 (King James Version)
redeem: : to buy back : repurchase
rescue: : to free from confinement, danger, or evil : save , deliver : such as
disengage: : to release from something that engages or involves
disentangle: : to free from entanglement : unravel
extricate: : unravel
Near Antonyms of clear
bog (down): : wet spongy ground
fetter: : a chain or shackle for the feet
hamper: : to restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede pitching … violently in the seaway, hampered by her heavy tow — R. S. Porteous
restrain: : to prevent from doing, exhibiting, or expressing something restrained the child from jumping
shackle: : something (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms
subject: : one that is placed under authority or control: such as
weigh down: : to cause to bend down : overburden
weight (down): : the amount that a thing weighs
Antonyms of clear
burden: : something that is carried : load dropped his burden of firewood
encumber: : weigh down , burden tourists encumbered by heavy luggage
saddle: : a girthed usually padded and leather-covered seat for the rider of an animal (such as a horse)
Synonyms of clear
ante (up): : a poker stake usually put up before the deal to build the pot The dealer called for a dollar ante .
balance: : physical equilibrium trouble keeping your balance on a sailboat lost his balance and fell a boxer kept off balance for a whole round
discharge: : to relieve of a charge, load, or burden:
foot: : the terminal part of the vertebrate (see vertebrate entry 1) leg upon which an individual stands
liquidate: : to determine by agreement or by litigation the precise amount of (indebtedness, damages, or accounts)
meet: : to come into the presence of : find met him as a stranger on a plane
pay: : to make due return to for services rendered or property delivered paid the pizza deliverer
pay off: : profit , reward
pay up: : to pay what is due
pony up: : to pay (money) especially in settlement of an account
quit: : give up sense 1 quit a job
recompense: : to give something to by way of compensation (as for a service rendered or damage incurred)
settle: : to place so as to stay
spring (for): : dart , shoot sparks sprang out from the fire
stand: : to support oneself on the feet in an erect position
Antonyms of clear
repudiate: : to refuse to accept
Synonyms of clear
empty: : containing nothing empty shelves
evacuate: : to remove the contents of : empty
vacate: : to deprive of an incumbent or occupant
void: : of no legal force or effect : null a void contract
Words Related to clear
deplete: : to empty of a principal substance The lake was depleted of water. depleting the country of its natural resources
drain: : filter
eliminate: : to put an end to or get rid of : remove eliminate errors
exhaust: : to consume entirely : use up exhausted our funds in a week
waste: : a sparsely settled or barren region : desert
bleed: : to emit or lose blood
draw (off): : to cause to move continuously toward or after a force applied in advance : pull draw your chair up by the fire : such as
clean: : free from dirt or pollution changed to clean clothes clean solar energy
flush: : to fly away suddenly
purge: : to clear of guilt
scour: : to rub hard especially with a rough material for cleansing
sweep: : to remove from a surface with or as if with a broom or brush swept the crumbs from the table
Antonyms of clear
fill: : to put into as much as can be held or conveniently contained fill a cup with water
load: : the quantity that can be carried at one time by a specified means
Synonyms of clear
clarify: : to make understandable clarify a subject The president was forced to clarify his position on the issue.
distill: : to let fall, exude, or precipitate (see precipitate entry 1 sense 3b ) in drops or in a wet mist some caves are dry, others distill water from invisible rifts — Norman Douglas
distil: : to let fall, exude, or precipitate (see precipitate entry 1 sense 3b ) in drops or in a wet mist some caves are dry, others distill water from invisible rifts — Norman Douglas
filter: : a porous article or mass (as of paper or sand) through which a gas or liquid is passed to separate out matter in suspension
fine: : end , conclusion
garble: : cull sense 1
purify: : to make pure: such as
Words Related to clear
process: : progress , advance in the process of time
rectify: : to set right : remedy
refine: : to free (something, such as metal, sugar, or oil) from impurities or unwanted material
clean: : free from dirt or pollution changed to clean clothes clean solar energy
cleanse: : clean
decontaminate: : to rid of contamination (such as radioactive material)
elutriate: : to purify, separate, or remove by washing
purge: : to clear of guilt
wash: : to cleanse by or as if by the action of liquid (such as water)
extract: : to draw forth (as by research) extract data
leach: : either vertical edge of a square sail
bolt: : a shaft or missile designed to be shot from a crossbow or catapult
screen: : a protective or ornamental device (such as a movable partition) shielding an area from heat or drafts or from view
sieve: : a device with meshes or perforations through which finer particles of a mixture (as of ashes, flour, or sand) of various sizes may be passed to separate them from coarser ones, through which the liquid may be drained from liquid-containing material, or through which soft materials may be forced for reduction to fine particles
sift: : to put through a sieve sift flour
disinfect: : to free from infection especially by destroying harmful microorganisms
sanitize: : to make sanitary (as by cleaning or sterilizing)
Near Antonyms of clear
cloud: : a visible mass of particles of condensed vapor (such as water or ice) suspended in the atmosphere of a planet (such as the earth) or moon
dull: : tedious , uninteresting dull lectures
muddy: : morally impure : base
contaminate: : to soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association Bacteria contaminated the wound.
dirty: : not clean or pure dirty clothes dirty fingernails
soil: : to stain or defile morally : corrupt
defile: : to make unclean or impure: such as
pollute: : to make ceremonially or morally impure : defile
taint: : to contaminate morally : corrupt scholarship tainted by envy
begrime: : to make dirty with grime
besmirch: : sully , soil besmirching her reputation High ideals were besmirched by cruelty and greed … — R. A. Newhall
foul: : offensive to the senses : loathsome the foul odor of rotten eggs
sully: : to make soiled or tarnished : defile
Synonyms of clear
disembarrass: : to free (someone, such as oneself) from something troublesome or superfluous
disengage: : to release from something that engages or involves
disentangle: : to free from entanglement : unravel
extricate: : unravel
free: : not costing or charging anything a free school a free ticket
liberate: : to set at liberty : free
release: : to set free from restraint, confinement, or servitude release hostages release pent-up emotions release the brakes
untangle: : to loose from tangles or entanglement : straighten out untangle a knot untangle a mystery
Words Related to clear
deliver: : to set free and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil — Matthew 6:13 (King James Version)
redeem: : to buy back : repurchase
rescue: : to free from confinement, danger, or evil : save , deliver : such as
save: : to deliver from sin
disburden: : to rid of a burden disburden a pack animal
disencumber: : to free from encumbrance : disburden
unburden: : to free or relieve from a burden
unravel: : to disengage or separate the threads of : disentangle
unsnarl: : to disentangle a snarl in
untie: : to free from something that ties, fastens, or restrains : unbind untied our hands
untwine: : to unwind the twisted or tangled parts of : disentangle
Phrases Synonymous with clear
Near Antonyms of clear
block: : a compact usually solid piece of substantial material especially when worked or altered to serve a particular purpose a block of ice blocks of cheese : such as
hamper: : to restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede pitching … violently in the seaway, hampered by her heavy tow — R. S. Porteous
hinder: : to make slow or difficult the progress of : hamper Their journey was hindered by snow and high winds. economic growth hindered by sanctions
impede: : to interfere with or slow the progress of
obstruct: : to block or close up by an obstacle A piece of food obstructed his airway. The road was obstructed by a fallen tree.
burden: : something that is carried : load dropped his burden of firewood
encumber: : weigh down , burden tourists encumbered by heavy luggage
load: : the quantity that can be carried at one time by a specified means
weigh: : to ascertain the heaviness of by or as if by a balance
Antonyms of clear
embroil: : to throw into disorder or confusion
entangle: : to wrap or twist together : interweave
Synonyms of clear
free: : not costing or charging anything a free school a free ticket
open: : having no enclosing or confining barrier : accessible on all or nearly all sides cattle grazing on an open range
unclog: : to free from a difficulty or obstruction
unplug: : to take a plug out of
unstop: : to free from an obstruction : open unstop a drain
Words Related to clear
ease: : the state of being comfortable: such as
facilitate: : to make easier : help bring about facilitate growth
loosen (up): : to release from restraint
smooth: : having a continuous even surface
Near Antonyms of clear
constrict: : to make narrow or draw together Smoking constricts blood vessels.
encumber: : weigh down , burden tourists encumbered by heavy luggage
hamper: : to restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede pitching … violently in the seaway, hampered by her heavy tow — R. S. Porteous
hinder: : to make slow or difficult the progress of : hamper Their journey was hindered by snow and high winds. economic growth hindered by sanctions
impede: : to interfere with or slow the progress of
interfere (with): : to interpose in a way that hinders or impedes : come into collision or be in opposition
obstruct: : to block or close up by an obstacle A piece of food obstructed his airway. The road was obstructed by a fallen tree.
trammel: : to catch or hold in or as if in a net : enmesh
barricade: : to block off or stop up with a barricade barricade a street
blockade: : to subject to a blockade
Antonyms of clear
block: : a compact usually solid piece of substantial material especially when worked or altered to serve a particular purpose a block of ice blocks of cheese : such as
clog (up): : a weight attached especially to an animal to hinder motion
close: : to move so as to bar passage through something close the gate
dam (up): : a barrier preventing the flow of water or of loose solid materials (such as soil or snow) a beaver dam an ice dam
plug (up): : a piece used to fill a hole : stopper
stop: : to close by filling or obstructing
Synonyms of clear
absolve: : to set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt The jury absolved the defendants of their crimes. Her youth does not absolve her of responsibility for her actions.
acquit: : to discharge completely (as from an accusation or obligation) The court acquitted the prisoner.
exculpate: : to clear from alleged fault or guilt
exonerate: : to relieve of a responsibility, obligation, or hardship
vindicate: : to free from allegation or blame
Words Related to clear
atone (for): : to make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome — usually + for He wanted to atone for his sins. But I think that he has within him a capacity for love, and an unselfishness, which almost atones for his dishonesty. — Anthony Trollope
expiate: : to put an end to
discharge: : to relieve of a charge, load, or burden:
liberate: : to set at liberty : free
redeem: : to buy back : repurchase
release: : to set free from restraint, confinement, or servitude release hostages release pent-up emotions release the brakes
unburden: : to free or relieve from a burden
condone: : to regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless a government accused of condoning racism condone corruption in politics
excuse: : to make apology for
whitewash: : to whiten with whitewash
forgive: : to cease to feel resentment against (an offender) : pardon forgive one’s enemies
pardon: : indulgence sense 1
remit: : to lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly
avenge: : to take vengeance for or on behalf of vowed to avenge their murdered father
redress: : to set right : remedy looked to charity, not to legislation, to redress social wrongs — W. R. Inge
(2) : to make up for : compensate
revenge: : to avenge (oneself or another) usually by retaliating in kind or degree
Near Antonyms of clear
accuse: : to charge with a fault or offense : blame He accused her of being disloyal.
arraign: : to call (a defendant) before a court to answer to an indictment : charge
charge: : a material load or weight
impeach: : to charge with a crime or misdemeanor
indict: : to charge with a fault or offense : criticize , accuse
convict: : having been convicted
Antonyms of clear
criminate: : incriminate
incriminate: : to charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault
Synonyms of clear
accredit: : to give official authorization to or approval of:
approbate: : approve , sanction
approve: : to have or express a favorable opinion of couldn’t approve such conduct
authorize: : to endorse, empower, justify, or permit by or as if by some recognized or proper authority (such as custom, evidence, personal right, or regulating power) a custom authorized by time
confirm: : to give approval to : ratify confirm a treaty
finalize: : to put in final or finished form soon my conclusion will be finalized — D. D. Eisenhower
formalize: : to give a certain or definite form to : shape
homologate: : sanction , allow
OK: : all right OK, Doctor, I’ll let you know — John Hersey
okay: : all right OK, Doctor, I’ll let you know — John Hersey
ratify: : to approve and sanction formally : confirm ratify a treaty
sanction: : a formal decree
warrant: : sanction , authorization
Words Related to clear
accept: : to receive (something offered) willingly accept a gift
acknowledge: : to recognize the rights, authority, or status of They acknowledged him as their leader.
affirm: : validate , confirm He was affirmed as a candidate.
certify: : to attest authoritatively: such as
endorse: : to write on the back of
indorse: : to write on the back of
validate: : to make legally valid : ratify
bless: : to hallow or consecrate by religious rite or word asked the priest to bless their marriage Bless this home.
canonize: : to declare (a deceased person) an officially recognized saint
sanctify: : to set apart to a sacred purpose or to religious use : consecrate
initial: : of or relating to the beginning : incipient his initial reaction
rubber-stamp: : to approve, endorse, or dispose of as a matter of routine or at the command of another
sign: : a motion or gesture by which a thought is expressed or a command or wish made known
sign off (on): : to announce the end of something (such as a message or broadcast)
allow: : permit doesn’t allow people to smoke in his home
enable: : to provide with the means or opportunity training that enables people to earn a living
legalize: : to make legal
license: : permission to act
licence: : permission to act
pass: : move , proceed , go The boat was too tall to pass under the bridge.
permit: : to consent to expressly or formally permit access to records
reapprove: : to give formal or official sanction to (something) for a second or subsequent time : to approve (something) again The program was approved in 2002 and 2006. Voters will reapprove it again if it’s presented as its own project … — Greg Stanley
Near Antonyms of clear
ban: : curse It is a hard fate … to be banned … by the world, only because one has sought to be wiser than the world is. — Edward Bulwer Lytton
enjoin: : to direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition enjoined us to be careful
forbid: : to proscribe (see proscribe sense 2 ) from or as if from the position of one in authority : command against The law forbids stores to sell liquor to minors. Her mother forbids her to go.
illegalize: : to make or declare illegal
interdict: : a Roman Catholic ecclesiastical censure withdrawing most sacraments and Christian burial from a person or district
prohibit: : to forbid by authority : enjoin
proscribe: : to publish the name of as condemned to death with the property of the condemned forfeited to the state
disregard: : to pay no attention to : treat as unworthy of regard or notice Please disregard what I said in my last e-mail. He disregarded her advice.
ignore: : to refuse to take notice of
neglect: : to give little attention or respect to : disregard The building has been neglected for years.
overlook: : to look over : inspect took down a map and overlooked it — Eileen Duggan
rebuff: : to reject or criticize sharply : snub
rebut: : to drive or beat back : repel
refuse: : to express oneself as unwilling to accept refuse a gift refuse a promotion
spurn: : stumble
Antonyms of clear
decline: : to turn from a straight course : stray
deny: : to declare untrue denied the allegation
disallow: : to deny the force, truth, or validity of
disapprove: : to pass unfavorable judgment on
negative: : marked by denial, prohibition, or refusal received a negative answer
reject: : to refuse to accept, consider, submit to, take for some purpose, or use rejected the suggestion reject a manuscript
turn down: : something turned down
veto: : an authoritative prohibition : interdiction
Synonyms of clear
draw: : to cause to move continuously toward or after a force applied in advance : pull draw your chair up by the fire : such as
remove: : to change the location, position, station, or residence of remove soldiers to the front
take out: : prepared food packaged to be consumed away from its place of sale
withdraw: : to take back or away : remove pressure upon educational administrators to withdraw academic credit — J. W. Scott
Words Related to clear
demount: : to remove from a mounted position
dislodge: : to drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage
abstract: : disassociated from any specific instance an abstract entity
cut: : to penetrate with or as if with an edged instrument cut one’s hand with a knife
draw off: : remove , withdraw
draw out: : remove , extract
extract: : to draw forth (as by research) extract data
pull: : to exert force upon so as to cause or tend to cause motion toward the force
budge: : a fur formerly prepared from lambskin dressed with the wool outward
dislocate: : to put out of place
displace: : to remove from the usual or proper place
disturb: : to interfere with : interrupt disturbing the flow of traffic
move: : to go or pass to another place or in a certain direction with a continuous motion moved into the shade
shift: : to exchange for or replace by another : change
transfer: : to convey from one person, place, or situation to another : move , shift
transpose: : to change the relative place or normal order of : alter the sequence of transpose letters to change the spelling
Near Antonyms of clear
mount: : a high hill : mountain — used especially before an identifying name Mount Everest
anchor: : a device usually of metal attached to a ship or boat by a cable and cast overboard to hold it in a particular place by means of a fluke that digs into the bottom
clamp: : a device designed to bind or constrict or to press two or more parts together so as to hold them firmly
fix: : to make firm, stable, or stationary We led out more rope and fixed it in place up steeper snow. — Joe Tasker & Peter Boardman
hitch: : to move by jerks or with a tug hitching his chair closer to the table
moor: : an expanse of open rolling infertile land
secure: : unwisely free from fear or distrust : overconfident
set: : to cause to sit : place in or on a seat
embed: : to enclose closely in or as if in a matrix fossils embedded in stone
imbed: : to enclose closely in or as if in a matrix fossils embedded in stone
entrench: : to place within or surround with a trench especially for defense
intrench: : to place within or surround with a trench especially for defense
implant: : to fix or set securely or deeply a ruby implanted in the idol’s forehead
ingrain: : to work indelibly into the natural texture or mental or moral constitution
engrain: : to work indelibly into the natural texture or mental or moral constitution
lodge: : to provide temporary quarters for The refugees need to be lodged and fed.
root: : the usually underground part of a seed plant body that originates usually from the hypocotyl, functions as an organ of absorption, aeration, and food storage or as a means of anchorage and support, and differs from a stem especially in lacking nodes, buds, and leaves
set up: : carriage of the body
site: : the spatial location of an actual or planned structure or set of structures (such as a building, town, or monuments)
situate: : having a site : located
stick: : a woody piece or part of a tree or shrub: such as
Antonyms of clear
place: : physical environment : space
position: : an act of placing or arranging: such as
put: : to place in a specified position or relationship : lay put the book on the table
Synonyms of clear
acquaint: : to cause to know personally was acquainted with the mayor
advise: : to give (someone) a recommendation about what should be done : to give advice to Her doctor advised her to try a drier climate.
apprise: : to give notice to : tell They apprised him of his rights.
brief: : short in duration, extent, or length a brief meeting
catch up: : a seasoned pureed condiment usually made from tomatoes
clue (in): : something that guides through an intricate procedure or maze of difficulties
enlighten: : illuminate
familiarize: : to make known or familiar Shakespeare … familiarizes the wonderful — Samuel Johnson
fill in: : someone or something that fills in
hip: : rose hip
inform: : to communicate knowledge to inform a prisoner of his rights
instruct: : to give knowledge to : teach , train
tell: : to relate in detail : narrate told the whole story to us
verse: : a line of metrical writing
wise (up): : characterized by wisdom : marked by deep understanding, keen discernment, and a capacity for sound judgment
Words Related to clear
advertise: : to make something known to : notify
alert: : watchful and prompt to meet danger or emergency an alert guard trying to stay alert to possible problems
notify: : to point out
announce (to): : to make known publicly : proclaim announce a deal
disclose (to): : to open up
assure: : to make sure or certain : convince glancing back to assure himself no one was following
certify: : to attest authoritatively: such as
convince: : to bring (as by argument) to belief, consent, or a course of action : persuade convinced himself that she was all right — William Faulkner something I could never convince him to read — John Lahr
reassure: : to assure anew reassured him that the work was on schedule
warrant: : sanction , authorization
educate: : to provide schooling for chose to educate their children at home
lecture: : a discourse given before an audience or class especially for instruction
school: : an organization that provides instruction: such as
teach: : to cause to know something taught them a trade
tutor: : a person charged with the instruction and guidance of another: such as
disabuse: : to free from error, misconception, or fallacy (see fallacy sense 1a ) was quickly disabused of the idea that anything had changed
disenchant: : to free from illusion
disillusion: : the condition of being disenchanted : the condition of being dissatisfied or defeated in expectation or hope suffered romantic disillusions
undeceive: : to free from deception, illusion, or error
Phrases Synonymous with clear
Near Antonyms of clear
misinform: : to give incorrect or misleading information to (someone) : to inform (someone) wrongly That small, self-serving cabal managed to misinform generations of Americans with malicious myths that misshaped history. — Dana D. Kelley "Pardon me," interrupted Alfred Inglethorp, "you have been misinformed . I had no quarrel with my dear wife. … " — Agatha Christie — see also misinformed
mislead: : to lead in a wrong direction or into a mistaken action or belief often by deliberate deceit His comments were a deliberate attempt to mislead the public.
Synonyms of clear
net: : an open-meshed fabric twisted, knotted, or woven together at regular intervals
Words Related to clear
earn: : to receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered
gain: : resources or advantage acquired or increased : profit made substantial gains last year
garner: : to gather into storage
get: : to gain possession of got a new bicycle
make: : behave , act
realize: : to bring into concrete existence : accomplish finally realized her goal
cash in (on): : to obtain cash for cashed in the bonds
rake (in): : an implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground
clean up: : an act or instance of cleaning The children helped with the cleanup .
Near Antonyms of clear
gross: : glaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness a gross error
Synonyms of clear (up)
clarify: : to make understandable clarify a subject The president was forced to clarify his position on the issue.
construe: : to analyze the arrangement and connection of words in (a sentence or sentence part) construe this Latin sentence by Cicero
demonstrate: : to show clearly demonstrate a willingness to cooperate must demonstrate mastery of the subject matter in order to pass the class The police demonstrated calm restraint during the riot.
demystify: : to eliminate the mystifying features of
elucidate: : to make lucid especially by explanation or analysis elucidate a text
explain: : to make known explain the secret of your success
explicate: : to give a detailed explanation of
expound: : to set forth : state
get across: : to become clear or convincing
illuminate: : to supply or brighten with light
illustrate: : to provide with visual features intended to explain or decorate illustrate a book
interpret: : to explain or tell the meaning of : present in understandable terms interpret dreams needed help interpreting the results
simplify: : to make simple or simpler: such as
spell out: : to make plain spelled out the orders in detail
unriddle: : to find the explanation of : figure out , solve unriddle a puzzle no trouble unriddling three-part syllogisms — New Yorker also : to make understandable : explain just trying to unriddle the man — Helen Dudar
Words Related to clear (up)
decipher: : decode sense 1a decipher a secret message
decode: : to convert (something, such as a coded message) into intelligible form
analyze: : to study or determine the nature and relationship of the parts of (something) by analysis
break down: : the action or result of breaking down: such as
disentangle: : to free from entanglement : unravel
undo: : to open or loose by releasing a fastening
unravel: : to disengage or separate the threads of : disentangle
unscramble: : to separate (something, such as a conglomeration or tangle) into original components : resolve , clarify
untangle: : to loose from tangles or entanglement : straighten out untangle a knot untangle a mystery
resolve: : dissolve , melt
solve: : to find a solution, explanation, or answer for solve a problem solved the crime
define: : to determine or identify the essential qualities or meaning of whatever defines us as human
specify: : to name or state explicitly or in detail
annotate: : to make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment
commentate: : to give a commentary on
gloss: : a surface luster or brightness : shine
Near Antonyms of clear (up)
befog: : confuse
cloud: : a visible mass of particles of condensed vapor (such as water or ice) suspended in the atmosphere of a planet (such as the earth) or moon
confound: : to bring to ruin : destroy
confuse: : to bring to ruin
obfuscate: : to throw into shadow : darken
Antonyms of clear (up)
obscure: : dark , dim the obscure dusk of the shuttered room
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