All calcified antonyms
calΒ·ciΒ·fy
C c adj calcified
- indefinite β not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.
- abstract β An abstract idea or way of thinking is based on general ideas rather than on real things and events.
- intangible β not tangible; incapable of being perceived by the sense of touch, as incorporeal or immaterial things; impalpable.
- bending β to force (an object, especially a long or thin one) from a straight form into a curved or angular one, or from a curved or angular form into some different form: to bend an iron rod into a hoop.
- pliable β easily bent; flexible; supple: pliable leather.
- flexible β capable of being bent, usually without breaking; easily bent: a flexible ruler.
- loose β free or released from fastening or attachment: a loose end.
- slack β not tight, taut, firm, or tense; loose: a slack rope.
- soft β yielding readily to touch or pressure; easily penetrated, divided, or changed in shape; not hard or stiff: a soft pillow.
- ideal β a standard of perfection or excellence.
- immaterial β of no essential consequence; unimportant.
verb calcified
- disjoin β to undo or prevent the junction or union of; disunite; separate.
- dishearten β to depress the hope, courage, or spirits of; discourage.
- weaken β to make weak or weaker.
- liquefy β Make or become liquid.
- soften β to make soft or softer.
- dissuade β to deter by advice or persuasion; persuade not to do something (often followed by from): She dissuaded him from leaving home.
- dilute β to make (a liquid) thinner or weaker by the addition of water or the like.
- thin β having relatively little extent from one surface or side to the opposite; not thick: thin ice.
- loosen β to unfasten or undo, as a bond or fetter.
- flex β to bend, as a part of the body: He flexed his arms to show off his muscles.
- unsettle β to alter from a settled state; cause to be no longer firmly fixed or established; render unstable; disturb: Violence unsettled the government.
- divide β to separate into parts, groups, sections, etc.
- separate β to keep apart or divide, as by an intervening barrier or space: to separate two fields by a fence.
- discourage β to deprive of courage, hope, or confidence; dishearten; dispirit.
- melt β to become liquefied by warmth or heat, as ice, snow, butter, or metal.
- hurt β to cause bodily injury to; injure: He was badly hurt in the accident.
- continue β If someone or something continues to do something, they keep doing it and do not stop.
- open β not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate: to leave the windows open at night.
- unfix β to render no longer fixed; unfasten; detach; loosen; free.
- dissolve β to make a solution of, as by mixing with a liquid; pass into solution: to dissolve salt in water.
- let go β to move or proceed, especially to or from something: They're going by bus.
- upset β to overturn: to upset a pitcher of milk.
- indulge β to yield to an inclination or desire; allow oneself to follow one's will (often followed by in): Dessert came, but I didn't indulge. They indulged in unbelievable shopping sprees.
- spoil β to damage severely or harm (something), especially with reference to its excellence, value, usefulness, etc.: The water stain spoiled the painting. Drought spoiled the corn crop.
- calm β A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- comfort β If you are doing something in comfort, you are physically relaxed and contented, and are not feeling any pain or other unpleasant sensations.
- soothe β to tranquilize or calm, as a person or the feelings; relieve, comfort, or refresh: soothing someone's anger; to soothe someone with a hot drink.
- please β (used as a polite addition to requests, commands, etc.) if you would be so obliging; kindly: Please come here. Will you please turn the radio off?