clutter

  1. fill a space in a disorderly way

    Synonyms : clutter up
    Antonyms : unclutter
    Type Of : make full, fill, fill up

  2. a confused multitude of things

    Synonyms : fuddle, jumble, mare's nest, muddle, smother, welter
    Type Of : disorderliness, disorder

  3. unwanted echoes that interfere with the observation of signals on a radar screen

    Type Of : interference, disturbance, noise, radar echo

cane

  1. beat with a cane

    Synonyms : flog, lambast, lambaste
    Type Of : beat, beat up, work over

  2. a stick that people can lean on to help them walk

    Type Of : walking stick

  3. a stiff switch used to hit students as punishment

    Type Of : switch

  4. a strong slender often flexible stem as of bamboos, reeds, rattans, or sugar cane

    Type Of : stem, stalk

conference

  1. an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

    Synonyms : league
    Type Of : association

  2. a discussion among participants who have an agreed (serious) topic

    Synonyms : group discussion
    Type Of : discussion, give-and-take, word

  3. a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

    Type Of : group meeting, meeting

cast

  1. the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel

    Synonyms : casting
    Type Of : fishing, sportfishing

  2. the visual appearance of something or someone

    Synonyms : form, shape
    Type Of : appearance, visual aspect
    Examples :
    • the delicate cast of his features

  3. formulate in a particular style or language

    Synonyms : couch, frame, put, redact
    Type Of : word, phrase, give voice, articulate, formulate
    Examples :
    • She cast her request in very polite language

  4. the actors in a play

    Synonyms : cast of characters, dramatis personae
    Type Of : gathering, assemblage

  5. a violent throw

    Synonyms : hurl
    Type Of : throw

  6. container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens

    Synonyms : mold, mould
    Type Of : container

  7. the act of throwing dice

    Synonyms : roll
    Type Of : throw

  8. form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold

    Synonyms : mold, mould
    Type Of : work, mould, forge, form, shape, mold
    Examples :
    • cast a bronze sculpture

  9. move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

    Synonyms : drift, ramble, range, roam, roll, rove, stray, swan, tramp, vagabond, wander
    Type Of : go, locomote, move, travel

  10. put or send forth

    Synonyms : contrive, project, throw
    Type Of : send, direct
    Examples :
    • cast a spell
    • cast a warm light

  11. get rid of

    Synonyms : cast off, drop, shake off, shed, throw, throw away, throw off
    Type Of : remove, take, withdraw, take away

  12. object formed by a mold

    Synonyms : casting
    Type Of : copy

  13. bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal

    Synonyms : plaster bandage, plaster cast
    Type Of : patch, bandage

  14. throw forcefully

    Synonyms : hurl, hurtle
    Type Of : throw

  15. the distinctive form in which a thing is made

    Synonyms : mold, mould, stamp
    Type Of : solid
    Examples :
    • pottery of this cast was found throughout the region

  16. eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth

    Synonyms : barf, be sick, cat, chuck, disgorge, honk, puke, purge, regorge, regurgitate, retch, sick, spew, spue, throw up, upchuck, vomit, vomit up
    Type Of : eliminate, pass, egest, excrete

  17. choose at random

    Synonyms : draw
    Type Of : go, move
    Examples :
    • cast lots

  18. assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors

    Type Of : designate, depute, delegate, assign
    Examples :
    • Who cast this beautiful movie?

  19. deposit

    Type Of : give
    Examples :
    • cast a vote
    • cast a ballot

  20. select to play,sing, or dance a part in a play, movie, musical, opera, or ballet

    Type Of : designate, assign, depute, delegate
    Examples :
    • He cast a young woman in the role of Desdemona

counteract

  1. oppose or check by a counteraction

    Synonyms : countercheck
    Type Of : contain, moderate, hold in, control, curb, check, hold

  2. act in opposition to

    Synonyms : antagonise, antagonize
    Type Of : act, move

  3. oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions

    Synonyms : counterbalance, countervail, neutralize
    Type Of : cancel, offset, set off
    Examples :
    • This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues

  4. destroy property or hinder normal operations

    Synonyms : countermine, sabotage, subvert, undermine, weaken
    Type Of : disobey

confidante

  1. a female confidant

    Type Of : confidant, intimate

commands

  1. (computer science) a line of code written as part of a computer program

    Synonyms : instruction, program line, statement
    Type Of : computer code, code

  2. exercise authoritative control or power over

    Synonyms : control

  3. look down on

    Synonyms : dominate, overlook, overtop
    Type Of : lie

  4. an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

    Synonyms : bid, bidding, dictation
    Type Of : speech act

  5. great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity

    Synonyms : control, mastery
    Type Of : skillfulness
    Examples :
    • a good command of French

  6. make someone do something

    Synonyms : require
    Type Of : say, tell, enjoin, order

  7. a military unit or region under the control of a single officer

    Type Of : military group, force, military unit, military force

  8. a position of highest authority

    Type Of : status, position
    Examples :
    • the corporation has just undergone a change in command

  9. availability for use

    Type Of : handiness, availableness, availability, accessibility
    Examples :
    • the materials at the command of the potters grew

  10. be in command of

    Type Of : master, dominate
    Examples :
    • The general commanded a huge army

  11. demand as one's due

    Type Of : demand, exact
    Examples :
    • This speaker commands a high fee
    • The author commands a fair hearing from his readers

  12. the power or authority to command

    Type Of : dominance, authorisation, say-so, authority, potency, authorization
    Examples :
    • an admiral in command

coordinate

  1. a number that identifies a position relative to an axis

    Synonyms : co-ordinate
    Type Of : number

  2. bring order and organization to

    Synonyms : organise, organize
    Type Of : arrange, set up

  3. bring (components or parts) into proper or desirable coordination correlation

    Synonyms : align, ordinate
    Type Of : set, correct, adjust

  4. be co-ordinated

    Type Of : fit in, accord, agree, concord, consort, harmonise, harmonize
    Examples :
    • These activities coordinate well

  5. bring into common action, movement, or condition

    Type Of : manage, deal, handle, care
    Examples :
    • coordinate the painters, masons, and plumbers
    • coordinate his actions with that of his colleagues
    • coordinate our efforts

  6. of equal importance, rank, or degree

complicate

  1. make more complex, intricate, or richer

    Synonyms : elaborate, rarify, refine
    Type Of : modify, alter, change

  2. make more complicated

    Synonyms : perplex
    Antonyms : simplify
    Type Of : alter, change, modify
    Examples :
    • There was a new development that complicated the matter

cremation

  1. the incineration of a dead body

    Type Of : incineration