These english synonyms and antonyms for all kind of action, performing and planning related words has been arranged by categories. For each word (, ...) you will find about 10 to 40 synonyms. Antonyms are included in the sense, that the words consists mostly of pairs which have the opposite meaning.
Synonyms for Start
start | activate | begin | bring forward | commence |
embark on | enter upon | get underway | inaugurate | initiate |
introduce | kick off | launch | open | originate |
set about | set into motion | start operation | to boldly go |
Synonyms for Stop
stop | abandon | abolish | abrogate | annul |
avert | bar | block | break up | cancel |
cease | close | conclude | countermand | cut off |
dam | desist | discontinue | disrupt | eliminate |
end | expire | finalize | finish | foreclose |
forestall | give up | halt | hamper | hinder |
impede | interfere | interrupt | obstruct | obviate |
pause | preclude | prevent | quit | quash |
settle | shut down | suspend | terminate |