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an·ti·pas·to noun, plural -ti : any of various typically Italian hors d'oeuvres

an·ti·pa·thet·ic adjective : having an aversion to or dislike of

an·tip·a·thy noun, plural -thies 1 : settled aversion or dislike

2 : an object of aversion

Synonyms

[1] animosity, antagonism, bitterness, enmity, gall, grudge, hostility, rancor—more at ENMITY

[2] abhorrence, abomination, anathema, aversion, bête noire, hate—more at HATE

an·ti·per·son·nel adjective : designed for use against military personnel <~ mine>

an·ti·per·spi·rant noun : a preparation used to check perspiration

an·tiph·o·nal adjective : performed by two alternating groups

— an·tiph·o·nal·ly adverb

an·tip·o·dal adjective : diametrically opposite or opposed to

Synonyms

antithetical, contradictory, contrary, diametric, opposite, polar—more at OPPOSITE

an·ti·pode noun, plural an·tip·o·des [ORIGIN: ME antipodes, pl., persons dwelling at opposite points on the globe, fr. L, fr. Gk, fr. pl. of antipod-, antipous with feet opposite, fr. anti- against + pod-, pous foot]

1 : the parts of the earth diametrically opposite — usu. used in pl.

2 : the exact opposite or contrary

Synonyms

antithesis, contrary, negative, opposite, reverse—more at OPPOSITE

an·tip·o·de·an adjective : diametrically opposite or opposed to

an·ti·pol·lu·tion adjective : designed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate pollution <~ laws>

an·ti·pope noun : one elected or claiming to be pope in opposition to the pope canonically chosen

an·ti·pro·ton noun : the antiparticle of the proton

an·ti·quar·i·an adjective 1 : of or relating to antiquities

2 : dealing in old books

— antiquarian noun

— an·ti·quar·i·an·ism noun

an·ti·quary noun, plural -quar·ies : a person who collects or studies antiquities

an·ti·quat·ed adjective : outmoded or discredited by reason of age : OUT-OF-DATE

Synonyms

archaic, dated, obsolete, outdated, outmoded, outworn, passé—more at OBSOLETE

1antique noun : an object made in a bygone period

2antique adjective 1 : belonging to antiquity

2 : being in the style or fashion of former times : OLD-FASHIONED

3 : of a bygone style or period

Synonyms

[1] age-old, ancient, antediluvian, dateless, hoary, old, venerable—more at ANCIENT

[2] old-fashioned, old-time, quaint—more at OLD-FASHIONED

3antique verb -tiqued; -tiqu·ing 1 : to finish or refinish in antique style : give an appearance of age to

2 : to shop around for antiques

— an·tiqu·er noun

an·tiq·ui·ty noun, plural -ties 1 : ancient times

2 : great age

3 plural : relics of ancient times

4 plural : matters relating to ancient culture

antis plural of ANTI

an·ti–Sem·i·tism noun : hostility toward Jews as a religious or social minority

— an·ti–Se·mit·ic adjective

an·ti·sep·tic adjective 1 : killing or checking the growth of germs that cause decay or infection

2 : scrupulously clean : ASEPTIC

— antiseptic noun

— an·ti·sep·ti·cal·ly adverb

an·ti·se·rum noun : a serum containing antibodies

an·ti·so·cial adjective 1 : disliking the society of others

2 : contrary or hostile to the well-being of society

— an·ti·so·cial·ly adverb

Synonyms

aloof, cold, cool, detached, distant, frosty, remote, standoffish, unsociable—more at COOL

an·tith·e·sis noun, plural -e·ses 1 : the opposition or contrast of ideas

2 : the direct opposite

Synonyms

antipode, contrary, negative, opposite, reverse—more at OPPOSITE

an·ti·thet·i·cal also an·ti·thet·ic adjective : constituting or marked by antithesis

— an·ti·thet·i·cal·ly adverb

Synonyms

antipodal, contradictory, contrary, diametric, opposite, polar—more at OPPOSITE

an·ti·tox·in noun : an antibody that is able to neutralize a particular toxin or disease-causing agent; also : an antiserum containing an antitoxin

an·ti·trust adjective : of or relating to legislation against trusts; also : consisting of laws to protect trade and commerce from unlawful restraints and monopolies or unfair business practices

an·ti·ven·in noun