anti-
Greekagainst, opposite
Prefix · means "against, opposite"
About the prefix anti-
A Greek-origin prefix meaning "against" or "opposite." It appears in everyday words like "antibiotic" and in political or scientific terminology.
Roots often paired with anti-
Associated Words · 39
antibiotic
A substance that kills or inhibits bacteria; relating to such substances
antibody
A protein produced by the immune system to neutralize foreign substances
antisocial
Avoiding social contact; hostile to society
antidote
A remedy that counteracts poison or something harmful
antarctic
Of or relating to the South Pole region
antarctica
The continent surrounding the South Pole
abolition
The formal ending of a law, system, or practice
antagonism
Active hostility or strong opposition
ambience
The mood or atmosphere of a place
antithesis
The direct opposite; a contrast of opposing ideas
antagonist
A person who opposes or is hostile to another
asymmetrical
Not symmetrical; having unmatched parts
abolitionist
A person who advocates abolishing a practice, especially slavery
antagonize
To cause hostility or opposition in someone
antipathy
A strong feeling of dislike or aversion
antiseptic
A substance that prevents infection; relating to preventing microbial growth
antihistamine
A drug used to relieve allergy symptoms by blocking histamine
antidepressant
A drug that treats depression; preventing or relieving depression
antic
A ludicrous or playful act; playful and absurd
anticlimax
A disappointing ending after a build-up of excitement
antonym
A word with the opposite meaning to another
asymmetrically
In a way that lacks symmetry or equal balance
antediluvian
Extremely old-fashioned or outdated; belonging to before Noah's Flood
antipathetic
Feeling or causing strong dislike or aversion