Collins Primary Thesaurus

foul

The player was sent off for using foul language.

rude

Rude words offend many people.

vulgar

“There’s no need to be vulgar,” Mum told my big sister.

disadvantage NOUN

A disadvantage is something that makes things difficult.

drawback

The drawback of being late for school was that I missed out on Nicky’s birthday cake.

handicap

My brother’s broken leg was a handicap to him for a couple of months.

inconvenience

Mum doesn’t find walking to work an inconvenience. It helps keep her slim.

snag

The only snag with the hotel was that it was a long way from the beach.

ANTONYM: advantage

disagree (1) VERB

If you disagree with someone, you have a different opinion or view from them.

argue with

“If you argue with me,” Mum said stiffly, “you will go to your room!”

differ

Dad and Mum differed in their attitude to bedtimes.

disagree (2) VERB

If you disagree with an action or proposal, you believe it is wrong.

dispute

The player disputed the umpire’s decision and was disqualified.

object to

Fran objected to what I’d said about her.

oppose

The mayor opposed the government’s policy on city traffic.

disappear VERB

If someone or something disappears, they go where they cannot be seen or found.

drop out of sight

The toddler had dropped out of sight before his mother realized he was not at her side.

evaporate

The wizard uttered his spell and evaporated into thin air.

fade

The flight of geese faded into the twilight.

melt away

The crowd melted away, taking their memories of the music with them.

vanish

Without a second thought, Hermione made herself vanish in an instant.

ANTONYMS: appear or reappear

disaster NOUN

A disaster is a very bad accident, such as an earthquake or a plane crash.

calamity

Mr and Mrs Hassan suffered a calamity when they lost all their savings.

catastrophe

The earthquake killed 1500 people – a catastrophe on a huge scale.

tragedy

The fire in the old couple’s home was a tragedy for them.

discuss VERB

When people discuss something, they talk about it in detail.

chat about

Lisa and I chatted about our favourite movie.

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