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tone antonyms

 

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Tone Antonyms

Definition

Tone antonyms refer to words that have opposite or contrasting meanings in terms of the tone or emotional connotation they convey.

Examples

Noun:

  • Harshness: The tone antonym of "gentleness" is "harshness".
  • Rebellion: "Obedience" and "rebellion" are tone antonyms.

Adjective:

  • Pleasant: The tone antonym of "unpleasant" is "pleasant".
  • Positive: In contrast to "negative", "positive" is a tone antonym.

Verb:

  • Encourage: "Discourage" is a tone antonym of "encourage".
  • Praise: The tone antonym of "criticize" is "praise".

Sample Sentences

Noun examples:

  • Her speech was filled with the tone antonym of "kindness" - it was filled with harshness and bitterness.
  • The novel portrays the constant struggle between authority and rebellion, which are tone antonyms.

Adjective examples:

  • His demeanor was far from unpleasant; in fact, it was quite tone antonym - pleasant and welcoming.
  • Contrary to her negative outlook, his tone was consistently positive and uplifting.

Verb examples:

  • In their attempt to motivate their team, the coach encouraged them, using its tone antonym - discourage - sparingly.
  • After receiving criticism for her work, she received praise, providing a tone antonym that greatly boosted her confidence.

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