Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
1. self-will
noun. resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires.
Synonyms
- impenitency
- impenitence
- intransigency
- resolve
- stubbornness
- intransigence
- resolution
- resoluteness
- obstinacy
- firmness
- firmness of purpose
- bullheadedness
- pigheadedness
Antonyms
- begin
- preparation
- movableness
- instability
Etymology
- self- (English)
- will (English)
- wille (Middle English (1100-1500))
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2. self-will
noun. the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior.
Synonyms
- self-possession
- nerves
- possession
- will power
- willpower
- resolve
- presence of mind
- resolution
- resoluteness
- self-command
- firmness
- firmness of purpose
Antonyms
- tractability
- indecisiveness
- indecision
- disagree
Etymology
- self- (English)
- will (English)
- wille (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. will-o'-the-wisp
noun. an illusion that misleads.
Synonyms
- fancy
- illusion
- phantasy
- ignis fatuus
Antonyms
- bright
- dull
- dullness
- light
4. will-o-the-wisp
noun. a pale light sometimes seen at night over marshy ground.
Synonyms
- jack-o'-lantern
- visible radiation
- light
- ignis fatuus
- visible light
Antonyms
- darken
- ascend
- rise
- heavy
5. will
noun. ['ˈwɪl, wəl'] the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention.
Synonyms
- mental faculty
- volition
- faculty
- velleity
Antonyms
- withdraw
- take
- borrow
- breastfeed
Etymology
- wille (Middle English (1100-1500))
- willa (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- willen (Middle English (1100-1500))
6. will
noun. ['ˈwɪl, wəl'] a fixed and persistent intent or purpose.
Synonyms
- design
- intention
- purpose
- intent
Antonyms
- bottlefeed
- explode
- stay
- stand still
Etymology
- wille (Middle English (1100-1500))
- willa (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- willen (Middle English (1100-1500))
7. will
noun. ['ˈwɪl, wəl'] a legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they die.
Synonyms
- official document
- instrument
- testament
- devise
- legal instrument
- codicil
- Old Testament
- New Testament
Antonyms
- forbid
- disallow
- refuse
- shrink
Etymology
- wille (Middle English (1100-1500))
- willa (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- willen (Middle English (1100-1500))
8. will
verb. ['ˈwɪl, wəl'] decree or ordain.
Antonyms
- recede
Etymology
- wille (Middle English (1100-1500))
- willa (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- willen (Middle English (1100-1500))
9. will
verb. ['ˈwɪl, wəl'] determine by choice.
Synonyms
- decide
- determine
Antonyms
- disable
- be born
- arrive
Etymology
- wille (Middle English (1100-1500))
- willa (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- willen (Middle English (1100-1500))
10. will
verb. ['ˈwɪl, wəl'] leave or give by will after one's death.
Synonyms
- devise
- give
- gift
- leave behind
- pass on
- leave
- fee-tail
- remember
- entail
- bequeath
- present
Antonyms
- stay in place
- enter
- pull in
- log in
Etymology
- wille (Middle English (1100-1500))
- willa (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- willen (Middle English (1100-1500))