Synonyms and Antonyms for
initiative
1. initiative (n.)
readiness to embark on bold new ventures
Synonyms:
go-ahead
drive
enterprise
enterprisingness
Antonyms:
close
stand still
go off
disadvantage
refrain
2. initiative (n.)
the first of a series of actions
Synonyms:
opening move
opening
peace initiative
start
commencement
first step
first base
curtain raiser
beginning
Antonyms:
finish
middle
death
arrive
stop
3. initiative (adj.)
serving to set in motion
Synonyms:
maiden
first
opening
initiatory
inaugural
Antonyms:
closing
natural object
deactivation
end
ending
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