initiation - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

an act that sets in motion some course of events

Synonyms

• induction
• initiation
• trigger

More generic

• causation
• causing

More specific

• fomentation
• instigation

Noun

the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new

Synonyms

• creation
• foundation
• founding
• initiation
• innovation
• instauration
• institution
• introduction
• origination

More generic

• beginning
• commencement
• start

More specific

• authorship
• paternity

Noun

wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge

Synonyms

• initiation
• knowledgeability
• knowledgeableness

More generic

• wisdom
• wiseness

Noun

a formal entry into an organization or position or office

Synonyms

• induction
• initiation
• installation

More generic

• ceremonial
• ceremonial occasion
• ceremony
• observance

More specific

• bar mitzvah
• bas mitzvah
• bat mitzvah
• bath mitzvah
• coronation
• enthronement
• enthronisation
• enthronization
• inaugural
• inauguration
• investiture

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