What are the opposite words for grown persons?

The antonyms for "grown persons" can be "children", "kids", "youths" or "juveniles". These words not only signify the opposite of grown persons in terms of age but also imply a difference in societal status and responsibility. Children are typically dependent on their parents or guardians, while grown persons are expected to be self-sufficient and responsible members of society. Kids and youths often refer to individuals in their formative years and may not have reached adulthood yet. Juveniles, on the other hand, may imply individuals who have committed a crime and are not fully matured both mentally and physically.

What are the antonyms for Grown persons?

• n.

  • grown-up
  • child
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  • youngster
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Famous quotes with Grown persons

• The plays and sports of children are as salutary to them as labor and work are to grown persons.

  Samuel Richardson
• In the reign of Edward III cock-fighting became a fashionable amusement; it was then taken up more seriously than it formerly had been, and the practice extended to grown persons; even at that early period it began to be productive of pernicious consequences, and was therefore prohibited in 1366 by a public proclamation, in which it was ranked with other idle and unlawful pastimes. But notwithstanding it was thus degraded and discountenanced, it still maintained its popularity, and in defiance of all temporary opposition has descended to the modern times. Among the additions made by Henry VIII to the palace at Whitehall, was a cock-pit; which indicates his relish for the pastime of cock-fighting; and James I was so partial to this diversion, that he amused himself in seeing it twice a week.

  Joseph Strutt

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