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CHECKMATE Synonyms

There is 1 synonym of the word checkmate. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word checkmate. (close relations)
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verb, nounv, n
noun

• the officer below the master on a commercial ship

• a fellow member of a team

• the partner of an animal (especially a sexual partner)

• a person's partner in marriage

• an exact duplicate

• one of a pair

• South American holly; leaves used in making a drink like tea

• informal term for a friend of the same sex

• South American tea-like drink made from leaves of a South American holly called mate

• a chess move constituting an inescapable and indefensible attack on the opponent's king

verb

• engage in sexual intercourse

• bring two objects, ideas, or people together

• place an opponent's king under an attack from which it cannot escape and thus ending the game

Best Hypernyms For CHECKMATE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for checkmate, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
beat crush shell triumph trounce vanquish victory
Phrases (2)
beat outchess move

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