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COLLATERAL Synonyms

There are 34 synonyms of the word collateral. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word collateral. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for COLLATERAL

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pledge
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a deposit of personal property as security for a debt

• someone accepted for membership but not yet fully admitted to the group

• a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or event

• a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something

verb

• promise solemnly and formally

• pay (an amount of money) as a contribution to a charity or service, especially at regular intervals

• propose a toast to

• give as a guarantee

• bind or secure by a pledge

assurance
nounn
noun

• freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

• a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something

• a statement intended to inspire confidence

• a British term for some kinds of insurance

backup
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage

• someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)

• a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts

• (computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device

• the act of providing approval and support

bond
verb, nounv, n
noun

• United States civil rights leader who was elected to the legislature in Georgia but was barred from taking his seat because he opposed the Vietnam War (born 1940)

• an electrical force linking atoms

• British secret operative 007 in novels by Ian Fleming

• a certificate of debt (usually interest-bearing or discounted) that is issued by a government or corporation in order to raise money; the issuer is required to pay a fixed sum annually until maturity and then a fixed sum to repay the principal

• a connection based on kinship or marriage or common interest

• (criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial

• a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)

• a connection that fastens things together

• a superior quality of strong durable white writing paper; originally made for printing documents

• the property of sticking together (as of glue and wood) or the joining of surfaces of different composition

verb

• stick to firmly

• create social or emotional ties

• issue bonds on

• bring together in a common cause or emotion

deposit
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the phenomenon of sediment or gravel accumulating

• matter that has been deposited by some natural process

• the natural process of laying down a deposit of something

• money deposited in a bank or some similar institution

• a partial payment made at the time of purchase; the balance to be paid later

• money given as security for an article acquired for temporary use

• a payment given as a guarantee that an obligation will be met

• a facility where things can be deposited for storage or safekeeping

• the act of putting something somewhere

verb

• put, fix, force, or implant

• put into a bank account

• put (something somewhere) firmly

guarantee
adverb, nounadv, n
noun

• a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications

• an unconditional commitment that something will happen or that something is true

• a collateral agreement to answer for the debt of another in case that person defaults

verb

• give surety or assume responsibility

• make certain of

• promise to do or accomplish

• stand behind and guarantee the quality, accuracy, or condition of

indemnity
nounn
noun

• protection against future loss

• legal exemption from liability for damages

• a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury

security
nounn
noun

• the state of being free from danger or injury

• defense against financial failure; financial independence

• freedom from anxiety or fear

• a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends

• property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation

• a department responsible for the security of the institution's property and workers

• a guarantee that an obligation will be met

• an electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in

• measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.

support
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

• aiding the cause or policy or interests of

• something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest

• a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission

• documentary validation

• the financial means whereby one lives

• supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation

• the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening

• a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts

• any device that bears the weight of another thing

• financial resources provided to make some project possible

verb

• give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to

• support materially or financially

• be behind; approve of

• be the physical support of; carry the weight of

• establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

• adopt as a belief

• support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm

• argue or speak in defense of

• play a subordinate role to (another performer)

• be a regular customer or client of

• put up with something or somebody unpleasant

surety
nounn
noun

• something clearly established

• property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation

• a prisoner who is held by one party to insure that another party will meet specified terms

• one who provides a warrant or guarantee to another

• a guarantee that an obligation will be met

warranty
nounn
noun

• a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications

ancillary
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• furnishing added support

subordinate
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• lower in rank or importance

• subject or submissive to authority or the control of another

• (of a clause) unable to stand alone syntactically as a complete sentence

noun

• an assistant subject to the authority or control of another

• a word that is more specific than a given word

verb

• rank or order as less important or consider of less value

• make subordinate, dependent, or subservient

tangential
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to or acting along or in the direction of a tangent

adjective satellite

• of superficial relevance if any

accompanying
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• occurring with or following as a consequence

attendant
nounn
noun

• someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

• a person who is present and participates in a meeting

• an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another

adjective satellite

• being present (at a meeting or event, etc.)

• occurring with or following as a consequence

concomitant
adjectiveadj
noun

• an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another

adjective satellite

• occurring with or following as a consequence

confirmative
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• serving to support or corroborate

confirmatory
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• serving to support or corroborate

confirming
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• indicating existence or presence of a suspected condition or pathogen

adjective satellite

• serving to support or corroborate

Best Hypernyms For COLLATERAL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for collateral, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (11)
assurance backup bail bond guarantee indemnity pledge property security surety warranty
Phrases (1)
security interest

Alternatives for PLEDGE

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