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CROSS Synonyms

There are 50 synonyms of the word cross. (exact relations)
There are 34 hypernyms of the word cross. (close relations)
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crossbreed
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• (genetics) an organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock; especially offspring produced by breeding plants or animals of different varieties or breeds or species

verb

• breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties

hybrid
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a word that is composed of parts from different languages (e.g., `monolingual' has a Greek prefix and a Latin root)

• a composite of mixed origin

• (genetics) an organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock; especially offspring produced by breeding plants or animals of different varieties or breeds or species

• a car which runs on two power sources, usually an internal combustion engine and an electronic motor

adjective satellite

• produced by crossbreeding

traverse
verbv
noun

• a horizontal beam that extends across something

• a horizontal crosspiece across a window or separating a door from a window over it

• taking a zigzag path on skis

• travel across

verb

• travel across or pass over

• to cover or extend over an area or time period

• deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit

angry
adjectiveadj
adjective

• feeling or showing anger

adjective satellite

• (of the elements) as if showing violent anger

• severely inflamed and painful

annoyed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• aroused to impatience or anger

• troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances

antipodal
adjectiveadj
adjective

• relating to the antipodes or situated at opposite sides of the earth

noun

• the relation of opposition along a diameter

bad-tempered
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• annoyed and irritable

baffle
verbv
noun

• a flat plate that controls or directs the flow of fluid or energy

verb

• be a mystery or bewildering to

• hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

• restrain the emission of (sound, fluid, etc.)

bilk
verbv
verb

• cheat somebody out of what is due, especially money

• hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

• evade payment to

• escape, either physically or mentally

contrarily
adverbadv
adverb

• in a contrary disobedient manner

• contrary to expectations

cover
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

• bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

• the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it

• the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book

• a natural object that covers or envelops

• covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)

• fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations

• a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink

• a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else

• a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)

verb

• provide with a covering or cause to be covered

• form a cover over

• span an interval of distance, space or time

• provide for

• act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

• include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

• travel across or pass over

• be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism

• hold within range of an aimed firearm

• to take an action to protect against future problems

• hide from view or knowledge

• protect or defend (a position in a game)

• maintain a check on; especially by patrolling

• protect by insurance

• make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities

• invest with a large or excessive amount of something

• help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities

• be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of

• spread over a surface to conceal or protect

• cover as if with a shroud

• copulate with a female, used especially of horses

• put something on top of something else

• play a higher card than the one previously played

• be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game

• sit on (eggs)

• clothe, as if for protection from the elements

crabbed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• annoyed and irritable

crabby
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• annoyed and irritable

crisscross
verbv
noun

• a marking that consists of lines that cross each other

adverb

• crossing one another in opposite directions

adjective satellite

• marked with crossing lines

verb

• cross in a pattern, often random

• mark with or consist of a pattern of crossed lines

• mark with a pattern of crossing lines

cross-fertilize
verbv
verb

• undergo cross-fertilization; become fertile

• cause to undergo cross-fertilization

crossbreeding
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids

• reproduction by parents of different races (especially by white and non-white persons)

crossing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• traveling across

• a shallow area in a stream that can be forded

• a point where two lines (paths or arcs etc.) intersect

• a junction where one street or road crosses another

• a path (often marked) where something (as a street or railroad) can be crossed to get from one side to the other

• (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids

• a voyage across a body of water (usually across the Atlantic Ocean)

foil
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a piece of thin and flexible sheet metal

• anything that serves by contrast to call attention to another thing's good qualities

• a device consisting of a flat or curved piece (as a metal plate) so that its surface reacts to the water it is passing through

• picture consisting of a positive photograph or drawing on a transparent base; viewed with a projector

• a light slender flexible sword tipped by a button

verb

• enhance by contrast

• hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

• cover or back with foil

frustrate
verbv
verb

• hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

• treat cruelly

fussy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• annoyed and irritable

• overcrowded or cluttered with detail

• exacting especially about details

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Alternatives for CROSSBREED

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