DECREPITATE Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word decrepitate. (close relations)
Definition of DECREPITATE
Best Alternative Words for DECREPITATE
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| crackle | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the sharp sound of snapping noises • glazed china with a network of fine cracks on the surface adjective satellite • having the surface decorated with a network of fine cracks, as in crackleware verb • make a crackling sound • make a crushing noise • to become, or to cause to become, covered with a network of small cracks | ||||||||
| fizz | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an effervescent beverage (usually alcoholic) verb • become bubbly or frothy or foaming | ||||||||
| pop | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk • a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring • a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork • music of general appeal to teenagers; a bland watered-down version of rock'n'roll with more rhythm and harmony and an emphasis on romantic love adverb • like a pop or with a pop adjective satellite • (of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people) verb • bulge outward • hit a pop-fly • make a sharp explosive noise • fire a weapon with a loud explosive noise • cause to make a sharp explosive sound • appear suddenly or unexpectedly; happen unexpectedly • put or thrust suddenly and forcefully • release suddenly • hit or strike • drink down entirely • take drugs, especially orally • cause to burst with a loud, explosive sound • burst open with a sharp, explosive sound | ||||||||
| snap | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of catching an object with the hands • a spell of cold weather • tender green beans without strings that easily snap into sections • a crisp round cookie flavored with ginger • the noise produced by the rapid movement of a finger from the tip to the base of the thumb on the same hand • a sudden sharp noise • a sudden breaking • the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed • an informal photograph; usually made with a small hand-held camera • a fastener used on clothing; fastens with a snapping sound • any undertaking that is easy to do • the act of snapping the fingers; movement of a finger from the tip to the base of the thumb on the same hand • (American football) putting the ball in play by passing it (between the legs) to a back verb • utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone • separate or cause to separate abruptly • break suddenly and abruptly, as under tension • move or strike with a noise • close with a snapping motion • make a sharp sound • move with a snapping sound • to grasp hastily or eagerly • put in play with a snap • cause to make a snapping sound • lose control of one's emotions • bring the jaws together • record on photographic film | ||||||||
| sputter | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively • an utterance (of words) with spitting sounds (as in rage) verb • make an explosive sound • cause to undergo a process in which atoms are removed • climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling • utter with a spitting sound, as if in a rage • spit up in an explosive manner | ||||||||
