DISPORTING Synonyms

• gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement

• play boisterously

• a cry or shout of approval

• the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom

• give encouragement to

• show approval or good wishes by shouting

• cause (somebody) to feel happier or more cheerful

• become cheerful

• spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts

• derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

• have benefit from

• get pleasure from

• have for one's benefit

• take delight in

• occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion

• make (somebody) laugh

• play boisterously

• the act of searching someone for concealed weapons or illegal drugs

• play boisterously

• search as for concealed weapons by running the hands rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets

• gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement

• play boisterously

• North American songbirds having a yellow breast

• a songbird that lives mainly on the ground in open country; has streaky brown plumage

• any of numerous predominantly Old World birds noted for their singing

• any carefree episode

• play boisterously

• play boisterously

• an easy victory

• a girl who behaves in a boyish manner

• gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement

• play boisterously

• run easily and fairly fast

• win easily

• brown-speckled European lark noted for singing while hovering at a great height

• play boisterously

• an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

• the occupation of athletes who compete for pay

• (Maine colloquial) a temporary summer resident of Maine

• a person known for the way she (or he) behaves when teased or defeated or subjected to trying circumstances

• someone who engages in sports

• (biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration

• verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)

• wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner

• play boisterously

• play boisterously

• play boisterously