DISPORTS Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word disports. (close relations)
Definition of DISPORTS
Best Alternative Words for DISPORTS
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amuses | verbv | |||||||
verb • occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion • make (somebody) laugh | ||||||||
cheers | verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n | |||||||
noun • a cry or shout of approval • the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom verb • 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 | ||||||||
delights | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction • something or someone that provides a source of happiness verb • give pleasure to or be pleasing to • take delight in • hold spellbound | ||||||||
distracts | verbv | |||||||
verb • draw someone's attention away from something • disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed | ||||||||
diverts | verbv | |||||||
verb • turn aside; turn away from • send on a course or in a direction different from the planned or intended one • occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion • withdraw (money) and move into a different location, often secretly and with dishonest intentions | ||||||||
enlivens | verbv | |||||||
verb • heighten or intensify • make lively | ||||||||
entertains | verbv | |||||||
verb • provide entertainment for • take into consideration, have in view • maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings) | ||||||||
gladdens | verbv | |||||||
verb • make glad or happy • become glad or happy | ||||||||
gratifies | verbv | |||||||
verb • make happy or satisfied • yield (to); give satisfaction to | ||||||||
pleases | verbv | |||||||
adverb • used in polite request verb • give pleasure to or be pleasing to • be the will of or have the will (to) • give satisfaction | ||||||||
recreates | verbv | |||||||
verb • form anew in the imagination; recollect and re-form in the mind • engage in recreational activities rather than work; occupy oneself in a diversion • give new life or energy to • give encouragement to • produce or make another of • make a replica of | ||||||||
tickles | verbv | |||||||
noun • a cutaneous sensation often resulting from light stroking • the act of tickling verb • touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements • feel sudden intense sensation or emotion • touch or stroke lightly | ||||||||
divert | verbv | |||||||
verb • turn aside; turn away from • send on a course or in a direction different from the planned or intended one • occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion • withdraw (money) and move into a different location, often secretly and with dishonest intentions | ||||||||
frolic | verbv | |||||||
noun • gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement verb • play boisterously | ||||||||
cheer | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a cry or shout of approval • the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom verb • 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 | ||||||||
enjoy | verbv | |||||||
verb • 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 | ||||||||
amuse | verbv | |||||||
verb • occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion • make (somebody) laugh | ||||||||
cavort | verbv | |||||||
verb • play boisterously | ||||||||
frisk | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of searching someone for concealed weapons or illegal drugs verb • play boisterously • search as for concealed weapons by running the hands rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets | ||||||||
gambol | verbv | |||||||
noun • gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement verb • play boisterously | ||||||||