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MAKE-WORK Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word make-work. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word make-work. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for MAKE-WORK

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busywork
nounn
noun

• active work of little value

filler
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• used for filling cracks or holes in a surface

• 100 filler equal 1 forint in Hungary

• copy to fill space between more important articles in the layout of a magazine or newspaper

• anything added to fill out a whole

• the tobacco used to form the core of a cigar

menial
adjectiveadj
noun

• a domestic servant

adjective satellite

• used of unskilled work (especially domestic work)

repetitive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characterized by repetition

adjective satellite

• repetitive and persistent

unproductive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not producing or capable of producing

adjective satellite

• not producing desired results

Best Hypernyms For MAKE-WORK

Here is a list of related hypernyms for make-work, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for BUSYWORK

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