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MOTHBALL Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the word mothball. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word mothball. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for MOTHBALL

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defer
verbv
verb

• hold back to a later time

• yield to another's wish or opinion

shelve
verbv
verb

• hold back to a later time

• place on a shelf

store
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

• a supply of something available for future use

• an electronic memory device

• a depository for goods

verb

• keep or lay aside for future use

• find a place for and put away for storage

camphor ball
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a small sphere of camphor or naphthalene used to keep moths away from stored clothing

Best Hypernyms For MOTHBALL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for mothball, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
ball globe orb store

Alternatives for DEFER

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