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REFLECTING Synonyms

There are 23 synonyms of the word reflecting. (exact relations)
There are 15 hypernyms of the word reflecting. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for REFLECTING

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bouncing
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts)

adjective satellite

• vigorously healthy

• marked by lively action

casting
verb, nounv, n
noun

• object formed by a mold

• the act of creating something by casting it in a mold

• the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel

• the choice of actors to play particular roles in a play or movie

echoing
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• (of sounds) repeating by reflection

flashing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a short vivid experience

• sheet metal shaped and attached to a roof for strength and weatherproofing

imaging
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the ability to form mental images of things or events

• (medicine) obtaining pictures of the interior of the body

reverberating
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• characterized by resonance

shining
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it

adjective satellite

• marked by exceptional merit

• made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow

• reflecting light

mirroring
verb, nounv, n
verb

• Of an event, activity, behaviour, etc, to be identical to, to be a copy of.

• To create something identical to (a web site, etc.).

• To reflect, as in a mirror.

noun

• A reflection or inversion.

refracting
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• subject to refraction

• determine the refracting power of (a lens)

throwing
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)

• a single chance or instance

• the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam

• bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something

• casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly

verb

• propel through the air

• move violently, energetically, or carelessly

• to remove

• place or put with great energy

• convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture

• cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation

• put or send forth

• to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly

• cause to be confused emotionally

• utter with force; utter vehemently

• organize or be responsible for

• make on a potter's wheel

• cause to fall off

• throw (a die) out onto a flat surface

• be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly

contemplate
verbv
verb

• look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

• consider as a possibility

• think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes

• reflect deeply on a subject

excogitate
verbv
verb

• come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

• reflect deeply on a subject

meditate
verbv
verb

• reflect deeply on a subject

• think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes

mull
verbv
noun

• an island in western Scotland in the Inner Hebrides

• a term used in Scottish names of promontories

verb

• reflect deeply on a subject

• heat with sugar and spices to make a hot drink

muse
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the source of an artist's inspiration

• in ancient Greek mythology any of 9 daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne; protector of an art or science

verb

• reflect deeply on a subject

ponder
verbv
verb

• reflect deeply on a subject

reverberate
verbv
verb

• ring or echo with sound

• have a long or continuing effect

• be reflected as heat, sound, or light or shock waves

• to throw or bend back (from a surface)

• spring back; spring away from an impact

• treat, process, heat, melt, or refine in a reverberatory furnace

ruminate
verbv
verb

• chew the cuds

• reflect deeply on a subject

shine
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light

verb

• be bright by reflecting or casting light

• emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light

• be shiny, as if wet

• be distinguished or eminent

• be clear and obvious

• have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink

• throw or flash the light of (a lamp)

• touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly

• experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion

• make (a surface) shine

speculate
verbv
verb

• to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds

• talk over conjecturally, or review in an idle or casual way and with an element of doubt or without sufficient reason to reach a conclusion

• reflect deeply on a subject

• invest at a risk

Best Hypernyms For REFLECTING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for reflecting, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (13)
attest certify demonstrate evidence manifest show cerebrate cogitate designate emit indicate point think
Phrases (2)
give offgive out

Alternatives for BOUNCING

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