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SCAB Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word scab. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word scab. (close relations)

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blackleg
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike

verb

• take the place of work of someone on strike

rat
nounn
noun

• any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse

• someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike

• a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible

• one who reveals confidential information to the police or other authority

• a pad (usually made of hair) worn as part of a woman's coiffure

verb

• desert one's party or group of friends, for example, for one's personal advantage

• employ scabs or strike breakers in

• take the place of work of someone on strike

• give (hair) the appearance of being fuller by using a rat

• catch rats, especially with dogs

• give away information about somebody

knobstick
nounn
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fink
verb, nounv, n
noun

• someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police

verb

• take the place of work of someone on strike

• confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

strikebreaker
nounn
noun

• someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike

Best Hypernyms For SCAB

Here is a list of related hypernyms for scab, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
heal work worker
Phrases (2)
do worksolid body substance

Alternatives for BLACKLEG

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