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WAVES Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word waves. (exact relations)
There are 28 hypernyms of the word waves. (close relations)
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undulation
nounn
noun

• an undulating curve

• wavelike motion; a gentle rising and falling in the manner of waves

• (physics) a movement up and down or back and forth

billow
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a large sea wave

verb

• rise up as if in waves

• move with great difficulty

• rise and move, as in waves or billows

• become inflated

break
verb, nounv, n
noun

• some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity

• an unexpected piece of good luck

• (geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other

• a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)

• a pause from doing something (as work)

• the act of breaking something

• a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

• breaking of hard tissue such as bone

• the occurrence of breaking

• an abrupt change in the tone or register of the voice (as at puberty or due to emotion)

• the opening shot that scatters the balls in billiards or pool

• (tennis) a score consisting of winning a game when your opponent was serving

• an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity

• a sudden dash

• any frame in which a bowler fails to make a strike or spare

• an escape from jail

verb

• terminate or end

• become separated into pieces or fragments

• render inoperable or ineffective

• ruin completely

• destroy the integrity of; usually by force; cause to separate into pieces or fragments

• act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises

• move away or escape suddenly

• scatter or part

• force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up

• prevent completion

• enter someone's (virtual or real) property in an unauthorized manner, usually with the intent to steal or commit a violent act

• make submissive, obedient, or useful

• fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns

• surpass in excellence

• make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret

• come into being

• stop operating or functioning

• interrupt a continued activity

• make a rupture in the ranks of the enemy or one's own by quitting or fleeing

• curl over and fall apart in surf or foam, of waves

• lessen in force or effect

• be broken in

• come to an end

• vary or interrupt a uniformity or continuity

• cause to give up a habit

• give up

• come forth or begin from a state of latency

• happen or take place

• cause the failure or ruin of

• invalidate by judicial action

• discontinue an association or relation; go different ways

• assign to a lower position; reduce in rank

• reduce to bankruptcy

• change directions suddenly

• emerge from the surface of a body of water

• break down, literally or metaphorically

• do a break dance

• exchange for smaller units of money

• destroy the completeness of a set of related items

• make the opening shot that scatters the balls

• separate from a clinch, in boxing

• go to pieces

• break a piece from a whole

• become punctured or penetrated

• pierce or penetrate

• be released or become known; of news

• cease an action temporarily

• interrupt the flow of current in

• undergo breaking

• find a flaw in

• find the solution or key to

• change suddenly from one tone quality or register to another

• happen

• become fractured; break or crack on the surface only

• crack; of the male voice in puberty

• fall sharply

• fracture a bone of

• diminish or discontinue abruptly

• weaken or destroy in spirit or body

crest
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave

• the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)

• the center of a cambered road

• (heraldry) in medieval times, an emblem used to decorate a helmet

• a showy growth of e.g. feathers or skin on the head of a bird or other animal

verb

• lie at the top of

• reach a high point

peak
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the most extreme possible amount or value

• the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

• the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

• the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)

• a V shape

• the highest point (of something)

• a brim that projects to the front to shade the eyes

verb

• to reach the highest point; attain maximum intensity, activity

ripple
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a small wave on the surface of a liquid

• (electronics) an oscillation of small amplitude imposed on top of a steady value

verb

• stir up (water) so as to form ripples

• flow in an irregular current with a bubbling noise

rolling
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
noun

• a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)

• the act of robbing a helpless person

• propelling something on wheels

adjective satellite

• uttered with a trill

surge
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a sudden forceful flow

• a sudden or abrupt strong increase

• a large sea wave

verb

• rise and move, as in waves or billows

• rise rapidly

• rise or move forward

• rise or heave upward under the influence of a natural force such as a wave

• see one's performance improve

swell
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea

• a rounded elevation (especially one on an ocean floor)

• a crescendo followed by a decrescendo

• a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance

adjective satellite

• excellent

verb

• increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity

• become filled with pride, arrogance, or anger

• expand abnormally

• come up (as of feelings and thoughts, or other ephemeral things)

• come up, as of a liquid

• cause to become swollen

rush
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner

• physician and American Revolutionary leader; signer of the Declaration of Independence (1745-1813)

• a sudden forceful flow

• grasslike plants growing in wet places and having cylindrical often hollow stems

• the swift release of a store of affective force

• a sudden burst of activity

• (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

adjective satellite

• not accepting reservations

• done under pressure

verb

• move hurridly

• attack suddenly

• urge to an unnatural speed

• act at high speed

• run with the ball, in football

• cause to move fast or to rush or race

• cause to occur rapidly

beckon
verbv
verb

• signal with the hands or nod

• appear inviting

• summon with a wave, nod, or some other gesture

brandish
verbv
noun

• the act of waving

verb

• move or swing back and forth

• exhibit aggressively

curl
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• American chemist who with Richard Smalley and Harold Kroto discovered fullerenes and opened a new branch of chemistry (born in 1933)

• a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

• lock of hair in the shape of a spiral or curl

verb

• form a curl, curve, or kink

• shape one's body into a curl

• wind around something in coils or loops

• twist or roll into coils or ringlets

• play the Scottish game of curling

flap
verbv
noun

• any broad thin and limber covering attached at one edge; hangs loose or projects freely

• an excited state of agitation

• the motion made by flapping up and down

• a movable piece of tissue partly connected to the body

• a movable airfoil that is part of an aircraft wing; used to increase lift or drag

verb

• move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion

• to flutter noisily when moved by the wind

• move with a thrashing motion

• move with a flapping motion

• make a fuss; be agitated

• pronounce with a flap, of alveolar sounds

flourish
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a showy gesture

• an ornamental embellishment in writing

• a display of ornamental speech or language

• the act of waving

• (music) a short lively tune played on brass instruments

verb

• grow vigorously

• make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance

• move or swing back and forth

roll
verb, nounv, n
noun

• rotary motion of an object around its own axis

• a list of names

• a long heavy sea wave as it advances towards the shore

• photographic film rolled up inside a container to protect it from light

• a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

• a roll of currency notes (often taken as the resources of a person or business etc.)

• small rounded bread either plain or sweet

• a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)

• the sound of a drum (especially a snare drum) beaten rapidly and continuously

• a document that can be rolled up (as for storage)

• anything rolled up in cylindrical form

• the act of throwing dice

• walking with a swaying gait

• a flight maneuver; aircraft rotates about its longitudinal axis without changing direction or losing altitude

• the act of rolling something (as the ball in bowling)

verb

• move by turning over or rotating

• move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle

• occur in soft rounded shapes

• flatten or spread with a roller

• emit, produce, or utter with a deep prolonged reverberating sound

• arrange or coil around

• begin operating or running

• shape by rolling

• execute a roll, in tumbling

• sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity

• move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion

• move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

• move, rock, or sway from side to side

• cause to move by turning over or in a circular manner of as if on an axis

• pronounce with a roll, of the phoneme /r/

• boil vigorously

• take the shape of a roll or cylinder

• show certain properties when being rolled

undulate
verbv
adjective satellite

• having a wavy margin and rippled surface

verb

• stir up (water) so as to form ripples

• occur in soft rounded shapes

• move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion

• increase and decrease in volume or pitch, as if in waves

wafture
nounn
noun

• the act of signaling by a movement of the hand

waving
verbv
noun

• the act of signaling by a movement of the hand

moving ridge
nounn
noun

• one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

Best Hypernyms For WAVES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for waves, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (23)
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Phrases (5)
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