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NEEDLE Antonyms

There are 10 antonyms of the word needle. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For NEEDLE

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blunt
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having a broad or rounded end

• used of a knife or other blade; not sharp

• characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

• devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment

verb

• make less intense

• make numb or insensitive

• make dull or blunt

• make less sharp

• make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation

comfort
nounn
noun

• a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

• a feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment

• the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction

• a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state

• satisfaction or physical well-being provided by a person or thing

• bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together

• assistance, such as that provided to an enemy or to a known criminal

verb

• give moral or emotional strength to

• lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate

encourage
verbv
verb

• contribute to the progress or growth of

• inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to

• spur on

honest
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent; marked by truth

adjective satellite

• without dissimulation; frank

• worthy of being depended on

• without pretensions

• not forged

• gained or earned without cheating or stealing

laud
verbv
verb

• praise, glorify, or honor

praise
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an expression of approval and commendation

• offering words of homage as an act of worship

verb

• express approval of

smooth
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

• of the margin of a leaf shape; not broken up into teeth

• (music) without breaks between notes; smooth and connected

• of motion that runs or flows or proceeds without jolts or turbulence

noun

• the act of smoothing

adjective satellite

• smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication

• smooth and unconstrained in movement

• lacking obstructions or difficulties

• (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

verb

• make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing

• make (a surface) shine

• free from obstructions

soothe
verbv
verb

• give moral or emotional strength to

• cause to feel better

support
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

• aiding the cause or policy or interests of

• something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest

• a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission

• documentary validation

• the financial means whereby one lives

• supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation

• the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening

• a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts

• any device that bears the weight of another thing

• financial resources provided to make some project possible

verb

• give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to

• support materially or financially

• be behind; approve of

• be the physical support of; carry the weight of

• establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

• adopt as a belief

• support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm

• argue or speak in defense of

• play a subordinate role to (another performer)

• be a regular customer or client of

• put up with something or somebody unpleasant

thread
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving

• any long object resembling a thin line

• the connections that link the various parts of an event or argument together

• the raised helical rib going around a screw

verb

• to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course

• pass a thread through

• remove facial hair by tying a fine string around it and pulling at the string

• pass through or into

• thread on or as if on a string

Alternatives for BLUNT

Alternatives for COMFORT

Alternatives for ENCOURAGE

Alternatives for HONEST

Alternatives for LAUD

Alternatives for PRAISE

Alternatives for SMOOTH

Alternatives for SOOTHE

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