Synonyms for Puts hooks in:
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v.
• disparage
- abuse
, - belittle
, - chill
, - cry down
, - decry
, - defame
, - degrade
, - deject
, - demoralize
, - denigrate
, - deprecate
, - depreciate
, - deride
, - derogate
, - dis
, - discourage
, - discredit
, - disdain
, - dishearten
, - dismiss
, - dispirit
, - dispraise
, - downcry
, - dump on
, - lower
, - malign
, - minimize
, - pan
, - put down
, - put hooks in
, - rap
, - ridicule
, - roast
, - run down
, - scorch
, - scorn
, - slam
, - slander
, - smear
, - sour grapes
, - tear down
, - traduce
, - underestimate
, - underrate
, - undervalue
, - vilify
, - write off
.
What are the hypernyms for Puts hooks in?
A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
What are the opposite words for puts hooks in?
The antonyms for the phrase "puts hooks in" could include "releases," "frees," "disengages," or "unhooks." These antonyms all suggest an action that is opposite to "puts hooks in," which implies attaching or trapping something. To "release" or "free" something suggests the opposite action of freeing or detaching it from something else. "Disengage" and "unhook" mean to disconnect or remove something that was previously attached. Thus, using the appropriate antonym would depend on the context of the sentence or situation in which the phrase "puts hooks in" is being used.
What are the antonyms for Puts hooks in?
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v.
• disparage
- admire
, - approve
, - commend
, - compliment
, - encourage
, - esteem
, - exaggerate
, - exalt
, - flatter
, - hearten
, - honor
, - increase
, - inspirit
, - laud
, - maximize
, - overestimate
, - overrate
, - praise
, - raise
, - respect
, - sanction
.
Related words: fish hooks in mouth, hooks in mouth, fishing hooks in mouth, fishing hook accident
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