Synonyms: words starting with P
829 words starting with P that have a synonyms page, each shown with its closest synonyms.
- pada, dad, daddy
- pacateplacid, serene, calm
- pacificstill, laid-back, level-headed
- pacifierpiece, bo-bo
- pacifismahimsa, nonkilling, Gandhism
- pacifistdove, Gandhist, dovish
- pacifyappease, allay, soothe
- pactcompact, convention, covenant
- paddlefishspadefish, spoonbill, shovelfish
- paddockassbag, assbreath, assbucket
- paddytantrum, palay, melty
- paddy wagonBlack Maria, cattle car, patrol van
- paganheathen, heathenish, heathenly
- painsmart, grief, hardship
- painedsuffering, hurt, sore
- painfulsuffering, hurt, tender
- painted ladycosmopolite, alley cat, almah
- pairdyad, twosome, brace
- pair of spectaclesspectacles, pair
- paktongtutenag, albata, argentan
- palanquinpalki, andor, litter
- palatabletasty, luscious, toothsome
- palaverto-do, bother, fuss
- palefaceabelungu, ang moh, Angrez
- PalestinianPal, Pally, Filastini
- palingenesispalingenesia, renaissance, resuscitation
- pallidwan, bleak, ghastly
- palmhand, palm tree, loof
- palm offoffload, unload
- palmistrychiromancy, handreading
- palpabletangible, touchable
- palpitatequiver, tremble, vibrate
- paltryunimportant, trifling, meager
- pampercocker, pander, mollycoddle
- panskillet, tin
- panaceaheal-all, elixir
- panachehackle, plume, plumage
- pancakecrepe, fritter, hotcake
- pandemicpanepidemic, pandemial, pandemical
- panderpimp, panderer, bully
- panegyrizehonor, praise, worthy
- pangstab, afflict, excruciate
- PanglossianPanglossic, Pollyannaish, artless
- panjandrumbaron, somebody, boss
- pansifiedeffete, flashy, overrefined
- pansyargus, big girl's blouse, candy-arse
- pantgasp, long
- pantrywalk-in, press
- pantstrousers, hosen, breeks
- papayr, ba, baba
- paperbackpocketbook, livre de poche, paperbacked
- par for the coursestandard, usual, general
- paraAdrian Quist, adrip, aled up
- para grassmalojilla, buffalo grass, Mauritius signal grass
- paradeherd, military parade, gaggle
- paradigmepitome, icon, paragon
- paradigm shiftrethinking, reframing
- paradisaicalparadisaic, paradisal, paradisiac
- paradiseEden, utopia, Shangri-La
- paradoxquandary, shocker, juxtaposition
- paragonepitome, icon, paradigm
- parametertouch, formal parameter, argument
- paramountremarkable, crucial, essential
- paramouradmirer, adorer, baby
- parasitebloodsucker, bludger, freeloader
- parasolsunshade, chatra
- parchmentvellum, membrane
- pardon my Frenchexcuse my français, excuse my French, forgive my French
- parentgenitor, mother
- parenthesisparentheme, round bracket, parenthesis-point
- parkgarden, courtyard
- parleychat, treat, discourse
- parliamentariandeputy, member of parliament, MP
- parlousunsafe, perilous, forbidding
- paroxysmfit, acme
- parrotpopinjay, psittacine
- parsimoniouseconomic, economical, mean
- parsimonytightness, economy, sparingness
- partpiece, component, portion
- partakerparticipant, user
- partialfractional, partite
- partiallysomewhat, partly, incompletely
- particlebit, scrap, crumbling
- particularsingular, specific, concrete
- particularityparticular, differentia, discrimen
- particularizespecify, set apart, clarify
- particularlyprimarily, thoroughly, exceedingly
- partlypartially, incompletely, feckly
- partygala, shindig
- party pooperbuzzkill, killjoy, spoilsport
- passhand, go, transfer
- pass bypass, go by, overgo
- pass mustercut the mustard, cut it, hack it
- pass onproceed, assume room temperature, auger in
- passguardpikeguard, pasguard, neck guard
- passing belldead bell, death bell, death knell
- passionfire, zeal
- Passion SundayCare Sunday, Carling Sunday, Carl Sunday
- passionatehot-blooded, torrid, dithyrambic
- passiveunemployed, idle, inert
- passwordkeyword, watchword, pwd
- passéworn-out, wasted
- pastby, historic, bygone
- past mastermaster, ace, dab
- pastimepursuit, amusement, hobby
- pastoralrustic, bucolic, cleric
- patwell-worn, tired, commonplace
- patchspot, section, area
- patentovert, obvious, express
- patentlyspecifically, explicitly, expressly
- patheticpoor, mean, cheap
- patientcomposed, determined, forbearing
- patootie'tocks, arse, arse cheeks
- patriarchpaterfamilias, ancestor, forebear
- Patripassianmonarchian, monarchist
- patrol carcruiser, police car, cruise car
- patron saintarchetype, case, beau ideal
- patronizedenigrate, enpatron, patrocinate
- patterntemplate, stencil, 3
- paunchpotbelly, bay window, beer baby
- pauperlack-all, poor, Lazarus
- pauperizeruin, beggar, destitute
- pausehiatus, leave, stoppage
- paverflagstone, paver block, paving block
- pawpalpate, hand, foot
- pawnhock, lumber, pledge
- pawpawpapaya, custard apple, prairie banana
- payspend, repay
- paybackrevenge, repayment, getback
- peace of mindcalmness, repose, even-mindedness
- peaceablestill, pacific, peaceful
- peacefulstill, pacific, non-violent
- peachpeach tree, agreeable, fair
- peaches and creambed of roses, bowl of cherries, sunshine and rainbows
- peaktop, apex, pinnacle
- peanutgoober, goober bean, goober pea
- pearlescentopalescent, iridescent, lustrous
- peasantpeon, serf, villager
- peccabilitycorruption, sin, wrongdoing
- peccadillowrong, crime, offense
- peckproject, launch, cast
- peckerT-box, bill, neb
- peculiarunusual, odd, strange
- pedantwiseass, pedanticize, pedantize
- pedanticpedagogical, anal-retentive, fussy
- peddlerhawker, huckster, colporteur
- pedestrianbasic, routine, lackluster
- pedicabvelotaxi, becak, bike cab
- peeurine, p, pence
- peelzest, skin, strip
- peevebother, vexation, annoyance
- peevishpetulant, cantankerous, irascible
- pegshot, fling, hurl
- pejorativedisrespectful, derogatory, dyslogistic
- PekingeseBeijinger, Beijing, Peiping
- pelfaccession, acquirement, acquisition
- pellucidclear, perspicuous, see-through
- peltcoat, bethwack, bang
- penalpenitentiary, punishable, sky-high
- penalizepunish, correct, penance
- penaltypunishment, correction, sanction
- penancepenitence, castigate, penalize
- pencil pusheroffice worker, bureaucrat, desk jockey
- pencil sharpenersharpener, pencil pointer, pencil parer
- peninsulahalf-island, cape, headland
- penisphallus, down, piece
- penitencepenance, contrition, compunction
- penitentrepentant, contrite, guilt-ridden
- pennilessfarthingless, moneyless, destitute
- pennilessnessmoneylessness, brokeness, beggary
- pennyroyalpennyrile, European pennyroyal, pudding grass
- pennywortliverwort, Asiatic pennywort, gotu kola
- pennyworthbit, scrap, shred
- pensionsuperannuation, rent, pension off
- pensivethoughtful, meditative
- pentaerythritol tetranitratepenthrite, TEN
- PentecostShavuot, Feast of Weeks, Shavuos
- penultimatepenult, next to last, next-to-last
- penuriouspoor, mean, miserly
- peoplecollective, community, congregation
- people pleaseradulator, apple polisher, arse-kisser
- peoplelessuninhabited, unpeopled, unpopulated
- pepopumpkin, gourd, melon
- peppinessliveliness, enthusiasm, perkiness
- peppylively, energetic, perky
- pera, an
- perceiveken, discern, sensate
- perceptiblenoticeable, conspicuous, sensible
- perchanceperhaps, maybe, peradventure
- perditionunderworld, Hades, inferno
- perdurablelong-lasting, durable, protracted
- peremptoryabsolute, final, positive
- perennialmultiyear, yearslong
- perfectflawless, accurate
- perfidiousdisloyal, treacherous, traitorous
- perfidiouslyfalse, dastardly, treacherously
- perfidiousnessdouble-dealing, treachery, treacherousness
- perfidydouble-dealing, treason, betrayal
- perforceunavoidably, perforcely, perforcedly
- perfunctoryautomatic, token, haphazard
- perhapsmaybe, mayhaps
- perihelionϖ, acme, apex
- perildanger, risk, jeopardy
- perineumperineo-, Biffin's bridge, aintcha
- periodinterval, space, dot
- periodiccyclical, periodical, cyclic
- periodicalcyclical, periodic, regular
- peripateticitinerant, nomadic, wayfarer
- perishexpire, decease, pass away
- perk upplease, content, cheer
- permanencepermanency, perdurance, remanence
- permanentnever-ending, durable, unending
- permanent waytrack, Pway, p way
- permissibletrue, acceptable, legitimate
- permissionlicense, consent, allowance
- permissivesoft-handed, broad-minded, liberal
- permitallowance, authorization, sanction
- pernicketylily-handed, fastidious, particular
- perpetrationdelinquency, criminality
- perpetratorcriminal, hoodlum, double-dealer
- perpetualheavenly, perpetuate, eternal
- perpetuateeternalize, immortalize
- perseverancepersistence, sticktoitiveness, steadfastness
- persevereendure, abide, persist
- PersianTajik, Dari, Farsi
- persimmonkaki, date plum, Sharon fruit
- persistendure, persevere, stick
- personhuman, individual, soul
- personablecomely, affable, good-looking
- personal computerPC, desktop computer, microcomputer
- personalityselfness, assets, babylons
- perspicuousclear, comprehensible, tangible
- perspirationsweating, diaphoresis, hidrosis
- persuadableamenable, persuasible
- persuadepush, convince, convict
- persuasiveconvincing, forcible, inductious
- pertaudacious, bold, get wise
- pertainrelate, touch
- pertinaciouslypersistently, stubbornly, resolutely
- pertinentrelevant, applicable, apt
- perturbdisturb, bother, unsettle
- perversecontrary, wayward, vexing
- perversioncorruption, sin, wrongdoing
- pervertcorrupt, seduce, warp
- perviousporous, penetrable, permeable
- peskyaggravating, aggy, annoying
- pesterplague, badger, hound
- pestilentialpestiferous, pernicious, annoying
- petpat, cosset
- petalbeef curtains, beef flaps, cunt lips
- petalismavoidance, shunning, blacklisting
- peter outdwindle, peter
- petermanpeteman, safebreaker, safecracker
- petrifyterrorize, alarm, affright
- petrol stationpetrol filling station, filling station, gas station
- petroleumoil, gasoline, petrol
- petroleum jellymulti-hydrocarbon, Vaseline, petrolatum
- pettifoggeryfuss, quibble, spat
- pettledawt, faddle, grope
- pettylittle, base, contemptible
- petty cashpocket money, spending money, walk-around money
- petulantcantankerous, irascible, fretful
- phallusdown, member, piece
- phantasmalphantasmatic, phantomatic
- pharmaceuticalpharmaceutic, pharmacic, pharmic
- pharmacistdruggist, chemist, apothecary
- pharmacychemist, chemist's, apothecary's
- phatcool, excellent, fab
- phencyclidinephenylcyclohexylpiperidine, PCP, angel dust
- phenomenonevent, marvel, miracle
- philanthropicaltruistic, philanthropical, giving
- philippicj'accuse, tirade, screed
- philosophyworldview, ideology
- phlegmaticstill, pacific, laid-back
- phonecall, phone up, ring
- phonybogus, counterfeit, fake
- phosphocreatinephosphorylcreatine, CP
- photocopierphotostat, photoduplicator, xerographer
- photodetectorphotosensor, photodevice
- photographerlensman, lenswoman
- photostatphotocopier, photocopy, xerox
- phylacteryphylacter, amulet, charm
- physical educationPE, phys ed, PhysEd
- physiciandoctor, medic
- physiquebuild, body, frame
- picachthonophagia, cittosis
- picarooncorsair, privateer, brigand
- picayuneabsolute zero, also-ran, chopped liver
- piccolosnipe, octave flute, busser
- pickfling, hurl, bung
- pick atplague, badger, hound
- pickleass in a sling, bind, bucket of syrup
- pickleweedsaltwort, marsh samphire, glasswort
- pickpocketcutpurse, dipper, pickpocketer
- pickychoosy, particular
- piddlingslight, vain, null
- piddlybase, contemptible, foolish
- pie in the skycastle in the air, eggs in moonshine, jam tomorrow
- pie-eyedmoon-eyed, owly-eyed, saucer-eyed
- piecepart, bit, portion
- piece of cakesnap, breeze, cakewalk
- piecemealapart, piecewise, stepwise
- piffledrivel, claptrap, prattle
- pigsuid, hog, swine
- pigeondove, culver
- pigeon peadal, Congo pea, gandul
- pigeon-toedparrot-toed, peristeropod
- pigeonholecubbyhole, box, mothball
- pigletbonham, shoat, porklet
- pigstickchef, jab, pink
- pigweedbaconweed, pig's cole, hogweed
- pikerpike, break-promise, reneger
- pilcrowparagraph character, paragraph mark, paragraph marker
- pilebundle, mint, small fortune
- pilltablet, bobble, crawbeen
- pillar boxpost-box, letter box, letterbox
- pimpprocure, prostitute, pander
- pimpingprocuring, pandering, poncing
- pimplepustule, pimple and blotch, acker
- pinskittle, nail, tack
- pin moneypocket money, spending money, walk-around money
- pinchcrib, purloin, steal
- pinepinus, pinewood
- pineappleananas, grenade, hand grenade
- pingohydrolaccolith, carrying pole, milkmaid's yoke
- pinheaddoofus, dumbbell, dunce
- pinkchef, jab, job
- pink slipP45, fire, let go
- pinkielittle finger, auricular finger, ear-finger
- pinnaclepeak, acme, zenith
- pintailcracker, northern pintail, sea pheasant
- piousheavenly-minded, practicing, Allah-fearing
- pipebar, tube, butt
- pipe downSTFU, belt up, button it
- piperazinediazacyclohexane, diazinane, diethylenediamine
- pipiugari, Coorong cockle, Goolwa cockle
- piping hothot, hissing hot, boiling hot
- piquebother, devil, trouble
- piratesea-robber, corsair, buccaneer
- piscinefishy, fishlike, fishly
- pishpht, feh, meh
- pishoguespell, charm, mojo
- piss offbugger off, fuck off, get lost
- pissantnobody, base, contemptible
- pissyshitty, annoyed, angry
- pitstone, pyrena, pyrene
- pitangapitangueira, Brazilian cherry, Cayenne cherry
- pitchbitumen, asphalt
- pitch-darkpitch-black, jet-black
- pitchforkdungfork, manure fork, graip
- piteouspathetic, poor, pitiful
- pithmedulla, marrow, diploe
- pitiablepathetic, poor, piteous
- pitifulpathetic, poor, piteous
- pitilessfell, brutal, malicious
- pitysympathy, mercy, shame
- pixiefair, brownie, gnome
- pixilatedquirky, idiosyncratic, fuzzy-minded
- placatesoothe, appease, mollify
- placeposition, location, situation
- placidstill, pacific, laid-back
- plagiarizecog, lift
- plaguepestilence, pest, murrain
- plainsimple, standard, basic
- plain sailingchild's play, smooth sailing, walk in the park
- plaintiffcomplainant, pursuer, litigant
- plaintivedepressed, miserable, unhappy
- planmap, design, project
- planksteak, addle-brain, addlehead
- plashplap, splosh, cloudburst
- plashymoist, soaked, humid
- plasticflexible, pliant
- platformpodium, dais
- platitudecliché, truism, saying
- platypusduck-billed platypus, duckbill, duckmole
- plauditapplause, honour, clapping
- plausiblecredible, believable, specious
- playpipe, cook, jam
- play downde-emphasize, underestimate, downplay
- play truantbeak, sluff, kid
- play upthree-sheet, exaggerate, overdo
- playbookplay, gamebook, toolkit
- played outrun-down, shot, tired
- playerlaker, adulterer, bed-hopper
- pleadbeg, allege
- pleasantacceptable, charming, pleasurable
- pleasantnessamenity, sweetness, agreeableness
- pleaseenough, pardon, what
- pleasednessjoy, delight, glee
- pleasuredelight, satisfaction, ecstasy
- plebplebeian, prole, plebe
- plebeiancommoner, pleb, plebe
- plenipotentomnipotent, plenipotentiary, plenipotential
- plenipotentiaryomnipotent, plenipotent, plenipotential
- plentifulrich, galore, replete
- plethoraglut, myriad
- pliantplastic, yielding, supple
- plonkkill file, bang, slap bang
- plotstoryline, parcel, plan
- ploughgroove, sull, chamfer
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