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Synonyms of avast

35 similar words

Another word for avast is desist. Other synonyms of avast are stay, avast [⇒ thesaurus]!, beware!, blackfriars! and cave!.

Synonyms and similar words for avast

interjectionHold fast! Cease! Stop! Desist!

  • desistTo cease to proceed or act; to stop (often with from).
  • stay

interjectionListen! Pay attention!

  • avast [⇒ thesaurus]!
  • beware!
  • blackfriars! UK
  • cave! UK, slang
  • cheese it! slang
  • heads up!
  • hey up!
  • hist!
  • look alive!
  • look lively!
  • look out!
  • look sharp!
  • mind out!
  • namous! UK
  • take care!
  • ware!
  • watch it!
  • watch out!

interjectionMore synonyms

  • avast!
  • cut it out!
  • enough!
  • give it a break!
  • halt!
  • have done!
  • hold!
  • hold fast!
  • knock it off!
  • leave off!
  • not so fast!
  • stay!
  • stop [⇒ thesaurus]!
  • whoa!
  • soft archaicBe quiet; hold; stop; not so fast.

Meaning of avast

  1. interjection Hold fast! Cease! Stop! Desist!
  2. interjection Listen! Pay attention!

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Questions about synonyms of avast

What is another word for avast?
Avast has 35 synonyms on Word.ws, such as desist, stay, avast [⇒ thesaurus]!, beware!, blackfriars!, cave!, cheese it! and heads up!.
What does avast mean?
Avast means hold fast! Cease! Stop! Desist!

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