Synonyms of check
46 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for check is limit. Other synonyms of check are curb, inhibit, restrain, suppress and subdue. The opposite of check is uncheck.
Synonyms and similar words for check
nounA mark (especially a checkmark: ✓) used as an indicator.
nounAn order to a bank to pay money to a named person or entity.
verbTo mark items on a list (with a checkmark or by crossing them out) that have been chosen for...
verbTo control, limit, or halt.
- curtailTo limit or restrict; to keep in check.
- restrainTo control or keep in check.
- behedgeTo straiten; restrict; constrain; limit.
- guard
- govern formal
- smother
- bind figurativelyTo confine, restrain, or hold by physical force or influence of any kind.
- chasten
- choke backTo hold back or suppress (an emotion, expression of emotion, or utterance), with difficulty.
- inhibitTo hold in or hold back; to keep in check; restrain.
- catch
- contain
- vanquishTo defeat (someone); to overcome.
- cork figuratively
- curbTo check, restrain or control.
- quench
- quell
- bury
- dampen
- hamshackle figurativelyTo bind or restrain; to impose restrictions upon.
- hold back
- hold downTo restrain; to check.
- limitTo restrict; to circumscribe; not to allow to go beyond a certain bound, to set boundaries.
- repressTo check; to keep back.
- restrict
- shackle figuratively
- stayTo restrain; withhold; check; stop.
- stifleTo keep in, hold back, or repress (something).
- stop
- straitenTo restrict or diminish, especially financially.
- subdueTo overcome, quieten, or bring under control.
- suppressTo restrain or repress, such as laughter or an expression.
- throttle figuratively
- underbringTo bring under subjection or control.
- withhold
- withstrain archaicTo restrain.
Opposite of check
verbTo mark items on a list (with a checkmark or by crossing them out) that have been chosen for...
- uncheckTo remove a checkmark.
Meaning of check
- noun An inspection or examination.
- noun A control; a limit or stop.
- noun A situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece.
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