Synonyms of compound
64 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for compound is mixture. Other synonyms of compound are gaol, prison, mix, jail and combination.
Synonyms and similar words for compound
nounAn enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined.
adjectiveComposed of elements; not simple.
- compositeMade up of multiple components; compound or complex.
nounAnything made by combining several things.
- amalgam
- blend
- combination
- mix
- mixtureA medicinal compound, typically a suspension of a solid in a solution.
nounA lexeme that consists of more than one stem.
- compound wordA word composed of two or more stems.
verbTo form (a resulting mixture) by combining different elements, ingredients, or parts; to mingle...
verbTo settle by agreeing on less than the claim, or on different terms than those stipulated.
verbTo settle amicably; to adjust by agreement.
- compromiseTo adjust and settle by mutual concessions; to compound.
verbTo come to terms of agreement; to settle by a compromise.
verbTo compose; to constitute.
verbTo worsen a situation.
- add fuel to the fire
- add insult to injuryTo further a loss with mockery or indignity; to worsen an already unfavorable situation.
- cap it all off
- fan the flamesTo intensify or worsen an already difficult situation.
- make matters worseTo worsen an already difficult situation or unfavourable set of circumstances, typically by acting rashly, foolishly...
- throw gasoline on the fireSynonym of add fuel to the fire.
- With malice
- hit someone when they are downSynonym of kick someone when they are down (“make things worse for someone in a difficult position”).
- kick a dog when it's downTo make things worse for someone in an adverse situation.
- kick someone when they are downTo make things worse for someone who is going through a difficult time.
- punch down
- put the boot in
- rub it in
- rub salt in the woundTo aggravate or exacerbate a physical or emotional injury.
- strike someone when they are downSynonym of kick someone when they are down (“make things worse for someone in a difficult position”).
- twist the knifeTo deliberately do or say something to worsen a difficult situation or increase a person's distress, irritation, or...
Opposite of compound
adjectiveComposed of elements; not simple.
- simpleConsisting of one single substance; uncompounded.
Meaning of compound
- noun An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined.
- noun An enclosure for secure storage.
- noun A group of buildings situated close together, e.g. for a school or block of offices.
compound in other languages
Questions about synonyms of compound
- What is another word for compound?
- Compound has 64 synonyms on Word.ws, such as mixture, gaol, prison, mix, jail and combination.
- What is the opposite of compound?
- The opposite of compound is simple.
- What does compound mean?
- Compound means an enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined.
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Adapted from Wiktionary: compound (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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