Synonyms of cross
12 similar words
Another word for cross is crucifix. Other synonyms of cross are sign of the cross, hybrid, contrarily, opposed and reverse.
Synonyms and similar words for cross
nounA wooden post with a perpendicular beam attached and used (especially in the Roman Empire) to...
- crucifixA wooden structure used for crucifixions, as by the Romans.
nounA hand gesture made in imitation of the shape of the Cross; sign of the cross.
- sign of the crossA gesture of the hand moving over the front of one's body, or over an object, in the shape of a cross made as part of...
nounAn animal or plant produced by crossbreeding or cross-fertilization.
- hybridOffspring resulting from cross-breeding different entities, e.g. two different species or two purebred parent strains.
adjectiveOpposite, opposed to.
- contrarilyIn a contrary manner; in opposite ways or directions.
- opposed
- reverse
- antipodal
adjective(of someone) Bad-tempered, angry, annoyed; (of words) tinged with anger.
verbTo cross-fertilize or crossbreed.
- cross-fertilizeTo undergo (or cause to undergo) cross-fertilization.
- crossbreed
Meaning of cross
- noun A geometrical figure consisting of two straight lines or bars intersecting each other such that at least one of them is bisected by the other.
- noun Any geometric figure having this or a similar shape, such as a cross of Lorraine or a Maltese cross.
- noun A wooden post with a perpendicular beam attached and used (especially in the Roman Empire) to execute criminals (by crucifixion).
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Questions about synonyms of cross
- What is another word for cross?
- Cross has 12 synonyms on Word.ws, such as crucifix, sign of the cross, hybrid, contrarily, opposed, reverse, antipodal and angry.
- What does cross mean?
- Cross means a geometrical figure consisting of two straight lines or bars intersecting each other such that at least one of them is bisected by the other.
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Adapted from Wiktionary: cross (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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