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Synonyms of fraught

7 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for fraught is equip. Other synonyms of fraught are supply, freighted, rife, wrought-up and equipped.

Synonyms and similar words for fraught

verbFollowed by with: to furnish or provide (something).

adjectiveOf a boat, ship, or other vessel: laden with cargo.

adjectiveFollowed by with: carrying, or charged or loaded up with (usually something negative); accompanied...

  • rifeFull of (mostly unpleasant or harmful things).

adjectiveCarrying or loaded with anxiety, fear, or stress, for example, due to complexity or difficulty...

adjectiveFollowed by with: furnished, provided.

  • equippedHaving the equipment, resources, and skills one needs; prepared.
  • supplied

Opposite of fraught

adjectiveOf a boat, ship, or other vessel: laden with cargo.

Meaning of fraught

  1. noun The hire of a boat or ship to transport cargo.
  2. noun Money paid to hire a vessel for this purpose; freight.
  3. noun The transportation of goods, especially in a boat or ship.

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Questions about synonyms of fraught

What is another word for fraught?
Fraught has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as equip, supply, freighted, rife, wrought-up, equipped and supplied.
What is the opposite of fraught?
The opposite of fraught is unfraught. Other antonyms of fraught are unfreighted.
What does fraught mean?
Fraught means the hire of a boat or ship to transport cargo.

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