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Synonyms of gird

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Another word for gird is scorn. Other synonyms of gird are scoff, jibe, flout and girdle.

Synonyms and similar words for gird

verbTo encircle with, or as if with a belt.

  • girdleTo gird, encircle, or constrain by such means.

verbTo jeer at.

  • floutTo express contempt for (laws, rules, etc.) by word or action.
  • jibeTo reproach with contemptuous words; to deride, to mock, to taunt.
  • scoffTo jeer; to laugh with contempt and derision.
  • scornTo feel or display contempt or disdain for something or somebody; to despise.
  • fleer archaicTo make a wry face in contempt, or to grin in scorn.
  • jeer archaicTo utter sarcastic or mocking comments; to speak with mockery or derision; to use taunting language.

verbTo jeer.

  • laugh atTo scorn or tease; to evince contempt or pity for someone, usually contrasted with laugh with.
  • sneer

Meaning of gird

  1. verb To bind with a flexible rope or cord.
  2. verb To encircle with, or as if with a belt.
  3. verb To prepare (oneself) for an action.

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Questions about synonyms of gird

What is another word for gird?
Gird has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as scorn, scoff, jibe, flout and girdle.
What does gird mean?
Gird means to bind with a flexible rope or cord.

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