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Synonyms of grinch

18 similar words

Another word for grinch is spoilsport. Other synonyms of grinch are miserabilist.

Synonyms and similar words for grinch

nounA grouch or killjoy.

  • grouch
  • killjoyA person who is anti-fun, or prevents others from having fun.
  • spoilsportSomeone who puts an end to others' fun, especially harmless fun.
  • addle-plotSynonym of spoilsport, one who ruins other's plans or enjoyment of something.
  • buzzkill
  • cold fishA heartless individual; a person lacking empathy and emotion.
  • curmudgeon
  • dampener
  • downer
  • fun spongeSomeone who or something that takes the fun out of life; a killjoy.
  • joy killerKilljoy (Someone or something that hinders fun.).
  • marplotSynonym of spoilsport, one who ruins other's plans or enjoyment of something.
  • miserabilistOne who is unhappy, or extols being miserable as a virtue; a philosopher of pessimism.
  • party-pooper
  • sourpussA person who is habitually gloomy, sullen or miserable; a grouch; a scowling person.
  • stick in the mud
  • wet blanketA person who takes the fun out of a situation or activity, as by pessimism, demands, dullness, etc.
  • wet ragSynonym of wet blanket.

Meaning of grinch

  1. noun A grouch or killjoy.
  2. noun A person who is aggressively intent on ruining the Christmas holidays for others.
  3. verb To act like a grinch; to be a killjoy towards someone.

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Questions about synonyms of grinch

What is another word for grinch?
Grinch has 18 synonyms on Word.ws, such as spoilsport and miserabilist.
What does grinch mean?
Grinch means a grouch or killjoy.

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