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EXCESSES Synonyms

There are 23 synonyms of the word excesses. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word excesses. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for EXCESSES

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surplus

noun, adjective

n, adj

noun

• a quantity much larger than is needed

adjective satellite

• more than is needed, desired, or required

overabundance

noun

n

noun

• the state of being more than full

• a quantity that is more than what is appropriate

surplusage

noun

n

noun

• a quantity much larger than is needed

extravagance

noun

n

noun

• the quality of exceeding the appropriate limits of decorum or probability or truth

• the trait of spending extravagantly

• the activity of excessive spending

glut

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• the quality of being so overabundant that prices fall

verb

• overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself

• supply with an excess of

immoderation

noun

n

noun

• the quality of being excessive and lacking in moderation

overflow

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• a large flow

• the occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity

verb

• flow or run over (a limit or brim)

• overflow with a certain feeling

plethora

noun

n

noun

• extreme excess

prodigality

noun

n

noun

• the trait of spending extravagantly

• the activity of excessive spending

profusion

noun

n

noun

• the property of being extremely abundant

superfluity

noun

n

noun

• extreme excess

deductible

noun, adjective

n, adj

adjective

• acceptable as a deduction (especially as a tax deduction)

noun

• (taxes) an amount that can be deducted (especially for the purposes of calculating income tax)

• a clause in an insurance policy that relieves the insurer of responsibility to pay the initial loss up to a stated amount

excessiveness

noun

n

noun

• immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits

extra

adverb, noun, adjective

adv, n, adj

noun

• a minor actor in crowd scenes

• an additional edition of a newspaper (usually to report a crisis)

• something additional of the same kind

adverb

• unusually or exceptionally

adjective satellite

• more than is needed, desired, or required

• added to a regular schedule

• further or added

inordinateness

noun

n

noun

• immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits

nimiety

noun

n

noun

• a quantity much larger than is needed

overindulgence

noun

n

noun

• excessive indulgence

redundant

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• more than is needed, desired, or required

• repetition of same and identical sense with different and non-identical words

spare

verb, noun, adjective

v, n, adj

noun

• an extra component of a machine or other apparatus

• an extra car wheel and tire for a four-wheel vehicle

• a score in tenpins; knocking down all ten after rolling two balls

adjective satellite

• thin and fit

• more than is needed, desired, or required

• not taken up by scheduled activities

• kept in reserve especially for emergency use

• lacking in magnitude or quantity

• lacking embellishment or ornamentation

verb

• refrain from harming

• save or relieve from an experience or action

• give up what is not strictly needed

• use frugally or carefully

supererogatory

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• more than is needed, desired, or required

Best Hypernyms For EXCESSES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for excesses, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for SURPLUS

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