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FOLLIES Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word follies. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word follies. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for FOLLIES

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foolishness

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noun

• the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

• the quality of being rash and foolish

• a stupid mistake

imprudence

noun

n

noun

• a lack of caution in practical affairs

absurdities

noun

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noun

• a message whose content is at variance with reason

• a ludicrous folly

indiscretions

noun

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noun

• the trait of being injudicious

• a petty misdeed

craziness

noun

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noun

• informal terms for insanity

• the quality of being rash and foolish

• foolish or senseless behavior

betise

noun

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noun

• a stupid mistake

foolery

noun

n

noun

• foolish or senseless behavior

imbecility

noun

n

noun

• retardation more severe than a moron but not as severe as an idiot

• a stupid mistake

indulgence

noun

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noun

• an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires

• a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone

• the act of indulging or gratifying a desire

• foolish or senseless behavior

• the remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution

lunacy

noun

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• obsolete terms for legal insanity

• foolish or senseless behavior

madness

noun

n

noun

• obsolete terms for legal insanity

• an acute viral disease of the nervous system of warm-blooded animals (usually transmitted by the bite of a rabid animal); rabies is fatal if the virus reaches the brain

• a feeling of intense anger

• the quality of being rash and foolish

• unrestrained excitement or enthusiasm

stupidity

noun

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• a poor ability to understand or to profit from experience

• a stupid mistake

tomfoolery

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• foolish or senseless behavior

unwiseness

noun

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noun

• the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

Best Hypernyms For FOLLIES

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

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