SWASH Synonyms
21 hypernyms for swash. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for SWASH
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| bluster | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • noisy confusion and turbulence • a swaggering show of courage • a violent gusty wind • vain and empty boasting verb • blow hard; be gusty, as of wind • show off • act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner | ||||||
| boast | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • speaking of yourself in superlatives verb • show off • wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner | ||||||
| brag | verb v | |||||
noun • an instance of boastful talk adjective satellite • exceptionally good verb • show off | ||||||
| gas | noun n | |||||
noun • the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity; relatively great expansion and contraction with changes in pressure and temperature; the ability to diffuse readily; and the spontaneous tendency to become distributed uniformly throughout any container • a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely • a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines • a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal • a pedal that controls the throttle valve • a fossil fuel in the gaseous state; used for cooking and heating homes verb • attack with gas; subject to gas fumes • show off | ||||||
| gasconade | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • an instance of boastful talk verb • show off | ||||||
| plash | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • the sound like water splashing verb • interlace the shoots of • dash a liquid upon or against | ||||||
| spatter | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively • the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface verb • dash a liquid upon or against • rain gently • spot, splash, or soil | ||||||
| splash | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • the sound like water splashing • a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event • a small quantity of something moist or liquid • a patch of bright color • the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface • the act of scattering water about haphazardly verb • cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force • walk through mud or mire • dash a liquid upon or against • mark or overlay with patches of contrasting color or texture; cause to appear splashed or spattered • make a splashing sound • soil or stain with a splashed liquid • strike and dash about in a liquid | ||||||
| splatter | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively • a small quantity of something moist or liquid verb • cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container • dash a liquid upon or against | ||||||
| splosh | verb v | |||||
verb • make a splashing sound • walk through mud or mire • cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force • dash a liquid upon or against | ||||||
| swagger | verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj | |||||
noun • an itinerant Australian laborer who carries his personal belongings in a bundle as he travels around in search of work • a proud stiff pompous gait adjective satellite • (British informal) very chic verb • to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others • discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate • act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner | ||||||
| tout | verb v | |||||
noun • someone who buys tickets to an event in order to resell them at a profit • someone who advertises for customers in an especially brazen way • one who sells advice about gambling or speculation (especially at the racetrack) verb • advertize in strongly positive terms • show off | ||||||
| vaunt | verb v | |||||
noun • extravagant self-praise verb • show off | ||||||
| shoot a line | verb v | |||||
verb • show off | ||||||