SWEETENER Synonyms
There are 16 hypernyms of the word sweetener. (close relations)
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| bait | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • anything that serves as an enticement • something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed verb • harass with persistent criticism or carping • lure, entice, or entrap with bait • attack with dogs or set dogs upon | ||||||
| come-on | nounn | |||||
noun • anything that serves as an enticement • qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward | ||||||
| gift | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • something acquired without compensation • natural abilities or qualities • the act of giving verb • give qualities or abilities to • give as a present; make a gift of | ||||||
| hook | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a catch for locking a door • a sharp curve or crook; a shape resembling a hook • anything that serves as an enticement • a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something • a curved or bent implement for suspending or pulling something • a golf shot that curves to the left for a right-handed golfer • a short swinging punch delivered from the side with the elbow bent • a basketball shot made over the head with the hand that is farther from the basket verb • fasten with a hook • rip off; ask an unreasonable price • make a piece of needlework by interlocking and looping thread with a hooked needle • hit a ball and put a spin on it so that it travels to the left • take by theft • make off with belongings of others • hit with a hook • catch with a hook • to cause (someone or oneself) to become dependent (on something, especially a narcotic drug) • secure with the foot • entice and trap • approach with an offer of sexual favors | ||||||
| lure | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward • anything that serves as an enticement • something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed verb • provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion | ||||||
| sweetening | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • something added to foods to make them taste sweeter • an improvement that makes something more agreeable • the act of adding a sweetener to food | ||||||
| douceur | nounn | |||||
noun • Sweetness of manner: agreeableness, gentleness. • Sweet speech: a compliment. • A sweetener: a gift offered to sweeten another's attitude, a tip or bribe. • A tax break provided as an inducement to sell valuable items (especially art) to public collections rather than on the open market. | ||||||
