daggers

The word “daggers” has 2 syllables: dag-gers.

It's pronounced as /ˈdæɡərz/.

What is synonym and antonym for daggers?

In the thesaurus, “daggers” has 32 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for daggers along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for daggers

acrimony
alienation
animosity
animus
antagonism
antipathy
bad blood
bayonets
bitterness
bodkins
bolos
bowie knives
cutlasses
cutters
dirks
dislike
hatred
hostility
ill will
loathing
machetes
malice
pocketknives
poniards
rancor
sabres
sheath knives
stilettoes
stilettos
stylets
switchblades
swords

Antonyms for daggers

approval
friendliness
friendship
kindness
liking
love
rapport
respect
sweetness
sympathy

Meanings of daggers

noun
1. A stabbing weapon, similar to a sword but with a short, double-edged blade.
2. The text character †; the obelus.
3. A point scored near the end of the game (clutch time) to take or increase the scorer's team lead, so that they are likely to win.
4. A timber placed diagonally in a ship's frame.
verb
1. To pierce with a dagger; to stab.

Example Sentences

Their eyes locked across the room, and she felt the intensity of his gaze like daggers.
In the heated argument, words were exchanged like verbal daggers.
The betrayal cut deep, and their friendship ended with silent stares that felt like icy daggers.
As the argument escalated, their words turned into verbal daggers.
She shot him a look that could have pierced steel, her glare was a visual storm of daggers.

On this page you'll find 42 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to daggers, such as: acrimony, alienation, animosity, animus, antagonism, antipathy, approval.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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bayonets
blade
bodkins
bolos
bowie knives
cutlasses
cutters
daggers
dirks
knife
knives
pocketknives
poniards
sickle
stilettoes
stilettos
stylets
switchblades