elides

The word “elides” has 2 syllables: e-lides

It's pronounced as /ɪˈlaɪdz/

What is synonym and antonym for elides?

In the thesaurus, “elides” has 68 synonyms and 26 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for elides

abates
abbreviates
abridges
abstracts
blacks out
bleeps
blips
blots out
blue-pencils
bowdlerizes
cancels
censors
clips
compresses
constricts
contracts
crops
curtails
cuts
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docks
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effaces
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launders
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red-pencils
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rubs out
shortens
shrinks
silences
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summarizes
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suppresses
syncopates
tapers
trims
truncates
wipes out

Antonyms for elides

adds
aggrandizes
amplifies
augments
balloons
blows up
boosts
dilates
distends
elongates
enlarges
escalates
expands
extends
heightens
increases
inflates
lengthens
maximizes
prolongs
protracts
pumps up
raises
stets
supplements
swells

Meanings of elides

verb
1. To leave out or omit (something).
2. To cut off, as a vowel or a syllable.
3. To conflate; to smear together; to blur the distinction between.

Example Sentences

The poet cleverly elides unnecessary words to create a more impactful verse.
Her explanation elides the complexities of the issue, making it sound simpler than it is.
In rapid speech, he often elides entire syllables, making him difficult to follow.
The politician carefully elides controversial topics during interviews.
The script elides minor details to keep the story fast-paced and engaging.

On this page you'll find 94 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to elides, such as: abates, abbreviates, abridges, abstracts, adds, aggrandizes, amplifies.

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