hangings
The word “hangings” has 2 syllables: hang-ings
It's pronounced as /ˈhæŋɪŋz/
What is synonym and antonym for hangings?
In the thesaurus, “hangings” has 12 synonyms and 16 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for hangings along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for hangings
- basins
- declensions
- declines
- declivities
- depressions
- descents
- dips
- downgrades
- downhills
- falls
- hangs
- hollows
Antonyms for hangings
- acclivities
- ascents
- glacis
- grades
- gradients
- hills
- inclinations
- inclines
- leans
- pitches
- rakes
- rises
- tilts
- upgrades
- uphills
- uprises
Meanings of hangings
- noun
- The act of hanging a person (or oneself) by the neck in order to kill that person (or to commit suicide).
- A sometimes public event at which a person is hanged.
- Anything that is hung as a decorative element (such as curtains, gobelins or posters).
- The way in which hangings (decorations) are arranged.
Example Sentences
- The room was decorated with beautiful hangings made of silk.
- Ancient hangings were found in the ruins of the old castle.
- The museum showcased historical hangings from different cultures.
- There were ornate hangings along the walls of the royal palace.
- The walls of the living room were adorned with elegant hangings.
On this page you'll find 28 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to hangings, such as: acclivities, ascents, basins, declensions, declines, declivities, depressions.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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declensions
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- hangings
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- havoc
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- humiliations
- ignores
- impedes
- inclines
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- lists
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- nose-dives
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- shortenings
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declivities
- basins
- declensions
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- depressions
- descents
- dips
- downgrades
- downhills
- falls
- hangings
- hangs
- hollows